Talking to yourself is a normal and healthy way of working through life’s many issues, but are you aware that what you say to yourself – and how often you say it – can drastically impact your emotional well-being? In this episode of Live Empowered, I reviewed researched information from the book “What to Say When You Talk to Your Self,” by Shed Helmstetter. Enjoy this replay and share it with someone you know who could benefit from improving their "Self Talk" game. Another Live Empowered Episode where Empowered People Empower People.

Aired live on Fireside - July 28, 2022

Hello and get ready for a treat in Episode 11 of Live Empowered. I’m your host, Dr. Lisa Summerour. This week you will hear meet artist, pleasure activist, healer, and educator Pink Flowers Pink and I discuss trickster techniques she uses to help people question social norms about race, class, and gender. Pink also shares the benefits of using ancient Navajo peace-making techniques in our justice system to create more favorable and lasting community-supportive outcomes. She shares her experience as a transgendered female and the importance of having access to gender-affirming care.

One thing you will get from this conversation is: that we will all do better if we live from the compassion of our humanity - because Empowered People – Empower People.

Recorded live July 7, 2022

In episode 10 of Live Empowered, I had the pleasure of speaking with licensed relationship coach, mental health strategist, and author of Confessions of The Good Mom” Ms. Anita Prendergast. In this episode, Anita tells how her book “Confessions of The Good Mom” came to be, 

 and she shares some golden takeaways and some relaxation techniques. And for you Moms . . how about a few ideas on how to put yourself first, while empowering your children, and why both are vital to creating a healthy family. We moved through a few technical challenges and still managed to bring you another conversation where Empowered People . . Empower People.

Recorded live on June 30, 2022

This is episode number 9 of “Live Empowered” with me, your host, Dr. Lisa Summerour. My guest is Robyn Roots. Robyn is a Registered Nurse, Writer, and Producer. She’s also the Director of the award-winning film “2020 Year of the Nurse.” a documentary giving voice to medical practitioners of color as they worked through COVID-19 and black lives matter, and the toll it took on their mental health.  In today’s show, Robyn shares how the film, the song, and the book came to be and how she went from nursing to award-winning director during a global pandemic. I’m excited to bring you this conversation on the podcast where empowered people, empower people.

Recorded live June 23, 2022

Welcome to Live Empowered with me, your host, Dr. Lisa Summerour . . . Episode #8 is my do-over where you get to spend more time with my guest Kath Schnorr . . Kath is a certified professional co-active coach, author, and keynote speaker who combines her professional engineering background with her certified coach

Training and life experiences …. to provide clients with practical tools and creative solutions. She is a deep thinker who helps people connect the dots, so they can see and experience the details in the big picture …. and it works! After working with her, people have made the most amazing life transformations ever! Come Listen live and join the conversation where empowered people, empower people.

 Recorded live June 16, 2022

Welcome to Episode 7 of Live Empowered with me, Dr. Lisa Summerour – this week I’m excited to speak with my guest and Sistah Jersey Girl – Charlotte Van Horn. In this episode Charlotte shares how believing in herself and trusting in God has taken her from a drug addiction to being an international voice of inspiration and encouragement in her role as CEO of Black Expats in Panama. And, she shares how her venture experienced phenomenal growth during the pandemic! Get ready to get your passport . . . listen to the conversation where Empowered People – Empower People.

Recorded live - June 9, 2022

Vancurt is the multi-talented husband and wife team of Curtis and Vanetta Thompson.

With an unbelievable number of decades in the music industry they have worked with artists like Michale Jackson, Ray Charles, Chante More, and BeBe Winans. These days you can find them at home in their recording studio collaborating on music designed to add value to life’s experiences.  Join my live audience and learn how this dynamic duo continues to find new ways to love, live, and laugh. Join the conversation where Empowered People – Empower People.

Reorded live June 2, 2022

Our family takes amazing vacations and most of them are on theme cruises. We've traveled with groups from eleven or twelve to twenty-seven! We've managed to have great vacations without leaving anyone behind.

Cruises have a lot to offer. Listen as me and a few family members share what it is about cruises that has had us take ten in the past twelve years. And we're scheduled for next year.

Traveling can provide education, relaxation, entertainment, and more . . . I would say it's an experience that can provide you with multiple pathways to empowerment. Come aboard - join the conversation where Empowered People - Empower People.

Recorded live - May 19, 2022