A Quest for Well-Being

— By thinking it's all about physical health, we are under-utilizing "the workout." Renown fit pro, Ellen Barrett, discusses how you can use movement to enhance every facet of your life, body, mind & spirit. It's a key to longevity and happiness, when you do it right. One of the topics of this conversation is lifestyle medicine which is about choosing the good for you variation more often than not!

Ellen explains that there's big lifestyle medicine and then there is a subtler kind — exercise habit is big, and the "big three" are sleep, diet and exercise. She always put sleep first because so much physical and mental restoration happens during sleep. But she asks us not to underestimate (or ignore) the subtler medicine. It can really pack a punch and totally transform your life."

Valeria Teles interviews Ellen Barrett, M.A. — is a seasoned fitness and yoga instructor, with dozens of blockbuster videos, including Crunch: Fat Burning Pilates, Prevention: Flat Belly Series, and The Yogini Workout. She starred in Fit TV's cable television show, All-Star Workouts, for over 10 years, and has traveled the world leading instructor trainings. Ellen is also the author of four wellness books, her latest being 28 Day Lighter Diet (Skirt!, 2014), a wellness book that delves into women and weight release.

To learn more about Ellen Barrett and her work, please visit: https://www.ellenbarrett.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.

One of the myths that surround "negative" emotions is that if we look at them, they become real and they become bigger but if ignore them they eventually go away. As if we can just forget them by denying their existence. That could not be further from the truth. The symptom may temporarily alleviate but the feelings always lurk around waiting to return at the soonest circumstance that will grant them access to return. By facing the emotion, however, we give it a voice and offer it a chance to be known, serve its purpose and be able to safely discharge. In this way, we do not let it fester and grow and do sneaky self-sabotage attacks. Instead, we make room, invite it in and allow it to be known and be reconciled with our psyche. When we stop searching for these missing parts of us because we gave them permission to return to us, we no longer chase the addiction as the addiction itself was just a means of avoidance. We stop the avoidance, the addiction voluntarily relinquishes.

Valeria Teles interviews Saman Nasir aka Samy — a Healer, Meditation Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist, A Member Of The American Hypnosis Association, Instructor At The Hypnosis Motivation Institute, And Speaker

Saman Nasir has been helping people make positive changes in their lives for over 10 years. Saman works with a network of psychologists, MFTs, and psychiatrists to provide the most comprehensive care for her clients. Saman is a kind and gentle practitioner and cares for all her clients as if they were her own family.

She has been on the path of studying Buddhism, Jainism, the Sedona Method, Raphael Cushnir, Wayne Dyer, Ericksonian and Kappasinian Hypnosis. Saman is always studying other modalities, spiritual practices, and ego state personalities in order to hone her craft and provide her clients with the care that they deserve particularly in cases of addiction, anxiety, depression, ADD and healing from breakups.

To learn more about Saman Nasir and her work, please visit:

https://www.dontwaittolive.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 the Shamanic way of viewing the world, one of the major causes of illness is Soul Loss. When we are disconnected from ourselves, through trauma, soul loss, illness and or pain, we cut away at our inner landscape and we disconnect from the Earth – we fear nature, we hurt nature and we become unaware of our footprint upon the Earth.

Valeria Teles interviews Samantha Corrie — a Shamanic Practitioner, Spiritual Healer, Facilitator Of Sacred Healing Space, And Speaker.

Over Samantha Corrie's life she has been referred to as a shamanic practitioner, a spiritual healer, medicine woman, a soul-sister, a facilitator of sacred healing space, a storyteller, a wise woman, a mentor and a meditation teacher.

However, above all, she is a Mumma to two twin boys, a lover of the ocean, and a self-confessed tea-a holic!

Through earth-based and shamanic healing techniques and journeying, guided visualization, soul retrieval, storytelling, breath techniques and a plethora of other skills, Samantha energetically walk with her clients and students as they weed their soul's garden, befriend the dragon, unearth their inner sacred sites, welcome home lost and fragmented soul parts and ultimately come home to the TRUTH that lives in their heart.

She offers face to face healing/mentoring sessions outside in nature, or phone/zoom consultations with interstate and overseas clients.

To learn more about Samantha Corrie and her work, please visit: https://www.samanthacorrie.com.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.

— One of the most valuable lessons Rob Gentile learned from his near-death experience is that; real beauty comes from the inside. It was his daughter Maria who taught him this when Rob saw her in the Ethereal. Here in the temporal realm, she is unable to walk, talk or feed herself — she has special needs. But in the spiritual realm she is perfect and whole.

It's through children like Maria with special needs that we can hear God whispering, "Look at me, I'm right here." They have no ulterior motives, they are pure, innocent vessels that God speaks through. We are spiritual beings living inside fragile clay vessels we call bodies. When we focus on the real beauty within, we become less judgmental and more accepting of others.

