Please enjoy this conversation with the great Cathlyn Melvin (originally recorded in December 2021). Hear how Cathlyn took a 90 degree turn off her well laid out path of going to law school on a scholarship to becoming an entrepreneur whose mission is to help others get their message out into the world in the very best way possible. And please don't forget to watch her TEDx Talk "The Brave Leap Sideways". If you've ever dreamed of delivering your very own TED Talk, be sure to reach out to her - ...
Jun 07, 2022•50 min
Sheldon Crocker has taken his experience of growing up with a physical disability and abuse and turned it into an inspirational message. He shares his message is his book "Keep On Walking" and in his keynote speaking. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Find his book "Keep On Walking" at https://www.amazon.ca/KEEP-WALKING-Transformative-Inspirational-Journey/dp/B09L4X5NQ8/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= fb: @sheldon.r.s.crocker.speaker Linkedin: @sheldon-r-s-crocker sheldonsc...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min
Mike Govoni wandered into the forest feeling hopeless; he was highly allergic to almost everything, and had debilitating digestive inflammation. He was at the point that functioning in society was beyond him. He was highly reactive to our everyday surroundings. It was there, with the trees that he experienced a spiritual awakening that put him on the path of true healing and recovery from a life riddled with trauma. Hear how he helps people who may be sober, but who have yet to find what they ha...
Jul 16, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Leona deVinne is all about JOY. And not in a trite, 'just be positive' way; she is a student of neuroscience, behaviour change, and overcoming trauma. She walks the talk - she's experienced serious hardships and now uses what she has learned first hand, as well as all the courses and training she's had, to help people like you and me find real, life changing joy. Her NEW BOOK Finding Your Joy Spot was released last week (July 5, 2021). Get it, read it, and rate it on amazon (please!) to help get...
Jul 09, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jean McCarthy is articulate, honest, and very talented. She has chronicled her alcohol-free lifestyle since her first day of sobriety in 2011. Thousands of readers credit her blog, UnPickled, as a motivating factor in their decision to quit drinking. Jean joined The Bubble Hour podcast as a co-host in 2013 and took over the weekly program as its sole producer and host in 2016. The show has a devoted and enthusiastic listenership with more than 75,000 monthly downloads, so you know she has a mess...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
I feel like I could chat with John Loxley for days. I love his insight and easy way of articulating complex recovery concepts. John Loxley (also known as Ren Koi) is a certified Life Coach, Author and Host of the Life in Recovery Podcast. As a DJ and music producer he spent over ten years drinking alcoholically and using drugs before starting his recovery journey in 2010 when he hit rock-bottom. He has since tried to carry the message of recovery to still-suffering alcoholics and addicts by help...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Hear about how Veronica's family of origin story (trust me, your won't want to miss it) inspired her to aim higher than she thought possible. It made her passionate about helping women become "Empowered and Unapologetic" (also the name of her podcast) in the pursuit of their dreams. This 'take no crap' woman comes by her attitude honestly, and she's taken some tough moments as opportunities to examine how she shows up in relationships. She can help you do the same! Enjoy our very real conversati...
Apr 15, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Kanchan gets real in our conversation about her move to England and then back to Ontario, and how that experience had her examining who she was and what really mattered to her. Kanchan believes that your power comes from knowing who you are. The cost of not owning who you really are is not living a full life and feeling cut off from your true self. The gift of this is that when you truly own who you are from the depths of gender and culture you came from you are being more honest, more real and ...
Apr 01, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Dr. Lotte Valentin is an N.M.D., author, evidential medium, spiritual educator and an international keynote speaker! She teaches several different spiritual workshops as well as offering one-on-one sessions for mediumship, ancestral healing and as a medical intuitive. She has experienced two out of body near-death Experiences, NDE's which led her to start medical school at age of 54. Dr. Lotte also hosts her own podcast Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul to help people create a path to healing their o...
