A Quest for Well-Being

— What we do and who we are genuinely affects each other. We have both the power to inspire each other to greater heights... or to the lowest depths. This is why the community is so important on the spiritual path. One benefits from the communion of uplifting company and friends. Valeria interviews Rabbi Gabriel Cousens M.D., M.D.(H), D.D. — He is a Doctor of Divinity, Diplomate of American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, Diplomate Ayurveda, mystic visionary, physician of the soul, holistic physician, psychiatrist, family therapist, and founder of the Holistic Liberation Way and the Tree of Life Foundation, is a leading author, spiritual master, expert in raw and living foods and vegan nutrition, and a researcher on naturally healing diabetes, and depression. As well as a spiritual ecology leader, who began living fully off the grid in 1976. Gabriel is considered a master of kundalini energetics and meditation. He is also an eleven-year Spirit Dancer (traditional Ghost Dancer) and a sweat lodge (inipi) leader, and a four year Native American Sundancer and Eagledancer. He has been adopted into the Lakota Tribe Horn Chip Clan and given the name Yellow Horse. Gabriel functions as a holistic physician, one of the main live-food and vegan medical experts in the world, and according to the New York Times: "the fasting guru and detoxification expert". Dr. Cousens is the author of 13 books, starting with his classic book, Spiritual Nutrition and the Rainbow Diet, published in 1986. Other popular book titles include Conscious Eating, Conscious Parenting, and Torah as a Guide to Enlightenment. His latest book Into the Nothing is a spiritual autobiography. Gabriel is an internationally celebrated spiritual master bridging cultures and ethnic groups, as well as teaching in 42 countries. He is an Essene rabbi and founder of the Essene Order of Light. As a part of his world service, Dr. Cousens functions as a live-food vegan peace worker reactivating the prophetic teachings of Genesis 1:29 for the healing of individuals and the planet. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he supports families on the spiritual path. In summation, Gabriel is a world spiritual master and an inspiration to thousands for the paradigm of whole person health and liberation. Gabriel is married to Shanti Golds Cousens. He has two children and three grandchildren. He presently lives in Israel. As a spiritual evolutionary visionary, he has committed his life to the world service of elevating planetary consciousness and of establishing these healing and transformational programs on an international basis so that he, and everyone who chooses to help, can participate in the healing and transformation of the individual and the world. To learn more about Rabbi Gabriel Cousens and his work, please visit: drcousens.com and treeoflife.mn.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.

— Susan teaches what she has learned and continue to learn about the miracle of healing that God gives to His children through their redemption in Christ ----with emphasis on healing from the devastating and multilayered damage from sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. This miracle healing includes healing into wholeness. She shares information about life-changing therapies that are now available to assist and guide in healing processes. As a survivor of early childhood sexual abuse herself, she has suffered many of the issues she talks about. Susan has also had amazing healing from cutting edge therapies, wonderful therapists, and through her Christian spirituality. Valeria interviews Susan Brunson — the author of "Aftershocks: Healing PTSD From Sexual Assault and Childhood Sexual Abuse." Susan Brunson has 30+ years experience working with Trauma: Sexual Assault-date rape, same sex rape, gang rape, Boy Scout sexual abuse, Priest/ Clergy sexual abuse, Incest, emotional neglect, physical & emotional abuse, domestic violence, chronic bullying, natural disasters. Military, First Responders-police, deputies, firemen, EMT. Susan works well with PTSD, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Grief, Post Partum, Fertility issues, Self-esteem. She has been an EMDR Therapist for 15 years. She is the daughter of an Air Force Pilot father and has lived in and appreciated different countries. Susan works well multi-culturally. Susan Brunson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in social work from Louisiana State University and has 30 + years of experience as a therapist. She is currently in private practice on teletherapy in Texas and Alabama mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment for children and teens. A college professor in social work graduate school grambling, a State University clinical supervisor in behavioral health clinics, program director and creator of clinical inpatient and outpatient programs and professional speaker certified on John Maxwell Team. To learn more about Susan Brunson and her work, please visit: aftershockhealing.com and psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/susan-brunson-katy-tx/429847 — 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.

