• 370: How We Can Change the World, One Goal and One Person at a Time
    Jul 15 2025

    Originally published June 04, 2021. In this encore episode, we revisit Nelson Tressler’s remarkable journey from a childhood marked by severe abuse to becoming the first in his family to graduate college. Nelson shares how setting one powerful goal—and refusing to let circumstances define him—transformed his life. Drawing from his book The Unlucky Sperm Club, he explains how we can all turn adversity into purpose. Today, through his IGotSmarter app, Nelson helps others achieve their goals and build lives they never thought possible. Tune in to learn how determination and the right mindset can change everything.

    Guest Bio: Nelson Tressler is a motivational speaker and the author of The Unlucky Sperm Club. He is the Founder and CEO of IGotSmarter | Goals Elevated. Born to a 15-year-old mother, Nelson overcame tremendous obstacles to become the first in his family to earn a college degree. He served in the U.S. Air Force, became the top worldwide producer for a leading commercial real estate company, and has launched more than 10 businesses, including one of the country’s largest privately held pet resorts. Today, he is dedicated to helping others harness the power of personal development and goal setting to create extraordinary lives.

    Social media links and website Nelson Tressler:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nelsontressler1/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsontressler/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-tressler-75876590/
    • Website: http://www.nelsontressler.com

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    16 mins
  • 369: The Four B's of Happiness Come from Within
    Jul 8 2025

    Originally published May 27, 2021. The pandemic we all experienced brought unprecedented challenges: soaring divorce rates, rising suicide among all age groups, and a profound sense of disconnection. For many, there was no roadmap for navigating such turmoil. Even as time has passed, the impact remains. The lessons we learned about resilience, mental health, and human connection are as relevant today as ever. In this powerful conversation, we revisit the Four B’s of Happiness—practical, transformative principles that help us find hope and meaning, no matter what life brings. This isn’t your typical look at how our minds and hearts respond to crisis. It’s an inspiring reminder that we can adapt, heal, and thrive. Tune in to this special encore episode to rediscover the strength within you.

    Guest Bio: Dr. Doug Gulbrandsen is a Certified Behavioral and Personality Consultant and a Certified Neuro-Transformational Coach. He is the bestselling author of Guerrilla Success and the host of the globally syndicated Doctor Doug Radio. Through his work, Dr. Doug has helped countless individuals uncover their potential and build lives filled with purpose and fulfillment.

    Social media links and website Dr. Doug Gulbrandsen:

    • Website: https://drdougradio.com/
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgstrategist?lang=en
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.gulbrandsen/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/structuresuccess/

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    25 mins
  • 368: How an Autistic Young Man Overcame Adversity and Started His Own Foundation to Help Others Thrive
    Jul 1 2025

    Originally published May 20, 2021. In this inspiring encore episode, Sean Sullivan shares how he defied the odds after being diagnosed with severe autism and bullied as a child. At just 14, he began a journey to transform his life—and now, as founder of IKnowAutism.org, he empowers others to understand, support, and uplift the autism community.

    Guest Bio: Sean Sullivan, once considered low-functioning autistic, is now the founder of IKnowAutism.org and a passionate self-advocate. He speaks across the U.S. to help communities better understand autism and improve communication and support for those on the spectrum.

    Social media links Sean Sullivan:

    • Website: http://iknowautism.org/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IKNOWAUTISM.org
    • Speakerhub: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/sean-sullivan
    • Raise the flag for Autism: https://raisetheflagforautism.com/meet-sean-sullivan/

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    37 mins
  • 367: How Self-Actualization Helps Us Navigate Change
    Jun 24 2025

    Originally published MAY 13, 2021. In this encore episode, Victoria Vives Khuong explores how life’s crises—like the global pandemic—can be powerful initiations for healing and growth. She shares how self-compassion, deeper intimacy, and embracing our full selves, including our sexuality, can help us overcome trauma and adversity. Tune in for a powerful conversation about transformation, resilience, and reclaiming joy.

    Guest Bio: Victoria Vives Khuong is a bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and host of the Divine Sexuality podcast. She’s helped thousands of women worldwide find fulfillment through energy healing and spiritual empowerment, with a focus on Divine Sexuality as a foundation for feminine well-being and connection.

    Social media links for Victoria Vives:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaVives3V
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictoriaVives
    • Website: www.emotionalresolution.org

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    13 mins
  • 366: How to Lift the Weight off Yourself that Emotional Difficulties Create
    Jun 17 2025

    Originally published May 06, 2021. In this powerful Best Of episode, we dive into the surprising science behind emotional stress and how our brains create outdated patterns in response to life’s challenges. Cedric Bertelli, Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute (EHI) explains how even the most emotionally healthy among us are shaped by unconscious predictions that trigger stress, anxiety, and depression.

    Learn how to shift your emotional state by understanding the brain’s predictive mechanisms—and how simply sitting with your emotions, even briefly, can begin to release their grip. This eye-opening conversation offers practical tools for lowering stress and reclaiming control of your emotional well-being.

    Guest Bio - Cedric Bertelli is the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute (EHI), which educates individuals and professionals on Emotional Resolution (EmRes)—a method for resolving stress, anxiety, depression, and other disruptive emotions. Since 2009, Cedric has researched and refined the EmRes process, training thousands of adults, including over 200 teachers in the San Francisco Bay Area, to use it effectively. He also works directly with clients and trains mental health professionals, coaches, and educators.

