Inner Peace, Better Health

In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we go beyond the traditional mindset hacks and dive deep into real leadership transformation with Sharon Van Sprang—a certified coach, speaker, and author. Sharon has worked with 35+ female CEOs in tech and finance, uncovering the hidden barriers that hold even the most brilliant leaders back.

She shares why mindset alone isn’t enough and how intuition, resilience, and self-awareness are the real game-changers. We discuss:

• Why overthinking and self-doubt limit success (and how to overcome them).

If you’ve ever felt like you're pushing through but not breaking through, this episode is for you!

About the Guest:

Sharon Van Sprang is a leadership coach, author, and speaker specializing in helping high-achieving women and CEOs overcome mental barriers and unlock their full potential. With expertise in positive psychology, neuroscience, and leadership coaching, she empowers women to stop overthinking and start leading with intuition and confidence.

She is the author of Beyond the Ceiling, where she shares a roadmap for breaking through invisible barriers to success.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Mindset Alone Isn't Enough – True success requires emotional intelligence, intuition, and inner wisdom.

Connect with Sharon Van Sprang:

📘 Book: Beyond the Ceiling

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Remember: Your power isn’t in proving yourself—it’s in trusting yourself. Lead boldly, trust deeply, and step into the success that’s already waiting for you. 🚀✨

In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with Laura Bratton, a speaker, coach, and the founder of Foodie Global. Diagnosed with an eye disease at just nine years old, Laura gradually lost her sight over the next decade. Yet, she didn’t let blindness define her—she became the first blind student to receive a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and authored Harnessing Courage.

Laura shares how she navigated profound loss, developed resilience through daily grit, and embraced gratitude to reframe her journey. Whether you're facing uncertainty, fear, or a major life transition, Laura’s wisdom will inspire you to take small steps forward with courage.

About the Guest:

Laura Bratton is a motivational speaker, resilience coach, and author of Harnessing Courage. Through her organization, Foodie Global, she empowers people to overcome adversity with grit and gratitude. Laura's story is one of perseverance, proving that challenges don’t have to define us—they can refine us.

Key Takeaways:

• Acknowledge Reality – True resilience starts with accepting challenges instead of avoiding them.

Connect with Laura Bratton:

• Website: LauraBratton.com

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In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we explore how to reclaim your energy, set firm emotional boundaries, and break toxic relationship patterns with Dr. Michelle R. Hannah. As the author of Access Denied, Access Granted, Dr. Michelle challenges us to ask: Who gets access to our emotions? Are we granting access to people and habits that no longer serve us? And how do we redefine our self-worth after rejection and heartbreak?

Dr. Michelle shares her personal journey, the importance of self-awareness, and how creating an Access Vision Board can help us audit the people and relationships in our lives. If you've ever struggled with boundaries, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to protect your peace.

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Key Takeaways:

• Boundaries Are Not Walls: They are tools to protect your peace and align with your true self.

Connect with Dr. Michelle R. Hannah:

• Books: Access Denied, Access Granted & The Self-Vows

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In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we explore the challenges and triumphs of hearing loss with Maureen Covinsky. Growing up in a family with hearing impairments, Maureen adapted early but still struggled with accepting her own hearing loss. She shares her inspiring journey from hearing aids to cochlear implants, navigating social and professional life, and ultimately embracing her unique experience to find confidence, freedom, and inner peace.

Maureen’s story is a testament to resilience and self-acceptance. She reveals how auditory rehab helped her regain confidence, how she built a career that requires extensive phone work despite her hearing challenges, and why learning to embrace silence has been a surprising gift. If you or someone you love is navigating hearing loss, this episode offers powerful insights and encouragement.

About the Guest – Maureen Covinsky

Maureen Covinsky is an advocate for hearing loss awareness and is currently writing her book My Voice Beyond Hearing Loss: How to Discover Confidence, Freedom, and Inner Peace. Having transitioned from hearing aids to cochlear implants, she has overcome professional and personal obstacles while building a successful career. Her journey highlights the importance of self-advocacy, finding supportive communities, and embracing change.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Early Intervention Matters – Maureen reflects on how she ignored early signs of hearing loss and wishes she had sought help sooner.

Connect with Maureen Covinsky:

📖 Stay tuned for her upcoming book My Voice Beyond Hearing Loss

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In this deeply moving episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Saima sits down with Massimo Rigotti—serial entrepreneur, addiction recovery advocate, and author of Flavors of Confidence. Massimo shares his incredible journey from addiction and homelessness to a life of clarity, confidence, and purpose. He opens up about the breaking point that led him to sobriety, the misconceptions surrounding addiction, and the deep-rooted fears that kept him stuck.

Massimo introduces The Sober Method—his unique framework for lasting recovery—and explains why true transformation comes from within. He also dives into the difference between real confidence and the false confidence many people wear as a mask. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode offers valuable insights, hope, and actionable steps to rebuild self-trust and purpose.

About Massimo Rigotti:

Massimo Rigotti is a speaker, addiction recovery advocate, and author of Flavors of Confidence. As the creator of The Sober Method, he helps individuals break free from addiction and reclaim their lives with confidence and clarity. Drawing from his personal experience and years of mentorship, he provides a holistic approach to sobriety that prioritizes self-awareness, resilience, and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s about masking deeper pain and insecurity.

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In this eye-opening episode of Inner Peace Better Health, host Saima welcomes Anna Rosa Parker, a lifestyle mentor and corporate coach specializing in storytelling and heart intelligence. Together, they explore the profound impact of our personal narratives and how rewriting them can lead to greater authenticity, confidence, and success.

