It's Your Life Podcast

Salem San Diego

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges. Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks. For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit www.CooleyFoundation.org.

  1. Aug 31

    360° Health: Human Flourish

    This inspiring conversation with Linda Roszak Burton, President of DRW Coaching, explores the concept of Human Flourishing and how gratitude can serve as a powerful foundation for living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Linda examines four essential elements of flourishing—self-awareness, environmental stability, fundamental beliefs, and purpose and meaning—revealing how gratitude connects and strengthens each one. From helping us become more intentional about what we notice, to building stronger relationships, shaping healthier beliefs, and providing daily evidence of meaning and purpose, this conversation demonstrates how the intentional practice of gratitude can help us grow, connect, become more resilient, and ultimately flourish in both our personal and professional lives.   Linda Roszak Burton, NBC-HWC, ACC, BBC, BS, is President of DRW Coaching. Linda is an executive and a national board-certified health and well-being coach, an academic researcher, an author and a public speaker. As a coach, she is committed to bringing strength-based coaching methodologies to her clients—grounded in cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices in neuroscience, positive psychology, and gratitude—while enhancing a leader's capacity to sustain their skills in high-stakes environments.   As an academic researcher, her international studies include gratitude interventions to support stress management, mental health, employee engagement and meaningfulness of work. Linda is a credentialed executive coach through the International Coach Federation, a National Board Certified Health and Well-being Coach (NBC-HWC), a certified Brain-Based Coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute, a certified Positive Psychology-Based Health and Well-Being Coach through the College of Executive Coaching, and a Charter Member of A Loving Organization. A member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Affiliate, she holds a B.S. in Health Education from Virginia Tech and has completed coursework pursuing an M.S. in Conflict Management at the University of Baltimore. Linda is the author of Gratitude Heals®- A Journal for Inspiration and Guidance (Available on Amazon). Additionally, her Great Mills TEDx Talk on Gratitude- The Power to Heal the World was released in December 2022. Linda has been a regular contributor to the Wharton Healthcare Quarterly on the science of gratitude since 2017. Website www.drwcoaching.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaroszakburton/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_lroszakburton/   View recent videos , Is Gratitude Really Transformational?  Is Gratitude Enough?   Website www.drwcoaching.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaroszakburton/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_lroszakburton/ X https://x.com/lrburton https://www.facebook.com/Img4Lburton Medium https://medium.com/@lburton_32567 Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    360° Health: Human Flourish
  2. Aug 10

    360° Health: The Future of Medicine Why Health Begins Long Before Disease

    This conversation with Dr. David Lai explores the evolving future of healthcare by examining why modern medicine is highly effective at treating disease yet often falls short in measuring and promoting true health. Drawing on evidence-based functional medicine, global health experience, and advances in precision medicine, Dr. Lai discusses the early biological changes that precede chronic illness, the critical roles of mitochondria, metabolic health, inflammation, and the gut microbiome, and how chronic stress and burnout affect long-term well-being. He also shares insights into healthy aging, the promise of biomarkers and artificial intelligence in clinical practice, and why prevention and building resilience should begin decades before disease becomes clinically apparent. Dr. David Lai Biography Dr. David Lai is a Canadian Physician, former World Health Organization medical officer, and Founder of Tao Functional Health. Over the past two decades, he has worked across humanitarian emergencies, public health, and clinical medicine, serving communities in countries including Afghanistan, Palestine, and South Sudan. Today, his work focuses on bridging evidence-based medicine, systems biology, and personalized care to better understand why chronic diseases often develop long before symptoms appear. Through clinical practice, education, and writing, he advocates for a more proactive model of healthcare that emphasizes prevention, resilience, and healthy aging. Website & Social Media Website: https://www.taofunctionalhealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lai-1467422ab/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taofunctional Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    360° Health: The Future of Medicine Why Health Begins Long Before Disease
  3. Aug 3

