LIVE with The Famous Dr. AL

By: Dr. Allen Steven Lycka
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  • Brushwood Media Network is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Allen Lycka on reaching a remarkable milestone—his 500th episode of the popular series "How To Live a Fantastic Life." Dr. Lycka's inspiring show has become a staple for listeners seeking advice on living their best lives, and this milestone is a testament to his dedication and the impact of his work.

    “LIVE with The Famous Dr. AL” will offer a dynamic blend of features, ensuring that each episode provides something unique and exciting. Listeners can look forward to intriguing conversations with authors, captivating lifestyle stories, travel and food adventures, exclusive celebrity insights, and the latest in beauty secrets.

    Dr. Lycka has an incredible ability to connect with his audience and provide valuable insights that inspire and uplift. Don't miss out on the fun and inspiration.

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  • LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Janet Applefield

    LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Janet Applefield
    Sep 23 2024
    Interview with Janet Applefield Episode Title: Surviving the Holocaust: A Conversation with Janet Applefield Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: Janet Applefield, Holocaust Survivor and Author Summary: In this profound episode, Dr. Allen Lycka speaks with Janet Applefield, a child survivor of the Holocaust, clinical social worker, and author of the memoir "Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust." Janet shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey from surviving the Holocaust to dedicating her life to raising awareness about the dangers of prejudice and discrimination. Key Points: Introduction to Janet Applefield (0:00) Dr. Lycka introduces Janet Applefield, highlighting her work and her memoir.Janet's mission to raise awareness about prejudice and discrimination. Janet's Early Life and Holocaust Survival (2:00) Born in Krakow, Poland, Janet (originally named Gustava) describes her early childhood.The impact of the Nazi invasion in 1939 and her parents' desperate decision to save her life by giving her away.Janet’s experiences with multiple strangers, both kind and abusive, during the war. Life Lessons from Trauma (10:30) Dr. Lycka discusses the importance of recognizing the evil of turning a blind eye.Janet talks about the good and bad choices made by ordinary people during the Holocaust. Forgiveness and Moving Forward (15:00) Janet shares her perspective on forgiveness, influenced by her father’s beliefs.Discussion on how bitterness and hatred can ruin one’s life. Hiding in Plain Sight (20:00) Janet’s experiences of hiding her Jewish identity using a Catholic girl's identity.Her continuous struggle with identity even after the war ended. Life After the War (25:00) Janet and her father’s return to their town post-war and the hostile environment they encountered.The journey to the United States and the challenges they faced, including her father’s need for medical treatment. Settling in America (30:00) Janet’s first impressions of America and their new life in New Jersey.The significant step of her father marrying an American citizen to ensure their stay in the U.S. Adapting and Thriving (35:00) Janet’s move to Toronto and later to Massachusetts.The importance of embracing her identity and finding peace with her past. Sharing Her Story and Legacy (40:00) The significance of sharing her story to educate and inspire future generations.Janet's memoir, "Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust," and its role as her legacy. Final Thoughts on Living a Fantastic Life (45:00) Janet emphasizes the importance of giving back and making positive choices.Dr. Lycka’s challenge to listeners to perform acts of kindness and the profound impact of small positive actions. Closing Remarks (50:00) Dr. Lycka invites listeners to take the Life Quality Assessment at www.lifequalityassessment.com.Encouragement to engage in actions that lead to a fantastic life. Links and Resources: Janet Applefield on FacebookJanet Applefield on InstagramPurchase Janet's memoir: "Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust"Life Quality AssessmentDr. Lycka Celebrates Sponsors: Commercial Breaks: Included at 18:00 and 38:00 Contact Information: Host: Dr. Allen LyckaGuest: Janet ApplefieldPodcast Website: [Link to Podcast Website] Follow Us: FacebookTwitterInstagram BIO: As a child survivor of the Holocaust and a clinical social worker, Janet Singer Applefield has spent over 40 years speaking with thousands of students, educators, religious groups, government officials, and librarians to raise awareness and understanding of the dangers of prejudice while encouraging audiences to stand up to any kind of discrimination and injustice. In her engaging and touching memoir, Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust she shares her story of trauma and provides a powerful and personal connection between the past and present. Social Media: Official site: janetapplefield.com Connect on: Facebook Instagram
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    30 mins
  • LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Corey Poirier

    LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Corey Poirier
    Sep 23 2024
    • Host: Dr. Allen Lycka
    • Guest: Corey Poirier
    • TEDx speaker (5 times)
    • Wall Street Journal USA Today best-selling author
    • Recognized as one of Success Magazine's 15 Emergent Entrepreneurs

    Corey Poirier's Journey

    • Background: Raised in a small town by a single mother
    • Early Challenges:
    • Barely graduated high school
    • Didn't read his first book until age 27
    • Turning Point:
    • Influential Books: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
    • Serendipitously discovered stand-up comedy and professional speaking

    Stand-Up Comedy Beginnings

    • First Experience: Tricked into performing, faced fear by going first, bombed twice but persisted
    • Career Development:
    • Continued performing despite early failures
    • Performed approximately 700 times over nine years
    • Transitioned from comedy to professional speaking

