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Alan Stevens

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A master at enhancing human connections, Alan Stevens specializes in Human Pattern Recognition, a unique approach decoding the Science and Art of Reading People to foster genuine relationships. His work transcends merely solving communication problems to empowering clients to unlock the vast potential in every interaction. Serving businesses and individuals, Alan guides them to mastery in unconscious communication through practical techniques that transform everyday conversations into platforms for deeper understanding. Driven by a passion for empowering connections, his mission is to create architects of connection who leverage empathy, understanding and effective leadership to shape interactions into opportunities for shared success. Alan Stevens is redefining how we communicate, making every exchange meaningful.

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In this captivating episode, we explore the transformative power of behavioral profiling with Alan Stevens, a renowned profiling and communication expert. Alan shares his profound insights into how understanding personality traits can enhance family dynamics and foster stronger relationships. Through compelling stories, including a remarkable case of a young boy reconnecting with his estranged father, Alan emphasizes the importance of open communication and empathetic interactions. Tune in to learn practical techniques for parents to connect with their children, resolve conflicts, and create a nurturing home environment. This episode is essential for anyone looking to build a more harmonious family life.

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Rich Holman

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Rich has had a varied U. S. business career in the real estate, mortgage banking, securities, publishing, and investment banking industries. He holds a BBA degree in Chemical Engineering Management from the Univ. of Texas and an MBA from the Ohio State Univ.

Prior to moving full time to Medellin in 2007 and starting his first real estate company, Rich lived in Naples, FL, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Boston. He is originally from Texas where he resided for 12 years.

In 2007 Rich started a real estate company to assist foreigners to purchase properties in Medellin. By 2019 the company had grown 110 employees with offices in six cities and three countries. Post pandemic he launched his new real estate company, Primavera Realty Medellin.

After seven years of research, Killing You Softly is his first book, a hard-hitting expose of the world´s biggest killer – sugar. He was dying seven years ago and now at age 80 he is in great health, off of all meds and is living proof what can be achieved by doing one thing – quitting sugar.

In this eye-opening episode, Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt welcome Rich Holman, a man of many careers, including real estate, investment banking, and publishing. At 80, Rich is a testament to the transformative power of quitting sugar. His new book, "Killing You Softly," delves into the hidden dangers of sugar, the biggest killer in today's world. Join us as Rich shares his seven-year research journey, revealing how sugar has infiltrated our diets, its addictive nature, and its devastating impact on our health. From personal anecdotes to shocking statistics, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone concerned about their health and well-being.

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Efrat Shokef

Efrat Shokef, Ph.D., Shamanic Energy Healing Practitioner for Children, Teens, Parents, and Families. Author of The Promise We Made: Three Universal Soul Promises We Made to Our Children – Near Death Experience and the Parenting Teachings it Invites.

Efrat Shokef guides parents to spiritually aware children, helping them understand their children, connect to their spiritual self, and say YES to the many invitations their children offer. Becoming the parents that their children’s soul chose.

Efrat is a mother to three spiritually aware, intuitive teens, who constantly invite her to grow, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a cosmic journeyer, and a writer. She holds a Ph.D. in social-organizational psychology, is a Fulbright Alumni, homeschools her daughters, raises four loving dogs, and loves nature, reading, cooking, and crafts.

Efrat’s journey took her from an academic path, through a car crash and a near-death experience, becoming absent as a mom, unable to care for her daughters. The reorganization of her physical, together with the integration of her near-death experience, invited her to say multiple yes’s to the universe, and to explore the essence of motherhood and our sacred soul relationship with our children.

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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Efrat Shokef, Ph.D., an accomplished author, shamanic energy healing practitioner, and homeschooling mother of three intuitive teens. Efrat shares her journey of discovering and embracing spiritually aware parenting, a path deeply rooted in her book, "The Promise We Made: Three Universal Soul Promises We Made to Our Children." She discusses the universal soul promises we make to our children, emphasizing the significance of aligning family values with the unique needs of each child. Efrat opens up about her transformative experiences in homeschooling, guided by her daughters' intuitive wisdom and the family's shared spiritual journey. Through candid stories and insightful reflections, Efrat offers practical advice on nurturing intuitive abilities, fostering emotional well-being, and creating a harmonious family environment. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for parents seeking to deepen their connection with their children and cultivate a nurturing, spiritually aware home.

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Karen Hall

Karen Hall is an international inspirational motivational speaker on The Empathy Advantage™ and Managing Director of The Los Angeles Tribune Women's and Spanish Journals. Trained by Marianne Williamson as a spiritual life coach, she hosts The Hero Within Podcast™, featuring inspiring stories of unsung heroes™ who use emotional intelligence to overcome adversity, find hope, build trust and return to love. Married for 39 years to Joshua, they have 4 married children and 5 grandchildren.

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Karen Hall emphasizes the importance of teaching children emotional intelligence through open communication and empathy. She encourages parents to acknowledge their own emotions transparently with their children, fostering trust and teaching valuable coping skills. By involving children in discussions about disagreements, financial challenges, and emotional awareness, parents can empower them to develop into emotionally intelligent individuals capable of handling various life situations.

