She Has The Audacity

Kate Vazquez is the co-founder of Radiant Health - a clinic that focuses on functional medicine and the role it can play in reclaiming your health. Before moving into functional health, Kate worked as a physician's assistant in cardiology, the emergency room and urgent care. Through learning patient's stories and her own journey through hormonal health, Kate came to see the value of "the medicine...

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Shante Cofield- aka, The Movement Maestro. Shante is the founder of The Movement Maestro LLC - a social media based company that provides both online and in-person education for movement based professionals, with a focus on brand strategy and development in the digital marketplace. Shante shares her audacity by being a champion for living by...

In today's episode, I chat with a great inspiration of mine - Carolyn Vandyken. Carolyn is one of the first practitioners to bring the biopsychosocial approach conversation to the forefront in pelvic health. She is a pelvic health physiotherapist, advocate, and educator. Carolyn is also co-owner of ReFrame Rehab: a platform dedicated to online educational resources for clinicians looking to develo...

In this week's episode, I speak with Munira Hudani - a self-proclaimed "very different" physiotherapist. After a few years of working with "regular" orthopedic issues, Murina's work began to shift focus into the pelvic health sphere. Now, her path has shifted once again - to that of an educator. World-renowned teacher and mentor with an Instagram of over 25K followers, Munira sat down with me toda...

In today's episode, I chat with Jenn Pike about learning how to allow ourselves to do what really sets us on fire - and trusting that we really do know what's best for us. Jenn is a functional diagnostic nutritionist, best-selling author, yoga & pilates instructor, podcast host, and founder of The Hormone Project. Jenn specializes in women's health and hormones and is passionate about helping wome...

In today's episode, my extra special guest - Ahuva Magder Hershkop - chats with me about what it means to raise intuitive eaters and confidently make choices that prioritize our families over the pressure of producing a Michelin star meal. Whether it's picky eaters, busy schedules, or maybe even some unresolved trauma around the experience - so many of us parents find the experience of feeding our...

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kristie Griffith - a chiropractor who had the audacity to create her own career path. We talk about her path to building her practice and how important it is to set firm boundaries in order to build a fulfilling life. Dr. Kristie Griffith is a Canadian Chiropractor, Yoga Teacher, and best-selling author is passionate about the mind-body c...

In today's episode, Cortney St. Clair chats with me about the importance of finding and owning your unique style. Stylist, makeup artist, and mother of 3 - Cortney teaches women how to leverage fashion psychology and practical styling techniques to achieve their goals faster. Whether it's in an effort to be more efficient, low on our list of priorities, or maybe even out of a sense of guilt - pers...

Does the phrase 'word vomit' sound familiar? If you're anything like me, writing professionally can be a daunting task. To say the least. Whether it's struggling to get your thoughts on the page in a coherent way, or dreading editing, the art of written communication can feel elusive. Enter: Jacqueline Fisch. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jacqueline Fisch - author, copywr...

In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with an expert on navigating the unpredictable waters of teenage life: Sharon Neiss Arbess. Sharon Neiss Arbess is a copywriter turned author, storyteller, and resiliency mentor based out of Toronto. Her first book, 'Me and My So-Called Friends' quickly became a favourite in middle school classrooms and set the foundation for a new in-school...

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Julie Cole - an audacious woman who really does it all. She is the co-founder of Mable's Labels, blogger, author, TV contributor, and mom. After leaving a career in law in order to find more work/life balance, Julie made the brave decision to start her own business from her basement all while raising 6 kids. Our conversation on today's episode is the perfect r...

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Teresa Vozza - an expert in helping women find their personal power. Teresa is a former C-level executive turned professional coach who is passionate about helping women level up and find more influence. She encourages women to find that mind-body connection that allows us to truly walk the walk - and it all starts with self-trust. We chatte...

Building a meaningful, lasting community is more difficult than ever, and is something we often overlook when prioritizing our lives. In today's episode, I talk to Dr. Michelle Peris about finding nourishing social connections and why it is more than just 'nice to have' - it's imperative to our overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Michelle Peris is the naturopathic doctor behind The Poppy Clinic, and...

