Interviews with people in the fields of health and healing in body, mind and spirit..
LAURA EIMAN was a sugar addict and junk food junkie for 45 years. She says, "I shouldn't be alive today. My epitaph would have read "Death by doughnuts and Dove Bars." 23 years ago, overweight, newly divorced, without direction and unemployed, I began studying the mindset of Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and Greek philosophers. I developed a unique, mental confidence program to overcome my negative attitude, lack of direction and life-threatening sugar addiction for good. Wow, did I get results! I started winning in many areas of my life. Today at age 70, I am 23 years off sugar and junk food. I continue to win in many areas of my life because daily I possess an invincible confidence in myself. I think like a Navy SEAL and practice the "never quit" habits of Olympians. " www.lauraeiman.com
MATT BERNSTEIN, MD has a holistic view of how what we eat profoundly impacts how we feel and function. As a physician and educator, he's deeply committed to helping people understand the connection between nutrition and mental health, showing how food can be a foundational tool for healing anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. Dr. Bernstein is a psychiatrist who is educating patients and families on the relationship between metabolism and mental illness. 50% of people with severe mental illness also have metabolic syndrome. As the CEO of Accord, a first-of-its-kind residential program, he is helping to lead a paradigm shift in mental health treatment, creating a more humane, healthy, and effective approach. Dr. Bernstein's personal experience with his sons has played a vital role in how he works with patients and why he is so passionate about ensuring proper nutrition at a younger age to help prevent mental illness. Dr. Bernstein teaches how dietary intervention can be a powerful treatment for those with mental illness and breaks down the how and why. We talk about: The Evidence Behind A Ketogenic Diet & Mental Health The Mechanisms of How Ketones Improve Brain Health How Ketones Improve Mitochondrial Health UPDATED BIO Dr. Matt Bernstein is a board-certified psychiatrist and a leading voice in metabolic psychiatry, with 25 years of experience helping individuals achieve full mental health and functional recovery. rdmh.com https://www.facebook.com/accordmh https://x.com/accordmetabolic/ https://www.instagram.com/accordmh/
GEOFF THOMPSON is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter, penning multi-award-winning films for luminaries such as Ray Winstone and Orlando Bloom. Geoff is also among the world's highest-ranking self-defence and martial arts instructors. Geoff was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old, he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. In this deeply empirical study, Thompson reveals the true definition and the incredible power of forgiveness, clearly defining the difference between forgiving someone and letting them off. Geoff can be found on Instagram @Geoff_Thompson_Official
DR. DEB BUTLER is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach, and even taught at The Life Coach School for the amazing Brooke Castillo. Before that? She spent 30 years as a Board CertifiedChiropractor, Nutritionist and Acupuncturist. She is the host of the podcast "ThINNER Peace In Menopause and Beyond" and has been featured as a guest on various podcasts as well.Dr. Deb spent decades struggling with her weightand yo-yo dieting. She went on her last diet at the age of 50 and has been free of the diet culture ever since. She read, researched, and created aprogram to help other women. If you have been battling your weight and relationship with food your whole life… and now menopause is making it harderthan ever... Dr. Deb can teach you to change the way you think, so that this is the very last time you have to lose weight. Deb says, "Diets don't work. In order to reach and maintain your desired weight deprivation-free you need to reestablish a strong mind-body connection." Podcast: THINNER Peace In Menopause and Beyond Website: www.drdebbutler.com
JOE SMARRO, a Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and nationally recognized mental health advocate who is transforming crisis intervention and suicide prevention—especially for first responders. Joe co-founded the San Antonio Police Department's Mental Health Unit, reshaping how law enforcement handles mental health crises with empathy, connection, and calm solutions. His groundbreaking work has been featured in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops and his TEDx talk, I See You, has inspired thousands. Now, as the founder of SolutionPoint+, Joe trains organizations, first responders, and leaders nationwide on mental wellness, crisis intervention, and resilience. His bestselling book,Unarmed, teaches how courage, compassion, and connection can save livesWe discuss Mental Health in Public Safety – Transforming crisis response and intervention Empathy as a De-escalation Tool – How compassion leads to better outcomes Suicide Prevention & Resilience – Helping first responders and communities stay strong Understanding Human Behavior in Crisis – Turning high-stress moments into opportunities for connection Building Stronger, Safer Communities – Strategies for fostering trust and collaboration Joe's message is simple: leading with empathy saves lives. www.joesmarro.com
LEIGH FELDMAN has spent 20 years teaching kids to cook through Young Chefs Academy. He's been featured on Fox and works with thousands of families. We talk about why hands-on cooking works better than nagging picky eaters , how cooking doubles as real-world learning , and building confidence and life skills through food . Cooking builds confidence, not just culinary skills Children gain hands-on experience that encourages independence, self-esteem, and personal growth. The kitchen becomes a screen-free learning environment Classes combine tactile learning, creativity, STEM concepts, and social connection. Food education creates healthier habits Students explore nutrition, meal planning, portion awareness, and trying new foods. Every child deserves a place to shine For some students, cooking becomes the activity where confidence finally clicks. Families benefit too Skills learned in class often carry into the home, encouraging family meals and shared experiences. leigh.feldman@youthfranchisebrands.com
LAURA DABNEY, M.D. is a psychiatrist, relationship expert, and founder of Relationship RX, a coaching and education platform focused on clarity in complex relationships. For over two decades, Dr. Dabney has worked with high-functioning adults struggling in painful relational patterns, often involving personality disorders, helping them understand what's really happening beneath chronic conflict, emotional volatility, and repeated relational breakdowns. Dabney has found a particular audience with executive men who are high achievers at work but struggle in personal relationships. A long-time member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychoanalytic Association, Dr. Dabney has been a quoted expert in national outlets including NBC News, USA Today, Everyday Health, Bustle, PopSugar UK, and The EveryMom, and a repeat guest on widely listened-to podcasts such as Optimal Daily Living and The Mental Illness Happy Hour. Known for her calm, non-sensational approach, she translates psychodynamic insight into practical frameworks that help people move from confusion and self-doubt to clarity, agency, and emotional stability in the workplace, friendships and familial relationships. Her new book I Need You…Now Go Away! Reclaiming Your Life When You or Someone You Love Has a Personality Disorder is a psychiatrist's clear and compassionate guide to understanding and breaking the unconscious relationship patterns that keep high-functioning adults stuck in painful dynamics. www.realtionshiprx.com
In his second visit to the show, Buddhist psychologist JOE DENICHOLAS tal about the relatively low-rate of success for therapy and the reasons he believes are the cause: from the standpoint of the therapy itself, the client and the the therapist. We talk about how therapists can create a safe environment for clients, the core beliefs clients bring into therapy and the need for therapist/client connection and a helathy seperation. We also get into the idea of mortality and the power this reality can bring to one's existence both within and outside of the therapy evironment. JOE DENICHOLAS is a dynamic, challenging licensed therapist whose work bridges science, spirituality, and healing. With degrees in electrical engineering, business, and clinical social work, he brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective to both clinical practice and contemplative training. For more than two decades, Joe has studied Buddhist psychology and trained with renowned meditation masters, helping individuals access deep transformation, clarity, and peace. He has guided hundreds through developing meaningful mindfulness and meditation practices. Earlier in his career, Joe contributed to the global shift toward energy-efficient lighting, earning multiple U.S. patents in integrated-circuit and semiconductor device design as an IC Design Engineer and Semiconductor Technologist. Today, his work integrates Buddhist psychology in a secular way with modern neuroscience to relieve suffering and unlock the mind's natural capacity for wellbeing. He founded Unbreakable Inc., an organization dedicated to helping people rediscover resilience, goodness, and inner freedom through education, workshops, meditation, and therapy. In 2025, he published "Seeking Sanity: How to Cultivate Peace, Happiness, and Wellbeing in a World Gone Mad" with Modern Wisdom Press.
