Changes Big and Small - Joy, Fulfillment, and Purpose for Women in Midlife

Correction: Queen Sono is the first original African series. It is South African, not Nigerian as I mentioned in the podcast. I interviewed Deirdre Nelson on March 13, 2020. When we spoke, Prague was in the first stages of lockdown, and restaurants were still open until 8pm. There were only a handful of cases of people with coronavirus in Winnipeg, where Deirdre lives. In Prague, there were 141 ca...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Pinchuk. Lindsay Pinchuk is the CEO + Founder of Bump Club and Beyond. Bump Club and Beyond is the largest social event company in the country connecting moms and moms-to-be with the best information, resources, experts, products and most important---with each other---through social media and dozens of premi...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, Lani and I discuss some of the changes she's made in her life. She shares how getting fired affected her and how she's built her life. She also shares some advice for coping during coronavirus. Find the full show notes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/04/28/life-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-lani-v-cox/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - ht...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I speak with Samira Bello to find out how her life has changed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Listen for a glimpse of life in Prague. Our conversation ends on a positive and hopeful note. Find the full show notes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/28 Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/ R...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I discuss how you can use WOOP to overcome obstacles to realizing your wishes and dreams. WOOP stands for wish, outcome, obstacle, plan. Learn more at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/04/15/use-woop-to-overcome-obstacles/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/ Related posts: Learn, Grow, and...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, host Damianne President shares how we can take a moment to explore how we're really feeling at the moment. She also shares how you can use mental contrasting for success or to reduce anxiety. The episode ends with a challenge to connect with an old friend. Find the full shownotees at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/04/08/developing-self-compassion-and-...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I discuss the different types of meditation available and provide some questions and ideas to help you find the type of meditation that's right for you. * I attributed habit stacking to James Clear, but it was actually developed by BJ Fogg. Find the full shownotees at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/04/01/find-the-type-of-meditation-thats-right-for-you...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I chat with Avril Matsui. Born in the UK, Avril has lived in Japan for the past 26 years. We speak about race and prejudice, and what it's like living as a black woman in Japan. She also shares her purpose and how she discovered it. Listen to this episode to learn some great strategies for finding your purpose and making positive changes in your life. Avri...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I discuss the four types of resilience and how to develop them, especially during this tumultuous time. Find the full shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/03/18/how-to-build-resilience/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/ Related posts: The Gifts and Opportunities of a Gratitude H...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I recommend 3 online courses and three general websites where you can learn online. There are also lists of resources in the show notes web page. Find the full show notes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/03/11/using-free-websites-for-learning/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/ Related...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I chat with Maria Xenidou. In our chat, Maria shares corporate journey and how change snuck up on her 2015. She explains how it took her 2 years to embark on a journey of discovering what would be next for her. We learn about portfolio career and impact learning. She shares how journaling and self-coaching helps her determine her path for making a change i...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I discuss grief. Learn how you can cope with grief after losing a loved one through death, or how to support someone else who is grieving. Many of the tips also apply to other types of grief. Find the full shownotees at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/02/26/how-to-cope-with-grief/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, Angela shares her journey in the past few years. Angela is open and vulnerable in this chat. We talk about the challenge of moving back to your parents home as an adult. We also discuss the difficulty of repatriation. Angela would like to move back to Canada, so we end by thinking through some of the possible ways that she can realize this dream. Find the...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, we explore how to move from FEAR to ACTion using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Find the full shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/02/12/how-to-overcome-fear/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/ Related posts: Choosing The Right Therapy for Your Healing How to Date from an Emp...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I chat with Sue. Sue is a librarian at a school in Tokyo, Japan. She shares about some of the leaps that she's taken in her life and the challenge she is now facing. How do you redefine yourself and put yourself first after years of living life by someone else's rules? Sue shares her journey to help us consider the seasons of life, and how we might embark...

In this episode of Changes BIG and small, I’m going to share some of the research about why play is so important. There are compelling reasons to add play to your life. Stay with me and by the end of the episode, you’ll have some concrete ideas of how you can enrich your life with play. This episode is for everyone. See the full shownotes - https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/01/29/play-is-necessa...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I'm chatting with Brandi Heather. Brandi's a sought after international facilitator and a speaker who helps organizations succeed by using accessible play to break down barriers and create more effective teams. She has dedicated countless hours building nonprofit organizations in adapted physical activity and accessible sport in Canada and around the world...

When was the last time that you celebrated your progress towards your goals? We get into the habit of always moving on to the next thing, but research shows that stopping and celebrating after completing a new action helps train the brain to repeat that action. We repeat actions and create new habits because of the benefits we perceive from that action. So when you stop and celebrate, you're makin...

In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I'm chatting with Cristina Comunian. Cristina works in marketing and communications and lives in Prague. As Cristina has gotten more busy, she's more extra time for meditation. Listen to this episode to learn how meditation can help you, and why it's important to make time for it especially when you're busy. You'll also see why asking for help is important...

In this episode of the Changes Big and Small Podcast, host Damianne President shares resources from Joe Dispenza, Daniel Kahneman and James Clear to help you form new habits. You can use this now at the start of 2020, or at any time! Please share if you've found any of these resources helpful. Full shownotes:

Whether or not you're celebrating Christmas, you likely have friends or family that do. And in much of the world, people get some time off around Christmas Day. So Happy Christmas or Happy Holidays from Changes BIG and small. Visit the show notes for a transcript and photos - https://changesbigandsmall.com/2019/12/25/merry-christmas-2019/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group here - https:...

This week's episode of Changes BIG and small is the second in a special 4-episode series. I discuss how you might find one thing to focus on to create joy in your life or someone else's, and provide some self-care tips for the holidays. Start the new year on the right foot! See the Shownotes at

This episode of Changes BIG and small is a change. I'm not interviewing anyone, but rather sharing some resources with you to develop self awareness. There are three great resources shared. You won't want to miss this episode. Please find the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned in the show at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2019/12/11/two-resources-to-build-self-awarenes...

Laetitia is a Happiness Engineer at Automattic. It comes up in our conversation, but we spend the bulk of the time discussing macrobiotics and how it's transformed Laetitia's life. We also explore the concepts of balance and spontaneity and how to use them together to create a fulfilling life. Get the full show notes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2019/12/04/laetitia-mendes-the-ripple-effects-o...

This week's guest on Changes BIG and small is Praveen Selvasekaran. Praveen and I have a meandering chat, discussing some of the changes he's made in his life, from moving away from home, to moving to Canada with his wife, where they are building their family. It's impossible to resist Praveen's energy, and hard to imagine how he survived months of not being able to communicate in school as a pre-...