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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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Slow Down to Nourish: The Science and Soul of Eating with Angela Gioffre

In this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana, we explore the overlooked power of slow eating with Angela Gioffre, a passionate nutritionist from Melbourne. From the first bite to the last, Angela unpacks how chewing slowly and eating with intention impacts digestion, mood, immunity, and even family connection. Together, they discuss how fast food culture and rushed meals are harming our health and relationships—and how we can reclaim the dinner table for healing. Whether you're a busy parent, a corporate professional, or someone looking to reset your relationship with food, this conversation offers simple, science-backed ways to find calm, connection, and clarity—one bite at a time.
About the Guest:Angela Gioffre is a nutritionist, speaker, and co-founder of Forest Super Foods, an Australia-based wellness brand. With Italian roots and a deep respect for ancestral traditions, Angela blends science with soul to help people reestablish a healthier, slower, and more joyful connection to food.
Key Takeaways:
Eating slowly activates the parasympathetic nervous system—essential for digestion and hormone balance.
Digestion starts with chewing; the more you chew, the better your gut and mental health.
Shared meals improve microbiome diversity, emotional regulation, and family bonds.
Even small rituals—like a moment of gratitude—can shift your eating experience.
Fast lifestyles don't have to mean fast food. Intention can transform any meal.
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One Year with My Soulmate: Grief, Spirit, and the Healing Power of Breathwork with Beau Williams

In this deeply stirring episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana welcomes Beau Williams, author of One Year with My Soulmate, for an unflinching conversation on grief, spiritual connection, and healing after loss. Beau shares the heartbreaking story of losing his partner Melanie to suicide and the extraordinary journey that followed—one filled with breathwork, mediumship, synchronicities, and spiritual awakening. This episode is a raw, real exploration of how love endures beyond the physical and how mindful practices can alchemize pain into purpose.
About the Guest:Beau Williams is a writer, filmmaker, breathwork advocate, and founder of The Butterfly Effect Retreat. He is also the host of Sunflower Signals, a podcast born from spiritual experiences following the passing of his soulmate. His memoir, One Year with My Soulmate, captures his journey of loss, connection, and deep inner transformation.
Key Takeaways:Beau Williams opens up about the devastating loss of his partner Melanie and how her death became the catalyst for a profound spiritual journey. Through breathwork, he began sensing her presence, receiving energetic messages, and eventually channeling her story into a memoir. His writing became both a coping mechanism and a mission—to honor her legacy and help others navigate grief with compassion and awareness. He speaks about the transformative power of breathwork, the validation he received from mediums, and the ongoing reminders from the universe to keep going. Beau emphasizes that grief is a spiritual lesson, that Earth is a school, and love, when truly felt, transcends time and space. His story is a powerful testament to mindful healing and conscious living.
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Mindful Screens, Healthy Eyes: Dr. Roger Wu on Protecting Kids’ Vision in a Digital World

In this critical episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with board-certified optometrist Dr. Roger Wu to address a growing yet often overlooked health crisis—digital eye strain and vision problems in children. From skyrocketing rates of myopia to early signs of macular degeneration in kids, Dr. Wu breaks down the science, the risks, and—most importantly—the practical steps parents can take. He also explores the cultural habits fueling this epidemic and how families can find balance between screen use and holistic well-being. This is a must-listen for parents navigating parenting in the digital age.
About the Guest:Dr. Roger Wu is a board-certified optometrist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is also the founder of The Eye Drink—the world’s first science-backed drink designed specifically for ocular health. Dr. Wu is known for combining science, preventative care, and technology in innovative ways to help people of all ages preserve their vision.
Key Takeaways:
Excessive screen use among children is leading to dry eyes, early myopia, and even macular degeneration.
Blinking frequency decreases dramatically when using screens, contributing to vision issues.
The 20-20-20 rule is helpful, but longer visual breaks and better screen ergonomics are even more effective.
Outdoor time significantly supports healthy eye development—at least one hour daily is recommended.
Mindful screen habits must start early and be modeled by parents.
Dr. Wu's company offers The Eye Drink, a nutritional beverage designed to support eye health from within.
Connect with Dr. Roger Wu:
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Website: https://theeyedrink.com/
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Redefine Your Identity, Redesign Your Life – with Alexandra Terrey

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Living with Sana, international mindset and emotional fitness coach Alexandra Terrey unpacks the deep connection between neuroscience, identity, and building a limitless life. From her journey of personal reinvention after hitting emotional and professional rock bottom, Alexandra shares how neuro-identity shifts—not just mindset tweaks—are the key to lasting change. Discover how redefining who you are on a cellular, emotional, and energetic level creates real transformation in every area of life—from relationships to purpose to health.
About the GuestAlexandra Terrey is a global leader in mindset, emotional fitness, and transformational coaching. She’s the founder of The Mentoring Effect and author of Limitless Soul, a powerful workbook-style guide to redefining identity and creating sustainable personal growth. Alexandra integrates neuroscience, somatic healing, and ancient wisdom to help individuals unlock their full potential.
Key Takeaways
Redefining your identity—not just shifting behavior—is foundational to personal growth.
True transformation requires cognitive, emotional, and somatic shifts.
High-frequency emotions like love and gratitude are biologically healing.
Spirituality and science aren’t contradictory—they are complementary paths to healing.
Awareness is the first step to embodying the person you were always meant to be.
Connect with Alexandra Terrey
Book: Limitless Soul – https://limitlessoul.com/
Courses & Coaching: https://thementoringeffect.com/
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Nature, Healing & the Mind: A Grounded Path to Mental Well-being with Bryan Hardy

In this insightful episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Bryan Hardy—a holistic nutritionist and wellness guide—to explore how our connection to nature directly impacts our mental and emotional health. Bryan opens up about his near-death medical experience, healing journey, and transformative time in the Peruvian Amazon. Together, they discuss the simplicity and power of grounding practices like gardening, cooking with whole foods, and listening to our bodies. This conversation reminds us that healing doesn’t come from quick fixes—it comes from realignment with what’s natural and sustainable.
About the Guest:Bryan Hardy is a holistic nutritionist and integrative wellness coach passionate about helping people revitalize their bodies and minds through nature-based healing. After surviving a life-threatening health scare at 18, Bryan turned to naturopathy, plant medicine, and indigenous wisdom to reclaim his vitality. He now supports others in optimizing their energy, digestion, and stress resilience through natural, embodied living.
Key Takeaways:
Healing starts by reconnecting with nature, even through simple steps like keeping a houseplant or growing herbs.
Emotional and physical wellness are deeply tied to how we eat, move, breathe, and interact with the earth.
Sustainable well-being requires tuning out quick-fix culture and tuning into body-led choices.
Bryan’s time with Amazonian shamans taught him that purpose and peace come from caring for the land and engaging with it directly.
Connect with Bryan Hardy:Visit https://revitalizedman.com/ Get free guides at revitalizedman.com/guideFollow Bryan on social media via links on his site.
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The Power of Self-Forgiveness in Healing Trauma with Deborah Moffat

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Deborah Moffat, author, speaker, and host of The Healing Version podcast, for an honest conversation about the role of self-forgiveness in trauma healing. From a childhood of instability to rebellious teenage years and eventual inner transformation, Deborah shares how journaling, therapy, and a mindset shift helped her break free from generational pain. The dialogue explores the difference between true forgiveness and excusing harm, the struggle to let go, and how healing ourselves can lead to healing relationships. For anyone stuck in shame or blame, this episode offers a grounded and raw take on reclaiming your path to peace.
About the Guest:Deborah Moffat is a U.S.-based podcaster, author, and speaker focused on self-development and emotional recovery. Her show, The Healing Version, dives into topics like generational trauma, dysfunctional families, and the journey toward self-mastery. With a bold, transparent voice, she uses her own life experiences as a guide for others navigating similar paths.
Key Takeaways:
Self-forgiveness is not about excusing harm—it’s about taking accountability and choosing to heal.
Journaling and therapy were Deborah’s starting points for inner work.
Letting go is essential: if you keep giving energy to the past, it continues to control you.
Healing generational trauma begins with healing yourself first.
Mindset plays a critical role—full forgiveness becomes possible when you believe it is.
Connect with Deborah Moffat:Listen to The Healing Version on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.Follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Website launching summer 2025.
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Unlocking Abundance and Receptivity: How to Open Yourself to Life's Gifts with Keri Nola

