In this uplifting episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with Lori Rogers—mindset expert, speaker, and co-founder of a multimillion-dollar woman-owned business—to talk about how burnout, fear, and anxiety led her to an unexpected breakthrough.

Laurie’s story is one of radical reinvention—from high-pressure hustle to deep inner peace. Along the way, she created Positive Activity™, a mindset-based approach that helps people build resilience, shift their thinking, and create powerful daily habits rooted in joy, compassion, and clarity.

She opens up about her personal experience raising a child with special needs, how it reshaped her perspective on gratitude and self-worth, and the specific practices—like meditation, appreciation, and kindness—that helped her transform anxiety into peace. Laurie also shares the books that changed her life, including You Can Heal Your Life, and offers grounded advice for anyone struggling to believe that change is possible.

This episode is full of real tools, real talk, and a reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan to heal—you just need the willingness to start.

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In this enlightening episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with world-renowned physician, researcher, and Psychology Today contributor Dr. Laura Gabayan to explore one of life’s most powerful resources: wisdom.

Through her groundbreaking Wisdom Research Project, Dr. Gabayan interviewed 60 individuals across North America—people widely considered wise by those who knew them best. What she discovered became the foundation for her new book, Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life. From resilience and kindness to emotional regulation and spirituality, she outlines the eight key traits that help people navigate life’s hardest moments with grace and clarity.

Together, Christine and Dr. Gabayan discuss what wisdom really is, how we cultivate it, and why patience plays such a vital role in our growth. Whether you’re facing a major life shift or simply longing for deeper understanding, this episode offers science-backed insight—and a powerful reminder that wisdom isn’t reserved for the elderly or enlightened. It’s a skill we can all build.

Plus, hear about Dr. Gabayan’s Wisdom IQ Test, a unique tool for self-discovery that helps you reflect on your own path toward a more meaningful life.

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00:00 Introduction and Background

03:45 The Journey to Understanding Wisdom

06:41 The Eight Elements of Wisdom

09:56 The Role of Adversity in Wisdom

12:47 Cultivating Wisdom and Personal Growth

16:02 The Wisdom IQ Test and Its Importance

18:53 Final Thoughts and Resources

20:56 Podcast Outro.m4a

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In this empowering episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine is joined by Leadership and Life Coach Gary Montalvo, whose grounded, compassionate approach to personal growth has helped people transform pain into purpose for nearly two decades.

Gary shares his powerful journey from working as an art director to stepping into his calling as a coach—and what it really means to lead yourself through change. Together, they explore themes of personal leadership, emotional resilience, and why vulnerability isn’t weakness, but wisdom in motion.

This conversation dives into what happens when we stop avoiding discomfort and instead learn to navigate it with clarity, courage, and practical tools. Gary reminds us that true leadership begins within—and that asking for help is one of the strongest moves we can make.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to take aligned action—on your own terms.

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00:00 Journey to Leadership: A Personal Story

10:16 Tools for Navigating Stressful Situations

16:56 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

24:04 Embracing Pain and Growth

31:59 Redefining Leadership: Authenticity and Community

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Website: https://www.garymontalvo.com/

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