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  • Why Traditional Fitness Fails Women’s Health

    Why Traditional Fitness Fails Women’s Health
    Dec 13 2025
    🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    Cyn Sass’s journey from elite athletics to functional fitness & nutrition

    Why “one-size-fits-all” health plans don’t work

    The limitations of traditional Western medicine for chronic conditions

    How stress and the central nervous system impact inflammation, hormones, and healing

    The role of functional testing (including hormone and root-cause testing)

    Why advocating for yourself in healthcare matters more than ever

    Simple, practical ways to regulate stress and support whole-body wellness

    How personalized, HIPAA-compliant care creates safer, more effective outcomes

    🔹 Topics We Dive Into:

    Functional medicine vs. reactive medicine

    Women’s health, hormones, and chronic illness

    Gut health, inflammation, and nervous system balance

    Fitness beyond aesthetics—training for longevity and healing

    Building sustainable health strategies rooted in real life

    Cyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation, making it relatable, educational, and deeply validating for anyone who has ever felt unheard in their health journey.

    🔗 Connect with Cyn Sass (Guest)

    🌐 Website: https://mindyourmatters-sff.com/
    📺 YouTube: Mind Your Matters with SassFactor Fitness
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FMgweNH3Y6_xKx5fbMw2Q

    📸 Instagram: @MindYourMatters_SFF
    https://www.instagram.com/mindyourmatters_sff/

    📘 Facebook: Cyn Sass
    https://www.facebook.com/cyn.sass

    🎧 Podcast: Redefining Fitness with SassFactor Fitness

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ePrt5qBm5DtFfZ9A0J3kT

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-fitness-with-sassfactor-fitness/id1679075209

    Connect with Angelina Rivera

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    🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com
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    #RefineAndShinePodcast #MindYourMatters #SassFactorFitness #FunctionalNutrition
    #HolisticHealth #WomensHealth #ChronicIllnessSupport #NervousSystemHealing
    #FunctionalMedicine #HealthAdvocacy #WellnessJourney #WholeBodyHealth

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  • From MS to Motherhood: The Fertility Breakthrough You Haven’t Heard

    From MS to Motherhood: The Fertility Breakthrough You Haven’t Heard
    Dec 10 2025

    In This Episode:

    Kirsten’s story of MS symptoms, physical decline, and turning to acupuncture

    How she entered remission and rebuilt her system from the ground up

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    Why your menstrual cycle reveals underlying issues like inflammation, low progesterone, and adrenal burnout

    The surprising truth about clotting, cramping, spotting, and cycle length

    The Conceivable App: how it customizes food, supplements, sleep, energy, cycle support, and hormone insight

    How the app increased conception chances by up to 260%

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    Signs stress may be silently impacting fertility

    Why women today need more rest, hobbies, and whitespace in their daily schedules

    Her message about turning hardship into purpose: “Things don’t happen to you—they happen for you.”

    🔗 Resources & Where to Follow Kirsten

    🌐 Website: https://conceivable.com
    📲 TikTok: @yourfertilityexpert
    📱 App: Search Conceivable or Kai by Conceivable on iOS

    Connect with Angelina Rivera
    🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com
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  • The Red Light Revolution: Dr. Carl Rothschild on Healing, Fat Loss & Full-Body Wellness

