Welcome back to our 7th Anniversary Celebration here on Call IT in With Dar.

As I look back over the past seven years, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. What began with one microphone and one dream has become thousands of conversations with listeners across the globe who believe, just like I do, that we're never too old to keep growing, healing, and becoming.

Each episode has been created with one purpose: to help you live with greater joy, deeper purpose, and more peace through heartset, mindset, and soulset living.

This week we're continuing our countdown with the second most downloaded episode of the year.

If you've heard it before, you may notice something completely different this time. Isn't it amazing how we hear exactly what we need when we're ready?

And don't forget, beginning in September, the podcast will be moving to a twice-a-month schedule. I can't wait to continue bringing you inspiring conversations for years to come.

Now, let's enjoy our #2 listener favorite.

The Universe Speaks with Jill Schuler

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Welcome to a very special month here on Call IT in With Dar.

This August marks seven incredible years since I nervously pressed the record button for my very first podcast episode. I had no idea that one simple "yes" would grow into a community of listeners from across the United States and around the world.

Together, we've laughed, cried, learned, healed, and explored what I like to call heartset, mindset, and soulset living—because when those three come into alignment, life begins to change from the inside out.

To celebrate this anniversary, I'm counting down the three most downloaded episodes of the past year.

Today we're kicking things off with #3, and I think you'll quickly hear why listeners connected with this conversation.

Whether this is your first time hearing it or you're listening again with fresh ears, I hope it encourages and inspires you.

And before we begin, I have a little announcement. Starting in September, Call IT in With Dar will move from weekly episodes to every other week, giving me even more time to bring you meaningful conversations that nourish your heart, your mind, and your soul.

Now...let's begin our anniversary countdown. Calling in number 3 ….call It in with Dar

Plant-Based Medicine with Kayse Gehret
Welcome back to the show, friends. Today we’re diving into one of the most fascinating and rapidly growing areas in the healing world — plant-based medicine — and how it’s helping women (and men) reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and purpose in profound ways.

My guest, Kayse Gehret, is one of the most highly regarded and sought-after guides for what she calls “The Medicine of the Moment” — the practice of Microdosing Earth Medicine. Kayse founded Microdosing for Healing in 2020, building on a three-decade career in the healing arts. Since then, her platform, program, and global community have supported more than 1,200 individuals from all walks of life in using microdosing as a tool for emotional healing, creativity, and spiritual connection. She’s also the host of the Microdosing for Healing Podcast and leads the Microdosing Professional Program, a mentorship and mastermind for wellness professionals who want to integrate this sacred practice into their work.

In our conversation, we’ll explore how microdosing differs from traditional plant medicine ceremonies, what’s happening in the brain and body during this subtle practice, and how this movement is changing the landscape of modern healing. So settle in, open your heart, and get ready to explore the gentle — yet powerful — world of microdosing.

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Who says midlife is the beginning of the end? What if it's actually the beginning of a new chapter—one filled with deeper connection, greater confidence, and the freedom to rediscover parts of yourself you may have forgotten? Today on Call IT in With Dar, we're talking about a subject that many women think about but few feel comfortable discussing: intimacy after the honeymoon years.

My guest is Dr. Trina Read, an award-winning Canadian sexologist, bestselling author, and educator who has spent more than 25 years helping women in long-term relationships rediscover connection, confidence, and pleasure. Dr. Trina believes that midlife isn't about winding down—it's about winding up in a whole new way.

In today's conversation, we'll explore why intimacy often changes as we age, the importance of feeling emotionally safe and truly desired, and how honest communication can breathe new life into even the longest relationships.

Whether you've been married for decades, are starting over, or simply want to better understand yourself, this episode offers a refreshing, empowering perspective on what it means to flourish in midlife. “Let's Call IT in!”

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Have you ever felt a nudge to share your story... but then that little voice inside whispered, "What if people judge me?" The truth is, every one of us has a story worth telling. But finding the courage to tell it—that's where so many of us get stuck.

Today's guest knows that journey well. Joining me is Michele Richman, a former prosecutor, attorney, leadership coach, and Chief People Officer who has spent years helping others grow both personally and professionally. Yet one of her greatest transformations didn't happen in a courtroom or a boardroom—it happened when she found the courage to embrace her own voice and share the stories that shaped her life.

In this conversation, Michele shares how discovering her core value of courage changed everything. We talk about overcoming fear, embracing authenticity, and why our most meaningful stories—whether they're about joy, grief, parenting, or stepping outside our comfort zone—often become the bridge that connects us to others.

