The Best of How To Live a Fantastic Life

285: From Burnout to Purpose

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published April 11, 2023 Join Dr. Lycka and Chris Chandler-Yates for an inspiring conversation about resilience, personal growth, and livin...

285: Navigating Physician Marriages

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 28, 2022: The Divorce rate is still hovering around the 50% mark but what if couples, especially those in physician marriag...

284: Unveiling the Power of the Voice

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 17, 2022. Today you’re going to learn how understanding and harnessing your voice can lead to greater personal and profes...

283: Navigating Life Mastery

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 24, 2022. Today, we have the remarkable Sherry Sterling Fernandez, a speaker, teacher, mentor, and bestselling author. Sher...

282: Unleashing Your Extraordinary Potential

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 17, 2022 Join us as we delve into Peter G. Ruppert’s experience in the education sector, his views on the traditional sch...

281: Embracing Life’s Adventures

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 24, 2022. Today's guest is Jacquie Gauthier is a certified Nature Guide, Yoga teacher, and host of Soul Safaris in South Af...

280: The Security Prospective

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 14, 2023. Dr. Paul French spent time in the British Army, law enforcement and the world of counter-intelligence; he joins D...

279: Seven Steps to Healing after Loss

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 14, 2022. In this podcast, Dr. Allen Lycka interviews Marie Scott, a widow who found love again and became a Certified Heal...

278: Embracing Adventure and Inspiring Others

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published July 12, 2022. Tune in to meet Kimberly Evering, the Gal on the Go™. Kimberly is a powerhouse of adventure and inspiration. Fro...

277: Creative Conversations with Karina Kantas

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published April 26, 2022: Are you an aspiring author or curious about the  world of book promotion? Today we go “Behind the Pen”  for...

276: Unlocking Abundance

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 17, 2022. Today, we're joined by a remarkable guest, Christy Whitman. She's not just a transnational leader and a celebrity...

275: Unveiling the Path to Personal Mastery

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published July 05, 2022. Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst shares her fascination with human behavior  and love of teach...

274: A Journey of Loss and Love

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 31, 2022 Join us for an enlightening conversation with Cheryl Krauter, author of the memoir "Odyssey of Ashes," as she shar...

273: Discovering Life’s Joy

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published January 12, 2022 Join us for a captivating conversation with Dara Kurtz, a remarkable woman who embarked on a transformative jour...

272: Thriving Through Change

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published February 18, 2022 Join us as we delve into the world of Joel Goldberg, a television personality renowned for his work with the Ka...

271: Navigating Life’s Challenges

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published February 23, 2022 The program features David Richman's transition from a sedentary lifestyle to athlete and philanthropist. Throu...

270: A Journey of Transformation and Purpose

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published February 17, 2023 Tune in for an insightful conversation between Dr. Allen Lycka and Christelle Pillot, a former engineer turned ...

269: Define as Many Passions as you Can

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published June 02, 2022. This program features Eddie Purtell, who lives with neurofibromatosis type 1. Eddie openly discusses his experienc...

268: Practice What you Preach

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published November 03, 2022 Today Dr. Allen Lycka is joined by Dr. David Bernstein, a highly respected physician specializing in internal ...

267: Don’t Be Afraid to Fail

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published December 20, 2022 Dr. Hogan says embrace failure as a learning opportunity and cultivate confidence in your abilities. His an ama...

266: Having the Right Mindset

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published April 14, 2022  Nominated for Australian of the Year in 2022, Dr. Samantha Pillay shares her inspiring journey from starting sch...

265: Taking Time for Ourselves

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 15, 2023 Did you know that happiness is not just a feeling, it’s a skill that can be cultivated over time. Today Dr. Alle...

264: Look at the Best Things in Life

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published November 9, 2022: How do we go about rebuilding foundational values and character in society? Tune in because Dr. Christine Van H...

263: Be Impeccable with Your Word

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 29, 2022: Embracing your purpose and sharing your gifts, despite past inhibitions is just a small part of the wisdom you’...

262: Always Listen to Your Gut

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published October 31, 2022: Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dawn Rasmussen, a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, to share her insights into fraud ...

261: Setting the Right Expectations

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published April 10, 2023:  Tune in to hear Daryl Tanner show us how setting realistic expectations can make a big difference in how we see...

