Life Changes Channel

Post-Holiday Slump got you feeling down?  Winter Blues, Christmas Debt, New Year Overwhelm, or Life Changes hitting you hard?  Don't suffer alone.  Giselle Kutrowski, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Red Deer, AB joins me on the show to let you know about all the help that is available.  You don't have to be local to Red Deer to access all of the programs and resourc...

We are facing a mental health crisis, but there is hope. During one of our online divorce resource group meetings, Denise Ropp, I Am Here Regional Director for North America & Canada shared some strategies you can start using today to understand and support yourself and others when facing mental health challenges. I Am Here enables cultural change in organizations prioritizing mental health and we...

Brian and Jessilyn Persson have transformed their relationship that was stuck, full of anxiety and on the edge of divorce, to one that is loving, fulfilling, and lasting. Working with couples, they share their no-BS practical tips, systems, and principles they used in their relationship to break the repetitive, unproductive, and stagnant cycles.  Brian and Jessilyn know that transforming your rela...

Divorce Diaries is a series of candid conversations about people's experiences of divorce or separation. Guests bravely share their stories, experiences and the lessons they've learned through divorce or separation to encourage you, give you some information & support that may help you through this difficult life-changing event. You'll meet people like you who care and want to help so you won't fe...

Teens have unique struggles when their family experiences divorce or separation. I'm joined today by Author, Psychologist and Counselor, John Berrens who used his years in the school systems to compile stories Inspired by and depicting the lives of teens' in divorces, separated and single-parent homes. Connect with John online: johnberrensmynameis.com LinkedIn: John Berrens Instagram: mynameis.boo...

What can happen to your insurance during a divorce? Valerie Dyke, Living Benefits Specialist with Combined Insurance , joins me on the show to explain why you should understand your coverage and how it can be affected during a divorce. Connect with Valerie: LinkedIn: Valerie Dyke Facebook: Valerie Dyke, Living Benefits Specialist Email: Valerie. Dyke@combinedagent.com Calendar Link Watch the video...

Is a career change in your future?  Maybe by choice or circumstance you are considering a transition or are trying to figure out how to generate revenue. Gail Kastning created Purposeful Careers to help guide people with career transitions and building career services programs where she and her team can coach people to find the right fit - traditional or not. She encourages people to explore the n...

What is the story behind the creation of Divorce Magazine Canada? Founder, Dorothy Briggs , is my special guest on the show. She shares how she started Divorce Magazine Canada and what else she has created with Womanition and Vavasaur. She has created a supportive community for inspiring entrepreneurs to grow personally and in their businesses. Find Dorothy online: Womanition.com Facebook: Womanit...

Trauma enters our lives and affects us in many ways. But there is hope to be found from the courageous stories of others. Emmy-award winning filmmaker Eric Christiansen joins me on the show to tell us about the work he's done to document people's stories; stories that will give us hope despite difficult experiences we've faced. He's intentionally created these clinically-sound works that are sensi...

When you're experiencing major life changes you may feel stuck on a roller coaster of emotions. Joan Small, Certified Synergy Practitioner , shares in this episode how  listening to our bodies is the start to healing. She helps people navigate this through talk and touch with her Synergy for Health services. Find Joan online   healingthroughsynergy.com Facebook: Joan Small CRS Email: joan.small@sh...

Divorce Diaries is a series of candid conversations about people's experiences of divorce or separation. Guests bravely share their stories, experiences and the lessons they've learned through divorce or separation to encourage you, give you some information & support that may help you through this difficult life-changing event. You'll meet people like you who care and want to help so you won't fe...

Instead of turning away and hoping someone else will speak up and do something, it's so important that we seek to understand what domestic abuse is and how we can create change. In this episode of the "Hope in Hell" series, my friend, Miranda Solomon, a Senior Financial Consultant with IG Wealth Management   is back to share more about her own personal journey through domestic abuse and violence....

What do children feel, think and experience through divorce? Author and Mediator Despina Mavridou joins me from Greece to tell us why she wrote her book "Mum, Dad Can You Hear Me?", a story inspired by her own life as a child of divorce. Book link for US market Book link for Canada market Diary link for Canada market Instagram: author_despina_mavridou Facebook: AuthorDespinaMavridou Blog article:...

Is there a hobby or interest you had that you've forgotten about or don't think you have time for? It might be something worth exploring for its therapeutic benefits. Artist Nicole Raffa joins me on the show to share how getting back to the art she loved doing as a child has changed her life, bringing healing and calm. For more information, you can find Nicole online @ raffasmadness.com Pinterest:...

Instead of turning away and hoping someone else will speak up and do something, it's so important that we seek to understand what domestic abuse is and how we can create change. In this episode of the "Hope in Hell" series, two members of The Today Centre team, Communications Specialist, Shay and Community Engagement Specialist, Linda , join me to talk about their work and how you can get involved...

Where should you start when you want to improve the intimacy in your relationships? My guest today is the wonderful Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, Relationship Therapist and Author of "Into-Me-See" . Her advice may surprise you. The place to start improving intimacy may not be where you expect and her book offers insights & wisdom to get there. For more information, you can find Dr. Jeannelle Per...

Are you considering a change or transition in your career?  Maybe you're thinking of: - pursuing a different career - starting a new business - retiring or  - your career has been affected by divorce.  My guest today is Ann Nakaska, a Career Consultant and Career Educator with Constructive Career and Life Designs . She shares some of her experiences and what you might want to consider about your c...

Mr. Jay is a Betrayal Trauma Practitioner and Intrapersonal Relationship Coach.  He holds a master's degree in education, is ministry credentialed, a certified special education teacher, an author of a children's book, “I Am Loved Right Where I Am, a Betrayal Trauma healing journal, "From Tears To Transformation", a veteran of the United States military, an Inspirational public speaker, adoptive p...

Divorce Diaries is a series of candid conversations about people's experiences of divorce or separation. Guests bravely share their stories, experiences and the lessons they've learned through divorce or separation to encourage you, give you some information & support that may help you through this difficult life-changing event. You'll meet people like you who care and want to help so you won't fe...

Trisha Fuller is back with a quick tip to help reduce anxiety .  She is a Master Hypnotist and Consulting Hypnotist who founded The Canadian Hypnosis Academy . In this episode, we role-play a quick exercise you can do to help reduce anxiety. For more information or to initiate a referral, you can find Trisha online @ learnhypnosis.ca Phone: 403.741.8669 Email: info@learnhypnosis.ca LinkedIn: Trish...

The Divorce Magazine Canada Podcast has a brand new look AND even MORE content to support you through all your LIFE CHANGES! I'm so excited to have Dawn Taylor as my first guest on the new & improved "Life Changes Channel". Dawn is a trauma specialist, business and life coach (aka Ass Kicker, Hope Giver!). Her passion is turning people, like you, into an internal gut level rockstar to overcome pas...

Spousal Support is a legitimate concern that many have when considering divorce or separation. But Joshua Wasylciw is back today to give us an overview of what it is and how it is determined and managed. Family lawyer, Joshua Wasylciw, of Resolve Legal Group , shares information to help you sort through some details of defining and calculating spousal support to give you a better understanding. Fo...

"Hope in Hell" is a series dedicated to creating more awareness about Domestic Violence & Abuse by sharing information, stories, and opportunities to meet & join those who are making a difference.  Maj Osman, Founder and President of Women on Wings Society , a non-profit dedicated to helping women & families leaving domestic abuse situations, to ensure that we are bridging the gap for women by pro...

Professionals can offer a unique trauma-informed difference in their client relationships, especially if they've had similar life experiences. Joining me today is my friend, Miranda Solomon, a Senior Financial Consultant with IG Wealth Management . She shares how her life experiences enhance the connections she has with her clients. You can find Miranda online: Website: IG Wealth Management Phone:...

The family justice system needs reforming and there are people working hard to make that happen for better outcomes for families and especially children. Diana Lowe KC joins one of our online divorce resource groups to share more about the reform, or 'reimagining' that she is helping lead. She, along with Justice Rod Jerke, will be a members of the panel for our upcoming Divorce Symposium - our on...