• Understanding sacred geometry and how it connects the body, mind, and nature
  
   
• The power of listening to your body’s whispers before burnout hits
  
   
• Healing generational trauma and the courage to break family patterns
  
   
• How energy healing and science are finally aligning
  
   
• Building communities that support, uplift, and heal together
  
   
• Conversations that save lives — breaking silence around mental health and suicidal ideation
  
   

“The universe whispers, then she speaks, then she roars.” — Anne Almeida

“Healing doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about listening, receiving, and remembering who you are.” — Sarah Jordan-Ross

“We get attached to our stories like security blankets. Growth comes when we learn to let them go.” — Anne Almeida

• 00:00 — Welcome and introduction to sacred geometry
  
   
• 02:16 — Anne’s journey: from trauma to healing through energy work
  
   
• 04:35 — Discovering empathic gifts and learning to manage energy
  
   
• 07:16 — How stress shows up in the body and how to listen to it
  
   
• 10:20 — Bridging spirituality and science in healing practices
  
   
• 13:52 — Simple ways to experience sacred geometry at home
  
   
• 18:36 — The connection between body balance and divine design
  
   
• 27:47 — Learning to say “no” and set healthy boundaries
  
   
• 31:14 — Breaking generational trauma patterns
  
   
• 38:35 — The courage to have difficult conversations about mental health
  
   
• 43:27 — The power of community and belonging
  
   
• 52:00 — Finding your mantra for hope: “You’ve got this.”
  
   
• 55:20 — Final reflections: why every story matters
   

Anne Almeida is a healer, teacher, and spiritual guide whose passion lies in helping people rediscover alignment through sacred geometry, energy healing, and embodied wisdom. A mother of five and lifelong learner, Anne integrates the scientific and the spiritual, showing how energy patterns connect us to the greater design of life.

• Why your story matters, even if you think it doesn’t
  
   
• The process and power of multi-author books to launch your writing journey
  
   
• The surprising ripple effects of giving women a platform to speak
  
   
• Creating global community and connection through publishing
  
   
• Breaking the old model of aging and rewriting what life after 50 can look like
  
   

“Everyone over the age of seven has a story that will inspire someone else.” – Cathy Derksen

“Life is too short to stay stuck. Don’t just survive—create your next chapter.” – Cathy Derksen

“Our older people are an untapped natural resource. Let’s listen to them before we lose them.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross

• 00:30 — How Cathy’s books are born from real women and real transformation
  
   
• 02:08 — From medical genetics to storytelling: Cathy’s unexpected career pivot
  
   
• 04:36 — The magic of Passion, Purpose & Possibilities and how community shaped it
  
   
• 07:26 — Behind the scenes of the Inspired Tenacity author community
  
   
• 10:18 — Times Square billboards and global retreats
  
   
• 14:18 — Wild author stories (yes, someone was hit by lightning—twice!)
  
   
• 18:20 — From stuck to published: the transformation of one 75-year-old woman
  
   
• 21:57 — Why one caring adult can change everything
  
   
• 25:03 — Where the name “Inspired Tenacity” came from — and why it matters
  
   
• 33:36 — Midlife, menopause, and breaking up with society’s “retirement” model
  
   
• 37:54 — Intergenerational wisdom, and why older women are not obsolete
  
   
• 39:50 — Final encouragement: Yes, YOUR story matters — and it's time to share it
  
   

Cathy is the founder of Inspired Tenacity Global Publishing, a platform that helps women worldwide become published authors by contributing chapters to powerful multi-author books. Her work spans over a dozen published titles, international retreats, Times Square billboards, and a growing global community of empowered women lifting each other up through story.

📍 Website: inspiredtenacity.com

• How chronic illness and high-functioning depression go unseen for decades
  
   
• The unspoken reality of being a caregiver to someone with mental illness
  
   
• How faith, rest, and community became lifelines for Jim and his family
  
   
• The danger of religious labels and why identity must start with Christ
  
   
• Why the Church needs to step up and talk about mental health
  
   
• What it really means to rest, surrender, and live anchored in hope
  
   

“I don’t like you, God… but I can learn to love you.”
— Jim’s raw and real salvation prayer

“You shouldn’t be fighting for rest — you should be fighting from a place of rest.”

“We gaslight ourselves into thinking sacrifice is holy, when often it’s just unhealed trauma.”

• [01:14] — Jim’s chronic illness journey and being misdiagnosed for years
  
   
• [08:35] — Navigating caregiving for a spouse with four mental illness diagnoses
  
   
• [13:06] — The silent suffering of overfunctioning and why it’s not holy
  
   
• [16:09] — Redefining rest through scripture and Sabbath
  
   
• [18:59] — From atheist & witch to a follower of Christ: Jim’s salvation story
  
   
• [24:01] — Deconstructing labels like “left-leaning” or “right-leaning” Christian
  
   
• [40:50] — The Church’s lack of preparedness to deal with real mental health struggles
  
   
• [43:44] — Why telling our stories isn’t weak — it’s the key to healing
  
   

• 📚 Learning struggles ≠ laziness – There’s always a root cause, and it’s often more emotional than academic.
  
