The Other Side Of Potential
Welcome to The Other Side of Potential podcast, hosted by Dr. Sharon Spano. Each episode explores the many complexities of our world that often disrupt our ability to effectively lead ourselves and others.
Join Sharon in provocative conversations with cutting-edge trailblazers as they navigate The Art of High-Impact Leadership and how to move beyond the daily pressures of success to a place of radical abundance.
Episodes
345 episodes
Episode 347: Best Of: Rewiring Mindset After Trauma—A Comeback Story with Dan MacQueen
In this powerful and inspiring "best of" episode, Dr. Sharon Spano talks with Dan MacQueen, a former tech implementation specialist whose life was turned upside down by a sudden, life-threatening brain hemorrhage. What followed was not only a f...
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Episode 347
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48:28
Episode 346: Best Of: Turn Your Words into Wealth with Aurora Winter
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with Aurora Winter, a media coach, ghostwriter, and award-winning author of Turn Words into Wealth. Aurora shares her expertise on using storytelling, neuroscience, and communication strategies ...
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Episode 345: Best Of: From Success to Significance: Finding Your Why with Paul Epstein
In this inspiring episode, I talk with Paul Epstein, former NFL and NBA executive turned purpose-driven leader, speaker, and coach. Paul shares his remarkable career journey in professional sports and how a pivotal leadership retreat helped him...
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54:59
Episode 344: Best Of: Raising Other People’s Children—Trauma, Boundaries, and Belonging with Debbie Ausburn
In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Sharon Spano welcomes Debbie Ausburn, who has spent decades raising children who weren’t biologically her own—as a foster parent, step-parent, and advocate. Drawing on her career in social wor...
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Episode 344
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51:25
Episode 343: Best Of: Mastering the Game of Life—Healing Depression and Generational Trauma with Ana Lennyr
In this raw and empowering conversation, Dr. Sharon Spano connects with Ana Lennyr, a life strategist whose extraordinary personal story fuels her mission to help others overcome depression and chronic emotional pain. Ana shares her journey fro...
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Episode 343
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49:42
Episode 342: Best Of: The Healing Power of Trust, Spirit, and Self-Advocacy with Kevin Rose
In one of the most powerful and moving episodes of The Other Side of Potential, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with the late Kevin Rose, a gifted craniosacral therapist and healer who transformed lives through his integrative approach to w...
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Episode 342
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51:12
Episode 341: A New Era Begins
In this heartfelt solocast, Dr. Sharon Spano reflects on the incredible journey of The Other Side of Potential podcast and announces a major new chapter: the end of this podcast and the exciting launch of her new podcast, The Unstu...
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Episode 341
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Episode 340: Best Of: Understanding the Undetected Narcissist with Angela Myer
In this compelling "best of" episode, Dr. Sharon Spano welcomes Angela Myer, a trauma-informed hypnotherapist and author of The Undetected Narcissist. Drawing from personal experience and clinical expertise, Angela dives deep into the ...
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Episode 340
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Episode 339: Best Of: The Power of Customer-Centered Growth with Vinay Raval
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with entrepreneur and experience strategist Vinay Raval, who walked away from corporate life to answer a deceptively simple question: How do businesses grow by inspiring happiness in their customers?...
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Episode 338: Best Of: The Human Side of Wealth with Kay Pfleghardt
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Kay Pfleghardt, a young but remarkably accomplished Certified Financial Planner. Kay shares her personal journey into the world of financial planning, one that was shaped by early fina...
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Episode 337: Best Of: Unlocking Everyday Creativity with Nir Bashan
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sharon Spano is joined by Nir Bashan—award-winning creativity expert and author of The Creator Mindset. Together, they explore how creativity is not just for artists, but a powerful tool for professionals...
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Episode 337
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Episode 336: Belonging and Significance with Franco Lombardo
Dr. Sharon Spano and Franco Lombardo explore the profound impact of emotional safety, belonging, and self-worth—especially in high-net-worth families. Franco shares his personal journey from wealth management to deep emotional self-discovery, u...
