A Quest for Well-Being

— JOY! It's your choice. Every day! Does life leave you feeling hopeless and joyless? Are your intentions out of alignment with your actions? What choices do you make in life to Discover Your Joy? Do you know you can live in joy every day of your life—but—it is a choice! Joy is our natural default emotion. We came into this world as a joyful being and we are here on Planet Earth to bask in that joy and to expand our joy outward into the Universe. Valeria Teles interviews Louise Pistole — the author of " Discover Your Joy: Daily Splashes of Inspiration for Living an Abundant Life of Happiness, Blessings, and Inner Peace" Louise is a JOY-fanatic! She brings her Southern charm and joyful inspiration as she encourages others to discover their own joy no matter where they are on their journey. As Louise navigated her own difficult valleys in life, she emerged with a strong message of joy to share with other women. Her inspiration comes alive with real-life stories of hope, love, and faith. JOY really is her superpower! After a career of over 30 years in the financial industry, Louise made a decision to leave the business world and pursue her passion of writing. Her book, Discover Your Joy, was published in 2021. She shares her personal stories of love, laughter, holidays, kids and grandkids, along with all the good and not-so-good that life has to offer. With her writing, coaching, and speaking, Louise offers encouragement and inspiration to women worldwide. Using both practical wisdom and Biblical truths, she guides others to seek what they are missing in life and to become the best version of themselves. Louise spends many hours in her flower gardens. Here she finds the tranquil peace and serenity to fill her soul. Among all the plants and paths, there are numerous seating areas to give her places to ponder and write. It's no surprise that she uses flower images throughout her writing and on her website. After 45 years apart, she recently reconnected with her high-school sweetheart. They married on the beach and found their joy in a vacation home at the coast. Their love story was printed in the April 2019 issue of Sasee Magazine. Her life has come full-circle and she is grateful every day! To learn more about Louise Pistole and her work, please visit: louisepistole.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.

— Domestic violence is not a new issue in the military, nor is it a small issue. According to a December 2019 report to Congress titled, "Military Families and Intimate Partner Violence: Background and Issues for Congress," there were 16,912 reported incidents in Fiscal Year 2018, and "there has been little change in the rate or number of reported incidents … since FY2009." In fact, there has been little change in more than twenty years, as there were more than 18,000 reports annually as far back as 2001. And these are just the reported incidents. The Bureau of Justice Statistics found that law enforcement is notified in only half of domestic violence incidents. Lara's experience reveals the human side of these statistics, which affect not just those on military bases, but in households all over the world. Lara M. Sabanosh reveals her emotional decades-long story of fear, deceit, and abuse that ends with the disappearance and death of her husband. Lara provides a unique perspective of being trapped in the same failed domestic abuse system that she worked for, and is sharing her experience in hopes to bring about change in the system and mindset of the abused—they are not alone. Valeria Teles interviews Lara M. Sabanosh — the author of "Caged: The True Story of Abuse, Betrayal, and GTMO" Lara Sabanosh grew up in various parts of the country and for a time, lived overseas in Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), where she was an education service facilitator at the Fleet and Family Support Center and became acting director in December 2013. She spent much of her adult life as a wife, mother and student, eventually completing two doctoral degrees. Six years in the making, her new book, Caged, is an honest and introspective memoir detailing the never-before-told other side of an international, headline story, taking readers through the first twenty years of her tumultuous marriage to Christopher Tur, to events as she lived them on the night he went missing and the aftermath. Sabanosh is currently retired from government service, residing quietly in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by her loving family, dogs, and grand puppies. To learn more about Lara M. Sabanosh and her work, please visit: larasabanosh.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.

