In The Rising Podcast- A Health and Wellness Podcast

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. My guest today, Alexia, spent years being abused by family members and describes her process and her process of freedom and how she began to walk from a dark place into a light. I'm excited for you to hear her story. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever p...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What if one of life's greatest challenges became an opportunity to discover strength you never knew you had? In this inspiring episode of In the Rising Podcast , Bettina Brown sits down with author and breast cancer survivor Kelly Motley , whose book, The Fight for My Life: Boxing Through Chemo , chronicles her remarkable jo...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode.  Kyriaki aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas   is a Greek-American Powerhouse!  She has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, acting in " Legacy", "Cold Case," and "CSI: NY, and Righteous Kill" to name a few. When you think "artist," think about Katie.   She has so much to offer in...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Dr. Saloni Singh is a Life Coach, Physician, Podcaster, but she is a person that really wants to help people achieve mental, emotional & spiritual fitness globally.  She's passionate about closing the gap between practical world and spiritual world. She has so much to offer, and I am excited to share my conversation. Tha...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Kyriaki aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas   is a Greek-American Powerhouse!  She has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, acting in " Legacy", "Cold Case," and "CSI: NY, and Righteous Kill" to name a few. When you think "artist," think about Katie.   She has so much to offer in...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. n this podcast episode, Joseph Okaly shares his insights on the intersection of self-love and financial planning, particularly in relation to young families. Joseph explains how he realized the importance of applying financial planning principles to his own life and how it motivated him to help others in similar situations. He hi...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Imagine: You are sitting on a rocking chair, drinking iced (or hot) tea, and you strike up a conversation with the person next to you. As they share their story, you start to hang on to every word, and know that you are forever changed by their story. You have a new respect for the human spirit.  That is what this time with CiCi...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Brach Goetz is just a cool lady!  I had the opportunity to speak to her, about her 39 (soon to be 40) Children's Books that include real-life message in them. She also talked about her memoir: Searching for God in the Garbage, and how she identified what life she wanted--one where she was not searching for achievements, but...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When some people speak, more comes across than just words. When hearing Gayle Petrillo , you hear Confidence, Joy, Peace, Perseverance and Kindness.  In this podcast, Gayle describes the burn as a young child that nearly killed her. She describes body shame, and learning to be more confident day by day. With this, she continued t...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What a JOY it was to speak with Heather Hutchison.  We covered topics such as challenges of disabilities, fitting in and finding her voice through writing. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter and author from Vancouver Island, Canada who has been blind since birth. She is the author of  Holding on By Letting Go , reached num...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Greetings! I had the fortune of interviewing a true world traveler and someone who is making HUGE impacts on our world by being an international teacher. If you are not sure on how to find resources on becoming an international teacher, look no further! Jess Gosling's Website , Linkd In ,  and book on How to Become a Success...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What does it mean to have crippling anxiety and panic attacks? My guest today is K.C. Poitras . She knows this struggle first hand. She would struggle to leave the house, but with the strength and courage to ask for help, slowly learned how to cope with these feelings. In this podcast, she describes these events in much more deta...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Yap Chan, an Asian woman, who is helping Asian break out of their shells and live their lives with confidence. Sheena is the author of two books, and has her own podcast called The Tao of Self Confidence , in which she highlights other Asian women, their achievements, stories and...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Gina Heumann, who tells the story of her son, who has RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder through dignity, passion, and humor, delivering a message of inspiration, hope, and healing.  She has spoken to change access to mental health via affordable health insurance coverage in her state,...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Where is God? This is part of the discussion Reverend Pitts one evening.   She described her experience with trauma growing up, and how her relationship with God led her to forgiveness and peace. But, she is not a passive woman, she absolutely describes her feelings, experiences and observations with kindness and frankness. &quot...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. You decide.  You decide to walk forward on the dusty and dark path through tragedy. There is no guarantee for when the sunshine will penetrate your heart again. But, each step forward pulls you towards light. Shannon Dingle describes her story of abuse, tragedy, love, and loss with her new book   Living Brave: Lessons from Hurt,...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, in which she describes her childhood in great depth. She was abandoned... several times but key parental figures in her life. She realized that she was "different" and so did others....

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. My eyes blink rapidly while the rest of my face goes blank, and my body just goes limp. Why? I realize that I still have a minimum of 2-3 loads of laundry to do, meal prep to complete for a few days, so I can build more "time" into the next few days, and declutter nearly every room because I am the owner of single socks...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Peacemaker Peacekeepers      We have heard of these terms, and we tend to know who keeps the peace, and who disrupts it. But, is that "assignment" healthy for us?      Have you ever heard of the term Shock-Absorber? I had never heard of this term prior to reading Dr. Caroline's Leaf's Blog.   I have been follo...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you friends with your hormones? Did you ever feel that you needed to be? As women, we are often called "hormonal" if we make certain comments, or if we are perceived as "having an attitude." Sometimes, we state to ourselves that we are feeling "hormonal." What does this mean though? Hormones are...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. There are so many words and quotes that we can review, post and save when we are looking to stay connected to our purpose. But, what is one word that can pull all of that together quickly? Listen to this podcast, to hear the word from the author William Ernest Henley. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. This is Part 2 of the interview with Emily Lauren Dick, author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body.  Join me in part two of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star review and subscribing. And kee...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. : How can having a positive body image be more than just a superficial view of oneself? Well, in this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a Emily Lauren Dick, the author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part one of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affec...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What besides "believe in yourself" and "you can do anything" will help you achieve your goals? Communication. To communicate your needs and wants effectively, is important for you to stay true to your goals and achieve them.  In this podcast, I talk about ways to effectively communicate. Thank you for your tim...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. "Health is Wealth" I am sure that you have heard this quote several times. But, what does that have to do with what you value about yourself? Health is an investment now for your benefit- now and in the future. But, how to get started? I give three points on this topic. Thank you for your time and interest in this podca...