The Joyful Flamingo

As we round out 2024, Emily wanted to have a little fireside chat and bring all of YOU to the mic by answering some of the Flock's questions that were asked during a recent Ask Me Anything poll! An eclectic mix of topics to say the least, but today's episode feels like a bestie heart to heart about some of the things you've been wondering! This will be the last episode of the pod fo...

As the world we live in relies increasingly on our devices, the power of human connection WITHOUT a screen becomes that much more important. On today's episode, Emily welcomes Amy Weinland Daughters to discuss her experience of writing each of her 580 Facebook friends a handwritten letter. They talk about what sparked Amy's desire to do this and the profound meaning that came out of it....

On today's extra personal show, Emily opens up about her struggles with worrisome thoughts...very vulnerably, and explains a bit more about how it can cross over into unhealthy territory for her! Even though she doesn't feel like she's on the other side of being able to offer her own personal advice on the topic... she's currently in the thick of trying to learn new strategies...

Work, work, work, work, work! It’s the first thing people ask  about when we meet them to describe ourselves - - but does it need to be the biggest part of our identity? In today's show, Emily talks about what that might mean for us if we decide to make shifts or transitions in our careers! Maybe you're like her, and you think of yourself as multi passionate... seeking diversity in the w...

This age old question of whether you're an introvert or an extrovert is much more nuanced than we realize. Today, Emily explores the descriptions of all the personality types that land on this sliding scale, and explains how the knowledge and understanding of the theory as a whole is MUCH more beneficial for you than being able to label your personality type correctly! Time Stamps : 0:30 - In...

As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches this weekend, Emily chats  about extending your gratitude beyond the holiday! What impact does expressing your gratitude have on your overall wellbeing? This episode gives some suggestions on how to make your gratitude practise more of a 'way of life', rather than another task to check off once you've pulled out a journal and a pen each day. It en...

Emily welcomes 3 experts in education to the show to chat about the transition back into another school year! Did you know that it's normal for this transitional period to last for months? Have you been wondering how to help ease the transition back for your kids and your family at large? Find yourself asking if what you're experiencing with your kiddos at home during this time is common...

Welcome back, Flockies! Season 2 is officially here and we're starting with today's episode which is ALL about REST! After humming and hawing about whether or not to take a break from the podcast for the summer, Emily shares with you why it was the best decision ever, in hopes to inspire you to make more time for REST for yourself! She chats about her own experience in slowing down this...

Welcome to our Season 1 finale! On today’s episode, Emily is bringing some of her all time favourite women to the mic for a multigenerational chat— her Grandma, Mom, and oldest daughter! Each of the four generations will answer the same 12 questions without having heard the responses from the other family members! Listen in to see the similarities and differences that span across 85+ years of Ande...

In today's episode, we chat about all the ways in which Mother Earth takes care of us. Emily shows us how our connection to nature is directly related to our own wellbeing and how spending at least 2 hours each week in natural environments can level up our health. Tune in for some simple ideas of how to get outside more and really reap the benefits for yourself! Time Stamps : 0:35 - Intro 2:0...

In today's episode, Emily talks about the things we can do as ordinary families to lead a more eco friendly and sustainable lifestyle... because when Mother Earth thrives, we do too! Everything we need to do to help Mother Earth with her well being are often the very things we need for our OWN well being too! Listen in to get Emily's top ten things to help your family shift into taking c...

In today's episode, Emily shares loads of questions that you can ask your child after school that will ACTUALLY elicit connection and conversation! With some simple tweaks to the questions we're posing as parents when our kiddos return home from school, we can say goodbye to the dreaded one word answers from them each and everyday! Listen in for more! Time Stamps :  0:34 - Intro  1:20 -...

Emily's Hot Hubz joins us for another episode of Mike on the Mic where he gives the male perspective on the topics discussed on the show from February to May! Today, they discuss everything from periods, to Barbie to content consumption, overthinking, men's retreats and more. It's always a good time when these two lovebirds share a conversation on the mic for you all, so listen in a...

Mothers - fierce, gentle, strong, vulnerable, calm, protective, compassionate. Today’s episode celebrates ALL YOU MAMAS in the lead up to Mother’s Day this coming weekend. From birth stories to the best and the hardest parts of motherhood, stay tuned for a show that highlights YOUR stories, YOUR journey… and will make you feel connected to the motherkind and remind you of the strength, power, and...

Emily's birthday is this week and she's coming at you with a special celebratory episode! Today, she lists the 36 things she wants to do in her 36th year!!! Which ones would you add to YOUR list?! Listen in to find out what they all are! Time Stamps: 0:48 - Intro 3:30 - The list you might not be expecting  6:18 - Numbers 1 through 5 - from dates to grandparents, retreats, bench pressing,...

WARNING : The content in this episode contains information about someone's serious mental health struggles. If you are struggling yourself, please visit the support links in the show notes below. Today's episode continues the conversation with Betty and Desirée Ford about their healing journey after a catastrophic car accident altered their lives in May of 2018. In this second part of th...

WARNING : The content in this episode contains information about someone's serious mental health struggles. If you are struggling yourself, please visit the support links in the show notes below.  On today's show, Emily talks to Betty and Desirée Ford as they share their journey to healing after a catastrophic car accident on May 4, 2018 completely altered their life. 21 days in a coma,...

Today's episode gets Emily talking about how her own chronic overthinking has affected her well-being. She invites you to consider whether this may be affecting yours as well and gives you some actionable steps to take to feel more confident making decisions, even if you don't know how it will all unfold afterward. Time Stamps 0:28 - Intro 2:25 - Emily's take on why so many of us ov...

In this episode, Emily talks about spring cleaning your brain by going RIGHT to the source and tackling your content consumption habits! She talks about the dangers of mindless scrolling and what it's actually doing to us,  the fine line between consuming real and authentic content that  doesn't perpetuate parts of us that don't align with our highest vibrations, and the dangers of...

Emily found a list on Oprah.com titled "20 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Herself", and today's she's sharing them with you along with some prompts that will help you answer them for yourself! Listen to this shorter episode a few times over to get the real effect, and check out the links below to get access to the original list, as well as the option to download Emily's...

Emily finally got around to watching Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie and she's talking all about it on the pod today! She confesses about her complicated relationship with Barbie as a whole... and examines the intense dichotomy that both the doll itself, and the movie present! Be a fly on the wall in Emily's brain as she watches the movie for the first time and puts her thoughts to pape...

 ** International Women's Day is Friday March 8th 2024 . . .  disregard when Emily says it's on a Wednesday!** Happy International Women's Day this week to the flock! Today, Emily celebrates WOMEN and chats about the history of how this day came to be! She shares some interesting facts about women that you might not know, describes incredible women who achieved firsts for the female...

Emily talks about how she had to pivot and change last minute what this episode's topic was going to be, because of how she was feeling and the phase of cycle she was in. She shows you what listening to your body truly means, and how that often comes wrapped up in unexpected changes to our routines and scheduling. If you want to have a perfect example of the culmination of everything we'...

In the third part to this MiniSeries on Women's Cycles, Emily chats with fitness coach and trainer Emma Gilligan from the UK. The conversation dives into the idea of syncing your exercise routine and eating with the four phases of your cycle to achieve your best results, and feel your ultimate best. Emma gives you tips of the types of exercises to do during each phase, along with the types of...

Emily chats with Naturopathic Dr. Jenna Priestap on all things periods! Dr. Jenna's practise focuses on maternal health and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pain free periods and what you should and shouldn't be experiencing when it comes to your monthly bleed! She goes through sings that you need some help regulating your period, and tools like seed cycling, acupressure, an...