A Quest for Well-Being

— "I encourage you to embrace your life with enthusiasm and not to worry so much. All is well." Valeria Teles interviews Lynda Schmidt — the author of "The Healing." Lynda believes that loving and creating are her life purpose. Whether that manifests in building meaningful relationships, writing, or simply preparing gorgeous food, she loves to be fully engaged in the process. Lynda considers solid routines balanced by open spaces that allow for opportunities to be the foundation for her success and happiness. Since she began scribbling poetry in the back of elementary school exercise books, Lynda has been honing her craft. She has a massive collection of journals, her foundational reflective and creative tools. Over the years, Lynda has written drafts of novels, received a pile of rejection letters, and had one disastrous quasi-publication experience with a shyster, but she's never let go of her dream. In 2012, she scratched out the first 5 pages of The Healing, then promptly forgot them amongst the distractions of health challenges and her move to the Middle East. While living in Riyadh, Lynda created her blog, Musings of an Emotional Creature. She has posted more than 50 blogs on topics that inspire her on themes of travel, life as an expat, and current events. She also was a contributor for DQ Living magazine. To learn more about Lynda Schmidt and her work, please visit: https://www.lyndafayeschmidt.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 only break free of the disabling effects of our hurts if we become fully aware of their true origins, re-experience the trauma, and complete the healing process by confronting the source of the pain." Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Robert Bleck — the author of "Give Back the Pain: Emotional Healing Through Source Completion Therapy." Veteran educator/researcher/psychotherapist Dr. Robert Bleck has devised a simple, but effective 3-phase therapeutic approach to eliminating the lingering effects of painful past experiences. Believing that we all suffer from at least some emotional wounds as a result of our past experiences, especially those who have been abused, Dr. Bleck put his mental health expertise to work on developing Source Completion Therapy (SCT). Incorporating all the effective, significant psychological theories widely in use today, SCT takes us on a journey of personal exploration and emotional healing built on the theory that we can only break free of the disabling effects of our hurts if we (first) become fully aware of their true origins, (next) re-experience the pain, and (finally) complete the healing process by confronting those responsible for the pain. In his book, Give Back the Pain, Dr. Bleck creatively provides snippets and case histories that help us see our own behaviors among the many symptoms SCT addresses. An easy-to-use self-hypnosis script aids us in becoming fully conscious of the events that created our symptoms. And options for giving the pain back to its source (completing) are offered. Robert T. Bleck received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida. As a former professor, he has taught counseling and psychology. As a writer and innovator in the field, he has appeared on radio and television shows throughout the country. He is founder and director of the Source Completion Therapy Center in Plainview, New York, where he puts his therapeutic principles into practice. To learn more about Dr. Robert Bleck and his work please visit: https://www.robertbleck.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.

— "They (our parents) have a profound influence on us — And the process of growing up with them leaves us with ingrained mental and emotional programming." What does the darkness mean to you? Does it bring up fear and doubt? Does it make you feel alone? Tobias hopes to change that perspective by offering his story. This book is an opportunity to connect on an emotional level—through all the suffering—so that you can see the other side, the beauty that lies in the darkest of times. What I Found in the Darkness is a heart-felt story of a 17-year-old boy's deeply emotional journey about his father's brain cancer and eventual death. This insightful memoir shares Tobias' experience, which inspires the reader to value and love life. Valeria Teles interviews Tobias McGowan — the author of "What I Found in the Darkness: A Memoir About Life, Death, & Making Our Suffering Matter." Tobias McGowan is a mindset coach and writer, working primarily with entrepreneurs and leaders on personal development and emotional healing. Tobias also has a personal blog and newsletter, and he provides online workshops. He's currently in Campbell, CA. Tobias latest book it's a memoir about his younger self, and the deeply emotional journey that he went through while experiencing his father's brain cancer and death. In the book Tobias integrates some of life's most profound lessons that he learned through the process of his father's illness. To learn more about Tobias McGowan and his work please visit: https://www.tobiasmcgowan.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.

