The Trifecta of Joy

What is the journey like when you’re adopted and begin the search for your identity beyond your adoptive family?  In this heart-warming and vulnerable conversation with Julie McGue, author of Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging, we dive into our own personal experiences of adoption from different angles. As a twin adopted in the sixties, Julie had the challenge...

In this episode I talk about neurodiversity including autism, ADHD and dyslexia and how important it is to understand that we may unintentionally approach neurodiversity with a bias.  You are invited to understand some common biases as we explore some of the ways that neurodiversity may be presented byanother person.  Whether you are neurodivergent yourself, or have someone in your life...

In this episode Heidi Dunstan and I have a candid discussion about the importance of talking about and acknowledging one another in grief.  In the past few years it is hard to come across another human that has been free of experiencingloss.  We are all grieving.  For some it is fresh, for others it is aged, but remains – because grief is not bad – it’s a testament to have loved. Th...

In this episode I take you on an adventure and invite you into some of the ways, as wacky as it may seem, that I bring intentionality to something that may seem quite silly.  Being intentional speaks to Bashar’s 5 laws: You exist; All there is – is now; All is one and one is all; what you put out you get back, and everything changes except these 4 laws. In the realm of wellness, I share a uni...

Your observation of the world. Is your opportunity to shift what you are seeing. If you are looking for negative, bad, trouble or challenge -  those things are a lot more likely to appear.  When you're looking for possibilities, openness and opportunity, those too are more likely to appear.   In this podcast I offer you a challenge I presented in our weekly SHINE group meeting....

Brad Walsh started as a photographer, with his passion being the ability to capture stories with film.  After creating a thriving business in boudoir photography, a mind shift led him to trusting that his purpose was to help women tell their stories beyond film - Empowerography Podcast was born! In this episode Brad talks about the women that have inspired him throughout his life, and how he...

What do you do if a lack of sleep seems to be stealing your life away from you?  Lana Walsh, sleep and insomnia expert, shares her own experience of sleep challenges.  When she was told to “just close her eyes and go to sleep” she realized that this was a problem that so many have, but few discuss or address.  Her passion for assisting others to train their minds, bodies and brains...

Where can following your inner knowing take you and others?  In this episode I have a powerful conversation with Genevieve Piturro, founder of Pajama Program, offering support, love, stories and pajamas to children in need. Genevieve shares how she significantly shifted her life path after living the corporate life and realizing that there was more for her to offer to the world and it’s futur...

In this episode I talk about having dinner with strangers and the 5 mindsets that nurture happiness, curiosity, and joy in life.  I’d rather be a hot mess of possibilities than perfect – and invite you to join in exploring the 5 mindsets to reflect, rebel, reinvent, and reconnect with your own happiness.  The five mindsets we explore are: 1.     Letting go of per...

In a continuation of the conversation with Dr. Peter Kellett about the mask of masculinity and how it affects men’s health and relationships, Peter discusses the powerful role masculine archetypes of can serve in both understanding men’s behaviour and understanding how to work with men in pursuit of personal and spiritual growth. He discusses the classic four archetypes of the mature masculine inc...

Men are socialized to not talk about and express their emotions from a very young age, profoundly affecting their mental health and well-being and impacting their relationships. Dr. Peter Kellett, invites us to think about the impact of this “mask of masculinity” in this episode.   Are we teaching young boys and men to wear the mask of masculinity? The trauma that results from masking their a...

Barbie’s hot new return may have brought a shortage of pink paint, but there’s also a rising sense of nostalgia and recognition of her evolution through the years. Why is Barbie The Movie and all things Barbie making such a powerful comeback? Nostalgia. Barbie brings back memories of a simpler time for many of us. Hours of playing pretend, not as a mother to baby dolls, but inviting us to pre...

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! Feeling sexy an any size is a struggle for many, and yet body positivity has created an environment where “Victoria’s Secret” no longer dictates sexiness.  In this episode I am joined by Joani, a SHINE member, who shares her experiences around sexiness, confidence, comfort, and joy as...

Have you ever had a “good cry” and felt amazing afterward? Today we are talking about tears and crying.  There are many reasons we cry, and in this episode I talk about the reasons I have found myself in tears lately, and why I let them flow.  There are many reasons we cry, and even different kinds of tears that we cry.  There are benefits to crying that are physiologically part of...

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! In this conversation with Lawyer Charlene Sheffelmair, we dive into a different way to connect with community. In our conversation we talk about the evolution of adult friendships.  With vulnerability, we discuss the pain, grief and loss that comes from friendship change or closure.&nb...

As part of the self-love summer series, I share my beloved Karen Westwood (Mia) with you.  In The The Trifecta of Joy book , I share about the creation of my high counsel, Karen is a cherished soul sister of this group, and her wisdom is a gift I am so grateful to share with you! In this episode we talk – like we do as friends – about where we are in life, navigating change, priorities, paren...

Pets are a beautiful piece of raising our vibration!  We often give them personalities, voices, and so much more, and they bring us JOY in a unique way! In this conversation with the creators of the app PETZBE, Andrea Nerep and Chelsea Rose  we explore how our pets bring peace, joy, creativity, and a different understanding of the world.   In an effort to create “the cutest com...

As part of our Self-Love Summer series we are diving into something that many of us have an opinion on, and everyone seems to have a reaction to: financial health.  Money is often a taboo subject, and our guest Amie Uitvlugt (Amie U) gets real and raw about the fact that money is much more than numbers.  In her book, Rethink Your Financial Health, Amie shares her own lessons after grief,...

What if trapped emotions are getting in the way of what you truly desire in life?  In this episode I host Michael Losier, best-selling author of Law of Attraction. Today’s subject is the power of vibration and how old negative emotions can hold us back from what we truly desire in life.  Positive emotions = Positive vibes and Negative emotions = Negative vibes Michael uses a modality cal...

As Mother’s Day just passed, I acknowledge that this can be a complex time for many.  This podcast chat with you has been in my heart this past few weeks, so I decided to just record my thoughts with you.  Keeping in mind that we know children need emotional warmth, personal care, and sensory stimulation for growth, success, and an ability to feel safe and secure in the world, I flip the...

Dr. Cindy Tsai comes to the show with a story that we all want to avoid.  In the depths of overwhelm and distress, she one day woke up to find herself unable to see!  In this episode we talk about her journey from traditional medical doctor to integrative medicine – as a way of addressing the whole of you – mind, body, and spirit.  We talk about the impact of chronic stress, and Dr....

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected for Self-Love Summer! www.freejoybook.com Recorded mostly off the cuff, I invite you to consider the season you’re in.  We are all going through stuff these days, I see it and hear it everywhere!  So I decided off the cuff to host a pop up retreat: “From Burnout to Bliss”.  It was incredible, but I wanted to bring to you a bit about wha...

Looking to deepen your awareness of the world around you? Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on how we see, feel, and experience life. In this conversation with guest Stuart Elliott, we delve into the subconscious and conscious mind's role in shaping our interpretation of the world, including our attachment to people, places, and the planet as a whole. Drawing on his experie...

In this episode I get real about some of my own personal rawness as of late, and talk about the crisis that found myself in because of fear.  Fear is future thinking brought to the present, but how do we get present?  I acknowledge my own slip back into perfectionism and self-judgement, and the toll it has taken.  There is a time and place for medical assistance, slowing down, and a...

Joy and play have such an important role in our prosperity!  While we may have imprinted fears as a child, having believed that play was a waste of time, messy, or even dangerous, this conversation will offer you permission to play! YOU are the creator of your reality, and that joy CAN be found in the grind, as my guest Anick Patry shares. We talk about exploring, and the return to self...