Listening to the Guidance of Spirit with Michael McAdams

Navigating Cancer, Mindset and the Journey of Survivorship

Episode Description In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee is joined by Pat Berry and Michael Hamburger for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about their shared experience being cancer survivors. Each of them has faced a different type of cancer and a different journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Together, they open up about how they discovered something was wrong, the decisions they had to make under pressure, and what it truly means to navigate life during and after cancer. From fast-moving medical choices to emotional and mental challenges, this conversation sheds light on the realities of survivorship while offering hope, perspective, and strength for anyone facing a health scare. This episode is both honest and inspiring, showing that while the journey may look different for everyone, there is always a path forward. You'll hear: • The early signs that led to each diagnosis. • How major treatment decisions were made under uncertainty. • The emotional and mental challenges during the process. • Why mindset plays a critical role in healing and recovery. • The importance of early detection and listening to your body. • How cancer impacts identity, business, and daily life. • Different approaches to treatment and personal choice. • What survivorship really looks like at different stages. • Lessons on gratitude, presence, and what truly matters. If this episode speaks to you… If you or someone you love is navigating a health challenge, or if you've ever faced uncertainty in life, this episode offers perspective, encouragement, and real-life insight. Because sometimes, life's biggest challenges can bring the clearest understanding of what truly matters. 👉 Connect with the Guests Pat Berry Phone: 435-659-4690 (Available on WeChat & WhatsApp) Michael Hamburger Phone: 480-515-9890 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations that bring together real-life experiences, insight, and personal growth on The Mad Love Your Life Show.

How to Navigate Difficult Conversations with Clarity and Calm

In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Douglas E. Noll, an award-winning author, peacemaker, and one of the leading voices in conflict resolution and emotional intelligence. After spending over two decades as a successful trial lawyer, Doug made a life-changing decision to walk away from litigation and dedicate his work to helping people resolve conflict through empathy, emotional awareness, and connection. Today, he teaches a powerful yet simple skill that can calm anger, transform relationships, and shift even the most intense human dynamics. Together, Mary and Doug explore why most conflict isn't about logic at all but emotion and how learning to truly listen and name emotions can change everything, from personal relationships to leadership and even society as a whole. This conversation is both eye-opening and deeply practical, offering tools that anyone can begin using immediately to create more peace, understanding and connection in their life. You'll hear: • Why Doug left a $10 million legal career to become a peacemaker. • The simple 2-word technique that can calm anger in under 90 seconds. • What "naming emotions" is and why it works so powerfully. • How emotional invalidation in childhood shapes adult conflict. • Why humans are emotional beings not rational and what that means for decision-making. • How empathy can transform relationships, leadership, and communication. • Real-life stories from Doug's work in maximum-security prisons. • How anyone can learn this skill and repair broken relationships. 👉 Connect with Douglas E. Noll Website: https://www.dougnoll.com Email: doug@dougnoll.com 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations that blend soul, strategy, and real-life wisdom on The Mad Love Your Life Show.

The Truth About Divorce, Mediation and Moving Forward.

In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with divorce mediator and negotiation expert Joe Dillon for an eye-opening conversation about how couples can navigate divorce with dignity, clarity, and far less conflict. With more than 17 years of experience helping couples separate peacefully, Joe shares how mediation offers a powerful alternative to costly and adversarial legal battles. Drawing from both his professional expertise and his own childhood experience growing up in a family affected by a painful divorce, Joe explains why the way couples move through separation can shape their lives and their children's lives for decades. Mary and Joe explore the emotional, financial, and practical realities of divorce, including the mistakes couples often make and the surprising ways mediation can help families move forward with respect and understanding. This thoughtful conversation shines a light on how couples can shift from blame and conflict toward cooperation, healthier communication, and a future that protects what matters most. You'll hear: • The personal story that inspired Joe's mission to transform the divorce process. • How mediation works and why it can be more effective than traditional attorney-driven divorce. • The biggest financial mistakes couples make when separating. • Why putting children first can completely change the tone of a divorce. • The mindset shifts that help couples end relationships with respect instead of resentment. • Why mutual responsibility and communication are key to peaceful outcomes. If you or someone you know is navigating relationship challenges, this conversation offers practical insight, compassionate guidance, and a hopeful perspective on moving forward with clarity and integrity. Connect with Joe Dillon: Website: https://www.equitablemediation.com [https://www.equitablemediation.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedillon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedillon/] 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations that blend soul, strategy, and real-life wisdom on the MADLOVE Your Life Show.

Listening to the Guidance of Spirit with Michael McAdams

In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Michael McAdams, founder of Spirit Speaks, to explore the powerful idea that guidance, wisdom and support may come from beyond the physical world. Michael shares the story behind Spirit Speaks and the remarkable teachings found in the book "An Angel Told Me So," originally received by Wilma Jean Jones. These messages, believed to be dictated by spirit teachers and angels, offer deeply personal insights that many readers feel speak directly to their own lives and experiences. Together, Mary and Michael discuss how spiritual messages can offer clarity, comfort, and purpose for people navigating life's challenges and searching for deeper meaning. You'll hear: • How the messages in An Angel Told Me So were received and why they resonate so deeply with readers. • The idea that spiritual guidance may be available to anyone willing to listen. • Why many people feel personally spoken to when reading these teachings. • How spiritual awareness can help people find direction and purpose in their lives. • The role of faith, intuition, and openness when exploring the unseen world. If you've ever wondered whether there is more to life than what we see on the surface, this conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of spiritual connection and the possibility that guidance may be closer than we think. 👉 Connect with Michael McAdams Website: https://spiritspeaks.com [https://spiritspeaks.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-McAdams/100027948983570/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-McAdams/100027948983570/] 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations that bring spirituality, insight, and real-life experiences together on The Mad Love Your Life Show.

Rebuilding Self-Trust with ADHD with Kristen Carder

In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Kristen Carder, leading ADHD educator, coach and host of the top-ranked I Have ADHD Podcast, to unpack what ADHD really looks like in adult life and why so many people have spent years believing they were broken, lazy or "a hot mess" instead of supported. Together, they explore how ADHD impacts self-trust, relationships, emotional regulation, and daily life, especially for high-functioning adults who appear capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or exhausted on the inside. Kristen shares her trauma-informed, shame-free approach to understanding the ADHD brain and rebuilding a life that actually works with it, not against it. You'll hear: * How ADHD often shows up as shame, self-doubt, and chronic overwhelm in adults * Why a diagnosis can bring relief, grief, anger, and validation all at once * The hidden ways ADHD affects friendships, romantic relationships, and family dynamics * How to separate who you are from the coping strategies you developed to survive * What rebuilding self-trust really looks like beyond mantras and motivation * How emotional regulation becomes the foundation for joy, stability, and connection If you've tried every planner, productivity system, or self-discipline hack and still feel like something is wrong with you, this conversation will help you understand that you're not broken and that healing starts with compassion, education, and support. 👉 Connect with Kristen Carder Website: https://ihaveadhd.com/ [https://ihaveadhd.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristencarder/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristencarder/] 🎧 Subscribe to The Mad Love Your Life Show for more conversations that blend psychology, compassion, and real-life tools to help you live with clarity, trust, and joy.