— "Understand the big picture, without self-care, you end up running on empty, and you cannot care for or give to others from an empty cup." Valeria Teles interviews Ellen Costa — the author of "Self-Care Isn't Selfish: The Art And Science Of Caring For Yourself Is The Basis For A Woman's Wellness In All Facets Of Life." Born in Brazil, Ellen is a Hong Kong resident, who now lives in Dublin with her husband and twins Moa and Lua, a boy, and a girl. She had previously been living and traveling abroad throughout Asia and Europe for over 15 years. As a former fashion model and performing artist, Ellen has developed her fitness career based on her own experiences with body image and nourishment, and after spending 3 months in India to study Yoga, she made a big switch in her career and has over the years been guiding and coaching men and women from around the global through important life transitions. Her biggest vision is to help women find the time and space they need to prioritize themselves, which will consequently affect positively the lives of everyone around them: their families, relationships, work, and their health. She creates bespoke programs for individuals, and companies that are interested in the wellness of their collaborators. She has also created The Goddess Academy exclusively for women, is the founder of Holistic Wellness Tantra, and has just published her first book Self-care Isn't Selfish. To learn more about Ellen Costa and her work please visit: https://www.ellencosta.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.

— "When the love and inspiration of your very heart and soul override the fear of your mind, you will know peace." If you've been begging God for help and not getting a reply, there's a reason why! Through this simple yet dynamic process, you can build real physical evidence of how God can bail you out. In this book you'll uncover: Why depression and anxiety are a normal part of spiritual evolution The key spiritual faculty that allows you to be emotionally independent How to stop the inertia of your life, tie up loose ends and start over How your current circumstances aren't proof of you failing in life How to physically feel God The methodology for effective prayer for real results What to do when you spiritually evolve out of relationships and the mainstream And more! If you're tired of being a victim of your own life, it's time to take control. Even if you don't know "how" anything is going to change, you can partner with the One who does! If you're low on faith and motivation, start here and upbuild your life from nothing! Valeria Teles interviews Rebecca Rockwood — the author of "If I'm So Spiritual, Why Do I Feel So Crappy?: How to Partner with the Divine to Upbuild Your Life from Nothing." Rebecca Rockwood is a Certified Spiritual Counselor and spiritual teacher based in the Chicago area. Rebecca helps people to navigate the turbulence of spiritual evolution to overcome lifelong depression, anxiety, and spiritual disconnection. To learn more about Rebecca Rockwood and his work please visit: https://www.rebeccarockwood.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to 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.

— "A Merry Heart Is Good Medicine." Valeria Teles interviews Barbara Dahlgren — the author of "Zorro and Me." Barbara Dahlgren was born in the foothills of the Ozarks and spent her school years in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from college in Texas, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Theology, married a minister, and has spent over 50 years in ministry all over the United States, including 10 years in Appalachia. Now lives in San Jose, CA where her husband pastors South Bay Christian Church. She has written a history column for a newspaper in KY called Patterns of the Past, book reviews, and various articles for Christian magazines such as Light 'n Life Magazine, Nachfolge, Focus Jesus, etc. She wrote an ongoing column in Christian Odyssey Magazine entitled Thinking Out Loud (2008-2014). She still freelance writes for publications. She currently has a weekly (for over 10 years) blog called Barbara's Banter. For five years (2014-2019) the theme of the blog was choices. The best of these were published as a book in November 2019 entitled The Choice Is Yours: 52 Choices for Happier Lives. Her 2020 theme is joy. She edits a quarterly church newsletter called A Light in the Valley where she writes a column called Personal from the Pastor's Wife (20 years) with digital subscribers around the world. To learn more about Barbara Dahlgren and her work, please visit: https://www.barbdahlgren.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.

— "Growth stops for no one; there is no going backwards. Awareness and experience, driven by Divine grace, are the keys. We are here to grow into happiness." Valeria Teles interviews Joseph Drumheller — the author of "The Subconscious, The Divine, And Me: A Spiritual Guide For The Day-To-Day Pilgrim." Joseph Drumheller is a leader in hypnotherapy, meditation, and healing. He's also a four-time award-winning author, with works in fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. His mission is quite simple: To assist people of all ages in becoming the greatest version of who they are meant to be. Joseph has worked in the worlds of meditation, healing, and spirituality since 1991. Six of those years he spent perfecting his craft by working as a Clinical Hypnotherapist in a cancer radiation clinic in Bellingham, WA. Since 1991, Joseph has performed over 2,000 private sessions, led numerous seminars, workshops, online courses, retreats, and published an assortment of books. Joseph was also born with a deep spiritual connection to nature, which led him to earn a Master of Science degree in Geology. He spent 9 years as a mineral exploration geologist, exploring some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the planet, via helicopter. In his spare time, Joseph is a jack of many other trades including, musician, artist, and whitewater paddler. To learn more about Joseph Drumheller and his work, please visit: https://www.josephdrumheller.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.

