Cultivating inner calm through spirituality leads to improved mental and physical health.
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Sure, you've got a small business, but that doesn't mean you can't have big ambitions. Paradoxical is about the psychology behind doing big things in small business, so if you're looking to take your business to the next level, you've come to the right place. stevemccready.substack.com
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Tangible Truth is an outpouring of Susan's heart to equip people with the tools to improve their mental health, while growing closer to Jesus at the same time. Join her every Tuesday as she talks about therapy concepts, relationships, mentoring, and faith.
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A Compass for Midlife: Our podcast helps listeners navigate the complex challenges of midlife through the collective wisdom of expert insights, real-life stories, scientific research, biographies, and historical narratives. Whether you're seeking deeper connection with others, navigating family dynamics, building financial literacy, planning a career transition, decluttering your life, or simply learning to enjoy life more—this is where we cut through the noise and help you craft your own ro ...
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From People Pleasing to Personal Power: Reclaiming Your Truth with Steve McCready
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24:29Are you constantly saying "yes" when you want to say "no"? In this eye-opening episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Steve McCready—psychotherapist, coach, and guide for sensitive souls—to explore the hidden cost of people pleasing and how it quietly erodes our mental and physical health. Steve shares powerful insights o…
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The Word Speaks - DAILY MANNA with Brook Smith (Season 5 Episode 32)
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17:32We are so excited to welcome Brook Smith back to the Tangible Truth Podcast! She is jumping into our "The Word Speaks" series, talking about Deuteronomy 8:3 and what God has taught her about the word "manna" through her walk with God. To learn more about SOZO House here in Northwest Arkansas, you can click here: SOZO House Rest. Heal. Renew.…
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The Transformative Power of God's Word: Finding Hope and Renewal with Dan Parr
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22:45In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by Bible narrator and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Dan Parr, for a powerful conversation on how God’s word can transform lives. Dan shares his unexpected journey of narrating the entire Bible in a simple, easy-to-understand format, designed for anyone seeking connection with …
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The Cycle of Growth, Restoration & Reclamation: Rewriting Success from the Inside Out with Graham Skidmore
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21:23In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Graham Skidmore, a former high-level corporate executive turned consciousness-driven visionary, to explore the transformative cycle of growth, restoration, and reclamation. Graham shares how his journey from corporate accolades to inner alignment was less about surrender and …
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From Fear to Freedom: Practical Tools to Lead with the Heart with Phillip Mountrose
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24:48In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Phillip Mountrose, spiritual pioneer and co-founder of Awakenings Institute, to explore how we can shift from fear-based living to heart-centered freedom. Phillip shares grounded, practical tools including EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), energy healing, and…
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Beyond Sight: How Intuition Guides Us to Truth with Tera Ajeet
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21:27What if you could navigate life not with your eyes, but with your intuition? In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Tera Ajeet—a blind intuitive storyteller and Angelic Kundalini guide—about the real meaning of inner vision. Tera shares how living without physical sight has sharpened her spiritual senses, of…
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From Child Star to Changemaker: Hilary Momberger Powers on Reinvention, Healing & Owning Your Story
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25:42In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Hilary Momberger Powers—former child star, addiction survivor, and now an inspirational force for change. Hilary opens up about her journey from Hollywood sets to living on the streets, overcoming trauma, and ultimately reclaiming her life through recovery, education…
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Creativity as Medicine for the Human Spirit with Patrick Williams
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30:05In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, and visionary educator Patrick Williams to explore the deeper meaning of creativity. Patrick shares how creativity is both an innate gift and a skill that can be cultivated through discipline, curiosity, and openness. From martial arts to f…
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My Robotic Life Redirected by Ovarian Cancer and Faith with Allison Pazuk
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21:41In this inspiring episode, Allison shares how she moved from a “robotic life” as a teacher and entrepreneur to discovering meaning, resilience, and spiritual depth through one of life’s hardest interruptions. With honesty and grace, she opens up about her diagnosis, the lessons she learned in survival, and how a powerful moment of faith transformed…
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The Word Speaks - GOD KNOWS with Brad Franklin (Season 5 Episode 31)
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22:30As we continue our "The Word Speaks" series, Susan is joined in the studio by Brand Franklin, executive director of Fresh Roots Family Counseling, to talk about his two favorite scriptures - Psalm 34:18 & John 6:67-69 - and how they remind him that GOD KNOWS.By The KLRC Podcast Network
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Healing, Mindset, Growth & Reinvention with Becca Eve Young
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23:45In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya welcomes Becca Eve Young—author, soulful storyteller, and guide for those navigating life’s messy in-between stages. Becca opens up about ditching society’s “shoulds,” embracing vulnerability, and trusting the uncertainty that comes with growth and reinvention. With her upcoming book It’s G…
