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Today, we talk about Sound Therapy & Holistic Health with my guest - Mayara Souza! (**special shout-out to the American gypC Podcast for introducing Mayara and me!) Her bio: "Mayara grew up in Brazil and she had to overcome a very adverse and traumatic childhood. She has a history of physical, mental and sexual abuse that led her into an intense dependency on alcohol since her early years. Mayara finally moved to America in her mid twenties when she started her healing process that continues to evolve every day. Today, after a decade of healing work and extensive research on trauma and consciousness, she is a certified Sound Therapist and uses acoustic sound to relax the nervous system helping her clients to release emotions that might be trapped somewhere in the body causing mental, physical, and emotional unbalance and distress." Topics include: - poor background - growing up with a scarcity mentality - her father passed away at age 37 (she was only 4) - got into drinking in her early teens - had a fantasy to move to the USA through movies - alcohol was a tool to escape - moved to USA in her mid-20s - she discovered she had been drinking to erase the trauma of her childhood - going on a big journey of heeling and self-discovery - why do we meditate? - "hygiene for the mind" - allowing flexibility to your daily routines Find Mayara online 👀 ✅ https://mayara-souza.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/iammayarasouza ✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMY0Xiib8HkYUwkDs7RMyw ✅ https://www.facebook.com/mayarasouzaholisticwellness PS: Mayara has a 30-Day Challenge for you at the end of the podcast!! Make sure you listen to the end! #allow, #balance, #biofield, #chakra, #chakrahealing, #healing, #holistichealth, #meditation, #recovery, #sober, #sobriety, #soundtherapy, #trauma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael joins the Beyond Recovery Podcast with Matt Gardiner. Michael shares about his own journey of recovery from addiction, trauma, and abuse, and what led him to become a Plant Spirit Healer. This is an exciting conversation that flew by, with loads of empowering transmissions and it feels like old friends re-connecting. Tune in for this multi-dimensional ride! Topics included: - Michael's story of healing from addiction, trauma, and abuse with plant medicines - Ancestral healing - Healing childhood trauma, repressed memories, and unconscious trauma - Reprogramming your life - Creating a supportive structure and an environment for healing and evolution - What does it mean to be authentic? - Integrating the ego - Healing from addiction and unconditional love as a foundation for healing of trauma - What am I avoiding? – how plant medicines can help our true self shine through - Finding help to face the pain - Learning to turn towards discomfort to heal unconscious patterning that plays out in our life - How Casa Galactica can help you We went on so many wonderful topics and tangents. We imagine you will all get a lot out of this interview! Join Our 10-Day Ayahuasca Healing & Evolution Retreats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are nearing the end of this epic 8-part journey with Jeff Lester!! Today, we talk about all things meditation: how Jeff got into meditation, his challenges with the practice (yes, he DID have the usual challenges we all seem to have) as well as some strategies for effective practice. Jeff has an awesome quiz you can take on his website that leads you to customize a 30-day meditation program - HIGHLY recommend you check it out, and participate! Find Jeff 👀 ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Jan 12th, 2022: Happy 2022 and welcome to Part 5/8 in the 'Jefe Living 8-Part Mini Series' with one Jeff Lester!! Today we talk about the ancient Hindu scriptures that make up what is considered to be one of the holy scriptures for Hinduism : "Bhagavad Gita". There is so much practical information that is passed down to us in these scriptures; the information is very much applicable to us, even in our current modern times. An overall birds-eye view of the book is that the central story being told is one that helps the reader become more aware of their own lives, helping point out the path to 'Ego Dissolve' & the dangers of attachment and ego identification and how selfless acts lead to true abundance in all aspects of life (plus much, much more!!). This book is highly recommended - there are many different version in both book and audiobook form. This information is useful at any age and at any stage of your life! There is a lot of replay value... Find Jeff 👀 ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part 4 of the 8-part-mini-series with Jeff Lester. Today, we talk about the dualities of life, the darkness & the light, the Yin & the Yang. Fresh off one of Jeff's Yin Yoga classes we both had the idea to discuss this topic, independent of each other! Clearly it was meant to be. Jeff releases some of his signature insight