Coming From The Heart

Meet Michael Michael Lopez, a top entrepreneur and advisor to the world's largest companies. With an MBA from George Mason University and a BA from Occidental College, he is known for his expertise and coaching abilities.

What sets Michael apart is his genuine and authentic personality. He is honest, humble, and contagious in his approach to life and his coaching business. His personal triumphs, both on and off the football field, as well as his career as an Intelligence Officer in the US Intelligence Community, have shaped his ability to speak his truth and challenge companies and clients.

Michael's resilience, strength, and strategies are evident in how he embraced challenges, such as making a college football team despite a discouraging high school coach. This determination is at the core of who he is.

Thank you, Michael, for sharing your light on the podcast. Good luck with your book, and we look forward to having you back for further discussions.

Meet my friend Ross Pino who’s main focus is to conceptualize the awakening process. Who’s juxtaposition allows you to see the story of life and death, good and evil, and the duality within the world. He also wants to set people free from negative mindsets and destructive thought patterns, and support their fullest elevated versions of themselves. 

With only six years of art experience he had a gravitational pull as he said “ something inside was manifesting and pulling me to draw and create” we laughed and he said “ my guides were apart of this magical journey. Along with his inspiration from his daughter who was three  at the time and began doodling hearts on his skulls. He embraced her liberating freedom and he began to emulate that mind set into his pieces of artwork, combining the light and dark, and duality of life experiences.

Today, Ross has recently opened his art gallery in NYC showcasing a collection of pieces that define his authentic disposition and colorful juxtaposition  talent on canvas. Moving forward, he is aspiring to paint murals with his buddy Jason Naylor,  who is definitely a close colleague and alter ego partner that they sometimes seem to be the same person, with similar interests and passions. Many of these mural collaborations can be seen globally and domestically. The next collab will be Your Not Alone Murals @youarenotalonemurals  supporting mental conversations about mental health, posting of this event will be shared in his stories. 

Thank you Ross for sharing the moments on the podcast. You  definitely have  cultivated a divisive audience with  art enthusiasts like Kesha and Channing Tatum, and of  course @ Coming From The Heart Podcast ❤️

You can connect with Ross on Instagram @rosspino88 or check out his website https://www.rosspino.com/

Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes of insight, inspiration, and empowerment on the path to greater mental health for all!

For the past four years, our podcast has been dedicated to exploring the multifaceted landscape of mental health. From navigating relationships and overcoming adversity to coping with stress and embracing self-care, each episode has offered a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the human mind through personal stories, professional insights, and everything in between.

As we mark this milestone, we extend our deepest gratitude to our listeners who have joined us on this journey of growth and discovery. Your support and engagement have been instrumental in shaping the direction of our podcast, and we're excited to continue exploring the complexities of mental wellness in the episodes to come.

❤️ Thank you to the CFTH community! We hope you'll continue to be a part of the journey as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the exciting adventures that lie ahead in the next 100 episodes. Thank you for being a part of our community—we couldn't have done it without you!

Meet my friend Jackie Scully, M.Ed, an accomplished History and Psychology Teacher, recognized for her dedication to education.

With almost 20 years of diverse teaching experience across various educational landscapes, Jackie brings a unique perspective to the heart of education. Her unwavering commitment centers on principles of dignity, freedom, joy, and community. With a mission to promote dignity in education for all, Jackie Scully is a driving force in the pursuit of a brighter future for learners and educators alike.

Meet my friend Aleeza Ben Shalom, a Jewish matchmaker, dating coach, and podcast host who has captivated hearts and sparked laughter across the globe.

Especially in today's world of dating apps and digital connections, having a matchmaker can lessen the anxiety and stress of dating and give you hope that your bashert, or soulmate, really does exist. Upon meeting Aleeza, I was overwhelmed by her empowering support of Jewish couples, helping them connect and build a life of honor, compassion, and commitment. As she says, “World peace begins at home." Undoubtedly, her calling as a messenger is something that she takes quite seriously. She definitely exudes a light that transcends all that she encounters and undertakes. Her blessings are incredibly beautiful and as she says are her superpower. 

❤️ Thank you Aleeza for joining us on the podcast! Thank you for giving us real-time dating advice for the world of dating apps. It was an amazing honor to share space on the podcast, and I look forward to many more conversations and collaborations in the future. 

