As a welcome gift for expanding to Jacksonville, I was rear-ended. Since June 8th, I have been working towards healing four herniations and a spinal compression. Attorney Heath Brockwell of The Brockwell Firm is part of “Lilly’s Legal Dream Team.” He has been coaching me along the way. Heath and I will discuss how personal injury protection (PIP) may not protect us after all.

You can always count on the holiday season to place you in moments that are uncomfortable, with people who may not be among your favorites. Whenever this happens just know we are being raised to a higher place of love and gratitude. Who else to lead this discussion but our very own “Spiritual Guru,” JP Sears? JP will help us discover different ways we can love the unlovable.

Have you ever been addicted to something and wanted to stop? Anslyn Ryan became addicted to anything that would help her “check out.” She attempted to rehabilitate herself, only to later return to her habits. The cycle of rehabilitation and relapse left her feeling like a failure. After much trial and error, she discovered ibogaine. She was able to figure out the root cause of her addiction and what her body needed to thrive. On this Thriving Thursday, Anslyn will share how she finally found herself and her passion.

It’s that time again when we get to dissect my newest Florida Today article! As always, joining me is one of my favorite editors and the creator of “Daddy Duty,” Tim Walters. This month’s article is about thinking that our Creator is like Santa Claus! You can find the article online starting on Tuesday, December 12th, and in the Florida Today newspaper on Thursday, December 14th. Please feel free to share the article on your social media with family and friends.

Are you still paying for last year’s holiday gifts? Has the holiday season become too commercialized for you? Well it is time to step back and discover the true reason for the season. Author and speaker, Jill Savage, will share how we can focus on holiday gift giving that has nothing to do with red and green wrapping paper.

During the holidays, joy, laughter, and love abound. But what happens when tragedy strikes? The loss of a loved one, property, job, or friend can leave us feeling numb, isolated, or even depressed. You might think, “no one understands me” or “when will I feel normal again?” Today, I will discuss these questions as well as, “how can I start the healing process?”

If it’s the 3rd Saturday of the month, then we will focus on The Law with Lilly’s Legal Dream Team! On this day, we will focus on Criminal Defense. When someone is in trouble with the law, their entire family can be affected. Whenever this happens, the individuals in trouble can be confused and need guidance. It is during these unfortunate times that we need to go to someone we can trust. Former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, Kate Mesic of Mesic Law in Jacksonville, will share what to do if you ever get a DUI or you are in trouble with the law.

You can always count on the holiday season to place you in moments that are uncomfortable, with people who may not be your favorite. Whenever this happens just know we are being raised to a higher place of love and gratitude. Who else to lead this conversation than the executive director of A Network For Grateful Living, Kristi Nelson! Kristi has a way of speaking right to the heart and she will empower us to be our higher selves.

Are you feeling stuck or stagnant in your life? Do you know what you want for your career? Is it difficult to remain focused or committed in your relationships? Are things great with your partner but together, you cannot pay your bills? Is everyone else more important than your relationship with yourself? These are some of the issues I encounter as a certified life coach. If you seem a bit lost, I want to help you discover your vision and get your passion back!

It’s that time again when we get to dissect my newest Florida Today article! As always, joining me is one of my favorite editors and the creator of “Daddy Duty,” Tim Walters. This month’s article is about “suffering from seasonal happiness.” You can find the article online starting on Tuesday, November 7th, or in the Florida Today newspaper on Thursday, November 9th. Please feel free to share the article on your social media with family and friends.

It is “Motherhood Monday!” The best way to love your child, is to truly love and accept yourself, flaws and all. Another way you can you’re your child is to become aware of your parenting style. Author of "No More Perfect Kids," Jill Savage, will teach us how our parenting style can affect our children and what to do about it. Do you know your parenting style?

What do you get when you have a Reverend, Imam and Rabbi on The Lillian McDermott Radio Show? You get Three Wise Guys, and it is not even Epiphany! I am so excited to be able to discuss with Reverend Bryan Fulwider, Imam Muhammad Musri, and Rabbi Steve Engel, how to cultivate love, acceptance, and forgiveness during difficult times in our lives and in our community.

