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Raeleen D’Agostino Mautner, Ph.D.
COMING UP: SATURDAY MAY 25TH–JOIN ME AT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN NYC!
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It seems that none of us gets through life unscathed by loss. Over the course of our lifetime, we lose people we love and situations that give us security (job, home, self-confidence, finances, etc). I believe that in order to declare victory over loss we must ultimately reaffirm our committment to LIVE. Life is still the greatest gift we have. When what is important to us falls away, let us acknowledge the blessings that still remain, and allow those blessings to renew our passion. What do you intend to do with the rest of your life? How can you best celebrate each and every day?
Like you, I am no stranger to loss. As a result of my journey, I have figured out what it means to me to fully live. For me, one route to serenity lies in the traditional Italian lifestyle habits and wisdom that I grew up with and that I later on studied through my psychology and cross-cultural research. I am passionate about my personal Italian prescription for well-being and happiness, no matter what life hands us: Spreading good cheer, primping a bit so that you feel good about yourself, building close relationships, making love a significant part of your life, and safe-guarding your health by eating fresh, locally grown, home-cooked foods. It is also important to actively seek or create the dolce, little rituals that soothe, comfort, and make ordinary life become extraordinary. You will find lots of blog posts right here on this topic that I know you will love. If you are Italian, Italian-American, or just love all things Italian, you will resonate with my “old world” approach to shaping your precious life into all it can be.
There are so many simple ways that we can help ourselves live happier , more meaningful lives. On the pages of this website you will learn ways to positively affect your life, your dreams, your vision.
May love, peace, and joy, be with you as you transition into a brand New Year of meaningful possibility.
Raeleen
(The background image of lemons, is an original oil painting by my cousin Giuseppe De Filippo, who resides in Calabria with his family.)
Dear DR. Mautner,
My name is James Fraulo and I work with Domenic at the courthouse in Derby. He has told me a lot about you and I decided to Google your name to educate myself more. I have just finished 8 months of chemo as I had Stage 4 B-Cell Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and was given a week to live on April 21,2012. The thought of my wife, 9 year old daughter and 11 year old son being without me made me decide right then and there I was going to finish strong and live with cancer …not die. GOD, Mind over matter, and my awesome Italian upbringing gave me the courage to get up every day and live…even after I had 8 hours of chemo and was dry heaving because I had nothing left in my body. My will is strong. I no longer coach two soccer teams, drink, eat fast/bad food etc and I didn’t smoke. An Organic and holistic lifestyle have helped me on this journey.Everyone asks me how are you alive? How did you do it? You inspire me Jim…I just pray that one day I can help someone else. Even though I do have two life saving awards, I want to help cancer patients to make better choices and live longer. Keep Smiling is what I say now…LIFE IS GOOD. I even have the t-shirts. Thank GOD for people like you…the world needs more love and compassion.
Dear James,
What an amazing story! I would love to have you on my radio show to share this with my listeners if you are willing and interested. Please drop me an email at raeleenmautner@gmail.com and we will take it from there. Thank you so much for writing. I know you willl inspire others! Much good health and happiness,
Raeleen
Hi James, I am your second cousin. I saw your Aunt Sharon and she told me about you. I have been praying for you and it is so good to see your progress. I went to school with Raeleen. So glad the two of you connected. Small world, and yes life is good!
Luann! I had wondered about the last name and if there was a connection. Please stream in live tomorrow morning and listen to our interview! http://www.wnhu.net 7AM.
Will do and I will tell my family
Wonderful show this morning. Thank you
Hi. My name is Renee Homick Sabetta. I am jimmy’s cousin. I heard the show and am inpired to live better from a health food perspective. Thanks for the suggestions and knowledge Jimmy and Dr Mautner. Im buying hemp seed and coconut oil asap,
Love you, Renee’
Love you too, Renee,
Thank you so much for your comment! You have an AMAZING cousin. I know he is inspiring many many people as he has my listeners.
God Bless,
Raeleen
Self esteem is your own personal view of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Everyone has a different view of themselves, but keeping a positive outlook will benefit you more than a negative one. Many individuals suffer from low self esteem for a variety of reasons and need to build their self esteem in order to succeed in life. Remember, the only one who can make you excel is you and no one else. The same goes for self esteem. The only person who can build up?or consequentially tear down?your self esteem is you. Although other individuals may aide the process, the end decision is yours.;
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A positive outlook definitely does help, Isreal. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!
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