Finding Meaning in Life’s Messes: Easier Shows Readers How
Houston, TX, August 16, 2022― When it seems as if the path forward looks like a brick wall, it’s time to zoom out, and watch other possibilities come into view, advises author and business coach Chris Westfall. His new book, Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You, isn’t about taking the easy way out of difficult circumstances. It’s about overcoming tunnel vision, seeing things in a new way and showing up differently when challenges arise.
“The book Easier is actually filled with difficulty, just like life is,” Westfall said in a recent interview. “But in the midst of difficult circumstances, difficult relationships, misunderstandings, communication challenges … a new path emerges — a new possibility emerges.”
Accessing new ideas and possibilities in Westfall’s narrative is simpler than readers will find in other self-help books because Easier is told as a relatable, straightforward conversation between a Client and a Coach. The Client is ambushed at work. He’s fired on a Monday morning. He believes his wife will leave him as a result. He’s afraid that he can’t pay his bills.
From this life-after-career-death story, new discoveries bloom, revealing 60 insights into resilience, resourcefulness, self-leadership and more. With each new concept, readers can find their perspectives shifting from “How will I ever get through this?” to “What can I gain from this?”
Westfall’s insights can be applied not just to the workplace, but to all aspects of life.
“The obligations are the obligations, the duties are the duties, the deadlines are the deadlines, the sharks are still the sharks,” Westfall said. “But when you show up differently, the conversation can change.”
Ultimately, Easier takes an even-handed look at how things work — using neuroscience, history and powerful coaching examples to impart fresh perspectives that are vital for companies striving to create inclusive cultures, for organizations seeking to expand innovation and for individuals who want to deepen their relationships through understanding.
“When it looks like life and career and communication and everything else is breaking down, it’s time to break free,” Westfall said. “It’s time to access a kind of personal freedom that allows you to make different choices. To see things in a different way. People around the world are looking for more personal freedom, more encouragement and more possibility.”
About the Author
Chris Westfall is one of the most sought-after business coaches and keynote speakers in the world. He helped launch over five dozen businesses and has appeared on ABC NEWS, NBC TV and CNN. A regular contributor to Forbes, he has worked with thousands of leaders at Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations and high-tech startups. A coach to entrepreneurs and executives around the globe, his clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He regularly consults with top-tier universities and is the author of three other books, including Leadership Language.
For more information, please visit http://westfallonline.com or http://easier-book.com. You can also follow Westfall on Twitter (westfallonline), Instagram (westfallonline) or Facebook (easierbook).
Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You
With the end of Summer fast approaching and many travellers looking ahead to booking Autumn wellness retreats to boost their fitness, detox or simply relax this Autumn, Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists is sharing 8 of the best wellness holidays to book for Autumn 2022 along with some fantastic offers to help wellness holidaymakers access these luxurious wellness retreats for less.
From yoga and spa holidays in Portugal to detox retreats in Thailand, these retreats offer something for every type of wellness traveller with some even including great money-saving offers for the Autumn months including up to 30% off room rates. With the summer holidays out of the way, there isn’t a better time to invest in your whole-body wellbeing than the Autumn on one of these luxurious wellness retreats:
Enjoy the feeling of being completely relaxed and rejuvenated at the stunning Palacio Estoril which boasts sublime views across the Bay of Cascais. Relax and indulge in a selection of luxurious and revitalising spa treatments for head-to-toe pampering and rejuvenation at the award-winning Banyan Tree spa. From traditional Indian head massages to cleansing facials, every procedure is destined to nourish your body, mind, and soul on this refreshing wellness break. Combine your spa regime with daily fitness classes as well as complimentary gym and dynamic pool access to set the tone for a fit and healthy week, leaving you feeling truly revitalised from the inside out - you'll return glowing!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Palacio Estoril Golf and Spa Hotel from £1,655pp sharing or £2,250pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, a wellness programme & return transfers. Flights available on request.
The Menopause retreat at Preidlhof allows time for reflection, reconciliation, and self-discovery. Key to the retreat are ancient and contemporary healing treatments, led by expert therapists, that increase energy-levels, improve lifestyle, and help treat all the new physical, emotional, and psychological challenges presenting. Treatments are supported by means of real-time biofeedback and data analysis. You can also assess your biological age, and quantitatively measure, from beginning to end, the benefits of health and lifestyle changes during the retreat. Engaging classes such as dance, voice training and forest bathing further amplify the pleasure of being alive and being a woman. You’ll connect with nature in the beautiful Italian countryside and leave the retreat empowered and invigorated.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 6 nights at Preidlhof from £3,520pp sharing or £3,545pp on a single room basis. Price includes half board, a wellness programme & return transfers. Flights available on request.
