Episodes

Sept. 28, 2023

Thrive in Life and Overcome Your Trauma

Is there really hope and healing after trauma or difficulty? Can you defeat anxiety and depression, and become empowered, and confident in all areas in your life? Today's guests are living proof that you can! In today's episode, Rebecca will talk with Aurora Bergere and Shirley Buck. They are both women who experienced deep brokenness and learned the art of healing and receiving. Now, they are each on a mission to help others do the same. Tune in to learn more on how to control you mindset and c...
Sept. 21, 2023

Create Space for Connection by Telling Your Story!

Today's guests are authors Wendy Hooton and Sophie Roumeas - both have a passion for serving others and making deeper connections. Wendy's greatest love is being a mom to her son Matt. Matt is thirty-two and has an extra chromosome aka Down syndrome also known as Trisomy 21. She'll talk with Rebecca about how her book-writing adventure has been fueled by Matt because she feels compelled to stand up for the underdogs in our society. Matt’s ability to love unconditionally and forgive easily makes ...
Sept. 14, 2023

Fall into the Wonder of This Life

Is there time and 'room' in a woman's life for big dreams to come true? How can we possibly juggle it all? Perhaps part of the answer is in finding the wonder in all the moments before us - the hard ones, the tiring ones, and the rewarding ones. Today's guests will talk about their journeys as women in various seasons of life and the things that motivated them to write about that journey. Listen in as Rebecca talks with Britt Peterson and Renee Hawkley about the balance of both wonder and realit...
Sept. 7, 2023

Bring Your Passions to the World!

Have you ever identified your own passions? Do you have a sense for how you can impact the world and make a contribution? Today's guest want you to use all your skills and talents to make your community and the world a better place. In today's episode, Rebecca will talk with authors and leaders Jennifer Bardot and Karen Ann Bulluck about bringing your grit and your passions to the world to transcend the limits of human awareness! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www....
Aug. 31, 2023

Discover Who You Really Are

Today's guest is Rob Eastman. By his own admission, he ran from his problems most of his life, letting feelings of anxiety and depression take over, rather than asking why they were there. His journey eventually led him into recovery where he used extreme sports, such as cage fighting, ultramarathons, rock climbing, and skydiving to face his toughest demons. In today's show, he'll talk with Rebecca about his forthcoming book and how he now uses those life lessons to coach others on how to stand ...
Aug. 24, 2023

Mindset Matters

When was the last time you stopped to consider your own mindset and how it's affecting you? Does your mindset determine your success? What if sabotaging your own mindset is killing your dreams? What if you don't even realize it? Today's guests are Lindsey Coleman and Tina Evans - and they both understand how powerful our mindset can be when it comes to growth and success. Lindsey will share his story (and his new book!!) of achieving his dreams and his mindset in overcoming significant health ob...
Aug. 17, 2023

Equip and Empower our Kids

Do you believe in the importance of planting seeds for future generations? Do you think kids today are struggling? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with Dr. Kasthuri Henry about the Equip our Kids organization and all the work they are doing in the world. EQuip Our Kids! is a national nonprofit campaign raising needed awareness about and support for EQ personal life skills, especially among parents, businesses and students. Rebecca and Kasthuri talk about how we can learn to empower and grow ot...
Aug. 10, 2023

Let Your Own Passions Direct Your Impact and Intentions!

Today's guests weren't content to keep their passions to themselves. Motivated by a deep desire to bring transforming messages to the world, they have both turned their areas of expertise into impactful messages. Dr. Lori Leyden's healing framework, Embodying Grace, taps into the transformative power of your Heart-Brain-Body connection, the 5 Stages of Embodied Grace and The Grace Process®. Janet Schmidt's book, Journey to Self-Awareness and Hope, was born out of her personal journey of helping ...
Aug. 3, 2023

Stop Drifting and Pursue Clarity in Your Life!

Are you drifting through life, drawn away with this increasingly digital world? You’re not alone! A majority of the population is drifting through life - moving without clear direction or purpose. Today’s guest is Success Coach Albert E. Whale and his passion is to help change that. In his work, he comes alongside people who are drifting by allowing external circumstances to dictate their actions and results. He helps them consciously steering their own course. In this interview, he will talk wi...
July 27, 2023

Be the Star in Your Life Story!

Imagine waking up with excitement and enthusiasm as you hold positive expectations for today and the rest of your life!! Do you believe that's possible? That you can be the star in your story - not the extra but the integral piece of the story? Today's guests are Toni Bruce and Beth McGill. They have both devoted their energies to helping others find fulfillment as they step into their purpose and calling. Their passion is to help people shine consistently and brightly. Join Rebecca as she talks...
July 20, 2023

Untangling the Web of Narcissism

Are you on a toxic merry-go-round in your relationships? Are you ready to get off, address toxic patterns, and find profound healing? For Madison and many others, unraveling the tangled threads of dysfunction and misery began with understanding one of the most pernicious personality disorders: Narcissism. In today's episode, she'll talk with Rebecca about her own path toward healthy self-discovery and then healing. She'll also share about her journey as a life coach and the factors that led her ...
July 13, 2023