    360° Health: The Somatic Gap: Why Knowing is Not Enough

    Explore the disconnect between knowing what supports health and actually being able to do it. Discuss how the nervous system, rather than a lack of motivation, often determines whether healthy behaviors feel possible. Sharon Plaché Biography Sharon Plaché is a Doctoral Scholar in Lifestyle Medicine Education, health promotion, trauma-informed care, and behavioral change at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. With an MSc in Integrative Health and Lifestyle Medicine from Point Loma Nazarene, Sharon has provided quality, holistic somatic and trauma-informed health education coaching, and bodywork in San Diego since 1989. Sharon is a Diplomate of ACLM; Certified Health and Wellness Coach/NBC-HWC; SEP - Somatic Experiencing Practitioner; Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Coach; Havening® & BrainSpotting® Practitioner; HeartMath® Trainer, Mentor & Intervention Practitioner; NARM and Neuro Affective Touch Practitioner and Instructor in NLP, MER® & Hypnosis. Coming from a background in ballet training and yoga practice, Sharon has a strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology. In addition, she can support the balance of the muscular system, mind/body integration, and energetic principles that govern health and well-being. Each session is unique and tailored to the individual's current needs. Each session focuses on creating the most beneficial outcome possible by using popular models of lifestyle medicine, health coaching, and somatic therapies. Her practice aims to continue providing quality therapeutic support to San Diego and its extended communities. Websites/Social Media www.SharonPlache.comwww.facebook.com/SharonPlache1 https://www.instagram.com/sharonplache/ www.linkedin.com/in/sharonplache http://members.nbhwc.org/member/SharonPlache https://certified.heartmath.com/user/sharon-plaché-1/www.lifecoachmatch.com/user/sharonplache/www.youtube.com/user/sharonplache https://certified.heartmath.com/user/sharon-plaché/www.sharonplache.yelp.com www.profiles.goggle.com/sharonplache Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    360° Health: The Somatic Gap: Why Knowing is Not Enough
  4. Jul 29

    360° Health: The Somatic Gap: Why Knowing is Not Enough

    Summary Explore the disconnect between knowing what supports health and actually being able to do it. Discuss how the nervous system, rather than a lack of motivation, often determines whether healthy behaviors feel possible. Sharon Plaché Biography Sharon Plaché is a Doctoral Scholar in Lifestyle Medicine Education, health promotion, trauma-informed care, and behavioral change at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. With an MSc in Integrative Health and Lifestyle Medicine from Point Loma Nazarene, Sharon has provided quality, holistic somatic and trauma-informed health education coaching, and bodywork in San Diego since 1989. Sharon is a Diplomate of ACLM; Certified Health and Wellness Coach/NBC-HWC; SEP - Somatic Experiencing Practitioner; Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Coach; Havening® & BrainSpotting® Practitioner; HeartMath® Trainer, Mentor & Intervention Practitioner; NARM and Neuro Affective Touch Practitioner and Instructor in NLP, MER® & Hypnosis. Coming from a background in ballet training and yoga practice, Sharon has a strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology. In addition, she can support the balance of the muscular system, mind/body integration, and energetic principles that govern health and well-being. Each session is unique and tailored to the individual's current needs. Each session focuses on creating the most beneficial outcome possible by using popular models of lifestyle medicine, health coaching, and somatic therapies. Her practice aims to continue providing quality therapeutic support to San Diego and its extended communities. Websites/Social Mediawww.SharonPlache.comwww.facebook.com/SharonPlache1 https://www.instagram.com/sharonplache/ www.linkedin.com/in/sharonplache http://members.nbhwc.org/member/SharonPlache https://certified.heartmath.com/user/sharon-plaché-1/www.lifecoachmatch.com/user/sharonplache/www.youtube.com/user/sharonplache https://certified.heartmath.com/user/sharon-plaché/www.sharonplache.yelp.com profiles.goggle.com/sharonplache Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    360° Health: The Somatic Gap: Why Knowing is Not Enough
  5. Jul 27

    360° Health: Obesity Care at the Intersection of Lifestyle Medicine, Science, and Compassion

    This discussion explores how new obesity medications are transforming the landscape of obesity care while highlighting the growing importance of understanding the science behind obesity as a complex, chronic condition. As medical treatments continue to advance, lived experiences remind us that medication alone is not the complete answer; lifestyle medicine, individualized care, and compassion remain essential. By examining the intersection of emerging treatments, scientific knowledge, healthy lifestyle practices, and the real-world experiences of people living with obesity, we can better understand how to create a more effective, supportive, and comprehensive approach to long-term health and well-being.         Ted Kyle   Biography Ted Kyle is a pharmacist and healthcare innovator living in Pittsburgh. He's also a tireless advocate for people living with obesity. His widely-read daily commentary, published at Conscienhealth.org, reaches a diverse audience of thought leaders in health and obesity. His peer-reviewed publications focus on obesity, weight bias, and health policy.   Websites & Social · conscienhealth.org/news · X: conscienhealth · Facebook: ConscienHealth · LinkedIn: ConscienHealth · Instagram: Conscienhealth · Bluesky: conscienhealth.bsky.social Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    360° Health: Obesity Care at the Intersection of Lifestyle Medicine, Science, and Compassion

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It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges. Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks. For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit www.CooleyFoundation.org.