Inner Peace, Better Health

Inner Peace, Better Health

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  • Next-Level Living: Mastering Habits, Energy & Purpose with Nelson Paredes-Parks

    In this empowering episode of Inner Peace Better Health, host Saima sits down with Nelson Paredes-Parks, a seasoned entertainment leader, mentor, and founder of HelpAndAnswers.com. With over 30 years in Hollywood, Nelson shares how true success comes from strategic personal growth and daily inner alignment. From his powerful “Morning Power Hour” routine to helping youth and entrepreneurs build lives of clarity and intention, Nelson unpacks how to go next level without losing your soul. Whether you’re scaling a business or reclaiming your personal power, this conversation is a blueprint for aligned living in a fast-changing world.

    About the Guest:

    Nelson Paredes-Parks is an entertainment industry veteran, executive coach, and founder of HelpAndAnswers.com. He combines decades of talent management and business experience with deep mentorship and strategic life planning to help creatives and entrepreneurs live with purpose, balance, and success.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Going next level is a daily practice—start with just 1% improvement each day.
  • Nelson’s “Morning Power Hour” (mindset, movement, routines, reading) sets the tone for impactful days.
  • Entrepreneurs thrive when they map out all 168 hours of their week with clarity and intention.
  • Deep, intentional questions shape better habits, calendars, and outcomes.
  • AI won’t replace people—but it will replace people who don’t embrace it.
  • Accountability groups and visual goals keep motivation alive long after the excitement fades.

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    18 min
  • Lead from Within: Andrea Johnson on Honoring Core Values for Confidence & Clarity

    In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima is joined by Andrea Johnson, founder of The Intentional Optimist and powerhouse coach for female leaders. Andrea shares why core values are not just trendy buzzwords—they're sacred, spiritual tools for healing, direction, and leadership. From overcoming societal conditioning to finding true self-worth, Andrea guides listeners in uncovering who they really are and how living in alignment with their inner truths leads to unshakable confidence and authentic leadership.

    About the Guest:

    Andrea Johnson is the founder of The Intentional Optimist and a leadership coach who empowers women to lead with confidence and conviction. As a DISC consultant and expert in values-based leadership, she helps women break free from societal shoulds and step into their authentic power using core values as their compass. Her framework helps clients honor their truth, deepen relationships, and lead with integrity.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Core values are not what you think you should believe—they are who you truly are.
  • True confidence comes from honoring your values, not faking strength.
  • Values clarify boundaries, deepen relationships, and guide career decisions.
  • Leadership rooted in self-awareness is collaborative, humble, and powerful.
  • A woman's voice is a vital ingredient in life’s feast—when she speaks, we all rise.
  • Self-worth isn’t earned—it’s remembered by reconnecting to your inner truth.


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    • Website: https://theintentionaloptimist.com
  • Podcast & Coaching: Available via her website
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    • #innerpeace #betterhealth #andreajohnson #intentionaloptimist #corevalues #leadershipcoach #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #womensleadership #authenticleadership #podmatch


    19 min
  • Aligning Time, Talent & Treasure: Scott Maderer on Living Your True Calling

    In this transformational episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima welcomes Scott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship and author of Inspired Living: Assemble the Puzzle of Your Calling. With nearly 30 years in education and now a coach for Christian men and couples, Scott dives deep into how aligning your time, talent, and treasure leads to purpose-driven living. From redefining success to reframing how we view time and money, Scott offers practical tools and timeless wisdom to help you reconnect with your true calling—not just your calendar.

