Here at Self Discovery Wisdom, we bring you illuminating stories that change and empower lives. These stories of inspiration are an invitation to us to journey forward in our own lives, filled with wisdom from those that have gone before us. You will see many diverse shows on many topics, but each one is foundered in a core value of self-love and meaningful purpose that serves mankind. You can hear these illuminators' podcasts across 6 sites and 12 audio and on 3 video platforms. https://lin ...
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From its cosmic vantage point, does it gaze upon Earth and marvel at our mountains, oceans, and landscapes? Or does it weep at how we treat one another? For all our natural beauty, we continue to be a species divided by anger, hate, and greed. In 2023 alone, over 122,000 people lost their lives due to conflict. With over 8.2 billion people on this …
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C25-20. Travel is in the Zach Smith's DNA
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1:11:43My “why” comes from nearly 20 years of deep learning, personal growth, and navigating the highs and lows of both life and business. I now feel ready—and called—to share parts of my story. What I offer is my awareness, my inner compass guiding me to the next best choice, and the wisdom that comes only through lived experience. I believe in the power…
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C25-20. Travel is in the Zach Smith's DNA.
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1:11:43My “why” comes from nearly 20 years of deep learning, personal growth, and navigating the highs and lows of both life and business. I now feel ready—and called—to share parts of my story. What I offer is my awareness, my inner compass guiding me to the next best choice, and the wisdom that comes only through lived experience. I believe in the power…
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This week, I’m diving into the powerful themes of courage, strength, resilience, and the human spirit’s unyielding capacity to rise. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing extraordinary individuals who have faced trauma, violence, and unimaginable hardships—yet emerged with greater clarity, purpose, and strength.https://selfdiscover…
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C25-19. Barbara Anne. The Power of Being Seen
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1:14:49My journey as a portrait artist became one of personal discovery as well: I realized that through intentional portrait experiences, I could help people see themselves in a new light, worthy, powerful, and beautifully human. I need to share this topic because being seen is not about vanity; it’s about visibility, healing, and legacy. This message is…
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SCL25-19. Cathy Holt & Unstoppable Women
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1:28:49This is more than a book—it’s a movement. Unstoppable Women is a bold call to action for women ready to lead with authenticity, challenge systemic barriers, and create meaningful change on their own terms. Packed with powerful stories, practical tools, and Cathy Holt’s signature L.E.A.D.S.™ framework, it’s a guide for every woman who’s ever felt un…
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For a long time, that’s what successful businesswoman Brenda Coffee told herself whenever she dared to look back on her twenties and thirties. In Maya Blue: A Memoir of Survival (She Writes Press/ Distribution by Simon & Schuster; May 20, 2025), Brenda opens up about the life she once lived—and all the secrecy, madness, trauma, abuse, and danger th…
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LM25-18. ELLIS HALL is “The Ambassador of Soul,”
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50:12When word got out that a blind kid could play anything, doors opened wide. At 17, Milt Jackson of the Modern Jazz Quartet invited me to tour—Mama said no, but let me sit in when he played Boston. So I went to school by day, played clubs by night, jammed for 5,000 at Franklin Park, and soon formed The Ellis Hall Group. No label, just soul. We packed…
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Today, I want to talk about self-leadership. What does that really mean? We often look for a leader in life—someone to guide us along the path of self-discovery or help us uncover our abilities—because we feel we can’t lead ourselves. But ultimately, no matter who’s guiding you—whether at work, in relationships, or anywhere else—you are the leader …
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C25.18. Michaela Gaffen Stone. Your Human Design
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1:46:08Aligned & Unapologetic: The Human Design Guidebook is your clear, compassionate, and transformative introduction to the Human Design system. Whether you’re brand new to this powerful modality or seeking a deeper understanding of your Bodygraph, this guidebook will walk you through the core principles with heart, clarity, and purpose.https://selfdi…
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IG25-18. Michael Karassowitsch's Architecture & Spirituality
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1:33:48(The Architect is) At Two Vast RealmsThe architect in practice as a being of the world and spirituality.I am sharing an approach to making environments, built, planned and intentional, that support human aspiration and springs from the essence of that aspiration to fulfil human life for the individual and as each of our components of the role of be…
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Human Woman: The Female Identity, which I aim to grow into a worldwide collaboration with other artists that will be geared towards donating a portion of the proceeds of sales to women in need around the world. Together we can make a difference that will give liberty, freedom, dignity and purpose to women globally.https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/20…
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C25-17. Ivana Chubbuck.”Power of the Actor”.
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1:24:20THE POWER OF THE ACTOR is a revolutionary guide that unlocks the secrets of her transformative Chubbuck Technique. In addition to star-studded stories, The Power of the Actor offers a panoramic map for anyone serious about professional transformation.https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=129606
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The ripple effect begins the moment we choose to be present. It could be a smile shared with a stranger, a pause before reacting harshly, or a thoughtful message to someone who’s hurting. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=130265
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Nick Marshall, New York City-based writer, actor, director, producer and author of the new book, Try Again: An Ex-Con’s Path from Prison to Prosperity. This is about the struggle, hope (both loss of and holding on to), grit and perseverance. It’s a story about working hard and trying again, even when we feel the odds are stacked against us — and ab…
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TSM25-17. Chiara Barbera, Assaggio Traditions
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1:11:17Chiara Barbera is on a mission to continue Italian traditions. Assaggio is her heartfelt project dedicated to preserving Italian traditions by bringing the warmth, wisdom, and traditions of Italian grandparents (Nonni) to life through engaging online experiences.https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=130039…
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Nick Marshall, New York City-based writer, actor, director, producer and author of the new book, Try Again: An Ex-Con’s Path from Prison to Prosperity. This is about the struggle, hope (both loss of and holding on to), grit and perseverance. It’s a story about working hard and trying again, even when we feel the odds are stacked against us — and ab…
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C25-17. Ivana Chubbuck."Power of the Actor".
