From unimaginable child hood trauma she alchemized her addiction moments and challenges to go straight into her suffering like a boss bitch and shift the energy to create her own personal thrive after facing many rock bottoms.
With the help of hope, faith, holistic health habits and her EARTH Angels Brooke Stokes is now ROCKING her life and IN SERVICE to others!
Listen and BE INSPIRED:
Brooke Stokes:
Brooke’s childhood involved trauma that led her to battling addiction until the age of 25. When she started her sobriety journey in 2015 she found her love for fitness and that is where she discovered her passion of coaching. Brooke now resides in Dallas Texas and plays the role of a women’s empowerment coach, health & wellness influencer, crypto trader, fiancé to the love of her life, & step mom to 3. She loves to travel and has been able to live in Asia for some time and different parts of the US. Hiking with her dog Rumi, cooking, exploring the planet & fishing are some of her favorite things to do.
Is dedicated to building her platform to pay it forward and help children in need, she is a passionate bilingual creative, hoping to capture her audience with an endearing, honest approach to reality in today’s world, by spreading kindness, love and positivity through conversation and laughter.
Meet Radio Personality Abbie Knights:
Her Story
Abbie Knights, founder of Kya Entertainment, has been around the entertainment industry for over 20 years. Always fascinated by “show business”, Abbie began her journey at the young age of 13 pursuing a career in music as an artist. Like many, she endured a lot of trial and error and missed opportunities due to lack of knowledge. After meeting with labels like Universal and Capitol Records, she continued to expand her network. Throughout the years she became savvy in creating opportunities for herself, developing her skills and understanding the importance of branding in the millennial era through social platforms. Although music was the dream, her greatest passion always lied behind the lens and helping others. “I’ve always shared an incredibly passionate and whimsical relationship with music, photography and self-expression”. Her goal today is to make an impactful difference. When asked about her purpose in life, she says that her hope is to be able to “inspire, and make a positive difference in the lives of others”. “Kimani [meaning man of integrity] Media Group, is a business I started to help people create a unique way of expression through digital media”, “Voice Your Style” is a slogan KMG thrives on. “Freedom of expression is what brings character and beauty to life and gives a voice to art”.
Abbie, has been credited and worked on TV shows and feature films such as: Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Bad Boys for Life, The Vampire Diaries, Ozark, Hangman, Love Simon, Family, MacGyver, Escape Plan 2 – Hades, Legacies, Boomerang, Wild N’ Out, Fear Street, Stargirl, Watchmen, Jumanji: The Next Level, Noelle, Holidate, Sweet Magnolias, Black Lightning, Falcon and The Winter Soldier, The Walking Dead (Season 10) and many others. She has also done stage work for the following artists: Keith Urban, Pentatonix, Kesha, Phish, Gladys Knight and the O’Jays, Dierks Bentley, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence, Godsmack/Shinedown, Jason Mraz, Charlie Puth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deep Purple and Lenny Kravitz. As a photographer, she has photographed professional athletes, mainstream artists, actors and public figures in entertainment. Her images have been featured by brands such as: Training Mask, B-Force Bands, Defiance Fuel and Shedfat. She has also been digitally published in “The Hype Magazine”.
Currently she is an on-air personality on FM radio, where she is the host of her show “The Abbie Knights Morning Show” with over 1,000,000 listeners. Her show brings to life an honest, heartfelt tone with a variety of compelling stories. Celebrity guests include: Ms. Juicy, Tank, For King and Country, Sam Feldt, Josh Powell, Vedo, Hector Camacho Jr., Alimi Ballard, Monique Samuels, Antonique Smith, K.D. Aubert, Sam Bruno, Jason Thomas Gordon, Jovan Armand, Frankie J, Darkiel, Victoria Monét, Thai Nguyen, Breland, Noel G, Anthony “Big Citric” Campos, Spice 1, Tito Puente Jr., Mellow Man Ace, John “John John” Rasboro, Gary “Lil G” Jenkins, T-Rell, Carson Rowland and many others. Season 1 of her first podcast “Late Nights with Abbie” is available through SM1 Entertainment on Roku TV, as well as iHeart Radio, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Her newest podcast shows “Buena Onda (The Spanglizzz Show)” with Anthony “Big Citric” Campos (from the George Lopez Show) and MIYA with co-hosts Lornalitz Baez and Ariel Yasmine, are available on iHeart Radio.