    The Red Light Revolution: Dr. Carl Rothschild on Healing, Fat Loss & Full-Body Wellness
    Dec 8 2025
    Meet Dr. Carl Rothschild• His journey from biology major → chiropractor → red light therapy pioneer• The early struggles of being in an “unaccepted” profession in the 70sHow Red Light Therapy Entered His Life• The orthopedic surgeon who changed everything• The surprising truth: red light doesn’t melt fat• How red light makes fat cells temporarily porous• Why the lymphatic system is the missing piece in fat loss programsThe Birth of the Trifecta Bed• Designed during COVID to minimize physical contact• How whole-body light therapy created unexpected medical breakthroughs• Life-changing testimonials:– Autoimmune disorders– Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease– Chronic pain– Inability to walk– Stroke recovery– Lyme disease– Heart failure patient avoiding weekly heart attacksWhy Whole-Body Treatment Works Better Than Panels & Wands• Full-coverage light versus spot treatments• The four “suns” extracted from natural light• Why heat is the enemy in red light therapy• The medical-grade difference: wavelength, power, and pulsingThe Mitochondria Connection• Understanding ATP and cellular energy• Why mitochondrial decline leads to disease• How red light stimulates cellular repair• Why healthy aging starts decades before you feel symptomsNeurological & Autoimmune Conditions• Parkinson’s• Dementia• Multiple sclerosis (halted progression)• Stroke recovery• Vision loss (LHON)• Autoimmune skin disordersFAQs Answered• Does insurance cover red light therapy?• How often should you use red light therapy at home?• Can it help scoliosis?• Why you should integrate red light with lifestyle changes• The role of vibration therapy and lymphatic supportPractical Health Wisdom• Why Americans underestimate the cost of being sick• Sugar, starchy carbs, alcohol, and inflammation• The importance of smart movement (not extreme fitness)• Angelina’s own journey after surgery & returning to daily movementClosing Insights• Dr. Carl’s “no more complaining until you’ve tried six sessions” challenge• How to find a Trifecta location near you• Why red light therapy may become a core part of modern wellness• One simple step to refine & shine: invest in your health consistently🔗 Connect With Dr. Carl Rothschild & Explore Trifecta Light Resources⭐ Flipbook: Trifecta Light Bed BenefitsDiscover the highlights of the bed’s benefits in this visual flipbook:👉 https://publuu.com/flip-book/51650/2091185⭐ Linktree (All Trifecta Resources in One Place)For general information, research, and product details:👉 https://linktr.ee/trifectalightofficial⭐ Find a Trifecta Light Bed Near YouUse the locator to find the closest center to you:👉 https://trifectalight.com/contact/⭐ Dr. Carl’s Book – Illuminated HealingLearn the deeper science behind red light therapy:👉 https://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Healing-Unraveling-Mysteries-Therapy/dp/B0C9GG2ZYV⭐ Pro 450 Bed BrochureProduct details & features of the Trifecta Pro 450:👉 https://publuu.com/flip-book/51650/180774/page/1⭐ The Superior Benefits of the Trifecta Light Bed (PDF)Detailed overview and comparisons:👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_QtpeWrIVuGhB0zqwPeQpNLVPemshy2/view⭐ Testimonial Library & Educational VideosPatient results, provider interviews, and educational clips:👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18OEZ4g6pcvHe0GWVugiw6kA3mDfdVDR4C9uou2sFdBk/edit?gid=0#gid=0Connect with Angelina Rivera🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • Regulate to Rise: Healing Identity, Grief & Burnout with Executive Coach Sam Willing

    Regulate to Rise: Healing Identity, Grief & Burnout with Executive Coach Sam Willing
    Dec 3 2025

    In today’s episode, Angelina welcomes Sam Willing, an executive coach, speaker, and strategic partner to corporate leaders with over 25 years in HR. Sam opens up about her lifelong struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and tying her worth to work — and how her mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis forced her to reevaluate everything.

    🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:

    Sam’s early identity as “the easy child” and how people-pleasing shaped her adult life

    Why achievement and perfection became her coping mechanisms

    The moment she realized her identity was built on things she could lose

    Her mother’s heartbreaking diagnosis — and the hidden tragedy of self-neglect

    Full-body stress symptoms, burnout, and the wake-up call that changed everything

    The infamous “wrong text” she sent to her CEO that became a turning point

    How God used listening prayer to reveal her next step

    Nervous system regulation and why it’s the missing link in leadership

    The healing that came through grief, therapy, and slowing down

    Her new book: Regulate to Rise: The Hidden Key to Powerful Leadership and Personal Peace

    The Elevated Table — a new model of women’s leadership

    The Purposeful Pause Retreat for women of impact

    The beautiful story behind The Compassionate Collective and its imperfect heart movement

    💛 Sam’s One Thing to “Refine to Shine”

    Practice self-compassion — the foundation for healing, leadership, and how we love others.

