In this intimate and often hilarious episode of Beneath Your Beautiful, host Hara Allison is interviewed by her daughters, Savana Alden, 28, and Sonya Fernandes, 24, spanning years of shared memories and deep love.

A testament to the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughters, this episode is a delightful blend of depth and lightness.

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com

Matthew Chavez is a Breathwork facilitator and Somatic coach who offers what he refers to as, 'Sacred Journeys for Awakening Souls'. Since a young age, Matthew has had a deep curiosity and drive for exploring body, mind & spirit. Experiencing a back injury at age 18, Matthew needed a long-term solution for managing and healing the pain. Committed to a deeper healing process he discovered Soma Breath and Somatic coaching. It was through these modalities he unearthed a sacred connection to breath & body, what has become an essential relationship to nurture. Now he helps others connect with their bodies in order to come home to their souls.

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com

From 12 years desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He is the co-founder of Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community where people to share their journeys and explore their own unique spiritual path.

John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He is a higher purpose and transformational coach. John offers individual spiritual guidance as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community.

For more information:
kishar.org

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com

Bill Kalivas is a Spokane native with a 30+ year career spanning military service, healthcare, technology, public sector leadership, angel investment and entrepreneurship. He is the co-founder of LaunchPad Inland Northwest, a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the Spokane and Inland Northwest regional innovation economy. Bill is passionate about the Spokane regional community and has served on various local boards. He is currently a Google Cloud Sales Executive and has held similar positions with leading tech companies. Bill attended the Community Colleges of Spokane and University of Maryland Global Campus while serving the Air Force. BIll has been married for 23 years and has 4 children; 2 from a previous marriage, ages 40 and 39 and 2 with his wife April ages 20 and 17. Bill also has 5 grandchildren.

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com

Bruce W. Brackett (BWB) is a social media personality, author, entrepreneur, self-taught visual artist, and international motivational speaker. BWB’s upcoming memoir, “How To Breathe While Suffocating: A Story of Overcoming Addiction, Recovering From Trauma, and Healing my Soul” is being published by WILEY and will be released April 9th, 2024. Originally from southwest Montana, BWB moved to NYC at the age of 18 to pursue his dreams of being on Broadway. After many distractions, making it to Off-Broadway, and developing several addictions, meth being a big one, BWB found his true calling and his way back to sobriety through art and by advocating for recovery to his online audience of over 1.4 million people.This online community of recovery fuels BWB’s love, passion, creativity, and mission to share positivity and the possibilities of recovery.

For more information:
www.howtobreathewhilesuffocating.com
www.instagram.com/bwb.positivity
www.tiktok.com/@bwb.positivity
www.youtube.com/@bwb.positivity

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com

On this week’s episode of "Beneath Your Beautiful," we're joined by Shaelyn, a courageous 22-year-old who opens up about the challenges of living with schizoaffective disorder, depressive type. Diagnosed at 16 during the tumultuous high school years, Shaelyn shares the raw and honest journey of navigating mental health struggles, hospitalizations, and the search for stability.

From breakdowns in the band room to finding effective coping strategies, Shaelyn’s experience sheds light on the complexities of mental illness and the importance of seeking help. Discover the impact of therapy, the power of grounding exercises, and the ongoing battle to maintain mental wellness amidst life's obstacles.

This episode is a beacon of hope and a reminder that, with support and determination, it is possible to navigate the darkest of times and emerge stronger.

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com

Joe Martin is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster, dad, husband, TEDx speaker, football coach, mentor, and lover of dad jokes. Known for his positivity, sense of humor, and commitment to serving others, he has helped thousands of women look, feel, and perform their best.

He has recently started Relentless Positivity Mentoring, a program designed for kids ages 10-14 who want to feel better about their body, build confidence, have better self-esteem, and have a trusted adult figure they can confide in.

For more information:
fitandpositive.com

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com

Join us this week for an intimate conversation with Geoffrey Smelser, who shares his journey of battling a rare childhood cancer, olfactory neuroblastoma, to navigating the complexities of the aerospace industry, alcoholism, divorce and single fatherhood.

Geoffrey’s candid discussion on mental health, personal responsibility, and the importance of taking life one day at a time offers valuable insights and inspiration. Join us for this episode of "Beneath Your Beautiful," where courage and connection light the way.

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.

To get in touch with Hara Allison:
Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.org
Photography: hara.photography
Design: studioh-creative.com