174: The Courage to Improve Your Health and Leave a Legacy with Ian Clark and Tonia Shimin

<p>In this episode of Voices of Courage, <span class="s1">Ken D. Foster interviews Ian Clark, who at the age of 46</span> was diagnosed with many life-threatening health issues all at once, leaving him with less than three years of life. Refusing to accept the dire circumstances in which he found himself, he decided to pursue a more natural health path by searching for solutions that could help rebuild his health, strength, and extend his life. He is now 63 years young, and is happy and healthy!</p> <p> </p> <p>In this discussion, Ian takes a deep dive into his health, what he learned, and how he overcame a dire situation. He also shares how we can reclaim our health and continue to improve it as we get older, the importance of recharging, energizing, and cleansing the body, and <span class="s2">accelerate the body’s natural ability to heal itself to operate at maximum efficiency.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="p1">Ken is also joined by Tonia Shimin, who is representing and telling the behind-the-scenes stories of her father Symeon Shimin, whose career ranged from Hollywood to beloved children's book illustrator to muralist and painter of justice, leaving a mark and a legacy that resonates today. In this interview, Tonia shares Symeon's <span class="s1">story and why it's so important that we know about his artwork, how</span> his travels influenced him as a person and an artist, and how the idealism and passion behind his works related to the Black experience and politics which were important to him.</p> <p class="p1">Tonia, a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and award-winning dance filmmaker, has recently curated, edited, and with Mercury Press International, published the award-winning book, The Art of Symeon Shimin, on the remarkable work of her father, whose fine art is here shown in a collection for the first time.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Visit: <a href= "https://voicesofcourage.us/174"><span class= "s2">https://voicesofcourage.us/</span></a></p>