Episode 182 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
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5:36 Chat with Jon Paul Crimi

• Jon Paul Crimi is a Breathwork pioneer known for his zero filter East Coast edge and his ability to make deep transformation practical, powerful, and accessible. With more than a decade and a half of experience, he has helped redefine modern Breathwork by stripping away the overly mystical tone and replacing it with grounded, results driven work that speaks to skeptics, leaders, and everyday people alike. Jon Paul's work focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, and trauma integration. Participants often describe their first experience as feeling like decades of therapy without saying a word. His ability to combine intensity, humor, and psychological depth has made him especially effective with entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and those navigating major life transitions. Jon Paul has worked with major companies including Nike and LinkedIn, bringing Breathwork into corporate environments through customized workshops and retreats. He has also led in person and online teacher training certifications, mentoring the next generation of facilitators.

  His work has been featured at the HEAL Hay House Summit and recognized by major media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, LA Magazine, Good Morning America, and numerous international podcasts. Now based in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children, Jon Paul continues his mission to bring Breathwork into the mainstream and help people move from rock bottom to mastery using the most overlooked tool they already possess: their breath

52:38 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Jon Paul Crimi:

• Connect with Jon Paul: https://breathewithjp.com/
• In Person Class: https://breathewithjp.com/product-category/in-person-breathwork-classes/
• Teach Breathwork: https://breathewithjp.com/breathwork-facilitator-training/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 181 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
• Submissions:
• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.
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• Free Discovery Call
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5:36 Chat with Lolita Guarin

• Lolita Guarin is a stress management expert, speaker, coach, six-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, creator of the CALM Process, which we'll be looking at from a birds eye view, and she's a Story to IMPACT mentor. Lolita helps audiences move from stress and burnout into clarity, confidence, and self-trust with practical tools they can use right away.

54:06 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Lolita Guarin:

• Connect with Guarin: https://www.beamazingyou.com/
• Book A Session With Lolita: https://beamazingyou.lpages.co/book-a-session/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 180 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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2:07 To The Yew Within the Mind That Remembers by Amanda Gisby (Used with Permission)

5:39 Episode Opening:

• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
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• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.
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• Free Discovery Call
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10:02 Chat with Stephanie Curd

• Stephanie Curd

  • Stephanie Curd and her sister Natalie are Immersive Spirit. As spiritual coaches, intuitive mediums, energy workers, astrologers and haunting investigators, their expertise lies in guiding individuals towards deeper self-awareness, healing, and spiritual growth. With a unique blend of intuitive insight and practical wisdom, Stephanie and Natalie help clients tap into their inner knowing and unlock their true potential . Working with the stars they help others to dig in and understand a little bit more about themselves. Lastly, they work with those impacted by something otherworldly to investigate and cross or remove those beings whenever it is appropriate. Immersive Spirit's approach is compassionate, empowering, and tailored to meet the individual needs of each person they work with.

1:07:47 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Stephanie Curd:

• Connect with Immersive Spirit: https://www.immersivespirit.com/
• Immersive Spirit Courses: https://www.immersivespirit.com/courses
• Podcast: https://www.immersivespirit.com/high-heels-to-happy-feels-podcast

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 179 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:01:18 Elemental Cry by Hem Netjer (Used with Permission)

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• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
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• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.
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• Free Discovery Call
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0:09:47 Chat with Raven Rissy

• Raven Rissy is a practicing Heathen Völva, who has studied the art of Seidr, but has knowledge in many cultures and mythologies. She's featured in Ryan Smith's new book, Spinning Wyrd and is currently in the process of publishing her own works. Raven is also an accomplished musician and artist. Her band, Hem Netjer, opened this week's show. Raven shares her spiritual experiences through music as well as teaching.

  Raven hails from the Pacific Northwest of Canada, where her journey has led her to study and practice within the Pagan and Occult Communities for over 15 years. She's also studied at multiple Mystery Schools including OBOD.

  Throughout her spiritual journey thus far, RavenRissy is very grateful to have met some wonderful teachers and elders within her communities. She is very honored to hold the title of May Queen (2021-2022) within a large pagan organization from the Pacific Northwest. She has also created and been on the council of other pagan groups and organizations. She is well practiced with running and teaching one on one, small and large group rituals, as well as holding sacred space for members within her community, virtually and in person.

0:38:36 Otherworld - By Hem Netjer (Used By Permission)

0:44:06 Chat with Raven Rissy Continued

1:14:01 Echo by Hem Netjer (Used By Permission)

1:18:33 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Raven Rissy:

• Connect with Raven: https:https://www.instagram.com/raven.rissy/
• Explore Nymphya's Realm: https://hemnetjer.band/
• Fire and Ice: https://www.onblackwings.com/raven-teacher

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 178 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:05:10 Chat with Rev Rachel Harrison

• Rev Rachel Harrison is an inspirational spiritual coach who offers a compassionate path to a happy and healthy life. She is the host of the Recover Your Soul Podcast and has authored her book Recover Your Soul Bonus. Rachel shares a transformational spiritual approach rooted in self awareness, healing, and awakening.

