Choose Positive Living with Sara troy and her guest Dr Mary Giuffra, on air from July 3rd
Dr. Mary J. Giuffra, a licensed marriage and family therapist of 40 years and author of the new book ,2 X 2 on the Ark: Five Secrets of a Great Relationship. Dr. Giuffra combines neuroscience, psychology and decades of experience working with thousands of couples and supervising family and couples’ therapists. While her own relationship with her husband lasted nearly 60 years before his passing,
Dr. Mary J. Guiffra shares with our listeners:
Why we should never pursue a person who is distancing themselves from us. Pull back and give them space.
Why we should avoid triangles: Speak directly to your partner and not through others
The relationship killers and how to avoid them (contempt, criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling)
The importance of identifying your personal triggers — those conditioned behaviors, comments, and expressions that cause a knee-jerk reaction from you
Why we should never compare our relationship to those of friends and family — becoming aware of how and why we do this
Dr. Mary J. Guiffra has been counseling couples and families for over 40 years, a tenured professor at New York University where she received her PhD and holds an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from the College of Mount Saint Vincent. As a teacher to hundreds of couple therapists in training, Dr Giuffra has researched couple relationships and is widely published. She has presented at international conferences, has been featured on TV and radio and has served on the boards of professional journals, hospitals and community health agencies. As a family consultant to schools, colleges and universities, she served as vice president to her local school board.
Dr. Guiffra developed Biological Couples Therapy and presented it at The U.S. Association for Body Psychotherapy and international conferences in the Netherlands and France. She served on the boards of Westchester Medical Center, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center, Einstein Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Medical Center (formerly Lawrence Hospital), Westchester County Department of Health and the Deans Council of NYU/Steinhardt for 20 years. She was also on the faculty of the Center for Family Learning in New York for 20 years and was Founding Vice President of the USABP (United States Association for Body Psychotherapy).
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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Susan Isaac, on air from July 4th
It took me decades to find my voice, especially as an artist. The peace and joy of proudly claiming my ‘style’ has been hard won and has made all the difference.
And now I use my talents in glass design to brighten a person’s unique style, celebrate themselves and give meaningful, heart-felt gifts to those they want to uplift.
How did I get started as a glass artist?
Why is it so important to me to help people find unique ways to fully express their unique voice or personality?
Why did I write your chapter called ‘Burning the Imposture’ in Voices of the 21st Century: Women Having and Impact in the World? How does your message in this book help others? a. Note: This anthology, published through Women Speaker Association, was launched Feb 21, 2023 and became an Amazon best seller in four countries and ten categories.
What is the #1 way you help people who want to find unique ways to express their personal radiance, celebrate special moments in their life or tell their story in a way they have not experienced before?
How do you open yourself up (or energetically channel) to create your art using imagination, inspiration first and knowledge, skills second? And why do you create in this order?
How do you ensure a person’s essence or personal radiance is fully expressed If they purchase your art or co-create custom work with you?
How does your art and designs help a person attract attention from their ideal client?
Can you tell us why keeping your creativity and joie de vivre (wild woman) is so critical to a flourishing personal and work life? And do you have any suggestions on how to keep your creativity and joie de vivre (wild woman) fully alive?
How do your fused glass workshops help someone discover or enhance their creativity? And can you explain how your workshops create the ‘aha moment’ and how this can change a person’s life?
Susan is an award-winning artist dedicated to telling women’s stories through the lens of fused glass. She has been trained by some of the best glass artists in North America. She crafts oneof-a-kind pendants and extraordinary fashion accessories using images of her glass art. Susan is inspired by the natural beauty of her Vancouver Island surroundings. Her one-of-a-kind designs are imbued with the essence of butterfly wing patterns, a symbol of transformation. We all have cherished transformative life experiences that enhance our inner beauty. Susan seamlessly connects your inner beauty with beauty you can wear that emulates your personal radiance so your true style can shine brighter.
