Emmy (Emmy Lou), a Cornish puppeteer and storyteller, discussed her creative journey from childhood theatre to puppetry and introduced Morvrynn (pronounced Mor-vrin), a sea-keeper dragon character she performs and is building a book-and-show series around. The conversation covered her background, the puppet's origin, and her plans to expand Morvrynn's reach beyond Cornwall.

For more information, visit https://www.morvrynn.co.uk/

Michael Foglietta is a Navy Veteran and a neuro-trauma survivor who survived a massive Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) brain rupture in 2003. Having navigated the intense complexities of cognitive and physical recovery firsthand, Michael turned his unique perspective

into a mission to help others protect their mental baselines.

He created his guided journal ecosystem and a series of highly structured, non-judgmental visual frameworks designed to reduce cognitive fatigue and working memory strain for sudden disability survivors, neurodivergent individuals, and family caregivers.

Blending raw military resilience with tactical, low-friction strategies, Michael specializes in helping households move out of overwhelming 'survival mode' and navigate the profound identity shifts that come with life's heaviest transitions.

Inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, this piece explores my own journey through the strange, hilarious, meaningful chaos of being human. Just like Arthur Dent stumbling through the universe with nothing but a towel and a questionable sense of direction, I navigate my life with creativity, curiosity, cosmic aesthetics, and a whole lot of heart.

Please only practice this when you are not driving or operating heavy machinery.

Alright… wherever you are right now, just let yourself settle.

Take a slow breath in…

and let it ease out.

No pressure. No performance.

Just you arriving in this moment.

I want you to imagine something with me.

Picture yourself floating inside a nebula — one of those vast, slow‑moving clouds of color out in deep space.

Violet drifting into blue…

Teal brushing against amber…

All of it moving like it’s breathing with you.

This nebula isn’t far away.

It’s around you.

It’s within you.

Above your head, there’s a soft glow forming.

Not a spotlight — more like a quiet star remembering who you are.

With every inhale, that glow lowers a little…

and with every exhale, it softens something inside you.

Let it touch your forehead…

your eyes…

your jaw…

your throat.

Anywhere that feels tight or tired, let the nebula wrap around it.

Inhale — gather the glow.

Exhale — let the pain dissolve into the cosmic mist.

Now let your awareness drift downward.

Through your shoulders…

your arms…

your hands.

Feel the nebula brushing away heaviness like stardust falling off a comet.

Down your chest…

your stomach…

your hips.

Let the colors swirl through every space that’s been carrying more than it should.

You don’t have to force relief.

Nebulas don’t rush.

They expand.

And you’re allowed to expand with them.

Beneath you, imagine a gentle cosmic current.

It’s not pulling you — it’s guiding you.

Every exhale sends discomfort into that current.

It carries the pain away, scattering it like particles drifting into deep space.

Every inhale brings in cool, quiet starlight.

It fills the places the pain used to occupy.

It settles you.

It steadies you.

Place a hand on your chest or your stomach.

Feel your breath move under your palm — a small orbit, steady and human.

Feel your body responding in its own quiet way.

Say softly in your mind:

“I am here. I am safe. I am part of something vast.”

Take one final deep breath in…

and let it drift out like a comet tail fading into the dark.

And when you’re ready… come back to the room.

Bring a little of that nebula with you — a glow behind your ribs, a softness in your shoulders.

A reminder that even in the middle of everything, you can still find space to breathe.

David is excited to share that this very podcast series he has created, The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Life Journey Podcasts on the web by the Million Podcasts panel.

This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Life Journey Podcasts online, and they're honored to feature this journey among the best!

Visit https://www.millionpodcasts.com/life-journey-podcasts/ to learn more about this exciting news.

Anthony Perez and Connor, co-founders of Monarch Cyber Solutions, discussed the deteriorating state of the IT job market and how it drove them to build their own company. Their current offerings span managed IT services, web/SEO/social media, as well as proprietary software products. A flagship product, Forge AI, deploys on-premises AI trained on client data — keeping it fully off public cloud infrastructure. Beta onboarding is expected within weeks.

David is excited to share that this very podcast series he has created, The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Life Journey Podcasts on the web by the Million Podcasts panel.

This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Life Journey Podcasts online, and they're honored to feature this journey among the best!

Visit https://www.millionpodcasts.com/life-journey-podcasts/ to learn more about this exciting news.

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Website: monarchcybersolutions.net (email available at bottom of page)

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Nina Thiara is a Self-Growth Coach who helps women stop over-functioning in relationships and reconnect with themselves. After nearly two decades of navigating burnout, anxiety, and chronic fatigue, Nina transformed her own life by learning to process emotions, understand her core patterns, and create healthy boundaries. Today, she guides women through their own journey of self-awareness, healing, and empowerment so they can live with greater authenticity and confidence.

Book a complimentary 45-minute discovery call.

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David is excited to share that this very podcast series he has created, The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Life Journey Podcasts on the web by the Million Podcasts panel.

This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Life Journey Podcasts online, and they're honored to feature this journey among the best!

Visit https://www.millionpodcasts.com/life-journey-podcasts/ to see this exciting news.

Elizabeth, author of No Justice, Just Us, shared her personal journey from domestic abuse survivor to federal prisoner to activist. The conversation covered the systemic failures she encountered — including being turned away from a battered women's shelter, being prescribed addictive opioids, and serving 3 years on a non-violent analog substance charge. Her core message challenges the criminalization of trauma survivors while predators and institutions face little accountability.

In this calming 6‑minute sleep companion, you’ll be guided through gentle breathing, slow body relaxation, and a soft visualization designed to help your mind unwind. This is a peaceful space to let go of the day, settle your thoughts, and ease yourself toward sleep or deep rest.

A quiet moment… just for you.

Disclaimer

Please do not listen to this while driving or operating machinery.

This is a relaxation aid intended for rest.

I’m not a licensed therapist, but I hope this brings you comfort, calm, and a sense of ease.

Don Young has been a storyteller for decades - but that was never the plan.

As a teenager, his dream was to be a professional hockey player. When that dream ended, a chance meeting with an actor led to a visit to a film set, which sparked an interest in taking acting classes from Eli Rill, a former associate of Lee Strasberg at his renowned Actors' Studio. Don believed the training would improve his sales presentations in his day job - but after just three months, Eli told him, “You should get an agent.”

That led to small roles in television and film and eventually sparked an interest in writing television scripts. Despite having no formal training, Don taught himself to write screenplays using his mother's typewriter. A year later, Eli was so impressed with Don's dual talent that he encouraged him to move to Los Angeles, where Eli was relocating to work with Mr. Strasberg at The Actors Studio.

Don quit his job and moved to Los Angeles, where, with Eli's support, he was cast in a play produced by Mr. Strasberg. The experience led to meeting legendary actresses Anne Bancroft and Shelley Winters and opened the door to life inside the entertainment industry.

Don was signed by a literary agent, and his first writing job was for the iconic cartoon series Inspector Gadget. This was before email and computers were part of the writing process - production offices dispatched a taxi with a three-page episode outline to his apartment, and returned five days later to pick up the completed script.

Determined to learn how films were made, Don worked as a featured extra on numerous Hollywood productions, observing performers such as Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett and Burt Reynolds from only a few feet away. That led to a memorable evening playing pool with Sammy Davis Jr. after "crashing" the entertainer's film wrap party at his Beverly Hills home.

When Hollywood's changing landscape forced Don to reinvent himself, he chose an unexpected path. Despite never having written a novel, he developed “THE 4MIDABLES” as an action-adventure YA trilogy that has earned enthusiastic reviews from readers around the world.

Don shares a unique perspective on storytelling, resilience, and reinvention. Whether discussing the Hollywood of the 1980s, the evolution of television writing, the creative process, independent publishing, or the lessons learned over a lifetime in entertainment, he brings humor, behind-the-scenes insights, and memorable real-life stories that leave audiences entertained and inspired.

David is excited to share that this very podcast series he has created, The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Life Journey Podcasts on the web by the Million Podcasts panel.

This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Life Journey Podcasts online, and they're honored to feature this journey among the best!

Visit https://www.millionpodcasts.com/life-journey-podcasts/ to see this exciting news.

Stephanie, a licensed therapist and trauma survivor, shared her personal journey on David's podcast — covering childhood abandonment, her career path into therapy, a kidnapping 11 days after her wedding, and subsequent PTSD recovery. She discussed how her lived experience deepened her clinical work and previewed her forthcoming survival memoir.

A follow-up episode was agreed upon for when the book is published.