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In This Episode: We discuss the concept of the Four Horsemen coined by the Gottman Institute. You can use these to identify common trends in difficult conversations and to respond to them in an effective and helpful manner.  1) Criticism 2) Contempt 3) Defensiveness 4) Stonewalling This is the first individual video episode of the show.  If you prefer video, watch the show on Youtub...

In This Episode: Erin Claire Jones uses Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential. Her work as a guide, coach, and speaker has attracted a growing community of over 160,000 people who turn to her teachings for practical tools, digestible tips, and deeper self-knowledge they can access to li...

In This Episode:  Kalyna delves into the 5 Love Languages mapped out by Gary Chapman. These languages overlap and are unique to the individual. We all enjoy these 5 languages and possibly others in varying degrees. The exciting journey is to figure out what your partner appreciates most. We often love others how we would like to be loved ourselves. It takes the wind out of our sails when the...

In This Episode: Today we're joined by founders Michelle and Ravina who started FLIK off of an idea in their dorm room. We learn about the hardships of being a female founder, how to prepare for acquisition and what being a humble leader is all about. These two truly embody servant leadership and are making waves in the female entrepreneur space.  FLIK's Blurb: FLIK is a platform & commun...

In This Episode: I discuss the importance and meaning of finding understanding in relationships. I bring examples from the couple's coaching I do with Veteran's and First Responders with PTSD and the quick shifts in language that can support more harmonious and understanding relationships. These strategies can be used with anyone, not just your romantic partner.  Apply to Join Woman's Wisdom™...

In This Episode: We explore the role of play in our every day lives.  What are your wildest dreams?  What are you doing to play toward them?  What stops you from playing?  How has play positively impacted you in the past as a child? What did you like to play as a kid?  Kalyna navigates the idea of playing and setting goals that allow us to be in enjoyment.  This episo...

In This Episode:  Happy Valentine's Day. Whether you like this day or not, it's a great reminder to remember all the love in our lives.  According to the Greeks, there are 8 types of love:  Eros: Romantic or Sexual, the one many are focused on having today Agape: Love of Humanity Philia: Feeling Part of a Team/Group Philautia: Self Love, Being Kind to the Self (Hint: We need more of...

In This Episode: We discuss some of the basic and most common food additives and preservatives that hinder our ability to digest our food and in some cases even exacerbate autoimmune conditions and allergies.  Apply to Join Woman's Wisdom™ to be in community with women who are also working toward living in flow.  Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some products tha...

In This Episode:   We're joined by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, founders of the Almost 30 podcast. We discuss Lindsey's new engagement and what she's learned. Krista's healing and learning journey with birth control pills and IUD's. We touch upon how we take apart our bodies and don't realize all of the implications of the decisions we make like dieting, exercise and...

In This Episode: We need unity now.  We need willingness to understand all points of view.  Have you found yourself succumbing to the outrage culture pervasive in the divisive rhetoric we've been hearing on all sides?  Let us unify as families, neighbours, countries and the global community to bring understanding to all views.  Let's bring respect and tolerance to all involved....

In This Episode:  We've all been there: feeling alone and out of touch with something larger than ourselves.  What can we do? Via two experiences I had in the Yasawa Islands and Miami Beach I've come to realize that group rituals in our daily lives is what brings about a feeling of being seen, and held in a broader force than ourselves. Who says rituals and ceremonies need to be reserved...

In This Episode: We all complain. About our parents, siblings, job, money, partners and bodies. We feel we don't have enough. We want more.  Let's talk about how we can use complaining as the ultimate superpower to get what we want out of life.  If you've ever felt stuck, down in the dumps, complaining about the state of your life, it's the perfect opportunity to clarify and get what you...

In This Episode: We examine the ways willingness can come in and change our lives for the better.  The idea that we must be confident or build confidence when we start something new, or continue in a chosen arena is misleading. There is more to moving forward than confidence. What helps most is often being open to and willing to take the next step that presents itself to us. This can mean say...

In This Episode: We discuss how to approach your yearend and new year's resolutions. How do you find you approach endings? How do you feel about new beginnings? We'll explore what it means to end something and the two key questions Kalyna asks herself daily to make sure she's heading in an aligned direction. The intention of the episode is to support you with showing up fully every day, New Year o...

In This Episode: We discuss how to approach your family during the holidays and beyond. We examine the triggers, and some strategies to approach scenarios with strength and a sense of satisfaction with how you choose to engage with family time.  Kalyna discusses how Dr. Richard Schwarz's work with Internal Family Systems has aided in the recognition of the different parts of ourselves and how...

In This Episode: The fourth episode of our mini-series on healing modalities and medicines. This week we talk about German New Medicine and do a run through of the 5 Biological Laws Dr. Hamer created to describe his findings.  We discuss different parts of the brain, two parts of the healing cycle of diseases and how trauma ignites disease in the body. Kalyna discusses how Dr. Hamer's work has...

In This Episode: This week we talk about the Medicine Wheel and do a run through of the different healing practices used my indigenous communities around North America. There are over 2,000 tribes in North America alone although only around 500 are formally recognized.  We discuss life's seasons, totem animals and compare it to the elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic princi...

In This Episode: This week we talk about Ayurveda and Chakras and do a run through of the three doshas and the chakra energy centres of the body. We discuss Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas and compare it to the elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine.    Kalyna discusses dietary choices to balance each dosha, personality traits and the seasons associated and the physical attributes and qua...

In This Episode: We're starting another mini-series on healing modalities and medicines. This week we talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine and do a run through of the five elements and their associated energy meridians (which are related to organs as well.)  We discuss metal, earth, fire, water and wood and compare it to the elements in Humorism of the Ancient Greeks and Ayurvedic dosas. W...

In This Episode: A personal musing on the filters we add to our expression of ourselves. We wear metaphorical masks every day in society and while they do serve a purpose I'd like to examine how we use them.  How do you show up in your personal relationships?  Are you authentic and vulnerable with yourself about how you feel?  Who's your inner circle who supports you in your darkest...

In This Episode: This is the fourth episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle. Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some areas of focus during this third week of your cycle. - What to focus on during this week - How your social events can be scheduled to support...

In This Episode: This is the third episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle. Join Woman's Wisdom™ to be in community with women who are also working toward living in flow.  Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some areas of focus during this third week of y...

In This Episode: This is the second episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle. Join Woman's Wisdom™ to be in community with women who are also working toward living in flow.  Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some areas of focus during this second week of...

In This Episode:  This is the first episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle.  Join Period Secrets ™ to learn everything you need to know about having a pain free Period. Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some products that when removed from our liv...

In This Episode: This is the final episode of the series where we'll talk through the Logical Level system I use to support clients with figuring out the next best step in their career. You can leverage this framework for any career decision, situation or to broadly define your career roadmap. This episode dives into the environment you want to be in and cultivate in order to do your best work.&nb...