Today I am speaking with Teodora Pavkovik--Singapore and New York based Psychologist, Life and Parenting Coach. 

https://www.teopcoaching.com/

We discuss Emotional Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Emodiversity, Resilience, Digital Wellness, & Parenting in Digital World

She discusses growing up as a third culture kid in present day Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia) and Kuwait during war torn times in the 90s surrounded by different cultures, religions, and customs and the resilience, preserved childhood, and innocence her parents were able to provide, despite the circumstances of her surroundings.

Teodora discusses her TedX talk on Emodiversity, in Singapore in 2018 and the importance of understanding the full range of emotions, and how to healthfully process these emotions. She discusses how fear and anger helped humanity survive for all these years and the importance of  increasing the positive pleasurable emotions like awe, compassion, joy, excitement, pride, positive anticipation.

Emodiversity--3 Essences

VIA Character Strengths Survey-- Free survey for youth and adults to understand your strengths and be a source to lean on during times of struggle.

Atlas of Emotions-- Paul & Eve Eckman

Awareness of key. She discusses a Mindfulness technique to bring attention to being present and grounded. Notice what your senses are in the moment (sights/sounds/smells/sensing) and what you are feeling. Focus on the here and now, being present in the moment.

Digital technology and the numbing of our senses, where our time is being sucked, and what are you feeling? The benefits of connection and humane technology. Setting limits and implementing your values within family unit. Importance of active versus passive consumption of technology.

Current and Future Projects

*Created a 1.5 hour Art, Mindfulness, Self work, Trance work that will be rolled out in 2020.

*Six Seconds- EQ focused organization whose mission is to have 1 Billion people practicing emotional intelligence around the world. She delivers workshops and Co-created Tech Attack game for kids. https://www.6seconds.org/popup/kit-2/mini-pop-up-kit-grow-offline/

*Workshop in NY for raising awareness for parents on tech use with children.

*Involved with Center for Humane Technology, New York chapter

*Campaign for a Commercial-free Childhood

Today I am speaking with Jessica Mucino.

She has spent her life helping others connect with their Higher Self as a Personal Growth and Spiritual Awakening guide and specialist, Angel Therapy Practitioner, Emotional Healing Therapist, Couples and Family Counselor, Health and Nutrition Coach, and Bio-Magnetism Practitioner. She is the Founder of "The School of Life","The Personal Transformation and Inner Healing Method", and "Smart Parenting Program for Kids and Teenagers".

We discuss Parenting with Conscience by teaching children awareness and gratitude involving them in the process of learning new things, cooking  and dining together, setting Limits with Love, and creating sacred family time for each other.  She also discusses prioritizing her time for focused attention, meditation, and the importance of self care.

She is a weekly featured guest on morning show "Dia a Dia" on HolaTV, sharing Parenting and Family Strategies, Health & Nutrition practices, and Spiritual and Personal Growth. She is currently teaching a course on "Emotional Intelligence and Inner Healing", publishing her upcoming Children's book,  The book of Angels for Kids (available in English & Spanish) due out in 2020, and is working to spread knowledge and education beyond her Spanish speaking audiences and onto the Global stage. Stay tuned!

https://www.facebook.com/JessicaMucinoAngelesDeLuz/videos/476551509638831/

on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOuPXO69RKRat9rE34J3Ng

@Jessica_Mucino on Instagram

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It is an honor and privilege to be joined by a very special guest for our Veterans Day episode, Kia Baker --US Navy veteran; Creator and Host of The Female Veterans Podcast; Co-Host of The Open Books Open Minds Podcast; Founder of Artemesia--An organization dedicated to aiding homeless female veterans; And Author of her first fiction novel based loosely on her experiences in the military during the 1990s.

Kia Baker has been working with and assisting veterans for over twenty years,  to navigate the unfamiliar waters of reintegration into the community following active duty. She assists veterans to receive the proper resources and medical assistance rightfully owed to them as a result of their service to country through the Veterans Administration (VA). After years of personal struggle to finally get the proper care and benefits she was entitled to and fighting the system to uphold their end of the "Claims and Pensions" benefits program, Kia realized she needed to do more. There are far too many military veterans that are homeless, lacking proper medical treatment and mental health care, and are committing suicide at alarming rates.