Engage your mind and body by focusing on movement, low and high intensity training as well as recovery treatments, meditation, and sleep. This can be the perfect opportunity to kickstart or continue your fitness journey. Six Senses take a personalised approach towards full body wellness so you can really gauge how to make the most of your wellness break this Autumn. Help yourself improve muscle tone and strength, flexibility, agility and help reduce the risk of weight gain and chronic disease. Being an extremely tailored experience, this healthy holiday can be done at your own pace and at your own ability level, so you can feel fully confident and happy with your own progress and achievements.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 5 nights at Six Senses Ibiza from £2,290pp sharing or £3,645pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, return private transfers and a fitness programme. Flights available on request.
Deal: Stay 7 nights, pay 6 for arrivals on any day of the week
Immerse yourself in relaxation and exquisite Cypriot backdrops on this holistic Pilates holiday nestled in the ancient spa village of Kalopanayiotis at Casale Panayiotis this Autumn. With calming treatments at the Myrianthousea Spa, mindfulness meditations with expert instructors and private Pilates sessions there’s no time for stress during your stay. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll focus on improving your flexibility, posture, and coordination, whilst also enjoying the traditional delicacies and incredible mountain trails that surround Casale Panayiotis. The perfect opportunity to kickstart your wellness journey, this healthy retreat gives you the chance to rediscover the balance between your mind, body, and soul.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Casale Panayiotis from £1,275pp sharing or £1,535pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, return private transfers and a Pilates programme. Flights available on request.
Escape into a world of ancient therapy with this Ayurveda focused getaway, perfect for strengthening your body’s natural defences ahead of winter. This traditional Eastern medicinal system champions a balanced body, mind, and spirit of which you will achieve following a health assessment and bespoke retreat plan detailing Ayurvedic body treatments, herbal steam treatments, and multiple pranayama sessions to enrich your body and mind. Enjoy the extensive spa and fitness facilities available at Vilnius Grand Resort as part of your stay and return feeling grounded, strengthened, and renewed ahead of the winter months.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 5 nights at Vilnius Grand Resort from £1,450pp sharing or £1,745pp on a single room basis. Price includes half board, return private transfers and a wellness programme. Flights available on request.
Immerse yourself on this special yoga and wellness retreat with Matt Huy and Saz Newman, in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal between the 12th and 19th October. This fantastic duo with their extensive experience in yoga, giving you their years of expertise, guiding you in a variety of yoga styles and coaching from Matt’s further knowledge. With delicious healthy food and group classes with both Matt and Saz, you can soak up the stunning surrounding area from Longevity Cegonha’s yoga studio and explore the Algarve on a SUP excursion with your fellow yogis. Designed for all skill levels, soak up mindful enthusiasm and valuable knowledge on this peaceful and explorative yoga experience.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Longevity Cegonha Country Club from £1,485pp sharing or £1,630pp on a single room basis. Price includes half board and the retreat programme. Private return transfers and flights available on request.
Deal: Get 30% off room rates on Wellness Inclusive & Retreat Inclusive Stays until 31st October 2022
Enhance your state of mind, inner balance, and creative expression with TIA’s bespoke Wellness Inclusive retreat this Autumn. Located on an exquisite beachfront in Da Nang, the Private Pool Villas have the most picturesque of views. Break free from routine to relax and refocus with spa treatments, creative activities designed to elevate your sense of life purpose. Learn to lead a healthier lifestyle by upgrading your diet, your stress management and mindfulness. Between TIA’s blend of authentic well-being with understated luxury, you will positively return home renewed, having practiced Tai Chi, Yoga and attended a breathwork master class.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at TIA Wellness Resort from £1,485pp sharing or £2,565pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, return private transfers and a wellness programme. Flights available on request.
Deal: Stay 10 nights and get 14 nights of retreat inclusions for stays until 31 October 2022
Chiva Som are experts in detoxification with a range of medical, holistic, spa and wellness treatments to provide the perfect solution for you. This wellness holiday allows you to decide whether to go through a radical or gentle dietary change and to vary the length according to your needs. You also have the option to incorporate colonic hydrotherapy into the programme to help with the detoxification process. A set of herbal and nutritional supplements will ensure that your detox pathways will work optimally. Your health and wellness advisor will assist you in making the right choices to personalise your health programme and will monitor your progress throughout your stay.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 10 nights at Chiva Som International Health Resort from £7,810pp sharing or £9,835pp on a single room basis. Price includes full board, return private transfers and a detox programme. Flights available on request.
Health and Fitness Travel is a global luxury wellness travel company that originated in the UK in 2010 and is committed to providing healthy holidays that enhance and change lives. Created by Paul Joseph as a result of his passion for health and fitness travel and offering bespoke holidays to improve people’s well-being to lead happier and healthier lives.
Health and Fitness Travel offers clients a tailor-made seamless service with the very best health and fitness holidays, handpicked by its expert team, together with exclusive and added value packages with the best deals. As leading specialists, Health and Fitness Travel has also created their own collection of trademark healthy holidays in various destinations which include Fusion Fitness™, Mindful Triathlon™, BodyBreaks™ and Discover Recover™, offering clients the best value and holiday experience. For more information visit: www.healthandfitnesstravel.com / www.healthandfitnesstravel.com/wellness-holidays
Bugatti Group and Authentic Brands Group Partner to Introduce Reebok’s First Travel Luggage Collection
Bugatti Group Will Create and Distribute Reebok Travel Luggage, Wheeled Duffle Cases and Travel Accessories in the US and Canada
MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Bugatti Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded luggage and bags, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company, announced a long-term partnership to launch Reebok’s first line of travel luggage in the US and Canada.
"Our new partnership with Authentic Brands Group marks an important step in expanding our business as we add the iconic Reebok brand to our premium roster,” said Andrew Hattem, CEO of Bugatti Group. “Our team is extremely motivated by this new project, and we look forward to tapping into our in-house product development and channel expertise to strategically bring this new category for Reebok to the travel market.”
“The continued growth of consumers’ appetite for travel is palpable,” said Jarrod Weber, Group President Lifestyle, Chief Brand Officer at ABG. “Our partnership with Bugatti Group, an innovative industry expert, comes at a pivotal time. We are pleased to work with them on growing Reebok’s lifestyle offerings in this category.”
The product will begin to roll out at key national and specialty retailers in Fall 2022.
About Bugatti Group Known for its expertise, innovation and the quality of its products, the Bugatti Group is a North American company that designs, manufactures, imports, and sells, handbags, luggage, business bags worldwide. Headquartered in Quebec Canada and with offices in the United States and Asia, The Bugatti Group is also active in international markets with its flagship and global brands, as well as those under license. Learn more at http://www.bugattigrp.com/
About Authentic Brands Group Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, with offices around the world, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and e-commerce channels and in more than 6,100 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media.
ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands generates more than $21 billion in global annual retail sales, and includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, David Beckham®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Sports Illustrated®, Reebok®, Eddie Bauer®, Spyder®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Nautica®, Izod®, Forever 21®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Lucky Brand®, Nine West®, Jones New York®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Van Heusen®, Arrow®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Vision Street Wear®, Brooks Brothers®, Barneys New York®, Judith Leiber®, Herve Leger®, Frye®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
BrainHQ and Highmark Wholecare Target Fall Risk Reduction in Pennsylvania's Vulnerable Elderly Population
Computerized brain exercises and related coaching available for eligible Highmark Wholecare members
(San Francisco, August __, 2022) – Posit Science, the maker of BrainHQ evidence-based brain exercise apps, and Highmark Wholecare, formerly Gateway Health, a leading managed care organization dedicated to caring for the total health of its members, today announced a new program to address fall risk and improve balance in Pennsylvania's most vulnerable older adults.
BrainHQ’s brain fitness exercises and services were recently made available to approximately 7,000 eligible Highmark Wholecare dual eligible Medicaid/Medicare members who were identified as a high risk for falls. BrainHQ exercises have been shown in multiple studies to improve mobility and decrease fall risk. By targeting visual processing speed and accuracy, the exercises improve the likelihood the brain will swiftly adjust body movement to prevent falls. Studies have shown large improvements in gait and balance.
