Bridging Science and Spirit: Mind Wellness & Transformation with Niharika Rajnala
Host: Victoria Johnson
Guest: Niharika Rajnala, M.Sc., PhD (Candidate) – Health Science Professional, Certified Heal Your Life® Coach, Mind Wellness & Transformation Coach
In this empowering episode, Victoria Johnson welcomes Niharika Rajnala, a passionate Health Science Professional and Mind Wellness Coach based in Victoria, BC, Canada. With over 13 years of experience spanning mind wellness, clinical research, public health, academic research, and medical writing, Niharika shares how she blends Louise Hay’s transformational philosophy with her scientific background to help others heal from the inside out.
Niharika Rajnala holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Science and is currently pursuing her PhD. She is a Researcher at a leading cancer clinic, contributing to advancements across multiple therapeutic areas:
Oncology: Lung Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer
Neurochemistry: Alzheimer’s Disease
Immunology: Psoriasis
Infectious Diseases: Pediatric HIV
Her exceptional work has earned her several international awards and recognition in Research & Development and the Pharmaceutical Industry.
She offers insights into the connection between science and spirituality, the power of affirmations, and how to create mental and emotional balance through intentional daily practices.
“The point of power is in the present moment.” – Louise Hay
As a Certified Heal Your Life® Coach, Niharika is passionate about mind wellness, transformation, and emotional healing. Through her YouTube channel, she shares guided meditations, affirmations, and healing practices, inspiring a global audience to live consciously and joyfully.
Science Meets Soul: How medical research and Louise Hay’s teachings work hand-in-hand to promote holistic healing.
Affirmations as Medicine: Using positive thought to reframe stress and enhance mental clarity.
Mind Wellness Practices: Simple daily rituals for balance, resilience, and self-love.
Global Impact: Bringing healing to people worldwide through digital content and compassionate coaching.
Presence and Power: Returning to the moment to access peace, awareness, and possibility.
“I bring together medical science and mind wellness to help people transform from the inside out.” – Niharika Rajnala
“The point of power is in the present moment.” – Louise Hay
“Our minds are powerful allies in healing when guided by love, not fear.” – Niharika Rajnala
Ground Yourself: Pause and take three slow breaths before your next task.
Affirm the Positive: Repeat, “I am healthy, whole, and complete.”
Learn & Reflect: Visit Niharika’s YouTube channel and explore a guided meditation that speaks to your current season.
To learn more about Heal Your Life® Coach training with Victoria Johnson PhD, please visit our website.
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Host: Victoria Johnson
Guest: Poliana Conti, Founder, Partners for Growth; Certified Heal Your Life Coach; Authorised Five Behaviors Partner; ICF member; 25+ years in global HR across 44+ countries
Links
Website: PolianaConti.com
LinkedIn: Poliana Conti
Leaders do not need to know everything. They need to be grounded, practise grace, cultivate gratitude, and uphold governance of self and systems. Coaching works best as a partnership that empowers expertise within the team.
00:00–01:16 Intro: Victoria frames the episode, discussing transformation stories, tools, and strategies for living your best life. Guest intro and credentials.
01:16–03:12 Why heart-centred leadership Poliana traces her shift from classic HR to a human-centred approach built on trust, authenticity, and the ability to be vulnerable.
03:12–06:06 What vulnerability looks like at work. Practical vulnerability equals honest uncertainty plus shared problem-solving
06:06–08:21 Coaching as a Partnership: Poliana’s Partnership Advantage - Coaches are not above or below the client. They walk alongside to enable decisions based on the client's needs.
08:49–10:19 Partners for Growth overview, two layers:
Business, leadership, team, and individual growth
The Four Gs of sustainable leadership: Grounded, Grace, Gratitude, Governance
10:19–12:07 Blending Heal Your Life® with corporate work. Affirmations, authenticity, and a clear "Why" help leaders set safe, high-quality, on-time cultures. Ripple effects begin with the leader’s state.
