The Roller Coaster of Midlife

Who do you want to be? It seems like an easy question, but is it? Creating the vision for who you want to be will become the beacon, the lighthouse, that will help guide you on your journey of self-improvement. Asking myself this question was the beginning of my journey of self-improvement. Join me in this episode where I share how to start building the vision of your future self and the steps tha...

As a parent, it’s hard enough to see your child struggle with everyday trials and tribulations. What if their struggles run deeper? What if their struggles include addiction? Where do you turn for help? Join me for this episode where I chat with Richard Capriola, a mental health and addictions counsellor, to chat about his book The Addicted Child , he shares warning signs that your child might hav...

I think many people can relate to feelings of low self-esteem and a lack of self-belief. Many of us know “logically” that we can have the life of our dreams and that anything is possible, but we also have trouble believing that it is actually possible. Bridging the gap requires a mindshift. Join me in this episode where I chat with Kerry Tepedino and her defining moment when she realized that she...

How’s your relationship with money? If you flinched at this question then you’re going to want to listen to this episode. Joining me is Morgana Rae, the 20 x International #1 Best Selling Author and mentor coach. She is regarded as the world’s #1 authority on relationships with money. Listen to find out how you can be a money magnet! Learn more and grab one of Morgana's books: www.morganarae.com a...

Are you living your purpose? Or, are you still struggling to find out what it is? I believe that we’re all here for a reason and all of our reasons are different. Discovering our purpose is part of the journey that we’re here to experience. Getting started on this journey can be tricky. A great start is with Rick Heyland’s book Live Your Purpose . Join me in this episode as I chat with Rick about...

In his book, Seeds of Devotion, Roger Butts explores stories of challenge and resilience. He brings insight and wisdom blended with reflective prayers and questions to encourage readers to dive into their own stories. Roger is a hospital chaplain, pastor and community organizer who teaches from the Hebrew and New Testaments with guidance from Buddha and Rumi. Join me in this episode as I chat with...

I launched my first episode on September 30th, 2018 and the 50th episode on April 28th, 2021. It was around that time that I decided to become a daily, well 5 days a week, podcast. My goal is to become the #1 mindset and personal growth podcast. I am so proud and excited to hit episode 100! It has been a lot of work and it has been a privilege to connect with so many inspiring people. Each podcast...

When we feel stuck or “off” it’s often a symptom of a larger problem. Just like a fever alerts us to an infection, life’s problems can signal a deeper issue. These “problems” can guide us towards our true selves. In this episode, I chat with Rachel Astarte, a licensed therapist, about how to rediscover and develop our true selves. Connect with Rachel rachelastartetherapy.com and on Facebook @rache...

The past 18 months seem to have amplified marital distress and it’s resulting in more divorces. In some cases, couples have been given the space to see what’s not working and shined a light on toxic relationships. What do you do? Should you leave or work things out? In this episode, I chat with Sonia Frontera, a divorce lawyer who left a toxic marriage and now helps other people whose lives have b...

I was raised in the Anglican church and my husband, Catholic. We drifted away from organized religion because we felt a disconnect between what was being taught and how the church behaved. Besides the unending scandals out of the Catholic, especially here in Canada, they always seem to give women a backseat. This is 2021 and women still aren’t permitted to become priests in the Catholic church. Wh...

Your past, two little words that carry so much baggage but to move forward we often have to look to our past. Join me in this episode as I continue on the self-improvement journey and explore how reflecting on past experiences can help us heal. Along the way we need to challenge our perception of failure, resolve regret, and forgive. Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please...

“You shouldn’t be alive” are words that many of us thankfully, will never hear. What would you do if a doctor said that to you? Would you change anything? In this episode, I chat with Bobbi Kahler who rebuilt her health and became a vibrant athlete after being on the brink of death. Today, Bobbi helps people take advantage of their potential to conquer fear, insecurity and self-doubt. Connect with...

Every day we all have the same gift, the power to choose. Ultimately, we all get to decide how we feel, act and react. The act of not making a decision is also a decision in itself. In this episode, I chat with Michael Ian Cedar, who since he was 8 years old has been obsessed with the concept that we all have the ability to choose. These choices can then help us build fulfilling lives. Connect wit...

