Trina Zaragoza is a National Board-Certified Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Registered Nurse (RN), and Energy Practitioner specializing in Reiki, Shamanic practices, Angelic work, and herbalism. Based in Colorado, Trina blends her medical background with energy practices to help clients achieve holistic wellness and personal empowerment. She serves clients locally and virtually, ensuring her expertise is accessible to a broad audience. Certified as a Master Reiki Practitioner, Shamanic Practitioner, and Angel Therapy Practitioner, Trina draws on these modalities and her herbalism training with renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. She also utilizes Bio-Well technology to analyze energy fields, offering clients more profound insights into their physical and emotional well-being. Through her businesses, Altered Haven and Wellness Whispers, Trina offers energy-balancing sessions, integrative coaching, and personalized holistic wellness strategies. She is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their inner strength and guiding them toward practical self-care and transformation. Trina regularly shares her expertise through her podcast and monthly newsletters, offering insights on energy practices, mind-body wellness, and spiritual growth. Visit Altered Haven to connect with Trina or learn more about her services. Start your journey toward balance and transformation today. Trina Zaragoza Executive Contributor Wellness Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Trina Zaragoza Wellness Coach Trina Zaragoza is a National Board-Certified Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Registered Nurse (RN), and Energy Practitioner specializing in Reiki, Shamanic practices, Angelic work, and herbalism. Based in Colorado, Trina blends her medical background with energy practices to help clients achieve holistic wellness and personal empowerment. She serves clients locally and virtually, ensuring her expertise is accessible to a broad audience. Certified as a Master Reiki Practitioner, Shamanic Practitioner, and Angel Therapy Practitioner, Trina draws on these modalities and her herbalism training with renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. She also utilizes Bio-Well technology to analyze energy fields, offering clients more profound insights into their physical and emotional well-being. Through her businesses, Altered Haven and Wellness Whispers, Trina offers energy-balancing sessions, integrative coaching, and personalized holistic wellness strategies. She is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their inner strength and guiding them toward practical self-care and transformation. Trina regularly shares her expertise through her podcast and monthly newsletters, offering insights on energy practices, mind-body wellness, and spiritual growth. Visit Altered Haven to connect with Trina or learn more about her services. Start your journey toward balance and transformation today. All articles Health & Wellness The Missing Piece of Wellness – Why Energy Hygiene Matters as Much as Physical Hygiene We’re living in a world of constant inputs. Notifications, endless conversations, background noise. Rooms that hold the echo of an argument long after the words have stopped. Emotions that aren’t... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Body Remembers the Door and How Somatic Cues Unlock Energetic Thresholds I’ve learned something about the body over the years: it knows the doorway before I do. Sometimes, I feel it in the soles of my feet, a subtle tightening, like the earth itself is holding its breath. READ ARTICLE Mindset Embracing the In-Between and How Sacred Pauses Transform Us In a world that glorifies hustle and constant movement, we often overlook the spaces in between the moments when nothing appears to be happening, yet everything is still moving. These are the liminal... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness What Is Energetic Overwhelm? Feeling overwhelmed and disconnected? Discover why exhaustion isn’t failure, and how to reclaim your rhythm through soulful rest, intentional pauses, and energetic renewal. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Bridging Science, Energy & Transformation – Exclusive Interview With Trina Zaragoza Some people step into their calling gently. Others are propelled by a force so strong that they have no choice but to listen. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Spring Awakens a Sacred Renewal Bringing a Time for Rebirth and Transformation Spring isn’t just a season; it’s a threshold, a cosmic exhalation after the deep introspection of winter. The Earth is stretching toward... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Trina Zaragoza Wellness Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Trina Zaragoza Wellness Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Dr. Nicole Nasr is the founder of Journey, a matching platform between clients and practitioners. After qualifying as a psychologist, she began her career working for two practices, but as time went on, yearned for greater flexibility and autonomy. She turned to Instagram which brought her 36 clients in just nine months, but soon discovered that filming herself, managing her account, and creating content was overwhelming and didn't align with her passion. Driven by the belief that she couldn't be the only one facing these hurdles, the concept of Journey was born. Dr. Nicole envisioned a platform that would free practitioners from the burdens of self-advertising, so they could wholeheartedly focus on their clients. Dr. Nicole Nasr Executive Contributor Psychologist, Founder & CEO of Journey Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Dr. Nicole Nasr Psychologist, Founder & CEO of Journey Dr. Nicole Nasr is the founder of Journey, a matching platform between clients and practitioners. After qualifying as a psychologist, she began her career working for two practices, but as time went on, yearned for greater flexibility and autonomy. She turned to Instagram which brought her 36 clients in just nine months, but soon discovered that filming herself, managing her account, and creating content was overwhelming and didn't align with her passion. Driven by the belief that she couldn't be the only one facing these hurdles, the concept of Journey was born. Dr. Nicole envisioned a platform that would free practitioners from the burdens of self-advertising, so they could wholeheartedly focus on their clients. All articles Mindset Why Are People More Depressed And Anxious Than Ever? There is a notion that the rates of depression and anxiety have reached unprecedented levels. So the question that arises is, what could... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Challenges Practitioners Face When Setting Up Their Private Practice Are you thinking of opening your own private practice? Or you’ve just started and feel overwhelmed? You're certainly not alone... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness What Is Somatic Mindfulness And Qigong? Somatic has become a buzzword in today’s health and wellness scene. You may have noticed this term used in new classes at your local gym... READ ARTICLE Business 7 Ways Journey Can Help Grow Your Private Practice In 2024 Imagine a platform that combines the matchmaking skills of Hinge with the professional networking power of LinkedIn — introducing... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews A Platform Connecting Clients And Practitioners For Seamless Mental Health Support – Exclusive Interview With Dr. Nicole Nasr Dr. Nicole Nasr is the founder of Journey, a matching platform between clients and practitioners. After qualifying as a psychologist... READ ARTICLE Mindset Why Do People Fear The Therapeutic Space? Imagine you're standing at the entrance of an uncharted sea. The waters are deep and mysterious, stretching out into the horizon. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dr. Nicole Nasr Psychologist, Founder & CEO of Journey The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Dr. Nicole Nasr Psychologist, Founder & CEO of Journey Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Here’s How Fabienne Prevoo Transforms Senior Leader´s Lives & Careers Here’s How Fabienne Prevoo Transforms Senior Leader´s Lives & Careers Fabienne Prevoo is a Career Coach who empowers corporate senior leaders to lead with confidence and transition to their dream careers. Her signature “Dream Career Coaching Program” is a customized system for leaders who feel unfulfilled or stuck in their current careers. She partners with corporate senior leaders through individual coaching and a group program. She also provides assessments and energy leadership training to companies. Her mission is to lead her best life and help her clients lead theirs with balance, passion, and fulfillment. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Relationships 5 Ways To Improve Intimacy During The Holidays If we are being honest, holiday stress can overwhelm all aspects of our life. Even if this is your favorite time of year, it takes a toll... READ ARTICLE Mindset 10 Common Myths About Creativity There are so many beliefs about creativity, what it is and how to harness it that are simply not true. These myths are psychological... READ ARTICLE Is This My Karma Or A Test? What is karma? How do you make karma and how do you balance it? What if you’re done with your karma and your current life circumstances... READ ARTICLE Relationships 10 Tips On How To Empower Your Teen’s Confidence Do you ever notice your teen second-guessing themselves, even when they have so much to celebrate? It's completely normal for teens... READ ARTICLE Relationships The Modern Cuckolding Phenomenon – Humiliation, Adventure, Or The Ultimate Proof Of Love And Trust? Over recent years, cuckolding and hotwifing have seen a rise in popularity among couples looking to explore new dimensions of intimacy... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness World On Your Shoulders? – 5 Things You Need To Know About Dealing With Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can feel like you're literally carrying the weight of the world. It can sneak up on you, a dull ache that turns into a... READ ARTICLE Society Decolonizing Professionalism Standards – 4 Ways To Become More Inclusive And Equitable In Western societies, the prevailing standards of professionalism are designed to establish a consistent framework for behavior in the... READ ARTICLE Mindset Stress Management – 10 Tips How To Live More Lightly Are you tired of rushing through life and feeling stressed? Do you feel driven and out of control, longing to live more freely and... READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "Healthy communication is critical to loving yourself and all the unhealed parts of you" Reah Hagues, Relationship/Holistic Coach Relationships Conflict is Not About the Other Person, It is About the System You Enter When conflict repeats, the problem may not lie in either person's behaviour alone but in the system of expectations, roles, and responses that emerges between them. Understanding conflict requires looking beyond... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Financial Mistakes U.S. Business Owners Make, and How to Avoid Them A business can have strong sales and still struggle to pay its bills. Often, the problem isn’t a lack of customers, it’s a lack of clear financial information. Here are five mistakes I see business... READ ARTICLE Leadership You Changed My Life, The Most Meaningful Words a Mentor Can Hear “You changed my life.” For me, few words carry more meaning. After years of mentoring entrepreneurs, I have learned that intelligent, capable founders often need someone to help them connect the dots... READ ARTICLE Mindset Jupiter Moves Into Leo to Join Ketu Jupiter’s move into Leo alongside Ketu brings power, confidence and transformation into the spotlight of this Vedic astrology interpretation. Stefania Leone explores the symbolism of this planetary combination... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Best Ways To Keep Up Your Fitness Routine During Vacation Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. 1. Be Flexible Vacation is the perfect time to loosen up your fitness routine and keep things fun and flexible! Instead of feeling bound to your usual routine, think of your vacation as a chance to explore a broader range of activities that keep you moving. You might opt for a scaled-down version of your regular workout – perhaps a short bodyweight session in your room, a quick jog, or a hotel gym visit. Or, dive into something new – like a hike, paddle boarding, or even a local dance class. Expanding your idea of what a "fitness routine" can look like not only helps you stay active but also lets you enjoy the unique opportunities your destination has to offer. Upon returning home, your usual fitness routine will feel fresh and engaging again. Michele DeJesus, Master Health Coach & Trainer READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast With Fabienne Prevoo - How And Why People Become Unfulfilled In Their Careers Fabienne Prevoo is a Career Coach who empowers corporate senior leaders to lead with confidence and transition to their dream careers. Her signature “Dream Career Coaching Program” is a customized system for leaders who feel unfulfilled or stuck in their current careers. She partners with corporate senior leaders through individual coaching and a group program. She also provides assessments and energy leadership training to companies. Her mission is to lead her best life and help her clients lead theirs with balance, passion, and fulfillment. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

Tracey Cook is a leader in Brand Storytelling & Podcast Creation. She has unique expertise in helping free-driven entrepreneurs from old beliefs & success blockers. By implementing her unique framework of storytelling, speaking, social media & strategy. Tracey has seen her clients increase followers, subscribers, and revenue, to brand their stories & get booked on global podcasts & virtual stages, with confidence and authenticity. Working only with people who genuinely want to create a positive impact in the world. Tracey's message is powerful, "Wear your story like a superhero cape & not an anchor!". Tracey's podcast Victim to Victory is a testimony to leveraging your story for passion, purpose & profit. Tracey Lee Cook Senior Level Executive Contributor Brand Storytelling Coach & Podcast Creator Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Tracey Lee Cook Brand Storytelling Coach & Podcast Creator Tracey Cook is a leader in Brand Storytelling & Podcast Creation. She has unique expertise in helping free-driven entrepreneurs from old beliefs & success blockers. By implementing her unique framework of storytelling, speaking, social media & strategy. Tracey has seen her clients increase followers, subscribers, and revenue, to brand their stories & get booked on global podcasts & virtual stages, with confidence and authenticity. Working only with people who genuinely want to create a positive impact in the world. Tracey's message is powerful, "Wear your story like a superhero cape & not an anchor!". Tracey's podcast Victim to Victory is a testimony to leveraging your story for passion, purpose & profit. All articles Business Why You Need A Call To Action For Your Podcast There’s a reason why you decided to start a podcast. READ ARTICLE Business How Much Do You Need To Start Your Own Podcast? If you think you need to come up with hundreds or thousands of dollars to get started with your very own podcast READ ARTICLE Business 8 Secret Methods To Grow Your Podcast Audience You spent a lot of time thinking about what gets talked about in your show. You want the best for your listeners. READ ARTICLE Business 7 Reasons Podcasting Is Better Than Blogging Both podcasting and blogging have been around for ages. However, in recent times, the number of people consuming podcasts have grown READ ARTICLE Business 6 Steps To A Successful Podcast Launch Podcast launches happen all the time. Some manage to ‘wow’ their audiences from the get-go, while most end up not getting any attention READ ARTICLE Business 5 Ways To Sound Better On Your Podcast Podcasts are primarily about the listening experience. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Tracey Lee Cook Brand Storytelling Coach & Podcast Creator The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Tracey Lee Cook Brand Storytelling Coach & Podcast Creator Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Heidi Albritton is a private strategic advisor and senior organizational leader with twenty years of experience leading transformation from inside complex, high-stakes institutions. She currently serves in a global director role at a large global nonprofit, where her work sits at the intersection of AI integration, cultural infrastructure, and the human dynamics that determine whether transformation holds or quietly collapses. A sought-after keynote speaker on human-centered leadership in AI-accelerated environments, she draws on neuroscience, evidence-based change methodology, and the hard-won knowledge of someone who has sat in the rooms where the real decisions get made. Her advisory practice works with a small number of senior leaders – CPOs, CSOs, and Executive Directors at mission-driven organizations – as a confidential strategic partner completely outside the org chart. Her book, Awareness for Impact, is forthcoming. Heidi Albritton Senior Level Executive Contributor Strategic Advisor & Organizational Transformation Leader Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Heidi Albritton Strategic Advisor & Organizational Transformation Leader Heidi Albritton is a private strategic advisor and senior organizational leader with twenty years of experience leading transformation from inside complex, high-stakes institutions. She currently serves in a global director role at a large global nonprofit, where her work sits at the intersection of AI integration, cultural infrastructure, and the human dynamics that determine whether transformation holds or quietly collapses. A sought-after keynote speaker on human-centered leadership in AI-accelerated environments, she draws on neuroscience, evidence-based change methodology, and the hard-won knowledge of someone who has sat in the rooms where the real decisions get made. Her advisory practice works with a small number of senior leaders – CPOs, CSOs, and Executive Directors at mission-driven organizations – as a confidential strategic partner completely outside the org chart. Her book, Awareness for Impact, is forthcoming. All articles The Org Chart Can't Hold Everything – A Conversation with Heidi Albritton Heidi Albritton has spent two decades inside the most complex rooms in organizations, as a two-term elected official, a Chief of Staff who guided senior city leaders through some of the most.... READ ARTICLE Technology Human at the Helm and Why Leadership in the Age of AI Starts with Presence, Not Code AI is no longer something leaders can leave to the IT department. Whether you’re guiding a team of five or five thousand, understanding how AI is reshaping the workplace (and your role within it)... READ ARTICLE Mindset A Guide to Anti-Fragile Living and Grow Through What You Go Through In an era defined by rapid change, rising uncertainty, and global disruption, we’ve all heard the call to become more resilient. But what if resilience isn’t enough? READ ARTICLE Business Well-Being At Work – The Competitive Advantage CEOs Can’t Afford To Ignore Picture this: a workplace where teams collaborate effortlessly, employees are energized and focused, innovation flows naturally... READ ARTICLE Leadership Noticing The Spark Before The Flame – How Emotional Awareness Transforms Leadership As leaders, our ability to inspire, guide, and empower others hinges not only on strategy and decision-making but also on emotional... READ ARTICLE Mindset Harnessing The Enneagram For Personal And Professional Growth – Real-World Application The Enneagram has significantly evolved from its early days, transforming from a little-known tool into a widely recognized... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Heidi Albritton Strategic Advisor & Organizational Transformation Leader The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Heidi Albritton Strategic Advisor & Organizational Transformation Leader Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Kimberly Ebel Executive Contributor Entrepreneur Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Kimberly Ebel Entrepreneur All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kimberly Ebel Entrepreneur The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Kimberly Ebel Entrepreneur Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Melanie Carr is an accredited neurodiversity coach, and founder of Diverse Perspectives Ltd and True Orbit Collective, a pioneering membership platform designed to support ADHD and AuDHD adults as well as emerging neurodivergent coaches. Based in Kent, UK but working globally via Zoom, Melanie combines ADHD coaching with lived experience to create a dignified, empowering alternative to one-size-fits-all support. After years navigating the challenges of misdiagnosis, masking, and burnout, Melanie developed True Orbit Collective as a space where neurodivergent individuals can access community, coaching, and courses without pressure to conform. Her mission is simple yet radical: to help people find their own rhythm, honour their truth, and build practical strategies that actually work for their brains. Through her one-to-one sessions, group experiences, and resources like the Regulate & Reset Challenge, Melanie offers accessible tools rooted in neuroscience, compassion, and creativity. Along with coaching, Melanie aims to contribute to resources that spotlight the lived realities of neurodivergence, workplace inclusion, and systemic reform. Melanie Carr Executive Contributor Neurodiversity (ADHD & AuDHD) Coach & Advocate Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Melanie Carr Neurodiversity (ADHD & AuDHD) Coach & Advocate Melanie Carr is an accredited neurodiversity coach, and founder of Diverse Perspectives Ltd and True Orbit Collective, a pioneering membership platform designed to support ADHD and AuDHD adults as well as emerging neurodivergent coaches. Based in Kent, UK but working globally via Zoom, Melanie combines ADHD coaching with lived experience to create a dignified, empowering alternative to one-size-fits-all support. After years navigating the challenges of misdiagnosis, masking, and burnout, Melanie developed True Orbit Collective as a space where neurodivergent individuals can access community, coaching, and courses without pressure to conform. Her mission is simple yet radical: to help people find their own rhythm, honour their truth, and build practical strategies that actually work for their brains. Through her one-to-one sessions, group experiences, and resources like the Regulate & Reset Challenge, Melanie offers accessible tools rooted in neuroscience, compassion, and creativity. Along with coaching, Melanie aims to contribute to resources that spotlight the lived realities of neurodivergence, workplace inclusion, and systemic reform. All articles Society ADHD, Autism, and the Hidden Costs of Ignoring Neurodivergent Employees Behind glossy inclusion statements, many neurodivergent employees are still dismissed, silenced, or broken by workplaces that ignore their needs. The cost of being overlooked is not just lost productivity... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Melanie Carr Neurodiversity (ADHD & AuDHD) Coach & Advocate The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Melanie Carr Neurodiversity (ADHD & AuDHD) Coach & Advocate Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Pavel Belan is the founder of the international business advisory firm, with a business degree in Accountancy from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia and 13 years of experience in international corporate finance, banking solutions, accounting and family enterprise. He genuinely enjoys building corporate structures and finding the best options for companies to operate in the most tax-efficient, legal and secure way while protecting assets from the unpredictable turbulence of the modern world.   From 2011 to 2024, he's come a long way after holding a number of finance roles in Australia. Progressing from assistant accountant to group accountant, he became the Head of Finance at Firebird Tours, a multinational tour operator.   In 2018, he started a one-man team consultancy that has now evolved into BELANS —The International Business Advisory Firm which provides high-quality business services in the most beneficial jurisdictions from Europe to Asia.   In 2020, he co-founded Dynamics Security Solutions. A company that provides unique security role management solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations that deliver a significant license fee reduction without compromising the functionality.   