In this episode of the Illuminated Path Podcast, host Liv interviews Anastasia Wong, founder of Bonita Fitness. They discuss Anastasia's journey from personal training to creating a community-focused fitness program for women in Guam. Anastasia shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and her vision for expanding Bonita Fitness to reach more women and businesses. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating a safe space for women to exercise, the impact of cultural lifestyle on fitness, and Anastasia's motherhood journey.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Creating community-focused programs empowers women and builds connection

• Facing challenges head-on helps grow your business with confidence

• Our lifestyle and culture shape how we approach fitness and wellness

• Safe, welcoming spaces make it easier for everyone to participate

• Small, consistent changes add up to meaningful results over time

• Support from mentors and community nurtures growth and new ideas

• Balancing personal life and work takes flexibility, patience, and resilience

• Partnerships can help spread your impact and bring more people along

• Embracing change and trying new approaches keeps your journey exciting

CONNECT WITH ANASTASIA

Anastasia Wong is a devoted wife and mother of two vibrant young boys, aged 2 and 4 months, with her youngest navigating life with blindness. Driven by a passion to empower youth through health and fitness, she earned her degree in Health and Physical Education. As the founder and head coach of Bonita Fitness, Anastasia fosters a supportive community where women can thrive and transform their lives. Through her personal journey and professional work, she inspires others to break barriers, pursue excellence, and make a lasting impact on their own lives and the lives of those they love by leading through example.

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

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Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/

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In this deeply personal episode of the Illuminated Path podcast, Livia Marati shares her recent experience with pregnancy loss. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, she opens up about the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the support she received from friends and family, and the healing journey she embarked on. Livia emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and finding community during difficult times, offering comfort and solidarity to listeners who may have experienced similar losses.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Pregnancy is a transformative experience that changes everything instantly

• Sharing personal stories can provide comfort and connection to others

• Support from friends and family is crucial during difficult times

• Healing is a personal journey that requires time and self-care

• Everyone's experience with loss is unique and should be honored

• Finding community can help in processing grief and loss

• Physical and emotional healing are interconnected and both are important

• Compassion and kindness are essential when supporting someone through loss

• Personal intuition can be a guiding force during challenging times

• Turning pain into purpose can be a powerful healing tool

CONNECT WITH LIV

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

Resources mentioned:

Birthworkers of Color Collective

Valley Moon Acupuncture

Earth Star Holistic Health

CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/

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

Tea Talk: Finding Balance During Transitions with Régine & Josh

In this episode of the Illuminated Path podcast, host Livia welcomes Régine Biscoe Lee and Josh Tyquiengco for a Tea Talk conversation on gratitude, personal growth, and community impact. They share their journeys, including career transitions and the lessons learned along the way, and discuss the importance of wellness, mindfulness, and maintaining strong relationships. The conversation also explores their vision for Guam’s future and how community involvement can create meaningful change.

The discussion highlights practical strategies for navigating life transitions, cultivating well-being, and fostering connection with both people and place.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Gratitude is a grounding force during life transitions

• Career pivots can lead to personal growth and new opportunities

• Wellness practices are essential for balancing career demands

• Strong relationships provide support and encouragement

• Community involvement can drive positive change

• Mindfulness and meditation enhance personal well-being

• Celebrating small victories boosts motivation and morale

• Open communication fosters understanding and collaboration

CONNECT WITH RÉGINE

Régine Biscoe Lee is an Asian/Pacific Islander community leader, a daughter of Guam and the President & CEO of the Guam Visitors Bureau. Régine served as senator in the 34th & 35th Guam Legislatures and her legislative work continues to strengthen Guam’s workforce, support small business, bolster regional alliances, and protect our environment. She remains dedicated to helping people author their own opportunities, proving that nothing can widen the circle of economic freedom more than a community focused on wellness, education, and the entrepreneurial wonder of a clean environment. She served as a Congressional Policy Advisor, Legislative Chief of Staff, and consultant for businesses, government agencies, and local and global non-profits.

