A Quest for Well-Being

— "To live a healthy and enriched life, our past emotional wounds—like bodily infections—must be cleansed and allowed to heal." – From the book Give Back 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: 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.

— We are limited by outdated gender stereotypes, both men in their lack of access to a wide range of emotions and caregiving and women in their limited access to leadership and power. It's in our best interest to move towards flexibility and being instrumental or nurturant as circumstances require. This means we stop telling boys not to cry or be like girls and stop telling girls to be nice little ladies. We need to encourage girls to go into leadership and STEM fields of science and technology and boys into caregiving professions.

The consensus of our experts is that boys and men are not permitted to show vulnerability. This prejudice shuts down even being aware of some emotions, which is why EVRYMAN and other men's groups begin with identifying body sensations.

Asking for help may require being vulnerable, which fits in the "threat to masculinity" danger zone. This fear of being perceived as weak contributes to men's health problems and a higher suicide rate. Being shut down emotionally also inhibits men's intimate relations with people they love, one of the reasons why women in English-speaking countries are much more likely to initiate divorce than men. Femininity is seen by sexists as weakening to precarious masculinity and can increase the fear of intimacy.

Progress certainly isn't a straight line upward, as evidenced in the sexist cult led by Donald Trump. George Simons finds in international surveys that about one-third of men support gender equality. Gayle Kimball is hopeful because Generations Y and Z tend to not limit themselves in regards to their gender roles or skin color. They have models to emulate as they assume more political power, learning from Nordic gender equality programs, Danish emotional literacy instruction for children, research on boy's development (like that done by Andrew Smiler and Warren Farrell), and supportive groups for boys like those developed by Jerry Tello and Ashanti Branch. Promundo and MenEngage provide models of how to involve boys and men in activism for gender equality for all human beings.

Valeria Teles interviews Gayle Kimball — the author of "A Global Dialogue on Masculinity: 33 Men Speak."Gayle Kimball, Ph.D. is an intuitive coach who teaches clairvoyance and healing webinars, and is the author of over 20 books. They include other titles for parents and kids: 50/50 Parenting, The Teen Trip: The Complete Resource Guide, Your Mindful Guide to Academic Success: Beat Burnout, Everything You Need to Know to Succeed After College and Climate Girls: Saving Our World. Other titles include: Essential Energy Tools: How to Develop Your Clairvoyant and Healing Abilities illustrated with videos and CDs, Mysteries of Reality: Dialogues with Visionary Scientists, Mysteries of Healing, Mysteries of Knowledge Beyond the Sense, and Quick Healthy Recipes. Gayle has been a college professor most of her life, she's also a ballroom dancer. She invites you to check out her YouTube channel.

To learn more about Gayle Kimball and her work, please visit: gaylekimball.info— 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.

— Storytelling dates back to the beginning of time. In fact, stories are perhaps the strongest bonds we have with other nations and races. Australian aborigines painted symbols from stories on cave walls to help storytellers remember their tales. The Egyptians were the first people to write down their stories; and the Romans, through their travels and conquests, were adept at disseminating stories.

The purpose of storytelling is to share stories that unite us. Regardless of our culture, stories bring us together and bridge the gaps among us. They're also tools for learning and exchanging ideas. But, not all storytellers are created equal. Surely you've noticed that some people are wonderful storytellers, and others just make you yawn. The idea of storytelling is to relate events in words, images, sounds, and embellishments. It is a way to convey the emotional power of information. Author and professor Robert McKee, in his book Story, says, "Stories are equipment for living." In fact, when a story is told well, the listener is transported on a journey to a new place. – Writes Diana Raab

In this episode, Valeria Teles interviews her, Diana Raab — She is the author of Writing For Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life.

Diana Raab, MFA, PhD, is a memoirist, poet, blogger, speaker, and award-winning author of nine books. Her work has been published and anthologized in over 1000 publications. She frequently speaks on writing for healing and transformation. She's been writing since the age of ten when her mother gave her a Khalil Gibran journal to help her cope with her grandmother's suicide. At that early age, she realized that writing made her feel better and helped her heal from life's challenges. She says that she's spiritual but not religious. She views writing as her spiritual practice and she writes every day.