Since graduation, he has progressed through local Australian businesses to listed and multinational companies and currently holds an interest in lucrative businesses, both technological and in the real sector. As a client, he has experienced many business service providers, advisors, accountants, and auditors and found that the majority, with a few exceptions, only tick some of his boxes.   He created BELANS to help like-minded entrepreneurs build anti-fragile structures and preserve generational wealth. Pavel Belan Executive Contributor Business and Family Advisor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Pavel Belan Business and Family Advisor Pavel Belan is the founder of the international business advisory firm, with a business degree in Accountancy from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia and 13 years of experience in international corporate finance, banking solutions, accounting and family enterprise. He genuinely enjoys building corporate structures and finding the best options for companies to operate in the most tax-efficient, legal and secure way while protecting assets from the unpredictable turbulence of the modern world. From 2011 to 2024, he's come a long way after holding a number of finance roles in Australia. Progressing from assistant accountant to group accountant, he became the Head of Finance at Firebird Tours, a multinational tour operator. In 2018, he started a one-man team consultancy that has now evolved into BELANS —The International Business Advisory Firm which provides high-quality business services in the most beneficial jurisdictions from Europe to Asia. In 2020, he co-founded Dynamics Security Solutions. A company that provides unique security role management solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations that deliver a significant license fee reduction without compromising the functionality. Since graduation, he has progressed through local Australian businesses to listed and multinational companies and currently holds an interest in lucrative businesses, both technological and in the real sector. As a client, he has experienced many business service providers, advisors, accountants, and auditors and found that the majority, with a few exceptions, only tick some of his boxes. He created BELANS to help like-minded entrepreneurs build anti-fragile structures and preserve generational wealth. All articles Business Choose BELANS, An International Advisory Firm That Delivers Customised Business And Wealth Preservation Services Globally Founded by Pavel Belan, BELANS has emerged as a reputable international business consultancy firm, focusing on the development... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Pavel Belan Business and Family Advisor The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Pavel Belan Business and Family Advisor Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Steven N. Adjei is an award-winning British-Ghanaian best-selling author, poet, speaker, healthcare consultant, entrepreneur, and pharmacist. He is the founding partner of BlueCloud Health (part of the Emerald Group), an advisory and consulting firm with offices in London, Dubai, and Delhi with clients all over the world. He has an MBA from Warwick Business School. His first book, (Pay The Price: Creating Ethical Entrepreneurial Success Through Passion, Pain and Purpose) released on 17 October 2022 was an instant international bestseller in 18 categories on Amazon, has garnered 2 prestigious awards, and has received critical acclaim throughout the world. He is currently working on his second book, “Chasing Permanence: thriving you and your business in a constantly changing world” , set to be released in ear Steven N. Adjei Senior Level Executive Contributor Author. Consultant. Pharmacist. Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Steven N. Adjei Author. Consultant. Pharmacist. Steven N. Adjei is an award-winning British-Ghanaian best-selling author, poet, speaker, healthcare consultant, entrepreneur, and pharmacist. He is the founding partner of BlueCloud Health (part of the Emerald Group), an advisory and consulting firm with offices in London, Dubai, and Delhi with clients all over the world. He has an MBA from Warwick Business School. His first book, (Pay The Price: Creating Ethical Entrepreneurial Success Through Passion, Pain and Purpose) released on 17 October 2022 was an instant international bestseller in 18 categories on Amazon, has garnered 2 prestigious awards, and has received critical acclaim throughout the world. He is currently working on his second book, “Chasing Permanence: thriving you and your business in a constantly changing world” , set to be released in ear All articles Leadership How Do We Build The Foundations For True Empathy? Just last month, I was privileged to have a conversation with well-renowned empathy expert Erin Thorp, best-selling author of the book... READ ARTICLE Leadership Four Ways To Achieve True Greatness In The Face Of Insignificance And Mortality As finite and mortal beings, do we really think the infinite immortal 'universe' bends in our favour? Maybe it's the other way around. READ ARTICLE Society The Three Levels Of Inclusion There are three levels of inclusion. Which level are you, your business, and/or organisation? READ ARTICLE Mindset The Fallacy Of Authenticity II – Introducing The Authenticity Framework True Authenticity is a choice, But how do we choose? My new Authenticity Framework ®️ will help you make that choice easier. READ ARTICLE Mindset The Fallacy Of Authenticity – How We've Got The Definition Of Authenticity All Wrong Is Authenticity as we know it a Fad or a Fact? READ ARTICLE Mindset Adding To The Noise Why has the world become so noisy with a corresponding decline in tolerance and mutual understanding? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Steven N. Adjei Author. Consultant. Pharmacist. The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Steven N. Adjei Author. Consultant. Pharmacist. Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

My story is a little longer and a lot different than many of my colleagues in the mental health field. I grew up in Maryland but not the parts most people are familiar with; my hometown is out in the mountains in the western part of the state. After high school, I accepted an Army scholarship to pay for college. Since I'm the child of a single mom who taught in the public school system I knew that I would need to get college funded independently and the Army has often been happy to oblige if you've achieved enough in high school and show leadership potential. After college, I began my service at Fort Bragg in North Carolina with the 82nd Airborne Division. Initially, I didn't plan on making a career out of the military, just wanted to do my required time in uniform to get college paid for and then pursue opportunities in civilian life. That all changed during my sophomore year of college at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I remember waking up for a sociology class on 9/11/2001. To this day I don't know why I put an 8 am class on my schedule since I already owed 3 early mornings per week to my ROTC unit. I remember picking up a coffee at the campus store right after the first plane hit the North Tower in New York before we all knew that the attack was just that. I became part of a generation of soldiers who knew that going to war was a “when”, not an “if” after I earned my degree and received my commission. Once I returned home from my first overseas deployment, during the infamous troop surge in Iraq, I was fortunate enough to be asked to try out for the Army's Special Operations component. I spent over a year in that training pipeline and then, despite my Russian language skills, I went right back to the Middle East a few more times. In fact, it was only after I was hired into a small command outside Washington, DC that I actually got to use those language skills and work in Europe. In total I spent 21 years in uniform (if you don't count my college experience when I was contracted to the service but not on active duty) and amassed deployments and utilization tours that number in the double digits. I participated in every major named operation the US undertook between 2001 and 2025, and worked in a lot of places