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345 Author Hotseat Depression Lied To Me : Gloria Masters

Gloria Masters is an author, speaker, and advocate and activist for all things child sexual abuse (CSA). She has turned her 16 years of lived experience (and decades of healing) into a passion for giving back and highlighting the issue of #CSA by sharing her story so that other survivors feel seen and validated in their own experiences.
Gloria has previously shared her story in service of helping others, including in her book On Angels’ Wings—My Flight from Trauma to Grace. She is currently writing her second book, Flightpath to Healing, which is a guide for survivors, and continues blogging regularly on her website, www.gloriamasters.com. 
Dedicated to supporting fellow survivors in their healing from child sexual abuse, Gloria has created the podcast Handing the Shame Back as a safe space for other survivors to share 
their stories. She interviews fellow survivors because she deeply believes in the power of truth as a pathway to healing and freedom.
Her focus is on hope, love and joy, and she follows her Angels wherever they lead her.

Learn more about Gloria: 
https://www.gloriamasters.com
Podcast: https://handingtheshameback.buzzsprout.com
YouTube channel: Handing the Shame Back
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamasters16handingtheshameback16nonprofit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandinShameBack
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBack
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handingtheshameback

344 Lynne Bowman: Brownies for breakfast - Using the right nutrition to live the life you want

Lynne Bowman is 76 and still going strong! Lynne has been featured at women's expos throughout the country, teaming with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish Deidre Hall's Kitchen Closeup (2010) and Deidre Hall's How Does She Do It? (2012). In previous lives, she won national awards as a creative director for Silicon Valley companies, was Creative Director at E&J Gallo Winery, Advertising Manager at RedKen Laboratories, and freelanced for agencies in San Jose, Los Angeles, and New York. She has also worked as an actress, makeup artist, screenwriter, illustrator, legal journalist and television Weather Person. Lynne has three grown children, two absolutely perfect grandchildren, and is president of The Pescadero Foundation. She and her husband have a small farm on the coast of Northern California.

Brownies for Breakfast is a  cookbook you’ll actually enjoy reading and using. Frank, complete, simple: favourite sweets and comfort foods, reimagined as whole food, plant-based, sugar-free, low-carb, dairy-free, gluten-free classics. Beautiful graphics and photos, nutrition facts for every recipe, plus a great, fun read: one of the best cookbooks you’ll have on your shelves whether you’re diabetic, pre-diabetic, or just hoping to live long and prosper. Everything you need to know about sugar substitutes, dairy-free baking, no-carb thickeners, gluten-free options, plant-based protein, sleep, stress, shopping, and equipping your kitchen, all in straightforward, no-bs language.

Email: lynne@LynneBowman.com 
Facebook: Lynne Parmiter Bowman     
YouTube: Lynne Bowman
Instagram: LynneParmiterBowman      
Website: LynneBowman.com

343 Author Spotlight Depression Lied To Me : Nefertiti San Miguel

Nefertiti San Miguel is the embodiment of passion, a vivid advocate for the arts, neuroscience and mental health. As an international mixed-media artist, Ikebanist, performer, speaker, entrepreneur, published author and trailblazer, she raises eyebrows across numerous industries. 
With a reputation for rocking her eclectic style, Nefertiti is the founder of Etnia Fusion, a Boston-based boutique enterprise dedicated to promoting and cultivating multiculturalism through educational programs, functional/wearable art, and dance. She’s been featured on radio and television programs, web series, YouTube Channels, newspapers and magazines across the nation, and in recent years, has been garnering attention abroad through podcasts from New Zealand, Canada and Australia. 
Since 2021, Nefertiti has been sharing her talents with AmorUmbrella, a Veterans Organization serving military women. Her current endeavours include: teaching her method of art installations NM3 (Narrative Multi-Sensory Mixed Media ) as therapeutic activity for stress management and 3D Vision Board for life achievers. She welcomes new connections and invites readers to email her.

Learn more about Nefertiti: www.etniafusion.com

342 Amy Stein: How to heal by connecting to your intuition and your higher power

Amy is a Herbalist, Energy Medicine Educator, Trauma-Informed Empowering Breathwork Facilitator. 
Amy’s mission is to educate and empower others suffering from physical, mental or emotional health issues to learn to reconnect with the innate intelligence of our bodies along with Mother Nature. She believes we can be our best healers when we can quiet the internal and external noise to hear the body's messages for healing. Reminding ourselves that we get to choose what is best for us. Her approach is a mind-body-spirit one which uses the “power of the plants”, energy medicine techniques and breathwork to assist in reconnecting you back to your body. 
    
3 top tips for my audience:
1. Get back into your body either through breathwork, yoga, tai chi or other mindful movements
2. Get outside everyday-to remind yourself that there is something bigger than you that exists
3. Healing is not linear and can not be done alone

Social media and contact info. 
Amy the Amateur Herbalist on FB and YouTube.  https://www.mindbodyspiritbreath.com/

341 Author Spotlight Depression Lied To Me : Linda Knipe

L. Feig Knipe retired from a career as a high school counsellor doing educational and career advisement, and personal counselling. She has three Feig sons and two Knipe stepsons, as well as nine (and counting) grandchildren. She comes from a large, close-knit family, and was married to her sweetheart, Bob, until his recent passing. She carries on his legacy of supporting community betterment projects and volunteerism. 
An active Rotarian and church member, Ms Knipe is blessed with many friendships. She holds a Masters degree and Certificate of Advanced Studies in Counselor Education.
A Western New Yorker by birth and choice, she writes from her cottage on the shores of Lake Ontario, the smallest of the Great Lakes in the USA. She loves exploring the globe and meeting interesting friends.
Ms Knipe is currently writing about her journey of healing from PTSD caused by sexual assault. Keep an eye out for her book, Braving Therapy.

