The Inner Edge

Sense of belonging is one of the five core foundational emotional needs. The importance of community and finding our place in a circle of people is integral to our wellness. But what happens when we feel like we don't belong? How do we process that and more-so, what do we do about it? Join me in this quick, solo episode where I share a few personal insights into how sometimes, when we feel lik...

For over 20 years, as a BBC foreign journalist, Melanie Marshall explored fascinating and often high-risk places around the globe. Whether in the Middle East, Ukraine, Afghanistan, or China, she's known for her ability to craft uniquely human and accessible narratives that build understanding and evoke change. Her work has earned international acclaim including multiple Emmy nominations. She h...

Launne Kolla has wanted to save the planet and animals since she was young, which started by falling in love with manatees at a young age. A small town, prairie girl at heart, Launne followed her dreams and became a wildlife and marine biologist and self declared ‘bird nerd’. As the co-founder and CEO of Re-Route, Launne and her husband, Dillon, are committed to redefining waste management practic...

After 15 years running a successful social media marketing business, Nicki Reisberg started to ask a few questions.  Why are people spending so much time on platforms that make them feel bad?  And most importantly, why are we letting our vulnerable children access addictive and harmful spaces online? Our children are more hopeless, anxious, depressed and suicidal than they have ever been in record...

8 million people in Canada live with chronic pain and 41% of people have at least one chronic illness. Lindsay Hull has been working in the MindBody world for 12 years as a BodyTalk practitioner and has become very passionate about neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation. As a coach and mentor with 2 amazing nervous system programs, Lindsay gets to watch people resolve years of chronic illne...

Every season of motherhood brings with it a new set of joys and challenges. The holiday season can be one of overwhelm and fatigue as we juggle all the balls in life, just trying to keep everything together! In this solo episode I share with you 5 key messages to take with you as you close out 2024 and begin a new year! These 5 key messages have become reminders to myself as well, as I join you on...

If you're a parent of children who spend time online, in gaming platforms or on social media, this episode is for you. David Everitt is the Founder and CEO of a safety software company called, Game Safe Now. As a tech executive and expert in the digital space, he experienced firsthand, how quickly online predators could solicit his young children in games like Minecraft and Roblox. In this episode...

We really can learn everything we need to know about life, in Kindergarten. Join me in this episode as I sit heart to heart with Laurie McIntosh, an author, speaker and Kindergarten teacher from Lethbridge, Alberta. Laurie and I talk about the power of community, kindness and lighting up for those we love. Laurie's insight into how simple it really is to build connection through kindness is all th...

In this short, solo episode I talk about the impact of spending time in digital spaces is having on our children but also on our own mental health and relationships. Is it really changing the way we show up for the people we love? How we think about ourselves? How we solve conflict and communicate with others? Listen in as I share some ways in which you can take back your time, live a more present...

At the age of 24, Martin Lockett was convicted of manslaughter on two accounts while driving under the influence of alcohol. Little did he know that reading the fateful words of a reporter who covered the tragic story of the deaths of the two people he killed would forever change the trajectory of his life. After 17.5 years of incarceration, Martin did the hard work to come to terms with what he d...

What happens when you go undiagnosed with ADHD from childhood? In Todd Rennebaum's case it was the development of anxiety, addiction and depression that resulted in a suicide attempt and multiple hospitalizations. Todd is the host of the Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Podcast. On his road to recovery and understanding his journey of his own mental health struggles, Todd is passionate about facilitat...

Statistics show that one in three women will experience violence or a sexual assault once in their lifetime. At the age of 18, Crystal Greenwood experienced a violent sexual assault that left her with residual trauma. After turning to drugs and alcohol to cope with the trauma she found movement and martial arts as a positive way to move through her pain, on her path to healing. Her passion for mar...

