The UnTrivial Podcast

Kelley Daring is an entrepreneur, podcaster, content creator and advocate for women’s rights. She has amassed over 100 thousand followers on TikTok, where she shares the stories of women’s lived experiences to challenge the socially accepted ideals of motherhood and marriage. Her aim is to inform and empower women to consider roles other than those traditionally prescribed by society.  Today we di...

UnTrivial is back and today, Ally shares life updates since having her baby, her birth experience, thoughts on early motherhood and more.

My guest today is Doctor Kaitlyn Kakar, PT, DPT. She is a Physical Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience, whos goal is to empower women with the knowledge they need to thrive during pregnancy and postpartum. Her aim is to give women the resources and support to not just survive motherhood, but thrive!  Today we discuss what exactly the pelvic floor is, its function, changes to the pelvic...

My guest today is Dr. Sharon Martin, she is a psychotherapist and author specializing in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods.  For the past 25 years, she’s been helping individuals overcome self-doubt and shame, embrace their imperfections, and learn to set boundaries. Dr. Martin is the author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and The Better Boundaries Workbook . Today we...

My guest today is Manuela Mitevova. She is a somatic movement teacher passionate about uncovering the mind body connection. Manuela works with people who experience chronic pain and live with trauma, and who are looking for a gentler and more embodied way of moving, so that they can release their stuck emotions and regulate their nervous system. Today we discuss what somatic movement is, where tra...

Britt Hartley is a Spiritual Director at No Nonsense Spirituality. She has a Masters Degree in Theology with an emphasis on the Future of American Religion. Today we discuss atheism, organized religion, finding spirituality while remaining true to ones beliefs, and so much more. Britt's book, No Nonsense Spirituality: All The Tools No Belief Required, is available on amazon at: https://amzn.to/44D...

It's Canadian Mental Health Week and I wanted to honour that with a short episode about self-care and burn out; which has definitely been top-of-mind for me lately. I also share a few life updates, pregnancy feelings, and chat about Mother's Day. Take care of yourselves, take breaks, and remember that looking after your wellbeing is productive and necessary.

Dr. Tamara Fackrell is a Law Partner at Fackrell & McLean Law and has been mediating for over twenty-five years. She is a practicing attorney and also has a Ph. D. in Marriage, Family, and Human Development with a focus on marriage, divorce and children of divorce. She was a law professor for fourteen years at the J. Reuben Clark Law School and is the author of over fifteen books.  Today we di...

My guest today is Gail Garceau. She is an Essentrics Flexibility Trainer and Educator with a background in Biochemistry. Gail works with high performance and Olympic athletes using specialized flexibility training to achieve peak performance. Her expertise focuses on maintaining muscle integrity for injury prevention and enhancing metabolic efficiency. Today we discuss what exactly is an Essentric...

My guest today is content creator, educator, keynote speaker, and influencer in the ADHD space, Matt Raekelboom. Matt is known for spreading the message of positive mental health, and educating others on better understanding ADHD. Today we discuss what exactly ADHD is, how it presents, Matt’s personal journey through understanding and managing his ADHD, and so much more. I’d like to give a trigger...

Katrina Owens is the Founder of Knockout Directive, a brand and publicity consultancy empowering passionate service providers and lifestyle brands with the magic of public relations. Her clients have been featured in Vogue, People Magazine, on FOX News and podcasts across industries and the world. Today we discuss her experience leaving the corporate world to take the leap to build her own busines...

Dr. Beck Hoehn is a fertility expert and board certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She is based in Los Angeles and is the owner of her clinic, Mighty River Wellness. She has a Masters degree from the Emperor’s College of Oriental Medicine, and a Doctorate in Fertility Acupuncture. She is dedicated to helping women overcome obstacles on their journey towards motherhood and offers a personalized...

Dr. Cassandra LeClair is an award-winning professor, author, communication consultant, and motivational speaker. Her mission is to educate and empower others to clarify communication tactics in order to enhance their relationships with friends and family members, in the workplace, and beyond. Today we discuss how communication is the key to unlocking a deep understanding of your needs, setting cle...

Raquel Benitah is a body image and lifestyle content creator as well as a holistic nutritionist. She is well known for her message of self-love and compassion, and advocating for individuals to have healthy relationships with food and movement in a world that can make it very hard to do so.  I want to give a trigger warning for this episode because we do get into the topic of eating disorders toda...

Chris Marshall is a social and behavioural scientist drawing on diverse experience in investment management, futures work, and psychotherapy. He is also a TedX speaker and the author of “Decoding Change: Understanding What The Heck Is Going On And Why We Should Be Optimistic for Our Future” His core focus centres on the profound benefits of playfulness in fostering creativity, curiosity, and colla...

Desiree Spierings is a Dutch Relationship Counselor and Sex Therapist practicing in Sydney, Australia. She has over 20 years of experience, and is the founder of Relationship Wellness. She believes everyone deserves a chance at a happy life with meaningful relationships, and a healthy dose of intimacy. Today we discuss all things conflict management in relationships such as: What triggers a fight...

Dr. Madeleine Clark, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor with a clinical focus in women's health, and is the co-owner of Crafted Balance Naturopathic Clinic. She truly believes that no symptom or circumstance should get in the way of women pursuing their dreams and honours the human side within medicine.  Today we discuss: The difference between naturopathic and medical approaches to wellbeing Myths and m...

Welcome to the UnTrivial Podcast! In this intro episode, learn about what you can expect from the show, why I started it, and a little more about me.