Linda's Corner: Hope - Healing - Happiness Linda Bjork

As a toddler, Dr. Esther Zeledon received an expensive life saving surgery.  She felt guilty for the financial burden she brought to her family and thought she had to be the perfect, overachieving daughter to justify their sacrifice.   In this episode of Linda's Corner, Esther shares her riveting story and how she eventually learned to love, accept, and forgive herself so that she could live an authentic, purposeful and joyful life.   

Dr. Esther is the president and co-founder of Be Act Change.  She is also an author, speaker, strategist, facilitator, mentor, international developer, environmental scientist, entrepreneur,  and former diplomat.  You can reach Dr. Esther at her website https://beactchange.com.

Some of the highlights Esther shares:
Her family's sacrifices so she could receive a life saving operation
Overcoming barriers to success as an immigrant to the United States
The overwhelming guilt of feeling like a burden
Becoming a "people pleaser" and having to do well at all costs
A lifetime of checking all the right boxes
Dealing with depression and surviving a suicide attempt
Feeling like people can't love me
Recognizing that I am loved and I have a purpose
How one person can make a difference
Why outside awards and success can't fill the void in our hearts
Learning to forgive ourselves
Finding "check marks" that align with you
Believing in your own value
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.

You show up for other people, do you show up for yourself?  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Stephanie Rose shares the importance of making and keeping our promises to ourselves.  Stephanie is the founder and owner of Firefly Scout and you can reach her at her website https://www.fireflyscout.com.

Some of the highlights Stephanie shares:
Why it matters that we keep our promises to ourselves
I am the kind of person who shows up for myself
How to end self sabotage
Mom's have needs too
How self care shows a good example for your children
How to not "lose yourself" as a mom
Helping women maintain their identity
How to "grow your glow"
How to discover your unique gifts and what you love
What brings you joy?
Taking a journey of self discovery and self awareness
Create a vision board to get to know yourself better
Do more of what you love
You are not alone in this journey
Stream of conscious journaling exercise to clear your head
How to improve perspective and problem solve through a "walk and talk"
How to get out of a "fear cycle"
How to bring more peace to the world
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.

Losing someone's trust is easy - building it back is much harder.  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Dr. Darryl Stickel answers key questions leaders face:  what is trust, why is it essential to leadership, and how can I become more trusted?  Darryl is one of the world’s leading experts on trust, the founder of Trust Unlimited, and the author of, Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World.,  You can react Darryl at his website https://www.trustunlimited.com.

Some of the highlights Darryl shares:
What is trust?
What can I do to build trust?
What is the formula for perceived trust?
How to assess levels of uncertainty, vulnerability, and risk
How to close the gap between how much you are trusted and how much you should be trusted
Emotions affect our ability to be rational and that affects levels of trust - here's what to do about that
Examples of how building trust has improved relationships between parents and children
What is "benevolence" and how does it affect people's willingness to trust me?
How do my assumptions affect people's willingness to trust me?
How clear communication can help build trust
How my integrity affect's people's willingness to trust me?
How accepting people and loving them builds trust
How do build trust even when I make mistakes
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.

Colin Kingsmill had the jet-setter lifestyle that most people dream of, but he found that none of it fed his soul, so he began the process of deconstructing and reconstructing his life into something he loves.  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Colin shares action steps to create a beautiful life of joy, fulfillment and authenticity.   Colin is a former Swiss Banker and jet-setter.   He is currently an entrepreneur, founding partner at Whole Human Coaching, and the author of "Fear Less: Crossing the Bridge from Fear to Bliss."  You can learn more about Colin at his website https://colinkingsmill.com. 

Some of the highlights Colin shares:
His story of having everything and choosing to give it away and start over from scratch
How do you find what fuels you?
After giving everything away, it all came back as a byproduct of doing something he loved - you can have it all and be happy too
What happens when you shine your light outward rather than just "seeking fabulous"
"Stuff" isn't the destination
How to achieve greatness
Why we must heal the core wound of unworthiness
What are the stories you tell yourself?
What is your "origin story"?
How to create different stories
What are your "flintstone moments" of decision making?
Where are you at and what is your destination?
We can experience trauma with a little "t" or a capital "T" - they both affect us
Be kind and gentle with yourself
8 steps to greatness
Get out of the negativity cycle
You are a radio station - Choose what channel you want to be on
Stop living for other people - live in integrity
Let go of stories  that no longer serve you
Mindfulness - return to the core - know that "I'm okay"
Design the life you want - have a clear picture of what you want
Use daily rituals to keep on track
Don't play the victim
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.

At age 26, Falyn Morningstar was experiencing a wide range of health problems that Western medicine couldn't diagnose or solve so she turned to Functional Diagnostic Testing which answered her questions and brought about healing.  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Falyn shares her story and opens our eyes to a whole new set of tools to help find the root of our health concerns.  Falyn is an Environmental Engineer and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.  You can reach Falyn by email at discover@falynmorningstar.com or through IG @ falynmorningstar. 
Some of the highlights Falyn shares:
Falyn's story and how she learned about Functional Diagnostic Testing
Finding individually tailored solutions for each person
How functional testing give a good picture of what's going on inside of you
How food sensitivities can negatively affect health in ways you didn't expect
How gut health affects every aspect of well being
DRESS protocol: diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction, and supplementation
Life style is where it's at - this is the solution for most problems
Epigenetics - how to turn on and of genetic expression
Support your nervous system by breathing deeply
Support your liver by drinking clean water and eating good food
The benefits of going outside and getting enough sunshine
Which functional diagnostic tests are eligible for HSA?
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.

Elizabeth Mikotowicz triumphed over trauma, domestic violence, mental health issues, traumatic brain injury and corrupt institutions.   In this episode of Linda's Corner, Elizabeth shares her journey from prison to purpose.  Elizabeth is an artist with an environmentally friendly clothing brand featured on Le Galleriste and found at the website https://www.legaleriste.com/en/Elizabeth.mikotowicz.

Some of the highlights Elizabeth shares:
Misdiagnosed as a youth and put on wrong medications
Surviving severe domestic violence and explaining the mindset of abused women (why would you allow this to continue?)
What is "trauma bonding"?
How addiction and abandonment led to prison
Firsthand experience of corruption and inhumane treatment in women's prison
Rape and sexual harassment in prison by inmates and prison staff - does PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) solve the problem?
Life after prison
You have to deal with the trauma before you can overcome addictions
Tips to overcome addiction:  stay away from old friends that bring you down, find healthy distractions, eat healthy food
Avoid people, places, and things that are triggers
And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.