In this inspiring and deeply honest episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer welcomes Rhonda M. Farrah—educational counselor, psychotherapist, lifestyle empowerment coach, speaker, and breast cancer thriver—for a conversation about resilience, responsibility, and reclaiming your personal power.

With more than 25 years of experience helping others heal, Rhonda shares how her own life challenges—including incarceration for a non-violent offense, breast cancer, failed relationships, and financial hardship—became catalysts for transformation rather than setbacks. She reframes these experiences as “midlife opportunities” and explains how each one helped her rediscover her sense of self.

A central theme of the episode is Rhonda’s powerful philosophy: “Fix your reflection first.” True healing, confidence, and fulfillment begin by learning to love, respect, and appreciate the person you see in the mirror. Rhonda reminds listeners—especially women over 40—that we often give our power away by prioritizing others over ourselves, leading to repeated patterns in health, relationships, and self-worth.

Rhonda also introduces her simple yet profound formula for living an empowered life: Gratitude + Forgiveness = Freedom. She walks listeners through a practical forgiveness exercise involving writing letters—to yourself and to those who have caused harm—as a way to release resentment, heal emotionally, and move forward unburdened.

This episode is a reminder that you are not broken, you are not behind, and you are not alone. No matter what you’ve been through, you have the power to choose growth, healing, and a life that truly reflects who you are becoming.

• Why self-love and self-respect are the foundation of true healing

• How life’s hardest experiences can become your greatest teachers

• The importance of personal responsibility without shame or blame

• How forgiveness frees you, not the other person

• Why Rhonda believes we don’t “bounce back”—we bounce forward

• Website: https://positivesolutions4life.com/

Feeling stuck? Losing momentum mid-month? You’re not alone—and you certainly aren’t failing. In this episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer shares a reset tool that helps you reconnect with your purpose when motivation dips: Emotional Purpose Cards.

Inspired by sisters Jenny Dunkin and Shelley Haisman and their journey (learn more at https://abundantlyfavored.com/about/), Emotional Purpose Cards help you anchor into your “why” so you can choose hope, identity, and belief—especially on hard days.

Peggy also shares mindset tools from Iron Hope by James Lawrence, which has been a game changer for staying present, resilient, and disciplined.

👇 In this episode you’ll hear: ✔ Why losing motivation doesn’t mean failure ✔ The purpose behind Emotional Purpose Cards ✔ 5 practical steps to create your own cards ✔ How to reframe negative thought loops ✔ Daily practices to stay grounded and inspired

🌟 Jenny & Shelley’s story and more: https://abundantlyfavored.com/about/ 🎙️ Podcast Episode with Shelley & Jenny on Mastering Your Mindset: https://peggyatpositivesolutions.podbean.com/e/mastering-your-mindset-with-shelley-haisman-jenny-dunkin/

📘 Iron Hope by James Lawrence — episode summary: https://peggyatpositivesolutions.podbean.com/e/iron-hope-by-james-lawrence-book-summary/ 💪 James Lawrence / Iron Cowboy: https://www.ironcowboy.com/

Connect with Peggy Meyer:

https://positivesolutions4life.com/

In today’s episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy sits down with Dr. Diane Dreher, PhD—author, positive psychology researcher, and global voice on hope and inner peace. Diane shares powerful insights on how chronic stress disconnects us from our intuition, creativity, and joy—and how we can gently find our way back.

This heartfelt conversation weaves together science, mindfulness, nature, gratitude, creativity, and hope, reminding us that we all carry unique gifts and the power to choose how we create our lives—no matter the circumstances.

If you’re longing for more balance, calm, and meaning as you move into a new season, this episode will meet you right where you are.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why trusting your intuition opens doors to new possibilities
• How stress shuts down creativity and keeps us stuck in survival mode
• Simple mindfulness practices—like intentional breathing—to refocus and calm the mind
• How spending 15–30 minutes in nature can reduce stress, inflammation, and depression
• Why connection, community, and even small moments of kindness matter more than we realize
• The science behind gratitude as one of the most powerful tools for happiness and hope
• How creative arts help expand awareness and reconnect us with our deeper selves
• The four-step creative process: preparation, incubation, inspiration, and verification
• Why hope is contagious—and how your choices ripple outward
• A practical hope-building exercise using Goals, Pathways, and Agency (GPA)

Key Takeaways:

✨ You don’t have to accept the limits around you—listening to your heart can lead you exactly where you need to be ✨ We are all uniquely gifted, and the world needs what only you can offer ✨ Stress disconnects us; presence, nature, and gratitude bring us back to wholeness ✨ Small “micro-connections”—a smile, a hello—create powerful positive ripple effects ✨ Choosing joy daily isn’t selfish; it’s essential ✨ Hope grows when we prepare for obstacles and believe in alternative pathways ✨ No matter your circumstances, you always have the power to choose your attitude

Reflection Questions for Listeners:

• What is your heart quietly asking you to listen to right now?
• How can you build one small happiness habit into your day?
• Where can you create more connection—with yourself, others, or nature?
• What goal do you want to bring hope and intention to this season?

Quote to Remember:

“The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance.” — Viktor Frankl

Connect with Diane Dreher, PhD

🌐 Website: https://www.dianedreher.com/

Connect with Peggy Meyer

🌐 Website: https://positivesolutions4life.com/