The Roller Coaster of Midlife

By hosting The Roller Coaster I’ve been able to learn from great coaches and hear many stories of triumph over adversity. These lessons are gifts that have served me in more ways than I can count. Scott Miller, the host of the FranklinCovey ON LEADERSHIP podcast, also realized the wisdom that he’s gained from speaking with top coaches and mentors. Scott has gathered this transformational insight a...

The storms in our inner world are reflected in the chaos of our outer world. Often, we work hard to calm the chaos, just trying to fix things and then everything will be alright. Right? And when, it feels like you’re losing the battle, treading water, barely keeping your head up, you double-down – work harder to fix and make things right. Eventually, you realize that your outer world mirrors your...

If there ever was a time to listen to the whisper that you hear in the quiet of the night, that little tap on the shoulder, the twinge that you feel in your stomach – now is the time. What am I talking about? I’m talking about discovering your purpose. Uncovering it may not be as easy as finding the toy at the bottom of the Cracker Jacks box, but the beauty and all its gifts are part of the journe...

Carl Jung wrote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” As humans, we let our past trauma and pain hide in the shadows. True healing comes when we shine a light on our shadows to reveal the hidden messages that have been shaping us through our subconscious mind. Joining me today is Nikki Colmone, to share how we can heal from trauma, depress...

The name of this podcast, The Roller Coaster, came from observing the natural ebb and flow of life. Regardless of who you are, life has its ups and downs, it has challenges and opportunities. Often, we’re called to be resilient and adapt to the flow of change. I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easier said than done. Joining me today is Ash Marshall-O'Dell, Spiritual leader, Reiki Master & teach...

I still remember the first time I watched Survivor, a new reality show. It was 1999 and Liam was a few months old, he slept quietly in his baby swing. Jeff was out for the night. I was instantly hooked, and Survivor weaved itself into our lives becoming a date night for Jeff and I. We would make a big plate of nachos and greedily eat them while watching each episode unfold. Fast forward 22 years,...

Regardless of what stage of life that you’re at, chances are you’ve encountered situations where you’ve been asked to step up as a leader. A good leader can initiate action, offer guidance and inspire. Is leadership a skill or a natural-born talent? Joining me today is Emily Sander, of Next Level Coaching and author of Hacking Executive Leadership , to chat about how we can level up our leadership...

More and more women are taking control of their financial futures. Traditionally, society has framed women as not smart enough to understand money and that we’re frivolous spenders. We were taught that managing money was “men’s work”. At last, times they are a-changing! Joining me today is Obu Ramaraj, an entrepreneur, author, mother and above all one woman wanting to empower other women to live a...

Genetic engineering is about to explode and while many applications will be very positive we need to be careful, proceeding safely and humanely. We also need to question, who monitors its application and possibly decide when things go too far. Joining me today is Dr. Mark Ryall, author of Age-Decoded, a novel that explores the many potential effects of genetic engineering technology on the future...

Almost five years ago now I realized that the stories I was telling myself, the beliefs that I had, weren’t true. It was the beginning of my journey to discover new stories, new beliefs and who I could be. Since then, I’ve come to realize the power of choice. Joining me today is Sharon Hughes, who is a confidence coach and self-worth expert for women and author of The Girl In The Garage , to help...

If you go back to the beginning of The Roller Coaster, episodes 1 to 10 were recorded in person, in my basement at my house in Ottawa, I also had a co-host, Jamie Walker. As I get closer to episode 200, I thought it would be fun to go back and reconnect with Jamie and see where she's at.  Connect with Jamie on Instagram @walkerxoxo Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please m...

What if you could reprogram your limiting beliefs and transform them into more life-giving, abundant visions of yourself? What if you could connect with your own pathways of growth? Joining me today is Dr. Margaret Evanow, who has over 30 years of experience in mental health and personal development, to chat about Quantum Psychology and how you can reprogram your mind. Connect with Dr. Evanow at h...

