The Lost Traveler Podcast: Navigating the World to Find YourSelf
By Henry-Cameron Allen
The Lost Traveler Podcast: Navigating the World to Find YourSelf Jun 25, 2020
On Finding Our Divine Spark
In his latest series, The Essential Revolution, award-winning author Michael McGinnis explores the importance of recognizing and revealing our spiritual connection while inside a system that has been fabricated to keep humans distracted and asleep. The world is on the verge of an awakening. The veil is being lifted on the darkness that keeps people in a state of victimhood. The time is now to lay our differences aside and unite against our common evil. The time is now to wake up the world. The question is: will you answer the call?
Website: https://www.michaelmcginnis.com
Books: Book 1: The Essential Revolution, Book 2: The Invitation
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, by Eckart Tolle
On The Art of Reclaiming YourSelf
Tina Davidson, is a highly regarded American composer who creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, the New York Times praised her "vivid ear for harmony and colors.” She shares her story (in her memoir) of years of depression and dissociation, until she started working to reclaim herself through therapy and spiritual practice. All the while, She is a single parent, composing and creating works with major ensembles and orchestras, such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, American Composers Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Kronos Quartet, Cassatt Quartet, as well as having recordings with Albany Music and on Deutsche Grammophon (performed by Grammy winner violinist, Hilary Hahn).
Website: https://www.tinadavidson.com
Book: Let Your Heart Be Broken: Life and Music from a Classical Composer
On The Road To Resilience
Phebe Trotman is a successful and heart-centered entrepreneur based in Vancouver, Canada, who is passionate about helping others discover their joy.
In both her athletic and professional careers, Phebe’s personal success has been a testament that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a team-centered approach. As an athlete, she has achieved many accolades as a soccer player, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe has also excelled in her career as a network marketer, earning top awards and recognition within her company. Phebe is a champion for personal growth and believes that reaching one’s full potential creates a ripple effect of inspiration and motivation. Phebe is passionate about helping others on their own journeys to unlocking their potential and living their best lives. With her dedication to empowering others, Phebe is a powerful force for positive change.
Website: https://neverquitonabadday.com
Book: Never Quit On A Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience - Thriving Entrepreneurs
On The Primitive vs. The Prodigy Brain
Tracy Pleschourt is the Founder & CEO of Self-Made U and the Co-Host of the Tracy & Gracie Becoming Podcast, a show she created with her daughter, who is 22, that gives life coaching advice from two different generational perspectives. Tracy has mastered and now teaches an operating system necessary to manage your mind and eliminate any obstacle in life, including overeating, overdrinking, time management, career & relationship changes and professional development. She dedicates her work to ambitious, life-long learners yearning for solutions and seeking a better way to create the results they desire and deserve. She instills confidence and a call to action that leads to maximum achievement and happiness.
Website: Self-MadeU.com
Podcast: Tracy & Gracie Becoming
Books: Self Made Mind & Body
SPECIAL: On Breaking Through Fear
Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code and provides visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints, and growth maps that provide clear steps to improve business systems, strengthen leadership skills and teams so that our clients and audiences can maximize profits and scale their impact. Beate is known as a straight shooter and her ability to inspire, empower, and overcome adversity. Her super skill is working with unique personalities and big thinkers and building executable systems. A first-generation immigrant who found herself $135,000 in debt as a single parent Beate bootstrapped her passion for photography into a global business that licensed content into 79 countries. She exited in a multimillion-dollar deal when she sold the company to Bill Gates. She is the Podcast host of The Business Growth Architect Show and is listed amongst the “Top 100 Global Thought Leaders” by PeopleHum and “One of 50 Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs” by HuffPost.
Website: BeateChelette.com
Book: Happy Woman Happy World: The Foolproof Fix That Takes You From Overwhelmed To Awesome
Blog: The Women's Code
On Being A Global Citizen
Jin Luo is an intercultural educator working with people around the world online. Having lived in 8 countries in 10 years, intercultural communication is every minute of her life. Jin's mission is to spread intercultural awareness, knowledge, and curiosity to the world: especially to expats like herself and most of her friends who are at the forefront of intercultural interactions. She empowers expats to overcome culture shock, become culturally intelligent, and be confident global citizens who are adaptable to anyone, anywhere.
Website: anyoneanywhere.online
On Mindfulness
Kathy Hadizadeh is a highly accomplished former Tech Executive with an impressive 15-year tenure in the corporate world. Throughout her career, Kathy has worked with renowned Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including DIRECTV, AT&T, and Omnicom. Her vast experience spans across diverse industries such as Technology, Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Fintech and Biotech. In 2018, Kathy embarked on a new journey by founding Heart Mind Tuning, an exceptional agency dedicated to empowering senior leaders in the Tech, Product, and Engineering fields. At Heart Mind Tuning, Kathy offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance whole person leadership and executive coaching. With her expertise in Mindfulness practices, she enables leaders to bring about transformative change, both personally and professionally. By partnering with Kathy and Heart Mind Tuning, senior tech leaders gain a significant competitive edge. Through Kathy's guidance, they develop enhanced decision-making abilities and cultivate a people-centered approach, aligning their leadership style with the needs of their teams and organizations. This powerful transformation not only boosts their executive presence but also fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation. Clients who have embraced Kathy's proven Pause to Rise Method have witnessed extraordinary results, experiencing a remarkable 50-70% increase in their executive presence. By mastering the art of pausing, reflecting, and rising with purpose, leaders are equipped to navigate challenges with clarity, authenticity, and resilience. Kathy's unique approach combines deep introspection with practical strategies, enabling her clients to unlock their full potential and achieve exceptional success. Elevate your leadership to new heights with Kathy Hadizadeh and Heart Mind Tuning. Discover the path to becoming a truly transformative senior tech leader, making impactful decisions, fostering meaningful connections, and propelling your organization to remarkable heights of achievement.
MasterClass: https://go.heartmindtuning.com/get-access
On The Skill of Navigating PTSD
Dr. David Bonanno is the "Freshest, Boldest Voice in Trauma Psychology today!" A Connecticut psychologist and PTSD survivor who has been helping people since 1993, he is the first person in America to begin to qualify patients for Medical Marijuana by evaluating them for PTSD. His company, Bonanno Mental Healthcare, has assisted over 16,000 needy people in gaining access to medicine that is much better than pharmaceuticals. He is the inventor of De-Adrenalizing, a revolutionary and rapidly growing therapy that heals sufferers of all psychological traumas. He is the author of "Your Brain is a Robocat: How to Finally Understand Your Trauma Response," an easy-to-read book that will transform the reader’s conceptualization of how the human brain functions before and after trauma, and he has developed a dynamite therapy that is better than all the rest. Almost everyone who promises a way to get past your past has a method that involves time, money, work, and pain. Your listeners will become much more savvy consumers of therapy and everything else thrown against the wall as a “cure” for life’s hardships. PTSD has been the biggest topic in Psychology for 10+ years now. Because that’s what therapists still cannot heal.
Website: https://www.doctorbonanno.com
Book: Your Brain is a RoboCat!: How To Finally Understand Your Trauma Response
Referenced in this episode: YouTube: The Lost Travelers Club's Weekly Peregrine DadCast
On Humanity's 2nd Evolution
Jeff Hardy is an International Healthcare Facility Futurist and Planner, the founder of a nonprofit global health development foundation, Care for Peace. He develops healthcare facilities in underserved, remote populations to promote and provide an end to poverty, hunger, inequality, and poor living conditions around the world.
In his book "The Care for Peace Manifesto: A Global Mandate to Secure the Second Human Evolution in Perpetuity,” presents a hopeful path towards what he calls the Second Human Evolution. He has all but concluded that the end of the First Human Evolution that began two-and-a-half million years ago is over.
Book: The Care for Peace Manifesto: A Global Mandate to Secure the Second Human Evolution in Perpetuity
Website: https://careforpeace.org
SPECIAL: On Unlocking Human Capital PART 2
JJ Brun - The Retired Spy, Operative 431 As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, Mr. Brun served with distinction as a contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discrete world of human intelligence and counter-human intelligence have driven his desire to understand human behavior’s intricacies and pass on the complex notion of interpersonal communication.Although retired from active duty, he realized much of what he learned could be utilized in the civilian world. Based on the Four Temperament (DISC) Model of Human Behaviour to better understand and maximize human dynamics, his exclusive training programs provide a comprehensive analysis of communication techniques, empowering individuals to enhance authentic relationships that promote trust, innovation, and productivity.
Website: https://theretiredspy.com
SPECIAL: On Unlocking Human Capital PART 1
JJ Brun - The Retired Spy, Operative 431
As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, Mr. Brun served with distinction as a contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discrete world of human intelligence and counter-human intelligence have driven his desire to understand human behavior’s intricacies and pass on the complex notion of interpersonal communication.
Although retired from active duty, he realized much of what he learned could be utilized in the civilian world. Based on the Four Temperament (DISC) Model of Human Behaviour to better understand and maximize human dynamics, his exclusive training programs provide a comprehensive analysis of communication techniques, empowering individuals to enhance authentic relationships that promote trust, innovation, and productivity.
Website: https://theretiredspy.com
On Passion vs. Purpose
Scott White, The Life Is Too Short Guy, is the happiest guy you will ever meet. After spending over a decade in investment banking on Wall Street, he took a chance and became an entrepreneur and business builder. Today he is Chairman and CEO of a public real estate company. Now Scott is on a mission to make the world happier one smile at a time. With his endless energy, he motivates and inspires everyone he meets to focus on happiness, gratefulness, and positivity.
Website: www.lifeistooshortguy.com
Book: The Life Is Too Short Guy: Strategies to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever
On Overcoming Your Fear
Colin Kingsmill is an entrepreneur, coach and Founding Partner at Whole Human Coaching and a Strategic Advisor to Kaylo (www.kaylolife.com). He is currently authoring a book entitled “Fear Less: Crossing the Bridge from Fear to Bliss.”
When people get stuck at critical transition points in their lives, he assists them in deconstructing the stories in their heads, overcoming fear, and reconstructing a new narrative to move forward, live their authentic selves and thrive. He has an acute ability to sense-make in this complex world.
His ability to fast-track clarity of mind with insight and humour guides people of all ages through relationship dynamics, confidence building, self-improvement, overcoming challenges and achieving desired results.
He believes that we have lost touch with our shared humanity and have become distracted by division, identity politics, negative news cycles, corporate and special interest greed and other forces that crush our souls.
He is on a mission to help people rediscover their humanity, be fearless and free, and remember who they are and who they will be to change the world.
Website: https://colinkingsmill.com
On Zen and the Art of Ukulele
Vinnie Stergin is a musician, artist & educator. He grew up in the Austrian mountains, where his parents kicked him down a ski slope when he was just 3 years old - that’s when he had to learn to stay on track.
He won some prestigious awards, wrote many compositions for eg. Tokyo Olympia 2020, was signed to indie and major labels, has been supported by corporate world giants such as Red Bull & Polaroid & his work has also been recognised by the Arts Council UK & Help Musicians UK (Do It Differently Award). His recent project ‘12 Photos 12 Tracks’ saw him sending a camera around the world, then turning the returning photos into a music album, live show & exhibition. Currently he writes and tours with his band Shiny Brain Crayons.
He studied music education at the world famous Mozarteum Salzburg, worked for human rights organisations in Amsterdam and Los Angeles before moving to London where he resides now.
Over the past 20 years he taught, coached & inspired hundreds of students from all walks of life to explore their creativity and experience the transformative power of music. He also worked in a prison in SE London teaching music to young offenders.
