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Cultivating inner calm through spirituality leads to improved mental and physical health.
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Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Summary:
In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Arick welcomes Dr. Dean Sunseri and Holly Kim Sunseri, the inspiring authors of A Roadmap to the Soul: A Practical Guide to Love, Compassion, and Inner Peace. This dynamic duo shares their extraordinary journey from vastly different beginnings—a priest and a recovering addict—to building a thriving partnership rooted in love and healing. With decades of experience as counselors and coaches, they offer profound insights into mending relationships, addressing unhealed trauma, and fostering compassion. From recognizing the cycles of emotional wounds to cultivating empathy and patience during the healing process, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their connections and rediscover inner peace.
About the Guests:
Dr. Dean Sunseri and Holly Kim Sunseri are counselors, coaches, and co-authors dedicated to helping individuals and couples rebuild relationships and accelerate personal growth. Their groundbreaking book, A Roadmap to the Soul, serves as a guide to love and inner healing, rooted in their own experiences of overcoming brokenness and embracing the transformative power of compassion and understanding.
Key Takeaways:
- Identifying Patterns: Repeated arguments often stem from unresolved emotional wounds. Recognizing these cycles is the first step toward healing.
- Healing Through Self-Awareness: Addressing personal trauma helps distinguish between present issues and historical pain, breaking cyclical conflicts.
- Triggers as Opportunities: Triggers reveal unhealed parts of ourselves, offering a chance to practice self-love and grow.
- Empathy in Healing: Sharing vulnerabilities fosters compassion and understanding between partners, deepening emotional bonds.
- Rebuilding Trust: Addressing root causes rather than symptoms creates a stronger foundation for relationships to thrive.
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Inner Peace and Better Health, host Arick dives into the transformative journey of self-love, authenticity, and emotional empowerment with Auguste Dunbar, also known as AD the Kingmaker. A lifestyle coach with a $1.4 million success story in the tech world, AD shares his mission to help men—and occasionally women—live life on their terms, create effortless relationships, and embrace unapologetic authenticity. AD redefines self-love as self-investment and explains why men often overlook its importance. From daily habits like staying hydrated to bigger investments in personal growth, AD outlines practical steps to align with one’s true self.
About the Guest:
Argustic Dnbar aka A.D. The King Maker is a lifestyle coach committed to helping individuals harness the power of purpose, passion, and self-respect. Known for his unique ability to connect with his clients, AD empowers men to embrace emotional awareness, build healthier relationships, and redefine masculinity.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-Love as Self-Investment: From small daily acts to major life investments, self-love is about positioning yourself for success.
- Redefining Masculinity: Emotions are not weaknesses; they are tools for understanding and decision-making.
- Unapologetic Authenticity: True power lies in being yourself in all spaces.
- Emotional Awareness: Understanding emotions, like anger, can lead to better communication and growth.
- Self-Acceptance Over Judgment: Embrace who you are to unlock your full potential.
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Friday Jan 03, 2025
From Stress to Inner Peace: Mastering Balance with Dr. Daniel Zeiss
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Episode Summary:
Join host Arick on Inner Peace, Better Health as he welcomes Dr. Daniel Zeiss, a trailblazer in personal growth and psychotherapy. Dr. Daniel, founder of the Peak Growth Center, specializes in guiding high achievers from burnout to fulfillment. This episode unpacks the science of inner peace, exploring the connection between unresolved trauma, stress, and personal well-being. Dr. Daniel shares insights into how modern psychotherapy and trauma-informed practices can help you shift from a "running away" mindset to living with purpose and balance. Discover why external success often masks internal struggles and how to reconnect with your authentic self.
About the Guest:
Dr. Daniel Zeiss is a psychotherapist and founder of the Peak Growth Center. He has dedicated his career to helping high achievers who outwardly appear successful but feel unfulfilled internally. Using a blend of trauma therapy, mindfulness, and coaching, Dr. Daniel empowers individuals to find balance, foster resilience, and thrive.
