A Quest for Well-Being

— "When we skip the beginning phases of anything in life, we forget to gift ourselves the beginner's mind. The beginner's mind is where we connect with our inner child." Valeria Teles interviews Nathalie Croix — the author of Living Life In Light: A Yogi's Journey Nathalie Croix has been on the spiritual and healing path since childhood. She is constantly finding ways to deepen her practice and teachings of yoga, movement and shakti prana energy through investigation and inspiration from her mentors, her students, the community and nature. Nathalie is the founder of Light Code: Living A Life In Light a series of online coaching programs. She is an author, an intuitive transformational healer and life coach. She is a student of A Course In Miracles with Marianne Williamson, leading retreats around the globe and teaching workshops on healing and life enhancement. She serves as a life coach and spiritual guide by mentoring students experiencing challenging life situations. Her method is uplifting and practical as she accesses all situations from a spiritual perspective and provides tools for transformation. Nathalie is the author of Living Life In Light book, the founder and creative director of the Shanti Yoga Training School offering 200 hour and 300 Hour yoga teacher certifications and is an E-RYT 500-hour certified master yoga teacher and trainer with YACEP. To learn more about Nathalie Croix and her work please visit: https://www.nathaliecroix.com/ https://www.shantiyogatrainingschool.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— "The idea of mindful leadership is not exactly new. In an essay entitled "Instructions to the Head Cook," Dogen, the founder of Zen in Japan during the thirteenth century, advised that the head cook embrace three core practices or "three minds" while leading the kitchen. These are Joyful Mind (the mind that accepts and appreciates everything), Grandmother Mind (the mind of unconditional love), and Wise Mind (the mind that can embrace the reality of change and be radically inclusive). Mindfulness practice itself originated within rich spiritual traditions that have developed and transformed over thousands of years. Historically, people tend to be drawn to mindfulness practice during times of rapid change, which are accompanied by high levels of stress, volatility, and uncertainty; times much like those we live in right now. In addition, over the centuries, mindfulness has been adapted and integrated to meet the most vibrant and pressing needs of society — not only influencing spiritual traditions but seeping into many facets of daily life and culture, including the arts, food, education, work, and beyond. Valeria Teles interviews Marc Lesser — the author of Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen Marc Lesser is a speaker, facilitator, executive coach, workshop leader, and Zen teacher. Marc helped develop the Search Inside Yourself mindfulness program within Google and was the founding CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Marc founded and was CEO of 3 companies and has an MBA degree from New York University. Prior to his business and coaching career, he was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 10 years, and director of Tassajara, Zen Mountain Center, the first Zen monastery in the western world. To learn more about Marc Lesser and his work please visit: https://www.marclesser.net/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— Would you like to learn how to do more of what you love, and less of what weighs you down? Would you like to think differently? Listen differently? Communicate differently? Behave differently? Overcome habits that hold you back? 'Change the thought, Change the behavior Change the outcome.' Valeria interviews Helen Hoyte. She started her coaching journey in 2016 after going to London on a NLP & coaching weekend, she was hooked. Since then Helen has qualified as a certified coach and she is a member of the Association for Coaching. She has been running her Coaching Practice alongside her teaching roles for just over 2 years. Helen draw on her experience and knowledge of physical, mental & spiritual wellbeing, and bring it into her coaching practice. Some of Helen's current particular areas of interest are: Human behavior, self-care, mental & physical health, happiness, imposter syndrome, overcoming fear and conquering challenges, building self–esteem & confidence, working creatively, business development, communication skills and relationships. She recognizes that the quality of the relationship between coach and client is the foundation for successful outcomes. Helen is currently studying Therapeutic Counselling to complement her coaching practice. Previously, she began her career in the health & wellbeing sector, as a fitness Instructor in my mid 20s. In 2011 she started a wellbeing business, selling naturally sourced aromatherapy toiletries, candles and offering massage and aromatherapy treatments. In June 2015, Helen was lucky enough to become a freelance tutor for Holistic Therapies Training Academy. Working as part of a team of tutors and covering the South West Devon area, she is responsible for teaching a wide range of complementary therapy and wellbeing courses and workshops, including stress management and coaching courses. To learn more about Helen Hoyte and her work please visit: https://www.coachingtorbay.co.uk/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— This energy of Love, this heart that is the Child's calls me to live with the deepest integrity and it holds