    Social media links Cedric Bertelli:

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/CedricBertelli
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theemotionalresolutioneffect/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalresolution/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-bertelli-%E2%97%87-trainer-in-emotional-resolution%C2%AE-68286224/
    • Website: www.emotionalresolution.org

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    16 mins
  • 365: Why Social Media Is A Productivity Killer
    Jun 10 2025

    Originally published April 29, 2021. In today’s fast-paced digital world, our addiction to social media is quietly draining our productivity and well-being. In this encore episode, Dr. Allen Lycka is joined by productivity expert Mark Struczewski—aka "Mister Productivity"—to discuss the hidden downsides of our always-online lives. Tune in for an eye-opening and energizing discussion that just might change the way you engage with technology.

    Guest Bio: Mark Struczewski was born and raised in North Chili, New York, and has called Houston, Texas, home since 1997. After losing his job in 2005, Mark embraced entrepreneurship and discovered a passion for helping others master productivity. Now a sought-after author, speaker, and trainer, Mark is on a mission to help you become the most productive version of yourself. Known as “Mister Productivity,” he’s the creator of How to Overcome Roadblocks on Your Path to Success, where he shares the mindset and habits that fuel long-term achievement.

    Social media links Mark Struczewski:

    • Website: https://markstruczewski.com/
    • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mark-struczewski-podcast/id1257109620?mt=2
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstruczewski/

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    22 mins
  • 364: How to Get Unstuck from a Toxic Relationship
    Jun 3 2025
    Originally published April 22, 2021. Our relationships impact every area of life—from emotional health to productivity. In this encore episode, Dr. Allen Lycka talks with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, The Relationship Help Doctor, about how to identify and break free from toxic relationship dynamics, especially with those she calls Hijackals®—people who manipulate and drain others for their own gain. Learn how early life experiences shape the relationships we’re drawn to, how to stop enabling toxic behavior, and how to realign your life with your values. If you've ever felt stuck or unsure in a relationship, this episode offers clarity, tools, and hope. Guest Bio Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, The Relationship Help Doctor, provides urgent and ongoing care for relationships in crisis. Her mission is to provide the insights, information, and inspiration for clients and audiences to transform relationship with themselves and other humans to be honest, respectful, and safe in all ways. Even the United States Marines have sought her help! Dr. Shaler focuses on helping the partners, exes, and adult children of the relentlessly difficult, toxic people she calls Hijackals® to stop the crazy-making and save their sanity. Author of sixteen books including Escaping the Hijackal Trap and Stop! That’s Crazy-Making, she hosts the internationally popular podcast, Save Your Sanity: Help for Toxic Relationships. Her YouTube channel, ForRelationshipHelp, has reached a half million views. Social media links for Dr. Rhoberta Shaler: Website: https://www.forrelationshiphelp.comPodcast: SaveYourSanityPodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhobertaX: https://twitter.com/rhobertashalerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhobertashaler/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/rhobertashaler/_created/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshaler/ Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often. This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us! Dr. Allen Lycka’s Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlyckaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/X: https://X.com/drallenlyckaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAllenLycka/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka/ Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show, just use the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review! We appreciate your feedback, as every little bit helps us produce even better shows. We want to bring value to your day, and have you join us time and again. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes or your favorite app goes a long way! Thank you!
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    21 mins
  • 363: How Movement Can Transform Your Health and Reduce Stress
    May 27 2025
    Originally published April 15, 2021: Did you know that sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time can negatively affect your body in ways comparable to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day? For those with conditions like diabetes or chronic pain, inactivity only makes things worse. In this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with expert physical therapist Colin Hoobler to explore how simple, consistent movement can significantly improve your physical and mental well-being—especially as we age. Whether you're managing a health condition or simply looking to build healthier habits, Colin shares practical guidance on how to get moving safely—at home or elsewhere—and how to find trustworthy sources of support. If you're over 50, the stakes are even higher, but so are the potential rewards. Learn how to reduce your health risks, elevate your mood, and start a routine that works for your life. Guest Bio: Colin Hoobler, DPT, MPT, MS, BS, brings over two decades of experience in physical therapy, with a strong focus on fall prevention and chronic disease management in older adults. He’s served as a guest professor at top institutions including Oregon Health & Science University and has educated future healthcare professionals on using exercise as medicine. Colin created and hosted The Fitness Show on PBS and served as NBC’s regional health expert. He’s also a longtime health columnist for The Oregonian, founder of the non-profit CARE (Coalition for Active Resident Engagement), and host of the Choose Your Age podcast. A former competitive bodybuilder, Colin brings both scientific expertise and personal passion to the conversation about aging well and staying active. Social media links Colin Hoobler: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/colin.hoobler.75X - https://twitter.com/colinhoobler?lang=enLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-hoobler-622aab1a3/Website - https://www.conniepheiff.com/ and https://talentconcierge.co/ Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often. This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us! Dr. Allen Lycka’s Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlyckaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/X: https://X.com/drallenlyckaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAllenLycka/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka/ Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show, just use the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review! We appreciate your feedback, as every little bit helps us produce even better shows. We want to bring value to your day, and have you join us time and again. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes or your favorite app goes a long way! Thank you!
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    20 mins