Toward A Better Life

Episode 108 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:11 - "Petrichor" - Alex Roberts (Used by Permission) 0:06:13 - Welcome to Episode 108 Toward a Better Life Podcast Features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscibe Please subscribe to the show and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Also remember to support the show by leaving your review on Apple Podcasts. Episode Synopsis This episode examines Regenerative Medicine, though often seen as modern breakthrough medicine, yet it's been around much longer than you think.  Dr. Jeffrey Gross has been working for years on this cutting edge medicine which includes specific orthopedic concerns for the neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee to name a few along with Anti-Aging, and Longevity.  0:09:26 - Dr. Jeffrey Gross Interview Dr Jeffrey Gross Regenerative stem cell medicine and anti-aging specialist.Spine fellowship trained neurological surgeon.Author of book chapters and medical research cited over 1000 times.Treats athletic injuries of the hip, knee, shoulders, spine, and more.Conservative specialist offering precision medical, longevity, and biohacking consultations to reduce disease and improve health-span.Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from U.C. Berkeley Medical degree of the GeorgeWashington University School of MedicineInternational award-winning speaker at Biohacking and Stem Cell conferences. 0:55:32 - Episode Closing  Connections: Dr. Jeffrey Gross Website: https://recellebrate.com/Regenerative Medicine Research: PRP in the joint (not the bone) does not improve the joint “arthritis” structurally:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQuSVXQG9-UHyaluronic Acid (Lubricant) injections: https://www.google.com/search?q=hyaluronic+acid+injection+basics+video&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBUS1023US1023&oq=hyaluronic+acid+injection+basics+video&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORigATIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRirAtIBCDcyNTNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:674dbdcd,vid:IHc9mxYPqwg,st:0Detailed Lecture on Exosomes used to regenerate cartilage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9xRCrVBoJ4 Alex Roberts Website: https://www.alexrobertsmusic.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 107  Toward a Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:06 - 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. 0:01:50 Interview with Marc Scheff Marc Scheff Certified CoachAward-winning artistTransformation Connoisseur Synopsis: Dedicated to guiding people particularly creative people on a profound inner journey. With his guidance, individuals break through barriers, transcending self-limiting beliefs to unlock the full spectrum of their capabilities. Marc's transformative coaching goes beyond the visual arts, resonating with a diverse array of creative minds, empowering them to architect their own narrative and flourish in their professional endeavors.  Listen up to learn about Uncovering The Layers to Navigate Change on this episode of Toward A Better Life. 0:51:22 Episode Closing   Connections: Marc Scheff Website: https://www.marcscheff.com/   Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 106 Toward a Better Life - Kevin Pennell Host 0:00:06 Opening Remarks Features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on how to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. 0:00:44 Poetry Submission Imbolc by Dave MoonOak Read and Produced by Kevin Pennell   Submissions: Send prose, music, poetry, or storytelling to kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  Audio - Send as an MP3 file.  0:03:42 Interview wth Arlene Miller Interview Synopsis: Arlene Miller Work-Life Balance CoachProfessional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation,Arlene brings a wealth of training and experience to help you on your journey.  She guides you to compassionately and wholeheartedly lead yourself and create the life that works and feels right for you, a life where you experience less stress and more patience, kindness, and peace; a life where you experience more contentment and joy.  Join Arlene Miller and I as we discuss Natural Life Transformation on Toward A Better Life. 0:46:48 Closing Remarks Connections: Arlene Miller: Website: https://jewelconsultancy.com/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 105 Toward A Better Life - Kevin Pennell  Host 0:00:05 Damh the Bard - "Wolf In The Corn" - Raise The Flag of Green Album 0:05:00 - Episode Opening  Podcast Description: Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions: Send prose, music, poetry, or storytelling to kevin@towardabetterlife.com. Note: Submit Audio As MP3 file.  