A seated conversation with our royal guests from Ghana about their visit to the United States, receiving honorary doctorate degrees, and sharing their kingdom’s vision, philanthropic efforts, community impact, and partnerships with organizations dedicated to helping others.

A seated conversation with our royal guests from Ghana about their visit to the United States, receiving honorary doctorate degrees, and sharing their kingdom&rsquo;s vision, philanthropic efforts, community impact, and partnerships with organizations dedicated to helping others.

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.

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 <a href="http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/">www.CooleyFoundation.org</a>.

It's Your Life Podcast

It's Your Life

Ghanaian Royals Experience: Visit to the U.S.

Dr. Rebecca Mannis focuses on the growing challenges facing teens, including anxiety, social media pressures, test anxiety, and the impact of AI and technology on mental health and self-esteem. Dr. Mannis emphasizes that emotional well-being is strengthened when students develop healthy coping strategies, maintain balance between online and offline activities, and focus on self-worth beyond grades, likes, or external validation. She encourages teens to manage stress through organization, realistic expectations, supportive relationships, and self-care practices such as adequate sleep and mindfulness. Her message highlights that staying mentally strong in a fast-paced world is not about avoiding challenges but about building resilience, adaptability, and confidence to navigate them successfully.

Dr. Rebecca Mannis Biography

Dr. Rebecca Mannis is a learning specialist  with expertise both in neuropsychology and instruction / intervention /advocacy who is based in New York and has a global practice. Her program, Ivy Prep Learning Center, bridges neuropsychology or the brain science of learning and tactical support and intervention /enrichment across the lifespan. Masters Harvard Grad School of Education, where she also served as an appointee to the Ed School’s Alumni Council, PhD from Teachers College, Columbia U. Through her nonprofit, The Mannis Foundation, provides advocacy, programming and support for children and adults whose educational needs are not sufficiently met.

Social Media

Facebook: @ivypreplearningcenter

Facebook: Rebecca Mannis  

Twitter: @ivypreplearning

Instagram: @ivypreplearning

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rebeccamannis

Website:

www.ivy-prep.com

Dr.&nbsp;Rebecca Mannis&nbsp;focuses on the growing challenges facing teens, including anxiety, social media pressures, test anxiety, and the impact of AI and technology on mental health and self-esteem. Dr. Mannis emphasizes that emotional well-being is strengthened when students develop healthy coping strategies, maintain balance between online and offline activities, and focus on self-worth beyond grades, likes, or external validation. She encourages teens to manage stress through organization, realistic expectations, supportive relationships, and self-care practices such as adequate sleep and mindfulness. Her message highlights that staying mentally strong in a fast-paced world is not about avoiding challenges but about building resilience, adaptability, and confidence to navigate them successfully.
Dr. Rebecca Mannis Biography
Dr. Rebecca Mannis is a learning specialist &nbsp;with expertise both in neuropsychology and instruction / intervention /advocacy who is based in New York and has a global practice. Her program, Ivy Prep Learning Center, bridges neuropsychology or the brain science of learning and tactical support and intervention /enrichment across the lifespan. Masters Harvard Grad School of Education, where she also served as an appointee to the Ed School&rsquo;s Alumni Council, PhD from Teachers College, Columbia U. Through her nonprofit, The Mannis Foundation, provides advocacy, programming and support for children and adults whose educational needs are not sufficiently met.
Social Media
Facebook: @ivypreplearningcenter
Facebook: Rebecca Mannis &nbsp;
Twitter: @ivypreplearning
Instagram: @ivypreplearning
LinkedIn:<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/rebeccamannis" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">&nbsp;http://linkedin.com/in/rebeccamannis</a>
Website:
<a href="http://www.ivy-prep.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">www.ivy-prep.com</a>

360° Health: How to stay mentally strong in a world that never stops…A guide for teens and students 

