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https://radioplasma.com/about-2/https://holyokemedia.org/Iohann Rashi Vega- Director of Media Engagement at Holyoke Media - Freelancer: Voice Over, Radio Host and Producer, Podcast Producer, Videographer, Editor, DJ

https://belchertowneducationfoundation.org/Formed in May of 2016 in response to the ongoing fiscal constraints experienced by our public school system, the Belchertown Education Foundation (BEF) is now a charitable organization with non-profit, 501(c)3 status governed by a board of directors. The organization is self-funded and dependent upon generous contributions from community members, businesses, school alumni and families.Our MissionThe mission of the BEF is to support Belchertown public schools in providing an enriching educational experience that supports the academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits of Belchertown's students as they develop into well-educated and well-rounded young adults.We accomplish this by:Bringing the community together in fundraising and garnering broad community support for Belchertown public schoolsEncouraging educational innovation, creativity and excellenceFunding projects through our Student Success Grants program that have the potential for broad impact, long-term impact, and/or making a significant difference in the social, emotional, and educational experience of students, regardless of the numbers servedWorking in partnership with the school district to understand strategic educational priorities that will inform, but not dictate, the BEF's funding choicesBoard of DirectorsSECRETARYJim MugfordTREASURERLesley MugfordBOARD OF DIRECTORSStephen BourgeoisJennifer FaulknerHope GuardenierSteven OpalenikJennifer SmolinskiKatherine Tungate*Open Position*

I am The DEI Optimist- I believe that the world is better when we know one another; not despise each other. We will grow and improve by learning more about ourselves and others. I have more than 25 years of experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Leadership Development. I have honed and expanded my knowledge of Diversity over the years through research, practice, professional and personal experience. I am constantly adding to my skillset around DEI through practice and training. I am diligent about increasing my awareness of DEI challenges, issues, and opportunities. I invite you to join me on this journey. Our workbooks and trainings are available for purchase at this link: https://effebe-49.myshopify.com/Information from Dr Abdullah:I am available for keynote addresses, DEIB Strategic Planning and Assessment, Diversity Coaching, Board Capacity Building and related work. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Diversity and Inclusion, Higher Education Administration, Training & Development, Board Reports & Resolutions, Budget Management, Written & Oral Communications, Hiring, Training, & Mentoring, Operating, Capital, & Procurement, Budget Review, Fund Raising & Grant writing, Public Speaking & Presentations, Team Building & Leadership, Student Development, Non-profit Board Training

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Karese is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working with clients globally she spends time with her husband and four kids.Social Media & linksFacebook, Instagram and TikTok @themyospot Practice site: www.themyospot.comBlog site: www.airwaymatters.blogAccomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout, and Execute Goals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084F7HMK3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FyTHFb46J02PM

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http://www.pinedafoundation.org/DR. VICTOR SANTIAGO PINEDA is a globally recognized leader in innovation, inclusion, andaccessibility. He is a distinguished humanitarian, inspirational speaker, and a leading expert in smart citydevelopment. He is a two-time presidential appointee by US President Barack Obama, governmentdelegate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Habitat's New Urban Agenda, WorldEconomic Forum council member, Chancellor's Post-Doctoral Fellow for Academic Diversity at UCBerkeley, and Research Fellow at the World Institute on Disability and Public Policy Fellow at theDubai School of Government. With an extensive background in academia, advocacy, and social impactentrepreneurship, Dr. Pineda has left a notable mark on the world through his dedication to inclusivityand accessibility.During Obama's administration, Dr. Pineda received two appointments, including a role on theArchitectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. He also collaborated with UNICEF and wasa key voice in drafting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.A revered figure in accessibility, Dr. Pineda often advises governments and major corporations. Hefounded the Pineda Foundation / World ENABLED and co-launched the Smart Cities for All GlobalInitiative, promoting inclusive urban environments.At the World Economic Forum, Dr. Pineda focuses on integrating IoT and AI for urban inclusion. At UCBerkeley, his research has influenced urban planning and social policy. He also contributes to the WorldInstitute on Disability and the Dubai School of Government.Dr. Pineda's dedication to inclusivity establishes him as a leading visionary, continually driving policy andurban transformations towards greater accessibility.

