MUVE Forward

Dana and Michelle chat about stress responses throughout the day. Does procrastination paralyze you? Sometimes the act of stressing over doing something takes more energy than actually getting it done! Dana and Michelle talk about challenges in which they were made to relax and let go of certain outcomes. There is beauty in surrendering!  On this episode we dive into:    Yin energy   What happens...

Growing up an only child, Janessa used writing and journalling as a way to express herself growing up. An avid reader, her love for words and poetry lead her into writing a beautiful, art filled poetry book called Eye Bloom. Feeling a lot of self-doubt in her teenage years, and not really seeing any role models in the media that looked like her, Janessa used poetry as a way to bridge this gap. She...

Hey doubters! Listen up! Shift your confidence, and stop holding yourself back from accomplishing something amazing. Michelle shares some confidence, doubt-busting mantras that can truly change our day around. Step out of your comfort zone and prove to yourself that you can do hard things! On this episode we dive into:  Blaming others for our lack of success Finding your niche, and how it feels to...

Loren Brill is the entrepreneur behind Sweet Loren’s Cookies. She talks about the intricacies of taking a recipe from her kitchen to the shelves in our grocery stores. And we are so pumped she did! As a student, Loren was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. It completely changed her life, and sparked her to dig deeper into the food industry.  Loren chats to Michelle about her longterm plans with Lor...

Time is precious. It flies by so quickly, we truly have to appreciate its value. Do you feel overwhelmed when you’re stretched for time? Where your to-do list is longer than the hours you have available in the day? This can be taxing on our nervous system! Michelle encourages listeners to heal our relationship with time. Stressing about lack of time can only perpetuate our suffering. Let’s be exci...

The ladies answer a listener’s question Terry: I have a stressful career, one I like but don’t love as much as I used to. I’d love to try something new but I’m not educated in anything else. Any advice for someone unsure of, and not as comfortable with, changes?  Dana says make lists - all the things you like about it, and all the things it’s lacking. Is it really your career or is there a shift w...

Actress and artist Madison Cheeatow joins Michelle on the podcast this week. She talks about acting, her true crime podcast and how she’s teaching her kids the tools they need to navigate this world. Madison can be seen on the Ruby Skye P.I. series and Heartland, as well as a spin-off series, Hudson. You can also watch her on the Netflix horror series, Slasher. On behalf of her daughter, Michelle...

How do we welcome change to make the transition a little more enjoyable? Especially when we know it’s going to be scary, lonely and overwhelming? Michelle shares some BIG changes that are happening in her business life. She lets go of the Muve Collective, her online community that she started during the pandemic, to completely focus her attention on the Muve Forward Podcast!  On this episode we di...

From listener, Elisa- Looking back on your journey, could you have done better and if so, what would you have done differently?   Drop the word “should” from your vocabulary when you’re looking back. There’s no reason to look back in regret. Dana says to her kids, have fun, be safe and be kind! Going forward, live intentionally everyday so that you can enjoy the moments of your day rather than liv...

Gay Hendricks is a psychologist, writer, and teacher in the field of personal growth, relationships, and body intelligence. In his own words, his purpose is to expand in love, abundance and creativity everyday as he inspires other people to do the same. Gay is known for relationship enhancement and is invested in the development of conscious breathing exercises.  Michelle asks Gay, “How do we brea...

From listener, Andrea - What advice would you give someone who is new to the self-development work? Start with what feels inherently right for you. Michelle would listen to podcasts and Youtube videos that sparked inspiration and resonated with her. She became aware of her friendships and relationships and started to reflect on how to make changes in her social life. This is when she started to fe...

Beat the post-weekend lull with a fun technique that Michelle shares with her listeners! Create a fun little competitive game with yourself, and feel that motivating push. Clear your mental space, check things off of your list, and move toward your main goals by creating a self-discipline technique. On this episode we dive into:  The weekend withdrawal Create a motivational game for yourself to mo...

From listener, Sam- Thank you Michelle and Dana, I love your conversations and look forward to listening each week. My question is around uncertainty and the fear that often comes with it. I often focus so much on the possible negative outcomes that I end up worrying more than enjoying each moment. How can I stop the worrying and enjoy life in a more positive way. Any suggestions are welcome.  We...