   
• 🤲 Kids aren’t broken—they just learn differently – And when given the right tools, every child can thrive.
  
   
• 🧠 Early intervention matters – The earlier we catch challenges, the more empowered and supported a child feels.
  
   
• 🧒 Empathy should be part of the curriculum – Teaching kids how to care for one another could change the world.
  
   
• 🏡 Parenting with play & praise – Why fun, flexible, emotionally safe learning matters at home and in school.
  
   

“Your child is not a problem to be fixed. They are a person to be understood.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross

“They’re not lazy, they’re not broken—their brain just works differently. And that’s okay.” – Zoe Buckley

“We don’t need more shame. We need more hugs, more space, and more ways to say, ‘you’re doing okay.’” – Zoe Buckley

• [00:31] – Zoe’s personal story of trauma, healing, and the birth of Learning Boosters
  
   
• [04:00] – Why traditional education still doesn’t work for many neurodivergent kids
  
   
• [08:00] – How Zoe uncovers what’s really going on behind the academic struggles
  
   
• [12:00] – What safe spaces do for kids: agency, trust, and transformation
  
   
• [17:00] – The power of yet: shifting from failure to growth
  
   
• [23:00] – Parenting tip: turn everyday challenges into playful, empowering moments
  
   
• [28:00] – Why community matters—and how we lost it
  
   
• [33:00] – Hormones, empathy, and why it’s not “just behaviour”
  
   
• [39:00] – Conversations we need to have: empathy in schools and emotional literacy
  
   
• [46:00] – Reframing inner criticism with self-kindness and simple nervous system resets
   

Zoe Buckley is the founder of Learning Boosters, a tailored support program for students with learning difficulties or neurodiverse challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia, or trauma-based blocks. With a background in teaching and a deeply intuitive approach to child psychology, Zoe helps children (and their families) uncover root causes, build confidence, and rewire how they see themselves through patience, play, and personalized strategies.

• 💔 Breaking Shame's Silence: How shame—especially double shame—keeps women trapped, and how to break its grip.
  
   
• 🛑 Domestic Abuse vs. Domestic Violence: Understanding the difference and why emotional abuse is often overlooked.
  
   
• 🧠 Infidelity, Identity & Compassion: Reframing the narrative around affairs and giving betrayed women and "the other woman" space to heal.
  
   
• 🛟 The Power of Safe Spaces: How the Hush Festival was born from one woman’s courage to create a judgment-free platform for others.
  
   
• 🧍‍♀️ One Person Can Save a Life: Why it only takes one safe person, one signal, or one word to offer hope in moments of crisis.
  
   

“Shame is a silent killer. When you don’t talk about it, it grows.” – Annie Boon

“The Hush Festival isn’t about me. It’s about giving women a place to be seen, heard, and start to heal safely.” – Annie Boon

“If you're holding it all together for someone else while you're falling apart—we see you.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross

• [01:13] – Annie’s story: From confident woman to silenced survivor
  
   
• [04:00] – Helping high-performing women safely exit abusive relationships
  
   
• [06:00] – Understanding the male psyche and the patterns behind infidelity
  
   
• [08:30] – The origin of the Hush Festival and why it’s free and anonymous
  
   
• [13:00] – The danger of the "expert" label and staying in your lane as a coach
  
   
• [21:00] – The “double shame” of both mistresses and betrayed wives
  
   
• [23:50] – Facilitating conversations between mistresses and betrayed wives (and how it heals)
  
   
• [28:45] – The importance of open conversations, code words, and community
  
   
• [33:00] – Teaching our kids how to ask for help—no questions asked
  
   
• [38:32] – Should you tell your friend if her partner is cheating? Annie’s bold advice
  
   
• [44:21] – Suicide prevention, warning signs, and holding space
  
   
• [45:40] – What’s next: Smaller healing pods and the evolving vision of Hush
  
   

Annie Boon is a mindset coach, speaker, and founder of the Hush Festival, a powerful virtual platform helping women share their stories of infidelity, abuse, shame, and healing. Known for her honest, no-BS compassion and deep intuitive guidance, Annie is on a mission to create spaces where women feel safe to speak, feel, and rebuild. She specializes in helping high-performing women navigate betrayal, abuse, and deep personal transformation.

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• 🌱 Caregiving & Identity: How lifelong caregiving roles can make us lose touch with who we are—and how to reclaim that.
  