Through his own mental health journey and discovering mindfulness & meditation he developed a very unique way of teaching which ultimately formed ‘The Mindful Ukulele Method’.
“I’ve always been very curious about people, nature and life and love to experiment, explore. I’m a constant work in progress, and love that.”
Website: https://tltp.mindfulukulelemethod.com
Lost Traveler Podcast listeners can opt in for a free 4-part mini course of the The Mindful Ukulele Method!
SPECIAL: On the Abacus
The journey of Sensei Miwako Sakabayashi began in Japan, but it really changed course when she moved to Portland, Oregon, USA, and founded JAMS (Japanese Abacus Mathematics School), the only math school in the Portland and Beaverton area certified by the League for Soroban Abacus. They use the teachings of Abacus & Anzan instruction to build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathematics with lifelong skills. Mental math calculation is a skill that children retain for life. Abacus gives any child the skills and confidence to excel in STEM-related subjects beyond the classroom. When a child experiences success, they naturally grow in confidence and self-esteem, as well as in their desire to continue the pursuit of that success. What’s more, with JAMS specialized instruction, every child will build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathematics with lifelong skills.
The abacus doesn't only have these proven positive effects on children... but on people of every age! This is why she has also started offering Abacus Online, for anyone and everyone to unlock their brain's full potential. Sensei Miwako believes it is her mission to help you find the secret to keeping your brain healthy no matter the age.
Websites:
Japanese Abacus Mathematics School https://jamsportland.com
Master classes online for all ages! https://www.abacusonlineclasses.com
On The Past, Present & Future of AI
Manuj Aggarwal grew up in a small town in Northern India. A friendly child, his home was troubled. He withdrew into his shell, becoming aloof and angry. At age 15, he started working in a factory. He labored 12 hours/day with only $2 as a daily salary.
In 1995, a new computer institute (Aptech) threw its doors open in his town. Tuition was greater than a year’s salary, but Manuj scraped together funds for the first class where he found his passion: Computers and Programming. He met his wife there and they fell madly in love. But their marriage was disapproved of by his family…
Ultimately, Manuj had to run away from home with only a suitcase full of clothes. After finally marrying, they traveled to Canada and started a new life. Even in a new country, he had to overcome enormous challenges. Today, he is excelling and inspiring others to pursue their dreams. Today, Manuj Aggarwal is a recognized global thought leader in Startups and AI, an elite technology consultant, and a business mentor.
🏅 President Obama and Bill Gates have made special mentions of an education technology he delivered
🏅 Miami Dade (the 2nd largest college in USA) has listed him among the leading experts in AI
🏅 Recognized as one of the top 500 global thought leaders in AI and Startups by Brainz Magazine
🏅 His technology projects have impacted the lives of 10 million people
🏅 He holds 4 patents in artificial intelligences
🏅He has also authored of 2 books on technology
Besides technical expertise, Manuj has a deep knowledge of human psychology and neuroscience. This gives him an extra edge.
Going from being a factory laborer for $2/day to being a respected global leader in the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies has reinforced his belief that anything is possible.
On Death Positivity
Victoria Casanova is a certified End of Life Doula through the University of Vermont, and has been studying Death and Dying for over a decade. They feel that their main purpose in life is to provide Death education and a safe space to discuss any Death related topics that would typically be considered taboo in our modern Western society. They are currently working on an End of Life Planning practice to help people put their wishes and medical paperwork in place to have a mindful and graceful passing, and are the founder of a Death discussion group on Facebook called "Death Positivity Daily." Victoria is also a Non-Binary person and uses They/Them pronouns.
Facebook Group: Death Positivity Daily
Suggested YouTube Channels by Death Doulas:
Alua Arthur: Going With Grace
Dr. Karen Wyatt: End-of-Life University
Suzanne B O'Brien RN: Doulagivers Network
Dr. Sarah Kerr, PhD: Centre for Sacred Deathcare
Suggested Reading:
Cultivating the Doula Heart by Francesca Lynn Arnoldy
Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley
From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death By Caitlin Doughty
Referenced in this episode: The Lost Travelers Club: Peregrine - a term now used for parents of child loss.
SPECIAL: On Pivotal People and Building the Skills to Overcome Fear
Celina Shands has a great back story that led her to focus on workforce development, education, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship. She built her business as a completely virtual business 21 years ago. She is a powerhouse on the national stage and speaks at multiple events a year on these issues. It was education and mentorship that propelled her from a difficult upbringing into sports, which gained her a basketball scholarship and set her on a different trajectory.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Celina approaches business like a true southerner—relationships first, business second. She is the founder/CEO of Full Capacity Marketing (FCM), a 20+ year old national consultancy specializing in brand storytelling and strategic communications for those in the workforce, education and entrepreneurship sectors. As a former Female Athlete of the Year, Celina attributes her love of sports as the driving force and passion that she puts into every single project. FCM’s customer-centric model has earned the company more than 75 global awards for its customers who have built sustainable and relevant brands across the nation. A professed horse lover, Celina spends her free time at the barn riding and working on her equitation skills, and recharges with the love of her life who she met during the COVID-19 pandemic—on Bumble!
Website: https://www.fullcapacitymarketing.com
Article: The Future of Work
Referenced In This Episode:
Awakening the Warrior Within: Secrets of Personal Safety and Inner Security, by Dawn Callan
Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing, by Daniel Foor
Find Celina Shands on the following Socials:
https://blog.fullcapacitymarketing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FullCapacityMarketing
On Parenting and Humanitarian Propulsion Engineering
Nathaniel A. Turner is sought after by organizations and individuals worldwide to share the tools, techniques, and strategies to live life in the present with joy on purpose.