Anna Rosa shares transformative insights on how subconscious stories shape our realities, how to break free from limiting beliefs, and why heart intelligence is key to making better decisions. She also discusses techniques like story mapping, heart coherence, and morning rituals to help reframe our mindset and unlock true potential. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, this episode will show you how to take control of your story and reshape your future.

About the Guest: Anna Rosa Parker

Anna Rosa Parker is a lifestyle mentor, corporate coach, and expert in storytelling and leadership. With a background in theatrical expression and coaching, she helps individuals and businesses align their narratives with their true values and goals. Through her heart-centered approach, she guides changemakers to rewrite their stories and lead with clarity, purpose, and confidence.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Our personal narratives shape reality—awareness is the first step to rewriting them.

Connect with Anna Rosa Parker:

Website: annarosaparker.com

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In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with Dr. Betsy Holmberg, a leading expert on negative self-talk, overthinking, and the neuroscience behind our inner critic. With a Ph.D. from Duke University and a career that included leading the mental health service line at McKinsey & Company, Dr. Holmberg reveals how the default mode network (DMN) in our brain fuels self-doubt, criticism, and anxiety. But the good news? We’re not stuck with it! She shares actionable insights on shifting from overanalysis to clarity, following our heart’s wisdom, and embracing self-compassion. If you’ve ever struggled with intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or the feeling of being stuck, this episode is packed with science-backed strategies to help you break free.

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In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima welcomes Pamela Williams, a leading expert in emotional intelligence and healing. Pamela shares the science behind the Ramoni Method, a revolutionary approach that connects emotional trauma to physical health. She explains how unresolved emotions don’t just disappear but manifest as physical pain, chronic illness, and stress-related disorders.

From headaches to heart problems, Pamela breaks down the mind-body connection and offers actionable techniques to begin healing. Through self-reflection, mindfulness, and emotional release, she teaches how to recognize and process pain before it turns into long-term health issues.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by past trauma or unexplained body aches, this episode is a must-listen.

About the Guest:

Pamela Williams is an emotional intelligence coach and the author of How Do I Find Love After Heartbreak? She developed the Ramoni Method, a holistic approach that blends science, spirituality, and psychology to help individuals release emotional baggage and reclaim their well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotions & Physical Pain: Unprocessed emotions can manifest as chronic pain, headaches, back issues, and even heart conditions.

Connect with Pamela Williams:

• Website: RamoniMinistries.com

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If this episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it, leave a review, and most importantly, take action. Your body is always speaking to you; it's time to start listening. Until next time, honor your emotions, embrace healing, and live in alignment with your true self. #InnerPeaceBetterHealth #HealingJourney #MindBodyConnection

In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima welcomes Pamela Williams, a leading expert in emotional intelligence and healing. Pamela shares the science behind the Ramoni Method, a revolutionary approach that connects emotional trauma to physical health. She explains how unresolved emotions don’t just disappear but manifest as physical pain, chronic illness, and stress-related disorders.

From headaches to heart problems, Pamela breaks down the mind-body connection and offers actionable techniques to begin healing. Through self-reflection, mindfulness, and emotional release, she teaches how to recognize and process pain before it turns into long-term health issues.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by past trauma or unexplained body aches, this episode is a must-listen.

About the Guest:

Pamela Williams is an emotional intelligence coach and the author of How Do I Find Love After Heartbreak? She developed the Ramoni Method, a holistic approach that blends science, spirituality, and psychology to help individuals release emotional baggage and reclaim their well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotions & Physical Pain: Unprocessed emotions can manifest as chronic pain, headaches, back issues, and even heart conditions.

• Website: ramoniministries.com

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If this episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it, leave a review, and most importantly, take action. Your body is always speaking to you; it's time to start listening. Until next time, honor your emotions, embrace healing, and live in alignment with your true self. #InnerPeaceBetterHealth #HealingJourney #MindBodyConnection

In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with Kurt Bush, a certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. Kurt has helped countless leaders move beyond self-doubt and imposter syndrome to step into their authentic selves.

He shares his E + R = T approach (Encounter + Reflection = Transformation) and explains how self-awareness can unlock personal growth, leadership, and inner peace. Kurt opens up about his own struggles with feeling unworthy in high-stakes environments and how he overcame limiting beliefs.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong or struggle with negative self-perception, this episode is for you!

About the Guest - Kurt Bush:

Kurt Bush is a certified Internal Family Systems practitioner and trauma-informed coach specializing in leadership development. As the co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group, he helps leaders and professionals break free from self-doubt and step into their true potential.

His philosophy revolves around self-awareness, reflection, and intentional transformation, empowering people to overcome limiting beliefs and create lasting personal and professional growth.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Self-Doubt is Exhausting – Trying to prove your worth keeps you stuck in survival mode. True confidence comes from self-awareness, not external validation.

✅ Your Past Doesn’t Define You – We make "protective promises" in childhood that shape our behavior. Recognizing these patterns is the first step to breaking free.

✅ Encounter + Reflection = Transformation – Reflecting on daily interactions allows you to shift old patterns and respond with authenticity.

✅ Emotional Awareness Impacts Physical Health – Ignored stress and self-doubt manifest in the body as tension, fatigue, and poor well-being.

✅ Practical Tool for Self-Doubt: When doubt creeps in, pause, breathe deeply, and ask, “What is actually true?” to reframe limiting thoughts.

✅ Authenticity Over Conformity – The world may reward fitting in, but true fulfillment comes from owning your unique voice and setting boundaries that align with your values.

Connect with Kurt Bush:

🌎 Website: brimstonecoachinggroup.com

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