A Quest for Well-Being

— Be a human who can admit he changed his mind. This is what happens to us as human beings: life can suck and our world changes, we choose to change, our situations change. I do not believe God changes. However, what we know of God and our relationship with God can and often does change as we face the pain of caregiving and whatever else piles on. A journal gives us knowledge of both ourselves and God. These can be influential and provide the foundation for future growth as we seek God. Valeria Teles interviews Ken Hagler — the author of "Life Sucks Seek God: 5 soul-healing habits to connect you with God when life seems out of control." Ken Hagler is an author, pastor, writer, YouTube creator, and Podcaster. He has been in ministry full-time since 1996 serving in various ministry areas. During his ministry, Ken has served churches in Kentucky, Missouri, Georgia, Idaho, and now Alaska. His hope and prayer is to encourage and guide people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ and experience faith every day. Ken is the author of Life Sucks Seek God - a book dealing with the issues of grief, suffering and pain and 5 spiritual practices to face difficulties. He is also co-author with his late wife, Heather, on a book of Children's Sermons called "No Prep No Prop." Ken is currently working on publishing his third book: Prayer - Simply Breathe scheduled to come out later this summer. His education includes a B.S. degree from East Carolina University and M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is certified as a premarital and marriage counselor through Prepare/Enrich since 1998 and received certification in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary in 2015. In Ken's free time, he enjoys spending time out in the beauty of creation in a variety of ways: hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and more. You'll also find him delving into more writing and reading and enjoying Star Wars on a regular basis! To learn more about Ken Hagler and his work, please visit: www.kenhagler.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 root cause of sickness is disharmony inside, which filters outward from our inner landscape to the outside world. The warfare and disharmony around our planet today speak to a profound imbalance of the inner world of mankind. It is not surprising, then, that according to the World Health Organization, the leading causes of death in the world are heart disease and stroke. Our inner mental and psychological states can have a profound effect on our physical bodies. To correct this, we each have a responsibility to listen to our hearts. Valeria Teles interviews John Lockley — the author of "Leopard Warrior: A Journey into the African Teachings of Ancestry, Instinct, and Dreams." John Lockley is a fully initiated and ordained Sangoma (African Shaman) from the Xhosa nation, the same nation as Nelson Mandela & Desmond Tutu in South Africa. His apprenticeship took 10 years. He was one of the first modern white men in recent times after Apartheid to be awarded the title of 'Ligqira Linkulu' by his elders, meaning senior Sangoma. He has pioneered the bridge between modern western Psychology and traditional South African healing. His Xhosa name given by his teacher is 'Ucingolweendaba' meaning 'the messenger or bridge between cultures'. He is also a sangoma in the Swazi tradition and called 'Gogo Moya'. For the last 10 years he has been facilitating 'Ubuntu' (Humanity) and Way of the Leopard retreats worldwide, teaching people how they can reconnect to their Ancestors, Spirit and the Earth. To learn more about John Lockley and his work, please visit: https://www.johnlockley.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.

— "Get close to the reasons you're doing what you're doing, and your heart will keep you focused." Valeria Teles interviews Genevieve Piturro — the author of "Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning" Genevieve Piturro was a successful television marketing executive until she dramatically changed the direction of her life. She found her true purpose when a sudden voice inside her head challenged her life as she knew it. In 2001, she founded the hugely successful national non-profit, Pajama Program, when a six-year-old girl's question changed her life forever and she jumped off the corporate ladder! This year, the Program celebrates its 20th anniversary, having delivered more than 7 MILLION magical gifts of new pajamas and new books to children through their 63 chapters across the U.S. Genevieve is now a professional speaker and personal strategy coach, sharing life and leadership lessons she learned through her Pajama Program journey. Her debut TEDx talk: "1 Idea + The Human Connection = 7 Million Pajamas and Books" also debuted August, 2020. She has been interviewed on and in many local and national media including most recently, Hallmark's Home & Family show, OPRAH, TODAY, GMA, The Early Show, CNN, Fox & Friends, O Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Parenting Magazine. Genevieve rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell in 2016. She has been the recipient of many local and national awards as she inspires others to listen to their heart-voice in pursuing their passions. Genevieve lives in Irvington, NY with her husband, Demo DiMartile. To learn more about Genevieve Piturro and her work, please visit: https://www.genevievepiturro.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.