All Things Nerd TherapyHi, I'm Mike – The Nerd TherapistI'm a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, and a lifelong nerd.I run nerdy programs like Roll for Growth, which uses roleplaying games such as Dungeons and Dragons as a form of group therapy. I also run Minecraft Therapy, which uses Minecraft as the backdrop for therapy.I specialise in supporting the diverse needs of young people, and have experience supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as autistic youths, and other neurodivergence. My passion, what I am driven to support in therapy, is people for whom ‘normal' therapists or therapies have been unsuccessful with. This is why I have trained and volunteered in DBT settings, and I am always on the lookout for new ways to connect with the clients I see.I am the author of Pop Culture Competence, a free blog resource which provides insights into aspects of pop culture, such as anime, comic books and videogames, from the perspective of a consumer and a qualified therapist.

https://elevatelifecoaching.org/Michelle's BookHey there! I'm Michelle Kuei, your go-to visibility and marketing coach. I've journeyed from overcoming personal challenges to empowering women globally.I'm the proud founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where I mentor female coaches to harness the power of storytelling, transforming their passion for coaching into thriving businesses.

Develop and implement individualized fitness programs designed to achieve our clients' fitness goals safely. QFrance Wellness LLC training sessions can be held in the privacy of your own home, your building's fitness center or at one of many parks throughout New York CityQuincy offers a comprehensive selection of both traditional and unique exercise disciplines. Your customized fitness program will combine a number of protocols to boost your strength, increase your stamina and improve your overall health - regardless of your current fitness level.Begin your journey today to improved fitness and better health. Please contact me to begin your new program today.https://linktr.ee/qfrance?fbclid=IwAR1jaudhb_D2bXIP3ltFkRKIQVyfpCyfZzSM1nf3w4rd25EW_lLY-TxDmNghttps://www.instagram.com/ccacalisthenics/?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr&fbclid=IwAR2X3ibBdxVEZR8LBNoosKSyJdlwMACI3Z1AZDGR7KJO3z-0fT1hTd58xm0https://www.youtube.com/@CCACALISTHENICS

https://www.tethered-community.org/Shannon is an avid reader, tea lover and spiritual student, with a passion for the healing potential of plant medicine in the modern world. She works at Goffstown Chiropractic Care and is also currently studying to become a licensed psychologist. She hopes to bring her extensive experience with individual and group spiritual development to bear on her work at Tethered. She currently lives in New Boston with her husband and teen children.Becky is a life-long student of religion and spirituality, and is passionate about building community and creating sacred space. She has lived in New Boston with her husband and two boys since 2012, and hopes to share her love of learning with the community of Goffstown and the surrounding area. She holds a master's in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School and works full-time for Southern New Hampshire University as an educator and in the advising department. She is an avid reader, podcast-devourer, runner, hiker, and all around nerd with a love of board games

https://redlotuswellnesscenter.com/Kristin Althea O'Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac. is a woman with a kind heart who has always wanted to see people thrive. She loves nothing more than having the opportunity to provide a safe healing space for all ages and to assist on the journey towards helping each patient find her/his/their truest self. She adores being part of a team, creating a success story in place of what once felt like a bleak struggle. She's kind of a health cheerleader, this one.Kristin's practice has always focused on mental health, postpartum health, trauma, chronic conditions, and addiction. Is there anything more beautiful than to work with someone to pull them from the dark into their light and to see them shine in the way only they can? Kristin would say no. Because of this, people who want better for their lives and believe they will find it are the ones that are drawn to her treatment space. Kristin's favorite modalities to produce change are five element acupuncture, medical qigong (especially for distance healing treatments), and essential oils. In 2023 she completed her International Pediatric Specialist training because she yearned to share this medicine with children to create profound change from such a young age.Kristin utilizes the following tools in her treatments:Five Element AcupunctureMedical Qigong Essential OilsCuppingMoxibustionGua shaShonishinTui naChinese Stone MedicineAdditional Details on Kristin's Studies:FIVE ELEMENT ACUPUNCTUREIn her lifelong quest to help others shine, Kristin found a winning vehicle for this in Five Element Acupuncture and enrolled in the Master's program at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL. She chose this school for two big reasons: 1. Five Element Acupuncture gets to the root of dis-ease, and she wanted her patients to find deep, lasting healing. 2. This school flies in instructors from all over the world to share insight on their own private practices, so Kristin could learn from the best. She thrived there and served as class representative, graduating in 2010. During her time in school she learned cupping, moxibustion, and gua sha. This beautiful, powerful medicine is specialized and as such, Kristin is one of only two Five Element Acupuncturists in Western MA.PEDIATRIC ACUPUNCTURESeeing the profound effects of her practice and having children of her own spurred an interest in Pediatric Acupuncture. In 2023 Kristin completed the International Pediatrics Specialist training held by world-renowned practitioner Rebecca Avern. Kristin is thrilled to help children of ages address chronic conditions, trauma, and mental health struggles to live a better life. She learned shonishin and tui na during this time, and is thrilled to offer non-needle options to those nervous to start with needles. She has a special love for treating children with ASD. She is the only acupuncturist in her area focusing on children's mental health and trauma.MEDICAL QIGONG & DISTANCE HEALING TREATMENTSWhen Kristin started acupuncture school, she became deeply inspired by Medical Qigong, which is, in short, healing patients without needles. Kristin studied with Paul Fraser, L.Ac., who had learned the practice 20 years earlier to put his aggressive cancer diagnosis to a halt. She continued on, learning from Paul's teacher Tom Tam of Boston, and then from internationally-beloved Master Ou. The form she learned from Master Ou, Pan Gu Shen Gong, is a form focused on increasing the benevolence of the practitioner. It's Kristin's favorite form and the one she practices almost exclusively, and the form she...