Valeria Teles interviews Rob A. Gentile — the author of "Quarks of Light: A Near-Death Experience."

Rob is the son of Italian immigrants. His father worked in a steel-mill, and so he grew up in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Gentile has spent his career as a sales representative in the steel industry while married to his wife, Melanie, for over 30 years.

Together, they have devoted themselves to their special needs daughter, Maria, who is in her twenties, and whom Rob refers to as "pure spirit." Throughout her childhood, he grappled with difficult questions about prayer and why children must suffer. Answers came in a sudden and unexpected way—at age 56 he had a massive heart attack, then flatlined, and had a near-death experience (NDE).

Self-discovery and spiritual awakening continued while waiting to receive a donor heart. His journey provides a roadmap for overcoming adversity, staying in spirit, and addressing the most troubling questions of our time. He shares the insights learned from his spiritual awakening.

To learn more about Rob A. Gentile and his work, please visit: https://robagentile.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.

— Believe. Be Love. Be Now.

Believe in the infinite possibility of every present moment.

Be the love that we are at our core essence.

Be present in the fully empowered Now of each moment.

Everyone just wants to be seen and heard and felt and loved. The more you can do that for yourself, the more you can do that for others.

The journey to get to know yourself wholly, and love yourself unconditionally so that you can live in the ultimate freedom of your authenticity is the most important journey we can take in this lifetime.

Valeria Teles interviews Polo Reo Tate — the author of "How to Soothe Stress & Anxiety: #WisdomWednesday Whimsies" And "Deep Dark Blue: A Memoir of Survival."

From a myriad of life experiences, Polo REO Tate intimately understands the transformational value in mindfully getting to know ourselves wholly and love ourselves unconditionally in order to live fully in the freedom of our own authenticity. An author by soul, actor by trade, artist at heart, and uplifter to the core of her being, this Joyful Warrior redefines what it means to be a Renaissance Woman. Her supreme love for people, and the clarity with which she sees and celebrates the superpowers of those around her, allows her to help elevate the energy of any relationship or situation brought forth by a client. Whether she is in front of a camera, a crowd, or the company of one, Polo revels in the kinetic web of creativity that is born from every interaction, every co-creation.

She lives each moment to the fullest, lets no one take her joy, and avidly operates from the belief that we can do anything upon which we set our minds, hearts, and spirits.

Polo welcomes you, and invites you to embrace your own infinite possibility, embody the loving being that you are, and feel the power and the pleasure of being fully present in your own life.

...She invites you to BELIEVE, BE LOVE, BE NOW.

To learn more about Polo Reo Tate and her work, please visit: https://www.polotate.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.

— Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with fear, self-confidence, lack of self-esteem, confusion, seeking clarity or any other issues, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

Valeria Teles interviews Mina Vo — the Co-Author of "The One Big Thing" with Brian Tracy

Mina Vo Is a Law of Attraction Coach who specializes in Personal Growth, Self Confidence, Leadership and Career Transformation coaching, her passion is helping entrepreneurs and career women to find their purpose in life.

She serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. In addition to being a professional Business Coach, she also presented nationally to general audiences speaking on the topics of GOAL SETTING with The Law of Attraction concepts and processes.

She is a collaborative, solution-focused Business Coach. Through this approach, she provides support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She also integrates coaching techniques and helpful assignments to offer highly personalized programs tailored to you. With compassion and understanding, she works with you to help build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you are committed to achieving.

Knowing that her work can help someone who might influence others to become better with their positive ATTITUDE and MINDSET, to become more CONSCIOUS about their strengths and weaknesses so that they can help themselves and other around them to live harmoniously with each other. She can then say: "My mission is accomplished".

To learn more about Mina Vo and her work, please visit: https://www.minavocoaching.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 most important part of grief that you must understand, especially if you have family or friends who are grieving too, is that everyone will grieve and react differently. Every aspect of your grief may be opposite of your mother's, sister's, father's, friend's, or partner's. Once you accept that you have no control over other people's actions or grief, you can focus on your needs and give others the acceptance they need to focus on their grief as well.

Valeria Teles interviews Megan Young — the author of "Life After Loss Workbook: Guided Exercises & Practices to Help You Understand Grief Following The Death Of A Loved One."

Megan Young is a trained life coach with experience in life transitions and grief. Through the experience with her life coach 13 years ago, Megan discovered the life changing effect powerful questioning, accountability and solution-based guidance provides. It wasn't until the passing of her sister that she felt a calling to transition into her current role as a life coach and author of the Life After Loss Workbook.

Coach Megan's strong curiosity with human behavior and healing drives her to find innovative and effective techniques for helping her clients. Whether you are transitioning into a different career, experiencing grief, or entering into a new life stage, you will find the support and guidance you need.

