A Quest for Well-Being

— Gratitude smiles at me from the colorful faces of the flowers in my garden. She sings to me through birdsong, and brings me to laughter through a child's innocent curiosity. She smiles at me through a stranger's face, and reminds me of unconditional love through the eyes of every mother…"

Valeria Teles interviews Soraya Saraswati — the author of "Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude."

Soraya Saraswati is an Author, Singer, Yoga therapist, TRE facilitator, Ayurvedic coach, nature lover, Meditation & Nonduality teacher. Her philosophy is love and her healing practice works with intelligent love in action. Together with her husband well known composer/musician Terry Oldfield, Soraya owns and runs Mangalam Meditation Retreat in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia.

In 2009 Soraya lost her 17 year-old son to suicide, just 3 years to the day after losing her brother to suicide. This sparked a period of deep grief and soul-searching. Through a series of revelations that culminated is a life changing awakening, Soraya now experiences inner freedom. Currently her time is dedicated to living close to nature and supporting others to heal from fear, attachment and grief and to awaken to live as loving peaceful presence. In her memoir she gaves, Soraya shares her very moving story through loss.

Music and encouraging others to sing is another great joy for Soraya. Terry Oldfield and Soraya have done 13 tours of Europe sharing 'Music from the Heart' with songs and mantras for peace. Terry is best know for his soaring flutes woven into relaxation and meditation music. Terry Oldfield and Soraya have recorded 8 albums together and perform together in retreats. Their music can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.

To learn more about Soraya Saraswati and her work, please visit: https://www.sorayasaraswati.com/ & https://www.terryoldfield.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.

— When people have done a lot of healing work through different modalities there's often the impression that we need to be able to "fix" all our problems now, and won't need to reach out to a professional. But since the nature of our being is to constantly evolve we are bound to reach another threshold that we won't know how to cross. At that point what really blocks these women is often the shame embodied in such voices of "I should….", such as I should know better, I should know how to handle this by myself, I should be over it by now. Not only does this not hold truth, it keeps us from the kind of growth that leads us into freedom.

Valeria Teles interviews Shelly Sharon — the author of "Healing The Mother Wound: Transforming A Painful Relationship With Your Mother And Stepping Into Your Wholeness."

Shelly Sharon is a Life Alignment coach, a seasoned meditation teacher and a writer. Her life has meandered through many different vocations; she has been a professional dancer, a coffeeshop owner, a sought-after consultant for effective social change, amongst other adventures. Growing up with a mentally-ill mother has taught her that pain is an unfinished story and being strong has nothing to do with doing it all by yourself. In 2011 Shelly experienced a spiritual break-open and changed her life to let spirituality and inner wisdom be at the forefront of her life rather than locked in a closet.

Shelly's helping women who live a connected and engaged life face challenging feelings and old wounds so they can deepen their self-trust and healing and grow a fierce presence. So far she has worked with hundreds of people through individual and retreat settings to lean into their inner light and discover the meaning and guidance in their life story.

Originally from Israel, She's lived as a nomad for more than three years, two of which in the East, nearly two years in a remote village in the mountains of Italy and since 2016 has made Zürich, Switzerland, her home together with her soul partner and their two white cats. Currently she's working on her book titled Healing the Mother Wound.

To learn more about Shelly Sharon and her work, please visit: https://www.shellysharon.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 field of neurobiology and the science of mindfulness reveal that the human brain is capable of being engaged in the experience of upset (fear, anxiety, depression) while simultaneously observing and holding ourselves with kindness, as a loving parent or partner would. This ability to be both experiencing and holding the experience is the key to maintaining inner calm in the face of life's challenges. If we learn to honor that each and every inner voice, no matter how distressing, has the desire to help us, we open to the possibility that each part of us has value. This help creates a gentle, accepting and warm resonance with ourselves that can remain stable and present, even when parts of us feel upset.

Valeria Teles interviews Sarah Peyton — the author of "Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care."

Sarah Peyton, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and neuroscience educator, integrates brain science and the use of resonant language to heal personal and collective trauma with exquisite gentleness.

Sarah is a sought-after expert who brings neuroscience expertise together with depth work, self-compassion, and the transformative potential of language. She works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and teaches people how words change and heal us.

Sarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of three books: Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain's Capacity for Healing, the companion Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care, and Affirmations for Turbulent Times: Resonant Words to Soothe Body and Mind (scheduled for release in Winter, 2021).

To learn more about Sarah Peyton and her work, please visit: https://www.sarahpeyton.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.

— I have no inner conflict within me, so my intuition and my vision are clear and aligned with cosmic truth. There is no veil of illusion over what I can see. My perspective is much broader because I do not share the beliefs of limitation that humans hold because they continually think of themselves as separate from the divine, the source of all possibilities. I know that they are divine themselves, yet they have forgotten that….

Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Pia Orleane on her book: "Exit Plan and other Short Stories."

Dr. Pia Orleane is an Ambassador to the Pleiadian group Laarkmaa. These interstellar beings have been working with Pia to assist humans heal from all that is out of balance in humanity.

Dr. Pia is a former practicing psychologist, a respected intuitive, astrologer, and the author of the Nautilus Gold award winning book Sacred Retreat–Using Natural Cycles to Recharge Your Life. She is a co-author with Cullen Baird Smith of the Wisdom From the Stars series. The have written the COVR award winning book, Pleiadian-Earth Energy Astrology- Charting the Spirals of Consciousness; Conversations With Laarkmaa–A Pleiadian view of the New Reality; and Remembering Who We Are–Laarkmaa's Guidance on Healing the Human Condition.

To learn more about Dr. Pia Orleane and her work, please visit: https://www.piaorleane.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 Guest House

This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture,

still, treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice.

meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.

Be grateful for whatever comes.

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond. ~ Poem by Jalaluddin Rumi

Valeria Teles interviews Norman E. Rosenthal — the author of "Poetry Rx: How 50 Inspiring Poems Can Heal and Bring Joy To Your Life."

Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D. is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical School and was the psychiatrist who first described seasonal affective disorder and pioneered the use of light in its treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health. He has researched other innovative psychiatric treatments and is the author of several books including the New York Times bestseller Transcendence: Healing and Transformation through Transcendental Meditation and the national bestseller Super Mind. He currently maintains a private clinical and coaching practice in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. His work has earned him national and international attention in the world of psychiatry and psychology, as well as in the media.

To learn more about Norman E. Rosenthal and his work, please visit: https://www.normanrosenthal.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.

— Love one another – love is a gift from the heart. It is generous, soul enriching, divine. When we step beyond fear and into love, we are guiding ourselves and everyone we touch to a higher state of consciousness. Remember when we love, we are spreading the joy and word of our creator – choose love over fear.

It is so easy to fear – fear closes you down, breaks you apart from your divine knowing and connection. Fear keeps you playing and living small. When you breathe into your fears, what you will find is a lot of distortions of how you see things.

Fear has no power – unless we give it power! Practice to live from love. Breathe and connect to your heart. Your heart is generous and is committed to the divine. When you move beyond your fears and into your heart, your heart and divine has all the power you need. A million times more powerful than fear. Breathe in – Love Breathe in – the divine light.

Valeria Teles interviews Mary Ann Robbat — a Master Energy Healer, Intuitive, Life Coach, And Founder Of The Center For Lifelong Happiness And The Journey Of The Healer School

Mary Ann Robbat has been transforming lives for more than 20 years by precisely identifying the limiting beliefs and emotionally charged issues that block clients from the joyful, abundant life they deserve. Her proven Tollerra Methodology, and her award-winning book, Engaging Your Power, has allowed thousands of people to release limiting beliefs, align their physical, emotional, and spiritual energy, and manifest their desired life. Mary Ann easily connects spiritual and energy practices to real-world living in her innovative programs, guiding individuals to heal themselves, open their intuition, and answer the call to become powerful healers with their own practices.

To learn more about Mary Ann Robbat and her work, please visit: https://www.maryannrobbat.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.

— "Kerri Hummingbird has come to realize the absolute power of a mother to set into motion the life experience of her children. She has also come to realize the absolute power of humans to love and care for the planet or to destroy everything in sight. The key is the consciousness with which humans are birthed into the world, raised into adults, and dedicate themselves to self-mastery.

She loves and honor her mother.

She loves and honors herself.

She loves and honors Mother Earth."

Valeria Teles interviews Kerri Hummingbird — the author of "Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound."

Kerri Hummingbird Sami is a soul guide, shamanic healer, award-winning author and inspirational speaker. Kerri has over 20 years of experience in leading by inspiration, and a special passion for empowering women to be the artists of their lives. She mentors women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth.

She is certified in energy medicine by the Four Winds Light Body school, certified as a spiritual coach by the Artist of the Spirit Coach Training Program and HeatherAsh Amara, certified in empowerment and firewalk training by Sundoor, and certified as a Warrior Goddess Facilitator. She is the past President of the Austin Chapter of the International Association of Women (IAW).

Kerri currently has 2 Best Sellers listed on Amazon! The first was released in 2019 The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama and her second book. In 2014, The Indie Spiritual Book Awards conferred the honor of "Best in Category" to Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love, and in 2015 it won Pinnacle Best in Category for Self-Help and National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Category for Spirituality. Her 2015 best-selling book From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce, reached #16 in the Divorce category on Amazon. Kerri works with clients around the world.