340 Tim Heale: From Psychological Warfare to Welfare

In Tim's words: 
"Having spent most of my adult life under the Colours in the British Army from being an infantry soldier to being an experienced PSYOPS Operator on 7 operational deployments has given me some awesome opportunities.
I played a lot of rugby and my position was at scrum half, I ski telemark and have competed several times at the British Telemark Championships, I was a Hang Gliding Instructor, I played American Football for Milton Keynes Pioneers, I'm a reasonably experienced offshore sailor and have owned 3 boats, sailed to the Baltic and back also sailed around the UK with just the wife and Artie the Ship's cat.
I spent my last 8 years in the Army as a Unit Welfare Officer for London Central Garrison and have taken part in all the Ceremonial duties in London during that time.
Nowadays I'm retired and spend my time Podcasting and Live-streaming."

3 top tips, steps, learning points or takeaways people will get from listening to your interview.
1. Being entertained
2. Learn what happens behind the scenes on Ceremonial duties in London
3. Learn something about Psychological Operations

Social media handles:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118723
YouTube: TimHeale9
YouTube: Everyday Conversations Regarding Mental Health
YouTube: Live Awesome Quiz

339 Author Spotlight Depression Lied To Me : Danielle Dittberner

Danielle Dittberner is a holistic transformation coach specialising in strengthening personal foundations to enrich life through connection and authenticity. An artist and creator at heart, Danielle alchemises suffering into joy by acting as a mirror for others to see their own greatness. She encourages people to stretch beyond comfort zones to reclaim confidence and respect for their life force energy. 
Danielle founded Reach 4 More to help cultivate conscious awareness to break the addictive habit of chasing external validation of success, adoration and fulfilment, to live a life fueled by passion, tenacity, and enthusiasm. She inspires others to boldly stand in their power, courageously conquer fears, and take aligned action to gain personal sovereignty and magnetically attract the abundance and love they deserve.
Danielle’s professional background started with leadership mentoring, program management in Executive Education, personal and business banking, social work, hospitality and gymnastics coaching. She received her Bachelors of Arts & Humanities, and Business Minor, from Indiana University. She is a certified life and business coach, Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile® Practitioner, member of the International Positive Psychology Association, co-host of the podcast Creating Sacred Space and co-producer of an entrepreneurial film series.

Learn more about Danielle: www.reach4more.com

338 Dom Brightmon: Advancing Others to Advance Yourself - Mentorship is a Book on Steroids

"We all have absorbed messages about our group and other groups from cultures throughout our lifetimes. One major way those messages are absorbed is through mentors. Mentors are those who will assist you in many ways. Whether it’s a mentor who shares their experiences with you, their network, or a mentor who stretches your way of thinking. Mentors are a gift of advancement. "

Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified leadership trainer with the John Maxwell Team, bestselling author, and host of the Going North Podcast, a podcast committed to featuring authors from around the world to promote the power of the written word and inspire listeners to publish books of their own. His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself.      
    
3 top tips for my audience:
1. Add the magic word “No” to your vocabulary.
2. Create a victory log to boost your confidence 
3. Compliment or encourage at least 5 people a day

Social media and contact info
Dom’s Site: https://www.dombrightmon.com/
Podcast: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/dominique.brightmon
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dombrightmon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dombrightmon/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DomBrightmon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DomBrightmon

337 Author Spotlight Depression Lied To Me : Anne Katona Linn

Dr Anne Katona Linn is a passionate Educational Coach, Speaker, Author, Leader across the United States. She has dedicated her career to helping schools and communities develop safe, supportive and positive environments for all. Learning from her own personal experiences with childhood adversity and trauma, she is an outspoken advocate for holistic wellness and has developed a unique set of skills in systems change, special education, school mental health, trauma-informed/healing-centred practices that reflects her experiences with over 26 years in the field.
Her unique endeavours include a Think Tank with men serving life in prison and reform thought partners, and mentoring youth at a juvenile detention facility. 
Anne travelled the country and settled back in Pennsylvania where she lives with her husband. She spends her time with family and at their camper near the Lehigh River where she and her husband enjoy whitewater stand up paddling.

Learn more about Anne: www.katonalinnconsulting.com

336 Nita Sweeney: Depression Hates a Moving Target - How Running Brought Me Back From the Brink

Nita Sweeney knows a thing or two about healing.

After all, she's the author of Make Every Move a Meditation, Depression Hates a Moving Target, and You Should Be Writing—all books that help readers learn how to manage depression and start living their best lives.

Nita's story is an inspiration to us all: after years of struggling with depression and anxiety, she finally found her way through writing, meditation, and exercise. Now she's sharing her story with the world so that others can find hope in their own journeys!