http://www.nativerootmedicine.com/Raised with her Penobscot culture and Native American spiritual practices, Dr. Jus Crea realized the healing powers of nature at a young age. Rich with ancestral knowledge of healing, medicine, and midwifery, Dr. Jus Crea received a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport and a BS in Ethnobotany and Holistic Health from UMass, Amherst. She has also been trained as an auricular acupuncture detox specialist at Lincoln Hospital, WTS therapy for restorative healing as well as Indigenous Midwifery with Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming. Dr. Jus Crea has lectured extensively on healing, ethnobotany, midwifery, naturopathic medicine, environmental medicine, and cultural history and traditions. She was previously an adjunct professor of Nutrition at Springfield College and Pathology at STCC as well as a primary care physician in Brattleboro VT. Dr. Jus Crea has been practicing Naturopathic Family Medicine at The Integrative Health Group in Springfield MA since 2005. She is passionate about cultural healing practices and works towards reclamation of her Wabanaki traditions, spiritual practices, and language.quote for title of episode:

Dr. Gottsegen grew up in New York and Philadelphia, but learned to love New England hiking in the forests and mountains of New Hampshire and Maine. During college, he spent summers working as a wilderness counselor at overnight camps for inner city children in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In college he double majored in English and Biology, concentrating on environmental sciences.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS1R88WN - buy the book here!Instagram: @clayton_pulsipher Clayton Pulsipher is an indie author launching his debut science fiction novel—Identity Crisis: Book One of the Arbiter Trilogy—tomorrow, February 21st! A lifelong creative, Clayton believes everyone on this planet has a story. His own story in recent years saw him transition from a career in music and teaching to one in learning & development and writing. And now he splits his time between writing speculative fiction and his day job at FranklinCovey, designing learning experiences that help people better themselves by changing their behavior and habits. Clayton tells stories about real people in fantastical situations. In Identity Crisis, a young adult space opera novel, readers navigate themes of identity and purpose on a fast-paced, action-packed adventure as they travel to far-off, vivid worlds with a full cast of diverse characters. So hop in, buckle up—and enjoy the ride!

Socials: insta- EricaDBeautyTicTok- EricaDBeauty2Erica Dennis is the owner of “Textures” by EricaDBeauty in Clifton Nj where she has created a safe space for everyone to learn honor and enjoy their natural hair. She has been a Colorist and Natural texture specialist for 5 years and offers a total of seven years of professional hair care and styling experience. Her passion for color and style lives in harmony with her love for music and the arts.

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www.reneebraceylmhc.comRenee is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience providing multicultural counseling, clinical case management, and parenting support to children and families nationwide. She is currently an Independent Practitioner with Family Care Counseling Associates, in Wilbraham, Massachusetts.Renee holds professional certifications in the treatment of Anxiety, ADHD and Autism and -utilizes a variety of evidenced based treatment modalities including; therapeutic play, dialectical behavioral therapy and neurofeedback.In addition to her clinical work, Renee is also an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor at Bay Path University, in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program. Throughout the years, Renee has conducted various therapeutic groups, parenting workshops and professional development training in support of children's mental health issues. Her passion is to empower families, to confidently navigate the mental health system, with ease.

