On 7/1/2023 I recorded a reflection titled "Reconciling Our Past Self". 

After a much needed pause (during which I processed a lot of my past) I started to see the hard-earned mental labor of reconciling who I am. Who are we when we consider who we were in the past? Who do others still think we are? As relational, curious, and loving humans, we never stop growing and transforming.

Stay tuned for other ways to engage and participate.

Thank you for listening, engaging, sharing and giving a review to SoulMatter!

Human & Resource:

INDI SAFADDID-BERTARIONI

Instagram: @within.di

Website: withindi.org

On 4/12/2023 I share a solo on the “Trusted Voices” of Social Media. Who are the "trusted voices" of individuals, and entities that we give our time and trust, and our money.

I would love if you check out SoulNarrative: Conversations and reach out if you are interested!

Stay tuned for other ways to engage and participate. Thank you for listening, engaging, sharing and giving a review to SoulMatter!

Human & Resource:

INDI SAFADDID-BERTARIONI

Instagram: @within.di

Website: withindi.org

Anthony C. Clemente and I met last year at a gathering I held in December 2022. On 03/24/2023 he and I get to sit down and record an episode on his passion for animals, particularly our feline friends. I hope you get to listen and / tune in and enjoy our conversation.

Anthony studied graphic design at Indian River State College. He has been working as the Lean Logistic Captain, subject matter expert in the Walgreen’s Distribution Center. Some of his hobbies include disc golf, emotionally engaging video games, a wide range of music and, and his passion has always been animals, particularly felines. He is the caring owner of 2 kitties named Raistlin and Melody. He also volunteers his time at Dogs and Cats Forever, in Fort Pierce, Florida. He invites you to connect with him on any of the things we shared on.

Humans & Resources:

ANTHONY C. CLEMENTE

Instagram: @karahthrace

INDI SAFADDID-BERTARIONI

Instagram: @within.di

Website: withindi.org

Dogs and Cats Forever, Fort Pierce Florida https://dogsandcatsforever.com/

Busch’s Wildlife Sanctuary https://www.buschwildlife.org/

Shy Wolf Sanctuary http://www.shywolfsanctuary.org/visit-us/

Phrase “carpe diem” means “seize the day" taken from Roman poet Horace's Odes, written over 2,000 years ago

On 3/15/2023 Sofia and I engage in a “Would You Rather” and other fun get to know you questions that broach the subject of growing up together.

Sofia G. Bertarioni earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and minored in Studio Art from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2021. She is a Ramyeon lover, K-Drama enthusiast, and a professional sleeper. Sofia is my youngest sister by 6 years.

I encourage being curious in all friendships, and especially the ones that can be formed with siblings. I consider myself blessed to have a friend in my sisters. Sofia and I have a special dynamic and I know now how she has played a tremendous role in making me the human I am. I am always thankful to be around the lovely, creative and fun loving human that she is.

Humans & Resources:

SOFIA G. BERTARIONI

B.A. Communication, minor in Studio Art

Instagram: @sofiaswindbreaker

INDI SAFADDID-BERTARIONI

Instagram: @within.di

Website: withindi.org

Greek god, Narcissus

"Harry Potter," written by J.K. Rowling

Avatar: The Last Airbender, written by Michael Dante DiMartino, Aaron Ehasz, Bryan Konietzko, & John O'Bryan

"To Read a Mockingbird", authored by Harper Lee

Queen Elizabeth

K-Pop Artist, anonymous

On 03/04/2023 I had a conversation with Meena Rivera on the Memoir she authored: Finding Joy In Suffering. Listen in on her journey of how journaling and writing lead her to write this memoir. Writing was a practice that was therapeutic for her and has become an impactful testament of God’s grace and love for others. We discuss the reality of mental suffering: suicidal thoughts, mental health struggles, and our human desire to know purpose.

It is amazing to hear more about her service in community and ministry and the call to sit with the painful parts of our stories. I am so thankful to have had the privilege to have read her story and to have conversed with her on this personal level.

Bonus: it is exciting to know she is still writing, and there is more to come and she invites you to connect with her.

Humans & Resources:

MEENA RIVERA

Instagram: @meena.i.rivera

Author Instagram: @_joyinsuffering

E-mail: [email protected]

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Joy-Suffering-Meena-Rivera/dp/B0BRLYB9N5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=4QQSS1KIVACX&keywords=finding+joy+in+suffering&qid=1673211413&sprefix=,aps,79&sr=8-1

EMILY, friend

VICTORIA CHRISTINE BORGELA, friend

Instagram: @imvictoriachristine & founder of @thesongvillage

JEN, mentor, mother

FELICIA BERGERON, Global Operations Coordinator at Mosaic Church

BRITTANI AMATO, Director of Human Resources at Mosaic Church

INDI SAFADDID-BERTARIONI

Instgram: within.di

Website: withindi.org

Mosaic Church | Winter Garden

14175 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Website: thisismosaic.org

On 03/02/2023 I sit down and reflect on grief. In honor and remembrance of my sister Paola Gulsari Bertarioni's 26th birthday.

