The Other Side Of Potential Sharon Spano

Resilience, coupled with self-leadership, forms an indispensable framework for achieving success in the face of adversity. Traditionally, resilience has been understood as the ability to bounce back from setbacks, but a redefined perspective embraces proactive adaptation and growth. 
Ronda’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of purpose. Her life took an unexpected turn when her daughter was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. Faced with this harrowing reality, Ronda embarked on a quest for unconventional solutions, delving into holistic health practices and alternative therapies to support her daughter's healing journey.
In our conversation, we delve into the various aspects of leadership, personal growth, and business strategies, offering insights and practical advice for navigating challenges and achieving success. Hear how Ronda is revolutionizing the way healthcare practitioners deliver care, how her daughter’s diagnosis led her down the functional medicine path, how she balances self-leadership with leading others, the importance of leading by doing, and much more. Tune in now! 


What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Background about Ronda and her path into the field of functional medicine. Hear how she developed her passion into practice by starting her own company.How she taught herself to run a business and the hard lessons she learned.The role self-leadership played in overcoming the hurdles she faced.Balancing the ability to lead herself while leading others.Ways her leadership style evolved through her professional and personal hardships.Explore how her personal and professional shifts impact the success of her business.Uncover the foundation behind self-doubt when pursuing something new.Investigate how men and women differ in terms of leadership style.Find out how Ronda can help you and your business reach its full potential.

Transcript: Here
Additional Resources:
Website: rondanelson.com
Clinical Academy: rondanelson.com/clinicalacademy/
Clinical Business Academy: rondanelson.com/cba/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronda-nelson-phd-mh-699053a/
Instagram: instagram.com/drrondanelson/
Facebook: facebook.com/drrondanelson/
YouTube: youtube.com/RondaNelson
Podcast: rondanelson.com/podcasts/


Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
X: twitter.com/SharonSpano
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

Communication is a powerful tool in any relationship that can define positive or negative outcomes depending on how it’s approached. There are so many factors that influence how we communicate, namely, technology, intention, emotions, timing, and so much more! At the end of the day, the words are just the vessel for the expression of thoughts and feelings and the sooner we reverse the backward way in which we communicate, the stronger our relationships will become.  
Today, psychotherapist and author, Dr. Heather Browne joins us to discuss how powerful communication can be in relationships. Heather was inspired to become a therapist by her paranoid schizophrenic mother and her passion for wanting to help people. She believes we communicate backward and aims to help her clients (and the world) learn how to understand each other and become curious about communication. 
In this episode, we break down four critical questions to ask before having a conversation, how the digital age has changed the way we communicate, why texting is for information not conversation, how COVID has changed relationship-related issues, and so much more! Be sure to tune in to learn some powerful communication tools, where you can find Heather’s book, and how to connect with her to transform your relationships. 


What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Heather tells us about her schizophrenic mother and how she has affected her life and work. How compassion and love helped Heather handle her mother’s paranoid episodes. What made Heather decide to become a psychotherapist and help other people. Why Heather thinks we communicate backwards and why we need to reframe that habit. A breakdown of the four critical questions she suggests we ask before having a conversation. How communication and relationships have changed since COVID and the digital age. Why Heather believes that information is appropriate for text but conversation isn’t.  How to decide what method of communication to use when conversing with people. Why Heather loves the phrase: “Help me understand.” 

Transcript: Here
Heather Browne:
Website: drheatherbrowne.com/
Linktree: linktr.ee/drheatherbrowne
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drheatherbrowne/
TEDx: drheatherbrowne.com/tedex
Instagram: instagram.com/dr.heatherbrowne/
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.heatherbrowne
TikTok: tiktok.com/@heathermbrowne


Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
X: twitter.com/SharonSpano
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

Trauma can be life-changing, devastating, and difficult to heal from if not addressed quickly. But trauma can also reveal hidden traits within us that may lead to positive and mind-blowing transformations, especially for those with an entrepreneurial mindset. 
Mark Monchek is our resident cohost and, as the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, he is the perfect entrepreneur to walk us through today’s topic, and he begins by defining ‘trauma’ as we have come to understand it here on The Other Side of Potential. 
We discuss how trauma can be a catalyst for unlocking hidden potential, why successful entrepreneurs are often unhappy in life, and what Dr. Spano’s guided meditation taught her about the importance of reestablishing our divinity. We also learn about the need to reexamine how spirituality plays out in the secular world. Be sure to tune in for the next steps you should follow if you are ready to embrace your superpowers.   


What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Mark Monchek reiterates our definition of trauma. How trauma can be the catalyst for hidden superpowers to be revealed. Why many thriving entrepreneurs don’t experience the joys of their success. Using Dr. Spano’s experience with her late son, Michael, as a case study for how trauma can transcend into superpowers. How revealing your superpowers starts with a guided meditation. What Dr. Sharon learned from her short meditation about her spirituality.  Why we need to redefine “abundant impact”/”social entrepreneurship” and reassess how spirituality shows up in the secular world. A call to action for listeners who are ready to unleash their superpowers. 

