Say it Out Loud Podcast

I loved this conversation with Mandy, as we chatted about her experience in the mucky middle - her perspective as she finds her way through the change she feels coming, but can't quite put her finger on yet. What comes through a lot in this conversation is the striking difference in how many of us were taught to navigate change, or rather seemingly expected to figure it out and move along, in...

Sebastian Wasilik shares about his experience through his struggle with mental health, and how it inspired him to create a business that gives back to the community, contributing to mental health services for youth.  Have a listen to learn more how Sebastian's company, Exodus Watch Co. has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association to provide funding towards their Grove Hubs mental...

Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as advice. This is a platform provided for people to share their stories, and this is Peter's story.  When Peter was 27 he was diagnosed with type 2 bi-polar disorder, and a lot of his past behaviours started to add up. He took his doctors advice and began traditional treatment methods. For a time they pr...

Vicky Mackinnon shares her story about her discovery and recovery as a brain tumour survivor, and her more recent MS diagnosis. She has stepped into the boldly unknown on more than one occasion while facing some pretty serious health scares. What stands out about Vicky is her unrelentless humour and positive attitude in the face of some incredibly difficult hurdles. She reminds us to look for the...

Rebecca Saunders is a Business & Life Advisor for ambitious women wanting to do life and business unapologetically on their terms. She's a champagne drinking, post-it note loving, hair-free alopecian who helps female business owners turn their uniqueness into a super power, celebrate their successes and create dream lives and businesses by design. We had a great conversation about what it...

Kara shares her story of leaving a successful but unfulfilling career in the corporate world to become a play coach. In her career transition, she faced  tons of disapproval, but one day at a time she did it in a way that was most authentic to her. Kara shares why play is so important and how we can use play to tap into our authentic selves, while letting go of perfectionism and people pleasing al...

You're going to love this episode with Fran Garton. I love our no BS conversation about her experience with fibromyalgia and living with chronic pain, to learning to not only manage her pain, but learn to live pain free, AND teach others how to do it too! Fran is a #1 bestselling author, speaker, Body-Positive Personal Trainer, Pain Reduction Coach and Fibromyalgia Warrior, teaches people to...

How many times have you made decisions based on what you believe about yourself? In this episode I share a story about a realization I had about a belief I had about myself for most of my life and it stopped me from doing something since I was 14.  And the kicker? It was something someone told me once - and I let it stick to me like glue. What beliefs are you holding onto about yourself? In this e...

This chat with Jessica Mcbride was full of turns, as she walks us through her work experience and personal hurdles as a woman with ADHD. Jessica is leaning into her uniqueness and using her ADHD superpowers to rocket launch her career and create a life she loves.   Jessica is a powerhouse, and I really admire her owning who she is and no longer accepting what she was being offered, and is instead...

  Lynn Charlton  is an inspiring local leader in business who focuses on empathy, authenticity and integrity in the work she does within our community.  Join us as we dive into insights from Lynn who is working to break down barriers in business as an independent HR consultant. In this chat we talk about how we can work together to support women making significant contributions in professional env...

This is a conversation that many will resonate with as Kaci talks about how her mental health challenges didn't catch up with her until the pandemic was over. Have a listen to hear a likely familiar story, and some of the things she did to finally start feeling more like herself again.  I'd also like to take a minute and remind you that your mental wellness is important, and even if your...

This is a tough one to share, and I'm pretty sure my most vulnerable solo-episode to date. There's a myth out there that once you "make it" your challenges will be over. Or that once you overcome something, you're free from it forever. You know, once you get the job, once you find the relationship, or once you find the house - or in this case, once you find yourself on a p...

If you know anything about me, you know I love supporting other women, and collaborating to lift each other up, and that's exactly what Kristi and I did in this episode together. One interview hosted on two podcasts! How's that for efficiency?  Have a listen as we share about our journeys to becoming more of who we are, and leaving behind the version of ourselves who used to long to fit...

For this episode, you get me solo and I'm keeping it real with some talk about our old friend, perfectionism. Funnily enough, I have never really thought of myself as a perfectionist. I figured as someone who was willing to jump into things, and not be critically detail oriented, I didn't fit the profile. But as I build my awareness muscle, I realize there are many ways I fall into perfe...

In my conversation with Jules Hare, we uncover some of my experience working with her as a healer and the progress I've made on my journey to be more of myself as a result. Jules is an Intuitive Therapist who helps people to reconnect with their intuition. The work she does allows her clients to connect with their playful side, and lean more on what's inside instead of seeking what is ou...

Join me to listen to Amanda's story about her experience as she moved through making big changes in her life. After 20 years of being a nurse, Amanda reached her limit of being able to serve in her field shortly after the pandemic set in. Learn her journey through the stress and initial fear of jumping into the unknown has been the best decision of her life.  I know many listeners will connec...

In this open-hearted conversation with Krista Swetman, we talk about how Krista realized she wasn't having a whole lot of fun in her personal life. Although she loves the business she is in, she recently realized that she always makes time for her work, but doesn't really give herself time to enjoy and explore the fun side of life that she is craving.  Krista is taking some time to rebra...

Whether you are someone who has dabbled in the world of spirit and psychics or not, there's so much in this conversation for you. In this chat with Kerrilynn Shelhorne we talk about what it was like for Kerrilynn to see dead people at the young age of 5/6 (and never told anyone about), to how she came around to harnessing this ability later in life after trying so hard to NOT to make a career...

Our path in life isn't always clear, and we sometimes find ourselves flailing around trying to figure out how the pieces fit together. Many of us being hard on ourselves for not knowing what we want or who we are. BUT when we reflect on the choices we made and string them together, we can see the connection. Have a listen as Jen and I talk about her journey and how the random pieces came toge...

Break ups aren't just for romantic relationships, they exist in the work place and with friends too. It's not easy, letting a friend go, and is certainly not something I take lightly either. In this episode I speak about my recent experience breaking up with a friend after noticing some really big shifts in how I felt in her company. As we grow, our relationships can change, and I hope t...

  Alicia and I spoke about how she found herself choosing a career in graphic design out of high school. Although it seemed like the most fitting for her creative skills at the time, she spent years trying to shake off this feeling that it wasn't satisfying her. Like many of us, she continued to build her skills and create a successful career for herself, but after 20 years she eventually fol...

Join me as I chat with Erica, creative master behind the outdoor lifestyle brand, Bear + Fox.  The journey to living a fulfilling life doesn't always mean constant fireworks and million dollar pay checks, but it might mean a lifestyle that brings joy and connects you with your purpose, your kids and the outdoors.  Erica and I talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, how we define suc...

This is an episode you don't want to miss. Learn how now Canadian clothing  designer behind Dotty.ca, Heather Bolt began her career journey in pre-law, only to discover that the fashion sketching she did in her spare time was more than just a hobby. Listen to this inspiring story of how Heather leaned into her passion for fashion and transformed her life into one she never dreamt possible. Fi...

In this first dual interview style episode, I chat with Lisa Rostek - former advertising director who traded big city living for small town living. Not only did Lisa leave her career and make a leap to answer the call of her heart for a simpler life, but has leaned into seeking joy in the small things while she collects experiences, and taps into other creative outlets she didn't have the tim...

In this episode, I talk about my experience coming out of the pandemic in a state of survival and fearing the closure of my business, only to turn the experience into lessons that have me making some of my best decisions yet.  My gut and heart knew I had more in the tank, but I was so exhausted after three years of living in survival and experiencing burn out that I lost my way...until I leaned ba...