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Trauma Healing and Finding Strength in Scars with Avonley Lightstone
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21:49In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya welcomes Avonley Lightstone, author of Strength of Scars: A Raw and Redemptive Memoir. Avonley shares her journey of losing her mother in a tragic fire at age three, surviving years of abuse, and ultimately discovering healing through faith, resilience, and forgiveness. Together, they explo…
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Values-Driven Leadership for Enduring Inner Peace with Sam Jump
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21:38Leadership isn’t just about hitting targets—it’s about who we become in the process. In this episode, host Shreya sits down with Sam Jump, founder of Powerhouses With Purpose, who is redefining success for high-performing women by rooting it in values rather than metrics. Together, they explore how aligning with personal and professional values can…
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Spiritual Root Causes of Suffering: Suppressed Emotions, Past-Life Patterns, and Spirit Attachments with Alex Martin Bee
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26:20On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Sana speaks with Alex Martin Bee about the five spiritual root groups that often sit beneath chronic symptoms and stuck life patterns. Drawing on thousands of clinical trance-based sessions, Alex explains how suppressed emotions, past-life programs, soul fragmentation, energetic blockages, and attachments/externa…
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The Body Is the Subconscious: How Releasing Trapped Emotions Frees the Nervous System with Danielle Matthews
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21:36On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Danielle Matthews, a brain-trauma survivor and teacher who explains why the body stores subconscious memory—and how somatic awareness and gentle yogic techniques (Yoga Nidra, yoga therapy) can release “energetic blocks” tied to stress, grief, and overwhelm. Danielle breaks down a practical sequ…
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Midlife Mind Traps: Breaking Free with Confidence — Heike Yates on Redefining Your Spark
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22:32Midlife isn't a crisis—it's your second act. In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Heike Yates, fitness expert, author, and founder of the Pursue Your Spark movement, to dismantle the biggest mind traps that hold midlife women back. From the "all or nothing" mindset to perfectionism and the “not enough” trap, Hei…
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From No-Schooling to Leadership: Healing Trauma Through Faith and Purpose | Calvin Bagley
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27:39In this gripping episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya dives deep into the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Calvin Bagley, author of Hiding from the School Bus. Calvin shares his powerful story of growing up in isolation, under a strict religious upbringing that denied him traditional education—what he calls “no-schooling.” From teac…
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Why Desire Doesn’t Retire: Reclaiming Sexuality and Confidence After 50 with Karen Bigman
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21:32In this eye-opening episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with certified sex educator and founder of Taboo to Truth, Karen Bigman, to challenge one of the most persistent myths around aging – that sexual desire fades away after 50. Karen shares how menopause, body changes, and cultural shame create silence around midlife inti…
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#25 Ray Martin - Winning at Life, Yet Feeling Empty Inside: A CEO Walks Away
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58:03Send us a text What happens when you achieve everything society says will make you happy, only to discover it's left you feeling empty? Ray Martin, award-winning business leader turned nomadic explorer, discovered that his greatest achievement wasn't building a successful company — it was finding the courage to walk away from it all and build somet…
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Solo Travel, Midlife Reinvention, and the Mindset to Start Over with Tina Coleman
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21:32On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Tina Coleman—a coach and author who rebuilt her life after a career-ending car accident. Tina shares how solo travel, mindset shifts, sobriety, and unapologetic self-care helped her move from pain and anger to freedom and purpose. We get practical on reframing menopause as a creative transition…
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The Word Speaks - SHOW ME with Jenn Jett (Season 5 Episode 30)
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18:36Psalm 139:12 (NASB) says, " -but even in the darkness I cannot hide from you. To you, the night shines as bright as the day. Darkness and light are the same to you." When we feel alone in our darkest moments, it can be easy to forget that God is with you always, that He made you perfect and special — right down to the very thoughts you think. This …
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Energy Healing for Trauma Recovery & Feminine Awakening with Melody Joy
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19:49In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with trauma-informed spiritual teacher, transformational coach, and author Melody Joy about the deep connection between energy healing, trauma recovery, and feminine awakening. Melody shares her journey from a career in Western medicine to becoming a spiritual guide, h…
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From Pain to Power: Pamela Michaux on Reclaiming Voice and Identity
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21:11In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Pamela Michaux, author of Mundele Diaries. Pamela shares her courageous journey from Congo to Belgium, where she confronted racism, identity struggles, and years of abuse. Her story is one of resilience—transforming pain into power, silence into voice, and survival into a dec…
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Women’s Fitness, Postpartum Recovery & Emotional Wellness: Reclaiming Your Body and Mind with Emily Mitchell
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22:52In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we sit down with Emily Mitchell—wife, mom, author, and women’s wellness advocate—to explore the realities of postpartum recovery, emotional health, and fitness. Emily opens up about her journey through depression, obesity, and postpartum anxiety, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. …