— As a healed "wounded healer," having pulled herself through the trenches of trauma and recovery with IFS and other modalities, Michelle has a deep empathy and respect for those who are on their journey to wholeness. She feels deeply honored to accompany clients on their healing journeys. Valeria interviews Michelle Glass — the author of " Daily Parts Meditation Practice(c): A Journey of Embodied Integration for Clients and Therapists" Michelle Glass is a Certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner and Alternative Counselor in Eugene, Oregon who has 18 years of IFS experience and has accumulated over 380 hours of direct study with Richard Schwartz, PhD, the founder of IFS. She developed and is the author of the Daily Parts Meditation Practice™: A Journey of Embodied Integration for Clients and Therapists, which has become a valued method of deep embodiment of the IFS Model and healing integration. These tools of integration can now be found within the IFS-based app called Sentur. She released her DPMP™ MP3 Set of Meditations in early 2021. The DPMP™ has been trademarked and in Fall 2022 the Spanish version of the book and MP3 Set of Meditations will be released. In addition, she served as the Editor for OUTLOOK, the Foundation for Self-Leadership's magazine, for seven years. She gives workshops across the globe. To learn more about Michelle Glass and her work, please visit: thelistenerllc.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.

— People often wish to seek answers in therapy - whether to ask questions about mental health, life, relationships, love, or about themselves. Some ask out of uncertainty; others, out of curiosity. What about the psychotherapists themselves? How would they answer questions for themselves if they become the interviewee? In therapy, it is common for therapists to withhold personal information from the clients to maintain professional boundaries and to maintain the treatment focus on the client's needs and goals; however, self-disclosure done appropriately can foster empathy, develop rapport, and build trust. Many people believe that, because a psychotherapist's role is to provide emotional support and guidance, they should be emotionally uninvolved to remain unbiased and impartial in the therapeutic process to facilitate clients who open up bravely about their own insecurities and vulnerabilities. Although a helping professional should strive to be non-judgmental and respectful of boundaries, their emotional investment in sessions is an honest indication of the fact that they, too, are humans who have feelings and emotions that allow them to understand and empathize with a client's struggles. One psychotherapist who believes in the benefits of such deliberate self-disclosure tells all and shares some vulnerable memories and moments of her own to answer some of the most intimate questions about her views on life and her role as a helping professional. To help you connect with a psychotherapist up close and personal, listen to how a Vancouver-based psychotherapist, Julie Chang, responds to some of the questions about life, happiness, and love that you may also have for yourself. Perhaps you'll be amused. Perhaps you'll feel a sense of similarity. Or, perhaps you'll be inspired to engage in your own self-exploration to reflect on your values and who you are as a person of worth. Valeria Teles interviews Julie Chang — She is Vancouver-Based Mental-Health Clinician And Speaker Julie is a practitioner of mental health located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. She has Master's Degrees in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Counselling and is currently finishing her doctoral degree in clinical psychology. In addition to professional training and experiences in psychotherapy and treatment, clinical counselling, behavioral intervention, and neuropsychological assessments, Julie also has a background in psychological research at the doctoral level and uses the empirical insights gained from previous studies to supplement her current clinical practice, making her unique as a practitioner of both clinical-scientist and scientist-practitioner models. As an advocate of positive psychology who understands that mental health is more than the absence of illness, Julie focuses on building success and helping clients flourish rather than merely reducing distress. She believes in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, she is currently helping individuals one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. What makes her different from other providers of mental-health services are three core features: — Julie strives to motivate her clients to learn the materials they work on in sessions actively, to enhance the awareness of psychology perspectives and concepts in their daily lives, and to relish in the experience while applying them in the real world. — She encourages clients to share their psychological burden with her and to trust her to be there for them every step of the way. — She grows and learns with her clients: Sometimes she is in a guiding role one step ahead, sometimes she is a partner walking together at the same pace, and sometimes she follows the lead of the one she works with to hear and observe what they want to share. Julie's professional goal has always been to meet clients where they are and to nourish them therapeutically to bring felicity (back) into their lives while enjoying the process along the way. She often finds herself smiling and laughing rather than emotionally burnt out after what many would consider to be a long day's worth of sessions and attributes it to her enjoyment of spending time supporting all of her clients. She humbly acknowledges that she works and plays while living on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about Julie Chang and her work, please visit: flourishingheartscounselling.ca — 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.