The Humanitarian Propulsion Engineer, Public Intellectual, TED Speaker, and author's work includes the books: Raising Supaman, Stop the Bus, It's A Jungle Out There, Journey Forward, and The Amazing World of STEM. Nate shares an audio version of his unique style of envisioning and manifesting the best version of himself across numerous social media platforms.
Everything Nate shares today was discovered and tested for nearly thirty years, beginning with endeavoring to give an unborn child a life better than he had. Successfully designing his child's life backward, he discovered that the process now known as 'The Life Template' might be helpful for others.
Today, he teaches businesses, schools, not-for-profits, and families how to achieve any goal or objective through backward design. Nate's life mission is simple.
First, he wants us to consider who we are and whether we are now who we want to be when we are no more. Second, he wants us all to embrace our responsibility to leave the planet better than it was when we arrived by helping, serving, and making sure all who encounter us know their lives matter.
Invite Nate for a conversation. You will enjoy traveling with him on a stretch of the remarkable journey called life. Together you will laugh out loud, be provoked to think outside the box and strategize ways to serve something greater than yourself.
Website: https://www.nathanielaturner.com
TED Talk: We Owe Generation Z an Apology Today
Non-Profit Organization: The League of Extraordinary Parents (LXTRAP)
Blog: https://raisingsupaman.com/blog/
Books:
Stop the Bus: Education Reform in 31 Days
It's A Jungle Out There: Power Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King
Journey Forward: How to Use Journaling to Envision and Manifest the Life You Always Wanted
On Cultivating and Communicating Your Vision
Tim Dinh Bui had his first transcendent meditation experience at the age of 13. Since then, he has been a disciple of the greatest Buddhist masters of our time.
As a 25+ martial arts teacher and practitioner he brings the value of embodied teachings and philosophies of the East and his direct experiences through meditation into his coaching and his vision for impacting the world. As a serial entrepreneur, he aspires to bring his practical business experience in combination with his spiritual and contemplative background to help shift the world into the most inspirational and connected world possible.
Website: www.timdinhbui.com/highperformancehumans-1266
Referenced in this episode:
Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Book: A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life
On Building Unlimited Trust
Darryl Stickel is one of the world’s leading experts on trust with over twenty years of experience. His Ph.D. ¨Building Trust in Hostile Environments¨ from Duke University established him as a global leader for governments, businesses, and NGOs on practical approaches to building trust.
Darryl has worked for Mckinsey & Company in their Toronto office, as well as advised the Canadian Military on trust building in Afghanistan. He has served as faculty for the Luxembourg School of Business and the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California and recently completed his book Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World.
Website: https://www.trustunlimited.com
Book: Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World
Mother's Day Special: On Navigating Parenthood and Selfhood
Angela Bushman is a coach, energy healer, speaker, and writer whose practice is centered around brain science, gratitude, and energy work to help people experience more joy and fulfillment as they create the life they love. Angela is also a Minneapolis-based single mother of two amazing college students and a mature rescue lab named Bear.
She has read all the books, taken the assessments, and completed the courses -- from the GROW method, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), strategic intervention, activation method, energy clearing, intuition, and more. She completed the Core 100 program and received her certificate through Robbins Madanes Training, and is a Positive Psychology Pioneer through UPenn. She’s also spent more than two decades doing marketing and communications work in agencies and major corporations. She has done her homework -- and now wants to share what she's learned with you. Visit the website below for Angela’s most recent programs, courses, and individual or group coaching.
Website: https://angelaraebushman.com
Recommended reading mentioned in this episode:
Illusions, The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukaf
Ageless Body, Timeless Mind: The Quantum Alternative to Growing Old by Deepak Chopra
SEASON 4 SPECIAL OPENER: On Finding Your Circle of Happiness
Rahul Karan Sharma is a dynamic leader from Ujjain, India, currently residing in Ashburn, VA. With an MBA in Human Resources from Pune University and a Master's Degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University, Rahul has dedicated his life to building mindsets that achieve excellence. In his corporate role, he is entrusted with training and equipping leadership teams, while on the personal development front, he inspires others to adopt positive mind-talk conversations. His audience is captivated by his powerful storytelling skills and his unwavering passion for serving others. Rahul firmly believes that anything is possible with grit, determination, and perseverance, and with over 20 years of experience in Corporate America, he has proven that his transformational abilities are unparalleled. As a published author, he eagerly anticipates the release of his next book, Habits4Miracles, in May 2023.
Website: www.habits4miracles.com
Books: Habits4MIRACLES: Design Your Life Your Way
Referenced in this episode: 365tests.com
Season 3 FINALE: On Change, On Coming Out, On Career
Brian Gorman has learned, through decades of experience in guiding organizations through change, that it isn't organizations that change. It's people. His understanding of the change journey and how to move through it has successfully served global corporations as well as solopreneurs and everything in between. One of the co-owners of the 4-Day Work Week trademark, Brian has a deep understanding of today's disrupted business environment and what is required to successfully lead into the future.
In today’s disrupted work environment, traditional approaches to workplace challenges and opportunities are all too often delivering unwelcome results. "Qonversations: Powered by Quantuvos", hosted by Brian Gorman, features Quantuvos coaches and other experts sharing their insights for all levels of leadership. Whether the challenge is as broad as leadership in the 21st century or as focused as how to maximize the contributions of the introverts in your workforce, each episode of Qonversations provides food for thought and actions to consider.
Podcast: Qonversations: Powered by Quantuvos
Website: https://transforminglives.coach
On Building Meaningful Connections Through Shared Stories
Arsalan Al Hashimi is a doting father, husband, and High-Performance Master Coach and Mentor, as well as an RSCI and NLP Coach and hypnotist, who helps successful, ambitious leaders and pro-athletes perform at peak levels in the vital areas of their lives, while they consciously lead as they can ascend to their next summit, experiencing unwavering joy, and true inner freedom. After trialing, curating, and fine-tuning his techniques with all of these modalities, he developed his own holistic method - The Ascension Method, leading from Chronic Stress to Joy & Freedom.