Instagram @riserandtread @jonbcunha Facebook https://www.facebook.com/riserandtread (https://www.facebook.com/riserandtread) Jon Cunha, LMHC,   earned his Master's from Lesley University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jon is the Co-Owner of Riser and Tread, a company dedicated to helping young guys ages 8-25 "Step Up + Move Forward." Jon specializes in working with ADHD, Anxiety & Depression. He also has a passion for sports & athletics.    Jon was a three time All-American in Track and Field at Wheaton College, MA until injury ended his aspirations of reaching the Olympics. That experience helped motivate him towards wanting to support others going through something similar.    He has developed a training program for athletes, coaches, and organizations to strengthen mental fitness and resolve. Along with his clinical license, Jon also coached Track and Field for almost a decade. He now combines the benefits of therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), with athletic coaching principles, such as goal and fear setting, purpose development, and mindfulness. 

Chandra is a 43yo mother of two daughters, ages 16 & 20. She is a healer by nature, a certified health and wellness coach, herbalist, and juice bar owner operator. Chandra and her fiancé Janice are the owner operators of Kwench Juice Cafe of Amherst, MA.  Instagram: @kwenchamherst Facebook: @kwenchamherst

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Website: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/ (https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/?hl=en) Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/drchriswillard?_rdc=1&_rdr (https://web.facebook.com/drchriswillard?_rdc=1&_rdr) Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of twenty books, including Child's Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Raising Resilience (2017) and others for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than a dozen languages. He teaches at Harvard Medical School. On the personal side, he enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, reading and writing, and being a father.

Rolando Garcia III is a recognized leader in the fitness industry, having served as both coach and mentor to some of the top fitness teams and most recognized brands in the world. His certifications include - RKC Level 2, PN2, Masters in Service and Hospitality at Cornell University, Full Instructor in JKD/FMA, and Coach at Boxe Francaise Savate.  Through his father he inherited the Dizon system of Filipino Martial Arts.  He is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt. Lastly, he is the author of “Intrinsic Excellence”, published by Dragondoor and foreword written by Dan John! Instagram: @rolandogarciaiii

Soft Serve Podcast: We met in 1996 in a college poetry club, and got married in 2001. Even after all these years, we just like being around each other, talking, and laughing together. We're not like a lot of those married couples (you know the ones) who morph into versions of the same person. Our unique interests and differences are what make us and the Soft Serve Podcast fun to listen to. Stomping Jen: Stomping Jen got her podcast name from her propensity to stomp her foot on the ground when she is frustrated or mad, usually at Sawtooth Frank. Despite her name, Stomping Jen is not an angry person. On the contrary, she is an eternal optimist and lover of life, art (observing and making), music, and connecting with people.  Stomping Jen's big heart and fierce intelligence shine through in our conversations. To listen to her is to love her. Sawtooth Frank: Sawtooth Frank's podcast name comes from a jagged front tooth (now covered with a cap), broken during a horrific childhood ice-skating accident. A long-time fan of talk radio and podcasts, Sawtooth always dreamed of sitting behind the microphone and having his own show. So, in 2018, he created the Soft Serve Podcast with Stomping Jen. Sawtooth is unflinchingly curious and honest, whether it's trying to understand other people and our world more deeply, dealing with his own issues, or just talking with Stomping Jen about pop culture and life.  Whatever the topic at hand, be assured Sawtooth will take it on with passion, reflection, and humor. https://www.softservepodcast.com/

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Niki Fein, LICSW pottedwithpurpose@gmail.com http://www.pottedwithpurpose.com/ (www.pottedwithpurpose.com) Instagram @pottedwithpurpose   Niki is a clinical social worker currently employed as a stay-at-home mom. Pre-baby she was working as a psychotherapist, predominantly with older adults and middle-aged adults living with chronic or terminal illness. In the stressful time of the ongoing pandemic, the role-shift into becoming a mother, and stepping back from her clinical practice, Niki found gardening and plant care to be very therapeutic…from which Potted with Purpose sprouted and began to grow.

