Holistic Christian Life - Worshiping God - Mind, Body, Soul

Cynthia is happy to bring Dr. Timothy Patitsas back onto the podcast to talk about his book The Ethics of Beauty. When you are affected by trauma, how do you find beauty again? Many have felt trauma in one way or another during the last couple years of the pandemic, and Dr. Patitsas shares some tools that can help us look at everything that happens in our lives through the lens of our faith.

Timothy Patitsas is the newly-appointed Interim Dean at Hellenic College in Brookline, Massachusetts, the undergraduate counterpart to the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. He concurrently serves as the Assistant Professor of Ethics in the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, a position he has held since the fall of 2005.

His main responsibility outside of teaching has been the organization and guidance of the St. Helen's Pilgrimage, a five to nine week-long intensive summer study travel of Orthodox spirituality and Modern Greek language conducted annually in Israel, Palestine, Turkey (Constantinople), Mount Athos, and Greece. Together with the Foundation for Hellenic College Holy Cross, Dr. Patitsas has since 2006 built the Pilgrimage into a premier formational experience for M.Div. students at the Seminary.

Dr. Patitsas has a book available from St. Nicholas Press, The Ethics of Beauty, a 750-page survey of the central role of Beauty in every aspect of the Orthodox approach to life, including war, trauma, psychology, gender, spirituality, bioethics, and social ethics. (see www.stnicholaspress.net )

He is also completing documentaries on the life of St. Amphilochios Makris and on Holy Week in Jerusalem with Beauty First Films ( www.beautyfirstfilms.com ), a non-profit film making company which he co-founded. He is the co-author of the Liturgical Seasons Calendar, a powerful aid to prayer and ecclesial self-identity available through Beauty First Films and Ancient Faith.

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Join Cynthia today for this very insightful interview with Kate Hurley Krause. How do you become a compassionate observer of your thoughts? Which self talk character do you identify with? Find out today! In her bio, Kate mentions that she hopes "every person that is listening to her or standing in front of her feels deeply loved and seen." We know you will feel her love come through in this interview.

Kate Hurley Krause is a singer-songwriter, writer, worship leader, life coach, and teacher based out of Asheville, North Carolina. She traveled the world for fourteen years sharing her music and stories.

She has played and taught everywhere from castles in Germany to slums in India to 30,000 people hippie gatherings and has created 6 solo albums. She was a writer and performer with Enter the Worship Circle for several years.

She has written two books, Getting Naked Later: Making Sense of the Unexpected Single Life about prolonged singleness and the upcoming Prodigal Mind: Change Your Story One Thought at a Time on the topic of becoming compassionate observers and curators of our thoughts.

Kate became extremely interested in overcoming negative self talk while writing her book. She has created a personality test and a course on the topic, and is also developing a life coaching model based on these concepts called "mindset coaching."

She also has her own business teaching music lessons.

Whether it be writing, creating songs, teaching, or life coaching, the most important thing to Kate is that every person that is listening to her or standing in front of her feels deeply loved and seen. That is her motivation behind Prodigal Mind and all the other creative endeavors of her life.

She just got married for the first time at the age of 45 and is now a new stepmom for 4 wonderful kids!

You can learn more about Prodigal Mind and take the personality quiz at prodigalmind.org. You can listen to and find out more about her other endeavors including her music at katehurley.com.

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Cynthia jumped up after this interview with Matushka Christina Veselak and did a happy dance! This is an eye opening interview for everyone. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, fatigue, inability to forgive, worry, over thinking, perfectionism, shame, ADD, irritability…or any other symptom not listed here…you will be inspired.

Christina T. Veselak is the founder and director of the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition. She has been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years, and currently provides online Relapse Prevention Coaching and Mental Health Nutrition to a wide variety of clients.

Christina consults for supplement companies as well as IV detox programs and residential addiction treatment, helping them integrate this life-saving nutritional approach into their programs.

She is an experienced public speaker and has presented at conferences and trainings around the country. Christina is also a founding member and former Executive Director of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of nutritional and other natural modalities to support the repair of the addicted brain.