Explore the transformative journey from scarcity to abundance in this enlightening conversation with Keri Nola, the "Shadow Mama" and healer of healers. Keri shares profound insights into why healers and helpers often struggle with receptivity and abundance, revealing how subconscious beliefs, societal conditioning, and generational patterns influence our relationship with money and success.
About the Guest:Keri Nola, known affectionately as the Shadow Mama, transitioned from a successful career as a licensed psychotherapist to becoming a renowned mentor guiding healers and entrepreneurs towards embracing abundance and receptivity. After a significant personal health crisis signified an identity death, she shifted her life path to support others in overcoming scarcity blocks and embodying their fullest potential.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the core reasons behind why many healers struggle with receiving abundance.
Discover practical exercises to identify and shift subconscious scarcity beliefs.
Learn the difference between ego-driven manifestation and aligning with your soul's true desires.
Gain insights into how generational trauma influences your relationship with money and how to start breaking these cycles.
Embrace the concept of mature manifestation to achieve deep, lasting fulfillment.
Connect with Keri:
Website: https://kerinola.com/. 
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Unlocking the Roots of Low Libido: Dr. Diane Mueller on Biological, Emotional & Relational Causes

In this direct and insightful episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Dr. Diane Mueller, board-certified sexologist and founder of MyLibidoDoc.com, to unpack the multifaceted causes of low libido in both men and women. From hormonal imbalances and pelvic floor health to psychological factors like body image and trauma, Dr. Diane breaks down the top five physical causes while also addressing the deeper personal and relational influences. The discussion emphasizes how sexual well-being ties directly to overall health, and how shame and stigma often keep people from seeking solutions. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship struggling with desire, or curious about optimal sexual health, this episode offers practical advice, myth-busting insights, and actionable steps to reclaim intimacy.
About the Guest:Dr. Diane Mueller is a dual doctorate holder in Naturopathic and Oriental Medicine, a board-certified sexologist, and host of the Libido Lounge podcast. She specializes in uncovering the root causes of low libido and is the founder of MyLibidoDoc.com. Her mission is to bring shame-free, science-based solutions to sexual health and wellness.
Key Takeaways:
Low libido is rarely just about hormones—neurological, circulatory, and stress factors are equally critical.
Women’s arousal takes longer due to biological and neurological differences; foreplay and mindfulness are essential.
Relationship dynamics and body image heavily influence sexual desire—communication and novelty play key roles in revitalizing long-term intimacy.
Optimal testosterone levels matter more than just being “within normal range.”
Hygiene, pelvic floor health, and psychological conditioning from childhood all contribute to libido health.
Connect with Dr. Diane Mueller:
Take the libido quiz: https://www.libidoquiz.com/ 
Download her free ebook: hotterlife.com
Explore resources: https://www.mysexdoc.com 
Listen to her podcast: The Libido Lounge
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Transforming Relationships: Conscious Love with Christian de la Huerta

In this episode of The Mindful Living, we explore the power of conscious love with Christian de la Huerta, award-winning author, transformational coach, and TEDx speaker. Christian unpacks his 30+ years of deep personal transformation work and discusses how we can shift from unconscious patterns in relationships to truly mindful, empowering connections. We dig into why many of us repeat toxic cycles, what it means to take full responsibility for our happiness, and how relationships can become powerful catalysts for growth. Christian also shares insights from his upcoming book Conscious Love: Transforming Our Relationship to Relationships, offering practical tools to break free from victimhood and embrace authentic connection.
About the Guest:Christian de la Huerta is a transformational coach, speaker, and author of Awakening the Soul of Power and the upcoming Conscious Love. With over 30 years in the field, his mission is to help individuals reclaim personal power and cultivate meaningful, conscious relationships that enrich every area of life.
Key Takeaways:
Conscious love starts with personal responsibility—no one else can complete you.
True transformation in relationships happens when we use them as mirrors for growth.
Victim mindset keeps us stuck; empowerment begins when we shift the narrative.
Mindfulness is foundational to breaking patterns and creating lasting connection.
Relationships thrive on balance—healthy dynamics emerge from mutual self-awareness.
Connect with Christian de la Huerta:Website: https://soulfulpower.com/ Books: Awakening the Soul of Power (available now on Amazon)Conscious Love (launching June)
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