Welcome to the Illuminated Conversations podcast! In this 5th episode of the second season, I will be interviewing Kirk M. Samuels, Author,  gifted speaker and an award-winning member of Toastmaster’s International.  

In this episode, Kirk and I discuss his journey of Porn addiction and how it destroyed his life. How he overcame that and ended up writing a book and developing a mission to help others recover from Pornography addiction.  

 For thirty of the first forty years of his life, Kirk was addicted to pornography. Numerous relationships and careers suffered as a result. At his lowest point, Kirk was ready to end his life. Then, after the most significant of breakthroughs, Kirk created a class for men called Free Indeed. Kirk’s real, practical experience makes him uniquely qualified to speak about today’s porn consumer and relationships. His book For Your Eyes Only: The Inside Scoop About Men, Porn, and Marriage reveals to women how her man can become addicted to her.   

For more information on Kirk, visit:   

www.kirkmsamuels.com 

Twitter - @kirkmsamuels  

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kirkmsamuels/​​  

Instagram - kirkmsamuels  

The Illuminated Podcast  is about having contemplative and uplifting conversations, sometimes difficult and always inspirational. We will look at ways to generate a new way of thinking differently or being grateful for the things we have or gifts we can share. This is done through sharing challenging or uplifting personal growth experiences and sharing the gifts and gold that come from it.  

Life is a journey, and these are stories that will help you on yours.  

To learn more about Illuminate visit the facebook or website at

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Welcome to the Illuminated Conversations podcast! In this 4th episode of the second season, I will be interviewing Steve Zyskowski, Entrepreneur, Connector and Professional Networker  

In this episode, Steve and I discuss his journey of transformation he undertook in 2008, when his world disintegrated, only to be rebuilt again.  As an entrepreneur since the age of 22 Steven Zyskowksi has a big heart for local small businesses. In 2008 he invented Caerusnet facilitated referral teams to help local small business professionals and service providers develop referral relationships within their own communities and become trusted resources.   

In the past he was a superhero comic book writer, has worked in banking and at one time owned his own mortgage company.    

No matter what he's done professionally, Zyskowski has always been drawn to connecting people, leading teams to greatness and knowing the story behind what makes people tick.  

Learn more about Caerusnet and Steve @  

https://caerusnet.com/  

http://linktr.ee/stevenz  

The Illuminated Podcast  is about having contemplative and uplifting conversations, sometimes difficult and always inspirational. We will look at ways to generate a new way of thinking differently or being grateful for the things we have or gifts we can share. This is done through sharing challenging or uplifting personal growth experiences and sharing the gifts and gold that come from it.  

Life is a journey, and these are stories that will help you on yours.  

To learn more about Illuminate visit the facebook or website at 

https://www.facebook.com/illuminate333

http://www.brianmtruskowski.com/

View the rest of this video series here:

 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Listen to the Podcast version of this series here:

 https://anchor.fm/illuminatedconvos

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Welcome to the Illuminated Conversations podcast! In this third episode of the second season, I will be interviewing Laurel Emrys, Astrologer, Musician and Counselor.  

In this episode, Laurel and I discuss her journey of transformation. It's a story of going from an academic upbringing, to learning through trauma and discovering meditation and Spirituality. She also shares wonderful nuggets of wisdom for you, to help you on your own transformational journey.  

 Learn more about: Laurel Emrys (“Em-Riss”) 

www.laurelemrys.com 

[email protected]   

MUSICIAN—flute, piano, voice, treble viol, Celtic harp, pennywhistle… musical genres I love to play are blues, jazz, meditative & Celtic fusion   TECHNICIAN—Piano technician/tuner, recording artist, recording engineer   COUNSELOR—trauma resolution, personal growth & esoteric expansion… through astrology consultations, hypnotherapy sessions & brainwave harmonization techniques.  

The Illuminated Podcast  is about having contemplative and uplifting conversations, sometimes difficult and always inspirational. We will look at ways to generate a new way of thinking differently or being grateful for the things we have or gifts we can share. This is done through sharing challenging or uplifting personal growth experiences and sharing the gifts and gold that come from it.  

Life is a journey, and these are stories that will help you on yours.  

To learn more about Illuminate visit the facebook or website at 

https://www.facebook.com/illuminate333​​ 

http://www.brianmtruskowski.com/​​ 

View the rest of this series on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​ 

 If you want to offer support to help me keep these podcasts airing, please donate!   

https://www.paypal.me/BrianMTruskowski​​ 

Thank you!

Welcome to the Illuminated Conversations podcast! In this second episode of the second season, I will be interviewing Erin Berry, Pleasure Priestess and Love and Pleasure Coach for women.  

In this episode, Erin and I discuss part of her journey around divorce, and how she navigated that with her two daughters. In addition to that, how her whole world crumbled down around her at the same time, and how grace helped her move through this.   

