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MH24-11. Kate King, Center & Ground Yourself

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Mental Health Awareness with Sara Troy and her guest Kat King, on air from March 12th

True North — How to Center and Ground Yourself Amid Chaos

This segment is about what we can do to align our value systems with our daily lives.  

The Big Idea: Psychological trauma, mental illness, physical and emotional pain, and disembodied value systems are at an all-time high. We have become guided by who we think we are supposed to be rather than who we actually are. Yet, like the North Star whose fixed position in the night sky provides a compass by which to navigate, we humans possess an inner True North that steers us toward our essential selves. It’s from that fixed home within our Selves that we allow our radiance to emanate. 

The So-What: Discovering our core values and the very essence within each us is the way to nurture the brilliant light that’s our lifeforce. As simple as it may seem in theory, however, a great deal of self-reflection and inner examination is required to orient our lives with a True North perspective. But such nuanced, tricky alignment is greatly aided through practices that include anchoring (what tethers us to our authentic Self), value exploration (prioritizing values that are closest to our hearts), and intentionality (being awake and conscious of our lives instead of being on autopilot).  

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Key Messages: King blends scientific research-based principles with practicality to get to the heart of questions and issues that stand in the way of becoming our authentic selves. She addresses: 

  • How to connect with your innermost Self through introspective thought-provoking exercises 
  • How to intentionally shape your worldview into a reality that provides generativity, fulfillment, and peace  
  • How to practice self-forgiveness and come to love the parts inside that hurt 
  • How to identify and heal unhealthy generational patterns and end toxic family dynamics 
  • How to live with robust integrity by discerning between experiences and relationships that either fulfill you or detract from your job 

The Source: Kate King is a licensed professional counselor, board-certified art therapist, radiant life coach, published author, professional artist, and creative entrepreneur. She expertly teaches a unique transformational healing strategy that integrates science, psychology, creativity, and spirituality.

Her new book is The Radiant Life Project: Awaken Your Purpose, Heal Your Past, and Transform Your Future 

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Kate King is a licensed professional counselor, board-certified art therapist, radiant life coach, published author, professional artist, and creative entrepreneur. She expertly teaches a unique transformational healing strategy that integrates science, psychology, creativity, and spirituality. Her new book is The Radiant Life Project: Awaken Your Purpose, Heal Your Past, and Transform Your Future (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Nov. 1, 2023).

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AK24-11.The Restoration of Ami by Sam Hawksmoor

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Authors Kiss with Sara Troy and her guest Sam Hawksmoor, on air from March 12th

Here we have Sam’s latest book on a child who ran away from a cult, abandoned by her mother, a NASA retired man who lost his wife and and is seeking parts for his car, and a dog who binds them together. Sam have done it again and brought us mystery, underling events and a journey into re-coving from loss and embracing redirections.

You never know what is around the corner, until you stop for a pee.

Remy has one last obsession – to complete the restoration of his ’57 Studebaker Golden Hawk. He’s planned a road trip to Montreal to find a part he desperately needs. It’s a long way from Florida, his Chevy truck is almost as old as he is. There are doubts that he’ll be able to make the drive, doubts about his bladder, his heart, but he’s determined.
At the very first urgent stop in the pouring rain, a dog appears from nowhere and jumps into his truck, quickly followed by a drenched teen. Scared, the girl urgently needs a ride. Ami has escaped from a religious cult desperate to find her mother who abandoned her to the cult when she was just five.
One old man, a desperate teenage girl and Stan the dog are on a road trip into MAGA America. Montreal seems to get further away with each mile they travel.

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Sam says “Ever since I was a child, I’ve found myself lost in the world of words and stories. I am Sam Hawksmoor, and writing isn’t just what I do; it’s who I am. It’s like I discovered my calling before I even knew what a calling was. Each blank page was a canvas for my imagination, a gateway to unknown worlds and uncharted territories.

As I grew, so did my stories. They blossomed from simple tales spun in the backyard to intricate narratives filled with mystery and adventure. The characters I create, they’re more than just figments of imagination; they’re part of me, living and breathing through each line I write.

I take pride in crafting stories that are not just exciting but illuminating. My goal? To transport you, my reader, to places you’ve never imagined. Each page you turn is a step into a new adventure, a mystery unfolding, a journey through the crevices of my mind.

Writing, for me, is an endless exploration. The thrill of creating worlds, the joy of weaving plots, the satisfaction of bringing characters to life – these are the things that fuel my passion. Each story I pen is a piece of my soul, a glimpse into the depths of my imagination.

As you journey through my books, I hope you find the same excitement and wonder that I do in creating them. Let’s unravel mysteries, embark on adventures, and explore the unknown together. This is my world, a realm of imagination and endless possibilities, and I’m thrilled to share it with you.”

‘It’s a terrific story with engaging, interesting characters. What a wonderful dog!’
Walli Leff – New York

From the author of ‘We Feel Your Pain’ and ‘The Book of Ashes’ – the Delaney & Asha mysteries.

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C24-11. Renzo Del Castillo’s Poet within.

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Renzo Del Castillo, on air from March 12th

I want to focus on bridging the gaps between people, building connections and empathy through creation, art, integrity and love.

Originally, I had an abstract goal to publish a book before I turned 40. However, in the last 7 years I lost a significant number of my loved ones: my dad, my grandmother, my best friend’s mom, my cousins, my dog, etc. The relationship I thought was going to evolve into marriage broke down during this time. I felt life had stopped giving me things and had started to take them away, which makes absolutely no logical sense, but this is where I was at emotionally. Writing the poems that make up this book allowed me to process everything I was feeling during this time. This is why the book is called “Still;” I had to learn to be in the present moment and allow myself to feel and process whatever I needed to. Also, in Spanish, “still” means “todavia,” as in I’m still here. No matter what I’m still here and those that have moved on are with me in my memories and what they taught me. We’re here and this is our story and it means the world to me that anyone who reads this book will know them and love them too. 

