Life On Your Terms ~ Powered By Your Inner Compass Hosted by Dr. Gwen Schiada
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Life on Your Terms podcast is where you’ll hear real stories of individuals who’ve had the courage to look inward, listen to what called and take the steps toward the life they desired. In the process they discovered their joy and realized their own definition of success.
In this engaging conversational style format, host Dr. Gwen Schiada pulls out the gems that you can apply to your own life. Take a listen!
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025 ~ Deanna Hansen: Finding Purpose Inside Yourself...Literally!
July 24, 2023 22:48 - 55 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode I talk with Deanna Hansen, Founder of Block Therapy and Fluid Isometrics. Deanna’s journey toward living life on her terms began over 20 years ago. Although she was an athletic therapist she herself was struggling. Deanna was doing “all the right things” but was 50 pounds overweight, felt like a failure and suffered from anxiety. She believes it was divine intervention when during a panic attack, where she actually felt like she was going to die, she intuitively dove her ha...
024 ~ Sam Conaway: Laundry to Leadership & Finding Your Purpose
May 24, 2023 18:44 - 57 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview the inspiring Sam Conaway. He is President of US Cardiology Sales for Boston Scientific and chairs the company's health equity program. Sam grew up in a tough neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. Many of his friends went down a troubled path mired in gangs, drugs and violence. He shared being a high school baseball star is the only thing that kept him safe and "untouchable" in his neighborhood. However, his dream of going pro was dashed ...
023 ~ Sabine K. Franco: Surrender to What Calls You
June 17, 2019 15:10 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview Sabine K. Franco, the CEO and Principal Attorney at FRANCO LAW FIRM, P.C. Established in 2012. She stuns me in this interview by sharing that in the past she has felt a desire to retreat from what called her, experienced bouts of shyness and fear of success. I would have never guessed! Sabine shares how she learned from missed opportunities and has stopped fighting against the things that are scary. Her message to others is to stop resisti...
022 ~ Jessica Koch: Are You Experiencing a Jonah and the Whale Moment Like She Did?
January 05, 2019 07:06 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Schiada interviews Jessica Koch, a passionate speaker, sales & marketing trainer and linkedIn consultant who is transforming lives globally using social media. She helps entrepreneurs identify who desperately need their solutions. And helps find them. You would never guess that prior to launching her business, Jessica was literally hiding from social media, determined to never put herself out there in the business world again. She was fearfully denying her passion and h...
021 ~ Loronda Giddens: Follow the Bread Crumbs
November 07, 2018 09:44 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBDr. Schiada talks with Loronda Giddens in this compelling interview. Loronda is an Army veteran who has worked in corporate America, state government, the juvenile justice system and more! She has a masters degree in forensic psychology and is a published author. But, Loronda only discovered her true purpose after a breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to slow down and re-evaluate her life. Through this process, she became still, listened to what called her and tapped into her gifts of spe...
020 ~ Nettie Owens: Is Clutter Holding You Back from Living Your Life Purpose?
August 20, 2018 07:17 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBDr. Schiada interviews Nettie Owens, a nationally recognized organizing and productivity expert who is helping businesses get more DONE. Nettie has written the book on creating an environment that supports who you are, what you do and where you would like to go with your life. It is her mission to help others remove the clutter that is holding them back from living their life purpose. In this insightful interview, Nettie talks about turning up the volume in our lives and letting go of clut...
019 ~ Get Out of Your Fear, Discover Your Purpose and Manifest Your Dreams
June 25, 2018 15:52 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBDr. Schiada interviews Tyrone Webb Jr. about purpose, belief, empowerment and manifesting your dreams. Tyrone’s message is that it’s not about competing with others; it’s about going inward and discovering your uniqueness and embracing your own journey. He has an amazing story to tell!
018 ~ Divorce Can Be A Catalyst For Your Best Life!
April 07, 2018 06:24 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBDr. Gwen Schiada interviews Dona Rutowicz about how to successfully navigate divorce. Hint: It doesn’t have to feel like a drama filled reality TV episode! Dona shares gems and insights that go far beyond divorce and are applicable to life in general, whether or not you’ve ever been married. Her concept of being pinched off and finding that quiet space “beneath the water” are powerful and inspiring reminders about the complexity of our emotions, subconscious and the beautiful revelations an...
