Surviving and Thriving with AJ Coleman

We are continuing our exploration of Dr. Wayne Dyer's 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace. This week, we're talking about secret #2: Don't Die With Your Music Still In You. Living with a sense of purpose requires being inner directed and independent of the good opinion of others. Use these tips to find more purpose and meaning in your life every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're exploring the wisdom from Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace. This episode explores the peace that can be found in being open to everything and attached to nothing. You can learn more about this podcast at www.nadiadelacruz.com. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Morley and his wife have been leading mindfulness-based programs and nature retreats outside of Chicago for the last 15 years. He also mentors young men in the recovery field. Having 25 years of sobriety, he helps guide others to a life of sober living. As a student of life and a lover of nature, he truly has a passion for helping others.   You can meet Daniel Morley in the Spiritual Discussion Group for Mindfulness & Inspiration, Tuesdays at 5:30pm PT. You can learn more about this podcast at www.nadiadelacruz.com. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 9th anniversary of Dr. Wayne Dyer's death, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of this date and honor the life of one of my greatest teachers. (Recorded live in the Wayne Dyer Wisdom Community on August 30th.) Learn more about this podcast at www.nadiadelacruz.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJ Coleman has overcome a hearing impairment, job loss, and crippling anxiety. After losing his wife to brain cancer in 2009, he was left to raise their young daughter as a single father. He is the author of Keep It Moving, A Widower's 8 Step Guide to Surviving and Thriving at All Odds. In this conversation, we talk about growing up with a hearing impairment, finding his way with a new sense of self in college, meeting his wife, and facing her cancer diagnosis and treatment shortly after their daughter was born. AJ brings warmth and wisdom to so many of life's challenges, with a strength of spirit to make it through anything and thrive. **You can learn more about this podcast at www.nadiadelacruz.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Dion Brooks Shriver is a talented musician, spiritual coach and yoga teacher. She runs the Inner Garden Center for the Mind, Body & Soul where she works with individual clients through her coaching program. She joined me two years ago to talk about a song she wrote that was inspired by one of Dr. Wayne Dyer's teachings. She is here to talk about her healing memoir titled, Out of the Ashes: From Fear to Forgiveness and the Freedom Found in Letting Go. In this episode we talk about the experiences that shaped her, from childhood to motherhood and everything in between. Connect with Sarah Dion Brooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how Tarot and oracle cards can enrich your spiritual practice. In this episode, we talk about Tarot in a really simple and approachable way. Learn how to start a daily card practice to increase your intuition. Dive into a little bit of the history of tarot and discover a few of my favorite decks. We wrap up this episode with a group card reading for my listeners! Find out what message you need right now. Learn more at nadiadelacruz.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louise Hay and Dr. Wayne Dyer: two incredible teachers of self help and the healing, transformative positive thinking. Louise Hay founded Hay House in 1984, the publishing known for its powerful impact on the self help genre that has inspired millions of readers. Dr. Wayne Dyer joined forces with Louise in 2001 and the rest, as they say, is history. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about their personal paths and where their lives crossed, sharing a mission to empower, educate and inspire. You can learn more about this podcast at nadiadelacruz.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year 2024! I hope that you have had a wonderful holiday season and are enjoying some well needed rest. In this episode, I offer some perspective on embracing the gifts of the winter season and an alternate approach to new year resolutions. Included are several tips from Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, No More Holiday Blues, on using present moment awareness to start the new year feeling better, one day at a time. You can learn more about this podcast at www.nadiadelacruz.com. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some advice for the holiday season from Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, No More Holiday Blues, plus some self care tips to support you at this time of year. “Make up your mind right this minute. This is going to be your greatest holiday season ever! You are going to have a sensational time at this year throughout the entire festive holiday period. No hassles, no headaches, no depression, and most important, no holiday blues. This is not only going to be your first stress-free end-of-the-year celebration, it is going to surpass your wildest expectations about what a holiday season can be. You are about to embark on – in a word – your very first no-limit holiday.” - Dr. Wayne Dyer Be willing to do things differently. Take time to really think about what you enjoy and what drains you. Pay attention to your energy levels and don’t overcommit. Listen to your body for yes/no Tend to your mental and physical health- tune in daily and act accordingly. Cultivate positive anticipation Let things go and take it one day at a time. BE HERE NOW Self-care is anything that you do for yourself that feels nourishing. It requires checking in with yourself and asking yourself how you’re doing and what your body’s asking for. Everyone’s definition of self care is unique. Do what brings you more sustained joy, nourishing body mind and soul. Be mindful and tune into your own needs. Get enough sleep Spend time in nature Exercise Meditate Eat more fruit and vegetables Be kind to yourself Take a break from news/social media Take time for yourself Pay attention to how your body feels Respect your own nervous system by taking breaks when you need them and not getting overstimulated or overtaxed Self advocate for what you need Be willing to do things differently / rethink traditions and what is meaningful to you Remember that you always have choices   ***You can learn more about this podcast at www.nadiadelacruz.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices