Best Anu Author Optimist Podcasts (2024)

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"It's Not Just Strangers That We Should be Afraid Of" With Child Abuse Campaigner Emma-Jane Taylor 36:22

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Emma-Jane is a Motivational Speaker, Corporate Behavioural Change Trainer, Personal Development Mentor, Author and an Advocate for survivors of Child Sex Abuse. It took a great deal of courage for Emma-Jane to write her first motivational book, she is proud to have found her voice after she was sexually abused and groomed from the age of just 9 yea…

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Addiction Affects The Family and So Everyone Needs To Heal, with Addictions Therapist Candace Plattor 47:28

1+ y ago47:28

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Candace Plattor is an Addictions Therapist in private practice, where she specializes in working with the family and other loved ones of people who are struggling with addiction, in her unique and signature Family Addiction Counselling and Therapy Program. As a former opioid addict being almost 35 years clean and sober, Candace has learned that ove…

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Find The Healer Inside Of You To Make Lasting Change, with Amo Ni Healer Bo Bissett 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

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Bo Bissett spent the first four decades of his life punishing, mutilating, demeaning, and destroying himself. Somewhere along the line, he realized those daily practices only made things worse, and despite his wishes to not move forward, he found his way. That's when he stopped trying to bury himself and, instead, started lifting. It sounds cheesy,…

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Release The Pain Of The Past, Empower Your Healing, Activate Your Intuition, and Embody Your Truth, with Ayahuasca Healer Michael Thornhill 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

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Michael Thornhill, is co-founder of Casa Galactica in Peru. Michael is a traditionally trained plant spirit healer, professional channel and advocate of trauma-informed care. Recovering from addiction, trauma and abuse have been a big part of Michael's own healing journey. He now dedicates his life to helping others heal themselves. Casa Galactica …

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Inner work releases tension in the body at such a deep level that bones can shift - with Ann Hince 40:44

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In today's episode, I have Ann Hince on my show. When Ann was 19, she woke one morning to find her mother dead in her bathroom. Twenty years later, the tears from that trauma were still just under the surface. Ann found a simple technique that helped her release these emotions - but she went further and can now put her awareness inside her body - a…

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Peace in the Home. Peace on the Planet - With Dr Sangeeta Sahi 42:46

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Dr Sangeeta Sahi is the founder of Unified Human Foundation in the UK, a non-profit organization supporting non-government organisations globally, and which unify human beings with Nature. She has worked for over 20 years in various locations including India, Africa, USA, in projects of developing innovation and natural solutions for environmental,…

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The Starseed Alchemist & Shamanic Healer - Yvonne J Douglas 46:49

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Yvonne J Douglas, known as The Starseed Alkhemist, is a powerful psychic, Shamanic Practitioner, High Priestess and Sacred Celebrant. She uses her innate shamanic healing to give you more clarity, greater purpose and increased passion, so you can create magic in your life. As a powerful conduit for spirit Yvonne is here to heal souls on a deep leve…

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'Letting Go of the Victim Mindset and Embracing the Higher Perspective' with Leanne The Barefoot Medium 45:58

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Leanne, The Barefoot Medium® from Brisbane, Australia is a gifted and highly sought after International Medium, Twin Flame Connector and Transformational Coach who is blessed to connect people from all over the world with their loved ones who have passed over. She brings her honest and compassionate personality to providing people with clarity, gui…

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Conscious Living - with Intent and Purpose, with Dr Sangeeta Sahi (Part 4 of a 4 Part series) 45:24

2y ago45:24

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Anu Verma interviews Dr Sangeeta Sahi who is the founder of Unified Human Foundation in the UK, a non-profit organization supporting non-government organisations globally, and which unify human beings with Nature. She has worked for over 20 years in various locations including India, Africa, USA, in projects of developing innovation and natural sol…

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Finding Inner Peace & Resilience Through Tough Times, with Kimberly Bell 40:40

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In this journey of life, how can you accept and embrace that which is beyond your control? How can you find inner peace and resilience through the toughest times? Kimberly Bell joins me to talk through her journey from a painful and traumatic childhood in kinship care to abusive relationships, teen pregnancy and maturity. She shares how she found r…

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Well-being Alchemist and Transformational Coach - Wendy-Anne Steer 49:46

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Wendy Anne Steer is a Well-being Alchemist because she has trained in quite a few modalities so they all underpin her knowledge and help her support her clients, signposting them if need be. She comes from a strong corporate background of Programme and Project Management in IT which proved detrimental to her health so she had to leave her ego behin…

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'Tired of choosing the wrong men, she finally chose herself' with Tylar Paige 44:24

2y ago44:24

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Tylar Paige is an advertising professional who is passionate about all things creative. She loves inspiring others through her writing, drawing, painting, and photography. She was taught at any early age that love equalled hurt, rejection, abandonment, and betrayal. She has spent over twenty years overcoming challenges like childhood abuse, living …

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Healing Planetary Trauma, with Dr Sangeeta Sahi (Part 3 of a 4 Part Series) 49:10

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This is part 3 of our series on trauma and I have with me pioneering medical physician Dr Sangeeta Sahi who is the Founder of Unified Human Foundation and Conscious cancer programme. Dr Sangeeta Sahi is the founder of Unified Human Foundation in the UK, a non-profit organization supporting non-government organisations globally, and which unify huma…

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Healing The Pain From Sexual Assault & Trauma, with Jasmine Anderson 53:32

2y ago53:32

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Jasmine Anderson is a psychic medium and energy medicine practitioner from Glasgow, Scotland. Jasmine specifically works with people who are working to heal their pain around childhood, sex and toxic relationships while navigating their spiritual awakening. In this podcast episode, Jasmine opens up about her own traumas which she experienced from s…

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The Great Rejection: Turning Career Failure Into Success, with Dr Eli Joseph 36:27

2y ago36:27

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Dr Eli Joseph is an author, educator, and TEDx speaker who currently serves as a faculty member at Columbia University and Queens College and as a partner and medical examiner at ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics company. Using rejection to fuel his professional achievements, he earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at 21, was n…

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Stalked & Abused by her Stepfather, Desi Garcia now Empowers other Survivors to Overcome their Trauma 36:22

2y ago36:22

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In today episode, I have the podcast host of Candle In A Dark Room, Desi Garcia on my show who shares the story of her life, how she survived trauma & how she lives in recovery today. Desi was continuously abused by her stepfather between the ages of 8 to 15, she pressed charges and her perpetrator was convicted though it never kept him away from h…

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"It is in the context of relationship that we make the deepest change" with Psychologist Tom Glaser 41:23

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As a masters-level Licensed Psychologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, For over 30 years, Tom Glaser has helped people shed their fears, set free of what haunts them so that they come more into their true, full, beautiful selves. He offers collaborative therapy, healing the mind, heart, and body through awareness and experience. Tom believes: 1) It is…

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How to have peace and prosperity even in the midst of chaos, with Dr Heather Tucker 48:24

2y ago48:24

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Dr. Heather Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Another Level Living - a professional training and coaching company. She is a master life harmony coach, speaker and trainer and her mission is to guide business leaders to achieving their work/life harmony which creates optimal prosperity and abundance. She uses easy strategies to support her clients in…

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How changing our shame-guilt system can solve our mental health crisis, with Lois Hollis 48:36

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Shame - Guilt expert Lois Hollis was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1943 and for thirty years, Lois taught hospital staff and nurses how to care for hemodialysis patients both in hospital and home. Despite her many accomplishments, her abusive childhood traumas began to outweigh her vivacious lifestyle. She succumbed to guilt-ridden depression, he…

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Connections Restored: From Darkness and into the Light, with Amiee Boswinkle 39:50

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Amiee Boswinkle found her way out of the darkness and into the light when debilitating trauma, PTSD and addictions took over her life and she couldn’t find reprieve from conventional health care or therapies. For years, Amiee suffered from the shame of childhood sexual assault which led her down the path of alcoholism, drug addiction and various ea…

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Nutrition to Support the Body for Hormonal Balance, with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Ashika Lessani 1:06:02

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Ashika Lessani gave up her job in dentistry to start up her business as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach, specializing in empowering, strengthening, and guiding women to see their potential through a multifaceted approach. Her journey was never picture perfect, even when it appeared to be so. Unable to own her singularity or her in…

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"Miracles & Fate on 78" with 9/11 Hero & Survivor, Ari Schonbrun 41:18

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Ari Schonbrun is a 9/11 hero & survivor turned Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Executive Performance Coach. Mr. Schonbrun was on the 78th floor of Tower One at The World Trade Center when the first plane hit on September 11, 2001. He helped a colleague suffering third degree burns to safety and was thrown into the national spotlight thereafter. H…

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The Link Between Post Natal Depression and Deep Rooted Traumas, with Angelic Healer and Akashic Alignment Practitioner Shelley Healey 56:42

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Shelley Healey a fully qualified Angelic Reiki™ Master and Akashic Alignment Practitioner who teaches people why they feel stuck in old stories, habits, and deep-rooted traumas. She is particularly passionate about improving cellular health to enhance our natural healing abilities. She specialises in energy management for children and gives intuiti…

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Building Mental Toughness - with Army Veteran & Mental Health Advocate, Sylvester Jenkins III 45:20

2y ago45:20

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Sylvester Jenkins III from Tennesse, is an Army veteran, author, mental health advocate and speaker. He empowers the next generation to thrive and not just survive. Sylvester is no stranger to adversity, he grew up in a single-family, low-income household surrounded by gang violence in a drug-infested neighborhood, where a young man was only expect…

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Founder of 'Mama Wins Media' & Survivor of Emotional Abuse, Bibi Milla Shares her Journey of Empowerment 29:42

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Bibi Milla is the founder of ‘Mama Wins Media’ which is a digital magazine dedicated to providing women and mothers with inspirational & badass content. Bibi founded Mama Wins after leaving a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship. Her personal experience ignited a passion to support women to have open conversations about personal and life e…

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Coping with Peri-Menopause & Menopause - with Health & Fitness Expert Zara Groves 38:44

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Zara Groves is a Health & Fitness Expert and in today’s episode, we will be discussing the mindset around health and fitness as well as an important discussion around menopause and the bodily hormonal changes that occur and what to look out for during peri-menopause, and more importantly, how to cope with the symptoms. Diagnosed with Peri-Menopause…

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Emerging Healing With Technology, with Cancer Survivor & Bioenergetics Energy Healing Specialist, Jenn Miller 55:06

2y ago55:06

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I interview Jenn Miller who is the Founder of Warrior Heart Wisdom, a holistic healing practice based in Dallas, TX, where she serves as a Healing & Transformation Guide, Intuitive Wellness Coach, and Energy Healing Specialist to clients around the globe. She offers a unique and innovative approach to healing that combines the power of modern techn…

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The Making of a Woman - With Childhood Abuse & Trauma Survivor Jewels 1:03:21

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Jewels is a woman who has lived two lives in one lifetime. The first part was a life of childhood abuse and trauma which grew into the full-blown disease of alcoholism. Her life was out of control and she was circling the drain. The second part is life today and how she urgently worked through her past and now has a wonderful life as a result. But …

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Voice Vibration Sound & Chakra Healing with Multi-Award Winning Vocal Confidence Specialist Judith Quin 56:06

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Anu Verma interviews Judith Quin – a multi-award winning vocal confidence specialist, public speaking and life-coach, and voice-vibration sound healer. She is also an international public speaker, best-selling author, and member of both the Sound Healers’ Association and The Association of Transformational Leaders of Europe. By combining her experi…

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Overcoming The Blocks and Obstacles Stopping you from Achieving your Full Potential, with Ashika Lessani 50:02

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Ashika Lessani gave up her job in dentistry to start up her business as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach, specializing in empowering, strengthening, and guiding women to see their potential through a multifaceted approach. Her journey was never picture perfect, even when it appeared to be so. Unable to own her singularity or her in…

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Award Winning Motivational Speaker Madiha Sosan Shares Her Journey of Survival After Suffering from Anxiety & Depression for 13 Years 1:00:07

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Anu Verma interviews Madiha Sosan who is a successful award winning motivational speaker. She has faced many difficult challenges in her life from a young age. When she was 13, her dad was diagnosed with cancer; he passed away within a year. Soon after her father’s death, her mother fell ill and she became a young carer at the age of 14. As a resul…

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Personal vs Family vs Community Trauma, with Dr Sangeeta Sahi (Part 2 of a Series of 4) 40:40

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Anu Verma interviews Dr Sangeeta Sahi who is the founder of Unified Human Foundation in the UK, a non-profit organization supporting non-government organisations globally, and which unify human beings with Nature. She has worked for over 20 years in various locations including India, Africa, USA, in projects of developing innovation and natural sol…

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Toxic Relationships, Emotional Abuse & Narcissist Traits, with Heidi Brocke 56:18

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Heidi Brocke is a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist. After spending 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship, she broke the chains and turned her past into her passion; She left her 24 years career in healthcare to use her life experience and education to be the person she needed when she hersel…

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Alignment Modality: Transforming Human Conditioning, with Paul Quinton 51:28

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Anu Verma interviews Paul Quinton who grew up in a spiritual/psychic family and has been involved in the esoteric all of his life, which has allowed him to fulfil his soul's contract as a healer, teacher, channel and writer. He has a patented new modality insured in 45 countries, which will be accompanied by the release of his channelled books thro…

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HighSpeed Healing™ - Releasing Chronic Pain, with DEBORA WAYNE 43:14

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DEBORA WAYNE from California is the Founder & CEO of The International Chronic Pain Institute. She is a world-renowned energy healer whose leading-edge, non-drug method, known as HighSpeed Healing™, has VIRTUALLY helped tens of thousands around the world to rapidly release Chronic Pain, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Battles with Weight, Binge-Eating…

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Sibling Sexual Abuse: America's Silent Epidemic with Author Brad Watts 35:14

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Anu Verma interviews Brad Watts who is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and the author of the Amazon best-selling book "Sibling Sexual Abuse: A guide to confronting America's Silent Epidemic." Brad specializes in working with individuals and families where sibling sexual abuse has occurred and he conducts trainings with communities and group…

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Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory: Dissociative Identity Disorder - with Lynn Barrett 52:20

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Anu Verma interviews Lyn Barrett who is an author and a facilitator of Writers’ Workshops and Memoir Classes for People with Dissociative Disorders. Her memoir, Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory, follows her discovery of and recovery from multiple personality disorder, now called dissociative identity disorder (publication …

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Prosecuting and Suing for Child Abuse, with Former Prosecutor Helene Weiss 1:08:08

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Anu Verma interviews former prosecutor Helene Weiss who is now an Associate at Marsh Law Firm and works to protect the rights of survivors of abuse. Helene works on a wide range of matters representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as child pornography, campus sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation. As a former Special Victims Bure…

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Genuine Human Being : Healing The Planet - with Dr Sangeeta Sahi (Part 1 of a Series of 4) 53:12

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Anu Verma interviews Dr Sangeeta Sahi who is the founder of Unified Human Foundation in the UK, a non-profit organization supporting non-government organisations globally, and which unify human beings with Nature. She has worked for over 20 years in various locations including India, Africa, USA, in projects of developing innovation and natural sol…

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Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, with Amy Nordhues 51:50

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Anu Verma interviews Amy Nordhues who is the author of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, Prayed Upon is the story of one woman’s escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. She reaches out to Dr. Dolion for help with depression, but instead of providing healing, he leads her down a path of deception and betrayal.…

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Psychedelic & Neurobiological Breakthrough Expert, Andrea Hanson is on a Mission To Heal Global Complex Trauma 44:18

