Conversations with Kat

Join me in this fascinating conversation with Ele Keats Yates, as she talks about the healing power of crystals and how they can transform your life!  About Ele: Ele Keats was born in Paris, and raised in Europe, New York and Los Angeles. She is the eldest of two daughters. Her mother, a Ford model, traveled extensively with the girls, introducing them to a variety of cultures, which gave them a b...

Join me in conversation with Jessie Harrold as we discuss her incredible book called Mothershift- all about reclaiming motherhood as a right of passage. This book completely shifted the way I see and understand motherhood and was such a validating book for me to read as a new mother myself.  More about Jessie: Jessie Harrold is a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life t...

Join me with this ray of sunshine, Cindy Schwartz, as she shares her life hacks and creative ways to be and stay in the flow of life.  About Cindy: After 22 years of building her career in the recruitment world,  ultimately reaching a Director of Talent Strategy role, Cindy did something most people only think about: she walked away. In 2025, she made a deliberate choice to leave a successful care...

Join me in conversation with Matt Torralbo as we hear his story of recovery and how it inspired him to start Milestone House, a sober living residence for men in Montreal.  About Matt: Matt Torralbo a Recovery Coach (CCAR) and Owner/Founder of Milestone House, a structured sober living community for men in Montreal, Quebec. Matt began his journey in recovery in Los Angeles, California. After enter...

About Caitlin:  Caitlin has been in recovery for over 17 years. After struggling with alcohol, anxiety and disordered eating she has found peace in her recovery. Caitlin lives in Toronto with her husband, daughter and Pup. She runs a Second hand clothing store and has been a Movement teacher for many years. To Get In Touch: @formeandmore  Support the show

Join me in conversation with my dear friend, mentor and colleague, Bob Marier as we chat about working in the field of additions and recovery. After more than 21 years in long term recovery from alcohol and substance abuse, including a tenure as a talent handler in the entertainment industry, Bob founded Hired Sobriety. As an active member within the recovery community, Bob recognized a pressing n...

Join me in conversation with Jackie Hefter as we chat about parenthood, motherhood, postpartum recovery, the need for a modern day village and her journey of creating "Mama's Maven".  About Jackie and Mama's Maven: I created Mama’s Maven because I truly needed Mama’s Maven. Before becoming a mother, my world was driven by ambition and creativity. I worked in marketing for globa...

Mira Katz is an entrepreneur with a background in the scientific method. She blends creativity with a systematic approach and is obsessed with problem-solving, business, and aesthetics. She works with small to enterprise-sized businesses as a strategic consultant and fractional COO. Her expertise is in financial modelling, pricing, organizational structures, and brand messaging. In 2018, she Co-Fo...

About Nikki Myers: A highly accomplished speaker and educator, Nikki’s rich background includes an MBA, E-RYT500 certification, expertise in Yoga Therapy, proficiency in Somatic Experiencing, specialization in Addictions Recovery, and comprehensive knowledge of Ayurveda. Her pursuit of these qualifications is deeply intertwined with her own journey through addiction, which serves as the bedrock of...

Join me in conversation with Allison as she shares her personal transformation story and the power of healing your gut. About Allison: Allison Jade is a wellness mentor, regenerative farmer, and passionate advocate for gut health and holistic healing. After experiencing severe postpartum mental health challenges, she began a deep journey of self-healing, reclaiming her light through nutrition and...

Musings on her spiritual journey, life and offerings to the world that are deeply healing and powerful. A very uplifting and inspiring conversation not to be missed! About: Kimiko Tao Fujimoto is a flower essence naturalist and earth-based ritualist with over 20 years of experience in the fields of yoga, mysticism, and spiritual development. As a community activator and entrepreneurial leader, she...

Join me in conversation with Gregg Champion as we hear his story of recovery and how he lives life on life's terms today with so much grace, inspiration and trust.  About Gregg Champion: Gregg Champion, a TEDx speaker and former branding expert, has worked with top consumer brands (Gap, Mattel, Doritos, Pokemon, NIKE), major television networks (NBC, FOX, and Fox Sports), and professional spo...

