
Breaking Free: Overcoming the Patterns That Keep Us Stuck
Why do we stay in cycles that no longer serve us? Whether it’s negative self-talk, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, addictive behaviors, or unhealthy coping mechanisms, we all have patterns that keep us feeling stuck. But the good news? We can break free.
In this powerful and insightful panel, we’ll explore:
Why we get trapped in certain behaviors, thought patterns, and emotional loops
How to recognize when something is holding you back
Practical tools to shift your mindset and take action toward real change
How small daily shifts can lead to massive transformation over time
Led by Kat Rhadans, this panel of experts in mental wellness, personal growth, and holistic healing will lead a conversation that promises to be raw, real, and deeply motivating. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, limiting beliefs, or simply looking to break out of old habits, this session will give you the insight and inspiration you need to step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.
Our panel will conclude with a Guided Meditation led by Susan Grau.
Come ready to reflect, reframe, and walk away with tangible strategies to create lasting change!
Our Speaker Panel
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Susan Grau
Celebrity Intuitive & Medium - Susan Grau is an acclaimed author, inspirational speaker, soul healer, grief expert, and a globally recognized intuitive medium, life coach, and hypnotherapist/past life regressionist. With over thirty years of experience in both professional and spiritual practices, Susan offers a wealth of heartfelt guidance and insight, enriching the lives of those she works with.
Susan is an internationally recognized Intuitive Medium, and inspirational speaker. Susan, a celebrity reader, has been featured in Lifetime, Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP, The Hollywood Reporter, Vancouver Sun News, Style and Society Magazine, Famous Mediums and more. She is featured in James Van Praagh's exclusively preferred mediums site. Susan has completed her Doctorate of Divinity with the renowned Dr. Raymond Moody, the founder of the studies in Near Death Experiences, in the area of Ministries and NDE'S.
Susan is a certified professional with a background in counseling, offering services: Mediumship, Intuitive/Clairvoyant, Life Coaching, Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Spiritual Coach and Teacher of the Metaphysical Arts, along with other Healing modalities. She also uses her Intuitive abilities to guide you to Inner growth, direction and self- knowledge.
Susan is a best selling author of Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons.
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Katherine Rhadans
Kat, mom of five, the voice behind “No Wine in the Carpool Line,” is renowned for her insights into functional sobriety and behavior change regarding alcohol use. Her expertise has been spotlighted in numerous top-tier media outlets and publications, offering guidance to those looking to modify their alcohol consumption habits.
An avid speaker, Katherine regularly graces various platforms, including live and virtual events, conferences, and workshops. Her talks cover a range of subjects such as motherhood, sobriety, and tackling alcohol use disorders, with a particular focus on integrating health and nutrition principles into daily life. Her dynamic presence on stage captivates and educates large audiences, making her a sought-after speaker in the health and wellness community.
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Dr. Mozhgan Ashtari
Dr. Mozhgan Ashtari is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of Enliven Medical Clinic in Laguna Hills, CA. Blending traditional medicine with a holistic approach, she integrates physical, mental, and aesthetic care to support overall wellness. Known for her compassionate care and whole-person philosophy, Dr. Ashtari helps patients feel their best—inside and out.
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Arnold McCuller
Arnold McCuller is a renowned musician and performer with five decades of experience, now dedicated to supporting individuals facing substance abuse and mental health challenges. Drawing from both his personal journey and professional training, Arnold is passionate about guiding individuals and families through the complexities of addiction and recovery.
While his expertise primarily focuses on substance abuse, Arnold also addresses other compulsive behaviors, including food, gambling, and sex addiction. Additionally, he provides support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.
Arnold McCuller is the founder of AMRecovery and a certified Interventionist and Recovery Coach.
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Julia Post Guenther
Julia Post Guenther is a multifaceted entrepreneur and speaker whose career spans both luxury and lifestyle. She is the founder of Julia Post Jewelry, a fine jewelry brand, and co-founder of Javier’s Restaurants, a celebrated dining group. Beyond her businesses, Julia is a founding member of the Cancer Teamwork Response Advisory Team where she advocates for families impacted by cancer. CTR is a community-driven nonprofit with national reach that helps patients like her navigate urgent healthcare challenges—free of charge.
After surviving and recovering from a brain tumor, Julia returned to her life and work with a renewed sense of purpose. She now shares her story to encourage women—especially leaders and entrepreneurs balancing many roles—to cultivate success without sacrificing self-care. Her message blends resilience, empowerment, and authenticity, offering women tools to thrive both personally and professionally.
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Valerie Villar
Body Language Expert • Emotional Intelligence Speaker • Psychology Educator
Valerie Villar is a body language expert and emotional intelligence speaker who brings psychology to life in a way that empowers people to connect more deeply—with themselves and with others. Known online as #thegirlwhoanalyzes, Valerie has built a devoted audience on Instagram and TikTok by breaking down microexpressions, hidden emotions, and subtle nonverbal cues into everyday wisdom that anyone can use.
At the retreat, Valerie will guide participants through the fascinating connection between mind, body, and emotion, showing how the signals we give and receive impact our relationships, energy, and overall sense of well-being. Her teachings invite us to see communication as a wellness practice—one that can reduce stress, build confidence, and create more authentic, fulfilling connections.
Valerie’s approachable style and deep knowledge make her a transformative voice in modern psychology and self-growth. Whether you are learning to recognize the body language of stress, the expressions of attraction, or the subtle ways emotions show up in your interactions, she provides tools that open the door to greater awareness, healing, and connection.
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Michelle Bégin
Inspired by the fitness clubs of the Bay Area and the experience of the Burning Man festivals radical self-expression principle, Michelle created her own wellness brand, Tunestep. She is currently teaching yoga, body sculpting, dance cardio and water aerobics in select BayClubs, bringing story telling in her focus. She recently got certified as a Dancing with the Stars fitness instructor and launched SplashDance - a modality that leads participants to Dance with their Souls in the water setting. Michelle works for Stanford, Healthcare and Medicine bringing their values to life in their new website.
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Bryan Grijalva
Bryan Grijalva is an intuitive holistic healer, educator and founder of the Sacred Circle Healing Center. His kind but firm approach to healing has gained him a strong reputation as the "go to" guy for professional athletes, Olympians, Hollywood's elite as well as the world's top musicians and artists. He specializes in difficult cases and mysteries of the body, mind and spirit. He has over twenty years of experience as both healing facilitator and educator. He is an expert in over three dozen distinct healing modalities. His entire approach to healing revolves around the simple idea of helping people Be > (Be greater).