  Drawing from spirituality, positive psychology, 12 step wisdom, and New Thought metaphysics, Rev Rachel created the Recover Your Soul™ process after her own journey of healing from alcoholism, people pleasing, control addiction, and codependency. Her work is grounded in lived experience and guided by a deep trust in spiritual connection and inner wisdom.

  Rev Rachel's coaching style is intuitive and personalized, supporting clients in developing self awareness, strengthening their relationship with a Higher Power, practicing self compassion, and releasing old patterns through forgiveness and acceptance. While her roots are in recovery, her teachings extend far beyond addiction, offering guidance for anyone seeking emotional healing, spiritual growth, and a more authentic way of living.

1:06:36 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Rev Rachel Harrison

• Website: https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/
• Her Book and More: https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/whatisrecoveryoursoul

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 177 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:00:56 What Have I Forgotten - By Nymphya (Used with Permission)

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0:09:47 Chat with Nymphya

• Nymphya shares magic through her music that has touched thousands of lives around the world. Not only a very talented artist that shares her heart and soul through each of her songs, she's also a practicing pagan, 3rd degree in the Celtic Traditional craft, an animist and she's studied the Western Mysteries for years. In fact, her most recent album What Have I Forgotten? (with an illustrated magical tome that accompanies it) is all about the 7 stages of spiritual alchemy, since it turns out that what the songs were about. There's so much more to share about Nymphya's music, life, work, so let's get started.

0:41:14 Beachcombing - By Nymphya (Used By Permission)

0:47:26 Chat with Nymphya Continued

1:12:32 Unwanted Goodbyes - By Nymphya (Used By Permission)

1:16:32 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Nymphya:

• Listen Now & Get Your Free CD: https://ghl.nymphya.com/linktree
• Explore Nymphya's Realm: https://nymphya.com/
• Discover the Art of Nymphya: https://shop.nymphya.com/

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 176 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:05:10 Chat with Edit B Kiss

• Edit B Kiss's work as a holistic mentor and success habit coach. Edit is #1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker. She specializes in guiding individuals from misery to peace within 30 days by integrating ancient healing techniques with neuroscience. Her journey from a 15-year career in petroleum engineering to holistic healing exemplifies her commitment to transformation and personal growth.

0:54:53 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Edit B Kiss

• Website: https://editbkiss.com/
• Gap Filler Success Book: https://a.co/d/bkJWUTL
• Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/release-with-ease
• On the Healers Journey book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healers-Journey-Coaching-Book-Seekers

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 175 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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• Free Discovery Call
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0:05:59 Chat with Herman Petrick

• Herman Petrick is an internationally renowned energy healer and spiritual guide with well over a decade of experience in holistic wellness and transformation. Originally from Portland, Oregon, he honed his unique abilities in energy healing while residing in New Zealand, where he developed techniques for clearing negative energies, closing dark portals, and channeling healing frequencies to promote harmony and positivity. Today, based out of his practice at globalenergyclearing.com, Herman specializes in remote energy clearings for individuals and properties, addressing issues like sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and intentional negative energy placements to help clients reset and reconnect with their true selves. A sought-after speaker at events like the Sedona Yoga Festival, Herman continues to inspire global audiences with his dedication to energy cleansing and personal empowerment.

1:54:22 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Herman Petrick

• Website: https://globalenergyclearing.com/
• Contact Herman: https://globalenergyclearing.com/contact-us/

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 174 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:05:57 Chat with Michael Wilson

• Michael is a psychotherapist with an extensive background in psychotherapy, and Transpersonal Psychology (or Spiritual Psychology), and Environmental Psychology e.g., Nature Connection. He is a Druid member with the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. Michael lives and works in Northumberland incorporating regular visits to the Scottish Highlands and Islands for long nature immersions. He has written several additional excellent books on psychology as well.

1:06:09 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Mchael Wilson

• Website: http://www.michaelwilson.uk.com/
• Michael's Publications: http://www.michaelwilson.uk.com/publications/
• Michael's New Book & Events: http://www.michaelwilson.uk.com/pathways/

Order of Bards Ovates and Druids

• Website: https://druidry.org/

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 173 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:01:16 Eclipse - By Mac and Cheese (Used with Permission)

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0:10:34 Chat with Heather Greene

• Heather Greene is an acquisitions editor with Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd., a freelance religion journalist and author of the award winning book Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television. Heather has been studying both Witchcraft and film for over thirty years. She has a B.A. and an M.A. in Film Studies. Heather also co-hosts The Witches Movie Coven podcast and she's on the board of the Atlanta-based Mystic South Conference. When she gets a few quiet moments, Heather can be found in her studio restoring dolls, singing along to a playlist, sipping tea on the back porch, or tending to her two very needy cats.

1:00:34 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Heather Greene:

• Website: https://www.heathergreene.net/
• Heather's Book: https://www.heathergreene.net/book-1
• Contact: https://www.heathergreene.net/contact

Mac and Cheese:

• Website: https://macandcheese.cheesebrowmusic.com/

Mystic South:

• Website: https://mystic-south.com/

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/