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You’ve recently discovered that your child has a drug problem?  What do you do?  You’ve tried to talk to them about it, but they don’t listen, and the more you talk, the more defensive they get.  Their grades are slipping, they’re angry and rebellious.  You found out they’ve lied to you and stolen from you to support their habit.  Who can you turn to for help?  Your child’s life is hanging in the...

Taimi Allan is CEO of Changing Minds, a Charitable NGO governed and operated by people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction. As someone who identifies as having thrived because of, not despite, her own Lived Experience, Taimi champions Lived Experience Leadership and is known for leading with humility and compassion. Amongst other innovative programmes, Taimi envisioned Whakatau...

The seeds of Julia’s life mission were planted when she earned her Reiki I certification at the age of 8. A born intuitive and empath, young Julia used reiki to feel safe and protected. Despite growing up in a holistic household, adulthood found Julia unsure of how to best use her gifts. Her isolating experience with post-partum depression cultivated a desire to support and nurture others. Julia b...

As a Yoga Therapist and the founder of the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program, Anissa works with women who have been sexually traumatized to help them heal their PTSD (and other trauma-related issues) with yoga therapy. As a 2x rape survivor, she intimately understands these women's needs and helps them navigate their healing journeys.           3 top tips for my audience: 1. Never Give Up 2. Fin...

Nefertiti San Miguel is the embodiment of passion, a vivid advocate for the arts, neuroscience and mental health. As an international mixed-media artist, Ikebanist, performer, speaker, entrepreneur, published author and trailblazer, she raises eyebrows across numerous industries.  With a reputation for rocking her eclectic style, Nefertiti is the founder of Etnia Fusion, a Boston-based boutique en...

Nicole Smith, the founder of Dignity Defense Institute, is a communications expert who has spent the last decade of her career shining a light on the darkest parts of the human condition around the globe. And yet, it wasn't until 2020 that her mission was given flesh and bone. After giving birth to her daughter in distress, which resulted in the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Nicole has dedicated he...

Dr. Annie White developed a brand new method to help you lower your stress and anxiety. It’s based on the science of the brain and is different from anything you’ve tried before.  She will show you how your mind got wired to be so stressed and how to fix it with easy, tangible tools based on science.  Dr. Annie White is the author of The Calm Code: Transform Your Mind, Change Your Life. She develo...

In David's words: For 40 years, I've been an entrepreneur. As an alcoholic who recently celebrated his 5,000th day sober, I know first-hand what it’s like to be a business owner and an alcoholic in the midst of his addiction. If you run your own business and are challenged by alcoholism or addiction, there is a solution. Entrepreneurs are driven individuals; you don’t have to turn to drugs or alco...

Jocelyn Bellows, founder of Strike a New Match, is a Breakthrough Coach, author, podcast host and motivational speaker. In the wake of the ending of her marriage in 2017, she began a journey of self-discovery, investing in learning and expanding on understanding why she was the way she was and took action the way she did. During this intentional journey, Jocelyn uncovered the truth of who she is a...

A midwife, personal trainer, yoga instructor, doctoral candidate, speaker and author, Carrie Schell has dedicated her life's work to health and wellness.  As an addiction specialist helping others recover, Carrie realized she, like millions of other women, was a grey drinker...not an alcoholic. Still, her relationship with alcohol was unhealthy, in a grey area.   Carrie Schell has spent her career...

Mental health is often an afterthought for most people when, in reality, it is vital to your physical health. With so much online information, it is hard to figure out what is fake and what is a fact. Navigating through the world wide web is exponentially more difficult for children, so my goal with the book series is to help clear up misconceptions about mental health and give guidance. Children...

Have things in your life ever seemed impossible? We are all capable of so much more than we think we are. I was tested for schizophrenia, and when things seemed impossible, I was shown I had a strength I had no idea was inside me. You have this too. We are all ordinary people capable of extraordinary things. I ended up successfully recovering from schizophrenia, and now I help people with mental i...

