Threads of Enlightenment | Mindset & Awakening Stories

I interviewed Isabelle Fortin. Isabelle Fortin is a standout mindset facilitator, entrepreneur, and public speaker. Her journey is marked by determination and creativity. Through Izzy Fortin's Coaching, she uses her experiences and insights to help others grow professionally and personally. Isabelle faced a significant challenge when she was just five years old: she lost her mother. Being the youngest of three siblings, she had to learn how to be strong and resilient early on, and these qualities have guided her throughout her life.

Isabelle's career path is wide-ranging and impressive. She served in the Canadian Air Force, an experience that taught her discipline and structure. Afterward, she spent 23 years as a devoted massage therapist, improving her ability to heal and care for others. In 2009, while still practicing massage therapy, Isabelle began her journey as a mindset facilitator. Her main goal is to help others match their work with who they really are, which she believes can lead to personal growth and self-awareness. Dance has always been a source of comfort and joy for Isabelle. She sees rhythm and movement as ways to freely express herself and to escape from life's worries.

As a public speaker, Isabelle often shares her knowledge and experiences at conferences and workshops. Her compelling stories and life lessons engage her audience and inspire them to push their limits. Isabelle is currently working on her first book. Given her extensive experiences and insights, it's sure to be an interesting and enlightening read.

Isabelle's motto is "Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff". This fun yet thoughtful saying reminds her to stay calm when facing challenges and to focus on what's really important. In conclusion, Isabelle Fortin isn't just a mindset facilitator. She's a symbol of perseverance and determination, shining a light to guide others toward fulfilling their potential and living purposeful lives.

I strongly encourage everyone to buy her book follow her and be transformed by her insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is her story.

Below are the sites that house her work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-fortin-a1508768/

https://izzyfortin.com/

https://izzyfortin.com/discovery/booking/

I interviewed Dr. Barbara D’Amato. B. D’Amato is a psychoanalyst in private practice in NYC. She has written numerous professional papers analyzing the psychic conflicts of literary characters and their authors, i.e., Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, R L Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. Her most recent publication considers the lyrics in Bob Dylan’s “Murder Most Foul” from a hypnogogic perspective. Triskele is her first work of fiction.

Dr. D'Amato stated "As a practicing and teaching psychoanalyst, of 30-plus years, I believe I come from a long background that queries and works with the human experience. People come to therapy to better understand themselves so they can figure out why they are unhappy or unable to change behaviors that do not serve them. I have been intrigued by the ways in which individuals often continue with behaviors that result in the exact opposite of what they say they want. The reason for this can be simple. People don’t often know why they do what they do. Early conflicts and trauma can determine the course of one’s lifetime if left unexamined. As a psychoanalyst, I have been able to participate in this process which I find rewarding and beneficial to others when it is the right fit. I also enjoy writing and have published over a dozen professional papers concerned with the motivations that invisibly propel our everyday behaviors".

Her book teases apart the real reasons why we repeat counterproductive life choices. Triskele, her novel portrays such conflicts and the working through processes that can occur, in three troubled individuals. Understanding how therapy actually works, through a fictional story that grips the reader.

I strongly encourage everyone to buy her book follow her and be transformed by her insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is her story.

Below are the sites that house her work.

https://bdamato.com/

https://twitter.com/DrBarbaraDAmato

https://www.instagram.com/drbarbaradamato/

I interviewed Kevin O'Connor. He is the author of Two Floors above Grief. His career spans over fifty years as a writer, teacher, principal, curriculum designer, and university instructor. He authors content and provides training in mathematics instruction, principal leadership, support for substitute teachers, LGBTQ advocacy, Sexual Health/Family Life, self-publishing, and marketing. He sings and performs in theaters.

Kevin is active with SMART Ride, a bicycling group that raises funds for HIV awareness, treatment, and education. He resides in Ft. Lauderdale with his husband, Leon. The content and stories in the letters in the book Two Floors Above Grief reveal family relationships and connections and provide a sense of continuity. Kevin offers ways for people to organize the letters of their friends and family. When letters are arranged in ways such as sequence, themes, or characters, the family history is enhanced and preserved for future generations. These letters enrich the family genealogy.

I strongly encourage everyone to follow him and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below are the sites that house his work.

https://linkedin.com/kmoconnor

https://www.facebook.com/kevin.oconnor2

https://instagram.com/kevmaster62

https://www.kevinoconnorauthor.com

I interviewed Roman Fischer. Roman is a coach that is passionate about what hes does on a daily basis for himself and his clients. Roman stort began after he saw his grandfather and a close family friend pass away due to serious health problems due to cancer and unhealthy eating habits It was during this period that he knew that he didn't want the same exact thing to happen all over again to the people he knew and love (from his friends, family) and even to the whole entire world population! He said that he "figured I'd take it upon myself to help transform people's lives one body at a time and ultimately help transform the world"!

