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Promoting The Art of Wellbeing to Communities, People & Businesses
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The Art of Wellness
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Changing Your Habits, Will Chage Your Life
Holistic Living Team
About Rev. Megan O'Connor - President
Lifelong Advocate for Natural and Spiritual Wellness
1989 - 1993: Computer wholesale distribution co-owner
1993 - 1996: Earned an associate’s degree at The Art Institute of Colorado
1998 to 2003: Landmark Education (now named Landmark World), and completed the curriculum for living. Also extensively attended, volunteered, and coached.
1999 to 2001: Attended and worked at the Center For Spiritual Living in Fort Lauderdale and immersed herself in life-changing courses. Attended and hosted the Sunday service at Unity of Key West
2004 to 2022: Compliance consultant and trainer with Stericycle Inc. Accountabilities included covering a client territory throughout Georgia and Florida, while providing services for an extensive group of clients
2004: Ordained by The Alliance of Divine Love
2009: Ordained by the Lively Stones Fellowship and Dr. Willard Fuller
2012 to Present: A continuous participant in Native American spiritual ceremonies
2012: Coach and published co-author with Collin Tipping in the book Why You Need To Forgive Your Parents
2014: Founder of The Art of Transcendent Healing 502 (c3)
2019: Earned a metaphysical practitioner status with Emerson Institute
2020 to 2022: Studied and certified by the Macrobiotics with Edward Esko and the International Macrobiotic
2022: MacroVegan coursework with Moreen and Bill Tara - MacroVegan Certification
2023: Earned a Bachelor of Religious Studies with Emerson Institute
2023 to 2026: Risk Management Consultant with KPA Inc., Central Pennsylvania
2024 to 2026: Health and Wellness presenter with The Wise Woman Alliance
Holistic Living Team
About Josephene Smythe-Brown - Vice President
Dedicated Health Advocate for Families, Communities, and Humanity
Josie Smyte Brown is a Culinary Nutrition Expert, Holistic Lifestyle Design Health and Wellness Coach, and the founder of Healthy Wealthy You, LLC.
Josie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Morgan State University and is a Licensed Environmental Health Specialist (LEHS) in Maryland. She is certified as a Culinary Nutrition Expert (CNE) by the Academy of Culinary Nutrition and a Certified Holistic Health Coach (CHHC) through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Additionally, she is a certified Conscious Life Design Systems Practitioner.
Recently retired after 34 years with the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services, Josie rose from a Field Inspector to Area Manager, overseeing public health compliance for over 328,000 residents.
Following retirement, Josie turned her focus toward holistic wellness, a passion born from her own success in overcoming chronic health issues—including migraines and digestive imbalances—through intuitive and culinary nutrition. She has facilitated workshops for the Optimal Health Ministry at the One God One Thought Center for Better Living, the Fly Girl Network, and the Divine Wise Women Alliance.
Through her "Healthy Wealthy You" coaching programs, Josie empowers women to implement micro-habits, better lifestyle choices, listen to their bodies, and enjoy wholesome, delicious food without guilt or deprivation. Her mission is to help others achieve renewed energy and vitality to enjoy their best quality of life.
Our Wellbeing Philosphy
At Holistic Living, we promote a complete approach to wellness that includes all aspects of human life. These aspects include physical, community/cultural, emotional, intellectual, occupational, and spiritual health. Our guiding principles are born from the macrobiotic philosophy that originated and evolved from Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Macrobiotics is deeply entwined with the wisdom of nature and reflects both science and universal truths. We encourage you to find out more!
Our teachings empower clients to realize their mindset is a powerful foundation for overall well-being. Our programs are designed to help cultivate a positive, growth-oriented perspective that supports client health goals, while offering practical tools to overcome limiting beliefs and negative self-talk.
At the same time, we address mindfulness practices, as well as how to restore balance and enhance your quality of life. This holistic approach also includes navigating emotional challenges, how food effects emotions or promotes stress, relationships—essentially empowering you to build lasting resilience from the inside out.
Essentially, our work focuses on empowering you to take an active role in your well-being. This includes learning to make nourishing choices, understanding how food impacts your body, and building sustainable habits in partnership with your healthcare provider. Whether it’s incorporating a balanced whole, unrefined diet, improving sleep, spending time in calming natural environments, or deepening your awareness of how nutrition affects your health, we support you in creating lasting, meaningful changes as you practice the Art of Holistic Living.
Holistic Living Inc. Disclaimer
To Our Students And Clients
We stand behind our alternative wellness philosophy but want you to be clear on the following information so you can make an informed decision. Please read the information carefully and contact Holistic Living at 904-523-9823 if you have questions about the meaning or intent.
Using our information, educational materials, and philosophy is at your own risk, and we assume no responsibility for the outcome. We do not imply a doctor-patient relationship between students, clients, and our wellness mentors.
Information provided on the Holistic Living Inc. site, courses, verbal or written documentation is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
We advise users to consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if they are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. Holistic Living Inc. does not assume any risk, issues, or liabilities associated with using or acting upon the information on our site, published materials, courses, or events.
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