Hello From the Other Side

Built in Alignment: How One Culinary Vision Nourishes a Whole Community. Join Me With Chef Alexander And His Wife Catalina, As They Tell Their Magical Story.

Chef Alexander S. Petok Jr. and his wife, Catalina Petok, are the founders and creative force behind Petok Culinary Experiences, a chef driven, 100 percent dedicated gluten free culinary brand based in Petoskey, Michigan. Rooted in hospitality, integrity, and innovation, their mission is simple to create exceptional food without compromise and redefine what gluten free dining can be.

Alexander is a classically trained chef and graduate of Johnson and Wales University Culinary Arts with a background in luxury hospitality and high end kitchens across Hawaii and Miami, including the Four Seasons on the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu, as well as premier Miami properties. He brings global inspiration, refined technique, and disciplined execution to every menu. After witnessing firsthand how limited and often unsafe gluten free options were for those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, he committed to building a fully dedicated kitchen that prioritizes safety, transparency, and flavor equally.

Catalina brings an equally distinguished background in luxury hospitality, having worked at some of the top resorts in Hawaii and Miami, including The Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, and the Acqualina Resort in Miami. With a natural talent for guest experience, design, and service flow, she is the heart and visionary behind the brand’s atmosphere. Often described as the Atmosphere Architect, Catalina ensures every detail from visual identity to how guests feel the moment they walk in is intentional, warm, and elevated.

Together, Alexander and Catalina have built a community focused brand that blends fine dining principles with accessibility, creativity, and care. Petok Culinary Experiences is proudly often imitated, never duplicated, and continues to raise the bar for gluten free food not just in Northern Michigan, but beyond

Website: https://www.chefpetok.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetokCulinaryExperiences

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petok_culinary_experiences

Daphne Thompson With The Healing Power Of Storytelling

Daphne Thompson is an award-winning author, conscious educator, and the founder of The Conscious Quill, where storytelling becomes a pathway to emotional healing and embodied awareness. Her work weaves presence, identity, and compassion together, helping people reconnect with who they are beneath life’s experiences.

Her beloved children’s book, The Christmas Tree Wish, has found a meaningful place in homes, classrooms, hospitals, and care communities. Known for its gentle ability to open conversations around grief, belonging, and inner light, the book has inspired Daphne to create a series of Author Event Kits—including Magical, Grief & Healing, and Senior & Memory Care—thoughtfully designed to meet individuals and communities exactly where they are, across all ages and stages of life.

Daphne’s work is deeply rooted in lived experience, shaped by early life trauma and a long, intentional journey of healing, awakening, and personal mastery. Through writing, teaching, and immersive story-based experiences, she creates safe, meaningful spaces for reflection, connection, and remembrance. At the heart of everything she offers is a simple yet powerful invitation: to remember who you are beneath the stories you carry—and to live from that place with greater presence, wholeness, and grace.

 

To Learn more about Daphne Thompson and her Author Event Kits go to:

https://www.thechristmastree.com 

 

To learn more about Daphne Thompson's classes go to:

https://www.theconsciousquill.com 

Dr. Meaghan Howe on Activating Anti-Inflammatory Pathways for Alzheimer’s Prevention

Dr. Meaghan Howe discusses the role of inflammation in cognitive health and explores how activating the body’s anti-inflammatory pathways may support the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing from functional nutrition and preventative medicine, she shares insights into lifestyle-based approaches that support long-term brain health.

Dr. Howe is a native to the Detroit area. Majoring in integrative physiology for undergraduate studies along with a personal traumatic foot injury led her into the field of podiatry. For four years, she attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. She then completed a three year surgical residency through Providence Hospital in Southfield and Novi, Michigan, as Chief Resident of Curriculum in her final year. Special professional interests include: wellness, prevention, sports medicine, wound care, and diabetic education. Throughout her career, she has published research on amputation prevention through a multidisciplinary, integrative approach and performed extensive research in diabetic complication prevention. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children, family, volunteering in the community, traveling, cooking and many fitness activities. Dr. Howe is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Since 2019, after learning of an extremely high genetic predisposition to very early onset Alzheimer's Dementia, Dr. Howe completed training in functional nutrition and functional podiatric medicine. This information is critical to activating pathways of anti-inflammation and therefore, what research demonstrates, prevention of Alzheimer's disease. She prioritizes preventative medicine for chronic disease as a result, in formulating individualized wellness plans for her patients based on Epigenetics (research based) lifestyle factors that influence inflammation and our genes.) Dr. Howe is a certified practitioner for 3x4 genetics and employs practices as a functional medicine podiatrist and regenerative medicine specialist.