that don't often make the news. Over the course of my service, I had a front-row seat to observe the toll that the GWOT (that's the Global War on Terror for those who didn't experience it) took on my teammates, their families, and the culture surrounding military members. I think everyone has heard some concerning statistics like the suicide rate in military members since 2000, or the rate of military divorces (many years twice the level of non-military marriages), to struggles with substance abuse. I also experienced some of those issues firsthand (though thankfully the core relationships in my life somehow remained strong). As I watched these effects and experienced these issues I also saw something that really disturbed me: despite there being plenty of people wanting to provide mental health services to military members, their families, and the veteran community very few people seemed to improve their mental health. The symptoms that I saw in my community didn't fit with what the media would often tell people to expect from PTSD, but this was before I started my training so I had a very limited understanding of the range of mental health disorders our lifestyle and careers could generate. Eventually, I hit a moment in my career that every soldier gets to at some point: I was very advanced in both the rank structure and in terms of my competence but as I took stock I realized I had done just about everything I wanted to do in my military career. It's counterintuitive for many folks but the further you rise in the rank structure the greater the limitations on available opportunities. High-ranking officers simply don't perform certain functions, and those were the jobs I most enjoyed. As I looked forward to the opportunities that would still be available to me I realized that even fewer actually interested me enough to continue the sacrifices that the job requires. Example of said sacrifice: my oldest child spent the first decade of his life with his Dad deployed 6 months out of the year or prepping for the next deployment overseas. As I started thinking about my next chapter I came back to the people I had served with over the years and what their service had done to their personal lives and mental health. These were some of the most effective operators you could ever hope to meet. People who had double-digit deployments and who had always gotten the job done. However, during part of my command time, more than one of these people came to me because they were experiencing suicidal ideation. At that point I hadn't committed to this new career so I did what the Army had trained me to do: I repeated the "script" we had been trained on, I took them to the offices on base like behavioral health, and I trusted that by doing this I was being a good teammate and protecting my people. It turned out I wasn't exactly correct on that score. To the last operator, they came back with a similar story. They told me about the very nice people at behavioral health who tried to offer helpful suggestions. Some of them talked to me about meeting with a psychiatrist and receiving a prescription before being told to come back if things didn't feel better in a month. Others told me about the clergy who had advised them to put their faith in a higher power (for the record I support people of strong belief leaning into their faith as part of their journey to mental health) and how they had never been a church-going person before. And then they all said something that struck a chord for me without me realizing why: "Boss I'm fine, I need to get back to work" With the benefit of time and training, I realize that what that statement brought up for me was part of my own struggle. Because I know that there were years when the world of the fight made more sense to me than the civilian one. Times when I felt like I had become a different creature than the men, women, and children I was protecting with my service. During those times, I leaned on the consistency of the deployment cycle as my coping mechanism. To us (and yes I 100% mean us) the fight had become our drug of choice and what frightened those folks telling me they just needed to get back to work most was not having that drug to make everything else seem manageable. I say this with confidence because I looked into their eyes and I saw my own fear reflected back. What I also realized at some point was that the problem wasn't a lack of people wanting to help this population. My journey to becoming a clinician and practice owner has put me in contact with tons of phenomenal people who want to do exactly that. The problem in this scenario was that the people trying to help couldn't understand the life-world of the people who came into their office. I talk about this a lot with other therapists who want to get into working with the military and veterans, but some things make a normal person pull back. When that happens, the veteran client (or law enforcement client, or kid who has survived being trafficked) often loses faith in the therapeutic process and reaffirms their belief that they are so broken that there is no way to make them whole. The solution to this issue was once summed up nicely by another of my teammates: "People like us need a therapist like us." One of my realizations in this was that military members and those closely connected to us form a distinct culture within American society. Much of it comes down to the way we relate to the world and people around us. Our concept of empathy is different, the ways we communicate with each other are different, and even our concepts of family are somewhat different from the rest of the populace. We tend to cope with daily stress in ways that most people who aren’t a part of our world won’t understand. We seem rougher around the edges, our humor is often very dark and addresses things that polite society thinks are off limits. I could go on about this (and often do when I’m working with other therapists or practices to help them understand who is sitting across from them in session) but the key point was that the very well-meaning and highly trained folks interacting with my teammates and friends throughout my career simply couldn’t understand the culture of the people they were trying to help. I began my journey into the mental health field working on the simple idea that there was a major problem out there that no one else was able to work on effectively. One of the things you learn in special operations is that the job is solving problems but those problems have more severe consequences than others. As I progressed through my training and began working with clients I found that many groups benefit from the way I practice. I worked with a few law enforcement professionals (specifically tactical teams and career homicide detectives). While doing my internship I came into contact with my first child who had survived being trafficked. I found that those kids vibe really well with combat vets and had a truly rewarding experience working with them. There is a similarity in life experience between the two groups that isn’t easily seen at first. Both groups have spent time in situations where their actions directly and immediately affected their survival. Both groups have been at least partially at the mercy of people they likely didn’t understand while they interacted. These circumstances create a set of survival skills that look very similar and a worldview that is the foundation of that connection. I often tell a story about a client during my internship who other therapists had struggled to connect with. As we were walking from one room to another there had been a series of very loud noises and shouting in another part of the building. I moved through the door as though I was still working overseas. It’s easy to spot, strong step through the door with a hard pivot to put you a few inches off the wall but out of the center of the hall. What I didn’t expect was to look back and see that client move almost the same way. Right down to check the corners at all times to see what might be there. What I realized then was that both groups were defined by achieving their goal regardless of the obstacle. The difference was the level of agency for each group as they moved through those experiences. That’s part of why I practice a bit differently than other therapists. What I learned from observing both my community and those other