— "Everything that seems to exist independently—is in reality all one single, all-encompassing whole. Nothing is separate." Valeria Teles interviews Stephen Hawley Martin — the author of "The Secret of Life: Accept It, Embrace It, Discover Pure Joy." Bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin has had a more than half dozen titles achieve bestseller status on Amazon.com and is the only three-time winner of the Writer's Digest Book Award, having won first prize twice for fiction and once for nonfiction. He also has won a first prize for visionary fiction from Independent Publisher and a first prize for nonfiction from USA Book News. In all, he has written seventeen books under his own name and has ghostwritten a half dozen more, including a memoir for a $2.5 billion in sales tech company CEO, a bestselling business management title for another tech company CEO, and two titles for consultants in the Six Sigma and Lean Production arena. For two years, he hosted a successful weekly Internet talk radio show, "The Truth about Life," which averaged 30,000 listener downloads per episode. A former advertising agency President and CEO, he is currently Editor & Publisher of The Oaklea Press. Click here to visit The Oaklea Press website, where you can learn how Stephen can help bring your book, or your book idea, to market. To learn more about Stephen Hawley Martin and her work please visit: https://www.shmartin.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to 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.

— "Nature has always called deeply to my heart, as a potent path to my connection to Spirit." Do you find your usual approaches to anxiety (yoga, prayer, meditation) are not bringing the long-lasting, inner peace you truly desire? Awakening from Anxiety author and counselor, Connie Habash, has helped hundreds of spiritual people like you overcome fear and anxiety, regain happiness, and feel more calm within. Spiritual people often find that their own expectations of living a life dedicated to a higher power makes them more susceptible to high-functioning anxiety. In over 25 years as a counselor helping spiritual people overcome anxiety, Rev. Connie has taught that it takes more than chanting mantras, stretching, or relaxation techniques to calm anxiety. It requires a transformation in perception, moment-to-moment body awareness, and a conscious response to thoughts and emotions. Valeria Teles interviews Rev. Connie L. Habash — the author of "Awakening from Anxiety: A Spiritual Guide to Living a More Calm, Confident, and Courageous Life." Rev. Connie L. Habash, MA, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, yoga & meditation teacher, interfaith minister, and author of Awakening from Anxiety: A Spiritual Guide to Living a More Calm, Confident, and Courageous Life. Over the last 27 years, she has helped hundreds of students and clients overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and spiritually awaken. Rev. Connie is committed to nurturing and heart-centered spiritual community. She leads online programs worldwide, as well as retreats, workshops, and yoga teacher trainings in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more about Rev. Connie L. Habash and her work, please visit: https://www.awakeningself.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 never had to think about "how" to do anything. We just did it from our hearts, focused with intent and joy;" Valeria Teles interviews Charmian Redwood — the author of "Coming Home To Lemuria." Charmian had a Near Death Experience 35 years ago during which she experienced Herself as Divine Essence. Her purpose now is to assist others to experience their own God Presence. Charmian has written 2 books both, from hypnosis. Coming Home To Lemuria discloses how we came from Light to lift the Earth into the 5th dimension of love and A New Earth Rising which looks into the future, after the Ascension when the Earth is healed and we have reclaimed our Divinity. What will it look like? How do we get there? This book tells us how to prepare ourselves and our loved ones to move smoothly into the new era of peace. We have the power as Divine Humans to co-create this shift on the Earth with ease. Mother Earth is birthing herself into her new form as are we, as humans, birthing ourselves into our Divinity. Charmian offers sessions of Authentic Self Hypnotherapy. She guides her clients to experience themselves as Soul, to ask what The Soul wishes to say to the personality self and to look at the cause of any issues which clients may be experiencing in their lives such as illness, relationships, employment. The Soul knows everything about us, past present and future. These sessions can be done by skype or phone. She also offers Akashic Soul Record readings bringing forward memories of when we have been powerful priests and priestesses in the great Temples of Light. Charmian taught in all of the Mystery Schools and in this lifetime is taking her former students through ancient activations and initiations. Reclaiming in just a few sessions what it took many years of training to accomplish in Ancient Lemuria, Greece, Egypt, Atlantis. We bring forward our wisdom and skills of the past for use in this time. To learn more about Charmian Redwood and her work please visit: https://www.cominghometolemuria.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.