   
• 💔 The Healing Journey: Carmen’s deeply personal story of loss, trauma, and rebuilding through radical self-love.
  
   
• 🧭 Boundaries Are Sacred: Why drawing lines isn’t selfish—it’s survival. Especially for women in caring roles.
  
   
• 🔄 Breaking Cycles: From repeating toxic patterns to rewriting the narrative of your life.
  
   
• 🤝 Community, Connection & Courage: The power of safe spaces to say the things you’ve never said out loud.
  
   

“I no longer wanted to be a supporting actor in my own life.” — Carmen Walsh

“You can't pour from an empty cup. But when you’re full, you get to bless others from the overflow.” — Carmen Walsh

“Stop worrying about disappointing others. Start worrying about disappointing yourself.” — Carmen Walsh

• [00:30] – Carmen’s powerful question: “How do you show up without expecting anything in return?”
  
   
• [05:25] – The beginning of Carmen’s self-love memoir—and why she wasn’t ready until now
  
   
• [09:04] – Realizing the common denominator in all your relationships is you (and that’s good news!)
  
   
• [11:30] – The power of finding a supportive female community
  
   
• [19:25] – Caregiving vs codependence: learning we’re not responsible for someone else's happiness
  
   
• [22:44] – True self-care: not bubble baths, but tending to your spirit
  
   
• [25:38] – The moment Carmen didn’t show up—and the world didn’t fall apart
  
   
• [33:00] – The taboo of living your own life instead of the one others expect
  
   
• [38:33] – Overflow vs obligation: how to serve from fullness, not fear
  
   
• [45:32] – Compassion, not judgment: how to rewrite your internal narrative
  
   

Carmen is a heart-led guide, community-builder, and emerging author of her upcoming self-love memoir, chronicling her journey through grief, unhealthy relationships, and self-reclamation. She co-hosts Shine Circle Connect with Debbie Prediger, holds space for women to speak their truth without shame, and is passionate about helping others find their voice, their boundaries, and their way home to themselves.

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• The Caregiver’s Journey: What happens when crisis strikes your own family
  
   
• Grief with Grace: The seasons, cycles, and gifts of grieving
  
   
• Sacred Self-Care: Why simple daily rituals are your lifeline, not a luxury
  
   
• Ho‘oponopono Wisdom: The Hawaiian practice of healing from the inside out
  
   
• Boundaries & Burnout: Redefining selfishness and drawing loving lines
  
   
• Doing vs Being: How to find the balance between purpose and presence
  
   

“You grow around your grief. You don’t get over it—you live through it, with it.” — Lani Almanza

“If you collapse in a screaming heap, tell me again what’s selfish—resting or falling apart?” — Sarah Jordan-Ross

“Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s sacred. It’s survival.” — Lani Almanza

• [00:59] – What happens when healing work isn’t enough to protect those you love
  
   
• [05:23] – Finding joy in caregiving—even through grief
  
   
• [07:19] – How caregiving inspired a wellness business
  
   
• [09:36] – The practice of Ho‘oponopono explained
  
   
• [13:00] – Morning routines that regulate your nervous system
  
   
• [18:51] – The oxygen mask principle: self-care is not optional
  
   
• [22:49] – Don’t try to fix everything—target the one health area most at risk
  
   
• [26:00] – Box breathing and white space: practical tools for presence
  
   
• [31:55] – Burnout, boundaries, and what to do when caregiving blurs the line
  
   
• [37:17] – The evolution of caregiving roles across a lifetime
  
   
• [42:37] – Spiritual connection beyond religion and across the globe
  
   
• [45:42] – Sarah’s “Taboo Table” idea—stay tuned!
  
   

Lani Almanza
📘 Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star – [Insert Amazon or website link]
📗 Beyond the Horizon – Coming soon!
🌿 Founder of Alaka'i and Associates
💛 Vice President, Give Me A Break Hawaii
🌐 [Insert Lani’s website or IG/Facebook handles]

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• Living with Myasthenia Gravis: Brian’s journey being diagnosed at age 10 and how it shaped his identity
  
   
• From Patient to Psychologist: Turning personal pain into purpose and a career in healing
  
   
• Emotional Mastery: Tools for managing overwhelm, regulating emotions, and advocating for yourself
  
   
• Parenting Kids with Extra Needs: Why empathy, routines, and communication are critical
  
   
• Connection over Comparison: The harm of social media highlight reels vs. real-life community
  
   

“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things… when it's paired with proactive action.” — Dr. Brian Grossman

“You’re not invisible. You have a right to speak up, to say what you need, and find your tribe.” — Sarah Jordan-Ross

“Our nervous system is designed to keep us safe, not happy. It’s our job to create joy and fulfillment.” — Dr. Brian Grossman