Meet my friend, Jonathan Bogner, who is a remarkable individual with a heroic and inspirational life story. In 2007, his life changed in an instant when he suffered from heart failure, had two massive strokes, and lost the ability to speak. This life-altering event forced him to reevaluate everything. Jonathan's resilience and determination helped him recover from nearly losing his life, mounting debts, and months of speech therapy. He not only survived but thrived.

Join us as we delve deep into Jonathan's story and his philosophy about surviving life when all seems hopeless. From the impact on his mental health to his amazing journey of rehabilitation and reinventing himself, Jonathan demonstrates an unparalleled will to live and says, “Everyone has the capacity to trust themselves and develop their own personal resilience. They just need the right plan and the right toolkit.”

❤️ Thank you Jonathan for joining us on the podcast! I was honored to have you on as a guest and hear about your ability to thrive in the most unforeseen circumstances. Undoubtedly, you define the human spirit and have unfathomable tenacity, resiliency, and determination. 

Meet my kind friend, Jem Fuller, who has lived a colorful, global life with an incredibly diverse background - from barefoot backpacker to corporate leader, fire-dancer and traditional tattooist, kindergarten teacher to motorcycle courier, masseuse and reflexologist, to laborer and travel consultant. 

Meet Nityashri Bhatt Shah, an Industrial & Organizational Psychology Consultant that has long dealt with institutions about organizational change, performance management, talent development, and employee training, motivation and well-being. Nityashri is the founder of Aevitas, which provides corporate maternity/paternity coaching and consulting, and aims help to companies retain talented women post-maternity and strive to create a holistic organizational culture that supports a working woman’s journey into parenthood.

Her own journey into pregnancy gave her the realization that maternity at work had a tremendous oversight and was in dire need of a cultural shift. To ensure that support and understanding for new mothers is firmly established in an organization’s culture, Nityashri was led to design her own specialized thought project to provide companies and new parents the opportunity to be part of a transformational journey.

Meet Reena Friedman Watts, on-air announcer at Kewl.fm, "mompreneur", podcast host, and producer. She helps  entrepreneurs get seen, heard, and recognized through media and podcasting. As the creator and host of Better Call Daddy Podcast, she has the unique honor and privilege of co-hosting with her dad, bringing his advice, life experiences, wisdom, and expertise to a variety of divisive and incredible topics that are discussed with guests on the podcast. 

Reena loves a story, and is a story chaser that is fascinated by the people behind them. In fact, she lives to bring stories to life! Her appetite for storytelling has taken her to unexpected places, from being a producer for the Jerry Springer Show, to the legal drama, Court TV. And now with her new podcast, telling compelling stories is a family affair.

Reena’s incredible wit, charm, and kindness are undoubtedly some of her many qualities that enamor those around her! Her ability to speak her truth and share her inner core is an amazing and unique strength. As we said in the interview, she's "f****** owning it" right now!

Meet the dynamic duo, identical twins Jordan and Joelle Hernandez, who are making huge strides to connect with communities and make a huge difference. Living in Hoboken, New Jersey, they are professionals in the marketing sector, but outside of their full-time jobs, Jordan and Joelle are co-owners of J&J Enterprises, LLC.

J&J Enterprises is home to multiple brands that showcase the passions of the twins. Double Dough is a by-order custom bakery based in Hoboken, specializing in hand-decorated cookies for all occasions. Completely Booked is a book club and Instagram page highlighting diversity in literature. Finally, Happy People Publishing is the brand that houses the Twin Tales children's book series authored by Jordan and Joelle and illustrated by Austin Pillar.

Jordan and Joelle are regular contributors to Local Girl Media, specifically Hoboken Girl and Montclair Girl, where they write articles on local happenings throughout New Jersey. The twins are extremely involved in giving back to their community through service activities. They are active board members of Party with Purpose, a Hudson county based non-profit organization, and are two of four co-founders of 4 Little Souls Inc., whose mission is to help little souls everywhere.

Meet David Stewart, the founder and the face of AGEIST. He is a passionate champion of the modern 50+ lifestyle, and a leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic. As the go-to reference on people in our age group, he frequently shares his expertise and insights with major media publications including WSJ, The Times of London, CNN, South China Morning Post, Forbes and Fortune. He also consults for a wide range of Fortune 500 brands and businesses. An entertaining and lively speaker, he delivered the keynote at The Global Wellness Summit in Singapore, Monocle Quality of Life, HIMMS Las Vegas and many other large scale venues. Before launching AGEIST, Stewart was an award-winning photographer, whose work includes multiple magazine covers and global advertising campaigns.

Meet my friend Michael Benarde, Co-Founder and President of NightCap, who created a line of drink spiking prevention products with his sister Shirah, as featured on ABC’s hit television series Shark Tank in 2021 (Season 12, Episode 12). Shirah and Michael struck one of the fastest deals in Shark Tank history with Shark Lori Greiner, who wasted no time jumping in saying, “I love this. I don’t think that I have ever seen a product come into the Shark Tank that resonated more deeply in a social mission way as this… I think this is genius… This needs to be in every woman’s hands."

Meet Neil King Jr., author of The American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal, and former global economics editor for the Wall Street Journal. Neil worked for 15 years in the Journal's Washington bureau, where he covered beats ranging from terrorism and foreign policy to trade and the international oil industry. Born in Colorado, Neil earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Columbia University in New York and a master’s degree from the Medill Graduate School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He served as national political reporter from 2010 until early 2014, when he took over as editor of the Journal's economics coverage. Currently, he lives in Washington, D.C. 

American Ramble is his first book. A revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City — an unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of America across some of our oldest common ground.

Meet Hamis Guirgis, the Development Coordinator of The Hoboken Shelter, whose mission is to be a community partnership that transforms lives by providing up to 500 meals for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and services to support people to become housed. The Hoboken Shelter does amazing work providing food and beds for 50 people nightly, and offering support services such as case management, counseling, job and life skills training, creative arts workshops, emergency homelessness prevention grants, and permanent supportive housing solutions.

Meet my friend, Casey Hallen, a baker from Westchester, NY whose passion for art has carried over into her love of baking. She's always baked, and her cakes and flavors have evolved over the years making amazing confections for family, work, and beyond, each one a beautiful piece of art. Most recently, Casey was crowned Chocolate Showdown Champion of season 1 of "Great Chocolate Showdown" on Food Network Canada and the CW!

Meet Paul Gruber, MS, CCC-SLP, Certified Speech Language Pathologist, bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Pronunciation Workshop. Paul has helped millions of people throughout the world learn to speak English clearly, correctly, and confidently with his unique, fun, and powerful approach to pronunciation and accent improvement.

Celebrating our first Women’s Collaboration with voices of empowerment was an overwhelming experience of community that defined vitality and perseverance! The common thread was to lean on each other through mentorship, coaching, and networking. Together we can broaden our communities and never feel alone in our personal journeys. 

I continue to admire the strong women who I have met through this podcast who triumphantly break the glass ceiling and continue on their mission to educate, uplift, and empower those around them. Dena and I were truly humbled and honored that your voices have been heard! From our hearts to yours, thank you for being apart of this collaborative.

❤️ Thank you to our cohost, Dena, and to our guests, Andrea, Cindy, Erin, Lindsay, Melainie, Pallavi, and Tashina! Thank you for giving us your voices and sharing your passion towards changing the way we have been socialized as women. This collaboration was recorded in two parts, so please stay tuned next week for the continuation of this amazing conversation!

Celebrating our first Women’s Collaboration with voices of empowerment was an overwhelming experience of community that defined vitality and perseverance! The common thread was to lean on each other through mentorship, coaching, and networking. Together we can broaden our communities and never feel alone in our personal journeys. I continue to admire the strong women who I have met through this podcast who triumphantly break the glass ceiling and continue on their mission to educate, uplift, and empower those around them. Dena and I were truly humbled and honored that your voices have been heard! From our hearts to yours, thank you for being apart of this collaborative.

Thank you to our cohost, Dena, and to our guests, Jamie, Faezeh, Mych’Iayla, and Tatyana! Thank you for giving us your voices and sharing your passion towards changing the way we have been socialized as women. This collaboration was recorded in two parts, so please stay tuned next week for the continuation of this amazing conversation!

Meet Tashina King, a mindset and confidence coach for female service-based entrepreneurs.  Her insight helps her clients create clarity, consistency, and flow by unlocking the power of their subconscious mind to achieve massive success while maintaining harmony with their personal life.  

