In this empowering episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, to uncover what it really means to take control of your publishing journey.
For over two decades, Michele and her team have helped more than 4,000 authors bring their books to life—without giving away their rights, royalties, or creative vision. Through 1106 Design, Michele’s mission is simple but powerful: to help authors publish like the pros while maintaining full ownership and peace of mind.
Together, Michele and Coach Yana discuss how self-publishing has evolved, what mistakes to avoid as a first-time author, and how creative entrepreneurs can transform their ideas into beautifully published works of art—on their own terms.
If you’ve ever dreamed of publishing a book but felt intimidated by the process or unsure where to start, this episode will give you the confidence and clarity to make it happen.
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In this wonderfully spirited episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, the Children’s Confidence Coach, chats with the ever-inspiring Kira Hartley Klinger—author, entrepreneur, internet reseller, auction enthusiast, and all-around creative powerhouse.
Kira’s journey began over two decades ago as a stay-at-home mom looking for a way to contribute financially while being present with her children. What started as a simple resale venture turned into a full-fledged entrepreneurial adventure—complete with vintage fabric hunts, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and even a TV producer contract sparked by her unique approach to connecting with customers.
From slipping handwritten notes into packages to writing her hit Fabric Wars series and most recently launching Arlo the Camp Bus under her hybrid author name Kira Lee, Kira’s story is a reminder that passion, persistence, and personality can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities.
Together, she and Coach Yana dive into creativity, confidence, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself again and again—all while juggling family, fun, and a farm full of life. Their conversation is filled with laughter, inspiration, and a little bit of chaos—the beautiful kind that comes from living life to the fullest.
✨ Discover more of Kira’s work:
👉 https://www.etsy.com/shop/DodOddity
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with Kevin Palmieri, host of a top global podcast and co-founder of Next Level University, a heart-driven community dedicated to helping people live with purpose, confidence, and consistency.
Kevin’s story is one of transformation and truth. In his mid-20s, he had everything he thought he wanted—success, fitness, and financial stability—but still found himself sitting on the edge of a bed, contemplating suicide. What followed was a profound journey of holistic self-improvement, healing, and rebuilding from the inside out.
Today, Kevin has recorded over 3,000 podcast episodes, built a $1M+ business, and inspired people all over the world through his message of resilience, mindset, and personal growth. Together, he and Coach Yana dive into what it truly means to rebuild your confidence, unlearn limiting beliefs, and create lasting change.
Their conversation is full of heart, humor, and real-world wisdom—a reminder that growth doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s always worth it.
🚀 Learn more about Kevin and his group coaching programs:
👉 https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
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In this heartfelt episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—chats with Teri M. Brown, award-winning author, storyteller, and host of the Online for Authors podcast.
Teri’s journey is one of courage, creativity, and self-discovery. After an emotionally challenging 14-year marriage, she embarked on a 3,102-mile tandem bike ride across the United States—an adventure that helped her heal, find her voice, and gather the strength to publish her first novel.
Since then, Teri has written three powerful novels—Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, An Enemy Like Me, and Sunflowers Beneath the Snow—and continues to inspire others through her words and her story. Her upcoming releases, 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure (February 2025) and Little Lola and Her Big Dream (April 2025), show that healing can be both beautiful and bold.
Teri and Coach Yana share a truly wonderful and heartfelt conversation in this episode—filled with authenticity, laughter, and genuine connection. It was a true pleasure for both to interact, reflect, and celebrate how storytelling can heal hearts and inspire courage.
🌻 Learn more about Teri M. Brown and her work:
👉 https://www.terimbrown.com/
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In this empowering episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with Rob Tracz, High-Performance Coach, Speaker, and Creator of the Prime Performance Process.
Rob helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators break through stagnation, rebuild momentum, and lead with confidence, clarity, and consistency. Through his six principles of sustainable success—Resilience, Intentionality, Clarity, Optimization, Social Support, and Opportunity Creation—he teaches people how to perform at their best without sacrificing their well-being.
This episode explores what it really means to achieve sustainable success, how to find flow in high-pressure environments, and why self-awareness is the first step toward true mastery.
Rob’s insights are grounded, practical, and backed by experience working with world-class organizations like Equinox, Hammer & Nails Grooming Lounge, and AS Monaco FC. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or someone simply striving for more balance in life, this episode offers valuable lessons in mindset, leadership, and self-management.
🎧 Learn more about Rob Tracz and his work:
👉 https://robtracz.com/
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In this soulful and inspiring episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—welcomes Harrison Jay, an independent songwriter, producer, and vocalist whose sound blends pop, alternative, R&B, and rock into something completely his own.
With many unreleased tracks on the way, Harrison is committed to releasing music consistently and authentically—without waiting for permission or perfection. This conversation dives into his creative journey, the highs and lows of being an independent artist, and how he stays grounded while pursuing his passion.
Listeners will love this glimpse behind the music—what inspires his lyrics, how he approaches creativity, and why staying true to his voice matters more than chasing trends.
🎧 Learn more about Harrison Jay and his music:
👉 https://www.harrisonjay.com/?fbclid=PAdGRleANZ7QdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp-YQjkd2yfdNnx7eD0eqoQrsqjbozMhWkFn1uSdksYRViAP2sVnX4hwv27sN_aem_Azcq_opbpbCKcd7djYvYMw
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In this episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with D Future, the artist, battle rapper, and founder of Grind Hard Never Sleep (GHNS).
This conversation goes beyond the bars and the brand. Listeners get a real look into D Future’s journey—his upbringing, his creative drive, and the purpose behind everything he does. From his music to his message, he’s built a movement that’s as much about mindset as it is about art.
Hear how he inspires those around him to stay focused, stay grounded, and turn pressure into progress. Whether you’re chasing a dream or just trying to stay motivated through life’s ups and downs, this episode is full of honesty, heart, and a little bit of humor.
💪 Check out D Future’s eBook Fuel For The Grind:
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What happens when you realize your morning cup of coffee is actually stealing your energy instead of giving it?
In this powerful and surprisingly funny episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with Steve Frazier, founder of Release the Coffee Cuffs and author of Release the Coffee Cuffs: Winning the Battle with Caffeine.
After four decades of running businesses and running on coffee, Steve discovered the shocking truth: caffeine wasn’t helping—it was hijacking his hormones, sleep, and sanity. What followed was a complete transformation that led to his coaching program and movement to help people quit caffeine without quitting life.
Join us as Steve breaks down:
This episode isn’t about shame or perfection—it’s about freedom. Whether you’re a busy entrepreneur, exhausted parent, or health-conscious listener, you’ll walk away seeing caffeine in a totally new light.
💡 Learn more about Steve and his coaching program:
👉 https://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com/
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In this episode of Healed & Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, breaks down why telling kids to “just try your best” can actually set them up for frustration and confusion. While effort is important, true growth comes from consistency, resilience, and understanding that results don’t happen overnight.
We’ll explore how to help children:
Recognize the value of incremental progress
Build long-term thinking skills instead of craving instant gratification
Cope with challenges without feeling defeated
Develop confidence that grows through practice, patience, and persistence
This conversation is about shifting the way we guide children—not dismissing their struggles, but equipping them with tools to push forward, again and again, toward success.
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At age 2, Alan Lazaros lost his father in a tragic car accident. At age 26, after surviving a nearly fatal crash himself, he questioned everything. From the outside, he appeared successful—but inside, he was struggling with pain, regret, and abandonment. That turning point led him to discover what he was missing all along: personal development.
Today, Alan is the Founder & CEO of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Podcast with over 2,100 episodes, 1 million+ listens, and reach in 180+ countries. With more than 10,000 hours of coaching, training, and podcasting, he’s committed to helping others achieve both external success and internal fulfillment through his heart-driven, no-BS approach.
In this conversation, Alan shares how to transform adversity into purpose, why health, wealth, and love are the cornerstones of fulfillment, and the exact strategies you can use to reach your own Next Level of success.
For more from Alan, visit nextleveluniverse.com.
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Dyslexia touches up to 20% of all learners—yet too many families still hear “wait and see.” On Decoding Dyslexia, host Coach Yana sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, The Dyslexia Professor, to flip the script. Russell translates research-backed, structured literacy methods into simple, bite-size actions parents can start using tonight. Discover why multisensory routines outperform generic worksheets, how to spot real progress before the next report card, and what every parent needs to know to confidently support their struggling reader.
For more from Russell, visit dyslexiaclasses.com.
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Today’s episode features a fascinating conversation with Dr. Edward Feinberg, a dentist with an extraordinary background in full mouth reconstruction and restorative dentistry. Unlike most professionals trained in today’s dental schools, Dr. Feinberg was mentored by a pioneer of crown and bridge dentistry and carries forward more than 70 years of documentation — including over 100,000 case photos and decades of follow-up X-Rays that prove what truly works for long-term patient care.
In this discussion, Dr. Feinberg shares:
✅ Why modern dental training has veered away from the profession’s roots
✅ How technology often violates proven scientific principles — and what that means for patients
✅ Why longevity, not just esthetics, must be the gold standard for dental success
✅ Real stories of “miracle cases” where teeth thought unsalvageable were restored and saved
✅ How his father’s pioneering work continues to shape dentistry today
Dr. Feinberg is on a mission to re-educate both dental professionals and the public on the real scoop about crowns, bridges, implants, and saving teeth — showing that extraction is not always the only option.
📖 His newly published book dives deeper into these insights and the history of dentistry’s lost principles.
🌐 Learn more and explore his resources here: theonwardprogram.com
✨ And for all of your children’s confidence coaching needs, visit: thelaptoplifecoach.com
In this inspiring conversation, I had the privilege of sitting down with Colin C. Thompson — entrepreneur, business owner, father, husband, author, TEDx speaker, and certified coach. Colin helps people navigate life’s chaos by turning the mind into their greatest ally instead of their biggest obstacle.
Together, we explore how to:
✅ Strengthen the brain’s ability to stay focused and calm
✅ Quiet the inner saboteurs that fuel stress and self-doubt
✅ Build habits that actually last (instead of chasing hype that fades)
✅ Reignite imagination as a tool for resilience and growth
And this episode was extra special — I got to participate in a live activity guided by Colin, giving me (and you as the listener!) a real taste of what it feels like to move from stress to clarity in just minutes.
Colin’s grounded, science-backed approach helps people tackle challenges like burnout, career transitions, and leadership pressure while cultivating emotional resilience. He also shares lessons from his contribution to Voices of Leadership Vol. 2 and how he continues to sharpen his own mindset through endurance training, triathlons, and “choosing hard things” on purpose.
💻 Learn more about Colin and his work here: colincthompson.com
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In this heartfelt solo episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana addresses a common comment she hears from parents, grandparents, and guardians: “My kids are so soft. When I was growing up, my parents were so much worse to me, and I only did a little bit of that to my kids. I don’t understand why they’re upset with me.”
Yana gently flips this perspective on its head: First of all, if your children are “softer” than you were, that’s actually proof you did a good job. You shielded and protected them from the kind of burdens you had to carry — and that’s a parenting win.
But here’s the hard truth: just because you didn’t mean to hurt your child’s feelings doesn’t mean you didn’t hurt them. Intent and impact aren’t the same thing. Instead of getting frustrated when they don’t accept certain behaviors, recognize the powerful truth — you’ve created an environment where they don’t have to accept mistreatment. That’s not weakness. That’s safety.
This episode is a reminder that growth in parenting is not about repeating the past — it’s about breaking cycles and making the future brighter.
🌟 For all your children’s confidence coaching needs, connect with Coach Yana: https://thelaptoplifecoach.com/
In this riveting episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana sits down with the extraordinary John A. Brink — entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and lifelong advocate for ADHD awareness. Born in 1940 in Nazi-occupied Holland, John’s early childhood was marked by the unimaginable hardships of the Second World War, including surviving the devastating Hunger Winter of 1944–45.
At just five years old, John made a life-changing promise: one day, he would move to Canada — the land of his liberators. With only $25.47 in his pocket, he arrived in Prince George, British Columbia, in 1965. Ten years later, he founded Brink Forest Products, which would grow into North America’s leading secondary manufacturer of value-added wood products.
Now 84 years young, John oversees multiple companies, has been honored with the Order of British Columbia, and continues to inspire through his podcast, ON THE BRINK. In our conversation, he shares his incredible journey, candid insights on living with ADHD and dyslexia, and timeless lessons in resilience and vision that prove anyone can overcome their circumstances.
🌐 Learn more about John A. Brink: http://www.johnabrink.com/
🌟 For all your children’s confidence coaching needs, connect with Coach Yana: https://thelaptoplifecoach.com/
In this inspiring episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana sits down with master storyteller and interviewer Dr. Rod Berger — a man who has captured the voices of NBA icons Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, world leaders, rock legends, and even royalty. With over 4,000 interviews for outlets like Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Los Angeles Magazine, Dr. Berger’s stories span continents and cultures, from refugee camps in Africa to boardrooms in the Nordics.
We dive deep into the art — and power — of authentic storytelling, exploring why it’s the ultimate currency for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Dr. Berger shares insights from his upcoming book, The Narrative Edge (Wiley), and reveals behind-the-scenes moments from conversations with everyone from the Pope to Sammy Hagar.
Whether you’re looking to inspire, lead, or connect, this episode will leave you seeing your own story in a whole new light.
📚 Learn more about Dr. Rod Berger and his new book: https://www.drrodberger.com/book
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Want your child to walk into any room with their head held high? In this episode, I share three simple, practical tipsparents and guardians can start using today to help kids develop real confidence—from speaking up for themselves to trusting their own instincts.
These are strategies I’ve used over and over with children in my coaching programs, and they work whether your child is shy, outspoken, or somewhere in between.
✨ Work with me to help your child develop confidence and street smarts: www.thelaptoplifecoach.com
Most parents think raising obedient children is a good thing—but I’m here to tell you it can be dangerous. In a perfect world, obedience might only mean a lack of critical thinking skills. But in our world—where predators and abusive people exist—obedient children are often the easiest to manipulate and victimize.
In this episode, I share why blind obedience can put kids at risk, how to raise confident, independent thinkers instead, and practical ways to help your child question, assess, and protect themselves in any situation.
✨ Work with me to help your child develop confidence and street smarts: www.thelaptoplifecoach.com
In this uplifting conversation, we explore how laughter, therapy, and simple wellness practices can transform your life from the inside out. Joining us is Cathy Nesbitt, a multi–award-winning environmental innovator and Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters, and Cathy’s Laughter Club.
🌐 Learn more about Cathy and her work: www.cathynesbitt.com
Cathy shares her journey of combining health, sustainability, and joy to create a life filled with purpose and vitality. From the science of laughter as a stress reliever to the healing power of therapy and mindful living, this episode is your reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated—it can be as easy as a deep breath, a good laugh, and a little intention.
✨ Want to work with me to develop your child’s confidence? Visit www.thelaptoplifecoach.com to see how I help kids step into their power with fun, creativity, and courage.
Welcome back to Healed and Chilled, the space where heartfelt conversations meet soul-deep lessons. Today’s guest is someone who knows all about the art of balance—whether it’s between creativity and discipline, career and passion, or navigating challenges and celebrating wins.
Tracee Lydia Garner is an international best-selling author of 18 books, a dynamic speaker, writing coach, and course creator. Through her fiction and nonfiction, she depicts African-Americans overcoming challenges and achieving success in all areas of life. She’s also the powerhouse behind Garner Solutions, LLC, guiding new and aspiring writers to finish their books and navigate the publishing process, while also helping people with disabilities achieve independent living.
In this conversation, Tracee opens up about her own journey, how she finds balance while juggling her many roles, and the lessons she’s learned about staying grounded when life pulls you in every direction. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a creative spirit, or simply someone seeking more balance, this episode will leave you inspired.
You can connect with Tracee and explore her work at traceegarner.com/field-guide.
And if you’re ready to help the children in your life build confidence, leadership, and emotional intelligence, work with me through my confidence coaching programs for kids at thelaptoplifecoach.com.