BARBARA J MATHISON aka Liza "B"
Motivational Speaker
A Dynamic Presenter for Professional Organizations, Vegetarian Societies, Non Profit Organizations, Annual Conferences and Sales Meetings.Lose Weight Naturally & Take Control of Your Health
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BARBARA J MATHISON
Motivational Health Speaker
Keynotes - Seminars - Workshops
"Don't say why. Say why not... Yes, I'll try. Yes, I'll dare."
"Say Yes! Success is a State of Mind" Say "YES" to living successfully, whatever that means to you. 8 Step Strategy to Success... Step by Step Exercises; Fast, Informative, Fun and Inspirational
How You Can Lose Weight Naturally
Barbara's story of overcoming Obesity:
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Fibromyalgia
- Polymyalgia
- Arthritis
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Constipation,
- Depression
- Low Energy
- Cancer
- and More...
Motivates YOU to action!!!
- Cancer or Rebalancing?
- Increase Energy & Overall Health
- Reduce Back Pain
- Increase Digestion
- Ask Your Body What it Needs
- Tuning & Honing with a Pendulum & Applied Kinesiology
Self-Esteem Building
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Worth
- Self-Image
- Self-Mastery
- Self-Responsibility
Flirting with SUCCE$$:
- Stop Darting Up & Down with Life's Successes & Set Backs
- Attitude Adjustment
- Your "T's" Tell on You
A Dynamic Presenter for
- Professional Organizations
- Vegetarian Societies
- Non Profit Organizations
- Annual Conference
- SalesMeetings
Barbara’s incredible story of overcoming many odds loaded with techniques and easy steps for...
- Weight Loss
- Freedom from Medications
- Lifestyle Change
- Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle
- Micronutrients
- Nutritarian
- How to Go from SAD (Standard American Diet) to Vegan
Plus programs on
- 8 Step Strategy to Success
- Success is a State of Mind
- Positive and Healthy Attitude
- Life in the Sandbox
Many more!
“YES, I Want It All!!!”...
Meetings & Events: 2010
- 07/13 - 19 Flagstaff AZ
- 07.17 VSU – Potluck
- 07.21 ASG – SGNG
- 07.27 VSU – St. George
- 07/31 - 08/04 Chicago & Area
- 08/05 - 06 Las Vegas NV
- 08.18 ASG – SGNG
- 08.24 VSU – St. George
- 09.15 ASG – SGNG
- 09.18 VSU – Potluck
- 09.28 VSU: St George
- 09/11 Obesity & Health Related Conditions St George All Day Seminar: Tickets $30
- 10.15 ASG – SGNG
- 10.18 VSU – Potluck
- 10.04 VSU: Michael Greger, MD
Past Event Highlights
- 10.09 Healthy Lifestyle Expo, Woodland CA
- 10.09 Wellness Forum with Dr. Pam Popper Received CHC, Certified Health Coach Certificate
- 02.09 McDougall Advanced Study Weekend, Santa Rosa CA
- 01.03.09 eCornell –T. Colin Campbell Nutrition Fundamentals Graduate with Certificates s
- 08.16.08 PCRM 2008 Cancer & Nutrition Symposium, Washington DC Presented: My Story of Cancer & Nutrition
- 06.08 NAVS Summerfest, Johnstown PA
Barbara J Mathison, CHC
Barbara is a successful businesswoman, entrepreneur, educator, motivational speaker and "performer" who travels the world sharing her enthusiasm for life she attained as she worked her way from failure to success - professionally, physically and emotionally.
Barbara aka Liza "B" at 63 years old (May 7, 2007) did an about face with her diet and lifestyle! She turned vegan. She shares her 8 Step Strategy to Success program which she developed with tips on how she survived and overcame a traumatic childhood, bankruptcies, divorces, her 3 children "kidnapped" for 8 years, being obese most of her life, cancer, mini stroke, Fibromyalgia, Polymyalgia, giant cell Arteritis, constipation, arthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, retinal vein inclusion and mental and physical stress.
In 1986 she received a Hollywood contract as Liza Minnelli's official look-a-like after losing 70 pounds. She has entertained nationally and internationally for standing room only audiences such as in New Delhi, India and many Fortune 500 companies.
