A Quest for Well-Being

When Sarah Mayston works with her clients she initially looks at three areas. Where are you now? Where would you like to be? What's stopping making the required changes? Using this model, Sarah is able to effectively deal with a vast array of conditions and often work on coaching clients in many different aspects of their lives. She has a holistic approach with an emphasis on using trance assisted processes and utilizing the sub-conscious to support clients to achieve their full potential. Valeria interviews Sarah Mayston. Sarah is a psychotherapist, specializing in hypnosis and life coaching. Sarah has had a varied career in mental health; working with Barnardos (children's mental health charity), adult mental health charities and within the NHS. Her career has included working with children with emotional and behavioral problems, as a mental health support worker and in court as a forensic mental health practitioner. Some charity work and volunteer positions include: — Samaritans- Using active-listening skills to support people who feel life is no longer worth living. — Crisis-working with the homeless people in shelters in London. — Psycare-supporting people having psychedelic experiences and keeping them safe at festivals. — Circles- Working with people convicted of sex offences, supporting them to make sense of their trauma and managing their offending thoughts. Sarah uses a holistic and integrative approach to therapy and coaching and has been trained in the following disciplines: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Ericksonion hypnosis, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Hypno-birthing, Jungian approach, FLASH technique, Family-Constellations, Focusing, Shamanic counselling, Life Coaching and meditation. To learn more about Sarah Mayston and her work please visit: https://www.hypno-psychotherapycoaching.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.

Valeria interviews Violette De Ayala. A mother to three humans, one non-human, and with Steve for over 27 years! Violette is a motivational speaker, small business expert + mindset and wealth coach and international best-selling author She launched her first business at the age of 22 and has not looked back. As a social and serial entrepreneur with an obsession for business growth, Violette is seasoned in the rocky road of self-employment and understand the challenges and obstacles women face when creating their own vision of success. Her latest passion led her in creating one of fastest growing International Business Organizations for Women [FemCity®]. Violette De Ayala is also the Author of The Self-Guided Guru, Life Lessons for the Everyday Human which is an International Amazon Best Seller Top 50 in the US and Top 10 in Canada for Self-Help and Spirituality. She has been quoted in Success, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Money, US News, Fast Company, Ladders, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a Business Expert, also quoted in MarieClaire and featured in bareMinerals® Women We Love Series, Seen in featured campaigns in People, InStyle, Real Simple magazines and many other influential arenas. She hosts FemCity TV + FemCity Podcast. To learn more about Violette De Ayala and her work please visit: https://www.violettedeayala.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.

Valeria interviews Michelle Trujillo the author of Start With the Heart: Igniting Hope in Schools Through Social and Emotional Learning In this inspiring book, educational consultant and former high school principal Michelle Trujillo shows how positive school culture is anchored in social and emotional learning as a way of being. She guides educators to explore their own SEL aptitudes, inspires schoolwide investment in a philosophy of connection, and offers ample tools, strategies, and solutions for integrating five SEL competencies into schools. Jumpstart conscientious connections in your school community and create a foundation for trust that allows students and educators to feel appreciated, effective, and productive. Michelle Trujillo says her most important lifework is in her role as a wife and mom. Her husband, David, and their adult children, Corey and Dani, fill her life with joy. Michelle is also an author, inspirational speaker, and professional learning facilitator. "Mrs. T," as she is known to her former students and reading audience, makes a tangible, sustainable, and positive difference through her books, speaking and workshops. She shares enthusiasm, experience, and applicable take-aways with her audience, while she imparts a philosophy that ignites hope in schools and the workplace. Named Nevada's 2016 Innovative Educator of the Year, Michelle has appeared on television (including Oprah) and radio across the nation as a guest expert. Her keynotes and trainings leave audiences enthused, inspired, deeply touched and wanting more! Michelle's most recent book, Start with the Heart: Igniting Hope in Schools through Social and Emotional was released by Corwin Press in April, 2019. Michelle has also written three books for teenagers: Chicken Soup for the Soul Presents Teens Talkin' Faith (HCI, 2012), Teens Talkin' Faith (HCI, 2001) and Why Can't We Talk? What Teens Would Share if Parents Would Listen (HCI, 2000). To learn more about Michelle Trujillo and her work please visit: https://www.ignitinghopenow.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.

