Bold Dreams Held Loosely

In this tell-all episode, Taryn is interviewed by Laura Mora, MRA Alumna and Faculty member, to discuss what it looks like to build a Soul-led business. In this open interview, Taryn shares the steps she took to build her coaching practice to a point where she could leave her stable corporate job and the importance of claiming and holding the vision for your vocation.  Laura asks Taryn questions o...

This week’s Coaching Life bonus episode profiles Allison Prest, a trailblazing coach and hypnotist specializing in menopause. Allison shares how she got her start in coaching, and why finding her coaching niche transformed her business and life. Blending coaching, hypnotherapy, and a deep understanding of the physical and emotional changes women face, Allison supports women through all phases of m...

In the season four premiere of the podcast, we’re finding inspiration for personal and professional growth in Joseph Campbell’s concept of the Hero's Journey. Join Taryn and Michelle as they explore the stages of this universal narrative, sharing their own transformative experiences and the impact it had on their lives and careers to embrace their own Hero’s Journeys. Episode highlights: Explo...

“You can either get there through grit or you can get there with compassion and without feeling burnt out by the time you get there.” - Akshaya Chinapa Reddy This week's Visions Embodied bonus episode features MRA Alumna Akshaya Chinapa Reddy, a life coach and yoga therapist who helps women prioritize physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual wellness so they can live their lives with less...

“It feels like I'm on fast forward, Life and business, being a business owner, everything is moving so fast. I am really wanting this year to be very intentionally slowing everything down.” - Taryn Watts Join Taryn and Michelle as they explore the transformative philosophy of slow living and slow visioning. Discover how to navigate life's fast pace with mindfulness, gratitude, and intentio...

“If it's truly mine, it will never disappear. You know, lf it's truly mine, it will be ready when I'm ready.” - Sarah McEwen This week’s Visions Embodied bonus episode features MRA Alumna Sarah McEwen, a civilian member of the Ottawa Police who uses her coaching skills in the wellness unit she advocated to create. Sarah has a profound talent for turning her dreams into reality, and a u...

“Who am I to stay exactly where I am when this thing is calling towards me so loudly?" Angela McKay In this inspiring episode we’re joined by Angela McKay, who shares her transformative journey from a stable corporate job to the adventurous world of full-time entrepreneurship. Angela delves into the emotional rollercoaster of this significant life transition, discussing the challenges, insecu...

“I was so excited to turn 40 — and then 40 hit, and something about the reality of 40 was uncomfortable for me in a lot of ways. And I started to unravel emotionally in ways that I didn't anticipate.” Serena Henry In this week’s Visions Embodied bonus episode we welcome MRA Alumna Serena Henry, a professional singer turned life coach. After a remarkable 30-year career in singing, sharing stage...

"When I anchor into my soul and take solid next steps forward that are in alignment with where I want to go, the universe has always responded positively financially." - Taryn Watts In this insightful episode Taryn and Michelle delve into the topic of vocation, drawing on the wisdom of thinkers like Frederick Buechner and Parker J. Palmer, as well as their own personal experience.  Explo...

“I have this belief that the truth is always so simple. That all things good and true are back to basics.” - Julie Doan In this week’s Visions Embodied bonus episode, we had the privilege of hosting MRA Alumna Julie Doan, a pharmacist turned life and health coach. Julie shares her transformative journey from traditional pharmacology to a holistic approach in healthcare, and her advocacy for using...

“This is too big for me, I don't want to carry all this anymore, I can't control these things." Taryn Watts  In this intimate and honest episode Taryn and Michelle have a profound discussion about surrender, control, and the journey of personal transformation. Using Oracle cards as a starting point, they delve into their emotional states and personal challenges, uncovering deeper insi...

“It's brought me to letting go of my safety zone and exploring the world, starting my full time coaching practice in the most beautiful, easeful, abundant way that I've ever been able to experience.” - Michaela Kealey In this week’s Visions Embodied bonus episode we welcome MRA Alumna Michaela Kealey, a wellbeing coach and cultural strategist, as she shares her inspiring journey fwith her...

