A Quest for Well-Being

— In your brain, there is a noisy part that sabotages you and takes up so much of your time and joy. There is often a loud inner critic behind this. You can often feel alone, disconnected, and unworthy when you listen to this negative self-talk. Your energy is drained, you stop living fully, and you are unable to be the best version of yourself.

You're wasting your time, and it's completely unnecessary.

In quieting this part of your brain, you gain access to your inner wisdom, which knows you are whole, valuable and connected. You are this essence. Neither your thoughts, ego nor circumstances define you. Your consciousness is the blue sky through which they are experienced. Beautiful, vast, and huge. Getting in touch with this allows you to access an infinite source of guidance, love, resourcefulness, creativity, and perspective. Anywhere, at any time … and almost instantly. In order to do that, you need to quiet your mind and switch to the part of your brain that serves you best.

Valeria interviews Georgina Halabi — She is a Professional Certified Coach with over 25 years of senior roles within business and marketing, and a lifetime of experience in meditation and self-discovery.

It has always been essential for her to balance two fundamental needs: outer success and inner peace.

Today Georgina helps highly motivated, self-aware professionals to achieve peak performance and wellbeing – not one at the expense of the other.

Using a unique blend of whole brain coaching that incorporates neuroscience, positive intelligence, NLP and visualization techniques, Georgina work resolves and aligns conflicting internal tensions that hinder personal and professional growth, creating the space to focus talent and energy where it most counts.

To learn more about Georgina Halabi and her work, please visit: georginahalabi.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.

— Art creation requires skill in most cases. A skill must be learned and practiced, and if you do not have it, you won't be able to enjoy the satisfaction that comes with it. Regardless of skill level, NightCafe Studio creates tools that enable anyone to create incredible, unique art and experience the satisfaction, the therapy, and the rush. Artists will not be rendered redundant by artificial intelligence, contrary to what many believe. This platform makes art creation accessible to everyone. With the explosion of machine learning in the art scene, NightCafe Creator brings these once-exclusive technologies to all internet users.

Valeria interviews Cassandra Hood — She is the Social Media & Community Building Manager at NightCafe Studio, where she passionately advocates for the power of AI art and self-expression.

As a prominent figure in the AI art community, Cassandra empowers fellow creators by sharing her expertise in generative art. Her role involves actively engaging with artists and enthusiasts, cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community. With a deep understanding of social media dynamics, Cassandra leverages digital platforms to amplify the voices of AI artists and connect them with wider audiences. Through workshops, online exhibitions, and thought-provoking discussions, she promotes innovation and collaboration within the AI art sphere.

To learn more about Cassandra Hood and her work, please visit: nightcafe.studio

— 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.

— "People in therapy or on a spiritual path are often under the mistaken notion that getting Enlightened means no longer having to deal with a full range of emotions. They hope that Enlightenment will mean living in a permanent state of "bliss" which they translate as "feeling high all the time, like on the best combination of drugs." In fact, they often begin using meditation and its special states of consciousness to "hide out" from any emotional experience. You can't stifle, suppress, or repress your own emotions; instead, you must learn how to feel your feelings and interpret their purpose skillfully."

Valeria interviews Jonathan Labman — He is the author of "A Therapist's Guide to Being Human and Waking Up."

In 1992, Jonathan received his License as a Massage Therapist in New York State. He worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist full-time, while studying and getting certified in Energy Healing (from 1995-1998) and taking two graduate courses in counseling at NYU. In 1998, Jonathan returned to graduate school for a Master of Art with a Concentration on Counseling Psychology. Following that, in 2000 he took a 500-hour Yoga-Alliance Certification as a Yoga Teacher.

Jonathan was in private practice as a Counseling Psychologist from 2000-2008, and then returned to corporate life for supervision hours towards a license. He began that process as an Employee Assistance Program Specialist at United Behavioral Health in Philadelphia in 2008 and completed it as an Outpatient Counselor at the Penn Foundation Recovery Center.

Upon licensure in late 2010, Jonathan became the Director, The Trauma Treatment Project at the Penn Foundation from 2011-2013. There he worked with a team to implement changes in policies, procedures ,and clinical skills to make Penn Foundation a Trauma-Informed Care Center of Excellence. He was and still is a supervisor for clinician licensure, ran the Adult Trauma Treatment Supervision group, created lectures and trainings on trauma-informed and trauma-specific care, and specialized in individual and group work for people with a history of trauma.

