Best Group Leader Neuroscience Podcasts (2025)

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A Challenge to Awaken the Warrior Within - Jason Heinritz, author, husband, dad, pastor and sales leader - Episode 135 1:03:48

20h ago1:03:48

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Has your relationship with Jesus gone stale? Do you long for a life of purpose, joy and power... but feel stuck in routine or lukewarm faith? Jason joins us today and we talk about these questions that he addresses in his new book Wake Up Jesus People: Life Giving Disciplines to Awaken the Warrior Within. -Awaken your passion and purpose each morni…

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EP326: Sabrina Osso - Home Should Be Safe—Not Scary 35:26

2d ago35:26

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In this powerful episode, Cathy Sykora speaks with Sabrina Osso, founder and CEO of OSO SAFE, about her mission to create violence-free homes, workplaces, and schools. Drawing from her own traumatic upbringing, Sabrina shares how she transformed personal pain into a business dedicated to cultivating respect and safety through the real estate indust…

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EP325: Neuroscience‑Backed Yoga Is Reshaping the Workplace 41:36

9d ago41:36

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Explore how neuroscience and ancient wisdom converge in corporate well‑being with Bassanti Pathak, CEO and co‑founder of NeuroVeda by Pathak Yoga. Over a decade of experience has shown her the unexpected challenges of integrating yoga into office life, from misconceptions around spirituality to real stress resilience strategies. She shares how brea…

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EP324: Jessper Maquindang – No Excuses, Just Miles 28:04

16d ago28:04

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In this inspiring episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Jessper Maquindang, a leadership trainer and marathon runner who turned a childhood diagnosis of asthma into a journey of resilience and personal triumph. Jessper shares how he defied early limitations to complete 17 marathons—including ultra and trail races—and how the lessons learned through …

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Neuroscience and Coffee Talk with God with Mitch Matthews, Success Coach and DREAM THINK DO Podcast Host - Episode 134 54:10

16d ago54:10

54:10

Mitch is back with us this weak with a really cool challenge at the end of this episode. -How has the Authority Bridge has helped Mitch grow his influence and coaching business? -Has you ever gotten angry when you heard someone tell you not to worry or when you read Philippians 4? And what can we do about it? -What is the Everything Everywhere Fall…

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EP323: Aimee Goodwin - Hope, Healing, and a New Path Forward 26:23

23d ago26:23

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In this inspiring episode, Cathy sits down with Aimee Goodwin, a certified Life Coach, Emotional Resilience Trainer, and founder of New Hope Wellness. Aimee shares her personal journey from battling undiagnosed Lyme disease for years to becoming a best-selling author of The Mountains We Climb. She opens up about the transformative power of emotiona…

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Strength Under Control: A Christian Dad with Mitch Matthews, Christian Success Coach and DREAM THINK DO Podcast Host - Episode 133 52:19

30d ago52:19

52:19

Little change, this one opens with a prayer from Mitch. Mitch Matthews, host of the DREAM THINK DO podcast, joins us today. He's a success coach and has spent the last 20 years helping organizations like Nike, United Airlines and NASA. Most importantly he loves Jesus, his wife/kids and coffee! -How do you incorporate prayer into your life? -Who is …

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EP322: The Biggest Problem in Leadership Today 43:18

1M ago43:18

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora talks with Kimberly Spencer, a high-performance, trauma-informed coach and founder of CrownYourself.com. Kimberly shares her journey from battling bulimia and finding healing through Pilates to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. She dives deep into the core issues fac…

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EP321: How to Keep Your Energy Clean with Colleen McMann 26:03

1M ago26:03

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In this episode, Cathy talks with Colleen McMann, the founder of Style Rituals, about the importance of energetic hygiene for health coaches and practitioners. Colleen shares how her unique journey from the fashion industry led her to discover her intuitive gifts and embrace the world of energy healing. She offers simple and powerful techniques for…

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EP320: Prevent Obesity & Disease 42:57

1M ago42:57

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In this episode Cathy sits down with Makheni Zonneveld, a wellness speaker, coach, and author of Healthier and Slimmer, to explore how real food, emotional awareness, and lifestyle changes can reverse chronic illness and support long-term health. After facing a major health crisis, Makheni transformed her life through a plant-based, alkaline-promot…

