Originally Aired September 02, 2021: We’re all unique — shaped by different backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. But when it comes to finding meaning in the midst of grief, we share a common struggle. It’s never easy.

In this encore episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, we revisit an insightful conversation with Kimberley Pittman-Schulz, who helps illuminate the grieving process. Kimberley developed a Grievous Style Assessment that explores three general styles of grief — a framework designed to help you understand your own journey and move through loss in a healthy, compassionate way.

About Our Guest: Kimberley Pittman-Schulz is an award-winning poet and the author of Grieving Us: A Field Guide for Living With Loss Without Losing Yourself. For over 25 years, she’s guided people through philanthropy and end-of-life planning, helping them find meaning after profound loss — whether of a loved one, a partner, or even a cherished animal companion. Her mission is to help others rediscover joy and embrace the beauty of their one-and-only lives.

Tune in and rediscover how even in grief, we can find growth, gratitude, and grace.

Guest Website: www.poetowl.com

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Originally Aired August 26, 2021. Today, we’re revisiting an inspiring conversation with Kevin McDonald, a passionate voice in radio and audio media for nearly 20 years and the creator of the uplifting podcast My Independence Report.

Kevin reminds us, “If we declare our independence from all the negativity, and the hate and the bad stuff in the world, we can move forward together — but we have to do it together.”

It’s a timeless message and the perfect reminder of what it truly means to live a fantastic life — one rooted in unity, freedom, and positivity. Tune in and be inspired all over again.

Guest Bio: Kevin McDonald, creator of My Independence Report which is a free form podcast designed to help declare our freedom from hate division and fear. Kevin's Website: https://myindependencereport.podbean.com/

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Originally Aired August 19, 2021. Love wounds go far beyond a broken heart—they can affect your mind, body, and sense of self-worth. In this encore episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dr. Michael McGee to discuss how to heal these deep emotional wounds and step onto the path of living a truly Fantastic Life. Discover strategies to overcome self-doubt, embrace self-compassion, and find emotional resilience in a psychologically challenging world.

Guest Bio: Dr. Michael McGee, based in San Luis Obispo, California, combines psychotherapy and psychopharmacology with a range of approaches, including psycho-spiritual interventions. Board-certified in General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Psychosomatic Medicine, he has extensive experience in adult psychiatry and addiction treatment. Dr. McGee is the author of the multi-award-winning The Joy of Recovery, 101 Things You Need to Know if You're Addicted to Painkillers, and the forthcoming Heal The Hurt: 20 Ways to Ease Emotional Suffering.

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvCRXwmCvE5BhzP6erZuXg

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Originally Aired August 21, 2021: In this encore conversation, Dr. Lycka sits down with Mia Hewett, founder of Aligned Intelligence, to share powerful insights on eliminating fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Imagine silencing that nagging inner critic once and for all. In this episode, you’ll discover how to process emotions without fear, break free from limiting money blocks, rise above the weight of others’ opinions, and tap into the guidance of your own intuition. This timeless discussion is packed with tools to help you step into freedom and live your most fantastic life.

Guest Bio: Mia Hewett has co-owned and operated seven figure businesses and is an international speaker, a best-selling author of the book “Meant For More, Stop Secretly Struggling and Become a Force to Be Reckoned With” and a world class business coach.

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• facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiaHewettOfficial
• Website: https://miahewett.com/

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Originally Aired August 5, 2021: Dr. Lycka chats with personal stylist Holly Katz about how your wardrobe can shape your confidence, career, and future. Many people don’t realize that the wrong image can hold them back. Holly shares expert tips on style makeovers, closet clean-outs, and how to avoid becoming a “fashion criminal,” so you can present your best self every day.

Guest Bio: Holly Katz is a personal stylist, image consultant, and host of the Fashion Crimes Podcast. Known as “the best friend you never knew you needed,” Holly helps men and women transform their lives through personalized styling, shopping support, and her proven step-by-step process. From major life transitions to everyday wardrobe upgrades, her clients call her services “life-changing.”

Guest Contact Info:

• Website: www.hollykatz.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollykatzstyling
• Instagram: https://Instagram.com/hollykatzstyling
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeYCWBb7M62y5-vyxGVK9A
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hollykatzstyling/
• Linked In: Holly Katz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollykatzstyle/

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Originally Aired July 29, 2021: In this Best Of edition of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Lycka talks with spiritual life coach and author Melissa Oatman about how to heal from trauma and get unstuck. Many people relive pain from divorce, breakups, financial struggles, or low self-confidence. Melissa shares her four-part plan to release old wounds, find clarity, and create a brighter future.

Guest Bio: Melissa Oatman is a spiritual life coach, Reiki practitioner, and host of Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness. She is the author of Beautifully Broken: The Single Woman’s Guide to Thriving, Not Simply Surviving a Divorce or Breakup, and helps people worldwide recover from trauma, rebuild confidence, and live their best lives.

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• Website: https://melissaoatman.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelissaOatmanLinkedIn:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/

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Originally published July 15, 2021. In this encore episode, Dr. Lycka sits down with Kelly Falardeau—once his patient, now a celebrated author, speaker, and mentor. Kelly reveals why writing a book is the ultimate way to boost your profile, serving as both a calling card and an impressive CV. Her proven method can fast-track you toward opportunities in coaching, training, or speaking—and get your book written PDQ.

Guest Bio: Kelly, a burn survivor since age two with scars covering 75% of her body, transformed her journey from near death to the TEDx stage—twice. Her life story inspired the documentary STILL BEAUTIFUL and a Goalcast video with nearly 10 million views. Now a full-time Best-Selling Author Strategist, she coaches others to achieve bestseller status. On Christmas Day 2020, Global TV named her one of the year’s Most Inspirational People.

WEBSITE: www.7StepsAuthor.com or www.KellyFalardeau.com

• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kellywoodhousefalardeau
• CLUBHOUSE: @kellyfalardeau or @authorclub
• YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/c/KellyFalardeau
• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyfalardeau/
• INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://www.instagram.com/kellyf.7stepsauthor
• TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/kellyfalardeau
• PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.ca/KellyBestsellerstrategist

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