The Roller Coaster of Midlife

This is the second episode in a 7 part series where I share my journey of self-improvement. In this episode, I dive into vulnerability. What is vulnerability? What is it not? There's a good chance you kept parts of you hidden or misrepresented who you were just so that someone would like you. Why? Because, deep down, we are all afraid of being rejected for who we really are. So, it becomes easier...

Shawn Harper is a former NFL Offensive Lineman and is a nationally recognized speaker. His journey to victory happened in spite of the world around him. Shawn grew up being told that he was dumb and a loser, and reminded of what he couldn’t achieve. In spite of everything, he forged his own path and defined success for himself. Join me in this episode where we chat about winning in life and overco...

Have you ever taken a personality test? Did you ever remember anything about it or apply it to your life? I never have. Joining me in this episode is Merrick Rosenberg to chat about his book, The Chameleon, and how we can adapt his four personality types in our lives. Learn more about the personality styles on Merrick’s website www.takeflightlearning.com . Get a copy of his, The Chameleon, on Amaz...

You don’t have to look far to see that the world is plagued with negativity, rage and loneliness. This all impacts our mental health. People are seeking love and understanding – they want to know that they have a purpose. Carolina Duarte was called to write and after 7 months, published Messages of Love and Peace . Join me in this episode as we chat about Discovering Your Greatness. Find Carolina’...

We all have wounds and they leave a mark on us. These wounds affect how we go through life. They manifest as pain, negative emotions, and feelings of being stuck. In this episode, I chat with Damla Aktekin, of A Drop of Om, about how we can heal our energetic wounds. Take the energetic wounds quiz on Damla’s website www.adropofom.com and connect on Instagram and F acebook . Your support of The Rol...

This is the first episode in a 7 part series where I share my journey of self-improvement. In this episode, I share that we all have the power to chose and to change. As always, I share my truths. This is me, at my most vulnerable, standing naked in front of the world. Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE ! If you REALLY like what you hear, leave...

Talking about God and prayer is uncomfortable for me. Not because I don’t believe in a higher power or that we’re not all connected – I’m not exactly sure where this discomfort comes from. I do believe that if you don’t know then you can’t grow. In this episode, I chat with Rich Lewis about his book Sitting with God and a practice known as centering prayer. Learn more about centering prayer www.si...

Friday the 13th is often thoughts to be a bad day. For Nancy McKay, in 2009 it was a really bad day and it ended with a bang. Fortunately, the gun she was holding didn’t end her life. Then in 20216 a cancer diagnosis took her hair but gave her inner strength. Nancy’s experience with alcohol and cancer, coupled with training as a coach allows Nancy to help others become empowered through her busine...

Are you ready to give fear the finger? That’s what Jacqueline Wales asks people. She learned the hard way that by letting fear take over, she was allowing the fire inside to die. It took some time to learn how to really let that fire burn. Today Jacqueline is a champion for fearlessness through her company The Fearless Factor @ Work www.thefearlessfactoratwork.com Connect with Jacqueline on Facebo...

Confidence impacts how we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. It is said that we’re all born with confidence, it’s what drives us as toddlers to explore the world around us. Unfortunately, for many, life can bash it out of us. In this episode, I chat with Karen Gray who helps people step into their power, level up and find their voice. Learn more about Karen on her website www.coachkare...

Self-care isn't selfish, it is critical to our overall health and wellbeing. Join me in this episode where I explore what self-care is and how to incorporate it into our daily life. Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE! If you REALLY like what you hear, leave a comment, and share it with your friends! You can find me on: www.therollercoaster.com F...

Martha knew that she wanted to be in a profession that would be centred around helping people and naturally pursued a career in nutrition. She lived her life built on the foundations of healthy eating, movement and soulful living. In 2018, Martha's perception of healthy living was sidelined with a cancer diagnosis. Suddenly, she realized that she was no longer “perfectly” healthy. Learn more about...

