Toward A Better Life Podcast

Episode 144 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:10 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:54 Interview with Amy Dickens Amy Dickens is a leading voice on joy, play, and reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that make us feel most alive. She’s the creator of Joyfully You, where her mission is to help adults rediscover the transformative power of joy and play—not as something frivolous, but as a vital part of well-being, creativity, and authentic living.  With her background in yoga, meditation, and coaching, Amy has guided people through healing and self-discovery for years. Now she channels that wisdom into her playful videos, her podcast, getting people quite literally dancing through the streets, and her new book 101 Ways to Spread Joy.  Amy reminds us that joy isn’t just for kids—it’s fuel for our souls.  0:45:44 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Amy Dickens Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Order 101 Ways To Spread Joy: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/101waystospreadjoy Contact: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/contact Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 143 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:53 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:04:05 Interview with Lizbeth DeSa Lizbeth is Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Practitioner, Educator, Conflict Mediator, Laughter Yoga Leader, Writer.  She helps those dealing with Shame, Anxiety, and Depression.  Using  An IFS Approach, she has also helped individuals suffering from Complex Trauma issues and  PTSD with IFS.  Lizbeth believes the mind is made up of sub-personalities or “parts”. Each part has unique qualities.  Some parts are functional and valuable while others may behave in negative ways.  However, they have positive intentions, even if that is hard to believe.  Underlying the parts is a person’s true essence or Self.The Self knows how to heal in order to become whole and integrated.  Sing the song of Your Self.  Stay tuned as Lizbeth DeSa shares the magic of Internal Family Systems Therapy.  0:53:14 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Lizbeth DeSa Website: https://www.multiplemind.com/ Contact: https://www.multiplemind.com/  Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 142 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:55 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:03:38 Interview with Erica Joy Siegel Erica is an Acupuncture Physician & Herbalist in the Jacksonville, Florida area. In practice for 20 years she assists in treating a variety of health conditions, simple to complex, acute to chronic. Utilizing several techniques and adjunct therapies to get desired outcomes. She's the only practitioner in the region doing Acunova-a protocol from Denmark using points on the hands and feet to help recover some vision and slow degenerative eye diseases. She is also unique in her offering of laser acupuncture for kids and needlephobes.  She's also authored a wonderful book The Acupuncture Point Functions Charts & Workbook which she talks about in this episode Acupuncture Demystified  0:51:08 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Erica Joy Siegel Website: https://www.joyvisionacu.com/ Contact: https://www.joyvisionacu.com/contact-acupuncture-ponte-vedra Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 141 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:03 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:04:27 Interview with Angie Hawkins Angie Hawkins is an Inner Glow Coach who transforms high-achieving, spiritual women from chasing love and approval to radiating fierce confidence so they can finally feel happy, free, and loved for who they are.  She works with women who’ve done therapy, read the books, tried the spiritual path, but still feel like something’s missing. Through deep inner work and identity transformation, she helps them break the cycle of not feeling “enough,” so they can experience real love, confidence, and peace without having to change who they are. Angie authored Running in Slippers, a raw and vulnerable memoir about finding resilience after emotional rock bottom. Angie has moved from Chicago to Hawaii on her own, jumped out of a helicopter and into the ocean Navy SEAL-style, bungee jumped, skydived, and cliff jumped, and now she's jumping in to talk with me about People Pleasing, Boundaries, and Being A Functional Adult.  Stay tuned for my eye opening chat with Angie.  0:49:56 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Angie Hawkins Website: https://www.runninginslippers.com/ Contact Dana: https://www.runninginslippers.com/contact Buy Her Book: https://www.runninginslippers.com/book Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 140 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:12 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:48 Interview with Dana O'Driscoll and Nate Summers Dana O'Driscoll - Dana is the Grand Arch Druid of AODA in the US along with being a lifelong student of nature spirituality and Druidry and has been practicing for 18 years. She has authored of multiple books that focus on nature spirituality and neopagan practices through the lenses of reverence, respect, and direct action on behalf of the living earth.  Nate Summers has authored several books as well studying with a number of amazing teachers and mentors over the years.  