Running a business isn't just about strategy and numbers—it tests your patience, emotional resilience, and sense of self in ways nothing else can. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Calm, host Jacinta Yang, RRPr. CCH—author, holistic healer, and RRCO member—sits down with Christina Liu, an award-winning Economic Development Officer who has spent nearly a decade supporting entrepreneurs through their toughest moments. Together, they dive into the real struggles business owners face: the sleepless nights, the self-doubt, the pressure to always perform, and the weight many men carry trying to be strong providers. This isn't surface-level advice—it's an honest conversation about the emotional toll of entrepreneurship and how to navigate it without losing yourself.

If you've ever questioned whether you have what it takes, felt overwhelmed by the demands of building something from scratch, or wondered how others keep going when it gets hard—this episode is for you. Christina shares practical strategies, community resources, and real stories of resilience that prove bending doesn't mean breaking. Jacinta brings her holistic perspective on mental health and healing, creating a space where vulnerability meets actionable wisdom. Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply facing life's pressures, you'll walk away with tools to stay strong, permission to ask for help, and the reminder that true resilience is about flexibility, not perfection.

The real struggles entrepreneurs face that nobody talks about—from 3 AM anxiety to self-doubt—and realize they're not alone. Christina Liu brings nearly a decade of experience working directly with business owners to share honest insights into the emotional weight of entrepreneurship.

Practical, actionable strategies for managing stress, protecting mental health, and building resilience without burning out. These aren't theories—they're proven tools Christina has seen work for countless entrepreneurs navigating their toughest moments.

Permission to seek support and be human while pursuing your dreams. This conversation breaks down the myth that you have to handle everything alone, especially for men who feel pressure to show no weakness.

Bottom line: Listeners will leave feeling less alone, better equipped with real tools, and reminded that true strength isn't about being unbreakable—it's about knowing how to bend without breaking. This is the honest, empowering conversation many people need but rarely find.

Connect with Jacinta at www.JacintaHealingArts.com, follow @jacintaHealingArt on Instagram, or visit her YouTube channel at youtube.com/@jacintahealingarts for more resources on holistic healing and navigating life's challenges with grace.

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A powerful reminder that hope isn't something you find when life falls apart — it's something already within you. Melissa Taylor's story shows that adversity doesn't break us; it reveals who we truly are.

Why Listen?

Feeling stuck or hopeless? Learn that hopelessness is a signal, not a dead end — it's an invitation to rise

Questioning your purpose? Discover how your "day job" might be the vehicle for your real mission (like Melissa's real estate career became her platform to transform lives)

Facing adversity? See how one woman turned childhood struggle into her greatest strength

Seeking authenticity? Experience a conversation guided by intuition and spiritual wisdom — including the channeled message that shifted Melissa's entire perspective

This episode proves: adversity doesn't shape you, it reveals you. And that's where hope lives

What happens when a child born to "fix everything" realizes she was never broken to begin with? Melissa Taylor arrived as the youngest of four in a family already struggling — not celebrated, but assigned a role before she could even speak. She spent years learning that people need you to be defined, boxed up, and placed in a lane so they feel comfortable. But what if there is no lane for you? In this raw conversation, Melissa shares how adversity doesn't define us — it reveals us. And hope isn't something we find; it's something we uncover within.

This episode includes the channeled message I received for Melissa during a healing session — a message that shifted everything. While the world sees a successful realtor and business coach, spirit showed me the truth: real estate is just the vehicle. Her real purpose is transforming lives. We explore how career paths are often divine setups, why being undefined creates freedom, and how hopelessness isn't your end — it's your breakthrough. If you're navigating adversity, questioning your purpose, or tired of fitting into others' definitions, this conversation will remind you: your most powerful self isn't found in definition, it's discovered in the journey.

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An inspiring story of transformation — a medical doctor with nearly 50 years in traditional medicine who discovered that spirituality and science aren't enemies, they're partners in healing.

Why Listen?