Transcript: Here
Mark Monchek:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markmonchek/ 
X: twitter.com/MarkMonchek 
Facebook: facebook.com/mark.monchek/ 
Book: amazon.com/Culture-Opportunity-Grow-Business-Disruption/dp/0692811257  
Agency: opplab.com/ 
Email: discover@opplab.com 


Links Mentioned:
David and Goliath: amazon.com/David-and-Goliath-audiobook/dp/B00EKQKMG2 
1:1 Constellations with Sharon: sharonspanoworkshops.com/black-friday-constellation 
The Michael Spano Foundation: michaelspanofoundation.org/ 


Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
X: twitter.com/SharonSpano
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

Relationships can be a source of unbridled joy, but they can also lead to hurt, trauma, and betrayal. Navigating relationships (and dealing with affairs) can put a strain on one’s mental health so today, we are joined by the mental health expert, Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, to learn about the best ways to heal troubled relationships. 
Dr. Santos is the Owner of Santos Counseling PLLC – a company that serves his passion of improving mental health in individuals, couples, and families so that they can regain power over their lives and relationships – and he explains why mental health very personal for him and why he chose to focus on relationships in his career.  
Our conversation centers on healing from affairs as we discuss how to survive a breach of contract, how to rebuild trust, the role of culture and religious beliefs in healing relationships, specific terms to avoid using, and the undeniable importance of accountability (on both sides). We also learn about the ins and outs of modern relationships, and how shadow work and living in gratitude can boost the longevity of your relationships.  


What you’ll learn about in this episode: 
What drew Dr. Juan Santos to mental health and specifically, relationships. How relationships have changed in his practice and community since COVID. Healing from affairs: how to survive breaches of contract. Whether trust can be rebuilt after an affair. How the type of affair affects the probability of reconciliation and healing.   Why one has to be careful about using specific terms (victim, betrayer, etc.)The importance of accountability on both sides. How cultural and religious beliefs affect healing and the value that is placed on relationships.Understanding modern relationships. Shadow work, gratitude, and other advice for those in conflicted relationships. 

Transcript: Here
Dr. Juan Santos:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juanbsantos/
Twitter: twitter.com/JuanSantos336 
TikTok: tiktok.com/@drjuansantos 
Book 1: amazon.com/Rebuilding-Us-Healing-Relationship-Affair/dp/1689011807/ 
Book 2: amazon.com/Couples-Workbook-Making-Your-Relationship/dp/1546376542  
Agency: santoscounseling.com/


Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
X: twitter.com/SharonSpano
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

Stress, fatigue, and burnout are now as common around the world as an ordinary headache, but with a much higher chance of causing irreparable damage if not dealt with promptly. Joining us today is Pamela Wagner, the Founder of Ajala Digital, and she is here to share her tips and tricks for managing stress and overcoming burnout. 
Pamela is a digital marketing specialist who made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2022, and her company is all about helping six and seven-figure businesses leverage Google and Meta Ads to maximize profitability. So to begin, Pamela explains how she became an entrepreneur and what that decision meant for her life’s trajectory. 
We discuss the role of trauma in highly successful people, why it matters to have a firm sense of belonging, why our guest decided to become part of the solution against burnout, and how she goes about coaching her clients to manage their stress levels and rise above imposter syndrome. We also learn about the differences in marketing between Europe and North America, how burnout manifests in the two continents, the value of family constellation therapy, and Pamela’s tools for reducing stress and mitigating burnout. 
As a bonus, be sure to join Pamela’s free community: From Hustle Monster to Calm Warrior – daily science-backed hacks by a Harvard grad for a stress-free you & a life that truly feels good.


What you’ll learn about in this episode: 
When Pamela Wagner first recognized her entrepreneurial spirit. The role of trauma in success, and the importance of having a grounded sense of belonging. Exploring the complexities of migration, and how to flourish as an immigrant.  Pamela’s assessment of the current state of online ads.  Why she decided to help solve the global dilemma of burnout. How she helps her clients to manage their stress levels and overcome imposter syndrome. Comparing burnout levels and the perception of stress between the two continents. Tools for reducing workload and mitigating stress.  Understanding the value of family constellation therapy. Our guest’s parting words of wisdom and hope. 

Transcript: Here
Additional Resources:
Website: pamelawagner.marketing 
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pamela-wagner/ 
Instagram: instagram.com/pamelawagnerofficial/ 
Linktree: linktr.ee/pamelawagner 
YouTube: youtube.com/@ajaladigital  
Email: letushelpyou@ajaladigital.com  
Agency: ajaladigital.com/ 


Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
X: twitter.com/SharonSpano
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

It's crucial to cultivate self-awareness to recognize your strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals. Without this understanding, it's unrealistic to expect those you work with, including colleagues, employees, or family members, to appreciate and respond to you effectively and constructively.
In this episode, Dr. Spano unpacks the pivotal concept of self-leadership and why it is vital for success. With a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of personal and professional growth, she introduces listeners to the transformative power of recognizing one's strengths, weaknesses, and values.
Dr. Spano addresses some common questions about personal growth and provides practical steps to reinvent your identity. She explores the definition of self-leadership, its components, the impact of trauma on personal development, the role of initiative in self-leadership, and much more. Tune in to learn what it means to embody the components of self-leadership and elevate your potential with Dr. Sharon Spano!


What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Episode outline and an exciting rebranding announcement.Unpack the emptiness of success and how it blocks personal development.The impact of abrupt life changes on your sense of purpose and identity.Explore the yearning for growth: seeking more from life and work.Why authenticity, self-awareness, and resilience are essential to success.Uncover the concept of self-witness and how it plays into personal development.How experiencing trauma can lead you down two separate paths.Insights into proactively driving personal and professional growth.Learn how leaders can create the most impact through their work.

Transcript: Here
Links Mentioned:
Lindsay Hotmire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayhotmire/
Storyhouse Fifteen: https://storyhousefifteen.com/


Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
X: twitter.com/SharonSpano
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/