— IgnitedHEART is a revolutionary way of living, with joy & pleasure as the gateway, leading you to create the life & love of your dreams. The life you were born for. It is the embodiment of the lifestyle of a Goddess...a Queen. A woman with an ignited HEART is MAGNETIC. She has reclaimed her power & truth. She knows she is worthy of every heart whisper & dream that lives inside her. Then she becomes unstoppable and unapologetic, in how she moves through the world. She dances everyday, allowing only her heart to take the lead. For she knows, when she does, the world becomes a field of infinite possibilities. She is a force of nature because she knows she is one with nature. The secret to igniting your heart...is to fall in love with yourself. Love yourself so fully, tenderly, & compassionately, as you would a new lover. Valeria Teles interviews Janet-Lee Ropas — She is a Heart Igniter, Womenʼs Empowerment Coach, Sacred Space Holder, Teacher & Guide, Priestess Of Sacred Union, Writer, Dancer, Creator & Visionary For Global Healing, World Traveler and Speaker. Janet-Lee Ropas is also a former executive assistant on a Wall Street trading floor, a lover of dark chocolate & peanut butter. Weaving Sacred Love, Sacred Transformation, Heart Connection, Conscious & Sustainable Living, into the fabric of all she creates. She teaches through channeling divine feminine energies via embodied living, meditation, sacred rituals & practices, prayer, & dance. Janet-Lee is devoted to supporting women in moving through fear & resistance to ignite their hearts & be free from the walls, cages, & veils covering them up. To learn more about Janet-Lee Ropas and her work, please visit: janetleeropas.com or email her at hello@janetleeropas.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.

— Many of us are trying to figure out how to experience greater fulfillment and wellbeing. This interview with Ilene Berns-Zare explores concepts and strategies to navigate the new normal of a post pandemic world with greater resilience and wellbeing. The good news is that we can invigorate our personal vitality and potential by expanding our toolbox of resources for flourishing. Valeria Teles interviews Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD, PCC — She is an Executive Coach, Life Coach, Workshop Leader, Writer And Speaker Ilene Berns-Zare helps people tap into their personal best by bringing mind, body, and spirit into flow with their strengths, purpose and potential. Ilene is working on a new book that weaves together strategies from positive psychology with insights and personal challenges to help readers in the second half of life reimagine their transitions, challenges, and possibilities. To learn more about Ilene Berns-Zare and her work, please visit: ibzcoaching.com and to access her Psychology Today blog, "Flourish and Thrive: Navigating Transitions with Mindfulness and Resilience, please visit: https://ibzcoaching.com/ or https://bit.ly/2pO0DQH — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— "I recently returned from my summer vacation. As I was driving back to work, the thought occurred to me, "well I guess it's back to reality." During this trip there were so many moments of just being completely present, peaceful, contented, and full of joy. Then out of the blue, a new thought occurred to me...it's not back to reality now that my vacation was over, I was escaping reality now! This little insight reminded me of the fact when I experience deeper feelings such as joy, peace, and contentment, which seem to be more common on vacation, I am experiencing my true nature in those moments. I am present to life in those moments. I am feeling the TRUTH. When I go into my head about what is missing from the moment, what could be better, or what should or shouldn't happen, I lose my connection to those natural feelings. All those nice feelings I had didn't come from the cruise ship, the food, the friends, or where I was in relationship to the earth's equator. Those deeper feelings were ALWAYS there. They never left me; I left them. I had fallen right into the trap of thinking my feelings following the vacation were a natural response of what happens when you get "back to reality," when in fact it was my thinking fooling me, secretly helping me escape reality. How comforting it is to realize we don't have to be anywhere or go anywhere to experience "vacation feelings." So, from now on, "back to reality" is not such a bad thing. — writes Jamie Valeria Teles interviews Jamie Sellers, LICSW, PIP — A Licensed Clinical Social Worker With A Private Therapy/Coaching Practice. Jamie Sellers, LICSW, PIP is a licensed clinical social worker with a private therapy/coaching practice. Over the course of his 20 plus years in the field, he has worked with a wide range of populations, such as children with severe emotional/behavioral challenges, people diagnosed with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, and those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and addictive/compulsive behaviors. He has also spoken at national conferences for change professionals on topics such as "the health of the helper." His passion in life is to serve others by clearing up simple misunderstandings that lead to complex problems by pointing people towards their innate source of wisdom, clarity, and common sense. A part-time professional magician on the side, he also uses the art of magic to enhance his teaching. In this conversation, he will shed light on the "default nature" of mental well-being through sharing his own insights and personal/professional stories. He is currently a Practitioner Member of the Three Principles Global Community, a non-profit organization committed to bringing an understanding of the Three Principles of Mind, Consciousness, and Thought (as discovered by Sydney Banks) to people throughout the world. To learn more about Jamie Sellers and his work, please visit: innatehealth.solutions — 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.

