Summary: Aired Friday, 29 December 2017, 7:00 PM ET <br><br>How to Embrace Your Fear and Start Over Again with a Smile <br><br>We welcome back a favorite guest, Valerie Sheppard, the author of the #1 best-seller Living Happy to Be ME! <br><br>Tonight, she shares with us her remarkable story of recovery from a catastrophic-hemorrhagic stroke as well as, her journey that she says challenged her to, “to double down on the things that I teach.” Her deep commitment to the healing power of happiness shines through in this inspiring chat! Just some of what Valerie will share with us is: <br><br>~ How laughter and humor helped her heal <br><br>~ How to ‘improv’ your way through life, <br><br>~ How to use the power of “Yes” to enrich any experience, <br><br>~ And how to respond to fear <br><br>~ Plus so much more… <br><br>This is a not to be missed chat, she always shares several ‘A-ha! Moments!’ Valerie Sheppard is a number one best-selling author, catastrophic-stroke survivor, inspirational keynote speaker, university lecturer, and certified Laughter Yoga instructor. Valerie is truly multi-faceted. Her passion is life-mastery, which she teaches featuring her “4-Step Happy to Be ME” process. It’s the centerpiece of her partnership with the University of California, Irvine for a much-loved and successful class called “Living 101: Being Happy and Whole.” Learn more about Valerie and her amazing work at: <a href="http://happytobeme.net" rel="noopener">http://happytobeme.net</a> <br><br>And listen to our chat Friday, December 29, at 7PM ET and later in podcast.
