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LIFE Podcast with Dr. C
Is your personal infrastructure is broken? It may be time for an audit.
Welcome to the official home of The LIFE Podcast.
I am your host, Dr C™, an Organizational Change Doctor with over 25 years of experience diagnosing what makes complex systems fail—and how to make them thrive. I’ve learned that high-performing leaders often apply rigorous strategy to their businesses while letting their personal operating systems run on fumes.
This podcast is where we stop the "grind" and start the strategy.
Each week, we apply the principles of The LIFE Blueprint™ (Learn, Inspire, Flourish, Evolve) to all the dimensions of your well-being. From financial solvency and occupational boundaries to emotional intelligence and environmental design, we move beyond surface-level self-help to discuss systemic changes.
Whether it’s a solo deep-dive or a candid interview with an expert guest, our goal is simple: to help you move from chaos to clarity and design a life you don’t need a vacation from.
Listen. Subscribe. Let's get to work.
Episodes
33 episodes
Rewire Your Brain with Kindness
In a world that feels increasingly overwhelming, it is incredibly easy to get caught on the hamster wheel of managing everyday stress and doom scrolling through negative news cycles. But what if the ultimate antidote to toxic environments isn't...
Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief
In this powerful episode, Dr. C sits down with Marcia Earhart, the founder of Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals "breathe again" and "live again" after profound trauma and loss. Marcia shares her...
No More Solo Parenting: Building a Digital Village with Ask Ms. Kay
In this episode, we are so excited to be joined by Kay Woods, a respected entrepreneur, co-author, and parenting advocate with nearly 40 years of experience in childcare. When the pandemic unexpectedly shut down her 24/7 childcare centers, Kay ...
Living "I DO" Beyond the Vows
What does it truly mean to honor the vow "in sickness and in health"?. In this powerful episode Dr. C sits down with Kareem and Brandi Hayes to explore their harrowing yet miraculous journey through a sudden medical crisis, emergency open-heart...
Stop the Leaking Energy: Clearing the Subconscious 'Loops'
Are you a high-functioning leader who feels secretly exhausted? You might be suffering from "Leaky Energy."In this episode, Dr. C sits down with Mary Petto, a Vibrational Energy Coach and Rapid Turmoil Resolution™ Specialist. <...
One Belief Away: Eliminating the "Mental Malware"
Are you a high-achiever who feels like you’re driving with the parking brake on? In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with Tim Shurr, a world-renowned Mind Architect and High-Performance Hypnotist. Tim reveals how "mental malwar...
The Secret to Youth Success: Financial Literacy, Mental Health & Finding Your "Why"
How do we help young people move from transactional living to transformational success? In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with Shawn “GEE” Goburn, a strategist, educator, and the founder of the nonprofit Alive + Well. Shawn s...
Put Insomnia to Sleep
Struggling to switch off at night? Feeling stuck in a loop of anxiety? In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with Helen Dugdale, known as "The Brain Coach," to reveal how we can train our brains just like we train our bodies....
Transition is a Skill, Not a Crisis
Stop viewing life transitions as a crisis and start seeing them as a skill.In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with career and life transition expert María Tomás-Keegan to dismantle the myth that change is ...
Navigating Prostate Cancer: From Fear to Flourishing
What happens when you face a diagnosis that changes your entire world? Rod Spratling Sr. joins Dr. C to share his raw, vulnerable, and inspiring story of surviving prostate cancer. This isn't just a medical story; it's a human story about fa...
Practicing Happiness in a Noisy World
We often think of success as a straight line—top grades, a high-powered career, and constant achievement. But what happens when your soul calls you in a completely different direction? In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Keaveney, a Stanfor...
Puerto Rico Reset - Bonus Episode
He hijacked the mic! 🇵🇷🎙️ We are supposed to be offline in Puerto Rico, but the "Environmental Wellness" here was too good not to share. So, I let my husband interview ME. We clipped on the mics (yes, I brought them to the beach 😂) to have a ra...
The Power of the Pause: Season Finale
Today represents a major milestone for our community—this is our Season One Finale. Throughout this journey, we have explored everything from the biology of loneliness to the science of deep sleep, but today I want to address a feeling many of ...
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Savor Wellness: How Chocolate Builds Resilience
Is your daily life stuck on autopilot? Mindfulness often feels abstract or intimidating, but today’s guest proves it can be both decadent and simple. Dr. C sits down with Melissa Mueller-Douglas, a Licensed Master Social Worker and CEO o...
Loneliness is a Survival Signal
Do you ever feel a pang of loneliness, even when you're surrounded by people? You're not alone. In a world that's more digitally connected than ever, many of us are missing a deep sense of meaningful connection. This isn't just a feeling—it's a...
Thriving in Retirement
What happens when you leave a high-powered career and the phone stops ringing? Join Dr. C for a profound conversation with Luis Burgos, the former Commissioner of Recreation and Human Services for the City of Rochester. After a distingui...
Finding Your Groove in Retirement
Join Dr. C for a powerful conversation with Daisy Rivera Algarin, a true community change maker and the co-founder of Latinas Unidas. Daisy recently retired from her role as Manager of Special Projects for the City of Rochester, where sh...
The Permission Slip: How to Say ‘No’ Without the Guilt
Have you ever felt that wave of guilt wash over you at the thought of canceling plans, even when you’re feeling completely run down? I’ve been there. Just a couple weeks ago, I was faced with a full schedule while my body was begging for rest, ...
Calming Your Inner Storm with Mindfulness
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by your own emotions? I have. It feels like a storm just comes in and takes over your inner world, leaving you tossed around by waves of anxiety, frustration, or sadness.If you’ve ever felt that ...
Why Your Friends Are Key to a Longer Life
Are you feeling disconnected? In a world struggling with an epidemic of loneliness, building a strong social network is no longer a "nice-to-have"—it's essential for your health. Science shows that deep social bonds can lower stress, improve yo...
AI & Your Wellness: Finding Truth in a Digital World
In a world filled with digital noise, how do we protect our peace and find the truth? The rise of artificial intelligence brings incredible tools, but it also amplifies misinformation, impacting our mental and emotional wellness. In this episod...
Unlock Deep Sleep: The #1 Myth Costing You Energy
Ever wake up tired after a full 8 hours? You’re not alone. The key to boundless energy isn’t just how long you sleep, but how deep you sleep.In this episode, I reveal why the popular idea of “catching up on sleep” is th...
Reclaim Your LIFE from Burnout
Are you feeling the classic signs of burnout—the extreme fatigue, the anxiety, the constant sense of being overwhelmed? You’re not just tired; you're experiencing the physical and psychological impact of unmanaged, chronic stress. I...
The Made-Up Barriers Holding You Back & How to Finally Start
Have you ever felt a deep calling to do something more, only to be paralyzed by your own inner critic? What if the only thing standing in your way is a story you've told yourself? In this deeply personal and moving episode, Dr. C shares the vul...
Trillion Dollar Leadership Blindspot
Have you ever wondered, "Who is taking care of the people taking care of the people? That question has never been more critical. Right now, leaders across the U.S. are facing a workforce that is more disengaged and burned out than at any p...
