A Quest for Well-Being

— It is in marriage that you learn so much about yourself. That's because marriage shows you what is really within you. But it turns out that this is not easy to see at all. It is not simple and it's not obvious.

Throughout 20 years of working with men and women, of all those Larry Bilotta have helped, their biggest struggle, their biggest heartache, their most pressing frustration has been their ability to control their negative emotions.

Their failure to control negative emotions led to virtually every problem in their family. When Larry says every problem, he means EVERY problem. Their addictions, disloyalty, struggles with their kids, frustrations with each other, issues surrounding money, struggles with sex, complicated issues with in-laws - everything came down to ONE THING – negative emotions. Listen to this episode to learn how to regain control over negative thoughts.

Valeria interviews Larry Bilotta — He is the author of "Softhearted Woman Hard World."

Larry Bilotta is a relationship and marriage expert, author, and speaker specializing in midlife crisis, and the creator of a series of successful programs designed to help bring couples back from the brink of divorce—and coming back stronger than before.

Through his Environment Changer courses for men and women, Marriage 101, and others, Larry has helped tens of thousands of people save their sanity, marriages and regain control over their own lives and mindset.

While Larry is not a therapist, he spent years studying psychology, spirituality, and the science of relationships, and explored countless methods, from traditional talk therapy to all manner of workshops—until he had a breakthrough that changed his life and transformed his marriage.

Larry and his wife remained married for 40 years, until her passing in 2019. Through live workshops, talks, and online courses, Larry continues to teach his common sense, accessible, and proven approach to surviving midlife crisis, saving your relationship, and changing your life.

To learn more about Larry Bilotta and his work, please visit: https://larrybilotta.com/

Here is a free guide from Larry to you: 7 Ways You're Pushing Your Spouse (Even Further) Away https://larrybilotta.com/7ways/

— Are you ready to stop slipping through the cracks of Modern Healthcare (Conventional and Alternative)?

Are you ready to save money, time, and sanity on your road to healing? Have you been on a Wild Goose Chase (or Wild Goose Healing as I like to call it) in which no doctor/practitioner been able to help you?

Or have you thought you've nipped your symptoms in the bud only to have another one (or three) pop up somewhere else [grumble]? Have you spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on doctors/practitioners on top of labs and still feel like you're not where you "should" be? Erika empowers you to self-advocate, feel better sooner, work more strategically, efficiently, and effectively with your healthcare team (whether conventional or alternative) , be able to better discern who's a better fit for you and to understand what kind of providers you might need to work with, learn about your own body and tools to assess and support it so you are better equipped to resolve your issues with a guide and/or yourself, understand what you and your healthcare teams should be vetting early on that is often missed, understand which preliminary labs are often missed or misinterpreted in modern healthcare, order your own (affordable) labs and more…

Valeria interviews Erika Herman — She is a Functional Health and Nutrition Expert, Researcher, Educator, Clinician, and Bestselling Author who helps women and men who are sick of modern healthcare BS to finally figure out the root cause of their chronic health problems.

Erika has nearly two decades of experience researching, educating about, and consulting for complex health conditions, with a 90% success rate dialing in root causes and improving symptoms for her clients.

To learn more about Erika Herman and her work, please visit: https://erikaherman.com/free-stuff-podcast/

— The journey to motherhood, while filled with joy and anticipation, can also be challenging and emotionally overwhelming. But what if your path to conception could be guided by the very soul you're trying to bring into this world? If you've been struggling to conceive or feel uncertain about your fertility journey, there's a powerful yet often overlooked perspective to consider connecting with your Spirit Baby. A Spirit Baby is the soul or essence of a child who may be destined to join your family. This concept holds that babies' souls can communicate with their parents even before conception. They might offer insights, comfort, or guidance, helping you feel more connected to your future as a mother. Through Spirit Baby communication, you may find clarity, release emotional blocks, and gain deeper confidence in your journey. Many women find this connection transformative, not only in conceiving but in experiencing a more profound sense of peace, trust, and love. Whether or not you ultimately conceive, this journey invites you to reconnect with your inner self, nurturing your heart and spirit. Connecting with your Spirit Baby can reignite hope and renew trust, especially after a challenging journey or a loss. It provides a much-needed reminder that you are not alone and that a loving soul is with you on this path. Your Spirit Baby wants you to be truly happy, fulfilled, and thriving. This inner journey is not only about preparing for motherhood but about stepping into a more enriched, joyful existence. When you embrace this path, every part of you grows, heals, and aligns, creating a welcoming, vibrant space not only for your Spirit Baby but also for the life you're meant to live.

