Tess Booker

Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls: Thriving in Business Grounded in Wellness

The Cost of Being Silent | Tess Booker | Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls

Silence isn’t always peace.

Sometimes… it’s self-abandonment.

In this deeply personal solo episode, Tess Booker explores the emotional, psychological, and nervous system cost of suppressing your truth.

From childhood conditioning to adult self-censorship, silence shapes identity more than we realize.

Inside this episode:

• How silence reshapes your identity

• The nervous system impact of suppressed expression

• Why the body stores unspoken emotion

• The subtle ways silence accumulates over time

• How authentic expression regulates your system

• Reclaiming your voice

“You adjust your identity.”

“Your body always knows.”

“Expression regulates.”

If you’ve ever felt tight in your chest when you didn’t speak…

If you’ve ever swallowed truth to keep peace…

This conversation is for you.

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In this episode of the Healing Steps to Wellness podcast, we share a powerful real life story of diagnosis, lifestyle change, and renewed health. Guest Steve Thompson discusses how a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis shortly before retirement became a turning point rather than an endpoint. Facing strong family history and rising health risks, he explains how education, dietary shifts, and consistent lifestyle changes helped him regain control of his blood sugar and overall wellbeing.

Steve reflects on the emotional impact of diagnosis, the challenge of separating myths from evidence, and the importance of taking an active role in one’s own health decisions. His story highlights how small, consistent changes can produce measurable results, and why support systems and credible information are essential for long term success.

This conversation also connects personal experience with the broader mission of the Lotus Health Foundation, which promotes prevention focused care, patient empowerment, and lifestyle medicine approaches to chronic disease.

If you or someone you love is navigating diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic health concerns, this episode offers encouragement, practical insight, and proof that meaningful change is possible at any stage of life.

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Learn about the Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala: https://lotushealthfoundation.org/wellness-symposium-gala

What is TPM 2026 — and why does the entire global shipping industry gather in Long Beach every year?

In this episode of Cargo Chronicles, host Fred McMurray sits down with Eric Trout, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Harbor Freight Transport, to break down the Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference (TPM).

TPM, hosted by the Journal of Commerce, is one of the most important events in international ocean shipping. Industry leaders, global shippers, ocean carriers, and logistics professionals from around the world attend to discuss trends, challenges, and the future of trans-Pacific trade.

In this episode, we cover:

• What TPM stands for and why it matters

• Why Long Beach is the center of global shipping conversations

• Key industry trends heading into 2026

• The importance of networking at global logistics conferences

• How Harbor Freight Transport engages with industry leaders

If you're involved in ocean freight, supply chain, logistics, or international trade, this is a must-attend.

TPM 2026 – Long Beach Convention Center

Hosted by the Journal of Commerce

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In this episode of Discover Rising Tides, we explore two powerful segments centered around midlife transformation, women’s health, and redefining what “healthy” really means.

First off, Jenne Gallagher & Denise Stegall dive into reinvention — from the world of competitive bodybuilding and high-performance routines to a deeper, more sustainable approach to women’s health. This conversation unpacks metabolism, weight-loss resistance, chronic stress, and why what worked in your 20s and 30s may not work in midlife. We explore trauma, burnout, and the shift from control-based wellness to alignment-based living.

Jeanne talks with guest Ariel Griglin Morning routines. Discipline. The pressure to optimize everything. Denise challenges the idea that success comes from rigid structure and instead explore flexibility, nervous system regulation, and letting go of guilt. For midlife women balancing careers, families, and their own health, this is an honest look at how to stop “doing it all” and start doing what actually works.

This episode is for women navigating:

-Midlife metabolism changes

-Menopause and hormonal shifts

-Weight-loss resistance

-Career pivots or identity reinvention

-Burnout from perfectionism

-The pressure to maintain the “ideal” routine

If you’ve ever felt like your body changed and the old rules stopped working — this conversation will resonate deeply.

Discover Rising Tides is where we share stories and strategies that help women rise through transition with clarity, courage, and alignment.

Why Morning Routines Stop Working in Menopause (And What to Do Instead)

Are your mornings helping you feel calm and energized… or already overwhelmed before the day even begins?

In this episode, Denise Stegall, The Menopause Mentor, shares a powerful realization many midlife women experience but rarely talk about, the pressure of trying to follow the “perfect” morning routine.

