Life On Your Terms ~ Powered By Your Inner Compass Hosted by Dr. Gwen Schiada: Recent Episodes
Dr. Gwen Schiada
In this episode, I speak with Rick. He asked me not to reveal his last name because some of the content is sensitive, including childhood trauma. If this is uncomfortable for you, you may not want to listen to this episode.
Rick's story is about a quest for peace, which was taken from him when he was just 7 years old. It wasn't until he was 60 and encountered a health crisis that he started linking his health, thought patterns, and behaviors back to a violent event from decades ago when he genuinely believed he was going to die.
This event led to the creation of the smoother, an identity that seemingly aided his success in life, but was internally crushing him.
As Rick embarked on his journey of self-discovery, he began posing significant questions to himself: What leads you to believe you don't deserve good health? Why are peace and silence something to be feared? Why do you feel the need to constantly perform and validate your worth to others?
Now, Rick no longer fears silence. He views peace as a form of power and recognizes his own intrinsic worth, knowing he is sufficient. He has chosen not to be devoured by life's difficulties and challenges.
This interview is probably one of the most profound and personal to me. I dedicate it to my brother Mike, who took his own life in 2020. He was never able to find peace in the silent spaces.
This story is for everyone who is on a path to comprehend how our past influences our present, using it as a catalyst to unveil our truest self and live life on our terms.
In this episode I talk with Deanna Hansen, Founder of Block Therapy and Fluid Isometrics. Deanna’s journey toward living life on her terms began over 20 years ago. Although she was an athletic therapist she herself was struggling. Deanna was doing “all the right things” but was 50 pounds overweight, felt like a failure and suffered from anxiety.
She believes it was divine intervention when during a panic attack, where she actually felt like she was going to die, she intuitively dove her hands into her abdomen and connected with pain. She felt a coldness and marbling in her belly that felt like scar tissue. As a body worker she realized this area wasn’t getting proper blood flow. She began to regularly massage this area and quickly the weight began to fall away and the anxiety lifted. This began a journey of self-discovery and beginning to see all of life through the lens of fascia.
Today, Deanna knows her life purpose is helping others on their own healing journey through diaphragmatic breathing and working through the layers of fascia to create space for healing throughout the body. She developed block therapy, which is a version of body work individuals can do for themselves. Deanna has built a successful business with certified block therapists now in multiple countries.
In this interview Deanna talks about letting go of shame and secrets and embracing her own story, values, passions and purpose to get her where she is today. There are many lessons in Deanna’s journey and parallels to the 7L Framework. She is excited about “Leveling-up” and trusts venturing into the unknown of what’s next!
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In this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview the inspiring Sam Conaway. He is President of US Cardiology Sales for Boston Scientific and chairs the company's health equity program.
Sam grew up in a tough neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. Many of his friends went down a troubled path mired in gangs, drugs and violence. He shared being a high school baseball star is the only thing that kept him safe and "untouchable" in his neighborhood.
However, his dream of going pro was dashed by an injury and Sam ended up working in a hospital laundry room. He could have become bitter and given up. Instead he worked harder and drew inspiration from his uncle who "made it out". He found his true purpose and never looked back!
Sam went from folding laundry to assisting with cardiac procedures by 19 years old. The experience fulfilled him in ways he couldn't imagine. He is now focused on leading and inspiring others that they can achieve anything with a positive mindset, strong work ethic, being honest with yourself and allowing yourself to dream big!
Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-conaway-medsales/
In this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview Sabine K. Franco, the CEO and Principal Attorney at FRANCO LAW FIRM, P.C. Established in 2012. She stuns me in this interview by sharing that in the past she has felt a desire to retreat from what called her, experienced bouts of shyness and fear […]
In this episode, Dr. Schiada interviews Jessica Koch, a passionate speaker, sales & marketing trainer and linkedIn consultant who is transforming lives globally using social media. She helps entrepreneurs identify who desperately need their solutions. And helps find them. You would never guess that prior to launching her business, Jessica was literally hiding from social […]
Dr. Schiada talks with Loronda Giddens in this compelling interview. Loronda is an Army veteran who has worked in corporate America, state government, the juvenile justice system and more! She has a masters degree in forensic psychology and is a published author. But, Loronda only discovered her true purpose after a breast cancer diagnosis inspired […]
Dr. Schiada interviews Nettie Owens, a nationally recognized organizing and productivity expert who is helping businesses get more DONE. Nettie has written the book on creating an environment that supports who you are, what you do and where you would like to go with your life. It is her mission to help others remove the […]
Dr. Schiada interviews Tyrone Webb Jr. about purpose, belief, empowerment and manifesting your dreams. Tyrone’s message is that it’s not about competing with others; it’s about going inward and discovering your uniqueness and embracing your own journey. Tyrone is from Newark, NJ and currently living in Atlanta, Georgia. Tyrone loves photography, traveling and manifesting and […]
Dr. Gwen Schiada interviews Dona Rutowicz about how to successfully navigate divorce. Hint: It doesn’t have to feel like a drama filled reality TV episode! Dona shares gems and insights that go far beyond divorce and are applicable to life in general, whether or not you’ve ever been married. Her concept of being pinched off […]
Karen Isailovic was always an artist. Her mother and aunt saw that in her from a very young age. But, Karen didn’t initially embrace this side of herself. She denied her gifts and held back from putting her creative expression out there for others to see and possibly judge. The artist inside her lay dormant […]
Maribeth Decker is a former Naval Officer who is now a professional animal communicator. She takes listening to a whole other level! In this interview, Maribeth shares her journey and lessons learned with Dr. Gwen Schiada. Sneak peak…Maribeth conducts a live communication session during the episode. There was a period in Maribeth’s life when she […]
Dr. Gwen Schiada interviews Heather Waring about the essential need to create space in our lives for reflection and clarity. We so often get caught up in “ticking the boxes” throughout our days, but are we really living? Creating space and using walking as a transformational tool allows us to connect our physical and mental […]
Dr. Gwen Schiada interviews Gary Szenderski on creating positive change by tapping into the power of our thoughts. The theme of this episode is belief. As Gary profoundly states, “The only thing that separates the you today from the new and powerful you that’s meant to be is the step your heart is begging you […]
Dr. Schiada interviews Monty Knowles. He ran a successful architecture firm in the Bahamas and “had it all”. But, in his heart he know he wasn’t living life truly on his terms. He almost got caught in the trap of guilt, shame and fear, then realized he had a choice to change the way he […]
Dr. Schiada interviews Rachael Aberle whose story is about finding your purpose through your pain, slowing down to speed up, discovering the light in your eyes and realizing that gratitude is the road to peace, joy and happiness. Rachael is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, block therapy expert and raw food educator on a small […]
Dr. Schiada interviews Pete Kohlasch, a high performance coach and life strategist. He shares critical insights about the power of clarity and how it can truly change everything in one’s life. Pete talks about 3 pillars for success, creating a personal infrastructure and the importance of going beyond goal setting to developing a strategy that […]
Dr. Schiada interviews Joe Biba about his search for greater personal fulfillment in his life. He found it in an unexpected place – the island nation of Jamaica. After a trip to build homes for people in need and experiencing profound gratitude and human connection he was inspired to start a non-profit, Creators of Hope […]
Deborah Kevin shares her inspiring journey of re-connecting with her inner voice and finding joy by becoming still, getting clear and making space in her life. Her message is to trust, listen, dream and believe that it’s possible. You will blossom if you just put one foot in front of the other and don’t get […]
Creating a life on your terms may not always be easy. It takes commitment and practice just like anything in our lives worth doing. But, in the end I believe it will be worth it. We’re one week away from moving onto our sailboat, Exodus, for the summer. A hybrid lifestyle is part of our […]
Dr. Schiada interviews Satyam, a yogi who studied in India and has been dedicated to daily practice of meditation and yoga for more than two decades. Satyam provides insight around the first “L”in Dr. Schiada’s 7L framework. He talks about creating space, connection to the mind, listening to your inner compass, pointing your toes in […]
Dr. Schiada breaks down the 7Ls and shares where she is in her journey to create a life on her terms. She encourages you to think about your own process and where you are in the 7L framework. She wants to her from you – what are your questions about the 7L process? What have […]
Dr. Schiada shares her 7L: Life On Your Terms Framework and interviews expert MaryBeth Hyland around the second L, which ties into the importance of clarifying our values as a critical piece in the process to create a life on one’s terms. MaryBeth shares her personal story about why she is so passionate about the […]
We have all day dreamed about moving to a tropical island or know someone who has talked about selling everything they own and moving to a tropical island. But, how many of us have seriously thought we could make that happen or know someone who has actually done it? Dr. Schiada had the amazing opportunity […]
Cliff Ravenscraft shares his journey of becoming the person he was created to be. Today, Cliff is know first and foremost as a podcast producer and the PodcastAnswerMan. But, before his incredible success launching over 30 of his own podcasts and helping thousands of others do the same, Cliff stood to inherit a successful family-owned […]
In this episode, Dr. Schiada interviews Kara Lamerato who had a successful and lucrative banking & investment career for 14 years. In 2013, a year after her daughter was born, she left the corporate world to be with her child. She was able to make this leap by going back to artistic roots and accelerating […]
In this first episode, Dr. Schiada shares her passion and journey leading to the creation of this podcast and what future episodes will entail.