groups is that many people for whom therapy hasn’t worked thrive on agency. Not a “good to have” item but a bone-deep requirement. The center of my practice is client agency. Building it, helping them maintain it, helping them reach a position where they are making deliberate choices even if their personal struggles are particularly hard at a given time. I approach the problem that a client brings me first because helping them gain some relief and control allows them to start working their way down to the root of the problem. Without fail though, the clients who work well in the therapy I provide do best when they are the ones making decisions based on my services. This puts them back in control of their mental health, and yields change that lasts rather than momentary shifts in experience. Another unifying trait in the populations who benefit most from my method is their interaction with animals. It would be oversimplifying to say they all love dogs or cats, but to a person they have some kind of non-human living creature with whom they connect instinctively. Animals take you as you are, no social demands or niceties required. The people who I work with regularly really connect to that aspect of the relationship and over time the animal assistants become both anchors for when they are struggling and models for how the client should behave in certain situations. This realization led me to achieve a certificate in Animal Assisted Therapy. I created my practice and named it Overwatch Counseling Services for a very simple reason. In the military when planning a ground combat operation you always set part of your force apart. Their job is to support the main effort, to see the threats your main force might not, and to deal with those threats before they bring the whole operation to a halt. We call that element your overwatch. I view my work in therapy through a similar lens. My job is to help my clients make themselves safe and secure by looking at their whole situation and helping them make healthy change that lasts. I, and any future clinicians who come on board, become their mental Overwatch. William Kimmins Executive Contributor Licensed Mental Health Therapist Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? William Kimmins Licensed Mental Health Therapist My story is a little longer and a lot different than many of my colleagues in the mental health field. I grew up in Maryland but not the parts most people are familiar with; my hometown is out in the mountains in the western part of the state. After high school, I accepted an Army scholarship to pay for college. Since I'm the child of a single mom who taught in the public school system I knew that I would need to get college funded independently and the Army has often been happy to oblige if you've achieved enough in high school and show leadership potential. After college, I began my service at Fort Bragg in North Carolina with the 82nd Airborne Division. Initially, I didn't plan on making a career out of the military, just wanted to do my required time in uniform to get college paid for and then pursue opportunities in civilian life. That all changed during my sophomore year of college at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I remember waking up for a sociology class on 9/11/2001. To this day I don't know why I put an 8 am class on my schedule since I already owed 3 early mornings per week to my ROTC unit. I remember picking up a coffee at the campus store right after the first plane hit the North Tower in New York before we all knew that the attack was just that. I became part of a generation of soldiers who knew that going to war was a “when”, not an “if” after I earned my degree and received my commission. Once I returned home from my first overseas deployment, during the infamous troop surge in Iraq, I was fortunate enough to be asked to try out for the Army's Special Operations component. I spent over a year in that training pipeline and then, despite my Russian language skills, I went right back to the Middle East a few more times. In fact, it was only after I was hired into a small command outside Washington, DC that I actually got to use those language skills and work in Europe. In total I spent 21 years in uniform (if you don't count my college experience when I was contracted to the service but not on active duty) and amassed deployments and utilization tours that number in the double digits. I participated in every major named operation the US undertook between 2001 and 2025, and worked in a lot of places that don't often make the news. Over the course of my service, I had a front-row seat to observe the toll that the GWOT (that's the Global War on Terror for those who didn't experience it) took on my teammates, their families, and the culture surrounding military members. I think everyone has heard some concerning statistics like the suicide rate in military members since 2000, or the rate of military divorces (many years twice the level of non-military marriages), to struggles with substance abuse. I also experienced some of those issues firsthand (though thankfully the core relationships in my life somehow remained strong). As I watched these effects and experienced these issues I also saw something that really disturbed me: despite there being plenty of people wanting to provide mental health services to military members, their families, and the veteran community very few people seemed to improve their mental health. The symptoms that I saw in my community didn't fit with what the media would often tell people to expect from PTSD, but this was before I started my training so I had a very limited understanding of the range of mental health disorders our lifestyle and careers could generate. Eventually, I hit a moment in my career that every soldier gets to at some point: I was very advanced in both the rank structure and in terms of my competence but as I took stock I realized I had done just about everything I wanted to do in my military career. It's counterintuitive for many folks but the further you rise in the rank structure the greater the limitations on available opportunities. High-ranking officers simply don't perform certain functions, and those were the jobs I most enjoyed. As I looked forward to the opportunities that would still be available to me I realized that even fewer actually interested me enough to continue the sacrifices that the job requires. Example of said sacrifice: my oldest child spent the first decade of his life with his Dad deployed 6 months out of the year or prepping for the next deployment overseas. As I started thinking about my next chapter I came back to the people I had served with over the years and what their service had done to their personal lives and mental health. These were some of the most effective operators you could ever hope to meet. People who had double-digit deployments and who had always gotten the job done. However, during part of my command time, more than one of these people came to me because they were experiencing suicidal ideation. At that point I hadn't committed to this new career so I did what the Army had trained me to do: I repeated the "script" we had been trained on, I took them to the offices on base like behavioral health, and I trusted that by doing this I was being a good teammate and protecting my people. It turned out I wasn't exactly correct on that score. To the last operator, they came back with a similar story. They told me about the very nice people at behavioral health who tried to offer helpful suggestions. Some of them talked to me about meeting with a psychiatrist and receiving a prescription before being told to come back if things didn't feel better in a month. Others told me about the clergy who had advised them to put their faith in a higher power (for the record I support people of strong belief leaning into their faith as part of their journey to mental health) and how they had never been a church-going person before. And then they all said something that struck a chord for me without me realizing why: "Boss I'm fine, I need to get back to work" With the benefit of time and training, I realize that what that statement brought up for me was part of my own struggle. Because I know that there were years when the world of the fight made more sense to me than the civilian one. Times when I felt like I had become a different creature