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EP319: Lyndsey Byrne - Cognitive Work 44:03

2M ago44:03

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora welcomes Lyndsey Byrne back to discuss her work as a Cognitive Health Coach, focusing on brain health, dementia prevention, and reversing cognitive decline through the Bredesen Protocol. Lyndsey shares her personal story of helping her mother stabilize Alzheimer's symptoms and explains how this inspired her to dedicate…

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EP318: Become a Practitioner and Business Leader Your Clients Need 26:25

2M ago26:25

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with Joanna Sapir, a business strategist for holistic practitioners, to explore how health coaches and wellness professionals can step into leadership and create thriving practices. Joanna shares insights into common pitfalls like the "freelancer trap" and highlights the skills t…

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"From Drift to Drive" with Chris Robinson, Author, Speaker and Executive VP of Maxwell Leadership - Episode 132 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Excited to have Chris Robinson on with us to talk about a dangerous place in life and what to do about it. It's a place we refer to as "The Drift". Chris wants to help everyone break free from the comfortable trap of "Satisfactory Achievement." He is married, with 6 children and a successful career in John Maxwell's organization and he found himsel…

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EP317: Empower Your Health: Pain-Free Living with Self-Help Tools 24:04

2M ago24:04

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Ani Papazyan, a Pain Resolution Practitioner with 30 years of experience helping people find relief through science-based techniques and personalized strategies. They discuss the crucial differences between acute and chronic pain, and why understanding this distinction is key to lasting recovery. Ani share…

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EP316: Coaching Clients Who "Know What To Do" But Aren't Doing It 20:56

2M ago20:56

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Why do so many clients struggle with follow-through despite knowing what to do? In this episode, Cathy Sykora welcomes Esther Avant, a seasoned health coach with nearly two decades of experience, to explore the real reasons behind client inaction. Esther discusses the importance of meeting clients where they are, using empathy and individualized st…

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EP315: Patty Cabot Discusses Childhood Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

In this deeply powerful episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Patty Cabot to talk about her personal journey through eating disorders, stemming from unresolved childhood sexual abuse. Patty shares how her desire to stop fluctuating weight led her to explore a range of therapeutic modalities over a 12-year period. From EMDR and network chiropractic t…

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Something is Missing... Now What? with Brian McRae, Speaker, Coach, Top 1% Mortgage Lender, Referral Relationship Expert - Episode 131 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Excited to share this episode with you. There are some emotional moments in this episode. Our guest this week is a Servant Leader who helps leaders win at work and win at home! I've seen Brian McRae positively impact hundreds of people that I know, including myself. For years I prayed for a mentor in my business life. God answered that prayer in sp…

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EP314: Carrie Graham, PhD - How to Build (Healthy) Training Programs 28:39

3M ago28:39

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Dr. Carrie Graham joins Cathy Sykora to explore the power of strategic, customized training programs rooted in adult learning theory. With a PhD in adult education and a background in healthcare, Dr. Graham shares how business owners can effectively engage learners, reduce overwhelm, and drive implementation by truly understanding their audience. S…

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EP313: Melissa Snow - Networking for Business Growth 25:13

3M ago25:13

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Melissa Snow, a Business Relationship Strategist and founder of the Powerful Women Rising Community, to discuss the true power of networking in business growth. Melissa shares her unique approach to networking that emphasizes authenticity, human connection, and integrity over transactional tactics. Throu…

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EP312: Isilay Cabuk: Prioritizing Well-being in a Busy World 14:08

3M ago14:08

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Işılay Çabuk, an executive leadership and personal growth coach with a background in nursing and finance. Işılay shares her journey from Wall Street to coaching, emphasizing how her diverse experiences inform her unique approach to helping clients manage stress and achieve sustainable transformation. She d…

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EP311: Benny Voncken: A Philosophy of Life and Stoicism 33:56

4M ago33:56

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora is joined by Benny Voncken, co-founder of Via Stoica, to explore the practical and transformative power of Stoicism. Benny shares how this ancient philosophy can be a modern guide to cultivating a calm, resilient, and meaningful life. From his personal journey through hardship to discoveri…

