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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - Today we're talking about those messy in-between seasons of life. When your job feels off. Relationships are shifting. The kids are growing up fast and you're not quite sure who you are anymore. Sometimes you evolve or you stay stagnant, crusty and unsettled. For today's guest, that journey even included a house full of snakes and one very divine dog. We're going to explore what it looks like to navigate those liminal spaces, how to recognize the predators in your life and how to rediscover your calm connection and purpose when everything feels in motion. Staci McCormack is a bestselling author, women's mentor, and retreat leader, and she's here to share her book, "Where Lost is Found," and its companion study guide. Tools designed to help women move through seasons of change with humor, authenticity, faith, and a practical roadmap for what comes next.

Oon this episode of American Real, Roger asks Staci where she got the strength to help herself to make her story. "Well, I consider myself to be quite brave," Staci says. "I my life has brought me lots of opportunity to develop those skills of resiliency. I have I'm living with a brain tumor. Raising kids, you know, interviewing for new positions that that we hope to get so I, I it, I stepped almost roger outside of myself and I, I said to myself, you got this girl like you've got you've got a good foundation. You might not know the navigational tools, but you've got the space, you've got an interest, you have a willingness to be open present and to listen. And maybe the listening starts with yourself. And so I knew that, I knew some things. For example, I knew what it takes to maintain a good relationship with a growing boy who turns into a man."

WHERE TO FIND STACI: Staci's Website: https://stacimccormack.com/ Staci's Book: https://a.co/d/gZVBXjn

- Roger L. Brooks is the founder and host of American Real and American Real Publishing Company. If you'd like to learn more about getting your book published or becoming a bestselling author, schedule a call with a member of Roger's team here ➡️ https://www.officialrogerbrooks.com/book - Get Roger's latest book, "The Power of Being Rich: 10 Essential Steps to Manifest What You Already Have" by clicking on this link: https://amzn.to/2TN0sFr - Follow Roger on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerlbrooks/

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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - We don't like to talk about it, but some of the deepest wounds happen inside the family, where love can mask control, denial, and generational trauma. Yet even in that darkness, resilience is real. Forgiveness has a cost. And breaking the cycle takes courage. Most of us can't imagine. Today's guest is Joe Guggia, author of "Blind Eye Love: A Young Girl's Abusive Childhood Becomes a Life of Optimism." The book is a multi-generational California saga based on true events that confronts abuse, silence, and the long road to healing. As a floral designer for over 40 years, writing has been a hidden passion that Joe is now working towards being his full time job.

On this episode of American Real, Roger asks Joe how all this came to be and what gave him the strength to putting the pen to the paper. "Well, it's a family that I know well," Joe says. "It's not my own, per se. And I've written, like, floral articles over the years for different publications. I wanted to do this. I did a self-published design book, but, you know, dabbled in it all, knowing that if you can write one thing that's good and solid, get it marketed and people relate to it, it can be successful, but monetarily and personally. So that's kind of my goal. I'm a little older now. I'm still a florist. I do it and it's great. But I just thought, let's start doing something else. So I just started making notes about things. I had no idea about anything, really. It was just background that I was aware of. And I just researched the company and talked to you and just decided to go with it."

WHERE TO FIND JOE: Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeguggia/?hl=en Joe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.guggia/ Joe's Book: https://a.co/d/1JdTjFh - Roger L. Brooks is the founder and host of American Real and American Real Publishing Company. If you'd like to learn more about getting your book published or becoming a bestselling author, schedule a call with a member of Roger's team here ➡️ https://www.officialrogerbrooks.com/book - Get Roger's latest book, "The Power of Being Rich: 10 Essential Steps to Manifest What You Already Have" by clicking on this link: https://amzn.to/2TN0sFr - Follow Roger on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerlbrooks/