    🔗 Connect with Sam Willing

    Website: https://www.samwilling.com/
    The Compassionate Collective: https://www.thecompassionatecollective.com/
    Instagram: @coachsamwilling
    Book — Regulate to Rise:
    https://a.co/d/8NFuYjw

    🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera
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    #RegulateToRise #SamWilling #ExecutiveCoach #LeadershipJourney #WomenWhoLead #FaithBasedLeadership #NervousSystemRegulation #BurnoutRecovery #HealingJourney #IdentityWork #PerfectionismRecovery #GriefHealing #ChristianWomenInBusiness #RefineAndShinePodcast #AngelinaRivera #CompassionateLeadership #PeopleCenteredLeadership #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInHR #WomenInLeadership

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  • From Unworthy to Unstoppable: Rudi Riekstins’ Blueprint for Self-Mastery & Personal Transformation

    From Unworthy to Unstoppable: Rudi Riekstins’ Blueprint for Self-Mastery & Personal Transformation
    Nov 30 2025
    Guest:Rudi Riekstins — Leadership Expert, Top 20 Thought Leader, Mindfulness-Based Business Strategist, Co-Host of The Empowered Life Podcast🔍 What This Episode CoversIn this deeply inspiring conversation, Rudi Riekstins breaks down:✨ His early journeyGrowing up in South Africa in a loving but financially limited homeThe childhood experiences that shaped feelings of not being “enough”Why he thought becoming a millionaire would finally make him worthyThe realization at age 26 that money doesn’t heal inner wounds✨ Understanding the human brain + emotional patternsHow thoughts become chemicals that create emotionsWhy 95% of your thoughts are unconsciousHow old childhood beliefs keep showing up in adulthoodWhy most people repeat emotional patterns without realizing it✨ The most transformative question you can ask yourself:“Is it even true?”How this breaks subconscious patternsHow to replace old beliefs with evidence-based new truthsWhy this single question can change your identity and your life✨ Rudi’s life-changing morning priming techniqueHow to shift your emotional state in the first 20 minutes of your dayWhy you should avoid your phone immediately upon wakingThe exact 20-minute routine that alters your brain and rewires your emotional default settingsHow visualization elevates your frequency and inspires aligned action✨ A powerful tool to use TODAYBreathwork + visualization + emotional elevationHow to access the free Mood Elevator Meditation on his websiteWhy gratitude is one of the fastest ways to change your reality✨ The “millionaire by 25” storyThe declaration he made at age 12How he manifested it by 26The heartbreak in realizing success didn't fix his internal painThe turning point that led him toward deep inner work instead of external validation✨ A message for anyone strugglingWhy you must stop giving your power awayHow to step into your divine identityWhy you were created to create and impact the worldThe truth that transformation is not a one-time event—it’s daily refinement🔗 Connect with Rudi RiekstinsWebsite: rudiriekstins.comFree Mood Elevator MeditationEmpowered Life CommunityCourses, events & coaching programs 🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #RudiRiekstins #MindsetMatters #RewriteYourStory #ChangeYourBeliefs #EmotionalHealing #Worthiness #LimitingBeliefs #MorningRoutine #PrimingTechnique #NeuroscienceOfSuccess #SubconsciousMind #PersonalDevelopmentJourney #HealingJourney #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #TransformYourLife #LeadershipCoaching #EmpoweredLife #AbundanceMindset If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • The Mental Health Crisis We Aren’t Prepared For: A Mom’s Story of Losing Her Daughter

    The Mental Health Crisis We Aren’t Prepared For: A Mom’s Story of Losing Her Daughter
    Nov 26 2025
    Content Note:This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide loss. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person, local resources, or a crisis hotline in your area.This episode is one of the most heartfelt and important conversations to date. Angelina sits down with Carla Williams, who courageously shares the story of losing her daughter, Kelcie, to suicide on January 3rd, 2025. Through grief, faith, community, and honesty, Carla is determined to break the silence around suicide loss and mental health struggles.Together, they discuss stigma, misdiagnosis, difficulty accessing treatment, the emotional reality of navigating the mental health system, and the overwhelming lack of support for families — even when they are desperately seeking help. Carla also paints a beautiful picture of who Kelcie was: generous, creative, hilarious, caring, and full of life. Key Topics CoveredCarla’s experience losing her daughter and navigating unimaginable griefThe stigma and silence surrounding suicide loss — and why that must changeWhat mental health struggles looked like behind the scenesThe long waitlists, misdiagnoses, and medical blind spots families encounterWhy simply checking in on someone grieving is so meaningfulHow Kelcie’s creativity, humor, kindness, and generosity live on in memoryThe Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk & Carla’s 40-person team honoring KelcieFinding signs, spiritual comfort, and moments where Carla still feels her daughter’s presenceWhy “It’s okay not to be okay” is the message she wants the world to hearHow grief connects survivors and builds unexpected communityAbout Kelcie — In Carla’s WordsCarla describes Kelcie as:Quiet but deeply thoughtfulA hard worker from age 16 onwardGenerous to a fault (“She’d give you $5.25 if you only needed $5”)Talented in drawing and tattoo-style artSomeone who never met a stranger and made everyone smileHer story brings humanity and dignity to the conversation around mental health and suicide. Who This Episode HelpsThis episode is for:Suicide loss survivorsParents of children with mental health strugglesAnyone navigating depression, bipolar disorder, or emotional imbalancePeople frustrated with the gaps in the mental health systemIndividuals searching for hope, faith, and healingFriends wanting to support someone grievingConnect with Carla WilliamsSupport her journey, honor Kelcie’s memory, and connect with her creativity:Instagram – Personal:https://www.instagram.com/tiggerbmeInstagram – Art / Creations:https://www.instagram.com/cardcreations_by_cmarieFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/carla.williams.90834YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CarlaWilliams-2021Resources Mentioned:988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) — Out of the Darkness Community WalksEpisode Takeaway“It’s okay not to be okay.”No one should grieve in silence. No one should struggle alone.Hope comes from conversation, compassion, and community.Connect with Angelina Rivera🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#SuicideLossAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheSilence #RefineAndShinePodcast #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #Depression #MentalHealthCrisis #YouAreNotAlone #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #988Lifeline #SuicidePrevention #GriefJourney #EndTheStigma If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss & Chronic Pain with Tiffaney Childers

    The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss & Chronic Pain with Tiffaney Childers
    Nov 24 2025
    Content Note:This episode includes discussion of suicide, suicide loss, and chronic pain. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person, local resources, or a crisis hotline in your area.In This EpisodeIn this deeply moving episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina sits down with author, speaker, and suicide loss advocate Tiffaney Childers.After losing both parents to suicide just one year and five days apart, Tiffaney went into survival mode—raising two young kids, holding a marriage together, and pushing her own grief down as far as she could. Years later, a failed hip surgery led to chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), leaving her in permanent nerve pain and forcing everything she’d avoided emotionally to the surface.Instead of staying at rock bottom, Tiffaney chose to rise.Today, she:Serves on a L.O.S.S. Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors), showing up within minutes of a suicide loss to support families on the worst day of their lives.Advocates for safe, informed use of medication, especially around pain, depression, and grief.Shares her framework, The RISE Up Method, to help others move through grief, trauma, and chronic pain with courage and purpose.Has written her book The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss, Pain, and Silence, breaking years of silence and stigma around suicide loss.This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt numb, alone in your grief, stuck in pain, or afraid to talk about the hard things.You’ll Hear Tiffaney Share:How losing her mom and dad to suicide only a year and five days apart completely changed the trajectory of her life.Why she went into “survival mode”—juggling kids, marriage, and work—without space or support to really grieve.How self-medicating with alcohol slowly entered the picture and why so many suicide loss survivors turn to numbing behaviors.The heartbreaking statistic that survivors of suicide loss are 7x more likely to die by suicide themselves—and why support is critical.How a hip surgery gone wrong led to chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and intense nerve pain in her foot.Why she believes unprocessed emotional pain will eventually find a way out physically if we keep shoving it down.The LOSS Team & Showing Up for SurvivorsTiffaney explains what the L.O.S.S. Team does and why it matters:How law enforcement calls the team within about 15 minutes of a suicide.What happens when she arrives on scene:Helping with practical details like writing an obituary.Providing language and guidance on how to tell children about a suicide at different ages.Connecting families with support groups, counseling, and scene restoration, so loved ones don’t have to handle traumatic cleanup.Why they come in with a simple, compassionate posture:“I’ve been there. I’ve walked in your shoes. What do you need?”She also shares how serving on the LOSS team actually triggered her own long-delayed grief, forcing her to finally process what she’d buried for nearly 18 years.The RISE Up MethodTiffaney walks through her RISE Up Method, created in the aftermath of chronic pain, sobriety, and facing her grief head-on:R – Reach out before you shut downDon’t isolate. Reach out to a trusted friend, loved one, therapist, or mentor before you disappear into shutdown mode.I – Ink it outGet your thoughts out of your body and onto paper. Journaling became one of her most powerful tools for healing, even after years of dismissing it as “silly.”S – Sit with itThe loneliest and hardest part: sitting with your feelings without numbing or running away. When she stopped drinking, all the raw emotions she’d avoided finally showed up.E – Embrace who you’re becomingYou will never be the person you were before—and that’s okay. Healing means becoming someone new and being willing to celebrate growth.U – Unlearn all the liesEspecially after suicide loss, the brain tells painful lies: “You should have known,” “You should’ve done more,” “This is your fault.” She reminds us:“Liar, liar, brain on fire.”P – Protect your peaceNot everyone deserves access to your healing. That may mean walking away from old friendships, patterns, or environments that keep you stuck.Other Powerful Themes We Talk AboutWhy Tiffaney says “Grief is not a mental illness”—it’s a natural response, like love without a landing place.The difference between grief and mental health challenges—and how medication can sometimes help but can also dull your spark.Why rest is not weakness and how chronic pain forced her to slow down, listen to her body, and reset.The role of movement and sunlight in her healing: starting from 500 steps a day to now walking about 5 miles, even though the pain still exists.The importance of talking openly with your kids about suicide in age-appropriate ways, instead of letting them silently build their own story.How sharing her ...
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  • How Did One Woman Go From Surviving to Leading? Cindy Witteman’s Journey

