A Quest for Well-Being

— "Eating disorder recovery is the journey home to your true self." Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Anita Johnston — the author of "Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling". Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a psychologist, storyteller and author. Her book "Eating in the Light of the Moon" has been published in seven languages. She has been working in the field of women's issues, eating difficulties, and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of 'Ai Pono* Hawaii which has a residential treatment program in Maui and outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu. And she is the Executive Director of Eating Disorder Programs for the Integrative Life Center in Nashville. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive online women's circle, book club or "workbook" for Eating in the Light of the Moon. Dr. Johnston, a certified eating disorder specialist, provides virtual individual consultations, trainings, and conducts workshops around the world. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, exercise, and body image. Learn more about Dr. Anita Johnston and her work please, visit: https://dranitajohnston.com/ — https://lightofthemooncafe.com/ and https://www.aipono.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.

— "Doing "more" is not the solution. You need to do "different"." Valeria Teles interviews Stanley Ward — the authors of "How To Beat Burnout: For Yourself, Your Family, and Your Team" Most leaders focus primarily on relationships or results. Few are able to give their 100% both to people and productivity. In addition to that challenge, the technical skills that helped leaders "get stuff done" in previous positions of responsibility are not sufficient to meet the new challenges before them. Focusing on both relationships and results creates positive and productive workplaces, but it takes a huge amount of energy from the leader to maintain this focus and can set them up for burnout. When leaders burnout, both their organizations and their families suffer. Dr. Stan Ward provides individual coaching, team training, and educational content to help leaders develop the core relational and thinking skills they need in order to have the energy, relationships, and sense of accomplishment needed to succeed BOTH at work and home. Besides his work as a leadership coach, Stan is also an adjunct professor, author of multiple books, husband, father, tai chi practitioner, and fountain pen fan. To learn more about Stanley Ward and his work please visit: https://www.coachingforinfluence.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.

— "Recognizing and understanding the impact of our food choices is the first important step in reversing habits that damage the body, heart, and soul." Valeria Teles interviews Marlene Watson-Tara and Bill Tara — the authors of "Go Vegan: A Guide To Delicious, Everyday Food For The Health Of Your Family And The Planet And How to Eat Right & Save the Planet: A Plant-Based Survival Guide for You & Your Family Marlene Tara - is a long-time vegan, activist, lover of animals, nature and life and passionate about human ecology. As an eternal optimist, increasing the number of people worldwide to switch to a wholefood plant-based diet and vegan life is her mission. Together with her husband Bill Tara, they have created The Human Ecology Project. Bill Tara - has been an active advocate for natural heath care. As an actor in theatre and producer of rock concerts with groups such as the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane he discovered the Macrobiotic approach to health and cured his own health problems. Bill and Marlene Watson-Tara are very passionate about inspiring and empowering others to become teachers and to share their work around the globe. They created their hugely successful Macrobiotic Vegan Health Coach Programme and have students come from 27 countries around the world to study with them. They also facilitate and run seminars and health retreats in various parts of Europe and America for private corporations. Their public programmes and workshops are vast. Diet and the development of disease, social justice, food slavery, environmental issues, animal rights and more is taught in their Human Ecology Project. This is the link between us and the planet. When we talk about air, water, sunlight and the food that we eat, that's the way that we relate to and are bonded with the environment that we live in. Bill recently received a life-time achievement award from the Kushi Institute in Massachusetts for his 55 years of teaching Macrobiotics around the world. To learn more about Marlene Watson-Tara and Bill Tara and their work please visit: https://macrovegan.org/ — 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.

— "My greatest wins as a mom stem from moments of failure." A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you'll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from "reactive parenting" habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids. Whether you're running late for school, trying to get your child to eat their vegetables, or dealing with an epic meltdown in the checkout line at a grocery store—being a parent is hard work! And, as parents, many of us react in times of stress without thinking—often by yelling. But what if, instead of always reacting on autopilot, you could respond thoughtfully in those moments, keep your cool, and get from A to B on time and in one piece? With this book, you'll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You'll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you'll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to your children in more skillful ways. When children experience a parent reacting with kindness and patience, they learn to act with kindness as well—thereby altering generational patterns for a kinder, more compassionate future. With this essential guide, you'll see how changing your own "autopilot reactions" can create a lasting positive impact, not just for your kids, but for generations to come. An essential, must-read for all parents—now more than ever. Valeria Teles interviews Hunter Clarke-Fields — the author of "Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids." Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindfulness mentor, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, creator of the Mindful Parenting online course, and author of the new book, Raising Good Humans (New Harbinger Publications). She helps parents bring more calm into their daily lives and cooperation in their families. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. To learn more about Hunter Clarke-Fields and her work please visit: https://www.mindfulmamamentor.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.

