A Quest for Well-Being

— "We want you to enjoy the contrasting experience, just like you enjoy the contrasting buffet. And we want you to reach the place (and practicing Virtual Reality will help you to gain this confidence) that whenever you're in front of a buffet that has so much that you do like to eat, as well as some that you don't like to eat, you don't feel frustrated that there are things there you don't want to eat. You don't feel compelled to put them on your plate and eat them; you just pick the things that you like. And the Universe of thought is the same way. You can choose from it the things that you like." ~ Ester Hicks 2003 Valeria interviews Leslie Davis — She is the author of "The Five Solutions: Manage Anxiety Without Medication.\ Leslie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 29 years experience. She has worked at a few large organizations such as Kaiser, but chose to use her training in a meaningful way by going into private practice for 15 years. Leslie has always had an interest in new and cutting-edge techniques. Her training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Tapping, IFS (internal family systems), Compassionate Inquiry and (EFTC) Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples has led her down a rich personal and professional path. She shares her views and successes in the hope of enlightening those on a similar journey. Leslie resides in Sacramento, California. She loves cycling, hiking, reading, gardening (though she spends a lot of money on new plants), yoga and cooking for friends. To learn more about Leslie Davis and her work, please visit: https://www.lesliedavismft.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.

— In today's fast-changing world, understanding and embracing future leadership trends are vital for professionals seeking excellence. This presentation, titled "Unlocking Female Leadership Potential," explores the transformative power of coaching leadership style and the power of understanding emotional intelligence and adaptability as critical factors of successful leadership. Coaching leadership empowers teams through personalized guidance, driving motivation, and fostering continuous improvement creating an innovative environment. Emotional intelligence, particularly empathy, builds strong connections and inclusivity in the team, promoting trust and support (psychological safety). By promoting diversity, female leaders enhance creativity and drive innovation. They recognize the value of differing viewpoints and encourage open dialogue, resulting in well-rounded decision-making processes. Also, the AI-enhanced revolution demands adaptability, ranked as a top 1 human skill on LinkedIn. Leaders must learn to navigate uncertainty, be open to new team initiatives and opportunities, and lead teams to success in the ever-evolving digital era. You will gain valuable insights into the coaching leadership style involving emotional intelligence, strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and adapting to new challenges in a fast-changing world. Valeria interviews Dr. Tina Persson — She is the author of The PhD Career Coaching Guide: Job Search Strategies, Interview Techniques, and Life Lessons for Achieving Success Dr. Tina Persson is a visionary coach with a multifaceted background from both the university and the corporate world. She holds an ICF PCC certification as an Executive, Career & Leadership Coach, specializing in female leadership, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. These skills have played a crucial role in shaping her educational and coaching business. Additionally, Dr. Persson is a highly sought-after speaker, frequently facilitating workshops and seminars for senior leaders, c-level executives, and high-potential individuals to help them achieve their goals. She is also an expert in leadership and team coaching facilitation. To learn more about Dr. Tina Persson and her work, please visit: https://www.passage2pro.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.

— In the history of mankind, hypnosis has been used for healing purposes for thousands of years. People have long known that their thoughts can influence their bodies' functions and behavior. In most cases, hypnosis has been mistakenly labeled a mystic practice. Using hypnosis, humans can change their beliefs and the commands they have given to their subconscious minds. For pain management and for the treatment of mental illness, hypnosis was used during World War 2 and the Korean War. In 1955, the British Medical Association recommended the use of hypnosis during childbirth. Several medical schools and post-graduate programs recommended instruction in hypnosis after the American Medical Association recognized hypnosis as a field of study on Sept. 13, 1958. Many countries around the world, including the royal family, have used hypnosis during childbirth since the 1950s. The popularity of hypnosis continues to grow. In neuroscience, cutting edge research shows that hypnosis exists. Hypnosis is becoming increasingly accepted as a technique for improving a wide range of personal aspects in life through change work. The treatment is completely natural and free of drugs. Valeria interviews Renia Pruchnicki — She is a clinical hypnotist and NLP practitioner (neuro linguistics programming). She is based in Paris, Ontario, Canada. Renia helps people make positive changes in their lives in the area of improving confidence, weight loss, smoking cessation, pain management and more. Amma has been her spiritual guide for years - She has seen her many times in Toronto Canada. To learn more about Renia Pruchnicki and her work, please visit: https://www.lovinghypnosis.com/ and https://truthbelts.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.

— Is it possible that you could have prevented your father's death if you had saved him? In spite of the fact that this was what he wanted, wasn't that difficult? " When we die, how do we want others to remember us? In our final days, how do we want to be treated? Death is nothing new to Yvonne Caputo. In her early thirties, she was able to name seventeen family members and friends who had passed away. Claude and his son Jimmy, both dead by suicide, her cousin Alan, murdered in Central Park, and her brother Mark, killed in a car accident, were among those who died. Each of these deaths left her with many questions, the most important of which was: Why don't we talk about the end of life before the end of life? While working in a retirement community, Yvonne learned about the Five Wishes®, a legal document that expresses a person's end-of-life wishes beyond an advance directive. She decided to broach this difficult subject with her dad. What would the outcome of discussing such a dark subject be? Yvonne Caputo's first book, Flying with Dad, was about her father's experiences in World War II. But this wasn't what readers focused their questions on. Instead, they asked her about how she and her dad talked about what he wanted for his end-of-life experiences, how she walked him through his Five Wishes document and how, when the day came, she stopped the paramedics from reviving him. In Dying with Dad, Yvonne shares the joy she felt when her father died on his terms. And the reason she knew what those terms were was because they had had a heart-to-heart conversation about it before it was too late. Dying with Dad inspires us to think about meaningful discussions for when we or our loved ones are aging or preparing for death. Discussions about death and grief, but also about crossing the finish line joyfully and triumphantly. You can have the conversations that matter, before it's too late. Valeria interviews Yvonne Caputo — She is the author of Flying with Dad: A Daughter. A Father. And the Hidden Gifts in His Stories from WWII and Dying with Dad: Tough Talks for Easier Endings. Yvonne Caputo is also a psychotherapist, corporate trainer, a consultant, and she has been a teacher and the head of a human resource department in a retirement community. She has a master's degree in education and clinical psychology. To learn more about Yvonne Caputo and her work, please visit: https://ingeniumbooks.com/yvonne-caputo/ — 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.

— Through Patti's own personal journey, she has developed a unique approach to helping people regain their mental and physical health. There is a tendency for many of us to take life a little too seriously. Our tendency is to push ourselves too hard, believing that once we gain that new job, buy that bigger house, let go of those extra fifteen pounds, or finally end our physical pain, we will be happy. We all want new things in our lives, but what if we could obtain them by being fully grateful for what we already have? Patti believes happiness is a choice, rather than a destination. It might even be a behavior. The choices we make each day determine how we feel and behave. Our beautiful human experience includes both moving mountains and resting and recovering one day at a time. Do you dream of having all the health, happiness, and abundance you have always wanted? Would you like to gain more emotional intelligence and gain more control over your life? This episode will inspire you reflect and take action toward your wellness and greatness! Valeria interviews Patti Norris — She is a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Life Coach, and Faster EFT Practitioner specializing in the resolution of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Through her own journey with anxiety, depression, and chronic pain along with treating hundreds of patients throughout her career with chronic stress-induced illness, Patti Woodworth-Norris realized the profound impact that stress physiology has on all aspects of health. By rewiring her brain and rebalancing her nervous system, she was able to free herself from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and many other physical symptoms and stress patterns. She has since helped many clients do the same with diverse health issues, traumas, and self-sabotaging patterns. Patti is now a firm believer that everyone with a chronic health issue will benefit from neural retraining, and in many cases, it is critical to healing. To learn more about Patti Norris and her work, please visit: https://www.getwiredforwellness.com/ and https://www.pattinorris.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.

— "My oncologist talked me through all of my options and most importantly, he listened. He understood that quality of life means quality of my love life too. My sex life, my family life, my married life, my hot and sexy goddess life—all of it mattered. Not just being alive, which of course I am lucky to be. But there's more to it than just bare-bones survival." Valeria interviews Anna Sullivan — She is a writer, speaker, and a licensed mental health therapist. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Salon, HuffPost, Insider, and Zibby Magazine, among other publications. In 2017, at 37 years old, Anna was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and immediately began a targeted hormone therapy to wipe out the estrogen in her body and lower the risk of recurrence. Within days, she found herself in premature medical menopause. While her doctors had prepared her for the mastectomy, Anna felt ill-prepared for the plethora of menopausal symptoms she quickly began to experience. She penned a personal essay about her experience for the HuffPost Personal, which went viral. Blown away by the response she received from readers, she realized many women continue to suffer the taboo symptoms of menopause. Anna has been a guest on the Tamron Hall Show, and radio shows. She is currently writing a book. "This book is about how I came to accept my body both as a vessel that keeps me alive and one that is capable of deep pleasure. At times I believed it was a tradeoff." To learn more about Anna Sullivan and her work, please visit: annasullivan.net — 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.

— "Music is a blessing, a prayer and a healing for the soul when it comes deeply from the heart. Music and sound have the capacity to transport us, lift us to a place where we remember that we are loved so that we ultimately remember we ARE love. As we come into resonance with this love, day by day, moment by moment, our world transforms. The crystal singing bowls have, in no small way, helped me discover this truth inside of myself. And 1 am eternally grateful that 1 get to share it with the world in so many beautiful ways " – Ashana Valeria interviews Ashana — She is the author of "Crystal Singing Bowls: The Angelic Sound of Healing, Relaxation and Spiritual Awakening." Ashana is one of the premiere healing music artists and New Age vocalists of our time, weaving together soaring, angelic vocals and the celestial sound of alchemy crystal singing bowls. This exquisitely crafted sonic tapestry has been hailed by listeners all over the world as "breathtaking" and "a gift from heaven." Ashana's best selling music from "All Is Forgiven", "Jewels of Silence", "Beloved", "The Infinite Heart", "River of Light", "Celestial Sleep", and "The Illuminated Path", have been downloaded and streamed by millions of fans around the world. A life-long student of yoga and mantra from many of the world's spiritual traditions, Ashana has led two online group meditations touching the lives of more than 20,000 people in 50 countries. As a renowned master crystal bowl artist, teacher, and sound healer, Ashana is an expert in the field of sound healing with crystal bowls, training students from all over the world in the art of applying crystalline sound to therapeutic and artistic healing modalities in her Crystal Bowl Mastery program. Ashana lives near Sedona, Arizona with her husband, Native Hawaiian Healer, James Kawainui. To learn more about Ashana and her work, please visit: soundofashana.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.

— "Effective meditation must lead the meditator to the heights of the infinite sky of superconsciousness and facilitate the plunge into the deepest ocean of subconsciousness, and emerge the wiser. This way our consciousness evolves." By Kamlesh Patel — Affectionately known as Daaji, is the fourth spiritual guide in the Sahaj Marg system of meditation, facilitating Heartfulness Meditation worldwide. Valeria interviews Anand Balasubramanian — He is a Mindset Coach, Co-Founder Of Growth Coach And Speaker. At Growth Coach LLC, the driving force behind our economic engine is our commitment to integrating spiritual values and Heartfulness Meditation into life coaching. Leveraging over three decades of meditation practice and 25 years of technological expertise, we provide personalized coaching that fosters exponential growth. Our extensive network on platforms like LinkedIn, coupled with our emphasis on client success, allows us to create value that resonates deeply with business owners, professionals, and leaders across various domains. Our long-term vision to connect globally underlines our ambition to make a significant impact on the business world through spiritually grounded principles. To learn more about Anand Balasubramanian and his work, please visit: https://growthcoach.co/ Also, visit Growth Coach on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/growth-coach-llc_podcast-questforwellbeing-heartfulnesspractices-activity-7102296824887074816-9osy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop — 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.

— Some people have three university degrees, others don't. While some value stability, others value freedom. Some people make decisions and act quickly, others take things as they come. Others live a more fluid life, while others are structured. There is no right or wrong way to live. The question is simply whether your sense of self and your way of living align with a particular way of being. Confidence is exactly that. The truth of the matter is that if you choose any particular way of living, you can live with conviction, no matter what anyone else says. The best part is that you'll become an inspiration to everyone else out there who wants to be themselves. Valeria interviews Trang Nova — She is a mentor and speaker for women who are hungry to pivot careers and build their dream business, so they can live out their potential and purpose with freedom and fulfilment. In her mid 20's, Trang experienced a quarter-life crisis that led her to leave the sports industry so she could help women not just as athletes, but as human beings. Now, Trang is determined to help others step into their greatest power and thrive in their lives of impact. Because ultimately, she believes that when enough individuals are thriving, then humanity will thrive. And when humanity thrives, then the world can thrive for all forms of life and future generations. To learn more about Trang Nova and her work, please visit: alignedperformance.com.au — 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.

" There will always be something you can't control, but you can choose to focus on what you can –like your attitude and your preparation– and how these play a big part in achieving a goal." Valeria interviews Samantha Clayton — She is the vice president of Sports Performance and Fitness Education at Herbalife. She is also the Vice Chair of the Fitness Advisory Board. She has direct responsibility for all activities relating to exercise and fitness education for Herbalife independent distributors and employees and leads a team that designs nutrition protocols for elite athletes. Clayton is a certified personal trainer with specialty certifications in group fitness, youth fitness programming, senior fitness and athletic conditioning. Through group training sessions and fitness educational tools, Clayton ensures that consumers understand the vital role exercise plays in living a healthier and happier lifestyle. She also helps create, organize and promote employee fitness programs and activities as an integral part of the company's corporate wellness program. Having performed at the highest athletic level, Clayton represented Great Britain at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in both the 200m and the 4x100m relay events. Clayton has an associate degree in pharmaceutical science and studied chemistry at the University of Wolverhampton. She then went on to earn her bachelor's degree in public health and a master's in medical nutrition from American Public University and Arizona State University, respectively. A mother of four, she enjoys cheering her kids on at their sporting activities. Her favorite Herbalife product is Herbalife24® Rebuild Strength. To learn more about Samantha Clayton and her work, please visit: iamherbalifenutrition.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.