— Some minimalists sell everything and live as nomads, owning only the things they can carry with them. Some live in and own homes, have one or two cars, and collect things like stamps or magnets or funny comic strips. Many live between these two categories. Minimalism is a lifestyle that can be tailored to what works for you and those you live with. It is much more than buying and owning less. It's about refocusing life to gain the freedom that comes from more time, more energy, and more financial resources. It's about focusing on what matters most. Valeria Teles interviews Becca Ehrlich — the author of "Christian Minimalism: Simple Steps for Abundant Living." Becca Ehrlich is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) living in Philadelphia, PA. She blogs about minimalism from a Christian perspective and shares inspiration and encouragement to live a more minimal life. To learn more about Becca Ehrlich and her work, please visit: https://www.christianminimalism.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.

— "Death is not the end. Other lives and other realms await us. Of these, none is more miraculous than our life between lives." Valeria Teles interviews Karen Joy — the author of "an Other Lives, Other Realms: Journeys of Transformation." Karen Joy, a past life regressionist with twenty-years experience as a private practising psychologist, is author of several best-selling books including Wisdom of Souls, Case Studies from the Michael Newton Institute and Other Lives, Other Realms: Journeys of Transformation. Her latest book, Lost Souls, Wise Souls: How Challenging Past Lives Shape Our Future, published by Llewellyn Worldwide, will be out later this year. Karen is a member of the Michael Newton Institute and lives in Australia where she conducts past life and life between lives regressions in person or via Zoom. As well as accessing past lives, her clients meet spirit guides, soul relatives and visit the inter-life in their sessions. They receive high-level guidance from Spirit Guides, including assistance with any emotional or health issues, relationship challenges and general well-being. Many clients describe their sessions as life-changing. To learn more about Karen Joy and her work, please visit: https://www.lifebetweenlivesregression.com.au/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— "The dream house, the successful business, the perfect job, a happy family. Well, the life that you've always aspired to have starts with that visualization." Valeria Teles interviews Tom Paine — a life coach and speaker. After leaving University in 2009 with a degree in English and Journalism, Tom went backpacking around India, Nepal, Australia and Thailand to discover himself - finding a deep love for adventure, fun and culture along the way. On his return, he went back to University to study for an MA in Journalism, combining his studies with his love of music. Over a 13-year period, Tom would DJ at weekends in clubs from Manchester to London, Ibiza to Moscow - loving every minute. Professionally, Tom spent 10 years working in the Recruitment sector, where he built an excellent reputation as a specialist IT Consultant, eventually becoming a Business Manager, leading sales teams responsible for £8m annual turnover for global and SME organizations moving to London and Manchester. At its peak, Tom's sales team was at 18 people, ranging from Junior Consultants to Principals, Managers and Team Leaders. Tom excels in getting the best out of people, he has a natural flair for business development, and has a track record of starting new exciting recruitment businesses from scratch. His passion for coaching others, has enabled Tom to improve the individuals around him, giving them the confidence to achieve more. What Tom loves about Life Coaching is the potential to dramatically improve the lives of others. He believes that anyone can benefit from working with a Life Coach, if they are willing to commit to the change that they desire. He is confident that he can work with anyone who is willing to put in the necessary work to achieve their greatest goals. Tom offers a natural balance between being patient with his clients as they transform, and the discipline to push to get the best from people. This allows his clients to feel comfortable, yet inspired, to start to live the life of their dreams! To learn more about Tom Paine and his work, please visit: https://www.tompainelifecoaching.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 need to be kind to yourself and love yourself with all of your beauty and flaws that make you special." Valeria Teles interviews Tammy Sausa — the author of "Lessons from the Listening Lady Adolescents & Anxiety: A family guide to making the mind, body and spirit connection." Tammy Sausa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), mental health therapist and the proud owner of A Therapy Life Center, LLC. Tammy treats children, adolescents and their families who deal with a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges. Her passion for helping people reach their greatest potential is what fueled her to write this book. She encourages her clients and readers to go beyond their limitations and truly make the mind, body and spirit connection to live their best life. Tammy believes that treating the core problem and not just the symptoms of the issue are fundamental to ensuring treatment will be effective long-term. Using a cognitive behavioral approach, Tammy helps clients make a connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors while changing the core beliefs that hinder their ability to be their truest self. She believes that spirituality is the missing link in families and provides her clients and readers with the tools they need to create a positive lifestyle change. Incorporating such things as gratitude, positive affirmations and forgiveness into your family's culture and daily living makes an impact on each family member's overall mood and behavior. She teaches you how to quiet your mind, the importance of living in the NOW, how to surrender and have FAITH that life is as it should be. Tammy shares her own story and experiences with anxiety in order to reach the most people and guide them to healing. To learn more about Tammy Sausa and her, work please visit: https://www.atherapylifecenter.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.