Megan and her husband have two sons, Dudley the cat and 11 chickens. As a small-town girl who escaped to the city, she finally embraced the saying, "You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl" and moved to the Texas Hill Country outside of Austin. There, Megan loves to lend support and encouragement to her community, family, and friends.

To learn more about Megan Young and her work, please visit: https://www.coachmeganyoung.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.

— "It is important to remember the message chosen by your Higher Self may confirm intuitions you already have. Or it may present a challenge to your normal way of viewing the world, a nudge or push towards a new, expanded way of thinking. Either way, the information will be given because your soul seeks the most healing experience for your overall well-being. In all cases, what is being offered is the opportunity for growth and transformation."

Valeria Teles interviews Eve Kerwin — the author of "The Awakening: The Life and Work of Eve Kerwin, White Buffalo Woman."

At the age of 16, Eve Kerwin unexpectedly lost her 12-year-old sister. Soon after her passing, she communicated directly with Eve to let her know that she had reached the "other side" and was safe. This experience began to alter Eve's perception of life by teaching her a new understanding of reality. You could say that this was the beginning of her awakening. A series of personal challenges ensued that prompted a period of introspection, deep meditation, and soul-searching to understand herself and the world at large more deeply. Little did Eve know at the time her own painful experiences were preparing her to open the doorway to Spirit and a spiritually focused life. In fact, it was during this time that her main guide who orchestrates her healing work today made her appearance, the beloved Native American Divine Being, White Buffalo Woman. Since 1994, Eve has been sharing the gifts of shamanic healing and channeling for thousands of clients who have benefited from the profound messages of inspiration and guidance. The personal challenges Eve endured served to bring her more deeply inward. White Buffalo Woman made her presence known after many hours of deep meditation and trance-like, intense drumming. Today White Buffalo Woman continues to guide and orchestrate the inspirational work to benefit each person and humankind.

To learn more about Eve Kerwin and her work, please visit: https://www.whitebuffalowoman.net/

— 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 takes courage and perseverance to heal from sexual assault. By choosing to work toward healing, you're choosing to reclaim a wounded part of yourself that's suffered deep violation and betrayal. Healing won't always come easy or feel good, but if you stick with it, the rewards will be great. You might gain a sense of being safely embodied; of feeling like yourself again; of recovering your focus and concentration; of reclaiming your sexuality; of feeling the freedom to be creative, playful, and spontaneous; or of feeling connected to others, to nature, and to life.

You've been gifted the wonderful ability to create, to envision something that doesn't yet exist, and to work toward manifesting it. To be a co-creator in your life, you must begin with forming a clear view of what you'd like to grow for yourself.

Valeria Teles interviews Erika Shershun — the author of "Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body, Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience."

Erika Shershun, LMFT is a somatic psychotherapist specializing in working with sexual trauma survivors. Passionate about getting the needed tools that eluded her for so long into the hands of all survivors, she wrote the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook. Drawing on the powerful mind-body techniques of somatic therapy, it's a step-by-step guide to overcoming the physical and psychological effects of sexual trauma, increasing positive body awareness and restoring a sense of hope and vitality.

Erika sees individual clients and facilitates an ongoing weekly therapy group for female identified survivors at her private practice in San Francisco (currently meeting remotely). Her work is body based and trauma informed, incorporating neurobiology, EMDR, energy work and other modalities to help ease and resolve symptoms.

Having studied fine art, design, and film, another passion and specialization is working with artists, performers, and creatives. Erika welcomes and values diversity, including all races, sexualities, genders, body sizes, and abilities.

To learn more about Erika Shershun and her work, please visit: https://www.healingsexualtrauma.com/ & https://www.erikashershuntherapy.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 are faced with life's challenges, it's easy to lose track of what's important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you've made a commitment to live according to your core values, the 'real-world' has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life.

The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valuable in these uncertain times of conflict and chaos; it's never been so important to live flexibly, with more meaning, and with a deeper understanding of shared struggles and our inherent humanity. ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is more than just a therapy—it's a framework for living well. It helps us accept. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about.

Valeria Teles interviews Diana Hill — The Co-Author Of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Santa Barbara, California, where she provides therapy, high performance coaching, and training to mental health professionals in ACT. She is a co-host of the popular podcast, Psychologists Off the Clock, which has over 1 million downloads, where she has interviewed leaders in the field of psychology, mindfulness, and wellness. She is a regular teacher for the Mindful Heart Programs and Insigh LA, and is passionate about integrative health, homesteading, and parenting with intention. She is the co-author with Dr. Debbie Sorenson of ACT Daily Journal: How to Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

To learn more about Diana Hill and her work, please visit: https://www.drdianahill.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.