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About Crystal Andrus

Crystal Andrus is a leader in the field of self-discovery and personal transformation. From a tough beginning—her parent’s divorce at age 12, extended sexual abuse from a family friend, a stranger rape at 14, moving on her own at 15, alcoholism, anger, neglect and dysfunction was the family pattern, battling the early stages of cervical cancer alone, moving countless times to avoid homelessness until she married very young, experiencing a huge weight gain then a difficult divorce that left her almost bankrupt, to becoming a single mother with no support to her two young daughters—Crystal has subsequently risen to become an international coaching sensation, 3-time best-selling Hay House author, motivational speaker, relationship expert for The Huffington Post, TV host, women’s advocate, and Founder of the #1 coaching program for women world-wide: “The SWAT Institute” (Simply Woman Accredited Trainer). Crystal’s message of resilience, strength, and inner power has allowed her to grace the stage with colleagues such as Dr. Phil, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Naomi Judd, Suze Orman, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Dr. Joan Borysenko, Debbie Ford, Loretta LaRoche, Sarah Ferguson—Duchess of York, and many more. Crystal has coached women from all walks of life including A-list celebrities, best-selling authors, scientists, doctors, dentists, and lawyers to stay-at-home moms and struggling teens. www.crystalandrus.com / www.swatinstitute.com

About Natalie Hughes

Natalie Hughes a prolific songwriter and riveting performer is widely considered a gifted musical interpreter of the human experience, expressing passion, humor, heartbreak, healing and freedom to a depth that few songwriters reach. Armed only with her richly timbered voice and her piano, this solo artist has graced venues from clubs and coffeehouses to festivals and conferences, giving listeners an opportunity to connect through her starkly honest lyrics. Natalie’s self-written/produced full-length recordings “In Circles” and “One Girl” have become symbols of hope for her audience—proof of the possibilities of growth and transcendence over struggle. Winter 2012 brings her third full-length release, aptly titled “Truth and Beauty”, which is a marriage of the soul with flesh and bone. Additionally, Natalie is the Musical Director for Crystal Andrus Productions, providing music for short films, international speaking engagements, and powerful meditations. Her song, “Strength” is featured in the trailer for Crystal’s third book with Hay House Publishing, “Simply… EMPOWERED!”, while “Freedom” is the theme song for “The SWAT Institute”. Natalie accompanies Crystal Andrus throughout North America and beyond, bringing her most deeply moving pieces to Crystal’s life changing words . . . truth and beauty indeed. www.nataliehughes.com

The Crystal Andrus Show With Musical Director, Natalie Hughes

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“Truth without love is harsh. Truth with love is freedom.”

~ Crystal Andrus.

Crystal Andrus—one of the world’s most beloved coaches—delivers you a taste of freedom each week as she takes your calls and answers your most important and pressing questions. Empowering, enlightening, and educational, “The Crystal Andrus Show” is a no-nonsense live coaching show that will lift you to the highest levels of consciousness, while impressing upon you the tools needed to create your greatest life. Her sidekick and Musical Director, Natalie Hughes, is a prolific songwriter and riveting performer, who adds passion, humor, and healing to this magical hour.

Crystal’s Blog

Death Comes Knocking, Whether We’re Ready or Not May 13, 2012
From the desk of Crystal Andrus: A few weeks ago, I attended a funeral for my friend’s father. He died a massive heart attack (I accidentally first wrote “massive heartache”). There was no time to say “Good-bye”, “I’m sorry” or … Continue reading →
Put Me Back Together May 8, 2012
From the desk of Crystal Andrus: This week’s radio show opens with this simple thought: “No one is coming to save you. But the good news is, you can save yourself.” At once devastating and liberating, it is the proclamation … Continue reading →
One Step Closer May 2, 2012
From the desk of Crystal Andrus: No matter how far along in the journey, there are times in our lives when we feel we have no direction… the light is dim and we can’t see our way forward. Other times … Continue reading →
Finding Your Way Back April 24, 2012
From the desk of Crystal Andrus: As each caller courageously told their stories on the radio show this week, it became clear that no matter where it is we want to go or be or do in this life, we … Continue reading →
Journey to Empowerment April 10, 2012
From the desk of Crystal Andrus: Living the life we are intended for is easy… imagine walking through a golden field with the wind at your back and the sun streaming down. This is how we want our journeys to … Continue reading →
Tough Challenges March 27, 2012
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Surrendering Into Your Bliss March 22, 2012
Thought Provoking Conversation of Deepak Chopra and Crystal Andrus March 6, 2012
From the desk of Crystal Andrus: I got the chance to talk with author, columnist and a leader in the field of mind-body medicine, Deepak Chopra. Find out what he had to say. Crystal Andrus Talks With Author Deepak Chopra … Continue reading →
Nurture Your Nature February 28, 2012
From the desk of Natalie Hughes: How long have you been fighting your own nature? “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that … Continue reading →
Do You Have the Immature and Counterproductive Impulse to Pretend? February 21, 2012
From the desk of Crystal Andrus: Do you feel, as I once did, that asking for help (although great for other people) is just not something you do? Do you pretend to know things just so you won’t feel embarrassed … Continue reading →

SWAT Institute Blog

Creativity – The Fuel, the Driving Force – the Nourishment of the Spirit May 9, 2012
From the Desk of Ronelle Roode, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: There are so many of us who have a spirit driven by a creative process – whether it is Painting, Writing, Music or other forms of creativity. … Continue reading →
SWAT Certified Empowerment Coaching April 9, 2012
Gestalt Tools for Empowerment April 2, 2012
From the desk of Jan Deelstra, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: Enlightenment through gestalt techniques (those tools once reserved for professionals) is possible! And living a fulfilled life is your responsibility! Life is meant to be richly lived. You … Continue reading →
Consider This Continued… March 26, 2012
From the desk of Arnold M. Patent, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: This article is the continued part of Consider This The Question Let’s set the stage: you are unconditionally loved and supported by the Universe. You have … Continue reading →
Finding Your Spark for Daily Energy and Motivation March 19, 2012
From the desk of Katie Humphrey, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: Are you seriously lacking motivation in your life? In this video, you will learn how to find the real, deep-seeded motivation that can drive you to achieve … Continue reading →
Consider This March 14, 2012
From the desk of Arnold M. Patent, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: Phase One For simplicity sake, we can divide our lifetime into two phases. The first phase encompasses the period during which we cleverly hide our power … Continue reading →
Beauty & Life Coach Michelle Phillips Answers the YouTube Question “Am I Pretty?” March 12, 2012
From the desk of Michelle Phillips, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: In a disturbing new trend thousands of girls as young as 11 and 12-years old are posting videos on YouTube asking the question, “Am I pretty?” This … Continue reading →
History is Herstory too… March 8, 2012
From the Desk of Crystal Andrus: Today is International Women’s Day and I am in Aruba, about to talk with an amazing group of women who, just like the women in my hometown in Canada, want a better life for … Continue reading →
Radical Self-Love Requires Radical Self-Acceptance March 7, 2012
From the Desk of Ann Thomas, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: To radically accept yourself, you must embrace and come to peace with all parts of you: the beautiful, the damaged, the powerful, the remorseful, and the divine. … Continue reading →
Ditch the “Dieting” Mentality March 2, 2012
From the desk of Nichole Kellerman, a Featured Partner of The SWAT Institute: Short, sweet, and to the point! I am up to my ears in applications! Yep, I am in the works of hiring my first assistant! With all … Continue reading →