Bob Doyle is best known as a featured expert in the film and book “The Secret.” He now focuses his coaching and training on NeuroPlasticity and your ability to rewire your brain so that you literally become the person who creates the results you want in life without having to adopt any unusual belief system. Social links: WEBSITES: https://www.meetbobdoyle.com/ , http://bobdoyleshow.com FACEBOOK (PERSONAL): http://www.facebook.com/boundlessliving FACEBOOK (BUSINESS): http://www.facebook.com/bobdoyleshow LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetbobdoyle/

Our Guest today is Micaela Malo! Micaela is an amazing individual who loves riding her motocycle, hiking, going to the beach, and being OUTSIDE! She shares alot about her journey- her trials and tribulations, the chains that have bound her, and how she has broken these chains and is pursuing her passions! She talks about Complex PTSD, addiction, and relationships- as well as how she has 17 years sober, is active in the recovery community, and is currently in a Master's program for Clinical Social Work!

Zoë Ruhf is the creator of Life Ceramics, where she sells her unique pottery and runs a one-of-a-kind art program for women called “ART and SOUL– where women's circle meets art class.” This program guides women through meaningful exploration of clay art that is rooted in self-discovery and self-expression.  Zoë's mission through Life Ceramics is to provide a creative and inspiring experience for the hearts and hands of people everywhere. She also works at The New England Learning Center for Women in Transition (NELCWIT)- a domestic violence crisis center in western MA. Zoë lives in the hills of western Mass with her partner Christopher, their 3 year old daughter Via and their rescue pup Luca. Handles are:  @life_ceramics @zoeruhf Website: http://www.life-ceramics.com/ (www.life-ceramics.com)

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Philemon Thomas from Albany Ny 36 years old. A very affable , personable, and gregarious man. He is also a fitness enthusiast and multiple time Calisthinecs champion. Philemon also went on to become the first Black chess master from Albany Ny. You can follow him on TikTok @philspeaks or on Instagram @philemonspeaks for daily motivation

Johnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, https://copenotes.com/tedx (TEDx speaker), touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of https://copenotes.com/ (Cope Notes), a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. But in the years leading up to these incredible leaps in advocacy, every day was a battle against schizophrenic hallucinations and suicidal ideation. After a lifetime of resisting professional care and shying away from sharing his story, Johnny's curiosity flowered, and the healing slowly began. Armed with 10 years of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and a decade of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Johnny's youthful vigor for mental health has impacted millions of lives across the globe. Since his first keynote in 2011, Johnny's refreshingly vulnerable and candid perspective has attracted praise from hundreds of outlets, including Upworthy, CNN, and Forbes. Even when commanding a virtual stage or touring with his metal band, https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UVyBJPlg3bV69JZk1trYq?si=GWdcHYbOTAqqMBiB-8rgOw (Prison), his infectious positivity and firsthand experience with multiple mental illnesses (ranging from bipolar disorder and PTSD to OCD and beyond) uniquely equip him to provide realistic, yet hopeful insight into the pains of hardship with authenticity, levity, and unconventional wit.

https://www.monsoonroastery.com/ (https://www.monsoonroastery.com/) Monsoon Roastery is an environmentally conscious, community coffee roaster. We believe in 3 things:  Finding sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to produce coffee that has less of a carbon footprint and working towards being zero waste Building social capital among our community and with other businesses  Bringing high-quality, freshly roasted coffee to our local residents, businesses and partners  We strongly believe in reducing, reusing and recycling. Everything inside our roastery is made from repurposed materials, we establish composting programs with our wholesale partners, run on 100% wind power energy and use compostable materials at our roastery and events. We partner with various, local businesses to build social capital among Springfield and its surrounding areas. By social capital we mean “the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a society, enabling that society to function effectively”. In partnering with other businesses, also striving to perfect the art of their craft, we cross-promote so that the community can benefit from various high-quality products. This approach to partnerships helps to boost the local economy. We are convenience and customer service driven. We bring coffee to where people are or need it, and we provide education and comprehensive workshops to understand coffee better. A little about us:  Monsoon Roastery was birthed out of the desire to stop working to fulfill somebody else's dream and instead build something worthy of our time, energy and efforts. With a baby on the way, two half-finished degrees, and some ambitious inspiration...the dream was born. We used our passion and extensive knowledge of coffee, customer service, community engagement, research and brand management to create a product that we could stand behind. We love being creative and fun with our product. We roast, pack, and seal every can by hand, and if we can make you laugh with our blend names in the process, even better. Our goal is to provide you with a thoroughly enjoyable coffee experience. That is why we do everything we do!

