MUVE Forward

This is one of our most exciting episodes yet! Michelle hosts a live recording of her Muve Forward Podcast at the Guild Inn Estate in Scarborough, Ontario. She is joined by Elisa Kurylowicz, Taylor Lindsay-Noel and Luciana, as they soulfully navigate Michelle’s questions and share their profound knowledge with the crowd. Thank you to Lululemon Scarborough Town Centre for sponsoring this fabulous e...

Samantha- How do I put my needs and happiness first when I have kids who need me 24/7? When you’re a primary caregiver, it can be very hard to break through the collective societal energy of the expectation of the “mother”. We feel immense guilt if we aren’t constantly supporting and caring for our children. These unrealistic expectations are not always in alignment with who we are. Communicating...

On today’s episode, I chat with Melissa McIntosh [ @mindfulkidsstratford ] about the power of mindfulness for kids and how they can use it in their everyday life! Melissa is the founder of Mindful Kids Stratford, where she teaches children of all ages how they can use simple mindful tools to “find their calm,” in moments of overwhelm. Melissa left her career with the Education board after 20 years...

Michelle asks Dana the question: Do you believe that all things happen for a reason, or that they were meant to happen? I’d love to hear your opinion on this.  Dana is a true believer that everything happens for a reason, especially the difficult, intense moments. She stops, gets quiet, and asks herself, “has this lesson come around before but in a different package?” If so- will I let it come up...

What is something that holds you back from being able to put your health and happiness first? Michelle posed this question to a number of her social media followers. We all have our own unique set of circumstances. But one thing runs true, TIME! Not having enough time. How do you fit in time for yourself without feeling guilty, or ashamed?  Michelle’s quickest self-care advice? Eat a handful of sp...

How are you feeling? We’ve been through a lot in the last year and a half. Many of us are going through shifts and changes. We are now emerging into the world again. Have you checked in with yourself since becoming more social, integrating new habits, and adjusting to a different way of life? Are you being mindful about what you want to adapt to, and what you can leave behind?  Mindfulness can hel...

A question from listener, Alex- I understand it’s important to try things that scare us but I’m not much for taking chances. This is how I’ve always been, I side more on the cautious side. I find this often holds me back, how would you suggest I break through this barrier? Will my 100 year old self look back on this and laugh? What’s the worst that can happen? Has this decision come to me on so ma...

A question from listener, Shanon- What’s the trick to manifesting when I don’t believe I’m able to have all the crazy desires my mind comes up with? Dana does believe that everything is possible, so answering this question is difficult. Manifestation seems to be a buzz word on social media these days and Dana and says, “Desire has to be backed by action and initiation.”  Manifestation is a divine...

Intuition can be our guiding light. Michelle chats about her recent intuitive signal that she regrets not listening to, that had her stuck in a slightly stressful situation that she managed to overcome.  Michelle expands on intuition in this episode, and how if we listen to and honour it, it will help guide us through making big, life-changing decisions. Trusting in our intuition helps us grow as...

On today’s episode, I chat with Devon Brooks. Named 1 of the 30 most fabulous entrepreneurs by PROFIT Magazine, Brooks has also been dubbed an ' elder stateswoman ' by The New York Times, is one of the 2018 Inspiring Fifty women in STEM in Canada, and was awarded Business in Vancouver’s, Top Forty Under 40 .  Prior to Devon’s success as an entrepreneur, she experienced some very dark and...

What is on your mind lately that might be causing reoccurring pain and trauma in your life? Is there room for forgiveness? Why is it important for us to forgive? When we hold onto things and stay stuck in past emotions, we are robbing ourselves of moving forward, and allowing light in.  Our minds are powerful. We might be experiencing mental blocks that are really preventing us from experiencing o...

A question from listener, Alana: I’m a perfectionist, I’d love some tips on how to be less of a perfectionist. It can often be very tiring! .  As a witness to perfectionists, Dana feels empathy for you, Alana. It takes a lot of effort and work to change deep patterns and habits in our lives. Use mindfulness as a way to help become aware of harmful patterns and habits. What is the motivation behind...