Valeria interviews Anne-Claire Le Bihan — She is a Spirit Baby Medium & Fertility Guide who empowers Women to Connect with Their Spirit Babies on Their Journey to Motherhood!

Anne-Claire is an internationally recognized Spirit Baby Medium and Fertility Guide. Originally from France, she now resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her two young sons, Noah (3 years old) and Mateo (1 year old). Through her transformative work, Anne-Claire has helped hundreds of women connect with their Spirit Babies, offering emotional healing, spiritual clarity, and guidance on the path to motherhood.

MISSION STATEMENT: "I am dedicated to helping women find peace, clarity, and empowerment on their fertility journey by connecting with the Spirit Baby realm."

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— "It starts with conversation. When medicine is approached as a collaborative experience between physician and patient, it unlocks a peerless caliber of care and a powerful approach to healthcare. It ushers in the opportunity to explore, to venture and to achieve. It offers ongoing wellbeing and empowers patients in reaching their health goals and beginning new journeys. Dr. Ryan Kotton grounds his approach to healthcare and elite treatments in a deep knowledge of each patient's needs and lifestyles. Through long-term relationships with patients and proactive, interdisciplinary protocols, he develops curated medical solutions that optimize lifestyle and vitality."

Valeria interviews Dr. Ryan Kotton — He is a world-renowned, highly-awarded physician who has been at the forefront of the concierge model for more than a decade.

Recognizing that our traditional healthcare system is broken, Dr. Kotton is one of the few physicians wiling to be a disrupter in healthcare, trailblazing a new model. As Clinical Chief at Cedars-Sinai in the department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Assistant Professor at UCLA School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Kotton understands the ins and outs of the traditional medical system but has the guts and determination not to be bound by it. Dr. Kotton's boutique private practice, KottonMD, is a one-of-a-kind global concierge practice. With patients around the world who travel and lead active lifestyles, Dr. Kotton coordinates care for planned medical needs as well as unexpected emergencies. KottonMD, delivers next-level medical care designed for individuals who expect more, addressing patient needs with truly unprecedented speed, access, and responsiveness.

To learn more about Dr. Ryan Kotton and his work, please visit: https://www.kottonmd.com

— It is believed that humans have been using psychedelic drugs since the dawn of civilization. In Western culture, however, only recently has science begun to understand how psychedelics may aid trauma healing. Whenever something terrible happens to you or you're in a harmful place for a long time, you are traumatized. Trauma can occur when you experience something terrible. In some cases, trauma develops when you are subjected to an extended period of harmful circumstances. It affects both the mind and body. Traditionally, mental health treatment has focused on talk therapy and medication, interventions that are often quite effective at relieving psychological distress. However, many mental health practitioners are now working with psychedelics and transforming their perspective on healing trauma. As a result, psychedelic treatment may provide a less painful means of accessing the interface between the unconscious and the body.

Valeria interviews Megan Salar — She is the author of "EMDR For Dummies and The EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD: Skills to Manage Triggers, Move Beyond Traumatic Memories, and Take Back Your Life.

Megan Salar, MSW, ACADC, is an EMDR Clinician, Trainer and Author who earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University in 2011. She has extensively been trained on the use of EMDR and other trauma based interventions and specializes in the areas of trauma, abuse, attachment and substance abuse. Megan has trained thousands of clinicians across the U.S. as well as internationally to get the most out of EMDR, trauma and addiction-based skills and practices. Megan previously owned/operated an intensive outpatient treatment center that was voted best in practice in 2019. She currently owns and operates her own Coaching, Consulting, and Training Business and is passionate about genuinely changing the landscape of mental health and trauma treatment through an authentic hands-on perspective that is uniquely her own.

Megan is the author of the EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD: Skills to Manage Triggers, Move Beyond Traumatic Memories; and Take Back Your Life released by New Harbinger Publications in May of 2023 and EMDR for Dummies with Wiley Publishing set to release in June 2024.

To learn more about Megan Salar and her work, please visit: https://thementalsurvivalist.com

— Have you ever noticed your conversations with your brain? We call it thinking.

Thinking is like a private conversation we all have with our brains about what is happening in the world, what we hope will happen, what the challenges may be, and how we will try to make our lives as amazing as we can. Sometimes thinking makes things better. Sometimes thinking makes things hard.

The more we know about the brain, the more we can work together with it to fill our lives with great adventures that are more interesting and fun—in school and life. Focusing on stories, how the brain makes up stories for us to live in, and how knowing this can help us build even better life stories for ourselves is important.