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Nervous System Mastery for Men Under Pressure with Travis Murray
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18:46In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Travis Murray, host of Man in Progress: Forging Manhood. Together, they explore why men often bottle up stress and how nervous system mastery can change not only personal well-being but also family and workplace dynamics. Travis shares his turning point as a father, practical…
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Burnout to Purpose: How Spiritual Entrepreneurship Transforms Lives with Louis Kim
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19:39In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Louis Kim—entrepreneur, investor, and spiritual leader—to uncover how burnout can become a powerful turning point. Louis shares his journey from building multimillion-dollar businesses to facing burnout and finding a deeper spiritual purpose. The conversation explores the int…
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The Word Speaks - REJOICE ALWAYS with Dr. Steve Goss (Season 5 Episode 29)
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20:27"Rejoice Always..." That's much easier said than done. This week on our "The Word Speaks" series, Susan is joined by her husband, Dr. Steve Goss, to discuss his favorite scripture, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, and how the three steps outlined - Rejoice Always. Pray Continually. Give Thanks. - has shaped his daily life.…
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Showing Up “Naked”: Vulnerability As A Leadership Superpower with Teresa Smith
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22:50On this Inner Peace, Better Health episode, host Shreya speaks with Teresa Smith — founder of Peaceful Soul Life Coaching and the first African American woman to serve as mayor of Palmetto, GA — about why vulnerability is not weakness but a practical leadership tool. Teresa unpacks “showing up naked” as bringing your whole self (joy, fear, grief, p…
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Living and Leading from the Heart: The Purpose-Driven Influencer with Jimmy Jean
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22:04In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Jimmy Jean, author of The Purpose Driven Influencer. From janitor to executive in New York’s top hotels, Jimmy’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and service. He opens up about the pivotal moments that shifted his focus from chasing success to creating significance. Toget…
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The Art of Letting Go: Emotional Release, Stillness & Soul Readiness with Samantha Jones Darling
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22:29In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we explore the art of letting go with spiritual teacher, shamanic healer, and author Samantha Jones Darling. Known for her transformational book I Am Ready, Samantha takes us deep into the process of emotional release, surrender, and reclaiming our soul’s readiness to heal. From the importance…
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Conscious Relationships: Transforming How We Love with Christian de la Huerta
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20:09In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with acclaimed TEDx speaker, spiritual teacher, and award-winning author Christian de la Huerta about how to shift relationships from unconscious patterns to deeply fulfilling soulful connections. Christian shares why so many relationships struggle, how to identify if we are loving f…
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Balancing Gratitude and Ambition: Building Faith in the Climb with Jack Wagner
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22:01In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Jack Wagner, neuroscience student, marketing leader, and host of The Grateful Podcast. Jack explores the duality of gratitude and ambition and how to build a meaningful life without losing presence. From overcoming the trap of constant striving to rewiring the brain for resil…
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#24 Andrew Profaci - Lessons From a Cult Survivor
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1:09:45Send us a text In this episode, we delve into Andrew Profaci's incredible escape from the notorious Love Has Won cult, revealing the darkest corners of psychological manipulation and leading to the illuminating light of truth. As Amy Carlson's closest companion, Andrew witnessed firsthand how cult leaders exploit vulnerabilities through powerful ps…
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Behavior as a Doorway to Spiritual Awakening – with Annalisa Corti
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24:37What if your daily behaviors—those seemingly mundane choices—were actually the gateway to your spiritual awakening? In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Annalisa Corti, a global educator in inner alchemy and behavioral mastery, about how your subconscious patterns may be the very thing standing between you…
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The Word Speaks - BE STILL with Jenn Jett (Season 5 Episode 28)
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20:37"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." - Exodus 14:14 What battle are you waging today? The exhaustion of fighting is one that every human being has known at some point in their lives, but what if I told you that you aren't fighting alone? The Lord is there with you, and He wants you to hand over the sword...and BE STILL. Today, …
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Aligning with Lunar Wisdom: How NG Avant Uses Moon Cycles to Set Goals and Heal from Within
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26:03In this soulful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with award-winning author and moon cycle guide NG Avant about using lunar energy to ground personal goals, access inner truth, and find sustainable balance in a culture of constant hustle. From political pathways to personal rituals, NG shares how aligning with the moon’s rhy…
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From Struggle to Strength: How Storytelling Sparks Healing with Robert B. Foster
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26:13In this deeply honest episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by Robert B. Foster—coach, speaker, and host of Shut Up and Grind, a podcast with over 360 episodes featuring stories of resilience, pain, and personal power. Robert shares his own powerful journey of being told he'd never run again after a knee injury, only to defy …
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How Science Led Douglas Ell to Faith, Inner Peace, and a Deeper Truth
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25:21In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Douglas Ell, MIT-trained mathematician, theoretical scientist, attorney, and author of Counting to God. Once a staunch atheist, Douglas shares his compelling journey of reconciling science and faith and how this exploration brought him lasting peace. The conversation dives into …
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The Word Speaks - PRESS ON with Angie Elrod (Season 5 Episode 27)
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19:33Welcome to September! Throughout this month, Susan and her friends will delve into their favorite scriptures and share the stories of how they became important to them. This week Angie Elrod is back in the studio to discuss her self-proclaimed "life verse" - Philippians 3:13-14 and her "weapon", Philippians 4:8. September has five Tuesdays, so make…
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Five Steps a Day to Real, Lasting Health with Dr. Len Lopez
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28:24In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we sit down with Dr. Len Lopez, a leading fitness innovator and creator of the “Five Steps a Day” method. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Len shares how sustainable transformation begins with small, consistent actions across five key areas: sleep, think, eat, physical, and spirit. We explore how …
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Wake the Bleep Up: Choosing Ownership Over Excuses with Tony Schmaltz
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24:43In this no-fluff episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with powerhouse leadership coach and motivational speaker Tony Schmaltz, creator of Wake the Bleep Up. From losing everything twice to building a thriving life through radical self-ownership, Tony shares practical steps to break free from autopilot living. This episode is…
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How Accountability Creates Inner Calm with Don Markland
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23:34In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Don Markland, CEO of Accountability Now and author of The 4Cs of Accountability, to explore how true accountability can lead to greater inner peace and clarity. Don shares powerful insights about shifting the perception of accountability from punishment to empowerment, and ho…
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#23 Steve McCready - The Myths Keeping you STUCK in Mid-Life! A Psychotherapist Sets the Record Straight
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1:06:17Send us a text What happens when a former therapy skeptic sits down with a licensed psychotherapist? Prepare for an eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about mental health support. Steve McCready, a licensed psychotherapist with a refreshingly practical approach, joins us to unpack why so many of us—particularly…
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Unlocking Your Inner Genius: Passion, Intuition, and Power with Taryn Voget
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22:43What if genius isn’t something you’re born with—but something you activate? In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by Taryn Voget, founder of The Genius Lab, to explore how genius emerges at the intersection of passion, strategy, and spiritual intuition. Taryn unpacks how channeling, surrender, and soulful ali…
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The Word Speaks - September Series Preview (Season 5 Episode 26)
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15:25The beginning of Hebrews 4:12 says "...the world of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword..." And as it is living and breathing through our lives, certain scriptures leave indelible marks on our story because they have given us strength, guidance, peace, and so many other valuable moments. For September, Susan and Friends…
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From Coma to Clarity: Reclaiming Life After Trauma and Cancer – with Shannon Michelle
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25:55In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Shannon Michelle, a former elite interior designer whose life turned upside down after a near-fatal accident, a traumatic brain injury, and a later battle with breast cancer. Shannon shares her raw and honest story of survival, relearning how to walk, think, and live…
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Awakening to Wholeness: Trauma, Truth, and the Power of Inquiry with Amara Palmer
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27:16In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by spiritual teacher and Depth Hypnosis practitioner Amara Palmer. From a radical awakening in the Mojave Desert to guiding others through self-inquiry and somatic healing, Amara shares her profound wisdom on awakening, identity, and the myth of being broken. Discover how true hea…
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SELF CTRL Part 4 - 7 Step Framework to Work through Technology Addiction with Ian McCready (Season 5 Episode 25)
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23:42Welcome to the final episode in our "SELF CTRL" series with Ian McCready. Today, Ian gets practical by sharing his "7 Step Framework" for helping someone with their technology addiction. You can find out more about Ian's framework and SELF CTRL at: SELFCTRL.com. Previous Episodes in this series: SELF CTRL Part 1 - The Thief in the Screen with Ian M…
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From Overachieving to Awakening: Healing Trauma Through Truth with Bridget Budd
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21:10What happens when a high-functioning life hides emotional chaos? In this raw and revealing episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Bridget Budd—former corporate exec turned soulful novelist—to explore the hidden cost of perfectionism, the role of repressed anger, and the power of radical truth-telling in trauma recovery. B…
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#22 Chris Wilkens - How to Start Building Wealth No Matter Your Age
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51:59Send us a text Are your financial dreams feeling out of reach? What if I told you the secret isn't working harder or sacrificing more, but simply starting now and letting time do the heavy lifting? In this eye-opening conversation with Chris Wilkens, Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, we uncover practical strategies that…
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