Raab blogs for Psychology Today, PsychCentral, and Thrive Global, and is a guest blogger for many others. She's editor of two anthologies: Writers and Their Notebooks and Writers on the Edge; two memoirs: Regina's Closet: Finding My Grandmother's Secret Journal and Healing with Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey, and four poetry collections, including Lust. Her latest books are Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Program for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life and Writing for Bliss: A Companion Book.

To learn more about Diana Raab and her work, please visit: dianaraab.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.

— According to recent figures, back pain has now reached epidemic proportions with millions of people across the globe experiencing severe muscular pain every year. In fact, over 4 million people now search "lower back pain" into Google every month. Most are suffering completely unnecessarily, as the root cause of their pain stems primarily from poor postural habits while performing everyday actions. But help is at hand with Back in Balance, an easy-to-understand practical book designed to help readers discover the cause of their own individual back problem and offer them an effective and lasting solution to their suffering. This essential guide draws on many of the principles of the Alexander Technique, a practical way of releasing muscular tension throughout the body.

Helping the reader to discover how their posture and movements may be having a detrimental effect on their health, this guide offers new ways of performing daily activities, with the aim of reducing muscular tension and stress on the bones and joints—and making their lives pain free.

The experience of the Alexander Technique actually puts you in touch with your own true essence, an experience that some people may not have had since childhood. It can give us the power to alter our consciousness, which can allow spontaneous gratitude to take the place of negative thinking; since our consciousness has no limits, there is no end to how attentive or appreciative we can be of this amazing existence. The more aware we are, the more alive we will feel and the greater our capacity to enjoy life will be. As the process of change starts to take place, back pain, fear and worry simply evaporate by themselves.

Valeria Teles interviews Richard Brennan — the author of " Back in Balance: Use the Alexander Technique to Combat Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain."

Richard Brennan has studied the Alexander Technique since 1983 and has been teaching the technique full time for over 30 years he travels extensively internationally giving workshops, talks and interviews about the Technique.

Richard has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines including The Irish Times, The Sunday Tribune, The Irish Examiner, Cosmopolitan, Hello and Home and Country; he has appeared on television in the UK, Ireland, Croatia and Montenegro he has also been featured on BBC Radios 4 & 5 as well as many local Radio in Europe. He has written eight books on the Alexander Technique, posture and health which have been translated into 22 languages including French Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean and Hebrew and are on sale world-wide They haves sold over 250,000 and include How to Breathe, Change your Posture – Change your Life and The Alexander Workbook

Richard has been actively campaigning in the UK and Ireland for the removal of backward sloping furniture in schools since 1992 because he has personally discovered that they are often a major cause of poor posture and subsequent back, neck and breathing problems.

Richard lives in Galway, Ireland where he is the director of the Alexander Teacher Training College, Ireland (STAT approved). He is also the past president and co-founder of the Irish Society of Alexander Technique Teachers. (ISSAT)

To learn more about Richard Brennan and his work, please visit: alexander.ie

— 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.

— Rightness is the drug of choice. What most people don't get, however, is that you have to go to WRONG to be right. And, the biggest fear we have (aside from death) is being wrong. We don't consciously know that is our fear. So being right, not wrong drives us, and we're not even aware of it. And because we're so afraid of it, we use judgment to defend our rightness—we judge everything and everyone because we are simply so afraid of being wrong.

Valeria interviews Barbra Gilman — She is the author of "Whatever The F*CK It Takes and The Unofficial Guide for Living Successfully on Planet Earth."

Barbra Gilman has over thirty years' experience as a therapist and coach. She is the founder of The Quick-Change Artist and Wild Women Choosing. She is also a contributing author to An Indigo Celebration and The Indigo Children Ten Years Later.

As a certified Access Consciousness Facilitator, Barbra offers energy tools and techniques along with her intuitive knowing, enabling you to create new possibilities as you clear the energy of your limitations. The quickest way to activate a transformation in life is not to change what you DO, but to shift the energy of HOW you function in life.

She developed "Conscious Parenting for a New Paradigm" and served as the Director of Family Education for Neale Donald Walsch's Heartlight Education and the Center for Spiritual Awareness. Barbra has also hosted her own radio show, "Conscious Choices" and, as an inspirational/motivational speaker, she has keynoted conferences for women's organizations. She has also facilitated countless trainings on successful personal and business development through consciousness.