than the men, women, and children I was protecting with my service. During those times, I leaned on the consistency of the deployment cycle as my coping mechanism. To us (and yes I 100% mean us) the fight had become our drug of choice and what frightened those folks telling me they just needed to get back to work most was not having that drug to make everything else seem manageable. I say this with confidence because I looked into their eyes and I saw my own fear reflected back. What I also realized at some point was that the problem wasn't a lack of people wanting to help this population. My journey to becoming a clinician and practice owner has put me in contact with tons of phenomenal people who want to do exactly that. The problem in this scenario was that the people trying to help couldn't understand the life-world of the people who came into their office. I talk about this a lot with other therapists who want to get into working with the military and veterans, but some things make a normal person pull back. When that happens, the veteran client (or law enforcement client, or kid who has survived being trafficked) often loses faith in the therapeutic process and reaffirms their belief that they are so broken that there is no way to make them whole. The solution to this issue was once summed up nicely by another of my teammates: "People like us need a therapist like us." One of my realizations in this was that military members and those closely connected to us form a distinct culture within American society. Much of it comes down to the way we relate to the world and people around us. Our concept of empathy is different, the ways we communicate with each other are different, and even our concepts of family are somewhat different from the rest of the populace. We tend to cope with daily stress in ways that most people who aren’t a part of our world won’t understand. We seem rougher around the edges, our humor is often very dark and addresses things that polite society thinks are off limits. I could go on about this (and often do when I’m working with other therapists or practices to help them understand who is sitting across from them in session) but the key point was that the very well-meaning and highly trained folks interacting with my teammates and friends throughout my career simply couldn’t understand the culture of the people they were trying to help. I began my journey into the mental health field working on the simple idea that there was a major problem out there that no one else was able to work on effectively. One of the things you learn in special operations is that the job is solving problems but those problems have more severe consequences than others. As I progressed through my training and began working with clients I found that many groups benefit from the way I practice. I worked with a few law enforcement professionals (specifically tactical teams and career homicide detectives). While doing my internship I came into contact with my first child who had survived being trafficked. I found that those kids vibe really well with combat vets and had a truly rewarding experience working with them. There is a similarity in life experience between the two groups that isn’t easily seen at first. Both groups have spent time in situations where their actions directly and immediately affected their survival. Both groups have been at least partially at the mercy of people they likely didn’t understand while they interacted. These circumstances create a set of survival skills that look very similar and a worldview that is the foundation of that connection. I often tell a story about a client during my internship who other therapists had struggled to connect with. As we were walking from one room to another there had been a series of very loud noises and shouting in another part of the building. I moved through the door as though I was still working overseas. It’s easy to spot, strong step through the door with a hard pivot to put you a few inches off the wall but out of the center of the hall. What I didn’t expect was to look back and see that client move almost the same way. Right down to check the corners at all times to see what might be there. What I realized then was that both groups were defined by achieving their goal regardless of the obstacle. The difference was the level of agency for each group as they moved through those experiences. That’s part of why I practice a bit differently than other therapists. What I learned from observing both my community and those other groups is that many people for whom therapy hasn’t worked thrive on agency. Not a “good to have” item but a bone-deep requirement. The center of my practice is client agency. Building it, helping them maintain it, helping them reach a position where they are making deliberate choices even if their personal struggles are particularly hard at a given time. I approach the problem that a client brings me first because helping them gain some relief and control allows them to start working their way down to the root of the problem. Without fail though, the clients who work well in the therapy I provide do best when they are the ones making decisions based on my services. This puts them back in control of their mental health, and yields change that lasts rather than momentary shifts in experience. Another unifying trait in the populations who benefit most from my method is their interaction with animals. It would be oversimplifying to say they all love dogs or cats, but to a person they have some kind of non-human living creature with whom they connect instinctively. Animals take you as you are, no social demands or niceties required. The people who I work with regularly really connect to that aspect of the relationship and over time the animal assistants become both anchors for when they are struggling and models for how the client should behave in certain situations. This realization led me to achieve a certificate in Animal Assisted Therapy. I created my practice and named it Overwatch Counseling Services for a very simple reason. In the military when planning a ground combat operation you always set part of your force apart. Their job is to support the main effort, to see the threats your main force might not, and to deal with those threats before they bring the whole operation to a halt. We call that element your overwatch. I view my work in therapy through a similar lens. My job is to help my clients make themselves safe and secure by looking at their whole situation and helping them make healthy change that lasts. I, and any future clinicians who come on board, become their mental Overwatch. 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Cedric Drake began his love for educational psychology early in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, California. While attending a private school in his youth, he became increasingly interested in psychology and the importance of learning due to the economist's background of his mixed European and African American heritage. This led him to study at Loyola Marymount University, a Jesuit university with a strong history of education and moral values. After attending LMU, he worked at Los Angeles Opera as an educator, where he honed his skills as a lecturer. He published cultural articles with PBS Los Angeles/ KCET and was educated throughout Asia, where he settled in China. He lived in Beijing, Xuzhou, and Shanghai, and taught at Sichuan University of Science & Technology, Sichuan, China, where he continued to publish culturally informed articles. Cedric Drake returned from China to pursue a career as an educational psychologist. To further expand his psychological experience, Cedric Drake is expanding his studies in clinical psychology. Recently, his publishing credits have appeared in psychology journals such as Acta Scientiae and in collaboration with the American Psychological Association (APA). By combining both psychological practices, he plans to clinically and innovatively support mental health and the educational system worldwide. Cedric Drake Senior Level Executive Contributor Educational Psychologist and Technology Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Cedric Drake Educational Psychologist and Technology Cedric Drake began his love for educational psychology early in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, California. 