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Guest Occupation: Crisis Team Coordinator and Crisis Clinician
Guest Biography:

Peter Elste has been a Police Officer for 21 years, starting with the NYPD 73rd Precinct in Brownsville, Brooklyn as part of the Street Narcotics Unit and Community Conditions Unit.

Pete is currently serving with the Danbury Police Department where he is a Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, and a member of the Emergency Services Unit and Peer Support Team.

Scott Alvord is an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor. Scott works with the Crisis Intervention Teams for two local Police Departments as their Crisis Intervention Clinician. Scott has over a decade of experience in IOP (Intensive Outpatient Programs) PHP (Partial hospitalization programs), and persistent mental health diagnosis support and care. Scott also currently runs a private practice.

Guest Category: Politics & Government, Local, Psychology, Emotional Health and Freedom, Mental Health
Guest Occupation: President at Relax Saunas of Momentum
Guest Biography:

Expert at introducing cutting edge, unique, innovative products to the holistic health marketplace since 1980. Momentum98 Natural Health Products - the oldest natural health store in Columbus, Ohio is the largest distributor of massage tools (# of items) in North America and is nationally recognized for carrying the most unique selection of wellness accessories in the industry. Introduced the Relax Sauna to the US market in 2002. The Relax Far Infrared (FIR) Sauna contains patented ceramic chips which produce the highest and purest levels of far infrared found in any sauna.



Far infrared waves increase human energy and create warmth in the body, thus producing resonance with the body and providing healing power, especially with wavelengths of 6 -14 microns. It is essential for growth of humans and all beings. Now, it has been recognized by biologists and societies of human engineers.



> Discharge toxins from the body (especially heavy metals)

> Weight loss and beautify the body

> Prevent illness

> Prevent Aging

> Improve metabolism

> Energize the body

> Improves blood circulation

> 100% absorbable FIR Energy

> Safe: CE and GS certificates

> Fast: Sauna heats up in 20 seconds

> No mess or residual odor from use

> Portable and convenient to encourage use

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: PhD in biomedical anthropology
Guest Biography:

Did you know that most prescription drugs have a

Goldilocks Effect? Elizabeth Reed Aden holds a PhD

in biomedical anthropology and did her post-doctoral

studies in Human Genetics at Stanford. As Senior

Vice President of Global Pharmaceutical Strategy at

Roche headquarters in Basel, she participated all

product-based decisions. Her responsibilities spanned

pricing, reimbursement, new product planning,

acquisitions and business planning, She has held

numerous C-level positions spanning many different

technologies and co-founded biotech companies.

Presently sits on a couple of Boards of Directors,

including a gene therapy company developing a nov

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Serena Wright Taylor is an award-winning conference producer. Intuitive Vedic Astrologer, UFO Researcher, Writer, Creative Artist and Humanitarian.
Guest Biography:

This episode is a conversation on UFO’s and Intuitive Vedic Astrology. My guest, Serena Wright Taylor is an award-winning conference producer. Intuitive Vedic Astrologer, UFO Researcher, Writer, Creative Artist and Humanitarian. Serena is an Ambassador for the Love Button Global Movement which fosters acts of kindness all over the world. An Intuitive Vedic Astrologer for more than 35 years, Serena combines her psychic ability and astrology to assist clients worldwide.

Guest Category: Arts, Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: EMDR Clinician, Trauma Consultant for Emergency Responders, Retired State Trooper
Guest Biography:

Salvatore (Sonny) Provetto MSW, LICSW is an EMDR clinician and a trauma consultant for police departments and emergency responders nationwide. His experiences as a police officer and emergency mental health clinician have guided his clinical practice with first responders for more than 20 years. Sonny consults on issues of stress and trauma with police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and their organizations.

He works closely with 10 Vermont police departments, fire departments, and EMS. Sonny has testified in front of the Vermont legislature as a subject matter expert on PTSD and influenced legislation making Vermont the first state to recognize PTSD as a compensable work-related injury for first responders.

Sonny is also the recipient of the EMDR advocacy award for the effective treatment and advancement of EMDR in treating first responders. He also has created a EMDR group intervention specifically for first responders which is currently being researched and used in the United States, Europe and now with the Ukrainian military.

Guest Category: Education, Courses & Training, Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Yoga, Psychology, Emotional Health and Freedom, Mental Health, Personal Development
Guest Occupation: Performer, teacher, composer, multi-genre keyboardist, recording artist, and is the founder of ValleyGirlBeats
Guest Biography:

KAREN HAMMACK

A Southern California native, Karen maintains an active schedule as a performer, teacher, composer, multi-genre keyboardist, recording artist, and is the founder of ValleyGirlBeats, a music production studio.

Because Karen is an incredibly versatile keyboardist and has performed and recorded with some of the most respected artists in the music scene including  Dee Dee Bridgewater, Diane Schuur, Madeline Eastman, Vinnie Colaiuta, Scott Colley, Cathy Segal-Garcia, Chris Conner, Dick Weller, Steve Cardenas,  Kenny Wollesen, Mariane McSweeny, Eric Marienthal, Putter Smith, Bob Shepherd, Ron Stout, Dawn Bishop, Gina Saputo,  Melissa Manchester, Tierney Sutton, Kate McGarry, Michael McDonald, Larry Koonse, Judy Wexler, Julie Christensen, Cris Barber, Janiva Magness, Sweet Baby Jai, and Cynthia Jones.