Jackey Raye Neyman Jones is a former child star known for appearing in Manos: The Hands of Fate, which was the subject of Mystery Science Theatre 3000's most infamous episodes. She has written a book about her experience working on the movie, called Growing Up with Manos, and is also currently working on a web series where she plays the grownup version of her character from Manos called Manos: The Debbie Chronicles. Additionally she has also acted in two fan sequels based off of Manos, Manos Returns and Manos: The Rise of Torgo. She is also an artist and currently sells her artwork online and teaches art classes. https://mobile.twitter.com/jackeyneyman (https://mobile.twitter.com/jackeyneyman) https://www.instagram.com/jackeysmanos/ (https://www.instagram.com/jackeysmanos/) http://debbiesmanos.blogspot.com/?m=1 (http://debbiesmanos.blogspot.com/?m=1)

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.  In this capacity, he now services as a spiritual guide and interfaith chaplain in prisons and hospitals. Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a young adult, seeking resolution to his own personal life dilemmas. Overcoming his 20+ year compulsive relationship with porn, Matt was inspired to share his journey and support other men in their path to liberation.  Through his online Facebook support community, ‘Porn to Purpose', Matt currently runs the ‘90-Day Liberation Boot Camp', as well as the ‘7-Day Porn Abstinence Challenge'.  Matt is passionate about the community's commitment to support committed fathers and husbands in ending their toxic relationship with porn, so they can reignite that passion in their relationships and be better role models to their children.

Hi, I'm Michelle at Health Yeah with Michelle. As Certified International Health and Wellness Coach, I will support you to tap into your full potential, find direction and accomplish your goals with a positive mindset. I started my own soul search during our worldwide pandemic. As I yearned for more challenge and insights within my personal life, I knew there was a new venture out there. I became extremely passionate in both holistic health and wellness practices and decided to become certified through a world recognized educational program, IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition). I believe you are born with unique talents, desires and motivations. I will coach you in order to bring a strong sense of purpose to your everyday life. With proven tools, techniques and programs, my clients get to discover their true self and manifest the life of their choosing. A year from now you will wish you had started today! Michelle LaVecchia Odendahl Health Yeah With Michelle 243 North Union Street, Suite 201 Lambertville, NJ 08530 973-420-9220 Email: healthyeahwithmichelle@hotmail.com Website: http://www.healthyeahwithmichelle.com/ (www.healthyeahwithmichelle.com)  Instagram: @healthyeahwithmichelle

Website: https://campequity.com/ (https://campequity.com/) Instagram: @campequity https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/ (Me And My White Supremacy) https://www.ibramxkendi.com/ (Dr. Ibram X Kendi) https://nkjemisin.com/ (N. K. Jemisin Fantasy Writer) Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin (she/her): Mandy is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of https://campequity.com/core-team/raceequalityproject.com (The Race Equ(al)ity Project), a mission-driven innovation studio that builds solutions to drive approachable, transparent, and actionable accountability for equity, inclusion, and social responsibility. Mandy is a well-known thought leader and influencer within the Silicon Valley tech/startup ecosystem and partners with high-scale growth companies to design strategies for equity, inclusion, and social responsibility. She is a board member and advisor for early-stage startups in the future-of-work technology space. In 2020, Mandy co-founded The Race Equ(al)ity Project with Dion McKenzie to design a comprehensive Index for companies to measure and benchmark their diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The Race Equ(al)ity Index has helped teams throughout tech as a tool to hold their leadership team accountable for funding and resourcing important changes within their organization. Prior to Camp Equity, Mandy served as the organization's Chair of the Board. Throughout the last 18 months, she has seen how Camp Equity has changed the lives of hundreds of students by using age-appropriate language and frameworks to change their view of social justice, anti-racism, and how they become active participants in dismantling the structures that perpetuate inequities and white supremacy in our society. Moreover how many campers transformed the perspective of their parents/caregivers, and immediate friend groups. She is thrilled to be serving as the organization's interim CEO as the organization grows! Alex La Torre (she/her): Alex La Torre is a queer, bilingual teaching artist, administrator, and advocate. She was born in Lima, Perú and immigrated to the US as a child. She attended Boston College where she studied Secondary Education, English, and Educational Theatre. Alex spent three years teaching, creating, and supervising programs in McCarter Theatre Center's Education Department working with students of all ages in a variety of school districts in central New Jersey. Her work has consisted of centering the arts, theatre, and storytelling in the classroom as a way to help students express their voices and tell their own stories. Before joining Camp Equity, Alex freelanced as a project coordinator, working with organizations such as the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance. Alex spends her free time singing, playing her ukulele, and listening to podcasts.

