No One Said Moving On Would Be Easy

Moving forward after trauma and tragic circumstances can be one of the most challenging times we go through as a human being. I truly believe it is possible to move forward and heal. Healing takes time, self compassion, reflection, some core skills and coping strategies. Many of the people I have spoken with are strong advocates of counseling and support groups. Moving forward is not an easy path but one that can ultimately lead us to our healing. What has Read More

More Enslaved Today Than Ever

Before this interview there was so much I didn’t know.  THIS SHOCKS ME – There are more slaves in the early 21st century than at any previous time, but opponents hope slavery can be eradicated within 30 years. I stumbled upon a USA Today article (June ’12) while I was doing some research on human trafficking before my interview with guest, Petra Sojka.  In it, ‘Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton decried the enslavement of up to 27 million people Read More

Sneak Peek Video – Dr. Caroline Leaf, KExpert Talks About Changing Your Brain

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UTGpAZv13E[/youtube] Until Dr. Caroline Leaf explained it to me, I had no idea that negative thoughts we the cause of most current physical illnesses today.  Crazy.  She said, “75% to 98% of current physical illnesses today (cancer, depression, etc) are coming from our [negative] thought.”  Is that scary or empowering to you?  Leave your comments below.  I’m curious to hear how you feel about it. For me, it’s a little of both, but I find it a little more encouraging Read More

Dr. Caroline Leaf, KExpert Explains How Bad Thoughts Make Us Sick

I found this research incredible! Dr. Leaf said, “… 75% to 98% of current physical illnesses today (cancer, depression, etc.) are coming from our [negative] thought.”  Is that an incentive to rein in our thoughts or what?!  I also love how she said “Bring your thoughts into captivity.” Do your thoughts run wild like mine and need to be reined in? Since 1981, Dr. Caroline Leaf has researched the human brain with particular emphasis on unlocking its vast, untapped potential.  Read More

Video Sneak Peek – Depression Overcome Through Movie Making

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfLNng_QEs[/youtube] It’s pretty remarkable how just knowing you’re not alone can help you turn the corner to overcoming sadness or strife!  You are not alone.  That’s a common sentence, but when we’re in the middle of something tough and difficult to talk about, we can forget.  That’s why it’s important that we share our stories of trial and those of triumph too.  You never know who you could be helping to heal.    This week we discussed how someone can Read More

Video Sneak Peek – What Happens After Prison?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCGKiMBZXjA[/youtube] This week we discussed how someone can move forward in life after being in prison and how we as society can assist. As I learned through interviewing DJ Verrett, not everyone in prison is a bad person. They may have just made some really bad choices that took them down the wrong path.  Don’t we all know someone who has made bad choices and gone down the wrong path?  Have you done something that could have had lasting repercussions Read More

Beat Your Bad Mood Down In 10 Minutes

I once read, ‘10 minutes of exercise is not enough to loose weight, but it is enough to elevate your mood.’  So when I am pressed for time and stressed, I remind myself just to go for a brisk walk or park the car further away from an appointment.  That should do the trick. Where do u find 10 minutes in your day ? Play with the kids, park 10 minutes away from your appointment or go for a 5 Read More

Sneak Peek Video – Stedman Graham, KExpert Talks About Success

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLTTdShZgHM[/youtube] It was an honor to spend some time talking with Stedman author, educator and entrepreneur (though many know him as Oprah’s BF) as he discussed the difference between failure and success.  Follow him on Twitter at @OfficialStedman and check back here for our full interview with Stedman Graham, our KExpert about ‘moving forward.’ Stay tuned to www.KirstyTV.com for full episodes of our interviews, when our talk show launches in March 2013. We will be sharing inspirational stories from our Read More

Depression Affects 1 in 10, But Perhaps Dr. Seuss Can Help Unslump The Slumped

                  Like everyone, I have several friends who suffer from depression, yet they still find it so hard to reach out when they are feeling down. I know when I feel sad it is so hard to pick up the phone and talk about it. How can we reach out and get support when we are in a funk?   On the flip-side, if you have a friend who is in a Read More

Stedman Graham, KExpert Interview: Failure’s Not An Option

It was an honor to spend some time talking with Stedman author, educator and entrepreneur (though many know him as Oprah’s BF) as he discussed the difference between failure and success.  Follow him on Twitter at @OfficialStedman and check back here for our interview with Stedman Graham, our KExpert about ‘moving forward.’ Stay tuned to www.KirstyTV.com for full episodes of our interviews, when our talk show launches in March 2013. We will be sharing inspirational stories from our interviews with Read More