— Tall Poppy refers to someone who is noticeable successful, defined as wealthy, prestigious, influential, ranked, or even born, and who may attract hostility, envious attention, or malice. Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) is the psychological condition where some people hold someone in contempt in order to cause them to fail or to suffer disgrace by "trim" (cutting) him or her "down to size". Even though TPS has been documented in most countries using a variety of metaphors, words, and phrases, it is rarely mentioned in the United States. In sharing Douglas' experiences with others and writing about Tall Poppy Syndrome, he helps readers learn about this syndrome. Tall poppies are described in his book in detail, with a section devoted to their societal benefits. The book also describes emotions such as bullying and schadenfreude, which are similar to TPS, as well as examples of Tall Poppies and Fallen Poppies, including Fallen Poppies cut by the U.S. government. Valeria interviews Douglas Garland — the author of " The Tall Poppy Syndrome: The Joy of Cutting Others Down." Dr. Doug Garland practiced orthopedic surgery in Southern California for 37 years. He is a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Southern California and published more than 110 peer-reviewed scientific articles. After experiencing the tall poppy syndrome (TPS) firsthand, Dr. Garland began a 10-year journey researching TPS. This exploration began in Ancient Greece, where the syndrome was first described, to modern times and involved various countries, customs, and cultures. Specific emphasis was directed towards Australia where TPS is a cultural pastime. To his surprise, it was recognized everywhere in one form or another except in America. After studying America's emotional-cultural behavior, Dr. Garland concluded that TPS was prominent in America, perhaps more so than in any other country, but it is unrecognized. Emotional behaviors of the cutter and cutter were identified. The result was the definitive tome, "The Tall Poppy Syndrome - The Joy of Cutting Others Down" with more than 600 citations which is available on Amazon. More information about TPS and Dr. To learn more about Douglas Garland and his work, please visit: douggarland.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 intellect won't work in here, it's useless at these depths. Leave your logic on the shore, over by those stony steps." "This is a well of all healing - what doesn't heal will continue to bleed. Let your sadness run right through you, though it's very hard indeed." ~ On Leaving All Logic On The Shore And Healing The Heart… poem by Jeanne Valeria interviews Jeanne Nangle — the author of "The Butterfly Silhouette, A Parable in Verse." Jeanne runs Jeanne Nangle Soul Coach, which offers online education to teach self-love for the mind, body, and soul. In addition, she helps people find themselves again after a change or loss in life. She's an award-winning self-help author and has helped thousands of people around the world love their unique souls. She has a Master of Human Resources and Organizational Development degree from the University of San Francisco and is a certified executive coach with an emphasis in industrial psychology from the William James Institute in San Francisco. For years, Jeanne taught positive thinking habits in hospitals to help teach clinicians and staff to think in ways that empower and encourage them. Furthermore, Jeanne has won multiple awards for her innovative and inspiring books on personal transformation, The Butterfly Silhouette: 12 Principles of Metamorphosis and The Thought Store: 8 Simple Thinking Habits. Both of Jeanne's books wish to inspire and educate people to be who they're meant to be. Jeanne is passionate about healing this planet by teaching people how to love themselves and be true to themselves by connecting with their souls. To learn more about Jeanne Nangle and her work, please visit: jeannenangle.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.

— There is no destination in life, only journeys of the soul. As your soul grows, every experience molds you and teaches you important lessons. Every experience prepares you for the journey to come. Your Pain Can Be Your Purpose, you will mee Tracey and her story of how a red couch led her to mediumship and turned her pain into purpose. Her pain, trauma, and unhealed trauma came from childhood abuse, the untimely death of her father, and decades of unhealed trauma. Her father's spirit guided her to become a Medium and to live a purposeful and happy life through countless dreams, premonitions, synchronicities, and undeniable experiences during her healing journey. Tracey's journey is a compelling story of triumph and a statement to us all that it is never too late to heal and find joy. Valeria interviews Tracey Escobar — the author of "You Can Be A Medium: How a Red Couch Led Me to Mediumship and Turned My Pain into Purpose" Tracey Escobar is an advanced certified Psychic Medium with Lisa Williams International School of Spiritual Development. She has completed several rigorous programs with 3rd party testing as to the accuracy of her connections. She has attended the world-renowned Arthur Findley College in England several times to develop her gifts, and privately mentored with Colby Rebel. Tracey works with clients internationally from her home base in Dallas Texas. Tracey does private sessions, group events, and helps others develop their own spiritual gifts. Tracey is the author and creator of Messages from Above, a spirit guided oracle deck that helps you connect to your loved ones in spirit as well as her new book YOU CAN BE A MEDIUM, how a red couch led me to mediumship and turned my pain into purpose! Tracey has been featured in Voyage Dallas and is a host of the popular podcast Metaphysical Happy Hour. To learn more about Tracey Escobar and her work, please visit: theredcouchmedium.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.