    About the Guest:

    Scott Maderer is the founder of Inspired Stewardship, a Certified Human Behavior Consultant, and the author of Inspired Living. He helps people uncover their divine purpose through intentional stewardship of their time, talent, and treasures. His coaching empowers Christian men and couples to live fulfilled, purpose-aligned lives, not just productive ones.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Time, talent, and treasure aren’t separate issues—they’re reflections of self-awareness.
  • Most people don't have a time or money problem—they have a clarity problem.
  • True calling isn't your career; it’s your vocation—something bigger than you.
  • DISC framework reveals how personality impacts relationships, communication, and calling.
  • Replacing “I don’t have time” with “It’s not a priority” transforms how you use your time and energy.
  • Exercises like “looking back” and “looking forward” help uncover recurring themes in your life’s joy and purpose.


    • Connect with Scott Maderer:

    • Website: https://inspiredstewardship.com
  • Book: Inspired Living: Assemble the Puzzle of Your Calling – Available on Amazon
  • Coaching & Tools: https://inspiredstewardship.com/tools


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    • #innerpeace #betterhealth #scottmaderer #inspiredliving #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #podmatch #lifepurpose #purposefulliving


    28 min
  • Sacred Shifts & Global Awakenings with Sebastian Dienst

    In this illuminating episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima welcomes mystic guide and global thinker Sebastian Dienst to explore the profound transformation humanity is undergoing. From AI and climate change to economic and spiritual upheaval, Sebastian reframes this chaos as a collective rite of passage. He discusses the role of sacred rituals in grounding us during turbulent times and offers insight into the subtle but powerful difference between routines and rituals. Drawing from personal practices, spiritual philosophy, and scientific metaphors like phase transitions, Sebastian paints a hopeful and empowering picture of the awakening that's unfolding globally—and within each of us.

    About the Guest:

    Sebastian Dienst is a soulful teacher, ceremonial candle maker, and visionary voice for collective consciousness. With a focus on global phase shifts, sacred ritual, and inner transformation, Sebastian helps individuals navigate awakening in a chaotic world. Through his writing, speaking, and intentional products, he invites people to create their own unique rituals that bridge the mundane and the mystical.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Global upheaval is not just crisis—it's a collective initiation into a new consciousness.
  • Rituals help us stay grounded by reconnecting us to the sacred and cyclical rhythms of life.
  • Ceremony differs from routine by invoking presence and reverence, not just repetition.
  • Awakening begins with subtle listening, a longing for meaning, and daring to follow that call.
  • Even small daily altars or candle rituals can create powerful containers for inner peace and clarity.


    • Connect with Sebastian Dienst:

    Learn more about Sebastian’s upcoming book and intentional candle venture by following his journey online -

    Instagram: @basti.dienst

    Twitter: @basti.dienst

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    • #podmatch #healthymind #innerpeace #sebastiendienst #ritual #awakening #wellness

    27 min
  • From Burnout to Brilliance with Stacie Shifflett

    In this soulful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Saima welcomes Stacie Shifflett, founder and CEO of Modern Consciousness and author of The Treasure Map of Joy. Stacie opens up about how conscious living isn't about escaping life—but fully inhabiting it. Through her Elevate Your Life method, she guides listeners from autopilot to alignment, helping them uncover joy, purpose, and inner peace.

    Stacie shares powerful stories from her personal journey—navigating divorce, loss, and reinvention—and offers tangible tools like life assessments, quiet rituals, and redefining fulfillment on your terms. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions, this episode is your reminder: you're not broken, you're just out of alignment. It's time to wake up and elevate.

    About the Guest:

    Stacie Shifflett is the founder of Modern Consciousness, a personal growth expert, and best-selling author. Known for her Elevate Your Life program, Stacie helps individuals shift from chaos to clarity through conscious living, emotional intelligence, and holistic self-inquiry.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Peace of mind is your greatest personal asset
  • Unconscious living is common—but transformable
  • Joy isn’t something you find, it’s something you uncover
  • Full-life assessments help reveal what's out of alignment
  • Presence and gratitude in everyday moments are key
  • Your definition of success should be yours, not society’s

    • Connect with Stacie Shifflett:

    Website: https://modernconsciousness.com
    Follow on Instagram: @modernconsciousness

