A Quest for Well-Being

— Many of us are trying to figure out how to experience greater fulfillment and wellbeing. This interview with Ilene Berns-Zare explores concepts and strategies to navigate the new normal of a post pandemic world with greater resilience and wellbeing. The good news is that we can invigorate our personal vitality and potential by expanding our toolbox of resources for flourishing.

Valeria Teles interviews Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD, PCC — She is an Executive Coach, Life Coach, Workshop Leader, Writer And Speaker

Ilene Berns-Zare helps people tap into their personal best by bringing mind, body, and spirit into flow with their strengths, purpose and potential. Ilene is working on a new book that weaves together strategies from positive psychology with insights and personal challenges to help readers in the second half of life reimagine their transitions, challenges, and possibilities.

To learn more about Ilene Berns-Zare and her work, please visit: ibzcoaching.com and to access her Psychology Today blog, "Flourish and Thrive: Navigating Transitions with Mindfulness and Resilience, please visit: https://ibzcoaching.com/ or https://bit.ly/2pO0DQH

— This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

— "I recently returned from my summer vacation. As I was driving back to work, the thought occurred to me, "well I guess it's back to reality." During this trip there were so many moments of just being completely present, peaceful, contented, and full of joy. Then out of the blue, a new thought occurred to me...it's not back to reality now that my vacation was over, I was escaping reality now! This little insight reminded me of the fact when I experience deeper feelings such as joy, peace, and contentment, which seem to be more common on vacation, I am experiencing my true nature in those moments. I am present to life in those moments. I am feeling the TRUTH. When I go into my head about what is missing from the moment, what could be better, or what should or shouldn't happen, I lose my connection to those natural feelings. All those nice feelings I had didn't come from the cruise ship, the food, the friends, or where I was in relationship to the earth's equator. Those deeper feelings were ALWAYS there. They never left me; I left them. I had fallen right into the trap of thinking my feelings following the vacation were a natural response of what happens when you get "back to reality," when in fact it was my thinking fooling me, secretly helping me escape reality. How comforting it is to realize we don't have to be anywhere or go anywhere to experience "vacation feelings." So, from now on, "back to reality" is not such a bad thing. — writes Jamie

Valeria Teles interviews Jamie Sellers, LICSW, PIP — A Licensed Clinical Social Worker With A Private Therapy/Coaching Practice.

Jamie Sellers, LICSW, PIP is a licensed clinical social worker with a private therapy/coaching practice. Over the course of his 20 plus years in the field, he has worked with a wide range of populations, such as children with severe emotional/behavioral challenges, people diagnosed with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, and those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and addictive/compulsive behaviors. He has also spoken at national conferences for change professionals on topics such as "the health of the helper."

His passion in life is to serve others by clearing up simple misunderstandings that lead to complex problems by pointing people towards their innate source of wisdom, clarity, and common sense. A part-time professional magician on the side, he also uses the art of magic to enhance his teaching.

In this conversation, he will shed light on the "default nature" of mental well-being through sharing his own insights and personal/professional stories.

He is currently a Practitioner Member of the Three Principles Global Community, a non-profit organization committed to bringing an understanding of the Three Principles of Mind, Consciousness, and Thought (as discovered by Sydney Banks) to people throughout the world.

To learn more about Jamie Sellers and his work, please visit: innatehealth.solutions

— 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're not only human. You're also a soul having a human experience. Your body is the vehicle through which your soul expresses its unique gifts and talents; your body is how your soul gets things done here on the material plane. Your body is also a sensory instrument through which you experience and interact with life and others, creating countless opportunities for your growth and evolution. Our thoughts about our bodies are much more powerful. They're generated within the body, and there's no way the body can't hear them. The mind is the body's ultimate Influencer. Negative thoughts will break us down and create dis-ease. But thinking the best possible thoughts about our bodies can help us…with everything from weight management to miracles of self-healing.

Valeria Teles interviews Nikki D'Antoni — She a Weight Management Coach, Blogger And Speaker

Nikki D'Antoni is a coach specializing in weight management, eating disorder recovery, and body image healing. Both overweight and then anorexic in her 20's, Nikki has kept over 40 lbs off (and 15lbs on) for more than 30 years. She loves to help others find their path to weight maintenance, reframe their feelings about their bodies, and develop greater autonomy and freedom around food, no matter where they're starting from.