This conversation with Dr. Michael Mantell focused on the connection between mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Dr. Mantell shared insights on the importance of developing a positive mindset, managing stress effectively, and building healthy habits that support both emotional and physical health. He emphasized that personal growth begins with self-awareness and intentional choices, and that resilience can be strengthened through practice and perseverance. The discussion highlighted practical strategies for maintaining balance, overcoming challenges, and living a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Dr.Michael Mantell Biography

Dr. Michael Mantell, a Renowned and Esteemed Mental Health Architect, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976 and his MS in Clinical Psychology in 1972 from Hahnemann Medical College. He guides clients to disturb themselves less, by identifying, challenging, and restructuring irrational beliefs, helping them build a reliable foundation of rational, flexible thinking, and adopt healthier behaviors and attitudes. His expertise bridges the art and science of mental health, empowering clients to disturb themselves less and construct a mindset that enables them to respond to life’s challenges with resilience, acceptance, and self-compassion.

Throughout his career, Dr. Mantell has held various prestigious positions, including Chief Psychologist for Children's Hospital of San Diego, Chief Psychologist of the San Diego Police Department, and Chief Behavior Science Consultant for the American Council on Exercise. He was a co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Plus Size Certified, Inc. and is a member of the Science Advisory Council of the International Council on Active Aging. In addition, he served as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD Medical School, where he taught the Doctor-Patient Relationship course. He brings a specialty focus on physician wellbeing, physician burnout and elevating the patient experience. He has lectured at Pt. Loma Nazarene University and has provided a yearly 3-day Physician Wellness Studio for the American Society of Hematology. He is an invited guest instructor at Harvard University.

Dr. Mantell is a prolific author with four books to his name, including his recent work, "The Link is What You Think," "Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace," and his iconic 1988 original "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff PS: It’s All Small Stuff" and its 25th Anniversary Edition. Dr Mantell has been a member of SAG-AFTRA since 1981, Chair of its Election Committee and Vice-Chair of the Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee. He was elected to the Board of SAG-AFTRA San Diego in September, 2025. He’s been bringing psychology to the broadcast media for decades including regular appearances on Good Morning, America, Oprah Winfrey and weekly spots on local and nationwide news.

You can follow his free daily “MantellPoints2Ponder” on LinkedIn and Facebook.

This conversation with Dr.&nbsp;Michael Mantell&nbsp;focused on the connection between mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Dr. Mantell shared insights on the importance of developing a positive mindset, managing stress effectively, and building healthy habits that support both emotional and physical health. He emphasized that personal growth begins with self-awareness and intentional choices, and that resilience can be strengthened through practice and perseverance. The discussion highlighted practical strategies for maintaining balance, overcoming challenges, and living a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Dr.Michael Mantell Biography
Dr. Michael Mantell, a Renowned and Esteemed Mental Health Architect, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976 and his MS in Clinical Psychology in 1972 from Hahnemann Medical College. He guides clients to disturb themselves less, by identifying, challenging, and restructuring irrational beliefs, helping them build a reliable foundation of rational, flexible thinking, and adopt healthier behaviors and attitudes. His expertise bridges the art and science of mental health, empowering clients to disturb themselves less and construct a mindset that enables them to respond to life&rsquo;s challenges with resilience, acceptance, and self-compassion.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mantell has held various prestigious positions, including Chief Psychologist for Children's Hospital of San Diego, Chief Psychologist of the San Diego Police Department, and Chief Behavior Science Consultant for the American Council on Exercise. He was a co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Plus Size Certified, Inc. and is a member of the Science Advisory Council of the International Council on Active Aging. In addition, he served as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD Medical School, where he taught the Doctor-Patient Relationship course. He brings a specialty focus on physician wellbeing, physician burnout and elevating the patient experience. He has lectured at Pt. Loma Nazarene University and has provided a yearly 3-day Physician Wellness Studio for the American Society of Hematology. He is an invited guest instructor at Harvard University.
Dr. Mantell is a prolific author with four books to his name, including his recent work, "The Link is What You Think," "Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace," and his iconic 1988 original "Don&rsquo;t Sweat the Small Stuff PS: It&rsquo;s All Small Stuff" and its 25th Anniversary Edition. Dr Mantell has been a member of SAG-AFTRA since 1981, Chair of its Election Committee and Vice-Chair of the Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee. He was elected to the Board of SAG-AFTRA San Diego in September, 2025. He&rsquo;s been bringing psychology to the broadcast media for decades including regular appearances on Good Morning, America, Oprah Winfrey and weekly spots on local and nationwide news.
You can follow his free daily &ldquo;MantellPoints2Ponder&rdquo; on LinkedIn and Facebook.

