Between Breath and Air

In this episode, Robin Higgins, counsellor and educator, takes us through her career journey and the essential integration of eco-psychology and socio-ecological approaches in counselling. She shares how mindfulness practices inform her work, offering a grounded approach to helping others navigate emotional landscapes. The conversation dives into the importance of creating culturally sensitive and...

In this episode, Dana Smith sits down with fine artist Kristy Gordon, who shares her journey of blending intuition, technical skill, and self-expression in her artwork. As an adjunct professor and mentor, Kristy guides artists in discovering their authentic voice and launching successful careers. Together, Dana and Kristy explore how art can serve as a tool for personal healing, self-discovery, an...

In this episode, Dana and Sierra dive into the process of rediscovering who they are beyond the roles of parent, partner, and professional. Midlife often brings unexpected changes, and with it, a fresh opportunity to explore who a person can be when they’re not busy being everything to everyone else. They discuss the thrill (and sometimes challenge) of letting go of old identities and desires to m...

Dana sits down with entrepreneurial visionary Maxine Cunningham, founder of Pick My Brain, who has been navigating the tech start-up world for nearly a decade. Known for her powerful ability to build connections, her masterful conversational skills, and her immense generosity of spirit, Maxine shares her insights on the evolving knowledge economy and how it intersects with personal growth. They ex...

In this solo episode, Dana shares her exciting pivot from resiliency coaching to a vibrant new focus on personal leadership. Dana explores what it means to lead with inner authority, vision, adaptability, and compassion. She explains how individual wellness fuels collective well-being and the crucial mind-body-spirit connection. With enthusiasm, Dana announces her upcoming course or workshop serie...

In this episode, Dana welcomes Tami Amit, a seasoned psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, with over two decades of experience in guiding individuals to overcome their unconscious barriers and embrace their true selves. Tami's holistic approach, blending psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and EMDR, and dreamwork, helps her clients unearth and heal deep-seated traumas and core beliefs that hinder personal...

In this episode, Dana Smith welcomes Alora Kubanek, a wellness professional with over 20 years of experience, who shares her transformative journey of befriending her body. Alora discusses her unique approach to wellness, integrating her background in dance, rehabilitative exercise, trauma-informed movement, Pilates, and expressive arts to help clients transform their relationships with their bodi...

In this episode, educator and massage therapy clinician Eric Purves joins Dana for a deep dive into pain science and evidence-based massage therapy, offering valuable insights for both professionals and those experiencing chronic pain. Their discussion encourages listeners to reflect on how their thoughts, ideas, and blindspots influence their bodily experiences and clinical practices. Eric emphas...

Join Dana and creativity coach Dr. Marion Piper as they explore the role of creativity in personal wellness and post-traumatic growth. Dr. Piper shares her journey and offers practical tips for using creativity as a self-care tool to refill emotional and mental reserves. Learn how broadening the definition of creativity can transform everyday activities into healing practices. Discover the paralle...

In this episode, Dana and Katherine Golub embark on a journey through activism and self-care, viewed through the lens of sensitivity. Katherine, lifelong activist and seasoned leadership coach, dives deep into the transformative power of aligning personal values with professional goals. These logophiles get into the profound impact of language, examining terms like "discernment" and "radical," and...

Join Dana Smith and sleep and stress management coach Rebecca Vigelius as they dive deep into the struggles women face with sleep in midlife. Rebecca shares her journey to becoming a coach and offers practical tips, urging listeners to reframe their beliefs about sleep and self-care. Discover the power of aligning with your body's natural rhythms and implementing a pre-sleep ritual for better slee...

Meet Dana Smith, a massage therapist and life coach with over 11 years of experience working with people on a healing and transformation path. In this episode she explores the deep connection between physical pain and emotional well-being. Dana shares her professional evolution from massage therapy to broader healing and transformative practices, driven by her patients' struggles with chronic pain...