Episodes

  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, May 13, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, May 13, 2025
    May 13 2025
    Title: S3EP8, Marcia Naomi Berger, Everybody Is More Complex Than a Diagnosis Summary: I didn't know what to expect when I read the Bipolar Therapist, by Marcia Naomi Berger. But here's what I do know. I couldn't put it down. Marcia's courageous storytelling gives you insights into what it is like to have manic episodes, be treated differently, be hospitalized multiple times, and yet still end up living a productive, fulfilling love-filled life. If you know someone who is afraid of their diagnosis, stigma or medication, give them Marcia's book. It is a true to life telling of the 15 years where her life radically changed on the day of her sister's wedding. She never made it there. Thank you, Marcia, for your courage, your dedication to helping people, and your commitment to wonderful marriages. Website: marcianaomiberger.com #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #bipolar #mentalhealth #diagnosis #bipolartherapist #marcianaomiberger #manicepisodes #stigma #wedding #marriage #therapy #psychotherapy #bipolardisorder #mentalillness #psychiatricward #shame
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    55 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, May 6, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, May 6, 2025
    May 6 2025
    Title: S3EP7, H Demetrius Purefoy, From Air Force To Accounting To Martial Arts Fitness Academy To Acting Summary: H. Demetrius Purefoy has had a full life in many different realms. He pursued his martial arts while in the Air Force in Japan and South Korea. He returned to the states, got his accounting degree and practiced accounting for several years. When his company got bought out, he decided never again. He opened Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy where he did his own accounting only. He is teaching kids discipline, respect, confidence and leadership and setting the example for students everywhere. His students are a demonstration of what is possible for children. Imagine the next generation of children being disciplined, confident, respectful leaders? Wouldn't you like Demetrius to take this on the road? In addition, during a difficult time in his life, he was approached to be in a movie. That movie, the Pugilist, is premiered a few weeks ago in Bridgeport, CT at the Klein Auditorium. It is a fight story and a love story. I recommend it highly. . Website: http://pugilist.pmafa.com Video: https://youtu.be/2TeEXOkoN2g?si=drJ-hXyt6NGpPMe1 #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #interview #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #thepugilist #martialarts #military #respect #leadership #discipline #puremartialartsfitnessacademy #hdemetriuspurefoy #fighting #lovestory #acting #movies #internationalawardwinning #Bridgeport #BridgeportCT #Connecticut #accounting #business #martialarts #Korea #Japan #SouthNorwalkConnecticut #mothers #business
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    56 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 29, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 29, 2025
    Apr 29 2025
    Title: S3EP6, Mike Dunlop, Eliminating Fear Because It's A Wonderful Life Summary: How to Bring Enjoyment and Profitability to Your Company is one of the sub-titles of Mike Dunlop's book, the Art of the Turnaround. Mike is a gifted business turnaround magician who self-learned how to save ailing companies. Mike does not have a formal education. He dropped out of high school and did not go to college. Mike’s genius was developed on the court. He came to the US with $300 to his name. That $300 has grown into millions of dollars. Mike’s willingness to be direct, pragmatic and bold led him into his first turnaround. His keen ability to see what was missing, know which rocks to look under, say what others wouldn’t, and be bold, had people request his services again and again. . Since then Mike has turned around 34 companies in 17 years, built his own companies, and is now teaching students common sense. Mike’s book presents 10 steps that are logical and doable, but require you to step into a new skin and become the leader you always wanted to be. It takes something, but the results are almost magical. The culture, finances, and relationships of a company will transform beyond what you ever expected. Mike is a gift to the world. His book is full of brilliant, implementable common sense and I highly recommend it. Listen to our interview to learn more about this inspirational teacher. Website: theartoftheturnaround.com #hilaryburns #MikeDunlop #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #turnaround #business #aerospace #worry #inspiration #mikedunlop #theartoftheturnaround #highschooldropout #elonmusk #jeffbezos #computers #enjoymentinbusiness #profitability #law #accounting #profits #cashbasis #empathy #ruthless #anecdotes #England #Seattle #interview #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow
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    56 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 22, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 22, 2025
    Apr 22 2025
    Title: S3EP5, Felicia Nagamatsu, Trained herself out of Panic Attacks and Anxiety Summary: Felicia took on mental illness head on and is dedicated to transforming the conversation to the possibility of mental genius. Everyone has a gift, we are all different, and there is nothing wrong with any of us. Her creation, TrainYourGenius.com, is a community where everyone is embraced, accepted as is, and given training to create the life of their dreams. Felicia is bold, brave and committed to altering how the world sees neurodiversity. As a person who was diagnosed with bi-polar disease, ADHD, OCD and autism, she also suffered with anxiety and panic attacks throughout her life. Felicia decided to take them on the month that her mother passed away. No longer would she be a victim. She has spent the last 37 years pursuing any path that will give her freedom. She has many certifications so that she can train others in these techniques. Visit her platform, TrainYourGenius.com to find out the incredible world that Felicia is creating. Bio: FELICIA NAGAMATSU is a global advocate for Full Spectrum Intelligence, where neurodiversity is natural, expected, and valued. She partners WITH people who have gifts of dyslexia, autism, ADHD, OCD, bipolar, and more. Leveraging 30 years’ experience with neurodiversity, she helps people thrive, no matter what. Nagamatsu founded HSP Alliance and TrainYourGenius.com to help families remove shame, restore confidence, and master their inborn gifts. She is passionate about expanding education for visual-spatial learners with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Speaker, teacher, coach, breakthrough expert, author, and inventor holding two patents. Greatest achievement: a neurodiverse marriage partnership, 47 years strong, and counting. Website: https://trainyourgenius.com/ #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #FeliciaNagamatsu
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    57 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 15, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 15, 2025
    Apr 15 2025
    Title: S3EP4, Ted Czech, What is the Essence of True Journalism, Saving the Beast Summary: "Saving the Beast" - A recovering reporter reflects on America's broken media and how to fix it. That is the title and subtitle of Ted Czech's book. Ted was in journalism for 25 years and left when he was disturbed and unsettled by what he was seeing in his field. Professors were no longer teaching that journalists owe allegiance to the truth. Instead, young students were being taught that it was ok to advocate for a side. When did this happen? Why? We explore all of this in our interview. Thank you, Ted, for your commitment to journalism and for ushering in this conversation about the issues that journalism is facing. BIO: Who better than a guy who spent 25 years as a newspaper reporter and established himself as one of the mainstream media's harshest critics to write a book about the broken relationship between the media and the American public? Makes sense to me, but it took me a while to get to this point. You could say writing is in my blood -- my mother was a newspaper reporter and photographer and before her, my grandmother as well. But I started off on a divergent path, earning a degree in criminal justice. However, once I graduated, I decided law enforcement wasn't for me, so I got a job as a security officer by day and pursued a second degree in journalism by night. I then parlayed my two degrees into my first job as a full-time newspaper crime reporter in 1996. Two years later, I moved from Rhode Island to Pennsylvania, working for three different newspapers in the Keystone State, all as a crime and emergency news reporter. Sensing a seismic shift in the craft and industry of journalism, I left newspapers in 2021, and now work in public relations. My first book, Saving the Beast -- A Recovering Reporter Reflects on America's Broken Media and How to Fix it -- is the culmination of nearly two years of dissecting the conundrum of the media versus the public. It is my hope that readers find it educational, informative and entertaining. Website: tedczech.com #hilaryburns #TedCzech #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #journalism #tedczech #savingthebeast #advocacy #activism #thewashingtonpost #theLATimes #JeffBezos #news #newspapers #crimereporting #washingtonpost #waltercronkite #terrorism #yorkpennsylvania #URI #lawenforcement #woke #hamas #Israel #Gaza #fundraising #teaching #personalgrowthpodcast #authenticliving #overcomingchallenges #overcomingobstacles #journalismissues #truth
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    56 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 8, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 8, 2025
    Apr 8 2025
    Title: S3EP3, Kelly Kirk, From Living in His Car to Making A Difference For Others Summary: Kelly Kirk has quite the story. He was living a charmed life. Then, everything changed. His niece and nephew were murdered, his parents died, he lost his business and he ended up living in his car. He didn't want to keep living. He couldn't see a reason to. He met Sofia Graham and through her belief in him started changing his attitude. Through a gym membership gifted to him, he got his physical body back first, and then his mental one. Sofia and Kelly had the relationship that we all want. They built a dream together and empowered each other to go beyond their perceived limitations. Kelly thought his life had finally come together. And then, Sofia passed away suddenly in her sleep at the age of 28 due to a heart attack. No one knows why. Once again, Kelly had a painful setback. But this time, with Sofia's belief still in his heart, he started a foundation in her memory, completed the John Maxwell Leadership training, teaches children to believe in themselves, and helps other people grow and recover. Thank you, Kelly, for not giving up and for continuing the work you are doing that makes a difference to all of us. . Website: facebook.com/kelly.kirk13 #hilaryburns # KellyKirk #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #foundation #sofiagraham #kellykirk #bodybuilding #tragedy #murder #businessloss #businessfailure #belief #empowerment #JohnMaxwellLeadership #gettingreal #storytelling #fundraising #teaching #personalgrowthpodcast #authenticliving #overcomingchallenges #overcomingobstacles #realtalk #yourbullshitisyourblessing #222 #muscles
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    56 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 1, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, April 1, 2025
    Apr 1 2025
    Title: S3EP2, Karen Olson, Through Family Promise I Found My Heart Show Summary: Having experienced tragedy and sadness as a child, Karen Olson always wanted to help others. Her grandmother taught her that homeless people were bumbs so she stayed away from them. Until Millie. For some reason, Karen brought Millie a sandwich. Millie thanked her and looked into her eyes. Karen crossed the line. Millie was a human being who needed help. Karen started feeding more homeless people with her 2 sons. From there, she started buying them clothing and inviting them to her home for holiday dinners. Karen's efforts branched out from NYC to her hometown. She raised awareness of the number of homeless families in her area. She brought in the churches and other religious organizations. Through her efforts, she created a national organization which is now called Family Promise that has helped over 1 million people. Her book, Meant for More, Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose, tells Karen's story and the stories of those she has helped. This book will give you faith in humanity, compassion, inspiration and hope. Websites: karenolsonauthor.com familypromise.org #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #compassion #homelessness #familypromise #karenolson #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #cryotherapy #wheelchair #hope #homelessfamilies #silverlining #forgiveness #trauma #depression #volunteers #volunteerism #postpartumdepression #Macy's #SummitNewJersey #UnionCounty #generosity #makingadifference #families #guests #hosts
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    57 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, March 25, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, March 25, 2025
    Mar 25 2025
    The Getting Real With Hilary Show with Hilary Arnow Burns, S3EP1 Buffie Diaz
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    55 mins