The Lisa Alastuey Podcast

Helping Children with ADHD Thrive with Momina Salim

My guest this week is Momina Salim who is a Functional Medicine Health Coach who helps parents and their children with ADHD, hyperactivity, inattention, and behavior issues. She is also the host of the Helping Children Thrive podcast. Please check it out and share. 

Inside Bodybuilding - Competing, Coaching, Judging with Armon Adibi

My guest this week is Armon Adibi who is a renowned contest prep coach, a licensed dietician, a National Physical Committee (NPC) Judge and a former NPC competitor in the bodybuilding super heavyweight division. Among his accomplishments, Armon won his first four shows from the ages of 18-21 years, including the Lee Priest Classic, Ronnie Coleman Classic, John Sherman Classic, and the Red River Classic. Since 2016, Armon has started his own line of bodybuilding supplements called Adibi Army.

Cults, Coercive Control, and Recovery with Chris Shelton

My guest this week is Chris Shelton who left the Church of Scientology in 2013. Since then he has created a platform to educate and inform others on Scientology, critical thinking, and destructive cults. He is the author of "Scientology: A to Xenu: An Insider's Guide to What Scientology is Really All About" and hosts interesting interviews with his Sensibly Speaking Podcast and call-in show.

Live Now | You’re Going to Die (YG2D) Organization with Ned Buskirk

My guest this week is Ned Buskirk who is the Executive Director of the non-profit organization You’re Going to Die (YG2D). He is also the host of the creatively conscious mortality YG2D podcast that brings diverse communities together in conversation around death and dying and inspiring people to LIVE NOW by unabashedly sourcing our shared mortality.

Legendary Aesthetics and 3x Mr. Olympia (1977-1979) with Frank Zane

My guest this week is Frank Zane who is a retired American professional bodybuilder and author. He is a three-time Mr. Olympia winner (1977-1979). He also won Mr. America, Mr. Universe, and Mr. World during his career. His classic physique is considered one of the best in the history of bodybuilding due to his detailed attention on symmetry and proportion.

Pro Bodybuilding Eras - Bronze/Golden/Mass Monsters with Jerry

My guest this week is Jerry Brainum who was the science editor of Muscle and Fitness magazine for 10 years; editor-at-large at Flex magazine for 8 years; and was the science editor of Planet Muscle magazine. He has published over 5,000 magazine articles. He has written for Men’s Fitness magazine; Sports Fitness magazine; Muscular Development magazine; Muscle Mag International, and was a regular contributor to Ironman magazine for 28 years. Besides his writing, he was a competitive bodybuilder during the 1970s and has been a nutrition consultant for numerous elite, world-class athletes. He is also the author of an e-book for drug-free bodybuilders called Natural Anabolics. Finally, he is the creator of Applied Metabolics, which is an in-depth newsletter about food supplements; exercise science; steroids, and much more.

The Science and Psychology of Magic with Dr. Gustav Kuhn

My guest this week is Dr. Gustav Kuhn who was a professional magician and went on to earn his PH.D in psychology. He is now a Reader at Goldsmiths University of London and Director of the MAGIC-Lab (Mind Attention & General Illusory Cognition). He is one of the pioneering researchers in the Science of Magic and President of the Science of Magic Association. His latest book is called “Experiencing the Impossible: The Science of Magic”.

Biking for The Organ Trail with Mark Scotch

My guest this week is Mark Scotch who is a kidney voucher donor and founder of “The Organ Trail” which raises awareness for the need of kidney donors, especially living kidney donors, and to show people that even with one kidney you can lead a life full of activities.

Pro-Aging and Silver Liberation with Vanessa Chamberlin

My guest this week is Vanessa Chamberlin who is the author of the best-selling book titled "The Fire Driven Life" and is a pro-aging personality. She passionately teaches and speaks about embracing aging and everything that comes with it.

Domestic Violence and Transcending Tragedy with Stephanie J Bond

My guest this week is Stephanie J Bond who is a domestic violence survivor, speaker and trauma expert. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and overcoming tragedy. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, please share her story.

Peace of Mind Work with AmarAtma

My guest this week is AmarAtma who is a Grief Coach and Board Certified Chaplain, having worked with hundreds and thousands of grievers in a Trauma-1 University Hospital specializing in end-of-life, palliative, trauma, and critical care. He has a dual Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Divinity and uses a trauma-informed, mind-body-spirit approach to teaching and helping grievers from the many losses that occur through life.

Aligned and Empowered with Mary-Theresa Tringale

My guest this week is Mary-Theresa Tringale who is an Accountability and Certified Life Success Coach. She is also the founder of the Aligned and Empowered Project which she started in 2020 and the Author of "Stand In Your Power: A Guide to Becoming the Most Aligned and Empowered Version of Yourself."

Addressing Toxic Relationships with Matthew Phifer

My guest this week is Matthew Phifer, MSEd, who is a therapist, speaker, trainer, and toxic relationship, narcissism, trauma and emotional abuse expert.

Encouragement for Intrapersonal Challenges with Dr. Jim Morrison

My guest this week is Dr. John Morrison who holds a PhD in Educational Leadership. Dr. Morrison is an educator, life coach, and digital creator whose content is centered on philosophy, psychology, intrapersonal intelligence, and personal development.

Return to Dirt with Tim Burr

My guest this week is Tim Burr who is the founder of Return to Dirt which is an adaptive motorsports program service of High Fives Foundation that puts disabled individuals behind the wheel of their own adventure.

Dealing with Collective Illusions with Dr. Todd Rose

My guest this week is Dr. Todd Rose who is the co-founder and president of Populace, a think tank committed to ensuring that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives in a thriving society. Prior to Populace, he was a faculty member at Harvard University where he founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality and directed the Mind, Brain, and Education program. He is the author of several best-selling books including Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity, and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions.

Making Lasting Transformational Changes with Julie Reisler

My guest this week is Julie Reisler who is a Master Transformational Coach, Author, Podcast Host of the You-est You, and the Founder of the Life Designer® Coaching Academy. Julie holds a Master's degree in Health & Wellness Coaching from Maryland University of Integrative Health and is on the faculty at Georgetown University in their coaching program.

Lone Star Wheelers with Shannon Catalano

My guest this week is Shannon Catalano who is the founder of the nonprofit organization Lone Star Wheelers located in Plano, Texas. Lone Star Wheelers provides free adapted bicycle rides for the sick, elderly, and disabled.

The Science of a Good Partner with Dr. Gail Saltz

My guest this week is Dr. Gail Saltz who is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine and host of the “How Can I Help?" podcast from iHeartRadio.

Living Fully with Love After Loss with Ellen Friedman

My guest this week is Ellen Friedman. I have known Ellen for 25 years and I am excited to introduce her to you all. I think you will find some great inspiration and information from Ellen’s story on how to Live Fully with Love After Loss.