Meditation. Journaling. Exercise. Gratitude. Morning walks. Stretching.

What was meant to support wellness has quietly become another expectation placed on already busy women navigating hormonal shifts, changing energy, and full lives.

In this conversation, we explore why traditional morning routines often stop working in midlife, and how a simple shift to a Morning Menu can help regulate your nervous system, support hormone balance, and create calmer, more sustainable energy throughout the day.

Sometimes transformation doesn’t begin with doing more.

It begins with starting gently.

Key Learning Objectives

-Understand why rigid morning routines can increase stress and cortisol during menopause and midlife transitions.

-Learn how nervous system safety influences energy, mood, and hormonal balance throughout the day.

-Discover how a flexible “Morning Menu” approach creates sustainable wellness without overwhelm.

Key Takeaways:

You don’t need a long or perfect morning routine to support your health.

Small, calming practices can positively influence hormones, mood, and metabolism.

Gentle mornings help set the biological and emotional tone for the entire day.

Why Morning Routines Stop Working in Menopause (And What to Do Instead)

Are your mornings helping you feel calm and energized… or already overwhelmed before the day even begins?

In this episode, Denise Stegall, The Menopause Mentor, shares a powerful realization many midlife women experience but rarely talk about, the pressure of trying to follow the “perfect” morning routine.

Meditation. Journaling. Exercise. Gratitude. Morning walks. Stretching.

What was meant to support wellness has quietly become another expectation placed on already busy women navigating hormonal shifts, changing energy, and full lives.

In this conversation, we explore why traditional morning routines often stop working in midlife, and how a simple shift to a Morning Menu can help regulate your nervous system, support hormone balance, and create calmer, more sustainable energy throughout the day.

Sometimes transformation doesn’t begin with doing more.

It begins with starting gently.

Key Learning Objectives

Understand why rigid morning routines can increase stress and cortisol during menopause and midlife transitions.

Learn how nervous system safety influences energy, mood, and hormonal balance throughout the day.

Discover how a flexible “Morning Menu” approach creates sustainable wellness without overwhelm.

Key Takeaways

You don’t need a long or perfect morning routine to support your health.

Small, calming practices can positively influence hormones, mood, and metabolism.

Gentle mornings help set the biological and emotional tone for the entire day.

Mary Farias & Aaron Solly

Economy Creators

What if your struggle is a doorway to growth? In this episode, Aaron Solly shares insights on depression, alignment, journaling, and coaching men toward purpose. Learn how inner awareness sparks awakening and lasting personal change.

Tess Booker and Talor Stewart

Authors Corner: Living Library

How does your home impact your happiness, relationships, and daily behavior?

In this episode of Authors Corner on Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls, Tess Booker sits down with licensed architect and #1 best-selling author Taylor Stewart to explore how intentional architecture shapes human wellbeing.

Taylor is the creator of the Conscious Home Design method — a research-based, relationship-centered approach to designing homes that support connection, growth, and fulfillment.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The Harvard Study on Adult Happiness

• The three types of relationships that determine long-term wellbeing

• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the 9 essential spaces every home should include

• The “Sunny Window Effect” — how sunlight influences motivation and mood

• How architecture can support emotional health and intentional living

If you're interested in conscious home design, architecture, intentional communities, emotional wellbeing, or personal growth — this episode is for you.

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Home Design

03:12 What the Harvard Study Reveals About Happiness

07:40 Three Types of Relationships & Home Design

14:05 Maslow’s Hierarchy & The 9 Essential Spaces

20:18 The Sunny Window Effect Explained

26:44 Designing Homes That Reflect Love & Respect

📚 Connect with Taylor Stewart

🌐 Website: https://ConsciousHomeDesign.com

📖 Book: Conscious Home Design

🏗️ CHD Certification Program for Designers & Architects

Taylor works with clients across the United States and internationally, specializing in intentional, mindful home design and community-centered architecture.

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Tess Booker

9D Breathwork Facilitator

Emotional Wellness Coach

Strategies & Wellness LLC

www.tessbooker.com

In this episode of KPHRED Prime Live, which aired on Saturday, February 21, 2026, hosts PH Red and Barbara Wainwright investigate how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the ways we read, write, and publish books. The discussion brings together a diverse group of experts, including book coaches, freelance writers, and digital strategists, to debate whether AI is a tool for empowerment or a threat to human creativity.