260: Maintaining Your Mind and Body

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published June 24, 2022: Join Dr. Allen Lycka in an enlightening conversation with Dane Dormio, a martial arts scientist and mind-body mas...

259: Create a Life of Fulfillment

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published April 1, 2022: Join Dr. Allen Lycka as he interviews Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspired Tenacity, a company dedicated to helping...

258: Leadership is a Privilege

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published June 6, 2022: In this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes in Carrie Lynn Hotson, an experienced Human Resources leader and author ...

257: Just Keep Going

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published April 28, 2022: Join us for a deep dive into the world of impostor syndrome with Carolyn Herfurth, co-founder of the Impostor Sy...

256: Do the right Things!

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published on Sept. 28, 2022 Today we delve into the remarkable story of Carlos Acosta Rodriguez, who survived a near-death car accident tha...

255: Experience the Greatest Pleasure

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published on June 21, 2022. Today's episode features a remarkable guest, Bracha Goetz, an author with a Harvard education who has written 4...

254: Stay Engaged, Show Mutual Respect, Stay in the Picture

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published October 6, 2022 Get ready to navigate the wild rollercoaster of parenting! Join us for a dose of parenting wisdom from none other...

253: Live in Peace and Joy with Purpose

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published September 28, 2022. Get ready for a breath of fresh air as we dive into Brittany Heyden's journey from battling allergies to conf...

252: Surround Yourself with a Loving Community

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 30, 2022  Donna Kaz is a multigenre writer, director/choreographer and activist who once had a very loving and very violen...

251: Getting Beyond the Highest Tendency

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 24, 2022 Tune in and explore the fascinating journey of Sharon Hart-Green. Sharon transitioned from teaching Hebrew and Yid...

250. So What are you Saying?

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 29, 2022. Let’s delve into the extraordinary world of writing in the Information Age. Today, we are lucky to have Dennis ...

249. Understanding Sensitivity with Courtney Marchesani

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published March 18, 2022. If you  are fascinated by the paranormal you are in for a treat today. Imagine having foreknowledge of an event ...

248. The Hoarder’s Wife

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published June 17, 2022. In her book Deborah S. Greenhut writes ”Every caregiver must reckon with the question of how much to give…” ...

Learn How to Come Back from Domestic Abuse and Thrive - Episode 20

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Apr 07, 2021: After being beaten and abused for years, and nearly dying during childbirth, Rustie MacDonald came back strong. It ...

How One Woman’s Near Death Experience Can Change Your Life - Episode 19

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Mar 31, 2021 - In this episode we follow the journey of Melisa Lynn Lyons, a woman misdiagnosed who then had a massive stroke, su...

How a Mechanic Survived the Worst of COVID-19 - Episode 18

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Mar 25, 2021: Naveed Khljie created a successful mobile mechanic business but in an effort to serve more people he moved into a s...

How Being Unstoppable Brings the Light to Dream Big - Episode 17

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Mar 17, 2021 How has COVID-19 affected your business and personal life? If you are lacking resilience, don’t know how to shift...

How to Communicate Better and Express Vulnerability as Men in Relationships - Episode 16

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Mar 04, 2021 This week we will be exploring a subject often ignored – men and vulnerability in relationships. Travis Belanger w...

How to Make a Positive Impact on Your Community and Beyond - Episode 15

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Feb 25, 2021 We are excited to present Trent Denson and his podcast “Spread the Positive”. Today Trent will share with us wha...

How to Gain Success in Life in Less Than Five Minutes - Episode 14

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Feb 18, 2021 Dr. Richard Shuster has had an amazing journey from a lucrative career securing medical records for the Army, to a n...

How Women and Men Can Elevate Their Wellness During Difficult Times - Episode 13

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Published Feb 11, 2021  Rochele Marie Lawson takes us on her personal discovery of what it means to live a life of wellness, through her l...

How Being Truly Authentic Will Drive Success - Episode 12

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired on February 4, 2021. In this episode we talk with Mari Mitchell, about her journey from being who others wanted her to be – literal...

How to Get Crystal Clear on Where You Want to Go in Life - Episode 11

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired on Jan 28, 2021. On this episode we will hear about the courageous journey that Meridith Alexander took with her daughter Schuyler; A...

Flipping Your Internal Script to Live the Life You Are Meant For - Episode 10

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired Jan 21, 2021 Today deep dive with Ilyse Rothman on how to recognize, release and re-story, our lives. And what that means is, first, ...

