The Roller Coaster of Midlife

The alarm goes off, maybe hit the snooze a couple of times. You stumble out of bed starting a day of routine and habit. Your one goal is to just survive another day. Sound familiar?  Join me for a chat with Karen Brar from the Nourished Union where you'll learn: How to get out of the mundane rut of life 21 days to create a new habit is a myth The importance of self-care Connect with Karen: Instagr...

Breaking from my usual podcast format and catching everyone up on what I've been up to! I also drop a hint about the next BIG project I'm working on. This is going to be a great ride!

Many people measure health and wellness by a number on a scale or the size jeans that they wear. But that is only looking at part of the story we’re whole human beings, everything works together overall wellness is about nourishing your body, spirit, and mind. We’re complex beings, with even more complex systems. For me, just when I think I have something figured out everything changes. And now, b...

He's back! Mike Polito joins me once again to chat about money, specifically the housing marketing and how it's been impacted by COVID. What you'll learn: What drives the housing and investment markets FOMO isn’t just for toilet paper Is the housing market going to crash Looking for mortgage advice? Connect with Mike: www.mikepolito.ca Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, plea...

Have you sat around with your friends, maybe over a glass of wine, and dreamed about ditching your 9-5 corporate job and venturing out on your own? That’s exactly what today’s guests did! Donna and Chery were long time friends when they quit their jobs and started Now Is Your Time where they coach people on their journey of self-discovery to live their authentic lives. Connect with Donna and Chery...

Most of us spend our lives following someone else idea of success and happiness. We let other people’s voices have a vote in what we do. We check boxes, chase gold stars, and “Lean In” only to feel incomplete. When we don't define success in our own terms, then finding our purpose and carving our own path becomes impossible. So how do we break the cycle so that we can live our best lives? That’s e...

The loss of a child is unbearable to think about and when Nadia Ahrens son died unexpectedly, her life fell apart. She was shattered by her loss and instead of losing herself to grief, Nadia drew on her wisdom, realizing that she could either live as a victim or take the worst experience of her life and help other people. Nadia went on to create The Soul Care System and helps women overcome fear a...

Do you wistfully dream, asking yourself if you’re living your full potential? Are you ready to step into your true calling? Maybe you feel an overwhelming need to wake up and align yourself, create a better version of you? Join me on this episode where I chat with Life Coach Christine Bizier about building a life you love and the Bliss blueprint What is a BLISS BLUEPRINT? · Transcend fears and lim...

Have you ever dreamed big? Did you act on it? Or did you let that inner voice, the itty-bitty-shitty-committee talk you out of it? Join me on this episode where Tara Eusebi shares her journey which led to the creation of the app, BLESS and her mission to unite humanity. · Finding your passion and how it is what you’re meant to do · Being unstoppable · Creating meaningful change Find the app on Goo...

Whether you’re a Mom to babies, toddlers, youth or teens (maybe young adults) working, stay-at-home, or something in between….life is BUSY! Trying to fit it all in AND make sure that you are taking care of you. I know for me, I put myself on the back burner for way too long. The problem is that by not making ourselves a priority, we can’t really take care of our family. Eventually, it will all cat...

Have you set a goal but never even started? Maybe you did and then got side-tracked, and kinda forgot about it? Have you ever asked yourself why? What if you understood why that goal is important to you? How would that change things? Would you take the first steps? Would you reach that goal and set another bigger, bolder goal? Join me on this episode with Robin Tefft , Life Coach as we dive into t...

Did you ever stop to ask yourself who you’re supposed to be? Did you even realize that you could ask yourself that question? This episode I’m joined by my BFF Lisa where we chat about The Limitless Course by Laura Gassner Otting (aka LGO) that we’re taking together. Like any great conversation with a friend our conversation covers everything from acknowledging our own hopes, dreams and, goals, to...

You may remember Sarah Gregg from June of last year where we chatted about reinventing ourselves and adapting to change. During that episode, Sarah shared that she was writing a book. In this episode, Sarah shares her book “ Find Your Flow ”, the fear in launching the book and standing naked in front of the world. Flow is an optimal mental state that you can control, create, and experience every d...

