Life as Ceremony

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Shayna Thomas, an Anishinaabe woman from Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation. Shayna is a yoga teacher, educator, and the creator of Seven Teachings Wellness. Shayna shares her journey from teaching in early childhood education to creating a wellness practice rooted in the Seven Grandfather Teachings: love, respect, honesty, truth, wisdom, humility,...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Mikaela Millington. She is a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and the founder of Evolve Retreats. Mikaela shares her journey of creating and holding space for transformative in-person experiences. We dive into what first-time retreat-goers need to know, from setting intentions, connecting with your guide, and understanding group sizes, to recognizing...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I share two powerful ways to strengthen your intuition: asking for signs and working with pendulums. I share stories about connecting with my great-grandmother, Lulu Ironstar, and reflect on how signs like angel numbers, feathers, and rainbows can become everyday reminders of connection with Spirit. I also talk about how to ask for signs, what kinds of signs to...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Ariana Fotinakis. She is a mixed-heritage woman with ancestors from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Greece. Ariana is a decolonial facilitator, mother, breathwork guide, and co-founder of Decolonize and Rize. Ariana shares her journey of reconnecting with her Indigenous ancestry and how she navigates sharing medicine with roots in other culture...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Michael Ventura, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and folk medicine practitioner. Michael shares his personal and professional journey, from launching his first digital agency at the age of 24 after being fired, to becoming CEO of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that went on to work with clients such as Nike, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and the...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Amie Seier, entrepreneur and founder of The Community, a boutique fitness studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Amie shares her journey of entrepreneurship, from a seed planted over a decade ago at a spin studio to owning and operating The Community Gym today. We discuss hardship, heartbreak, divorce, carrying boxes, values, and much more. This is an ho...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Lee Spence. She is an Ininew, Metis, and Mixed Settler woman from York Factory First Nation. She was born and raised in Northern Manitoba. In this episode, Lee talks about the work she does with individuals and larger organizations through her company Embodied Resurgence. We talk about what it means to transmute apathy into liberation and reclai...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Amanda Carson. She is a Registered Social Worker specializing in grief, loss, and life transitions. Amanda shares how this path found her, rather than her seeking it out. We discuss different grief models and different therapeutic modalities to support people in processing grief and loss. She shares her favourite books, resources, and guidance o...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Amelia Barnes. She is an entrepreneur, yoga teacher, writer, and mother. Amelia shares how her life has evolved over the past decade, from teaching yoga to founding Prana Vida Style, a Canadian-made sustainable clothing company. We also talk about her book, Landon’s Legacy, a deeply personal reflection on the life and loss of her son Landon, who...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Jazmin Feschuk. She is a First Nations woman from Sechelt Nation, a counsellor, and my good friend and colleague. In this episode, Jazmin shares her personal story of how spirituality helped her reconnect with her First Nations roots. This is a conversation for our younger selves—for those who needed something like this to listen to early on in...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Mik Gerylo—elite athlete, three-time Canadian Spartan Race Series champion, and Phys. Ed teacher—to explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit in sports. Mik shares the journey that led him to become an elite athlete and the deeper life lessons he’s gained along the way. We dive into values and habits that have shaped his approach to...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Kaitlin Stephens. She is a therapist, couples counsellor, my retreat co-host, and good friend. In this episode, we discuss how attachment styles shape how we connect, how to set healthy boundaries without damaging a friendship, and what to do when a friendship feels unbalanced. We also discuss the importance of understanding your friend’s love l...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony I sit down with Eliza Butler, somatic psychotherapist and yogic breathwork teacher. This conversation was inspired by an incredible piece of writing Eliza shared on her Substack, All Parts, where she talks about the connection between anger and authenticity. Eliza shares how anger isn’t something to suppress but rather a guide showing us what we value and where...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Britt—a mom, marathon runner, saleswoman, and creative spirit—to talk about shining brightly and celebrating life unapologetically. We talk about her journey with Instagram and how it became a joyful outlet for self-expression and creativity. Britt talks about not letting fear of what other people think hold her back from from living life to the...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Stephen Garrett, a Death Shaman and end-of-life coach who was also my instructor in grief and loss, death and dying, and spiritual wellness. Together, we explore Stephen’s journey into grief work, the lessons he’s learned from those nearing the end of life, and how we can foster a healthier relationship with death and dying. In this episode, Ste...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Jaime Zajac. She is an intuitive channel and the host of the Magnetic Soul podcast. In this episode, we discuss why strengthening our relationship with intuition is essential for living authentically and making empowered decisions. Jaime talks about embracing her path as an intuitive channel and shares personal stories about having trust in the...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Kaitlin Vitt—author and humanitarian—to hear about her recent experience volunteering in Ukraine for five weeks. Kaitlin talks about what it was like to be in Kyiv with air raid sirens and russian drones flying over them and what it was like travelling to the East to deliver supplies. We also discuss her connection with Ukrainian culture, dance,...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony , I share personal stories as I reflect on 2024. I talk about my roses (highlights), thorns (lowlights), lessons learned, greatest memories, and transformative moments, including my trips to New Zealand and the Yukon, writing a book proposal, and some health challenges. Alongside my reflections, I offer year-end journal prompts to help you process your own year,...

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Sarah Anne Tourond—author, illustrator, yoga instructor, Registered Massage Therapist, wellness facilitator, consultant, and devoted mama (you can also refer to her as the Wellness Auntie!)—to hear about her journey of reconnecting with her First Nation Roots. Sarah shares her perspective and wisdom on coming back to the land and ways to support all being...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I am sharing publicly—for the first time ever—the true origin story of my bootcamp business I had in Winnipeg. At 20 years old, I unintentionally started a wildly successful business overnight. After 10 years, I’m excited to finally share the origin story of how it all went down. In this episode, I talk about the importance of “writing your first draft” because...

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I’m joined by Trilby, a movement guide, holistic nutritionist, and the writer behind the Substack Poetry in Motion. We discuss how spiritual practices can be found in the simple, intentional acts of daily life—whether it’s reading a book in the sun, mindful movement, or crafting nourishing meals. Trilby shares her journey, including her unique and early exposur...

This episode explores the transformative concept of "Life as Ceremony" and what it means to approach everyday moments with presence, gratitude, and respect. I discuss the true essence of spirituality, the power of ceremony as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, and how living this way can help us feel more present and connected. I also discuss my personal journey of stepping away from...