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Vivianne Winters Israel

Vivianne Winters Israel is a motivational speaker and author of the upcoming Adventure Annie, series of children’s books full of adventure and mystery (ages 9-12). Registered Nurse; studied cellular biology and physiologic psychology at California State University, Northridge; Mom and serialpreneur; published author, first book Tender Moments: Diary of a First-time Mother received Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, for non-fiction literature; co-author of Amazon Bestseller in three categories Life by Design: How to Create, Leverage, Legacy and Lifestyle; acknowledgements from The American Biographical Institute—Who’s Who of American Women, 2,000 Notable American Women, Woman of the Year (1990), and Golden Lifetime Achievement Award; Member: Independent Book Publishers Association; Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

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In this episode of "Bringing Education Home," hostess Kristina Heagh-Avritt speaks with Vivianne Winters Israel, a registered nurse, motivational speaker, and award-winning author. Vivianne shares her personal journey through severe physical injuries and a dire cancer diagnosis, highlighting the transformative power of self-care tools. Her experiences underscore the importance of self-care practices in navigating crises. She discusses potent tools like consciousness engineering and meditation, emphasizing their role in maintaining emotional stability and mental clarity during challenging times. Vivianne advocates for teaching these self-care techniques to both adults and children, ensuring they have effective coping mechanisms for life's inevitable ups and downs.

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Helen Panos

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Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years experience in public schools. She began Dynamis Learning 8 years ago which is a K-12 nationwide tutoring/SAT/ACT Prep, college application assistance/essay writing & academic planning company. With Helen's depth of expertise, she is able to provide personalized support and solutions for academic success. She has up to 20 tutors on staff, and these educators have various specialties. Currently, the company is 90% virtual nationwide, however tutors can meet a child at their home or library in the metro Atlanta area as needed.

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Helen Panos from Dynamis Learning discusses the evolving challenges in education, emphasizing the declining focus on essential skills like writing and resilience in schools. She advocates for proactive parental involvement and personalized tutoring to foster academic success and resilience in children, crucial for navigating today's educational landscape.

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Cristina Rodrigues

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Cristina Rodrigues is a certified positive discipline educator, specializing in early childhood, and is the founder of Changing Parenting.

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In this episode, Cristina Rodrigues shares invaluable insights into gentle parenting, emphasizing empathy, connection, and mutual respect between parents and children. Drawing from her extensive experience as an educator and parent, Cristina advocates for nurturing environments that foster emotional intelligence and resilience in children.

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Bruce Graham

Bruce Graham's work focuses on helping people reframe conflicts. He helps singles and couples become the Hero of their own love stories, as well as young people turn life’s challenges into opportunities to grow and develop.

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In the podcast episode titled "Empowering Youth Through Creative Expression," Bruce Graham, a dedicated advocate for youth empowerment, discusses his innovative approaches to engaging young people. Drawing from his background in counseling troubled youth, Bruce emphasizes the importance of listening to children and understanding their interests to foster learning and personal growth.

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Flint Anderson

Flint, a Western native with roots in New Mexico and Texas, now thrives on the First Coast with his wife, Dez. Leaving the corporate world in 2004, he embarked on an entrepreneurial journey, leveraging his dot-com and sales expertise. His innovative business approach was recognized with a 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year nomination. A committed community leader, Flint served as Vice President of Leadership Clay council and supports children in the foster system, including adopting four children. A mentor at Florida Youth Challenge Academy (FLYCA), he's also a voracious reader and author of "The MANual" and "Any Idiot with a Hammer." Flint dedicates himself to elevating others' lives through coaching and his podcast, The Old Man Energy. Outside of work, he enjoys camping and traveling and spending time with his seven children and grandchildren 7 so far!).

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In this energetic episode, Flint Anderson dives deep into the critical role of fathers in the family dynamic. Flint shares personal anecdotes and compelling insights, highlighting how fathers are not just providers but also emotional anchors and role models for their children. He discusses the societal pressures men face and the importance of being present and engaged.

Flint's powerful message emphasizes that fatherhood goes beyond financial support; it’s about nurturing, guiding, and being an unwavering source of strength. His words are a call to action for dads everywhere to step up and recognize the profound impact they have on their family's well-being. Tune in to this inspiring conversation to understand why fathers are indispensable to creating a stable and loving home.

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Norma McCormick

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Norma Sue McCormick was born and raised in Savannah Georgia. Currently a resident of Apache Junction, Arizona and has lived in the Phoenix Valley since 1986. As a Mom raising her 3 children while building her cleaning company. Her quest for answers around foods and natural healing began early on while raising her children.

Norma became a certified Health Coach and studied at Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2015. The importance of fresh living food on our bodies, minds and soul and spirit made a huge impact on her. Feeling a disconnect in the food industry with the processing and growing of our foods led Norma on a path to educate and help people understand the issue related to the foods we eat and our health issues and diseases.

Norma has written 2 children’s books, “Food Fun with Trudy” Activity guide to start young children on a fun path to fresh food games, educational tips and smoothie recipes. “Gertie’s Living Garden” teaches children simple life lessons such as sharing of our abundance, connectedness with others and the importance of eating together and consuming fresh healthy living foods as much as possible. She is currently working on a children’s recipe book to get families in the kitchen cooking together and experiencing new flavors and textures while enjoying satisfying meals.

Her passion is to continue to work with Mom’s on the value of what we feed our children, how we talk to our children and how living our true self in authenticity allows us to live our purpose.

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