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The Patricia Raskin Show
Hosted by Patricia Raskin · EN
Relationships, health, spirituality, finances and community concerns, reclaim control of all areas of your life with the power of positive thinking. Patricia Raskin and her guests will bring you practical, positive solutions for a happy, empowered and successful life. www.patriciaraskin.com
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Shelly Grimm - The Story of a Life Long Caregiver
Mar 1600:49:17Tap to summarizeDESCRIPTION: From the moment five-year-old Shelly Grimm was told her mother might not come home from the hospital, she became the family's emotional anchor. What followed was a lifetime of caregiving: for a chronically ill parent, an emotionally abusive husband, and later, as a special-needs parent herself. She did all of this without any type of recognition. Some Asses Just Need Wiping is a brutally honest memoir that pulls back the curtain on the rarely acknowledged side of chronic illness: the caregivers left behind to hold the chaos together. Shelly reveals what happens when children are forced to become parents and how those roles quietly shape our adult lives. You'll see the unseen emotional and financial costs of long-term caregiving, learn what caregivers wish others understood, and discover practical ways to protect the next generation from becoming invisible helpers. GUEST BIO: Shelly Grimm is a Financial Consultant, Author, and Founder of The Perpetual Caregiver, where she empowers families navigating chronic illness to plan with dignity and confidence. Shelly brings twenty seven years of financial expertise and a personal understanding of caregiving to her work, including innovative tools like the Family Love Letter. Shelly's journey began as the lifelong caregiver for her mother who was the first woman diagnosed with Crohn's disease in the United States in 1956. Her path included legal emancipation at age thirteen and at seventeen, she was put under controcat formcing her out of her home. Through decades of experience, Shelly has developed a powerful, practical approach to helping caregivers and families build resilience, clarity, and strong support systems. Her work inspires others to transform their "broken bricks" into a foundation for a more secure, prepared future. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellygrimm/ Website/s: https://www.theperpetualcaregiver.com/
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Deepika Chopra - The Power Of Optimism
Mar 900:52:56Tap to summarizeDESCRIPTION: Dr. Deepika Chopra explores why the brain clings to grudges not out of spite, but as a natural form of threat prevention, a way of remembering harm to protect ourselves in the future. She explains why the common advice to "just forgive" often backfires, paradoxically increasing stress by asking the nervous system to let go before it's ready. Dr. Chopra also examines how unresolved conflict keeps the body in a state of high alert, subtly impacting mood, sleep, and overall well-being long after the event has passed. She clarifies the important difference between emotional suppression, which buries pain, and genuine resolution, which allows feelings to be processed and released. Most importantly, she offers insight into what truly helps the body stand down, techniques rooted in awareness and physiological safety, rather than forced positivity or premature forgiveness. To purchase the book:https://www.amazon.com/Power-Real-Optimism-Practical-Science-Based/dp/1668081121 GUEST BIO: Dr. Deepika Chopra is a professional psychologist, visual imagery expert, and founder of Things Are Looking Up®️, a consultancy devoted to the intersection of science and soul. She specializes in what she has coined "evidence-based manifestation," which draws from behavioral science, emotional fitness, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to build modern tools for resilience and joy. Dr. Chopra holds a doctorate in clinical health psychology and completed a double postdoctoral fellowship at both the University of California at Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She completed her formal dissertation on the topic of optimism, positive sensory visualization, and the connection to optimal well-being. She is a recurring guest on the TODAY Show, and her work has also been featured in Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, VOGUE, GOOP, Variety, E!, and more. She has led workshops for companies like Google, Amazon, and Amex, and has delivered keynotes at events including the Aspen Ideas Festival andThe Atlantic's In Pursuit of Happiness. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three young children. Website: https://www.drdeepikachopra.com/get-to-know-the-optimism-doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeepikachopra/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/theoptimismdoctor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdeepikachopra/
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Lisa Cramer - Brain Maps
Mar 200:49:22Tap to summarizeDESCRIPTION: Lisa Cramer will discuss how we use Brain Maps (QEEG) and neurofeedback to guide a smoother path to longevity. She will discuss how Brain Maps help us see what is currently happening in our brain and can inform a neurotherapeutic approach to improving sleep, memory, mood and more. Understand the basics of how neurofeedback and other therapies can retrain your brain to improve function and symptoms, at any age or stage of life and how to find a qualified practitioner. GUEST BIO: Lisa Cramer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and double board-certified neurofeedback specialist who has dedicated her career to helping women heal, rebuild, and thrive. She began her journey in the mental health field in 1999 after earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. Over the past 26 years, Lisa has worked with clients of all ages, supporting them through challenges of emotional dysregulation, trauma, and brain injury. In 2016, Lisa expanded her practice to include neurofeedback, recognizing its transformative impact with complex cases and individuals who felt they had "tried everything." Since then, she has become a leader in integrative neurotherapy, blending QEEG brain mapping, advanced neurofeedback modalities, psychotherapy, and functional medicine. Website: www.mindbodyneuro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbodyneuro Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-cramer-lcpc-bcn-qeeg-dl-02304174/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyneuro/