Website: https://arsalan.co
On Finding Peace in Parenting
Laura Reardon is a certified Child Behavior Specialist; she's trained as an Emotion Coach, Childhood Anxiety Coach, and Parent Coach; and is the founder of Laura Reardon Coaching. Laura coaches parents in creating Personalized Parenting Plans - a customized plan for how to respond to their kid’s big emotions and challenging behaviors in ways that build regulation...in their kid AND in themselves. This is powerful because parents learn how to create peace in their homes and kids learn how to create peace in their future homes. Laura's intention is to build peace in our world one family at a time.
SPECIAL: On Being the Center of Your Own World
When asked about his favorite aspect of his career, John Mendez reflected upon his extensive experience and dedicated that title to the ability to help others realize their potential, grow wealth, and live abundant lives. Having the ability to pass on his expertise and contribute to the success of others is, by far, one of the most fulfilling parts of what he does.
As a proud podcast host, social media guru, realtor, investor, and serial entrepreneur, John is eager to share his valuable insights with the future entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and innovators of the world. By way of his podcast, Walk 2 Wealth, John is celebrated for sharing personal and guest experiences regarding the process of establishing a life of prosperity.
Website: https://www.podpage.com/walk2wealth
Referenced in Podcast: Book - Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
On Finding Strength in Discussing Cancer & Loss
On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-year-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed by the helpful ways their coworkers, bosses, friends, and family supported them. Kim started calling their kind actions "acts of love."
After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed that managers received no guidance when navigating cancer or death on their teams. She saw how their lack of helpful tools and guidance was costly. It negatively affected employee engagement, increased turnover rates, and lowered productivity.
She set out to change that. Combining her personal experience with her professional knowledge and leadership skills, Kim launched 100 Acts of Love, a consultancy that provides tools to help leaders increase team productivity, trust, and engagement when cancer affects the whole team member.
She is the author of 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss, an easy-to-read book filled with 100 practical, quick, and effective ways to support an employee, friend, or coworker. She's an HR consultant and sought-after public speaker who lives in Los Angeles, where she tries not to bother her relatively well-behaved college-aged children.
Website: 100actsoflove.com
Book: 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss
On Unlocking Your Potential
Fong Chua is an entrepreneur, business strategist, real estate investor, speaker, and 3x best-selling author. He has successfully unlocked many of his clients' potential, demonstrating how they can achieve more than they have ever thought possible. He has been able to inspire and bring to reality authors, entrepreneurs and speakers. Coming up with branding, marketing, and positioning strategies that increase his client’s businesses and exposure, along with working on his client’s networking, relationship building, and public speaking skills is what Fong does best. You can also find Fong on his podcast The PEAK Potential Success Show and the weekly video series Make More Mind Bites on his YouTube channel.
Along with his Partner, Jessica Ng and Fong Chua are authors of the Make More, Work Less book series, assisting many in building a great team of professionals, acquiring cash-flowing properties, exploring strategies in creating multiple streams of income and positioning for their financial future, and enhancing your communication skills.
Over a short period of time, Fong Chua played an integral part in acquiring and managing multiple properties/doors throughout Alberta. Coaching clients to their first home, or first investment property, and/or assisting seasoned investors with their investments.
Being engaged in various leadership and speaking organizations, Fong Chua has won multiple speaking awards, mentored speakers, emceed/spoke/performed on various stages, and hosted multiple events. Fong Chua has spoken to thousands in Canada and the United States, been a panelist with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington, and interviewed the likes of George Ross (Former Partner of Trump), Jillian Michaels (fitness expert), Bruny Surin and Mark McKoy (Canadian Olympic Gold Medalists), Frank O’Dea (Founder of Second Cup), Terry Fator (World renowned ventriloquist) and many others. In a very short period of time, Fong Chua has coached speakers to award-winning performances and inspiring presentations.
Get ready…because today is the day to unlock your potential!
Website: fongchua.com
Book Series: Make More Work Less
YouTube Channel: The PEAK Potential Success Show
On Gaining Control of Your Life Through Organization
Rebekah Saltzman holds a degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, and for many years worked as a graphic designer. Rebekah’s passion for the environment and helping people improve their lives drove her to change careers and create Balagan Be Gone.
Rebekah’s straightforward approach to managing “stuff” and her no-nonsense ability to get to the heart of what is important combines with her people skills to help people get control of their lives through organization. By helping her clients streamline everything from clothing to papers to books and household goods, they have found that they get the most out of their possessions and stress less about managing it all. Her experience in moving her own household several times, in combination with her organization planning and doing has led her to specialize in working with clients who are facing a move, whether upsizing or downsizing. She has found that her skills extend to helping others with time management, as well.
She is the author of Organized Jewish Life and the podcast host of Journey to Organization, her monthly membership with the same name helps people declutter virtually in real time!
Website: http://BalaganBeGone.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebekah-saltzman
Book: Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide for Planning Jewish Holidays, Events and Every DaySPECIAL: On The Value Losing Yourself to Find Your SELF
Kylie Mort is an international Amazon best-selling author with multiple award-winning publications. She is also an app developer with a FREE app, available on Google Play and The Apple App Store, that supports essay writing. “How to Write with Kylie Mort” also includes journaling, project management for young people and self-reflection to promote holistic development, because Kylie is a qualified & registered: School Teacher, Yoga Teacher & Performance Coach focused on Holistic Coaching. Her incredible unique story of overcoming a horrific childhood injury and subsequent trauma led her to teaching so she could prevent other children from experiencing the same trauma.
On Organizing Your Inner Life
Shana Francesca is a speaker, writer and entrepreneur. She helps people live more joyful and connected lives through the principles of life design. Shana believes our present and future are transformed when we infuse our lives with intention, we design our lives, and realize the power in accepting ourselves as the author of our story.