As a Coach, nothing lights her up more than witnessing a client remember their cosmic awesomeness that was there all along.  

Erin believes pleasure is a radical act of self-love and self-care.  Once we know what we need and desire, we can begin to ask for it and move our lives into alignment and flow.   

To learn more about Erin, and her upcoming workshops, programs, and retreats, please visit 

https://erinberrybliss.com/

The Illuminated Podcast  is about having contemplative and uplifting conversations, sometimes difficult and always inspirational. We will look at ways to generate a new way of thinking differently or being grateful for the things we have or gifts we can share. This is done through sharing challenging or uplifting personal growth experiences and sharing the gifts and gold that come from it. 

 Life is a journey, and these are stories that will help you on yours. 

To learn more about Illuminate visit the facebook or website at 

https://www.facebook.com/illuminate333​ 

http://www.brianmtruskowski.com/​ 

View the rest of this series on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​ 

If you want to offer support to help me keep these podcasts airing, please donate!   

https://www.paypal.me/BrianMTruskowski​ 

Thank you!

Welcome to the Illuminated Conversations podcast! In this first episode of the second season, I will be interviewing Jocelyn Bellows, a Break Down to Wake Up Coach, Author, TV Show and Podcast Host.  

In this first episode, we discuss her new book, how it came to pass and the journey that came along with it. How when the idea first came, she had no idea how quickly it would happen. We also discuss the journey, her ups, downs and breakthroughs she had in the process of creating this book. Not knowing that this experience would completely reshape her life in a way she didn't know was possible.   

In her inaugural book, Break Down to Wake Up:Journey Beyond the Now, Jocelyn curated and led a team of 16 authors across 6 continents - leaders and captains of industry - in sharing deeply personal journeys of break downs through alcoholism, career toxicity, leaving cults, abusive parent/child relationships, professional falls and personal tragedies and journey through the depths of darkness to finding their true authentic selves and personal strength.  

To learn more about Jocelyn visit:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsyourleap

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatsyourleap

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsyourleap/

Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Break-Down-Wak...

[email protected]

Life is a journey, and these are stories that will help you on yours.

To learn more about Illuminate visit the website at 

http://www.brianmtruskowski.com/

Welcome to the Illuminate podcast! In this 11th episode, I will be interviewing Tinesha Cherry. Author, Trainer & International Speaker, CEO of Tinesha Cherry Speaks and Founder, She Strong International.  

Tinesha Cherry is a renowned author, poet, and award-winning international speaker.  She has been involved in mentoring, leading, empowering and influencing audiences for more than 22 years.  As a professional speaker, Mrs. Cherry uses a combination of motivational speaking, skillful poetry and compelling story telling to deliver a message of hope and inspiration to teach others how to rise above adversity and achieve their best personal, professional and educational dreams.  Mrs. Cherry has touched the lives of more than 100,000 individuals in more than 24 states and 4 countries.        

Mrs. Cherry is a devoted advocate, advisor, and leader in support of women and youth development.  As the founder of two organizations (Project D.R.E.A.M. and She Strong INTL) that focus on the education, motivation and advancement of women and youth, Mrs. Cherry has helped some of the most underserved individuals in our society dream beyond their reality, overcome insecurities and take the actions necessary to achieve the realization of their goals, dreams and aspirations.    

Tinesha has developed a women’s empowerment workshop designed to help women of all ages, backgrounds and experiences achieve greatness by being bold, brave, beautiful, brilliant, and balanced.  Through her workshop, hundreds of women from across the country and around the world have been equipped with the courage to face challenges head on, the strength to grow their resilience and the mindset to awaken, build, strengthen and reveal their inner champion.   

Tinesha Cherry has held a formal leadership position within her organization for nearly 20 years.  As a 5th level manager, Mrs. Cherry has trained hundreds of leaders across the country to maximize their leadership skills and lead with confidence.   Through her personally developed leadership training, both new and seasoned leaders from across the country have learned to overcome insecurities, build courage, confidence, and character, and become balanced and respected leaders and mentors.      

Mrs. Cherry is the author of multiple books and a plethora of distinguished poetry.  Mrs. Cherry’s work has been featured in several local and national publications and she is the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgements for her work in the community.   

To learn more about Tinesha and her offerings, visit: 

 http://www.tineshacherry.com 

http://www.shestrongintl.org  

Social media  @tineshacherryspeaks

Welcome to the Illuminate podcast! In this 10th episode, I will be interviewing Mike Patterson. A Life and Leadership coach, Teacher, Podcaster and Natural Builder.  

Mike works one on one with clients and small groups. He’s been working with people, teaching personal growth, facilitation and leadership for over 15 years.   

Mike is also a Co-Leader, Leader-Trainer & Facilitation Instructor in The Mankind Project and has lead trainings & workshops in 9 countries around the world.   