In This Episode: Tahverlee Anglen, Author, High Priestess, and Temple Keeper of Moon Temple Mystery School.  Music Provided by: Damh the BardSpiral Dance. 0:06:54 Interview With Tahverlee Anglen Synopsis: Tahverlee is the heart and High Priestess of the Moon Temple Mystery School, guiding seekers through the mystical landscapes of self-discovery, witchcraft, empowerment, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in ancient wisdom and aligned with the wild, she bridges the mundane and the magical, empowering others to embrace their full power and sovereignty.  In this interview, we're talking about Our Sacred Connection to the Natural World. 1:01:00 Closing Remarks 1:03:16 Spiral Dance - "Spirit of The Green" - Thirteen Notes Album Connections: Tahverlee Anglen: Website: https://www.tahverlee.com/Moon Temple School: https://www.moontempleschool.com/ Damh the Bard: Website: https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ Spiral Dance: Website: https://spiraldance.com.au/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 104 of Toward A Better Life   Kevin Pennell - Host 0:00:00 Open About Toward a Better Life Podcast: Features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Submissions: You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.  This Episode's Guest Is Jenn Johnson Been an ER nurse 16 years She's written several books that support nurses regardless if they are veteran nurses or just beginning their career.   0:01:52 - Jenn Johnson Interview Synopsis Learned more about intuition after listening to what her body was telling her. After years of nursing in the ER, she started feeling about what was going on with her patients before tests would clearly show the diagnosis. In this episode, Jenn shares some of the science behind intuition and how she started relying on her own experiences when caring for patients.  0:47:07 Closing  Connections: Jenn Johnson: Website: https://www.rxforgrowth.com/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 103 of Toward A Better Life - - Kevin Pennell-Host 0:00:09 Spiral Dance - To Dream A Raven 0:05:36 Episode Opening  Spiral Dance - To Dream A Raven From their new double album Thirteen Notes Available through their website spiraldance.com.au/thirteennotes.  Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  YEpisode Submissions Prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.  Episode Guest Sal Holden About Sal  KinesiologistIntuitive Life CoachSpeakerAmazon Best Selling Author  ("Thrive" and "A Joyful Life")Sal's GoalsShe's from Austrailia where she has personally empowered thousands of women internationally for the last 14 years, overcoming burnout, reclaiming their health, energy and joy and helping them create a life they love. 0:08:17 Interview with Sal Holden 0:44:13 Spiral Dance - Let It All Wash Away 0:49:59 Episode Close Connections: Sal Holden Website: https://abundantheartcoaching.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/salholden Spiral Dance Website: https://spiraldance.com.au/Thirteen Notes Album Link: https://spiraldance.com.au/#music Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 102 of Toward A Better Life - Kevin Pennell Host   0:00:00    Episode Opening Subscribe and Follow For personal spirituality, self development, and self careLeave Your Reviews on Apple Podcast Submissions Send Submissions for prose, music, poetry, or storytelling to kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If audio, send as an MP3 file.  Today's Guest Victoria Gallagher A worldwide leader in HypnotherapyBest selling authorInternational speakerLife success coachDedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through effective meditative recordings and online courses.  0:01:43    Interview Join Victoria Gallagher and I as we talk a bit about Manifesting Your Dreams Toward A Better Life. 0:53:30    Episode Closing   Connections: Victoria M Gallagher Victoria Gallagher: https://victoriamgallagher.com/ Believe Application: https://victoriamgallagher.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Toward A Better Life Show Notes 00:00:11 - Damh the Bard - The Last Apple Tree 00:05:29 - Welcome to Episode 101 Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Please follow and subscribePlease leave your review on Apple Podcasts.This Episode's Guest Interview JJ Flizanes  JJ helps all sorts of people toward their path of empowerment.   An Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network.Works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers remove emotional blocks to success. Helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy.Through a series of clarifying exercises, curates personalized roadmap to emotional healing. 00:07:35 - JJ Flizanes Interview 00:48:41 - Closing Remarks Connections: JJ Flizanes: https://jjflizanes.com/ Damh the Bard: https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 100 of Toward A Better Life    Kevin Pennell - Host  00:00:10 Spiral Dance - Winter's Dreaming 00:06:44 Welcome Special edition of Toward A Better Life.  