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Barry Shore is known as the “Ambassador of Joy,” and for good reason. A successful entrepreneur with multiple patents and a top-ranked podcast, Barry has turned immense personal adversity into a global movement of giving. After a rare disease suddenly rendered him a quadriplegic, Barry rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he swims two miles a day, six days a week, and has reached millions through his Keep Smiling cards, his podcast The Joy of Living, and now, through a groundbreaking platform: Einstein Cares.Barry’s journey is one of deep transformation. At the peak of his career, he went from healthy and thriving to completely paralyzed overnight. That experience became the catalyst for his most impactful work. As he lay in bed unable to move, his wife asked him if they could donate to a charity providing wheelchairs to those in need. That moment sparked an idea: a platform where shopping could fuel giving, automatically and without extra cost to the consumer. It took 15 years for the technology to catch up to Barry’s vision, but the result was worth the wait.Einstein Cares is Barry’s bold answer to democratizing philanthropy. Through a simple, secure platform, users can link their credit cards, shop as they normally would at over 20,000 participating merchants—including Amazon, Nike, Home Depot, and thousands of local restaurants—and automatically earn cash back while donating an equal amount to the charity of their choice. Barry calls it “philanthrotainment”—an ecosystem of good that makes giving fun, effortless, and woven into everyday life. His biggest helping? “Learn to live in joy daily.” And with Einstein Cares, he’s making that joy contagious.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important TakeawayLearn to live in joy daily. And the best way to do that is to utilize that which you enjoy doing, which is to smile, and understand that SMILE stands for Seeing Miracles In Life Everyday. You are a good-looking person because you're always looking for and finding the good in life.--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Learn more at barryshore.comInstagram: @barryeshoreEp. 188: Find the Joy of Living, Pt. 1 | with Barry ShoreEp. 189: Find the Joy of Living, Pt. 2 | with Barry ShoreProduced by NOVA

Marissa Afton is a partner and Head of Global Accounts at Potential Project, a global leadership development firm focused on building more human workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in workplace well-being and performance, Marissa helps leaders drive cultural excellence, innovation, and resilience. She’s also the co-author of More Human: How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You Lead, and her work appears in outlets like Forbes and Harvard Business Review.Her passion for human-centered leadership began with her father, a corporate attorney who discovered mindfulness to bring balance to his fast-paced life. That practice deeply influenced Marissa’s career and continues to shape her work today. At Potential Project, she’s spent the past decade helping organizations create mindful, connected, and compassionate work environments.In our conversation, Marissa challenges the common fear that AI will dehumanize us. Instead, she argues that when used intentionally, AI can actually enhance our humanity. Whether it’s helping leaders free up time for meaningful conversations or serving as a mirror for self-reflection, AI has the potential to support—not replace—our most human qualities. The key is making sure we’re still in the driver’s seat. For Marissa, the future of leadership is not about competing with machines—it’s about leading with heart.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important TakeawayIn our world today, we have lost a lot of the humanness in our day-to-day interactions. Hopefully, we're still staying human in our communities and in our families. But in our workplaces and in our lives, I think we're just going at such a fast pace. We have abdicated a lot of our humanness to other people's perspectives and technology. And really, to be able to keep coming back to our human connection will really, I think, help us in the long run for all of us.--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Learn more at www.potentialproject.comRead More Human: How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You LeadConnect with Marissa on LinkedInProduced by NOVA