— Writing, reading, and meditation saved my life. All of us at some point face a crossroads. Which direction we choose can have an impact for a long time. Personally, I believe there are no wrong turns, only detours. That is especially true if we wake up to life. What I mean by waking up is being fully engaged in life with your mind, body, and spirit." Valeria Teles interviews Jackie Trottmann — the author of "The Art Of Letting Go To Live With Joy And Flow." Jackie Trottmann is an international and award-winning author of two books: God Notes – Daily Doses of Divine Encouragement and The Freedom to EAT – 10 Secrets for Lasting Weight Loss and Inner Peace. Her meditation CDs, "Be Still, Let it Go, and Trust" help people all over the world overcome PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, and ceaseless mind chatter to find greater peace. She blogs at Joy and Flow.com where she encourages readers to change their mindset from stressing and striving to allowing life to unfold as they follow their heart's desires and God's nudges. To learn more about Jackie Trottmann and her work please visit: https://www.jackietrottmann.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.

— "Mindfulness goes beyond just trusting your instincts: it involves a whole-body experience." Valeria Teles interviews Marcia K. Morgan — the author of "GO! How To Get Going And Achieve Your Goals And Dreams At Any Age." Marcia K. Morgan, Ph.D., brings a wealth of experience helping women reach their full potential. Drawing on more than forty years as a consultant, researcher, trainer and author on gender and crime, this sought-after motivational speaker tackles the casualties of women's dreams and how to recapture them in her latest work. In 1976, she and a colleague developed the ground-breaking, anatomically correct dolls now used around the world to interview victims of child sexual abuse. Early on, Marcia made her mark heading up one of the first all-female law enforcement rape investigation programs in the United States. She has worked with women who were victims of crimes, doing time in prison and those out in the community in high-powered corporate jobs. She has dedicated her life to helping women have a voice. As the Executive Director of Migima, LLC, since 1980, she oversees an innovative firm that provides consulting services in criminal justice and social issues. Marcia and her husband live in Bend, Oregon. Marcia K Morgan wrote several books: Should I Change my Name? The Impact of your Last Name on Identity, Marriage, and Happiness, My Feelings, SafeTOUCH, How to Interview Sexual Abuse Victims and Interviewing Sexual Abuse Victims Using Anatomical Dolls. To learn more about Marcia K. Morgan and her work please visit: https://www.marciakmorgan.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.

— "Communication with loved ones in Spirit is sometimes the only healing a person needs." Valeria Teles interviews Esi Cakmakcioglu — the author of "Face to Face with Spirit: An Architect's Journey of Discovery." As an architect and urban designer, Esi has been involved in projects in 12 different countries, traveled widely, and had a very busy life. She was introduced to the World of Spirit in 1987 in a spiritual seance, but It was not until the year 2000 when she found out about Spiritualism, and that there are over 600 spiritual churches and centers in the UK. She loves learning but never kept a diary in her life until she discovered the World of Spirit. When she started her own spiritual development in 2000, and amazed with the new experiences, she started taking notes- which later helped her to put the book together. Once she started, new doors kept opening. At each stage, her scientific and logical mind had to be satisfied with the good evidence to convince her that it was not her wild imagination before stepping into yet another new experience. And none of it was planned by her either. Esi is a qualified and award-winning architect and urban designer with over 40 years of experience worldwide. Brought up in a family of scientists and artists, she was first introduced to the World of Spirit in1987 through Avicenna (Ibn'i Sina)- a well-known scholar (980- 1037)- starting a most amazing journey which also led her to become a spiritual medium, healer, and artist, followed by past life regression therapist, a clinical hypnotherapist in early 2,000s, and finally an author. To learn more about Esi Cakmakcioglu and her work, please visit: https://www.esi-idc.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.