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Shannan Kym - Find The Answers Within You
Feb 2300:52:26Tap to summarizeDESCRIPTION: Shannan Kym grew up in a family where addiction, violence, and extreme dysfunction were normalized. Robbed of her childhood, she was forced to grow up at a very young age. After not graduating from high school and leaving her family, she was filled with self-loathing and shame. Suppressing her feelings, Shannan became an alcoholic. For years, she abused her body, gained excessive weight, and let herself be taken advantage of. She experienced career highs and lows and suffered the loss of a child. Eventually, Shannan hit rock bottom; but on August 17, 2019, everything changed. That day, Shannan made up her mind to stop letting addiction control her life. She also made a decision to get real, let go of her past hurts, embrace forgiveness, and focus on living each day with gratitude, purpose, light, and love. In he book, Find The Answers Within You, Shannan Kym has a message for everyone struggling with addiction or stuck in cycle of shame, blame, and self- sabotage: "Change is possible. I am that living proof." Today, Shannan is an author, motivational speaker, a mentor and a devoted mother of four. On her road to recovery and self - actualization, she lost over 80 pounds and gained recognition as a competitive bodybuilder. She remains healthy, fit, active, positive, confident, and sober. Shannan hasn't touched a drop of alcohol since more than six years. Most importantly, she is at peace with herself. GUEST BIO: Shannan Kym is an internationally award-winning author, podcast host, TEDx speaker, certified professional life coach, and mentor. After overcoming alcoholism and healing from childhood trauma, she turned her personal journey into a mission to help others reclaim their lives. Drawing from both lived experience and professional training, Shannan guides individuals through the process of healing unresolved wounds, dismantling generational patterns of addiction and abuse, and reconnecting with their authentic selves. Through her writing, speaking, coaching, and mentorship, Shannan empowers people to move forward with thier lives. Her work is grounded in compassion, honesty, and practical transformation, proving that lasting change is possible when individuals are willing to face their past, rewrite their narrative, and step boldly into their fullest potential. Website: https://www.shannankym.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannankymbiz/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannan-kym/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannankym/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SHANNANKYM
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Paula Marshall - CEO of Bama Companies
Feb 1600:51:50Tap to summarizeDESCRIPTION: Paula Marshall, author of Finding the Soul of Big Business, is the CEO of Bama Companies, a family-owned business founded in 1927. Her vision serves as a guiding light for Bama team members, inspiring the company to live out its mission: "People Helping People Be Successful." Paula stepped into the role of CEO in 1984 and has led Bama through years of growth while staying true to its people-first roots. Today, Bama is a global organization that includes Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama Frozen Dough, Beijing Bama, and Bama Europa. Paula is known for blending strong business leadership with heart, focusing on servant leadership, meaningful work, and creating lasting impact for employees, customers, and communities. GUEST BIO As CEO of Bama Companies, Paula provides strategic direction and leadership across the organization. Her vision guides Bama team members and inspires the company to live out its mission, "People Helping People Be Successful." Paula took on the role of CEO in 1984, leading a company that has since grown to include Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama Frozen Dough, Beijing Bama, and Bama Europa. Under her leadership, Bama has expanded its reach, offering a wide range of frozen desserts and baked goods to fast-food chains as well as casual and family dining restaurants. Paula earned her Bachelor of Science in business from Oklahoma City University in 1982 and later completed her PhD in commercial science there in 1993. She is the author of four books and believes that successful business leaders must embrace both entrepreneurship and strong management to truly thrive. https://thepaulamarshall.com/story/ https://paulamarshallfoundation.org/
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Daniel Tataje - The Leader Humanity Needs
Feb 900:50:42Tap to summarizeGUEST BIO: Daniel Tataje grew up in Lima, Peru, with a dream of becoming a dentist, unaware that his journey would grow far beyond his original expectations. Through perseverance, discipline, and purpose-driven leadership, he built multiple successful dental practices and developed his signature framework, The 7 Marks of Leadership, designed to help others lead with courage, humility, and intention. Today, Daniel is the founder and CEO of Mercy Dental Group, a dental support organization overseeing more than a dozen thriving practices across the Madison area. DESCRIPTION: Dr. Tataje is an accomplished author and sought-after speaker, sharing a message of leadership rooted in empathy, humility, and purpose. His book, The Leader Humanity Needs, challenges readers to lead with heart, integrity, and service in both their professional and personal lives. Extending that mission beyond the page, he founded Mercy Dental Missions, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable and free dental care to underserved communities locally and around the world, reflecting his deep commitment to service, compassion, and making a lasting impact. WEBSITE: https://www.danieltataje.com/author https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-tataje-a12264131/ https://www.facebook.com/daniel.tataje.90 https://www.instagram.com/dtataje
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Mike Milligan - Wealth Isn't Just What You Have
