I am a husband, father and Retired Marine Sergeant with eight years of active duty and three combat deployments. Immediately after being honorably discharged, I completed the Business Management Program at the University of Houston Clearlake with a Bachelor of…
Kelsy Timas, CEO of Guiding Wellness Institute, is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Yoga and Meditation teacher and Military spouse of 18 years. Kelsy first began her career in Medical Management and emergency medicine before shifting her focus to a…
As an inspirational speaker, author, and licensed professional counselor intern, my academic and professional life has been dedicated to promoting wellness. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling as well as an M.A. in Marriage…
I am a native of the North Georgia Mountains but currently live in FL with my husband and two teenage boys. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in three different states, with a Master’s of Science in Counseling and Psychology.…
The Universe unfolds in amazing ways. While on a family vacation in Crystal Beach, Texas, I read a front-page article in “The Local” magazine about the newly opened Lone Survivor Foundation retreat center. I thought to myself, "Self, I…
I didn’t welcome yoga into my life with open arms. My aunt Marlene suggested I give it a shot to reduce stress and bring me back into balance. I didn’t want to do yoga. In my mind, yoga was for…
On July 23, 2018, a simple flat tire on a vehicle started the Carr Fire, one of the most destructive fires in California history. This catastrophic fire destroyed thousands of structures, displacing well over 10,000 people. Emergency shelters were packed…
Hello. My name is Jason Lee Smiley. I was born in 1971 in a town north of Seattle called Everett. My family moved to Wyoming when I was very young and that is where I grew up. I have two…
I am a native of Chicago and have lived in Southwest Missouri since 1982. My husband of 26 years, Hugh, is a retired Physics and Chemistry teacher. We live on a 30-acre hobby farm with several horses, some dogs, cats…