and value-bombs on how more "Yin" in your life can really help all avenues and aspects of your experience. ☯️ Yin = surrender, letting things happen, breathing, awareness & observation, resting... ☯️ Yang = exercises such as running, resistance training (weights), thoughts, "get er done" attitude... Jeff also gives some GREAT suggestions on how to start allowing my Yin into your life, one small step at a time! Find Jeff 👀 ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Oct 7th, 2021 Jeff Lester of 'Jefe Living' is back for Part 2! We take a deeper dive into the "8 Limbs of Yoga", as well as what the Chakras of the body represent..we also get into a discussion of learned behaviours & ancestrally-passed-down behaviours, and even delve into the subject of Karma! Find Jeff : ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sept 20, 2021: Jeff Lester of 'Jefe Living' is on the show today! He brings his extensive knowledge and perspective on Yoga and life, in general. It was very apparent when we were halfway through our booked time - there is going to be a Part 2!! ....stay tuned. Find Jeff: ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 1st Day of Summer ☀️ & Happy Intl Yoga Day! 🧘🏻‍♀️ Jeff Lester and I started our 8-part series in mid-September of 2021. Here we are 8 months later, 4 seasons later, with the Finale of this epic journey. A look back at the previous episode themes: 1- Jeff's origin story 2- Yoga 3- The 7 Chakras 4- Yin & Yang (Dualities) 5- Bhagavad Gita 6- Breath 7- Meditation Essentials 8- (THIS EPISODE) Nature Topics of this episode: Travelling for nature, adventure, trail running, plant medicine, whole foods grown from the Earth, nature-based modalities, forest bathing, tree-hugging. THE WHOLE SERIES ON ITS OWN PAGE: ✅ https://www.spreaker.com/show/jefe-living Find Jeff 👀 ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Big thanks to Jeff, I loved creating this series with ya 🙏 ❤️ One final note, As it stands - this will be the final episode of 'Electric Soil Podcast'. I will be retiring it after 7+ seasons. Thanks to all the guests & listeners over the years!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Feb 22, 2022 (2/22/22): Jeff and I continue our EPIC 8-PART JOURNEY through yoga, breathwork and self-discovery here with Part 6: Breath. Jeff talks about the significance of proper breathing, the journey of our breathing itself, the mechanics of breath in our body and how our breath is our bridge to oneness and unity. He has a few wonderful metaphors and stories in this episode - not to be missed!! AWESOME stuff here. Find Jeff 👀 ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Oct 27th, 2021 Jeff is back, and we have an announcement to make! We will be extending his series of interviews to an 8-part mini-series, to tie into the 'Eight Limbs of Yoga' theme 🤙 Today, we talked in-depth about all the 7 chakras. Find Jeff : ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was one of my favourite interviews to do, to date! I love Samson's energy, his storytelling and his infectious laugh. We discuss dualities & contrasting forces, his turning point from turning a life of partying and working long hours and just generally being unhappy, to turning a full 180 degrees into a being full of space and gratitude! We discuss gratitude and the power of acceptance...we discuss the influence our environment has on us...we discuss the importance of a morning routine...Samson also shares his upbringing (which includes some very relateable stories of divorced parents and domestic violence, along with moving close to 100 times over his teenage years). The best stuff on this episode is Samson's stories about his job as a water delivery man in the mountains in Colorado. He literally delivers water jugs of spring water to folks up in the mountains that surround the city he lives in! He talks about how he blesses the water, and always finds the time to pull over and sit down & breathe and feel gratitude for himself and his life. Great stuff here!! I apologize for some of the glitchy responses here - for the most part, the signal was good, but there are some intermittent spots where Samson cuts out. Find Samson 👀 ✅ https://www.instagram.com/spacemansamson/ ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eco-elevation/id1498672827 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please welcome Katie Chonacas to the show!!Katie is an über-talented Renaissance Woman - a true artist in every sense of the word. Katie is an actress that has appeared on CSI : NY, Cold Case and Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, among many others...she's shared the Silver Screen with such legends as Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Nic Cage and Milla Jovovich... She released her first poetry book this past March (on International Poetry Day), called "A Lovers Fairytale". Katie also just released her first solo album this past November 11th, 2021 (which also just so happens to be her birthday!) :'Dreamland 1111' by Saint Kyriaki (her artist alias). We are here to talk about ALL the above, as well as how Katie deals with the creative blocks that come her way, her 7 years of celibacy, why NFTs are so important, how she maintains so many high level projects at the same time and shares her #1 tip for budding artists everywhere! Excellent talk here, I trust you will enjoy it as much as I did!! Find Katie online : 👀 Dreamland 1111 Album - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/saintkyriaki/dreamland-1111Dreamland 1111 Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/93662139?asc=uSaint Kyriaki - Miracles go to Marz (Official Music Video) - https://youtu.be/XjZDlwNU0Ac Saint Kyriaki - Dreamland 1111 (Official Music Video) - https://youtu.be/9IjNGcgVCmI Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iTpKMr57KoIqdp92xLQb7?si=5Hi9uIcnSxe05XrpNtDL8w Katie Chonacas SocialsWebsite: https://www.chonacas.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyriakiChonacasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chonacas/Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiechonacasTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chonacasSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iTpKMr57KoIqdp92xLQb7?si=5Hi9uIcnSxe05XrpNtDL8wPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/chonacasYoutube: https://bit.ly/youtube-KatieChonacasIMDB: https://imdb.to/3b2OQG3OpenSea NFT Artist: https://opensea.io/chonacas Katie's "A Lover's Fairytale" poetry book on LoveWebsite: https://www.aloversfairytale.com Buy the book: http://bit.ly/amzn-ALFTbookBuy merch here: http://bit.ly/ALFT-merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome David Wood to the show!! He joins ESP on his book tour for the June 13th, 2022 release : "Mouse in the Room: Because the Elephant Isn't the Only Animal in the Room!" We also talk about the 3 buckets for his coaching style: Mindset, Money and Leverage. Stay until the end of the episode, AND check out the links at the bottom for some can't-miss opportunities for coaching if you're a business owner! 👇 👀 "David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of hours in 12 countries around the globe. As well as helping others, David is no stranger to overcoming challenges himself, having survived a full collapse of his paraglider and a fractured spine, witnessing the death of his sister at age seven, anxiety and depression, and a national Gong Show! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgKwAJieQes) He helps business owners and leaders become the badass leaders people want to follow,creating more authenticity, connection, confidence, and revenue." ✅ www.focus.ceo (1 on 1 coaching packages) ✅ www.doublerevenue.net (a $990 accountability payment that you can get back at the end of the 10wk course!) **if you cannot afford the $990 there is a 1/2 off coupon code: commitment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Opioid and Fentanyl crisis continues to have a grip on our communities, there are sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, moms and dads, whose lives are cut short because of accidental overdoses. Flindt continues the never-ending mission to communicate this reality and create change in a multitude of ways. Flindt started drinking at age 13. His habit progressed to harder drugs through high school and college, which paved the way to a 23 year battle with Opioids. He was taking 70-80 Vicodin pills daily until his best friend admitted him into the Betty Ford treatment center in 2001. He’s been in recovery since. In 2009, Flindt founded PAIN | Parents & Addicts In Need, and was awarded 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year. The nonprofit provides unique programs to communities, specializing in rehabilitation services and family support for those affected by substance abuse. The nonprofit is a certified distributor of Narcan, the Opioid overdose reversal agent, and operator of Sober Living Homes in Fresno, California. With a desire to have a greater impact on the drug community - especially through the pandemic when addicts were most vulnerable, Flindt opened New Perceptions North in 2020. The multi-facility recovery and treatment center offers a full continuum of subacute care and addiction rehabilitation services. The facilities are based in Central California. Flindt regularly speaks in the media, addressing the public with information about the drug epidemic. He partners with lawmakers in California as an advocate of new legislation in the fight against drug trafficking - particularly legislation that creates changes in the way dealers and drug suppliers are prosecuted. To connect with leaders across the globe on a regular basis, Flindt launched the podcast Don’t Hide The Scars. Weekly episodes dive deep into addiction, drug culture, and their effects on families, businesses, sports, entertainment and communities. In 2021, he completed the first episode of the documentary film series Don’t Hide The Scars Project. Flindt is a life-long Fresno, California resident. He credits his wife of 40+ years and his two sons to his continued successful recovery. ✅ painnonprofit.org ✅ flindtandersen.