Valeria interviews Maria Robins, the author of I AM Magic: How To Create Your Best Life and I AM Calm: How To Leave Your Worries Behind. Growing up in Aotearoa, New Zealand, Land of the Long White Cloud, Maria Robins knew from a very early age that she wanted to be a writer. Born in the Scottish heritage city of Dunedin, she wrote her first complex story at age 6, which was ??? pages of A4 lined sheets, complete with numerous little illustrations in the margins. That was the beginning of her love affair with writing and books. Blessed with a mother who would take the family to the local library every week, it was her favorite place as a child, where she could breathe in the wonderful old and new book smell and borrow as many books as she was able to carry. By 10 years old she had a complex library system worked out between herself and her sister, with all their books, complete with catalogue listings and borrow cards taped inside the back of each one in little hand-made paper pockets. Her passion for words and writing continued throughout her schooling years and into her adult life but somehow the day to day busy-ness of general life, family and work commitments got in the way and although she had started too many books to count as time went on, she had never got around to completing or publishing any of them. That was until the night of May 10, 2016, when a little book, begging to be shared, came into the world with an important message for humankind. This book compelled her to stop procrastinating and share it with the world, even though it took her another six months to get around to publishing it. Finally, her official author life had begun. I AM Magic, How To Create Your Best Life, is the first in a series of books written to help guide people to happier thoughts and a happier life. It was certainly written in an unusual manner. Maria awoke in the middle of the night during May 2016 with the words to this bestselling little rhyming book clearly in her head and got up to write them down, taking a note of the time and date, something she always does when she sits down to write. It wasn't until a month or so later that she became aware, after reading a subscriber email from Hay House that the time she had started writing was actually the late renowned author and spiritual teacher Dr Wayne W. Dyer's time of birth, but months later she also discovered that the date had also been Dr. Dyer's birthday. At that point the handwritten pages had become buried under piles of paper on her desk and she had to search for them to even check when she had written the pages, literally getting goosebumps when she realized the synchronicity. Coincidence or not? She asks you to be the judge of that but it is her belief that the words written were meant to be shared to help spread a positive message of self-belief. In an age of information overwhelm, she writes short, easy-to-read books that anyone of any age can read quickly and understand. Her goal is to inspire as many people as possible to believe in the power of having a positive mindset and grateful attitude so that they can enjoy their most joyful and meaningful lives. To learn more about Maria Robins and her work please visit: https://www.mariarobins.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.

Valeria interviews Lisa Druxman, the author of The Empowered Mama: How to Reclaim Your Time and Yourself while Raising a Happy, Healthy Family Lisa Druxman is the founder of FIT4MOM, the nation's leading company for pre and postnatal health, wellness, and fitness programs for every stage of motherhood. FIT4MOM has created business opportunities for moms nationwide, with more than 300 franchisees and 1,000 locations across the U.S. In addition to leading her team at FIT4MOM, Lisa is a noted speaker, author, podcaster and powerhouse of energy. A self-proclaimed mom boss, Lisa is passionate about paying it forward and empowering other women in life and business. Druxman is also the author of a new book with life strategies for moms—The Empowered Mama: How to Reclaim Your Time and Yourself While Raising a Happy, Healthy Family. Druxman earned her Master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in exercise adherence and weight control from San Diego State University. She created the weight management program, L.E.A.N. Mommy® (Learn Eating Awareness and Nutrition), which is also the name of her first book. Druxman lives and relishes the FIT4MOM mission statement every day, "Helping moms make strides in fitness, motherhood and life." She resides in San Diego with her husband, son and daughter. To learn more about Lisa Druxman and her work please visit: https://fit4mom.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.

Valeria interviews Laurel Bahr, the author of Love Gone Wrong: Living Happily Ever After as Survivors of Abuse. Laurel shares her personal journey of transformation. The book highlights the stereotypical aspects of abuse allowing victims to identify and see themselves in her story. Anyone will benefit from the lessons she learned and come away with increased awareness, compassion, hope and the courage to take a step towards their own healing. Laurel Bahr is an author, speaker, and catalytic leader. Her passion is to inspire and coach others struggling with brokenness. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, with 17 years' experience as a Registered Nurse and 17 years as a Licensed Pastor, Laurel is uniquely qualified to help others who have experienced the effects of emotional trauma make progress and heal. Currently, Laurel is the Director for Sexual Abuse Victims Anonymous or SAVAnon. She speaks to parents, survivors, clinicians, community groups, and churches to create awareness regarding the emotional harm done by sexual abuse while promoting the pathway to healing SAVAnon provides. Using her team building abilities, Laurel recruits, leads, trains, and coaches' volunteers who facilitate the free 8-week healing groups available throughout the United States and around the World. To learn more about Laurel Bahr please visit her website: https://www.laurelbahr.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.

As the old paradigms based upon domination, greed and power come tumbling down all around us, the gentle wisdom of the feminine is rising. Feminine principles, which have been so long devalued, are now being acknowledged as crucial to building a sustainable global community and healing the planet: compassion, intuition, inclusion, interdependence, mutuality and collaboration. The local grassroots activism of women in all parts of the world is teaching us how to build sustainable economic models. Women are stepping up to redefine leadership everywhere from Kenya to Kansas, even as they face daunting challenges. John Shea in Stories of God writes, "When order crumbles, mystery rises." I see this pattern of emerging feminine wisdom deeply nurtured and brilliantly guided by a spiritual force larger than us all. Women who call upon the Divine using many different names and who represent many diverse spiritual traditions are gathering now, united by their vision of a better world. – Says Kathe Schaaf Valeria interviews Kathe. She is one of the co-founders of Gather the Women Global Matrix and has anchored numerous 'collaborative conversations' connecting women and women's organizations internationally in the past decade. Her collaborations include several international Gather the Women Congresses, a series of trans-partisan dialogues for women and Constellations of Hope in November 2008, which brought together representatives of 40 North American women's organizations. Kathe is a co-founder of Women of Spirit and Faith, where she currently serves on the Core Circle. She served as a Trustee of the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions and co-founded their Women's Task Force in 2014. Kathe was an editor and contributing author for Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Power which was published by SkyLight Paths in November 2011. She is also an artist who enjoys creating paintings and poetry. To learn more about Kathe Schaaf and her work please visit: http://katheschaaf.com/ https://womenofspiritandfaith.org/ 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.

Valeria interviews Joe Pessano. Over the last 40 years, Joesph Pessano has been cultivating his practice of healing by going into the realm of self and then back out into the seeming real chaos of the world we participate in. Joseph brings with him from the inner realm, an understanding of forgiveness that will embolden those who are lost in the stream of chaos. Utilizing unique principles of healing, Joseph has made his techniques very easy to understand as well as perform. For the last 15 years, Joseph has worked with hundreds of clients empowerIng them to achieve elevated states of happiness and joy through movement, mindfulness and meditation. At the request of his clients Joseph wrote his first book in 2017, Harmonious Awakening From Under The Shroud, and he is currently working on his second book. Joseph believes in you and loves you very much. To learn more about Joe Pessano and his work please visit: https://healwithjoseph.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.

Valeria interviews Johanna Fassbender, the author of The Prediabetes Cookbook: Eating For Prediabetes - Eat Your Way Back To Health Were you recently diagnosed with prediabetes? This diagnosis can be scary, but I encourage you to turn this fear into resolve by taking some action steps towards a healthier lifestyle. The great news is that a 2014 study by the National Institutes of Health concluded that prediabetes can in fact be reversed naturally through natural food choices, saying 'no' to sugar and simple carbs, and incorporating some exercise. So take control of your prediabetes instead of letting it control you. Making small changes, such as planning your meals, eating a diet with no (or very little) sugar as well as low in simple carbs, can have a huge impact on your life. Use Johanna's cookbook as a guide for taking some concrete action steps. Johanna Fassbender is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Yoga and Fitness Instructor. She is the Owner of Love Your Health LLC, and her mission is to help prediabetic women lower their A1C levels by empowering them to make healthy choices for themselves. She wrote the book 'The Prediabetes Cookbook specifically to show that you can enjoy food without starving yourself or obsessing over calories. Being a strong believer in finding balance and listening to your body, Johanna's goal is to help women take back control over their health and their lives. Johanna grew up in Germany on a small farm. Her mom grew a variety of veggies in her garden and small greenhouse, which is something Johanna has only come to fully appreciate as an adult. To learn more about Johanna Fassbender and her work please visit: https://www.loveyourhealth.us/ 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.

Valeria interviews Lisa Ryan, the author of The Upside of Down Times: Discovering the Power of Gratitude. One of the downsides of life is that we rarely have to deal with an overabundance of gratitude. Most of us tend to focus on the negative. We don't receive nearly as much acknowledgment as we would like, and we don't give as much recognition as others deserve. Now for the upside! When we learn to harness the power of gratefulness, we can make a major positive difference in so many areas of our lives, as well as the lives of those around us. The Upside of Down Times is your first step toward making that happen. Lisa Ryan, CSP, is Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy. She is a Certified Speaking Professional, a Certified Virtual Speaker and the best-selling author of ten books. Lisa co-stars in two inspirational films with other personal development experts including Jack Canfield of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" and John Gray of "Men are From Mars/Women are from Venus" fame. While she's not doing a lot on stage speaking recently, she is doing a lot of masterclasses, virtual training courses, and webinars. She's also enjoying spending the "bonus time" with her husband of 24 years and her two very spoiled cats – Simba and Tinkerbell. To learn more about Lisa Ryan and her work please visit: https://lisaryanspeaks.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.