A Quest for Well-Being

— Didier Sylvain and the Coherence program helps us align our lives to our mission and our gifts; practice liberation from the oppressive structures and stories that we've internalized; and unleash our leadership to drive meaningful impact. He coaches individuals and groups into becoming fuller and more integrated versions of themselves, so they can deliver powerfully on their missions. By applying grounded wisdom and adaptive frameworks to life's challenges and opportunities, he helps leaders transform their organizations, their teams, and themselves.

Valeria Teles interviews Didier Sylvain — a Life Alignment Coach, Consultant In Leadership And Personal Development, Speaker, Artist, Composer, PHD In Ethnomusicology, Practitioner Of Sound Healing And Qigong

Didier Sylvain is the creator of the 12-week online group coaching program Coherence, which brings together BIPOC leaders and creatives to evolve their leadership and social impact. Didier coaches individuals and groups into becoming fuller versions of themselves by leveraging his training in intentional change theory, appreciative inquiry, adaptive strategy and somatics. He helps leaders transform their organizations, their teams, and themselves to deliver their greatest contribution to the world. His personalized one-on-one coaching, group coaching, online courses, and discovery products have helped clients from Pinterest, Verizon Media, and Honda go on a journey back to themselves. Didier is also an artist, composer, PhD candidate in Ethnomusicology (Columbia University), and certified practitioner of sound healing and qigong. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his family.

To learn more about Didier Sylvain and his work, please visit: didiersylvain.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.

— Is love always good? Is it true that love wins over everything? Common sense says that no matter how disastrous the outcome of a certain action, if the intention behind it is a loving one, then that action could be considered good or at least forgivable.

Dr. Susi Ferrarello thinks we can do better than this. In her book, The Ethics of Love, she discusses the difficult intersection of love and ethics.

Love is the most important component of our emotional life on a personal, social and interpersonal level and yet not enough education is invested in learning how to love each other in a decent, healthy way. Dr. Ferrarello shows us the importance of ethics for love in the same way as she would discuss the importance of logic for reasoning. Ethics is the heart of love in the same way as logic is the brain of reasoning. Although it is possible to spend a life without loving anyone, loving someone and being loved according to the best of our intentions and the best of our possibilities, is the most reasonable thing to do to get through life in a meaningful and fulfilling way.

Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Susi Ferrarello — the author of "The Ethics of Love."

Susi Ferrarello, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at California State University, East Bay. She completed her doctoral studies in philosophy at the Sorbonne in Paris. She also has an M.A. in human rights and political science from the University of Bologna. She received her accreditation in philosophical counseling in New York under the direction of Dr. Lou Marinoff.

Currently, she teaches at the California State University, East Bay and Saybrook University. She has taught courses in language, philosophy, and history, and has lectured and presented papers at universities in the U.S., Italy, Japan, Poland, Belgium, France, and the UK.

Meet Dr. Susi at practicalintentionality.com & psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/susi-ferrarello-phd

To learn more about Dr. Susi Ferrarello and her work, please visit: practicalintentionality.com & psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/susi-ferrarello-phd

— 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.

— How to fall in love with your life again, even if you have lost touch with what makes you happy.

Your life looks successful on the outside, but on the inside you feel that something is missing. Maybe you recently lost a loved one, your kids left the nest, or you were downsized from your job. Maybe you are working harder than ever but feel like you are getting nowhere. Life is not as happy and fulfilling as you once imagined. You wonder whatever happened to your hopes and dreams. Are you ready for a change but don't know where to turn? Feeling stuck and don't know how to get out of your rut?

Laurie Morin provides a path for women to return home to their deepest desires and values, to create meaning, and to share their gifts with the world. It is an invitation for you to become the Shero of your own life.

Putting yourself first sounds good, but how can you? There's too much stress and not enough time. It's exhausting being over-giving, people-pleasing, and burned out. In the middle of everything – how do you ever figure out what you want most for yourself?

