A Joyful Rebellion

I love a good story where the hero overcomes some sort of adversity. A story without at least a little adversity isn’t much of a story at all, because we love to conquer the external forces holding us back from our dreams.
I’ve noticed recently though, that outside of dramatic weight loss stories, I don’t see many people shouting about how they overcame their complacency in different areas of their lives. I can tell you from experience, that complacency kills as many, if not more dreams than adversity ever did.
My guest today is Terry Sidford, a popular TEDx speaker, certified life coach, and author of her new book, Truth. Courage. Love., Terry helps people reach their greatest potential, so they can achieve their goals and have a bigger impact on the ones they care about.
Today we talk about the courage it takes to face your truth and live up to your fullest potential, and the top five lies we tell ourselves that are holding us back.

Our relationships are a huge part of living our best life. So much so, that the very first episode of A Joyful Rebellion featured a guest who helps people find their forever person.
Today’s guest builds on that theme and this episode is for all of you married folks. Theresa DeWit is a relationship coach at joyfullymarried.com and author of the book Less Conflict, More Joy, and, side note- if you’re not looking for more joy in your life please, message me directly, so I can flood your inbox with videos of baby chipmunks. That works for me anyway, your mileage may vary.
Theresa and I discuss her practical tips for making a great relationship even better, turning conflict into connection and we also talk about how to recover if you realize your relationship has hit a plateau or even a slump.
This episode is packed with info you can take action on today to see big changes in your love life with your significant other, so let’s jump right in…

My guest today is Hilda Fainsod, who has spent the past two decades as a Top Executive Coach. She has nine international coaching certifications, and thousands of hours working with senior leaders from different industries.
She’s written a new book called Power UP: The Executive Roadmap to Transforming Life and Business.
We talk about self-sabotage, and balancing work with the rest of our life.  Toward the end, we identify the one thing that can allow us to create the best possible life for ourselves and those we care about, so get yourself a fresh cup of coffee as I jump into this conversation with both feet.

”Vibe” is a word that gets thrown around often, from casual verbal communication to t-shirts and home decor. It’s one of those words you hear a lot of people use, though few can articulate exactly what it is.
Jason Del Gandio has a PhD in Communication Studies and has studied "vibes" for 30 years. He is a published author, an award-winning teacher, and an engaged intellectual.
Throughout our conversation, Jason and I peel back the layers of the concept of the vibe, its history, how it shows up in other cultures, and what you need to know if you want your vibe to be the best it can be.

When you were a kid, how often did you think about what kind of career you wanted when you grew up? Work takes up a lot of space in our lives, and for many, that journey began by deciding if and where to attend college.
My guest today is Kelly Maclean, Founder of the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center. Over the last 11 years, Kelly and her team have helped over 5000 students select the right major and college, get selected for scholarships, and set them up for a bright and successful future.
You know this podcast is all about creating your best life, so even if you don’t have kids or college is just a hazy memory, stick around, because as you might expect, Kelly and I go a little deeper into how decisions made in high school can impact life’s trajectory.
 
Connect with Kelly:
Website
 
http://kelly-mac.com
 
LinkedIn URL
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-maclean-08913b42
 
Facebook URL
 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401857574548846
 
YouTube URL
 
https://youtube.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/401857574548846
 
Instagram
 
https://www.instagram.com/kellymac4u
 

My guest today is Rick Clemons, Podcast host, and Author of the book, Frankly My Dear I'm Gay: A Late Bloomer Guide To Coming Out.
Rick explains that every one of us is in some sort of closet, and why coming out is our life’s journey toward living authentically. Oh, and spoiler alert, much of this conversation has nothing to do with sexuality and everything to do with unapologetically owning who you really are.
 
After all, isn't that the ultimate joyful Rebellion?
 
Connect with Rick:
rickclemons.com 
lifeuncloseted.com 
fortyplusgaymengaytalk.com
instagram - @‌therickclemons
 

Have you ever watched someone go from an assumption to a judgment, straight into being full-on offended in the blink of an eye? Yeah me too, and it used to make me uncomfortable, but if I found myself in that situation at this point in my life, I’d probably laugh out loud to see just how offended they can get.
Stick around, and I’ll tell you a story about how avoiding curiosity keeps you ignorant and looking like a total dweeb

Long ago, I read a quote that at the time was only slightly annoying, but since then, it has continued to gnaw away at my sense of complacency, while also letting me experience the fun feelings of self-directed shame and disappointment. I mean, who wouldn’t sign up that?!
The quote goes like this, “You’re either making progress, or you’re making excuses.” A lot of us have heard that, it’s not a new concept, and It’s a brutal truth that doesn’t leave much room for our BS.
So, Fast forward to a text I received recently from my own health and fitness coach checking in on my progress, and I thought to myself, “What progress, all I’ve got are excuses.” And that’s how this episode came into existence
Today’s guest is David McRae, a health and wellness coach who has heard his fair share of excuses over the years. We talk about why we sometimes make excuses instead of progress, and most importantly, what we can do about it.
 
Connect with David:
https://www.instagram.com/mcraesc/
 

If you’ve listened to this podcast before, you know I like to explore topics of personal growth and living our best lives, and today is no exception. In today’s episode, I’d like to challenge you to sit ever so briefly in your discomfort as I talk with Michaelene Dowers about the one thing every living person has in common, and nearly no one wants to discuss.
Michaelene is a deathcare professional and professor who has spent the past decade educating individuals, families, and fellow professionals about the important processes involved with end-of-life planning and honoring the lives of those we care about.
Be sure to stay to the end, because we got into some info that surprised me, and I promise you will want to know about it.
 
https://www.quietusbee.com/
 
 

My guest today has an incredible story to share. Unlike most of us, Kathy McDaniel has experienced what it’s like to die.
Yeah, you heard that right. In 1999, while in a coma for over three weeks, she had a near-death experience that took her through hell, and then heaven, only to discover that at the time, neither place wanted her, which is why she’s back among us living folks and able to tell what she saw.
Her book is called Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat and after I read it, I had a LOT of follow-up questions, so let’s jump right in!
Check out this video for an in-depth description of Kathy's time in Hell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtaS1Zyrxnw