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    • #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #stacieshifflett #modernconsciousness #elevateyourlife #innerpeace #joyjourney


    26 min
  • Wake Up and Write Your Truth: Django De Gree, II on Inner Freedom, Creativity & Healing

    In this soul-stirring episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with Django De Gree, II, IPBH—author, disruptor, and founder of Wrote By Me, a platform revolutionizing publishing for conscious creators. Django shares how writing became his vehicle for healing, awakening, and reclaiming inner freedom. From his first book I Hope You Wake Up to his upcoming release They Lied to You, he invites listeners to question reality, let go of conditioning, and express their deepest truths. This conversation is a raw and inspiring call to reflect, rebel kindly, and choose peace in a noisy world.

    About the Guest:

    Django De Gree, II is the visionary behind Wrote By Me, empowering authors to own their voice and reclaim the publishing process. Through deeply reflective writing and a commitment to spiritual truth, Django helps others awaken, unlearn, and rewrite their lives.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Peace isn’t something to find—it’s something we stop resisting.
  • Writing can be a tool of radical self-love and transformation.
  • Letting go of what “should be” opens the door to freedom.
  • Truth-telling through writing requires courage, but it’s worth it.
  • Books don’t just change readers—they heal the writer too.


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    Follow Django and pre-order his new book They Lied to You via Wrote By Me

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    20 min
  • Redefining Success from Within with Ashley Krooks

    In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima welcomes Ashley Krooks — world traveler, seven-figure entrepreneur, and founder of the Reinvention Method. Ashley opens up about the moment she realized she had everything she ever wanted — financial freedom, global travel, business success — yet still felt trapped and unfulfilled. She shares how redefining success, reconnecting with the body, and healing through subconscious reprogramming and nervous system work can bring true freedom and peace.

    This conversation is a soul-level invitation to pause the hustle, challenge the success narrative, and remember that the most powerful journey is inward. Ashley offers practical tools like body scans and nervous system regulation tips to help high achievers move from overthinking to embodied joy.

    About the Guest:

    Ashley Krooks is a transformational mentor, subconscious reprogramming expert, and creator of the Reinvention Method. Having traveled to over 60 countries while scaling a seven-figure business, she now helps high achievers create inner peace without sacrificing ambition. Her work blends mindset, nervous system healing, and soul-led strategy.

    Key Takeaways:

    • External success means little without internal peace
    • Overthinking is a nervous system defense — not a flaw
    • True freedom comes from being present, not chasing more
    • Body scans are a powerful tool to reconnect with your inner world
    • Micro-moments of joy build long-term emotional capacity
    • You don't need to abandon success — just learn to inhabit it

      • Connect with Ashley Krooks:

      Explore Ashley’s tools and free body scan meditation at https://ohtheplacesashgoes.com/body-scan/ 
      Follow her journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohtheplacesashgoes 

       

       

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          18 min
        • The Power of Small Wins with Zoia Ye

          Have you ever brushed off your own progress, waiting for that one big achievement to feel successful? In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with Zoia Ye, a powerhouse in personal transformation, to talk about the science and psychology behind celebrating small wins. Zoia, an expert in neuro-linguistic programming, sexology, psychosomatics, and neuroplasticity, explains how rewiring our brains for small victories can break toxic cycles, combat burnout, and create lasting transformation. If you're stuck in a loop of self-doubt or constantly moving the goal post on your own success, this episode is your wake-up call to break that pattern—for good.

          About the Guest - Zoia Ye:

          Zoia Ye is a transformation expert who helps individuals rewire their brains and step into unshakable personal power. With a background in neuro-linguistic programming, sexology, psychosomatics, and neuroplasticity, she provides science-backed strategies to help people escape toxic cycles and build resilience. Zoia is all about results—not just motivation—and she teaches how small wins lead to massive breakthroughs.