"Our Modern Love believes in finding moments to celebrate the richness of our collective pride and diversity, one candle and/or craft at a time. Whether it's a gift to self or to another, we appreciate the opportunity to help you express your love. Our story begins with our ‘Love Tart', our idea in creating a more versatile experience for all candle lovers. These heart-shaped soy wax melts are added to our candles for that extra splash of Pride and Love. They can be melted with the candle or used in a separate tart warmer you can place in another room. Your candle, your choice! And we hope you enjoy it. We are committed to doing our part in creating a more just and peaceful world. We lean into celebrating all that makes us unique. Our products are extensions of who we are and what we believe. We hope you can join us in our efforts to light up the world with love." - Our Modern Love https://www.ourmodernlovecandles.com/ Facebook: @ourmodernlove Instagram: @our_modern_love_candles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Over the last 10 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, running 104 miles straight from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, and most recently biking 4,700-miles in just six weeks as he met with the participants of his upcoming book exploring the emotional side of cancer. As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. Through lessons learned in business and sport, David introduces the concept of the “middle of the pack” and discusses how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. He applies this concept to life and business and adds value to the people he works with coming from the perspective of the “middle of the pack.” David was born in Miami and raised mostly in the Los Angeles area. He and his wife split their time between homes in Southern California and Southern Nevada. He has worked in real estate, lending, construction, started both an animation company and a skin care company, and then went into financial services. He has college-aged twins who are as aspirational as their father. After losing his sister to brain cancer, David has organized a yearly fundraiser in her memory, the most recent being the impetus for his upcoming book, Cycle of Lives – 15 People's Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

ANGELA IRWIN, MBA Angela Irwin is an international Life & Confidence Coach, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Joyful Life Solutions (www.joyfullifesolutions.com) which specializes in helping women reprogram their self-esteem & self-acceptance to build lasting confidence. Prior to that, Angela spent 15 years in the corporate medical device field, holding various positions in marketing, management, and clinical education in the U.S., Australia, and Europe. During the pandemic, Angela launched the Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund (www.jlcif.org) to help ensure her fellow cochlear implant recipients have access to the ongoing critical technology that they need to keep their hearing. Angela supplements her training by drawing from her personal experiences, numerous challenges, and transitions in her own life. In addition to her coaching training, Angela holds a B.S. degree in sociology & psychology, as well as an MBA. Born in a small farm community in South Dakota, Angela has lived and traveled all over the world. She and her husband Colin have been living in France for the past 11 years. You can watch Angela's TEDx talk here: https://bit.ly/2S3vHxH --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Becky has been practicing Master's level therapy since 2005 in a broad range of settings which has created her dynamic background. Her work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and School Districts keeps her inspired and creative. In addition to her clinical work, Becky has done trainings and talks for programs and agencies in varies parts of the United States. Becky began her private practice in 2014 and has been focused on providing her local communities with resources and clinical support, aiming to help all people know that they matter in this life and that they are witnessed and cared about. She believes that to understand someone's current thoughts, feelings and behaviors that it is beneficial to understand what experiences “made us who we are.” By taking time to explore the past and connect it to the present, Becky believes more lasting change, healing and relief can be experienced by her clients. Becky currently practices in East Bridgewater, MA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Rolando and Steve talk about Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Tara Wosiski is an artist, author and art educator. She teaches mindfulness to children and adults, and creates large scale community artworks designed to produce experiences of awe. She received her MAT through the University of The Arts and was trained to teach mindfulness through the Center for Resilience. She is deeply connected to nature and loves learning about the brain. Tara is always working on many types of creative endeavors.-- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