Feb 200:49:08Tap to summarizeGUEST DESCRIPTION: Mike Milligan, CFP®, founder of 1 OAK Financial is a financial educator, speaker, and legacy builder with over 27 years in the industry. After decades of seeing one-size-fits-all advice fall short, he's made it his mission to redefine financial planning as something deeply personal which focused not just on numbers, but on legacy, purpose, and impact. Known for blending practical strategy with heart, Mike brings clarity and inspiration to every audience he serves. Whether delivering a keynote, leading a workshop, or joining a panel discussion, his talks spark mindset shifts, encourage intentional living, and remind people that true wealth is measured by what you build and what you leave behind. Mike will discuss outdated narratives around wealth, retirement, and legacy with strategies that spark change. He will share tools that empower people to plan boldly and live intentionally. GUEST BIO: With over 27 years in the financial industry, Mike has seen it all: the portfolios, the products, the one-size-fits-all advice that often leaves real people feeling unseen. But what sets him apart isn't just experience—it's intention. Mike believes that financial planning should be personal, not prescriptive. He's on a mission to shift the culture from chasing numbers to building legacy—where wealth is measured not only by what you have, but by what you leave behind. Mike's speaking style is equal parts strategy and soul. Whether he's on a national stage, leading a workshop, or sitting across from someone at a kitchen table, he shows up with heart, humor, and the deep belief that everyone deserves a plan that fits who they are. His talks spark mindset shifts. His stories stick with you. And his message is simple: if you can be anything in this world—be one of a kind. From keynote addresses on redefining retirement to panels on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, Mike brings clarity, inspiration, and action to every room he enters. He's not here to impress—he's here to impact. GUEST WEBSITE: https://www.mikemilligan.com/epk https://www.linkedin.com/company/1oak-financial/
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Sheila Glazov - What Color Is Your Brain?®
Jan 2600:50:12Tap to summarizeDESCRIPTION: The What Color Is Your Brain?® book is the Revised Updated Edition of Sheila's a best-selling book, which has sold over 41,000 books worldwide. This new book helps readers decode their personality and discover what makes them and others tick to improve their communications and relationships! Readers discover their Yellow, Blue, Green, and Orange Brain Colors to improve their personal, professional, and romantic attributes and abilities. They also discover how to deal with change and bully behavior. This fun and fascinating approach is never boring, always thought-provoking, and simplifies the complex nature of individuals' complex nature. GUEST BIO: Sheila N. Glazov is a Best-Selling Author, Internationally Known Professional Speaker, Award-Winning Personality Expert, and a Passionate Educator and Brain Color Coach. Adults and children immediately benefit from Sheila's engaging and educational programs,which are never dull or boring. Sheila's Brain Color methodology simplifies the complex nature of the four Brain Color Personalities. Sheila has appeared on, and been interviewed by, CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, LIFETIME, and WGN TV and other national and international TV and radio stations, podcasts, magazines, and newspapers. Today's Chicago Woman newspaper selected Sheila as one of "100 Women Making a Difference." Her innovative style has won Sheila praise for her What Color Is Your Brain?® concepts and books in conference rooms and classrooms in the U.S. and around the world. Encouraging adults and children to recognize and respect the best in themselves and others is the essence of her workshops and books! Discovering your own Brain Colors and learning to adapt to other's personalities is bound to be a no-brainer. Website: www.sheilaglazov.com Facebook: Sheila Newman Glazov and Sheila Glazov, Author Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-n-glazov-aa96237/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilaglazov/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SheilaGlazov
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Live FIT from the Inside Out.
Jan 1900:50:03Tap to summarizeNicole Zapoli is a prominent professional fitness and wellness coach, entrepreneur and former professional athlete. With over 20 years of experience in strength training, functional fitness, and nutrition. She is the founder of NZ Fitness LLC and CEO of Wodstar. Zapoli promotes a sustainable approach to health and fitness, focusing on movement, mindset, and alignment from the inside out. Her personal philosophy, which she calls her "6 SHIFTS," is detailed in her upcoming book, Live FIT from the Inside Out. She uses technology, including AI powered by Spren, to offer personalized coaching and track client progress. The 6 shifts are sleep, food, water, fitness, sunshine, quiet time. nicolezapoli.com BIO: Nicole Zapoli is a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach with multiple certifications from institutions including NASM, CrossFit, and OPEX. She offers various services such as 1-on-1 training, remote coaching, custom nutrition plans, and functional gymnastics workshops.She has a diverse athletic background, which includes competitive gymnastics, professional dance, competitive natural bodybuilding, and CrossFit competitions. She is also a former professional cheerleader. As the founder of NZ Fitness LLC, she focuses on empowering individuals to live strong, healthy, and happy lives. She also serves as the CEO of Wodstar, a platform providing unique workout programs (WODs) for individuals and gyms.
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Bee-ing and Age-ing
Jan 1200:23:56Tap to summarizePatricia will talk about her forthcoming book: Bee-ing and Age-ing: 10 Lessons on Positive Aging from the Bee draws lessons from bees to help people age well. In Bee-ing and Age-ing, bees function primarily as analogy: their cooperation, roles, and resilience become ten named lessons that illustrate how humans can age with purpose, connection, and positivity, supported by narrative examples. She blends data and inspirational self‑help with broadcast‑style storytelling, drawing on "amazing guests" from her Positive Aging work and her own experiences to make bee lessons concrete for everyday aging challenges. Each chapter will conclude with key "pollination" points and reflection prompts to help summarize the main ideas.
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