12:07–15:33: Grounding before meetings and conversations, Energy check, breathwork, and a short “safety message” that includes mental readiness. Applies to both work and personal relationships.
15:33–18:28 Culture shift: Soft skills are now essential skills. Role-model moments from CEOs set norms for well-being and boundaries.
18:28–21:00 Personal transformation Training helped Poliana pause, exit autopilot, and navigate identity while moving from corporate America to entrepreneurship.
21:00–23:21 Continuous growth and self-governance. Every experience builds the next identity. Governance includes regularly checking if you have slipped back into automatic patterns.
23:21–24:33 Favourite affirmation: “Everything is happening for my highest good. All is well in my world.”
24:33–25:20 Where to find Poliana, and how to support the show.
“The best leaders are comfortable saying, ‘I do not know the answer. We will figure it out together.’”
“Coaching is a partnership. I am not higher or lower. I am here to help you make the right decision from your expertise.”
“Grounded leaders change the room before they say a word.”
“Governance is not only a process. It is self-management, so you do not slip into automatic.”
Four Gs of Sustainable Leadership: Grounded, Grace, Gratitude, Governance
Business Growth Pillars: Business growth and culture, Leadership growth, Team growth, Individual growth
Practices: Brief breath work, energy check-ins, affirmations, stating safety and quality values out loud, clarifying why
Before your next meeting: take three slow breaths, then ask yourself, “How am I arriving?”
If you lead: open by naming priorities that set culture, for example, “Safety, quality, on time.”
If you feel impostor syndrome: list your leadership strengths and one place to rely on your team’s expertise this week.
Daily governance check: “Where did I go on automatic today and how will I reset tomorrow?”
If you enjoyed this podcast, please remember to subscribe and share. We welcome your comments. To learn more about Heal Your Life® Training with host Victoria Johnson, PhD, please visit www.healyourlifetrainer.com or email info@thetraining.ca
Victoria Johnson speaks with attorney-turned-betrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle about healing after profound betrayal and reclaiming identity, joy, and agency. Lora shares how discovering her husband’s long-term infidelity dismantled her sense of self, how she rebuilt using her 5-step FLAUNT framework, and why accepting reality, feeling feelings, and trusting your own truth are the bedrock of recovery. Together they explore reframing anniversaries of loss, navigating setbacks without spiritual bypassing, and “closing scenes” in life like a screenwriter so you can move into the next act with intention.
Betrayal can come from people, life events, our bodies, and self-abandonment through people-pleasing and perfectionism.
Healing requires both regulation and meaning-making. Laughter and play help regulate the nervous system so the prefrontal cortex can engage.
Spiritual bypassing slows recovery. Give yourself permission to feel fully, then use tools to move through.
Progress is not linear. Navigation means pivoting, resting, and continuing with small course corrections.
Trust your own filter. Seek advice, then decide from inner knowing and communicate clearly: “I valued your input, and I have decided to do X.”
Find Your Fetish: Return to pure joy and play for its own sake.
Laugh Out Loud: Use laughter to calm and re-regulate the nervous system.
AU Accept Unconditionally: The golden centre. Accept yourself, others, and what has happened, without trying to change the past.
Navigate the Negative: Expect storms and keep adjusting your course.
Trust in Your Truth: Use your intellect and intuition as the final filter.
Anniversary reframe: Mark difficult dates as milestones of reclamation and growth.
Feel first, then frame: Allow the tears, nausea, and grief. Afterward, choose a supportive narrative.
Five endings exercise: Journal five distinct meanings or endings for a hard event. Pick one and identify what lessons or “foreshadowing” you will carry into the next scene.
Boundary script for advice-givers: “Thank you. I took it into consideration, and I have decided to do Y.”
Micro-navigation: When plans stall, make a small shift rather than abandoning the plan entirely.
“Joy is your natural state.”
“The universe gave me the answer before it gave me the problem.”
“You are the writer of your own screenplay.”
“Accept unconditionally. Then navigate.”
Books by Lora Cheadle: Flaunt: Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, and Spiritual Self; It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal.
Program: Life Choreography.