ANN BIASETTI, PHD, LCSW, C-IAYT, is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, and certified yoga therapist. She specializes in helping individuals heal their relationships with their bodies, food, and sense of self through somatic therapy, yoga therapy, and embodied self-compassion. Dr. Biasetti is the creator of the Befriending Your Body Program, a somatic, self-compassion-based recovery program for disordered eating, and the author of Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating and The Awakening Self-Compassion Card Deck: 52 Practices for Self-Care, Healing, and Growth. She contributed the chapter "The Process of Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery" to Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion. Dr. Biasetti consults and lectures extensively on somatic psychotherapy, embodiment, polyvagal theory, and interoceptive awareness in the context of disordered eating and eating-disorder recovery. Additionally, she serves as an instructor with the Center for Mindful Body Awareness and the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Program. A featured Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI) presenter, Dr. Biasetti has appeared on multiple podcasts and trains professionals through the Befriending Your Body (BFYB) somatic certification training program. Dr. Biasetti maintains a private therapy and consultation practice based in Saratoga Springs, New York, where she integrates mind-body modalities to facilitate holistic healing and personal growth. On any given day you can find her practicing and teaching yoga and meditation in her community and enjoying her family, friends, nature, animals, music, and embodied living. Latest Book: "Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm" Websites: www.anembodiedlife.com www.befriendingyourbody.com
JADE GUERRA talks about how thyroid function isn't isolated to one gland. She discusses how the liver, gut, brain, and other systems can influence what patients experience, even when standard lab work appears normal. As a Nurse Practitioner who also built one of the country's largest virtual functional medicine practices, Dr. Guerra has worked with thousands of patients frustrated by persistent symptoms and inconclusive answers. She also has a remarkable personal story, returning to school for her Master's in Nursing in her 50s while running a busy practice. She runs two large Facebook groups which help those with thyroid issues and diabetes. FACEBOOK GROUPS: Thyroid: Unbroken Diabetes: The End of Type II Diabetes Now
AMANDA ALCORN is the creator of Wild Uhane, (oo-ha-nay) a wellness and lifestyle brand devoted to helping women reconnect with authentic joy through spiritual connection, intentional living, movement, and motherhood. A lifelong athlete with a Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Amanda blends science-backed wellness with intuitive spirituality and holistic living. She is also a mother of seven, a children's author, and the creator of The Embodied Mother— a philosophy centered on healing women through presence, movement, nourishment, and self-reclamation. www.wilduhane.com
JOE DENICHOLAS is a dynamic, challenging licensed therapist whose work bridges science, spirituality, and healing. With degrees in electrical engineering, business, and clinical social work, he brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective to both clinical practice and contemplative training. For more than two decades, Joe has studied Buddhist psychology and trained with renowned meditation masters, helping individuals access deep transformation, clarity, and peace. He has guided hundreds through developing meaningful mindfulness and meditation practices. Earlier in his career, Joe contributed to the global shift toward energy-efficient lighting, earning multiple U.S. patents in integrated-circuit and semiconductor device design as an IC Design Engineer and Semiconductor Technologist. Today, his work integrates Buddhist psychology in a secular way with modern neuroscience to relieve suffering and unlock the mind's natural capacity for wellbeing. He founded Unbreakable Inc., an organization dedicated to helping people rediscover resilience, goodness, and inner freedom through education, workshops, meditation, and therapy. In 2025, he published "Seeking Sanity: How to Cultivate Peace, Happiness, and Wellbeing in a World Gone Mad" with Modern Wisdom Press. Joe talks about: Actionable strategies to move from "getting through" life, to cultivating a life where you thrive in peace, happiness, and fulfillment. Moving beyond coping mechanisms to heal the root cause of affliction rather than addressing the symptoms alone. Why emotional mastery is absolutely critical to the leading of a fully authentic human life full of rich experiences. Why therapy is not nearly as effective as we need it to be given the scope of the mental health problem in today's society. There is no longer any excuse to continue suffering the way we are. Much of the mental health crisis comes down to a collective "learned helplessness." Let's learn how to break that down and engage the effective tools at our disposal. Accessing the lasting peace and happiness that exist within everyone's mind, without obscuring them by relying on external circumstances which leads to anxiety, depression, and ineffective strategies for well-being. Why are ethics so important to happiness, what mistakes are people often making in this area, and why? What can be done about that? How to cultivate happiness and calm your nervous system in 15 minutes or less. Understanding how your mind has been structured and organized, how this organization obscures the place of peace and happiness, and how it can be reorganized to provide constant access to that peace. Understanding how habits really change and how discipline is actually cultivated. www.unbreakableinc.com
FOTOULA ADRIMI is a spiritual teacher and co-founder of the ISIS School of Holistic Health.. Her book," "The Golden Book of Wisdom: Ancient Spirituality And Shamanism For Modern Times,is recognized as one of the best books on introductions to Shamanism. shamanic and spirit cleansing through Shamanic rituals. We talk about: How she first became a Shaman. How Shamaism exists in a modern world of technology and fast-paced living. How we can heal in the modern world and work with spirits in ancient ways. Why Shamans use sage. www.theISISschoolofholistichealth.com
TONY CHRISTIE is a spiritual teacher who brings messages and teachings of oneness through his work. He has been working in personal and spiritual development for over 20 years, helping people clear energetic blocks and empowering them to step into their own mastery. His latest book is entitled, "Death: You've Got To Love It." We discuss fear, childhood experiences, belief systems and techniques for opening up blocked energy and his use of a "dousing rod"(aka: divining rod) to assist in helping his clients zero-in on their deepest challenges. Tony is also the author of "Labyrinth: Your Path to Self-Discovery" and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. He is the founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing and is a messenger for the Golden Sphere Energetics. Tony has presented workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences to inspire and uplift those present. Tony is an intuitive energy worker, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, an Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, a Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga. www.tonymchristie.com
ANDI SAUCERMAN'S journey into the spiritual world began in the early 1990s after a life-changing encounter with the teachings of a teacher known as Daniel—an experience that set her on a lifelong path of soul-led work. She went on to transcribe and preserve Daniel's teachings, publishing Daniel's Journal and the award-winning book "Losing Your Mind", recognised with the 1996 Body, Mind, Spirit Award of Excellence. An updated version of the book, released in 2025, is called "Remember Who You Are." As the founder of Universoul Foundations, Andi now guides others through deep personal and spiritual transformation, blending compassion, practical tools, and decades of experience. With a Master's in adult learning and 15 years at the Hoffman Institute as a teacher and trainer, her work is devoted to helping people reconnect with their true selves and live with purpose, clarity, and fulfilment. We talks about channeling, spiritual guidance, man's purpose, technology, the future of our planet and, community and being a spiritual being in a material world. www.univerSOULfoundations.com