Her podcast, The Female Veterans Podcast, is dedicated to honoring the stories of Veteran Heroes that swore an oath to protect and serve their country and the struggles, challenges, and obstacles they overcame (both during active duty and upon discharge from military service. Topics include: Struggling to reintegrate back into civilian life; PTSD; Military Sexual Assault;  Bullying; Racism; Don't Ask, Don't Tell and backlash against the LGBTQ soldier(s); Domestic Violence; Medical ailments and receiving proper treatment; Homelessness and Suicide Rates, and much more.

Serving as the Foundation of Support for our Sisters in Crisis; Kia Baker founded Artemesia, an organization dedicated to aiding homeless female veterans to receive their rightful benefits from the VA. She also plans to provide Grants for female veterans to have a solid foundation of support through housing/share living spaces, access to furniture, household goods, and clothing, work training programs, and a family friendly supportive environment. 

Kia Baker would like to extend a very special Thank You to Passageways, Providing Hope for our Military Veteran Heroes, of Wichita, Kansas.  

Passageways was founded in 2014, in the hearts of Jennifer and Susan, with a vision to impact the population of homeless and near homeless Veterans living on the streets in greater Wichita, Kansas. Their mission is "to assist every Veteran that walks through our doors to achieve their individual goals and provide essential tools and resources for housing stability, independence and self-sustainability." https://www.passagewaysltd.org  In the few short years since inception, Passageways has successfully graduated over 80 previously homeless men and has served over 2,500 U.S. Veterans. After major success, and by listening to the surrounding Wichita community, Passageways will begin Phase II in early 2020 to serve the needs of men, women, and families who are facing or experiencing homelessness. If you would like to make a donation or Become a Partner, please call 316.721.1316 or check their website above.

Thank you Kia Baker for all the Positivity you Add to the world!! xo

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In this episode we are joined by Ingrid Lee, a former Social Worker now full-time mother to sons, Noah and Owen, and wife to Keith. 

This South Florida native shares how her global experiences, both studying abroad in Florence, Italy and volunteering in the Peace Corps in Thailand, as well as many years caring for countless abused and neglected children as a Licensed Social Worker, helped shape her Parenting Style and shift her Perspective on Life. 

She discusses how a special moment in her early twenties, while alone in a quiet teak house in Thailand, shifted her perspective and conscious awareness. She also shares the importance of teaching her children to "Be Your Own Best Cheerleader" because ultimately “Your voice has to be the most positive, the most loving, the most kind… b/c it’s the one that you hear all the time."

We discuss Bok Tower & Gardens, making the world a better place, and the Little Library Movement and how her love of gardens and libraries led her (with the help of her family) to create a Little Library in their own neighborhood community.  She teaches her sons that little acts of kindness are just as important as the big ones, and to be responsible stewards of this Earth.

Ingrid is the creator of SouthFloridaFinds.com-- Finding Family Fun in South Florida.  This well-researched and expansive collection of Indoor and Outdoor Finds will get your family out of the house and connecting to one another through nature! She explores must-see parks, museums, attractions, seasonal events and much, much more.   Complete with a calendar of events and activities list for local parks, museums, and surrounding areas.  Whether you are a resident or visiting the South Florida area, you must check out South Florida Finds, for all your Family Fun.

Thanks Ingrid Lee for making the world a better place for having lived in it!    https://www.southfloridafinds.com/

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Today we are joined by Esther Moussa, a Youth Worker and Trained Rapid Transformational Therapist, from Surrey, England.

She shares what inspired her to become a Youth Worker and discusses the many challenges faced by young people in the UK and around the world.

Pressured to fit in, stay up on the latest trends, and seek unattainable perfection, Esther explains how mentoring young people to seek authenticity and connection through supportive networks within  the community can have a lasting positive impact.

She also discusses how Rapid Transformational Therapy is helping people more easily address unresolved issues of the past in order to live more fulfilling lives now. 

She is the Host of the Young&Limitless Podcast and can be found on Facebook at "Rapid Transformational Therapist” Jijivisha Therapy

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