Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
Conversations on Mental Health Awareness and Wellness
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Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Integrating Science and Consciousness ~ Guest, Shannon Horton
Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
This week, Mara welcomes Shannon Horton for a conversation about what her experiences have shown her, on her journey of integrating science and consciousness.
Shannon Horton is an Internationally known Intuitive Spiritual Coach, Medium and Motivational Speaker; a clairvoyant, clairaudient, empathic channel who can also use psychometry in order to facilitate a reading or a healing session. She channels angels, guides and loved ones who have crossed over.
Shannon is trained as a Reiki Master Teacher, Cranial Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner. She is an Ordained Minister through Universal Ministries.
She has expanded her spiritual healing knowledge by studying under the late Native American Shaman, Serge “Runningwolf” Martel for many years. Shannon is highly educated and is a retired Licensed Massage Therapist in Arizona and California. She is a Certified Neuro-Linguistic Progamming Practitioner. She has an Associates Degree in Holistic Healthcare through The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. This degree includes a certificate in Tui Na, which is Traditional Chinese Bodywork, and Cranial Unwinding. She has a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts in Complementary and Alternative Healthcare from Ashford University. She is currently working on her PhD in Philosophy in General Psychology with an emphasis on cognition and learning at Grand Canyon University.
Shannon is passionate to help each client live the life they intend to live, to find a calling and find time for their passions and avocations in life. She just published her first book on Amazon Kindle and print called “Pocket Full of Happiness: Wisdom for a Happier Life”. Shannon is available for appointments by phone, Zoom and in person.
Visit Shannon’s website - https://beyondspiritualhealing.com/
Email her at shannon@beyondspiritualhealing.com
Connect with her on Facebook @BeyondSpiritualHealing https://www.facebook.com/BeyondSpiritualHealing/
Or on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-horton-9080813/
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Maternal Mental Health ~ Guest, Miriam Bustamante
Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
There are many factors that contribute to the mental health of women in the perinatal and postnatal stages. This week, Mara welcomes Miriam Bustamante to have a conversation about those factors and share information on the importance of supporting maternal mental health.
Miriam Bustamante, L.C.S.W, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Hoag Mental Health Center. She provides psychotherapy in both English and Spanish to children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples and families.
Miriam’s current work focuses on Maternal Mental Health and Perinatal Mood Disorders. She has completed basic and advanced trainings in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. She is also trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma Focused-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindful Anger and Nutrition for Mental Health Disorders. Miriam is also a certified Individual and Group Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Facilitator.
Miriam is passionate about expanding services to families in the community and helping individuals reach their true potential and personal goals.
Miriam’s email is miriam.bustamante@hoag.org
For more information on the Hoag Mental Health Center, visit https://www.hoag.org/locations/health-centers/
Follow them on Facebook @HoagOfficial https://www.facebook.com/HoagOfficial
And on Instagram @hoaghealth https://www.instagram.com/hoaghealth/
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Pediatric Mental Health Tips ~ Guest, Dr. Aviva Alyeshmerni, MD FAAP
Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
There are many signs and symptoms that could be indications for mental health checkup, or check in, for children. It can get a bit confusing for parents. Mara welcomes Dr. Aviva Alyeshmerni for this week’s episode, to share some tips to help parents support their children in creating healthy mental habits.
Dr. Aviva Alyeshmerni, known by her patients as Dr.Vivi, is a Concierge Pediatrician in Orange County, California. Her focus is on early identification of signs and symptoms of compromised health, by listening carefully and gathering comprehensive information, to prevent and treat illnesses effectively.
Dr. Alyeshmerni graduated with honors in Biological Sciences from Stanford University in 1998. While working towards her Masters degree in 1999, Dr. Alyeshmerni investigated hormonal effects on neurodegenerative processes at the Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Alyeshmerni then spent two years teaching AP Biology and coaching Cross Country Running at Crossroads High School in Santa Monica, California.
In 2005, Dr. Alyeshmerni graduated from New York University’s affiliated medical school program at Tel Aviv University, Israel. After returning to the University of California, Irvine, to complete her Pediatric Residency, Dr. Alyeshmerni spent six months working and carrying out research at the Orthopedic Surgical Hospital of Los Angeles. Since 2009, while working in Orange County, Dr. Alyeshmerni has been applying her experiences in Sports Medicine as she pursues her passion for pediatrics.
Throughout Medical School and Residency, Dr. Alyeshmerni served as Class President and the Class Representative to the American Academy of Pediatrics, respectively. Dr. Alyeshmerni has been published for her work on supracondylar fractures in children, and estrogen’s effects on neurodegenerative processes.
Dr. Alyeshmerni ran competitively at Stanford and continues to compete in 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and triathlons. In addition, Dr. Alyeshmerni regularly enjoys snowboarding, surfing, camping, hiking, creating mixed media art, and traveling. Currently Dr. Alyeshmerni lives with her husband, son and daughter in Mission Viejo where they enjoy Orange County’s many trails, campgrounds and beaches.
Learn more about Dr. Vivi at https://askdrvivi.com/
Follow Dr. Vivi on Facebook @askdrvivi https://www.facebook.com/askdrvivi/
And on Instagram @askdrvivi https://www.instagram.com/askdrvivi/
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
The Power of Social Emotional Learning for Teens ~ Guest, Tilly Levine
Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
Social Emotional Learning is a powerful modality for anyone who learns to practice it. Mara’s guest this week is Tilly Levine, Founder and President of Tilly’s Life Center, and she has some news to share about how Social Emotional Learning is proving to be especially powerful for the teen population they are serving.
In 1982, Tilly Levine co-founded Tillys, a leading specialty retailer in the action sports industry, selling clothing, shoes, and accessories. Tilly Levine has over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, serving as Vice President of Vendor Relations since its inception.
As a key driver of the company’s philanthropic efforts, Tilly has been committed to helping disadvantaged children and teens for many years through the Tilly’s Charity Golf Tournament benefiting organizations such as Boys and Girls Town, Boys & Girls Club, Casa Youth Shelter, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
In 2005, Tilly’s founded two Tilly’s Baby Homes in Trabuco Canyon as a result of her efforts. This program uses an innovative approach to maintain family unity for newborns and infants who are removed from their home.
Recognizing a need for life skills that build confidence, inspire compassion and create lasting changes in the lives of young people, Tilly founded Tilly’s Life Center (TLC) inTLC is a youth-focused, 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation aimed at empowering all teens with a positive mindset and enabling them to effectively cope with crisis, adversity and tough decisions. TLC’s mission is to inspire today’s youth to reach their full potential as productive, kind, happy, and responsible individuals.
TLC programs are currently empowering teens in high schools, as well as through organizations such as CHOC Hospital, The Academy at Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, Think Together, and more. It is Tilly’s dream to see all teens across the nation benefit from the life skills gained through TLC.
In her free time, Tilly enjoys life to the fullest. Her passions include golfing, hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Learn more about Tilly’s Life Center at https://tillyslifecenter.org/
Facebook and Instagram @tillyslifecenter
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/tilly%27s-life-center/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/TillysLifeCenter/videos
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Healing Our Self ~ Guest, Martha Bowers
Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
Healing is personal for each one of us. Join Mara as she welcomes Martha Bowers for this week’s conversation about the personal nature of our healing journey, and how quickly we can release what creates the dis-ease in our bodies and our lives.
Martha Bowers is a Personal Coach and is a participating Healer with the HUGS for Life Healing Center.
A few years after the breakup of her first marriage, Martha had her wake-up call as she realized she was deep in emotional, physical, and spiritual turmoil and could not carry on avoiding the dis-ease this life event caused her. As she explored various therapies and healing modalities, many of which, although helpful, the processes themselves cause significant distress. In time, Martha finally found something that allowed individuals to experience change faster than anything she had personally tried.
Martha was so impressed with the Goran Technique, also known as the Seven Steps to Reprogramming Yourself, she added a certification to her repertoire and began using it in her coaching practice. The results she and her clients experience are nothing short of amazing. Within just one session, you can start shifting your emotions and release what has been blocking you and keeping you from the life of your dreams.
You can find more with Martha on her website, at https://marthabowers.com/ and on Facebook @marthabowers999
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Listening To Your Body’s Messages ~ Guest, Renata Ururahy
Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
Did you know your body has many ways to give you information? Mara welcomes Renata Ururahy to this week’s show, to share her experience and some insights on working with the body-mind connection and how listening to those messages can make a world of difference.
Renata is a Brazilian Registered Dietitian BR-R.D., has a M.S.in Holistic Nutrition, is a Body-Mind Therapist, C.B.P. and the Founder and Practitioner at Body-Mind Healing Center in Dana Point CA.
Renata is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Teacher at LifeTime Fitness, CA. She is also a Women Empowerment Facilitator and Women Healing Circle Facilitator at Yoga Dharma House in Dana Point, CA.
Find more with Renata at https://www.renataururahy.com/
On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/renata.wood
On Instagram @renataururahy - https://www.instagram.com/renataururahy/
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Deep Healing with Hypnotherapy ~ Guest, Choury DeVelle
Let’s Talk Wellness ~ with Host, Mara James
Are you curious about Hypnotherapy? Mara welcomes Choury DeVelle to talk about what Hypnotherapy is, and how it can contribute to our healing process.
Choury is the founder and CEO of Orange County Hypnosis Center. He has worked in this capacity for the past 10 years. Choury received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1987 at the University of Redlands in Redlands CA. He later studied hypnosis at Kona University in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and became a certified clinical hypnotherapist.
Choury has written two books about his journey of self-discovery and has devoted his life to developing a method of talking to the subconscious mind. For lack of a better term, he calls this method ‘Bio-feedback’ because the process allows the subconscious mind to be heard through the physical body and it often tells the therapist what modality will be the most useful in treating the patient’s condition. This process utilizes many traditional insights of classical and modern psychology with ancient but very effective techniques used by the healers of India known as the Vedantic and Tantric methods of releasing negative emotions. The results of these combined techniques have been overwhelmingly successful in reducing issues related to memory loss, PTSD, Bi-polar, OCD, Manic behaviors, Alcohol, smoking and Drug Addiction, Anxiety and Depression.
Choury says there is an unlimited potential that exists within each of us. "My job as I see it, is to bring this awareness to all who are seeking a better way of living.”
Connect with Choury on his website at https://orangecountyhypnosiscenter.com/
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
A Physician’s Experience with Mental Health and Holistic Healing ~ Guest, Dr. Kenneth James
Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James
What is it like to have a loved one receive a mental health diagnosis? This week, Mara welcomes her husband, Dr. Kenneth James to the show to talk about some of his experiences having mental health diagnosis in his family.
Dr. Kenneth James is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Orange County, California. He has been in private practice since 1998. He comes from a proud family of OBGYN’s being the fourth of seven (his father is the first and his son is the 7th). Dr. James started a collaborative physician-midwifery program over 5 years ago and now his vision is being modeled by multiple medical groups and several hospitals all over the county. His alternative practice style combined with his outlook to the future of medicine has made him a leader in the field.
His involvement in mental health, beyond his training in medical school and dealing with patient’s highs and lows of their lives, peaked when his wife experienced a significant manic episode. He was guided to use both traditional medicine and holistic healing therapies to aid his wife in her recovery, Inspired by his wife’s experiences on her incredible healing journey, Dr. James was able to heal his own mental health issue of severe bouts of anxiety. By way of hypnotherapy with a HUGS healer, he experienced immediate and profound results and has been free from anxiety from that moment on. His life forever changed and he became a true believer in alternative healing.
Dr. James proudly supported his wife in bringing the inspiration of her personal experience to the world with the creation of the Extraordinary Lives Foundation and the HUGS for Life Healing Center. Both ventures are aimed at early education, management and treatment options for multiple mental health challenges using both traditional and alternative healing options.
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS for Life Healing Center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. Extraordinary Lives Foundation is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Checking In With Mental Health Awareness ~ Guest, Liz Hawkins
Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James
May is Mental Health Awareness month! And we are welcoming Liz Hawkins for this episode, to share more about checking in with mental health awareness.
Liz Hawkins has been a volunteer with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) for 9 years. She is one of the few volunteers in the country in a pediatric mental health inpatient unit. In addition to volunteering in the Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center at CHOC, she also serves as a NICU cuddler and as a mental health advocate in the community.
Find more with CHOC, here - choc.org/checkin
And follow CHOC on Instagram @chocchildrens
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. ELF is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/
Saturday Jan 15, 2022
Saturday Jan 15, 2022
Healing Through Our Children's Challenges ~ Guest, Amy Hamilton
Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James
What if one of the gifts of our children's challenges is the opportunity for us to have healing for ourselves as well? Join Mara and her guest, Amy Hamilton, as they share some insights on this week's episode.
Life is filled with so many questions and we are all seeking answers! Amy Hamilton can help provide those answers and guidance in a world that seems so chaotic. Working as a Psychic, Medium and Medical Intuitive since 2010, Amy has provided countless people across the world with direction and connection in their lives. She is able to tap into her divine gifts and provide answers about your deepest questions and concerns in your life.
Along with her intuitive business, Amy serves as an Advisory Board member to the Extraordinary Lives Foundation, which support's Children's mental health & wellness, and Amy is a reader at the Dallas Psychic Fair, and is a wife and mom to 2 wonderful boys. Amy resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and serves most of her clients through phone appointments.
Connect with Amy on her website https://www.amyhamiltonhelps.com/
Also on:
Clubhouse @amyhamilton
Instagram @amyhamiltonhelps
Facebook @amyhamiltonhelps
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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. ELF is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.
To learn more about ELF and the HUGS for Life Healing Center: https://www.elfempowers.org/
**Note - These conversations are for informational purposes and not intended as medical diagnosis or assessment of medical condition. The ideas and experiences discussed by our participants in this show are their own, and are shared to offer information and educational references.
So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...
And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/