How we meet challenges, both the ones we choose and that choose us, can define how we live our lives. Having the right mindset makes the difference. Joining me today is Eric Winters to chat about his book Swipe Right and how we can live more boldly. Connect with Eric at https://www.ericwinters.com.au/ and on Facebook @ericwinterscomau Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, pleas...

We all have a story to tell, and depending on the story that you’re telling yourself you may be stuck or propelling yourself forward. Our stories are what make us human. Sharing our stories can help us learn and grow, create connections and heal. Joining me today is Brad Richard, author of Man at 50 - A Journey of Crisis, Revelation and Survival. Brad’s goals are simple; help at least one person a...

How do you define success? For me, it’s being in the position where I have the power to choose, the power to decide how I spend my time and not being ruled by a clock. My definition may be different than yours because we’re both different people. But let me ask you this, however you define it. Are you living a life that aligns with your definition? Are you setting yourself up for success? Joining...

I’ve shared my story about being at the bottom of shit barrel and realizing that I had two choices: look down and drown or look up at all the possibilities that the universe held for me. It was on that day that I began my journey of self-improvement. For the next 3-years, I devoured as much content as I could to discover my true self, resolve past pain and discover my purpose. While I made progres...

In elementary school our English teacher, Mrs. Lamrock would have a public speaking section every year. We’d have to write and present our speech in front of the class. Yes, as much as I love to talk, I would still get butterflies as I walked to the front of the room when my name was called. Some kids having full-blown panic attacks when their names were called. At the time, it seemed pointless an...

Do you ever say yes when you really want to say no? I know I do this all the time, or even worse, I volunteer to do things, even though no asked because I think it’s what expected. And what happens? You end up frustrated and resentful. Joining me today is John Chilkotowsky, of Northstar Coaching, to help us understand how to say NO. Connect with John at www.northstar-coaching.com and on LinkedIn @...

Nothing stirs me up more than when someone tells me I can’t do something. And as I woman, it’s something that I’ve heard a lot. When whenever I hear those words, I can’t help but think – oh ya, watch me! Joining me today is Kelly Lewis, author of Tell Her She Can’t - Inspiring Stories of Unstoppable Women , which is a manifesto for every woman who has been told she isn’t strong enough, smart enoug...

Our emotions are clues, little breadcrumbs that give us insight into our subconscious minds. To our own detriment, instead of leaning into our emotions, we tend to numb ourselves and deprive ourselves of the very tools that are meant to help us learn and grow. Joining me today is Kat Lee, of Empowered Curiosity to chat about emotional alchemy and how we can dive into our emotions to reveal a great...

This week I finally found the courage to show up authentically with a family member. I was hoping we could have an honest conversation about people's feelings, the right to be seen and heard. Instead, I was met with a verbal assault that I never saw coming. What happened? Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE! If you REALLY like what you hear, leav...

You’ve probably heard me say before that it doesn’t matter if you step towards your goals with one giant step or a series of baby steps, just get moving! It’s those little choices that we make every day that matter. Joining me today is Simone Knego, author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, to share her journey from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to adopting 3 of her 6 kids. Connect with Simone at h...

Have you experienced trauma in your life? Maybe you’re pushing through the crap, boxing away your feelings, hoping that you can just forget about it? That’s not going to work forever. Joining me today is Ari Gronich, who helps move people forward in their lives to share actionable steps to Create a New Tomorrow today. Connect with Ari on www.createanewtomorrow.com and Facebook @arigronich . Your s...

Ok, ladies, you don’t need me to point out how our hormones can create a constant state of upheaval especially when we’re talking about our menstrual cycles. Even if you’re not getting monthly visits from Aunt Flo, your hormones can still be ranging. It’s on these days that self-care is more important than ever. Joining me today is Molly Wilder to chat about hormones, menstrual cycles and all thin...

We’re all here on a journey, each one unique in its experiences, achievements, lessons and struggles. Our choices along the way can bring us insight, growth and happiness. Joining me today is Melissa Mayer, author of Recovering My True Self , which is a chronicle of her transformational journey from motherhood to organ donation, and all the twists along the way. Connect with Melissa www.melissamay...