With over 10 years of experience supporting and coaching women from all over the world, Tashina understands just how vital it is to look at the whole woman when it comes to the goals and desires they have in life and business. Through her tours and coaching practice she has coached over 8,000 individuals throughout the world on self-worth, confidence, and taking ownership of their life. She is an internationally recognized top instructor, an entrepreneur since 2008, and has toured over thirteen countries as a coach and professional dancer while being married and having two boys under 4.

What I found extremely endearing was Tashina’s authenticity to her brand and the massive community that support her vision of empowerment. Being true to yourself and to others is most definitely a trait that Tashina can call her own.

Meet  Dr. Kyle Elliott, career coach, mental health advocate, and trusted confidant to Silicon Valley' top talent. He’s been featured in Business Insider, CNBC, CNN, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Glassdoor, The Muse, and The New York Times, among dozens of other leading publications.

As a high-tech career coach and human, he is relentlessly authentic and loves sharing his whole truth with the world. In this episode, Dr. Kyle shares his life as a career expert, professional speaker, and regular presenter to Fortune 100/500 companies, hyper-growth startups, and universities on professional development, personal branding, and mental health in the workplace.

Kyle is an introvert, but frequently appears on TV, radio, and podcasts. He thrives on deep, one-to-one conversations, particularly with senior managers and executives who are stuck. Silicon Valley’s top talent hires him to coach them get un-stuck, own their fabulousness, and achieve what they never imagined was possible.

❤️ Thank you Kyle for joining us on the podcast! You are an incredible guiding light of positivity in your community and for the clients that you interface with on the daily. Being authentically you and having impeccable listening skills is definitely the magic that allows you to navigate your clients' journeys effectively.

Meet my friend, Lauren Less. Combining her passions for food and helping others, she has created a space for allergy-friendly recipes, chronic illness support, non-toxic lifestyle suggestions, and health and wellness tips. What I found so endearing about Lauren is her extreme positivity towards her illnesses and food restrictions. As she states, “I will be eating most of these foods, it’s only a matter of time and adhering to a restrictive diet for now.”

We're doing things a little different today! In this special episode of Coming From The Heart, join Alex and Helene on an exciting journey through the latest updates, upcoming events this summer, and all things Coming From The Heart. We talk about our recent Mental Health Matters event, book club, Women's and Men's Health Collaborations, and more!

Meet my friend Dr. Lindsay Trottier, Board-Certified Acupuncturist and owner of Level Acupuncture, who has been serving the Greater San Diego area since 2012. Dr. Lindsay is extremely experienced in helping people of all ages overcome many types of life challenges such as chronic pain, neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, fertility issues, mental and emotional health, and developmental and acquired disabilities. Her practice, Level Acupuncture, has been recognized as one of the top acupuncturists in San Diego since 2019.

What I found incredibly powerful is Dr. Lindsay's ability to empower patients to heal themselves and to live their happiest and healthier lives. She explains the concept of Chi and its ability to balance positive and negative, "Yin and Yang", electromagnetic energy. The Chi energy can be blocked, or altered, affecting overall health. 

Meet Dena T., the digital creative behind the One World Empowered brand. Her vision and personal experience with postpartum led her to a trajectory of changing maternal mental health with a community of women who support one another through her parental workshops and Mamas Club. As Dena and I agreed, women’s health at every stage is not addressed properly due to lacking education and resources. All communities and different cultures are affected by postpartum and should be equally represented and supported.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and may be triggering for some to hear.

Meet my great and very special friend AJ  Sarcione, who has the innate ability to touch many hearts with his incredibly sincere disposition and demeanor. AJ and I met three years ago and our vibes just connected, as well as our platforms of elevating others in our "tribe". AJ's ability to transform his business and brand is uniquely his own. In his former position as head of MOJO and employee experience for Verizon/Yahoo, he worked closely with C-suite leaders on employee engagement before, during, and after a major merger. In AJ's diversified background, from being a global speaker and founder of Get Your Shine, and in creating a business and supporting leaders and teams to encourage performance, he often uses the untapped human superpower of imagination to help us SHINE!

Meet my friend and food blogger, Kayla Cappiello, who is a creator of delicious, easy recipes for people dealing with an array of food allergies, such as gluten, dairy, and tree nuts.  As Kayla shared in her journey, she dealt with stomach issues from the time she was a child until after college, when she discovered that she had celiac, lactose intolerance, and a tree nut allergy. Her frustration led her to start her account and create tasteful food that she could actually enjoy. 

