On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.

In this episode, Orsika Julia, the founder and CEO of Out of the Quicksand joins us to share her experience and wisdom of breaking the cycle of domestic violence. 

After surviving domestic violence, and being trained by Jack Canfield, Orsika decided to combine her experience and training to create her business in which she guides other survivors out of the shame, blame, and guilt into a life of peace, forgiveness, and healing. 

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In this episode, senior living expert, Valarie Cook, and Barb Fletcher, Stress Expert and co-host of the Less Stress in Life Podcast, talk about the stress of caregiving, and living in the "sandwich generation" of caring for kids and elderly parents at the same time. 

Valarie Cook has been working in the Senior Care industry for 7 years working in both residential services and home care.  She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management/Leadership from Northwood University and is working on her Doctorate.   

Valarie is a member of the Council on Aging, Caregivers Resources Network, West Michigan Dementia Network, West Michigan Healthcare Network, a board member for the Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber, and Ambassador with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber.  In her role with Samaritas Senior Living,  Valarie helps bridge the gap between the medical community and residents, while also helping families and older adults to understand the amazing things that Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids can do to help keep their loved one as independent as possible.

Barb Fletcher spent 35 years managing and supervising nursing homes in her province of  New Brunswick, Canada. Now in an encore career as a Certified HeartMath Coach, Synergy Certified Stress Mastery Educator,  a Licensed  Independent Stress Mastery Associate and Certified HeartMath Trainer and Coach, she is her aging mother's primary caregiver. 

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Dawn Santoriello, CFP® is the founder and CEO of DS Financial Strategies, a fee-based financial planning firm that develops customized plans designed to maximize the efficiency of your money. She is focused on empowering women, couples and entrepreneurs to reach their financial goals with peace of mind and economic confidence across the U.S. 

In this episode, Dawn shares her approach to financial freedom combining proven strategies for wealth accumulation with spiritual elements. She shares excerpts of her story and principles from her new book, The Spiritual Path to Prosperity…the Truth about Money Revealed, available at all book retailers. 

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Money and finances are the number 1 stressors in life. In this week’s podcast we’ll talk about reducing the stress around buying or refinancing a home with  Eric Kistka, Branch Manager for Inlanta Mortgage. 

Eric helps clients finance their dream home and build their personal wealth. As a 20-year mortgage industry professional, he has a wonderful depth of knowledge of the mortgage and financial services industry.

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Wise Woman Mentor Suzy Manning has been helping women connect to their feminine energy for decades. In this season of her life, she is helping people expand their definition of health to experience the joy and beauty in life,  and the gift of being present with the aging process.

In this episode, we chat with Suzy about that expanded definition of health, and the lessons nature has to teach us about ourselves and the natural flow of life.  

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In this episode, Chiropractor, Dr. Kelly  Fortier, share a great explanation of what happens in your nervous system and brain when it is under stress.

Dr. Kelly has been practicing at Uptown Chiropractic in Fredericton, NB since 2008, with a focus on family health and wellness. A challenging pregnancy triggered an interest and more training in working with kids. She discusses the topic of birth trauma and its influence on our nervous system throughout the lifespan. 

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In this episode, chef Andy Schultz, owner of Four Chefs Catering LLC, a company offering event catering, meal delivery, in home intimate dining services and cooking classes, stops by to talk about food as medicine and a tool for stress relief. 

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Anna Cley is a transformative artist, author, opera singer, and artistic director who is passionate about growth, empowerment, and transcendence. She believes that individuals who overcome their limiting beliefs and dare to follow their heart can find true happiness and freedom, allowing them to care more for others, and to make the world a better place.

A native of France, she is performed on the stage of Carnegie Hall and in the title role of Carmen, after a successful career as a rocket scientist. She's the founding president of the nonprofit Vocalise, seeking to empower those who experienced trauma, celebrating the universal statement that our own truth is the best treasure of all. Her book, The Journey of the Heart is a philosophical tale of courage, freedom and love for children and adults alike, and a beautiful reminder that no matter what our circumstances are, and how we're born, the future is ours to write. 

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Chandra McBean, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, Canada is our guest this episode. We have a candid conversation about mental health in the work place and how sharing her own struggles, helped her team create a culture of caring and support. 

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Francois Lupien is a dynamic mentor, coach, speaker, and presenter whose experience includes working with Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) and as a consultant with Bob Proctor (Movie: The Secret).

Achieving excellence in everything he puts his mind to, Francois has been a Tae Kwon Do Canadian champion, a Top Real Estate agent for 11 years with Remax, and a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful 6-figure businesses.


Happily married and father to 6 amazing children, Francois loves spending time at the beach with his family and drinking his beloved Vitamix juice every morning for energy!

Passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic, Francois can show you how to get more success in business through mindset coaching and mentorship. 

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