Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU

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We spend our hours ‘connected,’ but we’re drifting away from real human connection. Especially to ourselves. Join host Leticia Latino and her inspiring guests in exploring ways to reconnect to your essence, to your definite purpose, to what makes you TICK. Are you ready?”

  1. E324: Mark Mezadourian - Guidance to make your World Bigger

    6D AGO

    E324: Mark Mezadourian - Guidance to make your World Bigger

    Show Notes  🌍 02:18 Mark's origin story: Armenian heritage, trauma, and a spiritual grandmother 🏠 04:18 The dramatic "exorcism" that changed everything 🕊️ 07:29 On religion vs. spirituality: Focusing on love, releasing rules that don't serve 🔌 08:53 The danger of outsourcing our power to others 🧠 10:30 We are ALL hardwired for intuition and spiritual experiences ❓ 12:26 The big question: How do you discern ego from spirit? 🎙️ 15:48 Leticia's story: How intuition (not logic) birthed the podcast 👥 19:39 The missing piece: Community and non-judgmental spaces 🧘 24:48 Practical first steps for the spiritually curious 🙏 27:28 A live guided practice: Calling in angels, goddesses, and guides 📵 34:18 The hidden spiritual disruptor: Why you shouldn't sleep next to your phone 🤲 38:32 What makes Mark tick: Prayer, service, and making the world bigger Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    41 min
  2. E323: Melissa Robinson-Winemiller - The power of Empathy

    FEB 23

    E323: Melissa Robinson-Winemiller - The power of Empathy

    Learn more about Melissa at: https://eqviaempathy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/empathyqueen.eq/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmpathicLeader https://www.facebook.com/eqviaempathy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-speaker-trainer/ Listen to her podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmpathicLeader   Show Notes       02:04 Melissa’s first passion: A career as a professional French horn player. 💡 05:16 The birth of her mission: Making empathy actionable to prevent isolation. 🎯 08:24 What leaders get wrong: Empathy isn’t just feelings or a sign of weakness. 📊 14:32 The hard data: Ernst & Young study on empathy’s impact on profit & productivity. 🎤 16:05 Her TEDx Talk on the crucial (and often missed) skill of self-empathy. 🤔 18:51 The spectrum of human behavior & the need to practice. 🛠️ 25:47 The 4-step framework for developing self-empathy. 💸 28:01 The staggering cost: $1.2 trillion lost in 2023 due to bad communication. 📈 30:49 A real-world win: How 20 mins of daily connection transformed a department in 90 days. 🚀 35:32 Launching the Center for Empathy Innovation. 🐾 39:03 Physical activity & empathetic connection with animals. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    42 min
  3. E322: Raz Patel - Back to Substance : Values, Ethics, and Living Fearlessly

    FEB 23

    E322: Raz Patel - Back to Substance : Values, Ethics, and Living Fearlessly

    Learn More about Raz at: https://razpatel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razpatelofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRazPatelShow Listen to her Podcast at: https://razpatelshow.podbean.com/ Show Notes: 🌱 02:58 Raz’s origin story: Immigrant roots and learning responsibility. 💎 06:04 The formative value of connection and holding onto substance. 🔄 09:20 How a paralyzing accident became an epiphany to find her voice. ⚖️ 11:44 Pivoting after a mini-stroke: Reassessing lifestyle and health. 🏠 16:05 The traumatic house flood: Becoming instantly homeless. 🧒 19:13 Her son’s wisdom: The three basics of Shelter, Food, Togetherness. 🛑 22:26 Raz’s key advice: The transformative power of PAUSING. 💡 26:57 How to create your “pause”: One hour of peace to reconnect. 🌍 28:27 Raz’s bold vision: Creating a global movement for emotional freedom. 💖 31:54 Overcoming insecurity: You are always going to be loved. 🤲 34:06 Giving back: Raz’s work with the nonprofit Reaching Out Now. 🙏 35:41 Closing remarks and invitation for a “Version Two”.   Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    37 min
  4. E321 Mich Carpenter: True Compassion Begins with You

    FEB 9

    E321 Mich Carpenter: True Compassion Begins with You

    Learn More about Mich at:https://www.michcarpenter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/michmedium/ https://www.facebook.com/MichMedium https://www.youtube.com/@Michmedium  Show Notes🧭 01:43 - Mitch’s origin story: Growing up in Rhodesia/South Africa 💥 03:45 - Childhood trauma, bulimia, and the fatal car accident 🔄 09:51 - The affair that became a catalyst for healing 🕯️ 13:09 - Training in counseling, NLP, and hospice care 👁️ 20:14 - The first mediumship experience: Seeing a spirit baby 😊 22:08 - The power of authentic tears and emotion 🌀 24:02 - Channeling The Council of Eight explained 🎭 28:39 - We’ve played every role: Taking responsibility 🧘 32:30 - Where to start? Breathwork & 5-minute meditation 🔥 38:11 - What excites Mitch now: Joy and the Year of the Fire Horse 🙏 40:47 - Final thoughts: “It happened for you, not to you.” Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    42 min
  5. E320 - Tina Rattigan: Talent, Truth and the Business of Modelling