Skeptics: Hear from someone who was as logical and evidence-based as they come, yet found real value in spiritual healing

Healthcare workers: See how one doctor successfully integrated both worlds without compromising either

Anyone seeking healing: Discover approaches like hypnotherapy and regression therapy explained by someone who truly understands medicine

Those feeling stuck: Be inspired that transformation can happen at any age — it's never too late to expand your understanding and grow

This episode proves that the most powerful healing often comes when we're brave enough to explore beyond what we already know.

After nearly five decades as a respected family doctor — delivering babies, running emergency rooms, leading hospital committees, and serving on international medical boards — Dr. John Stewart did something unexpected. He stepped into a world most scientists avoid: spirituality, energy healing, hypnotherapy, and past life regression. This isn't a story about abandoning science; it's about a dedicated physician discovering that true healing requires us to look beyond what we can measure in a lab. Through my Healing Journey programme, I witnessed his courageous transformation firsthand as he learned to trust his intuition and embrace dimensions of healing he never learned in medical school.

Today, Dr. Stewart practices analytical hypnotherapy and regression therapy, helping people heal in ways that bridge the physical and spiritual worlds. In this conversation, he opens up about the challenges of letting go of pure logic, the profound shifts that happened when he started listening to his inner wisdom, and why he believes the future of medicine lies in integrating both scientific knowledge and spiritual understanding. Whether you're a skeptic curious about alternative healing, a healthcare professional feeling there's something missing in traditional practice, or someone on your own healing journey, Dr. Stewart's story will show you that transformation is possible at any age — and that sometimes our greatest breakthroughs come from exploring what we once thought impossible.

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In this powerful conversation with behavioral psychologist and communication designer Anshar Seraphim, listeners will discover how connection and communication aren't just natural gifts—they're skills that can be learned and built with intention.

Anshar was 75% nonverbal as a child and had to reverse-engineer human communication from the ground up. Through his journey, he learned to turn autism from a barrier into a lens for understanding how we all connect, survive, and find joy.

Listeners will walk away with:

A deeper understanding of the real challenges people with autism face in communication and social connection

Practical strategies for overcoming feelings of disconnection and misunderstanding

Tools for creating emotional safety in conversations—whether you're neurodivergent or not

A fresh perspective on empathy, listening, and what it truly means to make someone feel heard

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, struggled to express themselves, or wants to build more authentic connections with the people around them. Anshar's story proves that with awareness and practice, we can all bridge the gap between silence and true understanding.

Have you ever felt misunderstood or struggled to connect with someone truly? In this deeply moving episode, Jacinta sits down with Anshar Seraphim—a man who was 75% nonverbal as a child and had to learn communication like a foreign language. What he discovered on that journey will change the way you think about connection forever. Anshar shares the real challenges people with autism face—from decoding laughter to understanding eye contact—and reveals how those same struggles taught him something powerful: that authentic connection isn't something we're born with, it's something we build. His story is a testament to resilience, and his insights offer practical wisdom for anyone who has ever felt like they're speaking but not being heard.

Whether you're navigating your own communication challenges, supporting someone with autism, or simply want to create deeper, more meaningful connections in your life, this conversation offers hope and clarity. Anshar breaks down how to create emotional safety in conversations, what real listening actually looks like, and why empathy is a skill we can all develop—not just a feeling we either have or don't. This isn't just a story about overcoming obstacles; it's a roadmap for building bridges between hearts and minds. Tune in for an episode that reminds us all: your voice matters, your experience is valid, and connection is always possible when we're willing to truly understand one another.

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In this episode, listeners will discover how embracing digital skills can open new doors for creativity, connection, and self-expression. If you've ever felt intimidated by technology or thought "I'm just not a tech person," this conversation is for you.

Together with my digital mentor, Vanessa Cook, we explore how patience, curiosity, and courage can transform frustration into freedom. You'll hear how learning technology—even later in life—can be a deeply empowering journey of growth and self-discovery.

Listeners will walk away inspired to see that it's never too late to learn something new, and that technology can become a powerful tool for healing, sharing your gifts, and connecting with the world in ways you never imagined possible.

In this episode of Beneath the Calm, Jacinta sits down with her digital mentor, Vennessa Cook, to explore how learning new digital skills can be both empowering and transformative. As someone who once felt overwhelmed by technology—avoiding it, doubting herself, and wondering if she'd ever "get it"—Jacinta shares her personal journey of stepping out of her comfort zone and discovering her digital wings with Vennessa's patient guidance. Together, they discuss the moments of frustration and breakthrough, and how patience, curiosity, and courage can turn fear of the digital world into a path of growth, freedom, and self-confidence.

This heartfelt conversation reminds us that technology isn't just about tools and screens—it's about connection, creativity, and sharing our unique light with the world. Whether you've been putting off learning something new or feel like you're "too old" or "not tech-savvy enough," this episode will inspire you to take that first step. Because when tech meets spirit, and when we have the right support, amazing things can happen.

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Listeners will discover that healing transforms both the giver and receiver. Through Krista's journey from a painful marriage breakdown, you'll learn how to navigate difficult transitions without letting anger drive your decisions, and how self-awareness opens unexpected doors. This episode proves that when we're ready, the right people show up at exactly the right time. Whether you're facing your own transition or supporting someone through theirs, Krista's story offers real inspiration about resilience, doing the inner work, and the beautiful truth that sometimes the people we help teach us the most valuable lessons.

What happens when you're standing at the edge of your life, falling apart? In 2020, Krista's long-time marriage broke down. Shattered and lost in fear, anger, sadness, and disappointment, she had no choice but to make changes and begin the inner work of healing herself. Like a mosaic crafted from broken pieces, Krista's journey was not about erasing the fractures but about rearranging them into something stronger, wiser, and more beautiful than before. This episode takes you inside that journey, exploring how she discovered the tools and self-awareness needed to navigate a turbulent chapter and emerge transformed. Her story isn't about quick fixes or surface-level positivity. It's about the messy, real process of choosing growth when everything feels broken.

Her healing journey wasn't a solo path. It's a shared journey, where growth flows both ways. As Krista healed, she became an unexpected teacher in my own life, supporting my manuscript and building my first website. Beyond her professional life as a communicator, Krista finds grounding in rowing, joy in seeing others grow, and inspiration in the beauty of synchronicity. All of which shape the way she connects and continues to evolve. Join us as we explore the lessons learned through friendship, the courage it takes to step into a new chapter, and the profound truth that when the timing is right, the universe sends us exactly the people we need.

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Listeners will discover why traditional wellness approaches often fail - and the inside-out method that actually creates lasting change. Through real stories from a circus studio owner who's spent 14 years helping high-performers optimize their health, you'll learn how to align your inner energy with your wellness goals so healthy choices become natural, not forced.

This episode reveals the missing connection between emotional patterns and physical health that most wellness programs ignore. You'll walk away with practical daily practices that work for busy lives, plus a completely new understanding of why sustainable wellness starts from within - not with another diet or fitness plan.

Our guest Julie Danaylov brings a unique perspective to this conversation. As co-founder of Cirque Revolution and an award-winning events professional, she understands the demands of high-performance living. But it was her 14-year journey as an Arbonne Independent Consultant that revealed the missing piece: how a holistic, inside-out approach transforms not just what you eat, but how you feel in your body every day.

Together, we dive into the subtle patterns that keep people stuck - from stress eating cycles to low energy that sabotages the best intentions. Julie shares real stories from the free wellness events she hosts at her Mississauga circus studio, where she's witnessed small inner shifts create dramatic outer transformations. You'll discover practical daily rituals you can start today, plus why the most powerful changes often happen when you stop forcing and start flowing.

If you've ever felt frustrated by the gap between knowing what's good for you and actually feeling good, this conversation will give you a completely new framework for lasting change - one that honors both your body's nutritional needs and your energetic well-being.

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Listeners will witness how rapid healing transformations are possible through Felicia's remarkable one-month journey from feeling "lost, drained, and broken" after a toxic relationship to getting her spark back. This episode reveals why even healers neglect their own needs and shows the powerful ripple effect when they prioritize inner work.

Felicia's recent real-world test - handling her ex-partner's stalking with newfound strength instead of falling apart - proves that healing creates lasting resilience. Whether you're a healing professional ignoring your own needs, recovering from toxicity, or putting off your healing work, Felicia's story demonstrates that when you commit to healing, your spark doesn't just return - it illuminates everything around you.

Felicia Sheppard, a skilled massage therapist, thought she had her life together, until she found herself trapped in a toxic, controlling relationship that left her feeling lost, drained, and broken. Even as a healing professional who spent her days caring for others, she almost made the classic mistake of ignoring her own desperate need for support. But Felicia chose courage over complacency, reaching out for energy healing work that would transform her life in ways she never imagined possible.

In just one month, the transformation has been so remarkable that her coworker noticed she "got her spark back." But the real test came when her ex-partner began stalking her, instead of falling apart like she would have before, Felicia handled the situation with a strength and clarity that surprised even her. This episode reveals how rapid healing is possible when you're truly ready, why healers often neglect themselves while caring for others, and the powerful ripple effect that occurs when you finally prioritize your own inner work. Felicia's story is proof that when you stop ignoring yourself and commit to healing, your spark doesn't just return, it illuminates everything around you.

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Listeners will learn to recognize the subtle signs of emotional abuse that often go undetected - even by those experiencing it. Through Ivan's powerful transformation from confusion to empowerment, audiences will discover how professional guidance can help break free from manipulation and gaslighting.

This episode offers hope and practical tools for anyone suspecting they or someone they love is trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship. Ivan's candid story addresses the shame and fear that keep people (especially men) silent about emotional abuse, while demonstrating that healing and healthy love are possible.

Audiences will understand the crucial role trusted advisors play in helping people see clearly and find courage to reclaim their power. "Unseen Abuse" doesn't just identify the problem - it provides a roadmap for healing and moving forward.

Whether you're struggling in your own relationship, supporting someone who is, or want to understand this hidden epidemic, this conversation offers both eye-opening awareness and genuine hope. It could literally save someone's life or relationship.

What happens when abuse leaves no visible marks but devastates your soul? In this powerful episode, we explore emotional and psychological abuse through Ivan Leong's story—a successful businessman trapped in a toxic marriage without realizing he was being abused. Like many men, Ivan believed abuse was only physical, missing the invisible chains of manipulation and gaslighting destroying his confidence. Through guidance sessions with host Jacinta of Jacinta Healing Arts, Ivan learned to recognize the devastating patterns that had become his reality.

Ivan's transformation from victim to survivor offers hope to anyone living in the shadows of unseen abuse. His journey reveals how Jacinta's professional guidance became the lifeline helping him break free from manipulation and reclaim his power. From false accusations to painful separation, and ultimately finding healthy love again, Ivan demonstrates that healing is possible. This episode exposes the hidden epidemic of emotional abuse while providing a roadmap for recognition, escape, and recovery that could change your life.

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Listeners will gain a heartfelt look into how powerful energy healing can be in transforming lives. In this episode, The Power of Energy Healing, I sit down with my dear friend Sherene Clark, who was one of my first Reiki and reflexology case studies. What began as a healing session for her turned into a profound experience that cleared blocked energy, released emotions, and ultimately shifted the entire direction of her life — from training as an early childhood educator to pursuing a career in the healing arts.

This conversation will inspire listeners to see how energy healing can open doors to self-discovery, transformation, and new possibilities. They’ll not only hear Sherene’s personal journey but also understand the ripple effect that healing can create. If you’ve ever been curious about energy work, or are looking for hope and encouragement on your own path, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Beneath the Calm, titled The Power of Energy Healing, I welcome my dear friend and fellow healer, Sherene Clark. Over 20 years ago, Sherene and I worked together in a flower shop, and later, she became one of the very first people I practiced Reiki on. What began as a simple session turned into a life-changing experience — releasing deep emotions, clearing blocked energy, and ultimately inspiring Sherene to change her career path from early childhood education to holistic healing. Together, we’ll revisit that powerful moment and explore how one healing experience can open doors to profound transformation.

Today, Sherene is a passionate holistic healer who combines her training in Reiki, reflexology, and physical therapy with a heart-centered, intuitive approach to wellness. In this conversation, she shares her journey of stepping into the healing arts, what energy healing has taught her, and why integrating mind, body, and spirit is essential for true balance. Whether you’re curious about energy work or seeking inspiration on your own path, this episode offers hope, insight, and a reminder of the power within us all to heal and transform.

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