A Quest for Well-Being

— "We, as individual human beings, have become our own teachers, our own gurus. We don't need others to tell us our way. It is all within us. We have enough energy right now to access the wisdom we could never access before; to penetrate the darker parts of our humanity and reveal our truths within. That doesn't mean we don't seek support or information. When we are ready to see it in ourselves, we bring in the specific energy, the support, the frequency that we need in that moment. Allow the space and silence you generate on this journey to help you absorb these inarticulable concepts in your subtle body and in your intuitive Self. Often, the mind doesn't quite know what to do with the new information, feelings, energies. Let go of time, deadlines, expectations, and goals. All those things will need to be released, anyway. The mind has its own time signature, which is connected to your egoic expectations, connected to your pain. By letting go of your mind's expectations, you connect to your internal clock and the goals of your metaphysical Self. To release ourselves from pain defining our path, we unleash the magic within and reveal the magic without." Valeria interviews Antonia — She is the author of Dismantling the 3rd Dimension: "Transforming our Trauma on the Road from Tribe to Collective." Antonia spent 20 years getting university degrees and trying to save the world in careers such as international development and community health. In 2006 she experienced a dramatic, spontaneous shift in realities that challenged everything she knew of the world and herself. For the next magical and 16 years she experienced an explosion of energy, eventually understanding she was in an accelerated awakening. She has spent nearly every day since then releasing emotional, physical, and energetic pain and letting go of what she thought defined a worthy life. As the suffering released, she accessed a higher truth about the purpose of pain: that it feeds our evolution, but only if we see it. She works with her clients psychotherapeutically and as a transmuter to help them see their pain versus be their pain, creating opportunities to release ancient pain programs through high frequencies of love and awareness. She is a registered psychotherapist, trained as an Ayurvedic counsellor, meditation instructor, and yoga instructor. She transmits energetically in session, while teaching, through silence and with the assistance of plant medicine. To learn more about Antonia and her work, please visit: tribetocollective.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.

— Having trouble losing weight despite trying every diet on the market? — In the morning, do you drag yourself out of bed and wonder how you will accomplish everything on your to-do list? — Afternoon caffeine or sugary snacks are your quick pick-me-ups? By conquering abdominal bloating, Rachel helps women over 40 feel confident, slim, and fabulous in their skin without feeling deprived. Using simple, fun, sustainable, and easy to implement dietary, lifestyle, and mindset techniques, you will conquer abdominal bloating and feel your best again! Valeria interviews Rachel Lank — She is a dedicated and experienced registered nurse with an impressive career spanning over three decades. Throughout her journey, she has gained extensive expertise in the medical specialty of gut health. During this time, she saw how gut diseases and disorders negatively impacted the lives of her patients, while at the same time experiencing her own gut disorders. Over the years, Rachel grew weary of the "bandaid" fixes and the roller coaster ride of medical tests, prescription drugs, and elimination diets giving her only partial relief of her symptoms. She wanted relief all the time, not just sometimes. With this determination, she went on a quest to get her gut well through dietary and lifestyle modifications. With this approach, she found lasting relief, optimal wellness, and enjoyment if life again. Her deep passion for helping others along with her certified health and life coach training led her to transition into the role of a Gut Health Coach. With bloating as a common denominator of the gut disorders in her patients and herself, she chose to specialize in helping women over 40 conquer their abdominal and get their gut well so they too can enjoy life again. Beyond her professional life, Rachel enjoys taking long walks along the beach, fishing and spending time with her family and friends. To learn more about Rachel Lank and her work, please visit: flgutz.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.

— It's frustrating to face the reality of anxiety and self-doubt overpowering one's desire to create change. You may therefore wonder what therapy holds for you as far as purpose, value, and intention. By working with your therapist collaboratively, you can become a more self-aware individual, develop a more constructive sense of reflection, and become more powerfully in control of your life. Through psychotherapy, you explore your biological, social, psychological, and societal factors to develop clearer pathways to understanding you. As a result, you can better apply the coping skills that work best for you. Whether you're weighed down by anxiety or unsure about your ability to make a change, therapy can help you learn to be curious about yourself. Often, your unknown parts hold surprises for you! Valeria interviews Alissa Martinez — She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She has experience with nonprofit organizations that were centered on assessing needs through access to resources and exploring the various components that impact mental health. Alissa has also worked for mental health group practices where she provided both individual therapy for all ages, as well as couples therapy. She recently opened up her own private practice Crystal Mind Counseling where she now focuses on providing individual and couples therapy to adults struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships. From quite an early age, Alissa has been passionate about psychotherapy, long before she understood the concept of it. For a long time, because she sought to be understood, she ultimately found herself wanting to understand the world around her. Thus, her desire to give what she struggled to find at a young age paved the way to becoming a psychotherapist. To learn more about Alissa Martinez and her work, please visit: crystalmindcounseling.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.

— A mathematician at heart, Siu seeks tried and true formulas to live by. Formulas provide assurance that is hard to beat because following them will produce the same result each time. Moreover, math is like life; the more we learn, the more equations we will discover. Siu's Heal From Within© program is predicated on the simple Taoist theory that all living organisms in the universe are energetically connected. Humans, animals and plants are born from the earth and absorb energy from the same sources— sun, water and air—for survival. Living congruently to this trauma, stress). The less resistance in your body, the easier it is to attain your maximum personal healing potential and live in a healthier and more fulfilling way. Learning how to apply this Taoist theory to your life will help you live at your highest frequency under all circumstances. Valeria interviews Siu Ping Negrin — She is the author of "Stronger Than Your Stress: An Energy Guide to Heal From Within." Siu Ping Negrin is a Qigong healer, spiritual coach, licensed acupuncturist and founder of Heal From Within©. She received a Master's in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture with an additional 2-year concentration in Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. She also holds a BS in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from SUNY Albany. For over 20 years, she has helped clients heal using Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbs, diet and Qigong) along with other natural modalities, foods, supplements and exercises. She specializes in wholistic healing by treating imbalances of the body. As a result of her personal battle with insomnia, she now teaches people how to be in control of their energy and provides healings (in-person and remotely) and acupuncture to help clients heal and find insights to help them live their personal best in health, happiness and fulfillment. Siu uses her unique approach to wholistic health—combining Chinese medicine with scientific knowledge—to address the impact of modern-day stresses and ailments on the body, mind, emotions and spirit. As an avid student, practitioner and consumer of Chinese medicine, Siu hopes that in her lifetime, this important medical system will be recognized and given parity alongside Western medicine in modern-day healthcare. To learn more about Siu Ping Negrin and her work, please visit: siupinghealing.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 concept of becoming your own god is about reclaiming your power and recognizing that you are the creator of your own reality. We live in a world where many of us seek guidance, support, and validation from external sources. We believe that someone else has the answers to our problems and can provide us with the tools to create the life we desire. From a young age, we are taught to seek approval from others and to base our self-worth on external factors such as our achievements, appearance, and social status. However, what if we told you that you already possess all the power you need to manifest your dreams and desires? What if we told you that you are your own god, with the ability to create and shape your reality? Valeria interviews Rev. Dr. Kimmie Van Duijkeren — She is the author of "Becoming Your Own God." Rev. Dr. Kimmie has been an ordained minister since 2003 and is a professional certified spiritual life coach and mindfulness coach. Through her intuitive guidance, she helps her clients rediscover their true purpose and get in touch with their higher self in order to reclaim their personal power in all aspects of life. Using the combination of tailored coaching plans and addressing the beliefs that are holding them back, she works with clients to create a personalized journey of self-completeness and transformation. To learn more about Rev. Dr. Kimmie Van Duijkeren and her work, please visit: revdrkimmie.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 your brain, there is a noisy part that sabotages you and takes up so much of your time and joy. There is often a loud inner critic behind this. You can often feel alone, disconnected, and unworthy when you listen to this negative self-talk. Your energy is drained, you stop living fully, and you are unable to be the best version of yourself. You're wasting your time, and it's completely unnecessary. In quieting this part of your brain, you gain access to your inner wisdom, which knows you are whole, valuable and connected. You are this essence. Neither your thoughts, ego nor circumstances define you. Your consciousness is the blue sky through which they are experienced. Beautiful, vast, and huge. Getting in touch with this allows you to access an infinite source of guidance, love, resourcefulness, creativity, and perspective. Anywhere, at any time … and almost instantly. In order to do that, you need to quiet your mind and switch to the part of your brain that serves you best. Valeria interviews Georgina Halabi — She is a Professional Certified Coach with over 25 years of senior roles within business and marketing, and a lifetime of experience in meditation and self-discovery. It has always been essential for her to balance two fundamental needs: outer success and inner peace. Today Georgina helps highly motivated, self-aware professionals to achieve peak performance and wellbeing – not one at the expense of the other. Using a unique blend of whole brain coaching that incorporates neuroscience, positive intelligence, NLP and visualization techniques, Georgina work resolves and aligns conflicting internal tensions that hinder personal and professional growth, creating the space to focus talent and energy where it most counts. To learn more about Georgina Halabi and her work, please visit: georginahalabi.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.

— Art creation requires skill in most cases. A skill must be learned and practiced, and if you do not have it, you won't be able to enjoy the satisfaction that comes with it. Regardless of skill level, NightCafe Studio creates tools that enable anyone to create incredible, unique art and experience the satisfaction, the therapy, and the rush. Artists will not be rendered redundant by artificial intelligence, contrary to what many believe. This platform makes art creation accessible to everyone. With the explosion of machine learning in the art scene, NightCafe Creator brings these once-exclusive technologies to all internet users. Valeria interviews Cassandra Hood — She is the Social Media & Community Building Manager at NightCafe Studio, where she passionately advocates for the power of AI art and self-expression. As a prominent figure in the AI art community, Cassandra empowers fellow creators by sharing her expertise in generative art. Her role involves actively engaging with artists and enthusiasts, cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community. With a deep understanding of social media dynamics, Cassandra leverages digital platforms to amplify the voices of AI artists and connect them with wider audiences. Through workshops, online exhibitions, and thought-provoking discussions, she promotes innovation and collaboration within the AI art sphere. To learn more about Cassandra Hood and her work, please visit: nightcafe.studio — 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.

— "People in therapy or on a spiritual path are often under the mistaken notion that getting Enlightened means no longer having to deal with a full range of emotions. They hope that Enlightenment will mean living in a permanent state of "bliss" which they translate as "feeling high all the time, like on the best combination of drugs." In fact, they often begin using meditation and its special states of consciousness to "hide out" from any emotional experience. You can't stifle, suppress, or repress your own emotions; instead, you must learn how to feel your feelings and interpret their purpose skillfully." Valeria interviews Jonathan Labman — He is the author of "A Therapist's Guide to Being Human and Waking Up." In 1992, Jonathan received his License as a Massage Therapist in New York State. He worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist full-time, while studying and getting certified in Energy Healing (from 1995-1998) and taking two graduate courses in counseling at NYU. In 1998, Jonathan returned to graduate school for a Master of Art with a Concentration on Counseling Psychology. Following that, in 2000 he took a 500-hour Yoga-Alliance Certification as a Yoga Teacher. Jonathan was in private practice as a Counseling Psychologist from 2000-2008, and then returned to corporate life for supervision hours towards a license. He began that process as an Employee Assistance Program Specialist at United Behavioral Health in Philadelphia in 2008 and completed it as an Outpatient Counselor at the Penn Foundation Recovery Center. Upon licensure in late 2010, Jonathan became the Director, The Trauma Treatment Project at the Penn Foundation from 2011-2013. There he worked with a team to implement changes in policies, procedures ,and clinical skills to make Penn Foundation a Trauma-Informed Care Center of Excellence. He was and still is a supervisor for clinician licensure, ran the Adult Trauma Treatment Supervision group, created lectures and trainings on trauma-informed and trauma-specific care, and specialized in individual and group work for people with a history of trauma. Jonathan served on the Montgomery County Trauma-Informed Services Committee and Training Subcommittee and served on the Bucks County Trauma Steering Committee. Jonathan also completed the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Workshop and then the ASIST T4T (Training for Trainers) in Denver, CO. In 2013, Jonathan returned to private practice work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Spiritual Mentor in his private practice Simply Awake LLC. He has run small groups in spiritual awakening since 2001, taught meditation to hundreds of people (including Bucks County administrative staff, and at the Doylestown Hospital Community Health series) and worked with people using the principles of Transpersonal Psychology. Jonathan says, "I have studied human development in its many dimensions for 50 years. I have an entire album of credentials and academic degrees that you may review in my consulting office in Holicong (Buckingham Township), and I'll be happy to answer any professional questions you have. I have been in the human service fields for over 31 years. I have worked with everyone from wealthy heirs of family fortunes, to successful businesspeople wanting to find meaning in their lives, to famous artists and writers, to people on welfare because their jobs were shipped overseas. To learn more about Jonathan Labman and his work, please visit: simplyawake.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.

— "A soul-searching individual can discover ways of growing from transformational experiences, including those that feel like a symbolic death that involves feelings of grief and loss. As part of this inward journey, you embrace both the light and dark, using both as powerful tools for connecting with your higher purpose and souls. By recognizing and honoring their pain, create healing and transformational growth that is fueled by your pain." Valeria interviews Kelly McMillan — She owns a coaching practice Called Old Soul Coaching. She is excited to share her passion for coaching with others. As a Certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach, Kelly believes that the answers lie within us, and her coaching approach is based on this belief. Kelly embodies the qualities of an old soul and have a deep and intuitive presence that allows her to connect with clients on a soul level. This helps her support them in their personal growth and transformational journeys. Kelly completed her Psychosynthesis Life Coaching and Leadership training at the Psychospiritual Institute. In addition to this training, she completed a certificate course on Executive Management Coaching through the University of Cape Town. Prior to completing these two courses she was working as a Career Coach/ Director and then moved into a manager role. Old Soul Coaching empowers soul-searching individuals to discover ways to grow from transformational experiences, including those that feel like a symbolic death, involving feelings of grief and loss. Clients are invited to embark on an inward journey that allows them to embrace the light and dark and use both as empowering growth tools in order to connect more deeply with their souls and higher purpose. Through this process, Kelly's clients learn to acknowledge and honor their pain and use it to create beautiful new growth that is fueled by healing and transformation. Her practice has evolved to include grief coaching supporting those that are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. Her coaching philosophy allows clients to honor and acknowledge their pain. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, while she highly recommend working with a grief therapist , Kelly is happy to be an additional support and create a space for you to grieve in a healthy and authentic way. To learn more about Kelly McMillan and her work, please visit: oldsoulcoachingllc.com Schedule Your Free Session: https://calendly.com/kelly-mcmillan/old-soul-coaching-free-deep-inquiry-session — 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 world's top professional athletes turn to John as an educator and therapist. He has invented numerous product concepts, taught education classes, and developed countless products. In 2022, John was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. In 1989, he opened Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka. It is regarded as one of the best clinics on the North Shore of Chicago. It is located on Green Bay Road in Winnetka, Illinois, and employs 5 massage therapists who are both licensed and certified. In 1999, John founded Acuforce International, Inc., a company that sells his patented soft-tissue therapy tools. Among its products were "Infant Massage Lessons for Dads" produced by Chocolate Milk Productions. It teaches fathers how to bond with their babies while making their infants sleep better and develop faster. Video excellence awards were given to the program in 2004 and 2005, including an Aurora Gold Award and a Telly Award. In 1992, John G. Louis, LMT, developed The Hall of Fame. This patent-pending tool allows for precise therapeutic techniques such as trigger-point release, muscle stripping, and cross fiber friction. It's fantastic for backs, necks, shoulders, and more. In contrast to the competitors in this genre, which are all made of inferior plastic, this product's rigid tube is made of stainless steel. Additionally, the metal tip is soft-coated in plastisol, so that it closely resembles the thumb of a therapist. Valeria interviews John G. Louis, LMT, — He has been recognized as a pioneer and leader in sports medicine and rehabilitation. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2022. The Hall of Fame Massage™ Tool is the newest product in his Acuforce line of soft-tissue therapy tools. The Hall of Fame™ was named in honor of his HoF induction and for the many HoF professional athletes he has worked with, including his role as the massage therapist for the 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox baseball team. John founded his award-winning clinic, Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka, Inc in 1989. The clinic is rated the best on the North Shore of Chicago and it is located in Winnetka, Illinois. To learn more about John G. Louis and his work, please visit: acuforce.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.