Website: laurachedle.com (as stated in the episode).
From Betrayal to Radiance: Lora Cheadle’s FLAUNT Framework
Feel, Accept, Navigate: Healing After Betrayal with Lora Cheadle
You Are the Writer: Reframing Pain and Choosing Your Next Scene
Betrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle joins Victoria to unpack FLAUNT, a five-step path from shock and self-doubt to joy, acceptance, and self-trust. Learn how to regulate your nervous system with laughter, avoid spiritual bypassing, and “close scenes” in your life like a screenwriter so you can move forward with clarity.
00:00 Welcome and guest intro
01:31 Lora’s story and the shattering of identity
06:10 FLAUNT overview and why joy and laughter come first
08:22 Accept Unconditionally without bypassing
11:40 Feeling feelings and letting tears end
12:36 Navigate the Negative and micro-course-corrections
15:50 Trust in Your Truth and handling pushback
18:44 Life Choreography explained
20:45 Screenwriting your next scene and creating meaning
23:40 The five endings journaling practice
24:29 Favourite quote and closing
Grab Lora’s books, explore Life Choreography, and try the Five Endings worksheet tonight. If this episode helped, please rate, review, and share with someone who needs it.
To learn more about Heal Your Life Training with Victoria Johnson, please visit: healyourlifetrainer.com or email info@thetraining.ca.
Thank you,
Victoria Johnson, PhD.
Writing Your Life’s Script: How Coaching and Storytelling Intersect
Podcast Summary:In this captivating episode, Victoria Johnson talks with Carolyn J. Carpenter, licensed Heal Your Life® coach, accomplished screenwriter, story analyst, and founder of Hollywood Gatekeepers. Carolyn is a highly respected industry expert who teaches writers, producers, and creatives how to craft emotionally powerful stories while navigating the complex dynamics of the entertainment industry.
Carolyn shares how her work as a certified Heal Your Life® coach, rooted in Louise Hay’s principles, enhances her ability to develop authentic characters and foster meaningful human connection in an era where AI is transforming creative industries. Her unique approach blends psychology, emotional awareness, and storytelling to create compelling narratives both on-screen and in life.
Together, Victoria and Carolyn explore how the structure of a screenplay mirrors life’s transitions, from inciting incidents to the "Valley of Despair" and ultimate transformation. Carolyn encourages listeners to view themselves as the protagonist of their own story and embrace every chapter as part of personal growth and reinvention.
Packed with personal stories, practical affirmations, and tools like journaling and visualization, this episode will inspire anyone seeking creativity, clarity, and transformation in their own life story.
Integrating life coaching with screenwriting to create deeper, more authentic storytelling
Using screenplay structure to navigate and embrace personal life transitions
Shifting perspectives to overcome challenges and choose empowering thoughts
Embracing creativity and connection in a rapidly changing, AI-influenced world
Practical tools like affirmations, journaling, and visualization for personal growth
Hollywood Gatekeepers: hollywoodgatekeepers.com/action
Victoria Johnson Coaching & Training: www.healyourlifetrainer.com
Shattered Illusions: Healing the Mind-Body Connection with Mandolin Brown
Guest: Mandolin Brown — Certified Heal Your Life® Coach, Workshop Facilitator, and Author
Host: Victoria Johnson
Episode Overview
In this heartfelt episode, Victoria Johnson talks with Mandolin Brown about her powerful journey through psychosomatic illness, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Mandolin shares insights from her upcoming book, Shattered Illusions, which guides readers through the mind-body connection and offers practical tools for healing.
From managing trapped emotions to shifting self-perception and cultivating daily practices for wellbeing, this episode is a must-listen for anyone exploring emotional and physical healing.
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Key Takeaways
After a much-needed hiatus, Heal Your Life Talk Radio returns with a heartfelt and inspiring episode featuring host Victoria Johnson — this time in the guest seat, interviewed by Amy Garcia Baker. In this intimate conversation, Victoria shares the story behind the podcast's creation, the personal and professional experiences that shaped her break, and the powerful clarity that followed.
