A Quest for Well-Being

— "These days, I can't even be Nadia's hero. I can't rescue her from life's tragedies. I can only support her with an open heart. The only person for whom I can be ultimately responsible is the nine-year-old girl inside of me." Valeria Teles interviews Laila Tarraf — the author of " Strong Like Water: How I Found the Courage to Lead with Love in Business and in Life." Laila Tarraf is a senior huma...

— "The Core of change is learning. Which is ironic. Our institutions of learning are slow, some might even say immune, to change." Valeria Teles interviews Julie M. Wilson — the author of "The Human Side of Changing Education: How to Lead Change with Clarity, Conviction, and Courage." When we ask schools to change, we are asking human beings to change, and this requires special tools and a human-c...

  — "No matter what you want to believe, the fact is that we are very powerful beings and together we are creating this reality." Valeria Teles interviews Penny Kelly — the author of "Consciousness and Energy, Vol. 1: Multi-dimensionality and a Theory of Consciousness" Penny Kelly is a writer, teacher, author, publisher, consultant, Naturopathic physician, and researcher of consciousness. Early in...

— "Beyond all self-images rests our true identity and our infinite worth." Valeria Teles interviews Eloisa Ramos — the author of " Beyond Self-Esteem: Discovering Your Boundless Self-Worth." Eloisa Ramos was born in 1960 in a farming village, in Guanajuato, Mexico. Her family moved to Northern California in 1968. She graduated from Stanford University in with a BA in Sociology. She married, but wh...

— " Be First, Be Daring, and Be Different , to always strive to be a winner, have the guts to do something no-one else has done, have the tenacity and perseverance to be daring in reaching my dreams, and be unique" Valeria Teles interviews Khaled Khorshid — the author of " RISE ABOVE DISRUPTION: A Journey of Self-Realization that will motivate, inspire, and give you hope to find your own Zen." Kha...

— "I am convinced that every one of us has a purpose---a reason to be alive that leads us to live in a way that benefits others." Valeria Teles interviews Roxanne Wermuth — the author of "Inked for Eternity: Living in the Light of Heaven on Earth." Roxanne Wermuth is a life-long resident of Lapeer, Michigan.  She married her high school sweetheart, David on June 2nd,1972.  They have two beautiful...

— "Changing to a whole food plant-based lifestyle will open a whole world that you never knew existed. You will learn to like new foods and feel better than you have felt in a long time." Valeria Teles interviews Doug Schmidt — the author of "Eat More Plants Love: Recipes for a Good Life." Doug Schmidt, a veteran teacher, suffered a widowmaker heart attack at age 49. Not wanting to spend the rest...

— "Living well means aligning with the divine flow of creativity, so that what you do is what you love." Valeria Teles interviews Amy Weintraub — the author of "Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga." More than 25 million Americans are treated with antidepressants each year, at a cost in excess of $50 billion. But the side effects of popular prescription drug...

— "There's really just two ways to live: believing in your dreams or not believing in your dreams." Valeria Teles interviews Carl McCoy — the author of "Job Hunter Road: Comedy and Self-Help on the Path to Finding a Job." Comic relief and inspiration on the road to success. Laugh out loud satire and soulful advice come together in one of the most original, funniest genre-blending self-development...

  — "We all have different needs, and what makes one person happy could make someone else miserable." What happens when you try all of the advice to "be happy," and it doesn't work for you? Many people will tell you that being happy is as simple as choosing to think positively. But in reality, we all have a need for validation of our negative feelings. When something is wrong, the last thing anyon...

— "Sometimes you need a radical change. Leverage your past to restart a fulfilling future." Valeria Teles interviews Michael D. Huggins — the author of "Going Om: A CEO's Self-Discovery Behind Bars." Michael D. Huggins is the founder and board president of the Transformation Yoga Project. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Villanova University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the Un...

— "Creative, authentic, loving, forgiving, kind, persistent, prudent, and brave, are character strengths which are elements of good character valued across time and around the world." Valeria Teles interviews Shannon Polly — the author of "Character Strengths Matter: How to Live a Full Life." Shannon Polly is one of the first 100 people in the world to get her degree in positive psychology and has...

It's a more dangerous environment for the brain than ever before in history. A neurotoxic "perfect storm" that assaults the brain and self on all levels – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. No one escapes the weakening effects of this mysterious and invisible epidemic. Rates of anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline have skyrocketed and keep climbing. Medication and convention...