There are more than 100 studies of BrainHQ exercises in older adults. Benefits shown in those studies include gains in: standard measures of cognition (attention, speed, memory, executive function, social cognition), standard measures of quality of life (mood, confidence and control, health-related quality of life, health care costs) and real-world activities (gait, balance, driving, everyday cognition, maintaining independence).
This demonstration project supports Highmark Wholecare's commitment to ‘whole care,’ a new type of care that helps people achieve whole life health, not just physical health.
“We are excited to work with Highmark Wholecare on this demonstration project targeting a traditionally underserved population with new technology shown to reduce fall risk and improve mobility,” said Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science.
“At Highmark Wholecare, our mission is to care for the whole person and bring services to individuals in the communities in which they live,” said Beth Dimpfl, Manager, Strategy and Execution, Highmark Wholecare. “We continuously seek ways to empower our members by providing tools they can use to reach or maintain their best health and well-being. We are proud to launch this innovative demonstration project with BrainHQ to address fall risk, and to provide eligible members with the many other benefits of BrainHQ.”
BrainHQ is an evidence-based brain fitness program available as Android, iOS and web apps for monitoring and improving brain health and performance, regardless of a person’s age or health condition. BrainHQ is backed by more than 200 peer-reviewed studies and is now offered, without charge, as a benefit by leading national and 5-star Medicare Advantage plans, and by hundreds of clinics, libraries and communities. Consumers can also try BrainHQ for free at http://www.brainhq.com.
Established in 1992, Highmark Wholecare is a leading mission-driven, community-based managed care organization dedicated to caring for the total health of its more than 365,000 members. Through its robust Medicaid and Medicare programs – and in collaboration with a network of 29,000 primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, community partners and other ancillary providers – Highmark Wholecare coordinates health care that goes beyond doctors and medicine to help members achieve whole
PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC Launches BURN180 Workout Product Aimed at Eliminating Excuses, Maximizing Convenience
BURN180, the next-generation resistance band, officially launches
CHINO, Calif. – (August 17, 2022) – Too busy to exercise? Find it inconvenient to exercise while away from home? The time has officially come for all the excuses to end and healthy living to begin. The long-awaited next-generation resistance band system by PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC formally launches. The complete system is now available for purchase to the public and is sure to be in high demand.
"We have so many people who can't wait to get their hands on this workout system," shares Dan Markel, co-founder and managing partner of PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC. "We believe Burn180 will change the entire approach of how people work out, making it easier to exercise and perform high-level training anywhere, at anytime. Once people try this system, they will feel it's all they need," added Markel. "It is an incredible HIIT Training tool for everyone, anywhere, anytime, helping all maintain a healthy lifestyle. We are excited to officially launch!
We are also honored and grateful to the professional athletes in multiple sports that have tested, validated, and are now using Burn180 for high-level performance training - most notably in golf! Many top world-ranking professionals are now using the Burn180 bands in their daily high-level workout routines, including Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, Harold Varner, Talor Gooch, Lucas Glover, and Sahith Theegala, along with LPGA players Lizette Salas, Jessica Korda, Lexi Thompson, Azahara Muñoz, Marina Alex, Jaye Marie Green, and World’s #1 Amateur, Rose Zhang.
We are also honored by the support and validation from our Burn180 Pro Advisory Board, comprised of top trainers, including Andre Acevedo, Josh Loyo of Fore Fitness, and Kolby Wayne of Joey D Golf.
“They, along with our early clinical partners, Dr. Jim Lally and Dr. David Patterson (viewing the device as a "gamechanger" for Physical Therapy and Injury Rehab) and former MLS and Premier League Players Servando Carrasco, Stu Holden (Fox Sports Analyst), round out an unprecedented group of esteemed supporters! Co-Manager and Inventor Todd Wittenbrock stated, “Their collective feedback, enthusiasm, and engagement have been invaluable, setting the stage for our launch to the general public!”
To get more information about BURN180 or purchase the system, visit the site: https://BURN180.com.