Together, they explore:
The evolution of the Heal Your Life® program and what’s new for October 2025
How Victoria rebuilt her energy and vision through rest, reflection, and reinvention
Daily practices that help her stay grounded, healthy, and aligned
Exciting plans for upcoming podcast guests and new video content on YouTube
A candid look at Louise Hay’s impact, affirmations, and what’s on Victoria’s nightstand
Whether you’re a long-time listener or a new follower, this episode is a warm welcome back and a reminder that taking a step back is sometimes the most powerful move forward.
www.thetraining.ca
victoria@thetraining.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealYourLifeTraining
When we come face to face with our darkest moments, what is the spark that ignites change? Ray Windum, an addictions counselor and Heal Your Life coach, shares the story of his transformation from a troubled past to a beacon of hope. As a child exposed to hard times, Ray turned to addiction as his refuge, only to encounter a profound realization that steered him toward sobriety and aiding others in their battles against personal demons.
Ray unveils the power behind those pivotal breakthroughs that reshape lives. We explore the intricate dance between past experiences, beliefs, and the present self, delving into how we react to life's boiling points—be it softening like a potato or hardening like an egg— Ray's insights into the nature of addiction, particularly alcohol, offer a stark look at the yearning for something beyond the substance. His wisdom casts a light on the essential first steps to recovery, understanding the allure of escape and the necessity of confronting what we seek to numb.
Ray leaves us with a powerful reminder of the influence one's personal journey can have on the world. The episode is a tribute to the indomitable human spirit and its capacity to overcome and transcend life's myriad challenges. Ray's story is a catalyst for listeners to harness their inner strength and navigate their path to healing and growth.
To learn more about Ray, check out his Facebook group.
To learn more about Heal Your Life® training, click HERE.
Join the conversation as we sit down with Julie Marrast, a woman with a revolutionary perspective on parenting. Every parent feels the weight of shaping a life, and Julie's transformative experiences have birthed her book, "Different Than Your Parents." It is a beacon for those navigating the uncharted waters of raising emotionally intelligent children. Our discussion cuts to the core of parenting, challenging listeners to see their children as mirrors reflecting their deepest selves—a realization that turns every outburst and milestone into a chance for personal growth and a stronger parent-child bond.
To learn more about Julie, visit her website HERE.
Cheryle and I met through a Heal Your Life® Training Retreat that I was facilitating based on the philosophies of Louise Hay. So many of our conversations turned to the subject of grief. This discussion helps us to heal our hearts and honour our feelings. Cheryle's story of resilience is inspiring and healing. I hope you enjoy it and are moved to look within to resolve your own feelings around grief.
When the Universe whispers lessons of love and loss, are we ready to listen? Our latest conversation with Cheryle Maracle, a proud Mohawk woman, embraces just that – an odyssey through grief's shadows and the resilience it takes to emerge into the light. As Cheryl recounts the poignant chapters of her life, from the death of a sibling she never met to a family tragedy that echoes across generations, her spirit and wisdom wrap us in a blanket of empathy and understanding.
Together, Cheryl and I unravel the significance of Mohawk funeral customs, the creation of personal memorials, and the shared humanity that binds us in moments of profound sorrow.
The episode is framed by the nurturing roles of death and birth doulas, drawing symmetry in the eternal cycle of life. It's a reassurance that in the midst of our most vulnerable times, there is a community, a heritage, and a Universe affirming that we are safe and loved.
To learn more about Cheryle's coaching and workshops please email her at cherbuck69@gmail.com, and for her leather products, visit HERE.
To learn more about Heal Your Life® Training Retreats please visit www.thetraining.ca HERE.
In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the profound and enlightening memoir journal penned by Annette Alix Roussin. Starting as a child in a remote First Nations community, Annette's life path took her from humble beginnings to the halls of academia at the University of Manitoba, where she pursued a Master of Social Work degree. This higher education expanded her knowledge and became a crucial vehicle for her to explore the profound impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities and her own personal journey.
