Change and Growth Through Understanding & Preparation
A Quest for Well-Being
— Change is one of the few certainties of life. Sometimes we choose it, sometimes it arrives unexpectedly, and sometimes it completely changes the direction we believe our lives are taking. Today, J. Reed Durand joins me for a conversation about self-mastery, resilience, personal responsibility, and our ability to navigate change with greater awareness and intention. We explore the idea that adaptability is not simply something we are born with—it is a skill we can develop and strengthen. We look at how we recognize our patterns and blind spots, remain grounded under pressure, question the...
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When Faith Becomes Your Armor
A Quest for Well-Being
Some battles leave visible scars. Others unfold quietly within us—in fear, uncertainty, grief, anger, or the struggle to keep believing when life becomes painfully difficult. Valerie Sullivan, author of ZAY: Put on the Whole Armor of God, knows something about walking through those battles. Her journey has taken her from homelessness in Baltimore, where she arrived with a backpack and two young children, through profound challenges involving each of her three sons. Through it all, Valerie says her faith became the armor that helped her family keep moving forward. Inspired by her youngest...
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Beyond the Mind: Exploring Energy, Trauma & Shamanic Healing
A Quest for Well-Being
— Today, we’re exploring a fascinating question: What if healing involves more than the conscious mind—and more than the stories we’re able to put into words? Howard brings together the worlds of Western psychotherapy, energy psychology, and shamanic healing through an approach called Dynamic Energetic Healing, or DEH. It’s a model that invites us to look beyond traditional talk therapy and consider the deeper emotional, energetic, and spiritual dimensions of our experiences. We’ll explore how unresolved trauma may continue to influence our lives, what it means to carry energetic...
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The Path from Resistance to Resonance
A Quest for Well-Being
— Today, we're exploring a question that many of us eventually encounter: What if creating a meaningful and successful life doesn't require us to constantly push, strive, and force our way forward? My guest, Sam Kukathas, is the founder of Soul Purpose Leaders and creator of Resonance OS. His work explores the relationship between the nervous system, sound and resonance, emotional patterns, purpose, and human potential, particularly among high-performing founders and leaders. Together, we'll explore why achievement doesn't necessarily bring fulfillment, how unconscious patterns can keep even...
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Beyond Pain: The Freedom of Living Fully
A Quest for Well-Being
Today we're exploring an intriguing and often controversial topic at the intersection of innovation, energy, and wellness: Brown's Gas technology and its potential applications for health and everyday well-being. We'll discuss what Brown's Gas is, how it differs from traditional hydrogen technologies, the science and engineering behind it, and the thinking that led to the development of the . We'll also explore why so many people are interested in this technology, the questions it raises, and how innovation can inspire us to think differently about supporting health and vitality. Valeria...
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Becoming Fully Alive: A Pilgrimage of Healing, Meaning, and Joy
A Quest for Well-Being
— What does it mean to truly heal—not only mentally, but physically, emotionally, and spiritually? Today, we explore healing as an inner pilgrimage, bringing together ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychology to understand what helps us become whole again. At the heart of our conversation is Hildegard of Bingen’s beautiful concept of viriditas—the “greening power” within us—and Alfred Adler’s teachings on belonging, courage, purpose, and our deeply relational nature. We’ll explore what happens when we feel disconnected from that inner vitality, how our struggles...
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From Cancer Survivor to Advocate
A Quest for Well-Being
— Today’s conversation explores a powerful question: What if the most difficult moment of your life became the beginning of your most meaningful work? At the heart of this episode is From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact, a book about what can happen after —when fear, uncertainty, and survival begin to transform into purpose, service, and hope. This is not simply a . It is a roadmap for anyone who has ever wondered what to do with the wisdom gained through adversity. We’ll explore how lived experience can become a form of expertise, why our stories matter, and how...
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The Fire That Transforms Us
A Quest for Well-Being
— There are moments in life that change us forever—moments when everything we thought defined us suddenly falls away. , the end of a relationship, the collapse of a career, or an unexpected life transition can leave us asking one profound question: Who am I now? While these experiences can feel like the end of our story, they can also become the beginning of something entirely new. Sometimes our greatest breakdowns become the doorway to our deepest healing. Sometimes the very challenges we spend years trying to avoid become the teachers that lead us back to ourselves. Today, we're...
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Understanding BPH: A Guide for Couples
A Quest for Well-Being
— Today's conversation is about a health issue that affects millions of families but is rarely talked about openly. While it primarily impacts men, it often becomes a shared experience for couples. If your partner is waking up several times a night to use the bathroom, struggling with urinary symptoms, or simply saying, "It's just part of getting older," this episode is for you. , or BPH, is an incredibly common condition as men age, yet many delay seeking help—even though effective treatments are available. The result isn't just interrupted sleep for them; it can affect the well-being,...
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Finding Guidance Beyond the Visible
A Quest for Well-Being
— In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to become disconnected—from ourselves, from one another, and from the natural world. We're constantly chasing the next task, the next notification, the next destination, often forgetting that some of life's greatest healing happens when we simply slow down and pay attention. But what if one of the most powerful practices for reducing stress, restoring mental clarity, and reconnecting with a deeper sense of peace wasn't another productivity hack—but simply spending intentional time among the treesToday, we're exploring the beautiful practice of ...
info_outline— What if many of the struggles we face today—our relationships, self-doubt, anxiety, or the ways we cope with life's challenges—are rooted in emotional patterns that began long before we were aware of them? As children, we all have fundamental emotional needs, and when those needs go unmet, we often develop beliefs and protective strategies that help us survive but may no longer serve us as adults. In today's conversation, we'll explore the science of Schema Therapy and how understanding these deeply ingrained patterns can help us heal childhood wounds, cultivate self-compassion, build healthier relationships, and strengthen what therapists call our "Healthy Adult"—the part of us that can respond to life with wisdom, resilience, and love.
Valeria sits with Dr. Leslie Muetzelfeldt — She is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and she works with adults in private practice in Central London.
Her background includes neuropsychology, Intensive Care/ Major Trauma and Adult Mental Health.
Dr Muetzelfeldt employs an integrative, person-centred approach using Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and EMDR.
Her warm and empathetic approach aims to help adults develop self-compassion and healthier relationships by processing childhood traumas, building emotional resilience, and an ability to tolerate uncertainty.
Learn more about Dr. Leslie Muetzelfeldt and her work!