If you've ever wondered whether your story matters... or if you've been waiting for permission to share it... this episode may be exactly the encouragement you've been looking for. Let's call it in, “Call IT in With Dar!”

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Who do people become when they're around you? Do they feel heard... valued... safe? Or do they leave feeling unseen? Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, supporting a friend, or simply having a conversation with someone you love, trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship. Yet it's something we often assume is there instead of intentionally building.

Today on Call IT in With Dar, I'm joined by leadership coach and People & Culture expert Shirley Sutton for a conversation about Building Trust at Work and Home. Shirley shares why trust isn't built through perfection or position—it's built through authenticity, consistency, and the way we show up every single day.

We'll explore how our identity shapes our relationships, why people remember how we make them feel, and how becoming more self-aware can transform not only the way others see us, but the way we see ourselves.

If you've ever wanted stronger relationships, deeper connection, and greater influence—whether at work or around your own kitchen table—this conversation is for you. Let's Call IT in With Dar!

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "Why is it so much harder to lose weight than it used to be?" Maybe you've tried the diets... counted the calories... exercised faithfully... only to watch the scale refuse to budge. What if the problem isn't a lack of willpower? What if we've been asking the wrong question all along?

Today on Call IT in With Dar, I'm joined by Dr. William Summers, a physician with more than 36 years of experience helping people understand the science behind obesity. As a board-certified OB/GYN and medical weight management specialist, Dr. Summers believes it's time we stop blaming ourselves and start recognizing obesity for what it truly is—a complex medical condition influenced by biology, hormones, metabolism, and our modern environment.

In this myth-busting conversation, we'll explore why obesity has become one of the greatest health challenges of our time, what new research is revealing, how medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are changing the conversation, and most importantly, why compassion and understanding are far more powerful than guilt and shame. Whether you're struggling with your own weight, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to separate fact from fiction, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical insight.

Let's come together for this important conversation about obesity! Call It in with Dar!

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Maybe you've checked all the boxes, built a successful career, cared for everyone else, and from the outside your life looks wonderful. Yet inside, something feels disconnected. If you've ever wondered whether success without fulfillment is really success at all, today's conversation is for you.

My guest is Laura G. Patac, leadership speaker, storyteller, Gallup-Certified
Clifton Strengths® coach, and author of the inspiring new book Whole, Not Perfect. After a remarkable 25-year global leadership career spanning five continents in the corporate world, Laura made a life-changing decision to leave external achievement behind and discover what it truly means to live from the inside out.

Today we'll explore why so many high-achieving people lose themselves while chasing perfection, how understanding your unique strengths can protect you from burnout, and why your own life story may be your greatest untapped resource.

Whether you're navigating a career transition, searching for more purpose, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again, this conversation will encourage you to stop striving for perfect—and start embracing wholeness. Let's call it in! “Call IT in With Dar!”

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Have you ever given so much of yourself to a relationship that somewhere along the way, you lost sight of who you were? Maybe you've experienced heartbreak, betrayal, divorce, or the painful realization that a relationship you hoped would last simply wasn't healthy for you. When relationships end, the loss often goes far beyond the relationship itself. Sometimes we lose confidence. Sometimes we lose trust. And sometimes we lose a piece of our identity. But what if heartbreak could become a doorway to healing, self-discovery, and a stronger version of yourself?

Today on Call It in With Dar, I'm joined by Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, an international speaker, coach, counselor, and transformational guide with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the patterns that keep them stuck. Holding a PhD in Spiritual Counselling, Dr. Stephen combines professional expertise with hard-earned personal wisdom. His own journey has included childhood trauma, mental health struggles, multiple divorces, profound heartbreak, and the courageous work of rebuilding his life from the inside out.

In this deeply honest conversation, Stephen shares how one particularly toxic relationship became a catalyst for extraordinary personal growth. He reveals the lessons he learned about self-worth, boundaries, vulnerability, and reclaiming his identity after years of looking outside himself for validation. We’ll explore why so many of our relationship patterns begin in childhood, how unresolved wounds can influence the partners we choose, and what it takes to stop repeating the same painful cycles. Most importantly, Stephen reminds us that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about coming home to who we've always been beneath the hurt.

If you've ever questioned your worth after a difficult relationship, struggled to trust yourself again, or wondered whether it's possible to rebuild after a heartbreak, this conversation will offer hope, insight, and practical tools for moving forward. So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and join us for this powerful conversation on Rebuilding Self-Worth After Heartbreak.

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