The Lisa Alastuey Podcast

The Power of Color and Wardrobe Tips with Scarlett De Bease

My guest this week is Scarlett De Bease. Scarlett graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and is a personal wardrobe stylist who works with women of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Scarlett is also the author of "Stop Stressing About Dressing."

Running 300 Marathons and Breaking World Records with Suzy Seeley

My guest this week is Suzy Seeley. Suzy started running at age 35 as a hobby and a way to stay healthy. Three decades later, she has run in over 300 marathons around the world and holds two World Records. Her story is one of inspiration, resiliency, grit, and humility.

Spiritual Psychology with Donna Bond

My guest this week is Donna Bond who is an author, speaker, and certified life and business coach. Donna is a graduate of the University of Santa Monica where she earned a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing. I hope you enjoy the video. Please don't forget to Share and Subscribe.

From Afghan Refugee to Transformational Coach with Fereshta Ramsey

My guest this week is Fereshta Ramsey who is a Transformational Coach. She has nearly 20 years of experience in coaching and is a leading expert in Jungian Shadow Work and its Power to affect lives. Fereshta is also an Afghan Refugee and will be sharing her thoughts and experience coming to the United States.

Bird Dog Training with Nathan Tekell

My guest this week is Nathan Tekell who is the owner of Tekskennel and Outfitting in Winters, Texas. TeksKennel produces both German Shorthairs and English Pointers which are both outstanding bird dogs. 

Going Beyond Mars and Venus with Dr. John Gray

My guest today is Dr. John Gray who is the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. In hardcover, it was the #1 bestselling book of the 1990s. USA Today listed his book as one of the top 10 most influential books of the last quarter century. His most recent book is Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills for Today's Complex World. His Mars/Venus book series has forever changed the way men and women view their relationships.

Digital Estate Planning with Erin McCune

My guest this week is Erin McCune who is the CEO of Easeenet.com which is a digital estate planning website. Erin is passionate about educating and helping you capture the online logistics of your life and making it effortless and easy to see for your family if something happens to you. Please don't forget to subscribe and share.

How and Why I Became a Foster Parent with Skip Gonzalez

My guest this week is Skip Gonzalez who has been a Foster Parent since 2018 and is a Father of four. Skip shares his foster parent experience and advice for anyone interested in fostering a child. We chat about eligibility, selection process and placement, advocacy, reimbursement, and so much more. Please Share and don't forget to Subscribe.

Madison's Battle with Perfection and the Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

My guest today is Carli Bushoven who is the Director of the Madison Holleran Foundation which was established in 2014 when her sister, Madison Holleran, died by suicide. Carli is passionate about suicide awareness and prevention and shares Madison’s story in an effort to inspire others to speak out about mental health and end the stigma.

Untangling Hair Myths and Getting Straight to the Hair Root of Things with Dr. Trefor Evans

My guest this week is Dr. Trefor Evans who has worked in the Hair Care industry for 30 years. He is the Director of Research at The Textile Research Institute (TRI) - Princeton which is an independent, non-profit, scientific research and education organization. In this video we chat about hair myths, marketing claims, hair loss, grey hair, hair tips, and so much more. Please don't forget to subscribe and share.

Who Are the Basques? History, Culture, and Language

Who are the Basques? My guest this week is Dr. Xabier Irujo. Dr. Irujo is the Director of the Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno where he is also a professor of genocide studies. Dr. Irju holds three master's degrees in linguistics, history, and philosophy and has two Ph.D.s in history and philosophy. He has published on issues related to Basque history and politics and has specialized in genocide studies with a focus on physical and cultural extermination. Dr. Irujo has authored more than 15 books and a number of journal articles and has received awards and honors at the national and international level. His recent books include Gernika: Genealogy of a Lie, Gernika 1937: The Market Day Massacre, and Legal History of the Basque Language.

$hopping 'Till We're Dropping, $pending 'Till We're Ending: Epidemics Which Put Us All at Risk!

Terrence Shulman is an author, therapist, and educator. He is the Founder and Director of The Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending, and Hoarding. This center addresses the growing-yet under-treated-epidemics of compulsive stealing, spending, and hoarding. Before establishing the center Terrence worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for many years. Terry is also a Licensed Master Social Worker and an Attorney at Law specializing in Criminal Defense and Mental Health Law. Finally, Terrence has written several books including "Bought Out and Spent: Recovery from Compulsive Shopping and Spending."