          Key Takeaways:

          • Your Brain Craves Wins – When we ignore small victories, our brains become exhausted and demotivated. Recognizing progress fuels momentum and motivation.
        • Small Wins Trigger Dopamine – Acknowledging even minor successes releases dopamine, the brain’s reward chemical, making progress feel rewarding and sustainable.
        • Perfection Kills Progress – Striving for perfection often leads to procrastination. Focusing on small, achievable goals keeps you moving forward.
        • Burnout Prevention – Celebrating small wins prevents burnout and keeps you engaged without overwhelming stress.
        • Rewiring Your Mindset – Training your brain to recognize success reduces self-doubt, anxiety, and limiting beliefs, helping you build long-term resilience.
        • Simple Challenge – For the next 24 hours, reflect on how far you've come. Compare yourself to who you were five years ago, not someone else today.


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          https://www.instagram.com/zy_exquisite_woman


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          27 min
        • Walking into Healing & Faith with Gregory Andrus – A Journey from Trauma to Transformation

          In this deeply moving episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Gregory Andrus shares his extraordinary journey from battling homelessness and alcoholism to surviving a gunshot wound to the head—an event that led to his profound spiritual awakening. Gregory, the creator of Portraits of the Jersey Shore, discusses how walking became a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and faith. He reveals the lessons he's learned from interviewing strangers, the importance of listening, and how simple steps—both physical and spiritual—can lead to peace. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or disconnected, this episode is for you.

          About Gregory Andrus:

          Gregory Andrus is an author, speaker, and the visionary behind Portraits of the Jersey Shore, a storytelling project that captures the struggles, triumphs, and wisdom of everyday people. His personal transformation from addiction and trauma to faith and purpose is an inspiring testament to resilience, hope, and the power of human connection.

          Key Takeaways:

          • A Miraculous Second Chance: How surviving a gunshot wound led Gregory to faith and a new life purpose.
        • The Healing Power of Walking: How a 130-mile journey along the Jersey Shore helped him reconnect with himself and the world.
        • Listening as a Gift: Why giving people the dignity of being heard is one of the greatest needs in today’s world.
        • Faith & Trauma Recovery: The role of spirituality in healing from past wounds and finding meaning.
        • Simple Steps to Clarity: How movement—whether a walk outside or simply stepping away from a toxic space—can lead to breakthroughs.


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          • Portraits of the Jersey Shore: Check it out here
        • Book & Projects: More info here


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          • Take that first step today—physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Healing isn’t in the destination; it’s in the journey. See you next time! #Healing #Faith #Walking #MentalHealth #SpiritualGrowth


          18 min
        • Breaking Free from Burnout: Why Self-Care is Non-Negotiable with Nicole Richards

          Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected? You’re not alone. In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with Nicole Richards, a former CPA turned mindset and transformation coach. Nicole shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to a purpose-driven life, helping high-achieving women reclaim their time, energy, and joy. Together, they dive into the real meaning of self-care—beyond bubble baths and spa days—exploring practical strategies to set boundaries, delegate, and shift your mindset so that rest becomes a priority, not a luxury.

          If you're struggling with burnout and need a reset, this episode is your permission slip to put yourself first.

          About the Guest:

          Nicole Richards is a mindset and transformation coach who helps women break free from burnout and step into a more balanced, fulfilling life. A former CPA, Nicole understands the demands of high-pressure careers and now teaches women how to prioritize themselves, establish boundaries, and find true alignment.

          Key Takeaways:

          Burnout isn't a badge of honor. If you're always exhausted, it's time to reassess your priorities.
          Self-care is non-negotiable. It’s not just about massages—it’s about setting boundaries, saying no, and delegating.
          Small shifts create big impact. A simple life audit can help you identify what drains and fuels you.
          Rest is productive. Reframing your mindset around rest will help you achieve more without burning out.
          Systems create ease. Setting up routines and delegating tasks can free up time and mental energy.


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          Explore her coaching and retreats on her website
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