Nate's approach is a blend and mix of the lineages.  Ultimately, his goal in writing, teaching, and mentoring is to help people discover their own truths and ways with the guidance and wisdom handed down through the ages and through many powerful lineages. Nate hopes to empower people in their lives, to help them discover ease, peace and confidence, and to be lit up inside with their own primal passion, vitality, and power. Dana and Nate talk about their new book "Eco-Spirituality in the 21st Century: ReVisioning Nature, Community, and Connection for a Better Tomorrow" an incredible title for an incredible book.  Eco-Spirituality offers a new vision for nature spirituality both by drawing upon ancient, ancestral connections and by visioning human-nature-spirit connections for a brighter future. The authors combine their collective skill sets in druidry, wilderness survival skills, permaculture, and more, to create this new framework for engaging in an eco-centric spiritual practice and lifestyle in the 21st century.  Stay tuned for this compelling chat about Eco-Spirituality! 1:15:27 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Dana O'Driscoll Website: https://thedruidsgarden.com/ Contact Dana: https://thedruidsgarden.com/about-the-druid/contact/ Nate Summers Website & Contact: https://www.primalnate.com/ Buy the Book: https://thedruidsgarden.com/eco-spirituality-in-the-21st-century-revisioning-nature-community-and-connection/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 139 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:58 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:03:40 Interview with Corie Wightlin Corie Wightlin, an ADHD/executive functioning coach, educator, and mindfulness facilitator who gets ADHD—because she lives it. With over 25 years of experience in cognitive science, education, and coaching, she helps overwhelmed folks turn chaos into clarity using real-life strategies that actually work. Her approach is rooted in self-compassion, practical tools, and meeting clients exactly where they are. 0:50:01 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Corie Wightlin Website: https://wightlincoachingservices.com/ Corie's Dopamine Menu: https://wightlincoachingservices.myflodesk.com/wugdpijekr Buy the Book - Balance Your Business:  https://wightlincoachingservices.com/balance-your-business Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 138 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:08 Nwyfre and Intuition - The Listening Breath Dr. Abby Campbell (Produced by Kevin Pennell and Used By Permission)  0:03:57 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:07:47 Exploring Our Soul - Kevin Pennell  Kevin is a Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life. He’s also a Licensed Massage Therapist, an Usui Reiki Sensei, and Continuing Education Instructor and Instructor for various self-help workshops.  Kevin has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a “hollow bone” or tool to bring about “Compassionate Healing”. Various cultural and ceremonial methods may be applied to his work as a facilitator for personal healing and spiritual counseling. He employs Traditional Massage Therapy, TuiNa (a Chinese form of medical massage), Thai, Trigger Point Therapy, Acupressure, and other bodywork techniques plus Reiki, Intuition, and Empathy to promote the individual’s emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Creator and Spirit Guides play vital roles in Kevin’s facillitory work with others. He also applies hypnosis, journey, and guided meditation techniques for overcoming present, past, and/or past life issues in person and via Zoom Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers. 0:37:14  Guided Meditation with Kevin Pennell 0:54:53 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Kevin Pennell Email: kevin@towardabetterlife.com Buy the Book - Two Feathers Spiitual Seed Planter:https://towardabetterlife.com/product/two-feathers-spiritual-seed-planter/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 137 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00: 56 Eve of A Great Discovery by Awenfire (Used By Permission)  0:04:55 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:08:05 Interview with Victoria Williams  Victoria Williams is the author of The Warlock and the Ovate.  The cover says it's a timeless fantasy adventure crafted for older children and adults. Set in a mythological world of ancient castles, majestic dragons, wise druids, and battle-hardened Vikings and even a magical tree where morality and corruption collide. Powerful themes of redemption, ancient wisdom, and the awakening of true purpose are also found in the pages of Victoria's The Warlock and the Ovate a world where hope prevails! 0:49:39 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Victoria Williams Email: victoriawilliams7525@icloud.com Buy the Book - The Warlock and the Ovate: https://www.amazon.com/Warlock-Ovate-Victoria-Williams-ebook/dp/B0FJZ75K56/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QN5ZTGSV3G83&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Yn7yXIOIVu5V4dKNvRD8_g.ASkI5I9qDmBLWSYmoBo7-cJHpKjzTSdOKsJUYtcYIYc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+warlock+and+the+ovate&qid=1756942778&sprefix=%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1: https://www.paulownia-la.com/12-universal-laws-of-nature/ Awenfire "An Artist/Producer who blends Ancient Wisdom with Moden Songcraft" Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/ahebblet Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 136 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:15 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:13 Interview with Matthieu Mehuys  Matthieu Mehuys, is an award-winning author and landscape architect on a mission to make the world a greener, healthier place. His story began on a family farm in Belgium, where, from the age of three, Matthieu was captivated by the magic of plants and the incredible transformation of a tiny seed into vibrant life.  After earning a Master of Engineering in Landscape Architecture, he started what he thought was his dream job—but Matthieu quickly felt trapped in a system that didn’t align with his purpose. Depressed and unfulfilled, he decided to make a bold move, quit a 9-to-5 job and set off on a global adventure to explore and work on some of the world’s most stunning gardens and groundbreaking eco-projects.  This journey shaped Matthieu's vision and passion, leading him to start his own business. Today, he helps clients around the world creating low-maintenance, biodiverse gardens, farms, and high-value developments. His focus is on designing spaces that work with nature to restore ecosystems, reduce maintenance, and unlock the full potential of the land 0:56:46 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Matthieu Mehuys Website: https://www.paulownia-la.com/ Buy 12 Universal Laws of Nature: https://www.paulownia-la.com/12-universal-laws-of-nature/ Contact Matthieu Mehuys: https://www.paulownia-la.com/#contact Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 135 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:38 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:03:54 Interview with Justin Shaw About Justin Shaw is a mystical comedian, Dr. of Divinity, and a Sourcerer passionate about empowering people to reclaim their self-worth and manifest their highest potential.  Following a long battle with substance abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, Justin, a former stand-up comedian, experienced firsthand the redeeming power of Source energy after an incredible experience he will never forget. A little bit Deepak and a little bit Tupac with a sharp comedic edge, Justin L. Shaw challenges the status quo and empowers people to wake up and live their truth with his new book Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness, a new system designed for Sourcing a spiritual revolution.   0:56:00 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Justin Shaw Website: https://www.awakenthesourcerer.com/ Buy Sourcerer 101: https://www.awakenthesourcerer.com/buy-the-book/ Contact Justin Shaw: https://www.awakenthesourcerer.com/contact/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 134 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:50 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:04:35 Interview with Elizabeth Catherine About Elizabeth Catherine Elizabeth Catherine has been creating hypnotherapy sessions for healing, self love, and spiritual experiences, inspiring others to feel good, and treat each other with compassion for years.  She trained with Dr. Brian Weiss an American psychiatrist, hypnotherapist, and author who specializes in past life regression.  Elizabeth's Self Hypnosis for Healing Podcast is an experience based healing journey. Each episodes covers a different spiritual, or relaxation topic, covering everything from energy healing to utilizing your body chemistry to bring you to a relaxed space where you are immersed in feelings of love and compassion. The second part of the weekly episode is a self hypnosis session where you will put everything you have learned into a relaxing session.  0:52:20 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Elizabeth Catherine Website: https://www.elizabethcatherine.com/ Podcast: https://www.elizabethcatherine.com/projects-7 Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 133 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:22 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:06:03 Interview with Aneta Waclaw About Aneta Waclaw Aneta is a transformation guide, wellness advocate, and the voice behind the powerful movement Nourished Inside Out. Once a ballet dancer and hairstylist, she took the pain of an unhealthy relationship and turned it into purpose—helping thousands of women heal, reclaim their confidence, and rebuild their lives after heartbreak. She’s the author of Blooming with Self-Love and the host of a popular podcast that dives deep into mindset, emotional wellness, and self-worth. Through her affirmations, journaling practices, and unapologetic self-care teachings, Aneta empowers her audience to break free from the patterns that no longer serve them and step boldly into the life they truly deserve. When Aneta speaks, she speaks from experience. With heart, honesty, and hope, she reminds us all that healing isn’t about going back—it's about rising up, nourishing yourself from within, and choosing yourself every single day.  0:37:43 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Aneta Waclaw Website: https://bio.site/nourisheinsideout Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 132 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:02 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:04:30 Interview with Zoia About Zoia Zoia is a success catalyst who doesn't want people to just believe in themselves, she wants them to advocate for themselves the way she did.  