CADCA

Goal Setting

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  Misha Palin

  Thousands of books have been written over the past few decades regarding goal setting. Numerous seminars, webinars, and teleconferences are held each month showing individuals the value of setting goals. It has been shown that when you write you goals down and you have a clear vision of them, you are more likely to attain them. As you commit the next 12-weeks of your life to personal improvement, we want to lay some ground work to ensure your success. The week prior to the beginning of The Challenge is the week to set your goals and create your vision. 
  

  Eating Food as Medicine

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  Darren Huckle

  One of the major perks of living in Santa Cruz County is the accessibility of seasonal food. With all the local farms and agriculture, lush soil, and the consciousness around the environment, we are perfectly positioned to be the leading community that supports sustainable agriculture and local economy. Numerous benefits are gained by choosing to buy local, seasonal food. You can choose to reduce the amount of resources used in transportation of the food, which often comes from out of the country, and reduce the amount of waste packaging necessary to transport the food. Local food is always fresher and maintains more nutrients than transported foods. Buying organic eliminates possibility of eating food that has been genetically modified and contaminated with herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, all of which are toxic.

  One of the major reasons people do not purchase food to cook at home is because they are too busy and don't have a variety of recipes to choose from. Beginning this week and throughout the following weeks, participants of the challenge will have access to a list of daily recipes including a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals that can be created by even the novice cook.

  Detoxification

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  LeTa B. Jussila, L.Ac

  An elimination diet is a method of identifying foods that an individual cannot consume without adverse effects. Adverse effects may be due to food allergy, food intolerance, other physiological mechanisms (such as metabolic or toxins), or a combination of these. Elimination diets typically involve entirely removing a suspected food from the diet for a period of time from two weeks to two months, and waiting to determine whether symptoms resolve during that time period. We will discover what things we will eliminate this week to learn what our body needs best. I know you’re excited about this one!
  

  Healthy Sexuality

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  Dr. Rachel Abrams

  Sexual health and sexuality are relevant to all of us - whether you’re a sexual novice, a sexpert, or abstinent. It doesn't matter whether you are single, dating, in a relationship; it doesn’t matter how you identify yourself sexually. Sexuality is part of who you are, and healthy sexuality is important to your overall wellness. You should have as much information as possible to make informed choices about sexuality. Healthy sexuality involves recognizing that we are all sexual beings, and celebrating the ways that our sexuality benefits us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Tao is the primal power that forges all phenomena in the universe, from the infinite to the infinitesimal. invisible yet ever-present, Tao permeates the world with the very breath of life, and those who learn how to harmonize themselves with Tao may harness that power to enhance and prolong their own lives. Come learn practical aspects of the Tao in relation to healthy sexuality around issues that some of us may be dealing with today.
  

  Unlock Your Soul's Purpose

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  Sage Lavine

  UNLOCK YOUR PURPOSE & MAKE MONEY LIVING IT!
  • Learn the 3 Essential Ingredients to Clarify your Life Purpose and build your bridge to a more fulfilling & lucrative career path.  
  • Understand the critical mindset shift you MUST MAKE in order to be paid WELL for doing what you LOVE.
  • Find out what to do when you have SO many Career or Business Ideas that you don’t know where to start.
  
  When we can allow ourselves to be a creative channel, rather than a slave to our to-do lists and linear thinking, we enter into co-creativity both with Spirit and each other, and this is what brings resources, lasting change, and realization of vision. 
  90 percent of our perceived reality is governed by the subconscious mind- the part of us that stores memories of every time we were told or made to feel like we aren't "Enough".  Join us learn to move forward through the fear, listen to your intuition and discover what it really takes to be paid WELL for living your PURPOSE!

  • Spirituality

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    Rev. Deborah L. Johnson

    There is a new field of potential for our relationships that only existed for rare individuals. Now, through willingness, commitment and knowledge we can access where the leading edge of consciousness can take us together! Learn what is possible in your relationships. Realize what our normal relationships are organized around and why they are inherently limited.  Understanding relationships are a powerful vehicle for transformation and the highest states of creativity and love.
    