DR. JASON SHUMARD is a Functional Medicine practitioner with more than two decades helping people with Type 2 Diabetes and insulin resistance find true answers, especially those who feel confused by conventional approaches. Rather than seeing diabetes as just about numbers, he focuses on lab-based, root-cause investigation into why blood sugar rises and disease progresses, going far deeper than "eat less sugar" or "more meds." Dr. Shumard makes metabolic and cellular health understandable for everyone, empowering individuals to take the reins on their own health journeys. His passion is deeply personal, stemming from losing his mother to diabetes complications, which drives his mission to transform patient experience from one of fear to informed action www.drshumard.com
WINSTON MEIKLE is a veteran nurse, educator, and healthcare entrepreneur with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience. He is the founder of Loving Care Partners, a healthcare advocacy company rooted in a love-centered nursing philosophy, and COO of Mobile Lab Techs, a mobile phlebotomy and diagnostic service across the NY Metro and Northern NJ region. Winston is the author of the forthcoming "The Power of Love: A New Model for Self-Healing and Wellness", along with its doctoral-level companion, "The Power of Love: A Nursing Theory". His work weaves together quantum physics, consciousness studies, spirituality, and Caribbean ethnobotanical traditions into a unified framework for whole-person wellness. Winston brings warmth, scientific depth, and decades of bedside wisdom to every conversation — offering listeners practical tools to transform their health, relationships, and sense of purpose.
DAVID WEILL, M.D., is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses assisting hospitals in improving their transplant programs and developing new programs in the US and throughout the world. David's writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, and The San Francisco Chronicle. In his new novel, "All That Really Matters," David explores the demands, challenges and complications of a fictional transplant surgeon. We discuss his 25 year career as a lung transplant surgeon and the behind-the-scenes world of medical ethics, corporate greed in medicine and the life and death decisions made in "the selection room," where it is decided who gets a transplant and who doesn't. www.davidweill.com
GREG THE HYDROGEN MAN is a molecular hydrogen-production expert, researcher, and host of the popular YouTube channel, "Uprising144K". Struggling to find answers and overcome extreme depression, due to his compromised immune system, tumors, autoimmune issues, gut health, arthritis, wheelchair-bound immobility, and a very serious heart condition, he began his own journey to heal himself and discovered hydrogen along the way. Studying the complex compound for four years, he implemented it into his health regimen and reversed his health challenges. Greg discusses the endless health benefits of hydrogen, how it helps protect against EMF radiation, topical application for skin problems, tumors, hormone support, COVID-19, and marketing tricks to watch out for when shopping. YouTube: Uprising 144K www.mypurewater.com www.holyhydrogen.com Book: The Essene Gospel of Peace
SHERIANNA BOYLE is an international best-selling author of numerous books, courses and audio programs that cover every aspect of mind, body, and spirit. Her groundbreaking books blend psychology, energy healing, practical and spiritual approaches which produce dynamic results. Sherianna is a frequent workshop presenter at renowned health and wellness retreat centers. She is the founder of Emotional Detox Coaching® and the Emotional Detox Podcast. Her book Energy in Action which discusses the connection between emotions, spiritual laws and manifesting was featured by Sounds True Publishing. Her book, The Four Gifts of Anxiety was endorsed by The National Association for Mental Health. Choosing Love was rated as one of the "op ten must-reads" by Metro US. She has been featured in over ninety media articles, and her weekly Emotional Detox Podcast is in the top 5% globally. Find her: https://www.sheriannaboyle.com/books
ELIZABETH HAMILTON-GUARINO is the founder and CEO of Best Ever You Network a global multimedia platform reaching millions, and co-author of "The Peace Guidebook". She is one of the world's leading voices in personal development and peaceful leadership, inspiring a global movement toward authenticity, compassion, and change. For over two decades, she has helped individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change and cultivate resilience through her compassionate and practical approach to transformation. Elizabeth's work redefines change, success, and peace as daily practices rooted in awareness, aligned action, and shared humanity. DR. KATIE EASTMAN is an internationally acclaimed grief and change expert, licensed therapist, Master Grief Coach, cofounder of Re-Create Coaching and Counseling, and co-author of the The Peace Guidebook. With over four decades of experience guiding individuals, families, organizations, and communities through life's most complex transitions, Katie is recognized globally for her unwavering presence, emotional depth, and ability to transform heartbreak into healing. As a speaker, coach, and consultant, Dr. Katie has impacted thousands around the world through her masterful teachings on anticipatory grief, emotional resilience, compassionate leadership, and the psychology of transformation. She is also a passionate voice in the global peace movement, reminding us that peaceful living is not the absence of pain, but the presence of love, self-trust, and human connection. The Best Ever You Network www.percolatepeace.com Books: "The Peace Guidebook:How To CultivateHope, Healing and Harmony For the Good Of Humankind" "Upliftering: Inspiring Stories Of Loss, Change & Growth"
In Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon's Journey, DR. CRAIG YORKE traces a life defined by ascent—personal and professional. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and molded by parents who demanded excellence as both armor and ambition, Yorke's journey from the projects of Boston to the operating rooms of Topeka, Kansas, is both breathtaking and intimate. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, Yorke became a neurosurgeon in an era when few Black physicians walked hospital halls. Yet Steep is less a story of racism's obvious blows than of the subtler burdens success can impose. It asks: What is the cost of living your parents' dream, rather than your own? How do you reconcile brilliance with belonging, triumph with tenderness? Carig's story is a meditation on identity, legacy, and the pursuit of meaning. The title itself evokes both arduous climbs and slow transformations—the double edge of a life "steeped" in expectation. Moving from Boston's grit to Kansas calm, Yorke reveals not only the making of a surgeon, but the unmaking of a man who must learn to live beyond achievement. www.craigyorke.com