Episode 100!  Celebrating the Winter Solstice/Albun Arthan.  Thanks to Listeners Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Show Submissions Share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the showSend to kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send as MP3 file.  Please follow the show and subscribe through your favorite podcast platform 00:08:52 - Interview With Dana O'Driscoll - Crafting Your Druidry Dana O"Driscoll Grand Archdruid of Ancient Order of Druids in AmericaLifelong student of nature spirituality and druidryPracticing for 18 years.Author 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. These include Land Healing: Physical, Metaphysical, and Ritual Approaches to Healing the Earth (REDFeather, 2024)  Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year through Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices (REDFeather, 2021) and the Sacred Actions Journal (REDFeather, 2023).Painted and published Oracle/Tarot Deck and Books: Tarot of Trees,  Plant Spirit Oracle, and TreeLore Oracle.Ollave Adept in the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) and currently serve as the Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America. 01:06:35 Show Information 01:08:31 Spiral Dance - Dark Days and Heys Connections Dana O'Driscoll Website:  https://thedruidsgarden.com/Ancient Order of Druids in America: https://aoda.org/ Spiral Dance Website: https://spiraldance.com.au/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 98 of Toward A Better Life.  Kevin Pennell - Host 00:00 Welcome Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions Reviewed of Prose, Music, Poetry, Storytelling Send to kevin@towardabetterlife.com. Please send MP3 for Audio Submissions  Support Please follow and subscribe through your favorite podcast platformA free way to support our show is by leaving your review on Apple Podcasts. 01:44 Interview - Mid-life Physical Fitness Kim Rahir 60 year old mother of threeDiagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. Became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Left her journalism career to become a health coach for middle aged women Helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality. Connections Kim Rahir:  https://kimrahir.com/ Toward A Better Life: Website:  https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 97 of Toward A Better Life.  Kevin Pennell Host 00:00  Welcome - Understanding Your Personality Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you'd like to have your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling featured on the show please send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Please follow the show, by subscribing through your favorite podcast platformPlease Review on Apple Podcast  This Week's Guest - Candice Thomas Author of Your Vitality PersonalityAward-winning Holistic Health ProfessionalEnneagram researcher and international speaker. Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biologyMaster’s degree in acupunctureCertifications as an Enneagram Accredited ProfessionalQuantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner. Pursuing higher understanding of Consciousness and the source of Vitality.  01:53 Interview - Understanding Your Persoanlity with Candice Thomas Connections: Candice Thomas: https://yourvitalitypersonality.com/ Toward A Better Life: Website:  https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Hello and welcome to season 4 and Episode 96 of Toward A Better Life.    Kevin Pennell - Host   00:00:00 Episode Welcome This episode is about Forgiveness and GratitudeWe'll begin with a chat with my guest Katharine Giovanni. We'll hear Mike Douglas of the Maine Primitive Skills School share the Thanksgiving Address 02:08 Katharine Giovanni Interview Katharine Giovanni Three-time award-winning best-selling author of twelve transformative books, including her latest, The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.A dynamic speaker, trainer, and intuitive advisor Shares profound insights into the art of forgiveness and personal empowermentKatharine combines her rich background with her passion for helping others unlock their true potential. 