A graduate of Columbia University, Nikki holds a master's degree in occupational therapy with 17 years of clinical experience prior to becoming a coach. Nikki has completed training in multiple energetic healing modalities to support clients in changing their patterns, beliefs, and habits. She writes "Be Enlightened," a blog with a holistic and spirit-ed view of our relationship with food, weight, and the body.

Nikki's coaching practice is open to individuals, couples, and small groups. Her educational programs include Stop Cravings Cold!, a course which addresses cravings and loss of control around food, and Thin From the Inside Out, a one-year program for those committed to deeper identity transformation which leads to effortless long-term weight control. Nikki is the developer of Shapeshifter TM , a unique energetic technique for self-awareness, emotional release, and behavioral change. She offers services in-person and remotely.

To learn more about Nikki D'Antoni and her work, please visit: nikkidantoni.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 can summarize Shamanism up in the word: RELATIONSHIPS.

It is your relationship to everything – your voice, your body, your spouse, nature, literally everything. It is a way of being. It is a way of living your life. A way of seeing things.

Shamanism, at its core, is all about relationships.

Because of this, it is really NOT conducive to the approach of quick-fix, instant, swipe on an app, tinder-like experiences.

A lot of people believe that shamanism is very theatrical, extremely visual, dramatic, powerful, sexy and trendy. It is easy to get sucked into that illusion. And it is easy to draw people in using those illusions. But Makhosi's approach, because of her understanding of energetic principles, comes from relationships: with people, with food, with nature, with your body, and your spirit. Because she is a spirit shaman, she doesn't work with plant medicine, she works with energetics and with the spirit of things, since everything has a spirit.

True relationships are what unfolds over time. And over time, those relationships are based in DEVOTION.

This is an important word for authentic shamanism. It is devotion to self and your spirit, not to something else. Rituals, tools, healings etc. are just facilitators. They are just tools and processes. True transformation unfolds over time. Some of it can be instantaneous, but lasting transformation has to be integrated into your being and who you ARE. It takes commitment and discipline developing these relationships over time.

Valeria Teles interviews Makhosi Nejeser — The Royal Shaman, A Human Potential Expert, And Spiritual Ascension Master.

Makhosi Nejeser is an authentic African Shaman, specializing in personal development and energetic alignment. She is a human potential expert and spiritual ascension master. Makhosi helps create powerful transformations that amplify success, and she teaches individuals how to achieve limitless abundance through synarchy for energetic alignment.

Through her groundbreaking modality, The Energetics of Euphoria, Makhosi teaches her clients and Guides to ground themselves in the feeling of bliss, calling in the State of Euphoria on a whim regardless of external circumstances.

A fully initiated Sanusi (Zulu Shaman), and trained in Ancient Egyptian Spirituality through the Dogon Mystery School, Makhosi now works as a Spiritual Guide & Authentic Shaman to help serious seekers fulfill their highest potential, mindfulness and metaphysics mastery through her groundbreaking modality, The Energetics of Euphoria,

Makhosi works privately with highly successful individuals to create a potent pathway to a sacred and soul-fulfilling life. She's been featured in Refinery29, Entrepreneur, POPSUGAR, Business Insider, Authority, Nicki Swift, Thrive Global, and on KTLA 5.

To learn more about Makhosi Nejeser and her work, please visit theroyalshaman.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.

— Hypnotherapy makes it possible for a person to get to know their internal system. As someone is able to release the burdens that they may carry, they are able to open themselves to experience more compassion, calm, clarity, courage, caring, connectedness, confidence, and curiosity. These are just a few of the gifts one can experience as they strengthen their connection to the ever-flowing source from within.

Valeria Teles interviews Rebecca Lellek — Montana School Of Hypnotherapy Instructor And Director, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Internal Family Systems Model Practitioner, And Speaker

Rebecca Lellek received her education from the Hypnotism Center of Western Montana with certification through the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. She has completed the Level One and Level Two Training in Internal Family Systems Model of therapy and is a Certified Practitioner in the model. It is her passion for the mind-body connection that set her on this path of learning. She is grateful to have the opportunity to use this knowledge to empower others, and assist them in making positive changes in their own lives.

