Healing, Magic, and Southern Comfort — Paula Deen, Levanah Shell Bdolak, and Tom Quigley on The Neil Haley Show
In this two-hour edition of The Neil Haley Show, Neil brings together a star-studded and thought-provoking lineup — featuring legendary chef Paula Deen, spiritual author Levanah Shell Bdolak, and healthcare innovator Tom Quigley — for a conversation that spans food, healing, magic, and modern wellness.
Hour 1 — Paula Deen: “At the Southern Table”
Neil opens the show with Southern icon Paula Deen, who joins from the road on her nationwide book tour to discuss her new cookbook, At the Southern Table: 150 Classic Recipes to Share with Family and Friends. Paula shares the inspiration behind the 30 brand-new recipes and her signature menu-planning feature that takes the guesswork out of cooking for any occasion — from Sunday brunch to backyard barbecues.
She reminisces about self-publishing her first cookbook, Favorite Recipes of the Lady and Her Friends, and laughs over her early “slice-the-squash” story that taught her to write for cooks of all levels. Paula reflects on humility, fame, and the joy of connecting with fans across America. She also previews her upcoming December 1st book signing at Barnes & Noble in Pittsburgh, and invites listeners to catch her on Positively Paula and her live Evine TV segments every Tuesday evening.
Hour 1 (continued) — Levanah Shell Bdolak: “Healing Magic — Learn to Heal Yourself and Others”
Neil then welcomes Levanah Shell Bdolak, clairvoyant teacher and author of Healing Magic: Learn to Heal Yourself and Others. Levanah challenges the idea that only a few possess the “gift” of healing, explaining instead that every human being can access healing energy through awareness, grounding, and connection with what she calls cosmic love.
She breaks down her five core energy-healing skills and reveals how fear, doubt, and confusion block personal growth. Neil engages deeply, realizing that his own passion for uplifting guests and audiences is itself a form of spiritual healing. Together they discuss karma, free will, and the importance of becoming a “light holder” who inspires change in others.
Hour 2 — Levanah Shell Bdolak (as Liv Upp): “A Fairy Story — Saving the Green”
In the second hour, Levanah returns under her pen name Liv Upp to discuss her fantasy novel A Fairy Story: Saving the Green. Inspired by her real-life clairvoyant experiences, the book blends ecological awareness with spirituality and myth.
She describes how fairies — ancient elemental beings who care for the Earth — urged her to write their message: humans must reconnect with nature before it’s too late. The story follows a woman discovering her lineage with the fae and traveling the world through invisible energy lines to help restore balance to the planet. Through this allegory, Levanah shows how reconnecting with nature can heal both people and the Earth itself.
Hour 2 (Closing) — Tom Quigley: “Reimagining Healthcare for 2026”
Neil closes with Tom Quigley, founder of ClaimLinx and host of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast. Tom exposes how traditional insurance brokers profit from high premiums while employers and employees shoulder unnecessary costs.
He lays out a simple, actionable strategy for 2026 health-plan renewal: identify your carrier’s lowest-cost option, analyze the math with ClaimLinx, and reallocate savings toward better employee benefits. Tom’s step-by-step system empowers business owners to reclaim control, lower expenses, and still offer top-tier healthcare — a win-win for companies and workers alike.
Key Takeaways
Paula Deen: Joyful cooking begins with planning menus that bring families together.
Levanah Shell Bdolak: Healing is about energy, awareness, and embracing the creative force of love.
Liv Upp: Reconnecting with nature is both spiritual and essential for planetary balance.
Tom Quigley: Transparent health-plan design can save employers thousands while improving care.