The Inner Edge

It's a new era of parenting as our children engage in digital spaces, social media, app and gaming platforms. Let's be honest, they know more than we know as parents and that, can be dangerous. In this solo episode I explore with you some of the serious implications and harms associated with kids using social media from impacts of mental health, social relationships, sleep disturbances to...

After grappling with homesickness, anxiety, and depression as a result of moving away from home at age 15 to play AAA hockey, D Jay McGrath turned to alcohol to cope and numb his feelings. That choice landed him in a 10 year 'dance with the devil' in active alcohol and drug addiction. On June 6th, 2022, D Jay finally opened up to his parents and began his journey to recovery and sobriety. ...

Jennifer Draper is the biggest oilers fan, loves horror movies and has a passion for serving others as an event planner. She is also the president and founder of the Little Wonders Family Program,  a non profit in Saskatchewan that was founded to connect families who have children facing disabilities and/or rare diseases. Join us in this episode as we talk relationships, boundaries, divorce, co-pa...

Jeremy Allen is a funeral director and embalmer who normalizes difficult conversations about grief, without dehumanizing the process of loss. At the age of 24 years old, him and his wife bought a funeral home and have been serving families in their most vulnerable states of grief and loss since then. Join me in this episode to hear how cheating on a Grade 12 Social Studies final exam led Jeremy to...

It's a long, hard fight to feel worthy in our own bodies every single day. Ashlee Piper, a self-love advocate who challenges the narrative around body image, diet culture and self-love, joins me in this episode as we spit truths and challenge societal standards in beauty and worthiness. Ashlee has built a community around the belief that our worth is not a reflection of the size or shape of ou...

If you've ever experienced anxiety, a panic attack, invasive thoughts, fears or worries, this solo episode is for you. Or maybe you live with someone who does? Anxiety is something that I've experience for a good portion of my life and in this episode I get real about how it feels in my body, in my mind and what I do when I feel it overwhelming me. I also offer you the three things that ha...

Join Dani Cooper, a Mortgage Broker, Philanthropist, and advocate for local businesses, as she delves into multifaceted roles of women, challenges societal expectations, and shares her unique journey of choosing a child-free lifestyle. In this episode, Dani opens up with me about navigating life with ADHD, offering insights into how she has embraced her neuro-divergent brain and adopted transforma...

Susie Bishop, founder of 74 Doors, guides others to exercise their organizing muscles and take control of the state of their homes and spaces. Our external world impacts the state of our mental, emotional and relational wellness and Susie is an expert at helping others see where their home may be holding them back. Susie and I talk about how you can start to take those beginning steps to organizin...

Christine Marie is a woman of Metis + Filipino roots and the founder and CEO of Awasis Boutique. She is passionate about making an impact in helping to revitalize Indigenous language and culture. In this episode, Christine shares what it's taken to overcome barriers as an Indigenous woman entrepreneur and why representation of marginalized communities matters. Christine's message is simple...

As a Board Certified Functional Nutritionist and owner of Unbridled Holistic Health, Amy Kapeller helps busy women restore energy, moods, hormonal balance, digestive health, and overcome symptoms of burnout by teaching them sustainable health practices.  In this episode, Amy and I explore how our bodies are always speaking to us and how busy, overwhelmed women can begin to take small steps towards...

At 18 months old, Shailynn Taylor was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a disease that deteriorates physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. Her parents were told by doctors she wouldn’t live past 12.  At 10 years old, Shailynn lost the ability to stand and has been living life in a power wheelchair ever since. Defying the odds and expiry date she was gi...

Finding your purpose takes you on a life-long journey. Each age and stage of life, brings with it new insight to our true path of integrity and alignment with the things that feel light and right for our hearts. Join me as I dive into the essence of purpose, how it differs from 'productivity' and how often the most difficult experiences we have in our lives, lead us to finding our purpose....

Join me, as I sit heart to heart with two of my favorite bold & brilliant women; best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington and executive director of Carrington & Company, Marti Pillar. Jody and Marti are blazing new paths and revolutionizing reconnection in a disconnected world. In this episode, Jody and Marti share what it's like to work together and dream big as women...

Are you feeling overwhelmed? In this solo episode, I share why I think we tend to overload our to-do lists and under-value our own personal peace and rest. Join me as I talk about what happens in my body and mind when I feel overwhelmed with stress, obligations, and responsibilities - and the three things you can do to avoid being washed away and paralyzed by feelings of overwhelm. If you're l...

Larissa Muirhead is formally trained as a licensed practical nurse, and after experiencing a very traumatic nursing shift that left a scar both mentally and emotionally on her, she later discovered the depth of its' impact on her physical body. This sent her on a deep discovery of the mindbody connection as she sought whole wellness again - healing her body through a variety of modalities. In...

Colin Jackson is an online women’s fitness specialist who’s on a mission to change the narrative for fitness & health for women over 35. With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Colin helps women ditch diet culture and become energized, educated, and empowered I started working with Colin 5 months ago and have never felt stronger and more committed to my physical wellness than...

A new year brings.. the same me. In this episode I share 5 things I want to get very intentional about as I move into 2024. I talk about time management, deeper connection, the life-sucking social media scroll, and the glorification of busy. Step inside of my New Year's intentions and you just might find that we're more alike than we are different. Sign up for my first free Masterclass of...

Do you remember the first time you felt true heart-ache? Two things are inevitable in life and every soul on this planet experiences both; love and pain. We can’t have one without the other. Community, connection and conversation are the foundations of healing hearts. Join me in Episode 1 of 'Heart Talk', as I share the very first time I felt deep heart-ache and how that experience left a...

Welcome to the HearTalk podcast! Join me in real and relatable conversations with every day people and everyday stories about all matters of the heart. I’m Laura Lawrence, and I’m passionate about creating meaningful connections that support mental and emotional wellness, helping you navigate both the hard and hope-filled seasons of life.  Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and join me on Tuesdays as we...