To learn more about Kerri Hummingbird and her work, please visit: https://www.kerrihummingbird.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.

— "When you love yourself, magic happens, and the world responds."

Valeria Teles interviews Heather Kokx — a Happiness Expert, Energy Healer, Enneagram Coach, Writer, And Speaker

In her 20s, Heather Kokx had depression, no passion in her life, and didn't believe she really mattered. Struggling to find some purpose in her life, Heather went to massage school. This is where her healing journey began. And this is where her journey as a healer began. In massage school, Heather experienced self-discovery that led her toward more self-awareness and self-love. She also discovered her intuition and sensitivity to energy.

After massage school, Heather mentored with an Energy Healing. She learned to use her intuition to help others remove negative beliefs and patterns from their energy field so that they could move forward with a clear view. She also learned meditation starting a lifelong love for this powerful practice that was accessible to everyone.

For 20 years, Heather Kokx practiced massage and energy healing, helping her clients find healing and happiness, while at the same time continuing her own journey of healing.

Wanting to move away from massage, Heather became a certified yoga instructor. Her intuition and sensitivity to energy helped her hold the room for her students and guide them to be more grounded, centered, and mindful.

Heather believes that happiness is possible for everyone, regardless of anything someone may think is holding them back.

Heather says, "You are not broken. Everything you need to find happiness is within you right now. It is just covered with all the gunk life throws at us. It is our job to uncover that gunk and let our light shine out for everyone to see. We are all unique. We were all put on this earth to share our unique and special light with others. The world needs you. Find your happiness and let your light shine."

To learn more about Heather Kokx and her work, please visit: https://www.heatherkokx.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 strong commitment stokes the inner fire like nothing else. We stop pretending that our true desire doesn't matter, and we devote ourselves entirely to it. If your true desire is to be free of the suffering that unworthiness brings to your life, then commit to finding your way through in any moment. When we commit, we close the door to the known and step into endless possibilities. We shift from going through the motions like an automaton to intelligence, wisdom, and alignment.

Valeria Teles interviews Gail Brenner — the author of "Suffering Is Optional: A Spiritual Guide to Freedom from Self-Judgment and Feelings of Inadequacy."

Gail Brenner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author—and a lover of truth with a fire that burns brightly. For over 20 years, she has met with individuals and groups, bringing laser-like clarity and loving care to the confusion of common problems, such as reactive emotions, feelings of inadequacy, and relationship struggles. She is passionate about awakened living, inviting people to untangle personal identities that are the source of suffering, revealing the possibility of being present, fully alive, and in harmony with all of life.

Gail has special expertise working with older adults and their families and brings clear seeing and compassion to the transitions of aging, death, and dying. She is the author of the award-winning The End of Self-Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life and Suffering Is Optional: A Spiritual Guide to Freedom from Self-Judgment and Feelings of Inadequacy.

To learn more about Gail Brenner and her work, please visit: https://www.gailbrenner.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.

— By slowing down and listening to our spirit, we will understand better what is needed. We may feel grief, sorrow, sadness, and despair. Yet, in quiet moments, we can also hear a soft voice reminding us: "It's Okay. Breathe. Cry. Ask for help." The space within each of us is expansive enough to hold and cradle the various emotions we experience. When we let the emotions flow through unobstructed, brief moments of peace can eventually enter. Life's surface activities may still swirl about us like choppy waves on the water. However, by delving deeper we discover how to be in the world—without being overwhelmed by it. Take a step back from a troubling situation. Allow your spirit a calm respite. Pause. Breath in peace. Breathe out calm. Be present in this moment. Our inner journeywork is waiting. As unbelievable as it may sound, vast starlit galaxies will be there to greet us and support us when we venture into the deeper Spirit realm of our being."

Valeria Teles interviews Diana J. Ensign — the author of "A Moment of Calm: Meditative and Reflective Readings for Inner Peace."

Diana J. Ensign, JD, is an Award-Winning Author who writes about spirituality, mindfulness, grief, and healing. For over two decades, she has explored spiritual teachings and wisdom traditions from a variety of sources. Her other books include HEART GUIDE: True Stories of Grief and Healing; THE FREEDOM TO BE: Stories from Transgender Youth, Adults, and Their families; and TRAVELING SPIRIT: Daily Tools for Your Life's Journey. HEART GUIDE and THE FREEDOM TO BE are IPPY Gold Medal Winners! She also writes the popular "Spirituality for Daily Living" blog found on her website.

To learn more about Diana J. Ensign and her work, please visit: https://www.dianaensign.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.