Website: www.CodetoHealing.com

Email address: info@codetohealing.com

To Book an Appointment in Office with South Lyon Foot and Ankle Specialists: 248-486-8886

Astrologer Ashley Conley Joins Us Today With Her Spiritual Journey to the Planets

Ashley Conley is a Michigan-based astrologer and former music teacher with 12 years of experience breaking down complex stuff into clear, actionable insights. She's been into astrology since she was a kid, largely thanks to her love for Sailor Moon, and has always been drawn to the symbolism and stories behind celestial patterns and how they reflect our inner worlds.

After hitting a personal rough patch, Ashley started using astrology to track her own growth and found it helped her stay grounded. She began working with transits not to predict the future, but as a daily practice of reflection and finding direction. Today, she blends a traditional Hellenistic approach with modern insights, using the stars as a form of meditation in her life and helping others navigate their current season.

Her goal is to empower clients by teaching them the "language of the sky" so they can read astrology with confidence.

Ashley's certified in astrology through the Nightlight School of Astrology, and she's currently building her website, pixelandplanets.com, into a hub for her writing and services.

Contact Ashley at regalbeagle1988@gmail.com 

Dr Teri Daunter Talks About Her Book The Quantum Life

Dr M. Teri Daunter is an eternal student of quantum spirituality. Even though she has been in private clinical practice for 40 years and has two Ph.Ds, first in Clinical Psychology and the second in Quantum Advanced Medicine, she is informed by Consciousness. Her work bridges clinical practice, consciousness studies, and spiritual inquiry. The latter is the underlying foundation for the movement in her life. She is known for her uncompromising intellectual clarity and experiential depth. She challenges both reductionistic science and institutional spirituality while offering a coherent, lived alternative rooted in responsibility and awareness. Dr. Daunter's work does not stop with the physical. She works with the quantum levels of systems in determining causes of imbalances. She is an author of two award-winning book THE QUANTUM LIFE: There Is A Better Way To Live. Join the quantum movement she invites as this book has taken on wings for the benefit of enhancing the scale and scope of human Consciousness.

Dr. Daunter devotes her life to awakening people before they arrive at the end of it having lived someone else’s script. Her work exposes the invisible conditioning—cultural, psychological, and emotional—that quietly shapes identity, belief, and behavior while calling itself “normal.” Normal is not healthy; normal is neurotic. Normal is functional neurosis dressed up as success. We have become numbed to our own heartbeat.

Independent literary reviewers have described Dr. Daunter as a spiritual whistleblower because she challenges the accepted narratives and reveals the cost of unquestioned conformity. She invites people into silence, self-inquiry, and inner cultivation—not as philosophy, but as a direct path to reclaiming authorship of one’s own life. The course and tenor of our lives are dependent on how well we listen to that inner Silence. This will interrupt the cycle of the madness of modernity. The moment we stop calling dysfunction “normal” we shall reclaim our humanity.

Contact Dr. Daunter at drmtdaunter@gmail.com. Dr. Daunter welcomes enthusiastically open communication with her on all levels.

TO ORDER BOOK:

• Amazon url:    KDP Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647049210
• B&N Paperback: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-quantum-life-m-teri-daunter/1139591329
• KDP eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1TW1ZN

 

Book Trailer: CONSCIOUSNESS, YOUR INFINITE SEER, IS THE GROUND OF BEING!

Youtube:  MEDITATION   

PERSONAL CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@stayyoungkeepliving389/videos

Uncovering Past Lives: A Conversation with Anna Lyon

Anna Lyon is an author of Past Life Memories, as well as a gifted medium, teacher, mother, and wife. Follow Anna on her spiritual journey as she reconnects with some of her own past lives.

Anna's email: anna.lyon1@gmail.com 

Unlocking Ancestral Secrets Through Spirit

Can Mediums offer answers about our ancestors—who they were, what they endured, and the stories that shaped our family line?

Follow Jerome Lafayette Narramore on a powerful journey as he seeks answers about his ancestors, turning to mediums to illuminate the mysteries of his family’s past.

True Healing Comes From Within, Through Self-Discovery, Ancestral Wisdom, and Connecting to Your Own Inherent Power

Today's guest is a Spiritual coach and healing practitioner, Welcome my guest Ericka Plater.

Listen to Ericka's inspiring story on how she empowers and strengthens her clients by reminding them "you are the medicine you are seeking."

Having to navigate change and disruption consistently throughout her career and personal life, Ericka is naturally solution-focused. She is a seeker of truth and deep understanding of self, an avid learner of various healing modalities including being a Reiki Master. She is no stranger to releasing traumas, imposter syndrome and  conquering fears and inadequacies to live a bold and rewarding life. She intentionally uses a blend of intellect, intuition and analytics in her work. She can synthesize large amounts of information and easily organize complicated concepts. She uses these skills to work with individuals, helping them tap into their personal power.