Jonathan served on the Montgomery County Trauma-Informed Services Committee and Training Subcommittee and served on the Bucks County Trauma Steering Committee. Jonathan also completed the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Workshop and then the ASIST T4T (Training for Trainers) in Denver, CO.

In 2013, Jonathan returned to private practice work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Spiritual Mentor in his private practice Simply Awake LLC. He has run small groups in spiritual awakening since 2001, taught meditation to hundreds of people (including Bucks County administrative staff, and at the Doylestown Hospital Community Health series) and worked with people using the principles of Transpersonal Psychology.

Jonathan says, "I have studied human development in its many dimensions for 50 years. I have an entire album of credentials and academic degrees that you may review in my consulting office in Holicong (Buckingham Township), and I'll be happy to answer any professional questions you have. I have been in the human service fields for over 31 years. I have worked with everyone from wealthy heirs of family fortunes, to successful businesspeople wanting to find meaning in their lives, to famous artists and writers, to people on welfare because their jobs were shipped overseas.

To learn more about Jonathan Labman and his work, please visit: simplyawake.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.

— "A soul-searching individual can discover ways of growing from transformational experiences, including those that feel like a symbolic death that involves feelings of grief and loss. As part of this inward journey, you embrace both the light and dark, using both as powerful tools for connecting with your higher purpose and souls. By recognizing and honoring their pain, create healing and transformational growth that is fueled by your pain."

Valeria interviews Kelly McMillan — She owns a coaching practice Called Old Soul Coaching.

She is excited to share her passion for coaching with others. As a Certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach, Kelly believes that the answers lie within us, and her coaching approach is based on this belief. Kelly embodies the qualities of an old soul and have a deep and intuitive presence that allows her to connect with clients on a soul level. This helps her support them in their personal growth and transformational journeys. Kelly completed her Psychosynthesis Life Coaching and Leadership training at the Psychospiritual Institute. In addition to this training, she completed a certificate course on Executive Management Coaching through the University of Cape Town. Prior to completing these two courses she was working as a Career Coach/ Director and then moved into a manager role.

Old Soul Coaching empowers soul-searching individuals to discover ways to grow from transformational experiences, including those that feel like a symbolic death, involving feelings of grief and loss. Clients are invited to embark on an inward journey that allows them to embrace the light and dark and use both as empowering growth tools in order to connect more deeply with their souls and higher purpose. Through this process, Kelly's clients learn to acknowledge and honor their pain and use it to create beautiful new growth that is fueled by healing and transformation.

Her practice has evolved to include grief coaching supporting those that are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. Her coaching philosophy allows clients to honor and acknowledge their pain. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, while she highly recommend working with a grief therapist , Kelly is happy to be an additional support and create a space for you to grieve in a healthy and authentic way.

To learn more about Kelly McMillan and her work, please visit: oldsoulcoachingllc.com

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— 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 world's top professional athletes turn to John as an educator and therapist. He has invented numerous product concepts, taught education classes, and developed countless products. In 2022, John was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame.

In 1989, he opened Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka. It is regarded as one of the best clinics on the North Shore of Chicago. It is located on Green Bay Road in Winnetka, Illinois, and employs 5 massage therapists who are both licensed and certified. In 1999, John founded Acuforce International, Inc., a company that sells his patented soft-tissue therapy tools. Among its products were "Infant Massage Lessons for Dads" produced by Chocolate Milk Productions. It teaches fathers how to bond with their babies while making their infants sleep better and develop faster. Video excellence awards were given to the program in 2004 and 2005, including an Aurora Gold Award and a Telly Award.

In 1992, John G. Louis, LMT, developed The Hall of Fame. This patent-pending tool allows for precise therapeutic techniques such as trigger-point release, muscle stripping, and cross fiber friction. It's fantastic for backs, necks, shoulders, and more. In contrast to the competitors in this genre, which are all made of inferior plastic, this product's rigid tube is made of stainless steel. Additionally, the metal tip is soft-coated in plastisol, so that it closely resembles the thumb of a therapist.

Valeria interviews John G. Louis, LMT, — He has been recognized as a pioneer and leader in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2022. The Hall of Fame Massage™ Tool is the newest product in his Acuforce line of soft-tissue therapy tools. The Hall of Fame™ was named in honor of his HoF induction and for the many HoF professional athletes he has worked with, including his role as the massage therapist for the 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox baseball team. John founded his award-winning clinic, Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka, Inc in 1989. The clinic is rated the best on the North Shore of Chicago and it is located in Winnetka, Illinois.