Régine has been recognized for her work on behalf of our veterans, working families and a sustainable future. She served as delegate for Guam to the 2012, 2016, 2020 Democratic National Conventions and the National Committeewoman for the 2024 DNC. Régine was selected by the Obama Foundation for their inaugural cohort of Leaders: Asia-Pacific (2019), by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights as Guam Advisory Board member for the inaugural USCCR Advisory Committee (2022) and by APAICS (Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies) to serve on their Advisory Council (2024). Régine also serves as the Vice President of Amphibious Aquatics, Secretary of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Famalao’an Rights. Régine lives on the island of Guam and can often be found in the ocean with her husband, two daughters and their rambunctious Labrador.

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

CONNECT WITH JOSH

Josh Tyquiengco is a professional storyteller, communicator, and son of Guam. He served as the public information officer of the Guam Visitors Bureau and was a veteran news anchor and reporter for the Pacific News Center. He is also a business advisor for the federal government.

Josh holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California – Berkeley. A product of Guam’s public school system, he graduated with honors from Southern High School.

No stranger to the performing arts, Josh appeared in various stage, TV and film productions. In his free time, he can be found with his family and friends, while traveling or training for fitness goals. He is from the village of Malesso’.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjosh2000/

CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/

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

In this episode of the Illuminated Path podcast, host Livia welcomes Mercedes Castellani, life purpose coach and founder of Blisstopia, to explore the connection between money mindset and living in alignment with your purpose. Mercedes shares her journey from a corporate marketing director to coaching women on creating income, impact, and freedom.

The conversation unpacks how money attachment styles shape our financial habits and beliefs, and offers practical tools to shift toward a healthier, more trusting relationship with money. Mercedes discusses the power of intentional language, tapping into feminine energy, and using tools like EFT tapping and affirmations to reprogram scarcity thinking.

Livia and Mercedes also touch on the importance of balancing structure with flow, creating systems that support abundance, and trusting yourself as you pursue a purpose-driven life.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Your relationship with money can become one of trust and ease

• Shifting to secure money attachment invites flow and freedom

• Empowering language rewires scarcity into abundance

• Receiving is a practice that allows abundance to find you

• Aligned choices lead to both fulfillment and prosperity

• Healing your money story creates space for joy and clarity

• Trusting yourself is the key to a purpose-driven, abundant life

• Balancing action and surrender opens up space for unexpected opportunities

• Mindful awareness of your beliefs transforms how you attract and manage wealth

CONNECT WITH MERCEDES

Mercedes Castellani is a Life Purpose Coach and the visionary Founder of Blisstopia. She empowers women from all over the world to find their purpose and create wealth doing what they love. Since 2022, she has guided hundreds of women to find their purpose, create nonsensical wealth, strengthen the connection to their soul, and manifest their dream lives through a unique methodology that blends ancient wisdom and cutting-edge mindset work. Mercedes is also the host of Blisstopia Podcast, a top 1% self-development show with listeners in 77 countries.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedes.castellani/

Path to Purpose: https://blisstopia.eu/pathtopurpose

Wealth Codes: https://blisstopia.eu/wealthcodes

CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/

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

In this episode of the Illuminated Path podcast, host Livia welcomes Mary Beth LaRue, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher, to discuss the concept of embodiment and its significance in personal growth. Mary Beth shares her journey from teaching at large events to creating a more intimate virtual teaching environment, emphasizing the importance of being present and connected to one's body. The conversation explores practical ways to cultivate presence in daily life, the role of joy, and the significance of values in living authentically. Mary Beth also discusses her ongoing somatic training and the wisdom she has gained in her 40s, highlighting the importance of community and connection in the healing process.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Embodiment is being deeply present for direct experience
• Practicing presence can be as simple as pausing to feel your surroundings
• Joy should be a priority in daily life, not just an afterthought
• Values work helps in making congruent decisions in life
• Somatic training offers tools for processing trauma and enhancing presence
• Aging can be embraced with grace and self-trust
• Community and connection are vital for personal growth
• Creating a safe space for others fosters healing and authenticity
• Intentionality in daily actions can lead to a more fulfilling life
• Self-care and alone time are essential for recharging

CONNECT WITH MARY BETH

Mary Beth LaRue is a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher, Integrative Somatic Practitioner and founder of Embodied by MB — a collection of offerings rooted in presence, nervous system wisdom, and soul. This includes virtual slow flow classes, a somatic-based teacher training, a signature online coaching program and retreats.

