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A Quest for Well-Being
by Valeria Teles
This is a podcast inspired by love in the quest for Well-Being.The episodes feature informative, inspirational, healing, and insightful conversations on the fields of mental, emotional, and spiritual health.This is a platform of collaboration created for the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, and insights about holistic health. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking toward a new way of living and new ways of being.Through the lens of awareness and healing, we explore such topics as trauma, addiction, co-dependency, fear, depression, anxiety, learning, and self-love, among others.The intention is to inspire healthy changes and promote awareness.I am grateful for having the opportunity to collaborate with many AMAZING human beings!!!Much appreciation for the guests and supporters of this podcast!Podcast Song "Almost August" by Dan Lebowitz http://www.lebomusic.com/
Episodes
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Change and Growth Through Understanding & Preparation
— Change is one of the few certainties of life. Sometimes we choose it, sometimes it arrives unexpectedly, and sometimes it completely changes the direction we believe our lives are taking. Today, J. Reed Durand joins me for a conversation about self-mastery, resilience, personal responsibility,...
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When Faith Becomes Your Armor
Some battles leave visible scars. Others unfold quietly within us—in fear, uncertainty, grief, anger, or the struggle to keep believing when life becomes painfully difficult. Valerie Sullivan, author of ZAY: Put on the Whole Armor of God, knows something about walking through those battles. Her...
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Beyond the Mind: Exploring Energy, Trauma & Shamanic Healing
— Today, we're exploring a fascinating question: What if healing involves more than the conscious mind—and more than the stories we're able to put into words? Howard brings together the worlds of Western psychotherapy, energy psychology, and shamanic healing through an approach called Dynamic...
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The Path from Resistance to Resonance
— Today, we're exploring a question that many of us eventually encounter: What if creating a meaningful and successful life doesn't require us to constantly push, strive, and force our way forward? My guest, Sam Kukathas, is the founder of Soul Purpose Leaders and creator of Resonance OS. His…
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Beyond Pain: The Freedom of Living Fully
Today we're exploring an intriguing and often controversial topic at the intersection of innovation, energy, and wellness: Brown's Gas technology and its potential applications for health and everyday well-being. We'll discuss what Brown's Gas is, how it differs from traditional hydrogen...
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Becoming Fully Alive: A Pilgrimage of Healing, Meaning, and Joy
— What does it mean to truly heal—not only mentally, but physically, emotionally, and spiritually? Today, we explore healing as an inner pilgrimage, bringing together ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychology to understand what helps us become whole again. At the heart of our conversation is...
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From Cancer Survivor to Advocate
— Today's conversation explores a powerful question: What if the most difficult moment of your life became the beginning of your most meaningful work? At the heart of this episode is From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact, a book about what can happen after the shock of a...
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The Fire That Transforms Us
— There are moments in life that change us forever—moments when everything we thought defined us suddenly falls away. The loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the collapse of a career, or an unexpected life transition can leave us asking one profound question: Who am I now? While these...
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Understanding BPH: A Guide for Couples
— Today's conversation is about a health issue that affects millions of families but is rarely talked about openly. While it primarily impacts men, it often becomes a shared experience for couples. If your partner is waking up several times a night to use the bathroom, struggling with urinary...
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Finding Guidance Beyond the Visible
— In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to become disconnected—from ourselves, from one another, and from the natural world. We're constantly chasing the next task, the next notification, the next destination, often forgetting that some of life's greatest healing happens when we simply slow down...
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Finding Hope Through Integrative Cancer Care
— Today, we're exploring one of life's most profound and universal questions: What does true healing really mean? When facing illness, especially something as life-altering as cancer, it's easy to focus solely on the physical body. But what if healing is also about nurturing the mind…
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Reclaiming Life After Loss
— What if the greatest obstacle to living a joyful, authentic life isn't what happens to us—but the patterns we use to cope with it? Whether it's grief, fear, shame, or the desire to escape difficult emotions, many of us carry habits that quietly pull us away from ourselves. Today's conversation...