Website: https://www.concinnate.world
SPECIAL: On The Importance of Habitual Reading
Websites:
dannybrassell.com
lazyreaders.com
SPECIAL FOR LOST TRAVELER PODCAST LISTENERS: FreeGiftFromDanny.com
YouTube Channel: Danny Brassell
Books Referenced in this episode:
Travels by Michael Crighton
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
When I was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant
On Changing Careers and Perspectives
Elizabeth Diacos, the founder of Larksong Enterprises, is a career transition coach for Educators. She helps heart-centred teachers get out of teaching and into a life they love. She also hosts the private Get out of Teaching Facebook group. Her mission is to help teachers make a healthy, empowered and hopeful exit out of Education and into a life that aligns with their passion, purpose, values, and priorities.
Website: www.GetOutOfTeaching.com
Podcast: Get Out Of Teaching
For teachers who are ready to leave, the classroom right now, I've just formed a private membership community that includes group coaching and resources to support you in your journey. If you’re willing, here's the link for a 7-day free trial: https://possibilities-beyond-the-classroom.mn.co/share/XdZyvt8QqExvAdW5?utm_source=manual
On Neurodiversity and the Nomadic Lifestyle
Jennifer Monroe is an ADHD and Academic Coach. She went to Towson University and was trained at the ADD Coaching Academy. She works with students to help them create the life they want to live. Jennifer is also a digital nomad, wandering North America with her pet rabbit, Thor the Thunderbunny, in her Jeep and trailer.
Website: lifelessonsbyjennifer.com
Jennifer's favorite Youtube resources:
https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD
https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseJAnderson
https://www.youtube.com/c/HelpForADHD
https://www.youtube.com/user/additudemag
Also referenced in this episode:
On Overcoming Societal Barriers
Tracee Lydia Garner is an international best-selling author of 18 books, as well as a speaker, writing coach, and dynamic course creator. She writes fiction and nonfiction depicting African-Americans triumphing over adversity and meeting success whether that be in love, or life pursuits. Tracee loves public speaking, teaching workshops, and talking about her craft at every opportunity. She is the creator of Garner Solutions, LLC coaching new and aspiring writers through finishing the book and the publishing process, as well as helping people with disabilities reach their independent living goals. Tracee holds a BS in Communications and resides outside the DC metropolitan area with her family.
Website: https://TraceeGarner.com
On The Evolution of the Individual
Babs Faseesin is the author of "Cracking the Life Code". Babs believes that ideas are powerful and are far more connected than they sometimes appear on the surface. Through his professional experience as a strategy consultant and extensive involvement in the community, he has seen the tremendous value of diverse perspectives. He has a long history of creative and community work. He is committed to personal growth and development. He is the founder of Cracking the Life Code (a self-help platform that helps individuals gain total life mastery). He is the convener of Inspire Africa Tour. As an entrepreneur and strategy consultant, Babs has helped over 12,000 entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Babs is passionate about education, health and wellness, investing in human capital, affecting meaningful and lasting change, and personal growth. Babs enjoys doing new things that challenge how he views the world.
Website: crackingthelifecode.com
Book: Cracking the Life Code
On Serving Ethically During Corrupt Times
David R. Edwards worked his way through school eventually achieving a BA in Business and MBA in Healthcare Administration. He served mostly lower-income people on 3 continents over the last 35 years and is familiar with the challenges and unfairness of life. In 2018 while working with doctors, dentists, counselors, and community health workers he had an epiphany. The core challenge most people have is to generate the personal drive to direct their own life, enduring principles to guide them, and the most current science-based tools to assist them through a bumpy and messy life. His first book “New You! Who Knew?” is an attempt to put in writing an easy-to-digest and implement guide that builds confidence, esteem, and self-compassion in balance.
Website: www.DavidREdwards.com
Book: New You! Who Knew?
Referenced in Podcast:
Desire Child Care Organization
On Spiritual Awakening
Martin Theis grew up in a small town along the Rhine River in Germany. He started his coaching practice, Light Trails Co., after a decade of exploring non-ordinary and ordinary reality. The tools and teachings he uses are a combination of disciplines he learned from his teachers yet the strongest foundation lies within the Medicine Wheel and the art of shamanic journeying. He helps his students and the people around him through presence in combination with his shamanic education. His most recent occupations besides his coaching practice are DJ, Music Producer, Coffee Roaster, Convention and Festival Organizer, Carpenter/Builder, Vegan Chef, Caregiver, Sauna Host, Project Manager, Globetrotter, and Rainbow Warrior.
Martin's home bases are almost in exact opposition on the globe. Captain Cook, HI, and Cologne Germany.
Website: https://www.lighttrails.co
SPECIAL: On Art & Creativity as Human SuperPowers
Michaell Magrutsche is an Austrian-Californian multimedia Artist, educator, author of 5 art-related books, podcaster, coach, creative advisor and former Newport Beach CA arts commissioner. He is an "outside-the-box" thinker.
"My main goal in life is to find more of myself. This is what I apply in every part of my life, especially in all my artistic expressions. I found art is the most effective tool to achieve this.
I live my life to be the best me that I can be in every life situation. For this my first interest is to discover how I, things and reality works.
My research of how art works helps discovering me and allows me to grow exponentially. If this resonates with others, it turns out to be the cherry on the cake."
WEBSITE: https://michaellm.com
BOOK: THE SMART OF ART: A NEW ART CONSCIOUSNESS TO AWAKEN OUR ENTHUSIASM FOR ART
On Mastering the Subconscious
Andrea Lukac deeply wants people to own their life, learn to set healthy boundaries based on their needs and wants, and offers tools to overcome several troubles on the way to letting go of the past to start living in peace, acceptance, and love. She has learned how subconscious patterns run human lives and how they can be changed for the better so that they are more serving to live. She would love to see everyone in their true potential, happy and satisfied.