The lockdowns associated with COVID are relaxing but the stress and tensions can still affect our relationships. As our lives begin to resume their natural rhythms, not everyone is comfortable with managing a new level of risk. How does it affect relationships where one person a ready to get back in the world while the other person is still fearing that they might get sick? Where does that convers...

Living with Uncertainty has become the tagline of 2020. Everything seems to be in turmoil and there constantly seems to be the feeling of unrest. A couple of weeks ago I received some news that sent me on a downward spiral. Luckily, a couple of hours later I found myself on a webinar, with Jill Keuth about Empowerment in the Face of Uncertainty. Jill is a Life Coach and helps to guide women back t...

We’re 70 plus days into lockdown in Ontario and on one hand we’re optimistic that the end is in sight but on the other, everyone is tired and frustrated.  Some days even the smallest things can turn a struggle into a smile. In this episode I chat with Rachael Murray, who I feel has earned the title of Ottawa's Fairy Godmother. Rachael started a Facebook group called the Ottawa Wine Fairies (...I k...

We all have that song, the one that ignites something in you, gives you strength and makes you get up swinging. This episode is about my playlist, something I listen to every day. Here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlTIwuRT3rh-fk4R9_d1zIRj5BuqOdV_H I’m not really a music person, this is a reflection on the songs that I like and why. The underlining message in all the songs is ab...

Nobody could have prepared mentally for what we're all experiencing. Globally, we're all grieving for the loss of the life we once had. How do you cope with that? Our lives have been turned on its heads, the four walls that used to be our comfort zone and are now starting to feel like a prison. Personally, some days are good, other days I just want to cry. I know I'm not alone. For me, I'm bringin...

  Let's talk about, talking about sex. Yes - SEX! (Needless to say....this is an adult conversation.) When did you first learn about sex? School? Parents? What type of conversations did you have about a healthy sex life? In this episode Lucie Q. and Sexual Communication Coach, Leah Carey discuss communicating our needs with our partners, the ever so complicated female orgasms (LOL!) and exploring...

In this episode Lucie Q. chats with Katie Rössler, wife, mom, licensed therapist, and Chief Household Officer who is changing the language around being a Mom. Let's face it, whether you identify as a stay-at-home mom, working mom, mompreneur or somewhere in-between YOUR PLATE IF FULL! We waste so much time comparing ourselves to others or getting caught up in #momfail. Stop of the negativity and s...

Digital nomad, Flip flop CEO, lifestyle designer...have you dreamed of living a life that doesn't have you tied down to a single address and living the same day over and over again? Maybe in the dark of night, your inner voice is whispering, encouraging you to take a leap of faith. Author, speaker, and coach, Sarah Gregg of The Power to Reinvent joins me for this episode where we chat about living...

Lucie and Jamie welcome back Mike Polito of M Faculty to discuss debt, starting with what to expect with your biggest debt load - a mortgage. As always, I’m sending my virtually distant hugs! I know you have something to share, email me at hello@therollercoasterpodcast.com Don't forget to follow me: Facebook Instagram

Religion, journals, and naps - how are they connected? Or, are they? In this episode, Lucie and Jamie chat with Michael Hurd, a father, teacher and author. As always, I’m sending my virtually distant hugs! I know you have something to share, email me at hello@therollercoasterpodcast.com Don't forget to follow me: Facebook Instagram

Lucie and Jamie dive in and welcome Amanda Etherington, mother of 4 children and the head coach of the Carleton Place Water Dragons, and discuss keeping your head above water with family and a busy career. As always, I’m sending my virtually distant hugs! I know you have something to share, email me at hello@therollercoasterpodcast.com Don't forget to follow me: Facebook Instagram

Lucie and Jamie stand on guard for weed and talk about the legalization of Cannabis in Canada. Bud, Cabbage, Chronic, Dank, Ganja, Mary-Jane, Kush, or Pot. We'll take 'Marijuana Slang' for $100, Alex. As always, I’m sending my virtually distant hugs! I know you have something to share, email me at hello@therollercoasterpodcast.com Don't forget to follow me: Facebook Instagram