Illuminated Path Podcast

Ina Wellness Collective
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Welcome to The Illuminated Path Podcast by Ina Wellness Collective —a space for seekers, visionaries, and soul-led creators ready to live with intention. I’m Liv—entrepreneur, holistic health coach, yoga teacher, and retreat host—here to guide you toward deeper alignment, purpose, and expansion. Through conscious conversations with thought leaders, healers, and creators, we’ll explore transformative wellness and healing modalities to support your journey toward harmony and your highest potential. Get curious and get comfortable, as we walk this path together—one mindful step at a time.

  1. MAY 4

    Tea Talk: Redefining Success at Every Season with Jackie Marati

    In honor of Mother's Day, Liv sits down with her mom, Jackie Marati, to answer listener questions for another episode of Tea Talk. While building a successful career in leadership and business, Jackie also shares how she evolved toward a way of living rooted in longevity and truly listening to her body. Together, they dive into the intersection of career, family, and personal well-being, and the role that community, friendship, and spiritual connection play in shaping a meaningful life. Jackie reflects on her experiences in leadership, motherhood, caregiving, and personal loss, offering wisdom on how life’s challenges can deepen resilience and perspective. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS A fulfilling life balances career success with personal well-being Sustainable wellness comes from consistency and moderation, not extremes Community and meaningful relationships are essential for long-term success and happiness Leadership and life experience can shape resilience, empathy, and perspective Life’s challenges can be powerful teachers for growth—both personally and professionally Listening to your body and intuition leads to more aligned decisions True success includes health, connection, and a strong sense of self CONNECT WITH JACKIE With executive careers in finance at New York, San Francisco and Guam banks and a public sector management position with the Guam Airport International Authority, Jackie Marati coupled her work career with civic work with the South Pacific Games and nonprofit volunteerism with Guam Cancer Care, MakeAWish, Guam Women’s  Chamber and St. Anthony and Academy of Our Lady of Guam.  This while being a single mom raising two daughters. She had readied her retirement plans just before the pandemic shutdown, but slowed down the process while remote working.  She then accelerated her plans with the passing of her dad and being a caregiver to her youngest sister Lisa who died of cervical cancer. She embraces her gratitude for an intentional life being a loyal Ina Wellness community member, regularly practicing at the twice weekly yoga classes, and being fully present for local and international retreats, workshops and lunar events. CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@inawellness WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithin Rise & Align Group Program https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign SPECIAL THANKS This episode was recorded at the beautiful Penthouse Suite at Dusit Beach Resort Guam. Dusit Beach is the premier deluxe beachfront resort hotel in the Tumon Bay resort district, conveniently located near all the delights of the area. Follow them at @dusitbeachresortguam Book your stay at https://www.dusit.com/dusitbeach-resortguam

    39 min

  2. APR 20

    From Vision to Movement: The Blank Space Story with Veronica Flores

    In this conversation, Liv sits down with Veronica Flores, founder of Blank Space, to explore her journey from a lifelong love of dance to building a movement-centered business. Veronica shares how she identified a need for accessible, open dance spaces on Guam, and the role community and mentorship played in bringing her vision to life. Together, they discuss the power of starting before you’re ready, embracing imperfection, and letting curiosity guide the process. They also reflect on how life transitions, including motherhood, can deepen purpose and shape the way we create, offering a grounded and inspiring look at building something meaningful from the inside out. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Starting before you feel ready creates clarity and momentum Ongoing support and mentorship can deepen both growth and resilience Imperfect action is often more impactful than waiting for perfection Community support can be a catalyst for growth and confidence Curiosity can guide more aligned decisions than rigid planning Personal passions and lived experiences can evolve into meaningful work The power of mindset shifts: "done is better than perfect" and "get curious" CONNECT WITH VERONICA Veronica is the founder of Blank Space, a Guam-based movement initiative centered on creativity, community, and fun. Through curated pop-up classes and guest collaborations, Blank Space welcomes people of all experience levels to explore choreography and musicality in a pressure-free environment. Drawing from her training in tap, jazz, and ballet, Veronica blends foundational movement with an approach that encourages individuality and self-expression. Blank Space celebrates the freedom to try, connect, and the simple joy of moving. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankspace.gu Book a class: https://bookwhen.com/blankspacestudio Enquiries: blankspaceguam@gmail.com Dinanche Dust: https://www.instagram.com/dinanchedust/ CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@inawellness WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithin Rise & Align Group Program https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign SPECIAL THANKS This episode was recorded at the beautiful Penthouse Suite at Dusit Beach Resort Guam. Dusit Beach is the premier deluxe beachfront resort hotel in the Tumon Bay resort district, conveniently located near all the delights of the area. Follow them at @dusitbeachresortguam Book your stay at https://www.dusit.com/dusitbeach-resortguam