Her many outstanding accomplishment awards include Business Woman of the Year and the Governor's Award for Small Business. She has won lobbying and state initiative campaigns. Barbara owned and operated an award winning employment service, has been a bank officer and was Dean of Students and Company Advisors for the prestigious Business Week Program through BSU (Boise State University).
She has served on the Board of Directors for United Way, Salvation Army, Chamber of Commerce, Civitans, Northwest Center for Attitudinal Healing, American Academy of Denturists, and the College of Southern Idaho Advisory Board. She is the founder and leader of the St. George Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild (ASG), President of the Vegetarian Society of Utah as well as their newsletter publisher; a member of the North American Vegetarian Society/NAVS and AAUW.
Barbara is President of her own business, Success with a YE$ Productions and presents programs on: Motivation, Losing Weight Naturally, Health and Energy via Vegan, Self-Esteem and Success.
She is author of How You Can Lose Weight Naturally DVD/CD Program and Body Acceptance and Discover the Child Within guided visualization CD's.She is mother of 4, grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 1 and resides with her husband, Duane, in St George, Utah.
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MORE RAVE REVIEWS FOR Barbara J Mathison
Barbara with T. Colin Campbell, PhD
THE CHINA STUDY
John A. McDougall, MD and Barbara
Pamela A. Popper, PhD, ND. and Barbara
"Hard to see how "great" can get better, but somehow you have improved an already great presentation -- maybe the descriptive word now is "superb"!" Office of Professional Development Clemson University
"...your delightful, entertaining, warm, witty and inspiring presentation -- we wish you could have seen the 'ripple effect' your 90 minutes had on the rest of the conference!" DMR Group, Inc. Boeing Computer Services
"...the effect that you have in both motivational and sales presentations is extraordinary. You are able to bring out special effort from nonperformers and lead sales people as well." US Bank
"...you really know how to relate to an audience and put life and vitality into them." Washington
Association of County Officials
"...very clever presentation. Great use of humor. Totally enjoyed you. Inspirational, moving, persuasive, upbeat and motivational. You convey warmth and interest for the audience. You are a consummate professional." Clemson University
"...I commend you for facing head-on a tough training session. Motivating people into action, an objective of your program, was truly accomplished by many of our participants as the day had quite an impact on them. We received many comments and several letters. Thank you for a positive and impacting training session and for a job well done.
PACK/Americorps Program "Outstanding!! Because of your auctioneering we exceeded our financial goals for the year by far!. Your dinner show is funny, entertaining and talented beyond belief...you are more than a one woman show, you are a phenomenon." Women's American OR
Poem sent following a 4 hr workshop
Barbara, you came to sing and dance . . . . . .
among the dead.
You brought the gift of light from the universe.
YES! YES! I celebrate!
I heard my sisters in India, I heard my brothers from the deserts of Australia, I heard the awakening of a young prince in Africa.
YES! YES! I celebrate!
Filling my soul with the colors of the universe, relighting my heart among the dead.
YES! YES! I celebrate!
Thank you!
VSU Member: “...I do appreciate that you are so willing to share your wonderful knowledge. Like I told you once before, you are the person I look to in order to believe that miracles can and do occur. You are a true inspiration to many, many people, and I am at the top of the list.”
Another VSU member writes: ...”You are most gracious to answer all my questions, Barbara. I truly appreciate your patience as I learn about this new lifestyle. You are such an inspiration... I want to be as healthy as you!”
BARBARA'S CLIENTS - INTERNATIONAL - NATIONAL - LOCAL
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Yes, You Can Lose Weight Naturally
- Obese To Thin
- SAD To Plant
Based Lifestyle
- From Taking Many Medications To NONE
- Depressed To A Passion For Living
- Unhealthy To Healthy
"Losing weight is NOT about the body – it's about the mind.
It's about changing the way you THINK about food.
It's also about changing the way you you think about LIFE."
