Stress Less, Joy More

Summer often arrives with promises of rest, freedom, and joy. Yet many of us find ourselves carrying the same busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and pressure to be productive into the season meant for renewal. In this episode of Stress Less, Joy More, Paula and Doris explore what summer can teach us about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and reclaiming the playfulness we often leave behin...

What if the way we welcome babies into the world shapes future generations? In this heartfelt conversation, midwifery pioneer Ava Vösu shares her extraordinary journey from personal loss to helping transform midwifery in Ontario. Ava shares the personal experiences that inspired her life's work, and why compassionate, family-centered care matters for mothers, babies, and communities. Together...

What if the life you've been chasing is actually waiting for you in the present moment? In this deeply expansive and heart-opening episode, we sit down with Jenn Walker, adventurer, coach, and powerful perspective shifter who invites us to rethink everything we've been taught about success, burnout, and what it truly means to live. From summiting mountains and running ultramarathons to n...

In this heart-centered conversation, Paula and Doris sit down with counselor and artist Tanya Levy to explore the powerful connection between creativity, emotional healing, and being truly seen. Tanya shares how art, in all its forms, writing, movement, nature, even everyday rituals can help us process life’s hardest moments. From working with students navigating anxiety and trauma to her own expe...

In this special Podcasthon episode of Stress Less, Joy More, we spotlight the inspiring work of Wellspring Stratford Cancer Support Centre. Our guest, Lisa Stacey, is a yoga and meditation instructor, Reiki master, and the manager of Wellspring Stratford. For over 15 years, she has supported individuals and families navigating the cancer journey with compassion, connection, and practical tools for...

What if one word could gently guide your entire year? In this heartfelt episode, Paula and Doris explore the power of choosing a Word of the Year. Doris shares why she chose clarity. Paula shares why she chose awareness. Together, they reflect on how intention shapes our well-being, beyond goals, beyond hustle. They dive into: • Letting go of the “hamster wheel” • How clarity creates emotional saf...

In this deeply grounding episode of Stress Less, Joy More, Paula and Doris are joined by Lubna Forzley, Certified Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and founder of Stories . Lubna shares her extraordinary journey growing up in a war-torn country and how resilience, faith, and self-awareness shaped her path. Together, they explore stress as a trauma response, the difference between survival and su...

Movement Is Medicine: Qigong Helps Us Heal, Breathe & Transform with Munira Jiwa In this deeply nourishing episode of Stress Less, Joy More, we are joined by Munira Jiwa, a passionate Qigong teacher, former physical therapist, and global spreader of Qi Joy.  Munira shares her powerful healing journey from chronic pain, fatigue, and depression to a life rooted in vitality, presence, and joy thr...

In this deeply transformative conversation, Paula and Doris sit down with author, speaker, and global changemaker Fadhwa Yusuf to explore the early wounds that shape us and the parts of ourselves that try to keep us safe. And yes, we even get to meet the part of us Fadhwa calls the gatekeeper . Curious which part of you plays that role? With raw honesty and profound wisdom, Fadhwa shares how traum...

Paula and Doris welcome Dr. Michelle Greenwell, founder of the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health, dance educator, and Tai Chi teacher, to explore how movement supports emotional well-being. Michelle shares her powerful healing story and guides a simple awareness practice listeners can do anywhere. Together, they discuss how posture, energy, and emotions intertwine, and why mindful movement can...

Bonus Episode! What happens after the podcast ends? Join Paula, Doris, and Claudia Goetzelmann in this tender after show as they explore how grief, mortality, and gratitude open us to deeper joy.  Listen to this 20-minute conversation: After -Podcast with Claudia — Joy, Grief & Permission to Bloom.

Finding Joy in the Mud with Claudia Goetzelmann: Grief, Healing & Transformation In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Claudia Goetzelmann, a holistic and somatic practitioner and Compassionate Inquiry practitioner who guides people through transformation with compassion, courage, and curiosity. Claudia shares her own journey of loss, sitting with grief, transformation, and self-for...

Holistic Stress Management: Prescription for Joy with Eva Gold In this inspiring conversation, Paula and Doris welcome Eva Gold, Eden Energy Medicine faculty member, Holistic Health and Qigong practitioner, and radiant teacher of joy. Eva shares her journey from illness to vitality, offering profound wisdom on stress, healing, and the transformative power of playfulness. Together, they explore how...

In this heart-opening first episode of Stress Less, Joy More , hosts Doris and Paula take you behind the scenes of their own personal well-being journeys. From childhood trauma and parenting burnout to high-pressure careers and chronic stress, they share how the pursuit of wellness is not a straight line – but a series of intentional, compassionate steps back to ourselves. What you’ll learn:   - H...