— "Living a life with no fear and recognizing that death is an illusion, makes it worth it." The nature of ultimate reality can only be understood when looking from its own viewpoint. That is to say, one's conditioned perspective of reality must be put aside. The simplest explanation is to consider that one's life in the world and universe has the characterization of a dream. Into this dream, each dreamer is born. To the dreamer, the world and universe have the appearance of being real. The dreamer takes himself to be real, and therefore the world and universe this person is "in" to be real. The dreamer "knows" that he has "come into" this life, therefore at some point he will "go out" of life. The dreamer "knows" that although he will die, the world and universe and fellow dreamers will persists after his death; that the dream will continue when the dreamer no longer exists. None of this is so. When the dreamer ceases to be, the dream ceases to be. Only within the dream is it a legitimate question to ask, "How then can life and the world and universe be?" Any answer would entail the processes of time, space and cause—and—effect. Such processes occur only within the dream itself. Therefore, any answer will be an answer within the unreal dream. The point is that all that is apparent to the dreamer is simply that: an illusory appearance. What appears to be real or actual is not the same thing as what is real or actual. What is actual, is ultimate reality. Ultimate reality can be characterized as empty; no-thing or nothingness. Valeria Teles interviews Robert Wolfe — the author of "Emptiness: Robert Wolfe On The Ultimate Teaching Of Ajata/Sunyata." Robert Wolfe, 85, lives in Ojai, California. He has been teaching Self-realization for more than 30 years. He is the author of: Living Nonduality, Abiding in Nondual Awareness, Awakening to Infinite Presence, Always–Only–One, Ramana Maharshi: The Teachings of Self-Realization, One Essence, Science of the Sages and The Enlightenment Teachings of Jesus: The Gospel of Thomas. To learn more about Robert Wolfe and his work, please visit: https://www.livingnonduality.org/ and https://ajatasunyata.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 truth is everything serves us in one form or another. Nothing is inherently bad or good but rather neutral. It's us that gives it the context." Valeria Teles interviews Loncen Gray — a Certified Professional Integrative Coach and Speaker. Loncen Gray is a Certified Professional Integrative Coach, he combines his knowledge skills and experience into a unique offering to help creative leaders work through challenges and carve a path towards their desires. He takes an integrative approach to development, utilizing movement, games, and immersive techniques to help experience shifts in perspective, and become more self generative. He enjoys exploring a diverse set of interests and finding ways to combine them into new offerings. Loncen Gray is committed to his Vision which is to foster deep transformational experiences for individuals and groups, helping them to live their truth. His story has a lot to do with integrating power, freedom, and a healthy self image. At a young age, he didn't know what it was like to have a sense of power. There was a skewed version traveling through his lineage, only to end up on his door step. Loncen's dad was a rather intensely scary individual. This made it rather difficult to embody, let alone understand what a healthy sense of power was. Through his early years, he learned to be subservient to not rock the boat. He also did a lot of spiritual bypassing as he swore he would never be like him. For years, he managed to avoid difficult emotions, choosing instead to swallow the grenade. It worked until he came across the right relationship that brought up all the things he was avoiding. For the first time in his life, he started to experience rage filled outbursts. At the time he didn't know that he could experience emotions without having to act on them. he would often lose control screaming at the top of my lungs when he felt violated. This was always followed by feelings of guilt and shame, with lots of self-judgment. Today he's in a much different place. He is experiencing what true power is, which is the power of directed focus and choice. While experiencing a true sense of sovereignty and personal authority. To learn more about Loncen Gray and his work, please visit: https://www.trueembodiment.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.

— "Fear is not here. what is here is excitement. I am finally living my dreams as a young child and am living my life, being, doing, & having what it is that I came to this earth to be, do, & have which is a healer. I am here to bring people back to themselves by my example, my life story, my journey, and my love. It is truly amazing what love, if you allow it, will and can do for you. it is because I am willing, and over time became to know that I am worthy to live a life of peace, joy, happiness, oneness, true love, abundance, good health, and more! I would not turn back for anything in the world." Valeria Teles interviews Heather Buzzard — the author of two books "Five Pillars for Life or Death...What Are You Choosing? & the E-book 8 Easy Steps to Improve Your Life Now!" Adopted child and raised in a family where Heather Buzzard had to find out who she was, where she came from and all that led Heather on her Spiritual Path. She grew up in a house that taught Spirituality versus Religion which she feels has given her a running start! Heather Buzzard is a published author, a Life Coach Healer and Reiki Healer. Her Buzzardskorner Of Love Radio weekly show broadcast "I AM a Prayer Warrior" and use herself and her experiences of life to assist others in becoming aware of who and whose they are! To learn more about Heather Buzzard and her work, please visit: https://www.buzzardskorner.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.