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Understanding the Patterns That Shape Your Life
— What if many of the struggles we face today—our relationships, self-doubt, anxiety, or the ways we cope with life's challenges—are rooted in emotional patterns that began long before we were aware of them? As children, we all have fundamental emotional needs, and when those needs go unmet, we...
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Why We Love the Way We Do
— Why do we keep repeating the same painful relationship patterns, even when we desperately want things to be different? Why do some people fear abandonment, while others pull away when relationships become too close? And how much of our ability to love, trust, and feel emotionally safe is shaped...
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Why We Choose the Partners We Do
— Why do we keep finding ourselves in the same relationship patterns even when the people in our lives change? What if our greatest relationship challenges aren't simply about the other person, but about something within ourselves that's asking to be seen, understood, and healed? Relationships…
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Think Like a Champion, Live with Purpose
— What separates those who thrive from those who remain stuck? Is success determined by talent, circumstances, or something deeper? In today's conversation, we explore the power of mindset and how the way we think shapes the way we live. We'll discuss how limiting beliefs can quietly hold us…
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What If Your Words Could Save a Life?
— Have you ever considered that a single conversation could change the course of someone's life? That a few words spoken at the right moment might offer hope, inspire healing, strengthen a relationship, or even save a life? Today, we're exploring the extraordinary power of words with Nelson…
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The Sacred Intelligence of the Body
— In a world that constantly pulls our attention outward—toward achievement, productivity, technology, and endless distractions—many of us have become strangers to the very place we live: our own bodies. We search for peace, healing, and fulfillment outside ourselves, while feeling increasingly...
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Adventures In Self-Love & The Gift Of Self-Discovery
— In this soul-activating conversation, we'll explore Masako's extraordinary journey of healing from narcissistic abuse, breaking generational patterns, reclaiming her voice, and discovering that true freedom begins with self-compassion. We'll talk about intuition, nature as a healing force, the...
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How AI Help You Live Longer and Healthier
— What if one of the most powerful tools for improving your health was already at your fingertips? In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and personal well-being through the themes of Better Health with AI: Your Roadmap to Results with Dr. Earl…
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Why Men Emotionally Disconnect: The Nervous System Connection
— Most women in disconnected marriages have read the books, tried the conversations, and done their own healing work — and still can't reach him. In this episode, licensed clinical therapist and certified sex therapist Stephanie Larsen explains what's actually happening neurologically and...
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Trauma And The Many Paths To Healing
— How do we heal from wounds that were never acknowledged? What happens when the pain we carry has been minimized, dismissed, or hidden for years? And how do we begin to trust ourselves again when we've been taught to doubt our own memories, feelings, and instincts? In this episode, we explore…
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Finding Peace As An Adoptee
— What does it truly mean to find peace with your adoption story? For many adoptees, questions about identity, belonging, loss, love, and family can linger for a lifetime. In this episode, Lauren Williams, a respected and dedicated psychotherapist and founder of Park Avenue Mental Health…
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Beyond Behavior: Unlocking Your Child's Potential
— Many parents, teachers, and caregivers spend years trying to manage a child's challenging behaviors, learning difficulties, emotional struggles, or lack of motivation—often addressing the symptoms without identifying the true cause. But what if there is one underlying factor acting as a...
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Slow, Stop, and Reverse Your Medical Condition
— Mick Emandi believes that true healing begins by looking beyond symptoms and identifying the underlying causes of disease, dysfunction, and chronic pain. Rather than focusing solely on managing conditions through temporary solutions, his work in regenerative medicine aims to support the body's...
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The Wisdom Your Body Already Knows
— What if your body has been trying to guide you all along—and the real challenge is learning how to listen? In this episode,Dr. Angela Zeng, inspired by her grandfather, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbalist, shares why true healing begins not with fixing ourselves, but with reconnecting to…
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Seven Emotions That Transform Leaders, Relationships, & Communities
— We live in a time of tremendous change, uncertainty, and division. Yet despite our differences, most of us share a common desire: to create a better future for ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. What if the greatest obstacles to positive change are not external circumstances,...