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EP310: Dennis Dowdell The Spirit, Soul, and Body of a Healthy Life 34:52

4M ago34:52

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Dennis Dowdell joins Cathy Sykora to discuss his extraordinary journey from school bus driver to building a global team of over 250,000 health coaches with Herbalife. At 75, Dennis shares how he's maintained a medication-free, illness-free lifestyle through a balanced approach to body, soul, and spirit. In this conversation, he breaks down the mind…

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EP309: Carole Sawo: The Rise of Human Consciousness 43:48

4M ago43:48

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In this enlightening episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Carole Sawo, a psychoanalyst, pattern analyst, and energy theorist who shares her profound insights into the human mind, spiritual awakening, and consciousness. Carole discusses how trauma, authenticity, and personal experience shape effective teaching and coaching…

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Does your wife have a hard heart? with Emily Wilson, Author and Women's Ministry Leader - Episode 130 38:13

4M ago38:13

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Emily Wilson wrote Sincerely Stoneheart, which is a book that helps us understand what plays the enemy uses to harden your wife's heart. Emily has been involved with ministry with women for 14 years, taught high school girls and is now an author whose target audience is Christian women. She has learned that the enemy works on women in very specific…

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EP308: Connor McKemey - Mental Health and Self Image 30:23

4M ago30:23

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In this powerful episode, Cathy Sykora talks with Connor McKemey, a 90% burn survivor, motivational speaker, and founder of Mac Mentality. At just 13 years old, Connor survived a devastating explosion and went on to defy all odds by thriving in athletics, education, and public speaking. Connor shares his journey of mental resilience, the importance…

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EP307: Stephanu Bathurst Holistic Sex and Relationship Healing 26:20

5M ago26:20

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora chats with Dr. Stephanie Bathurst, a board-certified clinical sexologist and licensed relationship therapist based in Oahu, Hawaii. Dr. Bathurst shares her holistic approach to sex and relationship therapy, integrating mental health, trauma healing, nutrition, and bodywork. From treating libido misalignment to offering…

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EP306: How Trauma Keeps You From Accomplishment 21:34

5M ago21:34

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Matt about how unresolved trauma can hinder our ability to accomplish goals and find fulfillment. Matt shares his personal experiences with developmental trauma and how early life events can create long-lasting fear responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. They dive into …

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EP305: Jeff Patterson, Meditation, "The Yielding Warrior Method" 35:03

5M ago35:03

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In this enlightening episode, Cathy Sykora talks with Jeff Patterson about the profound benefits of integrating meditation and martial arts into everyday life. Jeff shares how his journey from boxing to Tai Chi and meditation transformed his life and led him to develop "The Yielding Warrior Method." They dive into the five pillars of meditation pra…

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EP304: Corinna and Isabelle Scott: What does it mean to be authentic and how can we get there? 25:37

5M ago25:37

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In this heartfelt episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with twin sisters Corinna and Isabelle Scott, the musical duo behind OUR TRUTH. They explore the essence of authenticity, emotional healing, and personal empowerment through the lens of their unique bond and spiritual philosophy. The sisters share how their decade-long …

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EP303: Understanding Adult Learning to Permanently Change Beliefs and Behaviors with Dr. Carrie Graham 27:20

5M ago27:20

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Dr. Carrie Graham about how understanding adult learning can help health coaches and wellness professionals create lasting behavioral change in their clients. With a PhD in Adult Learning and Workplace Learning, Dr. Graham shares strategies for keeping clients engaged, tailorin…

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Lead Me No Matter the Cost with Matt Hammitt - Musician, Author and former Lead Singer of Sanctus Real - Episode 129 51:18

6M ago51:18

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Matt Hammitt joins us this week with some stories a lot of us can relate to. He's married and has four children and his son was born with half of a heart. He's the former lead singer of Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. At the beginning, his wife was on the tour with the band. He details His book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Chil…

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EP302: Good Vibes – A Framework for Empathy, Connection, and Personal Development with Jason Del Gandio 23:09

6M ago23:09

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Dr. Jason Del Gandio about the power of vibes in human interaction. As a professor, author, and expert on vibes, Jason explains how understanding and cultivating vibes can strengthen empathy, connection, and personal development—especially for health coaches working with client…