To learn more about John G. Louis and his work, please visit: acuforce.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 you want, desire, and need is within you, and you are worthy of love. Wild Moon Healing is the personal journey of self-exploration through which you create your life based on how you want to feel. It is not about the law of attraction, manifesting material wealth, or manifesting other people's desires. Rather, Wild Moon Healing is about recovering from the life experiences that have hurt us. It is an inward, truth-seeking journey to gain clarity about your life's purpose, and if you choose, to harness the energy of lunar cycles to gain momentum on your healing path. The moon puts us in a reflective state of mind, and its phases offer us a schedule to follow so we can heal and live an authentic life. A consistent practice of Wild Moon Healing is an investment in discovering what you believe, value, and enjoy. As you discover your strength and character, you change the way you view yourself, and you transform. Part of this transformation involves gaining clarity about what is right in your life.

The pain comes.

The pain goes.

Then it comes again.

You become angry with yourself; everything must be perfect. You loathe yourself. Everything is chaos.

Today is amazing. Tomorrow not so much.

One lunar cycle—you can commit to that.

Use her energy.

You go after your goal, then hit a barrier in your progress. Life is a dance; recognize the steps.

She illuminates what you need to see.

Find your inspiration in her; become excited and have fun. Moon work is effective, its energy real.

Discover your true self, restore, and heal.

You will create your amazing life.

Persevere through Wild Moon Healing; prioritize self-care. Discover, grow, and become the person you were meant to be. Because that is a beautiful thing.

Valeria interviews Donna Conley — She is the author of "Wild Moon Healing: Harness the Energy of Lunar Cycles to Awaken Your Inner Truth"

Determined to become an advocate for mental health, Donna S. Conley developed an integrated approach to teach people to discover who they are, what they want, and how to love and accept themselves so they can live their best lives.

She began a career as an energy coach, sound healer, meditation teacher, blogger, and wrote Wild Moon Healing while working full-time in corporate America. Donna is working toward her goal of transitioning to a full-time career to help remove the stigma of mental health and normalize loving, committing, believing, and respecting yourself.

Donna has had a successful career in the human resources field for over twenty years. She earned a Master's degree in her field from UMUC and is a Certified Health and Wellbeing Coach from Duke Health. Human Resources is the business of people, and Donna has professionally helped, supported, and touched the lives of many people during her career.

She was born and raised in Riva, Maryland, but has always considered Reedy, West Virginia, her home. That is where her mind wanders when she thinks about growing up and the summers she spent at her Nan Nan's. Her Appalachia heritage instilled in her love for the mountains and the moon. Donna is the proud mother of a United States Marine. If you can't find her, she's most likely in the woods discovering a new trail to hike or simply admiring the moon.

From a total wellness perspective and addressing people as a whole, she believes strongly in the spiritual aspects of health in addition to physical and mental health. She deeply believes everyone has their own inner magic and can use it to create their best life and inspire others. Wild Moon Healing is Donna's first published work.

To learn more about Donna Conley and her work, please visit: wildmoonhealers.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 ask people to be kinder and more accepting. That works to some extent, but if we are dependent on others to give us that feeling of belonging, we can still get emotionally hurt. It seems like a smarter idea to find a way to like yourself for who you are."

Valeria interviews Briton Kolber — He is the author of "Not Fishy Enough: A Ridiculous Parable About Finding Worth Through Self-Acceptance."

Briton Kolber is also a family therapist specializing in geeks as a special population. His first book, Not Fishy Enough is for children and the adults who care for them. He has taught Applied Improvisation at SAGA School, General Assembly, and Aspiring Youth / Ryther. He has done many odd things ranging from Research Scientist Associate at Applied Research Laboratories to Board Member of Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to computer sales to performing regularly with ComedySportz Austin to working in the film industry in Los Angeles. In what little free time he has left after grand adventures with his family, he runs, skis, writes sketch comedy, has conversations with his cats, and tries not to set himself on fire while cooking… again.

To learn more about Briton Kolber and his work, please visit: notfishyenough.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 will live a life full of pain and limitations" — words that would send anyone on a mental downward spiral just as they did for author and expert wellness advocate Renée Marie Joyal. Renée heard these words after a life-threatening illness in her early adolescence, enduring multiple surgeries and months in the hospital. She said, "NO" to that life and devoted herself to overcome her diagnosis and find the strength and resilience to LIVE.