She doesn't tolerate weakness, but not because she judges it, rather she knows the cost of staying stagnant.  Instead of talking dreams there can be results.  Her work dives deeper than the usual self care to the journey of self-mastery.  Zoia down't tell people what they want to hear, she tells them what's needed to effect real change.  Hitting rock bottom can become unshakable power She helps people understand emotional strength. No more self-betrayal.  Zoia is an author, carrying three degrees, multiple certifications in fields like Sexology, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Psychosomatics, and Neuroplasticity providing a multidimensional approach to personal growth, transformation, and empowerment and where each certification unlocks different layers of human psychology, behavior, and transformation.  Zoia is not just another mindset/life coach— she's an expert in personal transformation, relationships, and brain rewiring. She is a Catalyst for Purposeful Living.    0:56:50 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Zoia Website: https://zyelitewoman.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 131 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:32 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:03:02 Interview with Erin Pontbriand About Erin Pontbriand Erin has been practicing Reiki for several years and is currently a Reiki Sensei or Reiki Master/Teacher.  She is also a compassionate mental health professional with a dedicated focus on perinatal and women’s wellness. Erin works with individual clients, ensuring they feel validated, empowered, and connected to a community that knows it takes a village to thrive during life’s pivotal moments.  She extends her expertise to providers in the perinatal and birthing fields, offering supervision and support to fellow mental health & perinatal practitioners.  With her deep commitment to fostering connection and empowerment, Erin helps clients and professionals alike navigate their unique journeys with confidence. 0:58:33 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Erin Pontbriand  Website: https://www.erinpcounseling.com/ Contact Erinhttps://www.erinpcounseling.com/contact:  Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 130 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:58 Saint Nectans Glen - Alex Roberts (Used with Permission) 0:05:01 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:09:13 Interview with Stephanie Thomas Berry About Stephanie Thomas Berry Stephanie Thomas Berry an accomplished artist, poet and practicing Druid from Western North Carolina.  Stephanie documents the mysterious wonder-filled and other-worldly aspects of life through her captivating artwork and prose.  She has three guiding principles for her work, creativity is a spiritual path, It’s a path of growth and healing (which is scientifically proven, by the way).  But it’s also a path where we can experience the mysteries that inhabit our inner world.  Creativity is relationship.  She says, "My creative work is fed primarily by two relationships: my relationship with the natural world (and perhaps more specifically, the landscape where I make my home) my relationship with the dream world, that vast inner landscape we all roam about."  And thirdly Creativity is Community.  At its heart, creative work longs to be shared. We are social animals to the core, and creative work gives us the opportunity to share our unique inner worlds with our community. There’s a deep joy that comes from that feeling of being seen so deeply, and contributing to the communal inner life 0:50:54 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Stephanie Thomas Berry Website: https://stephanie.studio/ Contact Stephanie: https://stephanie.studio/contact/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 129 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:46 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:04:32 Interview with Michael McAdams About Michael McAdams Michael McAdams, a lifelong seeker of spiritual truth and co-author of An Angel Told Me So.  This compelling book offers a collection of messages and teachings dictated directly from spirit teachers/angels. Michael’s dedication to bridging the physical and spiritual realms has provided profound insights to many and established him as a trusted voice in spiritual communication. In An Angel Told Me So, Michael shares the remarkable experiences of his late mother, Wilma Jean Jones, who received messages from spirit teachers for more than 22 years. These teachings provide a roadmap for personal spiritual development, offering actionable steps to recognize and interpret messages from beyond. Michael’s insights empowers many to explore spiritual potential and find comfort in understanding life beyond this physical plane.  Michael’s work has touched countless readers, providing comfort and clarity in understanding life beyond the physical plane. His appearances have drawn interest from spiritual seekers and skeptics alike, as he invites everyone into a dialogue that balances faith, reason and personal discovery. 