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Reclaiming Self-Esteem with Sara Nativi

In this compelling episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana is joined by Sara Nativi—former professional ballet dancer turned clinical hypnotherapist and RTT practitioner—to explore the hidden cost of perfectionism and the anxiety loops it creates. Sara shares how her pursuit of flawlessness on stage masked deep self-doubt and burnout, and how her healing journey led her to help high achievers reconnect with authentic confidence. Together, they discuss subconscious roots of anxiety, the myth of instant transformation, and why perfectionism is often a trauma response disguised as strength.
About the Guest:Sara Nativi is a clinical hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner based in Brussels. Once a high-performing ballet dancer, Sara now helps high achievers, creatives, and professionals unravel the deep-seated patterns of anxiety, perfectionism, and low self-esteem. Her unique approach blends neuroscience, subconscious work, and deep emotional insight to help clients reclaim their inner worth and shift from survival to true self-acceptance.
Key Takeaways:
Perfectionism is often a mask for unresolved pain and low self-worth.
High achievement doesn't equal high self-esteem—many successful people are stuck in invisible anxiety loops.
Healing is not linear or performance-driven; it requires surrender, presence, and emotional safety.
Tools like mirror work and conscious self-talk help rebuild somatic self-esteem.
True transformation comes when we stop "perfecting" healing and start allowing it.
Connect with Sara Nativi:Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Sara to explore if her work aligns with your healing journey. Check out her website: https://saranativi.com/ 
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Brighter Days Ahead with Dr. Theodore Henderson: Infrared Light, Trauma, and the Hidden Viral Link to Mental Health

Summary:In this powerful episode of The Mindful Living, Dr. Theodore A. Henderson—a pioneering physician and neuroscientist—joins host Sana to unveil how infrared light therapy is redefining the science of healing. From treating chronic PTSD in veterans to addressing long COVID, depression, and even early dementia, his groundbreaking therapy "LUMIT" uses multi-watt infrared light to activate neuroplasticity and detoxify the brain. He also challenges conventional psychiatry by highlighting the overlooked role of latent viral infections like Epstein-Barr in triggering mental health conditions. This is not just about healing symptoms—it's about unlocking the brain’s true capacity for repair and resilience.
About the Guest:Dr. Theodore A. Henderson is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of Brighter Days Ahead. He is the co-developer of LUMIT (Laser Unattenuated Multiwatt Infrared Treatment), which helps unlock neuroplasticity and healing in patients with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, depression, and cognitive decline. His work also brings to light the neurological impact of hidden viral infections.
Key Takeaways:
LUMIT vs. Traditional Light Therapy: Most devices lack the strength to penetrate the skull. LUMIT uses multi-watt infrared light to reach deep into brain tissue, activating true neuroregeneration.
Healing PTSD in Veterans: A single patient experienced life-altering results in just 6 sessions—ending 50 years of trauma.
Infrared & Brain Detox: LUMIT activates the brain’s glymphatic system, clearing toxins—especially helpful for long COVID and early-stage dementia.
Viruses & Mental Health: Dormant herpes viruses like Epstein-Barr may be silent triggers behind fatigue, anxiety, and even Alzheimer’s.
Medication-Free Depression Relief: LUMIT offers lasting improvements by biologically repairing the brain, not just masking symptoms.
Connect with Dr. Theodore Henderson:
Website: https://www.healmybrain.info
Book: Brighter Days Ahead – Available on Amazon
Virtual consultations available globally; local partnerships help facilitate treatment plans
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Vitality Is Not a Luxury: Reclaiming Your Aliveness with Jayne Gottlieb

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana dives deep with Jayne Gottlieb—founder of Aspen Shakti and creator of the Alive Culture app—into what it really means to be fully alive. Jayne unpacks why aliveness isn’t a wellness trend—it’s a daily necessity. From integrating breath and movement to embracing shadow work and sensual energy, this conversation challenges the myth that vitality is a luxury. Instead, it’s an invitation to live fully embodied, unapologetically present, and in harmony with our inner truth.
About the Guest:Jayne Gottlieb is a holistic vitality coach, movement alchemist, and founder of Aspen Shakti. With two decades of experience guiding people into embodied transformation, Jayne is reshaping how we view energy, healing, and presence. Her Alive Culture app fosters a community committed to conscious living—where aliveness is a vital, daily commitment, not a fleeting vibe.
Key Takeaways:
Being “alive” is a daily practice, not a fixed destination.
Embodiment accelerates healing beyond intellectual understanding.
Shadow, sexuality, and soul are essential parts of vitality—not distractions from it.
Productivity rooted in coherence creates more ease and flow than burnout ever could.
Aliveness is a planetary responsibility—we raise the collective vibration by honoring our own.
Connect with Jayne Gottlieb:
Website: aspenshakti.com
Instagram: @jaynegottlieb_
Download the Alive Culture App: Search in your app store
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Grief, Grace, and Keesha’s Legacy: A Father’s Journey with Bob Furniss

In this deeply moving episode, Bob Furniss—author, speaker, and founder of the Keesha Warrior Princess Foundation—joins Sana to share the story behind his memoir On to Blue. Through the lens of his daughter Keesha’s Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and her neurodivergent brilliance, Bob reflects on love, grief, early detection, and the lessons his daughter taught him about life, purpose, and resilience. Listeners will walk away with a raw and honest reminder: grief doesn’t fade—it transforms. This conversation is a powerful call to action, especially for families, fathers, and anyone supporting someone through illness.
About the Guest:Bob Furniss is a renowned leader in the customer service industry with a legacy of over four decades. But it was his role as a father that transformed his life. After losing his daughter Keesha to breast cancer at 30, Bob channeled his grief into advocacy. His nonprofit, Keesha Warrior Princess, focuses on early detection for women under 45—a group often overlooked in standard screenings. His memoir On to Blue is a heartfelt tribute to his daughter’s strength, humor, and resilience.
Key Takeaways:
Early detection of breast cancer in women under 45 is critical, yet under-discussed.
Neurodivergence, once seen as a limitation, became Keesha’s superpower during her treatment.
Grief doesn’t “get better”—it evolves. It’s okay to live with it and speak about it honestly.
Conversations around health, grief, and advocacy can create life-saving awareness.
Connect with Bob Furniss:Visit www.warriorprincess.org to learn more about Keesha’s legacy and access breast health resources. Bob is also active on social media and welcomes conversations around grief, advocacy, and healing.
Get Bob's book on Amazon
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Somatic Presence & Generational Healing with Dr. Brittney Hobbs

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Dr. Brittney Hobbs—a somatic soul guide and wellness consultant—to explore how chronic pain, fatigue, and disconnection are not just physical symptoms, but messages from the body shaped over lifetimes and generations. Together, they uncover why slowing down is the first step to true healing, how nervous system regulation impacts fatigue and burnout, and why presence—not performance—is the most radical wellness tool. Dr. Brittney offers a grounded, science-backed lens into somatic healing, offering listeners simple, transformative practices they can begin today.
About the Guest:Dr. Brittney Hobbs is a former pharmacist turned somatic soul guide and wellness consultant. With nearly 15 years of experience, she helps high-achieving women decode pain and tension using body-based practices rooted in science and ancestral wisdom. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, embodied healing, and reclaiming agency over one’s wellness journey—offering an alternative to symptom-chasing and quick fixes.
Key Takeaways:
Chronic pain often carries generational trauma and unprocessed emotional memory.
Our bodies are “living libraries” of personal and ancestral experience.
Nervous system dysregulation—even in high-functioning individuals—can drive fatigue and burnout.
Presence is the path to healing. Start small with daily 30-second check-ins.
Outsourcing healing to external experts is limited—true transformation begins within.
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Breaking the Good Girl Trap: Perfectionism, Boundaries & Emotional Burnout with Ludovica Colella

What happens when being “nice” becomes a survival strategy that slowly erodes your sense of self? In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana is joined by CBT therapist and confidence coach Ludovica Colella to unpack the truth behind chronic niceness, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. They explore how women are socialized to prioritize approval over authenticity—and what it takes to break free. From emotional burnout to assertive communication, Ludovica shares real-world strategies to reclaim your energy, speak your truth, and stop over-functioning. This isn’t about being rude—it’s about being real.
About the Guest:Ludovica Colella is a CBT therapist and confidence coach with over a decade of experience helping millennial women heal from anxiety, low self-esteem, and people-pleasing patterns. Her signature program, The Confident Communication Lab, empowers clients to set boundaries with clarity and compassion. She combines clinical psychology with coaching tools to guide women from self-abandonment to self-alignment.
Key Takeaways:
People-pleasing is not kindness—it’s often self-abandonment rooted in fear of rejection.
Burnout is a signal, not a weakness. Chronic “yes” habits often hide deeper beliefs of unworthiness.
Assertive communication isn’t aggression—it’s honesty without apology.
Saying no, setting limits, and honoring your needs can actually strengthen relationships.
To truly lead or love, you have to stop managing others' emotions and start expressing your own.
Connect with Ludovica Colella:Website: https://lu-cole.comInstagram: @ludovica_colella_coaching
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Breaking the Habit Loop: Hypnosis, Identity Shifts & Radical Healing with Jessica Betancourt

In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindful Living, we sit down with certified hypnotherapist and holistic health coach Jessica Betancourt to explore the real reasons change feels so hard—and how we can reclaim our power through subconscious healing. Jessica shares her own story of daily wine habits, emotional burnout, and transformation, offering a raw look at how addictive patterns often mask deeper wounds. We dive into hypnosis as a practical tool—not a gimmick—for identity-level habit change. Whether you’re trying to break free from alcohol, smoking, emotional eating, or negative self-talk, this conversation reveals how true transformation starts by shifting how you see yourself.
About the Guest:Jessica Betancourt is a certified hypnotherapist, holistic health coach, and the host of The Radical Healing Podcast. Through her practice, La Vida Salud Hypnotherapy, she helps individuals release outdated coping mechanisms and reconnect with their authentic selves. Her work is grounded in deep emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and subconscious reprogramming.
Key Takeaways:
Habitual behaviors are often symptoms, not root causes
Hypnosis helps break default patterns by accessing deeper brain states
Identity shifting is crucial for sustainable change
Language we use about ourselves shapes our beliefs and actions
Healing requires addressing mind, body, and spirit as a whole
Connect with Jessica Betancourt:
Checkout La Vida Salud Hypnotherapy
Podcast: The Radical Healing Podcast
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Reversing Autoimmune Illness: The Power of Epigenetics with Dr. David Bilstrom

What if chronic disease isn’t a lifelong sentence? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple board-certified Functional Medicine Physician, shares how autoimmune conditions, gut issues, and chronic illness are not just manageable—but reversible. Host Sana and Dr. Bilstrom dig into the science of epigenetics, exposing how lifestyle, stress, and hidden infections turn “bad” genes on—and how we can flip them off to reclaim our health. From the role of gut bacteria to meditation’s genetic impact, this episode challenges what we think we know about aging, disease, and healing. Whether you’re navigating illness or want to future-proof your family’s health, this one’s worth your full attention.
About the Guest:Dr. David Bilstrom is the Medical Director of the International Autoimmune Institute and a pioneer in using functional medicine to reverse chronic illness. With 30+ years of experience, he focuses on root-cause healing, gut health, and generational epigenetic shifts to change the future of healthcare.
Key Takeaways:
Chronic illness isn’t just “bad luck”—it’s often triggered by reversible gene expression patterns.
Gut infections, trauma, and vitamin deficiencies silently fuel autoimmune conditions.
Healing isn’t about managing symptoms with pills but resetting your body’s innate intelligence.
Meditation, butyrate, and lifestyle shifts have epigenetic power to influence 6–8 generations.
You don’t need perfect routines—just consistent, informed action to unlock healing.
Connect with Dr. David Bilstrom:Website: www.drdavidbilstrom.comExplore free resources, wellness emails, and functional medicine courses for both medical and non-medical audiences.
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Cortisol, Burnout & the Brain: Rewiring Stress with Jenny Evans

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Jenny Evans, a performance coach and resilience expert, to unpack the surprising science behind cortisol—the stress hormone silently disrupting our energy, clarity, and careers. From understanding how cortisol hijacks our decision-making to practical micro-strategies for recovery, this conversation delivers evidence-backed tools for anyone feeling stuck in overdrive. Jenny shares how even small physical movements, consistent routines, and reframing purpose can create massive resilience. If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through life, this is your permission to pause, reset, and reclaim control.
About the Guest:Jenny Evans is an award-winning speaker, performance coach, and author with 20+ years of experience helping Fortune 500 leaders, creatives, and high achievers thrive in high-stress environments. Her work blends physiology, psychology, and real-life strategies to help individuals bounce back faster, lead more effectively, and avoid burnout. Jenny is known for making science simple, actionable, and even a bit fun.
Key Takeaways:
Cortisol is not the enemy, but chronic elevation leads to poor decisions, fatigue, and burnout.
Microbursts of physical movement (30–60 seconds) help neutralize cortisol effectively.
Poor sleep and erratic eating habits worsen cortisol levels—consistency matters more than timing.
Purpose-driven thinking can biologically shift the brain’s chemistry for clarity and resilience.
Strength training isn’t just for aesthetics—it’s a biological necessity, especially for women over 40.
Connect with Jenny Evans:Get her free Cortisol Reset Protocol at www.jennyevans.com/yourcortisolresetLearn more about her work: www.jennyevans.com
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Leading with Heart, Head & Hands: Redefining Leadership with Vicki Noethling

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana engages in a grounded conversation with Vicki Noethling—an experienced corporate leader turned leadership mentor—on what it truly means to lead with purpose. Vicki draws from 40+ years in corporate America to challenge traditional notions of leadership rooted in control and command. Instead, she offers a deeply personal perspective on heart-led leadership that fosters trust, growth, and human connection. From understanding generational shifts to actionable service-based leadership, this episode is a masterclass in emotional intelligence, real-world leadership, and how to build empowered teams.
About the Guest:Vicki Noethling is the founder and host of the Find Your Leadership Confidence podcast. After four decades in the corporate world, she now guides entrepreneurs and professionals in crafting impactful messages and leading with clarity, empathy, and authenticity. Her leadership style is shaped by real-life mentorship, service, and a strong belief in personal growth over positional power.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership isn’t managing—it’s mentoring, empowering, and understanding.
Emotional intelligence isn’t a liability; it builds trust and inspires action.
“Leading with hands” means making leadership actionable through service.
Generationally adaptive leadership is non-negotiable in today’s workplace.
Real influence comes from authenticity, not authority.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-noethling-67202116/ 
Website: https://www.findyourleadershipconfidence.com/ 
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