49. Dr. Zelana Montminy: How to Reclaim Your Attention in the Age of Distraction
In a world where our empathy reserves are wearing thin and we're drowning in digital distractions, what if reclaiming our attention isn't about productivity hacks, but about returning to our humanity? Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Elana Maloney, behavioral scientist and author of "Finding Focus," as we explore how scattered attention lies at the heart of our burnout, relationship struggles, and anxiety.
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Get Dr. Zelana Montminy’s book, “Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction“ here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Focus-Your-Attention-Distraction/dp/0306834332
Get Dr. Zelana Montminy’s book, “21 Days to Resilience: How to Transcend the Daily Grind, Deal with the Tough Stuff, and Discover Your Strongest Self“ here: https://www.amazon.com/21-Days-Resilience-Transcend-Strongest/dp/0062428772
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🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
04:16 Wisdom from Dr. Zelana Montminy
06:07 Benefits of Having Less Fragmented Attention in the Human Experience
10:20 Maintaining Focus: Choice vs. Skill
13:55 Distraction is Not the Enemy
17:43 Ways to Find Focus and Reclaim Attention
25:36 Attention and Mental Health in the Future
27:43 Empathy Reserves Are Wearing Thin
32:30 How to Reclaim Attention
37:45 Focus is Not About Force, but Clarity
42:51 Connection vs. Being Deeply in Connection
47:06 Overcoming the Pacific Palisades Fire
49:30 Where to Get Dr. Zelana’s New Book
50:17 Prioritising Healing and Personal Development
52:29 Last Piece of Wisdom from Dr. Zelana
🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.
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48. Trystan Trenberth: The Wake-Up Call For Financial Literacy Beyond Traditional Retirement Plans
Ready to escape the retirement rat race? Financial strategist Trystan Trenberth breaks down the blueprint for building wealth starting midlife, even if you’re beginning with just $120 per week. Learn about the 40-40-20 investment rule that balances risk and reward, discover how infinite banking and whole life insurance create your own private banking system, and understand why diversification beyond your 401(k) is essential for true financial security.
Listen to "Birth to Net Worth" on all your favorite platforms!
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📕Meg Tuohey is a renowned expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24
🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N
📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ
📺Watch the "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
02:09 Wisdom from Trystan Trenberth
08:20 Midlife to Millions
12:27 Traditional Retirement Plans Are Far From Being Enough
18:38 Understanding Wealth Management
22:18 Risks of Poor Financial Management
23:45 “Compounding Interest is the 8th Wonder of the World”
27:59 Planning and Building Your Retirement Life
32:02 Don’t Collapse Your Boundaries
33:33 Rockefellers’ Infinite Banking
38:22 “Yeah, but…”
41:55 The Power of Community
44:48 The Right Path to Financial Literacy
50:05 Financial Illiteracy as a Great Risk for Your Future Self
56:01 Last Piece of Wisdom from Trystan Trenberth
1:02:10 Learning from Successful People
🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.
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47. How Service Dogs Learn to Save Lives and Rebuild Communities | Linda Milanesi
In a world that often feels broken, Linda Milanesi and her team at Assistance Dogs of the West are quietly weaving hope back into the fabric of human experience, one dog at a time. From helping elementary school children overcome fear to supporting veterans with PTSD, from accompanying abuse survivors through legal proceedings to providing comfort in hospital settings, these remarkable canine partnerships are creating ripples of healing across entire communities. Join this deeply moving conversation about service, purpose, and the profound wisdom animals offer us about love, patience, and trust.
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Website: https://bit.ly/480j3DY
YouTube: https://bit.ly/4p6LDtq
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📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24
🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N
📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ
📺Watch the "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk
📱Connect with Meg Tuohey
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🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
03:41 Wisdom from Linda Milanesi
04:51 Dog Angels That Watch Over Us
08:27 Linda’s Journey with Service Dogs
17:07 Expanding through Crisis Response Canine
21:48 Starting Warrior Canine Connection (a Veterans Program)
33:28 Social Contributions of Service Dogs
39:42 Working Life of a Dog
41:25 Communication with the Service Dogs
50:48 Puppy Breeding, Raising, and Training
59:39 Choosing Violet and Choosing Linda
1:05:38 Communicating with Violet through Cues
1:14:53 Last Piece of Wisdom from Linda
1:17:40 Contribute with Assistance Dogs of the West
🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.