49:36 Mike Douglas - Thanksgving Address Mike Douglas Teaching and Sharing Primitive Skills Since 1989His skills shared internationallyMaine Primitive Skills School offerings found on their website   Guest Connections: Katharine Giovanni: https://katharinegiovanni.com/ Mike Douglas: https://www.primitiveskills.com/   Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Welcome to Episode 95 of Toward A Better Life Show Notes: 00:10:00 Spiral Dance - "Wicker Man" 07:18:00 Introduction This is your host Kevin Pennell and That was Spiral Dance with Wicker Man Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you'd like to have your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling featured on the show please send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.Please follow and subscribe Leave your review on Apple Podcasts    Emily O'Neal Evidential Psychic Medium,Intuitive Healer,MentorShe empowers individuals through intuitive guidance and tapping into inner wisdom, helping to heal emotional wounds, and navigate life’s challenges. Trained evidential psychic medium, intuitive healer, and coach,She believe tarot, psychism, and mediumship are effective healing modalities. 09:19:00 Emily O'Neal Interview 57:40:00 Show Closing Connections: Emily O'Neal: https://www.bloomingwand.com/ Spiral Dance: https://spiraldance.com.au/ Toward A Better Life: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Host and Guide: Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 94 of Toward A Better Life.  Kevin Pennell - Host   Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  I invite you to share your thoughts through music, storytelling, poetry, or prose.  Send them to me, Kevin@towardabetterlife.com. Please consider Follow and Subscribe Leave a review on Apple Podcast.  This week's Show Prayerful Prose from Emily O'NealMusic from Damh the BardInterview with Danielle Lindner about about family and parenting Show Details: 1:25        Prayerful thoughts about autumn from Emily O'Neal.3:32        Interview with Danielle Lindner Danielle Lindner is an Author, Educator, and Parenting Coach who has been featured on Podcasts, Amazon Prime with her live shows, ABC, and other media.  She is also the founder of The London Day School.  She helps parents and educators alike with navigating parenting needs through today's unpredictable world.  One of her many books is the brilliant award-winning “A Parent’s Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years,” your hands-on ally in this exhilarating Journey of Parenting! 48:42     Damh the Bard - Under the Trees Connections: Daniell Lindner https://daniellelindner.com/ Emily O'Neal https://www.bloomingwand.com/ Damh the Bard: https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 93 of Toward A Better Life.  Kevin Pennell - Host.  If you'd like to share your story, tell a story, or share music, also, if there's a subject you'd like to hear about on the show write me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.   Spread the word if you enjoy the episode.  Follow, Subscribe, and Please leave a Review on Apple Podcast for the show. Today's show is packed with a great interview and a wonderful song that encourages to express our gratitude through our creative gifts. Jeremy Haselwood Interview A dynamic and accomplished 2X Best-Selling Author Latest book Finding Your EDGE: How to Unlock Your Talent & Purpose, Has a deep-seated passion for empowering individuals and organizations, dedicating his career to helping people maximize their talent and purpose.  Find Our Edge with Jeremy Haselwood. Contact Jeremy Haselwood:  https://www.jeremyhaselwood.com/ Music from Across The Water Dris-muine and Amber-bast (@copyright 2024) are Across the Water  They produce music in their living rooms using iPhones and GarageBand,  while 5,000 miles apart! Song Title: The Gateway Listen to More and Connect with Across The Water: https://www.reverbnation.com/drismuineandamberbast/songs Visit Toward A Better Life:  https://towardabetterlife.com/ Contact Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 92 Thrutopia A New Way of Life - Kevin Pennell - Host. Toward a Better Life Podcast Like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.  Contributions to kevin@towardabetterlife.com  Stories Poetry Music to share.  Make sure you send an MP3 for all audio contributions.  Please Follow Subscribe through your favorite podcast platform and Leave a Review on Apple Podcast. Episode Highlights Books, movies, and commentaries about dystopia and dystopian future cultures, but then... there's an alternative, thrutropia... a term that looks at the potentials and means to create more sustainable living and a future that looks much brighter than a dystopia. Manda Scott is shares some life changing insights to embrace a thrutopian life as well as basics on shamanism Manda Scott Born in Scotland, Manda Scott wasOnce a veterinary surgeonNovelist, Contemporary Shamanic trainer, andHosts international chart-topping Accidental Gods podcast.Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming series,With her wife, Faith, she is co-creator of the Thrutopia Masterclass. New novel, Any Human Power is a Thrutopian political thriller woven through with Boudica-style dreaming: a new mythos for a new reality.  Interview -  Thrutopia A New Way of Life.

