In the first month of every New Year, an average of 43% of people fail at least one of their New Years resolutions in the first month. This startling statistic, coupled with the fact that weight loss is normally one of the top resolutions that someone makes, can create hesitancy in wanting to start something that may not "pan out." Today's guest, however, shares their version of a protein-type lifestyle that has not only shown massive success, but has provided results in the form of a set of books that equip readers (and those wanting to take on a new diet) to a whole new level. Today's guest, Joshua D. Noland, not only shares how this diet has fundamentally changed him physically, but how the mental health benefits have deepened his relationships with others and made him more focus and calm in approaching his daily life. Author of the Protein Lifestyle series of books, he breaks down practical tips that we can all use in our lives, regardless of our experiences with dieting & exercise, that will make us more healthy from the inside out.

Guest Bio

Joshua D. Noland, acclaimed author of the Protein Lifestyle series, including Living the Protein Lifestyle, The Protein Lifestyle Workbook, and The Protein Lifestyle Cookbook, is on a mission to help others by improving their health by developing healthy habits. He advocates for a whole food diet, an active lifestyle, and emphasizes the significance of mental well-being. He was able to overcome food addiction and depression by taking control of his health and found lasting success. Outside of his writing Joshua is an avid outdoorsman and a devoted dog father, continually inspired by nature and his loyal canine companions.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Have you ever sat near a fire, either in the comfort of your own home in the winter or outside during a crisp, fall night, and think about what life has done in the past, present, or future? What kinds of thoughts, feelings, and emotions run through you? How do you conjure those same thoughts in the busyness of life and manifest the existence of that fire, smoke and embers, into yourself? Today’s episode allows you to experience that sensation, and so much more in how to stoke the fire inside of you, literally!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

People can teach us a lot about ourselves, even those that may be leading a sinful life. The ways in which we can live life can also be impacted by those other individuals, but only if we are willing to take lessons from their experiences and put them into practice for ourselves. This requires not only a level of trust, but commitment and dedication to the process that they are undergoing to become better than they once was. Today's guest, Joseph Descans, author of the book "HOSEA: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute", shares his experiences with writing this book, originally starting out as a movie script concept, and how it has helped him to launch into other projects that was given by God's calling. Through his experiences, learn how you can adapt a deeper appreciation for not only hard work, but dedicating yourself to a particular purpose, "higher" or not, to show how you are able to conquer anything that you set your mind to.

Guest Bio

Joseph was born in Indiana and moved to San Diego, California at 7 years of age with his mom and sister. At the age of 12, he became a surfer and graduated from Torrey Pines High School in the class of 1982, and graduated in 2000 from Point Loma Nazarene University. In addition to being a surfer, Joseph is an arborist, contractor, author, speaker, coach, snowboarder, and fisherman. His first book called "HOSEA: The Prophet Who Married A Prostitute", describes a wealthy contemporary Hosea, by the direction of God, marries a prostitute and starts a family.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Finding your passion in the New Year is starting yet again! Are you ready for what you can bring? What is holding you back from becoming the best version this year, unlike other years in the past? Today starts a set of great opportunities, and this episode aligns with how you will be able to achieve greatness from past advice and renewed conviction. You will be left with ways that will leave the excuses behind.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

In life, failure is the greatest deterrent in wanting to move forward with a person, living in a place, or doing something that we thought would be enriching to us. This failure often can make us question whether we want to move forward with anything in our lives, whether from a general or specific way. Taking the lessons of these failures, however, can turn into successes that can impact so many different individuals, including kids as it is in today's episode. Megan Murphy, a host of the popular YouTube TV show she has created called The Aunt Nae Nae Show, shares her unique story of Broadway, theatre, and starring in multiple TV shows and movies in various capacities, and how it has manifested into a passion to teach kids valuable life skills for growth & development. Through her story, learning how to turn rejection into success is not only possible, but how it can inspire us to become more engaged to take our knowledge, skills & abilities to new heights we never thought possible.

Guest Bio

Megan Claire Murphy is a professional actress in her thirties, currently living in southeastern Alabama. She also lived in New York City for six years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Troy University in 2008, and after graduating, she worked at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre near Detroit and then she worked at the Flat Rock Playhouse in North Carolina. She then moved to New York City, and while living there, she worked in television, film, and off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theatre. In 2023, Megan created her own YouTube show called The Aunt Nae Nae Show, which is a variety show for kids that includes songs, stories, jokes, educational content, and more, which she’s been working on these days. Megan’s hobbies and interests include science fiction, fashion, reading, and traveling.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

There is no question that going through persistent change in our lives is difficult to begin with in many individual’s lives. Adding a numerical +1 to the overall total of years can set some individuals over the edge, often pondering, “What have I been able to do over the past year to make change in my life, if any?” Today's episode focuses on not just the way we can reframe our perceptions of the New Year, but to also "change our tune" as we are whisked into what is ahead for moving forward. It's easy to say, "Let's set some goals!", or, "You are being too hard on yourself!", but we must find new ways to reframe the way we handle this all-important switch of the year.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

How we show up for each other to learn and grow has been a consistent them on this podcast. However, when we introduce "mamas" that can make a significant impact in our lives through the nuturing process, and it is combined with the power of business, the possibilities become endless of their growing demand of knowledge, skillsets, and abilities. Today's guest, Regina Cachuela, owner of the Soul Biz Broadcast and helping to mentor Virtual Assistants (VAs) comprised of a large number of "mamas", shares her career change from a very successful set of projects featuring well-known movies & animation series to breaking into a larger impact. Learn how her passion to help others has expanded to an influence that is driven by one unique goal that all parents can unite under, and how she is helping to pave the way for future generations to be part of this movement she is creating.

Guest Bio

Regina was in the visual effects (VFX) and animation industry before burning out and becoming a digital nomad for 3 years. She then went to become an IT facilitator at a tech academy that has well being wrapped around programs for youth and tertiary students. She now combines all her knowledge to provide two frameworks with a well-being wrap around for "mama entrepreneurs" and aspiring Virtual Assistants. She empowers busy moms to build thriving businesses with content that truly connects and helps them ditch being overwhelmed with content creation and create a life that balances passion and purpose. For mamas in the Philippines, she offers specialized training to become successful virtual assistants so they can leverage their skills to support other entrepreneurs and build fulfilling careers from home.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

It is not easy to deal with individuals that, by age, should be acting as adults, but in reality, they are still in adolescent development. The challenges of working with such people directly can vastly wreck havoc on our approach to a variety of circumstances, regardless of what purpose that we can possibly contemplate. Today’s episode examines a few types of individuals that you could face (the denier of anything is wrong, the resister of change, and the plausible denier of anything happening at all), and how these personas should not hold us back from achieving what we have already done and will continue to do in our lives. Being “the parent” is not necessarily your responsibility, but guiding these individuals positively can be a first step to changing our mindsets in addressing these types of people.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs