Break The Chains, Find Your Flame

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By: Steven Opalenik

Break the Chains, Find Your Flame is a complimentary podcast to the Promethean Project, a nonprofit wellness center. Our goal is to break the chains that bind, and help others find their potential/flame. Our Podcast highlights these same ideals and thoughts, and serves to bring insightful interviews from people who have broken free, and live to their fullest potential.

Season 3 Ep 5: Remembering Who You Are - Jessica Desilets
#5
06/30/2025

Jessica Desilets is the founder of Chapter of Us, a heart-led space for exploring consciousness, connection, and inner transformation. From nuclear medicine to multidimensional meditation, she’s traded gamma rays for gamma waves ~ blending science and spirit to guide others inward. Through specialized Monroe Sound Science® group meditations, Jessica helps people remember the wisdom already within, offering experiences that are both grounding and expansive!


Season 3 Ep 4: F@&k Your Beauty Standards - Britt McGrath
#4
06/03/2025

https://www.mhmfitwell.com/

Britt McGrath (She/They)

FOUNDER/OWNER of My Health Matters

Britt found a profession that started her journey towards learning to look at her body for everything it is, rather than everything it is not. And through years of certifications, training, and actual hands on work, she’s found her purpose. She’s found my worth again.

And that is to help other people who have had similar histories as hers, give diet culture and all of it’s toxic friends a huge middle finger. To finally start...


Season 3 Ep 3: Beats, Rhymes, and Life - Iohann Rashi Vega
#3
05/12/2025

https://radioplasma.com/about-2/

https://holyokemedia.org/

Iohann Rashi Vega

- Director of Media Engagement at Holyoke Media - Freelancer: Voice Over, Radio Host and Producer, Podcast Producer, Videographer, Editor, DJ



Season 3 Ep 2: Building Community Through Service- Jennifer Faulkner & Dr. Jim Mugford
#2
04/21/2025

https://belchertowneducationfoundation.org/

Formed in May of 2016 in response to the ongoing fiscal constraints experienced by our public school system, the Belchertown Education Foundation (BEF) is now a charitable organization with non-profit, 501(c)3 status governed by a board of directors. The organization is self-funded and dependent upon generous contributions from community members, businesses, school alumni and families.

Our Mission

The mission of the BEF is to support Belchertown public schools in providing an enriching educational experience that supports the academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits of Belchertown’s students as they develop into well-educated and w...


Season 3 Ep 1: Justice Will Always Have Its Champions - Dr. Shakeer Abdullah "The DEI Optimist"
#1
04/07/2025

I am The DEI Optimist- I believe that the world is better when we know one another; not despise each other. We will grow and improve by learning more about ourselves and others. I have more than 25 years of experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Leadership Development. I have honed and expanded my knowledge of Diversity over the years through research, practice, professional and personal experience. I am constantly adding to my skillset around DEI through practice and training. I am diligent about increasing my awareness of DEI challenges, issues, and opportunities.

I invite...


Season 3 Teaser
03/24/2025

Season 3 Teaser


S2 Episode 8: Increasing Your Breath Currency- Karese Laguerre
#8
02/05/2024

Karese is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working with clients globally she spends time with her husband and four kids.

Social Media & links

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @themyospot 

Practice site: www.themyospot.com

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Special Announcement
01/24/2024

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S2 Episode 7: Beyond Boundaries - Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda
#7
01/15/2024

http://www.pinedafoundation.org/

DR. VICTOR SANTIAGO PINEDA is a globally recognized leader in innovation, inclusion, and

accessibility. He is a distinguished humanitarian, inspirational speaker, and a leading expert in smart city

development. He is a two-time presidential appointee by US President Barack Obama, government

delegate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Habitat’s New Urban Agenda, World

Economic Forum council member, Chancellor’s Post-Doctoral Fellow for Academic Diversity at UC

Berkeley, and Research Fellow at the World Institute on Disability and Public Policy Fell...


S2 Episode 6: Your Friendly Neighborhood Nerd Therapist- Mike Keady
#6
12/18/2023

All Things Nerd Therapy

Hi, I’m Mike – The Nerd Therapist

I’m a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, and a lifelong nerd.

I run nerdy programs like Roll for Growth, which uses roleplaying games such as Dungeons and Dragons as a form of group therapy. I also run Minecraft Therapy, which uses Minecraft as the backdrop for therapy.

I specialise in supporting the diverse needs of young people, and have experience supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as autistic youths, and other neurodivergence. My passion, what I am driven to...


S2 Episode 5: Life Is About Un-Becoming - Michelle Kuei
#5
12/04/2023

https://elevatelifecoaching.org/

Michelle's Book

Hey there! I’m Michelle Kuei, your go-to visibility and marketing coach. I’ve journeyed from overcoming personal challenges to empowering women globally.

I’m the proud founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where I mentor female coaches to harness the power of storytelling, transforming their passion for coaching into thriving businesses.


📚 Author & Storyteller


As the author of “Perfectly Normal: An Immigrant’s Story of Making It in America,” I share my life’s journey, including the pivotal moments that shaped me. My boo...


S2 Episode 4: Challenging Your False Sense Of Motivation - Quincy France Sr.
#4
11/20/2023

Develop and implement individualized fitness programs designed to achieve our clients' fitness goals safely. QFrance Wellness LLC training sessions can be held in the privacy of your own home, your building's fitness center or at one of many parks throughout New York City

Quincy offers a comprehensive selection of both traditional and unique exercise disciplines. Your customized fitness program will combine a number of protocols to boost your strength, increase your stamina and improve your overall health - regardless of your current fitness level.

Begin your journey today to improved fitness and better health. Please...


S2 Episode 3: Tethered - Shannon Seddon & Becky Goodwin
#3
11/06/2023

https://www.tethered-community.org/

Shannon is an avid reader, tea lover and spiritual student, with a passion for the healing potential of plant medicine in the modern world. She works at Goffstown Chiropractic Care and is also currently studying to become a licensed psychologist. She hopes to bring her extensive experience with individual and group spiritual development to bear on her work at Tethered. She currently lives in New Boston with her husband and teen children.


Becky is a life-long student of religion and spirituality, and is passionate about building community and...


S2 Episode 2: Live The Life That You Want - Kristin Althea O'Connor, LAc
#2
10/23/2023

https://redlotuswellnesscenter.com/

Kristin Althea O'Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac. is a woman with a kind heart who has always wanted to see people thrive.

She loves nothing more than having the opportunity to provide a safe healing space for all ages and to assist on the journey towards helping each patient find her/his/their truest self. She adores being part of a team, creating a success story in place of what once felt like a bleak struggle.

She's kind of a health cheerleader, this one.

Kristin’s practice has al...


S2 Episode 1: Even A Goddess Must Wield A Machete From Time To Time - Dr. Jus Crea Giammarino
#1
10/09/2023

http://www.nativerootmedicine.com/

Raised with her Penobscot culture and Native American spiritual practices, Dr. Jus Crea realized the healing powers of nature at a young age. Rich with ancestral knowledge of healing, medicine, and midwifery, Dr. Jus Crea received a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport and a BS in Ethnobotany and Holistic Health from UMass, Amherst. She has also been trained as an auricular acupuncture detox specialist at Lincoln Hospital, WTS therapy for restorative healing as well as Indigenous Midwifery with Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming. Dr. Jus Crea has lectured extensively on healing...


Episode 86: The Power Of Belief- Dr. David Gottsegen M.D.
#86
03/06/2023

Dr. Gottsegen grew up in New York and Philadelphia, but learned to love New England hiking in the forests and mountains of New Hampshire and Maine. During college, he spent summers working as a wilderness counselor at overnight camps for inner city children in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  In college he double majored in English and Biology, concentrating on environmental sciences. 


Episode 85: We Stand Tall As Trees- Clayton Pulsipher
#85
02/20/2023

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS1R88WN - buy the book here!

Instagram: @clayton_pulsipher

 

Clayton Pulsipher is an indie author launching his debut science fiction novel—Identity Crisis: Book One of the Arbiter Trilogy—tomorrow, February 21st!

 

A lifelong creative, Clayton believes everyone on this planet has a story. His own story in recent years saw him transition from a career in music and teaching to one in learning & development and writing. And now he splits his time between writing speculative fiction and his day job at Franklin...


Episode 84: Love Your Texture - Erica Darden-Dennis
#84
01/23/2023

Socials: insta- EricaDBeauty

TicTok- EricaDBeauty2

Erica Dennis is the owner of “Textures” by EricaDBeauty in Clifton Nj where she has created a safe space for everyone to learn honor and enjoy their natural hair. She has been a Colorist and Natural texture specialist for 5 years and offers a total of seven years of professional hair care and styling experience. Her passion for color and style lives in harmony with her love for music and the arts.


Episode 83: Honoring Your Grief- Debbie Lucey Maynard
#83
01/09/2023

If you or a person you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or plans:

Dial/Text 988 for support

https://www.taps.org/suicide

https://988lifeline.org/?ref=w3use


End Of Year Announcement
12/01/2022

End of Year Announcement


Episode 82: Your Voice Is Your True Power- Renee Bracey, LMHC
#82
11/14/2022

www.reneebraceylmhc.com

Renee is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience providing multicultural counseling, clinical case management, and parenting support to children and families nationwide. She is currently an Independent Practitioner with Family Care Counseling Associates, in Wilbraham, Massachusetts.


Renee holds professional certifications in the treatment of Anxiety, ADHD and Autism and -utilizes a variety of evidenced based treatment modalities including; therapeutic play, dialectical behavioral therapy and neurofeedback.

In addition to her clinical work, Renee is also an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor at Bay...


Episode 81: Validation Of Progress- Jon Cunha LMHC
#81
10/31/2022

Instagram

@riserandtread

@jonbcunha

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/riserandtread

Jon Cunha, LMHC, 

 earned his Master's from Lesley University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jon is the Co-Owner of Riser and Tread, a company dedicated to helping young guys ages 8-25 "Step Up + Move Forward." Jon specializes in working with ADHD, Anxiety & Depression. He also has a passion for sports & athletics. 

 

Jon was a three time All-American in Track and Field at Wheaton College, MA until injury ended his aspirations of reaching the Olympics. That exper...


Episode 80: Food Is Medicine- Chandra Hart
#80
10/17/2022

Chandra is a 43yo mother of two daughters, ages 16 & 20. She is a healer by nature, a certified health and wellness coach, herbalist, and juice bar owner operator. Chandra and her fiancé Janice are the owner operators of Kwench Juice Cafe of Amherst, MA. 

Instagram: @kwenchamherst

Facebook: @kwenchamherst



Dear Stevie- Mental Health Q & A
10/03/2022

theprometheanproject.org


Episode 79: Post Traumatic Growth - Dr. Christopher Willard
#79
09/12/2022

Website: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/?hl=en

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/drchriswillard?_rdc=1&_rdr

Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and...


Episode 78: Zen and HRV - Rolando Garcia III
#78
08/29/2022

Rolando Garcia III is a recognized leader in the fitness industry, having served as both coach and mentor to some of the top fitness teams and most recognized brands in the world. His certifications include - RKC Level 2, PN2, Masters in Service and Hospitality at Cornell University, Full Instructor in JKD/FMA, and Coach at Boxe Francaise Savate.  Through his father he inherited the Dizon system of Filipino Martial Arts.  He is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt. Lastly, he is the author of “Intrinsic Excellence”, published by Dragondoor and foreword written by Dan John!

Instagram:

@rol...


Episode 77: "Soft Serve"-ing You Gems Of Knowledge- Jen Niedich Turner & Brad Turner
#77
08/15/2022

Soft Serve Podcast:

We met in 1996 in a college poetry club, and got married in 2001. Even after all these years, we just like being around each other, talking, and laughing together.

We’re not like a lot of those married couples (you know the ones) who morph into versions of the same person. Our unique interests and differences are what make us and the Soft Serve Podcast fun to listen to.

Stomping Jen:

Stomping Jen got her podcast name from her propensity to stomp her foot on the ground when she is...


Episode 76: Cogs In The Voltron Of Life - Manny L of Heaven's Pantry
#76
08/01/2022

Instagram: @heavenspantry


Episode 75: Human Connection Is Good Medicine - Niki Fein
#75
07/18/2022

Niki Fein, LICSW

pottedwithpurpose@gmail.com

www.pottedwithpurpose.com

Instagram @pottedwithpurpose

 


Niki is a clinical social worker currently

employed as a stay-at-home mom. Pre-baby she was working as a psychotherapist,

predominantly with older adults and middle-aged adults living with chronic or

terminal illness. In the stressful time of the ongoing pandemic, the role-shift

into becoming a mother, and stepping back from her clinical

practice, Niki found gardening and plant care to be very therapeutic…from

whi...


Episode 74: Neurplasticity and Transformation- Bob Doyle
#74
07/05/2022

Bob Doyle is best known as a featured expert in the film and book “The Secret.” He now focuses

his coaching and training on NeuroPlasticity and your ability to rewire your brain so that you

literally become the person who creates the results you want in life without having to adopt any

unusual belief system.

Social links:

WEBSITES: https://www.meetbobdoyle.com/ , http://bobdoyleshow.com

FACEBOOK (PERSONAL): http://www.facebook.com/boundlessliving

FACEBOOK (BUSINESS): http://www.facebook.com/bobdoyleshow

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com...


Episode 73: Moving Through Survival Traits - Micaela Malo
#73
06/20/2022

Our Guest today is Micaela Malo!

Micaela is an amazing individual who loves riding her motocycle, hiking, going to the beach, and being OUTSIDE!

She shares alot about her journey- her trials and tribulations, the chains that have bound her, and how she has broken these chains and is pursuing her passions! She talks about Complex PTSD, addiction, and relationships- as well as how she has 17 years sober, is active in the recovery community, and is currently in a Master's program for Clinical Social Work!


Episode 72: Embracing All Parts Of Self- Zoë Ruhf
#72
06/06/2022

Zoë Ruhf is the creator of Life Ceramics, where she sells her unique pottery and runs a one-of-a-kind art program for women called “ART and SOUL– where women’s circle meets art class.” This program guides women through meaningful exploration of clay art that is rooted in self-discovery and self-expression. 

Zoë’s mission through Life Ceramics is to provide a creative and inspiring experience for the hearts and hands of people everywhere. She also works at The New England Learning Center for Women in Transition (NELCWIT)- a domestic violence crisis center in western MA.


Zoë...


Supplemental Episode C: Light Spectrum Meditation Technique
05/26/2022

Guided Meditation - EMDR Light Spectrum Technique


Episode 71: To the Grinders, Go-Getters, and The Champions - Philemon Thomas
#71
05/23/2022

Philemon Thomas from Albany Ny 36 years old. A very affable , personable, and gregarious man. He is also a fitness enthusiast and multiple time Calisthinecs champion. Philemon also went on to become the first Black chess master from Albany Ny. You can follow him on TikTok @philspeaks or on Instagram @philemonspeaks for daily motivation


Episode 70: The Spectrum Of Mental Health - Johnny Crowder
#70
05/09/2022

Johnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world.

But in the years leading up to these incredible leaps in advocacy, every day was a battle against schizophrenic hallucinations and suicidal ideation. After a lifetime of resisting professional care and shying away from sharing his story, Johnny’s curiosity flowered, and the healing slowly began.


Armed with 10 years of clinical treat...


Episode 69: Monsoon Roastery- Andrea & Tim Monson
#69
04/25/2022

https://www.monsoonroastery.com/

Monsoon Roastery is an environmentally conscious, community coffee roaster. We believe in 3 things: 

Finding sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to produce coffee that has less of a carbon footprint and working towards being zero wasteBuilding social capital among our community and with other businesses Bringing high-quality, freshly roasted coffee to our local residents, businesses and partners 

We strongly believe in reducing, reusing and recycling. Everything inside our roastery is made from repurposed materials, we establish composting programs with our wholesale partners, run on 100% wind power energy and use compostable materials at our...


Episode 68: The Hands of Fate - Jackey Neyman Jones
#68
04/11/2022

Jackey Raye Neyman Jones is a former child star known for appearing in Manos: The Hands of Fate, which was the subject of Mystery Science Theatre 3000’s most infamous episodes. She has written a book about her experience working on the movie, called Growing Up with Manos, and is also currently working on a web series where she plays the grownup

version of her character from Manos called Manos: The Debbie

Chronicles. Additionally she has also acted in two fan sequels based off of Manos, Manos Returns and Manos: The Rise of Torgo. She is al...


Episode 67: Porn To Purpose - Matt Sinkovitz
#67
03/28/2022

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of

personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of

mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of

Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist

Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.  In this capacity, he now services as a

spiritual guide and interfaith chaplain in prisons and hospitals.


Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a

young adult, seeking resolution t...


Episode 66: The Next Step - Michelle LaVecchia Odendahl
#66
03/14/2022

Hi, I’m Michelle at Health Yeah with Michelle.

As Certified International Health and Wellness Coach, I will support you to tap into your full potential, find direction and accomplish your goals with a positive mindset.

I started my own soul search during our worldwide pandemic. As I yearned for more challenge and insights within my personal life, I knew there was a new venture out there. I became extremely passionate in both holistic health and wellness practices and decided to become certified through a world recognized educational program, IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition).

...


Episode 65: Camp Equity - Alex La Torre & Mandy Bynum McLaughlin
#65
02/28/2022

Website: https://campequity.com/

Instagram: @campequity

Me And My White Supremacy

Dr. Ibram X Kendi

N. K. Jemisin Fantasy Writer

Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin (she/her):

Mandy is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of The Race Equ(al)ity Project, a mission-driven innovation studio that builds solutions to drive approachable, transparent, and actionable accountability for equity, inclusion, and social responsibility.

Mandy is a well-known thought leader and influencer within the Silicon Valley tech/startup ecosystem and partners with high-scale growth companies to design strategies for e...