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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - If we're honest, most people aren't aging. They're slowly breaking. We normalize being tired in our 30s, soft in our 40s, injured in our 50s, medicated in our 60s. We're swimming in toxic food, lazy science, TikTok fitness hacks, and quick fixes that leave us weaker and more confused than ever. But the truth is brutally simple. As we get older, we're either in growth mode or decay mode. There's no neutral. What if longevity wasn't mystery or vanity, but strategy? Imagine treating muscle mass, heart strength, and metabolic health is non-negotiable assets and building a personal ecosystem that makes you stronger at 40, 50, and 60+ than you were a decade ago. That's the promise behind the goal within cutting through the noise with a system that's science backed, brutally honest and designed, designed for real lives in real, toxic world. Today we're joined by the man behind that system, Timothy Ward. Longevity expert, elite performance coach, fitness sciences leader and founder of Livestrong. He's the author of The Goat Within and is the creator of Fitness Quadrant, the framework that's been used to transform everyone from high performers to everyday men and women who refuse to slide into decay. We're going to talk about why muscle is magic, how to engineer your own longevity blueprint and what it really takes to live healthy, strong, and switched on for the long haul.

On this episode of American Real, Roger asks Timothy about the numbers regarding certain health risks. "So there's so much information and data to be really highlighted," Timothy says. "High blood pressure adds about 20 to 25% increased risk of you dying. High blood pressure. Type two diabetes is about 30%. Maybe a little bit more smoking. If you're a smoker, you have a 50% increase in dying early. Okay, serious numbers. Let me compare those to something you've never had your doctor talk to you about. We talk to you about strength and VO2 max. If you're weak, meaning you have low muscular strength and you're losing your strength as you age, you're carrying a 250% higher risk of death, 250%."

WHERE TO FIND TIMOTHY: Timothy's Book: https://a.co/d/3cjrRM6 Timothy's Website: https://fitnessquadrant.net/ - Roger L. Brooks is the founder and host of American Real and American Real Publishing Company. If you'd like to learn more about getting your book published or becoming a bestselling author, schedule a call with a member of Roger's team here ➡️ https://www.officialrogerbrooks.com/book - Get Roger's latest book, "The Power of Being Rich: 10 Essential Steps to Manifest What You Already Have" by clicking on this link: https://amzn.to/2TN0sFr - Follow Roger on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerlbrooks/

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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - We talk a lot about innovation and ambition on the show, but there's a deeper operating system that determines where all that energy goes. Call it virtue. At a time when climate stress, inequality and runaway media incentives pull us toward cynicism. Three ancient ideas feel surprisingly disruptive. Courage, compassion, and redemption. Courage to tell the truth when it's inconvenient. Compassion to widen the circle of who counts and redemption. The audacity to change course personally and collectively before it's too late. Here's the question I want us to sit with today. What is the worthy role for humans? The most consequential species on Earth in the living tapestry of this planet? When power meets conscience, who wins? And can a good story actually move us from greed and self-interest towards stewardship and solidarity? We think it can. Especially when it's told with heart, with urgency, and with an innovation to act. Today we're joined by Geoffrey Holland, an Emmy Award winning writer, producer, journalist and assertive humanitarian voice for nature, people and the planet. His new novel, "Virtue: Courage-Compassion-Redemption," follows power, conscience and what it takes to change course personally and globally. It's a story that entertains while asking hard questions about media responsibility and the future we choose. Together, we'll talk craft, character, and why Geoffrey is committing book proceeds to real world activism and what he's building next.

On this episode of American Real, Roger asks Geoffrey what got him started as an active voice for nature enthusiasts. "Well, it began when I was growing up," Geoffrey says. "As a teenager, I read National Geographic stories about Jane Goodall and her exploits in Gambia Reserve in Tanzania with chimpanzees... And that just reinforced my desire to be a voice, in service of nature."