Join me on this months podcast episode as we chat with my dear friend, Jace Malz, and learn more about their journey of recovery, entrepreneurship, life and more! A very inspiring conversation  not to be missed!  About Jace Malz: Jace Malz is a facilitator, leadership coach, and systems thinker helping people and organizations adapt, connect, and thrive in complexity. He is the founder of Inbo , a...

 Join Andrea and I as we hear her personal story and experience with postpartum depression along with her healing journey. This is an incredibly candid, sincere and honest conversation around this very important topic. Please have a listen and share with your loved ones so that we can help educate and promote awareness. Support the show

Join me in conversation with psychologist, Dr. Emily Kerner, as we chat about her private practice, starting up "Reunion Sante" a health collective for clinicians and other health practitioners, and on being a mom, parenting + balancing it all!  More about Dr. Kerner: Dr. Emily Kerner is a licensed psychologist, clinical supervisor, and psychological consultant from Montreal, QC. She hol...

Join me in this episode as we chat with Nurse Practitioner and Yoga Teacher, Beca Salmon as we dive into the topic of kundalini yoga and it's incredibly powerful and healing benefits.  About Beca: Beca is a nomad, an oncology nurse practitioner and a former special education teacher. She has been a practitioner of many types of yoga for over 20 years, studying in the Bay Area, NYC and India,...

Join me in conversation with Natalie Goerner, MSW, Psychotherapist as we chat about all the amazing benefits of mindfulness, especially as a working parent or anyone who is leading a very busy life juggling many roles and hats. More About Natalie: I am a social worker (MSW), psychotherapist and a trained mindfulness meditation group facilitator. I’m a mother of two, a wife, friend, sister, daughte...

Join me in conversation with Kelly Mackay, Co-Owner of Morpho Bleu as she shares with us her journey with yoga, co-creating the studio, motherhood and more fun musings about health and wellness. A very uplifting and inspirational episode not to be missed!  About Kelly: A dedicated student of the practice since 2008, Kelly says that yoga has saved her and changed her life in the best way possible....

Join me in conversation with Susan Raphael as we hear her personal story of recovery and learn more about her present day work as an an addictions counsellor. For anybody interested in learning more about addictions counselling, this one is for you!  Susan is an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (ICADC). Susan is certified with the Canadian Addictions Counsellors Certification Fe...

Join me in conversation with Susy as we dive into her personal story of recovery, sound healing and the many benefits of this practice, navigating motherhood with sobriety + much more! About The Copper Vessel: Susy Markoe Schieffelin of The Copper Vessel is a Los Angeles-based sound healer, reiki master, Kundalini yoga teacher, and inspirational speaker who has led sound baths viewed or attended b...

Join me in conversation with Sara as we chat about the power of meditation,  learn about Sara's journey of recovery and how that lead her to cultivating a daily meditation practice , plus so much more. A potent conversation not to be missed! About Sara Gallagher Bloom: Sara has been teaching yoga, movement and mindful practices for close to 20 years. Her classes offer techniques for the mind,...

Join me in conversation with Nicole Arzt, author of the bestselling book, "Sometimes Therapy Is Awkward" as we chat about the book, her online platform and the nuances, messiness and insecurities that come up as being  both a  therapist and/or client engaging in this work. About Nicole: Nicole Arzt is a licensed marriage and family therapist, public speaker, and author of the bestselling...

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Join me in conversation with one of my dearest friends and yoga teachers, Melanie Richards as we chat about cultivating self compassion through yoga and mindfulness, along with so much more!  About Melanie: Founder and Director of HappyTree Yoga Studio   in Montreal [Est. 2007], Melanie leads Hatha, Yin and Gentle Yoga Teacher Training programs. She is a passionate speaker, writer and workshop lea...

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