Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Tricia talks about finding faith and life purpose amidst loss and tragedy. When her young daughter Elly died from Pearson syndrome, an extremely rare and incurable disease (just a handful of people in the world develop this), Tricia found faith and a commitment to helping others by becoming a Registered Nurse. It is her hope that this touching and poignant book, published more than two decades aft...

Richard’s battle with the loss of his infant son and his dealing with grief inspired him to help grieving parents and dads.  “Our faith assures us we will see our loved one again. I don’t grieve where my son is, but where he isn’t,”  believes Richard and this has been a beacon that motivates him to tackle each day with positivity. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=116209

Laura Davis is a fee-only, certified financial planner. Her new book, was inspired by her years of working with clients to help them gain clarity and confidence around their money. Fiduciary financial advice is usually reserved for the very wealthy, and Laura wanted to write a book that would help middle income Americans get the knowledge they need to do better with their money. https://selfdiscov...

I will use everything I’ve learned over my career as a journalist and educator to assist and encourage even the most hesitant writer toward completing their project. I've edited business books, children's books, young adult fantasy, and poetry. I can help solidify your ideas, create a blueprint for your project, work through content and flow issues, provide advice on continuity and charact...

Life is unpredictable and despite our best efforts, things often don't go as planned. It's important to remember that it's okay when things don't go according to plan. It's a part of life and often, these unexpected turns lead us to new opportunities and experiences we wouldn't have had otherwise. It's also crucial to not overload ourselves with expectations and respons...

I believe that the breath is the foundation of all health and wellness. It is the most fundamental aspect of our being. And yet it is often overlooked. I am on a mission to remind people that they can positively impact their health, wellness, and performance through breath practice. Breathe practice has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years, and it is time to reconnect and har...

Aquatic therapy – using the magical medium of water to work with students 1:1 with challenging behaviours which precludes them from participating in the traditional group swim class. For example, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, autism, non verbal, hearing impaired, other rare conditions. AT uses the water to developed proprioception, motor planning skills, fine and gross motor skills, focus, pro s...

"To provide inspiration, tools, and support in the recognition that by aligning with Source and releasing resistance, all gifts of abundance, good health, fulfilling relationships, and creativity begin to flow; that the sharing of our own Spiritual essence is what we came here to be, do and have." https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/2016/09/03/c1637b-spirit-source-connection-with-suzanne-gou...

Can you sense my frustration and disappointment, and is it completely understandable? I have been nurturing this dream of creating a book for "Our Forgotten Children" for years, and it's a noble cause. I have extended invitations to people I've interviewed, offering them a chance to participate for free and even promising that the proceeds will go to their charities. Yet, the sil...

On September 18th 2015, I had the biggest life changing event happen to me and my family to date. I lost not only my best friend and fiancé, the man my children saw as Dad, I lost my future. I was forced to not only say goodbye to the man I loved but to be the one to give the official words to turn off the life support machines keeping him alive. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=116169

Suzanne Anderson recently released her new book  You Make Your Path By Walking : A Transformational Field Guide Through Trauma and Loss on June 13, 2023, published by She Writes Press. When her beloved husband took his life, and with it her life as she knew it, Suzanne Anderson faced a choice: would she be broken down and defeated, or broken open and transformed? Part memoir, part guidebook, You M...

Before starting the  Runway of Dreams Foundation  in 2014, Mindy spent 20 years working in fashion as a designer for the INC collection and as a stylist for Saks Fifth Avenue.   Mindy was inspired to start Runway of Dreams after her son Oliver, who has Muscular Dystrophy, dreamed of wearing jeans like everyone else. After using her design skills to adapt jeans that met his needs and increased his...

How To Make A Birth Plan                                          Over the last few years, when hospitals have become increasingly busy and understaffed, creating a birth plan can be a great way to express your hopes and wishes about your upcoming birth. A birth plan will help to ensure that everybody involved in the birth understands what it is you really want. After months of doing the labour of...

We often forget to give ourselves the credit we deserve. We’re so quick to focus on our flaws, our mistakes, our shortcomings. But what about our strengths, our talents, our unique abilities? Each one of us is a masterpiece, a blend of beauty and imperfection. We’re “flawsome,” as you put it, and that’s something to celebrate! Are you acknowledging your own awesomeness? Are you embracing your uniq...

Facing the diagnosis of cancer was like being hit by a freight train. The world as I knew it came to a screeching halt. But as I navigated through the fear, the pain, and the uncertainty, I discovered something profound. I discovered myself. Cancer, as strange as it may sound, became a gift. It stripped away the superficial layers of my life and forced me to confront my own mortality. It was in th...

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Dee Lippingwell, Vancouver born and award winning photographer DEE LIPPINGWELL began her self taught professional photography career over 40 years ago. Her love of music propelled her into shooting local musicians and her success on that level led her into shooting all the world famous performers that we are so familiar with today. https://selfdi...

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and Chris Williams What would you do if someone took your loved ones away from you? Would you want revenge? none would blame you, BUT; how do you forgive. How do you JUST LET GO and let love heal? Chris Williams did, this is his story.  https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/2015/09/20/tsm-1538-how-do-you-just-let-it-go/

Nunaisi Ma says that our  Sexual wounds are an epidemic and my sacred mission is to create a global shift in our relationship with our sexuality, to claim the divinity of this primal, creative life force energy. My work is around sexual alchemy- on how to transform wounds into golden power of awakening. My book about my own healing journey after years of molestation is soon coming out with a major...

How do we present our business and do we adjust it to whom we are speaking with? I do, you are always goign to get me, Sara, but what way I am speaking to my business may change accordioning to where, whom, and why I am speaking of it. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=115926

Robert Johnson is the founder & CEO of premium mushroom product company   Mycroboost  and supplements manufacturer  Custom Capsule Consultants . He's a cannabis and hemp industry veteran, health product expert, psychedelic advocate and seasoned entrepreneur with a 20-year track record of launching successful startup businesses in new and emerging markets. His pioneering product innovations...

It is fascinating to witness the creative spirit running through generations, as seen in Deb Drummond and her son, Ocean. With a visionary parent like Deb, it comes as no surprise that creativity flows abundantly within her family, manifesting in different forms. Deb's ability to see the potential in people and uplift them through motivation and inspiration is truly remarkable. Likewise, her s...

This is what I do now: Imagine your essence shining so brightly that people will walk across a crowded room just to be closer to you. Your true personality deserves to be noticed and remembered. As a renowned artist for 25+ years, Susan Isaac has the talent and techniques to create unique art and designs that emulate your personal radiance that make you fascinating and unforgettable. Be prepared t...

I believe that at times of loss and transition it feels like absolute darkness and it can be hard to find your way out but you can with support and larger understanding.  I have always been able to hold space and be that support to people when they are going through difficult emotions.  I believe that this is a gift that I was meant to use to help others move through their personal. https://selfdi...

Sara Troy was born with an incredibly special gift. From an early age, Sara could see the possibilities in others. Throughout her life, she has served both professionally and as a humanitarian in assisting others to live more purposeful, meaningful, and productive lives. When we connect through the soul to an open heart and an ignited spirit, we allow the mind to see in a way that is truly illumin...

Dr. Mary J. Giuffra , a licensed marriage and family therapist of 40 years and author of the new book , 2 X 2 on the Ark: Five Secrets of a Great Relationship .  Dr. Giuffra  combines neuroscience, psychology and decades of experience  working with thousands of couples and supervising family and couples’ therapists. While her own relationship with her husband lasted nearly 60 years before his pass...