    Everyone who has ever felt that there must be a deeper and more profound way that we can relate to each other — beyond ‘getting our needs met,’ beyond answering the question, “Am I loved and lovable?,” beyond our struggles for power, self-esteem and survival. This lecture is for those who want to access what is possible for human beings in the domain of relationships — to be deeply met and seen, to evolve together, create together and reach our highest potentials. 

  
  

  Meditation

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  Bob Stahl, Phd.

  The practice of meditation has often been referred to as a form of spiritual exercise. Millions of thoughts enter our minds on a daily basis and trigger an emotional response within our bodies. Thoughts exists as healthy and constructive, or unhealthy and destructive experiences and it is the purpose of meditation to help discern the difference and support those thought patterns that are most beneficial to a functionally healthy mind. As you move forward into week three and your body is feeling the effects of week one and two, you will gain the tools to have your mind work for you, imagine that!
  

  Feng Shui Your Life

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  Madhu Brodkey

  Feng Shui influences all aspects of our life. Winston Churchill once said, "We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us." Pretty good for someone who did not formally know Feng Shui! Unfortunately, the opposite is equally true: When we misshape our buildings, thereafter, they misshape us too. In this talk we will look at some basic principles of Feng Shui and how they influence:
  
  • Health – how the shape of your home impacts weight
  • Relationships – are you missing out?
  • Abundance – ways to increase prosperity
  
  Homework: After tonight’s talk you know how to place the Feng Shui template (Ba Gua) on your home and discover what you are missing and where you have abundance.

  Holistic Dentistry

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  Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian

  Do you snore or know someone who snores?  Ever wish you had a few extra hours to sleep in the morning?  Tired of feeling so fatigued? Come learn what your sleep habits have to do with your overall health and fitness!  You’ll learn:
  Why snoring is so common, but never normal
  How snoring and sleep apnea impact your health
  What you can do to get a better night’s sleep TONIGHT!

  Stress Management

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  Dr. John Amaral

  End Your Pain, Decrease Your Stress, and Create a Profound Level of Well Being… Discover how to relieve your pain and positively change your life through a new paradigm of natural and holistic mind-body integrating technologies. You Discover when you bring focused attention, conscious awareness and full acceptance to areas of your body that have been painful or symptomatic.
  Stop trying to “get rid of” your symptoms and start connecting to what your body really wants, so you can begin to heal.  Awareness is, in and of itself, transformative, and by learning how to pay attention within you’ll get more than just short-term relief – you’ll create the foundation for long-term well being.

  Chinese Medicine & You

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  LeTa B. Jussila, L.Ac

  • Are you curious about acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Oriental medicine? Would you like to learn more about this ancient healing system? We will give a brief introduction to the history and philosophy of Oriental medicine, the how and why of acupuncture and Chinese herbs, and the contemporary practical applications of this increasingly popular form of healthcare.

    Financial Freedom

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  Benjamin Saltzman

  Your belief becomes your reality! It cannot be said enough times, that the things we believe in, we will manifest. It may be true that one of the most important factors regarding financial success is your beliefs about yourself and money. Cleaning up your finances and setting financial goals is going to prepare you for financial freedom. This week we will be discussing your relationship with money and discussing successful strategies for creating a budget.
  
  

  Volunteer Week

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  Santa Cruz Volunteer Center

  We are now months past the season of giving when we see an increase in donations given to charities and people in need. However, it is important to remember that people need your help year round. There are still the sick, homeless, poverty stricken men, women, children, and animals that will benefit from your generosity. Spring and summer months are when most charities see a huge decrease in supplies. This will be the one week that is not about you. Although donating time or money is a sure way to make you feel great about yourself, don't do it for yourself. Give of yourself in the name of humanitarianism. Give because it's the right thing to do. Give because you know we are all equal and you know that all people in need of charity are people of value with feelings and dignity. This week you will be introduced to local charities and learn how and when your services may be of use.