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/painnonprofit/ ✅ https://www.facebook.com/PAINnonprofit/ ✅ https://twitter.com/painnonprofit #addiction, #recovery, #sober, #sobriety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steffan and I had a great conversation about all things 'Golden Triangle Ventures Inc.' This guy has got some incredible businesses with some truly mind-blowing concepts on the way, and services currently available. GTV merges the 3 components of : 1) Health : 'Global Health Services' - PPE, as well as CBD/hemp. 2) Entertainment : 'Lavish Entertainment' - Epic Raves based out of Las Vegas. 3) Technology : 'HyFrontier Technologies' - innovative, game-changing agriculture technologies. ...and just for good measure : throw in 'Napa Wine Brands' ;) Steffan's bio : "Mr. Dalsgaard has a background business development with over a decade of experience representing and consulting with dozens of private and public companies over his career. Mr. Dalsgaard consults with companies on all of their corporate objectives while providing a professional and corporate face to their organization. Steffan Dalsgaard has built a strong reputation in the public relations industry and has a mission to work with emerging growth companies that are positioned to become significant businesses in their respective fields. By providing quality representation and strategic consulting catered to each client’s individual needs, the services Mr. Dalsgaard provides are highly valued and imperative to many different corporate successes. Mr. Dalsgaard has a vision of operating a nationally recognized holding company for a multitude of businesses that provide synergistic value to each other which are all operated and managed under one umbrella." Do yourself a favour and look in to Steffan's amazing companies : https://www.goldentriangleinc.com https://gtvhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/epicraves/ https://twitter.com/epicraves Follow GTV on the Stock Exchange : https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/quote/GTVH?.tsrc=applewf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I welcome the talented & creative Constanza Roeder to the show! She is the founder & CEO of the ‘Hearts Need Art : Creative Support for Patients and Caregivers’ - a non-profit organization based out of San Antonio, Texas. Her experience as an adolescent Leukemia survivor transformed into a calling to create a world where everyone can experience moments of joy, self-expression, and connection while facing life-altering health challenges. She now speaks, writes, and empowers others to "re-frame and reclaim" the healing power of their own creativity and is on a mission to “humanize healthcare” through the arts. We had a fantastic conversation about how arts and music can help those in treatment and recovery, the physical and mental health benefits of art, why so many people stop pursing art at such an early age, and much more! Constanza also co-hosts a podcast ('Arts for the Health of It') that carries the same theme of art and music therapy helping during treatment and recovery. Find Constanza here : ✅ https://constanzaroeder.com ✅ https://heartsneedart.org ✅ https://heartsneedart.org/podcast/ Here are some of the links she suggested early in the episode : ✅ https://arts.ufl.edu/academics/center-for-arts-in-medicine/ (Center for the Arts in Medicine) ✅ https://thenoah.net (National Organization of Arts in Health) ✅ https://twitter.com/Daisy_Fancourt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"MARCI HOPKINS is an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of the Telly Award Winning Television Talk Show, Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC and the author of ‘Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles’. Wake Up with Marci is a motivational talk show which airs on CBS-owned WLNY-TV 10/55 in the Tri-State area, streams on Fubio and Hulu Live at 10 am on Saturdays, Sundays on ABC Palm Springs, CBS Idaho Falls and Fridays on CBS Los Angeles, along with all podcast platforms. Wake Up is a talk show filled with inspiration and empowerment. Marci shares stories of triumph and transformation to spread hope and encouragement for her viewers. The show often features celebrity inspiration and industry leaders that are set to help educate the audience and provide resources that's meant to motivate viewers to put their lives into action. Wake Up is all about figuring out how to grow and live our happiest lives! Marci has candid conversations with her guests and her mission is simple: She’s committed to changing lives as an authority on recovery, as well as spreading hope and happiness. She amplifies the stories and voices of others. “My guests are living proof that it is possible to heal and that difficult situations do not have to define us...I hope viewers find strength and purpose through these stories". Marci herself