Meet my friend, Valerie Van Galder, a mental health advocate and the CEO of Depressed Cake Shop, a 501(c)(3) organization that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and priceless awareness for charities around the world. In addition to her work with Depressed Cake Shop, Val is also on the Board of Directors for St. Joseph Center in Venice, California and is a member of the Motion Picture Academy. 

Val’s mission with Depressed Cake Shop is “to bake the world a better place by raising mental health awareness”. Taking a mental health break saved her life, and she reflects upon her and her family’s personal struggles with mental health. As we chat further, we discover Val’s "superpower" is giving a voice to those who experience mental health conditions and make sure they don't have to encounter the same difficulties she had. Thank you, Val, for sharing your journey as an accomplished, award-winning, and versatile executive with over 25 years of experience in publicity, film marketing, producing, journalism, social media and brand building experience.

Meet my friend, Kerry Rasenberger, whose life experiences and former coaching position have given her the edge to support others in finding happiness, self-awareness, and self-love. Kerry’s soft-spoken, calm demeanor and extreme positivity provides her clients and incredible space for growth and harmony. As she states, “We all have ability for positive change - we need some support along the way."

Meet my friend Anton Lima, a psychiatric resident in Miami, Florida, who is making incredible strides in the world of mental health with his platform. Thank you Anton for this incredible chat and sharing your experiences and path to eradicate the misinformation and stigmas about mental health in Brazil, the USA, and across the world. We're honored to have had you join us to shine a light on addiction, anxiety, and depression, and the new methods used to treat these disorders.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of suicide and may be triggering for some to hear.

Meet my great friend Normanda Lawless, who joined us to talk quite passionately and eloquently about mental health and suicide prevention. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at The Cognitive Refinery in Western Kentucky, she is providing her clients with modalities that are enhancing their ability to deal with mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Normanda understands the frustration of finding a therapist that is right for you, and equates the perfect connection to two souls that are in sync with one another. 

Thank you Normanda for being on the podcast! Thank you for being a great friend to me and the CFTH community, and for sharing your plethora of mental health wisdom and advice. Here's to more chats in the future! 

Meet Andrea Donsky, whose brand focuses on supporting women and LGBTQ+ communities through the unspoken and "taboo" journey of menopause. As a nutritionist and menopause advocate, she is educating and inspiring women everywhere to never feel alone when it comes to the plethora of symptoms that may affect their bodies. As Andrea says, “Be gentle on yourself,” and understand that what you're feeling during this phase is normal! Andrea brings along a new perspective on the mind-body connection, along with nutritional advice to help start you on the path to health living!

Meet Amy Nobile, founder of the dating coaching service, Love, Amy, whose holistic dating approach focuses on you being authentically you! Her dating advice has been featured in the New York Times, Business Insider, Today, and on many more amazing platforms. Amy has definitely cracked the secret code to dating apps and understands the diversified needs of her client base by being an incredible listener and advocate for each client she interfaces with. As she said in our chat, "we all have an energy, vibe, and frequency which is uniquely our own.” We definitely shared a connection, and I really resonated with the focus on mental health as it applies to dating apps, finding Mr.or Mrs. Right, and being open and honest about the past. 

Meet Mitchell Schorr, a renowned international muralist whose passion is to bring smiles and happiness to other humans with his vibrant color palette and incredible moving pieces of street art and collections of oil paintings. His most famous pieces are Da Race and the Milk Truck which are located in New York City, and are reminiscent of his childhood memories that he now brings to life as a moving collection, often not on permanent structures. His pieces move beyond NYC and can also be found in Burlington, Vermont and Detroit, Michigan. 

As Mitchell shared, his decision and motivation to travel to the neighborhoods of Manhattan during the pandemic was to create beauty in spaces that had been boarded up. As he said, “ I wanted to bring happiness and smiles to these dark moments”. Having grown up in Manhattan, he definitely wanted to spread some sunshine and color to those who were suffering. Using colorful spray paints is his magical way to touch the hearts of many.  What enamored me the most in speaking with Mitchell was his matter-of-fact and genuine demeanor and his humbleness. 

Thank you Mitchell for being on the podcast! I hope we can help spread your passion for color and happiness to the world, which needs a lot of nurturing and smiles. Thank you for this beautiful interview, and for sharing your creativity with people across the globe.