Christina is committed to staying abreast of the rapidly growing science of orthomolecular psychiatry and functional nutrition & biochemistry for mental health and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with both the general public and professionals in the fields of addiction recovery & mental health treatment."

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Today Cynthia brings a fairly specialized topic to you, but is it? How many people do we know who have had breast cancer? The information shared today could save a life or change lives for the better. Meet Robyn Towt, a breast cancer survivor and now activist who is making waves with legislation on a state to state level…and soon…God willing…nationally.

I am a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2017. I had a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction breast implants with no other treatment or therapy. I suffered debilitating health issues from the breast implants that were used for reconstruction. After just four months I had them removed and chose to stay flat. After breast implant removal, my symptoms resolved and the experience led me to become an advocate for raising awareness about breast implant safety. My entire team of doctors failed to inform me that this could happen and I wondered how many other patients this was happening to. I wanted to be sure that this information is provided to all patients who are considering having breast implant surgery, whether it is for augmentation, reconstruction or prevention. I am passionate about patient safety and informed consent and I believe that every patient should have the proper information that is needed to make an educated and informed decision. I recently worked with Arizona legislators to pass an informed consent law for breast implant surgery and I am now working on similar legislation in other states.

I am extremely happy with my choice to stay flat. It is an empowering choice that I have fully embraced. I feel womanly, beautiful and whole and I want other women to understand what a beautiful choice flat can be. My hope is that surgeons will provide a more well rounded approach to offering surgical options for patients and for women to understand how rewarding, beautiful and freeing the flat choice can be.

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*Disclaimer* While we are talking about a vaccine injury, this interview does not reflect any opinions by Cynthia Damaskos having to do with any currently controversial shots in the news today.

Join Cynthia today as she has a delightful conversation with Sarah Steele. In 1997, when she was 16, Sarah received a vaccine that changed her life forever. This inspiring interview gives us hope that there is something you can do when you live with chronic pain. Find out about her journey into the world of toxins and find hope in her story about small steps, grace, and faith in God.

Sarah Steele, formerly Sarah Adamo, was the proud wife to the late Jacob Adamo for 15 years. She is Mama to their 7 amazing children, 5 of which were delivered by Jacob and born at home. After Jacob's sudden passing in April of 2018, Sarah began speaking publicly about grief and addiction. She is a leader in a health and wellness company and has built to the point of providing for her family with her business. In March of 2020 she married a widower with four children, 3 at home and combined their families for a total of 10. Their family now lives in beautiful East Tennessee.

Sarah (Adamo) SteeleFounder - Young Living Team NaturalOwner - Full Spectrum CommunicationDiamond Executive at Richway & Fuji Bio

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When you think about habits, what do you think about? Discipline? Triggers? What about your thoughts? They are the start of good habits and bad. Some thoughts support success and some sabotage your efforts. Today Cynthia talks with Ken Kovach, a master Habit Finder coach, and they get deep into how we're thinking. Take the assessment with the link below! BIO Ken Kovach is a distinguished professor of sociology and communication. He has built upon his advanced studies to develop a 40 year-plus professional practice in the fields of sociology, human resources development and international development. He is co-creator of Creativity CampTM - an interactive venue for exploring and applying creativity. He is a Certified Coach and Facilitator for the HABIT FINDERTM Assessment and Coaching Program and provides services as an Executive Coach. He is a Board Certified Coach (BCC) by the Center for Credentialing & Education (May 2012). Ken is in his 51st year as Choirmaster and Ecclesiarch at Cleveland's St. Theodosius Cathedral of The Orthodox Church in America. On September 2, 2018 he was awarded the Order of St. Romanos by The Holy Synod of Bishops of The Orthodox Church in America. coachkovach.com Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call

Dr. Chacko chats with Cynthia about her journey to health. Based on what she learned first hand, she was able to change her practice and now God is able to use her journey to help her patients. Doctors aren't taught about nutrition and lifestyle medicine in med school. However, more and more doctors are finding that these components hold the key to health.