WHERE TO FIND GEOFFREY: Geoffrey's Book: https://a.co/d/6pg5kG2 Geoffrey's Website: https://www.virtueisgreen.com/ - Roger L. Brooks is the founder and host of American Real and American Real Publishing Company. If you'd like to learn more about getting your book published or becoming a bestselling author, schedule a call with a member of Roger's team here ➡️ https://www.officialrogerbrooks.com/book - Get Roger's latest book, "The Power of Being Rich: 10 Essential Steps to Manifest What You Already Have" by clicking on this link: https://amzn.to/2TN0sFr - Follow Roger on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerlbrooks/

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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - How do you explore what it means to grow up in the shadows of trauma? To carry the weight of rejection and to somehow find a way through it all. Not just with scars, but with strength. That's the journey we're stepping into today. In this episode, we'll talk about post-traumatic stress syndrome, homophobia, family dysfunction, domestic violence, and the fragile but essential roads toward forgiveness and reconciliation. But this just isn't a story about pain. It's also about survival, storytelling, and the power of laughter to keep us sane. And it begins with a book. In 1978, the late Barbara Johnson, a bestselling Christian author, published a book called “Where Does a Mother Go to Resign?” Then later, the publisher changed the name to “When Your Child Breaks Your Heart.” A heartfelt but one sided account of her grief after her son came out as gay. That book touched the hearts of many, but it also told only half the story. Now, decades later, David Johnson, her son, is sharing the other half. David is an author, survivor, cinema therapist and behavior modification psychotherapist. His new book, “When All Else Fails, Blame Your Mother,” is a powerful and personal response to the narrative his mother left behind. It's an unfiltered, emotionally raw, and often hilariously biting look at trauma, family, and what it means to take your story back. He's also the founder of the Crown Bear Society and the creative force behind the YouTube channel, David The Cinema Therapist, where he uses film and humor as therapeutic tools to help others heal, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. This is a conversation about truth, about reclaiming your identity, and about how the stories we inherit don't have to define the ones we write for ourselves.

On this episode of American Real, Roger asks David what inspired the title of his book. “My mother,” David says. “My mother has written over 20 books, and I started the official Barbara Johnson Library, which lists all of her books. And also in my book it lists her books. So once we had been able to bring some repairs to our relationship, then her career took off and she just wrote. Her titles are like, ‘I'm So Glad You Told Me What I Didn't Want to Know,’ and ‘Splashes Of Joy From The Cesspools Of Life,’ she was known for her crazy titles.”

WHERE TO FIND DAVID: David’s Book: https://a.co/d/9i8alfB David’s Website: https://officialbarbarajohnsonlibrary.com/ David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbradford/ David’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jesterdb

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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - What does it mean to rise not just personally, but collectively? How do we align our lives with purpose, presence, and peace in a world that often feels chaotic and distracted? These are the kinds of questions my next guest lives and teaches every day. Joining us today is Joseph Moore, a man of many paths. QiGong instructor, writer, teacher, artist, business owner, and explorer, his journey is one of integration. Blending ancient wisdom with modern practice and grounding spiritual ascension into tangible daily action. He's the bestselling author of “Cultivating Ascension,” a book that's less of a guidebook and more of a gentle wake-up call to slow down. Tune in and reconnect with what truly matters through QiGong journaling, self-reflection, and the daily discipline of intention. Joseph invites us to move from survival to expansion, from distraction to conscious presence. We'll talk today about the power of morning routines, the role of self-examination through tools like the Wheel of Life, and why focusing on the now is perhaps our most radical form of healing. And we'll explore how the raising of the collective consciousness isn't just an abstract ideal, but a very real antidote to the unrest of our times. This is a conversation about energy, alignment and choosing a higher path not just for ourselves, but for everyone we touch.

On this episode of American Real, Roger asks Joseph about the backdrop of the purpose and the intention of how his book came to be. “Well, my background is in cultural, social anthropology,” Joseph says. ”And I have a doctorate in divinity, so obviously, my spirituality and my spiritual beliefs are very prominent within this book. But at the same time, I'm very open minded and objective about what other people believe and their influence on modern society. But the purpose of this particular book is just trying to redefine what it is for self-empowerment, what that looks like, and try to assist in finding a communication with everybody's authentic self and bringing that out into the open. And the steps from human to spirit is we all are seeking a connection with sought without, with the divine. What is it that makes us human, and trying to bring that into everyday life.”