Billy Wynne has been a devoted student of Buddhism and mindfulness for over 30 years, trained under renowned teachers like Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, and quoted in outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. But his latest work, The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment Through the Radical Art of Lessening, is more than just another book on mindfulness—it’s a vulnerable exploration of his personal journey through addiction, burnout, and spiritual rediscovery. With a deep understanding of Buddhist principles and real-world experience navigating life’s messiness, Billy invites readers to radically reimagine how they pursue peace and purpose.Billy’s turning point came not during a retreat or in silent meditation, but behind the wheel of a car after closing his alcohol-free bar. That moment—where he found himself numb to the idea of dying—forced him to confront the truth: his pursuit of “more” was quietly breaking him. From childhood trauma to years of alcohol abuse masked by outward success, Billy’s path led him through real emotional reckoning. It was only through embracing the Buddhist idea of “emptiness”—a concept often misunderstood as nihilism—that he found true clarity and fulfillment.What Billy teaches isn’t about renouncing your life or abandoning your responsibilities. Instead, it’s about relating to them differently. Lessening, in his words, isn’t subtraction for the sake of scarcity—it’s a way of clearing space so that what matters most can flourish. You don’t have to leave your job or family. You just have to meet them with more presence, more patience, and a deeper sense of who you really are. And that self? It’s already complete. As Billy says, the path isn’t somewhere far off—it’s right beneath your feet.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important TakeawayThe empty path is not something that is on a hillside in Tibet. It's not in the clouds. It's not in your mind. It is right here under your feet. You are already on it. You are walking it every day with every breath.--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Learn more at BillyWynne.comRead The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment Through the Radical Art of LesseningProduced by NOVA

Reema Datta, renowned yoga and Ayurveda instructor and author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, has shared her wisdom across five continents, helping countless students, including celebrities like Sting and Paul Simon, discover profound inner peace and transformation. Her journey blends traditional Indian heritage with modern struggles and discoveries, offering a unique approach to ancient practices.Reema's story is a powerful illustration of how life's challenges can become gateways to deeper self-understanding. After initially pursuing medicine and economics and working with the United Nations, the events of 9/11 served as a pivotal moment, steering her towards embracing yoga fully. Later, facing personal turmoil from a difficult separation, Reema reconnected with ancient teachings on consciousness and emotional resilience, profoundly reshaping her practice and perspective.The heart of Reema's teachings revolves around understanding our minds and emotions through the framework of yoga and Ayurveda. She emphasizes that genuine transformation occurs when we address the mental afflictions—or kleshas—such as anger, fear, attachment, and anxiety, using practical wisdom that has stood the test of millennia. By recognizing our innate constitutions and the elemental imbalances within, we can proactively heal ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Reema encourages a daily, structured practice that fosters new neural pathways, nurturing a resilient mind capable of sustained inner peace.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important TakeawayWhatever you've been through, it is possible to move through those emotions and free ourselves of the grip that they can have on us. And we can absolutely cultivate inner peace. And that will ripple outward in our surroundings. And it will make a difference. Know that if you are suffering in your mind, there are beautiful ways to heal ourselves and free ourselves.--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Read The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind by Reema DattaReema Datta’s WebsiteReema Datta on InstagramProduced by NOVA

In this episode of The Daily Helping, we’re joined by Wayne Forrest, a transformational coach, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of The Inner Warrior: The Power Within. Wayne’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the unwavering power of the human spirit.At 25, Wayne’s life changed in an instant when a rugby injury left him paralyzed. A fiercely independent farmer and athlete, he suddenly found himself unable to move, facing an uncertain future. The weight of that reality was overwhelming, but deep within, he heard a voice—a calling to pursue what he loved. That voice became his guiding force, leading him to rebuild his life, return to farming, and ultimately step into his purpose as a coach and mentor.Wayne’s journey isn’t just about overcoming physical limitations; it’s about unlocking the potential within. He shares how our internal programming, shaped by past experiences and fears, can keep us stuck. But by embracing what he calls the “inner warrior,” we can break free, take control, and create lives we truly love. His book offers a roadmap for stepping into this power, particularly for men who struggle with vulnerability and self-worth.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important TakeawayUnderstand that you have intuition. You have an inner sense, a quiet knowing. Recognize that there’s something within you that already has the answers. It’s intelligence. It’s instinct. It’s your intuition. Start listening to it. Build a relationship with it. And then, take a simple but powerful step: create a vision of what you would love. Tune in to the longing and the discontent within you—those feelings are signposts pointing you toward what matters most. Ask yourself, What would I love to create? Then begin taking the steps you can from exactly where you are. It’s not complicated. The real challenge is recognizing your old human patterning and choosing something different. When you feel stuck—when you catch yourself thinking, I just want to lie on the couch, zone out, do nothing—notice it. That’s not who you are. That’s just programming. You have the power to choose. You can step out of that and into your inner warrior, taking even one small step toward the life you truly want.--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Learn more about Wayne Forrest: WayneForrest.comRead: The Inner Warrior: The Power WithinProduced by NOVA