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EP301: Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstien, Dream Big. Do Ridiculous. Achieve Remarkable. 20:44

6M ago20:44

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with husband-wife duo Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien to discuss their journey in the fitness and wellness industry, the power of self-transformation, and their Do Ridiculous movement. They share how their work has evolved from a focus on physical fitness to a broader mission…

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Live with Purpose and Have Fun! with Andy Archer, Starting Pitcher for the Savannah Bananas - Episode 128 52:19

6M ago52:19

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So excited to have Andy Archer with us today. He's a 27 year old Starting Pitcher for the Savannah Bananas. He tells us the journey through college, the dissapointment about the minor league draft, joining the workforce and then into how teaching a group of kids at Sunday School changed his life. As I talked with Andy, I put myself in his shoes and…

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EP300: Tsao-Lin Moy, L.Ac., MSOM , How to integrate East and Western Perspectives for Optimal Wellness in Women's Health 49:18

6M ago49:18

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In this milestone episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Tsao-Lin Moy, a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and fertility expert, about the benefits of integrating Eastern and Western medicine for women's health. Tsao-Lin shares how Chinese medicine can complement conventional treatments and empower individuals to cultivate…

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EP299: Debi Carlin Boyle, Elements of Aging Young 36:10

6M ago36:10

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Debi Carlin Boyle, a certified health and nutrition coach, fitness expert, and podcast host. Debi shares her philosophy on aging young, maintaining a balanced life, and creating sustainable lifestyle habits that promote longevity and quality of life. In this episode, you’ll dis…

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Standing Up for What is Right - Trent Talbot, CEO and Founder of Brave Books - Episode 127 39:30

7M ago39:30

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Trent Talbot joins us this week to talk about how he went from being a doctor to quitting his job and starting a book publishing company. The movie Cuties came out and he had a young daughter and Trent knew something had to be done. He was newly married, but had the idea to quit his job and start a company that creates books that capture children's…

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EP298: Why You Cannot Self-Affirmation Your Way Through Trauma with Erica Bonham 32:23

7M ago32:23

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Erica Bonham, a certified EMDR clinician, consultant, and trainer. Erica discusses the misconceptions around self-affirmations in trauma healing and the importance of nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, and EMDR for deep, lasting recovery. In this episode, you’ll discov…

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EP297: Brian Sachetta, Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression 49:16

7M ago49:16

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Brian Sachetta, author of Get Out of Your Head, about practical strategies for managing anxiety and depression. Brian shares insights from his personal experience and research, offering a structured approach to improving mental health. In this episode, you’ll discover: Understa…

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Born to Be Brave with Kirk Cameron - author, actor, star of "Growing Pains" and "Fireproof" - Episode 126 40:23

7M ago40:23

40:23

So excited to have Kirk Cameron on this episode!!! Love his personality, energy and humor! Yes, he busts my chops about the workout group that I am a part of, F3! I was not ready for him to go off script and... well, you'll hear! He was the star (Mike Seaver) of the TV show "Growing Pains" and the movie "Fireproof". Kirk also hosts The American Cam…

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EP296: Marnie Dachis Marmet, Living with Intention: Cultivating a Balanced Life 23:50

7M ago23:50

23:50

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Marnie Dachis Marmet, board-certified health coach, author, and founder of Zenful Life Coaching. Marnie shares her approach to cultivating a balanced life, setting intentional goals, and making sustainable lifestyle changes that promote longevity, mindfulness, and holistic well…

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EP295: A New Self-Help Approach: Mental Health Warrior Program with Bruce Schutter 23:53

7M ago23:53

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Bruce Schutter, creator of the Mental Health Warrior Program. Bruce shares his deeply personal journey through bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and alcoholism, leading to the development of a revolutionary self-help approach for building mental resilience and overcoming life’s …

9M ago32:20

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In this inspiring episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Terry Tucker, a speaker, author, and cancer warrior. Terry shares his journey of purpose, perseverance, and living with intentionality, as well as the foundational “4 Truths” that guide him to lead an extraordinary life. In this episode, you’ll discover: Redefining Pu…

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