— "Making intuition intentional in your personal or professional life." Valeria Teles interviews Maryann Kelly — The Founder of Intuitive Services Insight®, Medium, Mentor, Speaker, Author, Holistic Energy Practitioner. Following a successful 33-year corporate career working globally, Maryann made a shift to follow her intuition. She went from corporate executive roles immersed in meetings, and me...

— "To heal is to restore (a person) to spiritual wholeness." Valeria Teles interviews Avinoam Lerner — the author of "The New Cancer Paradigm – Mobilizing the Mind to Heal the Body." Avinoam Lerner is a Cancer & Trauma Recovery Specialist, TEDx speaker, and an author. His innovative approach to cancer wellness and recovery highlights the multidimensional nature of our being, and the need to treat...

Valeria interviews Rebecca Kirk — She is a UK-based Holistic Life & Career Coach. She helps people who are feeling stuck and unfulfilled at a career crossroads discover the clarity and belief to choose a path that brings them greater purpose, wellbeing, and joy.  By bringing a spiritual approach to career coaching, Rebecca's mission is to enable us to use our work challenge as a catalyst to a deep...

Valeria interviews Pat Sheveland — The Amazon best-selling author of How Do I Survive?: 7 Steps to Living After Child Loss Patricia (Pat) Sheveland has been in the healing profession since she was in her teens. She became a Registered Nurse after high school, beginning her career caring for patients in the hospital setting and ultimately transitioning to a very successful twenty-five-year career a...

Valeria interviews Vish Chatterji — The author of The Business Casual Yogi: Take Charge of Your Body, Mind, and Career Vish Chatterji is an accomplished business leader turned executive coach with a twenty-year executive career spanning the automotive, technology & startup industries.  In parallel to his leadership career, he has studied the Indian Wisdom Traditions for the past two decades. Vish...

Is Mold Making You Sick? Do you have mysterious health problems with no explanations? Mold can lurk without a trace or a scent. If this is happening where you spend time, you could be sick from mold and not even know it. Health problems from mold range from fatigue and frequent infections to kidney disease and even cancer. Find out how to spot mold sickness. Use Dr. Jill Crista's questionnaire to...

Valeria interviews Dr. Randi Nelson — the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller "Ladynomics: A Woman's Prescription for Wealth and Financial Well-Being." As one of the nation's most acclaimed Pediatricians and financial wellness experts, Dr. Randi B. Nelson (aka DrRandiBMD) is also a nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant. In addition, she is a sought-after media expert regarding child...

Valeria interviews Shawna L. Frances — the author of "I Am the Beacon: An Extraordinary Journey of Awakening in These Times of Ascension." Shawna is a spiritual warrior dedicated to the emancipation of negative Reptilian energy that has saturated this planet for millennia. She is first and foremost a rebel of sorts, and she is just learning what this really means. Shawna has jumped into the deep e...

Valeria interviews Barbra Gilman — the author of "Whatever The F*CK It Takes and The Unofficial Guide for Living Successfully on Planet Earth." Barbra Gilman has over thirty year's experience as a therapist and coach. She is the founder of The Quick Change Artist and Wild Women Choosing. She is also a contributing author to An Indigo Celebration and The Indigo Children Ten Years Later.  As a certi...

Valeria Teles interviews Kaye Doran. She is an entrepreneur, facilitator, speaker, women's leadership and life coach and shamanic healer and creator of Inner Expressions. Kaye is an unshakable optimist dedicated to helping women become the person they most desire to be. Her vision is to empower women with self-worth and the ability to create change. She does this by supporting women to feel and kn...

Valeria interviews Dr. Corrine Poulin  — she graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, after receiving her Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in psychology at Seton Hill University. She is licensed as a Naturopathic Physician in the State of Arizona. Upon graduation she was given the Daphne Blayden award for her  "com...

Valeria interviews BJ Gonzalvo — The author of "Gift of Kapwa: The Filipino Core Value of Shared Humanity Shared with All of Humanity." BJ Gonzalvo is a husband and father of two loving children, a psychologist, a veteran who served in the Navy and the Air Force, and son to two loving parents who immigrated to the US from the Philippines in hopes of giving their children a better future. In return...