A Quest for Well-Being

— When it comes to health we're faced with endless choices. We end up finding it hard to schedule time for ourselves and our body. Yvette helps you put your health on the top of your priority list! Valeria interviews Yvette Fantham — She is the Founder of Calm Nutrition and Certified Nutritional Consultant. After spending 20 years working in Finance & Accounting at various Bay Area biotechnology companies, Yvette Fantham has been pursuing her passion for health & wellness. While raising three children, and navigating through the daily stresses and challenges of life, including experiencing personal health issues and digestive issues of her children, Yvette turned to a holistic approach which encompasses physical and mental health for well-being. She now enjoys working and educating others as they work through finding their own balance of personal health and wellness for themselves and their families. In taking a holistic approach to nutrition, Yvette believes in the importance of looking at the whole person, understanding each person is unique, and using a whole-foods approach tied with lifestyle balance. To learn more about Yvette Fantham and her work, please visit: https://www.calmnutrition.com/ Yvette is offering 10% discount of her services to anyone who mentions listening to this episode! — 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 a world consumed by the pursuit of material possessions and external validation, a profound longing stirs within the depths of the human spirit. It is a yearning for something more profound, a call to embark on a spiritual journey in search of meaning, purpose, and a connection to the very essence of existence itself. Karina invites us to explore the realms beyond the physical, to delve into the depths of your soul, and awaken the dormant spirituality that resides within each and every one of us. Her work and wisdom are roadmaps for those seeking solace, enlightenment, and a deeper understanding of both themselves and the universe we inhabit. She invites us to cultivate a deep sense of self-awareness, compassion, and love. It encourages us to embrace our interconnectedness with all beings, the natural world, and the cosmos itself. It is a call to live in harmony with the rhythms of life, to honor the sacredness of every moment, and to become co-creators of a more compassionate and enlightened world. Valeria interviews Karina Cury — She is the author of "Awakening: A Journey from Medication to Meditation." Karina Cury is a holistic life guide devoted to helping others thrive. As an author and certified holistic health coach, she empowers people to transform their lives through self-compassion, mindful living, and spiritual growth. Karina's own journey from rock bottom to rebirth taught her that lasting change comes from within. Through integrative techniques including meditation and emotional healing, she guides clients to rediscover their inner light. Her approach is grounded in compassion, intuition, and deep listening. She creates a safe, judgement-free space for people to unpack old wounds, release limiting beliefs, and reconnect to their highest potential. Whether you feel lost, anxious, or simply ready to move to the next level of personal expansion, Karina is here to support your awakening. Let's walk this profound path of self-discovery together. With new perspectives and renewed purpose, you'll gain the tools to live a life of greater meaning, balance, and joy. To learn more about Karina Cury and her work, please visit: https://www.karina.life/home1 — 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.

— Self-care is often misunderstood. While many associate it with indulgent activities like spa days and bubble baths—and these can indeed be forms of self-care—it fundamentally revolves around identifying energy drains and rejuvenating oneself to peak levels. We frequently recognize the need to decelerate, take breaks, or even relinquish some of our responsibilities. Yet, the idea of planning these respites might seem overwhelming, especially when already submerged in an overwhelming list of tasks. It's crucial to remember that it's not just physical chores that wear us out. Emotional fatigue, incessant thoughts, and a mind constantly in motion can be equally draining. Once trapped in this continuous cycle, breaking free might seem like a daunting task. Take a moment to ponder the sources of your exhaustion, both past and present. Reflect on your surroundings and the events in your life, but also introspect about mental strains. Ask yourself: Are unresolved conflicts consuming your thoughts? Do you find yourself agitated by factors beyond your control? Are past regrets or future anxieties weighing you down? In this episode, we discuss self-care, well-being, intentional living and everything else in between! Valeria interviews Jessica Matala — She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults learn how to understand personal experiences in a manner that promotes awareness and enlightenment to obtain a sense of wellbeing and flourish in their everyday lives. Jessica's work focuses on targeting maladaptive relationship patterns, ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs through deep and meaningful conversations using curiosity, insight, knowledge, and understanding. She believes in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. Jessica has specialized training in various evidence-based treatment models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She utilizes a multi-dimensional therapeutic approach that focuses on each client's strengths and personal goals to obtain a healthy balance in their life. To learn more about Jessica Matala and her work, please visit: https://soulmosaic.care/ — 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.

— We all desire to be more confident, but self-doubt and fear of failure often hamper our ability to build confidence. It is possible to unlock your true potential and build unwavering confidence by adopting a growth mindset. By embracing a growth mindset, you can develop greater confidence and lead a more fulfilling life. In order to unlock your true potential and overcome self-doubt, you must change your perspective on challenges, failures, and effort. Let a growth mindset propel you to success and personal growth as you watch your confidence soar. Cultivating a growth mindset is a continuous process, that with dedication and self-compassion, you can nurture the seeds of confidence within yourself and prosper in all aspects of your life. Valeria interviews Heidi Siegal Kogon — She is a highly experienced leadership and career coach with a passion for guiding emotionally intelligent, highly sensitive, critical thinkers towards confidence and fulfillment in both their professional and personal lives. With over 25 years of leadership experience in various functions, Heidi combines her extensive background with an MBA from Boston University and certified coach training to provide her clients with a results-oriented approach to achieving their goals. Her clients often come to her feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with imposter syndrome and overthinking. Heidi works closely with them to break free from these barriers, fostering greater self-belief, recognizing their innate strengths, and discovering their authentic leadership voice. Whether her clients aim to advance within their current roles or seek new opportunities that align with their values and passions, Heidi's guidance and strategies help them find greater satisfaction and success. With a coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), an MBA from Boston University, and a BA in Business from Simmons University, Heidi possesses a diverse and robust skill set. Her dedication to empowering others has earned her certifications as an ACC Certified Coach from the ICF Coaching Federation and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. Heidi credits her success to her unwavering focus, drive, and perseverance. She eagerly anticipates connecting with likeminded professionals who are seeking to thrive in their careers and personal lives, leveraging her expertise to make a positive impact on their journeys. To learn more about Heidi Siegal Kogon and her work, please visit: https://www.kogoncoaching.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.

— "I learned how to transform my anger, resentment, and anxiety that was fueled by my own fear of what other people would think if they knew all of our story. I started to lean into my emotions and stopped using my never ending To-Do lists to avoid feeling my anxiety. I acknowledged and began asking for what I needed. I admitted to myself and others that neither my family nor I was perfect, and guess what…the more I leaned into discomfort, the more freedom from anxiety I felt." Valeria interviews Gina Nelson — She is the author of "Combating Teen Anxiety: Teen-Parent Communication Journal." Gina has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 2 decades and has spent the past 25 years of her career helping individuals and families learn to adapt and cope with difficult life transitions. She is the creator of Combating Teen Anxiety; her proven 10-step method to reduce teen anxiety and give teens the skills to manage their emotions so that they can succeed in their future goals. She created this parent and teen communication journal designed to give teens the language and tools to express themselves with their parents when conversations are difficult to discuss in person. In addition to this journal and working with people in her private practice through online training programs, virtual coaching nationwide, and in person and online psychotherapy in California and Idaho, she also offers corporate workshops and keynote speaking. Her expertise is in teaching teens and adults to catch their anxiety before it gets out of control, and to practice owning, speaking, and releasing their emotions in a more productive way. As a Certified EMDR Therapist, her specialized training helps decrease client's negative beliefs that fuel their anxiety, and provide them with a new perspective. Her experience as a Certified Daring Way Facilitator™ encourages clients to embrace vulnerability as a necessary step for shame resilience and connection. Gina's clinical expertise combined with her personal journey raising 3 kids through their challenges and her son's gender transition, is what really helps her connect on a deeper level and transform the lives of her clients. When she's not helping others, Gina loves adventuring in the great outdoors with family and friends. To learn more about Gina Nelson and her work, please visit: https://combatingteenanxiety.com/ and https://www.authenticgains.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.

Life is a gift... Life is a test... Life is temporary assignment.... ~ Rick Warren author of The Purpose Driven Life Valeria interviews Jason Erickson — He currently works as a DOD Contractor and retired from the US Navy as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician after 25 years of service. He is certified as a Pain Free Performance Instructor, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Trainer. He is the CEO of Warrior Swimwear a Veteran Owned swimwear company based out of Destin Florida and has a gym startup named Forge Gym. He also helps coaching clients through his IG account Jay Bone Fit. He coaches mindset, nutrition, and fitness. To learn more about Jason Erickson and his work, please visit: https://warriorswim.co/ and https://www.instagram.com/jaybonefit/ — 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 first step required to change something is to bring awareness to it. Then we can bring some choice around how we act. There is a lot of unconscious shame around our 'disavowed' Feminine qualities and longing to reconnect to something we often can't even name. By naming 'it', normalizing the experience and understanding that this is part of the heroine's journey, we can start to release that shame and empower ourselves to take action to reclaim our 'full' femininity." Valeria interviews Nathalie Cordell — She is an accredited transformational coach with an MA in Psychosynthesis leadership and organizational coaching. After a 20+-year successful career in a global pharmaceutical company, she now runs her own business (Cordell Coaching), as a coach and facilitator. She is passionate about helping professional women in midlife reclaim their feminine wisdom and power so they can blossom into their full authentic self-expression. Her thesis, 'The wounded feminine', explores how the imbalance we see in the world reflects our systematic devaluation of feminine qualities and how restoring the balance starts with doing our own inner work. To learn more about Nathalie Cordell and her work, please visit: https://www.cordellcoaching.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.

— What happens if one day, a doctor tells you, " I'm sorry but you have cancer." When you learn you have cancer, you may feel like your life has been turned upside down. It can seem overwhelming at first, but knowing what to expect may help you feel more at ease. Whichever way a person with cancer decides to move forward with their healing is completely valid, whether natural, integrative, or conventional. Through her cancer struggle, Katrina was frustrated and overwhelmed by all the contradictory information while facing the many challenges of finding answers. She didn't know what to eat or who to turn to. Even in comparing sources of weight loss advice, she was presented with pure chaos in discerning what to do for lasting results. If you've ever been frustrated with symptoms such as joint pain and weight gain that you can't seem to get under control, there are potential root causes you probably have not heard about that may be hijacking your health. It's not your fault. It's just a lack of awareness. Valeria interviews Katrina Foe — She is the author of "Nutritional Pilates: Relieve Joint Pain, Lose Unwanted Weight, and Prevent Chronic Disease to Become Your Most Vibrant Self." Katrina Foe is a board-certified holistic nutritionist, who knows that when we look at health, we should be looking at the body as a whole. After overcoming her own cancer 100% naturally, and driven by her core belief that the body can heal itself, Katrina went on to become board certified in holistic nutrition and trained to read functional labs. As a faculty member at Restorative Wellness Solutions, Katrina teaches practitioners to interpret functional labs and design individualized protocols. Katrina is also a certified Metabolic Approach to Cancer practitioner, having been trained and mentored by Dr. Nasha Winters. Katrina's approach to cancer addresses the root cause of the disease and empowers clients to keep it in remission without living in fear of recurrence. In her international bestseller, Nutritional Pilates, Katrina offers a framework for whole body health that casts light on potential obstacles that can obstruct wellbeing, while providing proven strategies to sidestep chronic disease. She is passionate about helping raise the next generation to understand how to care for their bodies through movement and nutrition. To learn more about Katrina Foe and her work, please visit: https://www.cancerfreedom.com/ and https://personalizedpilates.com/ Click on the link below to access a free health assessment e-book: https://www.cancerfreedom.com/assessment-opt-in — 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.

— Linda's firm conviction is that we all have the power to create an amazing life. Her work is for anyone who dreams of something better and wants a path to move to the next stage in life. Her book guides you step-by-step with a process, tools, and action plans to create your unique, extraordinary life; it inspires you with stories of those who have succeeded, and enables you to tap into the wisdom and creativity of your subconscious. "A vision is a bold, vivid picture in your mind fueled by emotion and all your five senses. A compelling, positive, personal vision describes the deepest yearning of your heart and draws you toward that future." Valeria interviews Linda Hogan — She is the author of "Envision Your Extraordinary Life: Living Happy, Joyous, and Free." Linda Hogan has more than 35 years' experience leading strategic learning and business performance improvement in Fortune 100 companies and in coaching individuals to create and implement a compelling vision for success. She uses a proven process to achieve results for both individuals and organizations. Hogan has an M.S. in Management & Organizational Development and is a Certified Performance Technologist. She enjoys travelling around the world with her amazing husband, Bill, laughing with her daughters, Sarah and Anna, and friends, seeing live theater and running with her dog. Linda drinks fabulously strong coffee, sees Emmy Lou Harris in concert every chance she gets, and enjoys fine dining prepared by her chef/ husband, Bill at their home in Virginia. She is grateful for her life exactly as it is right now. Her journey began as a social worker and corporate learning leader where she developed a systematic approach to improving learning and performance. Over thirty years ago, she began leading monthly workshops for women using guided imagery and goal setting. Their hearts opened, they discovered dreams long buried, they set goals, they shared their feelings, and they held each other accountable. They were all amazed at the transformation in their lives; she had to write this stuff down! Linda researched goal-setting and guided imagery and designed a spiritual and systematic process built on the evidence. She drew from her experience leading learning in Fortune 100 companies, where she improved the performance of individuals, teams, and companies, helping employees find meaning in soul-satisfying work and helping companies save millions of dollars. The process works! To learn more about Linda Hogan and her work, please visit: https://www.envisionyourlife.coach/ — 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 single father with two children is terrified and stalked by an oppressive fear of death, which leads to rock bottom, loneliness, and bankruptcy. Despite his best efforts, arguments, and logic, he cannot keep up with the competition. Fearlessly embracing the new way forward, he opens his heart and reaches out for a lifeline. With sincerity and earnestness, John David Latta shares his extraordinary stories of what happened when he gave himself to Unconditional Love. As he tells his story, he inspires, uplifts, heals, shocks, awakens, and transforms. The seeds of potential hold the key to changing your habits, beliefs, and deepest assumptions about what is possible, and have the power to completely change the way you live. Valeria interviews John David Latta — He is the author of "The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken." John David Latta is also a mystic, teacher, and former founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar consumer products company. He shares intimate and personal stories and teaches workshops on leadership, healing, transformation, awakening, love, synchronicity, and wisdom that unite and expand human experience. He lives with his wife, Wendy, in Redmond, Washington. To learn more about John David Latta and his work, please visit: https://johndavidlatta.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.