"I believe peace comes in finding joy in the present moment and moving into loving acceptance of what is. When we are able to be curious about anything and everything we face, we are then able to experience a sense of calm and openhearted compassion for ourselves and others."

To learn more about Rebecca Lellek and her work, please visit rebeccalellek.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.

Valeria Teles interviews Wallace Murray — He is a Global Coach, Psychotherapist, Urban Shamanism Teacher, Counselling Hypnotherapist, a Hypnotherapy Teacher, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (member of ACCT) Member, Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy, and Speaker In Wallace Murray's private practice, he works one-to-one, in groups, and online with clients from all over the world, guiding others to un-cover possibilities and paths to life. He is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, a Counselling Hypnotherapist, a Hypnotherapy Teacher, and a Member of the Psychodynamic Association of Canada. When asked, he is a helper with ceremonial medicine, in gratitude to the Balinese and Cree knowledge keepers that have mentored Wallace, guided him, and protected him as he learned what he can do and what he is still learning to do. His studies include an Advanced Counselling Skills Diploma, an Advanced Bachelor's degree, and a graduate degree-a Post Baccalaureate Graduate Diploma. Wallace Murray is a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, a 240-hour, year-long, graduate level training in a psychotherapy mental health approach developed by Gabor Mate. He is also a Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner as well as a Master Practitioner of NLP. At present, Wallace's primary focus outside his practice is coaching mental health support workers and consulting around counselling and assessments within Aboriginal Services.

Wallace has attended numerous other training in mental health, trauma, personal development, plant medicine and psychedelic integration, dream work, career and organizational development, to name only a few. His personal journey, like you, includes growth both by default as well as by design, and inspires him to continue learning from knowledge keepers in meditation, qi-dong, spirit world, nature, ceremony, and overall how to live life from old knowledge into the present day.

To learn more about Wallace Murray and his work, please visit: wallacemurray.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've decided…it's time. You've taken a hard look around and realized your daily life is running YOU. If you only had a chance to set it all out in front – to clearly see how it's all supposed to fit together – you'd be free to take massive action toward your goals. Through Makeala's life coaching services, you will partner together so you can gain clarity on where you want to go, identify anything that is holding you back, along with what has helped you, take realistic action towards getting there, and stay accountable while doing so. Everyone's needs, goals, desires, and motivations are different, Makeala focus on action that works for YOU…and we'll have some fun along the way!

Valeria Teles interviews Makeala A. Brittain — She is a Veteran Educator, Certified Life Coach, Member Of The International Coach Federation, And Speaker

Makeala A. Brittain is a veteran educator and certified life coach with 17 years of experience teaching, training, advising, and mentoring faculty and students. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education with a specialization in literacy & learning. Feeling a bit stuck and as though there was something else she was supposed to do, in 2017 Makeala received training as a certified life coach and started her coaching business, Makeala Addell Life Coaching, LLC.

Her four-year coaching practice specializes in time management, mindset, and interview coaching. Her coaching practice centers around helping clients learn the habits and thought patterns that have led them to their success and break those that have worked against them. Through time management and accountability coaching, she helps her clients prioritize their daily lives, minimize distractions, and organize and develop productive lifestyles.

She is an active member of the International Coach Federation, Central Florida Chapter

Makeala's mission in life can be summarized by Maya Angelou's quote "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style!"

To learn more about Makeala A. Brittain and her work, please visit: makeala-addell.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.

— Fear is an uncomfortable feeling. Sometimes fear disguises itself as worry, stress, and even anger. Fear can make you feel as if you're working hard, but just not getting the results you want. It doesn't feel like you are reaching your destination, and yet you're not sure what needs to be done — the road forward is just not clear. Are you judging yourself against others, are you questioning whether you are "good enough," are you holding yourself back for fear of failing? You may describe it as a feeling of being "stuck." And, like being stuck in quicksand, sometimes the more we struggle, the more stuck we become. Fear can literally make you sick.

Now, imagine if you could have everything you want and feel you are successful. Imagine having a handle on your fears so they do not get in the way. Picture knowing you are capable and worthy of having all you desire. You can have more joy, ease, purpose, and peace in your life.

Valeria Teles interviews Leanne Giavedoni — the author of "Fear Unravelled: Transform your thinking and manifest the abundant life you deserve."

