A Quest for Well-Being

— Joy is something I can wake up with every day, no matter what happened the previous day, and no matter what I am going to face. Joy can't be taken from me, because it's internally generated. I believe I'm a joyful person. That doesn't mean bad things don't affect me. It means that despite them, I feel good about myself and my ability to control what I do. It leaves me in an incredibly solid plac...

— To ignite change, you have to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. According to actress, Regina King, "Comfort zones are where dreams go to die!" If you put yourself in situations that challenge you, then you have no other choice but to rise to the occasion. If you are not successful in the situation, think about what you learned about yourself and what adjustments you can make to go alo...

— You can let your self-doubt crush you, pin you in a corner and never let you live your life the way you really want to, never feel as good about yourself as you really want to, or you can learn the techniques needed to crush IT. In her book, Corrina Thurston lays out numerous tips and techniques used to boost your self-esteem, manage your anxieties, crush your self-doubt, and gain real, lasting...

— Uncertainty is one of the most challenging psychological experiences to go through. It's a natural human reaction to try to feel certain about things in order for us to feel more in control. Valeria Teles interviews Sharon Draper — a Psychologist, Relationship Expert for eHarmony Australia, Writer And Speaker. Sharon Draper is a Psychologist in Sydney, Australia. She loves variety so integrates...

— Be a human who can admit he changed his mind. This is what happens to us as human beings: life can suck and our world changes, we choose to change, our situations change. I do not believe God changes. However, what we know of God and our relationship with God can and often does change as we face the pain of caregiving and whatever else piles on. A journal gives us knowledge of both ourselves and...

— The root cause of sickness is disharmony inside, which filters outward from our inner landscape to the outside world. The warfare and disharmony around our planet today speak to a profound imbalance of the inner world of mankind. It is not surprising, then, that according to the World Health Organization, the leading causes of death in the world are heart disease and stroke. Our inner mental and...

— "Get close to the reasons you're doing what you're doing, and your heart will keep you focused." Valeria Teles interviews Genevieve Piturro — the author of "Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning" Genevieve Piturro was a successful television marketing executive until she dramatically changed the direction of her life. She f...

— Some minimalists sell everything and live as nomads, owning only the things they can carry with them. Some live in and own homes, have one or two cars, and collect things like stamps or magnets or funny comic strips. Many live between these two categories. Minimalism is a lifestyle that can be tailored to what works for you and those you live with. It is much more than buying and owning less. It...

— "Death is not the end. Other lives and other realms await us. Of these, none is more miraculous than our life between lives." Valeria Teles interviews Karen Joy — the author of "an Other Lives, Other Realms: Journeys of Transformation." Karen Joy, a past life regressionist with twenty-years experience as a private practising psychologist, is author of several best-selling books including Wisdom...

— "The dream house, the successful business, the perfect job, a happy family. Well, the life that you've always aspired to have starts with that visualization." Valeria Teles interviews Tom Paine — a life coach and speaker. After leaving University in 2009 with a degree in English and Journalism, Tom went backpacking around India, Nepal, Australia and Thailand to discover himself - finding a deep...

— "You need to be kind to yourself and love yourself with all of your beauty and flaws that make you special." Valeria Teles interviews Tammy Sausa — the author of "Lessons from the Listening Lady Adolescents & Anxiety: A family guide to making the mind, body and spirit connection." Tammy Sausa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), mental health therapist and the proud owner of A Therapy Li...

— "Living a life with no fear and recognizing that death is an illusion, makes it worth it." The nature of ultimate reality can only be understood when looking from its own viewpoint. That is to say, one's conditioned perspective of reality must be put aside. The simplest explanation is to consider that one's life in the world and universe has the characterization of a dream. Into this dream, each...

— "The truth is everything serves us in one form or another. Nothing is inherently bad or good but rather neutral. It's us that gives it the context." Valeria Teles interviews Loncen Gray — a Certified Professional Integrative Coach and Speaker. Loncen Gray is a Certified Professional Integrative Coach, he combines his knowledge skills and experience into a unique offering to help creative leaders...