In this heartfelt episode of The Daily Helping, we pay tribute to the legacy of John Ruhlin, a visionary in the art of radical generosity and the founder of Giftology. Joining us is Sara Hardwick, the community relationship strategist at Giftology, who is continuing John’s mission of fostering authentic and meaningful connections.John's philosophy was simple yet transformative: relationships should be at the heart of everything we do. He revolutionized business networking and client relationships by teaching the power of thoughtful giving—not as a transactional tool, but as a foundation for true connection. His work continues to inspire people to move beyond traditional business tactics and invest in relationships in ways that matter. With the upcoming release of Beyond Giftology, Sara shares how John’s teachings are being carried forward and how we can all integrate generosity into our personal and professional lives.One of the key takeaways from this episode is the concept of return on relationships (ROR)—a philosophy that prioritizes meaningful connections over short-term gains. Sara introduces practical strategies, such as "tap meetings" and "clarity conversations," that help ensure relationships don’t fall through the cracks. Whether in business or in life, investing in people leads to deeper trust, loyalty, and success. As John often said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive"—a sentiment that remains at the core of Giftology’s mission today.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway“Do one thing today to add value to a relationship, give more, and look at the world through a generous lens. It is more blessed to give than it is to receive.”--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Learn more about John Ruhlin’s work and Giftology at giftologygroup.comConnect with Sara Hardwick on LinkedInGet your copy of Beyond GiftologyProduced by NOVA

In this episode of The Daily Helping, we welcome back elite executive coach Sabina Nawaz, nearly five years to the day since her last appearance. Sabina is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions worldwide. A former Microsoft leader who managed executive development for over 11,000 managers—including Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—Sabina has since dedicated her career to helping leaders navigate high-pressure environments while fostering growth and resilience. She’s been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and many more. Today, she joins us to discuss her new book, You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need.Sabina shares her deeply personal leadership journey, revealing how she went from being a celebrated manager to an overwhelmed leader who lost touch with her team—only to turn things around through self-awareness and intentional change. She breaks down key insights from her book, including the concept of "communication fault lines," the dangers of the "sole provider" mindset, and the critical importance of developing what she calls the "shut-up muscle." With over 12,000 pages of leadership feedback gathered from her coaching career, she provides data-backed strategies for creating a thriving workplace culture.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important TakeawaySabina urges us to stop believing our own limiting narratives and challenge the “yeah, but” excuses we tell ourselves. Instead, she encourages adopting an improv-inspired yes, and mindset—expanding our perspectives and opening ourselves up to new possibilities. Whether you’re a manager, a parent, or just someone navigating life’s pressures, this episode is packed with invaluable leadership lessons.--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Sabina Nawaz’s Website: sabinanawaz.comSabina Nawaz on LinkedIn: LinkedInSabina Nawaz on Instagram: @SabinaCoachingRead: You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others NeedProduced by NOVA

Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, philanthropist, and best-selling author best known for his hit Netflix series The Kindness Diaries. He has circumnavigated the world on a vintage yellow motorbike, relying solely on the generosity of strangers. Whether he’s giving life-changing gifts to those who show him kindness or inspiring audiences as a motivational speaker, Leon’s mission is clear: to highlight the power of human connection and restore faith in our shared humanity. His newest film, The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom, documents his search for inner peace and purpose in the spiritual heartland of India.Leon’s quest for purpose was born out of a deeply personal place. Despite finding international success and recognition, Leon felt trapped in a cycle of depression and emptiness. He reached a breaking point while working a corporate job and, after watching The Motorcycle Diaries, left it all behind to travel the globe and meet people on a heart level. Yet, even journeying around the world couldn’t fully quiet the internal battles he faced. In a moment of desperation, Leon decided to travel to India to confront his pain head-on, immersing himself in the teachings of spiritual leaders and a culture where presence and self-reflection take center stage.His biggest realization—and the central theme of his transformative experiences—is that true change begins with a single step. For Leon, it was picking up The Autobiography of a Yogi and boarding a flight to India. But for you, it could be calling a friend, starting therapy, or simply silencing your smartphone for an hour. As Leon puts it, awareness is the key. Each small, mindful action helps us uncover the peace within ourselves, reminding us that the greatest journey we’ll ever take is the one we embark on inside our own hearts.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important TakeawayYou don't have to quit your job and start traveling the world on kindness. You don't have to go to India to find God. All you have to do is take one step. One step on your journey of freedom and spirituality. If that step is calling a therapist, call a therapist. If that step is calling a friend and telling the friend your pain, call the friend. If the step is going to a bookshop and buying a book on hope or depression, buy a book on hope and depression. My journey was out of the box, but it was my journey. Your journey can be one single step. That's where it begins.--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Learn more at leonlogothetis.comFollow Leon on Instagram: @thekindnessguyWatch The Kindness Within on Amazon PrimeProduced by NOVA

