I AM RESILIENT. The Podcast

Pre workshop ramble only!

Śivani Howe is a Sannyasin and the Spiritual Director of Ishtadev Niwas Ashram, an off-grid retreat center and farm wherein she guides individuals through all aspects of living and embodying their true potential through foundations of love, service and Yoga Ecology. She has travelled the world speaking, channelling messages of love and teaching in ways that raise one’s consciousness and quality of...

Our guest today is Rejan, the Founder of Whole Harmony Wellness! Rejan has a background in Holistic Nutrition and through working with hundreds of clients over the last decade, she has learned that our health and wellness go far beyond nutrition. She strongly believes that our emotional and spiritual well-being play the biggest role and has had the pleasure of bringing this into her coaching pract...

We are in this TOGETHER with Sina Balouch, Co-Founder of YNA Sina Balouch is a mental health advocate and the co-founder of YNA Mental Health, with a background of 5 years in the mental health world, leading business operations and marketing for a private practice mental therapy. Sina Balouch found his love for helping people after facing difficult tragedies in his own life. YNA Mental Health is a...

Season 2- Episode 2: Rising through Love with Katie Branter Katie is the founder of Rise through Love, a personal development and spiritual health company. She is a retired doctor of naturopathic medicine and a certified executive coach. Katie is a human who has been through unimaginable loss and has made a choice to transcend her pain into service. She is an ambassador of the energy of love and b...

Welcome back to the I AM RESILIENT.™️ Podcast. In this episode, I share some personal updates, thoughts and topics I’m currently exploring. It is an episode from the heart. I look forward to connecting throughout this journey! To be on the podcast or have your story read anonymously (now accepting psychedelic stories and healing stories), email blissandyoga@gmail.com

“When we don’t get our needs met as young children, we strive to meet them as adults.” -Sabrina Siwiec, The I AM RESILIENT. Podcast Sabrina is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate currently located in Victoria, BC. After a successful career of 15 years in the wealth management field, Sabrina made the brave decision to confront her past and heal her own trauma. This led her on an incredibl...

Episode 16: The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion with Madi Innes, Crescent Moon Connections In this episode, we were able to speak with Madi Innes about a very important topic and tool: Self-Compassion. Self-compassion has been one of the most important tools identified by the I AM RESILIENT. Podcast guests, listeners, and collaborators. Being a human in the critical society we are currently living...

“What we are drawn toward shows us where we are at” Aeryana Castley, I AM RESILIENT. Podcast 2022 Aeryana Castley is the Founder, Culture Design Media Creator & Coach at INTRINSIQ - Inner Life Alchemy, the Birthplace of AttuneMints™ and The Praqtice™. She is devoted to helping people achieve highly leveraged lives of purpose and deeply regenerative relationships starting with Self-Aware Self Care...

“The self-care movement stems from our busy culture out of necessity.” Briana James, I AM RESILIENT. Podcast 2022 Briana James is a groundbreaking influential woman paving the way toward a better world by softening the rough edges in our culture. She is a Reiki Master and all-around soulful human focused on simplicity, getting back to basics and bettering our world through connection. She is Mothe...

“You can do the tough work while being with others and it can be a lot of fun.” Chris Van Deventer, I AM RESILIENT. Podcast 2022 Chris is dedicated to promoting well-being in ways he has found transformational on his path. In this episode, he brings an open heart and honest vulnerability to share his experiences with mental illness, healing, and transformation. Every single listener will have some...

Practicing Compassion is the Key with Sophie Harvey of Well+Why Research Society “We need to collectively build our empathy.” -Sophie Harvey Sophie is an incredibly dedicated and influential well-being advocate. She is the social media manager and research assistant of Well+Why research institute. She owns her own business as a photographer and is currently completing a degree in Sports Management...

Episode 10: Mobilizing Internal and External Resources For Resilience with Founder of I AM RESILIENT., Nikita Paddock “The world needs more unconditional loving connection”- Nikita Paddock In this episode, The Founder of I AM RESILIENT., shares her history, insights, and stories of resilience. Although it contains sensitive information, the vulnerability enables deep insight into the importance of...

“The more I heal myself, the more valuable I am as a resource to bring healing for others.” -Allan Vonkeman Allan is an experienced healer and this podcast is sure to provide you with a consilient perspective on resilience. He weaves various knowledge systems, intuition, and storytelling with spirituality and service. Allan has a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads Universi...

“I have unbounded strength, potential, and resilience inside me. I can trust THAT!” -Ariane Telishewsky  Ariane Telishewsky is a Speaker, Guide, Internal Growth Advocate, and Founder of The Inward Path. Ariane guides people inwardly through guided journeying, imagery, and blogs. Explore Inward Path private sessions, online programs, meditations, and a weekly podcast series created by the ocean sho...

Episode 7: Honouring Life and Death for Resilience with Amanda Ng  Amanda Ng is a curious and innovative community builder. With a Master's in Public Health, she is passionate about creating healthy and equitable communities, facilitating authentic conversations, and inspiring individuals to find their true selves. She is a firm believer that finding our true selves has positive ripple effects in...

Using Acceptance To Unlock Resilience with Nicole McLellan, Certified Business Coach and Founder of My Aligned Purpose “Coaching asks the “what” questions that actually allow us to move us forward.”- Nicole McLellan Nicole McLellan is a certified business coach, her company My Aligned Purpose is an online coaching and educational platform where women come to learn and grow. Nicole specializes in M...

Resiliency is greater in those who are resourced and it shows up differently for everyone.  "I wish there could be more interconnected services in our communities that provide wrap around services so that people do not have to stand alone and be brave." Madi Jayne, I AM RESILIENT Podcast, 2021. Madi is a settler on the unceeded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, in particular the Quw’utsun’...

“We have the capacity as we develop more awareness to be able to choose again.” -Meghan Aris, 2021, I AM RESILIENT. Podcast Meghan is an embodied movement educator and health coach. She spent years diving into the process of creating meaningful movement and thrives in helping others discover new patterns and supports to live a more inspired and healthful life. She believes everyone’s body has its...

“It helped me to understand myself, the universe, my place within the universe, and what this is all about.” Maximilian Waid, I AM RESILIENT Podcast, 2021 Maximilian (Physio-Fitness Trainer, BBus and MA), is a Certified Bioenergetic Practitioner, Accredited Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Certified Wholistic Guide for Health and Wellness, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Max grew up in Germany, an...

"Moving my body and challenging my brain helps me nowadays." (Ashley Kelley, 2021) Ashley Kelley is a blogger, photographer, cat mama, social media strategist, inventor of plant-based recipes and she is always looking for the road less travelled. She is a lover of all things coffee and tea and a wholehearted lifestyle enthusiast. It is a true honour to reach Ashley from across the country. By shar...

“Resilience is a preventative health practice.” (Sarah Lambert, 2021) Sarah is forging a strong path of resilience for everyone around her.  Sarah Lambert is an empath, yogi, dog mom, and is studying to become a registered therapeutic counsellor in Victoria, BC. Being a highly sensitive person, resilience is an important part of her daily life, and she hopes to help foster this in others thro...

“Candid is the pathway to magic.” (The Madame, 2021) This week, I sat down with The Madame herself, Christa Fontaine. Aside from being a long term ally and inspiration in my life, she is a storyteller, creative, and the Director of the elevated and multifaceted collective, Nu Motive. She has a long history of healing, connecting, and guiding souls on their most authentic journey. She is a pillar o...