Some musical career highlights include:

  • Performing at Royce Hall in an all-star tribute to Leonard Cohen, headed by Grammy-nominee Perla Batalla featuring Jackson Browne, Don Was, Bill Frisell, and Greg Leisz;
  • Performing with the great Maurice Hines in Tappin’ Thru Life, his homage to his brother Gregory and himself featuring the Jazz Diva Orchestra;
  • Music director for jazz and gospel great Niki Haris , who was with Madonna for several years. With Niki, Karen has performed at the Vail Jazz Festival, the I Love Jazz festival in Brazil, and several times in Bern, Switzerland at  Marians Jazzroom.

Karen has recorded on countless CD projects and has 2 CDs of her own, My Beating Heart and Oh Beautiful Life, and has several original tracks which were recorded at her own production company ValleyGirlBeats that are available through this site.

She is also an active educator and has been teaching at Musicians Institute of Los Angeles for 15 years and taught at Los Angeles College of Music for 12 years. She was on staff in 2015 for Madeline Eastman’s JazzCampWest, alongside great jazz artists Josh Nelson, Sara Leib, and Laurence Hobgood. Karen has also been involved in well-known jazz vocalist Julie Kelly’s famous Jazz On The Hill, an intense workshop for budding jazz singers, for 10 years. She was involved in trumpet great Bobby Rodriguiz’s Jazz Adventure, a Los Angeles Music Center sponsored jazz education project for kids. Karen also teaches privately at her home studio in Los Angeles.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Spiritual Coach, retreat facilitator
Guest Biography:

BILL CLUM

Through Retreats, One-on-One Sessions and Spiritual Coaching, of Evolution of the Heart, Bill  provides  guidance for a thriving life. He believes  that to fully thrive and live from your center, a healed and whole foundation is necessary. The modalities that flow are unique to each individual; providing specialized support for the healing needed to rebuild and strengthen the souls foundation and heart. 

Bill’s Mission

I know the importance of surrendering to the opening of my own heart and embracing the brightness of the light within. Through deep awareness and guidance, I support you in moving towards your opportunities for profound healing, so that you too may step into the freedom to be who you have come here to be. I use real-time healing and practical tools and practices to support you in building emotional muscle. Through the process, you will discover your own strength and resilience and the truth of who you really are. Patricia and I started Evolution of the Heart from the fundamental desire of people wanting to open their hearts and live a life of fulfillment and freedom.

Bill’s Evolution

It was through 30 years of seeking and experiencing many modalities of religion and spirituality, that I finally discovered my own true, divine path. I was born in London, England in 1947 and moved to the United States as a toddler. My childhood military family set the foundation from which I would grow. I became a certified Federal Aviation Agency Technician and later moved into the automotive industry. I owned and operated a successful business for 30 years before turning my attention fully towards supporting others on their paths to enlightenment. I now live in San Diego, California, and I am so grateful to share this life with my wife, Patricia, and our beautiful children and grandchildren.

Bill’s Work

Using both sensitivity and strength, I welcome you into self-acceptance and forgiveness, guiding you through pain, grief, fear and anger. I support you in building and strengthening your own foundation, providing tools and skills for emotional and spiritual growth. Our work together offers you the opportunity to transform into the person you are here to be. I also lead Man to Man Coaching, a coaching practice to support the everyday man to heal and awaken. “When you can move into acceptance of what life is right now, you are in the movement of what is truly inviting you to experience the depth of yourself.”

Bill’s Credentials

My own journey of awakening has led me to extensively explore both mentoring and healing, developing skills across several healing modalities and professional certifications. Devotion and commitment have blessed me with the opportunity to have been among many gifted teachers, always discovering even greater depths of my own heart.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Travel & Leisure
Guest Occupation: Musician
Guest Biography:

JUAN ESCOVEDO, aka The J

As a child, Juan taught himself to play bongos, congas, trap drums, timbales, percussion, and other instruments. When he turned 14, he went from studying his father, Pete Escovedo, to proudly performing with him.

Juan has toured, performed, and recorded with many artists, including Prince, Tony Toni Tone, Miguel, El Chicano, Con Funk Shun, Patti LaBelle, Amerie, Chingy, Jody Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, Lionel Richie, En Vogue, El DeBarge, Freddie Hubbard, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Teri Lynn Carrington, Bobby McFerrin, Tito Puente, Cheryl Lynn, Raphael Saadiq, Bobby Womack, his sister Sheila E., and, still, his father, Pete Escovedo.

 

Juan tours, writes, and records as a solo artist with his father’s Latin Jazz Orchestra and The E Family: his father, his brother, Peter Michael Escovedo, and his sister Sheila E. Produced and arranged by Peter Michael Escovedo, The E Family’s latest CD, Rhythm of the Night, is a collection of nine “Old School” Soul & R&B hits, re-arranged and transformed into an explosion of Latin Jazz articulated through a fourteen-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra. The album features guest vocalists Peter Michael, Simon Russel, Sy Smith, Sheila E., Peter Michael, and Debi, as well as Escovedo’s great grandchildren.

Juan Escovedo released his first solo CD, THE J, on November 8, 2021, at his official record release party with two sold-out shows in Oakland. This CD elevates your soul with a masterfully crafted sound and rhythm meticulously created with an orchestra of seasoned sound that promises to take your breath away. Angel, the first single, features singer-songwriter El DeBarge with Martin Kember from Color Me Badd. Raphael Saadiq plays bass on two songs, Eddie M plays saxophone on two songs, and Andy Fargas of Santana sings on another piece. The video Angel was released on December 1, 2021!

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Entertainment, Music