Dolly Parton said, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose”. The power to know who they are and to authentically and unapologetically show up as that person is a gift. In this episode, I chat with Kourtney Thomas, who helps women discover and then design their own self – in body, life and business. Connect with Courtney at www.kourtneythomas.com and on Facebook @kourtneythomascoach and on Insta...

Imagine focusing so much on your purpose and achieving your goals, that you fail to care about anything or anyone else. How do you strike that balance to create a life and a career that you love? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Benjamin Ritter, of Live For Yourself , who during his undergraduate degree felt personally, professionally and socially lost. He was so focused on what he was achieving t...

Do you take risks or are your feet firmly planted in your comfort zone? If you only ever stay in the security of your comfort zone then you'll miss the opportunity to grow, learn and move forward. We call it a comfort zone because it's where we feel safe; it's where we experience less stress and anxiety, but really, comfort zones are more about our fears. Each day brings a new set of choices and y...

Do you know – The Way ? Have you thought about what you want, why you’re here or what your purpose is? There are so many resources out here to help us along on our journeys, it can be time-consuming and overwhelming to dive into these topics alone. In this episode I chat with Andrew Calderella, author of The Way , to chat about how his book can help you live your best life. Connect with Andrew www...

Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, challenges, and quests. Our negative thoughts combined with our insecurities can grow into anxiety. How can we bring balance to our inner world? In this episode I chat with Stacie Boyar of, Namastacie , to chat about creating inner calm. Connect with Stacie www.namastacie.net Stacie’s podcast can be found here: https://www.namastacie.net/blank-page-4 Yo...

Getting clear means understanding what you’re letting hold you back. Getting empowered means taking control. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Denise Moore Revel of, Own Your Amazing , who helps people find their voice and live their worth out loud. Connect with Dr. Denise www. OwnYourAmazingNow.com and on Facebook @DrDeniseOwnYourAmazing and Instagram  @Dr. DeniseMoore Your support of The Roller C...

Although my kids are 19 and 22, I still remember the early months of parenthood. Honestly, I felt so overwhelmed and lost. I didn’t want to admmit that I needed help, I felt disconnected and alone. This was pre-social media but even with all of today’s resources – new parents can still get overwhelmed. In this episode, I chat with Amber Trueblood, Licensed Family Therapist and author of the book S...

What bad habits are holding you back? Imagine what your life could be like if you got those bad habits under control? If you ate well, slept plenty, and exercised regularly? If you lived within your means, paid off your debt, and managed your finances more efficiently? If you squashed your fears and stopped procrastinating to use your time more wisely? If you built a plan and stuck to it and made...

In 2018 Lindsay Hanson quit her accounting job to follow her dream to become a business coach. Despite having no idea how she was going to make it happen, she was committed and made it happen. Join me in this episode where we chat about overcoming self-doubt, fear of judgement and struggling with money. Learn more about Lindsay through her website www.lindsayhanson.com and connect on Instagram   @...

The term “work-life balance” is overused, glorified and for many, it becomes a quest to achieve the unachievable. IS it all a myth or are we looking at things the wrong way? Join me in this episode where I chat with Scott Maderer about living with intention. Learn more about Scott through his website Inspired Stewardship www.inspiredstewardship.com and connect on Facebook @InspiredStewardship  and...

Today Justin Brien is a mental health advocate, inspirational speaker, and professional coach but he only got here after a 16 year battle with his own mental health and self-worth. Join me in this episode where we chat about the path through mental illness and finding your voice. Learn more about Justin through his website www.justinbrien.com and connect on Facebook @justin.h.brien and Instagram  ...

Running into a “difficult person” is impossible to avoid. When you find yourself getting caught in a challenging situation, it’ll trigger your fight or flight response. What if you could remain calm, cool and content? Joining me for this episode is Tommy Acierno to chat about how we can stop this reaction and attract more success. Learn more about Tommy through his website www.tommyacierno.com and...