Abbie’s 4 Shows!
Radio
The Abbie Knights Show (TAKS – pronounced “talks”)
Abbie and I were on a roll about the importance of SERVICE and ALTRUISM and spoke briefly about Young Musician’s Foundation as well as the ALIKI ONE consciousness jewelry line that has “capitalism with altruism” built into the vision in honor of children of ALLKIND!
It is with ABSOLUTE excitement and HONOR that I get to launch this interview on the EVE of the launch of Season 2 of REVERSED!
Drum Roll…. PLEASE!!!
Meet Charles Mattocks:
CHARLES MATTOCKS is an Award-Winning Actor, Director, Producer, Television Host and Health Advocate whose priority for health first and saving lives does not get in his way of excelling in all areas of the business.The Nephew of the late great Bob Marley, Mattocks comes from a very high profile family lineage so it is no surprise that he is taking the Healthcare world by storm.
An accomplished Actor, Charles Mattocks notably starred with a pivotal role in “ The Summer of Ben Tyler” alongside legends James Woods and Elizabeth McGovern. The movie garnered six nominations during the award season and Variety Magazine declared, “In Charles Mattocks, a star is born.”
As an author, producer, and director, his work has been showcased with appearances on CNN, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Fox News, Good Morning America, The Talk, The Martha Stewart Show and numerous media outlets worldwide.
Charles’ world changed the minute he was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. As he stared death in the face, he knew he had a larger mission to make changes not only for himself but so many others! He armed himself with education and determination and began to reverse his condition. He documented his process in a provocative documentary, “The Diabetic You”, which peels back the curtain on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the diabetes epidemic. This film set his advocacy in motion, with Charles ascending to become a Blue Circle Champion for the International Diabetes Association and a published author for the American Diabetes Association.
Charles created, directed, and executive produced “Reversed”, the highly acclaimed diabetes reality docuseries, on Discovery Life Channel. The show received much recognition from both critics and medical professionals and earned a second season pick-up – this time focusing on HIV. He also produced Trial By Fire, about his mother’s rare disease, complex regional pain syndrome.
The buzz worthy success of Reversed inspired FYI network to continue Charles’ healing quests, so, in January, 2020, Charles’ groundbreaking new series, Eight Days, premiered. The series follows the raw ups and downs of five cancer patients as they wage their battle for survival and journey toward healing. Just as he did in reversed, Charles guided his enlightened group toward positive outcomes beyond their wildest expectations.
Charles’ passion and personality are contagious and have skyrocketed him to unparalleled success with whatever he tackles. Saving lives of people suffering with chronic illness and inspiring them with his life- changing message, he has become the premiere media expert on health and wellness. Charles entertains, educates, inspires, and heals millions with his ahead-of-the-curve creativity and dedication to excellence in television hosting, content creation, and dynamic advocacy.
“BEing creative and connecting with our own Higher Self is the ultimate in mental wellness.” ~ Dr. Denise
It is with great honor to present the Creative Minds Serieson the First Day of Fall, a time of transformation and HOPE.
(pause of gratitude for this moment)
It is also September which is Suicide Awareness Month which is why I AM absolutely BEYOND honored to interview Michel Pascal as my first guest on this series.
Are you ready to BE INSPIRED?
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MICHEL PASCAL
Michel Pascal is a transformational and spiritual multi-talented artist, meditation teacher, singer, composer, photographer, film director, and author dedicated to supporting underserved populations – including LA’s hardened population of parolees.
An author of 20 books on spirituality, Including “Instants sacrés” with HH Dalai Lama and “Meditation for Daily Stress, 10 practices for immediate well-being” A book that describes all his new approach of Meditation. Who has taught to VA US Army for the Chaplains at Veterans Center in Sandiego, Firemen NYC, Psychotherapists, Google, 911 customer service, Google, Nestle, Harvard University, John Hopkins University, Columbia University, Pratt, Stony Brookes University, Yola At LA Yola Schools of Gustavo Dudamel, Aspire Pacific Academy, Dharma Yoga Center NYC/LA.
He is the director of the We Are Never Alone film, one of the solutions of the Never Alone movement for Suicide prevention and Mental Health.
As a singer Pascal has performed his “Medicine Voice” concerts several times at Carnegie Hall in NYC. This year he will perform the Christmas concert 2021. He has been singing with famous musicians like Myron McKinley, music Director of Earth, Wind and Fire, Verdine White Co Founder of Earth, Wind and Fire, Paul Pesco, Mark Ledford (vocalist of Pat Metheny Group), and many more..
Passionate. Authentic. Integrated. Beautiful INSIDE and OUT! Inspiring. Loving. Fashionable. Mindful. Multidimensional. Multicultural. Justice Minded. Rock Star Status. Soulful. Celebrity LIKE Influence! Divine Feminine. Nurturing. Creative. SEEKER. Heart Centered.
Divine
Inspirational
Vivacious
Aware
Are you READY? Are you a DIVA? Are you your OWN BEST FRIEND?
I am HONORED to launch “Diva Discussions” series season 2 with an INSPIRING first guest.
Drum Roll Please…
Meet Ivory May Kalber:
“Have FAITH and Have HOPE.” ~ Ivory Kalber quote from the show when she was going through one of her challenging moments and handled it like a DIVA!
Ivory May Kalber
Born in the Midwest, raised in Hawaii. She attended University of Colorado graduating with a BA in Communications, with an emphasis in TV News. She had a short stint as a nanny in LA before realizing her lifelong dream of modeling and becoming a plus-size model. Her career spanned nearly 20 years and took her all over the US AND to over 10 countries.
In 2016 the islands called her home and she returned to the Big Island to have her daughter, Iris. She lives there now with her blended @instafamilyof5. She’s enjoying her second career working as a REALTOR® serving all Hawaiian Islands. She’s had over 6 million in sales year-to-date. She still models occasionally and when she’s not trying to keep up with this CRAZY HOT real estate market she loves playing beach volleyball, remodeling houses, spending time with her family (camping, doing art, being silly), and nurturing the strong relationships she has in her life.
“The school year starts in dribs and drabs, but today’s the real deal for my family- we are back. 3/3 masked, 2/3 vaxxed (soon, please, 11 and under), every one eager, tentative, bold, vulnerable, and- as far as I can tell-smiling under the 3-ply. Thank you teachers, thank you administrators, thank you school staff-for being on the receiving end of a year and a half of feelings (kids’ and parents’)-big and loud, quiet and deep. Thank you science for getting us this far and this much closer to health and freedom. Thank you for moms in your corner and gallows humor and the sun that rises, no matter what. And please, God, hold us in the palm of your hands.” Jennifer Garner’s Instagram Post 9/8/21
As a mother, doctor, host and producer I say “cheers” to Jennifer’s eloquent post above!
This is a short and sweet show honoring the “pulse of consciousness” of all of the “Curve Balls and Cool Pauses” that are thrown are way as parents, administrators, teachers and employees!
This week was INTENSE for many in my practice, myself, and many of my dear friends. As I was making my coffee on Monday I thought to myself, “Life is a series of Curve Balls and Cool Pauses!”
After a short hiatus this summer I thought it would be fun to kick off the school year/autumn work season with an informative show with tips, tools that validate what I call “the pulse of consciousness” as we all try to go from crisis to stabilization to thrive moment to moment on the wild “Earth Ride!”
Did you know that 70% of all life long mental health challenges start before age 24?
I get calls from many parents after the school year starts with many concerns, such as “My kid is homesick, depressed, anxious, or not focused.” It is important to know that most college campuses have student health centers and even provide a certain amount of no charge counseling. I suggest that you or your parents find out what your university has to offer. Usually the counseling provided is for normal adjustment to college as most colleges are not staffed to deal with higher acuity mental health challenges. Plan ahead for what you or your child needs and research medical referrals ahead of time. Make academic accommodations for your student if they have been receiving an individual education plan in high school before school starts or at freshman orientation week. Be proactive, not reactive for academic support and physical and mental health care.
What should I be aware of when going off to college?
First of all, there is a normal adjustment period that can include feeling lonely, anxious, or disorganized. It is important that you have regular contact with your loved ones and your new college friends. Don’t isolate yourself. It is also important to remember that college is academically more challenging and that the first round of tests might not go as well as you hoped. Learn from this, and consider meeting with your teachers, forming a study group, getting a tutor, or meeting with a counselor.
There are many mind-medicine tools. Nutrition is important for physical and mental health. Follow good common-sense rules for eating. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Take a probiotic daily. And remember that sugar does not promote physical and mental wellbeing, so avoid it whenever possible. Get exercise and make sure to have fun, as laughter is the best medicine! Finding your mindfulness activity to keep you in the now reduces stress and improves your mental health. Sleep is crucial, have a regular waking and bed time. It is also a time when use of alcohol, marijuana and other substances happens and can result in abuse and addiction. Be safe, be legal and be aware of the physical and mental health issues that can develop.
If you or your child has a marked change in their personality, is isolating from others, academically failing, or abusing substances, those are signs that a mental health intervention is needed. One of the biggest challenges of getting someone to see a psychologist or a psychiatrist is the self-imposed and societal stigma of getting help.
“This can’t happen to me.” After Columbia University experienced seven suicide completions in a single school yea(2016/2017), student mental-health advocate Jacqueline Basulto shared her strategies for coping with her subtle depression with me on my June 2017 podcast(transcription). She shared how her depression led to a lack of joy and excitement, even in activities she had previously enjoyed. Support from her parents and her private psychiatrist were instrumental in saving her life.
If you or your child is at an out-of-state university, I recommend use your parental intuition, do not hesitate to check in with them, and visit them right away if you feel that they may need your help and guidance. And ongoing dialogue about their mental, physical, social, and academic lives is crucial for overall well-being.
Tips to remember
Don’t isolate yourself when you are feeling sad or anxious. Reach out to friends or loved ones. Seek professional help if needed.
Ask for academic accommodations if you qualify or consider dropping a class if you are too stressed.
Plan family and friend visits to have something to look forward to.
Avoid use of alcohol and other non-prescribed drugs.
Think of your nutrition as “mind medicine”. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Flaxseed is excellent for mental health.
Take a probiotic daily.
Exercise regularly.
Sleep is vital for mental health. Have a regular wake up time and bed time.
Take breaks from screen time and self regulate your exposure to negative news.
Thank you for truly BEing a champion In demonstrating an AWARENESS that you were practicing SELFLOVE in your decision to step back and tend to your MENTAL HEALTH this week.
Your resilience, your voice, your soul, your champion mindset is sending a message to the world “There is no health without mental health!”
The love and support of “The Fighting Four” is palpable!
“Simone Biles hinted that the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Larry Nassar was, in part, behind her shocking decision to bow out of the all-around competition — with the GOAT sharing a message on social media from a fellow gymnast who defended her decision and cited the unimaginable trauma she endured.”
“In 2018, Biles revealed she was one of the more than 100 female gymnasts who credibly accused Nassar of molestation. She said the trauma brought about suicidal thoughts and made it difficult to return to the famed USA Gymnastics training facility formerly run by Bela Karolyi where much of the abuse occurred.”
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