has a testimony which is why this show is such a passion project for her... She is a survivor of sexual abuse and just recently celebrated seven years of sobriety. As a native of Texas, Marci started her career at Fox Cable Group, where she served in multiple roles and quickly climbed the corporate ladder which led to her ultimately becoming the Director of On-Air Promotions for the FX Network in Los Angeles. When Marci’s not hosting her show, the mother-of-two devotes much of her time to giving back to her community. Marci supports the Kumali Organization and other orphanages in Uganda, Africa. Since she began her fundraising efforts, one of the ministries she's worked with has been able to buy land and build a home for the native children. Marci is also on the board of the YWCA, which is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA helps women and children through Healing Space with an emphasis on helping those that were sexually assaulted. Marci has also helped to open a safe haven for women and children in New Jersey through her interview and support of Access Family Services where she was awarded for her support. She has also been honoured as 2021 TOP 25 LEADING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS by Leading Women Entrepreneurs, and has received the Women’s Achievement Award from The New Jersey State Federation Women’s Club, as well as being honoured by the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge at their Whiskers and Tails Dinner and Casino Night. Marci has been named a top influencer in New Jersey by 201 Magazine, featured on; ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, Yahoo, CBS New York; Parade, Celebrity Parents, Medium Magazine, PEOPLE en Espanol; Latina Magazine; News 12 NJ; 201 Magazine, New Jersey Family Magazine, Hollywood Times, The Bergen Record, BOLD Global and other leading outlets." ✅ @officialwakeupwithmarci_ ✅ www.wakeupwithmarci.com ✅ https://a.co/d/fVb9pZu Chaos to Clarity on Amazon #addiction, #alcoholfree, #highfrequency, #manifestation, #mentalhealth, #recovery, #signs, #sober, #sobriety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My next guest is a podcaster, wellness expert and Entrepreneur. As a retired nurse, she has been helping people live vibrant and energetic lives through education and top-rated wellness products for 22 years. Moyra hosts a podcast with a message of hope and health today at “Juggling The Chaos of Recovery.” Both mother and daughter have fought an eating disorder and as her daughter continues on her recovery journey, mom is standing on the other side with victory cheering and encouraging her daughter every day. She’s here today to share her message “You can overcome any challenges life throws your way with a smile and a little juggling!" I always enjoy talking with Moyra, and she provides a lot of helpful insights on a wide variety of topics. Find Moyra: ✅ https://moyragorski.com/ ✅ https://www.facebook.com/jugglingthechaosofrecovery ✅ https://www.instagram.com/greengorski/ 5 months ago #ancestralhealing, #control, #eatingdisorder, #family, #holistic, #mentalhealth, #mindset, #overcoming, #recovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tricia Parido is a Recovery Lifestyle Enthusiast, Speaker, and Writer. She is a Nationally Certified Life Coach, an International Master Addictions Specialist, and a Professional Life Interventionist with a Psych Degree in Process Behavioral and Chemical Addiction who loves to help change lives! As a Master Life Interventionist, Tricia is ever committed to serving her clients worldwide to find the emotional intelligence they need to conquer their life challenges. As an active business owner of a thriving coaching practice, Turning Leaves® Recovery, Life, and Wellness Coaching, with courses seated in evidence-based practices, she not only teaches her clients how to live the life they desire, how to evolve, and “live free”, but she also teaches those that aspire to become professional coaches how to do so, passionately, and professionally. ✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciaparido/ ✅ https://www.turningleavesrecovery.com/ ✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFPDsRN_ugB7Ll23pT5i6IQ ✅ https://www.instagram.com/iamtriciaparido/ ✅ https://www.facebook.com/tricia.parido/ ✅ https://www.facebook.com/turningleavesrecovery2015/ #addiction, #alcoholfree, #drugfree, #mentalhealth, #recovery, #sober, #sobriety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Lee is considered the #1 expert when it comes to becoming someone that doesn’t drink alcohol and using that momentum to build beautiful relationships with oneself, others and the universe. Lee Davy is the man you go to when you want more than sobriety." 1. www.thestrivemethod.com 2. https://www.instagram.com/thestrivemethod/ 3. https://www.tiktok.com/@thestrivemethod 4. The 1000 Days Sober Podcast #alcoholfree, #alcoholism, #mindset, #recovery, #selfimprovement, #sober, #sobriety, #strive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.