A Quest for Well-Being

— "Your now body is the one you accept after letting go of the socially constructed ideal body. It is the body that you accept and inhabit without judgment, and the body you allow to change as it needs to in order to sustain your life. We are not supposed to have the same body we did at 15 years old, at 23. We are not supposed to have the same body we did at 25 years old, at 42. By nature, our body is designed to change and grow. To accept your now body is to accept yourself no matter what your body looks like. By inviting acceptance into our bodily experience instead of resistance we allow nature to run its course." Valeria interviews Lindsay Carney — She is the author of "Living Over Dieting: A Mid-Sized Girl's Guide to Reclaiming Your Life and Accepting Your Now Body." Lindsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and diet culture survivor. In her private therapy practice, she combines her personal experience with professional expertise to help women overcome body shame and make peace with food. She has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Western Kentucky University (2009) and a Master of Science in Social Work from University of Louisville (2011). She hosts a private facebook group for her local community called Louisville Anti-Diet Project where she shares her healing journey, tips, resources, and events related to Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size. To learn more about Lindsay Carney and her work, please visit: https://www.lindsaycarneylcsw.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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 postpartum period is undoubtedly a time of emotional overwhelm, often fueled by the perpetuation of motherhood myths. Recognizing the influence of societal expectations and personal tendencies is the first step toward nurturing your emotional well- being. By debunking motherhood myths and embracing self-compassion, self-care, a growth mindset, and the importance of seeking support, you can cultivate resilience and find joy in the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Remember, you are not alone, and with the right support, you can thrive as a mother and cherish the transformative experience of motherhood." Valeria interviews Dina Pataki — She is a Certified Integral Coach by New Ventures West (@University of Cape Town) and a Certified Specialist in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International. Dina has also trained in the Art of Holding Perinatal Women in Distress model with Karen Kleiman. She holds a B.A. Hons in Psychology and is the mother of two energetic boys! Her own experience of postpartum depression has prompted her to specialize in perinatal mental health. Dina's passion is to support parents who experience mood challenges and struggle adjusting to parenthood. She also supports parents who find themselves in this phase of "reclaiming themselves", once their little ones have grown a little bit. But they may feel confused, disoriented, and stuck, not knowing where to start from. Dina offers compassionate, insightful, and transformative coaching. Her method is integral, which is a holistic approach focusing on the mind, heart, and body. To learn more about Dina Pataki and her work, please visit: https://www.dinapataki.com — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— Food, eating, and managing our weight don't have to be so much work for so little payoff. When you finally decide that you are not willing to spend any more of your life going on and off diets, white knuckling it through potluck dinners, and avoiding the world because you are so uncomfortable with your weight, then you are ready to try something new. Dr. Candice's program can be that "something new" for you. And it can bring with it peace of mind about your weight, lasting success, and the satisfaction of knowing that you turned your back on the dieting that led you astray for so many years. This can be the beginning of a much happier, much healthier life. Valeria interviews Dr. Candice Seti — She is the author of "Shatter the Yoyo: A Definitive Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Self Control While Ending Your Dependence on Diets." As a therapist, author, speaker, coach, and former yo-yo dieter, Dr. Candice Seti is committed to helping others achieve health and wellness while gaining self- confidence, stopping self-sabotage, and achieving their goals. Dr. Seti maintains a private practice in San Diego, California, where she works one-on-one with individuals, helping them understand their maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns while replacing them with a healthier perspective that allows them to overcome self-sabotage and thrive in their lives. Dr. Seti helps her patients understand their barriers and achieve success through behavioral lifestyle and cognitive changes. She is also the founder of the renowned DO IT RIGHT Weight Loss Coaching Program. Known as "The Weight-Loss Therapist" online, Dr. Seti is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified nutrition coach, certified weight management specialist, certified expert life coach, certified personal trainer, certified stress management specialist and certified insomnia treatment clinician. She is also a featured contributor to numerous blogs, including MyFitnessPal, Aaptiv, and Beachbody, and has appeared on FOX 32 Chicago, Las Vegas Morning Blend, CBS 8 Morning Show, NBC Palm Springs, and Fox Austin. To learn more about Dr. Candice Seti and her work, please visit: https://meonlybetter.com/, http://shattertheyoyo.com/ and http://www.masterminicourses.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— "Your truth always lies within. It's up to you to find it. Only you can do that." Valeria interviews Susan Glenney — She is the author of "Moments in Time with 16 Men: A Coming of Age Thriller Book for Women, Filled with Mystery, Romance and Suspense." Susan Glenney is a graduate of George Washington University, with a B.A. in American Studies. She was a contributing feature writer for "Kennebec Journal", a Maine newspaper. "Moments in Time with 16 Men" is her first novel, which is a coming-of-age thriller for women, filled with mystery, romance, and suspense. Her newest publication is a novella called, "The Bow Tie," which is about an unknown man with whom Jennifer has multiple unwanted encounters, soon to be published on Amazon. Susan hopes these books will help others understand some of the effects that trauma has on people. With support, love, resilience, and the right tools, many can live a healthy, productive life. A percentage of the proceeds of all of Susan's books go to New Horizons Domestic Violence Services in Middlesex County, Connecticut. She currently lives in New England along the Connecticut River. She enjoys being outdoors year-round and observing the uniqueness of each season. Susan plans to do more traveling. One of the items that is top on her bucket list is to cycle in Holland during tulip season when the flowers are in full bloom. To learn more about Susan Glenney and her work, please visit: https://www.susanglenney.com/newsletter — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— "Today I asked my body what she needed, Which is a big deal Considering my journey of Not really asking that much. I thought she might need more water. Or proteins. Or greens. Or yoga. Or supplements. Or movement. But as I stood in the shower Reflecting on her stretch marks, Her roundness where I would like flatness, Her softness where I would prefer firmness, All those conditioned wishes That form a bundle of Never-Quite-Right-Ness, She whispered very gently: Could you just love me like this?" —Hollie Holden The instrument to attain en-lighten-ment is embracing everything your human experience offers. Be truly present in your body. Pay attention to what is going on right here and right now. Accept what is going on. Make conscious choices about how to respond. In that state of clarity, go about your day. Derive joy from small, mundane things like cooking dinner, going for a walk or having a shower. As a result, everything around you will start to reveal its inherent magic. Enlightenment is not found by trying to escape this 'mortal coil', but by whole-heartedly saying, "Yes!" to everything it has to offer. How we, as a society, treat our bodies is a direct reflection of how we treat Mother Earth. Many of us see our bodies as a tool to make us feel pleasure and our Earth as a resource to provide us with whatever we want. We take without thought for the consequence to ourselves or other beings. If you can treat your body as an intelligent entity with its own needs and wants, with its own desire for joy, care and love, as an equal partner in this adventure called 'human being lifetime', you will start seeing Earth and all her creatures in the same way. Imagine living a life basking in the inherent beauty of your body and of Mother Earth! — Iris Valeria interviews Iris Angellys — She is the author of "Your Body Is The Portal To Your Soul: Your Body Has The Answers, Make It Your Best Friend For Life!" Iris Angellys is an author, artist, mentor, healer, workshop facilitator, chiropractor and applied kinesiologist. Her writing is based on a combination of her own lived experience and insights she has gained from seeing over twenty-five thousand patients after nearly thirty years of practice. Iris has a deep passion to empower people to thrive in their lives and bodies, so they can offer the world the gift of their unique soul frequency. Within the pages of her first book Passion to Thrive (Balboa Press), Iris introduces different archetypes that guide us through difficult situations and circumstances back to our own magnificent selves and to the divine feminine. The second book, "Your Body is the Portal to your Soul" (the kind press), Iris provides the simple steps to allow you to develop a loving, respectful and reverent relationship with your body. You will understand the different sensations your body uses to communicate with you, and how-to live-in alignment with your body's guidance in order for you to live your life to its fullest potential. Full and conscious embodiment, being truly present in our lives by being fully present in our bodies, leads to enlightenment. Iris lives with her husband and beautiful dog Jasper on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. To learn more about Iris Angellys and her work, please visit: https://www.irisangellys.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— Where you look affects how you feel — This is a good way to understand brainspotting! When using brainspotting, a person can identify internal sensations or emotions by focusing on specific spots in their visual field, a targeted mindfulness that helps them identify tension in their bodies, and connect those sensations or emotions to a specific spot in their visual field. Through brainspotting, new neural pathways are created over time, so the spot triggering these feelings no longer triggers these feelings. The brainspotting method enables the body to utilize its natural healing mechanisms by enabling it to 'self-scan' itself in order to access areas of the brain where trauma is stored. This type of process can alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and physical pain. Brainspotting can also benefit anyone with feelings that might be holding them back in their career, artists and creatives and athletes. Valeria interviews Mariya Javed-Payne — She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant, and a Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor. She is currently the owner of Awaken Consulting Services, a private practice where she offers therapy intensives as well as trainings and consultation. She has a history of serving as Co-Owner and Chief Clinical Officer at the Institute for Integrative Therapies, a psychedelic assisted therapy clinic, as well as the Director of Behavioral Health at a federally qualified health center and has led teams of therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to provide trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive counseling and addiction therapies for the last 6 years. She also offers therapy intensives for complex PTSD and addictions, as well as consulting services on the topics of race, addictions, and trauma at Awaken Consulting Services. Most recently, she has begun utilizing psychedelic medicines such as ketamine to help people heal from trauma and other mental health concerns. Her 13 years of experience have focused on clients with addictions, medication assisted treatment therapies, complex and developmental trauma, racial trauma, oppression, spirituality, and chronic pain. To learn more about Mariya Javed-Payne and her work, please visit: https://www.awakenconsultingservices.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— Without pain, why would you seek to go deep within? When someone is depressed, there are two possible outcomes: either sinking into despair and never emerging from it. Or, they can also go inwards to heal themselves or to receive assistance in their healing. As part of the Divine's plan, depression forces us to make that decision either way. Unless you're on a slow awakening path, you wouldn't even bother going inwards without pain. People on a slow awakening path are those who have not yet experienced pain, but have begun to ask the Big Life questions and have begun to examine themselves. ~ Sheetal Valeria interviews Sheetal Mistry — She is trauma healer coach. She uses energy healing to help to stabilize her clients and anywhere in their journey where they need it. Sheetal mainly uses Root Cause Therapy (time line therapy) for deeper healing. She lives in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia To learn more about Sheetal Mistry and her work, please visit: https://soulreflectionhealing.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— Your immune system is heavily influenced by the state of your emotions. Did you ever have a stomachache after hearing worrisome news? You might have felt hot, anxious, stomach swirling, or other physical sensations in your body if you were fearing you would be late for a meeting (perhaps you were the speaker). Perhaps you had a bad night's sleep and felt physically ill. Three scenarios share one thing in common: overstimulated nervous systems. In your entire body, you have a nervous system that controls homeostasis, which is a fancy word for balance. Your nervous system regulates your breath, heartbeat, circulation, digestion, blood pressure, brain chemistry, and many other functions. Suddenly, the mind can flip the body from 'rest and digest' calmness to 'fight or flight' chaos. Although this mechanism is intended to outrun tigers, it is often triggered when we perceive danger that doesn't exist. A person's nervous system immediately affects their immune system. Our connection to chronic infections lies here. When your nervous system is under stress, whether that stress is a result of the past or the present, it immediately affects your immune system. Healing begins with "unpacking stress in your body and mind" to unburden your immune system. We store stress when we cannot handle it all in the moment - the body is a great place to store it. The goal is to find hidden stress lurking beneath conscious awareness and trapped in the physical body. Energy medicine is a highly effective and fast way to do this, without having to relive your past. Disconnect energy drains, restore function of your immune cells, and start feeling better, often immediately. Let the body share where it is stuck and unburden, so it can heal naturally, with it's own power. You do not need to be at the mercy of virus, bacteria, parasite and fungi. Your body knows how to handle these infections without difficulty if your immune system is functioning in balance. It's time to restore your immune system with energy medicine so you can step into your full strength and resilience. Your body and mind will thank you. Valeria interviews Sarah Lascano — She is the founder of RayZen Energy, creator of the RayZen Lightwork Technique and Master Biofield Therapist. She is an Internationally Recognized Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Energy Medicine Practitioner. Sarah is known for revolutionizing health care because she helps her clients and audiences learn an integrative and innovative approach to healing, backed by science, that can treat resistant chronic illness. She is a recognized holistic and energy healing expert and merges her engineering training with practical spiritual wisdom. Sarah is known for her down-to-earth, heart-centered speaking style and healing because it includes science-based solutions, authentic delivery, and content-rich strategies. To learn more about Sarah Lascano and her work, please visit: https://www.rayzenenergy.com/ Get Your Ground with DIGITAL HEALING SESSIONS https://www.rayzenenergy.com/intelialign — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— "In 2018, I watched a good portion of Hurricane Michael blow through Tallahassee from my front porch. As a lifelong Southerner, I've seen a few tropical storms and hurricanes, and find myself stuck between being in awe of the power of nature and wanting to give it a wide enough berth to show my respect. As I watched the trees in the storm, I noticed that they were doing more than just standing there. They were swaying, bending, and releasing. Even when we are rooted where we are, we can do the same thing. The storms of life can definitely push us around, but we don't have to just stand there. Like a tree, we all sway from side to side throughout our lives to allow for this event or that unexpected change of plans. I believe that these times actually make us stronger, more cognitively nimble, and more creative. Sway when you can so that the things you do to take care of yourself can keep happening even in a storm. Swaying might mean compromising on when exercise happens so that it can, rather than letting it stop altogether. As I watched the trees bend I thought about how they were pretty stubborn and must really be committed to being where they were to withstand so much pressure and not fall over. It reminded me of those times when life gets so hectic that if we want to stay healthy in spite of it, we need to make even bigger compromises. Those trees were swaying, and they were bending, but they were also releasing some of themselves in order to stay upright. This is a loss, for sure, but one that is regained over time. Don't be afraid to let some branches fall off your tree if it means you stay rooted in what supports your physical and emotional health. It's likely that those things will come back in time, and the loss will be a temporary one. I believe that our roots will go deeper, and we will be stronger. If another of life's storms is headed your way, be like a tree. Sway, bend, release, and hang on to your roots." ~ Heather Valeria interviews Heather Fuselier aka "Healthy Heather" — She is the author of "Happy, Healthy You: Breaking the Rules for a Well-Balanced Life." "Healthy Heather" Fuselier is a National-Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Certified Running Coach, and employee well-being consultant specializing in helping people live healthy, balanced lives. She is the host of the Heather Solves Everything Podcast, and teaches the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program to help people break up with dieting and eat fearlessly. To learn more about Heather Fuselier and her work, please visit: https://www.heathersolveseverything.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.

— "Trauma often separates us from our own self, leaving us feeling disjointed. We exile parts of us we feel are "bad", and shame hides us from seeing our own reflection. Through healing, you can have a mind, body, spirit connection that ushers in a new sense of self-agency and self-alignment. If you have trauma or abuse in your human experience story, you are not alone. You are not broken. You do not need fixing. While we cannot go back and remove the trauma that we endured, we can find healing now in our present and live our best, authentic life!" - Sara Valeria interviews Sara Miley — She is an experienced crisis advocate and an IFS-informed trauma recovery coach. Through her own learned and lived experiences, she is passionate about helping survivors find the roots of their suffering. By making sense of their trauma, they can make meaning out of their healing. Her focus is on survivors of: developmental/childhood trauma, attachment wounds, emotional abuse and neglect, cPTSD - those who struggle with the emotional and relational aftereffects of dysfunctional formative years. She is the owner and coach of Full Circle Wellspring LLC, the founder and coachsultant of the Personalized Trauma Healing System™, and the host of the Trauma Survivorhood podcast. She is available for private and group consulting, interviews, press, podcasts, and trauma-informed consulting for businesses. To learn more about Sara Miley and her work, please visit: https://www.fullcirclewellspring.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through 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.