Susan believes when a person has confidence expressing their real-self they inspire others to follow. She also believes in sustainable, ethical practices that help make the world a healthier more beautiful place for all. Susan is a co-author of Voices of the 21st Century: Women Having an Impact in the World published Feb 2023 which became an Amazon best seller in four countries. Susan also helps people to further self-expression by doing custom work. Since 1998 Susan has been helping people express their creativity by offering fused glass workshops, scheduled and private. She also welcomes visits to her working glass studio in Sooke BC.
Note: This anthology, published through Women Speaker Association, was launched Feb 21, 2023 and became an Amazon best seller in four countries and ten categories.
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Building your business with Sara Troy and her guest Dr Dravon James, on air from June 20th
Want to Reach Your Next Level of Greatness?
Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead
Dr. Dravon James is a Transformation Specialist, inspirational speaker, radio host, life coach, and author of Freedom is Your Birthright. She is the founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy and Every Day Peace, a platform for her to help and inspire others to build the life of their dreams. She also hosts her own weekly radio show “Dr. Dravon James, Every Day Peace” on MindBodySpirit.fm.
Dr. Dravon James, Founder of Everyday Peace, Inspirational Speaker, and Author
Dr. Dravon James is the founder of Everyday Peace, the host of Everyday Peace on Unity Radio, a Life Coach, and the author of Freedom is Your Birthright. As an inspirational speaker, Dravon’s goal is to educate, empower and inspire others to build the life of their dreams no matter what shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise.
Her journey began in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Though she had always dreamt of a career on the stage, Dravon went on to earn a doctorate in pharmacy from Creighton University and has worked as a pharmacist all of her adult life. Along with her medical career and theatrical aspirations, Dravon has also always had a keen interest in personal development. After reading Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking in college, she went on to make a lifelong study of the power we all have to create the life we want.
Dravon is now the happy mother of two teenagers, a successful pharmacist, inspirational speaker, author, and an actress whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO’s acclaimed “The Wire”, many stage plays, and independent films. She continues to inspire and teach what she knows to be the most effective tool for transforming, creating and building a spectacular life—tapping into Everyday Peace. Her client list includes the University of the District of Columbia, New Hope World Ministries, Today’s Care Adult Day care, Stadium Place, and Next Chapter online radio.
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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Kathy Knopp, on air from June 6th
I have always considered myself an artist. Ever since childhood. I began painting at the age of 10. My Father always encouraged my art ambition. It was a rough beginning for me however as I was about to be put into an orphanage and my adopted Father came along and took me in …I had 4 brothers and a sister at the time that I thought were my family. Three of my brothers were shuffled off to a place called “Boys Town” in Nebraska, which I don’t remember much only them being taken away from me.
I got into this new home with a wicked step mother who hated me and this took on a whole new scenario for me. I read a lot and stayed to myself to stay away from her and my new adopted Father was gone a lot so art was my go to. I was able to loose myself in my art and keep my mind going learning about the masters in impressionism.
I don’t like to keep focusing on the past, so just know that the circumstances were difficult and had to endure a lot of pain being separated from a family that wasn’t all together to begin with and a new environment of love and hate combined. I endured and got to go to good schools and had clothes and good food to eat, but not a whole lot of enduring love except from my New Daddy who when he was around embraced my talents.
Moving forward to later details as I had spend some 10 years with this situation and after finishing high school I was accepted into a very fine art school. My ambition was to attend the Ringling School of Art in Florida. My Dad had friends who would have let me stay with them while I attended the school.
Well, things don’t always work out the way we want in life. One thing was this was back in the late 60’s and things aren’t always planned back then. My Dad lived large and had lots going on with his business and boats and cars and other priorities. He didn’t think he was ever going to have health issues although he had diabetes and was a large man. His wife made sure I was never to have anything, only to find this out after he suffered a massive coronary and died.
My confusion only started then. Much has become clearer in my later years now and I was left penniless and had to find another home at the age of 18 and live with room mates I didn’t even know. I really don’t know how I made it except I know my art kept me going. I took classes at the local museum in my town and was working for a dentist at which I became good at. Many things were very difficult and I knew I didn’t want to be around the women who betrayed me with hate and just did everything on my own. My dreams were crushed at the time, I was about to lose my car my Dad sold to me which was a 65 Mustang as the credit life my Dad told me was on the car was not and she took that too. I had to refinance my car to keep it as I had to work.