Who knew? Hunting for symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or traumatic stress may lead to your next level of (professional, parenting, romantic, sexual, spiritual) expansion. Rachelle McCloud, LCSW is a Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness. Through years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression and trauma disorders into remission, she has developed a program that em...

Victoria Volk, the owner of The Unleashed Heart, LLC, is an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Self-Published Author, Usui & Karuna Holy Fire Reiki Master, Certified YouMap® Coach, Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner, and End-of-Life Doula. Through in-person and online evidence-based grief programs, life-path coaching, and in-person or distance healing sessions, she offers holist...

One of the most sought-after teachers today, Yogi Aaron is trailblazing a new path in the world of yoga. Known for his unorthodox perspectives on stretching and flexibility and how both cause more harm than good, his teachings aim to help as many people as possible live a pain-free life so they can realize yoga's true intentions.  He is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga — Applied Y...

De’Vannon Hubert is the author of Sex, Drugs and Jesus, a memoir about his struggles with drug addiction, drug dealing, homelessness, serving in the Armed Forces, contracting HIV and HEP B, and rejection from his church for his sexuality. De’Vannon is also the host of the Sex, Drugs and Jesus Podcast and owns DownUnder Apparel - A lingerie and sportswear store for men and women. Aside from this, D...

Kattie was exposed to meth at a very young age. Both her parents struggled with meth addiction, which resulted in a very dysfunctional home. When she was arrested at 19, Kattie realized she didn’t want to continue going down the same path. She went on to be a counselor of high-risk populations and remained sober for a number of years. After a relapse she was arrested on federal charges and spent t...

Joseph Kajy has overcome his struggle with drug addiction, after being a slave to it for 11 years. His addiction has led him to serve two separate Prison sentences and being at a place where Suicide seemed like the only option. After realizing his only way of living a life worth something, was to face his addiction head-on and work towards living a sober life. Today Joseph has 5+ years of sobriety...

John is the most tattooed person with a Harvard degree and has taught everything from incarcerated teenagers in New York to English in Asia to American Youth Ninja Warrior. He’s spoken to congress regarding veteran issues and is the author of Combat To College. John enjoys traveling, nature, and volunteer work. John currently resides in the Dominican Republic and works as an ambassador for the Fou...

Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker, writer and the Founder and CEO of Higher Power Coaching and Consulting, LLC and host of the podcast, "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." In 2015 at the age of 52, after decades of therapy and tons of self-help work in a variety of areas, Barb found herself in 12-step recovery. She’s been in two such fellowships since then...

Erik DaRosa, known by friends and clients as “Yoda,” is an inspirational speaker and both the Founder and Co-host of the From Survivor to Thriver podcast. Erik is upending the front end of mental health conversations with his Co-host Marc Fernandes. Each week, he tackles different mental health topics through honest and relatable "kitchen table" conversations with real people helping to...

Alexandria DeVito is the founder of Poplin, a pre-pregnancy wellness company for couples. Poplin helps couples get ready to get pregnant, starting with the most comprehensive pre-pregnancy wellness assessment out there. Alexandria has two Master’s degrees - one in business from Harvard Business School and one in nutrition. She developed Poplin after working with hundreds of couples trying to conce...

In Eric Daddario's words: I  help student-athletes and students see how making better life decisions now will lead to a more fulfilling life. Through stories and examples, my presentations engage and resonate with students and student-athletes as I show them how they can immediately change the course of their own lives and the lives of others. My presentations are based on real-life experiences, i...

Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction and not the symptoms. Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news. A frequent contributor to radio and print interviews including The Jim Bohannon show, Miracles in Recovery, USA Today, and participated in McLean Hospital’s (Harvard...

Cheryl Ilov is an author, speaker, dancer, martial artist, and non-traditional physical therapist. She is also a former chronic pain patient, who was declared incurable by her medical team. Faced with a bleak future filled with pain, dysfunction, and disability, Cheryl made a bold decision. She knew she had to find her own path to healing and recovery, which launched her on a journey of self-aware...