DR. ERIKA RASURE is a financial therapist who has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional, healthy ways. She addresses holistic wellness in her treatment, incorporating the practice of yoga (she's also a registered yoga teacher) into her comprehensive approach to financial therapy. She serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance where she meets weekly with hundreds of clients working their way out of debt and towards financial freedom.In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, Dr. Erika serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. She is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in prestigious national outlets, such as Barron's, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today, and Yahoo. Dr. Erika holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach — an accreditation that surrounds changing patterns in actions and behaviors. DR. ERIKA RASURE is a financial therapist who has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional, healthy ways. She addresses holistic wellness in her treatment, incorporating the practice of yoga (she's also a registered yoga teacher) into her comprehensive approach to financial therapy. She serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance where she meets weekly with hundreds of clients working their way out of debt and towards financial freedom.In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, Dr. Erika serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. She is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in prestigious national outlets, such as Barron's, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today, and Yahoo. Dr. Erika holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach — an accreditation that surrounds changing patterns in actions and behaviors.
PAULA YOST is an attorney licensed in multiple states and also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, giving her a rare blend of legal expertise and an empathetic, therapeutic approach. Her work bridges law and mental health, focusing fiercely on advocacy for children with special needs and those in the foster care system. Paula believes in meaningful, systemic change that supports full well-being. This year, Paula will release her book, "Tumbleweeds: How to be an Advocate for Your Children and Yourself in a Failing System.". She combines her personal journey as a mother of children with medical challenges with her professional practice, providing a multidimensional viewpoint on advocacy and healing, especially within families navigating trauma. www.paulayost.com
GLENN STURM is a 17-year survivor whose journey began the moment a doctor said "incurable cancer," and for the past 16 years, he's kept going with continuous chemotherapy. He's a four-time bestselling author, decorated military officer with over three decades of service, and earned honors from University of Florida Law. These credentials might impress on paper, but it's Glenn's ability to connect with people in crisis that makes him compelling. As someone who's had everything he thought defined him taken away, and then written the roadmap for rebuilding, it's not just survival Glenn shares. He's lived the terror of a diagnosis, the brutality of treatment, and found a way to cultivate hope and practical resilience every day. From what shifts in the mind the moment you hear "cancer" to advice for those newly diagnosed, Glenn brings real tools and unfiltered compassion your listeners will find valuable. Glenn's blend of military perspective, legal rigor, and raw life experience could bring your audience something rare: honest conversation about redefining ourselves when life explodes, delivered by someone who's still living the reality. www.glennsturm.com
SCOTT STOLARIK is a clinical psychotherapist who specializes in trauma resolution, sexual addiction, couples therapy, and work with forensic populations. His trauma-informed expertise and Level II E.M.D.R. training offer not just clinical know-how but a grounded wisdom for both mental health professionals and those on healing journeys. At Mosaic Pathway Counseling, Scott supports individuals and couples working through anxiety, depression, and addiction, helping unheard voices transform their stories. Scott's commitment to cultivating safe therapeutic environments aligns beautifully with holistic health. With post Master's training in leadership, his perspective bridges clinical practice with growth and empowerment.
JEREMY SPILLANE talks about hos new book "Joan and Roger Alive in the Afterlife", which is the story of what happened after the death of his in-laws. He raises the question -What if the afterlife isn't a belief—but something that can be calmly documented, observed, and revisited? That is the quiet but powerful question at the heart of the new book, . A true account of ongoing communication with two deceased family members captured repeatedly using investigative methods more commonly associated with paranormal research. This is not a sensational ghost story, but a gentle, evidence-led exploration of continuity of what may follow physical death—offering both reassurance for the bereaved and thoughtful material for sceptics. www.aliveinthe afterlife.co.uk
ALLIE CHANDLER is the founder of Upsell Health, where she helps functional medicine practitioners and wellness brands scale to $2-10M+ through marketing that feels as natural as the healing they provide. Allie's path into wellness marketing began in the most unexpected way. In 2013, while teaching high school creative writing, she took what was supposed to be a liberating trip to Europe. Instead, she found herself mysteriously ill in Amsterdam, beginning an eight-year journey through chronic Lyme disease, mold toxicity, parasites, heart issues and the frustrating world of "everything looks normal" test results. Those years of being bedbound, losing 35 pounds in two months, and navigating complex health protocols taught her exactly what patients are looking for—and how to help practitioners reach them. This personal experience, combined with her Master's in Writing from California College of the Arts, gave her a unique perspective on wellness marketing. She understood both the science and the human story behind it. Her career includes leadership roles at some of the biggest names in functional medicine. Today, through Upsell Health, Allie offers her Practitioner Archetype Framework and done-for-you marketing services, helping healers build practices that thrive—without sacrificing their health or authenticity in the process. upsellhealth.com/archetype
DAMI ROELSE, was born and raised in Holland and has travelled extensively around the world, lived on different continents, and studied with various spiritual teachers. Dami has used her passion for long-distance hiking and backpacking to deepen her connection with nature and the universe. Her inner spiritual journey has evolved right along with her outer journey. In her new book, "Body and Grace: A Woman's Hike to Wholeness on the Pacific Crest Trail", she talks about her inner calling for long-distance walking and the impact on her emotional, spiritual and physical life. We talk about her ten-year on/off trek across the Pacific Crest Trail from wilderness challenges to dealing with grief after the loss of her husband. Dami talks about the rhythm and voices of nature and what she has learned about being human through her relationship with nature. https://www.transformation-travel.com/
TARA PORTELLI talks about the transformational potential of psilocybin therapy (magic mushrooms)i for mental health. Tara is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Certified Clinical Hypnotist and studying Clinical Psychology and Cultural Anthropology. She founded Arcadia Healing Sanctum in 2019. Where she offers a safe space for those who are ready to do this deep transformational work, in a very private and uniquely tailored experience. She had the opportunity to work with many high-profile medical/mental health professionals, politicians, police, paramedics, and entrepreneurs, as a result of my effective treatment and positive reputation. We also discuss: The Powerful Role of Hypnosis in Reprogramming the Unconscious Mind and Healing Trauma From Paramedic Burnout to Transformative Psilocybin Retreats Expanding Consciousness: Access Greater Wisdom and Find Hope in uncertain times Why our trauma stories are holding us back from achieving our greatest potential With thirteen plus years as a leader in the health and wellness field, writer of The Nude Mushroomhealth and wellness blog, speaker and author, Tara offer a unique perspective to approaching deep rooted illness from a physical, emotional and spiritual level.