Celina is an entrepreneur and educator with an MBA in Organizational Psychology. From politics, to entrepreneurial-ship, this conversation is refreshing and absolutely important! Celina grew up in a very strict household. When she talks about her Mom, she reflects on a line in her book, Can You Hear Me Now,   “I feared her, while she feared for me, therefore she treated me the way she knew the wor...

Today Dana and Michelle talk about self-image. A question from listener, Melissa: I’ve built a good life, I’m fairly successful, I have the house, the dog and the two kids but I feel like I’m not happy with who I am. I don’t know what it is that would make me feel better but I know I have more to offer and I have many passions that I’d love to try but how to get started? I’m scared and confused wi...

How do you go about reshaping your life? If you’re on the verge of needing to change certain aspects of your life, start small by changing certain habits you have.  When someone mentions your name, what would you want them to say about you? In this episode, Michelle inspires us to be intentional when it comes to shaping our lives. We don’t want to continue living in old habits if they aren’t servi...

On today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Kate Hazlitt, a Naturopathic Doctor who helps women that are disconnected and burnt out to develop the grit and courage to reclaim their innate bliss. Kate describes burnout as a period of time when we neglect our truest selves. She believes we are hardwired for bliss - but our society and conditioning have us spending more time outside of ourselves than ever. T...

What would you do if you won the lottery? Michelle asks around and reflects on her own answers to this question.  Michelle shares the 100 reasons why we should all be millionaires by using the book, We Should All Be Millionaires , by Rachel Rodgers, to outline the “why” behind having more money. Listen to the list of quotes she reads us and feel intense inspiration and motivation. What is your why...

From listener, Lindsey: I have daughters and I want to make sure I’m helping them feel confident with who they are. What advice would you give? It starts with YOU. If you are sharing your own confidence and owning where you’re at, your children will absorb that. If you’re constantly putting your body down or picking yourself apart in the mirror, so will they. Wherever you are most confident, invit...

On today’s episode, I chat with Jenny B, public speaker, and leadership coach! In the past year and a half, many of us have lost jobs, loved ones, and honestly? Even our minds at times - as did Jenny. Having lost all of her income streams within 48 hours, she managed to pivot when she needed to the most, and continue to share her gifts with the world! On this episode we dive into:  Bouncing back a...

Are you embarking on a new path in your life? Did the pandemic completely shift your life around? Then, change is upon you. Divorce rates are up 30% during the pandemic. Many women have been driven out of the workforce to become sole care providers for their family. Everyone has been affected by the pandemic.  Mindfulness during times of change can be the support system you need. Surround yourself...

Dana and Michelle answer a question from listener, Sandra: How do you set boundaries with home chores and tasks. I have a husband who isn’t involved in the household chores and three busy kids. I find at the end of the day I’m exhausted and fed up of cleaning up after everyone else and I would like to incorporate more time for the other members of the family to help out with the house work. Please...

Feel the energy in this episode explode through your headphones! Life Transformation Coach, Elisa Kurylowicz, gets real and raw on some profound topics with Michelle today.  Elisa strives to live in true awareness of her thoughts, her inner voice and the narratives she tells herself. She is critical of information that she consumes on social media, diet culture, thoughts, patterns and habits. Elis...

Are you getting dizzy riding the hamster wheel that’s called your life? Is your mindset stopping you from getting off the wheel, even if you know it’s causing you harm? Reflecting on her past experiences with food, Michelle expresses the catalysts that created change in her life so that she can adopt a more intuitive approach.  It can be discouraging when we feel like we aren’t evolving, even when...

The ladies answer a question: Do you have times of the month where you feel like you’re a different person, where you have feelings of sadness or anger or just these uncontrollable feelings and if so, what do you do to deal with it and to help those you love deal with it?  Emotions are sacred. The patriarchy leads us to believe that we are weaker when we are emotional, but it’s absolutely not true...

Michelle talks about the emotional responses that our hormones cause, today. Discerning between hormones, feelings and emotions isn’t as necessary as realizing that it’s completely normal and human to feel. But, if you do feel like something doesn’t isn’t quite right, seeking help from a medical health professional could be very important for you. Michelle has had the sensation of her throat closi...