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Anu Verma interviews Neurobiological & psychedelic Breakthrough Specialist, Andrea Hanson. As a Complex Trauma and Addiction Expert, Andrea will be discussing how we can reshape the psychiatric and mental health fields. Andrea combines personal and professional experience as well as the latest research which the neuroscience and psychology fields h…

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Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse - With Mr. John Giordano 43:52

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Anu Verma interviews Mr. John Giordano who is an expert in the treatment of addiction, mental health, and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He is the author of “Proven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse,” and his most recent book is the acclaimed: “How To Beat Your Addictions And live A Q…

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Develop Self-Trust, Reset Your Values & Your Beliefs - With Liz Pessaran 40:34

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Anu Verma interviews Liz Pessaran who is a Licensed Therapist, Life Coach and Speaker who helps people around the world to let go of what they “should” do and embrace what they feel “connected to”. Ultimately thriving in their purpose. She helps folks walk away from their unfilled jobs and lifestyles and step into their dream career and cultivate t…

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Regain Your Power & Follow Your Dreams For Success - With Yaya Diamond 46:20

2+ y ago46:20

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“"Failure only exists when you quit, but if you keep going you are successful indeed!' ~ Yaya Diamond” In this podcast episode, Anu Verma interviews Yaya Diamond from Dream chaser radio. Yaya is a singer & the renowned daughter of multi-platinum recording artist Evelyn Thomas. Yaya is with me today as a survivor and to spread her strength with you …

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Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth - With Dr Stephanie Hutchins 46:46

2+ y ago46:46

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Anu Verma interviews Dr Stephanie M. Hutchins who is the author of "Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth" and her aim is to help individuals overcome trauma and to cope with stress. She is a Certified Life Coach, Stress Management Coach, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and Yoga Instructor. She also owns 'Serotinou…

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Awakening Faith & Purpose | Finding Hope in Your Pain | Author, Minister & Evangelist Gerard Long 50:48

2+ y ago50:48

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Anu Verma interviews author, minister & evangelist Gerard Long. In this episode, we discuss awakening faith, purpose and understanding suffering from an eternal perspective. Gerard had experienced a blessed life which then followed by the darkest valley of suffering after the suicide of his beloved youngest son, the near break up of his marriage an…

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Arrested For Knocking On His Molester's Door, with Film Creator and Childhood Trauma Survivor Jeremy Indika 47:56

2+ y ago47:56

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Anu Verma interviews Jeremy Indika whose mission is to raise awareness for child sexual abuse by sharing his personal story and also making content that discusses the subject openly. When Jeremy turned 24, he started having severe bouts of sadness that seemed to come out of nowhere. They would leave him feeling low and upset. He was confused, askin…

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From Homeless To Hero, With Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker and Advocate For Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma, Michael Unbroken 43:06

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From homeless to hero, Michael Unbroken, is the Founder of “Think Unbroken”, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Since 2016, Michael has empowered over 100,000 trauma survivors to get out of The Vortex, learn to love themselves, and become the hero of their own story…

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'Karma Healing' - Workshop 9 on Releasing Unwanted Karma from Past Experiences, with Spiritual Teacher David Challenor 55:20

2+ y ago55:20

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Welcome to Workshop 9 on 'Healing Karma'. This workshop is part of 'Living a Healing Life' series we have created. The workshop consists of an educational talk followed by a guided meditation led by David Challenor who is a spiritual teacher of 28 years. During this workshop we will discuss the real meaning of Karma, how we create karma and how we …

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Create A Relationship With Yourself First | The Importance Of Self Love with Author, Nutritionist, Mentor & Coach Ashika Lessani 46:34

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Ashika Lessani - Author, Nutritionist, Mentor & Coach, joins Anu Verma on a talk about the importance of having a relationship with yourself before starting any romantic relationship. Self-relationship is the foundation of everything else and crucial to proper development. Self-love is essential to your own happiness, to your success in relationshi…

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