During the World Trade Center Attacks on September 11th, 2001, Kimberly Horvath was standing in the middle of the West Side Highway just blocks away as the first tower fell. She found herself at the edge of New York City, not knowing how to escape, facedown on the ground, and covered in ashes. This was when she had an experience with The Divine that changed her life forever. Learn more about Kimbe...

If you’re like me, you never really learned about money. Talking about money can also be a bit of a taboo subject, so if schools aren’t teaching it, how do we begin to learn about it? In this episode I chat with Cassie Ferrer of Numbers Nerd, to lift the veil and help you on a stronger financial path. Learn more from Cassie here and get your 30 Day Debt Cleanse Planner . Connect on Facebook today!...

Fridays come with the excitement of a couple of days off, only to be followed by the letdown Sunday evenings that the workweek is about to begin. We talk about “work-life balance” and use phrases like “living the dream”, but what if it doesn’t need to be that way? In this episode, I chat with Wade Galt and his 4 day work week. Learn more about Wade's 4 Day Work Week here . Connect on   Instagram @...

Are you intentional with your thoughts? Do you look for the good in the world or do you get caught up in the bad? Join me in this episode as I chat about gratitude and the law of attraction. Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE! If you REALLY like what you hear, leave a comment, and share it with your friends! You can find me on: www.therollercoas...

On a cold January morning, just a few years ago, Gloria Battini packed her bags and walked out of a long-term toxic relationship. It took a lot of inner work to feel strong enough to leave. What is a toxic relationship and what damage do they cause? How do you begin to gather the courage to step into your power and leave? Today, Gloria helps other women reclaim their power. Connect with Gloria thr...

Joey Dumont considers himself a recovering douchebag. He was one of "those" guys - a peacocking urban male, with expensive suits, german cars and Swiss watches. He was living the life that people envied, however, it was all a mask for anxiety, episodic depression and years of trauma. This fast lifestyle came to an end when he realized that if he was going to experience the true fullness of life, a...

Laura Brandao is the only female partner in a national mortgage company and has received many business and industry awards. It wasn't until Laura decided to write a book that she began to realize that she'd been playing it safe, maybe too safe. It was then that she started saying YES - every day. Connect with Laura through her website , and Facebook . Your support of The Roller Coaster is always a...

Imagine living the life of your dreams with a job where you get to interview the biggest stars in the world, but realizing that you're not happy. Jonathan Troen found himself in this situation and couldn't figure out why, so he began a journey to find out why. This was the start of his Self-Love Revolution. What is Self Love? We’ve been taught from a very young age that if we work hard, we will be...

Today, May 14th is my birthday! I am proud to say that I'm 48 and excited that I'm on the upswing to 50. Join me in this episode where I look back on where I've been, my challenges and how I have established a morning routine that has continued to help me learn and grow. Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE! If you REALLY like what you hear, leave...

Lee Hopkins teaches people to be miserable - say what?? Growing up he fought a constant feeling of loneliness. The isolation only became worse as he grew into adulthood. Lee was afraid of rejection, he didn't trust people and didn't have any close friends. He withdrew because he believed that he was boring and uninteresting. After overcoming repeating patterns of struggle, Lee learned that confide...

The trauma of sexual assault impacts the victim physically, mentally and emotionally and it can take years to heal. Tasha Wilson was assaulted by someone she knew and she was left questioning her identity, self-worth and even her very existence. It was challenging for her to speak up and get help because of the guilt, shame and fear that she felt. It took time to heal and it started once she made...

Shame and guilt, why are they still "taboo" subjects? In a world on the edge of a mental health crisis, why do we continue to silence one of the root causes of the problem? Shame and guilt reinforce each other to produce negative emotions such as anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, traumas, etc. They infiltrate our emotions with stealth precision that causes our struggles from low confidence t...

As a child Will Black faced depression and anxiety; he struggled to find a place in the world and felt unworthy of love. As a teen, Will hid from the world because he felt inherently broken until he discovered alcohol. He spent 6 years spiralling out of control until one day, he put down the bottle and for his answers, and his purpose through yoga and meditation. Connect with Will www.willowenblac...