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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like an outsider among your own squad? Join me, Portia Chambers, alongside the remarkable MJ Renshaw, for a conversation that's as raw as it is enlightening. In this exploration of the intricate dynamics of female friendships, MJ, founder of the Being Method and an avid rock collector, shares her personal journey from a tomboyish upbringing to discovering t...

Send us Fan Mail When love takes a turn into uncharted territories, it can unravel a tapestry of emotions and identities. That's exactly what happens as I, Portia Chambers, sit down with Jessica Crew, whose story of marriage, self-discovery, and resilience captivates and inspires. Jessica's candid recollection of her life with Steve—fraught with love, revelation, and reinvention—offers a...

Send us Fan Mail When Sara, the dynamic co-owner of Ess & Cay Salon and Experience, graced our studio, she brought a story that resonates with the heartbeat of transformation. Married young and quickly adapting to motherhood, she navigated a maze of self-doubt and anxiety, only to emerge with profound self-awareness and a renewed zest for life. This episode isn't just about change; it&apo...

Send us Fan Mail When love and personal well-being clash, the heart faces a daunting challenge. Join me, Portia Chambers, as I sit down with Casey, a compassionate psychotherapist, who shares her profound and deeply personal account of facing her partner's mental health crisis. Together, we unravel the complexities of supporting a loved one while grappling with the heavy decision to prioritiz...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, only to realize it's not the globe that's heavy, but the unprocessed baggage of your past? Join us as we sit down with Megan, a Canadian expat living abroad with her two kids, to explore the raw and often unspoken challenges of motherhood, personal trauma, and authenticity. She reveals how facing her repressed...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stood at the crossroads of success and satisfaction, wondering if there might be more to life than the highlight reels we share online? Join me, Portia Chambers, as I peel back the layers of my own transformational journey, revealing the raw and intimate process of redefining success and happiness. From a garage conversation with my husband that sparked a quest for d...

Send us Fan Mail When the line between healthy living and obsession blurs, the fallout can transform a life—this is the reality Gabriella of GG & Co faced with her battle against orthorexia. Join me, Portia Chambers, as we unravel Gabriella's poignant narrative, an eye-opener about how a relentless pursuit of health can lead to an unexpected crisis of identity and well-being. Her candid c...

Send us Fan Mail When the ground beneath you gives way, how do you rebuild the world around you? Join me, Portia Chambers, as I sit down with the remarkable Stephanie from Beacon Coaching and Leadership, who bravely shares her voyage through the storm of personal transformation after the earthquake of betrayal. Her story is a beacon for anyone navigating the complex process of healing, demonstrati...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself tiptoeing around a tough topic, heart racing, wondering if honesty really is the best policy? Laurita Gorman, a somatic psychotherapist with an impressive 19-year track record, joins me, Portia Chambers, to shed light on the transformative power of genuine dialogue in the latest episode of our podcast. Together, we tackle the fear that honesty must ine...

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself at a crossroads, wondering if it's time to turn the page and begin anew? Laura Sinclair joins me, Portia Chambers, for a raw and empowering conversation that pierces through the heart of such pivotal moments. Together, we traverse Laura's transformative journey from the closure of her CrossFit gym during the pandemic to redefining her identity and care...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to harmonious parenting lies in your energy and emotions? Join me, your host Portia Chambers, and my remarkable guest, Sarah Lambert, as we unravel this fascinating mystery. As mothers, Sarah and I share our own experiences, shedding light on how our energy significantly impacts our children, influencing their sleep patterns, their emotional well-being, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck in your career, unable to move forward because of fear and limiting beliefs? You're not alone. Our guest, Teri, a transformative coach, joins us to recount her own journey of self-discovery, where she shifted gears from a burned-out social media manager to an inspiring coach. Teri's story, full of wisdom, insight and personal experience, offers a...

Send us Fan Mail Join me, your host Portia Chambers, for a deeply transformative conversation with the courageous and inspiring Jen. A beacon of hope in the world of addiction recovery, Jen shares with us her raw and emotional journey from addiction to sobriety. We pull back the curtain on her struggles, her triumphs, and the life-changing realization she had stemming from her parents' 50th w...