Imagine that your life is your greatest creation, and you author every scene, moment by moment. Consciousness is choosing to know and act from this space. We are all miraculous creators, and being conscious of how we create and what we create is an art. Barbra assists people master that art. As The Quick Change Artist she empowers people to step beyond the boundaries of their comfort zones – to claim their gifts and talents, and then show up in the world as an inspiration and invitation to what is possible when you choose for you and not against you!

To learn more about Barbra Gilman and her work, please visit: barbragilman.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 each have a quiet center at the core of our being. Living in the world provides a multitude of opportunities to distract us from this. Instead of peace, we experience stress, turmoil, and suffering of all kinds. These experiences are not necessary ones. It is possible to live in the world and transcend suffering. What this requires is understanding and connecting with the enormous power of the mind. The mind training program of A Course in Miracles aims to remove the barriers to accessing the quiet center, and beyond that, the limitless love that is our true nature. In her blog, LivingfromtheQuietCenter.com, and in her mindfulness coaching work, Cristina Sorrentino Schmalisch shares ideas and practices inspired by A Course in Miracles, with the goal of promoting the experience of peace and enduring well-being.

Valeria Teles interviews Cristina Sorrentino Schmalisch, PhD, MSW — She is a psychotherapist and mindfulness coach.

In her therapy practice, she specializes in treating anxiety and psychological trauma, using frameworks in psychology and neuroscience to help her clients heal and resource their internal world. In her coaching work, she supports her clients in learning to live their lives from their quiet center.

Cristina received her bachelor's degree in psychology from McGill University, her doctorate in brain and cognitive science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her master's in social work from the School of Social Work at Boston University. Before becoming a psychotherapist, she was a researcher in child development in the psychology departments at New York University and Stanford University. While training as a psychotherapist, she also participated in clinical research on the nature and treatment of hoarding disorder. She is a co-author of a book on hoarding and three research and clinical articles on hoarding.

Cristina was introduced to meditation and to the ancient teachings of Hinduism over 20 years ago through attending yoga classes in the ISHTA tradition. She later meditated with a sangha grounded in the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, with an emphasis on non-judgment and loving awareness. She also studied Emei Qi Gong and learned to heal strong emotion to better access the calm center. Ten years ago, Cristina was introduced by a colleague to Gary's Renard's book, The Disappearance of the Universe, which is an entertaining and informative introduction to the book, A Course in Miracles. She has been a student of the Course ever since. Since March of 2020, she has been writing a blog about personal peace inspired by A Course in Miracles.

To learn more about Cristina Sorrentino Schmalisch and her work, please visit: livingfromthequietcenter.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 continuously manifest our circumstances from stuck feelings. The world then mirrors back our blind spots so that, sooner or later, we become more self-aware." — says Chris Cirak

Valeria Teles interviews him — Chris Cirak — the author of "Be You: The Journey of Self-Realization"

Chris has a passion for turning sophisticated topics into accessible, meaningful, and inspiring experiences. With an extensive background in design, psychology, and tech, he has spearheaded empathy-based design in education and business environments alike. In private, Chris enjoys meditating, playing tennis, and writing music. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

To learn more about Chris Cirak and his work, please visit: cirak.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 are eternal beings. Regression may gift you with a new perspective on your current life as Vered gently guide you through your journey across multiple lifetimes. Every session is a build-up of the neural pathway connections leading to the awakening and raising of your consciousness. It seems that as the collective consciousness has shifted, so has the recalled experience of past lives. Therefore, in recent times more and more incredible journeys are being experienced. Quantum Physics informs us that we are multidimensional, metaphysical beings. Many people are becoming aware of a renewed sense of purpose, and consequently, wish to awaken others to the possibility of raising consciousness. Combined intention results in critical mass. When we change within, everything around us changes.

Valeria Teles interviews Vered — She has been a Psychotherapist, Astrologer and Hypnotherapist for 22 years. Prior to that , she was a High School Teacher , Actor, Spanish /FrenchTranslator/Interpreter, Voice over artist, Linguist and Co- Director of a Company.

It is Vered's heartfelt intention to assist her clients connect with their inner truth and be directed to their purpose, health and joy. Her Psychotherapy work draws largely from Family Constellations, which is a powerful modality created by Bert Hellinger.