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Why We Stay Silent—and How to Reclaim Our Voice
— How many times have we remained silent when something important needed to be said? How often have we hidden our thoughts, emotions, needs, or truths out of fear of judgment, rejection, conflict, or simply not being heard? Many of us learn, often from an early age, that staying quiet is safer…
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Mindful Remission: Rewriting the Subconscious Story
— Today we dive into how hidden emotional wounds shape the body, influence illness, and quietly steer our capacity to heal. We'll explore trauma as a learned pattern lodged in the subconscious, why the body often becomes the messenger when emotional pain goes unheard, and how shifting…
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Essence Merging: A Journey Into the Sacred Self
— In this profound and deeply heartfelt episode, Valeria sits down with Colleen Quinn to explore the sacred intersection of psychology, spirituality, breathwork, and soul awakening. Together, they dive into the transformational journey behind her upcoming book, Essence Merging — a raw and…
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CFS RECOVERY: BREAKING FREE FROM CHRONIC FATIGUE
— Welcome to A Quest for Well-Being! Imagine waking up every day feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep. Simple tasks become overwhelming, your energy disappears without warning, and despite countless doctor visits, tests, treatments, and well-meaning advice, nothing seems to help. For…
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LOVING YOUR LIFE: ART & ACCESSING YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
— Many people today are exhausted—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We move through our days carrying stress, anxiety, old wounds, endless responsibilities, and the quiet feeling that somewhere along the way we lost touch with our vitality, our creativity, and…
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Prosperity Despite Adversity
— Life doesn't always unfold according to our plans. Sometimes adversity arrives unexpectedly, shaking the very foundations of our lives and forcing us to confront fears, uncertainties, and challenges we never imagined facing. Yet some of the most inspiring stories of transformation emerge not...
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Intuition Is Not Optional & Divine Presence Is Your Superpower
— In this episode, we explore what it means to truly live in connection with the Divine and awaken the wisdom of the intuitive self. Together, we dive into the beauty of inner guidance, spiritual presence, and the subtle ways life invites us into deeper trust, healing, and alignment. This...
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Damage Is Not Destiny: Rewiring Work, Life, and Leadership
— Today we welcome Susan Winchester — a guide for professionals who want to transform career conflict into healing and growth. Susan helps people whose difficult childhoods quietly shape their work lives, turning perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overdrive into sources of insight rather than...
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Five Countries, Five Months, One Life Changed Forever
— Today, it is a joy to welcome Gideon Enok to A Quest for Well-Being. Since 2010, Gideon has traveled the world, lived in multiple countries, and walked more than 7,000 kilometers with a backpack. He describes himself not simply as a traveler, but as a pilgrim on a lifelong journey of discovery,...
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THE CANVAS OF LIFE: RESILIENCE, TRAUMA, JOY, & LOVE
— Today Alexis Faere, author of Invisible Wounds, explore how honest storytelling and human connection open a path from trauma toward wholeness — the slow, tender work of moving from victim to survivor to an integrated whole person. Alexis offers practical insight on emotional responsibility, the...
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Beyond Pushing Through: Reinventing Resilience
— Today's conversation explores what happens when the old strategy of "pushing through" stops working—and how resilience can be reinvented into a way of living, not just surviving. Nancy and I had a candid, hopeful conversation about learning to live differently after injury and chronic pain. We...
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The Loyalty Problem: Rewriting Your Parenting Story
— Today we're exploring the Loyalty Problem — the quiet, powerful force that makes changing how we parent feel like a betrayal of the people who raised us. It shows up as hesitation, half-changed habits, and the painful cycle of doing the work in theory but undoing it in practice. In this episode...