Send us Fan Mail Join your host, Portia Chambers, as we delve into the heartening journey of Stephanie, a brave mom who transitioned from corporate life to self-employment amidst the shadows of her past. Her experiences of motherhood, self-discovery, and her methods of coping with past trauma generate an engaging narrative that underlines the strength of the human spirit. The discussion then evolv...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season Two of the THIS IS WE podcast with your host Portia Chambers, the woman behind The WE Experience. Brace yourself for raw, intimate conversations about life's most challenging and transformative episodes.  Our guests courageously bare their souls, sharing stories about motherhood, love and loss, addiction, and life-altering experiences, reinforcing the truth...

Send us Fan Mail There was a time I never thought I would share this part of me publicly but here we are and I honestly feel this is just the beginning. This was a very defining moment in my life and truly changed who I am today. This is a story of deep love and loss, motherhood and partnership. my best friend from elementary school interviewed me and it couldn't be more perfect. In February...

Send us Fan Mail If you are a lover of connection, this podcast is calling your name. Dana, the founder of Cool to Connect opens up about creating meaningful connections in person and online, what it means to truly connect with someone, taking Cool to Connect to the next level with brand partnerships and so much more.   ABOUT DANA CLARK ☁️ Starting her entrepreneurial journey in 2016, Dana founded...

Send us Fan Mail I did not want this conversation to end. Erin and I chatted about pretty much everything from opening a yoga studio with her sister, to launching Azur Fit, manifesting Azur’s next move, the fear of failure and showing up on TikTok.   ABOUT ERIN ☁️ Erin a serial entrepreneur, fitness lover and trend spotter. Her passion for fitness, fashion and branding has inspired this line of el...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqueline opens up about her lived experience with an eating disorder and her relationship with food and her body.   We talked about external validation, relationships and where she is now.  ABOUT JACQUELINE ☁️ Jacqueline is a Food and Freedom Mentor, Usui/Holy Fire III + Karuna Reiki Master, Holistic Counsellor, and a #1 international bestselling author.  Because of Jacqueline’s...

Send us Fan Mail Kaitlin shares her truth and everything in between. From opening a business with her bestie, becoming a mother, showing up as her whole self online and caring less about what people think.   This was such a fun and real conversation.   FOLLOW KAITLIN ON INSTAGRAM ✨  WE COLLECTIVE | A MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP | A place where you can land softly and just be. The WE Collective gives you a...

Send us Fan Mail Jordan shares her story of transition from studio owner into entrepreneur.   We talked about finding balance between work and play, what it means to lean into discomfort and how life is so different when you slow down.   ABOUT JORDAN  Jordan is the owner of JC WELLNESS. She is a Holistic Health Coach who specializes in energy revitalization. Jordan works with women to heal their b...

Send us Fan Mail Lovepreet defied the odds when she took her first step and she is continuing to do it today! Lovepreet opens up about living with cerebral palsy, her love for cycling and rowing and how she is continuously pushing past her limits. We talked about being a recipient of the Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada, participating in her first half-marathon, cycling 2,000 kms in 2022, her l...

Send us Fan Mail Kim opens up about being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and how it changed her perspective on life. We chatted about finding purpose after her diagnosis, grieving parts of her life that now look different and what it means to truly find acceptance. This is such a beautiful and fun conversation.   ABOUT KIM  Inspiring and helping others to lead a healthier lifestyle is a passio...

Send us Fan Mail Ali is an artist through and through and she takes us on her journey of finding her creative path. She opens about going to University, working in different creative environments before becoming a teacher and how she ultimately found balance between creating beautiful pieces and molding small minds. We chatted about changing our minds and journeys, how to move through creative slu...

Send us Fan Mail Jolene opens up about her separation with her husband, living out of alignment and how she slowly began to rediscover herself all over again.   We talked about choosing yourself first, how coming into alignment changed her business and relationships and how your life can change when you starting listening to your gut. Jolene is a 41 yr old single mother of a 9 yr old boy and 6 yr...