Returning to Me

I am embracing this summer as a chance and a reminder to slow down and really be awake to what is around me. Remember when we were young and summer used to last forever? It is not the way anymore. Today I share a story from years ago that still impacts me today as a reminder to slow down and notice the gifts all around us. This message never gets old for me. I hope you enjoy it too. Do you have a...

Jen and I dive in for part 2 for a conversation on topics we are deeply passionate about. We discuss mental health and our own individual experiences with psychedelics - the importance of set and setting and the integration process and challenges that can come with psychedelics and cannabis. We talk about lessons learned and the importance of having a guide to help navigate the complexities of lif...

I have had the pleasure of watching Jen Bishop work with my daughter and I have enjoyed her teachings as a Homeopath on becoming more aware of our energy and what our symptoms are trying to tell us. In this episode, we talk about having sensitive children and how that can sometimes mean struggles in school and manifesting symptoms that have deeper messages for us. Jen co-authored the book Rainbow...

As a visual storyteller, one of the ways Kristen helps entrepreneurs capture their essence is behind the lens of her camera. Kristen’s business, Storycatcher Photography, helps you create the visual story behind your brand. We talk about what creating a “brand” is all about and why it is important. We also discuss Kristen’s more recent adventure of coming out from behind the camera to be vulnerabl...

Do you ever feel the flare up of a trigger where we notice that we are activated by something (in a negative way) but we aren't sure why? I sure do. All the time. Today I share with you why I think it is so important to pause and reflect on the trigger when it arises so that we can learn something new and move ahead with more self awareness. I read a passage from Teal Swan's book The Compl...

There is a reason we cannot see the whole stairway in front of us. We only need to take the one next step. If we saw the whole staircase, we could easily become overwhelmed, confused, frozen at the immensity of it all. Today I share a tip that was shared with my when I was navigating the loss of my Dad. I could not imagine a life without him in it. My friend shared a tip, and I am sharing a tip wi...

If you can relate to looking in the mirror and not knowing the person staring back at you then this is the episode for you. Self-care is personal, it is unique to each individual and there is no one size fits all. It also requires us to get comfortable in the uncomfortable. To begin undoing patterns that others have valued and appreciated in us. BUT, being a people-pleaser is problematic. It build...

Getting to know ourselves at a deeper level is a lifelong process. Alina Ramazanova brings her multitude of skills together to offer Astrology sessions (online and in person) so that we can get to know ourselves, our patterns, our goals and dreams at an even deeper level. She specifically works with entrepreneurs to help remove blocks and go after your dreams and goals. We talk about the session t...

There are inevitably times in life where we will feel like we are stuck in mud. This can feel dark, heavy, confusing. Once again, we can look to nature to see the beauty that can emerge from being in the mud, as long as we keep going and remember that the lotus flower emerges from mud. So if you are struggling, or feel hopeless, remember that we are meant to keep going through the mud, and continu...

It has been a rough few weeks. For various reasons. Who ever said life would be easy? I often have to walk myself back to personal alignment, quite often actually. But having gone through the process of knowing what alignment feels like, I now have a flashlight that helps light up the path to "return to me" over and over again. Thus the name of this podcast. I share the tools that are me...

As someone who gained validation from helping others, I have done a whole bunch of work around people-pleasing. I also do this work with my clients as a coach. No matter how much work we have done, many of us have a long way to go. People-pleasing is making us sick. This is worthy of our attention. Today I share the latest example of how I noticed it coming up for me again, and the advice I love f...

Katie shares her passion for mental health in her family, as well as her desire to share the tools she uses in an expanded way in the medical system. As a nurse, Katie has seen how yoga, breathwork and meditation can be used to benefit health care workers. Through mental and physical challenges, Katie has intentionally chosen to break open rather than to break down. As someone who suffers from chr...