Meet Melainie Rogers, CEO of BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center, whose "a·ha" moment and vision has defined her trajectory to this brilliant brand. Having experienced her own narrative with body image in her twenties, she clearly understands the anxiety, depression and mental health component that many encounter. As Melanie states, it isn’t just “calories in, calories out," there are many other methodologies used in weight loss today, and her approach speaks to the integrated practice.

Thank you Melainie for being on the episode! I absolutely loved chatting with you on the podcast and appreciate your vulnerability in sharing your story! Thank you for following your passion and creating a holistic safe space that supports the multitude of people globally who suffer immensely with eating disorders. I am greatly enamored by the multidisciplinary aspect of BALANCE and the incredible clinicians, support staff, and community that are essential for your clients' recovery. Your grandmother would be excessively proud that your dream of being in preventative care and healing others has come to fruition by being an RD and founding BALANCE. Thank you for your plethora of knowledge and I am excited for future collaborations!

Meet my friend Jason Naylor, a celebrated and creative artist, designer, and author who lives his life in Brooklyn through the beautiful lens of his electric color palette. His style and humble demeanor are contagious and uplifting with the messages he conveys of love and positivity.

After earning a BFA in graphic design from Brigham Young University, he moved to NYC to immerse himself into the life, color, and magic of New York. Beginning his professional career working in the Creative Department of M·A·C Cosmetics is where he learned about the business of art and design, and developed his taste for spreading life and color into any and every project he could get his hands on. Six years later, Jason set out to start spreading his own message into the world.

Jason’s work has received global recognition, including the Golden Novum Design Award and two CLIO Bronze medals. It has been featured in numerous publications and blogs, and he has been featured on HGTV and the Discovery Channel. In 2018, Jason was named by BUMBLE as one of the 100 Most Inspiring New Yorkers, and his upbeat, colorful creations have found partnership with a range of brands such as Coach, Pepsi, Guess, XBOX and Maybelline.

Undeniably, Jason has the innate ability to create beautiful street art on different walls in New York City that uplift and illuminate the trajectory of the community that occupies that space. Watching Jason in action at the South Street Seaport for his "You Are Not Alone" mural, I was smitten with the vibe and passion of his work and the community that came to support the project!  

Two years ago on June 10th, 2020, Coming From the Heart Podcast was born with one mission - validating others and making sure they never feel alone. Experiencing the tumultuous moments of vertigo, my mental health was never addressed, and I know in my heart that my voice needed to connect to a community that would cathartically heal me and others. Reflecting on that initiative and goal of the podcast, I continue to plunge forward to cathartically heal myself and attach to communities that need their voices heard! With that said, I will share stories of inclusivity, love, and strength of one another and put forth webinars that support sexual assault and mental health collaborations that create change and movement.

As a female host, I am excessively honored to be in my position and dive forward with new platform concepts and great media content. I believe that together we can unite, uplift, and support the seismic ways we consume and connect to media, and put forth excessive change that will transform the trajectories of how we perceive mental health illnesses.  

Last year, our mental health collaboration focused on the need to be more vocal and transparent. One goal of the conversation was to discuss eradicating the stigma of mental health by normalizing conversations, and having mindfulness and mental health as the norm of school curricula and future doctor visits. We're happy that this year we were able to continue that discussion with another panel of guests from all  walks of life giving insight and support to this global crisis of mental health. Thank you to all of our guests for joining the conversation and sharing their insights!

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In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are honored to have hosted this discussion on sexual assault and mental health with our wonderful guests for the second year in a row. We focus on empowerment and empowering others through voices of strength and validation, and the varied platforms represented by our guests. Join us for this honest and empowering conversation between survivors, healers, and advocates.

Thank you to all of our panelists for sharing their stories and insights! April may be sexual assault awareness month, but we at Coming From the Heart are devoted to keeping the conversation ongoing. We are here for you, so know you are never alone💓

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are honored to have hosted this discussion on sexual assault and mental health with our wonderful guests for the second year in a row. We focus on empowerment and empowering others through voices of strength and validation, and the varied platforms represented by our guests. Join us for this honest and empowering conversation between survivors, healers, and advocates.