The Love Choice within Forgiveness and Relationships - Episode 9

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired Jan 14, 2021 Today we have the honor to dive deep with Dr. Paul Jenkins on several aspects of forgiveness, why it is critical, what i...

How Being Intrinsically Driven Leads to Living A Fantastic Life - Episode 8

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired Jan 07, 2021  Debra Kasowski will teach us how certain routines we focus on daily help us reveal our own golden pearls of wisdom wit...

How Not to Run Scared in The Midst of Chaos - Episode 7

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired Dec 31, 2020 Today we have the honor to dive deep with Sharifah Hardie to learn about her golden pearls of wisdom around working thro...

Why it Matters That Your “Flavor” is Different from Everyone Else - Episode 6

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: Dec 24, 2020 Tyler Ornstein joins us today for a lively discussion about what makes him shine and why it is important to support oth...

How to Let Your True Self Shine with Linda Lang - Episode 5

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Dec 17, 2020 Linda Lang is a cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and through alternative healing methods, she is wi...

Crush Your Goals and Reach Peak Performance with Rodney Flowers - Episode 4

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Dec 10, 2020 We all have changes and obstacles to overcome. Today we talk with Rodney Flowers, who will guide us though his journey of being ...

Patient to Practitioner: Helping Anyone Do Anything—Lifeology with James Miller - Episode 3

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Dec 10, 2020: Having a healthy life—personally, professionally and spiritually can be a daunting task, but James Miller, producer of Lifeol...

Relax and Embrace Who You Are with Rich Bontrager - Episode 2

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Dec 10, 2020: Rich Bontrager teaches us how to defy the odds around Covid-19, and to relax and embrace what is going on around us to move for...

How to Dig Deep and Rise Strong Virtually With Denise Walsh - Episode 1

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded 8/18/2020:  Today we talk with Denise Walsh, and take a deep dive into how life was changed with Covid-19 and how we’ve shifted to a virtu...

227: Create a Life of Fulfillment

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cathy Derksen is here to help clarify your life goals and to help you find the financial tools you need to get there. She is dedicated to improving th...

226: Leadership is a Privilege

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Carrie-Lynn Hotson is going to teach us the benefits of great leadership. She has 25 years of experience as a coach, facilitator, and leader, in...

225: Just Keep Going

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you suffering from Imposter Syndrome? Do you  know what it is? It is not a fancy word for low self esteem. When Carolyn Herfurth isn’t presenti...

224: Do the Right Things

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When today ends, guess what? It will be one day less in your life! Are you living it to the fullest or is it just happening like everyone else? Today ...

223: Experience the Greatest Pleasure

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to talk about food addiction and healthy habits with Bracha Goetz who is on a mission to instill gratitude early on for a joyful li...

222: Stay Engaged, Show Mutual Respect, Stay in the Picture

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When your endearing child becomes an abrasive adolescent, the hard half of parenting begins. Carl Pickhardt is a noted psychologist, speaker, and pare...

221: Live in Peace and Joy with Purpose

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brittany Hayden is a nurse practitioner and the CEO of a functional medicine company located in Nebraska. Her health journey began when she started lo...

220: Don’t Get Caught up in Scams

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t be Easy Prey! Cybercrime is big business and the people doing it are not the ones you might expect. Chris Parker has been connected to technol...

219: Focus on the Present

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Sinha has been using her voice since she was six years old. She was also diagnosed with sensory neuropathy type 2, meaning she can’t feel pain. ...

218: You’ve Got to Believe and Go for it

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Evans is going to change the way you think about working out. Your brain controls your muscles so imagine what it tells your body when it encount...

217: Love Living Your Life

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carl David is an author and the third generation of a four-generation family art business in Philadelphia. His journey was not an easy one. His new bo...

216: Surround Yourself with Good Words

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world loves a good storyteller and Bryan Crum is a great one. He regularly brings stories alive on stage by immersing the audience in humor, sound...

215: Five Safe Questions for Conflict

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Genetics and the way we learn have a lot to do with the way we communicate. Bill Stierle is a communications expert who is going to share some great t...

214: Healing, Passion and Purpose

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a five year struggle Beth Thorp lost her child to an undiagnosed illness. How do you find your way through that kind of despair? It’s not easy...

213: Don’t be Afraid to Fail and Stay Active

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration law is very complex and if you don't do the right things, you could end up outside the country. It happened to Ashkan Emami and now he hel...