In today's episode, I had the joy of speaking with Joanne Ukposidolo about empowering women to get educated about their health. Joanne is a registered pelvic floor physiotherapist and a co-founder of the Womb Care Clinic - a space dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and compassionate pelvic and women's health care. Joanne is passionate about educating and empowering her patients in finding...

Welcome to She Has The Audacity Podcast. In this week's episode, I had the honour of speaking with Emily Doukogiannis. Emily is a portrait photography and digital course creator based out of Toronto who works with clients to tell their story, their way. Emily shows off her audacity by taking the road less traveled and asking herself, every day, what she wants. Emily shares her audacity as we discu...

Welcome to She Has The Audacity Podcast. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend and colleague Nikki Bergen. Nikki is the Creator of The Belle Method and The Bump Method Inc. She is an expert trainer with a passion for helping women feel confident and strong throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Her programs fuse Pilates with Pelvic Health and create choreography from scie...

Welcome to She Has The Audacity Podcast. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend and colleague Madelaine Golec - physiotherapist, clinic owner, and somatics practitioner. During this episode, we had the chance to discuss Madelaine' unconventional path that began with studying anthropology - and how it has led to a passion for healing from trauma through the subtle language of our...

In today's episode, I had the chance to speak with one of my daughter's childhood inspirations and music teacher Lisa Sonshine. Lisa is the Sonshine from the Juno nominated Sonshine & Broccoli, a children's musical, pop, and rock duo. Outside of Sonshine & Broccoli, Lisa is a wife and a mom with her second baby on her way. Her goal is to bring light into people's lives each and every day. After 19...

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with my dear friend and colleague Dr. Katie Thompson Aitken. Dr. Katie is a registered Naturopath practicing out of Guelph, Ontario who is passionate about empowering patients with anxiety to reconnect with their innate sense of calm. After experiencing how anxiety can manifest into physical symptoms throughout her entire life, Dr. Katie has dedicated her prac...

Today on the She Has The Audacity podcast, I talk to Sarah Vadenbocour a Naturopathic Doctor who has been practicing for over 10 years in Ottawa. Over the course of those 10 years, Sarah has become passionate about teaching women the power of using their voice and speaking their truth. This conversation was a really interesting one that you definitely do not want to miss. We spoke about: Sarah's j...

Welcome to She Has The Audacity. Today, I am joined by Alana Kayfetz who is the founder of Mom Halo and Momfest; Canada's largest event which puts moms at the centre of the parenting conversation. In today's episode, we talk about the trials and tribulations that Alana withstood in order to build Mom Halo into a successful business, and the community it is today. This was really an interesting one...

Looking for a sign to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol? This is it.... and here's how. In this episode, Michelle is speaking to YOU: the type A, high achieving millennial mom who wants to take control of her relationship with alcohol. After struggling with drinking herself, Michelle took control of her relationship with alcohol and everything in her life changed for the better. She is now...

Welcome to the She Has the Audacity Podcast. This week I had the chance to hang out with the amazing Melissa Oziel. Melissa is a speech-language pathologist and works in the space of helping kids learn executive functioning skills. After working for low-income communities in the Bronx, New York, Melissa moved to Ontario and launched her business, The Speech and Language Associates of Toronto. We o...

Your life completely changing after having kids is inevitable. However, there are ways to set yourself up for the best possible outcomes. As a physiotherapist, a pregnancy and Postpartum fitness coach, a registered physiotherapist, and a mom of 2, Surabhi Veitch has gone through it all. From her world completely changing after having children to not knowing how to navigate symptoms or movements in...

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with an amazing human who is a wealth of knowledge. Dr. Shyamala Kiru is a registered psychotherapist, a family and couples therapist, and more recently a coach for women wanting to lead in their power. Over the years, Dr. Shyamala really niched down in the area of understanding how our emotional intelligence impacts our ability to navigate our personal and pro...