Dr. Donna Chacko is a wife, mother, and grandmother who practiced medicine for nearly 40 years and now promotes health of body, mind, and spirit. Donna founded a ministry called Serenity and Health and loves to accompany others as they find their path to abundant health. She speaks, blogs, and offers programs at her church on these topics— and recently wrote a book entitled Pilgrimage: A Doctor's Healing Journey. For information about her book and to subscribe to her blog—and receive a gift, Three Keys to a Holy, Happy, and Healthy Life— go to https://www.serenityandhealth.com.

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Cynthia introduces you to Nic Hartmann today. Nic has written a book on concepts such as hygge, koselig, and sisu. Wonder what these words mean? And how about how to pronounce them? Learn along with Cynthia as Nic also connects these nordic practices to the Orthodox Christian faith and its traditions. Come along for a cozy chat!

Nic Hartmann is a folklorist, writer, and nonprofit leader based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. By day, he is the director of Family Promise of Linn County, a nonprofit that helps families facing housing crises find stability. By night, he is a knitter, comic artist and writer whose first book, Northern Lights of Christ, was released in October 2021 through Park End Books. During and after his graduate studies in folklore, Nic spent many years working as a public folklorist, doing cultural work as an oral historian, educator and content developer. He felt a deeper need to serve people who were struggling, eventually transitioning to social services work during the pandemic. He is interested in the ways that people can use creative strengths to fulfill basic human needs, and how everyday culture and tradition can shape our practices of loving our neighbor. At the same time, Nic has had a lifelong personal interest in the culture and traditions of the Nordic world, which led him to study abroad in Estonia, and ultimately served as a jumping off point for his journey to becoming an Orthodox Christian.

Nic and his wife, Jen, have two daughters, and are members of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cedar Rapids. He serves as a Sunday school teacher for St. George, as well as a member of the choir, and is part of the content team for Orthodox Journeys, a pan-Orthodox educational initiative based in Minneapolis.

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Once again, Cynthia brings you another like-minded Christian in the health space. Mendy's background as a former fitness instructor and counselor led her to bring the two together for life changing results. She specifically works with women to help them find freedom from striving, trauma, and body shaming. You'll enjoy this warm and informative interview!

Mendy Shriver is a professional counselor, speaker, and the author of the Healthy Habits Bible study + 90 Day 90 Journal. Mendy is a former fitness instructor passionate about helping women develop Christ-centered healthy habits and find freedom from striving, trauma, and body shaming.

Mendy has been married to her high school sweetheart for 24 years. Together they have three biological boys, two adopted daughters, and a beautiful granddaughter.

After first serving in the mental health field for five years, Mendy shifted to a career in wellness for fourteen years. Her time working with women's fitness allowed her to understand the impact trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression can have on feeling stuck and overwhelmed striving for life's goals and aspirations.

Mendy graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Family Psychology and a minor in Religious Studies. She has a Master's of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University, a CACREP Accredited Master's Program. Mendy is a member of the Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honors Society. She is a certified John Maxwell Coach and cycling instructor.

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Today Cynthia talks with Kyriacos Markides about his journey to true spirituality. As his trilogy depicts, it did indeed bring him back to Orthodox Christianity. Get to know the author in this candid interview. Science and faith do exist in harmony with each other!

Kyriacos C. Markides, is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Maine and author of ten books published by leading publishers in the United States and the UK. Six of his books, including "THE MOUNTAIN OF SILENCE," "GIFTS OF THE DESERT" and "INNER RIVER" are on Christian mystics spiritual guides and elders of Eastern Christianity and are published by Random House/ Image Books. His books have been translated and published in thirteen other countries and languages. Professor Markides is the recipient in 2002 of the best professor award in Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine and the 2006 Presidential Research and Creative Achievement Award of the same university. His latest book "THE ACCIDENTAL IMMIGRANT: A Quest for Spirit in a Skeptical Age" (Hamilton Books, 2021) is his capstone work. He lives in Stillwater Maine with his wife Emily J. Markides, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Peace and Reconciliation Studies at the University of Maine.

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