Episode 91 of Toward A Better Life.  Host Kevin Pennell.     This Episode Features Kim Mosiman, Loving Wife, Mom, and Grandma who Specializes in Empowering Women.  If you enjoy the episode and if you learned something today, please consider following the show, subscribing through your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and please be sure to leave a review.   Kim Mosiman Specializes in empowering women who are embarking on their "second act."  Nutritionist - Certifications from Precision Nutrition and The Institute of Integrative Nutrition Wellness Coach Offering a unique blend of spiritual and physical wellness. Her Book, "Reflections of Joy," provides practical strategies to inspire strength, beauty, and holistic growth in every aspect of life.  Interview with Kim "Living Abundantly" Connect with Kim Mosiman: https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/ Vist Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Contact Kevin Pennell: kevin@towardabetterlife.com

Welcome to Episode 90 of Toward A Better Life.  Kevin Pennell Host.  Tim Robinson steps into the future. Cate Tunney shares her poetry "Seasons" Following the interview. Listeners!  Share your prose, poetry, storytelling or music.  Tim Robinson Interview Download Tim's Chart for the Episode: https://life-of-earth.org/poster/Loves anything to do with the natural world.Created “Life of Earth in a Year - past, present and future” and launched it in 2022. Has a fascinating perspective - Let's look at Life of Earth In A Year. Cate Tunney Poetry Connections: Tim Robinson: https://life-of-earth.org/  Cate Tunney: https://catetunneyrmt.ca/ Visit Toward A Better Life:  https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Contact Kevin Pennell: kevin@towardabetterlife.com

Welcome to Episode 89 of Toward A Better Life.  Host Kevin Pennell.  Thanks to those who left their review: Miss Ninja "I love the topics Kevin covers in his podcast and the wide range of guests he brings on - truly something for anyone interested in personal growth."Dr.Browne Titled their Review "Bam"!  Dr. Browne shared "I just found you and love who you bring on and how deeply you connect and explore!  Thank you for all you do!!" Please Follow and Subscribe through your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon Leave A Review! A free way to support our show.  Leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  This episode? Let's Unlock Our Growth with Scott Allan.  Scott's journey transcends personal achievement to empower audiences globally.  About Scott Allan Bestselling books, include "Do the Hard Things First," translated into 16 languages and over half a million copies sold,Scott's Mission Unlock human Potential. Dedicate techingSkill-building, Inspire action Offer transformative insightsOffer practical strategies for embracing challengesFoster personal growthPursue relentless self-improvement. Episode 89: Unlock Our Personal Growth with Scott Allan Links: Connect with Scott Allan: https://scottallanbooks.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Contact Kevin Pennell: kevin@towardabetterlife.com

Welcome to Episode 89 of Toward A Better Life. This episode features an interview with Jeff Patterson on the blending of meditation with martial arts and other forms of movement. Guided meditation at the end of the episode.Thanks by the way for the fantastic results from the last episode featuring Damh the Bard from DruidCast, OBOD, the Order of Bards Ovates, and Druids along with a couple selections from Damh's latest album Raise The Flag of Green available from Pagan Music and Spotify.Looking for your talent everyone!  Stories, Storytellers, Poetry, or Music you'd like to share, send it to me through kevin@towardabetterlife.com!  Now, for this episode.  First I'll be chatting with Jeff Patterson from Portland, Oregon Jeff has over 36 years of experience, practicing and teaching the meditative and martial arts.Founded Northwest Fighting Arts/Portland Tai Chi Academy and The Yielding WarriorHe has published two books and hundreds on instructional videos.  Jeff also founded The Yielding Warrior online program Keeping with the meditation theme - Guided meditation right after Jeff's interview Links: For those who would like to donate or lend assistance for Western North Carolina here is a link to the local newspapaer that lists good resources: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/10/02/asheville-nc-flooding-how-to-help-helene-relief-efforts-in-western-nc/75472474007/ Contact Jeff Patterson:  https://www.theyieldi ngwarrior.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/home/ Contact Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/ Send in your Talent:  kevin@towardabetterlife.com