Valley Stories

"Failure is feedback NOT a final verdict." Join in as I site and hear wisdom from a man who found the hidden path to the unexpected he didn't even know he needed on the path of failure after failure. Learning the GOOD NEWS! -Failure is not the end but rather, it's the opportunity to learn and in turn, grow. Finding beauty in the imperfections, the Perfect in the Imperfect. Daring us to consider th...

Join Julie Smith and I as we look at the concept of curiosity through the lens of positive perseverance and discuss the idea of partnering it with contentment. Seeing a beautiful balance and a freedom that this state of mind can give us. Contentment- A state of peaceful happiness, satisfaction. An acceptance of ones current situation. Often described as a moderate, calm emotion rather than intense...

Today's Interview is with a beautiful woman named Tiffany Fotheringham. Giving us a window into the power of choice. She shares her journey thus far with MS(Multiple Sclerosis). We talk about her choices to lean into the deep place of her strength, hope and joy are rooted in. "Knowing who holds me" Dropping comparison, and walking in contentment. Plus the value of self compassion, grace and the gi...

Today’s guest- Vanje Watson, from Tiverton, Ontario. Mom of 2, business owner of Watson Wellness as a personal trainer and holistic nutrition coach. She shares with us her multi-layered challenges as a parent and the daily things they face as a family journeying epilepsy. Vanje discusses how her daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy called epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia after experie...

My thoughts on emotions and the importance of validating ALL of them. Sharing my strategies and tools that I have adapted into my life as I grow in journeying this beautiful part of being human. Journal prompt- 3 questions; What are 3 words that describe how I feel right now? What are 3 words that describe how I want to feel? What do I need to give myself today based on this information? credit to...

This episode I share my personal Valley Story that was the catalyst for starting this podcast. I have my sweet friend, Julie Smith joining me as co-host. This interview style chat journey’s through 3 questions which is the structure for all Valley Story interview episodes. 1.What is your Valley? 2.Crossroad, turning point, shift? 3.How has this made you who you are today? Join me as I share from t...

Looking a little deeper into Hardship- sharing my thoughts and the treasures that I feel I’ve unlocked as I’ve journeyed, and with all my heart, want for you too. Hardship offers a Crossroad: Path 1-Running from, avoidance, denial, doing the bare minimum, fear, bitterness, never ending Path 2-See as a tool, get curious- choose to adapt, growth, new outlook, hope, life, beautiful change. Journeying...

Welcome friends! Valley Stories is a space where honest conversations and hopeful reflections are shared — a mix of powerful interviews and personal refections of my own. Each interview will follow a journey asking my guests these 3 questions: • The Valley – the trial or challenge they walked or are walking through • The Turning Point – the crossroads moment that sparked change • The Growth &...