    How Did One Woman Go From Surviving to Leading? Cindy Witteman’s Journey
    Nov 19 2025
    In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with the incredible Cindy Witteman—international bestselling author, action mastery specialist, founder of Force Magazine, and creator/host of the powerful Little Give TV Show.Cindy opens up about her remarkable journey from a childhood marked by poverty, instability, and hardship to rising above domestic violence and rebuilding her life as a single mom. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and turning pain into purpose.You’ll hear how Cindy founded Driving Single Parents, a nonprofit that gifts vehicles to single parents at no cost, and the heart-centered mission behind it. She shares how she launched Force Magazine after a vivid dream, created her own TV show by saying “yes” scared, and became a 5x bestselling author—all while staying grounded in gratitude, family, and service.This episode dives deep into:✨ How to take action even when you’re terrified✨ Turning adversity into a mission that serves others✨ Building platforms that create real impact (books, TV, magazines, nonprofits)✨ Why clarity and daily micro-actions are the key to big results✨ Rebuilding trust and love after trauma✨ Mastering time, boundaries, and balance as a visionary creator✨ The mindset that carries you from survival to purposeCindy also shares her favorite motivational quote, her go-to book recommendation, and the empowering belief that everything you need is already within you.If you’re craving inspiration, clarity, and proof that your story can change the world — this is the episode for you.⭐ CONNECT WITH CINDY WITTEMANWebsites & Features🔹 Force Magazine: ForceMagazine.com🔹 Previous Features & Editions: ForceMagazineFeature.com🔹 CFViews: CFViews.com🔹 Little Give TV Show: LittleGive.com🔹 Driving Single Parents Nonprofit: DrivingSingleParents.orgBooks by Cindy📘 Beyond the Smile — Purchase:https://sites.cfviews.com/beyondthesmile-book-6583📗 Is Manifesting Bullsht?* — Purchase:https://sites.cfviews.com/ismanifestingbullshitpaperback-book📙 Is Manifesting Bullsht? Part 2 – The Limit Is YOU!* — Purchase:https://sites.cfviews.com/ismanifestingbullshit2paperback-bookSocial Media🔹 Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/cindy.witt.902🔹 CFViews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089195777362🔹 Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cindy.witteman🔹 Instagram (Force Magazine): https://www.instagram.com/force.magazine.feature/🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-witteman-a48851253🔹 Little Give – YouTube Show: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleGive2023⭐ CONNECT WITH ANGELINA RIVERA🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call or Check Out My FREE Resources: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: angelinarivera.com/store#RefineAndShine, #RefineConsulting, #CindyWitteman, #ForceMagazine, #LittleGiveTV, #DrivingSingleParents, #WomenWhoInspire, #TurnPainIntoPurpose, #PurposeDrivenLife, #OvercomingAdversity, #DomesticViolenceSurvivor, #WomenEmpoweringWomen, #FemaleEntrepreneurs, #InspirationalStories, #MakeAnImpact, #PurposeAndPassion, #EntrepreneurMindset, #HealingJourney, #ResilienceAndStrength, #SingleMomStrong, #ActionTaker, #MotivationDaily, #PodcastInterview If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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