me to some of the highest responsibility. Valeria Teles interviews Sandy Jones. The author of Barefoot at Heart: The Alchemy of Love and the Power of Light. Sandy Jones is an artist and an entrepreneur, owner of Jones & Company – The Art of Home, in Ojai California. She is a writer and the author of Barefoot at Heart-The Alchemy of Love and the Power of Light. Barefoot at Heart is at once an autobiographical narrative, a conversation with life, a glimpse of a philosophy lived, and a love letter to the great mystery that holds us all. Sandy takes us on a secret path she has forged, past the huckleberries, through the brambles and into the wide open field of our own sweet hearts, and whispers that we can go there any time we like. And we pause, and look around and feel a new freedom and say, like Celeste from Sandy's own childhood record, "That's the place for me." Sandy does private counseling with intuitive Tarot card readings, guiding her clients back to their own divine authority within. Sandy was bequeathed the copyrights to all the literary work of William Samuel. He was a well known author, mystic, philosopher, the one whom she credits for the guidance in finding this unbound Heart of herself. She keeps all his timeless and brilliant books in print, through her small publishing company. In her California surfer-girl spirit, Sandy gives her heart to those who are interested in discovering the freedom and joy of finding their own purpose on this divine journey of dancing to the wonder and music of Life. To learn more about Sandy Jones and her work please visit: https://woodsongjournals.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— Always listen to your inner voice – especially when it's screaming. If you ignore that voice, the Universe will challenge you with harder and harder trials until you start listening. Valeria Teles interviews Melissa Dawn. The bestselling author of "I Attract What I Am: Transform Failure Into An Orgasmically Joyful Life & Business" Melissa Dawn is Founder of CEO of Your Life. She is a renowned speaker, author and coach certified by the International Coach Federation as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Certified Team Performance Coach (CTPC). She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), is a contributor to the Huffington Post, Thrive Global and Entrepreneur and is regularly featured on top podcasts, radio and television programs. She is a bestselling author and was named one of Hubspot's Best Coaching Services worldwide for 2019 and 2020. To learn more about Melissa Dawn and her work please visit: https://ceoofyour.life/ You can get Melissa's free e-book: 6 Steps to Unleash Your Inner Leader here: https://ceoofyour.life/inner-leader/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— The law is spiritual too… which is why Lisa Fraley aligns legal steps with the chakras. Legally protect your income, work and brand and raise your energetic vibe! Valeria Teles interviews Lisa Fraley. The author of Easy Legal Steps...that Are Also Good for Your Soul: 7 Steps to Go from Stuck & Scared of the Law to Confident & Empowered Lisa Fraley, JD, is an Attorney, Legal Coach®, Speaker and #1 Best-Selling Author. She's also the host of the "Legally Enlightened" podcast on iTunes. As a Holistic Lawyer®, Lisa blends her legal expertise as a former health care attorney in a large corporate law firm and the care of a Health Coach through IIN & Life Coach through Coach U. She's helped help thousands of heart-centered coaches, entrepreneurs and holistic practitioners protect their businesses and brands with contracts, disclaimers, trademarks and more. Lisa shares her "Legal Love" through DIY legal templates, online courses and 1:1 services and spoken on stages from British Columbia to the Bellagio. Lisa's mission is to help small business owners understand that the law can be accessible, empowering, loving, and even spiritual and she's uniquely known for aligning legal steps with the chakras. Lisa's a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law's nationally-ranked health law program and holds a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online. To learn more about Lisa Fraley and her work please visit: https://lisafraley.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— It is only once you blossom from your core, invoking creativity and engaging creative energy and self-compassion, that you can in turn love others and together create an interdependent, interconnected, inclusive world. Valeria Teles interviews Janet Slom. The author of An Artful Path to Mindfulness: MBSR-Based Activities for Using Creativity to Reduce Stress and Embrace the Present Moment Janet Slom, MFA, is an artist, author, educator, and social entrepreneur. She serves as adjunct faculty for Lehigh University's Global Village, has taught at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and as a guest speaker at the University of Miami. She is the originator of Mindfulness-Based Self Expression (MBSE), to inspire artistic and personal growth while building on the core principles of mindfulness by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Her book, An Artful Path to Mindfulness, guides readers through an experiential curriculum that integrates mindfulness meditation, creativity through art, and mind/body practices to cultivate resilience, wellness, and interconnectedness. Originally from South Africa, she currently resides with her family in Westport, CT and Miami, FL. Her artwork and installations have been exhibited throughout the world. To learn more about Janet Slom and her work please visit: https://www.janetslom.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