Her work in QHHT, which she has been doing consistently since 2007 has been her main focus, having been trained directly by Dolores Cannon in 2007( Level 1) and 2010 (Level 2). As such, she has currently done over 3,700 face-to-face sessions dealing with issues such as life direction ,purpose ,illness and healing ,abductions ,star origins and family relationships.

She has recently created her own process called Healing Trance Journey which is her adaptation of QHHT for an online context.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Uni of NSW), Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Uni of Sydney), Diploma of Hypnosis , Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and years of training in other Psychotherapeutic processes, including Jungian Psychology. She is also a Reiki 2 practitioner and Medium.

To learn more about Vered and her work, please visit: pastliferegression.net.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.

— When we take the time to connect to our bodies we can recognize the range left on our emotional gas tank and choose how far we can go with the emotional reserves we have. This isn't to say that you will never react, but the time you spend reacting and the recovery time thereafter will lessen. Additionally based on your range you can choose how and when to engage in situations. You wouldn't drive 100 miles if you only had less than a gallon of gas left in the tank, so why overextend yourself by taking on more than your emotional range can handle? This is the power of becoming body aware, taking charge of your emotional health by embracing the body that influences it. Movement alone does not guarantee positive mental health. Otherwise, professional athletes, artists, and performers would be the gold standard when it comes to mental health and we know that is not always the case. While strength corresponds to mind and body, without the frequent dialogue between them, and the ability to check-in with the load on both, the mind can be quick to override the body's needs. We can push through, overexert, and burn out. This book is a guide to living your best life. Not by adopting a positive outlook, but by adopting a way to move through everything life throws at you and understanding how the way you move during challenging times is just as if not more important than the way you move when things feel easy.

Valeria Teles interviews Erica Hornthal — the author of " Body Aware: Rediscover Your Mind-Body Connection, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Improve Your Mental Health with Simple Movement Practices "

Erica Hornthal, a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist, is currently the CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy-the premiere dance/movement therapy practice in the Midwest.

In her 10+ years as a dance/movement therapist, Erica has worked with thousands of patients aged 3-107! Known as "The Therapist Who Moves You," Erica has truly changed the way people see movement with regard to mental health. Erica's area of expertise has caught the attention of multiple publications such as The Epoch Times, Dance Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, and PARADE. As an expert on the intersection of movement and mental health, she has appeared in hundreds of publications, podcasts, live newscasts, and radio spots.Erica is dedicated to bringing awareness to the field of dance/movement therapy to mainstream culture. Her first book, Body Aware, will be published in August 2022. She is eager to provide knowledge on why and how the body should be addressed in the therapeutic relationship; making the information digestible and accessible to anyone seeking to improve mental health.

Thank you for listening!To learn more about Erica Hornthal and her work, please visit EricaHorntal.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.

— It is evident that regular exercise is important for maintaining a healthy body and for reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes. Interestingly, the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy mind is also becoming more and more clear. Exercise is now being prescribed by doctors as a part of treatment for a range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety. While scientists do not fully understand how exercise can help improve our mood, we know enough about the positive benefits of exercise to suggest that everyone living with mental illness should have access to tailored exercise programs as part of their recovery. From sleep aids to a cleaning disinfectant spray, Darren has been successful in innovating new products, developing supply chains, and establishing initial marketing/positioning. Darren has also been a proven fitness leader, working as a strength and conditioning advisor for elite and amateur athletes for 28 years. He has served as a volunteer coach at junior high and high school levels for 12 years. Drawing from his own experience, he has designed a number of fitness enhancement products, Lions Fuel. Valeria Teles interviews Darren Lopez — he is an Entrepreneur, Innovator, Fitness Leader, Co-Founder Of Lions Fuel, And Speaker.

Darren Lopez has a 23-year diverse entrepreneurial background in nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and anti-aging/wellness. Darren's specialty skill set and diverse experience have allowed him to help innovate new products, develop supply chains, and establish initial marketing/positioning for groups and products that allowed them to grow from start-up to millions in sales. He has also served as a strength and conditioning advisor for elite and amateur athletes for 28 years (takes great pride in turning average amateur athletes into college-level).

Meet Darren Lopez at agelessgloballab.com

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To learn more about Darren Lopez and his work, please visit: agelessgloballab.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.