She was born March 3, 1996 in Costa Rica and died at three years old on August 16, 1999 in the United States of America.

I share some thoughts and something I wrote out personally for and to her. A poem I call the Ambulance Siren.

This may be a triggering episode if you have experienced loss, or grief.

If you choose to listen, I invite you, the listener to reflect and share. 

Thank you.

Human & Resource:

INDI, M.S. Mental Health Counseling, SoulMatter: Podcast Host, Conversation Moderator

Instagram: within.di

Website: withindi.org

On 2/18/2023 I had a conversation with Ben-Oni Francois. Ben-Oni invites us to think deep on the impact of spirituality, our mental health/ wellness, and the importance of purpose and being. We talk about the concept of our inner child, and Ben shares on the pillars and practice and philosophy of yoga. He shares some powerful perspectives, and stories. I am so honored to have had this conversation, so thank you, again. Thank you listeners, we hope you enjoy.

Also consider checking out SoulNarrative: Conversations. If this offer sounds enticing to you, or someone you know, I hope you or they will join us. 

Humans & Resources:

BEN-ONI FRANCOIS, B.S. Biblical Studies/ Theology, IT specialist, yoga teacher, photographer, poet, creator of GotSOLE?, aspiring stunt double for his inner child

Instagram: @b2daoni

Yoga Pillars: Breath, Meditation (Self-Therapy), Asana (Physical)

Check Ins: Where are you? What are you doing?

Photography Credit: Ben-Oni Francois Photographed by @jrjonesphotos, lighting/ creative director

SCOTTI PIERRE LOUIS, friend, fighter

“Main Character Syndrome” -Scotti Pierre-Louis

Instagram: @wholelottascotti

INDI, M.S. Mental Health Counseling, SoulMatter: Podcast Host, Conversation Moderator

Instgram: @within.di

Website: withindi.org

On 2/20/2023 I take some personal time to reflect on some of the spaces and places that I have been in, ones that I enjoy being in and where I think and feel most connected. I hope you’ll tune in. SoulNarrative: Conversations starting soon. If this sounds enticing to you, or someone you know, I hope you or they will join us. Please contact me on my website or socials! 

Human & Resource:

INDI, M.S. Mental Health Counseling

Instagram: within.di

Website: withindi.org

On 2/2/2023 Angel L. Safaddid and I sit down to reflect on what we understand “the storytellers call” is to us. Angel is a husband and a father. He also creates breathtaking visual media, writes fiction, and at this stage helps produce SoulMatter: Podcast. We both hope you get to enjoy our conversation on creating, writing and celebrate other humans that create, and write as well.

Writing, sharing, telling stories make us the humans we are.

Humans & Resources:

ANGEL L. SAFADDID, visual creator and writer

Instagram: @safaddidvisual

Website: https://safaddid.myportfolio.com/

CHRISTOPHER CABRAL, writer, father

ALBERT CANMUS, French philosopher, author, dramatist and journalist

MYA FERNANDEZ, talented artist, student, Monster high fanatic

Instagram: @ayayapa & @ayayapaper

JONATHAN HICKMAN, American comic book writer and artist

GRANT MORRISON, Scottish comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer

JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER, American novelist, creative writing professor at New York University

TAYLOR THOMAS SMYTHE, Florida fiction writer, FAPA Award-Winner & NIEA Finalist, Artist, Author

Instagram: @ttsmythe

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ttsmythe

ZOE THOROGOOD, comics creator, and illustrator from the UK

INDI

Instagram: @within.di

Website: https://withindi.org

On 1/2/2023 in the state of Kansas, I sat down with one of my five, amazing sisters, Chiara Rafaella Bertarioni. We reflect on all things self-care in our season of life and from our perspectives. I hope you enjoy listening in on the dynamic-sister duo we have.

Humans & Resources:

CHIARA R. BERTARIONI, U.S. Army Aviation B.A., Tia™ (Aunt)

Instagram: @chibean_02

LAUREN FREILER, U.S. Army Aviation B.A.

INDI

Instagram: @within.di

Website: https://withindi.wixsite.com/withindi

M.E.A.T. Acronym: M: Money | E: Energy | A: Attention | T: Time

Parks & Recreation reference: "Treat Yo'Self"

Reaganism reference: "Pull yourself up by the bootstraps"