Annette's memoir journal is a poignant narrative that reverberates with the generational effects of colonization on the mental health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. It is a work grounded not only in her own experiences but also fortified by the insights of other Indigenous authors. Listeners will be moved by the candid accounts of how colonization deeply affected Annette's self-esteem and personal development.
Through her storytelling, Annette shares her own transformative journey of reconnecting with her culture and finding healing in the face of the painful legacy of colonialism. What makes this podcast episode truly unique is its invitation for readers to immerse themselves in this sacred space and reflect on their own relationship with colonization, self-identity as an Indigenous person, and their role as Canadian citizens. Journal prompts scattered throughout the book provide opportunities for introspection and engagement, making this memoir journal a powerful tool for personal growth and societal reflection.
Whether you are an Indigenous person navigating your own path to self-discovery or a non-Indigenous individual seeking to understand and empathize with the lasting effects of colonialism, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into Annette's remarkable journey and the broader implications of colonization. Join us as we unravel the pages of this compelling memoir journal, exploring the profound questions it raises about identity, healing, and the collective responsibility we all share in shaping a more inclusive and understanding future.
To learn more about Annette Alix Roussin's work and acquire her book, visit her website HERE and find "I Am My Culture: My Memoir of Self Determination, on Amazon, HERE in Canada and HERE on Amazon.com.
Ale is one of those people who radiates love and authenticity. Tune in to hear about her journey in life and how it brought her to where she is now. Ale lives in Costa Rica with her children and spends her days helping others to help themselves. She is truly an inspiration. Be inspired with Ale right here!
Email Ale: hola@ale.corriols.com
Facebook and Instagram: @ale.corriols.com
Learn more about Very Important Friend Heal Your Life® Affirmational Yoga with Lisa. Lisa shares how she has faced obstacles, made mistakes, and moved forward with awareness. She is the real deal and always overflowing with wisdom, love, and compassion. Learn more about Lisa and her unique affirmational yoga classes HERE.
"At Very Important Friend Yoga, we value you. We take the time to honor each yogi in each class. There is always time for introductions and requests before the one-hour class. All classes are hybrid, both in person and on Zoom. Positive affirmations based on the Heal Your Life® teachings by Louise Hay are included throughout the class to encourage self-love and confidence. Feel good about yourself and in your own beautiful body."
Lisa's favorite quote: "I love life, and life loves me!"
Odille Remmert teaches how we have the power to heal through gaining control over our own brain and body chemistry and changing the negative implicit childhood memories that are holding us back. Her work, The Remmert Method, is based on the latest in neuroscience and empowers individuals to gain control over their experiences in all areas of life, quickly, easily, and with love.
Odille credits Louise Hay and other pioneers in the mind-body connection movement for their work long before neuroscience research on the subject was mainstream.
Visit her WEBSITE for many free resources and to learn more about Odille and The Remmert Method.
"Our first experiences create the filters through which all new experiences must pass."- Dr. Bruce Perry, neuroscientist and co-author of the book: "What Happened to You?"
If this podcast doesn't inspire you, check your pulse. Taylor shares how he has transformed his life and now inspires youth and other men to do the same. Taylor Bull is a singer/songwriter, professional athlete, youth worker, Heal Your Life® coach and workshop leader, and addictions counselor.
In his words..."...Music saved my life... It gave me a voice when I felt unheard... I am a storyteller... My songs are my stories...All I've ever wanted to do was inspire... I hope you enjoy these stories... They are my life..."
Taylor has what he calls a colorful past. Involved with gang life, he was full-speed down a path to self-destruction. Now he inspires people, including some from his past, to practice self-compassion and to live a life that is thriving and full of opportunities.
We discuss the importance of giving men the space to express themselves and heal—and Taylor isn't just talking about it, he is doing it.
Learn more about Taylor Bull HERE.