Valeria Teles interviews Laurie Morin — the author of "Shero's Journey: A Story-Guided Adventure to Self-Discovery and Empowerment."

Laurie Morin strives to help you find the space, time, and resources to prioritize yourself, rewrite your old stories, and create a clear vision for the future. Through her book, retreats, coaching, and community, Laurie supports those ready to plan adventurous lives and legacies.

To learn more about Laurie Morin and her work, please visit: lauriemorin.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.

— Most of us likely are unaware of how deeply children are impacted by abuse or how challenging it is to overcome the effects of abuse.

Aisha Shael gives us an inside look at the courage of an incest and ritual abuse survivor. In her book, Life Gave Me Lemons, and I Made Champagne, Aisha exposes long-hidden family secrets, as well as her own, and articulates how, in a moment of deep despair at age 16, she took an action that shifted the energetic patterns and behaviors of her entire family.

In the midst of setbacks and distress, she decreed, "I won't give in, and I won't give up." At the heart of this compelling story is a woman whose original intention was to reclaim her life, but she uncovered so much more...

Valeria Teles interviews Aisha Shael — the author of "Life Gave Me Lemons, and I Made Champagne!."

In a search for happiness which seemed so illusive to her, Aisha embarked on a journey in 1989 which led her not only to the awareness that she had been deeply traumatized and abused as a child, but also to the reawakening that there is much more to experience than the five physical senses. After many years of studying metaphysics and transforming her life, Aisha has emerged with her own synthesis of spiritual insights, gifts, and skills. She now offers the wisdom and the expertise that she has gained through her journey to help others accelerate their own transformation.

Although she is certified as a Holistic Coach and Reiki Master, her

natural abilities lie beyond the realm of those designations. For those who are ready, she serves as a clear channel for ascended spiritual beings to speak through her and for healing energies to flow through her so that individual consciousness can be elevated to higher frequencies.

Aisha's passion is to push the limitations of the human experience into the stratosphere of the highest spiritual perception, so that all limitations are transcended; and the human experience then becomes the highest spiritual experience possible...one of Infinite Light, Infinite Love, Infinite Joy, and Infinite Peace.

To learn more about Aisha Shael and her work, please visit: aishashael.com and aishaunfiltered.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.

— Did the Witch of Amesbury have anything to do with creating the GEICO Gecko? And the famous slogan, "Virginia is for Lovers?"

— Stephen Hawley Martin, a former principal of the international ad firm behind those and other campaigns you have seen on television says he believes she actually played a role. He says that being the direct descendant of someone who was hanged for witchcraft, and hearing about it frequently while growing up, caused him and his brother David, who co-founded the firm, to think differently about the world and reality, and to take more risks than most people would. Those characteristics, Stephen says, can lead not only to creating a successful business, but to advertising that breaks through the clutter.

Valeria Teles interviews Stephen Hawley Martin — the author of "The Witch of Amesbury & Matriarch of an Advertising Dynasty."

Bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin has had a more than half dozen titles achieve bestseller status on Amazon.com and is the only three-time winner of the Writer's Digest Book Award, having won first prize twice for fiction and once for nonfiction. He also has won a first prize for visionary fiction from Independent Publisher and a first prize for nonfiction from USA Book News. In all, he has written seventeen books under his own name and has ghostwritten a half dozen more, including a memoir for a $2.5 billion in sales tech company CEO, a bestselling business management title for another tech company CEO, and two titles for consultants in the Six Sigma and Lean Production arena. For two years, he hosted a successful weekly Internet talk radio show, "The Truth about Life," which averaged 30,000 listener downloads per episode. A former advertising agency President and CEO, he is currently Editor & Publisher of The Oaklea Press. Click here to visit The Oaklea Press website, where you can learn how Stephen can help bring your book, or your book idea, to market.

To learn more about Stephen Hawley Martin and his work, please visit: shmartin.com & oakleapress.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.

