Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Estate Planning & Widowhood: What You Don’t Know Until You Do
Guest: Pam Baker – Founder & CEO of Widows Who Wine

Website: www.widowswhowine.com

Episode Summary:

When the unimaginable happens, are you truly prepared? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Linda’s Corner, host Linda Bjork speaks with Pam Baker, a widow, author, and the founder of Widows Who Wine, a support community and app designed to help ...

The Art of Conscious Conversations with Chuck Wisner

Episode Description:
What if the key to improving your relationships, teams, and leadership was simply learning how to have better conversations? In this episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we explore The Art of Conscious Conversations with Chuck Wisner—author, thinker, coach, and advisor to leaders at companies like Google, Apple, Tesla, Rivian, and more...

Fasting Mimicking for Longevity, Weight Loss & Hormonal Balance with Renee Fitton

Have you ever wondered how to get the powerful benefits of a 5-day water-only fast—without having to give up food entirely? In this fascinating episode, we’re joined by Renee Fitton, longevity dietitian and Director of Education at L-NUTRA, to explore the science and strategy behind fasting mimicking.

You’ll learn how the Fasting Mimicking...

Episode Title: Breaking Free from Alcohol Dependency with Hamza Najam of BreatheSober

Episode Description:
In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Hamza Najam, founder and head coach of BreatheSober, as he shares his incredible journey of overcoming alcohol dependency—not through willpower alone, but through rewiring the nervous system with breathwork.

Hamza opens up...

Creating a Life of Legacy with Rabbi Daniel Cohen

Episode Description:
What does it truly mean to live a life of legacy? In this inspiring episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we’re joined by Rabbi Daniel Cohen—motivational speaker, author, personal development mentor, and co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Rabbi and the Reverend. Rabbi Cohen’s powerful message transcends any single faith or...

🎙️ How Not to Die in the Hospital: Taking Charge of Your Healthcare with Dr. Julie Siemers

💡 Episode Summary:
In this eye-opening episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I’m joined by patient safety expert, nurse leader, and TEDx speaker Dr. Julie Siemers. With over 40 years of experience in nursing care, education, and executive leadership, Dr. Siemers is on a mission to reduce preventable harm in healthcare...

🎙️Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Kijuan Amey

💫 Episode Summary:
 In this inspiring episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I’m joined by motivational speaker, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey. Kijuan is the founder of Amey Motivation LLC, vice president of a chapter of the Blinded Veterans Association, and an ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors program.

After surviving a dev...

The Science of Trauma & Joy with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald - Trauma Researcher, Speaker and Author

🧠 Episode Overview:

In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, a trauma researcher affectionately called the “Brené Brown of trauma.” Dr. McDonald brings a deeply compassionate, science-backed perspective on trauma and healing—reframing the trauma response not as a weakness, but as a strength-based ad...

 🎙️ Turning Trauma into Triumph with Alisa Gracheva
🌐 Website: https://since.life/
📱 Follow Alisa on social media for healing insights and inspiration.  https://www.facebook.com/alisagracheva89 and @alisa_art

💫 "Every experience in our life, no matter how traumatic, can lead us to something much greater—maybe even our purpose." – Alisa Gracheva

In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Linda’s Corner, I sit...

Becoming Your Best Self with Beth Young: Small Steps to Big Change

In this inspiring episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I sit down with Beth Young — keynote speaker, health and wellness coach, founder of The Great Calm, and recipient of the Houston Women in Excellence Award — to talk about how to become your best self through small, consistent changes.

Beth’s life is a testament to the power of intentional livi...

 Choosing You First – with Michelle Bishop
 Guest: Michelle Bishop – Master Certified Life Coach, Podcast Host, and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of Choose You First

 Guest Links:
🌐 bishoplife.com
📸 @MichelleBishopLife
📧 Michelle@BishopLife.com

💡 Episode Overview:

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with the incredible Michelle Bishop, who embodies the essence of resilience, courage, and transf...

What does it mean to live boldly when life throws you curveballs that knock you off your feet? In this powerful episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we’re joined by adventurer, photographer, podcaster, and resilience expert Travis Robinson.

Travis was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at just 35 years old—a life-altering moment that forced him to confront a new reality. But instead of giving up on his pass...

 Mind, Body, and Energy: Breaking Free with Dr. Amy Albright 

In this powerful episode of Linda's Corner, we’re delighted to welcome Dr. Amy Albright, a transformational healer and expert in neuroscience, energy work, and spiritual integration. With a background in cognitive psychology and Chinese medicine, Dr. Amy has spent over two decades helping people break free from trauma, anxiety, and limiting beliefs by harmonizing the...

Unlocking Fulfillment and Empowerment with Zerina Derveni: A Life Coach for High-Performing Women

In this empowering episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Zerina Derveni, a distinguished Life Coach who specializes in helping high-performing women and organizations unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in strategic consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Zerina brings a unique blen...

🎙️ Healing Addiction and Trauma with Microdosing Mushrooms | Keegan Downer of Mindful Meds

📘 Show Notes:

In this deeply moving episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we sit down with Keegan Downer, founder of Mindful Meds, to talk about the healing power of microdosing mushrooms, and how it’s helping people overcome addiction and trauma.

Keegan’s journey is raw, real, and incredibly inspiring. Born into gener...

A Hospital Without Walls: Redefining Healing with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn
Guest: Dr. Ross Ellenhorn, CEO of Ellenhorn
Website: https://www.ellenhorn.com

In this thought-provoking episode of Linda’s Corner, we’re joined by Dr. Ross Ellenhorn—pioneering psychiatrist, sociologist, and CEO of Ellenhorn—to explore a radical reimagining of mental health care. Dr. Ellenhorn has created what he calls a “hospital without walls,” offering ...

Untangling the Past: Dr. Joan Peters on Psychoanalysis, Childhood Trauma, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Episode Summary:
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I’m joined by Dr. Joan Peters—professor emeritus of literature and writing at California State University and author of Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis. Together, we explore Joan’s deeply personal j...

Spring Flower: A Journey Through Generational Trauma, War, and Hope with Dr. Richard Perkins-Hsung

Episode Description:
In this profoundly moving episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we sit down with Dr. Richard Perkins-Hsung—university professor, son of immigrants, and the devoted compiler of his late mother Jean’s extraordinary memoir, Spring Flower. Together, we explore the deep impact of the immigrant ex...

Now I See the Good, Not Just the Pain: Julie Barth’s Story of Resilience, Healing, and Hope 

Episode Description:
In this deeply moving episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Julie Barth—trauma survivor, devoted mother of six, author of Notes from a Blackberry, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach. Julie opens her heart and shares a powerful story of navigating life through profound grief,...