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Episode 335: Mastering Focus and Taking Massive Action with David Ian Wood
Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with David Wood, founder of Focus.ceo, about how entrepreneurs and high achievers can overcome distractions, beat procrastination, and take massive action toward their goals. David shares his personal journey of transfor...
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Episode 335
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35:50
Episode 334: Best Of: The Four-Day Workweek & Redefining Productivity with Joe Sanok
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Joe Sanok, author of Thursday is the New Friday, to explore the evolving landscape of work and productivity. They discuss how the traditional five-day workweek is outdated, how businesse...
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Episode 334
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52:35
Episode 333: Best Of: Why Managing Emotions Matters with Ilene Marcus
In this engaging episode, we have the inspired and insightful Ilene Marcus, CEO of Aligned Workplace and author of Managing Annoying People. Ilene shares her journey from overcoming personal trauma to becoming an expert in leadership a...
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Episode 333
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57:07
Episode 332: Best Of: Holistic Business Concepts with Jamie Seeker
Jamie Seeker founded Seeker Solution to help entrepreneurs and business leaders learn, grow, and thrive. Customizable, holistic business solutions are offered to provide strategic support and result-driven tools that enable business owners, man...
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Episode 332
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44:07
Episode 331: The Impact of AI on Storytelling and Branding with Lindsay Hotmire
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sharon Spano dives into the evolving role of AI in storytelling and branding with guest Lindsay Hotmire, founder of Storyhouse Fifteen. As AI becomes a central tool in business and marketing, the discussion explo...
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Episode 331
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56:48
Episode 330: Hope vs. Surrender: Knowing When to Hold On and When to Let Go
In this thought-provoking solo episode, Dr. Sharon Spano explores the distinction between hope and surrender—two concepts often seen as opposites but deeply intertwined. She reflects on personal experiences, including her journey with her late ...
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Episode 330
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33:13
Episode 329: Best Of: Healing from Betrayal with Debi Silber
Betrayal—it’s something most of us have experienced, and unlike other forms of trauma, it cuts deep. The personal nature of betrayal makes it harder to heal from, and without the right support, many people stay stuck in patterns of pain that af...
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Episode 329
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29:12
Episode 328: Finding Balance: Moving from Stress to Poised Achievement
In this solo cast, Dr. Sharon Spano takes a deeper dive into the concept of stress management and motivation, using insights from the Harrison Assessment's Paradox Theory. As stress continues to impact leaders and entrepreneurs at unprecedented...
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Episode 328
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32:20
Episode 327: Faith, Fear, and Marketing with Shamara "Star" Cox
In this inspiring episode of The Other Side of Potential, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Shamara "Star" Cox—TV producer turned marketing coach. Star shares her incredible journey of stepping out of fear and into faith, leaving a succe...
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Episode 327
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56:40
Episode 326: Crafting Your Encore Career with Dr. Michelle Prince
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with Dr. Michelle Prince, founder of M. Prince Consulting and author of Creating Your Encore Career: A Guide to Finding Purpose and Prosperity in Your Third Act. Together, they explore the journ...
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Episode 326
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Episode 325: A New Season of Being
In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Sharon Spano reflects on entering 2025 with a fresh perspective—one focused on being rather than doing. After a challenging year marked by personal and environmental disruptions, Dr. Spano shares how sh...
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Episode 325
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23:38
Episode 324: Understanding Loss: Navigating the Loss of Divorce, with Dr. Sharon Spano
We’ve explored many aspects of loss in the past few episodes, and today we’re diving into another profound form of loss: divorce. Divorce is a tremendous loss. It’s the loss of a dream, the loss of what was, and what could have been, but with t...
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Episode 324
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Episode 323: Understanding Loss: Finding Hope and Resilience After the Election
Feeling disappointed, angry, or even hopeless after the recent election? In this installment of the Understanding Loss series, Dr. Sharon Spano addresses the emotional toll of political division and reveals how we can move forward together....
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Episode 323
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