How Business Can Be a Force for Good — With Sam Wolf

In this episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Sam Wolf, a passionate business strategist and advocate for value-driven leadership. From a humble start in rural New Mexico to global travels that inspired a deep interest in equity, law, and impact, Sam’s journey is a masterclass in aligning business with purpose. As an executive at Falling Colors, a public benefit corporation, Sam brings real-world solutions to help organizations prioritize people and the planet—without sacrificing profit.

A Global Journey Rooted in Curiosity

Sam’s story begins with a simple desire: to understand the world. His travels through developing countries ignited a desire to explore inequality, colonialism, and the systems behind prosperity and hardship. These experiences led him to pursue law and eventually work in both advocacy and corporate sectors. His work today is centered on transforming how businesses think—shifting focus from profit-only models to those that evaluate all stakeholders, including employees, communities, and the environment.

Embedding Happiness in the Workplace

According to Sam, many businesses falsely believe that productivity and happiness are at odds. He dismantles this myth with evidence: unhappy employees lead to burnout, turnover, and poor performance. At Falling Colors, Sam emphasizes practical strategies like reevaluating contracts through a stakeholder lens, declining business that would negatively impact team well-being, and ensuring leadership lives the values they promote. Their commitment to values is more than words—it’s integrated into daily decisions.

Systems Thinking and Social Impact

Falling Colors uses frameworks like the Social Determinants of Health and B Corp principles to evaluate their ripple effects—both positive and negative. Sam stresses that companies must consider externalities, like environmental harm or overworked employees, as real business costs. This holistic view encourages sustainable operations and ethical growth. He advocates for business norms to evolve so that external impacts are built into financial reporting, offering a fuller picture of success.

Curiosity as a Way of Life

When asked how he lives a fantastic life, Sam credits his endless curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning. Whether diving into books or brainstorming social solutions, he remains engaged with the world around him. He believes this same drive can and should be nurtured within businesses.

Connect with Sam Wolf

To learn more about Sam or Falling Colors, visit www.fallingcolors.com or connect with Sam on LinkedIn. He's open to discussions on public benefit corporations, cybersecurity, and how to transform business from the inside out.

BIO:

Sam Wolf has spent his life to satisfy an endless curiosity about why the world is the way it is and how we can promote well-being and sustainability. After a decade working and studying around the globe, Sam earned an MA in International Law and Human Rights and then a law degree, then spent a decade representing individuals in whistleblower, wage theft, discrimination, and similar cases. Now COO and General Counsel at Falling Colors Corporation, one of the highest-scoring B-Corporations in the world, Sam is working to guide business to become a force for good.

Social Media:

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

Healing From Within with Dipal Shah

Introduction

In this powerful episode of How to Live A Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dipal Shah, a former biochemist and pharmaceutical sales professional turned renowned energy healer. Dipal shares her profound journey of transformation after facing chronic, unexplained pain that conventional medicine couldn’t resolve. What began as frustration evolved into a life-changing discovery of energy healing, and ultimately, a global mission to help others reclaim their health and power.

A Journey from Medicine to Intuition

Dipal opens up about her struggles with undiagnosed pain and a healthcare system that dismissed her symptoms. After being told surgery was her only option, she trusted her instincts and began exploring holistic approaches. Her personal healing journey led her to meditation, herbs, yoga, and most importantly—energy work. This radical shift helped her not only heal but awaken to her life’s purpose.

Awakening the Inner Healer

Now a respected medical intuitive, Dipal has completed over 14,000 healings across 92 countries. She believes healing begins with belief, self-awareness, and the willingness to shift perspectives. Her work emphasizes gratitude, authenticity, and understanding that healing is possible—even when doctors say otherwise. Through her process, Dipal helps people break free from victimhood and reclaim their agency.

The Five Healing Archetypes

Dipal introduces her revolutionary concept of healing archetypes—the intuitive, the nurturer, the sage, the visionary, and the warrior. These archetypes act as blueprints that reveal each person’s strengths, emotional triggers, and healing pathways. Understanding one’s archetype can be the key to unlocking consistent wellness. Dipal provides relatable examples, including her own daughters, to illustrate how archetypes manifest in everyday life.

Common Myths and Hidden Truths

Many people believe they’re powerless when it comes to health, especially after hearing “it’s all in your head.” Dipal challenges this notion, highlighting that the body speaks in subtle, energetic ways. By learning to listen and decode these messages, healing becomes not only possible but natural. Her clients often experience dramatic shifts—even after years of hopelessness.

Commanding and Generating Your Reality

Dipal shares a simple yet transformative technique to manifest desires. She guides Dr. Lycka through an energy exercise, demonstrating how to “command and generate” the feelings and outcomes we wish to experience. This method empowers listeners to visualize, feel, and attract what they truly want—whether health, success, or joy.

Real-Life Transformation

Dipal recounts the story of Michelle, a flight attendant overwhelmed by emotional and physical stress. After working through Dipal’s six-week “Quantum Body Awakening” program, Michelle reclaimed her vitality and learned to protect her energy. Stories like this illustrate the profound impact of Dipal’s healing philosophy.

Closing Reflections

Dipal reminds listeners: you are not broken. You are powerful, worthy, and capable of healing. Her parting advice is to live fully, embrace even the messy parts of life, and trust in your divine guidance. Dr. Lycka echoes her sentiment—true healing begins when we believe we are enough.

Resources & Links

👉 Learn your healing archetype: www.Ananda4life.com

👉 Connect with Dr. Lycka: www.drallenlycka.com

BIO: Dipal Shah empowers women who feel their health, happiness, and sense of purpose are not where they should be. Through a simple step-by-step process, she awakens their inner healing power, helping them reclaim a meaningful and fulfilling life

Social Media Links

https://ananda4life.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dipalshahquantumhealer/

https://www.facebook.com/Dipalshahananda4life/

Crystallizing Legacy with Visionary Kim Groshek

Guest: Kim Groshek

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka

From Fortune 100s to Foundational Legacy Work

In this compelling episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Kim Groshek, a renowned legacy strategist and visionary guide, whose career spans over 35 years in leadership, enterprise building, and transformation. Having architected billion-dollar ventures and worked with top corporations, Kim shares her unconventional path—from corporate retiree to transformational mentor. After early retirement and years of self-discovery, including teaching yoga and running marathons across all 50 states, Kim realized her true calling was just beginning: helping people create lasting legacies that outlive their names.

Unlocking Time, Focus & Financial Freedom

Kim dives deep into the cornerstone of her method: building legacy with precision and heart. She discusses how her clients often come overwhelmed, especially with time. Her response? Practical systems, laser-focused accountability, and expert time management. By integrating mindful practices and actionable frameworks, Kim helps clients build businesses and lives rooted in freedom, clarity, and intentional design. Her secret? Teaching micro-actions—down to the penny—that shift mindset and behavior, freeing space for massive impact. Her programs don’t just coach—they include built-in systems that create sustainable results.

Real Breakthroughs & the Five Pillars of Transformation

Kim shares an inspiring breakthrough story of a nurse who, overwhelmed and out of integrity, transformed her health and life through Kim’s accountability systems—going from sedentary to Ironman. Her approach fosters transformation not just through coaching but by creating supportive environments for true behavior change.

Kim also outlines five essential mindset shifts for executives in transition:

1. Mindful Pause – Space to reflect before reacting.
2. Clear Communication – Boundaries begin with clarity.
3. Radical Ownership – Taking full responsibility for one’s role.
4. Results-Driven Action – Acting with purpose.
5. Living in Integrity – Aligning values with actions.

These are not just concepts—they’re deeply woven into every step of her process.

Focus Forward: Mastermind and Book-Based Impact

Kim unveils her year-long “Focus Forward” mastermind program, a unique blend of coaching, done-for-you marketing systems, editorial support for book creation, and strategic infrastructure. It's not just learning—it's building. Participants walk away with tools, systems, and confidence to scale impact and legacy.

Kim emphasizes that a book isn't the end—it's the beginning. From that book, you develop workshops, courses, and thought leadership that carry your message far and wide.

Connect with Kim Groshek

📍 Website: www.kimgroshek.com

📍 LinkedIn: Search “Kim Groshek”

📍 Webinar: Time Freedom 101 – Available now on her site

About the Host:

Dr. Allen Lycka is the co-author of The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life and host of this syndicated podcast. Learn more at www.drallenlycka.com, where you can sign up for his inspirational Golden Pearls and a chance to win an incredible vacation experience.

BIO: Kim Groshek is an elite legacy strategist and visionary guide for high-achieving founders, academics, innovators, and purpose-driven leaders. Known for her brilliance and precision, Kim helps extraordinary minds crystallize their genius into impactful books, platforms, businesses, and programs. Her work empowers clients to transform their life’s work into enduring legacies that outlive their names and shape the world for generations to come.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://kimgroshek.com/

https://goldenphoenix.kimgroshek.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgroshek/

Living Through Loss, Love, and Legacy with Julie Barth

Celebrity Edition of "How to Live A Fantastic Life" with Dr. Allen Lycka

About Today’s Guest

Julie Barth is the founder of the Colin James Barth (CJB) Outreach, a nonprofit helping women-led households in crisis. A mother of six and trauma survivor, Julie’s journey includes raising a daughter with special needs, losing her husband to cancer, and enduring an abusive second marriage. Through her pain, she’s emerged as a powerful advocate and author, committed to helping others find strength and support.

Finding Purpose in Pain

Julie recounts the hardships that inspired her nonprofit: caring for her daughter Tatum, born with primordial dwarfism; becoming a widow at 35 with four young children; and surviving over a decade in an abusive relationship. Recognizing the lack of real-time support for women in crisis, she created the CJB Outreach to act as a "concierge" for women needing resources without sacrificing everything. Julie emphasizes that resilience isn’t just survival—it’s using hardship to help others heal and find meaning.

Grief and the Misconceptions Around It

Julie opens up about grieving her husband during his illness, noting how others began mourning only after his passing. This disconnect left her feeling judged for not appearing “sad enough.” She explains that grief is deeply personal, nonlinear, and often isolating—especially when societal expectations don’t match individual experiences.

Navigating Special Needs Parenting

Julie shares the emotional and logistical challenges of raising a child with complex health needs. From conflicting educational goals to overwhelming medical schedules, she underscores the need for systems that recognize the parent's voice and the child’s individual worth. She advocates redefining success beyond societal norms and focusing on a meaningful life.

Recognizing and Escaping Abuse

Julie discusses the subtle signs of emotional and financial abuse and why many women overlook or dismiss them. She challenges the belief that healthy relationships require "fighting for," instead suggesting that mutual respect and safety should be the foundation. Her advice: build small steps toward independence, gain confidence, and put your well-being first.

The Power of Writing and Reflection

Julie’s memoir, Notes from a Blackberry, began as notes typed quietly during her husband’s chemo treatments. Originally written for her children to understand their father and their family’s journey, the manuscript later became a powerful narrative that helped others feel seen. Julie hopes her story brings comfort to caregivers and raises awareness for what often goes unnoticed behind closed doors.

Living a Fantastic Life

Julie believes living a fantastic life starts with letting go of societal expectations. True happiness comes from authenticity—choosing a life that feels right rather than one that looks right. Her advice: stop worrying about what others think, and start making decisions based on your own values and joy.

Connect with Julie

Visit www.juliebarthauthor.com to get a copy of Notes from a Blackberry, support the CJB Outreach, or explore Julie’s other work.

BIO:

Julie Barth is a mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit supporting women-led households in crisis. Inspired by personal hardships, including caring for a child with Primordial Dwarfism, losing her husband to cancer, and surviving abuse, Julie has dedicated her life to advocacy and empowerment. Her mission is to help women protect themselves and seek support without shame or stigma.

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth

https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author/

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

https://www.juliebarthauthor.net

https://www.cjboutreach.org/

How to Sparkle Again – A Conversation with Happiness Expert Deborah Mallow

Introduction

In this uplifting episode of How to Live A Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Deborah Mallow—a lifelong New Yorker and former #1 ranked dermatology pharma sales rep turned happiness expert. With an inspiring story of burnout, reinvention, and resilience, Deborah shares her personal journey and the science-backed methods she now teaches to help people live with fewer “days that suck.”

From Burnout to Balance

Deborah opens up about her fast-paced career and how years of pushing herself led to complete burnout. She candidly shares what it was like to be constantly “on,” working 24/7 in both the corporate and creative worlds. Eventually, she decided it was time for change, choosing to learn how to balance her life and prioritize well-being. This quest became the foundation for her book Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck.

Creating Daily Joy Through Intentional Living

Deborah discusses how science and mindfulness helped her develop daily rituals that build lasting happiness. Her tips? Smile first thing in the morning, say something positive to yourself, hug yourself, and eat food that fuels your body—not drains it. She also encourages surrounding yourself with a positive community and building a “happiness bank” using a gratitude collage.

The Four Pillars: Self-Care, Self-Worth, Self-Esteem, and Confidence

Deborah and Dr. Lycka explore the four key pillars that support a happier life.

• Self-care means more than spa days—it’s about nourishing your body, resting, and honoring your passions.
• Self-worth involves recognizing your value and daring to pursue your dreams.
• Self-esteem grows through accepting imperfections and celebrating progress.
• Confidence is built by taking intentional risks and embracing both wins and failures as growth opportunities.

Flip the Script on Negativity

Understanding the human brain’s natural negativity bias, Deborah reveals techniques for “flipping the script” and reshaping thoughts to focus on the positive. Small steps—like a smile or brisk walk—can reframe your day and interrupt the spiral of worry or self-doubt.

Simple, Science-Backed Habits for Happiness

From boosting endorphins with foods like dark chocolate and salmon to using morning routines to combat natural cortisol spikes, Deborah’s advice is practical and rooted in neuroscience. She reminds listeners that happiness isn’t elusive—it’s a habit that can be practiced and strengthened over time.

Living Your Sparkle

Deborah’s mission is to help people “walk in their sunshine” and reclaim their sparkle. She encourages everyone to make daily choices that align with joy, gratitude, and purpose. As she says, “Even if it’s cloudy outside, it can still be sunny in your mind.”

Connect with Deborah Mallow

Visit www.thedailydecisions.com to explore her Positive Energy Club and download free happiness worksheets. Her book, Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, is available on Amazon and other major platforms.

BIO:

As a lifelong New Yorker, no one should be crankier than Deborah Mallow! But… this Happiness Expert discovered the secrets to living with FEWER DAYS THAT SUCK. A former #1 ranked Dermatology Pharma Sales Rep turned charismatic and enthusiastic motivational speaker, she’s basically a cheerleader for joy (minus the pom-poms). Deborah is a seasoned positive energy and success coach, the author of the book 6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck, and creator of The Daily Decisions—a self-improvement toolkit that makes positivity feel less like a chore and more like a dance party! She’s here to remind you that it’s not about forcing positivity—it’s about approaching life differently—and Deborah shares her unique spin on how to find your sunshine.

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/daily.decisions/

www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-mallow-12905a69 https://www.facebook.com/thedailydecisionswithdeborah

Unleashing the Brain's Power with Adele Spraggon

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka

About Our Guest

Adele Spraggon is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed thought leader, and behavioral change expert. She's known for helping thousands break free from self-limiting patterns by rewiring their brains through her innovative four-step Repatterning method. After surviving a deeply traumatic childhood, Adele turned inward to find healing and outward to guide others.

A Journey from Trauma to Triumph

Raised in a highly dysfunctional household marked by abuse and mental illness, Adele battled PTSD, anxiety, and shame well into adulthood. Despite years of therapy and self-help, lasting relief remained elusive. Determined to find answers, she pursued neuroscience and brain behavior studies, uncovering the power of neuroplasticity and how brain patterns dictate our behaviors.

Why Self-Help Often Fails

According to Adele, traditional self-help methods often fail because they rely on conscious strategies to address subconscious patterns. People assume that knowing the problem should make change possible—but the brain often acts before we’re even aware. She outlines three common myths: knowing isn’t doing, solutions create more problems, and blame is misplaced. The truth? Neural pathways drive repetitive actions until we rewire them.