212: Do the Work You Love

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s make sure you aren’t climbing the wrong ladder. Ben Spangl is going to talk to us about conscious control, and the power of our thoughts and...

211: Play, Have Fun and Do Sincere Work

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Daniel is going to share how we can use video and movement to get unstuck using Cinesomatics®—a feeling-based therapy utilizing video feedba...

210: Look for Things That Make You Happy

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know you’re on the right track? Alaura Lovelight listened to the people around her and then followed her dreams. She says, “…get ever...

209: Find Your Gift and Cultivate It

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Communication techniques are essential for so many different aspects of our lives but according to Brenden Kumarasamy or “Mr. Communication” they ...

208: One Day, Choice and Decision at a Time

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Failure only exists when you stop trying. Where are you on your current financial journey? Daniel Mangena is a self-made man who has spent decades per...

207: Be a Victor not a Victim

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Children of today are facing more challenges than ever before, especially when it comes to things like technology and the pace of information. Dr. Chr...

206: Love Yourself and Always be Thankful

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What truly makes you happy? Get ready to harness the power of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Cassidy Rose-Green is here to talk about ways you ...

205: Hire People Better Than Yourself

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a start-up company great? Robert Jordan has been launching and growing companies for over twenty years. He is also co-author of the book R...

204: Start Low and Go Slow

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anne McAwley was born to be a nurse. That part of her journey was easy but when tragedy struck she found herself unprepared. So she wrote a book that ...

203: Stay Present In The Moment And Celebrate Life

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a father, husband, author and man who died twice Andrew Fitzgerald has plenty of stories to share! He knows what it takes to be successful in the c...

202: Treat Each Other with Love and Kindness

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Hong-Merrill is here to talk about her life. Imagine growing up and emigrating to a foreign country where you don’t speak the language, only...

201: The Best Thing You can do is Help Others.

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ashlee and Michael Cramer are mother and son. They are here to talk about cancer, how this tragedy changed their lives for the better, and gave them t...

200: Self-Compassion is Key

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cassandra Lawson drops in to discuss Virtual Therapy and connecting with the kind of mental health provider you’ll love working with. It’s the bes...

199: See the Beauty in Every Day

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we celebrate Caregivers as the Heroes they truly are with Betsy Wurzel. She’s going to share her journey from Nurse, to Caregiver to talk show...

198: Do Something You’re Passionate About

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Gordon is on a mission to help all of us find true wisdom. He says “…While it is often clothed in foreign sounding words and phrases, origina...

197: The Four Principles of Happiness

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get Happy! Research confirms that happier employees make better team members. They are also healthier and more loyal. Pamela Gail Johnson is ...

196: Follow Your Dreams

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to be the voice of an animated character? Daniel Ross has made that dream a reality, in a big way and he’s done it by helping o...

195: Love Yourself First

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andre Flitcher or "AG" is a writer who doesn’t write for his love of storytelling. He writes for his growing interest in life. That being said, he i...

194: Research Your Investments

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Buffett has written nine international best-selling investment books and is one of the top finance experts in America. She is here today with som...

193: Be Grateful for the Blessings You Have

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How is your work-life balance? Our guest today Batoul Ajlouni is an entrepreneur and a passionate workaholic who recently underwent a self-transformat...

192: Every Day is an Act of Forgiveness

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get to examine the music, life and positivity of Tia McGraff. Tia has the voice of an angel and with it she says, “Success is Truly in the...

191: Don’t Let Negativity Hold You Back

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Thompson helps people discover their purpose and to create a culture based on their values. Over the past 50 years, Jay has welcomed many paths an...

190: Aim to Walk the Talk

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to move from knowing what to do, to actually doing it. Ellen Kocher is going to talk to us about making sustainable lifestyle chan...

189: Celebrate Your Unique Gifts and Talents

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

189: Celebrate Your Unique Gifts and Talents   The truth is you can’t fake it to make it. Let’s talk about the importance of authenticity! Dr. Sh...

188: Embrace Change and Be All of Who You are

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ronnie Tichenor and Jennie Weaver are sisters who grew up in a home full of addiction, abuse, and mental illness. Drawing on their personal and profes...

187: Awareness, Alignment and Action

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready because today Victoria Rader is going to fill us with possibilities. She says, the environment that we expose ourselves to creates our inter...