The Art of Plenty

This week, I’m talking about something that’s been really present in my life lately—getting ready for my oldest daughter to leave for an exchange program. It’s exciting, of course, but also a little gut-wrenching. I’ve always been focused on giving my kids freedom to make decisions, even from a young age, and now I’m watching her take this big step towards independence. But let me tell you, it doe...

I’m taking you on a brief journey through my life. From my childhood dreams of motherhood to my unexpected career shifts, and even the life-changing experience of a cancer diagnosis, I’m sharing it all. You'll hear about my adventures in the Philippines, the birth of my counseling career, and the ups and downs of building a business with my husband, Jodi. Tune in to learn more about what has s...

As you may know, I’m a mother of five; but what you probably don’t know about me is that I don’t have a maternal bone in my body. We'll dive into what it means to be maternal, how I cope with societal expectations, and my unique approach to parenting. Let's get into it!

As a mom of five, I've had my fair share of emotional highs and lows. Today, I'm sharing a story about a gas station mishap with my son, and how it taught me about holding space for emotions. I'll also dive into some tips and strategies for managing your own emotions and helping your kids with theirs. If you've ever felt like you're learning parenting on the fly, this episode i...

In this episode I’m opening up about my journey with anxiety and panic attacks. It's a topic that I feel is important to share because I know many of you might be going through similar struggles. For a long time, anxiety was a constant companion in my life. I dealt with panic attacks and had a full-on panic disorder that lasted nearly a decade. In today’s episode, I talk about how anxiety hit...

This episode is part 3 of my mini-series, "Overcoming Anxiety." Today, we’ll dive into understanding how anxiety works in the body and why it’s so important to know what’s happening physiologically when we experience stress. Plus, I’ll share tips for calming your stress response and finding more peace. Mentioned in this episode: My stress freebie includes : A handout on physiological, me...

This episode is part 2 of my mini-series, "Overcoming Anxiety." Today, we’re going to explore practical, in-the-moment strategies to help decrease anxiety. I’m drawing from my personal and professional experiences to bring you tips that really work. This is a must-listen if you’re looking for proven techniques to ease anxiety and improve your well-being. Mentioned in this episode: Stress...

This episode is part 1 of my mini-series, "Overcoming Anxiety." Today I’m sharing practical tips to help you increase feelings of calm and peace. We'll explore the fascinating teeter-totter effect between anxiety and peace and dig into actionable strategies like breath work, meditation, and even cold showers (and what every woman needs to know about them)! Whether you're dealing...

Hey parents — let’s talk about how we can help our kids manage their anxieties and fears. In this episode, I'll share how we navigated a family holiday that was almost derailed by my daughter’s anxiety. We’ll delve into the differences between stress and anxiety and I’ll share some practical tips to help your kids cope with anxiety. Mentioned in this episode: This free worksheet will help you...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most important things you can do as a parent – giving your kids more choice. I share my own experiences as a mom of five and explain why letting your kids make decisions is key to helping them become confident and capable adults. We’ll cover practical tips for implementing this in your home, from letting them choose their clothes to giving choice...

This is Part 3 of my Behaviour Hack series. This series is about helping you overcome those stubborn blocks that prevent you from making the changes you desire in your life. Whether it's starting a new habit or quitting an old one, we'll break it down into actionable steps. In Part 1, we identified behaviours. Part 2 dived into the motivations behind these behaviours. Now, in Part 3, we&#3...

Welcome to the second part of our 3-part series on behaviour hacks. This series is about helping you overcome those stubborn blocks that prevent you from making the changes you desire in your life. Whether it's starting a new habit or quitting an old one, we'll break it down into actionable steps. This episode is Part 2 of our Behaviour Hack series, where we explore why we often struggle t...

Welcome to the first part of our 3-part series on behaviour hacks. This series is about helping you overcome those stubborn blocks that prevent you from making the changes you desire in your life. Whether it's starting a new habit or quitting an old one, we'll break it down into actionable steps. In this episode, we're diving into the first step of behaviour change: identifying the beh...

Have you ever thought about how the media you watch, the music you listen to, or even the thoughts you dwell on shape your life? Well, they do! In this episode we’re exploring the power of what we consume and how being mindful of these inputs can shape us in new and exciting ways. I also have a simple yet powerful experiment that you can implement today to help shift your mindset and set you on th...

Hey parents, are you *low key* dreading the transition to summer break with your kids at home? Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to keep them entertained? This episode is for you! As a working mom of 5, I’ll share a genius summer hack that will make your life easier and create a more fulfilling summer for the whole family. Tune in for a FREE and simple chart system that we use that keeps kids en...

Today, we’ll dive into understanding the true value of winning and losing, especially as it relates to raising children and personal growth. As someone who’s always been fiercely competitive, I found myself unsettled with my children’s losses in their various sports and activities. This episode explores how I shifted my mindset to see the true value in losing, and how this change has impacted both...

Today, we're diving into a topic that’s all too familiar for many of us: what to do when your feelings are hurt by someone who doesn’t even know it. In this episode, I open up about a personal experience that’s been weighing on me. I've been training hard for a triathlon, but a series of illnesses have thrown me off track. It’s frustrating, and on top of that, my feelings got hurt. I’ll wa...

In this week’s episode, we'll continue our discussion on grief and loss by focusing specifically on grief support – whether that is support for ourselves or someone else. I’ll talk about the concept of Circles of Support/Caring – a framework for understanding how we can offer and seek support without adding additional burdens to those already experiencing significant grief. This idea isn't...

Grief is experienced differently by everyone. Our grief changes based on the type of loss, the recency of the loss, and what’s going on in our own lives at the time we are grieving. In this episode, I open up about my experience with the loss of a grandparent and share some treasured memories of my grandmother, who was the heart of our family. As I talk about my memories of her life and influence,...

In this deeply personal episode, I share a vulnerable account of a challenging morning I had with my daughter and the subsequent realization of the weight of my words. Through reflection and resolution, I’m working to learn from my failures as I strive to be better, not just for myself but for the people I care about. By sharing this story, I hope to not only spare you from making a similar mistak...

As a mother of five, multi-business owner, couples counsellor, course creator and podcaster, I am a woman who knows a thing or two about building capacity. In this episode, I’ll dive into what it means to build capacity as an individual and share tips and tricks for increasing capacity in your own life. I’ll talk about how building capacity can happen at mental, physical, emotional, and relational...

We all want to live a life with no regrets, but to truly accomplish that requires constant, intentional focus on getting out of the “Good Enough” mindset. That means never settling for the status quo and finding ways to continuously push the envelope for what brings you joy. In this episode, I discuss why good enough is simply not enough and share tips on how to experience more happiness in five k...

Did you know that the term work-life balance first came about in the early 1900’s to help reduce burnout for factory workers? Work has changed a lot since then (hello Internet!), so it’s only natural that the way we think about how work fits into our lives should change too. Enter: Work-life integration. In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between work-life balance and work-life integr...

There’s a good reason why the first question we usually get asked at social gatherings is “What do you do for work?”. Our job and how we talk about that job tells others something about who we are - our talents, our likes, our dislikes, and how we choose to spend our time. In this episode, I’ll talk about why the way you feel about your work actually matters more than the work itself, and what to...

When we’re young, we’re encouraged to dream big and follow our hearts. But then life happens – adulting happens. Suddenly we’re caught up in the daily grind, barely able to think beyond the end of the day, let alone about the long-term future we imagine for ourselves. In this episode, I dive into the topic of daydreaming and why we seem to lose the ability to dream big as we get older. I talk abou...