What makes a great story? Are you ready to write your own?

Valeria interviews Madelaine Claire Weiss — She is the bestselling author of "Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: A 5-Step Strategy For Work and Life; Based on Science and Stories and What's Your Story?: Building Your Best Adventures in School and Life.

Madelaine Claire Weiss, LICSW, MBA, BCC, is a Harvard-trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, and Life Coach.

She is the founder and former chair of the School-Business Partnership in Acton, Massachusetts, and served as a Parenting Education Facilitator for the Massachusetts court system. Madelaine is currently an outreach volunteer with the DC Tutoring and Mentoring Initiative (DCTMI). Her co-authorship includes a chapter in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan. Madelaine has been a mental health practice director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of an educational resource program at Harvard Medical School.

Madelaine's work has been featured on NBC, W4WRadio, Fox 5 DC, and Talk4TV. She has written for Thrive Global and Authority Magazine's Editor's List; is an opinion columnist for CEOWorld Magazine, and presented for The American Bar Association, Harvard Law School, The International Association of Business Communicators, National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, Wharton Innovation Summit, Bureau of National Affairs, and Women in Federal Law Enforcement.

Madelaine lives in Washington, DC, and is the proud mother of two grown children and grandmother to five beloved grandchildren.

To learn more about Madelaine Claire Weiss and her work, please visit: https://madelaineweiss.com

— There are lots of reasons to use CBD oil. From pain and inflammation relief to help with conditions like insomnia or ADHD, it's one of the closest things we've found to a miracle drug.

But it's important to know how CBD oil works in order to buy the best quality.

Basically, cannabidiol (CBD) binds with various receptors in your body to work its magic. For example, CBD has a strong affinity to fatty acid binding proteins (FABP) that are responsible for chaperoning lipids to the cell interior. This delays adenosine uptake in the cell which is responsible for inflammation.

You don't need to understand the science to get the takeaway: you're putting something in your body that will affect your cells. Wouldn't you only want the purest, highest-quality product if it's basically becoming a part of you?

Valeria interviews Dawn Norby — She is the Founder of Budding Botanicals.

Dawn Norby's son was diagnosed with idiopathic aplastic anemia in 2006. In 2011, he needed a bone marrow transplant. Make A Wish came to us and asked if they could grant him a wish before his transplant.

He chose to go to Scotland and golf at St. Andrew's Golf Course.

Little did we know that this trip would be what got him through his pain of treatments before his transplant. It was then that Dawn decided to pay it forward and become a volunteer for Make A Wish. Before she could start her volunteering, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Going through the same types of treatments her son went through, she knew her mission was to find a way to help volunteer for others. Well, she was finally able to make that wish come true.

Her first Wish kiddo was dealing with Leukemia and was in much pain from the side effects of chemotherapy. Being able to relate to his pain, his mother asked if I could make something to help his son alleviate his pain. After speaking with his doctors, they recommended what ever I did make, be all-natural.

Off to study for Dawn. She finally decided Hemp isolate would be best as it is all-natural and THC free!

She made a salve and took it to him. After using it just once, he was able to play with his brother for the first time is months!

It was then that she knew she wanted to help people in pain find an all-natural pain relief that would help them also find relief.

A business was started!

Eleven years later and they still make everything in small batches with all-natural ingredients.

To learn more about Dawn Norby and her work, please visit: https://www.buddingbotanicalsca.com/

— Deep breathing has been proven to be an effective tool for reducing stress and anxiety. Breathwork (or the practice of conscious controlled breathing) can reduce oxidative stress by increasing oxygen intake and decreasing levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body. This promotes balance and helps to protect our bodies from inflammation and cell damage associated with free radical production.

It can also help with insomnia and sleep disruption by calming the central nervous system (CNS). When our CNS is in a relaxed state, melatonin production increases, which helps us get better quality sleep. Studies have also shown that deep breathing can help reduce blood pressure and increase circulation, both of which are important for overall health.

And finally, regular breathwork can help develop greater awareness of self and allow us to better manage our daily stressors and lifestyle choices. Breathwork can also help us heal past trauma, and release challenging emotions, that may be causing unhealthy lifestyle choices that contribute to oxidative stress.

Valeria interviews Samantha Skelly — She is the author of "Hungry for Happiness: Stop Emotional Eating & Start Loving Yourself."

Samantha Skelly is the founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Breathwork and Wellness company, Pause Breathwork. She's a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business.

A leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life's mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath.

