Permission To Be Human - the podcast

Happy birthday to us!  It is officially one year since Permission To Be Human - the podcast was first recorded, so we are celebrating!  There will be an episode coming out every day this week May 12-18, lives on facebook and instagram every morning at 10am looking at specific tools to use to get out of overwhelm and prizes to give away for those who like is on facebook and insta, as well...

In this episode, Shilpa walks through her journey of unlearning the stories that weren't serving her in order to shed the fear and become an entrepreneur. We discuss collective liberation and every human's desire to be free, as well as what it's like to go on a yoga retreat without her children and how difficult that decision can be. Here's how Shilpa describes herself: I am a Collective Liberatio...

In this honest and open conversation with Pamela Boechler, we look back at Pamela's life including travelling, living in Belize, living through an abusive relationship and moving back to Canada with her then infant to be a single mother all leading to her reconnecting with herself in order to discover her own big, audacious dream of empowering women to rise up and embody your true feminine self.&n...

Join Jennifer and Mel as we discuss burnout as moms, how to avoid it and what to do if you find yourself stuck in it.  Jennifer Erwin, a women’s empowerment coach, specializes in guiding high-achieving moms through burnout to a confident, thriving life. As a recovering perfectionist and empathetic high-achiever, Jennifer intimately understands the challenges women face with a loud inner criti...

Join your host, Mel Findlater, on a journey to discover the power of "glimmers" in this heartfelt episode of Permission To Be Human. As mothers, our days are often filled with tasks, responsibilities, and unexpected challenges. Yet, amidst the chaos, there lie countless moments of joy, beauty, and connection waiting to be recognized and cherished. These moments, or "glimmers," have the profound ab...

I am so grateful to Mandy for not only joining me on this episode but also for the incredible work she is doing. Mandy is an Indigenous writer and teacher who've spent the past seven years helping people around the world live without stress and trauma through her online work. She's been recognized by the global nonprofit organization, The Crisis Text Line, as a mental health leader to follow and l...

Did you know that one of the best and simplest ways to increase your happiness is by giving to others? And no, it doesn't have to be a million dollars or a kidney, giving is about small, intentional actions to do good.  Join Jacqueline Way and I as we hear her story of starting 365 give with her 3 year old, and how these little intentional acts each day have increased her happiness and could...

Do you love to plan? And then get attached to a plan? And then suddenly you realize the plan wasn't all it was cracked up to be and you want to change your mind.....but what does that mean? All those people to tell....all those things that won't happen.... Well Mary Kate Schutt and I take a deep dive into exactly that. And guess what? We give you permission to change your mind (surprise!). Mary Ka...

Part 1 - Jodi Mulholland  We really get into the meat in this one folks!  Jodi Mulholland shares her story about changing her life around after having breast cancer, being a school principal, and in her own words, having toxic positivity. She learned very specific tools of positive psychology that helped her and her family flourish and now she loves sharing these science backed tool...

*trigger warning: childhood abuse In today's episode we have a look into motherhood after trauma. Our guest Emily Cleghorn  is an award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach, author, podcaster and inspirational speaker on a mission to support trauma-surviving mamas to navigate triggers and tantrums as they heal their childhood trauma in the midst of parenting. 
 The thing is, trauma trauma happens to...

This is a gem of an episode with Katelyn Carey. *trigger warning: The topics of breast cancer and miscarriage/medical abortion are discussed in this episode. We have the honour of hearing her experience of being a nurse, having a preventative mastectomy, seeing the need for trauma friendly resources and going out and making one called Beauty After Breast Cancer. The perfect example of seeing somet...

You know how the self help section at a book store can seem kind of over done, overly ambitious and well, kind of boring? I feel like our guest in this episode is pretty much the opposite of this. Lou Shackleton is this beautifully creative, friendly, gentle, approachable, honest, and real person who truly wants to make the world a better place by making personal transformation more accessible and...

Sometimes, getting pregnant and having a child isn't as easy as many of us assumed it would be. I share this episode to make talking about the challenges normal. Trigger warning: IVF and miscarriage are discussed This episode is a bit of a throwback to a journal entry I wrote after having my first round of IVF. For me, getting pregnant was one of the strangest and at times most heart breaking jour...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Don't know the answer? Neither do most. In this episode we explore purpose and this ongoing question and what to do when you don't know the answer.

When was the last time you asked for help? How did it feel? When was the last time you were asked for help? How did that feel? How did it feel to give and make a difference to someone else's life? good right? In this episode we explore, what if, asking for help was actually a gift.

Tired of people telling you take some time for you... to go have some self care? You know they are right, but it's simply not working...at least not as well as you hoped. So what are you meant to do?  In this episode we explore what is self care, what works and what doesn't work.  Being a mother, especially one that cares so much that they want to make an impact in the world, can be a lo...

This is for the idea people out there listening. The ones who gain energy from each new idea that comes. Who can see each and every one of them working out.  ....and who keep beating themselves up for being in an idea mode so frequently.  This is for you. We explore the amazingness that is idea mode for folks like this (hey that's me!) and the challenges that come with it.  And we g...

Purpose, impact, and being exactly who you are.  Meet Linda Grubic,  Family and Individual Life Coach that supports you in finding your WHY to be Who you want to be, so you can get to WHERE you need to get. Linda is the author of a children's book series, Blooming Petals, centred on the science of positive psychology. Her big audacious dream is to empower individuals in their pursuit of...

Join me as we welcome in 2024 and think about what what the year ahead has to bring. In this episode we discuss the new version of new years resolutions, having a one word intention.  If you are feeling the new beginnings that new year's brings and are thinking to your year ahead, then this episode is for you. 

In this episode I bring you back to my life 6 years ago, when I had my first toddler. I share a blog post that I wrote at the time about the first time I ever went away from my child and how it was both the hardest and most important I ever made. Self care at an intense level and no, you don't have to be able to leave for a week to do it.

'It's the most wonderful time of the year'...no pressure right? In this episode we look at how to have real time resilience, as per Reivich, 2008 with a very specific technique to check in with our thoughts, beliefs and actions. So when the stress and pressure of making this season perfect has you thinking and acting in ways that you aren't particularly proud of, you have something tangible that y...

Today, we hear from our first male guest on our show! As a podcast aimed at inspiring and empowering women, and especially mothers, this may seem an odd choice but trust me, it's made very intentionally. Nick is a very down to earth, experienced, knowledgeable man who was a big part of my journey towards connecting with my purpose. Therefore, I am very excited to share some of his knowledge with y...

Kıyasa Naidu chats to us about moving, life's big transitions, and connecting with our why. Have a listen for not only an inspiring story about immigration, leaving corporate life for family and entrepreneurial life, creating impact, connecting with purpose, and so much more. Kiyasha also digs deep to share her perspective on growth mindset and how it can also impact you.  Kiyasha Naidu is a...

Permission To Be Selfish In this episode we redefine selfish. It is no longer associated with negative connotations that assume we are doing bad things to others by thinking of ourselves. We are redefining selfish as thinking of ourselves so that we can better serve others.  So if you have dreams that you keep hesitating on because it feels 'selfish', or if you keep wanting to do self care bu...

It is far too often that people, including myself, get stuck and think 'oh I must not know enough. I better go learn more' and in doing that, prevent myself from taking meaningful and messy action. In this episode we explore how we as individuals, our mindset and what believe, impact our business likely more than the knowledge that we have about building a business. So stick around for a a brief b...