Unleashed Essentials focuses on developing healthy habits that become second nature over time, especially for dealing with emotional well-being. Our coaching programs assist you to explore the most challenging aspects of your life and bring about dramatic results that include heightened awareness, expanded consciousness, and rapid growth. Our transformation tools help you find your inner wisdom & strengthen it so you can realize your dreams into reality! Unleashed Essentials is there to help guide and support you in your personal process using tools of everyday spirituality, energy medicine, and psychology. Ultimately our goal is to help you find your own purpose, tap into your "why" and learn how to connect to your own intuition so that YOU will have the power yourself.

Leanne Giavedoni is the Founder of Unleashed Essentials, the Author of "Fear Unravelled: Transform You Thinking and Manifest the Abundant Life You Deserve" & the creator of the Abundant Life Method coaching program. After spending over 20 years working as a Physiotherapist, Leanne was inspired to seek an alternative way to heal the body. She was personally experiencing stress, financial struggles, pain, body out of whack, hormone imbalances, burn out and depression. And she was seeing the same concerns in her patients. Her medical training wasn't providing the solutions she needed. This led her to explore many alternative approaches for over 15 years. In 2017, all of the research, personal healing and work with many clients culminated into the coaching programs she uses today. The Abundant Life Method unleashes the essentials needed to balance the body, mind & spirit so that you can truly enjoy a life of health, prosperity & peace.

To learn more about Leanne Giavedoni and her work, please visit: leannegiavedoni.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.

— Emotions tend to be short-lived, fluid, but are real and deserve to be validated. We are supposed to feel an array of emotions and experience the diversities that every day brings us, even if most of our days are structured the same. The ability to think, feel, and empathize makes us human; present, and alive.

Valeria Teles interviews Leah Marone — A Psychotherapist, Speaker, And Corporate Wellness Consultant

Leah's areas of expertise are managing stress and anxiety, building resilience, and creating healthy boundaries. She facilitates empowerment groups for women and is a contributing blogger for Psychology Today.

Leah has a private practice in Charlotte, NC where she therapeutically works with individuals and families. When working with corporations and teams on improving productivity, Leah focuses on issues around connection, leadership, and mental health.

Outside of work, Leah enjoys traveling, hiking, exercising, and writing. She played Division I basketball and currently coaches her daughter's soccer team.

To learn more about Leah Marone and her work, please visit leahmarone.com and on Instagram

— 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.

— "Since yoga entered my life, this theme of wanting things and not getting them, and instead getting the opposite has been one of my great enlightenment lessons. Using the 8 limbs of yoga to process these situations is what I consider "climbing the mountain," on the journey to enlightenment and peace of mind." — says Lara

Valeria Teles interviews Lara Moon — She is Yoga And Meditation Teacher, The Creatrix Of Chilltown Yoga, Writer And Speaker

Lara Moon is the creatrix of Chilltown Yoga, a mobile and online yoga studio she founded at the Barrow Mansion, a historic landmark in downtown Jersey City, in 2016.

Born and raised in Manhattan, New York, she has made Jersey City her home for the last 25 years. She gave up a 20-year career in media to teach yoga full-time. Her training as a journalist inspired her to share her yoga and meditation insights via her blog, Seed: The Mindfulness Guide.

A 500-hour E-RYT Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher and continuing education provider, Lara has been practicing yoga for 30 years. She specializes in teaching Ashtanga Yoga and Yin Yoga, as well as providing meditation instruction.

Lara offers yoga to everyone because she feels yoga can be practiced by everyone, no exceptions. Her motto is: Move, breathe, be. Lara can teach all shapes, ages and ability levels how to move body and breath with precision to comfortably embody yoga poses, avoid injury and meditate with ease.

She has studied Ashtanga Primary and Intermediate Series with David Swenson and David Williams. Lara certified in Ashtanga Yoga with Multi-Dimensional Yoga School NYC, Yin Yoga with Corina Benner, Chakra Yoga with Anodea Judith, and Yoga of Awakening with Seane Corn. She learned meditation styles and methods through yoga and as a practicing Buddhist.

Lara focuses on teaching how to practice yoga consistently, safely and with devotion to achieve physical well-being, emotional balance and personal transformation.

Her classes emphasize serenity, ease and fun, with enough meditative space to achieve peace of mind.

To learn more about Lara Moon and her work, please visit: chilltownyoga.com and laramoon.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.