Committed to improving the lives of women and children as well as underserved  communities, Ericka has lead workshops in the DC metro area for women and girls in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Clinic, and DC Rape Crisis Center. She also  coaches women along their life and career journeys. Workshop topics have included  healing from sexual abuse, living healthy, eating to live, and aspects of self-development. Her October 2019 speaking engagement with Whole Foods Foundation in  Detroit centered on overcoming trauma and negative choices to reclaim your personal  power. She has written articles, spoken at and facilitated conference and program  sessions related to the various areas she has mastered throughout her lifetime.

Ericka is also experienced in business and organization development, governance, strategic planning, strengthening teams, building leaders and redesigning culture. She has over 25 years in business and nonprofit executive management and now consults organizations in these areas.

ericka@groundwellcollective.com

Ericka Plater

Today's guest is a Spiritual leader in the community, Welcome my guest Ericka Plater.

Listen to Ericka's inspiring story of her own personal growth and how she empowers and coaches women today.

Having to navigate change and disruption consistently throughout her career and personal life, Ericka is naturally solution-focused. She is a seeker of truth and deep understanding of self, an avid learner of various healing modalities including being a Reiki Master. She is no stranger to releasing traumas, imposter syndrome and  conquering fears and inadequacies to live a bold and rewarding life. She intentionally uses a blend of intellect, intuition and analytics in her work. She can synthesize large amounts of information and easily organize complicated concepts. She uses these skills to work with individuals, helping them tap into their personal power.

Committed to improving the lives of women and children as well as underserved  communities, Ericka has lead workshops in the DC metro area for women and girls in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Clinic, and DC Rape Crisis Center. She also  coaches woman along their life and career journeys. Workshop topics have included  healing from sexual abuse, living healthy, eating to live, and aspects of self-development. Her October 2019 speaking engagement with Whole Foods Foundation in  Detroit centered on overcoming trauma and negative choices to reclaim your personal  power. She has written articles, spoken at and facilitated conference and program  sessions related to the various areas she has mastered throughout her lifetime.

Ericka is also experienced in business and organization development, governance, strategic planning, strengthening teams, building leaders and redesigning culture. She has over 25 years in business and nonprofit executive management and now consults organizations in these areas.

www.groundwellcollective.com

Are you dealing with a narcissist? Some signs and red flags.

Susan Buonocore MA

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For over 20 years Susan has enjoyed blending traditional therapy with rich spiritual practices. Clients experience a powerful exploration of their soul’s journey with methods tailored to their needs, goals, and beliefs.

Susan received her four-year post-graduate MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy at the Institute for Arts and Therapy in Education while living in London, England. She then completed her residency training at the psychiatric ward of Southwood Mental Health Clinic in South London while running a private psychotherapy practice. Susan began to expand her traditional therapy practice to include spiritual modalities, shamanic journeying, and new neuroscience methods when she moved to Los Angeles, California in 2000. Meditation, Crystal and Vibrational Sound Healing, Soul Retrieval and Exploration are some of the many ways she weaves together the soul's journey to find the deeper meaning of the big questions, “Who Am I?, “Why Am I Here?” and “How do I Serve Others?”

Susan, being a big supporter of technology early on in her career, found the need to find various programs to enable long-distance or handicapped clients to experience private sessions, workshops, and classes. She was part of the first wave of therapists using the Zoom platform in 2011 and looks forward to all the future technology being developed to increase the connection of humanity.

Recently Susan relocated to the magical township of Eureka Springs, Arkansas and continues her sessions and classes online with her clients and students sprinkled around the globe via Zoom. The home office, set in a tranquil private setting, is now open to those that wish to join her in person. Projects are underway to accommodate guests for personal spiritual retreats or one-day and multi-day workshops.

Qualifications

• 1993 BA in Visual Communication- Specialization in Photography
• 1998 Masters in Integrative Art Psychotherapy 1998  Specialization in Child Psychotherapy from The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education
• 2005 Certified Indigo Healing Practitioner 
• 2006 Certified Crystal Therapist
• 2007 Certified Soul Memory Discovery Practitioner- ongoing continuing  education 
• 2009 -2012 Certificate of Completion for Nature of the Soul Course
• 2011 -2012 Certificate of Completion for Esoteric Group Dynamics 
• 2012-2014 Certificate of Completion Teacher Training for Nature of the Soul
• 2015 – ongoing  Advanced Teacher Training for Nature of the Soul
• Member of the American Holistic Health Associationsince 2006
• Member of the National Association of Holistic Wellness since 2018