Ep. 19 - Are We Moving Backwards?

Ep. 19 - Are We Moving Backwards?

Jason Vail Cruz, who identifies as queer, works in the infectious disease field helping those in the LGBTQ community. He joins Melinda to talk about the important issues they still face such as discrimination, harassment, being denied healthcare, homelessness, not being accepted by their families and suicide. Melinda shares a few of the falsehoods such as…are you born gay or choose to be? Jason’s answer…your soul chooses. www.melindavail.com [http://www.melindavail.com/] https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org [https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/]

Ep. 18 - Turning to God

Chad Viliborghi’s son Kieran took his own life at the age of 13. He joins Melinda for part 2 of “The Grieving Process”. According to him, he did everything wrong, which included quitting his job as a cop and moving away with his family. They come back to Arizona and Chad is "working for God" at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home. They talk about the power of prayer, finding your own path and, as Melinda says, turning karma into dharma. www.melindavail.com

Ep. 17 - The Grieving Process

When a child takes their own life, parents can feel a range of emotions…grief, guilt, anger, etc, but they deal with their loss very differently. Men usually remain stoic and women express themselves emotionally through tears and lashing out. Chad Viliborghi, a former Chandler Police Officer, joins Melinda to talk about his son Kieran, who took his life at age 13, and how their family has coped over the years. Melinda plays a role in their healing and connection to Kieran from the other side of the Vail. If you are struggling and need some clarity, this episode is a must-listen. www.melindavail.com www.throughaparentstears.org

Ep. 16 - Releasing the Money Monster

Many of us have been taught from childhood that money is bad. Is it culture or a comfort mentality? Somatic Therapist, Money Mindset Coach and Author of “Redefining Rich” Suzie McLaughlin joins Melinda with the 8 Steps to Unlatch Emotions from Money and Create Wealth. Is it possible to manifest more abundance and improve our relationship with money? Find out in this week’s episode of Spirituality for Everyday Living. www.melindavail.com [http://www.melindavail.com/] www.suziemclaughlin.com [http://www.suziemclaughlin.com/]

Ep. 15 - Play, Pray and Stay Together

Spirituality and the role it plays in our sexuality. Does it all come down to bliss? Duffy McMahon, Ph.D. in human sexuality joins Melinda for a conversation on religion, upbringing, first experiences, toys, etc. and how they are key to our sexual health and acceptance of others who may see things differently. Is sexual fulfilment a quick role in the hay or something more? As Doctor Duffy says, “It’s hard to be mad at someone when you’re naked”! www.melindavail.com www.doctorduffy.com