Stop Stressing Me Out

On this episode we're joined by Jen Rawson, aka Pretty Little Grub, who talks all about her year of travel with her hubby, how much it cost and how they saved for it, her experience as an intuitive eater, and her work supporting people in their relationship with food.  Shownotes can be found at http://www.girltrieslife.com/72 This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered b...

Is it possible to change your frame of mind from a negative state to a positive one? Yes, but it takes practice and some solid strategies.  To check out the strategies online, go to http://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/71   This podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 

Today on the podcast we're joined by Cait Flanders, blogger, author and mindful consumer. When Cait realized that, despite getting out of serious debt, she was barely saving any money, she decided to take on a year long shopping ban. This inspired her memoir, The Year of Less, where she talks about learning to be a mindful consumer of all things in her life.  Pick up Cait's book here  https://amzn...

Today North Americans are reporting incredibly high rates of CHRONIC physical and psychological stress. Stressful situations aren't going anywhere anytime soon, so the key is to figure out how to combat them and be proactive in stress reduction strategies. In this episode I talk about 10 strategies that will help you feel more calm, relaxed and focused immediately.  For shownotes go to www.girltri...

Today on the podcast we're joined by Esmahan Razavi to talk about the importance of getting more women into politics, the specific challenges that women will face in running, her own experience running for city council, and so much more.  Shownotes can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/68 This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network , powered by ATB .

Have you ever hesitated to do something because you were worried about what other people would think about you? Then THIS is the episode for you.  This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.  Shownotes can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/67    

Today on the podcast we're joined by true badass, Hannah Cree. Hannah talks about her experience as a social entrepreneur, how she and her husband are dedicated to providing a living wage for their employees, what community means to her, her past in radio (including being proposed to on air), and so much more! Shownotes for today can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/66   The Girl Tries Li...

Today on the podcast I get real about my insecurities and struggles, and why opening up is so important in order to find your tribe.  Listen on  Podbean ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher  or  Google Play . This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Today on the podcast we're joined by prolific romance and women's fiction author, Jane Porter. At the moment of publishing this episode, Jane is writing her 59th novel! Not only is she an author that has had one of her novels turned into a Lifetime movie, but she wanted to experience the other side of the business, so founded Tule Publishing. Tule now work with over 90 authors and have published o...

Today on the podcast we talk about ALL the things that we mindLESSly consume on the daily. I'm not saying you should replace all of them, but perhaps there are key areas that you can focus on replacing with behaviours and activities that instead nourish you and fulfill you. I leave you with a little challenge that you can partake in either on the shownotes or by tagging me on social media @girltri...

Today we're joined by Dana Francis, tradeswoman, podcaster, Momma, and woman on a mission to challenge gender norms.  Check out Dana's podcast here  http://careerpod.podbean.com/ Shownotes can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/62 Girl Tries Life is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network , powered by ATB. 

Today on the podcast, we talk about the science behind feeling the emotion of failure.  Shownotes for today can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/61   This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

Today on the podcast we're joined by podcaster, author and fellow survivor of postpartum depression, Courtney Novak.  We talk about her own experience in PPD, what the experience of hospitalization was like, how it's changed her parenting, and more. Courtney has done so much self-reflection, so the truth bombs that she dropped blew my mind and I learned so much.  Check out her book here:  https://...

Today on the podcast we're talking about the idea that we have the parents we need, not necessarily the parents we want, so what are the lessons we're supposed to learn? Shownotes can be found at http://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/59 This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 

I'm over the moon to be joined by mental health advocate, journalist and author, Bryony Gordon. We talk about her personal journal with OCD, the Mad World podcast, how she manages self care, the importance of mental health mates and even what Prince Harry smells like...  For shownotes and all the links we talked about, go to http://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/58 This podcast is a proud member of...

Today on the podcast we talk about how you can actually manage to do it all, what 'all' means to you, and a strategy to make the transition easier.  Drop the Ball  https://amzn.to/2qaut1D Podcast Shownotes  http://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/how-to-do-it-all   This podcast is part of the Alberta Podcast Network , powered by ATB . 

Today on the podcast we're joined by marketer, entrepreneur, and epic mom, Emma Cranstoun. We talk about how she fell into her career, how she's built her own consulting firm, and how she has created a retail product that empwers children from the ground up.  Shownotes can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/56 Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.  Girl Tries Life is a proud member of the Alb...

Today on the podcast we dive into why you are not where you come from, you're not your story, you're not your biography. You are capable of change.  Shownotes can be found at  girltrieslife.com/podcast/55 The Girl Tries Life podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network  powered by ATB . 

Today on the podcast your guest is... me! I thought it was about time to give you a little bit of background about the person behind the podcast interviews, my experience with mental health issues, my love of travel, the funny story of how my husband and I met and more! My interviewer for this episode is a good friend named Vanda from the Tight Ends Podcast www.tightendspodcast.com We're both prou...

On this episode we're joined by author, Emmy nominated writer and Buzzfeed supervisor, Liza Palmer! I had the pleasure of meeting Liza at the Surrey International Writers' Conference where she gave the most epic keynote! In this interview we talk about her time at Pop Up Video, what it's like to work at Buzzfeed, how she got through a major setback, the two years that have shaped her, Jane Austen...

Today my coaching episode is inspired by a book I recently read called Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, so we dive into what are the lies you're telling yourself and how to get through them. Shownotes for today can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/52   Girl Tries Life is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

Today on the podcast we're joined by entrepreneur and owner of the boutique PR and communications firm, Lisa Rushka. Lisa talks about her experience planning a royal visit, traveling internationally to plan conferences, how she balances a full time career with a busy family, the best life lessons she's had and what a career defining moment means to her. Shownotes can be found at www.girltrieslife....

In today's episode, we talk about how one question can really help you get at the root of your goals, allowing you to channel the motivation necessary to drive change in your life. Shownotes for today can be found at http://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/50   This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

In this episode we're joined by Team Canada synchronized swimmer, Claudia Holzner. We talk all about what it takes to be a professional athlete, what your day looks like, how you support yourself, and what she's learned about herself and others by competing in team sports. Basically, we talk about loads of things!  For shownotes go to www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/49 This podcast is a proud member...

Today on the podcast we talk about a challenge that I'm taking on (and you can as well!) this year to seek out 100 courageous moments. We talk about the difference between being brave and being courageous, and what this can look like in your everyday life. Shownotes can be found at www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/48