The Heart of Healing: The Healer's Journey

Our guest today is Laverne Wilson-Valis who is CEO of Elder Friends Concierge Service. She explains, " we enhance the lives of the elderly and their families through non-medical essential services". Laverne then told us, "our goal is to help our clients maintain the independent life style that they know and love, wether it's assistance with home organization, decluttering, grocery shopping or other non-medical service.We also provide consultation for families exploring the choice of using a senior living facility for their loved one".

Today's guest is a very special and unique coach,Caroline Holke. Caroline is a delightful woman who specializes in helping, "smart, successful woman re-gain control over alcohol..."  She helps, "...people who don't technically have a drinking problem, but aren't liking the results they are getting from drinking too much...I have a different approach and help them so that it doesn't become a drinking problem". 

Our guest today is Michael Cinquino who is the dynamic and personable Co-founder of SoHo Creative Studio. He tells us, "The work of my heart is inspiring the very best in others to come out and play". Michael does this via the modalities of Photography, Directing and Coaching". He continues,"I believe the world is a better place when we feel safe to be who we really are and don't have to worry about editing ourselves or only sharing the 'safe' , for public consumption, version of ourselves".

We are very fortunate to have Kelly Campbell as our guest today for ,"The Heart of Healing...The Pandemic Episodes". Kelly is a trauma-informed conscious leadership coach who tells us, " The work of my heart is helping people develop self-awareness, release trauma that's stored in the body and rewrite old narratives in order to become more conscious leaders". In addition to her professional life, Kelly recounts how she helps to feed her community in Nyack.NY through Soup Angels. This non-profit organization provides, " Free, nutritious, home-made meals to anyone who needs a meal. no questions asked".

Our guest this week is Maria Garcia who is a Certified WILDFIT Coach. She tells us, "I'm helping people develop a new relationship with food". The WILDFIT program helps clients to, "return to eating the way Mother Nature intended". Maria goes on, "Clients actually learn to crave whole foods". Her vision for the future includes, "A world where Big Pharma is no longer at the forefront of our health....instead, people are empowered to  take care of themselves".

Our guest for this episode is Beth Mandoza. Beth is a Certified Spiritual Healer and owner of, "Evolution Yoga by Beth". She recounted for us, " My spiritual mission is to empower my clients to seek Devine help in all aspects of their life through direct communication with the Devine". Beth offers a variety of healing services  including , Essential oil Raindrop Technique; Yoga; Breathing;Meditation and energy Healing.

Our guest for this episode is Kathleen Troy who is a Life Coach. Her company's name is SecondSpringCoaching. Kathleen told us, " We have used so many terms in our culture to describe aging...the Autum Years, The Sunset Years, The Twilight Years...the Chinese refer to this stage as , "The Second Spring".....in this stage one can create from passion, discipline, connection and transformation".

Our guest for this episode is Maya French, Co-Artistic Director and Managing Director of the not-for-profit group, Palaver Strings, headquartered in Portland, Maine.

Maya tells us, "Our mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver's musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences,addressing social justice issues and amplifying underrepresented voices".

Our guest today, Pamela Barton, is  a Holistic nutritionist and her  business is called, "Butterfly Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle".  Pamela tells us, " My mission is to help tired and overwhelmed individuals get energetic and productive again, so that they can fulfill their life dreams, without being held back by what they feel". Her work is focused on, "individuals dealing with metabolic health issues, low energy, hormonal imbalance and auto immune conditions...who are ready to embark on a healing journey".

Our delightful guest on today's episode is Rita Desnoyers-Garcia. Rita is a Spiritual Development Coach and she tells us, "After a long career as a social worker in New York City, and while raising my family, I had a Spiritual transformation". Rita now is a Spiritual Teacher, Life Coach, and an author,comedian & musician. In addition, she told us, "My heart feels the most full when I am able to support people in freeing themselves from their own limiting beliefs about themselves and the world".