— "Fear is not here. what is here is excitement.  I am finally living my dreams as a young child and am living my life, being, doing, & having what it is that I came to this earth to be, do, & have which is a healer.  I am here to bring people back to themselves by my example, my life story, my journey, and my love.  It is truly amazing what love, if you allow it, will and can do for you. it is be...

— "Don't strive for perfection, which kills excellence and leads to procrastination. Strive for success not perfection, chase happiness, not money." Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Alan Weiss — the author of "Your Legacy Is Now: Life Is Not a Search for Meaning from Others—It's the Creation of Meaning for Yourself." ALAN WEISS, PH.D., is a consultant, speaker, and bestselling author. Described by the...

— The reality is, from a young age I started building the idea of this perfect human based on what I had seen, been taught, read, and heard and just allowed it to get more complicated over time. Once we reached the age of social media, it got a lot worse. What I learned was nobody is perfect. Because I spent so much time beating myself up about my life choices, I lost sight of all of my admirable...

— "It's okay to get divorced. Divorce is evolution not failure. There are ways to compassionately, gracefully, gently and lovingly separate." Valeria Teles interviews Bianca Best — the author of "Flourish: Redefine success and create more time, energy, impact and happiness." Bianca Best is an author, award-winning advertising executive, entrepreneur, mother of four, Global Managing Director, leade...

— "By making their inner world visible women get in touch with their inner authenticity and develop personal artistic voice." Valeria Teles interviews Annette Luycx — the author of the "From Art to Empowerment: How Women Can Develop Artistic Voice." Annette Luycx, MEd, MSc, is an artist, author and freelance art educator and coach from the Netherlands living and working in Greece. She has taught c...

— "Throughout the world, the human heart is frequently associated with place, with land. This in turn is either identified with – or the breeding ground for – soul, which gives meaning and binds individuals into a community." Valeria Teles interviews Nick Duffell — the author of "Wounded Leaders: British Elitism and the Entitlement Illusion: A Psychohistory." Having practiced psychotherapy for 35...

— "The biggest difference in my life at this point has been to have my 3 M's – Meaning, Meditation, Movement".  Valeria Teles interviews Jennifer Aarnamo — an C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Teacher And Speaker. Jen Aarnamo is a 43 year old retired correctional officer-turned-yoga therapist with a love of science and the self-responsibility of self-regulation, on a blended path seeking knowledge and becomi...

— "Authentic yoga is just listening to the heart and acting from that truth." Valeria Teles interviews Fiona Agombar — the author of "Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome." Fiona Agombar is a yoga therapist and teacher in the Krishnamacharya Tradition. She originally trained with the Yoga for Health Foundation in 2001 then qualified as a KHYF teacher in 2011 and is accredi...

— "Listening to ourselves, listening to intuition, listening to Universe." Valeria Teles interviews A.Y. Berthiaume — the author of "Dear Universe, I Get It Now: Letters on the Art and Journey of Being Brave and Being Me." A.Y. Berthiaume is a professional writer, native Vermonter, practicing feminist, recovering middle child, wannabe superhero, and a mom who's pretty sure she's "winging it". She...

— "With a loss of connection to one of nature's most powerful rhythms, women may lose the sense of balance within themselves, their relationships, and their world." Valeria Teles interviews Pia Orleane & Cullen Smith on the book: Sacred Retreat: Using Natural Cycles to Recharge Your Life Pia Orleane, Ph. D. and Cullen Baird Smith are Ambassadors to the Pleiadian group Laarkmaa. These interstellar...

— "Look ahead, develop your strengths, develop and improve your coping skills and mechanisms, function at a healthier level as quickly as possible, and achieve independence as quickly as possible." Valeria Teles interviews Pat Capel — a psychotherapist, counsellor, and coach revolves around emotional needs. Born and raised in South Africa, Pat is now based in London, UK.  He completed a BA in Psyc...

— There's no payment sufficient to honor your worth; most astounding creation you—the face of this Earth. Valeria Teles interviews Nikki Murphy — the author of "Home For Hurricanes: A Memoir of Resilience in Poetry and Prose" Nikki Murphy is an awarded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leader, speaker, poet, real estate investor, and best-selling author of Home For Hurricanes: A Memoir of Resili...