Join me and Stephen Patrick Guagliardo for a spirited - pun totally intended - historical and metaphysical discussion on Spiritualism and its focus on charity. Stephen is a Spiritualist medium by calling and historian by passion. If you’re fascinated by the spiritual or curious about Rochester’s place as an epicenter of spiritual development, listen in!

Connect with Stephen via his website, Instagram, and blogs here or here. You can find the Rochester Spiritualist Society on Facebook. 

Books mentioned in this episode: Emma - Jane Austen, The Game of Life and How to Play It - Florence Scovel Shinn, Frontiers of the Afterlife - Edward C Randall.

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

If you haven't heard the news yet, I recently began a one-year business incubator (see the press release here) with the company I founded back in 2022, Querns Coaching. One of my co-creators, Paul Schneider, agreed to share his story and the venture he's been working on called The Oasis Project. It's facilitated by an interfaith (and no-faith) team that creates peaceful, safer spaces at conventions.

Connect with Paul and The Oasis Project via their website, Twitter, or send Paul an email at [email protected].

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

It's always an adventure when an old friend joins me for a completely unscripted and unplanned conversation. We didn't even know what golden nuggets would surface! This week, my friend and fellow creative, Eli Eichas, sat down with me for a completely open-ended chat that went in the direction of self discovery, unconditional love, and authenticity.

Connect with Eli on social media via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

I had the joy of teaching Alyssa Sanchez during the decade I spent as a high school English teacher. She was always a bright spark of a human, but the way she powerfully fights ulcerative colitis AND has mastered her mindset is awe-inspiring. Join us for a wildly inspirational episode about transparency, courage, and dreams.

See what Alyssa's up to and connect with her via Instagram. 

CONTENT WARNING: Talk of suicide

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

When Michaela Raes was diagnosed with breast cancer at 28 years old, she experienced a surge of insecurity and fears. She had no family history, no social connections who had experienced the disease, and she felt isolated and alone as she searched for answers to her questions. Join us as we follow her journey from diagnosis to thriving survivor.

Connect with Michaela and the Breast Cancer Confidence project via their website or Instagram. If you're looking for a patient advocate, the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has compiled this reference list of breast cancer patient and advocacy organizations.

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

This episode is on the longer side, so plan to spend some quality time with Whitnee Nicole as we discover the joy that comes from giving your soul permission to fully express itself. This is your year of intentional action and abundance. As coaches, we have dedicated our lives to helping you activate your potential so you can experience a flourishing life.

To connect with Whitnee, send her an email at [email protected].  Find her free Divine Alignment Sacred Practice here.

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

On today's episode you'll learn how Josh D. Brown, Sr., who failed public speaking in college and initially said, “absolutely not!” to speaking in front of audiences ended up finding complete healing telling his story to rooms full of young people. As Josh says, your purpose will find you. In fact, I would add that your calling is so radically pursuing you that rules will bend and break just to ensure you find your way. 

Keep up with Josh via LinkedIn or Facebook. You can also purchase a copy of his book here.

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

A conversation with Alex Zarecki is quite difficult to summarize. If you're prepared for a heady discussion on theology, vocation, and personal integrity, you've arrived at the right destination.

To connect with Alex, find him (begrudgingly) on Twitter @lexzarecki.

Books mentioned in this episode: Robert Bellah's The Broken Covenant (and I'm still trying to find that poem I reference. If you know which one I'm talking about, please share!)

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

As Elizabeth says, "I’m just living my life in the best way that I know possible..." Come spend some time with this joy-filled mama and coach who will help you rekindle your inner fire.

To connect with Elizabeth, follow (and dance with!) her on Instagram or check out her website.

Remember to reserve your spot for Passionate Pursuits Together on Tuesday, January 17 (7-8:30 p.m. eastern)! If you've listened for long enough, you know community is very important to me. I want to welcome you all into this space we share. Bring your thoughts and questions about previous episodes, ideas for the future of Passionate Pursuits, and anything else that's on your mind. Plan to stay until the end because there's some exciting news I think you'll want to hear!

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"

Get ready for an episode packed with digestible wisdom from Thomas and Kerry Gant, educators and advocates for criminal legal reform and prison reform.

We dive deep into the hows of purpose - how being in your purpose brings joy, even if God has to drag you into it kicking and screaming; how sometimes circumstances call for you to sacrifice your purpose for a season; and how to figure out what your purpose even is.

To connect with the Gants, check out their blog or follow them on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram @timeout.tandk.

On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anything you heard, feel free to use the contact form on my website, quernscoaching.com, or reserve a time to chat at calendly.com/quernscoaching.

Music credit: Anthony Aloia "@xPollutionx"