TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin

9-year-old Christopher has learned how to practice the techniques of reiki on himself to help him be peaceful and calm. He has his level 1 Reiki certification through Michael Barry of Essex County Ontario. Christopher shares why this has become so important to him at such a young age and is joined by his mother Tracey, a master Reiki Practitioner. Children can learn to use this Japanese healing pr...

Our kids are growing up in a more complex world than ever and our children deserve nothing less than to be emotionally healthy as they grow through youth into adulthood. I’m Lynn McLaughlin, host of the podcast – Taking the Helm After almost 120 guests, we're making a huge shift in our focus because I've paid attention to those signs that often come our way that we miss. We're empoweri...

After 25 years of songwriting, Shannon Curtis, a self-employed working artist, and natural night owl, embarks on an inspiring journey of reclaiming her peace and power, providing a unique door to connection and a chance to create something better in the world. "When we stand and act in our power, it's not a matter of belief - I know it because I've experienced it. That brings me peace...

Content Warning: Suicide   Cindy Tank-Murphy is the best-selling international author of the book, “The Strength to Live: Finding Healing and Hope After a Loss From Suicide”. She’s a speaker, and mental health advocate passionate about writing and sharing healing stories. Based on personal experience, Cindy offers a unique perspective to the conversation around surviving the suicide of a...

"There are many, many wonderful things left in life. And so that's why I wrote, Thanks For Leaving Me." Pat Butler had a blissful life with a wonderful husband and children, and a successful career as a physics, math teacher and training consultant, holding a master's in education. But her world was rocked when her husband suddenly ended the marriage after only two months with another woman. After...

"It's about helping them get some of the structure in place so that they will be ahead of the game and don't maybe have to go through some of the challenges that Douglas and I did over the years - keep coming back to those values. You'll make better business decisions as a result of that." Anthea Mumby started working in her parents' insurance broker business at the age of 13., side by side with h...

Julie DeLucca-Collins was a successful corporate executive until she was forced to take a different path. She decided to launch her own business and podcast called "Go Confidently" which helps women entrepreneurs find their confidence and path to success. Julie and her husband, who helps with tech and editing, have conversations on her podcast, “Casa DeConfidence” that are real and down to earth a...