The Best of Sherwood Park

In this episode of  The Best of Sherwood Park , I sit down with  Ginger Bitzer , founder of  Nana’s Navigator , for a heartfelt conversation about caregiving, advocacy, and navigating healthcare transitions. Ginger shares her personal journey, shaped by her close relationship with her grandparents and years working within community and health services, and explains why she created Nana’s Navigator...

On a recent episode of The Best of Sherwood Park , I sat down with Shani DeShield , Nurse Practitioner and founder of Manchester Rose Primary & Preventive Care , to talk about what’s really happening inside our healthcare system—and what can be different. Shani’s path into healthcare was shaped by personal loss, years of frontline experience, and a deep belief that people deserve choice, advoc...

This week’s episode is a special one, and it’s close to my heart. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Kennedy Zubot, a Women’s Strength and Confidence Coach based in Calgary, who recently stepped onto the stage in a National Natural Bodybuilding competition. As a fellow coach, this conversation is about so much more than fitness or aesthetics. It’s about what it really takes to commi...

Beyond the Scale - A 112lb Transformation of Mind, Body, and Spirit. In this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Kelly Moss, who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey of losing 112 pounds. But this isn't just another weight loss story. Kelly's transformation is a testament to the power of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound impact of prioritizing your well-being. K...

Liz is back talking about cannabinoids.  This time we asked our audience for questions. Lots of amazing answers to questions about using cannabinoids for dementia, migraines, confusion, pain, menopause, depression, anxiety and IBD.  I love that people are curious and willing to look at the science of cannabinoids as an alternative to prescription drugs. 

Crystal Kelly is a Certified Financial Planner with 17 years of experience. Her independent practice, Amani Financial Inc., helps women achieve financial independence through holistic, fee-for-service financial planning. Services include cash flow management, investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance and risk management, tax planning, and small business financial plannin...

Join our discussion about Mary Jane - yup all things THC, CBD and so much more. I’m most interested in how we as aging women can use this incredible plant for healing and hormones.  We also touch on Ozempic - the good, the bad and the ugly. Soulspark Fitness & Nutrition Website https://soulspark-fitness.squarespace.com/ Sexy Sassy Strong/ Soulspark Fitness & Nutrition FB Group ⁠https://web...

It was a privilege to have Grace Kruger interview me for her NAIT personal training program.   It was great to recap the evolution of personal training and how far I have come. Dive into our conversation to find out more about what wellness coaching is all about.  Sexy Sassy Strong/ Soulspark Fitness & Nutrition FB Group ⁠https://web.facebook.com/groups/sisterhoodofthesexysassystrong

Marjan has been a true inspiration.  Her story is not unlike many.  She tried numerous diets and programs only to lose and gain the weight back.  Her goals were to lose weight and gain strength as she approached 40.  I n this process she has gained confidence, an understanding of how to approach food for long term sustainability, and strength.  What she was surprised by is how she can have it all...

To age gracefully doesn’t happen in the dermatology Center, it comes from good sleep, hydration, nutrition, movement and genetics. The cherry on top is the incredible resources from The Laser Room. The Laser Room offers incredible services for our skin. Call them for a plan.  Lisa from The Laser Room Sherwood Park and I talk about our skin, specifically, our face, neck and décolletage.  Buyers bew...

Dori Braddell, Divorce and Transformation Coach, talks about how to navigate divorce.  The hows, the whys, and even the whens while remaining sane and intact.   Divorce is not an easy subject to tackle and we all have unique situations that bring us to the point of wanting to leave. Know you do not have to do this alone. Let Dori show you have to have a silver lining.   Join our conversation.  Ins...

Start 2024 off right with a true understanding of what life coaching is all about. A life transformation.  Join Traci and myself to dive into the incredible work she does as a transformation coach. Traci Bateman's life was shaped by profound loss and an enduring commitment to wellness, sparked by the passing of her mother to breast cancer at just 14 years old. This early tragedy set her on a p...

John is a fellow coach in Sherwood Park that specializes in training men.  John and I discuss the differences in training men vs. women and put a challenge out to all Sherwood Park couples who are wanting to look and feel their best to join John and me in a tandem coaching program.   Never been done before where the husband and wife get their own coaching to get to their individual goals.   Don’t...