IN SESSION WITH DR. MICHAEL MANTELL

Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell-  renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis -licensed psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, presenter, writer and adjunct professor at Columbia University and Robin W. Thorburn - Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.

 Show Summary

Today’s show discusses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), developed by Albert Ellis, which teaches that emotional suffering is often intensified not only by difficult events themselves but by the beliefs and interpretations we attach to those events. REBT helps lessen emotional pain by identifying irrational thoughts, challenging unhelpful beliefs, and replacing them with more realistic and flexible ways of thinking.

Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis Biography

Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. New York City has been her home base for the past two decades. She is a licensed psychologist (Australia), licensed mental health counselor (New York), presenter, writer and adjunct professor at Columbia University in New York City where she teaches Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Comparative Psychotherapies. For years she worked with her husband, the brilliant and renowned pioneer of modern cognitive therapies: Dr Albert Ellis, giving public presentations and professional trainings in his approach of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), as well as collaborating with him on writing and research projects until his death in 2007. Before his passing he stated and wrote that he entrusted her to continue his work. She is recognized as a world-renowned expert on REBT, and regularly presents, throughout the USA and in countries around the world, to students, academics, practitioners in the helping professions, and to members of the general public. She wrote the second edition of the book Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (published 2019) that she co-wrote with her husband in its first edition. She is also featured in a DVD produced by the American Psychological Association (APA) demonstrating and discussing the REBT approach. She has written chapters for various text books, articles, and has reviewed publications for APA’s PsycCritiques Journal. In 2014 she was named “Legend in Counseling” at the American Counseling Association annual conference, and has received various other awards and acknowledgments for her work. She recently was nominated by former American Psychological Association President, Dr Frank Farley, and renowned psychologist and author, Dr Stanley Krippner, to receive the American Psychological Association's International Division's "Global Citizen Award". She joyfully and passionately continues her mission of informing as many people as possible - through her presentations, teaching, writing, and the ways she strives to ‘walk her talk’ - that each one of us has the power to create our emotional destinies despite and including challenging circumstances, and through teaching the ‘how-to’s’ of doing so!

Website

www.debbiejoffeellis.com

Robin W. Thorburn ADHP (NC) MNRHP FNSHP UKCP (H) Biography

Robin W. Thorburn, the founder of Exclusive Hypnotherapy Edinburgh, is one of the UK’s leading Hypno-Psychotherapists.  He has 33 years verifiable clinical experience and has successfully conducted over 20,000 Hypno-Psychotherapy sessions.

Robin has literally helped thousands of clients who have experienced debilitating panic attacks, phobias, anxiety, stress, insomnia, low self-confidence/esteem/self-worth, unexplained infertility, anger management, depression, imposter syndrome, public speaking and blushing, guilt, irritable bowel syndrome, unexplained infertility, pain control, sports psychology and enhancement of business performance,   He is also remarkably successful working with people who wish to stop smoking/vaping, improve weight loss or require, life coaching,  sexual and relationship problems are also helped with, as is bereavement.