— Having solid mental health doesn't mean that you never go through bad times or experience emotional problems. We all go through disappointments, loss, and change. And while these are normal parts of life, they can still cause sadness, anxiety, and stress. But just as physically healthy people are better able to bounce back from illness or injury, people with strong mental health are better able to bounce back from adversity, trauma, and stress. This ability is called resilience.

People who are emotionally and mentally resilient have the tools for coping with difficult situations and maintaining a positive outlook. They remain focused, flexible, and productive, in bad times as well as good. Their resilience also makes them less afraid of new experiences or an uncertain future. Even when they don't immediately know how a problem will get resolved, they are hopeful that a solution will eventually be found.

Valeria Teles interviews Rich Jones — a Therapist, Clinician, Healthcare Entrepreneur, Executive Director, Heritage CARES, And Speaker

Rich has more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health space, including mental health, substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring disorders, and intellectual disabilities. He has been the founding CEO of two non-profit organizations and two for-profit businesses dedicated to disrupting the behavioral-health space for the betterment of people in need.

Rich is well respected in the recovery world and a pioneer in the industry. That's why he was tapped to lead Heritage CARES, a division of Heritage Health Solutions. Rich is passionate about providing quality care and supporting individuals who struggle with stress, substance use, and suicidal ideation. He has built his career on helping people who need the unique, flexible, evidence-based support that our platform delivers.

Traditional, one-size-fits-all methods of addiction recovery support only the 10 percent of people with Substance Use Disorders who can admit they have a problem and reach out for help. Through his leadership of Heritage CARES, we have found a fresh new way to engage and help the other 90% in addition to their families – which is a game changer. Our innovative platform involves virtual support and certified peer coaches who engage and connect with individuals and make recovery attainable. Rich is helping people re-engage in the community and live a good life.

To learn more about Rich Jones and his work, please visit: heritagehealthsolutions.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.

— Trust your wound to a teacher's surgery. Flies collect on a wound. They cover it, those flies of your self-protecting feelings, your love for what you think is yours. Let a teacher wave away the flies and put a plaster on the wound.

Don't turn your head. Keep looking at the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you. And don't believe for a moment that you're healing yourself. — By Rumi

Valeria Teles interviews Virginia Kelly — a Healer, Holistic Practitioner, Licensed Acupuncturist And Psychotherapist, Counselor, Artist, Educator, And Owner Of Kelly's Points Healing Arts.

Virginia was exposed to medical information and formation since childhood, for what she supports the integration of Eastern and Western Medicine in what she calls the Yin-Yang of Health. She grew up in Argentina, so her practice is bilingual (Spanish). Virginia is also a Feng Shui Consultant, multimedia Artist, and a former Tango Dancer, having various written pieces published, fine art exhibited and had performed internationally. It was when she was teaching, that she discovered to be of Therapeutic significance for her clients, for what she implements Art Therapy in her work with minors. Her mission is to combine the Therapeutic effects of Art, with the Art of Healing, in order to restore what was meant to be a Holistic human being.

To learn more about Virginia Kelly and her work, please visit: virginiakelly.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.

— Yes, you are human and you have a body, but you are much more than that. You are a magnificent spiritual being having a human experience. You are life, you are energy, you are spirit and you are alive.

Breathe that in for a moment… (Feel free to take another deep breath) — Maybe you've known this for a little while and maybe this is new to you. The power of knowing this is immense because knowing who you really are gives you the capacity to change EVERYTHING in your life. By knowing that you are not your history, you are not your story, you are not your body, you are not your emotions, and you are not your thoughts, you unlock the storehouse of unlimited possibilities that is always within you.

You are incredible and when you begin to believe that about yourself, your whole world can change.

Valeria Teles interviews Kevin Carton— the author of "The Soul Purpose Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Guide To Unlock Your Spiritual Gifts And Finally Fulfill Your Purpose!"

Kevin specializes in empowering people to discover and live their soul's purpose. He began his journey when he took a leap of faith to leave pharmacy school to pursue his purpose. Within a year he established himself as a budding expert in the personal development industry.