— "​I envision a world where we all get to be ourselves, our fullest, most powerful versions of ourselves. Not being small out of loyalty or guilt, scraping by and hobbled out of a sense of duty or convention." Here is a book of simple, informal, and to-the-point prayers to whatever (or whomever) works for you. The colorful ink-and-brush illustrations are placeholders for whatever that might be. The words are just starting points, to be altered as you see fit. It is not a religious text, nor is it affiliated with any particular tradition. It simply provides daily prompts for seeking guidance, reconnecting to what matters, or finding peace—so consult it whenever you are in need. Valeria Teles interviews Hannah Burr — the author of "Contemporary Prayers to Whatever Works; Help me; Do the Thing; and The Elements: A Love Letter to All Things Everywhere." Boston native Hannah Burr lives and works in Northeast Michigan as a contemporary artist. She uses these and other prayers to relax and enjoy seismic shifts in her life. They've helped her remember, as she forgets repeatedly, that there are larger forces at work, gravity for example, of which she is a part. These prayers help her accept and tap into whatever that is. She is also the author of the first volume of Contemporary Prayers to Whatever Works; Help me; Do the Thing; and The Elements: A Love Letter to All Things Everywhere. To learn more about Hannah Burr and her work, please visit: https://www.hannahburr.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.

— "By understanding your cosmic DNA, nine core strengths, and cosmic committee, you'll come to trust that there is a divine orchestration that guides you." Dr. Jennifer Freed introduces you to psychological astrology as a way to dive deep into understanding yourself and others in a profound and life-changing way. If you think of yourself as simply a Virgo or a Pisces or a Capricorn, be prepared to expand your self-knowledge manyfold. The knowledge in this book will give you a far more complete picture of your psychological and emotional blueprint. By understanding your cosmic DNA, nine core strengths, and cosmic committee, you'll come to trust that there is a divine orchestration that guides you, that you have a purpose in the world, and that both your light and your shadows are welcome participants in your psychological and relational lives. Your Planets Wisely is an innovative resource to help you know yourself better, have better relationships, and enjoy greater happiness and fulfillment in your community. Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Jennifer Freed — the author of "Use Your Planets Wisely: Master Your Ultimate Cosmic Potential with Psychological Astrology." Dr. Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized psychological astrologer and the bestselling author of Use Your Planets Wisely: Master Your Ultimate Cosmic Potential with Psychological Astrology. She has spent over 30 years consulting world-wide clients and businesses on social and emotional learning and other psychological, spiritual, and educational topics. She is also the co-founder of the Santa Barbara nonprofit AHA!, which is dedicated to helping teens, families, and educators feel safe, seen, and celebrated. To learn more about Dr. Jennifer Freed and her work please visit: https://www.jenniferfreed.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 focus of the Paleo Diet is not on ratios, but on eating the foods we evolved to eat. The ratio is a by-product." Valeria Teles interviews Trevor Connor — the owner of Paleo Diet, CEO of Fast Talk Laboratories, Writer, and Podcaster. Trevor Connor is the CEO of The Paleo Diet, LLC. He was Dr. Loren Cordain's final graduate student at Colorado State University, where his research focused on the effects of a Paleo-style diet on autoimmune conditions. Working with Dr. Cordain, his pilot study included close to 60 volunteers with diverse conditions ranging from Crohn's disease to multiple sclerosis to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Trevor comes from a varied background. After graduating from Cornell University in 1995 he started his career in website development. He soon followed his passion and became a semi-professional cyclist, training at the Canadian National Center in British Columbia where he became a coach and team manager. He later managed the Team Rio Grande cycling team—the top-ranked amateur team in America whose alumni include top-five Tour de France finisher Tejay van Garderen and Giro d'Italia stage winner Chad Haga. Initially, Trevor studied exercise physiology and nutrition to support his own training and to improve his coaching. At 38, he decided it was time to hang up the bike; he moved to Colorado to get his masters degree in bioenergetics and nutrition. Trevor had studied traditional sports nutrition for over a decade, and when he took Dr. Cordain's class in 2009, he was highly skeptical of the Paleo Diet concept. But after experimenting with the diet, Trevor was able to return to the professional cycling ranks at 40, finishing in the top five in several races and establishing himself as the top ranked 40-plus rider in the country for several years running. In addition to his role as CEO, Trevor writes the "Coach's Corner" section for the international cycling magazine VeloNews and co-hosts the popular endurance sports science podcast Fast Talk. Trevor is also CEO of Fast Talk Laboratories, LLC, a business dedicated to the science of endurance sports. To learn more about Trevor Connor and his work, please visit: https://www.thepaleodiet.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.