The Evolution of the Author's Voice Mick Smith, who is known as the Doctor of Digital, emphasizes that while he uses AI to stay on the bleeding edge of technology, authors must ensure their work reflects their authentic humanity. Joe Moore, the Digital Cowboy, describes AI as a potential superpower that can be millions of times more efficient if writers use custom instructions to mirror their own heart frequency and personal brand. Ronda Payne, a freelance writer known as the Girl with a Pen, cautions that AI cannot replace the emotional depth found in human storytelling, noting that she uses her skills to bring out feelings that technology simply cannot replicate.

Technical Realities and the Publishing Frontier The panel explores the technical "tells" of AI writing, such as the repetitive use of double dashes, which often signal that a machine generated the text. Mary Farias and Janet Munro discuss the shift in the publishing industry, where platforms like Amazon now require authors to disclose if their content is AI-generated. Ronda Payne warns that AI-generated content is often tagged within the text, which means that once you use these tools for writing, you may be surrendering your intellectual property to the model's training data. To combat this, Joe Moore recommends using Google NotebookLM, because it creates a closed loop where the AI only interacts with the specific source material provided by the author.

Cognitive Impacts and the Generational Gap Deanna Brakefield provides a sobering look at how digital reading leads to shallow processing, which is a form of skimming that lacks the deep engagement found when reading physical books. She references studies on digital dementia, suggesting that constant screen time is physically altering the human brain and reducing our cognitive abilities. Mick Smith expresses concern for younger generations who may lose the ability to distinguish between reality and the "matrix" of artificiality, especially as they move away from face-to-face community activities like bowling.

Finding the Human Antidote Despite the technological focus, the guests agree that information is not the same as transformation. Renee Jones, an emotional eating coach, explains that while AI can provide endless diet data, it cannot provide the wisdom or accountability required for true life changes. Mary Farias and others suggest that the best way to stay grounded is through tactile, real-world experiences, such as spending time with horses, which offers a therapeutic connection that no digital tool can mimic.

Leading with Purpose De Boone summarizes the path forward for entrepreneurs and writers, encouraging them to learn, love, and lead. She argues that AI should be used as an on-ramp to share expertise faster, provided that the user remains the "boss" of their digital presence. The episode concludes with a call to maintain human community and critical thinking as we navigate this new era of digital synthesis.

Relevant Links from the Show:

• Janet Munro’s Site: https://rootsandbranchesbeta3.brizy.site/

• De Boone Consulting: https://www.deboone.info

• De Boone on Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/hallsboro-nc/de-boone-consulting

• Business With Purpose (AI for Authors): https://businesswithpurpose.org/bwpauthors

• Moltbook (AI Agent Platform): https://www.moltbook.com/post/232ac835-dfc8-4cfa-b19c-94d08699547b

• Hero’s Journey Digital Flipbook: https://go.fliplink.me/view/itisyourherosjourney

• AI Safety and Perspectives: https://range.digitalcowboy.io/p9uJpdGW

• Digital Cow

Havok LionHeart

Havok's Gaming Den

What happens when the hero’s journey disappears… and you’re left with a curse?

Havok Lionheart and Lady Lionheart descend into World of Darkness — White Wolf’s gothic-punk masterpiece — to explore the psychology behind moral gray zones, personal horror, and what it means to survive what you’ve become.

This isn’t about winning.

World of Darkness doesn’t empower you with invincibility. It confronts you with corruption, power, and restraint — and asks what kind of person you will choose to be.

If you’ve ever wondered why personal horror games hit differently… this episode explains why.

Tess Booker and Wade Simmons

Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls: Thriving in Business Grounded in Wellness

Many Purposes, One Passion | Wade Simmons | Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls

In this episode, Tess Booker sits down with Wade Simmons — a funeral service worker, filmmaker, and former pro wrestling trainee — to explore how storytelling shapes both life and death.

Topics include:

• Lessons from the funeral industry

• Balancing passion and purpose

• The importance of self-care

• The power of changing your narrative

• Fairness in collaboration

“Life is like a movie.”

“Nobody is really stuck.”

Connect with Wade Simmons:

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📱 Facebook: Wadejedi99

Host: Tess Booker

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