Join Nicole and me to talk about the importance of massages, how to find a good therapist, what to expect, and how different modalities of therapy can assist in getting you to your best body ever!  Don’t leave “free money” on the table with your benefit plans. Book a monthly massage for your self-care! It is good for stress, tension, and toxin release.  More important is the relationship you estab...

Allan joins us from Panama! He is an online coach for women and men over 40. I love speaking with other coaches about their passion.  In this podcast we movement and nutrition for the sedentary population over 40. How do you get started, what questions do you ask, what works, and what doesn’t. These are all daunting questions that plague clients that hold them back from living their best life. Joi...

This podcast is all about aging and menopause - from a man! Yes, you read it right - a man!  You will be pleasantly surprised at Ren’s knowledge of what women deal with as far as aging, hormones, and lifestyle. This is one podcast you don’t want to miss. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fitnessjones?mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram https://instagram.com/fitnessjonestraining?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg== Websi...

Stop guessing at what you should be doing for menopause and learn all that you can be doing proactively to help reduce and avoid the side effects from peri/post-menopause.  This podcast is for all women.  Julie Walton, a Ph. D. candidate from the University of Calgary, talks about all things pre/post-menopause.  As she was finishing her master’s in exercise physiology she was surprised at the lack...

Erin Holowach, owner of HomeFree.  This vibrant, energetic woman inspires me.  Her story is incredible - growing up in Mundare, Alberta to owning Comfree and many other businesses.   Her story of building and selling Comfree is brilliant.  Now she is back in the market with HomeFree Realty.  HomeFree provides everything you need to sell your home privately, saving thousands in real estate commissi...

Michelle, co-owner of 70 Acres Brewery in Sherwood Park talks about their brewing process, what differentiates them, why opening 70 Acres during Covid was challenging to say the least. Support local and go try one of their specialty pretzels. You won’t be disappointed. 70 Acre Brew Co. Website h ttps://70acre.com/ 70 Acre Brew Co. Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/70acrebrewco/ 70 Acre Brew Co...

Meet Laura, owner of Task Guru.  It’s important to make a decision about how you spend your time.  Know that the Task Guru can help you with yard maintenance, house cleaning and organizing, house checks and deliveries.  Don’t overwhelm yourself when you can hire help. Looking after you and your time will make everyone happy  :) Task Guru FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/laura.townsend.92372?mibex...

Ever wonder what friends talk about over wine?   Meet Carrie and Christine's best friends who decided one day over wine they were going to help women look and feel confident with incredible clothes.  Lavender and Lace Boutique Customer FB Group http://llbinsider.com/ Lavender & Lace Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shoplavenderlace/?hl=en Soulspark Fitness & Nutrition Website https:...

Meet this extrodinary momma Leah Tully.  She is the owner of The Mama Coach.  I love the gap that she has filled between the healthcare and home by supporting new and postpartum moms with absolutely everything.   Mama Coach Website https://leah-tully.themamacoach.com/ Mama Coach Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themamacoach.leahtully/ Country Counselling Services countrycounselling.com Email:...

We are talking about menopause.  The good, the bad, and the ugly. Join Dr. Dolhaniuk and I as we explore our options as maturing women. Dr. Christina Dolhaniuk Website https://drdolhaniuk.com/dr-dolhaniuk-bio.html Soulspark Fitness & Nutrition Website https://soulspark-fitness.squarespace.com/ Sexy Sassy Strong/ Soulspark Fitness & Nutrition FB Group ⁠ https://web.facebook.com/groups/siste...

The Best of Sherwood Park talks with Cyndi Madsen, one of the owners of In Center Pilates.  She has an incredible story of moving from working in the beauty industry to following her passion and opening her Pilates studio.  Join us to learn all about Cindy, her journey, her inspirations and the incredible Pilates studio she has built in our community.  In Center Pilates Website https://www.incentr...

Dr Lynnsey Frunchak, Family Doctor out of Synergy Wellness.   We typically see our doctors from a reactive approach.  My conversation with Dr F is all about how can we be better patients.   You maybe surprised at her response.