Now as a Life Mastery Consultant and Spiritual Life & Business Coach, Kevin has spoken on stage in front of thousands of people, which led to him being described as a young Bob Proctor and the next Tony Robbins. He shares daily inspiration on his Instagram @kevinfcarton and his podcast "Science & Spirituality" with an international community of tens of thousands of like-minded people soaking in his advice.

As a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach, Kevin's workshops and coaching programs have helped hundreds of people breakthrough limitations and achieve greater results than they've known before. If you're looking to increase your clarity, amplify your confidence, and achieve your next level of success, Kevin's proven coaching programs can help you get there.

To learn more about Kevin Carton and his work, please visit: kevincarton.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.

— Melanie Gibson came back to taekwondo when her mind and heart were finally tired of fighting. Oddly enough, kicking and screaming in taekwondo class finally quieted the kicking and screaming inside her soul and mind. It forced her to grow up. Melanie became more optimistic and laughed a lot more. She stepped up to challenges and no longer felt threatened or intimidated by the people around her. Now that she knew how to fight, she no longer went looking for a fight. She took charge of her life and refused to allow herself to continue playing the helpless (and blameless) victim. Melanie found a strength in herself that had been silent for too long. This very life-changing wondrous experience has also sidelined Melanie with a very painful (and very expensive) injury. She did not plan to spend hours on the floor while a loaned-out machine bends her recovering leg back and forth. The fact is, Melanie got back into taekwondo for her mental health, not her physical health.

Valeria Teles interviews Melanie Gibson — the author of "Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts."

Melanie Gibson was raised in Snyder, Texas, and moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in 1997. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Texas Woman's University, a Master of Library Science from the University of North Texas, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. Melanie has worked in the healthcare industry since 2004, with roles as a hospital librarian, corporate trainer, and learning designer. Melanie continues to pursue advanced taekwondo black belt degrees and writes about martial arts and life in general on her blog Little Black Belt. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Kicking and Screaming: a Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts is her first book.

To learn more about Melanie Gibson and her work, please visit: littleblackbelt.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.

— After 20 years facilitating Ancestral Constellation healing workshops, Gary Stuart learned that 'life is a gift' -- no matter what it looks like or tragic events we and our forebears endured!

We are here in spite of it all. The Universe and LIFE itself demands our presence. The price of admission is to Adapt or Die! Every species alive thrives in adversity and learns tenacity to strengthen its resolve. Everyone ALIVE shares these traits. Honor the strength and leave the suffering in the past with those passed where it belongs. This is how to show reverence and honor all who came before. Our time is too short to do anything else.

No matter how many deeply rooted secrets or dynamics may lie in the shadows of your family system, there is a way out of the darkness. It is simple, profound, and completely healing. If you are willing to do the work, Constellation healing will lead to a restoration of love, order, and harmony for yourself and all concerned. Remember this analogy; when you change 1 drop of water in the ocean the whole ocean is changed -- impacted and adjusted.

Valeria Teles interviews Gary Stuart — the author of "Healing Human History: Constellation Wisdom for the 21st Century."

Gary Stuart is a three-time #1 International bestselling Author, Speaker and Personal Development expert, with over 45 years of experience. He's a master Constellation healing facilitator for over 2 decades. He has been featured on The Dr. Nandi Show globally for ABC TV and also with Bryan Gallo at NBC Palm Springs.

His forthcoming book is VENUS ENVY: Busting the Male Misogyny Myth. A recent book is his Raising your Harmonious Child. With co-authors Amit Goswami PhD and Carl David Black, Stuart has written Quantum Activation: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities. He is also the best-selling author of A. I. Ancestral Intelligence: Constellation Insights from Beyond, and the A. I. Guided Journal. His other Constellation healing books include Master YOUR Universe: How to Direct & Star in YOUR Own Life, plus Many Hearts, ONE SOUL.

Gary is the creator of the innovative Constellation Healing Oracle Card deck.

To learn more about Gary Stuart and his work, please visit: garystuarthealing.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.