Finding the Light

Finding the Light

Health EN ↓ 42 episodes

We are Karlie and Nicole - lifelong friends for 20 years, mothers, mental health and wellness advocates. Here we will share real, honest stories and conversations together, and with others. We invite you to join us in finding the light despite all of the darkness.

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Finding the Light

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Latest episode

Aug 9, 2023

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Episodes

A Conversation with Small Sustainable Lifestyle Brand Adams + Co. 24.01.2022

Two of three members of Adams + Co., Janine (Nicole’s sister) and Brittany, join us in this episode. Adams + Co. is a small business creating lifestyle products with a focus on sustainability and community. Janine and Brittany share about the power of community, pivoting during a pandemic, being in business with friends, and advice on starting your own business. Find Adams + Co. @adams.and.company...

A Conversation about Self Worth with Emergency Nurse and Small Business Owner Rachael Truckey 17.01.2022

Another amazing guest! In this episode Rachael Truckey shares about her roles as a nurse and a network marketing small business owner, how they meld together in her life, and how they've impacted the way she thinks about her own self worth (something she is continuously working on). You can connect with Rachael on Instagram at @sunandmoonessentialoils. 

A Conversation about Mental Health and Therapy with Psychology Student Nicole Wenckowski 10.01.2022

Karlie’s sister, Nicole, a soon to be Registered Provisional Psychologist joins us in this powerful episode. Nicole shares so much valuable information including how to advocate for more accessible mental health care, supporting a loved one through mental health struggles, where to start when you feel overwhelmed with your mental health, finding the right therapist for you and more. If you would l...

A Conversation About Focusing on How You Want to Feel in the New Year 03.01.2022

Happy New Year! We are back and talking all about goal setting. But maybe not how you’d think… In this episode Karlie and Nicole discuss focusing on how you want to FEEL instead of setting goals without meaning in the new year.

Wishing you a Happy Holiday season! 20.12.2021

We just want to wish you a Merry Christmas a Happy New Year and a Holiday season full of love and happiness ❤

A Conversation about Therapy, Supporting a Loved One, and Parenting 13.12.2021

Sometimes it’s hard to come up with a title for these episodes as we cover so much and one thing tends to flow into the next! In this weeks episode we (Karlie and Nicole) discuss everything from our own recent struggles with therapy, supporting a new mother (or anyone who needs it), and parenting when it comes to emotions and body image. The Instagram account Nicole references is @theteaonbirthtra...

Karlie and Nicole Chat all things Christmas! 06.12.2021

In this weeks episode Karlie and Nicole share their favourite holiday traditions as well as the ones you submitted!

A Conversation about Emotions, Bravery and What Makes us Happy with Jace and Landon 29.11.2021

This week Karlie talks about what finding the light means to her. She shares a children's book about being brave and her takeaways from the story, and talks to her sons about their favorite things.

A Conversation about Infertility Struggles with Lindsay Bowerman 22.11.2021

This weeks guest, Lindsay, shares honestly about her struggles with infertility, eventually leading to IUI, and ultimately bringing twins into the world. Lindsay also offers helpful advice for supporting someone who is struggling with infertility in your life. You can follow Lindsay on Instagram at @lifewithlindsayb. The infertility support group Lindsay recommends can be found at @sunnysideupnyc.

A Conversation about Supporting Small Businesses with Amanda Durand 15.11.2021

In this weeks episode Nicole’s sister Amanda joins us to chat all things small businesses! Amanda is a photographer, student, and strong member of her community. She shares why she feels so passionately about supporting small businesses (now more than ever) and how you can support them in your own way. You can follow Amanda at @amandapatriciaphoto on Instagram or Amanda Patricia Photography on Fac...

A Conversation about Fostering and Adopting with Kara Hertlein 08.11.2021

Our very first guest!!! What an honour it is to have a candid and sometimes uncomfortable conversation with Kara about fostering and adopting.  Kara shares about how her and her husband got involved with fostering and adopting, how she has grown so much compassion for the birth mothers of her children, and how welcoming Indigenous children into their home has impacted their lives.  You can follow...

Ask Us Anything! 01.11.2021

Karlie and Nicole answer your questions! Everything from “who’s your dream podcast guest?” to “any tips from therapy for those who are struggling?” Thank you for submitting your questions!

Part 2 of Nicole’s Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Story 29.10.2021

Nicole shares about the struggles she faced in the postpartum season and when she knew she needed help.

Karlie Moves to Dallas and a Conversation about Wellness 25.10.2021

Nicole and Karlie catch up for the first time since Karlie left for the US. Karlie updates on her move to Dallas. We talk about healthy habits and changing our mindsets. These things combined are how Karlie has been able to get through the challenging times in her life.

Part 1 of Nicole's Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Story 11.10.2021

In this episode Nicole shares about her transformational pregnancy and planned home birth turned emergency c-section.

Karlie’s Chronic Illness Story 08.10.2021

In this episode Karlie shares how she’s been living with multiple mostly undiagnosed chronic illnesses for the past 11 years. Hear how she continues to remain positive and where she’s at today.

Introduction to our Podcast! 06.10.2021

Welcome to our podcast Finding the Light. In this episode we introduce ourselves, tell you a bit about our lives and explain how this podcast got started. Thanks for being here with us!

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