Laarkmaa is a loving group of interstellar beings who contacted Pia Orleane and Cullen Smith many years ago. They define themselves as "one of six and six of one", meaning that they have both individual aspects and unified consciousness. Using the Pleiades as a base for helping humanity, they communicate with Cullen and Pia, heart to heart, through the energy of love. Messages from Laarkmaa help us sow the seeds of conscious choice for change. With integrity, grace, love, and generosity of heart, Laarkmaa provides the keys to our own freedom and gives guidance for aligning with universal truth. It is time for humans to step into planetary and galactic responsibility—and it all begins within each one of us, in every choice we make. Together, in powerful amplification of what we create individually, we weave threads of conscious intention and loving choice to create a beautiful tapestry of manifested reality that will carry us into the New Earth. Valeria Teles interviews Pia Orleane and Cullen Smith. The authors of Pleiadian Manual for Accelerated Evolution & Ascension: Laarkmaa's Step by Step Guide Pia Orleane, Ph.D. is a former practicing psychologist, a respected intuitive, astrologer, and the author of the Nautilus Gold award-winning book Sacred Retreat–Using Natural Cycles to Recharge Your Life. She is co-author with Cullen Baird Smith of the Wisdom From the Stars series. Trained in archeology and anthropology, Cullen Baird Smith, is an empathic intuitive who has been accessing parallel realms of love and light since childhood. He is co-author with Pia Orleane of the COVR Award-winning book Pleiadian-Earth Energy Astrology- Charting the Spirals of Consciousness; Conversations With Laarkmaa–A Pleiadian view of the New Reality; and Remembering Who We Are–Laarkmaa's Guidance on Healing the Human Condition. Cullen and Pia are also co-creators of the revolutionary 2020 Pleiadian-Earth Energy Calendar. They live in Europe. To learn more about Pia Orleane and Cullen Smith and they work please visit: https://www.laarkmaa.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— Over 45 is a beautiful time, an opportunity to actually start to live life on our own terms. Awareness is the key. Most times we are running on autopilot, where we think and behave in the same ways we have always done. Valeria interviews Carrie Brooks, the author of Minx Up Your Life! Carrie Brooks is a professional ICF accredited life coach with years of coaching experience. She is also known as an inspirational speaker, author, regular guest on BBC Radio and a newspaper columnist. Carrie is known in the industry as the Results Coach. She is passionate about helping people to achieve success and live life to their full potential. Carrie has many niches and a broad expertise in coaching as she doesn't believe that life fits into neat little boxes. When it comes to assisting people she feels she can go wherever they need to go to overcome any challenges they may have. She brings to the table a rich life experience, coaching expertise, with a knowledge of many varied coaching disciplines, combined with a down to earth, solution-based practicality. Carrie's work is an inspirational call to action for single women over 45 to start embracing love, life, and living for the moment. In the book, Carrie deals with the challenges and issues that single, older women face in a positive and inspiring way. In her twenties, Carrie enjoyed a successful career as a session musician, which included extensive touring and live shows. When she stepped away from the spotlight and gave up performing, she worked as a professional photographer specializing in photography for the music industry. Carrie brought her son up as a single mother and throughout her life has managed to balance her personal commitments with a variety of successful careers. With a rich and varied life experience, combined with her extensive coaching expertise, she is finely poised to become the voice for the women of her generation. Carrie believes that we all deserve to have inspiring and fulfilling professional and personal lives, full of joy and wonder. All it takes is a decision to commit to making it happen, to step into our own personal power and create the life we want. To learn more about Carrie Brooks and her work please visit: https://www.carriebrooks.co.uk/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— You've had it! You've tried it all—New Year's Resolutions, complete diet overhauls, life transformation programs—but none of that has gotten you where you want to go. Forget everything you've ever known about making big, positive shifts in your life—there is a sweeter and simpler way. Valeria interviews April Kline, the author of Small Changes - Profound Results: 25 Simple Tools to Help You Live Your Best Life April Kline is an author, midwife, workshop leader, and intuitive bodyworker specializing in trauma resolution, somatic integration and mother/baby bonding. The belief that guides all of her work is that no one is too damaged to heal, and that everyone has the potential to live a healthy, fulfilling, deliciously alive life. April is also the founder and creator of the Birth With Spirit Doula Certification Program (birthwithspirit.com) that trains individuals how to assist birthing people with grounded, whole-person support. To learn more about April Kline and her work please visit: https://www.loveaprilkline.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.