This story is near and dear to my heart. I will never forget the moment of wonder when the events unfolded in front of me. It serves as a reminder how easy it would be to rush by, or completely miss something around us that has the potential to make us feel connected and inspired. I wish you moments of everyday magic, and hope that we all slow down enough to take them in. It also serves as a remin...

Building on last week’s episode, I want to walk you through the Align Tools which is a framework that I use to find and return to my personal alignment. Do I get knocked out of alignment? Of course. All the time. The difference is that I now have a framework that helps me figure out how to get back to feeling grounded, centred and calm. Let’s be honest, life can be hectic and even painful at times...

Women are so good at taking care of others, but we often sacrifice caring for ourselves.  It is imperative that we begin showing up for ourselves first. Not all of us know how to do that. It is a process. But finding your personal alignment will be transformative in how you move forward in your life. Let’s not wait for health issues before we pay attention to our own needs. It is time. Are you rea...

Jaime brings a wide array of skills to her work as a Functional Hormone Specialist. She is a Registered Nurse working in Hospice and Psychiatry. Clearly her mission is to serve and share her knowledge with the world. We have a great conversation around death and dying - and how to have it be a more positive and meaningful experience, both for the person at the end of their life, and for all of the...

Alex shares so generously how she has been on a journey to live without alcohol for the last few months. She is openly documenting her progress and you can follow her at: @ontheothersideofthebottle A few years back, Alex went through a terrifying scare battling H1N1 and almost lost her life several times. You HAVE to hear this story to believe it. Her healing continues and these days she is dealin...

Dana is passionate about helping people fall madly in love with their life. She explains how she has gone through many changes in her life and all that she has learned.  As a Master Mindset Coach for High Achievers, Dana weaves Ayurveda, neuroscience, mindset and more to empower people to make positive changes towards balance in their lives. Dana breaks down what is happening when we feel an “urge...

Kavita started out in a Finance career that took her down a road to burnout. It became imperative that she slowed down and focussed on her healing. This is where she found the power of essential oils in healing our systems. K Sahai was born out of this journey and Kavita offers luxury wellness and beauty solutions that are natural, sustainable and embedded with impact. As women we control much of...

Since 70% of women wind up alone at some point in our lives, Danica is passionate about helping women feel empowered when it comes to finances. No need to understand it all, that is what the expert is for. Danica breaks it down into 4 Easy Steps to Start Growing Your Money Now. Danica talks about her "Power Mornings" that set her up for a successful day and feeling aligned with her value...

Pam Rader helps people "walk themselves home to themselves". As a seeker, she shares her experiences and helps others navigate the complexity of trauma and addiction. As a seeker, Pam helps people find a place of true surrender in their lives. As she has also had to do. Pam's book "Through the Cracks" is a roller coaster story and honest telling of Pam's story. I am rea...

This conversation warmed my heart and feels magical in so many ways. Melissa is a gifted storyteller and we connect deeply around a love of dance and music (among other things). Melissa shares how some of her darkest times resulted in finding unexpected gifts like the time she took her children out of school and decided to travel which had been a long time dream. Melissa is no stranger to grief an...

Carien Wessels-Rennie moved to Kelowna from South Africa in 2019. She is a beautiful connector as you will hear, and she talks with us about some of the fires she has had to walk through in her life. We talk about the process of getting to know yourself all over again at different times in our lives. Carien is very clear that gratitude and prayer are pivotal in her life and the way she moves throu...

Bonita's main purpose is to help people listen to themselves, so that they will need her less and less. Once we strengthen our muscle of trusting our intuition, we can act on it and move forward wasting less time and energy. We discuss manifestation and how it is best to keep it general in case the Universe has something even better in mind for us. And we are responsible for shifting any inter...

As a Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach, Dawn Thalheimer hears women say all the time that they are overwhelmed by all of the noise around the latest diet craze or "one size fits all" approach to nutrition and exercise. That's why meeting with Dawn 1:1 is a game changer so that she can tailor a program to fit you! With the ultimate goal that you never need to come back ag...