Contact: andrealukac.coaching@gmail.com
SPECIAL: On Forgiveness, Possibility & Inspiration
During the 17 years that Kathleen Donnely Israel took care of her disabled husband, she studied online with many enlightened thought leaders and healers. She developed some of her own Spiritual philosophies and shared them with those she met on the Camino Francés from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago, Spain. She had great adventures and shared it all in her book, Wisdom on the Camino. At 72 years, last year she walked the Camino Portugés from Lisbon to Santiago and on to Fisterra.
Website: WisdomOntheCamino.com
Best-Selling Book: Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life
Referenced in this Episode:
Camino de Santiago Documentary Film: The Way
SPECIAL: On(e) Love, Communication & Mental Health
QueenB.Divine has had a fascinating journey that continues to inspire and mesmerize all whom she shares her story with. As a certified Ho’oponopono instructor, Communicator, and seasoned published author, she knows that mental health is the health of our thoughts; Those thoughts create our reality. Our reality is the proof of our thoughts. When we begin to think healthier, our reality can be that reflection. QueenB.Divine has the journey to prove it and shares her insights to help others to change their reality.
Website: www.BluntReflections.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbdivine
Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blunt-reflections-podcast-73615875/
Youtube Channel: Subscribe for regular QueenB.Divine inspiration!
If you what to have a conversation or need a compassionate ear ....QueenBDivine is available on the Owwll App on either Apple or Android. Enter code QD512321 ...let's talk!
To join the conversation about becoming the best version of you join QueenBDivine on the Wisdom App, also on either Apple or Android. Speak your truth!
BOOKS:
Junction: an INTER-MIND-VENTION: inspired by true events.
A Silva Moment Series: Volume 1 "The Party" & Volume 2 "Does God Eat Cake?"
B.A.B.Y. - Before And Beyond You Series: Volume 1 "Every Moment" & Volume 2 "Before and Beyond You"
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Astrology: The Lion's Gate Portal
Home Team History Youtube Channel - African History
Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Book: When We Ruled: The Ancient and Medieval History of Black Civilisations by Robin Oliver Walker
On Being A Millennial During A Global Pandemic
Coaching Services: www.melindarondanocoaching.com
Artistic Work: www.fireflyfineart.com
SPECIAL: On Psychology & Spirituality: PART 2
David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology and psychology child-life departments at Utica College in Utica, New York.
Dave has been a past HuffPost contributor and has also published articles with the Open to Hope Foundation, Recovering the Self Journal, Mindfulness and Grief, Medium and Thrive Global. He has also co-authored a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled: When the Psychology Professor Met The Minister which was published in March of 2021.
Dave has also been a past national workshop facilitator for The Compassionate Friends and a past national workshop facilitator and keynote speaker for The Bereaved Parents of the USA. Dave also co-presented a workshop titled “Helping Faculty After Traumatic Loss” for the Parkland, Florida community in May of 2018, in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School. Dave was also a keynote speaker at The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Remembrance Weekend in June of 2019 in Ponte Verda, Florida. Dave has also done numerous workshops at the local and regional levels related to the transformation from grief and loss.
He has appeared on numerous radio and internet broadcasts and Open to Hope Television. Dave was also part of a panel in 2016 for the BBC Podcast, World Have Your Say, with other grief experts, discussing the death of Carrie Fisher.
Rev. Patty Furino chooses to walk a sacred path obtaining wisdom from a variety of spiritual practices and philosophies.
After completing a two-year program at the New Seminary in New York City she was ordained an Interfaith Minister in June 1998, at St. John the Divine Cathedral. She was inspired to embrace other spiritual paths "never instead of, always in addition to" by the founder, Rabbi Joseph Gelberman. She made a vow to learn to walk through life like the Masters helping people through challenging times offering hope, following the motto of St. Francis, "Make me an Instrument of Peace."
The goal of her ministry work is to empower others to discover and develop their own unique life paths. Her hope is to inspire a peaceful perspective for people during their challenging times. She feels sometimes people just need someone to bear witness to their stories and offer hope. Spending time with her, most people feel they have found a lifelong friend. She has found great satisfaction in inspiring others during their challenging times. She believes she is brought into people's lives through Divine Intervention and views her life as a Sacred Journey.
Book: When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister
Referenced in this Episode:
"Medicine Cards" by Jamie Sams (Native American Spirituality)
HomeTeam History: African History YouTube channel
SPONSORS:
Shadow and Light Coalition LLC
SEASON 3 SPECIAL OPENER: On Finding Meaning in Chaos
Crystal Meisaan Chan is a justice activist and sacred activist, claiming her liminal, mixed-race lineage to extract from binaries what is life-giving and fuse them together, creating something new. Under her English name, Crystal, she is an internationally published children’s novelist and justice activist on social media, has served as an adjunct professor at Benedictine University teaching a course on compassion, and is a regular storyteller on Wisconsin Public Radio. Under her Chinese name, Meisaan, she is a sacred activist, using the wellspring of compassion and Spirit to propel her and others deeper along the paths of healing and justice. She gives author talks to children, teens, and adults; creates and hosts virtual self-care retreats, spoken word meditations, and interspiritual prayer sessions; is a spoken word artist for film festivals; and provides one-on-one companionship to those who want to deepen their path into justice, healing, and spirit.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/crystalchanwrites
Author website: www.crystalchan.net
Spiritual Haiku Blog: www.curvingtowardthecenter.com
Teachers' Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/328937941237
Email List: http://eepurl.com/hg8eND
SEASON 2 FINALE: On Humanity
Justin Lee is the founder of Soulful Intimacy Guidance & Coaching and has over a decade of experience in personal development, community building, and facilitating intentional space.