Building Resilience for Life's Challenges with Tammy Peterson

My guest this week is Tammy Peterson. She was diagnosed with a terminal illness and given less than a year to live, but the doctors were wrong. Her story is one of resilience and full of life lessons. Tammy is a survivor, an artist, a wife (to Dr. Jordan Peterson), a mother, a grandmother, and an inspiration to many.

Being Fit and Healthy in Retirement with Nick Lituanio

It is my honor to introduce to you Nick Lituanio. Nick is on a mission to inspire and educate those in their post work life and to help them reject the outdated ideas surrounding retirement. Nick believes how we approach the end of our career, what we choose to do about it, and how we feel about it is a choice. After retirement, Nick began a second career as a personal trainer and is motivated to help others get and stay fit as they age.

Understanding and Processing Grief with Victoria Volk

My guest this week is Victoria Volk. She is a Grief Writer and Author, Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, a YouMap Certified Coach, Podcaster of the Grieving Voices Podcast, and a Trained End-of-life Doula.

Comedy, Entrepreneurship, & Following Your Curiosity with Slade Ham

My guest this week is Slade Ham who is a Comedian, Author, Entrepreneur and Podcaster based in Houston, Texas. Slade averages more than 200 comedy shows a year and has performed in 54 countries on 6 different continents over the last 20 years. He has also taken his show overseas to the United States military twice a year for the last decade. He is a regular on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show, co-host of The Outlaw Dave Show in Houston, and Host of the wildly popular bi-weekly Whiskey Brothers Podcast. However, his real passions lie on the road by traveling the world and collecting stories.

What Your Body Language Says About You with Scott Rouse

Today's guest is Scott Rouse who is a behavior analyst and body language expert. He holds multiple certifications in advanced interrogation training and has been training alongside the FBI, Secret Service, U.S. Military Intelligence, and the Department of Defense. His extensive training, education, and practice of nonverbal communication has made him an expert and consultant to law enforcement as well as successful CEOs, attorneys, executives, and entertainers. Finally, you may have recognized Scott from his very popular Youtube Channel The Behavior Panel.

Menopause Education: The Video Everyone Needs to Watch with Menopause Taylor

Today's guest is Dr. Barbara Taylor also known as "Menopause Taylor" and "Menopause Barbie." She is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who retired from active practice in 2001. Despite the fact that she had a law degree and a master's in business at the time of her retirement, her true passion has always been helping women. Dr. Taylor is the author of "Menopause: Your Management Your Way … Now and for the Rest of Your Life." She is a wealth of information and is on a mission to educate EVERYONE on menopause. In this video we chat about why menopause is THE neglected topic, the best and worst thing about menopause, health risks of estrogen loss, brain fog, the importance of education and choice, testosterone decline in men, and so much more.

The Gentle Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Draculino

Today's guest is Vinicius Magalhães also known as Professor Draculino. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and is the head instructor of Gracie Barra Texas and Gracie Barra BH Schools. He holds many titles including 4-time Pan American Champion, 1 time no gi pan American champion in 2008, 2 Times Brazilian national champion, 2 Times Silver medalist at the world BJJ championships, and MMA lightweight champion in Brazil. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Professor Draculino is considered one of the best instructors in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His students include national and world BJJ champions, Mixed Martial Art Champions and more than 500 Black Belts.

The Legacy of African American Cowboys in the West and in Rodeos

Today's guest is Dr. Demetrius Pearson who is an Associate Professor at the University of Houston. Dr. Pearson has conducted research and written about African American involvement in various sport forms, including the North American Rodeo, as well as their depiction in contemporary sport films. Dr. Pearson contributed to the book "Black Cowboys in the American West: On the Range, on the Stage, Behind the Badge" which won the Ray and Pat Browne Award for Best Edited Collection in Popular Culture and American Culture. He also wrote Chapter 6 of the book titled, "Shadow Riders of the Subterranean Circuit: A Descriptive Account of Black Rodeo in the Texas Gulf Coast Region." His latest book, "Black Rodeo in the Texas Gulf Coast Region: Charcoal in the Ashes," was released in 2021.