About BURN180:
PRO Fitness Concepts releases the BURN180 universal resistance band system, with its patent-pending repositionable suction cup plate, that elevates resistance band training to the Pro Athlete Level with a next-generation compact system designed for use anywhere anytime, by anyone. The BURN180 device is the world's first clinically supported system featuring a fully repositionable mounting plate for fast and easy use. Set up anywhere in under 30 seconds for a quick workout that targets key muscle groups more efficiently than traditional weight training with a range of 25-180 pounds of resistance. The BURN180 kit ($299) offers an all-in-one convenient, high-level workout or can be used to enhance any fitness regimen, including rehabilitation/low-resistance strength building, HIIT, functional training, yoga, pilates, and more. Discover versatility at a whole new level and take your workout anywhere. Follow @BURN.180 on Instagram for pro-trainer-developed 5-minute workouts, fitness motivation, and more. BURN180 - Anywhere. Anytime. Anyone.
AGE-WELL announces recipients of its 2022 Emerging Entrepreneur Award
TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The 2022 recipients of AGE-WELL's Emerging Entrepreneur Award are Liam Maaskant, co-developer of a walker with an elevating seat to give older adults greater independence at home, and Anika Munn, co-creator of a smart monitoring system to help older adults feel safer and more comfortable in various living settings.
The AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award supports the development of emerging entrepreneurs to create and grow an innovative startup with potential social and economic impact in Canada. The innovation must address one of AGE-WELL's 8 Challenge Areas and have potential to make a positive real-world impact in the lives of older adults and caregivers.
The award is designed to give a new entrepreneur the financial resources, mentorship and training as they focus on making their ideas viable and rapidly deployable in service to older adults and caregivers. The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) has provided a cash top-up of $5,000 for each recipient, bringing the total value of the salary award to $30,000 for each of the awardees.
Liam Maaskant recently graduated from Dalhousie University where he received his degree in mechanical engineering. As co-founder of Axtion Independence Mobility Inc., he is developing a solution that expands the functionality of the rollator walker to include a motorized seat that moves up and down. This device aims to decrease older adults' risk of falls while they engage in everyday tasks like reaching a lower drawer in the kitchen, transferring to the sofa or gardening in the flower beds.
"We designed our solution to help older adults live longer, more dignified lives at home by having a tool to stay active and engaged in the activities they love to do," said Maaskant. "As a new graduate, I could not be more honoured and happier to receive this award. This will allow me to work full time on getting our device to people who need it."
Anika Munn is completing her master's degree in public health at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a co-founder of LivingSafe, a startup developing a smart monitoring system designed to keep older adults safer by providing their caregivers with physical status data – such as vital signs – and alerts, for instance if a loved one wanders at night.
"I am honoured to receive this award and thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate within AGE-WELL's national network, which will help our general growth," said Munn. "Our solution is aimed at taking away numerous health and safety fears so older adults can live life more comfortably and, in some cases, stay in their homes longer."
"Empowering, mentoring and supporting emerging entrepreneurs is part of AGE-WELL's commitment to drive the delivery of technology-based products that benefit older adults and their caregivers, and generate economic returns for Canadians," said Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Director and CEO of AGE-WELL, Canada's technology and aging network. "Congratulations to this year's exceptional recipients who exemplify the passion to make a difference and the innovative spirit in Canada's growing AgeTech sector. We welcome these emerging entrepreneurs to our network with all its expertise and resources, and are pleased to begin working in partnership with them to get their innovations into as many hands as possible, ensuring a real-world impact for Canadians."
"CABHI's overarching mission is to advance innovative solutions to help older adults live their best possible lives. This year's AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneurs epitomize that mission, providing critical solutions to help people maintain their independence, and age well at home," said Dr. Allison Sekuler, President & Chief Scientist, CABHI. "When companies like these succeed, older adults will thrive. So, in addition to our cash contribution, award recipients will receive access to CABHI's vast array of innovation services and our national and international network of scientific officers and validation, investment, and distribution partners, all supporting these creative entrepreneurs to significantly accelerate the spread, scale, and success of their companies."
About AGE-WELL:
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. is Canada's Technology and Aging Network. The pan-Canadian network brings together researchers, older adults, caregivers, partner organizations and future leaders to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians. AGE-WELL researchers are producing technologies, services, policies and practices that improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers, and generate social and economic benefits for Canada. AGE-WELL is funded through the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence program. www.agewell-nce.ca.
SOURCE AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
New Book Sheds Light on What It’s Like for Someone Living With Asperger’s
Costa Mesa, CA, August 17, 2022 — Matthew Kenslow is a pianist, juggler, motivational speaker and college graduate who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum) when he was 6 years old. In his thought-provoking book, Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome, Kenslow takes readers inside what it’s truly like for someone living with the disability.