— You're not only human. You're also a soul having a human experience. Your body is the vehicle through which your soul expresses its unique gifts and talents; your body is how your soul gets things done here on the material plane. Your body is also a sensory instrument through which you experience and interact with life and others, creating countless opportunities for your growth and evolution. Our thoughts about our bodies are much more powerful. They're generated within the body, and there's no way the body can't hear them. The mind is the body's ultimate Influencer. Negative thoughts will break us down and create dis-ease. But thinking the best possible thoughts about our bodies can help us…with everything from weight management to miracles of self-healing. Valeria Teles interviews Nikki D'Antoni — She a Weight Management Coach, Blogger And Speaker Nikki D'Antoni is a coach specializing in weight management, eating disorder recovery, and body image healing. Both overweight and then anorexic in her 20's, Nikki has kept over 40 lbs off (and 15lbs on) for more than 30 years. She loves to help others find their path to weight maintenance, reframe their feelings about their bodies, and develop greater autonomy and freedom around food, no matter where they're starting from. A graduate of Columbia University, Nikki holds a master's degree in occupational therapy with 17 years of clinical experience prior to becoming a coach. Nikki has completed training in multiple energetic healing modalities to support clients in changing their patterns, beliefs, and habits. She writes "Be Enlightened," a blog with a holistic and spirit-ed view of our relationship with food, weight, and the body. Nikki's coaching practice is open to individuals, couples, and small groups. Her educational programs include Stop Cravings Cold!, a course which addresses cravings and loss of control around food, and Thin From the Inside Out, a one-year program for those committed to deeper identity transformation which leads to effortless long-term weight control. Nikki is the developer of Shapeshifter TM , a unique energetic technique for self-awareness, emotional release, and behavioral change. She offers services in-person and remotely. To learn more about Nikki D'Antoni and her work, please visit: nikkidantoni.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.

— You can summarize Shamanism up in the word: RELATIONSHIPS. It is your relationship to everything – your voice, your body, your spouse, nature, literally everything. It is a way of being. It is a way of living your life. A way of seeing things. Shamanism, at its core, is all about relationships. Because of this, it is really NOT conducive to the approach of quick-fix, instant, swipe on an app, tinder-like experiences. A lot of people believe that shamanism is very theatrical, extremely visual, dramatic, powerful, sexy and trendy. It is easy to get sucked into that illusion. And it is easy to draw people in using those illusions. But Makhosi's approach, because of her understanding of energetic principles, comes from relationships: with people, with food, with nature, with your body, and your spirit. Because she is a spirit shaman, she doesn't work with plant medicine, she works with energetics and with the spirit of things, since everything has a spirit. True relationships are what unfolds over time. And over time, those relationships are based in DEVOTION. This is an important word for authentic shamanism. It is devotion to self and your spirit, not to something else. Rituals, tools, healings etc. are just facilitators. They are just tools and processes. True transformation unfolds over time. Some of it can be instantaneous, but lasting transformation has to be integrated into your being and who you ARE. It takes commitment and discipline developing these relationships over time. Valeria Teles interviews Makhosi Nejeser — The Royal Shaman, A Human Potential Expert, And Spiritual Ascension Master. Makhosi Nejeser is an authentic African Shaman, specializing in personal development and energetic alignment. She is a human potential expert and spiritual ascension master. Makhosi helps create powerful transformations that amplify success, and she teaches individuals how to achieve limitless abundance through synarchy for energetic alignment. Through her groundbreaking modality, The Energetics of Euphoria, Makhosi teaches her clients and Guides to ground themselves in the feeling of bliss, calling in the State of Euphoria on a whim regardless of external circumstances. A fully initiated Sanusi (Zulu Shaman), and trained in Ancient Egyptian Spirituality through the Dogon Mystery School, Makhosi now works as a Spiritual Guide & Authentic Shaman to help serious seekers fulfill their highest potential, mindfulness and metaphysics mastery through her groundbreaking modality, The Energetics of Euphoria, Makhosi works privately with highly successful individuals to create a potent pathway to a sacred and soul-fulfilling life. She's been featured in Refinery29, Entrepreneur, POPSUGAR, Business Insider, Authority, Nicki Swift, Thrive Global, and on KTLA 5. To learn more about Makhosi Nejeser and her work, please visit theroyalshaman.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.