Key Takeaways:
- Running Away vs. Moving Toward: Success often stems from fear-based motivations, leading to stress and burnout. Shifting to balance fosters fulfillment.
- External vs. Internal Fulfillment: Seeking happiness through material gains rarely satisfies; true peace lies within.
- Impact of Unhealed Trauma: Trauma disrupts balance, but mindfulness and therapeutic practices can heal and realign.
- Mindfulness as a Gateway: Present-moment awareness alleviates stress and creates space for inner harmony.
- Acknowledging Inner Resistance: Facing and accepting personal challenges is key to achieving lasting peace.
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Friday Jan 03, 2025
Healing Grief from the Inside Out with Ligia M. Houben
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Summary:
In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Arick sits down with Ligia M. Houben, a grief expert, life transitions coach, and author of Allow Me to Live My Grief and Heal from the Inside Out. Ligia shares her deeply personal story of loss, beginning with the sudden passing of her father at a young age, and how her journey led to a life dedicated to helping others transform pain into purpose. She introduces her 11 Principles of Transformation, a roadmap for navigating grief by embracing emotions and cultivating inner peace. Ligia emphasizes the importance of healing from within, reconnecting with one’s essence, and finding meaning even in the depths of loss.
About the Guest:
Ligia M. Houben is a renowned grief expert, transformational coach, and author. Based in Miami, Florida, Ligia’s personal experiences with loss inspired her to create a framework for healing, detailed in her books, including Transform Your Loss. Through her workshops, books, and coaching, she has helped countless individuals move from despair to hope, empowering them to embrace life fully.
Key Takeaways:
- Healing Starts Within: Acknowledge and embrace emotions to connect with your inner self. Suppressing grief only prolongs the pain.
- The Power of Mindfulness: Mindful awareness of grief allows for true transformation and inner peace.
- 11 Principles of Transformation: These principles serve as a guiding framework for navigating loss, offering hope and strength.
- Grief is Universal, Yet Unique: Every individual’s journey is distinct, and healing requires honoring that uniqueness.
- Turning Pain into Purpose: Sharing one’s story and helping others can provide profound healing and meaning.
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Resilience, Innovation, and Purpose: The Journey of Idan Shpizear
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Summary:
In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Arick interviews Idan Shpizear, founder and CEO of 9-1-1 Restoration, a national franchise known for transforming disasters into fresh starts. Idan shares his incredible journey of building a thriving business from humble beginnings, starting with carpet cleaning and growing into a nationwide empire. He discusses the importance of aligning purpose with business success and the role of resilience in overcoming personal and professional challenges. From language barriers to scaling a business, Idan emphasizes the power of inner work and belief in oneself as key drivers of success.
About the Guest:
Idan Shpizear is the founder and CEO of 9-1-1 Restoration, a franchise that specializes in disaster restoration services. With a vision to provide fresh starts for people facing difficult situations, Idan grew his company from a small operation into a nationally recognized business. His journey has been one of grit, heart-centered leadership, and a commitment to values-driven success.
Key Takeaways:
- Resilience in Business: Overcoming language barriers and lack of experience, Idan learned that inner work and belief in oneself are crucial for scaling a business.
- Purpose-Driven Leadership: Aligning business goals with core values, like the "Fresh Start" philosophy, can help maintain balance between profitability and positive impact.
- Navigating Challenges: When faced with difficult decisions, returning to the business's mission and ensuring alignment within the team is key to making the right choices.
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
From Darkness to Light: Healing Through Art and Storytelling with Ronika Merl
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Arick welcomes Ronika Merl, an award-winning screenwriter, director, poet, and Artistic Director of the Wicklow Stories Film Festival. Veronica shares her extraordinary journey of survival and resilience, from enduring human trafficking to using storytelling as a lifeline for healing and self-discovery. She discusses how her creative expression helped her navigate immense challenges, including her poignant children's story, The Monster Called Loneliness, which became a mirror to her own emotional struggles. Together, Arick and Ronika explore the transformative power of art as a tool for empowerment and activism.
About the Guest:
Ronika Merl is a multi-talented artist and advocate who has turned her traumatic experiences into a source of inspiration for others. Her work spans screenwriting, directing, poetry, and festival curation, all aimed at empowering marginalized voices. With a deep belief in the healing power of storytelling, Ronika uses her artistry to shed light on difficult subjects and inspire others to find their inner strength.
Key Takeaways:
- Healing Through Creativity: Storytelling can serve as a therapeutic outlet for processing trauma and understanding emotions.
- The Power of Self-Reflection: Creative work often reveals personal truths, enabling deeper self-awareness and growth.
- Art as Activism: Sharing stories, even fictionalized ones, can foster empathy, raise awareness, and inspire societal change.
- Empowerment through Expression: Art provides a voice to the voiceless and a path toward reclaiming one's narrative.
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Sana sits down with York Wang, a professional channeler and energy worker who connects with Sha'shaina, an entity from the Assani civilization. Together, they explore profound spiritual concepts, breaking them down into actionable insights. York shares his transformative journey that began during the pandemic, his discovery of the Sedona Method, and his path to connecting with higher consciousness. The conversation delves into the motivational mechanism—how our beliefs drive our actions—and the neutrality of life’s circumstances. York offers practical guidance for listeners seeking to transform their lives through self-awareness and energy healing.
About the Guest:
York Wang is a channeler and energy worker dedicated to making complex spiritual ideas accessible. Through his connection with Sha'shaina, York has helped individuals achieve healing and personal growth by understanding concepts like manifestation, energy healing, and the motivations behind human behavior. His journey of discovery began during a challenging period in his life, leading to profound insights into the interconnectedness of emotions, beliefs, and actions. Listeners can connect with York @ illuminatedhealings@gmail.com
Key Takeaways:
- Motivational Mechanism: Our actions are driven by the avoidance of perceived pain and pursuit of perceived pleasure.
- Neutrality in Life: Circumstances like drinking or not drinking are neutral; our beliefs shape our responses.
- Transformative Healing: Letting go of emotional baggage can unlock states of inner bliss and clarity.
- Self-Awareness: Understanding personal definitions and beliefs is key to overcoming habits and achieving goals.
- Spiritual Connection: Channeling and energy work can provide wisdom for personal and collective growth.
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Aric welcomes Thomas Brown, a writer, podcaster, and mental health advocate, to share his inspiring journey of healing and self-discovery. After losing his brother Mark to suicide in 2001, Thomas grappled with emotional struggles, realizing years later that professional help was crucial for processing his grief and navigating his emotions. Therapy became a transformative doorway for Thomas, fostering self-awareness and shaping his passion for mental health advocacy. He discusses how embracing his creative side as an artist and filmmaker helped him heal and find purpose, as well as the importance of leaving behind toxic relationships to focus on personal growth. Thomas’s story underscores the power of vulnerability, art, and self-awareness in promoting mental health and suicide prevention.
About the Guest:
Thomas Brown is a passionate writer, podcaster, and mental health advocate who channels his personal experiences into meaningful art and conversations. Inspired by the loss of his brother, Thomas uses his platform to promote self-awareness and emotional well-being, encouraging others to seek help and embrace creativity as a tool for healing.
Key Takeaways:
- The Importance of Seeking Help: Therapy opened the door to self-awareness and emotional healing for Thomas.
- Art as Healing: Engaging in creative pursuits helped Thomas process grief and find a sense of purpose.
- Self-Awareness: Understanding oneself is essential for managing emotions and fostering healthier relationships.
- Overcoming Toxic Patterns: Recognizing and stepping away from harmful relationships is vital for personal growth.
- Advocacy Through Vulnerability: Sharing personal struggles can inspire and help others on their own journeys.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of self-awareness and creativity in mental health advocacy.
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