"All of those times I was getting scared and I was trying hard to make it come into reality, I was actually applying force to it that caused the energy to collapse and have to start over and rebuild." - Michelle Theriault  In this insightful episode of "Bold Dreams, Held Loosely," Michelle and Taryn delve into the intricate concept of energy in the manifestation process. They s...

“Through Reiki, I learned how to stop resisting my sadness or my depression. I was able to allow it to be. And I became friends with my sadness.” - Laura Mora This week’s bonus episode features MRA Alumna Laura Mora, a Reiki Master and Spiritual Coach.  Laura shares her personal journey from a structured corporate life to a spiritually awakened existence, emphasizing the role of Reiki in her trans...

“We're scared on some level we're going to die; I'll die if I don't do this, I'll die if I reject this person, I'll die if this person's not happy with me, nothing will be okay.” - Michelle Theriault In this profound and introspective episode of "Bold Dreams, Held Loosely," Taryn and Michelle delve into the complex themes of self-betrayal, self-compassion, and...

"Yeah, it's not going to be sunshine and lollipops.” - Carolyn McGuire This week’s bonus episode profiles MRA Alumna Carolyn McGuire, co-founder of Heart Lifting Solutions. Her organization trains parents, caregivers, educators, and treatment professionals in the Nurtured Heart Approach empowering them with new tools to see what’s going right with a child’s behavior. .Carolyn shares her f...

“I was hearing that I had my life figured out because I was a life coach, which I do not think has to be true." - Michelle Theriault Part 1 of this conversation was so juicy, a second episode was needed to explore all the implications and feelings that came up. This follow-up episode delves deep into the coaching industry, discussing the term "life coach," the dangers of predatory p...

“Safe Harbour was born out of a deep desire to help other people and to be that person I didn't have when I needed it.” - Kristin Pelletier This week’s bonus episode profiles MRA Alumna Kristin Pelletier, the CEO of Safe Harbour, who shares her incredible journey from the music industry to establishing a groundbreaking coaching business. Kristin opens up about her personal experiences, includi...

“We all deserve the beautiful, luxurious support of another human. We don't need to do it alone." - Taryn Watts  Join Taryn and Michelle as they share their personal journeys to becoming coaches. From initial forays into energy healing and opening a reiki practice, to discovering the profound impact of coaching, this episode is a deep dive into the dynamic evolution of the coaching indust...

“It's beautiful to be a dreamer and always expanding in my dreams. But there needs to be a moment where I really do settle into the gratitude of what is here and now." - Diana Eskander This inspiring bonus episode profiles MRA Alumna Diana Eskander, the founder of the School of Love and a renowned love coach. Diana shares her unique journey from a singer and wedding planner to becoming a...

“I'm having an emotion for a reason. It's meaningful and whether it's good or bad, it's good. If I just look at it and embrace it, I can learn from it.” - Michelle Theriault Join Michelle and Taryn in this thought provoking podcast episode as they delve into the world of emotions. From the chaos of uncertainty to the thrill of excitement, they explore how our feelings, influenced b...

“This definition of ‘life purpose' just allows me to see a broader picture. “ Izumi Favia This moving bonus episode profiles MRA Alumna Izumi, whose story of loss, resilience, and discovery embodies the essence of our human search for meaning. Izumi opens up about the pivotal moments that have shaped her path, including the profound grief of losing her beloved daughter to cancer—a turning poin...

“Maybe there is a different way to achieve prosperity and to achieve wealth and abundance in this life through the deepest yearnings of our soul” - Taryn Watts Discover the art of thriving in abundance without giving in to the grind in this transformative podcast episode.  Join Taryn and Michelle as they delve into the heart of prosperity, wealth, and the joy of authentic living. In a world that o...

The Guard "When I'm in my Guard, I'm in a protective energy. When my Guard is in full integration with my authentic self, my Guard is in the deepest of reverence to my authentic self." - Taryn For the season finale of the podcast, join Taryn and Michelle as they embark on a profound exploration of the symbolic concept of "Guards" in the Mind Rebel™ Method. Unravel the i...

“There was something very liberating about that experience of putting it all out there. These are the worst things someone could say about me in a public way, and if that happened – then what?” - Taryn Watts  In this episode, Taryn and Michelle get painfully honest about their experiences in the realm of authentic self-expression. They touch upon the universal fears and vulnerabilities that come w...