Candace Burkart's journey with poor health and chronic pain led her to uncover the mind-body connection to help heal herself when doctors said it couldn't be done. Now she uses those same techniques to help her clients. Learn how your physical environment is a manifestation of your beliefs, thoughts, and patterns. If you’re not seeing the results you desire, it’s because there’s something within that’s out of alignment. We discuss toxic positivity and boundaries, both very important influencers on our physical and mental health.
Candace has many tools in her toolbox and is a licensed and certified Heal Your Life® Workshop Teacher and Coach, certified Transformational Master Coach, Master Practitioner of Evolved NLP, Quantum Time Release, the Quantum Change Process, Body Talk, Access Consciousness, and Trauma Aware Transformational Coach. Wow!
Learn more about Candace and check out her free resources HERE.
"I believe you have more power within you than you are aware of. You possess an energy technology that many different spiritual and healing traditions around the world have described and connected to. Learning to use this technology is your birthright, and I strive to create resources that will help you do so." ~Lisa Erikson
Lisa Erickson takes a holistic approach to illness. In this episode, she speaks about self-guided techniques for healing trauma and owning your own power. Lisa is a chakra-based energy worker, writer, and teacher. In her early days, she was positively influenced by Louise Hay's work with the mind-body connection and mapping out probable causes of illness. Lisa has trained in multiple energy healing modalities as well as in mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity. She is a member of the International Association of Meditation Instructors and the American Holistic Health Association. You can learn more about Lisa and her book, Chakra Empowerment for Women, HERE.
Certified Grief Educator Amy Garcia Baker walks us through tips and techniques to heal different forms and stages of grief. A student of David Kessler and Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Heart training, she combines therapeutic processes and metaphysical teachings. She provides us with resources to help ourselves and others maneuver difficult times without suffering.
Amy Garcia-Baker is an ICF Certified Coach, Registered Professional Counselor, and Heal Your Life® Coach and Facilitator who helps people going through life transitions navigate their way forward so they can stop searching and start living. Through her work with hundreds of clients, she’s seen firsthand how learning to love yourself helps you develop into the person you want to be.
In addition to her coach training, Amy draws on skills and techniques learned through her training in counseling, yoga and meditation, and hypnotherapy. She uses a person-centered approach and sees people as unique individuals with valuable gifts and contributions. For more information, visit www.amygarciabaker.com.
Learn how to transform "I am busy" to I am calm and I have plenty of time," with a simple meditation during this podcast. It really works!
Vanessa spent nearly ten years following the traditional route of what she should do. She worked her tail off on Wall Street, got her MBA from Stanford, and achieved “success,” but lost touch with her own inner voice…until she couldn’t ignore it any longer. The whispers became louder telling Vanessa something BIGGER was missing. She wanted deeper purpose and meaning in my life and found out how to get it.
Vanessa Loder is a women’s leadership expert, writer, speaker, and energetic sparkplug committed to helping others expand what’s possible for their life and to creating a world that redefines power as we know it.
Visit Vanessa's website for loads of free resources including a free 30-day meditation challenge.
https://vanessaloder.com/
Aura Martinez is a Self-Discovery and Empowerment coach. She holds a BA in Forensic Psychology and is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Aura uses her background in psychology to help others discover themselves and create greater well-being in all areas. Aura teaches us about the importance of loving all parts of ourselves and teaches mental, spiritual, and emotional hygiene. Learn how to find the blocks that hold you back and get to know yourself even more.
"The best strategy to master in order to win in life is the inner game." Aura Martinez.
Learn more about Aura HERE.
Join us to learn about overcoming unworthiness, maneuvering through inner obstacles, de-stressing using creativity, and connecting to your inner wisdom.
Morgan Beard received her BA in Visual and Media Studies from Duke University in 2012. She moved to New York for a job in independent film. After burning out and facing a major depressive episode while working toward licensure, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue health and happiness. Understanding better than ever what it takes to create a life worth living, she started her creative life coaching business to help others build holistically fulfilling lives. Through that process, she reconnected with her earliest passion for singing and now makes therapeutic pop music under her childhood nickname, Muunie. Her mission is to help as many people as possible experience emotional liberation.
Learn more about Morgan HERE.