    32 min

  3. APR 6

    Why Foundational Wellness Beats Every Trend with Aly French

    In this conversation, Liv sits down with Aly French, co-founder of Courageous Wellness, to explore how vulnerability and intentionality can transform women’s health. Aly shares her personal healing journey, insights on hormone and blood sugar balance, and why foundational wellness practices matter more than trends. Together, they discuss the power of advocacy, community, and listening to your body in building sustainable, long-term wellness. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Vulnerability creates connection and helps destigmatize health conversations Hormone health starts with blood sugar balance, stress management, and nourishment Listening to your body is a skill that can be strengthened over time Sustainable wellness is built through consistent, intentional daily practices Education and early awareness empower long-term health outcomes. CONNECT WITH ALY Aly is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition with advanced training in hormone health, and works to educate people about eating to FEEL their best and to be their own health advocate. She was born and raised in NJ and NYC and is a graduate of Vassar College. She has a background in the performing arts and has lived and performed all over the world from New York to London to Tokyo. As a performer she was always interested in health and fueling herself properly, but her wellness journey was ignited when at 29 she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in the muscle lining of her back. After 3 surgeries, she was cancer free! The experience however, completely changed her relationship with her mind, body, and sense of self. It also channeled a passion for studying nutrition, after her body craved specific foods while healing! Through her company and podcast, Courageous Wellness, she also works to bring awareness surrounding food insecurity and food justice. ABOUT COURAGEOUS WELLNESS We are Aly French and Erica Stein, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches with advanced training in gut health and hormone health, wellness experts, and hosts of the popular podcast, Courageous Wellness on the Cloud10 Network. Courageous Wellness Collective is our extended community of like-minded individuals who have come together to learn, grow, thrive and work towards improved personal and community wellness. We recognize the wellness industry can be highly inaccessible and we are here to bridge the gap between individual journeys and community initiatives.  Through Courageous Wellness, we have spoken at events supporting Covenant House California, The Wayfarer Foundation, The Westside Food Bank of Los Angeles, The Financial Women’s Association (NYC), corporations across industries and in a variety of elementary school classrooms in Southern California. Aly and Erica have also been featured as wellness experts on the CW Network in Miami, FL and Austin, TX. Whether learning from the distinguished doctors, experts, and guests on the podcast, reading the helpful articles and recipes on our website, or working together 1:1 or in community, through our health coaching services – we are here to help you feel your best, love your body, and be equipped with the most up to date health and wellness knowledge for any stage of your health journey.  After a cancer diagnosis and recovery (Aly) and a self-love journey (Erica) we created the Courageous Wellness Collective for real people to improve and advocate for their own sense of health and well being. Website: www.courageouswellness.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageouswellness CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@inawellness WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithin Rise & Align Group Program https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign

    41 min

  4. MAR 23

    Where the Body Holds: The Power of Structural Integration with Clarissa Torres

    In this episode, Liv sits down with Clarissa Torres to explore her journey into bodywork and the deeper impact of structural integration on physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. They discuss how structural integration and bodywork release tension, improve alignment, and support deep healing. Through her evolving practice, they reflect on the role of fascia, the power of intentional healing, and how integrative modalities are shaping the future of wellness on Guam and beyond. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Embracing bodywork as a path to healing supports both personal growth and overall well-being Structural integration offers a long-term process for improving alignment, movement, and energy flow Clients from all walks of life seek this work for both physical relief and deeper awareness Emotional breakthroughs and energetic shifts are a natural part of the healing process Practitioner self-care and continued learning are essential for sustaining meaningful work The future of wellness lies in integrative practices and expanding access to healing for the community CONNECT WITH CLARISSA Clarissa Torres is a Guam-based Structural Integration practitioner and licensed massage therapist helping clients restore structural balance and move with greater ease. Specializing in fascia-focused bodywork and the 10-Series process, she works to improve posture, regulate the nervous system, and create lasting change. Her approach supports whole-person healing—physical, emotional, and energetic—through collaborative, education-centered care. She also offers optional frequency-based wellness sessions as complementary support. Website: https://theiasi.net/ Book A Massage: https://www.massagebook.com/biz/Essential_Bodywork_w_Clarissa Professional Mentor: Patricia Pexa: +1 (671) 687-7392; ppexa07@gmail.com CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@inawellness WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithin Rise & Align Group Program https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign

    30 min

  5. MAR 9

    Returning to Our Roots — Why Reclaiming Culture Matters Today with Dakota Camacho

    In this conversation, Liv sits down with Dakota Camacho to explore the importance of returning to our cultural roots and why reclaiming ancestral wisdom matters more than ever. Through the lens of CHamoru culture, they reflect on the wisdom of our elders, the values that shape our identity, and how our generation can reconnect to culture and carry these traditions forward. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Embracing our heritage helps us understand ourselves and our community more deeplyTraditional practices and language carry the wisdom of our ancestors and keep culture aliveCultural knowledge guiding activism strengthens community and supports collective healingArt, poetry, and music give us ways to share our stories and find healingA culturally connected future grows through community care and sustainable livingReconnecting with our roots can be a powerful journey that honors ancestral wisdom CONNECT WITH DAKOTA Dakota Camacho is a Matao/CHamoru artist born and raised in Coast Salish Territory who creates indigenizing processes through altar-making, movement, film, music, and prayer. Yo’ña (their) work has been presented across five continents and throughout Oceania. Exploring the intersections of integrity, ancestral and Indigenous lifeways, true love, and accountability, guiya (they) activate a Matao worldview to make offerings toward inafa’maolek—balance and harmony with all of life. Through embodied practice, Camacho generates encounters with self, community, spirit, and the natural world, cultivating spaces where multiple ways of knowing, being, and doing speak to one another in service of collective liberation. Camacho is a Nia Tero Pacific Northwest Artist Fellow and a Western Arts Alliance Native Launchpad Artist, and has received awards and support from the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, the National Performance Network Creation Fund, NDN Collective’s Radical Imagination Grant, and Creative Capital. They co-founded I Moving Lab, an inter-national, inter-cultural, inter-tribal, and inter-disciplinary arts collective that creates self-funded initiatives connecting rural and urban communities, universities, museums, and performing arts institutions. Camacho holds an M.A. in Performance Studies from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a B.A. in Gender & Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a First Wave Urban Arts and Hip Hop Scholar, and has taught at UC Santa Cruz and the University of Guåhan, including their self-designed course, “Performing Indigenous Worldviews. Website: https://www.gimatanguma.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitedakota/?hl=en CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@inawellness WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithin Rise & Align Group Program https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign SPECIAL THANKS This episode was recorded in the beautiful Penthouse Suite at Dusit Beach Resort Guam. Dusit Beach is part of the interconnected Dusit destination resort in Tumon Bay, alongside Dusit Thani Guam Resort and Dusit Place, offering guests a seamless, all-in-one beachfront experience with world-class dining, shopping, and relaxation. Follow them at @dusitbeachresortguam View all Offerings at https://www.dusit.com/dusitbeach-resortguam/

    37 min

  6. FEB 23

    Surrender Is Your Superpower with Malaysia Harrell

    In this episode, Liv sits down with Malaysia Harrell, a powerhouse psychotherapist, transformation coach, and military veteran. Malaysia shares her powerful journey through a near-death experience, embracing radical transformation, the art of surrender, and how faith-filled manifestation can create miracles and lead to authentic success. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS The importance of surrender and alignment in healing and entrepreneurship Faith-filled manifestation and the power of trusting the divine plan Overcoming insecurities and showing up authentically despite imperfections How radical transformation often involves letting go of what no longer serves The impact of small miracles and signs in manifesting big dreams CONNECT WITH MALAYSIA Malaysia Harrell is a board-certified psychotherapist, a spiritual transformation coach, award-winning entrepreneur, veteran, keynote speaker, and author who helps women find freedom and fulfillment. But really, she is a healer, an unleasher, and a light that leads women back to their true selves so they can live fully and finally. As a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified clinical social worker, Malaysia blends clinical expertise, spiritual wisdom and intuitive guidance to help women overcome their past trauma, heal their hurts and define their vision for their lives. Her incomparable coaching guides clients on an intimate, insightful journey to break free from limiting beliefs and expectations and discover lives of authenticity, purpose and bliss. Extraordinary at walking women through radical transformation, Malaysia is more than her client’s coach; she’s their champion. Malaysia is not just a brilliant therapist and coach, but a woman with her own “against all odds” success story. From overcoming a childhood trauma to a life-threatening illness that could have crippled her, she’s built her career brick by brick, fighting fears, failures, and setbacks to have the life she’s always known was hers to claim. Through it all, Malaysia has mastered the art of faith-filled manifestation, proving that whatever a woman believes, she becomes. And today she personifies what it means to ascend over adversity while inspiring countless women to do the same. Whether she’s in front of an audience of one or one thousand, Malaysia’s life-shifting energy propels women towards transformation and empowerment; she awakens women to the possibility of more. Simply put, it is impossible to be in Malaysia’s presence and leave unchanged. Malaysia is here for the women who need to trade their perception of perfection for true freedom and authenticity. She is here for the women who need to reimagine who they can be and what they can have; she is here for the women who are here for more than coaching; she is seeking a powerful partnership with women who are equipped to help her expand and elevate herself to a life that she could only dream about until now. Drawing from her personal experiences and deep commitment to mental health advocacy, Malaysia founded Blissful Life Consulting LLC. Her vision is to empower individuals and communities through transformative mindset coaching and holistic wellness practices. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malaysiahharrell/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15YFYAy18u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaysia-h-harrell-a322b19b/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@malaysiahharrell YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Dreamlifemanifested Join Mailing List: https://peaceful-mode-50551.myflodesk.com/bxyyg0wd9a CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@inawellness WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithin Rise & Align Group Program https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign

    38 min

  7. FEB 9

    Solo with Liv: The Productivity Hacks That Help Me Do Less & Create More

    In this episode, Livia shares practical strategies for structuring your schedule in alignment with your energy so you can create more spaciousness and ease in your calendar. She explores how intentional planning, honoring your most productive windows, and balancing structure with flow can help reduce stress and support sustainable productivity, whether you’re an entrepreneur, parent, or professional juggling a full life. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS The importance of looking ahead mid-month to plan and protect your calendar Discovering and honoring your most productive time windows How to group tasks and create structured days for efficiency Balancing masculine planning energy with feminine flow for optimal well-being Adjusting productivity rhythms around life circumstances (like parenthood) Strategies for managing social media use within your productivity window CONNECT WITH LIVIA Livia Marati founded Ina Wellness Collective in 2020 with a mission to ignite a movement that empowers individuals to live with intention and cultivate a thriving community grounded in holistic wellbeing. As an aligned living coach, yoga teacher, retreat host, podcast host, and transformational speaker, she guides her community to harmonize their habits, relationships, and mindset through her Rise & Align Method. Liv has built a vibrant international wellness community, hosts global retreats, and created Ina Well Fest, Guam’s signature wellness festival. Whether through coaching, conversations, or community experiences, she creates intentional spaces for healing, growth, and connection, helping people unlock their highest potential and live a life of true alignment and fulfillment. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignedbyliv WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@inawellness CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithin Rise & Align Group Program https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign

    29 min

  8. JAN 26

    How To Design A 3-Day Work Week with Jenna Harrison

    In this episode, Jenna Harrison, top-ranked business coach and founder of The Uncommon Way, shares about the three-day work week and what it means to grow a business while working smarter. Jenna shares her journey from corporate life to intentionally creating a lifestyle and business that align with her values.  EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Working smarter begins with alignment rather than pressure Spaciousness supports clarity and intentional decision-making Growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of wellbeing Personal evolution naturally influences how we work and lead Creating the right conditions allows success to unfold CONNECT WITH JENNA Jenna Harrison is a top-ranked business coach, podcast host, and founder of The Uncommon Way—a movement helping women entrepreneurs and leaders rewrite the rules of business to scale with alignment and freedom. Through her signature Uncommon Edge Method, Jenna helps ambitious women uncover what truly sets them apart—their unique genius and the conditions that let them thrive naturally—so they can attract ideal clients, leverage strategy effectively and clarify their most magnetic messaging. She’s guided hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world to find clarity, confidence, and momentum—not by working harder, but by leading and earning in their own uncommon way. When she’s not coaching or recording The Uncommon Way podcast, you’ll find her in Spain, hiking mountain trails or exploring the coastline with friends and family. Website: https://www.theuncommonway.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/ Podcast: https://www.theuncommonway.com/episodes WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER Well Within Membership Rise & Align Group Program

    44 min
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Welcome to The Illuminated Path Podcast by Ina Wellness Collective —a space for seekers, visionaries, and soul-led creators ready to live with intention. I’m Liv—entrepreneur, holistic health coach, yoga teacher, and retreat host—here to guide you toward deeper alignment, purpose, and expansion. Through conscious conversations with thought leaders, healers, and creators, we’ll explore transformative wellness and healing modalities to support your journey toward harmony and your highest potential. Get curious and get comfortable, as we walk this path together—one mindful step at a time.

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  • Creator
    Ina Wellness Collective
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Ina Wellness Collective
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    Illuminated Path Podcast