How do you survive the devastating loss of a child and find joy again? Jessica Janzen is a dynamic Speaker, Author, Coach, and Influencer who wears many hats, including being a devoted wife, mother of three, and Co-Founder of The Love for Lewiston Foundation. Her mission is to inspire others to unlock their most resilient selves and find abundance and joy in everyday moments. After the heartbreaki...

I've spent the last 10 years exploring the connection between my mind and my body and have explored multiple different alternative therapies and modalities to help regulate my nervous system and work through layers of belief systems, conflict, and emotional pain. The modality that has changed my life the most has been BodyTalk. So much so, that I studied it, became a certified practitioner, an...

Dr. Alisha Rai, is a South-African Canadian family physician who is deeply committed to advocacy for the disability community. This is fueled by her personal experience as a mother to a son with cerebral palsy. She co-founded a non-profit with her husband, Hope for Cerebral Palsy to fund quality private early interventional therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, she openly shares...

Chau Lui is the co-owner of Paris Jewellers, a jewelry company founded by her mother, who immigrated to Canada from Vietnam. Witnessing her mother’s work ethic, grace and gratitude, Chau grew their family business to 22 stores in 4 provinces across Canada. Chau’s journey is not just one of expansion, but of resilience, the power of learning through failure, and a commitment to continuous growth wh...

Rick and Krista Eady are entrepreneurs who work to inspire and encourage others to step into the best version of themselves and live a purpose driven life. Rick is a personal wellness & fitness coach and Krista is the founder of DBL Designs, a lifestyle jewellery brand designed to celebrate the everyday girl who BELIEVES she is MORE. If you're looking for some light-hearted but real talk a...

We give our kids smartphones, but do we truly understand the inherent dangers that lie behind the screens? Amy Neville is a bereaved mother, activist, and advocate who was blindsided by the death of her 14 year old son Alex who had become connected with a drug dealer via SnapChat. That drug dealer sold Alex a counterfeit oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl that killed him. Amy is the founder of the...

Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the education and association sectors. His bestselling debut book, 'Empty Your Backpack' has been called “a must-read for young dreamers.” Join me as Sam and I talk about how he turned his pain into incredible purpose all because of the words of one teacher in his life and how small, consistent actions can...

Jodie Baulkham's world was shattered in 2007 at the age of 29 when her husband was killed in the line of duty. She was left alone to raise their 8-month old daughter while navigating traumatic grief and the Canadian justice system. Jodie began picking up the pieces of her broken life to find a sense of herself again. Fast forward a few years and She married another police officer who lives wit...

How do you find silver linings after finding Cancer by accident? Christine Elliot says finding her breast cancer by accident ultimately saved her life. Join us as we take a deep dive into how being an eternal optimist helped Christine navigate not one, but two primary cancers. Christine is a passionate educator, speaker, and mentor with over a decade of experience in the health and wellness indust...

We are currently experiencing a literacy crisis in North America and many children are struggling with reading. Kathleen Germs is committed to changing that. As an educator, literacy consultant and the founder of Soaring Readers Literacy Consulting, Kathleen believes that every single child has the right to read, and every single child deserves the opportunity to learn to read proficiently. Join K...

Lisa Boehm's life changed in an instant on the night of December 8th, 2015 when a knock came at her door and a police officer delivered news that is every parent's worst nightmare. Join me and Lisa as we talk heart to heart about her hardest days and what it took to find her way back to hope and healing after immeasurable loss and grief. Lisa is a an author, podcaster and health coach who...

The path of a female entrepreneur is not an easy one but Jess Tetu has made a name for herself by overcoming adversity at a very young age to achieve great success in the business world. Jess began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jess was named one of Canada...

Sam Chapman calls himself an 'accidental activist' after he lost his 16 year old son to fentanyl poisoning through a drug he accessed from a drug dealer that connected with him through SnapChat. Sammy was an amazing kid — sweet, funny, curious, and an A student. His parents worked hard to keep him away from dangerous people and places. But, like most parents, they had no idea that drug dea...