Throughout her journey, Mary Beth has taught at Wanderlust Festivals around the world and developed custom yoga programs for rehabilitation centers and professional athletes. She has also worked with major corporations like Bank of America, Nike, and Sternshein Law Group, offering coaching and wellness programming to Fortune 500 teams.

Mary Beth resides on a mountaintop in Evergreen, Colorado, with her husband and son. She enjoys road trips, reading, savoring a good cup of coffee, spending time with family, and connecting with nature—everything that nurtures the soul.

Links:

https://marybethlarue.com

https://www.instagram.com/marybethlarue/

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https://marybethlarue.com/embodied

https://marybethlarue.com/teachertraining

CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/

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

In this episode of the Illuminated Path podcast, host Livia Marati delves into the topic of manifestation, sharing her personal experiences and insights. She outlines a structured approach to manifestation, emphasizing the importance of clarity in desires, visualization, releasing limiting beliefs, and taking inspired action. Livia also discusses the significance of allowing the manifestation process to unfold and recognizing tests and expanders that can aid in the journey. The episode serves as a guide for listeners looking to enhance their manifestation skills and align their actions with their goals.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Manifestation is a process, not just magic
• Clarity in what you want is essential
• Visualization helps in manifesting desires
• Releasing limiting beliefs is crucial for success
• Believing in your ability to manifest is key
• Taking inspired action is necessary to move forward
• Allowing the process to unfold requires trust
• Tests may come as a way to clarify desires
• Expanders can inspire and broaden your vision
• Engaging in community and coaching can enhance manifestation efforts

CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/

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

RISE & ALIGN

Our next coaching program begins 9/1! Mention the podcast to receive $222 off enrollment through 8/22. Learn more and apply: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign

In this episode of the Illuminated Path podcast, Livia and Stefanie Adler explore the journey of holistic nutrition, focusing on women's health, hormonal issues, and the importance of food in healing. Stefanie shares her personal story of overcoming digestive issues through dietary changes and emphasizes the significance of understanding root causes of health problems. They discuss the challenges and experiences of pregnancy and postpartum, highlighting the need for nourishing foods and conscious parenting. The conversation concludes with practical steps for listeners to enhance their holistic health and well-being.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Stefanie's journey began with her own health struggles
• Food can significantly impact health and well-being
• Listening to your body is crucial for health
• Root cause analysis is essential in addressing health issues
• Postpartum nutrition is vital for recovery and health
• Conscious parenting involves making informed nutritional choices for children
• Meat stock is a highly recommended nourishing food
• Mineral imbalances can lead to various health issues
• Education about infant behavior can ease postpartum challenges
• Empowerment in motherhood comes from understanding and connection

CONNECT WITH STEFANIE

Stefanie Adler is a Certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC), Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (FDN), and women’s hormone and fertility expert. Stefanie is also the host of the Wisdom of the Womb podcast, and has been featured in publications like the New York Post for her science-backed nutrition advice. As a passionate advocate for women’s health and wellness, Stefanie is not afraid to go against the grain and challenge mainstream beliefs about what’s possible for her clients. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire women to work with their bodies to unlock their innate wisdom, heal naturally, and break away from the limiting narratives of conventional medicine.

Through her private nutrition coaching and course, Stefanie has transformed the lives of hundreds of clients worldwide–across all stages of life. She is an expert at helping women overcome chronic conditions like gut issues, hormonal imbalances, unexplained infertility, and more. Stefanie takes an individualized approach utilizing functional lab testing, cycle-based solutions, and encourages clients to trust their own bodies–allowing them to finally live the vibrant and beautiful lives they’ve been dreaming of!

Website: https://www.stefanieadler.com/

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

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-womb-podcast/id1657870564

CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Website: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/

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