WHERE TO FIND JOSEPH: Joseph’s Book: https://a.co/d/1Vjjbzp Joseph’s Levity Life Website: https://www.levitylifellc.com/ Joseph’s Ithacan Stardust Website: https://ithacanstardust.com/ Joseph’s 90 Seconds of Wisdom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/90secondsofwisdom/ Joseph’s The Mad Workshop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_madworkshop/

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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - Across North America and around the world, discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion have taken center stage. From political debates over inclusive education and systemic racism to controversies around corporate DEI programs being scaled back or cut entirely, there's a growing tension between those who want progress and those who push back against it. But beyond the headlines are real people; leaders, advocates and bridge builders who are doing the deep, often uncomfortable work of creating lasting change. And one of those leaders is our guest today, Cam Stewart. Cam is a recognized authority in diversity, inclusion and human rights, with over 25 years of experience spanning law enforcement, public service, and grassroots advocacy. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the YMCA Peace Medal, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, and a Blackfoot name, Mikotsapinukum, meaning Red morning, an honor given for his contributions to indigenous equity and reconciliation. He's the president of Kanata Intercultural, Board President of StopHateAB and chair of the Rotary District 5360 Indigenous Relations Committee. And in April of this year, he became the bestselling author of his powerful new book, "Live to Die: A Journey in Diversity, Inclusion and Equity," which unpacks not only what DEI truly means, but also what it takes to lead with heart, courage and integrity. Cam's mission is simple but profound to spark brave conversations and help leaders use their privilege and power for positive change.

On this episode of American Real, Roger asks Cam about how he flips the script based on his own experiences. "I've been living it," Cam says. "And I guess that's, as [a] straight white male, person who's kind of found my way, and fell into this work as serving as a policeman. I kind of fell into the work. And it found me more than I found it... and it kind of called me to said, you know, I need to learn more."

WHERE TO FIND CAM: Cam's Book: https://a.co/d/7FBcUJ8 Cam's Website: https://camstewart.net/ - Roger L. Brooks is the founder and host of American Real and American Real Publishing Company. If you'd like to learn more about getting your book published or becoming a bestselling author, schedule a call with a member of Roger's team here ➡️ https://www.officialrogerbrooks.com/book - Get Roger's latest book, "The Power of Being Rich: 10 Essential Steps to Manifest What You Already Have" by clicking on this link: https://amzn.to/2TN0sFr - Follow Roger on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerlbrooks/

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🔴 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2zVQDLO - In our rapidly evolving digital marketplace, traditional negotiation approaches are becoming obsolete. Companies facing supply chain disruptions, remote work challenges, and global uncertainties need flexible, adaptive negotiation frameworks. The stakes couldn't be higher, with research showing that organizations with strong negotiation cultures outperform their competitors by up to 25% in securing favorable terms and building sustainable partnerships. Our guest today has developed a groundbreaking approach that transcends conventional negotiation wisdom. His continuum-based framework adapts to the evolving dynamics of business and interpersonal relationships across all sectors, whether you're negotiating a multi-million dollar deal or navigating complex international relations. His new book, "Evolve or Be Slaughtered, Negotiation for the 21st Century," builds upon foundations laid by negotiation pioneers like Chester Karras, William Ury, and Chris Voss, but introduces innovative concepts designed for today's complex landscape and beyond. We'd like to welcome internationally recognized strategist and author, Derek Chevalier.

On this episode of American Real, Roger asks Derrick about the scope of who could benefit from the skills of negotiaton that he's learned across his career. "Yeah, I think that's so important," Derrick says. "And one of the things I want to talk about and really announce to the world is that really any human interaction involves some part of negotiation. So the difference may be that a well-trained negotiator is aware of that, and somebody who doesn't recognize it doesn't even know that they're involved in a negotiation."

WHERE TO FIND DERRICK: Derrick's Book: https://funtranslations.com/romulan Derrick's Website: https://h-c.com/ - Roger L. Brooks is the founder and host of American Real and American Real Publishing Company. If you'd like to learn more about getting your book published or becoming a bestselling author, schedule a call with a member of Roger's team here ➡️ https://www.officialrogerbrooks.com/book - Get Roger's latest book, "The Power of Being Rich: 10 Essential Steps to Manifest What You Already Have" by clicking on this link: https://amzn.to/2TN0sFr - Follow Roger on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerlbrooks/

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