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1:24:20THE POWER OF THE ACTOR is a revolutionary guide that unlocks the secrets of her transformative Chubbuck Technique. In addition to star-studded stories, The Power of the Actor offers a panoramic map for anyone serious about professional transformation. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=129606
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WJ 18-17 The Power of Hope – Reclaiming Your Life After Tragedy
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38:04One thing that is a guarantee in life, we will experience heartache, heartbreak, loss, and tragedy. Unfortunately, these events in life can’t be avoided. When these life events bombard our lives many times we don’t think we can make it. Many of us may say “If one more thing happens….” I know I have said before. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/2018…
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QS25-16. Ronald Okuaki Lieber, The Long Journey Out
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1:06:36“Many people who come to see me, as a psychoanalyst, are searching for answers, either in how to live or how to understand the world,” says Lieber. “Some have serious concerns about love, life and purpose, and others feel like something’s not quite right, that something’s missing. The search for how to live life can be aided by psychotherapy, but a…
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C25-16. Chiara Barbera & The Italian Experience.
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1:10:57Through her project Vera Italia, Chiara invites travelers to become active participants in sustaining culture—connecting with artisans, farmers, and families whose way of life tells the story of the real Italy. This episode is for anyone seeking more than a postcard-perfect trip—for those who crave meaning, connection, and a chance to help keep Ita…
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International bestselling author and acclaimed writing workshop leader Laura Munson for her new book, THE WILD WHY: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder. Why is the sky blue? Why do only birds get to fly? Is there a God? And if so, why does God let bad things happen? Why do people die? It’s natural for children to ask questions, big and sma…
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International bestselling author and acclaimed writing workshop leader Laura Munson for her new book, THE WILD WHY: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder. Why is the sky blue? Why do only birds get to fly? Is there a God? And if so, why does God let bad things happen? Why do people die? It’s natural for children to ask questions, big and sma…
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Breathing — something we all do without a second thought. Inhale. Exhale. The rhythm of life. But the truth is, we don’t often appreciate our breath… until it's stolen from us — by illness, fear, trauma, or time. When the lungs struggle, everything slows. The body panics. The mind races. Suddenly, each breath becomes a conscious effort, a negotiati…
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QS25-17. Ronald Okuaki Lieber, The Long Journey Out
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1:06:36“Many people who come to see me, as a psychoanalyst, are searching for answers, either in how to live or how to understand the world,” says Lieber. “Some have serious concerns about love, life and purpose, and others feel like something’s not quite right, that something’s missing. The search for how to live life can be aided by psychotherapy, but a…
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25-15. The Wisdom Weaver of the Airwaves’
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29:02Welcome back to another episode of Sara’s View of Life right here on SelfDiscoveryWisdom.com. I’m your host, Sara Troy, and each week I bring you a perspective, sometimes an observation, sometimes a spark from within. This week, ChatGPT surprised me with a beautiful reflection… about me. It offered a poetic description that resonated deeply, callin…
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AK25-15. Janna Brooke Wallack “Naked Girl” Novel
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1:23:20“Naked Girl is a story of the enduring power of love in a family of lunatics,” says Janna Brooke Wallack of her debut novel, a poignant piece of literary fiction. Though not autobiographical, it reads like a memoir. Wallack’s enduring voice and fresh vision evoke the storytelling of masterful novelists like Ann Patchett, Kristin Hannah, and Zadie S…
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NA25-15. Ian Fee,s Wild Ride to Sobriety
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1:05:56My wild ride to sobriety, from Drunken oblivion to profound clarity. “I was the life of the party when I was drunk, and I'm still the life of the party today.” —Ian Fee Buying into the myth of the "work hard, play harder" mentality, Ian Fee immersed himself in a culture that celebrated excessive drinking. But as the days turned into years, alcohol …
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MH25-15. Paul D Corona, MD, The Corona Protocol
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1:25:53Paul D Corona, MD, a Southern California-based physician who is reshaping the future of psychiatry and family medicine? With over 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Corona is not your typical physician. Starting his career in family medicine, he seamlessly transitioned into psychiatry, ultimately pioneering an approach he calls “Mind and Body Heal…
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MH25-15. Paul D Corona, MD, The Corona Protocol:
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1:25:53Paul D Corona, MD, a Southern California-based physician who is reshaping the future of psychiatry and family medicine? With over 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Corona is not your typical physician. Starting his career in family medicine, he seamlessly transitioned into psychiatry, ultimately pioneering an approach he calls “Mind and Body Heal…
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MH25-15. Mohan Ranga Rao, Gift of Grief
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1:11:46His latest book, Myopia: A Father’s Journey into Love, Loss, and Sight Beyond Vision, is not just a story of grief—it is a meditation on love stripped of all conditions, on pain as a force of transformation, on the kind of sight that only comes when the world as you know it disappears. Unlike books that seek to inspire, Myopia does not offer easy r…
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AK25-14. Sam Hawksmoor & Genie Magee
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1:07:05Sam Hawksmoor is a prolific author whose writing career spans several decades. He's penned captivating stories for both adults and young readers. Today, we’re diving into the final book in his four-part series, which brings the journey of Magie Magee to a powerful and satisfying close.https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=129651…
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As a guide in True Colours and a harmonizer of Astrology, Chinese wisdom, and soul traits,I believe in walking the path I invite others to explore—So let me share a glimpse of my own cosmic palette.https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=129727
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