At the age of 15 years old when he saw his younger brother lifting weights which inspire him to do the same. As a young man he wanted to get a 6 pack and had a STRONG desire to want to live longer and just be healthier in general. His old ways of eating whatever he laid eyes on and sitting around playing video games just didn't cut it anymore and he wanted to make a SERIOUS lifestyle change!

Roman stated that his ultimate goal with Roman Fischer Fitness is to help transform other people’s lives from their mind to their bodies no matter their fitness goals. Whether they want to gain muscle and strength, burn fat, do a body recomp, or simply just gain more flexibility and mobility He wants to help his clients to become an even BETTER SELF!.

I strongly encourage everyone to follow him and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below are the sites that house his work.

https://www.romanfischerofficial.com/

https://www.facebook.com/romanfischerofficial

https://www.instagram.com/romanfischerofficial/

http://tiktok.com/@romanfischerofficial

https://www.youtube.com/@romanfischerofficial

I interviewed Liam Brown. Liam Brown is a seasoned esports executive who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any podcast. With a background in player recruitment, management, sponsorships, and brand building, Liam has a deep understanding of the competitive esports landscape. His insights and strategies are invaluable to both fans and commercial professionals looking to break into the rapidly growing esports market. As a podcast guest, Liam is engaging and insightful and is sure to take your show to the next level.

As a Corporate Partnerships Manager for Knights Esports Group, Liam is a leading authority on competitive gaming, event management, league organization, and technology development. Unlike many in the gaming industry, Liam chose the traditional path of pursuing higher education, attending the University of Pittsburgh straight out of high school. During his senior year, he discovered his passion for leveraging gaming as a means of bringing people together, particularly during the pandemic. Liam joined the Knights immediately after graduation, bringing a unique perspective on the future of gaming, including its potential impact on education, health, and artificial intelligence. He excels at building bridges between brands, gamers, fans, and influencers, and is available to share his expert insights on the ways in which gaming and esports will shape the future of industry and society.

I strongly encourage everyone to follow him and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below are the sites that house his work.

https://twitter.com/KnightsGG

https://www.facebook.com/Knightsgg/

https://nacl.knightsarena.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamesports/

https://www.instagram.com/knights/

https://www.youtube.com/PittsburghKnights

https://www.tiktok.com/@knightspk

I interviewed Don St John, Ph.D. Very early on in his educational career, Dr. St John realized that the “box” of traditional clinical psychology and psychiatry was too small to hold all the tools and concepts needed for his healing. He’s forever grateful he searched outside that box. Over time, he encountered not just tools and techniques, but different schools of thought, both novel and derived from wide-ranging sources. Decades of exploration led him to construct a view of healing, purpose, and human potential that includes four essential and interrelated components: the Somatic (Body), the Psycho-Emotional, the Relational, and the Spiritual.

1. The Somatic. Our bodies are feeling, sensing, and moving structures. Our culture emphasizes appearance, endurance, strength, and of course freedom from symptoms. They are important! Yet, our very sense of ourselves, who we take ourselves to be, and our sense of well-being, depend on the connectivity, the consciousness of our bodies. Our bodies are also architectural marvels, and as such, require optimal alignment for optimal functioning.

2. The Psycho-Emotional. We form core beliefs about our worth and potential early and throughout our upbrings that for better or worse, define how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Becoming ready to embody our best selves requires revisiting our fundamental assumptions; stepping into our best selves requires identifying and redesigning our core beliefs. It is also important that we cultivate positivity in our hearts and minds.

3. The Relational. Human beings are fundamentally social, and forming close bonds is not just important—it’s essential. Our ability to share emotional intimacy is hampered by the traumas and wounds we inevitably receive along our journey. Dr. St John believes that relational starvation is at the root of most cases of addiction, depression, relational distress, and more.

4. The Spiritual. The drive to wonder at and experience the universe’s greater order is part of the human fabric. From time immemorial we have asked questions such as: Is there life after death? How are we related to each other and to the entire web of life? Is there a force, an intelligence superior to my personal agency and if so, how do we relate to that force? In his own journey, psychedelic spiritual medicine has enhanced his openness to spiritual exploration and discovery.

As a psychotherapist, teacher, author, and Mestre (teacher in a Christian-Ayahuasca church), Dr. St John has been immersed in the psychological, somatic, relational, and spiritual worlds for more than fifty years. As a child, he endured years of intense physical and verbal abuse in his Italian-American Catholic home. He entered adulthood in a physically hyper-tense body, emotionally frozen, relationally retarded, and spiritually void. This healing adventure of fifty-plus years has resulted in a fulfilling marriage (38 years) to his life partner, the enjoyment of being in his body, trust in his own abilities and instincts, the trust given him by others to guide their journeys, a love for life, and wonderment at a higher power.