MELANIE ICARD is the creator of the Biohacked Heart Blueprint and has been making waves by challenging the "one-pill-fits-all" narrative that's so common with cardiovascular health, especially for adults entering their 50s and beyond. She empowers people to take control of their heart health and quality of life, combining her robust background in respiratory therapy and integrative medicine, employing protocols to reduce or eliminate plaque. Dr. Mel's appearances, like her recent feature on Sonoran Living, continue to spark curiosity about practical preventative tools for better aging, and she's passionate about making advanced, root-cause healing feel accessible for those who refuse to settle for chronic prescriptions. With over 15,000 proactive adults following her advice, she brings both credibility and genuine connection to health-conscious listeners seeking lasting answers. www.drmelicard.com
ADAM RIZVI, M.D. is a critical care physician and neurologist whose work bridges medicine and non-dual wisdom. Author of "Love Does Not Know Death: Stories of Death, Dying and Miracles of True Forgiveness," he draws from years in the ICU and decades of contemplative study to show how forgiveness transforms fear into peace. He lives in California, where he teaches, writes, and co-hosts the podcast Letters to the Sky. He has experienced intuitive knowing, visions, synchronicities, and encounters with luminous presences during patients' transitions—The Paranormal Dimension. These moments transcend explanation, revealing an undeniable sacred presence during transitions. He talks about profound healing and life-changing insights discovered during this sacred time of transition. He discusses extraordinary moments around death and how he and the dying person's loved ones have been affected.. Adam speaks of personal experiences of synchronicity (e.g., his father's passing on a pilgrimage. The book affirms that consciousness continues beyond physical death, citing overwhelming evidence and personal reflection. "Even after bodily death, the seemingly separated mind keeps on going and dreaming". Death is portrayed as symbolic of the belief in separation. Healing occurs by recognizing death's unreality: "The first step in forgiving death is to recognize its unreality... "The most real thing is love". adam.rizvi.substack.com loveknowsnodeath.com
AXAY SHAH is a plant-based health advocate and founder of Raw Foodiest. At 66, he has lived 100% plant-based raw food for 16+ years, documenting complete health transformation across 21+ years of medical records. Author of "IN NATURE WE TRUST: A Raw Food Manifesto for Energy, Healing & Longevity" (Launching March 2026), Axay believes that when people align with nature and trust their bodies,everythin= www.rawfoodiest.com www.axayshah.com
SOFIA DIN, MD is a New York–based, board-certified family physician with over 25 years of medical expered from treating disease to proactively optimizing health, wellness, beauty, and longevity. An immigrant from Pakistan, Dr. Din completed her medical training twice—first in her home country and again in the United States—giving her a rare perspective that blendsEastern and Western approaches to medicine. Her work as a medical director and lead geriatrician reshaped her view of aging, leading her to conclude that aging gracefully and aging helplessly are mutually exclusive.Determined to give patients agency over their health, she retrained in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, mastering the latest FDA-cleared technologies, medications, and integrative therapies. Author of "Do We Really Need Botox?", Dr. Din shares a holistic, sciencebacked framework for extending healthspan and beautyspan without excessivesurgery. Featured in major press, TV, and TEDx, she engages audiences with practical, empowering strategies to lift their bodies out of life's natural "pauses," maximize vitality, nd redefine beauty as an essential part of wellness. We talk about: We talk about:e x p e r t g u e s • How to lift your body out of its naturally programmed "pauses" (menopause, andropause) • The world's fastest anti-aging medicine • The relationship between your Lifespan, Healthspan & Beautyspan • Best antiaging supplements and where to get them. - How AI will be used in the very near future to improve the healthy experience.
MARIYA JAVED-PAYNE, MSW, LICSW, LADCpsychotherapy, somatic healing,recovery.generational trauma, is a somatic psychotherapist specializing in healing trauma, complex trauma, addiction, generational and racial trauma, and oppression in the body. She is both a practitioner and teacher of "Brainspotting" a powerful technique in healing trauma. Mariya says, "I am a woman. I am a body of culture. I am a person in recovery. I am an immigrant. I am a student of life. I am a partner, educator, sister, daughter, and friend. I am a passionate and curious individual dedicated to creating health and wellness for individuals, communities, and societies. I believe in deep, nourishing, and holistic change that heals from the roots up." I was born in India and lived in France, Brazil, and the United States all before the age of six. My experience with vastly different cultures piqued my curiosity about humans and diverse societies from a young age. Blending and assimilating my culture of origin with the United States has been and continues to be an integral part of my story. It has also shaped my ability to assist others in reclaiming their identities as multi-dimensional and complex human beings. These early life experiences in global societies defined my open worldview and appreciation for the diverse walks of life that humanity encompasses. I am grateful for the expansiveness they have provided my foundation. My own journey with addiction and my challenging path to recovery over ten years ago has also given me depth and compassion as a therapist. I gained a firsthand understanding of the quest of the human mind to find a sense of belonging and settledness in an ever-shifting world. These experiences have given me the ability to approach all people with openness, non-judgment, and patience. They have also taught me to be tenacious in my pursuit of healing self and others. Hope is a powerful survival mechanism. www.awakenconsultingservices.com
MAYA TIWARI is a spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and pioneer of Ayurveda whose life's work centers on awakening the spirit of ahimsa—inner harmony and peaceful living. Born in Guyana under British rule, she moved to New York as a teenager, studied acting with Stella Adler, and quickly became a successful fashion designer before turning toward a deeper spiritual calling. Returning to India, she spent a decade immersed in Sanskrit, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vastu under the guidance of Swami Dayananda Sarasvati, setting the foundation for a lifetime of service, writing, and teaching. She went on to found the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda—the first of its kind in North America—and later the Mother Om Mission, helping thousands of women, families, and communities heal from trauma, disease, and despair. For more than thirty years, Maya has inspired global audiences through her books, teachings, and humanitarian outreach. A former Vedic monk of the revered Veda Vyasa lineage, she has spoken at the Parliament of the World's Religions and major interfaith gatherings worldwide, and is the recipient of the Dhanvatari and Rishi Awards for her contributions to Ayurvedic medicine. In 2010, she renounced her monastic title, choosing instead a simpler, more accessible life devoted to compassionate service and the healing of those most in need. I Am Shakti: Reclaiming Women's Innate Power to Heal Themselves and Restore Balance, Health, Prosperity, and Joy for All Being by Maya Tiwari.
REED DAVIS, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinician in his field. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches. He lives in the US and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles. As an Environmental Paralegal throughout the 90's Reed was "saving the planet" including the birds, bees, air, water and trees. In 1999 he turned his attention to, "What is the environment doing to PEOPLE, including ME?" That began a 20-year career dedicated to helping people find out what's really wrong and how to fix it naturally. After earning a certificate in nutritional therapy, Reed noticed that most patients had already seen multiple doctors and therapists and still had many of their original complaints. Reed decided then he would be the last practitioner anyone needed to see and became an expert in functional lab assessments. FDN is the result of more research and experience than most practitioners get in a lifetime. Reed Davis is one of the authors of The Gap: Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. This book is the missing link, the piece of the puzzle that holds the answers you've been searching for. It's The Gap between chronic disease and your recovery. WWW.FDN.COM FREE GIFT FROM REED: FDN would like to offer your audience free exclusive access to their "FDN Methodology in Action" case study series where they'll see exactly how their practitioners interpret lab results and create custom protocols that get results, no matter what symptoms clients present with at: https://www.fdntraining.com/explodinghuman
CHRISTOPHER JONES is one of the UK's leading figures in modern hand reading. Trained in the early 1980s under the UK Cheirological Society, he became its first student to complete all advanced courses and later ran the organisation for a decade. His work blends sociology, psychology, astrology, and esoteric Buddhist principles, refined through postgraduate study in Philosophy and Theology at Oxford. A pioneering researcher and author of more than fifteen study texts, Christopher has trained many of today's most respected international handreaders. In 2019, he co-founded the International Hand Reading Association (IHRA), promoting an ethical, research-driven approach to chirology worldwide. https://youtu.be/vHnKqdKEFAs 45min video: https://youtu.be/tgfxhmC4vj0 We talk about his new book, "The Palmistry of Fingerprints," as well as the history of hand reading, what we can learn from fingerprint types, the shape of our hands, the length of our fingers and how this knowledge can inform and give permission to be our authentic selves. Not to mention creativity and Jimi Hendrix. Order The Palmistry of Fingerprints here: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/palmistry-fingerprints Other links: Web: www.handreading.nzwww.patreon.com/handreading www.youtube.com/@MasterHandreader www.facebook.com/handreadingnz www.instagram.com/handreadingnz https://handreadingnz.substack.com/
de Description JON LABMAN'S life's work is about helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, self-doubt and low self-esteem, while waking up to their deepest nature as the Absolute, like he did himself..Jon was traumatized at home, bullied at school, and lived in uncomprehending misery for years, including being in and out of extreme religious cults and doing many years of psychotherapy work as a client. He understands how difficult the process of change can be, because Jon lived and still lives it.He also knows how awesome the rewards of moving towards Liberation are. Jon was bound and determined to feel better, and that kept him alive and persisting through numerous 'false starts. He started working with my first psychologist at the age of 15, but didn't really take to the work until he was nearly 30. Jon started on an active spiritual path at the same time which has taken him into Judaism, evangelical and then new age Christianity, and finally into the mystical awakening traditions of the East (Hinduism, Yoga, Buddhism, etc.) He started my professional journey as an administrative and technical writing professional, but then moved into working with people, first as a Licensed Massage Therapist, where he realized that the most rewarding part of the work was listening to clients' life stories. Jon then returned to school and earned a Master's in Counseling Psychology. Since then, He's been the Director of the Trauma Treatment Program at a large agency, receiving numerous accreditations, written four books, and earned two trauma treatment certifications from the world-famous specialists Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Bruce Perry – all while seeing clients full-time. Jon also studied Energy Healing for 3 years, got a 500-hour certification as a Yoga Teacher, and began teaching meditation and spiritual awakening in 2001. For the last 23 years,Jon been helping people move from a tortured existence to a life of peace and contentment, living from the shining center or Core of who they are. CONTACT JON LABMAN: support@simlyawaken.com
OLIVER ROLFE returns to show to talk about his latest book, "The Addiction Blueprint", a holistic approach to addiction and recovery. Oliver talks about his own struggle with complete burnout from overworking, stress and anxiety, leading to a needed reset in a recovery situation. He talks about the mindset that led to his need to temporarily remove himslf from his daily routinea nd the techniques and concepts he learned to assist in his revovery. We delve in to societal pressures, beliefs and expectations and how we may better navigate modern life. Oliver;s story resonates with many and is a courageuous exploration that can inform and heal us all.
MYLES KATZ is a pioneer in the field of legal psychedelics, blending personal experience with professional innovation to advance mental health and personal transformation. As the founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats, he leads immersive, multi-day psilocybin retreats in Oregon's Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. These retreats offer a legal, structured, and profoundly transformative experience, tailored for individuals seeking personal growth, emotional breakthroughs, and spiritual development in a safe and nurturing environment. Myles brings a wealth of experience to his work. He co-founded The Synthesis Institute, one of the world's first legal psilocybin service models, where he oversaw over 1,000 client experiences and trained more than 250 facilitators. This initiative cemented his reputation as a leading voice in the psychedelics space. Additionally, he has played a significant role in shaping Oregon's psilocybin legalization, serving on advisory committees and partnering with local indigenous communities to integrate ancestral practices into modern frameworks. With a background that spans three continents, Myles has successfully led five VC/impact-funded startups, raising over $15 million for innovative ventures focused on social impact, environmental sustainability, and personal transformation. His journey from a high-functioning entrepreneur struggling with unaddressed trauma to a purpose-driven advocate for psychedelics gives him unique insights into the transformative power of these tools. You can find more info about Myles here: https://podfol.io/profile/myles-katz. =
99 Reasons to Forgive: And Revenge Ain't One by Geoff Thompson. GEOFF THOMPSON is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter, penning multi-award-winning films for luminaries such as Ray Winstone and Orlando Bloom. Geoff is also among the world's highest-ranking self-defence and martial arts instructors. Geoff was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old, he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. In this deeply empirical study, Thompson reveals the true definition and the incredible power of forgiveness, clearly defining the difference between forgiving someone and letting them off. Geoff can be found on Instagram @Geoff_Thompson_Official
√ BEVERLY A. JENSEN, Ph.D., is a health champion and promoter, a life-long practitioner of natural medicine, an international speaker, trainer, and certified health coach. She's worked in more than 30 countries and lived abroad many years learning how other nations practice wellness. After training Czech physicians in the use of the internet in 1999, she founded www.WomensMedicineBowl.com in 2003. The site provides information particularly for women, who make all the family health decisions, on how to take responsibility for their own health. Since 2019, her work has focused on creating awareness of the health impacts of Electro-Magnetic Radiation from wireless. And especially how it's affecting children. The message is targeted to parents at www.YouAndEMF.com. Moms may make the family's health decisions, but in this situation, getting Dads onboard is crucial for success and the health of everyone. Recently, legislation in Congress allowed telecom to transmit EM frequencies in national parks and nature reserves. All wildlife will be affected, beyond the birds, bees and insects—our food pollinators. While individually we cannot control corporate or government actions, there are many steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families and reduce our exposure to Electro-Magnetic Radiation. In our homes, in our workplaces and in our play we can shield ourselves. We talk about: -Radiation in our homes from routers, cell phones and Smart Electrical Meters. -Methods to mitigate exposure to EMR -How corporations work to increase profits in lieu of safety. -How are children more vulnerable to the radiation amd how to protect them. -Parenting groups in Facebook and Instagram to help educate adn advocate for policy change. Moms Across America and ManhattanNeighbors.org, a safe technology group, founded by Camilla Rees. Electromagnetic Health.org, Campaign for Radiation Free Schools, Manhattan Neighbors for Safer Telecommunications,https://www.facebook.com/EMFMomAlert/ https://www.youtube.com/@EMRadiationProtection
GREG THE HYDROGEN MAN is a molecular hydrogen-production expert, researcher, and host of the popular YouTube channel, "Uprising144K". Struggling to find answers and overcome extreme depression, due to his compromised immune system, tumors, autoimmune issues, gut health, arthritis, wheelchair-bound immobility, and a very serious heart condition, he began his own journey to heal himself and discovered hydrogen along the way. Studying the complex compound for four years, he implemented it into his health regimen and reversed his health challenges. Greg discusses the endless health benefits of hydrogen, how it helps protect against EMF radiation, topical application for skin problems, tumors, hormone support, COVID-19, and marketing tricks to watch out for when shopping. YouTube: Uprising 144K www.mypurewater.com www.holyhydrogen.com Book: The Essene Gospel of Peace
JOSHUA KETNER is the co-founder of Dream Body Clinic, one of the world's leading centers for advanced stem cell therapies. Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the clinic specializes in innovative treatments that offer patients from around the world affordable, high-quality alternatives to traditional medicine that are often difficult or impossible to receive in their home countries. The clinic has spent the past 12 years pioneering the use of advanced therapies, particularly mesenchymal stem cell therapy, human growth hormone therapy, autoimmune stem cell treatments, and organ disease stem cell treatments. In 2008, Joshua relocated to Mexico to challenge the status quo of mainstream healthcare and offer solutions outside the grip of Big Pharma. His mission is to make cutting-edge treatments accessible to those looking for transformative options beyond conventional medicine.We talk about: - How mesenchymal stem cells can be used to heal autoimmune conditions, improve organ function, and treat orthopedic joint issues. - The benefits of HGH therapy, debunking common myths, and discussing its role in anti-aging and overall wellness. - The growing trend of medical tourism, and the advantages of getting treatments outside the U.S. - Challenging mainstream health narratives by discussing the skepticism of traditional medicine. www.dreambody.clinic (888) 704-3977
DAVID WEILL, M.D., is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses assisting hospitals in improving their transplant programs and developing new programs in the US and throughout the world. David's writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, and The San Francisco Chronicle. In his new novel, "All That Really Matters," David explores the demands, challenges and complications of a fictional transplant surgeon. We discuss his 25 year career as a lung transplant surgeon and the behind-the-scenes world of medical ethics, corporate greed in medicine and the life and death decisions made in "the selection room," where it is decided who gets a transplant and who doesn't. www.davidweill.com