Many obstacles were put in my path. Again my art kept me going and I worked also, sewed my own clothes and kept going. I painted and sold any paintings so I could to make extra money on the side.
What was very devastating became a lifelong quest to make my life better. I worked many jobs. I ended up marrying a man like my “childhood” as all I knew and it worked out for a while, we lived in Chicago, and I kept working and attaining many different jobs with better pay each time. We divorced after almost 9 years, and moving to Atlanta was the highlight of my life to get away from the cold tundra of the North!
There are a lot of details in between I would rather not go into as it is very painful. The past makes us for the future, and I would prefer to hit only the highlights to be useful to others who feel they cannot go forward. Sometimes, our disappointments turn into treasures that we cannot understand until we are older and see the path set before us.
My job experiences were aplenty, and I did attend college here and there, so my experiences helped me attain a job selling lighting for a large lighting company. This became my home and this was my family for over 23 years and I attained the highest level in lighting as a CLC, and also top 3 level in sales worked with designers, architects, builders and electricians and kept up my art along the way all the with the notion that someday I will be able to “just be an artist” and do what I love the most.
I found a man that enjoyed the same things I did, we met sailing as that was one of my fondest past times and decided to get married. We both enjoy art as he is a fine photographer, and we both have very different opinions, but we get along and have been married now 24 years! He helps me do what I love and continues to encourage and help me with the photo end along with his art, we are a great team working to fulfill our dreams of me with my oil painting and him with his birefringence art designs, which are quite beautiful with oil and water and digital images.
I hope this gives you something to understand my passion with the arts is my love and keeps me going. I do believe I am here by the grace of God, and what to make sure that is understood as I love his unending love for me to keep going.
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Choose Positive Livingwith Sara Troy and her guest Camille Jones, on air form April 11th
Dear women, I want to remind you that your voice is a powerful tool that can move mountains, change lives, and transform the world around you. Often, we may feel like our voices are not heard, dimmed, or don’t matter. However, it’s essential to recognize that our voice is the gateway to our thoughts and inner self. When we open our mouths and speak, we reveal our beliefs, values, and life’s story. Understanding the power of our voice can lead to a sense of wellness. Our voice allows us to express ourselves, convey our emotions, connect with others, and release what we’re feeling. Embrace the uniqueness of your voice and use it to make a difference in the world.
I understand first-hand that speaking up and standing up for oneself can be intimidating. For a long time, I lived my life behind a mask, pretending to be someone I thought the world wanted me to be. I always felt that my story and voice were not enough, to the point where it negatively affected my well-being. It wasn’t until I found mentorship, guidance, and bet on myself that I was able to break free from the constraints that held me back and evolved into the real me, Camille. Knowing my worth has been a wonderful feeling, and I want you to experience the same. I am on a mission to teach women how to discover and use their voice, which I believe is their superpower. I have developed an easy-to-follow strategy called “Because I Have A Voice,” which can help you unlock the immeasurable benefits of your voice.
Remember that you are enough, and you have the power to achieve your goals.
Founder of We Got This Mind and Body where she uses her experience as an ISSA certified personal trainer, certified holistic weight loss nutritionist and transformation specialist, she elevates busy women in business over 40 find the time to prioritize themselves to live a healthy lifestyle so they can regain their confidence and energy without excessive workouts and fad diets through nourishing their mind, body and soul, with her proven 4 M’s of Healthy Living program, Mindset, Movement, Metabolism and Maintenance. Through her past experience as a school and financial educator, along with her continued passion for wellness, fitness and health, Camille has created online programs to build on confidence, energy without sacrificing time in a step by step process, creating more time to build individual consistency and life long habits. Camille is also a leading chapter president in one of the largest women’s networking platforms in North America, Momlink. Connecting women globally to enhance their business.
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