Standing in the Light

👀 Want it? Then train your brain to see it.
Your mind has a hidden filter—the RAS—that controls what you notice and what you miss. In this powerful new episode of Standing in the Light, we break down how to rewire your focus and finally align your thoughts with the reality you’re trying to create.
🎧 Tune in now: Want It? Train Your Brain to Let It In! Don't Neglect Your Thought Power!

With a special reading from Doug Hooper's You Are What You Think, Book 1, Article 2 "Thought Power Neglected"

A long time ago, in the 90s, I wrote a letter to one of my favorite authors and mentors Doug Hooper. I did not receive a letter from Doug but I did receive a beautifully scripted letter from his wife Eileen Hooper. Accompanying her response were two treasures: a memorial written by their son, and a short story introducing us to Grandpa, by their grand daughter.

I am honored to hold these special artifacts from Doug's life and pledge to carry his light through this platform.

Somewhere, Doug is smiling, re-living his work through my attempts to connect all, to him. His words are profound; and his wisdom has fueled me through the hills and the valleys of my being. Thank you Doug Hooper for all that you did for humanity and thank you Eileen for allowing me into the folds of your family long enough to feel the impact of your husband's legacy, from within.

My Guest today is:

Will Walker – an accomplished actor known for his roles in cult classics like The Driver, Deathsport, Hardcore, Sunset Cove, and The White Buffalo. You've also seen him on hit television shows like Starsky and Hutch, Beretta, and Emergency! But Will’s journey didn’t stop with Hollywood. Today, he’s the CEO and Founder of Walker Group Ventures, where he continues to lead with vision and heart.

He’s an advocate and spokesperson for New Freedom, a re-entry and recovery program offering hope and a fresh start for formerly incarcerated individuals. His work stands as a testament to the power of redemption, faith, and choosing the light no matter where you've been.

Will Walker IMBD

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0908308/

New Freedom: A first for Second Chances

This episode spotlights my guest's responses to the question: "What does it mean to stand in the light?"

Reconnect with:

Neil Burton

Bruce Coville

Peyton Davis

Sandra Masters

Dawn Mariotti

Izel Vargas

Theo Burton

Julian Burton

Oliver Burton

Adelaide Burton

An excerpt from The Gene Keys: Embracing Your Higher Purpose by Richard Rudd (page 501)--to purchase your copy click here

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and a poem from: Chasers of the Light: Poems from the Typewriter Series by Tyler Knot Gregson

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As I reviewed this episode for publishing, I was brought to tears with how incredibly profound my children's insights are, and how incredibly blessed I am to be their mom.

This SITL Podcast project has always been an opportunity for me to find a way to showcase the beauty and intrigue in all of the individuals I'm fortunate enough to share some time with, but this episode will forever be a treasure; moments in time that are captured forever because my babies are all growing much too quickly and my mama heart breaks with the realization.

Here I share some of my heart:

Theo age 16

Julian age 12

Oliver age 10

Adelaide age 3 (but 4 in May).

Thank you, God, for these beautiful children, and thank you all for stopping to enjoy their innocence and insights with me.⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/175PloJuXeJrPCQce114TYp761DDdatWqZ47eztvA03s/edit?usp=sharing⁠

Izel Vargas was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. A native of Alamo, TX, his upbringing along the US - Mexico border plays an important role in his art making process. Vargas received his BFA in 2004 from the University of Texas - Pan American and his MFA from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in 2007.As an arts educator, he has worked with college students, at- risk youth, and taught courses at public art centers to both children and adults. Vargas has been invited to lecture at several notable institutions including Duke University, the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC, and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. The artist currently resides in South Florida and teaches painting, drawing and design courses at American Heritage School in Delray Beach.

Current Show co-headlining with Sharon Hart:Bridge Red Studios: Under the Bridge Art Space

https://www.underthebridgeartspace.com/up-coming-exhibition
March 16, 2025- May 25, 2025               

Izel Vargas Website:https://izelvargas.com/home.html

Images Referenced in Episode:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c5PMgEy4-ynhZVZdYWrFGATrca4lsu2Uw93XhW4Rpvg/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, my guest is a radiant human, full of light, and life, a natural born cheerleader sharing her light to inspire others to find the light within themselves. She is stepping out of her own comfort zone and making dreams come true. Dawn is an author, health coach, Dream Builder Life Coach, wife ,mother, and vision board entrepreneur so full of actionable tips for self improvement. In this episode Dawn talks about ways we can shift our mindset to transform our identity and unlock our potential to build habits that last.

Grab a copy of Dawn's book:
The Mindset Shift: Transform your identity, Unlock your potential, and Build habits that last.: Mariotti, Dawn Elizabeth: 9798311277518: Amazon.com: Books

website: www.dawnmariotti.com

email: [email protected]

Dream Builder Life Coaching Session-Book a Time

Mindset Shift Tips:

• Change the "What ifs" to "Even if" to validate our worth and de-stress.

• Identify who you think you are, to be able to understand your identity.

• Make small steps and consistent habits to change your limiting beliefs to build trust and confidence within yourself that you will follow through.
• Use sensory details to manifest your dreams; feel yourself living the life you want.
• Embrace affirmations and the Four Agreements

Sandra Masters is a humanitarian dedicated to making the world a better place, one interaction at a time.

Sandra has been a volunteer guardian ad litem and foster parent for doggies from Peggy Adams Rescue League who need care after major medical procedures.

Sandra is committed to kindness and continuously summons the courage to be brave and stand in the light through her acts of service and dedication to others.

https://peggyadams.org/help/foster/

Guardian ad Litem

Standing in the Light with the remarkable Peyton Davis!

Peyton has over 20 years of experience as an integrative holistic practitioner serving in various roles such as licensed neuro-muscular message therapist, Reiki Master, board certified music therapist, singer/songwriter, music instructor, and as an assistant professor of music therapy. She specializes in psychiatric and medical palliative music therapy, studied classical piano, salsa piano, voice, guitar, and African drumming and worked as a seasonal staff member at the respected and renowned Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY

Omega Institute

5Rhythms Dance

Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins

"Love Reign Down on Me"

by Peyton Davis

" Maybe in a little while

we can fill up this space,

but for now let's just enjoy

going our own way.

Letting each moment flow,

allowing ourselves to be so free,

living so spontaneously

feeling free,

letting love engulf me,

love reign down on me."

***Please note: from 6:13-6:44 Mr. Coville discusses his daily mantra and the transcript should read:

"One thing I do now, is I have a list of what I want to be true about myself that I read every morning, and the concluding item on it is this, and I read this to myself every single day.  I try with all my heart to do right by everyone whose life I touch with either deeds or words in every day that's given to me; and that's sort of my operating mantra. Do I always live up to it? No, but it is the goal I set for myself literally every single morning."

This episode is dedicated to Standing in the Light with Bruce Coville, the dynamic author of over 100 books for children and young adults including:

Sarah's Unicorn

Aliens Ate my Homework

Sixth Grade Alien

Goblins in the Castle

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

The Monster's Ring

My Teacher Glows in the Dark

Bruce has dedicated his career to personally connecting with his audience and he has been responding to fan mail, visiting schools, and making a generational impact for nearly 50 years.

In this episode we discuss how I was influenced by his stories and personal connection during my childhood, how Bruce has been inspired and has been able to maintain a childlike spirit in order to sustain a career dedicated to influencing the lives of young readers, and how he stands in the light daily, striving to bring his best self to every interaction.

Check out Bruce Coville's website:

https://www.brucecoville.com/

Available Titles:

https://www.brucecoville.com/product-category/books/available-titles/

Guestbook: https://www.brucecoville.com/guestbook/