The Wisdom movers

What if lasting change isn't about trying harder, but learning to trust yourself again?

In this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Anjelis Oliveira, PhD, MSN/MHA, RN, wellness coach, healthcare leader, and founder of Rising Stars Wellness, to explore her remarkable journey from survival mode to sustainable health.

After facing childhood loss, instability, domestic violence, lifelong weight struggles, bariatric surgery, weight regain, major health challenges, and eventually losing more than 105 pounds, Anjelis discovered that the deeper transformation wasn't found on the scale. It came from rebuilding self-trust, creating sustainable habits, and learning to choose progress over perfection.

We discuss resilience, identity, mindset, self-love, healthy habits, and the role GLP-1 medications can play alongside lifestyle changes. Anjelis also shares why shame and punishment aren't sustainable strategies for transformation and what it really means to “Love Yourself to Health.”

For anyone trying to improve their health, rebuild confidence, or create lasting change, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: you don't have to become perfect—you have to stop abandoning yourself.

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What happens when you have the career, the responsibilities, and the life that looks successful from the outside—but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled?

In this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Liz Coleman, certified transformational life coach, psychology graduate, and creator of the MindLife Reset™, to explore the deeper beliefs and patterns behind overthinking, burnout, stress, and the pressure to always be productive.

Liz shares how her own journey through a demanding C-suite career, relationship struggles, and health challenges led her to rethink traditional approaches to personal growth. We discuss why mindset alone may not create lasting change, how the mind and body work together, and how successful women can learn to quiet the noise, trust themselves, and live life on their own terms.

If you've ever wondered why you can't simply switch off, relax, or enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build, this conversation offers practical insights for creating meaningful change from the inside out.

Learn more about Liz Coleman:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bMRRUfq_QyFtpcLWxTkW1AMTZ4HijdUG/view?usp=sharing

What if some of the most familiar stories in the Bible have been misunderstood for centuries?

In this episode, I speak with Dror Ben Ami, author of The Vineyard and The Final Jubilee, about his unconventional approach to understanding the Bible through Hebrew language, metaphors, symbolism, and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.

Dror challenges several traditional interpretations, including the idea that Jesus was a carpenter and the common understanding of why Moses was prevented from entering the Promised Land. We explore why he believes Hebrew is essential to understanding the deeper meaning of biblical texts and how the Gospels can provide clues for interpreting the Old Testament.

This is a thought-provoking conversation about faith, language, biblical interpretation, and the possibility that familiar stories may carry meanings we have overlooked.

Explore Dror's articles and work: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HA3f56zqb/

What happens when you stop letting your circumstances define your voice?

In this episode, I speak with Kneet Music, a Thai Sikh-Punjabi independent artist, songwriter, storyteller, and advocate whose work brings together music, identity, culture, motherhood, and resilience.

From growing up in Bangkok to building a life and creative career in New York, Kneet shares how her experiences across cultures shaped her music and her understanding of identity and belonging. We explore how music can become a way to reclaim your voice, turn personal experiences into purposeful art, and find strength when life tries to break you.

We also discuss her journey as an independent artist, the story behind “RISE” and “Bangkok to New York,” and her work advocating for child protection and family court reform through Protect Children NY.

Explore Kneet’s music and creative work: https://linktr.ee/kneetmusic

What if hitting rock bottom isn’t the end of your story?

In this episode, I speak with Timothy Moylan, author of Rock Bottom Has a Basement and a Montana business owner who rebuilt his life after years of alcoholism, legal troubles, and a life-threatening heart condition.

Timothy shares his honest journey through addiction, recovery, faith, accountability, and second chances. We explore what recovery really looks like, the role of family and faith in rebuilding a life, and how the lessons he learned through adversity eventually shaped him as a husband, father, and business owner.

This is a conversation about resilience, hope, and the possibility of change—even when life feels hopeless.

Learn more about Timothy and his book: http://www.timothymoylan.com

What if having more money doesn’t automatically mean having a happier family?

In this episode, I speak with Gino Barbaro, a Certified Money Coach®, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor who has helped build a portfolio involving more than $450 million in assets under management.

We explore the relationship between money, mindset, family, and values. Gino shares what he has learned from building significant wealth and why financial success alone isn't enough to create a healthy and happy family.

We also discuss how couples can communicate better about money, make values-based financial decisions, teach children about wealth, and build a family legacy that goes beyond simply leaving money behind.

Learn more about Gino's work, money coaching resources, and books: https://barbaro360.com

What happens when the biggest threat to a marriage isn’t between the couple, but coming from outside?

In this episode, I speak with Pesa Shayo, author and co-founder of Live Your Best Marriage, about helping cross-cultural Christian couples build a United Front when facing in-law pressure, loyalty conflicts, cultural differences, and communication breakdowns.

We explore why couples sometimes turn against each other when outside pressure rises, how to distinguish between honoring family and allowing family to divide a marriage, and how couples can set healthy boundaries without dishonoring their parents or in-laws.

Pesa also shares practical, faith-rooted insights on communication, conflict resolution, and what couples can do to stop fighting each other and start facing challenges as one team.

Take the free 3-minute United Front Marriage Audit: https://unitedfrontmarriage.com

What happens when a family story is too important to remain untold?

In this episode, I speak with Ruth E. Stitt, an author, licensed counselor, educator, and professional musician who spent two years researching and writing a true family story connected to the Holocaust.

Ruth shares the story behind the letters her grandmother received from relatives in Berlin in 1938, their desperate search for a way to escape Nazi Germany, and the five-year correspondence that followed. We explore Jewish life in Germany during the Holocaust, emigration during World War II, the human cost of antisemitism, and why remembering these stories still matters today.

Through her work, Ruth hopes to honor her relatives, preserve their story, and help people better understand the dangers of prejudice and antisemitism.

Learn more about Ruth and her books: https://www.scripturecomesto.life

What would happen if you said yes to the unexpected?

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Monique Lewison, an integrative veterinarian, author, and lifelong adventurer whose journey has taken her from the United States to Israel, where she built a career working with animals and people from very different cultural backgrounds.

We explore how unexpected opportunities can completely change the direction of our lives, what living among different cultures can teach us about people, and why curiosity can be more powerful than quick judgment. Monique also shares lessons from working as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated profession and experiencing life during wars and rocket attacks.

Through her memoir, Grab Life by the Horns, Monique invites us to look at our assumptions, embrace uncertainty, and consider the possibilities waiting on the other side of an unexpected “yes.”

Learn more about Monique and her memoir: https://drmoniquelewison.com/coming-soon

What if what you thought was love was actually control and abuse?

In this episode, I speak with Amanda J Scott, author of Finding My Way Back to Me, about her journey of finding the courage to leave a 17-year abusive marriage and rebuild her life.

Amanda opens up about the often-hidden realities of domestic, financial, and emotional abuse, including how abuse can become normalised and how it can gradually destroy a person's sense of self-worth. We also explore the difficult process of leaving, the impact on families, and what it takes to reclaim your identity and create a new life.

Most importantly, this conversation is about hope, resilience, and recognising that being trapped in an abusive situation does not mean you have to remain there.

Learn more about Amanda's book: https://www.amandajscott.com/latest-book