Embodiment Matters: A Conversation With Diane and Don St John July 17, 2018

I interviewed Ian Clark. At 46, I was bankrupt and given 1000 days left to live. 5 years later, I survived and built a raw supplement business direct to consumers in my basement which reached 100’s of thousands of people in 2 years. I hope to share this wild story of how it happened, what the business did, and how. I used it to escape early death and how others can learn how to manage and heal their own body. My name is Ian Clark and I am the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Activation Products (Can) Inc. has built a solid reputation for valuable research in the natural health space developing the most effective protocols and products that support natural healing. Now at the age of 65, my health and energy levels are better than when I was 25

years old but this was not the case in 2004. At the age of forty-six, two significant life-threatening health issues hit me in the same year! It was during 2004-2007 that as a husband and father of seven children sought out the most effective health products for natural healing to avoid medical operations and drugs. In 2007, Activation Products was founded with his wife and seven children. Over the last 16 years, I have enjoyed a wonderful health transformation for myself, my family, and literally hundreds of thousands of Activation clients internationally, and more need to know how to heal their own bodies.

I strongly encourage everyone to follow him and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below are the sites that house his work.

https://twitter.com/IanActivated

https://www.instagram.com/ianclarkactivated/

https://shop.activationproducts.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmclark/

https://www.youtube.com/@iamianclarkactivated

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I interviewed Alison Smith. Alison is a passionate and enthusiastic speaker, coach, podcaster, and author and can often be found using nature as a metaphor for our lives, helping us to get back on track.

Alison has always had a passion and enthusiasm for patterns and using them to solve problems. Even her thesis at university over 37 years ago involved looking at patterns; patterns of behavior that lead to certain outcomes.

It’s no surprise, therefore, that after 15 years in Procurement in organizations, Alison decided in 2000 that she wanted to expand that pattern of observation, exploration, and problem-solving to help others solve their problems in life and to help them get back on track.

This isn’t achieved by diving into the detail of the situation (i.e. it’s not about turning over every stone) but by stepping back and looking at the patterns.

It was a chance conversation that took the pattern observation to a new level and ultimately led to what we know today as the Landscaping Your Life LANDSCAPE toolkit.

I strongly encourage everyone to buy her book follow her and be transformed by her insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is her story.

Below are the sites that house her work.

https://www.alisonsmith.co/

https://www.instagram.com/landscapingyourlife/

https://twitter.com/alisonrbcm

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonsmitheu/

https://www.youtube.com/user/AlisonSmitheu

https://www.alisonsmith.co/landscaping-your-life-podcast/

I interviewed Elizabeth Mikotowicz. In her 20's she barely survived a very violent relationship, he assaulted her with a wooden dowel and you could see her skull when it happened. The Drs gave her opioids, and when she refused they threatened her with child protective services because she was pregnant and refusing medical advice. She Was told she was on too small a dose to get addicted. Eventually, she went to the DV shelter and was turned away, they said her injury was too severe and it put the other women in danger. She survived because drug dealers helped her - or took advantage depending on how you look at it. She eventually went to federal prison for a nonviolent drug charge. She endured and witnessed so much institutional abuse, corruption, systemic racism, and cruelty; sometimes she still wakes up screaming. But! She's turned it all around, launched an environmentally friendly feminine brand that's being sold in stores, and also comes in plus sizes. She has gotten bills put on the table and passed for the good of the people- not corporations and institutions. She is letting the world know what America's "land of the free" is doing to its incarcerated population which is the highest rate in the world. She is also exposing other systemic abuse and corruption that affects Americans every day. She is sharing her healing journey and what she has learned about her own trauma and mental health.

I strongly encourage everyone to follow him and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below are the sites that house his work.

https://www.tiktok.com/@epm_art_1111?_t=8aqCWcrWgva&_r=1

https://www.instagram.com/epm_art_1111/

https://www.legaleriste.com/en/Elizabeth.mikotowicz

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-mikotowicz-409773220

I interviewed Dr. Dana Cowles. Dr. Cowles is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Osteopathic Physician with a dual degree in Philosophy.  He brings clarity to history, a unique perspective, and a passion for life's purpose. born in Boise, ID, the son of a dairy farmer.  He was raised around the greater New York City area. He was educated at St. John's University with a dual degree in Biology and Philosophy and then obtained his Osteopathic Medicine degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

I strongly encourage everyone to follow him and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below are the sites that house his work.

https://cowlesemergencyservices.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dana.cowles/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-cowles-b4a1ab4a/

https://www.instagram.com/danacow/

https://twitter.com/CowlesDana