Share Your Brilliance: An Inside Peek

SHINE! Share Your Brilliance is an anthology to be released in August. It is packed with insight from 25 co-authors who will share their unique perspective and personal journey of discovering how to share their brilliance. Today, Rebecca will talk with three of them: Dr. Cheryl Lentz, Beverly Brunelle, and Wendy Wooten. During this powerful interview, they will share the insights they discovered along the way which will empower YOU to do the same to step into and fully share YOUR brilliance!!! A...
June 22, 2023

Be Empowered as You Discover Your Strengths and Passions

When your passions and yours strengths intersect, it can make way for powerful, meaning-filled life! Today's guests will share about their own passions - Author Terry P. Wilson will give us a peek into the passions that took him to Kenya and what he learned there. Coach Nermine Zakhary will share about her motivation for help OTHER people find their own strengths and passions. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.c...
June 15, 2023

Learning Success Through Your Story

Success is a powerful motivator. But what does success mean? How does one measure it? In today's episode, Rebecca will talk with Peter Nicholls and Erin Marcus about their experiences of learning from both success and failure. They'll also ponder issues of purpose and meaningful work - a discussion we can ALL benefit from as we consider living a successful life! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests ...
June 1, 2023

Can Your Area of Expertise Intersect with Real Life Business?

Can academics come together with a common goal and get their research off the coffee table and out of the hallowed halls of academia, putting their research findings into the hands of business owners around the world who will benefit and apply to the ever changing business landscape? Dr. Cheryl Lentz and her colleagues believe that you they can!! The prove it in the Refractive Thinker Series. Rebecca will be joined by Dr. Lentz as well as Dr. Anastasia Persad and Dr. JaQuane (Jay) Jones. They'll...
May 25, 2023

Clarify Your Purpose and Your Calling

Do you have a clear sense of your purpose and your calling in the world? What prevents you from stepping out and pursuing your dreams? On today's show, Rebecca will talk with Rachel Lee White and Dr. Robin Owens about creating a supportive space for women to who want to clarify their purpose and achieve their dreams. So many talented, gifted women want to make difference in the world but aren't clear on who they are and how they are called. What if you lived out of your purpose and made your dec...
May 18, 2023

Break the Silence

Ana Williams wants you to know that you are powerful, strong, and capable enough to walk away from any type of abuse. She is today's guest and she will be talking with Rebecca about breaking her silence of 20 years protecting her family from public attention to tell her story. Her hope is that it may inspire and support other women to break free from their abuser's grip and start a new life of happiness and meaning. Join us in paving the way for others to break their silence as well. As always, ...
May 11, 2023

Find Your Inner Strength and Live Empowered!

Today's guests are two women who know how to draw on their inner strength to live lives of faith, hope, and renewal. Whether overcoming perfectionism or beating cancer, they have both learned the path of inspiration with positivity and empowerment. They love to lead the way for other women to go there as well. Join us as Rebecca talks with Jean Criss and Natasha McCoy about their inspiring journeys and living a life of impact. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHG...
May 4, 2023

Whispers of a Better Life!

Most of us spend our days working toward a better life. Better health. More abundance. Freedom. Security. Whether for us or for the people we love. We dream and create and work for something better. If that stirs something within you, you'll want to tune in to Rebecca's conversation with Despina Varaklas and Hannah R. Lyon. Despina spends her days helping people experience freedom and a better life through better health and nutrition. As a fantasy author, Hannah spends her days creating a magica...
April 27, 2023

Maximize YOUR Powerful Life Experiences

Every story is unique. Every life has experiences that are unlike any other. Your journey with all of its twists and turns is important! Today, Rebecca will talk with two men - Patrick Rummerfield and Steve Kidd - who believe that we all have an important story to tell. Stories of overcoming and thriving and challenge and joy. Listen in as they share their own stories... and maybe even give you the courage to tell yours! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetw...
April 20, 2023

Living into Your Potential

Are you reaching your full potential? Do you need to make changes? In your personal life? In your business approach? Today's guests are both seasoned authors with a wealth of experience as they help other women transcend various challenges and circumstances in life and work. Join us as Rebecca talks with Dr. Sharon Arrindell and Karen Ann Bulluck about their books and their passions for helping others bring forth their best selves. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the ww...
April 13, 2023

Develop Strategies to Grow Your Leadership and Influence

Are you a woman looking for successful ways to expand your influence? Do you have a plan to develop and grow so that you feel validated and confident in your pursuits? Today's guest is a coach who is passionate about helping women identify their passions and overcome and resistance. Join us as Rebecca talks with Lynn Tranchell about everything from habits and thoughts to strategies growing your leadership. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at w...
April 6, 2023

Spring Forward to Polish Your First Impression

They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And it's true. Soft skills do matter. In fact, according to today's guest Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs, studies prove that people skills trump talent and can often make the difference in how far you climb the proverbial career ladder. Rebecca and Nancy will talk about strategies to help you spring forward in mastering these skills and their power as you reach for success. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at t...
March 16, 2023

Activate Your Brilliance as You Grow

Do you have forward momentum in life or do you feel a bit stuck? How can you make shifts that will help you gain clarity and move forward? Today's guests are Sonia Jimenez-Ferrell and Val Joy - they will talk with Rebecca about how we spring forward in growth as we embrace growth and healing - body, mind, and soul. We'll explore your integration as you embrace a mindset of brilliance, growth, and flourishing. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or a...