“My main message that I tell hundreds of people is that I have not given up on my goals,” he wrote in the book’s preface. “I persevere on my aspirations. If I can do that, certainly everybody else can too.”
Told through a series of stories about his personal experiences, Kenslow sheds light on common traits found in those with Asperger’s, such as the way their minds work, their lack of social and conversational skills, and poor eye contact with others, and how those challenges have impacted his everyday life. Simple tasks take longer for Kenslow — like reading or organizing his thoughts — while remembering things like the Periodic Table or the books of the Bible come more easily.
“We find patterns in things, and that is the key,” he wrote. “… what is difficult for me can be a piece of cake for most others, but what is challenging for most others can be two-plus-two for me.”
Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome is an important read for anyone whose life has been touched by Asperger’s Syndrome. Kenslow’s insights aim to lend understanding, provide inspiration, and encourage readers to put aside differences and embrace the gifts that others have to share with the world.
About the Author
Matthew Kenslow has grown up with a form of autism known as Asperger’s Syndrome. Life has been an adventure as he pieced together all of his surroundings amid both praises and taunts. His mission is to teach others from a firsthand perspective about how autistic people interpret things differently from the rest of the world. He believes God has blessed him with the gifts to juggle, play piano and recall facts about the American presidents, geography, science and mathematics. He juggles at elementary schools and encourages the students to never give up on their passions.
He has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement (which is equivalent to the rank of Eagle Scout) through Royal Rangers, a program he has been in since he was 5. Now, he is giving back to children and teenagers, teaching and mentoring them in a wide set of skills and knowledge. He graduated from Orange Coast College with an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry fromVanguard University of Southern California. He aspires to be a middle school math and science teacher. Currently, he is a student teacher for Enhanced Mathematics at his former middle school, Ensign Intermediate School, seeking to be done by December 2022, and is an employed substitute teacher for NMUSD.
Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome
Publisher: River Birch Press
ISBN-10: 1951561325
ISBN-13: 978-1951561321
Available from Amazon.com, BN.com and many other online retailers
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Former First Responder Details Path Toward Healing From PTSD and Overwhelming Life Events
Antioch, CA, August 17, 2022 — As a police officer for 25 years, Norm Wielsch witnessed his share of trauma and would later fall into a downward spiral following his own diagnosis of PTSD. He served 8 years of a 14-year sentence on corruption charges and emerged from federal prison determined to help others — particularly first responders — heal from trauma.
Wielsch’s new book, Christ Centered Healing of Trauma: Healing a Broken Heart (and companion small group study guide), teaches foundational principles and tools for resolving issues related to traumatic life events.
Readers will learn how trauma affects the heart, body and soul; how to manage emotions; how to identify the root cause of emotional pain; and how to begin the healing process.
Through a bible study portion, readers will learn God's plan for salvation and healing. Included are numerous sample prayers to guide readers through the healing process.
Wielsch’s Christ-Centered healing method was originally designed to minister to first responders and combat veterans but is also appropriate for counselors, pastors, chaplains and anyone whose lives are impacted by trauma.
“This book is not only for the victims of trauma, but for their husbands, wives, daughters, sons and parents who suffer right along with them,” Wielsch said. “They are wounded people as well. Hurt people, hurt people. Since our families are the closest to us, we tend to hurt them more than we intend.”
About the Author
Norm Wielsch was a law enforcement officer for over 25 years — 16 of those as an undercover narcotic agent. In 1998, he was diagnosed with an incurable neuro-muscular disease, and after more than 30 surgeries, he became addicted to opioids. Wielsch was diagnosed with PTSD, and then his daughter was diagnosed with a serious illness and given a poor prognosis. In a downward spiral, Wielsch made a series of bad decisions that landed him in federal prison.
While incarcerated, he obtained a master’s degree in Theology and Counseling, a Doctorate in Christian Counseling, and a Drug and Alcohol Counseling Degree. He currently works at a men's residential treatment facility as a registered alcohol and drug counselor and pastoral care provider. He is a working credentialed chaplain who hopes to one day launch a first responder ministry.
Wielsch also has a master’s degree in Law Enforcement Management and is an expert in law enforcement tactics, criminal investigations, pursuit driving, high risk search warrant service, PTSD and the police culture.
