Advice Column Lisa Liguori

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Meet the Advice Column Panel

Justin Reden
Justin is a husband and the father of two wonderful daughters. He owns a law firm in San Diego, CA, and his many hobbies include mountain biking and beekeeping. Reden enjoys strategy, including pondering life, and has a great love for people.
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Brad Tunis
Brad left his career as a hospital administrator to support people through his training as a highly sought-after Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach. He enjoys surfing and riding gravel bikes with his wife, Sarah.
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Laura C. Reden
Laura is the author of the author of the Tethered Soul and the Phantom book series.
Laura C. Reden never considered herself a creative person, until a sudden spark of inspiration left her writing my first book. The endless possibilities for creativity and imagination have kept her dedicated to the craft ever since.
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Lisa Liguori
The founder of the Advice Column Podcast, Lisa is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer. She loves to host game nights, pilot a small plane, and write in her journal. She loves hearing what others are learning in their life's journey and sharing what she is working through.
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Rico Molden
The producer of Advice Column's live steam events, Rico is a filmmaker and storyteller. Rico and his wife have two young children and are actively involved in their church.
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Standing outside the East Gate of San Quentin Prison at 9:22 a.m. on November 16, I was shivering and impatient for my tour to start. I was dressed in all black because I wasn’t allowed to wear denim, gray, blue, lime green, or orange. I couldn’t bring any electronics or wear jewelry, either. 

Along with several other business leaders in a group called Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), I was getting checked in when one of our guides shouted excitedly.  “The man coming out right now is being released after twenty-seven years in prison!”  She motioned to a woman standing about 50 yards from us.  “That’s his wife and she has been here since 5 a.m. waiting for him to come out.”  The guide had barely finished her sentence when a van pulled through the gate and an officer guided out a man in a baggy, light-gray sweat suit. The guard removed his handcuffs.  The man in gray walked toward his wife as she leaped toward him in giant ecstatic bounds, hands waving back and forth over her head, hooting in celebration.  They kissed and hugged. 

Our group was silent.  Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought about how it might feel to be on this side of the wall after twenty-seven years of being confined.

During part of the prison tour, I listened to the stories of about a dozen men who went through a program called the Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG).  During those conversations I sat next to a convicted murderer, our elbows touching. As he shared the sadness and regret he feels for the woman whose life he took, he cried. He also shared about his own childhood traumas and spoke about his hopes for the future.  As I listened to the men’s stories, two things struck me.

The process they went through in the program - meeting consistently, for years, with a trusted circle of peers to bravely do deep work on themselves - is remarkably similar to the small group work we do in YPO in small groups of C-Suite executives.

I could easily be the one who is behind bars. I like to think that I’m nothing like the person who committed a violent act while in a rage or the one who chose to drive drunk and kill someone. But I have lost control in anger and I have done foolish things like texting when I was driving. Those situations could have ended in a disaster if I was less fortunate. I am left with the feeling that there is a thin wall between the outside and the inside of a prison. I feel lucky that I’m on the outside. And I admire the brave people inside who choose to do the work daily to become better versions of themselves. Their accountability reassures me, and their hope inspires me. 

Please don’t hear this as me wanting to minimize the horrific pain caused by the violent choices people make. We can each decide, in every moment, how we will act. There is no explaining away decisions that harm others. My realization is just that I believe hope and growth can happen anywhere. I want to be humble like the men I met in the prison so I can experience it. 

Earlier this month the Advice Column team shared some ideas for practicing gratitude during the month of Thanksgiving. In my household, we decided to fill out a sticky note each day with something we’re grateful for. The night I came home from San Quentin, my sticky note had just one word, “Freedom.” 

|  I hope this email finds you reveling in your freedom. 

With love, Lisa  

How would you change the world? In this episode we asked people how they'd answer and we hope it provides an opportunity for you to reflect, too!


Connect with the Panelists:

00:00:25   Lisa Liguori (host)
00:00:39.   Juan Alvarado Jr
00:02:25     Travis I Sivart.
00:03:13   Julia McCoy
00:04:01   Lois Letchford
00:04:52    Andy Lingfield
00:05:47    J. Rosemarie (Jenn) Francis
00:06:51  Jamie Chalmers
00:07:45    Melisa Caprio
00:09:02    Lisa Liguori (host)
Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori:
Website: https://lisaliguori.com

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About Advice Column
Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We hope sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. 
 
Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention

Do you ever wish life came with an instruction manual?  Join me to learn how each person on our panel gained wisdom from their personal journeys. 

 I am looking forward to your thoughts, ideas, and questions as we continue this learning journey together.

Connect with the Panelists:
00:00:25 Lisa Liguori (Host)
00:00:52 Holly Porter
00:01:52 No Name
00:03:43 Chase Neely
00:04:57 Kurt Schliemann
00:05:32 Peter Gonzalez
00:06:44 Ashley Maltz
00:07:38 Elizabeth Keating
00:08:37 Lisa Liguori (Host)


Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori:
Website: https://lisaliguori.com

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About Advice Column
Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We hope sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. 
 
Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention

What role does gratitude play in your life? From the mentor who gave you that life-altering advice, the ex-fiancé who unexpectedly set you free, to the unwavering support of a spouse through a 25-year-long journey - we're about to embark on a beautiful exploration of gratitude. We'll uncover stories of pivotal relationships and experiences that have shaped lives, redefined trajectories, and more importantly, sparked immense gratitude. This episode is a testament to the profound positive shift that expressing gratitude can bring.

We also spotlight the influence of our inner circles and the significant figures who've left indelible prints in our lives. We'll hear touching stories about a grandfather's faith that changed a child's life, parents who nurtured creativity leading to success in media, and a lot more. You'll experience a powerful mix of emotions, but in the end, it's all about the gratitude we feel for these people. So, get ready to engage with these stories and let them remind you of the positive influences in your life.

Connect with the panelists:
0:25- 1:13 Lisa Liguori
1:14- 2:38 Mauricio Berber
2:38- 3:57 Julie Hutsell-Starling
3:59- 4:55 Nita Sweeney
4:57-5:25 Avi Wolfson
5:26- 5:59 Kevo
6:00-6:27 Elizabeth Cush
6:30-7:23 Angie Colee
7:24-8:09 David Messano
8:10-9:46 Donna Renay Patrick
9:48-10:55 Hashondra
10:58-12:54 Rev. Cheryl Kincaid
12:56- 13:52 Shellie Wilson
13:53-15:06 Antoni Lacinai
15:09-15:56 Clint Callahan
15:57-16:56 Dr. Barrett Matthews
16:58-18:21 David McBee
18:23-20:12 Lisa Liguori
Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori:
Website: https://lisaliguori.com

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About Advice Column
Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We believe sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. 
 
Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Int

What promotes your wellbeing? To give you food for thought, our host, Lisa Liguori, shares her pillars of health.  Take a moment to explore the important aspects of your wellness as you hear ideas such as sleep, the joy of play, or the profoundness of purpose and contribution.

Join us for a few minutes to take a step back and reflect on your personal pillars of wellness. Then, share your thoughts and let’s make this wellness journey a community experience!

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About Advice Column
Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We believe sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. 

Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention.