A Quest for Well-Being

— Those of us who never planned on becoming mothers can shift the tectonic plates of their being and, in the process, level their lives. As a result of this massive "disruption," you are shaken to the core and will be catalyzed into an expansion that swallows the life you leave behind whole, enabling you to live fully, heal the deepest parts of yourself, and emerge anew, not redesigned but rebuilt, able to create magic in your life in a way that might not have been possible otherwise. Vanessa's words and work are for women who want more than balance. Motherhood is approached from a completely different perspective. Energy management is involved, as well as soul management. It's not about balancing your checkbook and budgeting your time; it's about creating a radical shift in who you are. Valeria interviews Vanessa Broers — She is the author of "We Are One: How One Woman Reclaimed Her Identity Through Motherhood." From running away from summer camp at age six, to getting called to the principal's office at age 11 for writing a letter to the teacher telling the truth about disliking class, Vanessa Broers seems to have been born with an inability to behave or play by the rules. Guided ferociously by a devotion to truth, insatiable appetite for more and a refusal to compromise anything she loves, Vanessa was put on this planet to liberate women into their highest potential professionally, power spiritually and expression personally. She supports powerful women to unapologetically unleash the full truth of who they are so they can create magic, live fiercely incredible lives and enjoy every single moment - while experiencing unprecedented levels of success. To learn more about : Vanessa Broers and her work, please visit: vanessabroerscoaching.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.

— Our existence as living creatures depends on our tendency to heal. It is one of the most vital aspects of who we are. Despite that, most of us are not aware of it. Not even to mention appreciate it. As a result, we rely on medicine to treat and cure our illnesses. The power of medicine can accomplish many miracles - Without it, I would be dead. However, medicine cannot heal us. The reason we heal is because we have a tendency to do so and by appreciating this process, often, its effects can be amplified. ~ Ed. Valeria interviews Ed Cohen — He is the author of On Learning to Heal, or What Medicine Doesn't Know as well as A Body Worth Defending: Immunity, Biopolitics and the Apotheosis of the Modern Body. He is Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Rutgers University and hosts a therapeutic practice for those interested in healing—often with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. To learn more about Ed Cohen and his work, please visit: healingcounsel.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.

— "Every step is a step in the "right" direction because every movement brings about awareness, grounding, and opportunity." In her book, "The Opportunity in Cancer," Dr. Katrina takes the reader through a thoughtful, researched, and step-by-step guide to cancer recovery. Her focus on moving beyond survival and transforming to thriving is a novel approach that is grounded in research, and illustrated through case studies. Valeria interviews Dr. Katrina Cox — She is the author of "The Opportunity In Cancer: How to Radically Transform Your Cancer Recovery Journey." Dr. Katrina Cox is a Naturopathic Doctor, a lover of science, nature, and the human body. As a healthcare practitioner, she's passionate about observing, researching, and connecting with cancer survivors. Witnessing the inspirational journeys of her parents, and patients have allowed her to see the opportunity that cancer presents to each of us. As the author of the international best-selling book - The Opportunity in Cancer, she hopes to bring awareness and a new framework to explore solutions to the many challenges that cancer survivors and their families face. Ultimately, her goal is to help survivors begin their recovery journey on their own terms, at their own speed, and in the comfort of their own homes. With over a decade of clinical experience as a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Katrina Cox ND is dedicated to the patient experience and understanding how to combine the research we discover daily with a truly healing process. To learn more about Katrina Cox and her work, please visit: equilibriumhealthcaresolutions.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 body, your appearance, and how you feel are influenced by hormones. In the absence of hormonal balance, sleep is disrupted, brain fog occurs, weight gain becomes prevalent, and libido declines. There is a better way! It is important to understand that hormones do not cause harm. When they are produced in healthy amounts, hormones keep our bodies moving. However, we must live in reality and accept that when hormone levels are off, our health does as well. Fortunately, there are solutions. You can now test your hormones at home. Valeria interviews Alannah Slingsby — is the CEO and founder of Moment Health, a health femtech startup focused on testing and treating hormone imbalances with a whole-person approach — from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about Alannah Slingsby and her work, please visit: momenthealth.co — 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.

— "Our human mission—no matter how it looks on the outside—is to journey from the oneness that we were to the individuated state… only to re-connect to the state of oneness, and all obstacles are actually gateways to optimal health, deeper love, and a reconnection with Spirit." ~ Dave Valeria interviews Dave Markowitz — He is the author of "Empathipedia: Healing for Empaths and Highly Sensitive Persons, Healing with Source: A Spiritual Guide to Mind-Body Medicine and Self-Care for the Self-Aware: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People, Empaths, Intuitives, and Healers." Dave Markowitz is a 2x bestselling author and intuitive healing facilitator who has shared the lecture bill with Deepak Chopra and other luminaries, and his work is endorsed by Lee Harris and so many more. To learn more about Dave Markowitz and his work, please visit: davemarkowitz.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.

— We all experience events in our lives that cause us pain or disruption. Charis knows from personal experience and the work she has done with her amazing clients – that despite what life gives you – there is always a way to reserve personal space, balance your needs and wants, and live a fulfilled life on your terms. Her signature program, Busy to Balanced™, was created to help you achieve self-awareness, finally find space for the things you really want to do, and improve your mental fitness so that you feel more life satisfaction and peace of mind. What would overcoming any inner challenges or conflicts you may be experiencing do for the quality of your life? Valeria interviews Charis Santillie — She is a Life Balance Coach and founder of Charis Your Life.™ She is a top-ranking podcaster, speaker, Certified Fearless Living® Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer, and Positive Intelligence® Trainer and has been an entrepreneur for over twenty years. A hot air balloon accident when Charis was nineteen became a pivotal moment that drove her innate ambition into overachiever mode. She now helps high achievers go from Busy to Balanced™ and find lasting inner satisfaction and peace of mind when their external accomplishments leave them unfulfilled. Charis's programs have glowing reviews from her global clients, with 94% saying she met or exceeded their expectations. She has spent the past ten years exploring personal development and healing modalities from the spiritual to the scientific. In her Charis Your Life™ podcast (Top 40 U.S. Entrepreneurship podcast and Top 200 U.S. Business podcast) and Life's a Hoot blog, she vulnerably shares lessons from her own experiences. She can be followed on Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest. Charis is known for providing actionable steps and deep inspiration that empowers people to take back control, improve their health, and achieve better life balance. To learn more about Charis Santillie and her work, please visit: charisyourlife.com Also, here is an inspiring gift from Charis to you: https://charisyourlife.com/video — 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 presence of calm, compassion, and power is an indication of personal mastery. They don't fear expressing what they need to say, they lift others up, and they stay centered despite the chaos around them. It's no secret that these people are unstoppable, that their lives work, and that they achieve their goals. They are the ones people look up to. The ones who seem to be able to reach beyond the sky and touch the stars and have deep and loving relationships. True masters are those who have mastered themselves. Their negative thoughts, judgments, and endless loops of resentment and petty upsets have been banished. Who no longer need to be right or to fight for status or to have their way. Those who don't live their lives limited by fears, judgments, or the thousands of life-numbing concerns most of us share. It's time to go to work on building your own path, being your own person, leading others; and transforming your family, community, and workplace. Valeria interviews Russell Heath — He is a graduate of Accomplishment Coaching, one of the nation's premier coaching schools, and he is a Master Certified Coach. Russell coaches for personal mastery; that is, to develop in individuals the leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience to drive their lives forward—with deftness and humor—regardless of the circumstances. In his teens, Russell Heath hitchhiked to Alaska and lived in a cabin on the banks of the Tanana River; in his twenties, he lived in Italy and then traveled overland across the Sahara, through the jungles and over the savannas of Africa, and into southern Asia; in his thirties, he sailed alone around the world in a 25-foot wooden boat; in his forties, he wrote novels; and in his fifties, he bicycled the spine of the Rockies from Alaska to Mexico. In his sixties now, he is building a boat which he will row around Newfoundland in 2024. He's worked on the Alaska Pipeline, as an environmental lobbyist in the Alaska Legislature, and ran a storied environmental organization fighting to protect Alaska's coastal rainforests. In 2010, he left Alaska and moved to New York City to dig deep into leadership development and coaching. To learn more about Russell Heath and his work, please visit: russellheath.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.

— Our interactions with animals provide us with opportunities for healing and growth as human beings. Mirroring to us what we often fail to recognize in ourselves, they effortlessly mirror back to us what we fail to recognize in ourselves. They are able to love unconditionally and provide wisdom so powerfully. Wouldn't it be great to be able to tap into the wisdom of animals that stands right beside us when we are struggling in any way? Valeria interviews Lisa Tully — As a professional animal healer & communicator from Ireland, Lisa has an international practice working with all kinds of species using a multi-disciplinary holistic approach. She is excited to share a fascinating area of her work that supports animals by supporting you their guardians. They know you the best and Lisa helps you tap into that as a powerful way of self-reflection and understanding. And she would love to invite you all to check out her monthly online animal gatherings at animalhealing.ie/monthly-gatherings to deepen your connection with the animals, with yourself & with each other. To learn more about Lisa Tully and her work, please visit: animalhealing.ie — 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 is a daily routine created by Michael Landau that is different every day. A habit of moving with awareness is what he wants to learn. The attitude is more important than the action. This involves slowing down, observing closely, and stopping the rat race. By reducing effort, increasing efficiency and not hurting yourself, you are giving yourself the opportunity to improve. We rarely take the time to do those things. Our bodies are not well-cared for by most of us. Our bodies constantly send us tiny feedback messages, which we usually ignore. The nervous system seems to need a reminder of how to listen to itself. When we were young, we all mastered this art. Lifting our heads, rolling over, crawling, and walking all came from this experience. Playing, listening, and trying many options and variations, we were attentive and curious. Learning organically takes place in this way. As adults, we seem to have lost sight of this fine and subtle art in our busy lives. It is difficult for us to reexamine our habitual patterns and take a break from them. Unlike so many of us, Michael has learned to balance the need to explore, to play, to slow down and try new things with the lack of time and peace of mind he suffers from. Creating a habit is the key to success here. His research showed that short breaks - a couple of minutes - during which you get up, stand up, make some deliberate slow movements, and then sit back down at the computer are actually quite effective. As long as you do it every day: three minutes. A tiny habit can have a huge impact. To make it manageable, you make it tiny. To make it effective, you must make it constant — and big changes begin to happen! Valeria interviews Michael Landau — He has been a Feldenkrais practitioner since 1994. This means that he teaches Mindful Movement, and uses the minute exploration of movement to create well-being and growth. He teaches people to take better care of themselves by developing finer and more precise awareness of themselves as they move through life. As the pandemic forced him to move all his teaching activities online, he developed a daily online practice of movement with awareness that is only three minutes long. It started as an experimental venture into the unknown, and it became a stunning success. Benefits build up and accumulate over time if you give yourself those three minutes each day. Creating the daily habit of stepping out of the hamster wheel, slowing down and looking at yourself with gentleness and care has proven to be highly transformative. Michael was a professional musician and university professor for 30 years. He has navigated through a long path of Buddhistic practice, shamanic studies, and all sorts of personal growth and healing processes. All these experiences inform his teachings and turn them into a holistic approach of self care, wellness and growth. To learn more about Michael Landau and his work, please visit: persistent-growth.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, of any kind, can create bizarre worlds. Worlds that become even stranger when the mind that creates them is ill. It can be hard to find a way through, back to a place where people can reach in and find you. Kathryn's book , The Things We Left Sleeping, is her attempt to explain that journey. Valeria interviews Kathryn Lund — She is the author of "The Things We Left Sleeping." Kathryn Lund lives in York in the north of England. Her work is often an exploration of a world experienced through a neurodivergent brain. Her novel, The Things We Left Sleeping, was a Shelf Unbound Indie Top 100 for 2022. She has a book of short stories, The Things We Keep In The Cupboard, which she wrote for her MA in Creative Writing. She was awarded the Blackwell Prize in Creative Writing for her postgraduate work. Kathryn uses her writing to platform speaking about mental health, chronic illness and living with invisible disability. She is renovating a house which, when it stops looking like a building site, her girlfriend is promised to move in to. To learn more about Kathryn Lund and her work, please visit: kathrynlundtheauthor.co.uk — 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.