017 ~ What Are You Doing to Make Your Soul Grow?
February 19, 2018 16:42 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBKaren Isailovic was always an artist. Her mother and aunt saw that in her from a very young age. But, Karen didn’t initially embrace this side of herself. She denied her gifts and held back from putting her creative expression out there for others to see and possibly judge. The artist inside her lay dormant for decades. Instead, she started a general contracting company when she was 19 years old while raising two daughters. But, the artist inside her started to stir again. It called her back...
016 ~ Maribeth Decker Takes Listening to a Whole Other Level
December 31, 2017 15:49 - 5 MBMaribeth Decker is a former Naval Officer who is now a professional animal communicator. She takes listening to a whole other level! In this interview, Maribeth shares her journey and lessons learned with Dr. Gwen Schiada. Sneak peak…Maribeth conducts a live communication session during the episode. There was a period in Maribeth’s life when she wasn’t living in alignment. She was teaching military personnel to “drink responsibly” and yet she herself was struggling with alcohol. She faced t...
015 ~ Heather Waring on Creating Space…It’s The First Step Toward the Life You Want
November 30, 2017 06:43 - 5 MBDr. Gwen Schiada interviews Heather Waring about the essential need to create space in our lives for reflection and clarity. We so often get caught up in “ticking the boxes” throughout our days, but are we really living? Creating space and using walking as a transformational tool allows us to connect our physical and mental and become wholistic, healthy beings. It is in this “space” that we can better listen and hear the path that calls to us. And, give ourselves permission to take the ste...
014~Gary Szenderski on Creating Positive Change
October 25, 2017 09:15 - 51 minutes - 42.3 MBDr. Gwen Schiada interviews Gary Szenderski on creating positive change by tapping into the power of our thoughts. The theme of this episode is belief. As Gary profoundly states, “The only thing that separates the you today from the new and powerful you that’s meant to be is the step your heart is begging you to take.” Take the step and believe in the magic of your own thoughts. Remember, the longer you wait to follow your dream – the harder it’s going to seem to get there. Don’t worry abo...
013 ~ Monty Knowles: Beauty and the Power of Positive Thinking
October 06, 2017 07:55 - 57 minutes - 27.4 MBDr. Schiada interviews Monty Knowles. He ran a successful architecture firm in the Bahamas and “had it all”. But, in his heart he know he wasn’t living life truly on his terms. He almost got caught in the trap of guilt, shame and fear, then realized he had a choice to change the way he lived and worked. The risk he took and the shifts he made only broadened his world and resulted in joy, happiness and lots of amazing travels! He shares insightful gems that allowed him to create the life he...
012~Finding Purpose Through Pain and Discovering the Light in Your Eyes
August 01, 2017 12:28 - 52 minutes - 25 MBDr. Schiada interviews Rachael Aberle whose story is about finding your purpose through your pain, slowing down to speed up, discovering the light in your eyes and realizing that gratitude is the road to peace, joy and happiness. Rachael is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, block therapy expert and raw food educator on a small island in the Bahamas called Elbow Cay. You can learn more about Rachael and her work at https://www.rachaelaberle.com/ or on facebook at Bahama Block Therapy.
011 ~ The Power of Clarity…What You Need to Know
July 14, 2017 14:34 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBDr. Schiada interviews Pete Kohlasch, a high performance coach and life strategist. He shares critical insights about the power of clarity and how it can truly change everything in one’s life. Pete talks about 3 pillars for success, creating a personal infrastructure and the importance of going beyond goal setting to developing a strategy that allows you to achieve anything! If you are committed to a life on your terms don’t miss these powerful gems! You can learn more about Pete and ...
010~If Your Dreams Don’t Scare You…You’re Not Dreaming Big Enough
June 05, 2017 16:00 - 57 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. Schiada interviews Joe Biba about his search for greater personal fulfillment in his life. He found it in an unexpected place – the island nation of Jamaica. After a trip to build homes for people in need and experiencing profound gratitude and human connection he was inspired to start a non-profit, Creators of Hope and dream big! Joe shares the lessons he learned along the way and the connection to the 7L Framework. His biggest takeaways…1) Life is Short – Enjoy It; 2) Don’t waste yo...
009-Be Still, Get Clear, Make Space and Find Joy!
May 22, 2017 10:39 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBDeborah Kevin shares her inspiring journey of re-connecting with her inner voice and finding joy by becoming still, getting clear and making space in her life. Her message is to trust, listen, dream and believe that it’s possible. You will blossom if you just put one foot in front of the other and don’t get stuck on the “how” exactly you’ll get there. You don’t have to have all the answers in order to begin your journey.
008-1000 Bugs and Your Commitment to a Life On Your Terms?
May 08, 2017 05:08 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBDr. Schiada breaks down the 7Ls and shares where she is in her journey to create a life on her terms. She encourages you to think about your own process and where you are in the 7L framework. She wants to her from you – what are your questions about the 7L process? What have you done to achieve success in creating a life on your terms and where do you struggle?
007-Are Your Toes Pointed in the Right Direction? An Interview with Yogi Satyam
May 01, 2017 09:28 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MBDr. Schiada interviews Satyam, a yogi who studied in India and has been dedicated to daily practice of meditation and yoga for more than two decades. Satyam provides insight around the first “L”in Dr. Schiada’s 7L framework. He talks about creating space, connection to the mind, listening to your inner compass, pointing your toes in the right direction and the power of being pulled by the outgoing tide. When these things are in alignment, we will shine from the inside out and are on our...
006-Dr. Schiada Shares the 7Ls and Where She is In Her Journey to Create a Life On Her Terms
April 24, 2017 08:33 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBDr. Schiada breaks down the 7Ls and shares where she is in her journey to create a life on her terms. She encourages you to think about your own process and where you are in the 7L framework. She wants to her from you – what are your questions about the 7L process? What have you done to achieve success in creating a life on your terms and where do you struggle?
005-Are Your Values Aligned with Creating a Life On Your Terms?
April 17, 2017 10:28 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBDr. Schiada shares her 7L: Life On Your Terms Framework and interviews expert MaryBeth Hyland around the second L, which ties into the importance of clarifying our values as a critical piece in the process to create a life on one’s terms. MaryBeth shares her personal story about why she is so passionate about the concept of values and how her experience in doing the work to get clear on her values has transformed her life and inspired her to create her company, SparkVision. SparkVision ...
004-Trust Your Parachute to Open – How Hope and Pete Colling Made Moving to a Tropical Island a Reality
April 09, 2017 09:06 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBWe have all day dreamed about moving to a tropical island or know someone who has talked about selling everything they own and moving to a tropical island. But, how many of us have seriously thought we could make that happen or know someone who has actually done it? Hope and Pete Colling worked through the layers that could have held them back! They made the leap, trusted the parachute to open and are here to share with its like making their dream come true! They are truly living life on ...
003-Cliff Ravenscraft’s Journey to Becoming the Person He Was Created to Be
April 03, 2017 09:01 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBCliff Ravenscraft shares his journey of becoming the person he was created to be. Today, Cliff is know first and foremost as a podcast producer and the PodcastAnswerMan. But, before his incredible success launching over 30 of his own podcasts and helping thousands of others do the same, Cliff stood to inherit a successful family-owned insurance business. It was a job he would never get fired from and he was making amazing money.
002- Kara Lamerato’s Inspiration for Creating a Life on Her Terms
March 26, 2017 07:33 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Schiada interviews Kara Lamerato who had a successful and lucrative banking & investment career for 14 years. I n 2013, a year after her daughter was born, she left the corporate world to be with her child. She was able to make this leap by going back to artistic roots and accelerating the growth of a small side hobby business to become the second income for their family. Today, Kara’s Vineyard Wedding company has grown 4-fold in the past three years. She and her husb...
001-Welcome To Life On Your Terms
March 10, 2017 08:58 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this first episode, Dr. Schiada shares her passion and journey leading to the creation of this podcast and her vision for what future episodes will entail.