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46. John Madsen: How to Give Yourself Permission to Win at Anything
Many people think they’re afraid of failure, but John Masden reveals they’re actually afraid of what others will think about their failure. In this deeply vulnerable conversation, discover how emotional control becomes the filter through which you experience your entire reality, and why understanding fear, guilt, and shame is the key to unlocking your ultimate potential. Explore the powerful metaphor of driving with headlights, why you don’t need to see the entire path to begin your journey, and learn the specific strategies for building unshakeable courage while maintaining meaningful relationships and accepting valuable feedback.
Listen to "The Show with John Madsen" on all your favorite platforms!
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📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24
🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N
📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ
📺Watch the "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
03:58 Wisdom from John Madsen
04:24 Journey to Becoming an NFL Athlete
08:58 Having a Relationship with His Physical Body
14:49 John’s Entrepreneurial Journey
18:25 Suprahuman’s Mission-Vision
23:12 Stance on Weight Loss Drugs’ Intake
26:49 Loving and Taking Good Care of Your Body
37:46 Building and Cultivating Courage
44:38 Perspective on Feedback
49:58 Managing Negative Comments on Social Media
53:49 Facing His Biggest Obstacle
58:04 Last Piece of Wisdom from John
🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.
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45. Baran Dilaver & Patricia Ryan: NAD Longevity Science Explained by Wonderfeel Founders
What if I told you that the relationship challenges you're navigating right now are actually preparing you for something extraordinary? In this soul-stirring conversation, we explore the beautiful journey of Baran Dilaver and Patricia Ryan, the brilliant minds behind Wonderfeel, who've discovered that building a thriving marriage and revolutionary longevity company requires the same fundamental wisdom.
Message from Meg & Wisdom Stripes:
I want to take a moment to acknowledge that this week’s guest, Patricia Ryan, has recently transitioned. All of us at Wisdom Stripes want to extend our heartfelt condolences to Baran and to all who loved Patricia. Patricia was not only the Chief Wonder Maker of Wonderfeel, but also an artist in the truest sense. She poured soul, creativity, and conviction into everything she touched. Together with Baran, she created something extraordinary; an organization grounded in wellness, sustainability, and equity. Her spirit shines so bright in this episode. We are profoundly grateful to Patricia for sharing her wisdom with us, and we will hold this conversation as a hallmark of her enduring legacy.
With love and respect,
Meg
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📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24
🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N
📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ
📺Watch the "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk
📱Connect with Meg Tuohey
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🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:32 Opening wisdom: Never give up philosophy
04:48 Baron's mindset wisdom on mental power
06:53 How Wonder Feel came to life
08:59 Love story: Meeting at a record store
10:53 What makes Wonder Feel special and meaningful
14:37 Patricia's creative background shaping company identity
19:15 Running a business as a married couple
23:45 Growing through relationship challenges in business
28:32 Downsides of being boundary pushers and trailblazers
33:52 Baron's mindset transformation and career lessons
38:42 Getting in the room and showing up
40:26 Patricia's sobriety journey and new design for living
48:23 Baron's advice to his younger self
50:06 Wisdom in micro moments and daily encounters
53:18 Staying grounded while building something new
56:05 How to connect with Wonder Feel
59:14 Final wisdom: Connection and community importance
01:01:04 Closing thoughts on mind and time
🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.
Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey: Transforming Relationships, Empowering Leadership
Hosted by relationship expert and coach Meg Tuohey, Wisdom Stripes is where transformative insights meet actionable wisdom. Meg has dedicated her career to helping women reignite their relationships, build stronger families, and step boldly into leadership roles in their lives. By translating complex emotions and experiences into a clear, teachable framework, she empowers others with practical tools to navigate life’s most challenging moments.
Each episode of Wisdom Stripes features unfiltered conversations with some of the world’s most insightful thought leaders, experts, and seekers. Together, they dive into the unique “stripes” of wisdom—those defining moments that shape us. From navigating personal and professional challenges to uncovering deep emotional truths, these interviews are packed with tangible takeaways, real-life stories, and actionable steps you can immediately apply to your own journey.
Meg’s approach draws out the most profound lessons by asking her guests key questions like:
What pivotal moments caused the most confusion and pain in your life?
What lessons have you gained through those experiences that you wouldn’t have learned otherwise?
What do you want others to understand to help them avoid the ‘long way round’?
Listeners will explore different categories of wisdom—whether experiential, intellectual, emotional, practical, or spiritual—delving into the stories that shape personal growth and transformation. Meg wraps each conversation into a practical framework, teaching the key lessons learned and how to apply them to everyday life.
Tune in every Thursday to discover how these wisdom stripes weave together to form the rich tapestry of life. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a new perspective, or powerful strategies for personal growth, Wisdom Stripes is your go-to source for heartfelt, impactful insights.