— Boost your well-being and cellular energy by depleting deuterium. The first published study on deuterium depleted water in 1961 to the 2007 discovered that deuterium damages mitochondria, the geroprotective benefits of being deuterium depleted are evident. Deuterium interference can be reduced by drinking litewater on a daily basis. You will keep your body's deuterium levels low at your own pace and protect yourself from the aging process. DDW (deuterium-depleted water), unlike natural water, it contains a lower concentration of deuterium. Litewater is the most deuterium depleted water in the world. Valeria interviews Victor Sagalovsky — he is the author of "Gold: Catalyst of Radiant Health: History and Science of Gold's Medicinal Benefit" Victor is also the cofounder and CEO of Litewater Scientific, the first and only super deuterium-depleted light water, where he has dedicated himself to the research, development, and production of this rare water. Victor has researched and studied the benefits of deuterium-depleted water through his theory entitled Endogenous Radiation Damage Theory of Aging. It proposes that our biggest obstacle to longevity is the excess deuterium and other damaging isotopes on the planet and proper mitigation will radically extend our lifespans. Victor started his career as an innovator in plant-based culinary art, having co- founded the first organic gourmet raw food restaurant in North America called RAW. He attended Loyola University and the University of Hawaii where he pursued multidisciplinary education. He has completed apprenticeships and graduate coursework in chemistry, optical microscopy, and molecular biology. He is the author of many articles and guides in the field of wellness, biohacking, emerging medicine, technology, mysticism, and esoteric wisdom. Outside of the water category, Victor is the author of Gold: Catalyst of Radiant Health, a book about the history and science of the medicinal benefits of gold, and is adept in gold alchemy and the making of ORME's. To learn more about Victor Sagalovsky and his work, please visit: drinklitewater.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.

— "Strength and greatness reside at the core of your being, regardless of any circumstances that are happening in your life. It can be so easy to lose touch with that reality, especially in the midst of challenges. You are not alone. No matter what challenges you are facing in your life or with those closest to you, please remember that you have inner resources to help you connect to that still, small voice that resides at your core—a voice that, if you let it, can help you find the peace and strength not only to survive but to thrive." Valeria interviews Lisa Honig Buksbaum — the author of "SOARING Into Strength: Love Transcends Pain." Author, social entrepreneur, and Positive Psychology thought leader, Lisa is a passionary: a visionary driven by great passion and action. An intuitive healer, well-loved inspirational speaker, and expert workshop leader and facilitator, Lisa has shared her wisdom with thousands of people throughout the world. Three experiences with death and illness in her family during a ten-month period motivated her to launch Soaringwords, a not-for-profit organization devoted to inspiring children, families, adults, seniors, and health care professionals to take active roles in self-healing to experience greater physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Since 2000, Lisa has shared Soaringwords' SOARING into Strength Positive Health Initiatives with more than 500,000 people. Audiences around the world have resonated with her candor, wisdom, and biting humor as she shared her personal tragedies and triumphs as a way to motivate others during difficult times. Lisa graduated with honors from The University of Pennsylvania; holds an MBA in Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from The University of Pennsylvania. She has a certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a certificate from the American Institute for Mental Imagery. Lisa is President-Elect of the International Positive Psychology Association's (IPPA) Health & Wellbeing Division; is on the Advisory Board of the Global Positive Health Initiative; and also serves on the Board of the Coincidence Project. She's been featured as an expert on ABC News, Fortune Small Business, USA Today, Delta Sky magazine, and CEO to Watch in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lisa was a columnist for Inc. magazine. She was the non-celebrity winner for the Lives That Make a Difference Award from A&E Television Networks, and won a National Mothering That Works Award from Working Mother Media. She was inducted into the YMCAAcademy of Women Achievers Hall of Fame. She was on the board of Advertising Women of New York, the leading organization for executive women in communications; board of directors of The New York Women's Agenda; board of the Alumnae Committee for Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and the advisory board for the Center for Business Womens' Research in Washington D.C. To learn more about Lisa Honig Buksbaum and her work, please visit: soaringintostrength.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 can reshape our attitude toward mental health issues, break the stigma that surrounds mental illness, and give everyday people practical skills to help them navigate society. There are many false notions surrounding therapy. People think it won't help them and often believe it is only for "crazy people." Therapy is an art just as much as it is a science—a dance between the two. Seeing a therapist simply means you have an unbiased person in your life to help you as you proceed on your journey—a professional clinician sitting with you and assisting you along your healing path. Prioritizing mental health has never been more important than it is today. You can connect with yourself and start working on some area of your mental health because you matter. This is Kaitlyn's vision and mission. Valeria interviews Kaitlyn Kenealy — She is the author of "Healing is Messy AF: A Workbook about Investing in Yourself and Addressing Your Mental Health" Winner of numerous awards, including Woman of Achievement 2022, Global Icon 2022, Young Professional of the Year 2021, Brainz Magazine 500 Global List 2021, SHEro 2021, and Woman of Vision and Courage 2012–2013, Kaitlyn Kenealy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds degrees in History and Women's Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, and Counseling (Community and Mental Health). As a psychotherapist, she specializes in trauma and PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Kaitlyn is direct, solution-focused, and passionate about removing barriers to getting individuals and families the services they need. In addition to her private practice, Kaitlyn is proactively involved with many mental health services and outreach programs. Her podcast, Teatime with the Psychos, aims to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Kaitlyn has also written her first book titled, "Healing is Messy AF". To learn more about Kaitlyn Kenealy and her work, please visit: kenealycounseling.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.