1:15:04 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Michael McAdams Website: https://spiritspeaks.com/ Contact MIchael: https://spiritspeaks.com/contact/ Get Your Copy of "An Angel Told Me So": https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/352817-An-Angel-Told-Me-So Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 128 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:01 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:04:41 Interview with Amy Friesen About Amy Friesen Amy Friesen assists with answers and recommendations that can be fruitful for all concerned.  Amy is a renowned expert in senior care with over 20 years of experience, helping families navigate the complex maze of eldercare decisions. As the founder of Tea & Toast, Amy has dedicated her career to simplifying senior-living options and providing personalized, compassionate guidance. Her deep understanding of the emotional, financial, and logistical challenges faced by caregivers makes her insights invaluable for those struggling to care for their loved ones. Amy's innovative approaches to aging in place and caregiver burnout prevention have made her a sought-after speaker and media guest.  She is a wealth of information shared from a place of true compassion.  0:51:43 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Amy Friesen Website: https://www.amyfriesen.com/ Contact Amy: https://www.amyfriesen.com/contact Tea and Toast: https://www.teaandtoast.ca/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 127 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:15 Silverbird - Denise London (Used By Permission) 0:03:58 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:06:44  Interview with Andrew Matthews About Andrew Matthews Today we're talking to Australian author and international speaker, Andrew Matthews.  Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY!, FOLLOW YOUR HEART and BOUNCING BACK speak to happiness, resilience, gratitude, and so much! He has sold over 8 million copies in 48 languages and has presented to over 1000 corporations on 5 continents! Andrew is popular with CEOs and surgeons, with teenagers and even prisoners. Andrew's latest book is BOUNCING BACK! - How we rebound from disaster and disappointment. It is now available on amazon in hardcopy, eBook and Audible. Andrew is an accomplished artist and his 12 books are lavishly illustrated with his own cartoons. Andrew has done over 5,000 media interviews on 5 continents. Andrew lives in Queensland, Australia, with his wife and publisher, Julie. 0:50:41 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Andrew Matthews Website: https://andrewmatthews.com/ Contact Andrew: https://andrewmatthews.com/contact/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 126 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:08 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:03:55  Interview with Chris Lippincott About Chris Lippincott Chris is an international psychic medium, spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and the host of the Spirits Beside Us podcast. Chris is my guest on this episode of Toward A Better Life.  Through his evidential readings and unique insights from spirit, Chris has transformed lives by providing comfort, healing, and the profound reassurance that our loved ones in spirit remain close and continue to care for us.  His mission is to elevate the spiritual awareness of humanity by sharing spirit’s healing messages through his mediumship, teachings, books, and frequent podcast appearances. As a trance medium, Chris channels messages of love and healing from his spirit guides, offering listeners a direct link to spirit’s wisdom.  Chris also teaches the fundamentals of mediumship, guiding those on their spiritual journey toward a deeper understanding of spirit and the afterlife.  1:08:00 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Chris Lippincott Website: https://montclairmedium.com/ Soul Growth Circle: https://montclairmedium.com/soul-growth-circle Free Meditation: https://montclairmedium.com/free-meditation Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 125 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:50 Spirit of the Green - Spiral Dance - (Used By Permission)  0:06:59 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:10:45  Interview with Adrienne Piggott About Adrienne Piggott and Spiral Dance Many of you have heard Spiral Dance songs featured on past episodes of the show. A visit to their website will share that Spiral Dance is As powerful as any equinox and as magical as any inspired ritual, Spiral Dance offers up rich vocals, delicate melodies and rousing jams all invoking the pagan world at the dawning of its rebirth. Spiral Dance plays high energy pagan folk rock that combines an eclectic blend of powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Spiral Dance are the song catchers of Magick, myth and legend.  The band was formed in 1992 as a project to explore some of the more mystical elements in life and has drawn its energy from the song-writing and vocal skills of Adrienne Piggott. Adrienne’s haunting lyrics and Paul’s innovative accordion tunes are carefully arranged to blend acoustic folk- rock with lush Celtic harmony, creating an almost tangible musical aura that envelopes the audience. Spiral Dance Songs Featured During the Episode Interview (Used by Permission) 0:19:02 Thirteen Notes  0:35:33 Marrundi Song 0:47:44 To The Wild-Dancing Hare 1:04:42 Man of Straw 1:10:58 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Adrienne Piggott & Spiral Dance Website: https://spiraldance.com.au/ The Music of Spiral Dance: https://spiraldance.com.au/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/