– Mike Anderson, The Rave
and
"The way you think about yourself!" – Barbara J Mathison
Eight Step Weight Loss Strategy
Whether you are seasoned Vegan or have a friend or family member that needs just the right motivation to lose weight …THIS IS THE ANSWER. YES! YOU CAN DO IT.Step 1 - BE THANKFUL OF THE PRESENT
- Be in the "moment" and learn to listen
- Let go of the past and fake it 'till you make it
- Wake up and develop a positive attitude
- Practice affirmative self-talk
- Get involved and be be happy to find happy
Step 2 - KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
- Be Specific: - Focus - Passion - Commitment - Desire
- At least what...you don't want
- Outcome you want outcome you don't want
- Best liked activity what are you best at?
- Daily asked yourself: show me what's best for me today
Step 3 - WRITE IT DOWN
- Helps with focus & clarity
- Be specific use treasure mapping (Treasure Map pdf)
- Get away from it all
- Check-off list
- Journal your journaling
Step 4 - KNOW THAT YOU DESERVE IT
- Getaway by yourself and review self thinking
- Evaluation mirror.. mirror listen within
- Ask your friends - ask your emplorer
- Say "NO"— for yourself be proud and love yourself
- You'll see it when you believe it
Step 5 - MAKE A COMMITMENT & ASK FOR IT
- To yourself
- Expect it
- Ask for help if you need it
- Integrity in silence
- Networking business cards
Step 6 - BE WILLING TO RISK & BE FLEXIBLE
- No "White Knight" or "Sleeping Beauty"
- If your're in a rut
- Move "Life is either a Daring Adventure or nothing"
- Look for the positive, be honost, be open
- Be you + 25% - 25% + - 50%
Step 7 - LET GO... TRUST & CELEBRATE
- What goes around comes around
- Do all you can then trust
- Expect it
- You are magnetic – breathe
- Don't worry, be happy, go out and play
Step 8 - PERSISTENCE • PERSISTENCE • PERSISTENCE
- Practice the 8 Steps
- Successs is a state of mind
- Think of yourself as successful
- It's always to soon to quite!
- Celebrate
BOOKS
- The China Study - T. Colin Campbell. PhD and Thomas MCampbell II - www.thechinastudy.com
- The RAVE Diet & Lifestyle - DVD Included Mike Anderson - www.ravediet.com
- Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D. - www.heartattackproof.com
- The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back? – www.cancerproject.org/resources/guide.php - plus recipes
- The Pleasure Trap - www.healthpromoting.com/node/35 - Douglas J. Lisle, PhD & Alan Goldhamer, DC
- Eat for Health Book One - the mind makeover, Book Two - The body Makeover - Joel Fuhrman, M.D. - www.drfuhrman.com 1-800-474-WELL (9355)
- Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole Your Guide to Optimum Health, www.exsalus.com/Site/Keep_It_Simple,_Keep_It_Whole.html - Alona Pulde, MD and Matthew Lederman, MD, plus recipes
- The Spectrum – www.pmri.org – Dean Ornish, MD – Preventive Medicine Research Inst., Sausalito CA
- The Engine 2 Diet, www.theengine2diet.com - Rip Esselstyn, plus recipes
- Healthy at 100 - John Robbins - www.healthyat100.org
- The McDougall Health-Supporting Cookbook - Volume Two Mary McDougall - www.drmcdougall.com
RECIPES & VEGAN INFORMATION
- www.vsutah.org – The Vegetarian Society of Utah, newsletters, current events, etc.
- www.vsh.org/videos.htm – The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, largest vegetarian society in USA - 75 + video lectures by health experts, plus lots of information
- www.vegsource.com – recipes, videos, FAQ, newsletters, Healthy Vegetarian Lifestyle Expo, more website links, etc.