Through his personal and professional explorations of conscious relating dynamics, mindfulness, embodied movement, and men’s development, he brings a unique blend of tools, intuition, and experience to those seeking new paradigms of life, relationship, and what it means to be human.
His passion is supporting awakening humans and evolving how we relate with ourselves, each other, and our collective humanity through emotional intelligence, inner sovereignty, and heart-led leadership.
Learn more: www.soulfulintimacy.com
Get personal: www.taoofjustin.com
Say hello!: www.instagram.com/soulfulintimacy
https://www.facebook.com/soulfulintimacy
Referenced in Episode:
Spiral Dynamics (Wikipedia)
Collectivism (WorldAtlas)
On Resilience After Loss
Dr. Barbara J Hopkinson is founder of A Butterfly’s Journey ™ (ABJ), a nonprofit for resilience after loss, plus a Compassionate Friends chapter. She is a GRI-certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method (GRM) Specialist and retired IBM corporate executive who remains resilient after the loss of 3 children, her husband, both parents and sight in one eye. Barbara received a TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry) award and multiple awards for her grief recovery and resilience work of 18 years. She also recently received an honorary doctorate in Humanitarianism. Barbara is author or co-author of ten books, including her memoir “A Butterfly's Journey... Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child.” Hopkinson created ‘Faces of Resilience’ photo shoots and book series to encourage open expression of grief. ABJ's website also contains a free Resource Center and information about evidence-based GRM classes. Barbara lives north of Boston, near her adult son, stepchildren, their partners, and her four grandchildren.
Website: http://abutterflysjourney.org
Books: A Butterfly's Journey: Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child
Faces of Resilience: A modern look at an ageless journey
Referenced in the episode:
SPECIAL: Indigenous Peoples Month Part 4
Chief Midegah Mide Ogichidaa Winini is a Hereditary Chief of the Adik Songab Doodem (clan) of the Ojibway of the Anishinaabeg people. Midegah is also a direct lineal descendant of Chief Miscomukquoh, Sub Chief Joseph Montriel, and Red Lake Principle Chief Old Chief Medweganoonind, all signers of the 1863 and 1864 Old Crossing Treaties. All 3 of Chief Red Bears sisters are Chief Midegah's grandmothers (Techomegood Margaret Bottineau wife of Charles Bottineau; Utinawasis Margaret Grant wife of Cuthbert Grant; and Machequayaince Margaret Bottineau wife of Chief Pewanakum a signatory on the 1789 Treaty at Fort Harmar). Utinawasis in Cree means Sky Child; Techomegood in Assiniboine means Clear Sky Woman; Machequayaince in Chippewa means Clear Sky Woman.
Chief Midegah is also a lineal descendant of Metis Chiefs Joseph Perronteau, Jean Baptiste Paul Charette, and Francois Desjarlais "Chief Peaysis"; additionally through his mother, Chief Midegah is one of 100,000 lineal descendants of famed Indian Pocahontas or Amonute Matoaka. Midegah's family maintains the grave location of Chief Little Shell I who died in 1813. Midegah also descends from Chief Tabashaw the oldest son of Chief Little Shell I.
Sherry Rose Cardinal, LCSW DAAETS has more than 40 years of experience as a therapist, writer, presenter, program developer and Critical Incident Response Management (CISM) responder, specializing in assisting police, military, and other first responders with the daily trauma of their professions. She was awarded the credential of Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress for recognition of her contributions and accomplishment in the field of Traumatic Stress and Crisis Management.
Being of indigenous descent, Sherry seamlessly weaves the stories and prayers of her heritage into her clinical practice.
Links of interest:
SPECIAL: Indigenous Peoples Month Series, Part 3
Chief Midegah Mide Ogichidaa Winini is a Hereditary Chief of the Adik Songab Doodem (clan) of the Ojibway of the Anishinaabeg people. Midegah is also a direct lineal descendant of Chief Miscomukquoh, Sub Chief Joseph Montriel, and Red Lake Principle Chief Old Chief Medweganoonind, all signers of the 1863 and 1864 Old Crossing Treaties. All 3 of Chief Red Bears sisters are Chief Midegah's grandmothers (Techomegood Margaret Bottineau wife of Charles Bottineau; Utinawasis Margaret Grant wife of Cuthbert Grant; and Machequayaince Margaret Bottineau wife of Chief Pewanakum a signatory on the 1789 Treaty at Fort Harmar). Utinawasis in Cree means Sky Child; Techomegood in Assiniboine means Clear Sky Woman; Machequayaince in Chippewa means Clear Sky Woman.
Chief Midegah is also a lineal descendant of Metis Chiefs Joseph Perronteau, Jean Baptiste Paul Charette, and Francois Desjarlais "Chief Peaysis"; additionally through his mother, Chief Midegah is one of 100,000 lineal descendants of famed Indian Pocahontas or Amonute Matoaka. Midegah's family maintains the grave location of Chief Little Shell I who died in 1813. Midegah also descends from Chief Tabashaw the oldest son of Chief Little Shell I.
Sarah Kupke is the Head of Professional Learning at ECIS (Educational Collaborative for International Schools). She taught in primary, secondary and special education as well as teaching undergraduate education at the Froebel College in London, UK. At the International School of Stuttgart, Sindelfingen Campus, Sarah led a community of learners and team of innovative educators who developed a dual language / interlingual learning community. Passionate about the learning process, Sarah believes that intercultural understanding is vital to our appreciation of one another. Mutual respect, a genuine interest in each other, the ability to empathise and show compassion are attitudes and values that we continue to learn throughout our lives and need to be intentionally taught in schools as well as in the home.
Websites:
Referenced in the podcast:
Eternal Echoes: Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong, by John O'Donohue
On the Edge of the Inside: The Prophetic Position, by Richard Rohr
The Seven Grandfather Teachings – How to Live a Good Life