Episode #537: Using Meditation to Create Prosperity
Sandra Beck and Linda Franklin of Powered Up Talk Radio welcome Dr. Susan Shumsky, award-winning, best-selling author of Prosperity Meditation and over a dozen other influential books on spirituality and personal growth.
In this enlightening conversation, Susan shares how meditation can be a practical and powerful tool to attract abundance in every area of life—whether you’re seeking greater health, deeper love, increased wealth, or even recognition and success. Drawing from her decades of experience as a spiritual teacher, workshop leader, and pioneer in the field of consciousness, Susan breaks down how anyone can integrate meditation into their daily routine to unlock creativity, dissolve blocks, and align with opportunities.
With her signature clarity and warmth, Susan explains why prosperity is not just about money—it’s about living a balanced, joyful, and fulfilling life. She offers actionable steps for beginners and seasoned meditators alike, showing how simple practices can shift mindset, strengthen focus, and open doors to new possibilities.
This episode is perfect for anyone ready to move past limitations and start living with more purpose, power, and prosperity.
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Episode #536: Reap what you Sew with Sandra Beck and Dr. Deb Waterbury
Sandra Beck and Linda Franklin of Powered Up Talk Radio speak with Dr. Deb Waterbury about her inspiring initiative, Project Malonda, which empowers women in Malawi, Africa, through the creation of dolls and bags that provide both income and dignity.
Dr. Waterbury is the founder of two trade schools for impoverished women—The Reap What You Sew School for Women and Project Malonda (www.ProjectMalonda.org
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Episode #535: When God Says No with host Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck and Linda Franklin of Powered Up Talk Radio speak with Judith Briles about her book When God Says NO: Revealing the YES When Adversity and Loss Are Present.
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Have you experienced hurt, betrayal, fear, failure, critical illness, tragedy, or loss of a loved one? Have you asked or thought: “Why?” or lamented, “If only …” or “Why did this happen to me … to us?” If yes, When God Says NO is written for you.
Broke and broken when two of her children died, multi-award-winning author Judith Briles had to start over … one step, one breath, one heartbeat at a time as she wove through her a life path littered with NO. Within her inspirational memoir, she reminds YOU that you are not alone when bad times surface. They will … they do
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Episode #352: Radical Loving- The Art of Living Fully with Sandra Beck and Rabbi Dr. Wayne Dosick
Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio speaks with Rabbi Dosick about his latest Book Radical Loving: One God, One World, One People. RABBI DR. WAYNE DOSICK, Ph.D., D.D. is the founder and spiritual guide of The Elijah Minyan — bringing Spiritual Judaism and Jewish Renewal to San Diego. Rabbi Dosick is a dynamic, inspiring, and loving educator, writer, spiritual guide and healer, who teaches and counsels about faith and spirit, ethical values, life transformations, and evolving human consciousness. He is well-known for quality scholarship and sacred spirit, his reading of traditional texts for their sense of prophetic social justice, his abiding commitment to utmost dignity and decency for every human being, and his lifetime of guiding people to a deep, personal, intimate relationship with the Divine. Go to Storyworth.com/poweredup and save $10 on your first purchase at the online service that helps you and your loved ones preserve precious memories and stories for years to come. Powered Up Talk Radio can also be found on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Stitcher, Player FM and Podcast Addict.
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Episode #351: When Forever Ends with Sandra Beck, Dr. Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenberger
On this powerful episode of Powered Up Talk Radio, hosts Sandra Beck and Linda Franklin welcome Dr. Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg, co-authors of Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce. Together, they dive into the rising phenomenon of gray divorce—when couples over 50 choose to separate—and its often-overlooked emotional impact on adult children.
With high-profile splits like Bill and Melinda Gates making headlines, many are starting to ask the deeper questions: What happens to grown children when their family dynamic suddenly shifts? Do they feel betrayed? Relieved? Torn between loyalty and understanding? The answers may surprise you.
Dr. Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg draw from decades of experience in family therapy and divorce mediation, offering compassionate insight and practical advice for families navigating this complex transition. Whether you're a parent considering divorce later in life or an adult child caught in the crossfire, this episode sheds light on the hidden ripple effects and offers tools to move forward with clarity and grace.
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In a world that demands more of women than ever before, Powered Up Talk Radio is your go-to source for smart, soulful, and strategic conversations that fuel success—in business, health, and relationships.
Hosted by Sandra Beck, a digital entrepreneur and single mom of two teenage boys, and Linda Franklin, a trailblazer who broke barriers with a 25-year career on Wall Street, this powerhouse duo brings together grit, grace, and decades of hard-earned wisdom. Together, they offer a rare blend of real-world experience and uplifting insights for today’s modern woman who wants more—from her career, her body, her mind, and her life.
From navigating burnout and business pivots to rebooting your health, managing relationships, and stepping into leadership with confidence, Powered Up Talk Radio explores the everyday challenges that shape who we are—and who we’re becoming. Each week, Beck and Franklin are joined by top experts, thought leaders, wellness coaches, and bold women who’ve turned their toughest setbacks into defining moments of growth.
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Because success isn’t just about wins—it’s about learning from the losses, pivoting with purpose, and finding the tools to rise again. At Powered Up Talk Radio, you’ll discover how to turn challenges into opportunities, rewrite limiting narratives, and design a life you’re proud to lead.
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It’s said we learn more from our failures than from our successes but knowing how to do that is the key to real success. Join Beck and Franklin and their team of experts each week to discover how to incorporate these life changing keys into your daily routine.