Challenge Your Thinking With Dr. Linda Tucker

Jordan Harbinger is a lawyer-turned-social-dynamics expert who is the owner and cofounder of the Art of Charm, which is a dating and relationships coaching company. He is also the co-host of the lifestyle and entrepreneur podcast called The Art of Charm and the co-host of Game On, a Sirius XM Satellite Radio talk show devoted to the art of meeting and attracting women.  Jordan is one of the most sought-after relationship coaches and social-dynamics experts and we have him here for you today for a lively and fun discussion that is filled with information you can use. I know that some people cringe a little when they hear about the newest "self-help" trends promising a deeper authenticity in relationships.  But, this is exactly what our guest, Jordan Harbinger does, and reviews concur that he does it quite remarkably, in fact.  Jordan is about teaching men how to create relationships and learning networking skills that focus on the longer term becoming more authentic in the process.  What about you?  Are you in

Have you ever seen someone dance like a warrior and you could not take your eyes off of them?  Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant is such a woman.  This woman is also someone you may not be able to "take your ears" off of.  She is poignant and noted as one of the five Greatest Ted Talks by Indians "You Need to See" according to the Huffington Post, and, may I add, she is listed as number one.  She has earned it.  She is inspirational, funny, self deprecatingly original and thought provoking.  She is also one of India's most eminent and renowned dancers and is celebrated as one of India's leading classical dancers, choreographers, and dance scholars who is guaranteed to make you question how you think about things.  I invite you to challenge your thinking with Ananda Jayant. 

This is a two part series.  Part 2:  Monty Roberts was not only curious about horses.  When he studied at Cal Poly (almost sixty years ago) he was not only interested in animal behavior, he was interested in understanding the brain and why we do the things we do.  An advisor of his set him on a course he would ultimately return to and receive countless awards for.  Monty began working as a first responder with Veterans who had returned from war but eventually left that job because he could not stand what "these kids were going through."  However, before he left he had already taken some of the "chosen" ones down to his farm because he believed even back then that animals could teach human beings something.  Please join us to hear what Monty was taught and what he has to teach us as a result.  Please do not be fooled by thinking Monty is a one trick pony.  What he has to offer benefits everyone.    

This is a two part series.  Part 1:  Monty Roberts is known as the man who listens to horses.  He has led an extraordinary life as an internationally recognized, award-winning trainer and rider of championship horses.  In 1948 at the age of thirteen he discovered a way that horses communicate to one another.  He became convinced that what he saw that day would change how people treated, trained and communicated with horses.  Part 1 is about Monty's consistent message of non-violence and the journey he has taken to share this message with others and the hardships, obstacles and uphill battle he continues to experience even today.  In 1996 he was invited to Windsor Castle to meet with the Queen of England who was curious from the beginning about what Monty Roberts was teaching and ultimately convinced him to write one of his first best selling books that sold over 5 million copies.  That book was "The Man Who Listens to Horses."  Please join us and find out it's about way more than good horse sense.  It's good

Kare Anderson believes that in a world that is increasingly more connected and complex both good and bad can hit faster from more people and more places because of tech.  She thinks that our most noble mission is to stay sought after and have a life of meaning.  Please come along with me and meet a truly remarkable woman who believes in mutuality and finding the best way of living life.  She is a Ted Talk Alumni and business strategist to companies, sports teams, startups, government leaders and many diverse non-profits.  She is smart, funny, and in tune with the world in a way that is sure to Challenge Your Thinking.    

Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, the CEO's CEO, prolific author, and TED talk alumnus.  She and I discuss what it takes to stand up, speak up and wake up and two of her noteworthy books, Willful Blindness and A Bigger Prize.  She has rightfully been named one of the internet's top 100 by Silicon Valley Reporter, one of the top 25 by Streaming Media Magazine and one of the top 100 media executives by the Hollywood Reporter.  I guarantee that Margaret Heffernan will Challenge Your Thinking. 

John Corcoran has worked in Hollywood, the Clinton White House, and as a speechwriter for the Governor of California.  What he's really good at is making and keeping relationships that produce dividends.  He believes that giving to others brings him and anyone who is willing to follow his lead more than they ever dreamed possible.  Tune in to hear how John practices what he teaches.  You can also find him at the Smart Business Revolution website and podcast.  

Reverend Debra Jarvis uses humor to heal.  She had me laughing out loud, and I'm pretty sure you will, too.  Hopefully, she will have you thinking as well.  Fired from her job, diagnosed with breast cancer, she still knew that she did not want to be introduced to other cancer survivors as just that.  She believes that cancer is something you survive, not become identified with.  When someone suggested they donate money in her name she thought, "How is that helping me?"  She said, "If they really wanted to do something nice for me they would buy me a nice dinner or a great bottle of wine."  This Reverend is a breath of fresh air.  Debra Jarvis will get you thinking.  She is honest, insightful, funny and circumspect.  I think you will love her as much as I did.  

Dr. Sue Johnson is the best selling author, relationship icon, and researcher who is the creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy.  She has basically changed the face of couples therapy and has the research to prove it.  This two part series will take you behind the scenes to get a real sense of who she is and where she comes from.  She is down to earth, interesting, self revealing, funny and smart as a whip.  Part 1 features her life story and how she came to "become" the Dr. Sue Johnson so many love and revere.  Part 2 is about what couples can learn and hope to take away from her books and couples workshops.  