Michelle reflects on her 300th episode! There are SO many things on the horizon for The Muve Forward Podcast! October is going to be the most exciting month so far for the podcast. We are having a GIVEAWAY galore, hosting a very special course AND opening up our podcast for support to receive EXTRA goodies!  Michelle speaks an inspiring ballad to us today. Learn what her definition of a Warrior is...

The ladies answer a listener’s question. From Mia: My hubby’s bad habits tend to stop me from listening to my own goals and and desires and although I enjoy our time together and the bad habits, I want to know how to stand firm in my goals while also enjoying life with hubby.  It’s so easy to get caught up in someone else’s lifestyle, routines and possible “bad habits.” Dana says, “We are in contr...

Michelle talks about the foundational ideas she had when starting this podcast. She went through a year of trauma and tough experiences that inspired this outlet. Small, but difficult experiences, can truly set us back emotionally. Little traumas build up and create big issues. You have the ability to choose how you respond and react. On this episode we dive into:  Setting boundaries without feeli...

Michelle urges listeners to feel the feels! Let’s work through these big emotions, like anger and fear, to be able to find our calm. Michelle has been connecting to water lately. Being on the beach, and near water, is soothing to her soul. She invites you to join her for walks along the beach! Amongst the chaos in this world, one thing is certain, LOVE.  On this episode we dive into:  Anger and fe...

Dana and Michelle talk about creating space in our physical and mental bodies. How can we make small tweaks in our lives to create more space? Doesn’t it feel great when you’ve cleaned the house, or cleansed your closet? These processes literally open up space in our life. They come up with a new business idea, too! On this episode we dive into:  Clear your space, literally remove things you aren’...

Dr. Maddahi is a cosmetic dentist who has been featured on Oprah, Entertainment tonight, Extreme Makeover, and numerous broadcasts. Dr. Maddahi is the author of the book The Toxic Overload and is an investors in startup companies such as Lumineux Oral Essentials.  Dr. Maddahi shares his inspiring journey from not knowing a word of English, thriving through dentistry school and breaking into the he...

Michelle is joined by her friend and colleague Nicole Settimi today. An RMT, Manual Osteopath and Business Owner, Nicole has been dissecting diet culture over the last few years. So, Nicole and Michelle answer a listener question.  From a listener: My friend often talks about her weight and although I want to be a supportive friend in her process, I find it very triggering against the work I’m doi...

What’s the next big step you need to take right now toward your main goal? Is the fear of the unknown, or failure, paralyzing you?  Having space and time to reflect on, educate yourself about and take action toward, your major goals, can be so valuable. Grab a few minutes everyday to sit with yourself and your thoughts, to be able to plan ahead for your future! On this episode we dive into:  Reaso...

This show is all about pleasure! What makes you feel pleasure? Do you get joy from seeing other people happy? Or a tasty meal? Michelle loves to create joyful experiences for others. It brings her pleasure, and buzzes for hours afterward. This ripple effect is the high that she seeks when she considers her business ideas and goals.  On this episode we dive into:  What brings us pleasure How to inc...

A change of month could be a change of perspective. Either way, change is in the air! Michelle wants to help support her listeners in the change that is amongst us.  Paying attention to how you’re feeling, what words you’re using and what you’re telling yourself, can help you manage change. Do you think “big picture” or get caught up in the day by day? On this episode we dive into:  Change and the...

From a “dream job” in oil and gas in Calgary, Alberta, to a career in health & fitness, Miryah Scott shares her transformational journey with us. Miryah helped to change specific esthetics in the fitness competition industry, but left that competing world with an identity shift. She talks about the ebbs and flows of life, the expansion that is possible and the limiting beliefs that hold us bac...

Michelle asks listeners, “Do you feel like you’re living up to your true potential”? What’s holding you back - time, money, resources, support, yourself? Before we can move forward, we need to know what’s holding us back. There is a lot that goes into our decision making processes. Be an investigator into your own life and ask yourself, what is it that you truly want, and how long are you willing...