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Renzo Del Castillo was born in Lima, Peru, in 1983, and was educated at the University of Florida, leaving with a B.A. in English, specializing in Victorian Literature, and an M.A. in Mass Communications, specializing in Intercultural Communications. Renzo currently resides in Miami, but he prioritizes traveling in order to experience and be exposed to the tenets of other cultures. He strongly believes that it is through art that we find the divinity of truth, the pathway of communication with others; that through this connection we are made whole. While he has spent the last 15 years as an executive in the healthcare industry, Renzo has been previously published in literary publications such as Literary Yard, the Acentos Review, the Scarlet Leaf Review, and the Ekphrastic Review, as well as his debut poetry collection, Still. 

We left Peru when I was 5 because my family had received death threats from Shinning Path. We went from being upper middle class/ or lower upper class to starting from 0 here in the states. I saw my parents struggle to put food on the table to the point where they would tell my sister and I to eat dinner, that they had already eaten, when that was a lie because some days there wasn’t enough for all of us. That marked me. I was driven to make money because money equals safety. I went full Scarlett O’Hara: As god as my witness my family wouldn’t go hungry again, you know? Since we had limited financial means, my family gifted me with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of art, which was my escape. It was only in my early 30s that I achieved financial security, and that’s when I began to travel and my mind was blown and expanded by the different people and cultures I met. I saw that we weren’t that different across the world. Almost everyone I’ve interacted with wanted to love and beloved, to be under.

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 C24-11. Shelley J Whitehead on Relationship & Heartbreak.

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Choose Positive Living with Sara troy and her guest Shelley J Whitehead, on air from March 12th

Shelley J Whitehead is no stranger to loss and grief.  Over her decades in private coaching practice, Shelley has used her qualifications and life experience to help bereaved, dumped and divorced individuals to overcome their pain of endings and to transform their lives.  She is well known for helping heal broken hearts.

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Shelley J Whitehead, an award-winning relationship coach and published author with a unique blend of personal and professional experience, offers deep insights into the realms of love, loss, and personal growth. Born in South Africa and now London-based, her approach to coaching embodies resilience and wisdom with deep and soulful insight. 

Shelley’s own heart has walked through the fires of loss — from the heart-wrenching departure of a partner to cancer to the sudden dissolution of a marriage. From these ashes, she’s unearthed a profound truth: heartbreak, in its rawest form, offers a mirror to the soul, illuminating hidden dreams and passions. With lyrical wisdom, Shelley guides individuals on a transformative journey through their heartbreak and steers them towards a life abundant in love and connection.

Over her decades in practice, Shelley has amassed a diverse set of qualifications and accreditations. Notably, she is a Certified Life Coach (New Insights UK, ACCPH), Certified Transpersonal Coach (IACTM), and Encounter-Centered Couples Coach (EcCT, with Hedy Schleifer). Shelley also holds certifications in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and as an Advanced Authentic Self Empowerment Facilitator (ASE). She is accredited with the International Association of Coaches, Therapists, and Mentors (IACTM).

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C24-11. Stefani Seek & The Love Compass

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Seek, on air from March 12th

In today’s episode, we speak with best-selling author, business and life coach, Stefani Seek, about how we often fall into the trap of letting life happen to us, instead of designing our lives as deliberate creators.   Stefani shares how our upbringings, societal norms, lack of self-love and others’ expectations can lead us away from our authentic selves, and how it is never too late to pause, realign and become the creator of the life you really want.  Listen for practical guidance on how you can begin to redesign your life at any age and to receive inspiration about why you deserve to create a life you love.

My mission is to help people understand that they can be the creators of their own lives by loving themselves more.  I understood this concept to a degree growing up due to goals I would set and achieve, but I fell short in my romantic life when I didn’t love myself enough and I was too much of a people-pleaser to ask for what I wanted.  I got married twice and divorced twice by the age of 42, and those experiences made me question all of my life choices up to that point.  I realized that in my romantic relationships, and also in certain aspects of my career, I was letting life happen TO me rather than creating it FOR me.  I now use my life experiences to help people uncover what holds them back from living the life they desire and dream of, so that they can experience more abundance, more joy and more satisfaction.  

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Stefani spent 25 years in corporate America as an executive sales leader for esteemed global companies including Salesforce and Gartner.  Despite career success, Stefani found herself facing her second divorce by the age of 40 while also a busy mom to three daughters, which led her to a deep journey into what makes relationships stick for the long-term or fade away.  During this discovery, she became the author of the category best-selling book The Love Compass: A Girl’s Guide to Finding Authentic Love (Amazon, Audible).  She also founded Seek Love, LLC, to provide life and career coaching to individuals, as well as sales coaching and workshops for B2B corporations under the company name of Love the Sell.  Stefani is an in-demand public speaker, inspiring audiences to uncover new ways of creating the abundance, careers, and relationships they seek.   Stefani leverages her sales training and her own experiences of heartbreak, divorce, dating, finding new love & corporate-to-entrepreneur transitions to help everyone from executives to stay-at-home mothers up-level the areas of life in which they want to find more joy and fulfillment.  Stefani believes that thoughts become things, and that when we change our thought patterns, we can change our lives.  

My book link to The Love Compass: A Girl’s Guide to Finding Authentic Love

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