    JAN 26

    E320 - Tina Rattigan: Talent, Truth and the Business of Modelling

    Learn more about Tina at:  https://www.propelmodels.comhttps://www.instagram.com/propelmodels/?next=%2F   Show Notes:🇯🇲 [1:44] Tina’s reflection on growing up "different" as a light-skinned Jamaican. 🛬 [4:31] Tina's journey to the U.S. in 1996 and her initial culture shock. 🧭 [7:20] Tina's winding path into the fashion industry. ❤️ [11:47] The mission behind the name "Propel": to support and protect models. 🛡️ [13:24] Tina's agency philosophy: mentorship, value-building, and advocating for model benefits. ✝️ [16:31] How faith and firm parenting guide her approach to managing talent. 📚 [18:56] Teaching her daughter the business, including taxes, from age seven. ⚠️ [20:52] Addressing the biggest misconception: "You'll be famous tomorrow." 📱 [22:19] The double-edged sword of social media for talent discovery. 📏 [27:00] A breakdown of industry standards for high fashion vs. commercial modeling. 🛣️ [30:47] How to break into the industry: the weight a photographer's reputation carries with agencies. 🚶‍♀️ [34:32] What makes Tina tick: long walks, *The Big Bang Theory*, reading, and faith. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    37 min
  6. E319- Karen Post: When Values Become the Brand

    JAN 20

    E319- Karen Post: When Values Become the Brand

    Learn more about Karen and buy your prosperity pillow at: https://www.americanprosperitypillow.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@americanprosperitypillow https://www.linkedin.com/in/homefrosting/ Show Notes:🧒 [1:50 Entrepreneurial roots: Karen shares her unconventional start. 🚀 [5:55] Growing that PR agency to 30 people over 20 years of success. 💥 [7:27] Investing in a failed startup, losing her savings, and hitting a painful low point. ❤️ [9:33] How a move for love led to founding a home staging company. 🎯 [11:11] The courage to pivot.  🇺🇸 [12:33] Birth of the American prosperity pillow: A 100% Made-in-USA product  🤝 [17:41] How the Prosperity Pillow project ties patriotism, quality manufacturing, and donations. 📖 [24:12] The fearlessness of youth, the power of momentum, and reframing your story. ⚖️ [29:05] The critical difference between what you're good at and what you're meant to do. 🎤 [33:39] Building a speaking & writing career. 💡 [39:00] Investing in yourself: how to choose the right programs. 🏷️ 43:05] Your brand is not your logo, it's what people think, feel, and expect. ❤️ [44:46] What makes Karen tick: family, her late father's memory, and her husband's partnership. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    47 min
  7. E318- Kim Costa: Living in Your Wheelhouse

    JAN 12

    E318- Kim Costa: Living in Your Wheelhouse

    Learn more about Kim at:https://lifestylefoundations.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa Show Notes with timestamps:👧 [2:11] Kim’s childhood origins: Grading construction sites with her mother. 🚨 [4:21] The fear that keeps us prisoner to unfulfilling paths. 🔍 [6:04] The pivotal moment: Retaking a personality test (ENFP) post-divorce. 💡 [9:50] Advice for graduates: Choose your "company bus" as carefully as a marriage. ⚖️ [12:26] Applying accounting principles to assess life “profit” in joy and comfort. 🧠 [14:52] Is your home helping or hindering your best life? ❌ [17:33] Kim’s personal misalignment: Buying a horse farm as a non-rider (and the consequence). 🧱 [20:21] The 4M Foundation for life & home: Myself, Mastery, Mission, Mates. ✈️ [22:16] Aligning your home with your desired lifestyle. 📝 [25:47] Kim’s key advice: Plan, discuss non-negotiables, and avoid costly emotional decisions. 🌲 [27:35] Reconnection Tip: Kim’s reset – long, meditative walks in nature (especially near water). Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    30 min
  8. E317: David Jones Jr. - The legacy of always moving forward

    12/14/2025

    E317: David Jones Jr. - The legacy of always moving forward

    You can buy "Always Moving Forward" at:  David A. Jones Always Moving Forward: A memoir of friends, family and building Humana: Jones Sr., David A., Hill, Bob, Jones Jr., David A., Johnson-Keeny, Jill, Comer, Julia: 9781938462634: Amazon.com: Books Show Notes:🏡 (2:17) David describes his idyllic upbringing, unaware of the empire his father was building. 🎸 (3:46) How learning guitar during COVID led to executive producing an Oscar-nominated documentary. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 (8:44) The household rule that kept his father grounded: everyone helps clean up. 🏥 (14:11) The paradox of a system with miraculous innovation but maddening cost, complexity, and loneliness. 💃 (17:11) Why community-based health centers in South Florida—complete with dancing—are a brilliant model for care. 🤖 (26:23) AI’s “boring” healthcare fix: how AI can save billions by slashing administrative waste and clarifying patient confusion. ⚠️ (33:07) David’s sobering take: the average American family cannot afford their lifetime healthcare costs. 📖 (36:41) Humana’s Humble, Human Origin: a mission to give grandmothers better care. 🎯 (38:47) 3 Life Lessons from his dad’s memoir: focus, learn from failure, build resilience through grief. 👨‍🦳 (43:13) The Loneliness Epidemic for Men: social isolation in aging men is a critical health issue. 😔 (47:30) The Hidden Caregiver Burden: the immense, often silent strain on family caregivers, worsened during the pandemic. 🔋 (49:35) David’s personal reset formula: Swim. Read. Play the blues. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

    52 min
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