Through Pause's signature trauma-informed somatic coaching program, breathwork facilitator training, and live events, she provides uniquely accessible somatic and emotional healing resources while also equipping clients with the tools and strategies to create and scale their own 6-figure wellness businesses. She has trained and certified thousands of facilitators in over 27 countries in the power of breathwork, and thousands more are using the Pause Breathwork Mobile App worldwide.

With the mission of helping 1 Million people by 2030, Samantha started examining the underlying causes of anxiety, trauma, and stress in 2014 with her first Hay House best-selling book. Eventually growing the movement into the comprehensive wellness brand that Pause is today, supporting over 10,000 clients in 30+ countries worldwide.

Her sustainable healing solutions have revolutionized the self-help industry, challenging the old "Band-Aids on bullet wounds" approach that kept people trapped in the yo-yo effect.

Samantha is also the Host of the Can't Be Contained, a top-rated podcast which has had millions of downloads over the last 5 years.

To learn more about Samantha Skelly and her work, please visit: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/ and https://www.samanthaskelly.com/

— "If you have always envisioned your ideal, successful life - but now find yourself exhausted by the daily struggle to maintain it, this episode is for you. You've accomplished so much by other people's standards. Yet, that success has come at a cost, leaving you craving more time, freedom, and enjoyment. You don't want to sacrifice your income, security, or lifestyle. But deep down, you're kind of over it all. What would your dream life really look like? And what's stopping you from creating it?"

Valeria interviews Marni Battista — She is the author of "Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions for Leading a Meaningful Life."

Marni Battista is an entrepreneur, author, transformational coach, podcast host and radical truth seeker. Her straight-to -the- point podcast and page turning books drop beautiful pearls of wisdom that not only will make you laugh, but also provide life-changing stories of triumph and courage to stop letting life live you, and to start LIVING a life that's beyond your wildest dreams. Battista's essays have appeared in the LA Times, The Jerusalem Post, Happiful Magazine, Huffington Post and more. She has also appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Home and Family TV and Loveline with Dr. Drew. Battista is currently living with her husband and two cats, Simon and Fergus Katz, in different destinations around the world as they continue their Radical Living Challenge which is the topic of her book which will be published by Hay House in January, 2025.

To learn more about Marni Battista and her work, please visit: https://instituteforlivingcourageously.com/, https://marnibattista.com/ and Decode Your Destiny Test

— To all men who resonate with the Father Wound, remember that you are enough, and you are not responsible for your father's behavior or choices. Acknowledging the impact of the Father Wound is the first step toward healing.

It's important to confront your experiences and actively pursue growth and change. Seek out coaching, engage in self-reflection, and build supportive relationships with others who understand your journey. Embrace the healing process as a vital journey toward emotional freedom and well- being. Each step you take, no matter how small, brings you closer to a healthier future. You have the strength within you to overcome these challenges and cultivate the life and relationships you deserve.

Valeria interviews Adam Majrouh — He is a dedicated Father Wound Coach who is passionate about helping men heal their Father Wound and achieve personal transformation.

As a father, grandfather, and father-in-law, he brings a wealth of experience to his coaching practice. With over 30 years of coaching and mentoring experience, including 16 years specifically focused on Father Wound Coaching, he offers a unique perspective, having personally experienced and healed from his own Father Wound.

His firsthand experience allows him to provide personalized guidance and support, helping clients find peace, unlock their purpose, transform their finances, and attract meaningful relationships. Through one-to-one coaching sessions, Adam creates a safe and non-judgmental space for growth, exploration, and change.

Adam equips his clients with practical tools and strategies to navigate their healing journey, empowering them to take control of their lives. His coaching has a profound impact on clients' relationships, careers, and overall well-being, enabling them to discover a sense of peace and fulfillment.

Driven by his personal journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success, Adam has dedicated himself to studying a diverse array of modalities and techniques related to personal growth, including Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, NLP, and Applied Psychology. He also has a deep interest in spirituality, which plays a significant role in shaping his coaching approach.

In 2014, Adam earned three coaching certifications—Practitioner of Excellence, Strategic Intervention Coach, and Marriage Education Coach—through the esteemed Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes Centre for Strategic Intervention's Coach Training Programmes.

His life has transformed remarkably through his roles as a father, grandfather, and father-in-law, igniting a commitment to assist other men who may be experiencing similar pain. This purpose led him to specialize in Father Wound Coaching, providing support to men seeking healing and inner peace.

For those ready to tap into his expertise, Adam invites you to book a FREE Discovery Session now! He looks forward to connecting with you!

To learn more about Adam Majrouh and his work, please visit: https://adammajrouh.com/