If it’s the 3rd Saturday of the month, then we will focus on The Law with Lilly’s Legal Dream Team! On this day, we will focus on workers compensation. Have you been injured on the job and don’t know what to do? There are so many laws that protect workers yet many are left feeling abandoned by the system. Workers compensation attorney, Terry Byrd, of Byrd & Byrd Attorneys at Law, has been representing the injured worker for over 28 years. He will teach us our benefits so we can assert our rights.

Are you in a place of discontentment in your life? Do you feel powerless or perhaps upset that you were dealt cards from the wrong deck? Well, it is time to take your life back. Mind power expert and author of “Choices And Illusions,” Eldon Taylor, will help us to get out of where we are and move us to where we want to be?

On Saturday, September 28, 2013, I went on the adventure of a lifetime with Space Coast Honor Flight and 25 beautiful men. Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to take WWII & Korean War Veterans to visit their War Memorials in Washington D.C. This year, Fletcher Swezey was honored to go on a flight and he, along with Honor Flight Central Florida, Donald Menzel, will join us to share about this unique opportunity to show our gratitude to the men and women who made our freedom possible.

Deacon Al Castellana in one of my mentors… He has been a source of comfort, wisdom, and unconditional love for over 20 years. I wrote about him in my last Florida Today article. Now, I get to share him with you as we discuss wisdom throughout the ages.

When someone is in trouble with the law, the entire family can be affected. Whenever this happens, the individuals in trouble can be confused and need guidance. It is during these unfortunate times that we need to go to someone we can trust. Former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, Kate Mesic of Mesic Law, in Jacksonville, will share what to do if you ever get a DUI or in trouble with the law.

When you are a first responder, you lay down your life for the life of another. Every year, the nonprofit organization “Women Behind The Badge” comes together to create a calendar to benefit “Camp Amigo.” Camp Amigo offers kids who have physical and emotional scars, a place to be themselves and build a sense of community. This year Women Behind The Badge will highlight Brevard County’s beautiful firefighters. Let’s help them make a difference.

Have you suffered the loss of your spouse? Trying to grieve when your child is also grieving the loss of their parent can be difficult. Pamela & Olivia Sain, authors the book of “iBRAND,” know what it is like to wonder if they will ever experience joy again. This mother and daughter team will share how they were able to heal by honoring the man who helped keep Orlando among the nation's top travel destinations, Gary Sain.

Have you limited yourself from doing all the things you want to do because you are new to an area and by yourself? Do you sometimes miss your friends and family? Do you think you would do more if you had someone to join you? Well, it is time to come out of your comfort zone as my friend, Julie Mickler, and I share tips on how to embrace a new community, even if you are by yourself.

Medical journalist, Donna Jackson Nakazawa’s father died in a hospital from an autoimmune condition. Many years later, she found herself in the same hospital, with the same autoimmune condition. This caused her to search deep within herself and research the effects of childhood trauma on health. She will share what she learned while writing her latest book, “Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology And How You Can Heal.”

Are you a “generational pattern shifter”? Do you feel like the odd person in your family? Perhaps you feel like you just don’t fit in or don’t belong. Maybe you think there was something horrible that happened to you but there is no evidence that anything did. 21st Century Medicine Woman, health coach, author and friend, Heather Dane, will help us understand the meaning of a “generational pattern shifter,” and what we can learn from our ancestors.

Don Miguel Ruiz, author of “The Four Agreements,” has inspired me and countless others to think outside what society would call “normal,” by helping us understand the Toltec tradition. His legacy continues through his son Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. who has written four books and is a friend of the show. Miguel Jr is back to discuss how we can live a life of awareness within the Toltec path. The last time Miguel was on the show he sang to me… Perhaps he will serenade me again.

Can you imagine what it would be like to tip the scales at 500 pounds? Milan Ross does not need to imagine it, because he lived it! Milan is featured in the documentary, “Eating You Alive.” He felt like his body was his tomb. He will share his journey towards awareness, health, healing, and his new passion towards a whole food, plant based lifestyle.

If it’s the 3rd Saturday of the month, then we will focus on The Law with Lilly’s Legal Dream Team! On this day, we will be discussing Family Law… Are you contemplating divorce or separation? Are you so angry with your partner that you cannot think straight? Well, it is time to meet another member of my Legal Dream Team! She is Family Law attorney Connie Byrd, of Byrd & Byrd Attorneys at Law. We will discuss how to have a collaborative, child centered divorce.