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Forever Beautiful: Essentials to Your Natural Radiance
— "The universe, including the sun, moon, waters, breeze, trees, and leaves, is here to bathe in, on, and around us. These elements of nature are the source of our beauty and replenish our beings" Valeria interviews Nadine Artemis — She is the founder of Living Libations, is the author of…
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FROM WOUNDS TO WISDOM: THE PATH OF HEARTFELT HEALING
— "Understanding our essential human struggles, the compassionate heart naturally wants to help—not quiet—our thinking. It does so through the emanation of care and connection, soothing the wanting and non-wanting and making the present pleasant and nourishing to be in. Feeling the support, our...
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Fit-Ness As Frequency: When Movement Becomes Self-Expression
— As we release stored tension, soften resistance, and move in ways that feel aligned rather than performative, the way we relate to the world begins to shift as well. Our nervous systems regulate. Our reactions soften. Our presence becomes less guarded and more genuine. Self-awareness creates...
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The Sacredness of Emotional Intelligence
— Master the Art of Emotional Intelligence in Just Weeks, Even if You've Struggled with It Your Entire Life! Do you find emotional misunderstandings at home or work derail your day? Are you overwhelmed by juggling personal growth with your professional demands and personal relationships? Do the...
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Empowering High-Functioning Adults with Practical Psychological Skills
— Welcome to today's episode, where we explore the transformative power of practical psychological skills with David Hernandez, a seasoned psychotherapist, coach, and co-founder of Stoa Life. David is dedicated to helping high-functioning adults achieve personal growth and resilience. Drawing…
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Pathways to Authenticity: Healing and Self-Discovery
— Welcome to today's episode, where we dive deep into the concept of the Authentic Self with Heejin Ryoo, a licensed mental health counselor and the founder of HJ Holistic Therapy in Florida. Heejin is renowned for her trauma-informed psychotherapy, focusing on integrative, somatically informed...
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Finding Meaning: A Philly Man: Writer, Poet: Lover of Life
— In this meaningful podcast episode, we explore resilience, survival, and the indomitable human spirit through the lens of personal stories. Chaz Holesworth shares his journey, his heart, his inspiring artistic work and profound view of life. With a focus on authenticity, humor, and heartfelt...
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You Don't Need Healing. You Need Emotional Capacity
— Welcome to a Quest for Well-Being podcast, where we explore the depths of personal growth, emotional well-being, spiritual and holistic living. Today we're diving into a conversation that challenges conventional ideas of healing with our special guest, Tricia Parido. Tricia is an innovative...
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Mental Health & Connecting with The Present Moment
— In this episode, we delve into how mindfulness and meditation serve as vital tools in connecting with the present, and how therapy cultivates openness to new possibilities. We explore key topics such as defining mental health and human suffering, the role of mindfulness in therapy, and the art…
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Lifting The Veil Of Dissociation & Coming Home To Ourselves!
— "No two human beings are exactly the same. We might have similar paths, but everybody is different and needs to be honored in their uniqueness. Therefore, therapeutic approaches that just do a one size fits all just don't work" Valeria interviews Dr. Claudia Herbert — She is a Clinical...
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The Hero's Journey: Initiation, Challenge, & Transformation
— Today we embark on a journey with Misha Blaise, author and illustrator of the captivating book, "Your Life Is a Hero's Journey!. This insightful guide invites you to embrace life's adversities as transformative quests rather than problems to be solved. Misha, known for her vibrant style…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a podcast inspired by love in the quest for Well-Being.The episodes feature informative, inspirational, healing, and insightful conversations on the fields of mental, emotional, and spiritual health.This is a platform of collaboration created for the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, and insights about holistic health. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking toward a new way of living and new ways of being.Through the lens of awareness and healing, we explore such topics as trauma, addiction, co-dependency, fear, depression, anxiety, learning, and self-love, among others.The intention is to inspire healthy changes and promote awareness.I am grateful for having the opportunity to collaborate with many AMAZING human beings!!!Much appreciation for the guests and supporters of this podcast!Podcast Song "Almost August" by Dan Lebowitz http://www.lebomusic.com/
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Valeria Teles
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