Thank you to all of our panelists for sharing their stories and insights! April may be sexual assault awareness month, but we at Coming From the Heart are devoted to keeping the conversation ongoing. We are here for you, so know you are never alone💓

After being dumped by an ex-boyfriend on her birthday, she recorded a candid conversation she had with a close guy friend about relationships. Little did she know at the time, this casual chat would go on to become the hit dating podcast "We Met At Acme." After many dating experiences, Lindsey felt it was imperative to create this podcast and shed a light on this touchy subject.

Lindsey welcomes authors, sexologists, intimacy coaches, and other influential leaders in the romantic wellness industry to plunge into topics like trauma from cheating or rejection, how to handle finances as a couple, dating best practices, and sexual compatibility.

Scrolling on Insta I came across Lindsey's page and was immediately immersed into the platform of We Met At Acme because she was candid, spoke her truth, and reminded me a lot of myself! We were honored and excited to speak to her, and the three of us definitely felt like we bonded on heartache and the frustrations so many encounter in the world of connection and dating. Enjoy this chat with Lindsey as she touches her vast community of admirers with her endearing ways.

There are few people who exude such a strong presence of charm, coolness, wit, and magnetism, and Carlos Alomar is one that does it so seamlessly! His passion for music and its healing possibilities is quite transcending, and his iconic past as one of the guitarists for David Bowie mirrors with his present aspirations to connect, inspire, teach, and awe. Your devotion to the Latin community and the millions of fans you have touched are inspiring! 

Thank you for elevating us with your extreme passion, vibe, charisma, and overwhelming optimism and connection to mental health! Music is the soul and each of us spins it so uniquely! As he said, “We all have that song that makes us move our body and reflect upon a time that has passed." 

Daniel Orr is a culinary wizard who brings farm ambience and incredible farm freshness to his mouth-watering cuisine in Bloomington, Indiana. Daniel brings his impeccable knowledge of world cuisines to his partnerships with local farms in order to create mind-blowing dishes! His reputation as a top chef has earned him many accolades, including a New York Times review giving him a three stars as the executive chef of famed French restaurant, La Grenouille, and becoming the executive chef Guastavino’s in New York City, all before settling in his home state to run FARMbloomington. 

Being humble and caring a lot about the community of Bloomington are just a few of the the many amazing attributes of Chef Orr, and being a part of the community and donating food are important aspects of his business that he takes pride in. His passion for his restaurant is incredible! The massive lines are an indication that the farm-fresh food makes FARM the best place to dine in Bloomington!

JPOart is an artist that has a lot of heart. We met on Instagram and I was enamored with his vibe and his pieces with those incredible vibrant colors of his pallet! I was excited and honored to have this conversation about art, life, positivity, and how when you trust the universe magical things happen!

Thanks JPO for sharing yourself and your passion for art, music, and love of your craft! Your pierces have the capacity to touch, move, and illuminate others! Looking forward to many more collaborations!

Laughing out loud and sharing space with two of my favorite humans was so much fun! In this candid and hilarious chat with my besties Ife and Josette we talked about movement, going through "shit” that empowers your journey, and loving and respecting yourself to speak your truth. Can't wait to talk with these two beautiful, powerhouse women again, next time hopefully with Oprah! We'll keep manifesting and wearing our awesome hats!

Ife Thomas, with her cool British accent and exuberant positivity platform, joined us along with Josette Tkacik, and with her platform of self-healing, making for an afternoon chat on how mental health is so connected to dance, body, mind, and validation. It's all about going through your own shit, and how that shit can be the source of strength and opportunity, depending on how you spin it! As Josette said, “Having a beautiful heart and caring for others is the magic that’s in all of us!"

Mike Hauke sticks to his truth and exudes extreme genuinity and passion for his brand and employees. His matter of fact nature and disposition is quite evident, and is an attribution to the secret sauce of his success and many ventures into brands of olive oil, brick and mortar stores, farmers market, and much more. Thanks Mike for chatting with us, and for having your son on too!

As we plunge into our food, lifestyle, and culture segments, Lauren Carey is the first person I think of when talking about food and nutrition. Lauren, the founder and owner of LBS Nutrition LLC, was a guest on CFTH in September 2020, and she was kind enough to join us again to catch up and chat about eating habits as we move forward out of the pandemic. Lauren and I had a great time chatting bout her individualized and holistic and empathetic approach to nutrition! We spoke that re-entry post pandemic may actually be a positive due to better eating habits.