A Quest for Well-Being

Valeria interviews Jennifer Dawn, the author of The Joy Guide: Finding Your Joy In A World of Crap Jennifer's work is for people who truly want to stop living each day in stress, overwhelm, and frustration and bring more happiness and joy into their daily life. In The Joy Guide a lighthearted how-to guide, business and life coach Jennifer Dawn delivers 13 powerful lessons and exercises to help you: — Identify and change the limiting beliefs and negative mindset holding you back from living your joy — Start feeling better in your daily life NOW with practical exercises you can put into practice immediately — Tap into your natural ability to work each day with clarity and focus — Create and define a vision of your dream life and stay in alignment with it each day. By the end of The Joy Guide you'll have a deep understanding of the crap that's been holding you back and powerful, effective tools on how to overcome it and start living each day with more joy, ease, and flow. Jennifer Dawn is a Whole-Life Business Coach, founder of Best Planner Ever and Best Journal Ever, and author of The Joy Guide: Finding Your Joy In A World of Crap. She began her entrepreneurial career selling apples off her grandfather's tree because a lemonade stand was so "yesterday". She's a serial entrepreneur who has grown several multi-million dollar businesses, is a successful speaker, and author. She helps motivated entrepreneurs master their goals, achieve a mindset for success, and build remarkable businesses and lives through whole-life productivity and coaching. To learn more about Jennifer Dawn and her work please visit: https://bestplannerever.com and https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/ To read for free the first 5 chapters of The Joy Guide, please visit: https://bestplannerever.lpages.co/joy-guide-5-chapters-free/ 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 Frances Hickmott, the author of Journey to Joy: How to Overcome Life's Setbacks to Create a Life you Love Through a rocky emotional start in life, Frances discovered that the ability to connect with others and provide a listening and non-judgemental ear is highly valued. Since then, she has come to understand the immense opportunity that is within each of us to become so much more than what we believe we can be. With a strong employment background in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, specializing in writing, teaching, collaboration, and events, Frances brings a unique sense of understanding to her message. Always armed with current research, she connects with her audiences through the power of story and lived experiences. Frances didn't learn the power of self-leadership from her family, but rather through her interactions with others on her journey. Now, she shares this knowledge with others through professional speaking, mentoring/coaching, writing, and consulting. Her mission is to help people at the beginning of their spiritual journey to answer their soul's yearning for creating greater connection and meaning in whatever form they choose. Through a blend of moving stories, Frances' book, Journey to Joy, reveals practical guidance, personal memoir, and tools to answer the question, "who do you choose to be?" Drawing on her own search for understanding, a restlessness, and a lack of purpose, Frances shares the impact of growing up within a household of high-functioning alcoholism, emotional abuse, and bullying. Covering experiences more common than many of us wish to admit, this is a book of hope, of finding your way, and ultimately creating a life of meaning and joy. Frances recently launched the Global Self-Leadership Summit, hosting 24 self-leadership experts from all over the world. This collection of one-on-one interviews share resources and stories, and provide the tools and steps to set out on a new path toward lasting success. To learn more about Frances Hickmott please visit her website: https://www.francesfound.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 Elizabeth Kipp. She is a long time seeker of truths with a foot each in the spiritual and scientific worlds. Her life experiences and training enable her to bridge the gap between the two. The importance of having a community of like-minded people around healing from chronic pain cannot be understated. Elizabeth believes when we band together and share our experience, strength, and hope in coping with and healing from chronic pain that we vastly increase the odds that we will succeed in finding a way of life free from suffering. Elizabeth R Kipp is a health facilitator specializing in stress and chronic pain management, addiction recovery, meditation, and yoga. She is a Yoga- Informed Recovery Coach (Recovery 2.0), Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher SLYT-IKYTA/YA), Ancestral Clearing Practitioner, and EFT/Tapping Practitioner, focused on helping people realize the power of their inherent healing. Elizabeth also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware. Elizabeth now works to help others achieve the same healing for themselves that she experienced directly from the work she teaches. She is the author of "The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power." Elizabeth offers one-on-one and group sessions in stress and chronic pain management and addiction recovery, Forgiveness & Ancestral Clearing, Kundalini yoga and meditation, and conscious communication. To learn more about Elizabeth Kipp and her work please visit: https://elizabeth-kipp.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 Richard Maddox, the author of The Whisper of a Saint: A Search for the Permanent Bliss of Enlightenment Theo is a successful Silicon Valley executive. But one fateful day, a guru appears in a vision and calls him to the Himalayas. While most children played with toys, a certain boy saw visions of a white-robed Holy Man. The child grew from adolescence to manhood, but never forgot the image of his guru. When his teacher tells the 50-year-old pupil to leave the U.S. and find him on the other side of the world, the man jumps on a plane bound for India… But the American's journey of self-discovery has only just begun. In the mystical mountain passes of the Himalayas, he encounters wonders that are strange, beautiful, and inspiring. Can he find the ultimate spiritual truth of Enlightenment in the modern world? "The Whisper of a Saint" is an awe-inspiring spiritual novel. If you like Enlightenment quests, ancient Indian spiritual guidance, and vibrant portrayals of the Himalayan wilderness, then you'll love Richard Dietrich Maddox's empowering tale. Richard Dietrich Maddox grew up in the Midwest and graduated with honors from Princeton University. After graduation, he spent five years in Europe studying literature and preparing to teach meditation. He taught meditation full-time for two years before serving as the Vice President of Sales for seven successful high-tech startup companies. In 2005, he retired from the business world to concentrate on writing. He is the author of other number-one Amazon-bestselling Enlightenment novels, "Remembering Eternity," "Lucinda," and "The Enlightenment of Joshua Inly," all of which have been highly acclaimed by readers. To learn more about Richard Maddox and his work please visit: https://richardmaddox.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 Cherie Kephart. Cherie Kephart, MA, is an award-winning writer and inspirational speaker, best known for her memoir, A Few Minor Adjustments: A Memoir of Healing, which has won several awards including the San Diego Book Award for Best Published Memoir. After receiving an outpouring of heartfelt responses, Cherie was motivated to write two companion books, The Healing 100: A Practical Guide to Transforming Your Body, Mind, and Spirit and Poetry of Peace. Her essays, stories, and poems have appeared in numerous publications and events, and she is a founding member of the Transformational Authors of San Diego. In 2019, Cherie was given the great honor to give the Commencement Speech at her alma mater, UCSD's Eleanor Roosevelt College. By sharing her experience and insight, Cherie continues to inspire people throughout the world on their writing and healing journeys. To learn more about Cherie Kephart and her work please visit: https://cheriekephart.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 Sydney Campos, the author of The Empath Experience: What to Do When You Feel Everything Sydney Campos is an Intuitive Advisor, Speaker, and Author. Sydney specializes in activating visionary leaders to live in alignment with their soul purpose while embodying next-level power, pleasure and prosperity. Through all her endeavors, Sydney is fiercely committed to awakening consciousness across the planet and creating new paradigms of economy, creativity, spirituality and intimacy. In addition to being a seasoned Business Strategist and Certified Holistic Health Coach, Sydney is also a 200-Hour Registered Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Reiki Energy Healer, Intuitive Channel and Certified Akashic Records Practitioner. Sydney shares her multifaceted teachings through writing, her Visionary Souls Podcast, speaking, workshops, international retreats, masterminds and 1:1 mentoring. An avid adventurer, Sydney is likely to be found in Bali, Venice Beach, San Francisco, New York, or anywhere in Mediterranean Europe. Her book The Empath Experience was released via Simon and Schuster in May 2018. Sydney has been featured in Forbes, MindBodyGreen and New York Magazine. To learn more about Sydney Campos and her work please visit: https://sydneycampos.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 Debora Christy Love. She is the author of There Is Love: My Near-Death Experience And Beyond. A near-death experience at a young age began Debora's awakened spiritual journey. Debora tunes in to energy fields and spirit for messages that will assist you in your daily life. Debora lives with husband, author David Shepard Love in Arizona. Debora shares spiritual insights in her client readings and empowers others to be happy, healthy and free within themselves. Debora is a certified Hypnotist and Past Life Regressionist. Debora also is a Quantum Touch practitioner and Reiki Master, Teacher. Debora enjoys creating art and music. Her music and song album Love Will Find A Way is available where music downloads are available. To learn more about Debora Christy Love and her work please visit: http://www.mysticmuseonline.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 Megan Edge. She is a Master Healer and Educator, International Radio Host, Public Speaker and the author of "The Heart's Journey: Healing Hearts Oracle Cards and Guidebook" & "Falling into Being Human: Intuitive Healing", the manual for her highly regarded Healer's certification program, The Confident Healer: An Intensive Intuitive Healer's Certification Program®. Megan is also the creator of the Intuitive Energy Massage Practitioners Certification®, an innovative, new energy healing modality. Megan offers Mind, Body and Soul Healing® though Energy Healing, Intuitive Counselling and Aromatherapy. In her private practice, Megan holds space for personal healing, empowering the individual to access their own healing powers. She knows each of us has the potential to unlock our healing abilities, both for ourselves and for others. Megan offers her clients and students the tools and techniques to heal in the moment and to maintain their healing as they move forward on their journey. Megan lives in Victoria, Canada, with her two daughters, her husband and their Labradoodle, Frankie. When not holding space for her clients' healing journeys, she can be found combing the local beaches for clams and oysters, or tromping through the forests searching for wild mushrooms and plant medicines. To learn more about Megan Edge and her work please visit: http://meganedge.ca/ 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 Carol Edmonston, the author of The Healing Power of Doodling: Mindfulness Therapy to Deal with Stress, Fear & Life Challenges Carol Edmonston is an inspirational speaker and two-time breast cancer 'conquerer' committed to impacting quality of life by weaving a connection between mind, body and spirit through the creativity of 'doodling.' She became an author and speaker quite by accident. All it took was one suspicious mammogram and her world, the way she knew it, changed forever. She shares her inspirational message with children and adults, from schools to health care settings. Carol has studied with some of the most influential thought leaders in the human potential movement, including Jean Houston and Caroline Myss, and a meditation master since 1988. Her story has been featured in publications including The International Journal of Healing & Caring and The Chicken Soup for Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul along with major media outlets, such as The New York Times. She has authored three books. Her latest book, The Healing Power of Doodling: Mindfulness Therapy to Deal with Stress, Fear & Life Challenges became an Amazon #1 New Release and Amazon Best Seller (2020). Carol received a BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California and currently resides in S.CA. Prior to embarking on her Sacred Doodles work, Carol served as the Orange County, CA Coordinator for Former First Lady Nancy Regan's drug prevention program "Just Say No" Clubs for school age children. To learn more about Carol Edmonston and her work please visit: https://www.thedoodlelady.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 Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco about Universal Love, ancient wisdom, freedom, the book Fierce Medicine and other thoughts in between. Ana Forrest is an inspiration and has been changing people's lives for over 45 years. She is an internationally-recognized pioneer in yoga and emotional healing. She is the Creatrix of Forrest Yoga, a mystic, visionary, philanthropist, author, and Medicine Woman. Ana crafted Forrest Yoga while working through healing from her own life's traumas - abuse, addictions, and the ongoing suffering from chronic injuries and illnesses. The process of healing herself inspired her to teach others how to heal themselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Forrest Yoga is a powerfully physical, internally focused practice that emphasizes how to integrate the transformative experiences from the mat into purposeful daily life. Ana took her first yoga class at age 14 and became a certified instructor in 1975. Ana used yoga and Native American ceremony to save her own life. It is her intent to pass that lifesaving ability forward. Her study and clinical application of healing modalities is vast, and includes homeopathy, naturopathy, anatomy, reflexology, acupressure, craniosacral treatments, regression therapy, reiki, polarity, hands on healing and Ceremony. All these inform her work and lead to her becoming a wise, intuitive teacher & healer. Jose Calarco is Ana's co-director of Forrest Yoga. Jose comes from a long history of shamanism, the arts, music and healing, bringing his decades of experience as an artistic prodigy to Forrest Yoga. Jose is also Director of the legendary Australian Indigenous company Descendance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dance Theatre descendance.com.au. Descendance won the UNESCO (United Nations) competition as the world's best Indigenous live show in a field of over 70 countries in Seoul Korea 2004. Jose's Ceremonies acknowledge the custodians of the land & build a bridge to the Spirit World, calling on the ancestors to participate. Jose creates ceremonies based upon his lifetime of experiences, innovatively weaving creation stories, poetry & music into the yoga practice. To learn more about Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco please visit their website: https://www.forrest.yoga/ 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.