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Did you know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in the world experience domestic abuse? Domestic abuse is a type of abuse that happens in an intimate relationship, and often, it’s too hard to recognize them when you’re in that relationship. Abuse comes in many forms such as social, sexual, emotional, financial, physical, and more including instances of homicide. In episode 97, Genny shared that she...

Peanut butter is one of those foods that appeals to everyone on a different level and makes you happy such as PB&J on toast, eating it right out of the jar, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, peanut dipping sauce, and protein bars. Speaking of which, in episode 96, Genny spoke with Cheryl Zealand, who uses peanut butter as the base for all her protein bars, about how she started her business and how...

In episode 95, Genny offered her thoughts on this topic and suggested that if you read it left to right, you’re focusing more on the “negative” but if you read right to left, you’re focusing more on the “positive”. Genny shared the definition of stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. It prompts a response from us “fight or flight” to address challenges or thr...

Chocolate and coffee…a match made in heaven! In episode 94, Genny spoke about chocolate and coffee as one of her favourite combinations. She mentioned a few of the beverages and food combos such as a mocha latte, tiramisu, ice cream, chocolate covered coffee beans, and a mole sauce that is used in Mexican dishes! She also spoke about the similarities between the two including the fact that they ar...

“I say, dress to please yourself. Listen to your inner muse and take chance. Wear something that says, ‘Here I am!’ today.” – Iris Apfel In episode 93, Genny spoke with Heidi Friesen, owner of Heidi-and-Seek Boutique, located in Winkler, Manitoba, who creates high quality, handmade clothing to help women express their unique personality. Heidi shared how she got started in fashion and also spoke a...

Many years ago, the world revered the well-rounded individual. In fact, he was called a Renaissance Man, named after the Renaissance period of history (from the 14th century to the 16th or 17th century in Europe). This person is well educated, and has a broad knowledge of the arts, the sciences, and the world at large. He also excels in a variety of areas including music and storytelling, and is c...

“Life is What Happens Between Coffee and Wine!” In episode 91, Genny shared that coffee and wine are her two favourite beverages. She loves coffee in the morning as it gives her energy and makes her happy. She shared her morning routine and how it starts her day. She also shared how much she loves wine, in particular red wine. She enjoys all types of red wine but really enjoys a Shiraz, and compar...

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” -Friedrich Nietzsche In episode 90, Genny shared that this quote was one of her favourites as it reminds her she can overcome adversity when going through a difficult experience. She shared a few examples of dealing with a “broken heart”, grief, and losing her job, and how that made her feel in the moment. She stressed the importance of being resilient a...

In episode 89, Genny spoke with Andrea Katz, an Integrative Nutritionist and owner of Best You Nutrition, why she became involved in the world of nutrition, about the importance of diet and exercise, and how we can maintain our overall health. Andrea shared the story of her mother who passed away after a short battle with an aggressive form of digestive cancer. Hindsight being what it is, they did...

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou In episode 88, Genny spoke about the impression and the impact we make on people. It’s about caring, understanding, compassion, empathy and kindness. Genny shared that it doesn’t cost anything to be kind, and you get that feeling of happiness you show kindness to...

“A goal without a plan is just a wish” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry In episode 87, Genny spoke with Justine McDonald, the CEO of Goal Chasers, a life coaching brand focused on uplifting and guiding women, through goal setting planners and business coaching. Having worked in every industry available, from sales and marketing to retail, and dealing with a failed business, she knew there was a better w...

Discovering a new coffee roaster is like winning the coffee lottery! In episode 86, Genny spoke with Melanie Ireton, owner of Sassy Bean Coffee Co located in Perth, Ontario. Genny discovered Sassy Bean while scrolling through Instagram one day, and was intrigued first by the name, which she thought sounded spunky and confident, and then by the descriptions of the coffee blends that she discovered...

Some people believe that doing cardio is the best way to lose weight and get fit. And while cardio has many benefits such as lowering your blood pressure, strengthening your immune system, and supporting your mental health, it’s only one part of your health and wellness journey. In episode 85, Genny spoke with Shauna Muldrew, a personal trainer and Registered Health and Nutrition Counselor (RHNC)...

A pattern is defined as a form or model proposed for imitation or something designed or used as model for making things. Patterns can be found is all parts of our life: in nature, in music, in art, in literature, and even in outer space. Patterns provide a sense of order in what might otherwise appear chaotic. Being able to identify recurring patterns allow us to make educated guesses and helps us...

Sometimes, it can be a struggle to get the words out. To speak from an authentic place. In episode 83, Genny shared how she loves to talk and typically, has no problem talking about anything with anyone. However, she also shared that sometimes, she struggles to get the words out or feels awkward or doesn’t know what the right word are. She also shared that she wanted to speak about a specific topi...

What is spirituality? According to the dictionary, it’s a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than ourselves. Something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part of it is cosmic or divine in nature. As January is the beginning of a new year, it’s an opportunity to take stock of our inner selves and grow in a spiritual way. I...

The song “Auld Lang Syne” is based on a poem published by Robert Burns and the Scottish song title, loosely translated into English, means “old long since” or “long long ago”. In episode 81, Genny shared the reasons why this song is so synonymous with the New Year and why we sing it on New Year’s Eve. She also shared some history of the song and what some of the lyrics mean. Genny also shared some...

Genny loves Christmas! The baking, the decorating, the gift-giving, and the opportunity to connect with family and friends. But what excites her the most are Christmas movies and music! In episode 80, Genny shared her top ten Christmas movies (yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie), her top ten Christmas CDs (and artists), and her top ten Christmas songs. She mentioned her reasoning for her choices,...

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. The images can evoke many different emotions that is a representation of all the words we choose to say or not. The photos also represent ourselves and how we see the world. Photography really is a medium which has the potential to convey our thoughts and feelings. And it’s through the eyes of the photographer, and their lens, can capture those im...

We’ve all experienced feelings of anxiety, stress, and trauma; of struggling with feelings of being overwhelmed and not able to cope with it all. And when that happens, we turn to the “healers” such as therapists, counsellors, and teachers to provide that help we so desperately need. In episode 78, Genny spoke with Caurel Richards, a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practiti...

It’s now December and people start counting down the days until Christmas. A few of them mark off the days on their paper calendars but many use an advent calendar instead because it’s a fun and entertaining (and occasionally a delicious) way to count off the days! Traditionally though, advent calendars have been religious and were first used by German Lutherans in the 19th century to acknowledge...

Pets and their owners share a special bond, and in fact, over 90% of pet owners regard their dogs and cats as part of the family and call them their “fur babies”. At the end of the day, your pet can be one of the most loyal friends you will ever have, and giving them the love and attention that you’d give to a parent, sibling or child benefit everyone. In episode 76, Genny shared the story of thei...

Coffee goes well with...well, with almost everything but especially with pastries! Croissants, danishes, cinnamon buns, macarons...the list goes on! In episode 75, Genny spoke with Alix Loiselle, owner of La Belle Baguette bakery. One of her favourite bakeries, Genny shared a few of her fav pastries such as his Almond Croissant (Alix mentioned it’s his #1 seller at the beginning!) and his seasonal...

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When someone you know (or perhaps admire from a far) shares some exciting news such as getting a promotion, winning the lottery or becoming engaged, your initial reaction is one of being happy for them. But sometimes, that little green-eyed monster creeps in and changes everything. In episode 74, Genny spoke about growing up Catholic and attending Catechism (or Sunday School as it’s called in othe...