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Veronica is a qualified BodyTalk Practitioner and qualified TRE (Trauma/Tension Release Exercises) Provider, she also adopts a talk therapy called Quantum Field Talk Therapy; and as such she combines these approaches when consulting with clients.   Veronica has a unique approach to addressing trauma in the body. Her credence can be simplified as:  Everything in life flows, trauma is no exception. The trauma itself, and the bodies’ reaction to trauma has to flow to be released. This involves the following: 1. Understanding the traumatic event/s 2. Understanding the individual’s response to trauma. Each individual is wired totally differently, and so each person will respond to trauma in a unique way, depending on what was happening in their body and in their environment at the time the incident/s took place. So how can trauma be addressed in a generic way? 3. Understanding how this impact has been absorbed by that specific body, which generally presents as physical symptoms in the body Her principle approach to trauma is combining the following approaches with a main end goal: let the energy and emotional charge of trauma flow out the body.   BodyTalk is a form of holistic healthcare therapy, designed to find the underlying cause of mental, physical and emotional issues that have arisen in the person’s life and body. The body is viewed the sum of it’s parts, and traumatic incidents can have a dramatic, and often an unconscious, impact on how the body works as a whole. Trauma (big and small) has a large effect on the individual’s cellular make up; this therapy allows us to unpack how these factors contribute and manifest physically in the body. TRE is a form of somatic exercise that focuses on moving the energy of stored trauma and tension; as well as releasing old trauma patterns within the nervous system (and so within the body). Thus, creating a flexible (and hence healthy) nervous system. TRE is a great somatic tool; however, one must be cautious as not everyone’s nervous system is ready. Quantum field talk therapy is a therapeutic approach which allows an individual to address issues they have with a third party, in a safe and non judgmental space, held by Veronica. The client in effect mimics speaking to an individual that they are not able, willing or ready to speak to physically. Veronica guides the client through the session as they address certain issues the client has with a third party. Very often things and feelings will arise that the individual was not aware of, this is because the unconscious mind has been accessed, allowing for a deeper trauma release to take place.   During the private sessions Veronica works closely with clients and tailors their approach accordingly. Veronica offers a safe space, where she works one on one with clients. She is passionate about assisting people in taking their power back. In her sessions, she shows you, through compassion, trust and knowledgeable insight how your body has absorbed your life experiences and how they have manifested physically. She then guides you on your healing journey, as you release what is stored but no longer assist you at present. Veronica is based in Johannesburg, South Africa but has clients from Southern Africa to Europe as she is available online as well.   Veronica is also a professional photographer, focusing on family and event photography. Prior to her career in trauma and bodywork, she worked in the finance industry and holds a business degree as well. She spends her downtime with family and friends, with a strong focus on quality time with her husband and kids. She is an avid cook; with a love and flair for Italian cooking and creative healthy cooking. Her other passion in life is travelling and learning about different people, cultures and countries. Veronica di Muro Merchak Executive Contributor Holistic Trauma Specialist Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Veronica di Muro Merchak Holistic Trauma Specialist Veronica is a qualified BodyTalk Practitioner and qualified TRE (Trauma/Tension Release Exercises) Provider, she also adopts a talk therapy called Quantum Field Talk Therapy; and as such she combines these approaches when consulting with clients. Veronica has a unique approach to addressing trauma in the body. Her credence can be simplified as: Everything in life flows, trauma is no exception. The trauma itself, and the bodies’ reaction to trauma has to flow to be released. This involves the following: 1. Understanding the traumatic event/s 2. Understanding the individual’s response to trauma. Each individual is wired totally differently, and so each person will respond to trauma in a unique way, depending on what was happening in their body and in their environment at the time the incident/s took place. So how can trauma be addressed in a generic way? 3. Understanding how this impact has been absorbed by that specific body, which generally presents as physical symptoms in the body Her principle approach to trauma is combining the following approaches with a main end goal: let the energy and emotional charge of trauma flow out the body. BodyTalk is a form of holistic healthcare therapy, designed to find the underlying cause of mental, physical and emotional issues that have arisen in the person’s life and body. The body is viewed the sum of it’s parts, and traumatic incidents can have a dramatic, and often an unconscious, impact on how the body works as a whole. Trauma (big and small) has a large effect on the individual’s cellular make up; this therapy allows us to unpack how these factors contribute and manifest physically in the body. TRE is a form of somatic exercise that focuses on moving the energy of stored trauma and tension; as well as releasing old trauma patterns within the nervous system (and so within the body). Thus, creating a flexible (and hence healthy) nervous system. TRE is a great somatic tool; however, one must be cautious as not everyone’s nervous system is ready. Quantum field talk therapy is a therapeutic approach which allows an individual to address issues they have with a third party, in a safe and non judgmental space, held by Veronica. The client in effect mimics speaking to an individual that they are not able, willing or ready to speak to physically. Veronica guides the client through the session as they address certain issues the client has with a third party. Very often things and feelings will arise that the individual was not aware of, this is because the unconscious mind has been accessed, allowing for a deeper trauma release to take place. During the private sessions Veronica works closely with clients and tailors their approach accordingly. Veronica offers a safe space, where she works one on one with clients. She is passionate about assisting people in taking their power back. In her sessions, she shows you, through compassion, trust and knowledgeable insight how your body has absorbed your life experiences and how they have manifested physically. She then guides you on your healing journey, as you release what is stored but no longer assist you at present. Veronica is based in Johannesburg, South Africa but has clients from Southern Africa to Europe as she is available online as well. Veronica is also a professional photographer, focusing on family and event photography. Prior to her career in trauma and bodywork, she worked in the finance industry and holds a business degree as well. She spends her downtime with family and friends, with a strong focus on quality time with her husband and kids. She is an avid cook; with a love and flair for Italian cooking and creative healthy cooking. Her other passion in life is travelling and learning about different people, cultures and countries. All articles Health & Wellness How QFTT Quantum Field Talk Therapy Helps You Heal What Was Never Said What is QFTT? A therapeutic approach which allows an individual to address issues they have with a third party in a safe and non judgmental space. Here we delve into a different type of therapy, that has received the feedback “feels like 2 years of traditional therapy... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Effect of Gossip Gossip is more than idle chatter; it can shape relationships, influence reputations, and even impact mental health. Whether whispered in... 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