Dr. Sue Johnson is the best selling author, relationship icon, and researcher who is the creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy.  She has basically changed the face of couples therapy and has the research to prove it.  This two part series will take you behind the scenes to get a real sense of who she is and where she comes from.  She is down to earth, interesting, self revealing, funny and smart as a whip.  Part 1 features her life story and how she came to "become" the Dr. Sue Johnson so many love and revere.  Part 2 is about what couples can learn and hope to take away from her books and couples workshops.  

Cliff Ravenscraft believes that if you pursue your passion the money will follow.  He experienced a lot of personal pressure to take over the family business and pursue the ministry as his calling.  The problem was that did not turn out to be his true calling.  If you were to look at the Top 100 Business Podcasts on iTunes chances are more than half of them have consulted with or been trained by Cliff.  Tune in and find out how he managed to find and pursue his passion and how he might help you to do the same.

Unstoppable people are driven by a purpose.  They are energized by passion.  They are empowered by a  belief system.  They are equipped by preparation.  They are strengthened by a team.  They are renewed through creativity and creatively solving problems and they are rewarded by perseverance.  This interview with Cynthia Kersey will show you how following her seven steps of getting a purpose and finding a way to express that in the world even when you have never done it before is still possible.  Believe…  

Gabriel Angelo MasterBlaster G is a fifteen year old San Francisco Street Artist and Icon.  If you think a 15 year old has nothing of value to say or teach you then you are disagreeing with Ellen Degeneres .  At the age of six Gabriel fell in love with a shiny brass trumpet that he has never stopped practicing or performing with.  This is a young man who has been and is going places.  If you don't believe me just ask him.  This young man has an impressive enthusiasm and a belief in himself that defies his chronological age.  Master G's goal is make the world a better place and his music and zest for life just might leave you with a smile you didn't have before listening to him.

In 2001 Kim Krompass became an overnight multi millionaire.  By 2008 she was losing it all and everyone else's, too.  What is life like having that kind of wealth and what becomes of a money manager/financial trader who loses it all and then some?  Kim Krompass (Price Action Traders Institute) is someone who has learned a thing or two about what happens to people when they stop paying attention or start believing they are so special that they don't have to.  Come along for the lessons learned in this weeks episode of CYT (Challenge Your Thinking).

Dr. John McDougall is a thought leader.  He has been challenging people's thinking since 1970.  He discovered something amazing about people's health while he was a Hawaiian plantation doctor that long ago.  He has been putting it to use in his practice and has the research to prove it.  He currently runs a health and wellness program in CA that is endorsed by the likes of Dr. Dean Ornish.  Dr. McDougall not only alleviates hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and other ills…he can cure them.  You heard it right, cure them.  The billion dollar pharmaceutical industry swats him away like a fly but anyone who is willing to listen is hearing him loud and clear.  

Jim Palmer is an entrepreneur with a message.  His latest book entitled, "Stop Waiting For It To Get Easier" is a good summary for what he has come to believe.  He also puts his money where his mouth is.  Thirteen years ago he lost his job in the same year he received a melanoma diagnosis.  He had four children and was the sole breadwinner.  He will tell you how he climbed out from under all that, earned more money than he had before and the lessons he learned along the way.

Maysoon Zayid repeated it twice in our interview, “Just try it,”  Just try it,”  and try it she has.  If Maysoon finds a door in her life she metaphorically kicks out a window and knows how to get herself through it.  While she doesn’t want to be anyone’s inspiration she feels happy for anyone who is able to accomplish anything because of something she may have said.  I found her unstoppable, admirable, and a woman to listen to.  She has appeared on Comedy Central’s The Watch List, PBS’s America at a Crossroads, CNN, HBO, MTV, and 20/20.  She was named one of the 21 Leaders of the 21st Century by Women’s ENews, and a 2013 honoree of United Cerebral Palsy NYC’s Women Who Care Awards and those are only two of the honors that this inimitable woman has received.

When you think of bikers you might think of gangs, thugs, and tattoos.  John Paul Lilly has changed all of that.  He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is also known as the Chief.  In 1995 he founded an organization known as Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA).  They put that reputation for toughness to work but only in the service of the greater good.   These BACA bikers are known to many as the guardians.   They are guardians for the children.  They patiently sit outside the homes of children who have been hurt, abused or molested.  They also ride with them to their court appearances, providing solace, support, protection, and more.  This podcast explores how the Chief overcame his own fear to find a family much like the organization he founded.  Come meet the Chief.  You won’t be the same after you do.  Join the ride.

In 2008, Heather Dorniden was leading the pack in the final heat of a 600-meter race at the Big Ten Indoor Track Championships.  With 200 meters of the race to go Heather tripped and fell landing hard flat on her face.  Instead of throwing in the towel, she jumped back up, sprinted around the track and won the race.  She is currently on Team USA with her sights set on the next world Olympics.

Felicity Aston is the first woman to cross the Antarctic alone.  She also led the first all female team on a life changing ski trip to the South Pole. They became the world's first all female team to accomplish an expedition to the South Pole.  She has written two books, "Alone in Antarctica," and "Call of the White."  She is a fascinating woman with an incredible life story to tell.