— Hypnotherapy makes it possible for a person to get to know their internal system. As someone is able to release the burdens that they may carry, they are able to open themselves to experience more compassion, calm, clarity, courage, caring, connectedness, confidence, and curiosity. These are just a few of the gifts one can experience as they strengthen their connection to the ever-flowing source from within. Valeria Teles interviews Rebecca Lellek — Montana School Of Hypnotherapy Instructor And Director, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Internal Family Systems Model Practitioner, And Speaker Rebecca Lellek received her education from the Hypnotism Center of Western Montana with certification through the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. She has completed the Level One and Level Two Training in Internal Family Systems Model of therapy and is a Certified Practitioner in the model. It is her passion for the mind-body connection that set her on this path of learning. She is grateful to have the opportunity to use this knowledge to empower others, and assist them in making positive changes in their own lives. "I believe peace comes in finding joy in the present moment and moving into loving acceptance of what is. When we are able to be curious about anything and everything we face, we are then able to experience a sense of calm and openhearted compassion for ourselves and others." To learn more about Rebecca Lellek and her work, please visit rebeccalellek.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.

Valeria Teles interviews Wallace Murray — He is a Global Coach, Psychotherapist, Urban Shamanism Teacher, Counselling Hypnotherapist, a Hypnotherapy Teacher, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (member of ACCT) Member, Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy, and Speaker In Wallace Murray's private practice, he works one-to-one, in groups, and online with clients from all over the world, guiding others to un-cover possibilities and paths to life. He is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, a Counselling Hypnotherapist, a Hypnotherapy Teacher, and a Member of the Psychodynamic Association of Canada. When asked, he is a helper with ceremonial medicine, in gratitude to the Balinese and Cree knowledge keepers that have mentored Wallace, guided him, and protected him as he learned what he can do and what he is still learning to do. His studies include an Advanced Counselling Skills Diploma, an Advanced Bachelor's degree, and a graduate degree-a Post Baccalaureate Graduate Diploma. Wallace Murray is a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, a 240-hour, year-long, graduate level training in a psychotherapy mental health approach developed by Gabor Mate. He is also a Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner as well as a Master Practitioner of NLP. At present, Wallace's primary focus outside his practice is coaching mental health support workers and consulting around counselling and assessments within Aboriginal Services. Wallace has attended numerous other training in mental health, trauma, personal development, plant medicine and psychedelic integration, dream work, career and organizational development, to name only a few. His personal journey, like you, includes growth both by default as well as by design, and inspires him to continue learning from knowledge keepers in meditation, qi-dong, spirit world, nature, ceremony, and overall how to live life from old knowledge into the present day. To learn more about Wallace Murray and his work, please visit: wallacemurray.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.

— You've decided…it's time. You've taken a hard look around and realized your daily life is running YOU. If you only had a chance to set it all out in front – to clearly see how it's all supposed to fit together – you'd be free to take massive action toward your goals. Through Makeala's life coaching services, you will partner together so you can gain clarity on where you want to go, identify anything that is holding you back, along with what has helped you, take realistic action towards getting there, and stay accountable while doing so. Everyone's needs, goals, desires, and motivations are different, Makeala focus on action that works for YOU…and we'll have some fun along the way! Valeria Teles interviews Makeala A. Brittain — She is a Veteran Educator, Certified Life Coach, Member Of The International Coach Federation, And Speaker Makeala A. Brittain is a veteran educator and certified life coach with 17 years of experience teaching, training, advising, and mentoring faculty and students. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education with a specialization in literacy & learning. Feeling a bit stuck and as though there was something else she was supposed to do, in 2017 Makeala received training as a certified life coach and started her coaching business, Makeala Addell Life Coaching, LLC. Her four-year coaching practice specializes in time management, mindset, and interview coaching. Her coaching practice centers around helping clients learn the habits and thought patterns that have led them to their success and break those that have worked against them. Through time management and accountability coaching, she helps her clients prioritize their daily lives, minimize distractions, and organize and develop productive lifestyles. She is an active member of the International Coach Federation, Central Florida Chapter Makeala's mission in life can be summarized by Maya Angelou's quote "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style!" To learn more about Makeala A. Brittain and her work, please visit: makeala-addell.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.