Join Kristine Best as she speaks with Vangelis Kalogirou about his journey of self-discovery and overcoming a strict upbringing. Vangelis shares how societal pressures and early coping mechanisms shaped his music aspirations and creative outlets. They discuss his experiences at IBM, the creation of masks and false identities, and breaking free from indoctrination. Vangelis highlights working with Arno Goran to remove psychological blocks and find his true self. The conversation delves into the impact of religious indoctrination, acknowledging past abuse, and discovering agency. Vangelis emphasizes the importance of self-care, achieving neutrality, and following internal guidance for personal fulfillment.

(0:00) Introduction and Vangelis Kalogirou's background

(2:12) Impact of strict upbringing and early coping mechanisms

(5:23) Music aspirations, societal pressures, and creative outlets

(8:22) Learning, evolving with technology, and IBM experiences

(11:22) Creation of masks, false identities, and lack of unconditional love

(15:18) Breaking away from indoctrination and shifting perspectives

(20:34) Working with Arno Goran and removing psychological blocks

(22:14) Finding true self and overcoming programming and traumas

(24:30) Impact of religious indoctrination and childhood chaos

(27:47) Realizing, acknowledging past abuse, and finding new perspectives

(31:12) Discovering agency and starting a new chapter

(33:55) Self-discovery journey and rejecting external expectations

(38:19) Turning negative experiences into positive outcomes

(41:11) Importance of self-care and personal well-being

(44:33) Achieving neutrality and internal guidance for fulfillment

Kristine Best chats with Jeff Pearson about his journey with hydrocephalus. Jeff shares his experiences with surgeries, family support, and a pivotal hospital stay in 2014. They discuss alternative treatments like neurofeedback and the financial, emotional, and relational impacts of his condition. Jeff opens up about his faith, coping strategies, and the importance of humility and accepting help. The conversation touches on hereditary concerns, trauma, PTSD, and emotional healing. Jeff also talks about founding the Hydro With Hope nonprofit and creating supportive journals. The episode wraps up with Jeff reading from his journal and expressing gratitude.

(0:00) Introduction and guest overview

(1:15) Jeff Pearson's TV shows and public presence

(2:21) Medical condition and early life with hydrocephalus

(5:28) Impact of surgeries and childhood experiences

(8:02) Parental support and family dynamics

(9:36) Adult life challenges and 2014 hospital experience

(13:23) Exploring alternative treatments and neurofeedback

(17:43) Financial, emotional, and relational impact

(26:39) Faith, spirituality, and coping strategies

(31:02) Humility, accepting help, and lifestyle adjustments

(36:16) Hereditary concerns and preparing for the future

(39:49) Trauma, PTSD, and emotional healing

(46:02) Forgiveness, overcoming anger, and resilience

(51:42) Avoiding negativity and maintaining hope

(52:03) Founding Hydro With Hope nonprofit

(53:27) Creating supportive journals and resources

(54:32) Final thoughts, reflections, and supporting the cause

(56:32) Jeff Pearson reads from his journal

(57:32) Closing remarks and gratitude

Join Kristine Best as she chats with Adele Bernard about self-discovery and intuitive gifts. Adele highlights the importance of healing, community, and staying connected to oneself. They discuss kindness, human connection, and AI's role in modern life. Adele shares her decision-making process and the value of waiting for clarity. Topics include community, respect, and child-rearing, emphasizing the butterfly effect and internal abundance. They explore lifestyle differences, cultural insights, and the interplay of human and animal energy. Adele also talks about her well-being practices, overcoming health challenges, and the impact of her community projects, concluding with a reflective message.