• [00:02] – Introduction & why this conversation matters
  
   
• [06:50] – The need for community and assertiveness in medical spaces
  
   
• [10:35] – Brian’s diagnosis story: Life as a teen with myasthenia gravis
  
   
• [15:19] – The rabbi who changed his life and helped him find purpose
  
   
• [27:04] – Emotional mastery: feeling, not fixing emotions
  
   
• [31:12] – Teaching kids to cope instead of rescuing them emotionally
  
   
• [37:06] – How Sarah’s son found music as a new outlet after his MS diagnosis
  
   
• [42:14] – Creating a “mental health toolbox” to self-regulate
  
   
• [46:02] – Brian’s upcoming books: The Human App and Elevate and Empower
  
   
• [53:08] – The power of kindness, shared humanity, and disagreement without division
  
   

Dr. Brian Grossman
📘 Elevate and Empower: Insights on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Success – Coming Oct 1 on Kindle
📕 The Human App: How to Be Your Real Self in an Artificial World – Coming Soon
💻 [Insert Brian’s website or socials here]

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• Healing is not a battle—it’s a process of reconciliation
  
   
• Conventional and integrative medicine don’t have to compete—they can co-exist beautifully
  
   
• Your story doesn’t have to mirror anyone else’s—not even your parent’s
  
   
• Listening to your body’s wisdom is as essential as understanding the science
  
   
• From empty calendars to “heck yes” only: how to rebuild life on your terms
  
   

“Your mother’s story is not your story. You get to walk your own.” – Lena Winslow

“Healing is a pursuit of reconciliation—not a fight against yourself.” – Lena Winslow

“Trust is not about knowing what comes next. It’s about feeling safe enough not to know.” – Lena Winslow

• [00:59] – Lena’s cancer diagnosis and the wake-up call it delivered
  
   
• [04:03] – What she means by finding a “fearless oncologist”
  
   
• [08:30] – Bridging the gap between nuclear medicine and integrative healing
  
   
• [13:12] – The 3-legged stool: balancing body, mind, and soul
  
   
• [16:06] – 4 core mindset shifts Lena used to transform her health journey
  
   
• [20:00] – From stuck to possibility: small steps toward hope
  
   
• [29:09] – “How do I want to live this life?” and other questions that change everything
  
   
• [36:42] – Only saying yes to “heck yeses” — rebuilding a life that fits
  
   
• [39:14] – Lena’s book Stubborn Grace and her next project for mothers of children with complex needs
  
   

Lena Winslow

• Integrative Health Coach & Nuclear Medicine Specialist
  
   
• Author of Stubborn Grace: I Want to Show You
  
   
• Founder of the Stubborn Grace healing series
  
   
• Connect: [Insert social / website when publishing]
  
   

• Stubborn Grace by Lena Winslow (book + journal)
  
   
• Make It Matter community
  
   
• Integrative cancer support tools
  
   
• Mind-body-soul healing frameworks
  
   

💡 Top Takeaways:

• God shows up in unexpected ways. From audible whispers to angelic choruses, Robyn shares how her faith sustained her in crisis.
  
   
• Music heals both body and spirit. Worship music became her lifeline in hospital, soothing fear and opening conversations with others.
  
   
• Faith doesn’t erase fear—it reframes it. Robyn learned to claim promises of peace over anxiety and depression.
  
   
• Your hardest battles can awaken your true identity. Her near-death experience clarified her purpose and deepened her sense of who she is.
  
   
• Stories heal. Robyn’s journey is now becoming a book, Half Dead Not Done Yet, so others can find hope through her testimony.
  
   

🗣️ Standout Quotes:
 

“God’s voice was like a megaphone in my ear: It’s just you and me. And I knew I was safe.” – Robyn Wilson

“When I sang Holy Forever after leaving hospital, I cried… because I had seen the angels myself.” – Robyn Wilson

“I used to live in fear and anxiety, but now I won’t unpack there. I choose to claim God’s promises instead.” – Robyn Wilson

⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps:
 

00:00 – Sarah introduces Robyn and the near-death story that changed everything
 

01:10 – The “half-dead moment” and journey to hospital
 

06:30 – Faith as her anchor in the midst of crisis
 

09:30 – Angels, worship, and supernatural encounters
 

13:20 – Music as a lifeline in healing and connection
 

18:44 – How her outlook and teaching changed afterward
 

23:55 – Writing Half Dead Not Done Yet and her new chapter ahead

👤 Guest:
 

Robyn Wilson – Piano teacher, mum, and woman of deep faith, sharing her near-death survival story and the lessons she’s carrying forward into music, family, and writing.

🌍 Resources Mentioned:

• Half Dead Not Done Yet (Robyn’s upcoming book)
  
   
• Worship music playlist (Spotify/YouTube)
  
   
• Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted”