A Quest for Well-Being

— "Purpose is who you are when you dig deep and connect with your inner self—that truest part of your soul that only you know. It's your unique skills, personality, and talents. It's the unique way you think, make decisions, and process thoughts. It's those things that drive you toward certain behaviors, words, and decisions when you are your truest self...your best self...your easiest self...your...

— "The term transfiguration points to the radical change that unfolds holistically when we seek to transform our trauma. When we are transfigured, we, too, become illumined in body, mind, spirit, and soul. This means we become conscious, aware, and connected to our thoughts, emotions, and body sensations; we become reconnected to our embodied senses. We come to know ourselves intimately—psycho-emo...

— "Life is water dancing to the tune of nature." Native Americans in North America considered hot springs to be sacred places where the "Great Spirit" lived, which is why they believed the thermal and mineral waters had miraculous healing powers. Warriors could rest in these areas without being harassed by other tribes, as they were known as neutral ground. Hot springs have been inhabited by Nativ...

  — "Self-care must move beyond commoditized self-care notions put forth by profit-driven health-and-wellness industries if we want to break out of man-box mindsets. Self-care is not a standalone practice, but a way to be in harmony with one's body and identity. Our first step toward disbanding harmful conditioning lies in naming these man-box mindsets, so we can empower everyone to trust their bo...

— Maybe you should give up — Not on the life you want or the dreams you've had for years. But instead, maybe you should give up on the things that are actually holding you back from them. Maybe you should give up on anything that is getting in the way of you living the life that you want. If that sounds really simple, that's because it is. But just because it's simple, doesn't mean it's easy. Afte...

— "Christhood means the attainment of Christ consciousness. Christ consciousness is not about Christianity, but rather a natural spiritual evolvement of human consciousness, the awakening of a sense of unity with life, in its many forms, and oneness between the human and the divine. Christ consciousness is the acknowledgement that life is love. Not the egocentric love born of our human nature, but...

— "Mental health is not only a part of overall health, it's the most important part." Valeria interviews Dr. Sean Sullivan   — He is the author of   "Be Your Purpose: Ten Steps to the Life You Were Born to Live and The Mind Master's Silent Journey, A 21-Day Road Map to Becoming Expert in Your Chosen Life." Dr. Sean Sullivan is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and CEO of OnePerfect, an...

— With zest, positivity, and a whole lot of moxie, Diane Gilman is a fashion legend who inspires women to embrace their "third act." "Jean Queen" Diane began her career as a serial entrepreneur at just 16, but she did not reach her stride until she was 60. At that point, she finally achieved the success and respect she dreamed of as a young girl aspiring to become a famous fashion designer. From o...

— Anine's relationship with herself transformed from self-judgment and thinking something was wrong with her – that she needed to be fixed – to one of self-acceptance, appreciation, and love. We are all gifted and that there is a purpose to everyone's lives. The meaning of our lives is to discover our purpose and share who we are with the world. And it is only when we connect with our true selves,...

— "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself; the cosmos is a way for us to know ourselves." The Idea Space makes consciousness as real as gravity. Clément Decrop will revolutionize your understanding of the mind with his captivating scientific and mathematical exploration of consciousness. Infinite space of the mind mirrors the infinite vastness of the universe, and lessons learned from one can...

— "For the most part, the problem is not bad people in healthcare: it is that good people are working in a lousy system that needs to be made safer with more checks and balances, communication, empathy, and oversight. Patients, family members, and advocates need to recognize and have the confidence to fight, question everything and double-check on decisions made by those in charge. When you are si...

— "When we become more aware of who we are and show up with our whole self, we start attracting what we want in our professional and personal lives." Valeria interviews Katarina Stoltz — She is a holistic life coach with specialization in expat challenges and life transitions, and a psychotherapist specializing in the Gestalt method. She works with high-performing, international professionals who...

— "Empower yourself by showing up in your truth, listening to your intuition, supporting your efforts and keep space open to learn, create, grow and thrive." - Jessica Valeria interviews Jessica Armstrong   — Her healing journey began after years of suffering from depression, she was completely at loss to what her purpose in this world was. Jessica tends to place the start of her journey to when s...

— The health remedies Ian Clark provides have changed the lives of thousands of people for the better. The remedies were used by Ian to regain control of his own health. Tens of thousands of people have followed him on his health journey since then. In the episode, Ian discusses how to support your body ability to self-manage, increase your quality of life and extend life much longer than expected...

— "Recognizing your triggers is one of the hardest things to do.  You can begin to overcome them after you've owned up to them — although it is not easy. First, you must examine yourself honestly.  Being brutally honest and upfront with yourself will be essential.  It's important to know that nobody is grading this.  This treasure hunt of unpleasantries does not concern anyone else.  It is a solo...

— The Generosity Practice takes all the good work you do in meditation/self-care and alchemizes it into fuel for you to get out and make a difference. It's where your personal sanctuary directly affects how you help people. It aligns your inner truth with the rest of your life. If you truly commit to this practice, you won't be able to get out there and make a difference fast enough. You won't nee...

— "People sometimes think back to bad situations and memories as learning experiences. They may come to realize they were actually strong for their age; or that they did everything they could. They learn that it's OK to show their emotions – even with people they allowed to bully or hurt them in the past. They become strong protectors; not allowing similar hurts to occur again. They heal by seeing...

— "My goal in therapy practice is to engage in real, authentic conversations that help prompt self-actualization and growth. The true essence of "Buena Vista" is that all we want is to live a good life."   Valeria interviews Megan Casabe   — She is a practicing therapist for 10 years in South Florida. She has worked in healthcare, community mental health, non-profit and most recently private pract...

— " A person's relationship with themselves is the most important relationship they will ever have." Valeria interviews Emily Hruska — She is a Transformation Therapist. Emily Hruska is passionate about creating space for her clients to truly discover their self-worth and reconnect with themselves in a way that facilitates true healing and growth. She uses a range of beautiful approaches within a...

— "When my mother passed, I ended up re-organizing my life and left a high-paying, but high-stress position for an investment and passion project. I was quickly rewarded by the universe and affirmed that this was the right choice." ~ Eric Valeria interviews Eric Carter-Spurio — He is a husband, father, online business consultant, fly fishing guide and spiritual seeker. He has been helping companie...

— Soul Work with the Moon, as well as energy healing workshops, are integral parts of Godness and the Moon's mission to restore soul connection to as many people as possible. Janae's guides beautiful souls like you feel better, to uncover their greatness, to establish new solid boundaries, and to discover your core purpose. Valeria interviews Janae Bell   — A moon guide by nature, Janae loves to w...

— "I looked up at the tree rich with its canopy of fire crimson leaves, and I could see that nature simply couldn't help but give of herself. All she created, she created from the endless joy and out of the sheer love of what she was. She could not help but give, never with a thought of how much or to whom. She was the very being of abundance itself. All she gave she gave out of sheer ecstasy of t...

— This episode is about Meditation and EMDR and how these techniques can help us to heal from past trauma.   If you have had painful past memories or trauma that is difficult to get over or that is still influencing your current life, this is for you. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an evidence based, research backed approach that helps people heal from past painful memories and lib...

— "Self-love comes before loving another. How else will you have anything to give? But here's the thing self-love can only be unconditional, or it will never be.   Your life is here and now whatever your circumstances are and love cannot be on hold until you think you'll be perfect. You are always perfect in your imperfection. - SOL Valeria Teles interviews  Ronny Hatchwell — The Author Of " Daily...

— Those of us who never planned on becoming mothers can shift the tectonic plates of their being and, in the process, level their lives. As a result of this massive "disruption," you are shaken to the core and will be catalyzed into an expansion that swallows the life you leave behind whole, enabling you to live fully, heal the deepest parts of yourself, and emerge anew, not redesigned but rebuilt...