 Website

www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk 

Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell-&nbsp;&nbsp;renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with&nbsp;Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis -licensed psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, presenter, writer and adjunct professor at Columbia University and&nbsp;Robin W. Thorburn&nbsp;-&nbsp;Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.
&nbsp;Show Summary
Today&rsquo;s show discusses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT),&nbsp;developed by&nbsp;Albert Ellis, which teaches that emotional suffering is often intensified not only by difficult events themselves but by the beliefs and interpretations we attach to those events. REBT helps lessen emotional pain by identifying irrational thoughts, challenging unhelpful beliefs, and replacing them with more realistic and flexible ways of thinking.
Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis Biography
Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. New York City has been her home base for the past two decades. She is a licensed psychologist (Australia), licensed mental health counselor (New York), presenter, writer and adjunct professor at Columbia University in New York City where she teaches&nbsp;Rational Emotive Behavior&nbsp;Therapy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Comparative Psychotherapies. For years she worked with her husband, the brilliant and renowned pioneer of modern cognitive therapies: Dr Albert Ellis, giving public presentations and professional trainings in his approach of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), as well as collaborating with him on writing and research projects until his death in 2007. Before his passing he stated and wrote that he entrusted her to continue his work. She is recognized as a world-renowned expert on REBT, and regularly presents, throughout the USA and in countries around the world, to students, academics, practitioners in the helping professions, and to members of the general public. She wrote the second edition of the book&nbsp;Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (published 2019)&nbsp;that she co-wrote with her husband in its first edition. She is also featured in a DVD produced by the American Psychological Association (APA) demonstrating and discussing the REBT approach. She has written chapters for various text books, articles, and has reviewed publications for APA&rsquo;s&nbsp;PsycCritiques Journal. In 2014 she was named &ldquo;Legend in Counseling&rdquo; at the American Counseling Association annual conference, and has received various other awards and acknowledgments for her work.&nbsp;She recently was nominated by former American Psychological Association President, Dr Frank Farley, and renowned psychologist and author, Dr Stanley Krippner, to receive the American Psychological Association's International Division's "Global Citizen Award".&nbsp;She joyfully and passionately continues her mission of informing as many people as possible - through her presentations, teaching, writing, and the ways she strives to &lsquo;walk her talk&rsquo; - that each one of us has the power to create our emotional destinies despite and including challenging circumstances, and through teaching the &lsquo;how-to&rsquo;s&rsquo; of doing so!
Website
<a href="http://www.debbiejoffeellis.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.debbiejoffeellis.com</a>
Robin W. Thorburn ADHP (NC) MNRHP FNSHP UKCP (H)&nbsp;Biography
Robin&nbsp;W. Thorburn, the founder of Exclusive Hypnotherapy Edinburgh, is one of the UK&rsquo;s leading Hypno-Psychotherapists.&nbsp; He has 33&nbsp;years verifiable clinical experience and has successfully conducted over 20,000 Hypno-Psychotherapy sessions.
Robin has literally helped thousands of clients who have experienced debilitating panic attacks,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/phobias-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">phobias</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/anxiety-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">anxiety</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/stress-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">stress</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/insomnia-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">insomnia,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/self-esteem-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">low self-confidence/esteem/self-worth</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/unexplained-infertility-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">unexplained infertility</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/anger-management-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">anger management,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/depression-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8">depression</a>,<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/imposter-syndrome-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="9">&nbsp;imposter syndrome</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/public-speaking-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10">public speaking and blushing</a>,<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/guilt-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="11">&nbsp;guilt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/ibs-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="12">irritable bowel syndrome,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/unexplained-infertility-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="13">unexplained infertility</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/pain-control-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="14">pain control</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/sports-psychology-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="15">sports psychology and enhancement of business performance,&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; He is also remarkably successful working with people who wish to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/stop-smoking-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="16">stop smoking/vaping</a>, improve&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/weight-loss-hypnotherapy-eating-disorders/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="17">weight loss or require</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/life-coaching-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="18">life coaching,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/relationship-hypnotherapy-sexual-difficulties/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="19">&nbsp;sexual and relationship problems</a>&nbsp;are also helped with, as is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-edinburgh/bereavement-hypnotherapy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="20">bereavement</a>.
&nbsp;Website
<a href="http://www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="21">www.exclusivehypnotherapy.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

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