Mike has a project called the called Embrace Growth Podcast, where he Interviews Leaders In Personal Growth, From Around The World. Believing That Each Of Us Can Make A Profound Difference In The World And Heal Our Selves At The Same Time.  

In addition to the above, Mike also teaches people how to Build buildings using natural materials, such as cob, straw-bail and adobe and brick, through the Sunshine Collective.   To learn more about Mike and his offerings, visit:

https://mankindproject.org/ 

https://leaderchampions.com/

https://embracegrowthpodcast.com/ 

https://www.sunshinecollectiveoregon....

Or Email [email protected]

The Illuminate podcast is a fun and inspiring podcast where the host asks the guests 3 deep questions that generate enlivening conversations. Typically uplifting, inspirational and contemplative questions that leave the viewer in a place of feeling informed and/or inspires action towards serving others or raising the vibration of the planet.

https://www.facebook.com/illuminate333

https://www.brianmtruskowski.com/

If you want to offer support to help me keep these podcasts airing, please donate!   

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Welcome to the Illuminate podcast! In this 9th episode, I will be interviewing Lunasol, AKA. Maritza Shafer,    

Lunasol, a proud witch, activist, consultant heading a global company on transformational practices, the happy holder of 3 passports as evidence that the nation state is a fantasy, and a hopeless music and dance addict.    

Lunasol was born and raised a witch in Chile, with strong magical influence from both Indigenous (from Chile) and Italian witch lines.   She was initiated by her grandmother Nora Ilda Chiavegat Núñez, and has practiced her whole life. After moving to the US when she was 18, she studied as a solo practitioner, with a coven in upstate New York in the late 90’s, and with the Reclaiming tradition in the SF Bay Area for about 17 years. She is not currently a member of a coven, but of the High Priestess for a handful of solo practitioners.    

Lunasol is a communications expert with 30 years of experience in emotional growth techniques, spiritual development tools, healing, ritual, activism and having a whole lot of fun. She has worked with many tools and traditions in her spiritual practice, including intuitive readings and healings, spell casting, Reiki, shamanic work, vision quests, past lives, constellations and the tarot.   

In her other life as MaritzaSchafer, she works as a Communications and Organizational Consultant with her colleagues at WiseBridge.org.   All of these things inform her writing about what it will take for us to live decent lives as individuals and save the species as a collection   

MaritzaSchafer.com, 

https://brujalunasol.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/brujalunasol/

If you want to offer support to help me keep these podcasts airing, please donate! 

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Welcome to the Illuminate podcast! In this 8th episode, I will be interviewing Jeff Nischwitz, Leader, Coach, Speaker and Author  

Known as a Facilitator of Truth, Snow Globe Shaker and the Leader of Shift, Jeff is a man on a mission – a mission to help people shift how they lead. As an international leadership speaker and transformation coach, he's known for his unique perspectives, intuitive questions and helping people shift their perspectives, experiences and impact. Jeff is the author four books including Unmask: Let Go of Who You’re “Supposed” to Be & Unleash Your True Leader, Arrows of Truth: Simple Shifts for Personal Transformation, and his recently published book, Just One Step: Walking Backwards to the Present on the Camino Trail.   

Jeff is also a certified co-leader within the Mankind Project International where he lives his passion for helping men to change the world by showing up more authentically and vulnerably in every part of their lives.   

To learn more about Jeff, visit   

www.nischwitzgroup.com 

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffnisch...  F

acebook — https://www.facebook.com/JeffLNischwitz  

Twitter — https://twitter.com/jeffnischwitz

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jnischwitz/  

ManKind Project -- https://mankindproject.org/

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Welcome to the Illuminate podcast! In this 7th episode, I will be interviewing Phillip Beverly;  Professor, Facilitator and leader in ManKind Project International.   

Phillip is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chicago State University (CSU). He is currently serving as an Assistant Vice Provost at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He has taught at CSU for the past 29 years. He also teaches in the Honors College at UIC, courses in Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse and Dystopian Television.  

He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998. He also hold a BS degree from Arizona State University and an MPA degree from Troy University.  

Phillip served almost five years on active duty in the United States Air Force.  

He is a certified training leader in the Mankind Project International, a men’s organization dedicated to teaching emotional literacy and empowering men to missions of service. He has led trainings in the United Kingdom, Israel, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada as well as across the United States.  An experienced and skilled facilitator, he has more than twenty years experience in personal growth work.  

He has also facilitated mens work in several prisons around the United States since 2000.  

To learn more about Phil, visit his linked in page  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-b... 

ManKind Project https://mankindproject.org/ 

Email @  [email protected]

The Illuminate podcast is a fun and inspiring podcast where the host asks the guests 3 deep questions that generate enlivening conversations. Typically uplifting, inspirational and contemplative questions that leave the viewer in a place of feeling informed and/or inspires action towards serving others or raising the vibration of the planet.

https://www.paypal.me/BrianMTruskowski