It's Your Life Podcast

It's Your Life Podcast

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges. Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks. For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit www.CooleyFoundation.org.

Episodes

October 13, 2025 52 mins
  • Mindful Moments & Slow Travel Joys
  • How the experience recharged us mentally and emotionally
  • The amazing resort Xcaret and what we loved about it

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  • It’s Your Life with Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation Dr. Liana Lianov - President and Founder of The Global Positive Health Institute and Assistant Professor at the Center for Positive Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
  • Positive health: engaging in healthy lifestyle habits 
  • Positive health g...
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A sit-down discussion with Dr Michael Mantell- Seasoned Mental Health Professional, Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach, and Prolific Author.

Why are so many people still struggling, even with therapy and medication?

The missing piece isn’t in a pill or a couch. It’s in the soul. 

Why reconnecting with spirituality may be the breakthrough modern mental health has been missing

 

Dr.Michael Mantell

B...

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  • It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Dr. Mickey E. Abraham - Neurosurgery resident at UC San Diego with a focus on bioethics, innovation, and regenerative neurosurgery.

  • Stem cells for spinal cord injury
  • Brain computer interface
  • Bioethics 

 

Biography

Dr. Micke...

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  • It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Marion Neubronner - a Harvard-trained Developmental Psychologist, Leadership Coach, and Mental Health Advocate

  • Role of trained peer supporters in relieving pressure on mental health professionals
  • Why reflective writing is powerful in high-stres...
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  • It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with Mimi Allen a Founding Affiliate of Make Wellness, and Alan Jones – VP of Research and Development for Make Wellness
  • What are Natural Peptides?
  • Latest research suggest about peptides for recovery, cognitive clarity, and healthy aging
  • Accessibility of...
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  • It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

      Dr. Mickey E. Abraham - Neurosurgery resident at UC San Diego with a focus on bioethics, innovation, and regenerative neurosurgery.

  • Stem cells for spinal cord injury
  • Brain computer interface
  • Bioethics 

 ...

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A sit-down conversation with Dr. Adam Harrison - Former Family Physician; qualified (but non-practicing) Attorney-at-Law; Certified Life, Leadership and Executive Coach and Organizational Trainer, Company Founder; Keynote Speaker, and regular Podcast Guest and Host.

The higher suicide rate in men globally

The reasons for this

What we can do about it

Why, as a doctor, I am advocating for a non-medical preventative ap...

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  • Sit-down discussion with Jason Talley – Creator and Innovator of A.i Bible Sagas
  • Coming up on 2-year anniversary of A.i Bible Sagas
  • The Book of Judges released this previous Saturday 
  • The work and dedication that goes into making this series 

Upcoming :The Book of Ruth 

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Jason Talley is a versatile individual known for being a musician and an all-around creative, born April 2...

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  • Dr. James JC Cooley and guests discuss: From Vision to Investment:

What ATIC 2025 Delivered

  • Strategic Investment Priorities for Africa's Growth
  • Public-Private Partnerships Driving Infrastructure and Innovation
  • Financing the Future: Innovative Capital Solutions
  • Women and Youth in Trade: Shaping an Inclusive Economic Agenda

Biography

Dr. Cooley is the CEO and President of The It’s Your Life...

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  • A sit-down discussion with Joice Truban Curry -- President & CEO, Joice leads c3 Communications, Inc. (c3)
  • How c3 differentiates from other PR firms
  • How PR has evolved over the years
  • How does PR navigate a crisis when the media is coming at you fast in all directions
  • Navigating people’s attention
  • The change in the media landscape

 

Joice Truban Curry

Biography

As President & CEO, Joice ...

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July 1, 2025 52 mins

A sit-down discussion with Dr. Tina Gottlieb -- Upper Cervical Chiropractor

When you invest in yourself, the possibilities increase.

Investing in your wellness from within

Investing in your mindset

Investing in your influence

 

Dr. Tina M. Gottlieb

Biography

Dr. Tina M. Gottlieb loves helping amazing people get well, and stay well, because the possibilities increase when your body is functioning optimally and you can be the be...

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June 23, 2025 52 mins

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  • A sit-down discussion with Channing Chasten – Author, Motivational Speaker, and Mental Performance Coach
  • The 1% Kid: My Journey from Dream to Reality
  • Why I Wrote The 1% Kid
  • Building the 1% School System: Rethinking Education Around Growth
  • The 1% Kid Foundation: What We Do and Why It Matters

 

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Channing Chasten is a former professional soccer player, author, motivational speaker, worksh...

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  • Sit-down discussion with Dr. Tia Murry -- Distinguished Leader, Motivational Speaker, Professional Certified Mindset Coach, 3x-Best Selling Author, and Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University.
  • Discuss the upcoming graduation ceremony in Dallas, Texas

 

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Dr. Tia Murry is a distinguished leader in educational innovation, diversity advocacy, and community engagement. With over twenty-three ...

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June 9, 2025 52 mins

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Drs. James and Michelle Cooley discuss how looking, listening, and learning work together as a cycle.

Look: Observing Beyond the Surface

Listen: The Power of Paying Attention

Learn: Growth Through Awareness

 

Biography

Drs. James JC Cooley and Dr. Michelle D. Cooley are the Host and Co-Host of the International and National LIVE Television show and Radio/Podcast It’s Your Life With Dr. James JC Cooley LIV...

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A sit-down conversation with Dr. Rhonda M. Wood --- An award-winning International Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Media Personality

The power of removing the stigma around mental health in communities of color.

Why silence is harmful and how conversation fosters healing.

The generational impact of unhealed trauma.

How to initiate healthy mental health conversations in families, schools, and workplaces

 

Biography

Dr....

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Sit down conversation with Dr. Olivia Winner -- Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Evangelist, and Founder of Winners Female Foundation

Introduction to the Winners Female Foundation
Why the Topic of Fibroids and the inspiration behind it

Biography

With over a decade of experience as an adult nurse, I have advanced to the role of Emergency Nurse Practitioner in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich London focusing on minor illnesses and i...

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Sit-down discussion with Dr. Tia Murry -- Distinguished Leader, Motivational Speaker, Professional Certified Mindset Coach, 3x-Best Selling Author, and Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University. Sit-down conversation with Dr. Naike Moshi—Strategic Innovative Leader, Founder of CVPeople Tanzania, Founder & CEO of Women in Management Africa (WIMA), and the Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University (VCU).

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May 5, 2025 51 mins

Special Guest:

Jack M. Cohen

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  • A sit-down conversation with Jack M. Cohen– Author, Founder and CEO of Darkknight Ventures, Iconoclast Executive, and Mentor Capitalist
  • 3 keys to success
  • 60 practical business frameworks for effective networking, productivity, and problem-solving
  • How to master the art and science of collaboration, time management, and team leadership.
  • Strategies to invest in yourself...
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Special Guest:

Dr. Stephany Powell – Chief Educator and Senior Advisor at Positive Change Consultants, Leading expert on human trafficking, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Los Angeles Trade Technical College and USC, and Author

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  • Racism is not about the individual of a dominant group
  • Life concepts and the consequences of Systematic Racism
  • Racist ideas historically developed to justify everything from sl...
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