In this deeply moving episode of Strategies for Living Radio, hosts Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome spiritual coach and bestselling author Vicki Menendez to share her extraordinary journey of grief, resilience, and transformation. After experiencing the unimaginable loss of all four of her children, Vicki channeled her pain into profound healing work, culminating in her powerful memoir, Crystal's Butterfly Effect: A Mother’s Journey from Loss to Transformation.

Together, they explore the power of spiritual perspective, pre-life agreements, and practices like breath work, radical forgiveness, and art therapy. Listeners will learn practical strategies for navigating grief, reclaiming hope, and connecting with loved ones beyond the veil.

Discover why Crystal's Butterfly Effect is touching hearts worldwide — and how healing can truly begin with honoring your own soul’s journey.

👉 Learn more at: MotherOfAllMemoirs.com

🎧 Also available on Audible with a 111-page interactive Living Journal!

Original Airdate: 7/11/2025

In this soul-stirring episode, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome back beloved guest Father Nathan Castle, OP, author of And Toto Too: The Wizard of Oz as a Spiritual Adventure. Together, they explore how the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz mirrors our own spiritual journey, drawing on universal truths, the hero’s journey, and the search for home within.

Father Nathan also shares details about his upcoming interfaith Zoom retreat (August 9 & 16), offering participants around the globe a chance to rediscover their own path of spiritual awakening—guided by the yellow brick road, Dorothy’s courage, and Toto’s unwavering presence.

Perfect for seekers of all backgrounds, this episode blends faith, reflection, and uplifting conversation in true Strategies for Living fashion. Tune in for your daily dose of radio rehab—body, mind, and spirit.

🎙️ Listen now and walk your own yellow brick road toward inner peace and transformation.

Original Airdate: 7/10/2025

In this powerful episode recorded live at The Balanced Life Wellness Center, David and Lauren McMillian welcome Dr. Stacie Slabaugh for a deep dive into what it really means to be "fine" in a chronically stressed world. Discover how unresolved stress silently affects our nervous systems, immune function, sleep, and overall energy—even when we think we’re okay. Learn how biofield tuning, scalar energy, and nervous system literacy can help reset your body and spirit. If you're feeling burned out, fatigued, or stuck in survival mode, this is your wake-up call to reconnect with balance, coherence, and true wellness.

💫 Featuring:

• Signs your body is overwhelmed—before symptoms hit

• Why stress management isn't a luxury—it's survival

• Tools for nervous system regulation and energy alignment

• The hidden costs of ignoring your own wellness

📍 Recorded at: The Balanced Life Wellness Center, Shreveport, LA

🔗 Learn more or book a session: www.thebalancedlife.us

Original Airdate: 7/7/2025