    Becoming a TEDx Speaker

    • First TEDx Talk: Gained an opportunity after a cancellation, applied late but got selected
    • Strategy for Success:
    • Reverse-engineered the process of getting selected
    • Built relationships with organizers
    • Plans to retire from TEDx after five talks

    Public Speaking Insights

    • Building a Career: Emphasizes the difficulty and competitiveness of the field
    • Importance of Relationships: Critical for securing speaking engagements
    • Proving Worth: Demonstrating the ability to solve problems for the audience

    The Power of a Purpose Statement

    • Definition: Similar to a mission statement for individuals
    • Corey's Personal Mission: To motivate, donate, educate, inspire, and entertain daily
    • Using a Purpose Statement:
    • Helps in decision-making (what to say no and yes to)
    • Example of how to say no without burning bridges

    Finding Your Purpose

    • Ikigai: Japanese concept for finding purpose (combination of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for)
    • Passion as a Gateway to Purpose:
    • Identifying passions through a list and baby steps
    • Passion leads to discovering one's purpose over time

    E + R = O Formula

    • Explanation:
    • Event (E) + Response (R) = Outcome (O)
    • The pause between event and response is crucial
    • Practical Application:
    • Helps in controlling reactions to everyday events
    • Example: Responding calmly to someone cutting you off in traffic

    Conclusion

    • Corey's New Book: The Enlightened Passenger
    • Final Thoughts: Emphasizing the importance of purpose and thoughtful responses in life

    BIO:

    Corey Poirier is a multiple-time TEDx Speaker, a Wall Street Journal / USA Today Bestselling Author, and was recently announced as one of just 15 SUCCESS Magazine Emerging Entrepreneurs (a first-time award).

    Social Media:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakercoreypoirier/

    https://www.facebook.com/corey.poirier.1
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    30 mins
  • LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Alan Simberg

    LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Alan Simberg
    Sep 17 2024
    Interview with Dr. Alan Simberg Introduction Guest: Dr. Alan SimbergHost: Dr. Allen LyckaTopic: Marriage and family therapy, chemical dependency counseling, and applied clinical nutrition Guest Background Over 50 years of experience in therapy and counselingAuthor of chapters in best-selling books and the self-published book "Back to Living"Featured in Voyage Houston, Modern Warrior magazines, and various podcasts Early Inspirations Childhood experience: Desire to help others sparked by listening to his father's conversationInfluenced by a TV show therapist's ability to ask insightful questions The Importance of Knowing Your Why Essential for starting any journeySimon Sinek's concept of starting with "Why"Identifying what you love doing can guide career and life choices The Concept of Ikigai Japanese concept of finding purposeFour Overlapping Circles:What you loveWhat you're good atWhat the world needsWhat you can get paid forOverlap Outcomes:Passion, Mission, Profession, Vocation Taking Responsibility for Your Life Importance of taking 100% responsibility for one's actions and decisionsMoving away from blame and towards proactive decision-making Addiction Recovery Approach Initial Steps:Taking a detailed history of the client's substance useIdentifying the reasons behind the substance useDiscussing alternative coping strategiesDeveloping a Plan:Customized plans based on client's preferences (e.g., immediate cessation vs. gradual reduction)Considering medical supervision for potential withdrawal symptoms The Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery Impact of nutrition on body function and addictionExample: Alcohol's effect on blood sugar levelsGradual dietary changes to avoid sudden emotional and physical issues Living a Fantastic Life Dr. Simberg's personal approach:Healthy eatingFocus on intention rather than outcomePassion for his work and its impact on others Recommendations for Others Identifying personal barriers to a fantastic lifeDefining what a fantastic life looks like for themDeveloping actionable solutions Contact Information Website: Life Mastery with AlanPhone: 281-785-0660Instagram: @alansimberg.therapy Conclusion Encouragement to reach out to Dr. Simberg for more information and supportVisit Dr. Allen Lycka's website for additional resources on living a fantastic life: Dr. Allen Lycka BIO: Alan Simberg, Ph.D. has 50 plus years of professional experience and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and has a certification in Applied Clinical Nutrition. He has a chapter in four best-selling compilation books titled Share Your Message with the World as well as chapters in 3 Business Life and the Universe, Vol. 3 and has a self-published book titled, Back to Living: Action Strategies to Recover from your Addiction. Alan has contributed magazine articles to Voyage Houston and Modern Warrior. He has been interviewed by Dr. Christine Sauer on her Healthy Alternatives Podcast, interviewed by Sandra Bellamy on her Becoming an Asexual Entrepreneur with Sandra Bellamy, interviewed by Monica Ramirez on her Warrior of Love Soul Talk Podcast and interviewed by Rhonda Grant on the Rhonda Grant Show. In addition to his being an author Alan has delivered presentations at national conferences and to general audiences on various topics including stress management, depression, spirituality, and addiction recovery solutions. Social Media: Website: alansimberg.com and lifemasterywithalan.com Email: alan@alansimberg.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlanSimberg.LifeMasteryConsultant/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-simberg/ Instagram: alansimberg.therapy
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    30 mins

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