The Rev. Tim Schenck serves as rector of the Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist in Hingham, Massachusetts, on Boston's South Shore. He is the author of five books full of humor and faith, including, most recently, Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connection Between Coffee and Faith— From Dancing Goats to Satan's Drink (Fortress Press). When not tending to his parish, drinking single-origin coffee, desperately seeking material for his syndicated “In Good Faith” column, or blogging at clergyconfidential.com, Tim is likely hanging out with his family that includes his wife, Bryna, two young adult sons, Benedict and Zachary, and two rescue dogs, Cooper and Daisy Duke. Follow him on Twitter @FatherTim. Link to Holy Grounds: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Grounds-Surprising-Connection-between/dp/1506448232 Link to my Twitter account @FatherTim: https://twitter.com/FatherTim Link to St. John's in Hingham: https://www.stjohns-hingham.org Link to Lent Madness: www.lentmadness.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Jo-Ann Venezia Phillips is a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist currently running a private practice in Medway Massachusetts. Jo-Ann's interests fall heavily on the somatic and depth psychologies, mindfulness, meditation, and the emerging field of relational neuroscience. Educated in social work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at Salam State University, she believes in a holistic view of the self, looking at a person from a bio-psych-social- and spiritual perspective. Jo-Ann's approach integrates developmental, psychoanalytic, and relational psychologies incorporating contemplative, meditative and mindfulness-based approaches to her practice. Over the last 20 years Jo-Ann has trained and practiced in a variety of settings and modalities, primarily with adults and adolescents focusing on the exploration and understanding of the human experience. Jo-Ann has extensive experience, education and training in addiction recovery and trauma. She specializes in working with high-risk behaviors, anxiety, stress, depression, issues with relationships and coping challenges. Her strengths are in teaching adaptive coping skills, exploring underlying causes and identifying and implementing solutions. She has an integrative approach using the theoretical frameworks of Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness- Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. In the last several years she has focused on Trauma and Post Traumatic Growth. Using the relational field, Jo-Ann invites her clients to enter into the therapeutic relationship with the spirit of collaboration, exploration and compassion. Grounded in the understanding that a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to the healing and transformation process, Jo-Ann uses play, humor, compassion and warmth to foster a deep connection with those she works with. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Lacey McClure is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. She has worked with diverse populations across the lifespan in the greater Boston area. She spent the majority of her early career working in community mental health in leadership roles and as a therapist. She owns and operates a private practice where she specializes in treating Eating Disorders that she started in 2018. At the end of 2020, Lacey left her position as Director of Behavioral Health at Steward Health Care to travel the country on a yearlong road trip while working full time with private practice clients virtually. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Marvin is a Holyoke resident, teacher, musician, and dharma practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

A suicide prevention and social justice educator, Ysabel Garcia founded Estoy Aqui, an initiative that focuses on the sociocultural factors contributing to suicide risk in Latino/Latinx and Black communities via training, dialogue, and outreach. Garcia's experience as a first-generation Dominican immigrant, as well as her lived experience as a former psychiatric patient, has influenced her work to dismantle the myths and sanism surrounding mental health and suicide. Garcia regularly collaborates with the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the United Suicide Survivors International Council. Additionally, she often advocates for community care alternatives and peer support methods as viable resources for mental health support. Specifically, her outreach program, La Cultura Sana, offers skills-based dialogues addressing suicide and mental health to key figures in the Latino/x and Black community that provide emotional support as part of their day-to-day work or social roles. Lastly, Garcia serves as a Western Massachusetts Training Consortium board member, Hampden County Health Improvement Plan Behavioral Health Domain member, Suicide Prevention Resource Center Lived Experience Advisory Committee member, and Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition member. She works in Nipmuc and Pocumtuc Land, known as Western Massachusetts, and holds a master's degree in public health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Dr. Pandit is a Licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York, currently working with patients in skilled nursing, subacute rehab, and assisted living facilities engaging patients in individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological and cognitive assessments. She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts in 2016. She completed my post-doctoral fellowship at the Pace University, Westchester Campus, Counseling and Personal Development Center in 2017; and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the SUNY Oneonta Counseling Center in 2016. Dr Pandit's prior experiences have included college counseling, community mental health, in-home behavioral management, and outpatient hospital settings. She is extremely passionate about the intersectionality of mental health and diversity and inclusion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support

Whitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within communities, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment. Check out the work she is doing, and her amazing blog at: https://wellnessfortheculture.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-opalenik/support