The Repatterning Method

Adele's Four-Step Repatterning Method is designed to identify and shift subconscious patterns:

1. Identify the Pattern: Break down any emotional trigger into physical sensation, emotion, and thought.
2. Own the Pattern: Recognize that your brain—not your character—is responsible.
3. Observe with Detachment: Feel the pattern without judgment, allowing conflicting realities to emerge.
4. Rewire the Brain: Let the subconscious integrate new information and form healthier pathways.

Real-World Impact

Adele shares the story of a client consumed by rage toward her sister. By using the four steps, the client transformed her perspective and was free of resentment within 12 weeks—after decades of failed therapy. It’s a powerful testament to the brain’s capacity for change.

Reclaiming Joy and Empowerment

Adele believes happiness is our birthright. Once she rewired her own patterns of panic and shame, her life improved emotionally, physically, and financially. Her key message: your brain is always trying to help you—you just need to work with it, not against it.

A Tool for Transformation

Listeners are encouraged to stop blaming themselves and start seeing problems as outdated brain patterns. Adele offers her book for free at www.shift4steps.com, alongside video lessons and booking options.

Final Words

“Get out of your brain’s way,” Adele says. The conscious mind can’t always see the best solution—but your subconscious can. Trust it, use the right tools, and unlock your full potential.

Bio: Adele Spraggon is transforming lives by showing people how to harness the power that lies within their own brain. She is an award-winning author, internationally recognized thought leader, and behavioral change expert who helps people break free from self-limiting patterns and rewire their brains for success. Her groundbreaking four-step method, backed by neuroplasticity, has empowered thousands to shift their thinking and unlock their highest potential.

Social Media Links:

www.shift4steps.com

https://www.adelespraggon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/adelespraggon/

https://x.com/AdeleSpraggon

https://www.facebook.com/AdeleSpraggonRepatternist/

https://www.youtube.com/adelespraggon

Introduction

In this compelling episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dr. Sharad P. Paul—renowned skin cancer specialist, geneticist, poet, and author. With accolades from Time and the New Zealand Medical Association, Dr. Paul shares how science, lifestyle, and personal responsibility intersect to transform health.

Health, Responsibility, and the Role of Doctors

Dr. Paul emphasizes the shift from reactive medicine to proactive health. While genetics set the blueprint, he insists personal responsibility and lifestyle choices—like diet, exercise, and stress management—play a pivotal role. Doctors, he says, must embrace their roots as educators, guiding patients to take charge of their health journey.

Genetics, Skin, and Prevention

Drawing from his background in skin cancer treatment, Dr. Paul explores the skin as a window to internal health. He and Dr. Lycka discuss the importance of prevention, noting how diet and vitamin D impact not only the skin but also reduce risks of chronic diseases like Alzheimer's and autoimmune disorders.

The MIND DASH Diet and Biohacking

Dr. Paul introduces the MIND DASH diet—designed to slash dementia risk by up to 50%. He outlines a practical A-to-H mnemonic: Avoid red meat and dairy, include Berries, Beans, Chicken, leafy Greens, Fish, Whole grains, and occasional red wine. This framework is a central theme in his book Biohacking Your Genes, where he champions evidence-based biohacks for optimal health.

Mental Health, Gratitude, and Living Well

True well-being, Dr. Paul argues, is incomplete without emotional resilience. He shares his 'VIGOR' formula: Visualization, Intention, Gratitude, Optimism Orbit, and Reinforcement. Happiness, he reminds us, isn't automatic—it's a learned habit, and a daily choice.

Resources and Final Thoughts

Listeners can find Biohacking Your Genes: 25 Laws for a Smarter, Healthier and Longer Life online and in stores. Follow Dr. Paul at drsharadpaul.com or on Instagram @skininyourgame. For more wisdom, subscribe to Dr. Lycka’s weekly Golden Pearls at drallenlycka.com. Choose gratitude, embrace your genes, and live fantastically.