CONTRIBUTORS ( CONTINUED )
ANODEA JUDITH , PHD .
HEATHER GRAY
is a pioneering thought leader , founder and director of Sacred Centers , best-selling author , inspirational speaker , skilled therapist , and revered spiritual teacher . Her deep-rooted passion for realizing human potential is matched only by her concern for humanity ’ s impending crises — her fervent wish is that we “ wake up in time .” With lifelong studies of psychology , mythology , sociology , history , systems theory , and mystic spirituality , Anodea is one of the country ’ s foremost experts on combining chakras and therapeutic issues and interpreting the Chakra System for the Western lifestyle . She teaches across the U . S ., Canada , Europe , Ireland , Asia , and South and Central America . Anodea is also a soulful musician , visionary artist , dedicated yogini , and compassionate co-heart . She is adored for her holistic approach , bridging the gaps between mind , body , and spirit , and her dream of co-creating a harmonious world . Her latest book , Goddess : Blessed Reunions with the Feminine Face of the Divine , is part of the Common Sentience book series , which brings the mystical into the mainstream by sharing spiritual wisdom and true personal stories of the Divine experiences many are having . I am excited that Anodea is sharing her inspiring and empowering story , “ The Rainbow Bridge — My Journey to Spiritual Living ,” to kick off our special new Spiritual Living section . also known as the Lyme Boss , is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner , Master of Ceremonies , Best-selling author , Podcast host , and Speaker . She has been featured on NBC , Digital Journal , AP , and FOX . Heather ’ s chronic health challenges journey began at the very young age of 4 years old . She was even suicidal as a teenager and later , as a mom , experienced intense health struggles until she discovered that her long , challenging health journey was caused by Lyme disease and other autoimmune deficiencies . After Heather embraced a holistic approach that addressed the mind , body , and spirit , she experienced true healing . Although Lyme disease tried to break her , it couldn ’ t extinguish her spirit . Heather is now free of relapses and passionate about helping others in their health journey . She is now on a mission to help people by sharing insights on how they can overcome health challenges , including Lyme disease and Autoimmune conditions ! Heather returns with some excellent tips for all of us on how to stay on track with our healthy living mission this summer with her story , “ Sizzling Summer Health Hacks …” to help navigate our summer fun events in our Eating Our Way to Living WELL section .
TRACEY BROWN is an internationally recognized speaker in the mindset industry . Her signature speech , “ The Disease of Playing Small ,” was featured in Season 4 of the Amazon Prime Video series Speak Up . Tracey is also a facilitator for the Polk Institute Foundation on the topic of “ Mental Fitness for Entrepreneurs ,” the Institute ’ s Director of Mentors , and a United States Coast Guard veteran . Her journey into understanding how our minds are set was born from trauma — the literal flames of life-threatening burns at the age of eight — as well as the trauma associated with doing four years of Search and Rescue and Marine Safety in the United States Coast Guard . Tracey ’ s # 1 best-selling book , Rescue to Recovery , is her story of navigating over 30 years of undiagnosed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD ). Her mission is to help others understand that we have great power in our choices and can train our minds to serve our highest good .
I am delighted to have Tracey share her insightful thoughts to encourage and help us use July as the month to supercharge us for the rest of this year with her inspiring and empowering story , “ Mid-Year Momentum Boost ,” in our Bubble Of Quiet Confidence section .
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