(0:00) Introduction and Adele Bernard's background

(2:00) Essence of self and intuitive gifts

(5:03) Staying connected to oneself

(7:36) Healing, catharsis, and community

(12:01) Kindness, human connection, and AI

(17:49) Decision-making and waiting for clarity

(20:43) Community, respect, and raising children

(26:33) The butterfly effect and internal abundance

(30:40) Lifestyles and cultural comparisons

(32:06) Human and animal energy

(36:38) Daily well-being nonnegotiables

(38:06) Overcoming health challenges

(40:13) Community projects and personal impact

(42:32) Final message and closing

Join Kristine Best as she welcomes Leo Aspite to discuss resilience and personal growth. Leo shares insights into his background and business, emphasizing peer advisory boards' importance. He reflects on overcoming challenges, including an accident and his first wife’s cancer battle, highlighting purposeful living and supporting loved ones. Leo talks about adopting a healthier lifestyle and achieving work-life balance by working smarter. The conversation delves into faith, positivity, and the therapeutic rewards of helping others. Leo underscores aligning personal values with business goals and responding rather than reacting to life's challenges.

(0:00) Introduction and welcoming Leo Aspite

(2:03) Leo Aspite's background, business overview, and peer advisory boards

(3:50) Reflecting on past interviews: Leo’s accident, challenges, and coping strategies

(7:32) Leo’s journey with his first wife’s cancer battle

(12:08) Living purposefully and supporting loved ones through illness

(21:27) Embracing a healthier lifestyle and work-life balance

(25:11) Working smarter and learning from life's seasons

(27:44) Faith and positivity in overcoming life's challenges

(31:52) Processing grief with the help of a counselor and giving back

(39:08) The therapeutic rewards of helping others through grief

(44:47) Aligning personal values with business goals and navigating life's tough seasons

(48:06) The power of responding over reacting in life's challenges

(49:35) Closing remarks and end of episode

Kristine Best interviews Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo, delving into the early days of the company and the challenges of scaling production while maintaining product integrity. Jodi shares her motivations for expanding Green Goo internationally and emphasizes the importance of her personal wellness routine and self-care. The conversation touches on customer service experiences and how personal resilience plays a role in business. Jodi discusses Green Goo's philanthropic efforts and diverse product range. She introduces SHAMMON, a holistic wellness acronym, and its significance in her life. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and gratitude to Jodi Scott for sharing her insights.

(0:00) Introduction and early days of Green Goo with Jodi Scott

(3:27) Scaling production and maintaining product integrity

(6:36) Jodi's motivations and international expansion of Green Goo

(10:43) Jodi's personal wellness routine and self-care importance

(17:23) Customer service experiences and personal resilience

(22:28) Green Goo's philanthropic work and product range

(28:11) SHAMMON: A holistic wellness acronym and its significance

(30:25) Closing remarks and gratitude to Jodi Scott

Kristine Best sits down with Donna Burton OAM to explore her unique journey from electrical engineering to astronomy. Donna shares her personal health challenges, emphasizing the power of positivity during her recovery from major surgery and relearning to walk. The conversation delves into life lessons drawn from astronomy, gardening, and wellness, as well as Donna's initiatives, including an astronomy cruise and community involvement. Ethical space exploration and its impact on wellness are discussed, along with efforts to inspire the next generation of astronomers. Donna reflects on how astronomy influences wellness and culture, offering valuable insights throughout the episode.

(0:00) Introduction with Donna Burton

(2:09) Donna's early interest and education in astronomy

(5:08) Donna's professional journey and achievements

(7:45) Health challenges and hospital experiences

(13:00) Coping with surgery and maintaining positivity

(21:20) Recovery process and overcoming challenges

(23:53) Embracing life on the farm and gardening

(27:37) Community engagement and ethical considerations in astronomy

(35:42) Charitable works and inspiring the next generation

(41:30) Astronomy's role in wellness and mental health

(44:15) Final thoughts and advice

Sean Hewitt joins Kristine Best to discuss his wellness journey, emphasizing networking and collaboration in business. Sean shares insights on managing a heart condition and his current wellness strategies. The conversation highlights the role of social activities in mental health, the challenges business owners face, and the importance of building relationships. Sean talks about supporting small businesses through initiatives like the Friday coffee drop-in and balancing technology with charitable activities. He discusses the personal well-being benefits of charity work and offers tips for overcoming isolation and improving mental health. The episode concludes with closing remarks on the value of support networks.

(0:00) Introduction and guest background

(1:27) Networking and collaboration expansion

(5:37) Importance of business collaboration and Sean's wellness journey

(8:27) Sean's heart condition and its effects

(14:11) Sean's current wellness strategies

(19:16) Role of social activities in mental health

(26:39) Building relationships and business owner challenges

(30:05) Supporting small businesses and the Friday coffee drop-in

(37:04) Tech balance and charitable activities

(43:17) Benefits of charity work on personal well-being

(45:19) Overcoming isolation and mental health tips

(47:32) Closing remarks and support networks

Nicole (Nurse Nik) Dematos joins Kristine Best to discuss her nursing journey and cultural approaches to death, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights on helping cancer patients and the role of alternative therapies in health and wellness. Nicole discusses her personal health routines, challenges, and the importance of balance, drawing lessons from COVID-19 on personal health responsibility. The conversation explores her projects, missions, and efforts in creating opportunities, including the global expansion of Real Fringe and future ambitions. Nicole concludes with final advice and key takeaways from her experiences.

(0:00) Introduction, guest background, and nursing journey

(2:13) Cultural approaches to death and COVID-19 impact

(6:03) Helping cancer patients and alternative therapies

(11:17) Nicole's health and wellness approach

(18:46) Personal health routines, challenges, and balance

(29:25) Lessons from COVID-19 and personal health responsibility

(32:31) Projects, missions, and creating opportunities

(35:47) Real Fringe global expansion and future ambitions

(37:28) Final advice and takeaways

Join Kristine Best as she chats with John Solleder about his wellness journey, focusing on self-development, mentorship, and health marketing. John highlights the benefits of glutathione, vegan diets, and protein sources, discussing their impact on longevity, brain health, and fitness for all ages. Discover insights on lifestyle changes, community support, and habit transformation, including John's daily routine. The episode also covers exercise, sleep, cold therapy, and health habits for longevity. John offers advice to the younger generation, wrapping up with final thoughts and a sneak peek at the next episode.

(0:00) Introduction and John Solleder's background

(1:37) John's wellness journey and influential connections

(4:50) Self-development, mentorship, and health marketing

(9:24) Glutathione benefits and meeting health needs

(15:26) John's dietary impacts and vegan diet benefits

(23:34) Vegan protein sources and diet longevity

(28:58) Brain health, fitness, and exercise across ages

(34:09) Wellness goals and historical diet insights

(39:52) Lifestyle changes and community support

(42:55) Habit transformation and John's daily routine

(45:22) Exercise benefits, sleep, and cold therapy

(49:28) Health habits for longevity and coaching projects

(55:17) Advice to the younger generation

(56:47) Final thoughts and upcoming episode preview

David Wolverton joins to discuss his background, coaching approach, and insights from his new book. He emphasizes the importance of peer-reviewed science in coaching and highlights client diversity. David shares strategies for reframing perspectives and overcoming health challenges, drawing from his personal experience with a knee injury and the recovery process. He discusses practicing mindset coaching principles during recovery, focusing on positivity and productive use of time. The conversation explores the essence of mindset, community service, and family bonds, along with David's future plans and lifelong mindset development. He underscores the significance of having a coach, setting goals, and embracing proactive wellness for living your best life.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome

(0:34) David Wolverton's background, coaching approach, and new book

(3:30) The role of peer-reviewed science in coaching and client diversity

(5:57) Reframing perspectives and overcoming health challenges

(10:06) Knee injury and the logistics of recovery

(17:42) Practicing mindset coaching principles during personal recovery

(22:11) Choosing a positive mindset and productive use of recovery time

(25:27) The essence of a mindset, community service, and family bonds

(30:01) Future plans and lifelong mindset development

(34:40) The importance of having a coach and setting goals

(39:03) Proactive wellness, joy, and living your best life