= SONIA JHAS is the South Asian award-winning mindset expert, TEDx speaker, certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and author of I'll Start Again Tomorrow: And Other Lies I've Told Myself [Page Two; February 28, 2023], Sonia knows what it means to put off for tomorrow what you could be achieving today. Now she's helping people achieve their goals without burning out or stretching themselves too thin. Sonia gave up her skyrocketing corporate career and began searching for a new path that resonated with her core. Eventually, she transformed her life through deep analysis, education, determination, and willpower. Through her journey, Sonia uncovered a deep passion for wellness, as well as a driving desire to help others bolster their self-confidence and become the boss of their own life. We discuss: How to Fight Those On-Again, Off-Again Behaviors and Mindset, and Keep from Living in a Rut Fending Off Feelings of Low Self-Worth, Poor Self-Esteem, and Negative Self-Talk What People Who are Susceptible to Trends Can Do to Live More in Alignment with Themselves Paralyzed By Fear? What to Do to Release Those Feelings and Move Forward from Them Drop the Excuses! Five Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In, and Stay, In Shape Feeling House-Bound? Six Ways to Make Sure You're Moving Your Body Tune into Your Personal Values and Stay True to Yourself Are You a People-Pleaser? How to Turn this Around and Find a Happy Balance How to Practice Happiness and Keep It with You Every Day The “Mind-Work” and “Body-Work” that Goes Hand-in-Hand with True Health Releasing Legacy Values, Limiting Beliefs, and Perfectionist Tendencies in Order to Truly Transform Yourself How to Step Back from the “Am I Skinny Yet?” Narrative,
MARIYA JAVED-PAYNE, MSW, LICSW, LADC is a somatic psychotherapist specializing in healing trauma, complex trauma, addiction, generational and racial trauma, and oppression in the body. She is both a practitioner and teacher of “Brainspotting” a powerful technique in healing trauma. Mariya says, “I am a woman. I am a body of culture. I am a person in recovery. I am an immigrant. I am a student of life. I am a partner, educator, sister, daughter, and friend. I am a passionate and curious individual dedicated to creating health and wellness for individuals, communities, and societies. I believe in deep, nourishing, and holistic change that heals from the roots up.” I was born in India and lived in France, Brazil, and the United States all before the age of six. My experience with vastly different cultures piqued my curiosity about humans and diverse societies from a young age. Blending and assimilating my culture of origin with the United States has been and continues to be an integral part of my story. It has also shaped my ability to assist others in reclaiming their identities as multi-dimensional and complex human beings. These early life experiences in global societies defined my open worldview and appreciation for the diverse walks of life that humanity encompasses. I am grateful for the expansiveness they have provided my foundation. My own journey with addiction and my challenging path to recovery over ten years ago has also given me depth and compassion as a therapist. I gained a firsthand understanding of the quest of the human mind to find a sense of belonging and settledness in an ever-shifting world. These experiences have given me the ability to approach all people with openness, non-judgment, and patience. They have also taught me to be tenacious in my pursuit of healing self and others. Hope is a powerful survival mechanism. www.awakenconsultingservices.com
KLAUDIA MITURA is the host of The Happiness Challenge podcast. She holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology, is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a certified Chief Happiness Officer. She works as the Learning and Development Manager at the Science Museum Group in London, where she continues to build a learning culture that empowers individuals to be at their best at work. We talk about her new book “The Alphabet of Happiness, Create More Happiness at Work, in Relationships, and in Your Own Skin.” , During a difficult personal time in 2020, Klaudia started The Happiness Challenge podcast with a mission to interview leading wellbeing experts and test-drive the best happiness hacks that science has on offer. Her podcast was a runner-up for "Best Health & Fitness Podcast" in the International Buzzsprout Discover Pods Awards 2020. =Klaudia is passionate about applying scientific research on happiness to her daily ups and downs, and she continues to dare people to create more happiness in their lives via her podcast, webinars and courses. We talk about: -What science says about happiness, and the biggest misconceptions people have. -Surprising and counterintuitive findings in the research on happiness. -Happiness hacks from The Alphabet of Happiness and how they contribute to life satisfaction. -What principles people can apply to improve happiness at work. The role relationships play in overall happiness, and some small but impactful ways to improve them. -Self-acceptance and confidence -Habits backed by science that can significantly boost happiness. -How external factors like social media, news, and work culture influence happiness, and how we can counteract the negative effects. -Practical ways to bounce back from setbacks or failures with a happiness-focused mindset. -In a world that often glorifies busyness and productivity, how we can prioritize happiness without feeling guilty. The Happiness Challenge podcast The Alphabet of Happiness book
MATT BERNSTEIN, MD has a holistic view of how what we eat profoundly impacts how we feel and function. As a physician and educator, he's deeply committed to helping people understand the connection between nutrition and mental health, showing how food can be a foundational tool for healing anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. Dr. Bernstein is a psychiatrist who is educating patients and families on the relationship between metabolism and mental illness. 50% of people with severe mental illness also have metabolic syndrome. As the CEO of Accord, a first-of-its-kind residential program, he is helping to lead a paradigm shift in mental health treatment, creating a more humane, healthy, and effective approach. Dr. Bernstein's personal experience with his sons has played a vital role in how he works with patients and why he is so passionate about ensuring proper nutrition at a younger age to help prevent mental illness. Dr. Bernstein teaches how dietary intervention can be a powerful treatment for those with mental illness and breaks down the how and why. We talk about: The Evidence Behind A Ketogenic Diet & Mental Health The Mechanisms of How Ketones Improve Brain Health How Ketones Improve Mitochondrial Health UPDATED BIO Dr. Matt Bernstein is a board-certified psychiatrist and a leading voice in metabolic psychiatry, with 25 years of experience helping individuals achieve full mental health and functional recovery. rdmh.com https://www.facebook.com/accordmh https://x.com/accordmetabolic/ https://www.instagram.com/accordmh/
RICHARD ASHWORTH is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking transformational work with the Ba Zi or Four Pillars of Destiny, otherwise misleadingly known as the Chinese Horoscope. We discuss the results of my personal Ba Zi reading and how it applies to my life past and present. It was an eye-opening and inspiring personal experience which led to us talking about spirituality, family of origin, trauma and our relationship to society, religion and politics. Richard's work has been highlighted many times in the media, but he is probably best known for introducing authentic Chinese Imperial Feng Shui to BBC TV's Housebusters and for his book The Feng Shui Diaries. He has worked with A-Listers such as Gillian Anderson of the X-Files (who said he "commands both confidence and awe") and professionals like Britain's favourite Interior Designer, Kelly Hoppen (see link below). He has been the subject of the Sunday Times feature 'A Life in the Day', His Diaries, which are available free from this website, appear on the site of the Feng Shui Society. In the summer of 2010, he was on Big Brother's Little Brother to give his view of the Big Brother houses over the years, which he described as "the dark side of feng shui." Check out his new book on Amazon: “I Talk to the Animals” https://a.co/d/25p7REA
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