For more information about Mary and her work visit: https://www.maryvolmer.com/

On a personal note, David has been a Zen Buddhist and martial artist for 25 years, which along with Chinese Medicine has largely shaped who he is today. Each day David strives to be a “force for good” in the world and do all he can to reduce the suffering within it.

He lives in Shoreline with his wife Erin, his two teenage boys Sebastian and Liam, their two cats Banjo and Cello, and their ball python, Izzy. Hobbies include singing karaoke with his family, sharing his passion for traditional tea, reading fantasy novels, and driving his family crazy with all things related to the banjo.

For more information about David and his work visit: https://www.thezenofhealing.com/ or https://www.northwesthealingcollective.com/

For more information about Jourdan and his work visit: https://www.thesportstunnel.com/

His commitment to art is matched by his passion for exploration; Bryan has traveled extensively across the globe, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and traditional art forms that inform his own unique style. He believes that travel is essential to broadening his artistic perspective and connecting with people through creativity, and the pursuit of excellence

Featured in Creative Mornings and a contributor to Roc la Rue fine arts gallery, Bryan continues to practice his craft, channeling his worldly experiences into the vibrant work he creates back home in Seattle.

For more information about Bryan visit: https://www.bryankachel.com/

For more information about Chris visit: https://www.bewellnatural.com/

For more information about Alan visit: https://newoptionsinc.com/

Having personally navigated a health crisis in her 20s, built a successful business, authored a book, and become a mother at 45, Deborah brings deep insight into the courage and resilience needed to live authentically. Her offerings invite individuals to chart their own paths to embodied well-being and vitality. Learn more at Vital Medicine.

For more information about Deborah visit: https://vitalmedicine.com/

Jami is a performer that makes transformation appear simple, taking a traditionally classical instrument and morphing it into the source of a multi-dimensional range of expressive works. Her music transforms from the deepest stillness to moving melodies and rhythms that light the soul on fire. Jami’s musical path moved from classical to folk, to rock/pop to world and improvisation. Since launching her solo career Sieber has entered into dynamic collaborations with an extraordinary spectrum of dancers, actors, poets, visual artists, improvisers (Rhiannon), vocalists (Ferron, Cris Williamson), and instrumentalists that span the globe. She has composed for film, (Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning, Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton, As She Is, Queen of the Sun: What are the bees telling us?), dance, theatre, and the popular video game – Braid.

For more information about Jami visit: https://jamisieber.com/

In early 2018, Pato & his wife Antoinette Rootsdawtah (who is also a minister and world renowned reggae keyboard player) were both presented with the prestigious “Unity Earth ~ Keepers Of The Flame Award” by Ben Bowler and later that year they were both appointed as “Goodwill Ambassadors of the Golden Rule” by Ambassador Mussie of the United Religions Initiative ~ Africa. In 2019 their Spiritual Family won the “URI Hermes Award” for creative collaboration and communications with other Cooperation Circles around the world and shortly thereafter they were both invited to become official members of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a dynamic and visionary project of the Source of Synergy Foundation.

Most recently Pato was invited to the Los Angeles City Council Chambers and presented with the “Caribbean Cultural Heritage Award” in recognition of his ability to use music as a tool to engage diverse communities with a Message of Love! The State Of California Senate also awarded Pato with the “Las Rosas Honors” in recognition of his contribution to the arts and culture of the Caribbean and Central American Communities, jointly creating a richer and more diverse culture in the City of Los Angeles and the State of California.

Now based in Southern California, Pato continues to record and tour the world extensively, conveying a positive, fun & spiritual message, while simultaneously serving as a Teacher, Counselor, Mentor & “Minister of the verb” to his Fans, Friends & Spiritual Family.”

To “personally” stay in touch with Pato and learn more about his Global Ministry go to: www.facebook.com/groups/patobantonsspiritualfamily

For more general information about Pato visit: https://officialpatobanton.com/

For more information about Pato’s Ubunbtu project visit: https://www.thespiritofubuntu.us/

For free access to the Pato’s music mentioned in the conversation visit: https://patobantonofficial.bandcamp.com/

Jason specializes in evidence-based protocols for families, individuals, couples and children. He focuses on pragmatic solutions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help treat past trauma while addressing areas of dissonance by aligning thoughts, emotions and actions. Jason also helps contextualize the influences of family, culture and religion in identity, decision-making, and relationship processes.

Jason is the co-developer of the S.T.A.Y. model through the University of Washington’s Evidence Based Practices Institute and maintains a private practice in north Seattle. He was adjunct faculty at the Leadership Institute of Seattle providing master’s level courses in ethics and law, solution focused therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention and research methods of family therapy. He has trained and supported teams in Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Holland, Australia and other locations around the continental United States.

For more information about Jason visit: https://www.medinacounseling.com/

Over the past several years she has co-facilitated statewide social and emotional learning communities of practice for California educators and administrators. And her recently published book, Surviving Teacher Burnout: A Weekly Guide To Build Resilience, Deal with Emotional Exhaustion, and Stay Inspired in the Classroom, features 52 simple, low-lift strategies for enhancing educational professionals’ social and emotional well-being.

For more information about Amy visit: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/amy_eva

Susane was recently awarded the Haberman-Williams Scholarship by the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, recognizing her as a model of academic and professional excellence. She speaks on topics including mindfulness, trauma, mental health, and immigrant resilience.

Born in Brazil and based in Massachusetts, deeply passionate about Zen meditation, which she practices with her sangha in MA, as well as exploring nature and playing Capoeira. She is also the proud mother of Valentina, Lorenzo, and Antonella—her greatest teachers and daily inspiration.

Dawn’s research has included studying how microbial communities live in Antarctica, and she uses that information to better model the evolution of early life on Earth and how the atmosphere got the oxygen we need to breath. She also participated in the NASA Mars Curiosity rover mission, helping the team look for evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars.

In addition to her science, Dawn prioritizes the human side of life in her interactions with others. She is dedicated to helping people of all backgrounds prepare for and succeed in scientific careers. Specifically, she makes time to listen to the problems individuals are facing and helps them find productive paths forward, whether the challenges originate from cultural barriers, harassment, mental health issues, other circumstances, or their interactions. Dawn uses what she has learned to try to make the university a more supportive environment for people who have traditionally been excluded from academia.

For her own wellbeing, Dawn participates in capoeira. This beautiful Afro-Brazilian art form provides intense physical interactions, improvisational music, and a strong community grounded in centuries of tradition.

Among these, her specialties are: 

• Foundational Values in Yoga Philosophy: Yama & Niyama 

• Mantra Yoga: Sanskṛit as Sacred Sound 

• Ritual & Symbolism in the Path of Yoga

Bhavani also leads Yogic rituals (Pūjā & Yajña) at Mount Madonna Center’s Sankaṭ Mochan Hanumān Temple. She also incorporated yoga for children as a schoolteacher for 20 years. In essence, Bhavani loves chanting & ritual, mystic poetry, and the solace of nature.

With a background in spiritual, therapeutic and meditative techniques from around the world, she has worked with master teachers from a variety of traditions. She has also released seven albums and co-authored two books, Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation and Coming to Peace: Resolving Conflict Within Ourselves and Others.

In her work, Laura trains people in Depth Hypnosis, an integrative psycho-spiritual healing modality that blends aspects of ancient wisdom and contemporary psychological thought, and has helped thousands of people live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives. She is particularly interested in the profound connection between creativity and spirituality and integrates this perspective into teachings that blend art, consciousness studies, and holistic practices. She teaches and speaks nationally and internationally and works with groups and individuals through her private practice.

For more information about Laura visit: https://laurachandler.org/