PharmAla Biotech First Publicly Traded Company to Produce GMP MDMA
PharmAla's GMP LaNeo™ MDMA has completed all release testing, is ready for export
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - PharmAla Biotech (CSE: MDMA) (the 'Company') has achieved a historic milestone: it is currently the only publicly-traded company to have produced GMP MDMA at scale. The company believes that it is currently the only source for commercially-available GMP MDMA other than the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). With the release of this large-scale batch of LaNeo™ MDMA Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), PharmAla's GMP value-chain stands ready to support its clinical trial customers and partners globally.
"After a year of intensive work, we're thrilled to be able to announce this historic milestone for the company. As the only GMP MDMA manufacturer in the Americas, we're excited to do our part to alleviate the global backlog of clinical-grade MDMA," said Nick Kadysh, CEO of PharmAla Biotech, and Chair of the Board of Psychedelics Canada. "As research into MDMA dramatically increases and a number of countries begin to move to more permissive 'expanded access' regimes, PharmAla Biotech is perfectly positioned to continue to support scientific discovery by providing the clinical-grade drug product our research partners need."
PharmAla's LaNeo™ MDMA API is scheduled to be formulated into a number of dosage forms, over the coming number of months, with the first being a 40mg capsule. It can also be compounded directly by pharmacists, where permitted by local regulations.
"Access to GMP research materials is often a rate liming step in clinical research; but now with greater access, the science will advance much faster, as will the potential for improving patient care" said Dr. Leah Mayo, incoming Parker Psychedelic Research Chair, University of Calgary.
"Over the past 6 months, we've heard endlessly about the global supply chain crisis in Psychedelic molecules. It's gratifying to now be in a position to assist our partners worldwide by shipping Drug Substance and Product to them, allowing them to get on with their vital research," said Dr. Shane Morris, PharmAla's COO. "We're confident that, once researchers initiate clinical work with PharmAla's LaNeo™ MDMA, it will help drive interest in clinical trials for this impressive drug that several patient groups are urgently requesting."
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About PharmAla
PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (CSE: MDMA) is a biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of MDXX class molecules, including MDMA. PharmAla was founded with a dual focus: alleviating the global backlog of generic, clinical-grade MDMA to enable clinical trials, and to develop novel drugs in the same class. PharmAla is a "regulatory first" organization, formed under the principle that true success in the psychedelics industry will only be achieved through excellent relationships with regulators. Our team of dedicated professionals includes regulatory experts, scientists, and biomanufacturing professionals. PharmAla has built what it believes to be North America's first cGMP MDMA value chain, encompassing GMP manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), and drug product formulation. PharmAla's research and development unit has also begun preclinical research into two patented Novel Chemical Entities (NCEs) based on MDXX class molecules, with proof-of-concept research currently ongoing at the University of Arkansas School for Medical Sciences in the United States and at InterVivo Solutions in Canada. For more information, visit www.PharmAla.ca.
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Giving the Customers What they Want: Simply Delish, the World’s First-ever Keto-certified, Plant-based Desserts Debuts Creamy Butterscotch Flavor Pudding
What: Simply Delish announces their newest flavor - creamy, smooth and delicious guilt -free Butterscotch Pudding, the most requested flavor EVER!
Who: Simply Delish’s Jels and Instant Puddings are the World’s first-ever sugar-free, Keto-certified, and plant-based desserts.
Why: Consumers are already wild about Simply Delish’s offerings but have been requesting Butterscotch pudding, and Simply Delish is delivering. It will join the other mouth-watering flavors: Chocolate Instant Pudding, Vanilla Instant Pudding, Banana Instant Pudding, Strawberry Instant Pudding, Strawberry Jel, Raspberry Jel, Orange Jel and Peach Jel.
Simply Delish is made in the USA and is a complete line of sugar-free, Keto-Certified desserts that satisfy cravings without calories and carbs. Each Instant Pudding and Jel is crafted from all-natural, Non-GMO verified ingredients, with no preservatives or artificial colors. They are plant-based, gluten-free, vegan, fat-free, sugar-free, lactose-free, cholesterol-free, allergen-free, kosher and halal certified. Learn more at www.simplydelish.net
When: Sign up now for VIP access for early limited shipment of Simply Delish Butterscotch www.simplydelish,net and then available to everyone by August 26th, 2022.
Where: Simply Delish can be found in 1735 Kroger stores, Sprouts, and Whole Foods. To find a retailer near you, visit the Store Locator.
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