In this episode of The Daily Helping, we’re joined by Jeffrey Sanow, a veteran CIA intelligence officer and security expert whose career has been shaped by high-stakes decision-making, risk management, and global operations. With years spent navigating the complexities of international intelligence, Jeffrey has developed a keen understanding of leadership, communication, and adaptability—skills that translate beyond the intelligence field into everyday life and work. He now shares these insights in his new book, Humint for Humanity: The Road Less Traveled.Jeffrey’s journey to the CIA was anything but conventional. Growing up in a difficult household, he sought both adventure and purpose, leading him to join the Peace Corps, where he worked on farm machinery in North and Central Africa. His time abroad helped him develop an ability to assimilate into vastly different cultures, learn new languages, and navigate unfamiliar terrains—experiences that ultimately paved the way for his career in intelligence. His work in the CIA took him to some of the world's most volatile regions, where he learned firsthand the importance of taking care of his people and making tough decisions under pressure.One of the most profound lessons Jeffrey shares is the necessity of empowering people to fail. As a leader, he understood that if his team wasn’t allowed to take risks, they wouldn’t be able to innovate or succeed. He recounts a pivotal moment when an intelligence analyst hesitated on a lead about weapons of mass destruction, fearing that it might be too late to act. His response? "You swing at every pitch." That mindset ultimately led to intercepting and stopping a critical shipment. Whether in intelligence, business, or personal life, Jeffrey’s insights remind us that failure isn’t the enemy—it’s part of the process of growth, learning, and leadership.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway“Everybody should be empowered to fail. If you don't empower your staff, your employees, whatever the relationship is, if you don't empower them to fail, they are not going to try their hardest to succeed. Failure is part of life.”--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedInLearn more: jeffreyssanow.comProduced by NOVA

In this episode of The Daily Helping, we sit down with Kathleen Cameron, one of the world’s leading manifestation mentors and the founder of Diamond Academy. Kathleen has transformed thousands of lives through her innovative approach to personal growth, generating over $30 million in under four years. She is the author of two international bestsellers, Becoming the One and The Best of Yourself, and the host of The Manifested Podcast.Kathleen’s journey to success wasn’t always paved with ease. Just five years ago, she was living a very different life as a registered nurse in Canada, working long hours and constantly striving for more. Despite an impressive career, she found herself stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and unfulfillment, even experiencing frequent fainting spells from extreme dieting and stress. This wake-up call led her to study mindset and manifestation, shifting her focus from professional development to deep personal growth. She realized that true transformation starts from within—by changing her beliefs about herself, she unlocked an extraordinary life she once thought was out of reach.Through her signature approach, The Art of Expansion, Kathleen teaches that growth should be the primary driver in life. She shares how the key to manifestation lies in aligning your inner world with your desired reality, rather than chasing external validation. Her philosophy includes eliminating negativity by refusing to gossip, vent, or complain, using imagination to embody confidence and success, and consistently holding onto the vision of what you want—no matter how long it takes to materialize.The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway“The life that you live today doesn't have to be your final destination. Any and all things are possible. If you're willing to really go within and ask yourself those questions about who am I, how do I see myself, what kind of difference can I make in the world? When you do that, you’ll be able to experience whatever it is you want outside of you.”--Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.Resources:Learn more at kathleencameronofficial.comListen to The Manifested PodcastFollow Kathleen on Instagram: @kathleencameronmanifestsListen to Episode 50: Elevating Consciousness, One Miracle Morning at a Time with Hal ElrodProduced by NOVA