With a bleak future, Renée struggled with her mental health. Searching for an answer, she turned to functional medicine and the science of well-being and began to improve her health using a series of small lifestyle changes. Gaining strength and resilience, Renée discovered a practical way to live a more meaningful, healthy life full of possibility.

Renée is on a mission to use her wellness wisdom and life experiences to empower others with strength and resilience!

Valeria interviews Renee Joyal — She is the author of "Live Beautiful: A Compassionate, Balanced Guide to Everyday Wellness & Well-Being."

Renée Marie Joyal survived a life-threatening illness, an autoimmune disease, and a terrifying drunk-driving accident. Her intense study of functional medicine and the science of well-being led her to a practical way to live a more meaningful, healthy life full of possibility. Renée's methods create optimal health and happiness, proving small changes lead to big results. She is passionate about the benefits of fitness, a sound mind, and the use of food as medicine. Renée's mission is to use her wellness wisdom and life experiences to inspire and empower others to cultivate vibrant health for a beautiful life.

To learn more about Renee Joyal and her work, please visit: livebeautifulbook.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 mission of inclusive impact companies is to make a positive impact and promote happiness for all humankind - regardless of race, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, or age. They promote an inclusive culture through the development of a therapeutic approach that is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and accommodations for everyone.

Valeria interviews Andrea Piazza — She is a mental health expert, licensed clinical mental health counselor, and healthcare entrepreneur with a background as a telehealth designer for one of the nation's largest behavioral health care providers, and artistic director of an international non-profit dance education organization.

Andrea holds a BFA in dance and a BS in psychology from the University of Florida and an MA degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Central Florida, with advanced training in integrated healthcare.

As the founder and owner of Inclusive Impact Therapy, Andrea has been recognized for her work in mental health through various accolades, including the Most Inclusive & Accessible- Mental Health Awards by Global Health & Pharma, the Wolfen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from the UCLA Price Center for Entrepreneurship, and being named the Los Angeles County Commission for Women Woman of the Year 2023 and Orlando Magazine's Woman of the Year 2022.

In addition to her work in mental health, Andrea is a published author of the best-selling children's book Peter Pan in Everland, which has received critical acclaim and was the #1 Bestseller in Children's eBook on Disability in April 2021. She is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Andrea's dedication to inclusivity and accessibility in mental health has earned her recognition in the community, including being named one of the University of Florida 40 under 40 Gator Alumni Award and one of the University of Central Florida 30 Under 30 Alumni Awardees. Andrea's passion for helping those in need runs deep and she is continuing to support her community through various mental health and arts-based efforts.

Andrea's most recent project is Allgood Health which will be launching at the end of this summer. Empowering health and wellness professionals to create, share and monetize virtual learning spaces, while democratizing access to specialized knowledge and community support for everyone, one subscription= one subscription donated to an underserved community. Let's democratize healthcare!

To learn more about Andrea Piazza and her work, please visit: inclusiveimpacttherapy.com and andrealynn.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.

— You KNOW that you are meant for something greater. There is no doubt in your mind that you are here to live a life of love, freedom, and caring! Bringing richness to the world is what you came here to do, you are here to change lives. There is no doubt in your mind that you are worth taking risks for. Throughout your life, you have lived with this knowing. The dance, the laughter, the tears, the rage. A passion and longing that consumes you. In spite of your fear, you realize that this is your very truth. It is this truth that you came here to discover. There is a part of you that longs to be freed from its cage. Embrace this part of you that desires freedom, to be heard, to be seen, the part of you that seeks to live the true story of your life.

Valeria interviews Sarah Noble — She is a mystic, spiritual guide and transformational coach.

As a portal between the seen and the unseen worlds she lives in devotion to creating spaces that allow people to be fully ALIVE and deeply connected to their intuition. We are ALL intuitive and have the capacity to connect with what we cannot see, and because of this she loves inspiring people to embrace their magic and live in the mystery of life. Knowing that life is ALWAYS loving you, even in the hard moments, and understanding that how you show up for everything is connected to how you are loving and being with yourself, she loves to play in the places that awaken the truth of YOU and ignite the gifts your of intuition, magic and your deepest desires.

To learn more about Sarah Noble and her work, please visit: sarahnoble.com

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— 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.