- www.healthpromoting.com/node/36 - The Health Promoting Cookbook – Alan Goldhamer, DC
- www.drmcdougall.com – free newsletter, videos, DVD’s, recipes, Medical information, Star McDougallers, Advanced Study Weekend Programs, Healthy Center lin-in Program, Cookbooks – John McDougall, MD
- www.jeffnovick.com – Jeff Novick, MS, RD, LD, LN – Calorie Density, Oil to Nuts, Lighten Up, Should I Eat That - Excellent DVD’s
- www.drgreger.org – Latest in Clinical Nutrition series, Swine Flu, Bird Flu – Excellent DVD’s
- www.navs-online.org – North American Vegetarian Society, Vegetarian FAQ, Nutrition & Health, Recipes, Vegetarian Summerfest, plus
- www.vegnews.com – great magazine and lots of online information, recipes, videos, blog, shop and more
- www.fatfreevegan.com – recipes, blogs, and many vegan links
- www.veganconnection.com/recipes/index.htm - recipes, etc.
- www.theveggiequeen.com – Jill Nussinow, newsletter, recipes, mushroom & pressure cooker expert
- www.vrg.org – The Vegetarian Resource Group, the Vegetarian Journal, recipes
- www.happycow.net – The Compassionate Eating Guide to vegetarian health food stores and restaurants worldwide, recipes
- www.chooseveg.com – for the animals, for our earth, for your health, making the switch; recipes, & more
- www.vegweb.com –recipes, forums, articles, coupons, links
- www.vegan-weight-loss.com – Healthy Vegan Weight Loss, recipes, healthy diet information, Elaine French
- www.health4lifecooking.blogspot.com – Health for Life Cooking Classes, recipes, April Ashcroft
- www.teeccino.com – Teeccino Café, Inc., Delicious non caffeine, gluten free herbal coffees
- www.thesunnyrawkitchen.blogspot.com – incredible recipes plus
- www.pcrm.org – Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, lots of media, newsletters, recipes, Neal Barnard, M.D.
- www.cancerproject.org – affiliate of PCRM
- www.cancerproject.org/resources/guide.php -The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods that Help You Fight Back! Excellent Recipes
- www.nutritionmd.org/index.html - part of PCRM – nutrition advise, recipes, 21 Day Vegan KickStart Program, recipes, resources
MEDICAL SITES
- www.pcrm.org - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
- www.nutritionmd.org - for Consumers, Health Care Providers, Make over your diet, Nutrition tips, Recipes, Resources, 21-Day Vegan Kickstart
- www.mtlakesclinic.com - Donald Vradenburg, BS, DC, DABCI, DABAAHP, Holistic Chiropractic Physician; Rolfing Structural Integration, Debra A Vradenburg, BS, NCTMB, LMT Certified Advanced Rolfer
VEGETARIAN SOCIETIES
- Vegetarian Society of Utah - www.vsutah.org - News Letters: 3rd Quater Newsletter pdf - 2nd Quarter pdf - 1st Quater Newsletter pdf
- North American Vegetarian Society - www.vegetariansummerfest.org - www.navs-online.org
- Vegetarian Society of Hawaii - www.vsh.org
- Master List of Vegetarian Sites - www.myhq.com/public/s/u/susanv/
- International Vegetarian Union - www.IVU.org
NUTRITION FUNDAMENTAL COURSES
- www.ecornell.com - eCornell has partnered with T. Colin Campbell, PhD., Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University - online certificate program designed to help you understand the role of a plant-based diet in the healing, managing, and preventing disease.
- www.wellnessforum.com - Dr. Pamela Popper, College Certified Courses on Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle, Health Forums, recipes, DVD’s, Books, Nutrition Training, Transitional Foods Available to order
- www.wernererhard.com - Werner Erhard a consultant in creative thinking, corporate culture, productivity, integrity
OTHER SITES
- www.healthfreedomusa.org - discover, develop, demonstrate and disseminate natural solutions to the problems facing us and threatening our health and freedom.
- www.thenhf.com - National Health Federation, a not for profit Health Freedom Organization
- www.dougdvorak.com
- www.celebrityspeakers.com.au
- www,dixietoday.com - Find Fun Fast - Southern Utah at Your Finger Tips
Products
How You Can Lose Weight Naturally DVD & CD
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How You Can Lose Weight Naturally Booklet
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Guided Visualization CD Body Acceptance
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Guided Visualization Discover The Child Within CD
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"Say Yes"... Success is a State of Mind DVD
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Life in the Sandbox DVD
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Barbara J Mathison
SUCCESS WITH A YES PRODUCTIONS
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