A World of Possibilities - An Educational Podcast!

Exclusive Interview with Rae Lashea, Film Producer, Author, Educator

Rae Lashea Inc. is a forward-thinking media consulting and production company committed to excellence and innovation in film and literature. Founded on principles of integrity, creativity, and dedication, our mission is to deliver superior services and unique  products that exceed our clients' expectations. Our team is composed of passionate and experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace where every team member can do their best work. At Rae Lashea Inc., we envision a world where diversity and quality go hand-in-hand. We strive to lead by example, setting the standard for excellence in film and media production through consistent and outstanding performance. Rae Lashea Inc. is dedicated to sustainable practices that minimize our environmental impact. We're actively working to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote eco-friendly initiatives on set and in our operations. We create joy for our clients, readers, audience, and worldwide community by combining creativity, technology, and people to foster arts and culture across various media sectors, specifically film and literature.

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR. JOHN NIETERS RENOWNED, ACUPUNCTURIST, HERBAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER, AUTHOR, PODCASTER

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR. JOHN NIETERS, RENOWNED ACUPUNCTURIST, HERBAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER, AUTHOR, PODCASTER Dr. John Nieters has been teaching and practicing the combination of Functional Medicine paired with Traditional Chinese Medicine for several decades. He has been practicing Tai Qi, Qi Gong, and meditation for 50 years.  He has hosted over 500 call-in talk radio shows on "The Balancing Point." He currently lives in Alameda, CA, with his wife, Jenny, and son, Johnny. His wife, Jenny, is the acupuncturist for the 49ers football and St. Mary's Rugby team.  He has authored the book "The Sweet Spot," on how to read your blood work, and plans to have two additional books published this year.  Dr. John's patients, staff, and listeners call him the "Story-teller”. John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs [https://a.co/d/4nKnafk],” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis. John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, in China. Dr. Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China. John was the first acupuncturist in Alameda to be board certified in Oriental Reproductive Medicine. He teaches Integrative Gynecology courses and Integrative Endocrinology in a Chinese Medical Doctoral programs. Dr Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas. Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients, within the scope of his practice. Some areas that might be covered in addition to the standard focus of Traditional Chinese Medicine are: Functional Medicine, Advanced Functional Laboratory Analysis, herb/drug interactions, lifestyle changes and nutrition. Some conditions Dr. John treats are: * Adrenal dysfunction (ME/CFS, POTS, dysautonomia, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue) * Post viral recovery * Post-stroke recovery * Neuro-degenerative diseases * Long COVID * Thyroid disorders (hypothyroid including Hashimoto’s, hyperthyroid) * Diabetes & endocrine dysfunction * Gastrointestinal disorders (SIBO, SIFO, Leaky Gut, IBS, Pain, Colitis) * Immune dysfunction & autoimmune disorders * Inflammation * Gynecology (fertility, PMS, PCOS, menstrual pain, peri-menopause, menopause and general hormonal balancing) * Cardiovascular Disorders (cholesterol management, circulatory disorders, stroke prevention, arrhythmia) Alameda Acupuncture 2258 Santa Clara Ave, Ste 1 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 814-6900

INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE PAZDAN - Certified Senior Advisor, founder of Elder Placement Professionals

Nicole Pazdan is a Graduate of Cal Poly University, majoring in Business. She has lived on the Central Coast of California for 22 yrs and has dedicated those years to the rewarding experience of working with Seniors. Nicole, a Certified Senior Advisor, is the founder of Elder Placement Professionals and is committed to providing ethical services to seniors in San Luis Obispo County. Nicole has co-chaired the Elder Abuse Prevention Council for the past 9 years. She is currently active in the Alzheimer’s Association, Rotary, SLO Legal Assistance Foundation, The Monday Club, and she is also on the board for Senior Volunteer Services. Website: www.elderplacementprofessionals.com

Interview with Arleen Tyndall, Author of "The Perfectly Imperfect Family"

Arleen Tydall: Crossing the Bridge Between Pharmacy & Conscious Parenting For over 25 years, Arleen has served as a trauma-informed clinical HIV pharmacist, caring for and educating thousands of patients from marginalized, cross-cultural communities facing discrimination, poverty, homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Her work included sharing care with Dr. Gabor Maté’s patients in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where he developed his Compassionate Inquiry principles, and collaborating with a diverse team of nurses, outreach and social workers, and harm reduction experts like Dr. Mark Tyndall. She began to sense a disconnect within herself, striving for perfection at work while struggling as a mother at home. Her self-study of Conscious Parenting evolved into a passion to help mothers heal generational patterns and build connection in their families. Leaving her pharmacy career to train with Dr. Shefali, Oprah’s favourite parenting expert, she now advocates for children as our greatest teachers. During a two-year spiritual awakening in Bali, her mother’s birthplace, she ignited a new Conscious Parenting movement at The Green School and trained in Somatic Alignment to strengthen her mind-body-spirit connection. Today, as a co-author of the #1 international bestseller The Perfectly Imperfect Family, a featured presenter at the Happily Family Online Conference with over 118,000 attendees, and a global speaker, she guides parents on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Now based in North Vancouver, surrounded by nature, she's building a local and global community through vulnerable storytelling and practical tools, helping mothers see their children as awakeners and create compassionate, emotionally connected families. Order her book: "The Perfectly Imperfect Family" at her website: www.arleentyndall.com

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LAURIE WOODWARD, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR & EDUCATOR

Acclaimed author Laurie Woodward says, “I want people to see their wonder. That magical part, when nurtured, births amazing things. Films. Paintings. Stories. Song.” Laurie does just that through her books, screenplays, blogs, and work as an educator. Her published novels include the coming-of-age Finding Joy and The Pharaoh's Cry, Portal Rift, Kidnaped Smile, Persistence of Memory, and Dragon Sky from the fantasy series The Artania Chronicles. Other published works include the middle-grade Forest Secrets and multiple short stories and poems. Every book contains a message of hope, showing the reader that when one is faithful to oneself, bullies can be defeated in both objective and fantasy worlds. Her work has won awards from L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest and was featured in the critically acclaimed A Hudson View Poetry Digest. Woodward co-wrote Dean and JoJo: The Dolphin Legacy, the memoir about dolphin naturalist Dean Bernal, featured in the IMAX film Dolphins, Robin Williams’ In the Wild, and Animal Planet. She was a collaborator on the popular anti-bullying DVD Resolutions and, for thirteen years, worked as a bilingual elementary school teacher in Santa Maria, earning numerous grants and awards for her work as a peace consultant. Bullied as a child, Laurie continues to inspire creating peace through art. More about her work can be found through her publisher, Next Chapter Publisher.  If you have read her books, please leave a review! https://nextchapter.pub/authors/laurie-woodward-childrens-fiction-author. [https://nextchapter.pub/authors/laurie-woodward-childrens-fiction-author.]