Episodes

  • Age Isn't Anything But A Number

    Age Isn't Anything But A Number
    May 14 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with Elaine Allen Landy, an entrepreneur, health and wellness coach, and former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant who proves that transformation is possible at any stage of life. She is the author of The Ageless Athlete: How to Stay Fit and Healthy at Any Age and Who's Marrying a 57-Year-Old Woman, a deeply personal memoir about love and rediscovery in her 50s. She is the co-founder of Vybe Vault R&B, supporting reviving R&B music by spotlighting emerging artists. She shares her journey, experiences in Miss Universe 2024 Jamaica, current involvement in showcasing R&B music talent, proving that age isn’t anything, but a number!
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    28 mins
  • The Psychological and Physical Impact of In-Person & Online Abuse

    The Psychological and Physical Impact of In-Person & Online Abuse
    May 7 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with Alia Dastagier, a former reporter for USA Today who frequently covers gender and mental health. She was one of eight U.S. recipients of the prestigious Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. She won a first-place National Headliner Award for a series on suicide and was the first winner of the American Association of Suicidology’s Public Service Journalism Award. She is the author of book, To Those Who Have Confused You to Be a Person: Words as Violence and Stories of Women’s Resistance Online. She believes we should talk openly to help others rise above this psychological and physical impact it can have on others.
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    29 mins
  • Using Empathy to Diffuse Tension

    Using Empathy to Diffuse Tension
    Apr 30 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with Florence Ann Romano, a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman who is an advisor and the Vice President of Business Strategy for Yakkety Yak. She is a Director on the Foundation Board at Lurie Children's Hospital as well as a proud member of the Board of Directors at Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership Council. Her latest book is 'Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life (Beyond Words).' She will share how using empathy to diffuse tension and ways to have better conversations. She believes it will help to strengthen relationships.
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    28 mins
  • The Difference Between Hope and Optimism

    The Difference Between Hope and Optimism
    Apr 23 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Kendra Thomas, an associate professor of psychology at Hope College. She earned a PhD in Educational Psychology with a focus on Human Development from Ball State University. She studies virtue development and adolescent perceptions of justice. For the past ten years, she has collaborated with the South African non-profit, iThemba Projects, conducting pro-bono program evaluations to support their intervention development. She will talk about the difference between hope and optimism, and how you can understand mindset needed to rise above hard times!
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    28 mins
  • Collaboration Over Conflict: The Secret to Leadership Success

    Collaboration Over Conflict: The Secret to Leadership Success
    Apr 16 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with Samuel K. Bentil, the Senior Director of Construction Disputes & Advisory (Delay & Quantum) at Ankura Consulting Group. He is the author of Avoid Construction Disputes - 10 Principles to Collaborate Effectively to Achieve On-Time and On-Budget Project Objectives. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from the Bob Gaglardi School of Business & Economics at Thompson Rivers University. He has worked on projects of all sizes, including a $15 billion LNG facility. He will share how to avoid conflict in construction, how to ensure proper steps are taken to avoid potential disagreements, and ways you can use to resolve disputes to rise above!
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    28 mins
  • The Shocking Truth about Modern Nursing

    The Shocking Truth about Modern Nursing
    Apr 9 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with Kathy Allan RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I-R, SEP, Gutsy Nurses Founder, Board Certified Holistic Nurse, a retired Healing Touch Certified Practitioner/Instructor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She served on the faculty of Beyond Ordinary Nursing and taught Integrative Imagery to nurses. In addition to Healing Touch, her energy medicine studies have included Rosalyn Bruyere’s three-year Energy Medicine Training. Kathy is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in theater and in films. She also does Stand-Up Comedy. Here to talk about current issues in health care as it pertains to profit in healthcare. Issues such as burnout, exhaustion, better ways to improve work environments, and create back hope in health care!
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    29 mins
  • Proof That Expecting Greatness Leads to Success

    Proof That Expecting Greatness Leads to Success
    Apr 2 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with William A. Keyes IV, PhD., who was a White House Senior Policy Advisor. In 2001, he established the Institute for Responsible Citizenship, the crowning achievement of his professional life. He has been an advisor and mentor to more than 300 young men, who are now Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, doctors, lawyers, professors, and community leaders. Author of “The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success” reveals the transformative impact mentorship can have. He will share his story, experiences, talk about Rhodes Scholars program, and how it has helped others. While encourage others to join this prestige group and rise!
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    28 mins
  • Empowering Women & Others to Rise

    Empowering Women & Others to Rise
    Mar 26 2025
    Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Trisha Bailey, a Jamaican-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public speaker who is the richest Jamaican-born woman. She is an education activist and owns half of an island, as well as commercial and residential properties in the United States and Jamaica. She got her bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut, where she lit the track as a star athlete and holds a master's degree in business administration and Doctorate in management in organizational leadership. She is the author of the book 'Unbroken' and oversees 16 successful companies. She will share her journey to becoming who she is today, share advice, empower women and others to rise above and create their own YES!
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    28 mins