Mar 18, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
If you are a parent who could use some help with your relationship with your teen, or a teen struggling with your parent, this episode is for you! Aly Pain empowers parents to end the baffling blowups with their tween/teens by creating respectful, honest relationships. She is honest, authentic and vulnerable in her work, and in this conversation. Hear how her personal experience as a teen contributes to the work that she does today. Website: www.alypain.com IG @alypain TikTok @alypain Clubhouse ...
Mar 04, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Our outward appearance is often indicative of how we feel on the inside! For Ben Bondar fashion is reflective of his energy, sense of self, and his mental health. Hear how he helps others find and express themselves through fashion (and within a budget). He also generously shares some very vulnerable moments that have been pivotal in inspiring change and recovery. Ben Bondar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benbsquared/ Fashionably Sober Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podc...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 3
David Lewry has made a life's work of getting honest, facing his demons, and using everything he's learned to help others in the most accessible, non-judgemental and creative way. He founded Freedoms Path Recovery Society and hosts the Voices of Recovery Podcast. Hear his perspective on recovery, healing and his openness and support of individual, tailored paths to freedom. Freedoms Path Recovery on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FreedomsPathRecoverySociety Freedoms Path Recovery Website - ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Lynn Courey lost her daughter Sasha in 2011. Sasha died by suicide after a short time in treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. Hear how Lynn and her husband started a Foundation that offers skills and hope to families struggling with emotional dysregulation and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). They made the decision, even in their grief, to change the landscape of DBT therapy in Canada by becoming facilitators of the Family Connections Program shortly after Sasha died. Their passi...
Jan 21, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Erin Ekman is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation(ICF), and the principal facilitator and leadership consultant with Centrivity. This is our second podcast recording - and in this episode Erin and I do a deeper dive and chat about adversity, and her journey to resilience through loss and disillusionment. Listen to the end to hear us talk about how we worked through the discomfort we experienced during the recording! Erin's website: centrivity.ca - subscri...
Jul 21, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The beautiful Adele Fedorak and I chat about the power of storytelling. Adele, speech pathologist and certified coach, has combined her many passions into a new program for those wanting to become great storytellers. She's understated, genuine, and very, very talented. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Website (under construction): adelefedorak.ca Email: [email protected] The Story Edge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyintelligence/ Mentioned on the podcast: Parentology - http://w...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 20
Claudia Jungert, Portfolio Coordinator, Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies at SAIT, shares her story of becoming a widow and supporting her son through drug treatment. Claudia shares how the experience changed her, how she became a more empathetic leader and a better listener, how she has learned to "stop trying to control everything", and how those things have helped her during COVID-19. Mentioned in the podcast: AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre: https://aarc.ab.c...
Jul 07, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Kristin Moore is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach and Intervention Specialist. The founder of Shift Recovery Solutions, she specializes in supporting professionals, executives, and business owners with concierge level Recovery Coaching and Intervention Services. Shift Recovery Solutions is the first Canadian Certified facilitator of Addiction Awareness in the Workplace. Shift Recovery Solutions Website: www.shiftrecovery.ca Kristen's linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-j-moore-0...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Karine has been a snow and skateboard coach for 18 years. A graduate of the National Coaching Institute Program at the University of Calgary, she blends her formal education with her 26 years as a snowboarder - specializing in the half pipe - and is passing on her passion for sport to the next generation. Not growing up in sport, I've been fascinated to hear her credit the lessons learned through sport for her own tenacity and resilience. This podcast is being released on her birthday! Follow Ka...
Jun 23, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Donna Hughes is the President, Executive Director and Clinical Director of Inner Solutions in Calgary. Hear her story - how she went from being a registered psychiatric nurse therapist to pioneering new programming for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and creating an organization that specializes in the delivery of Dialectic Behavioural Therapy. Inner Solutions: www.innersolutions.ca Visit https://linktr.ee/maureentowns for links to the podcast
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ally Towns is changing the world! Ally is training to become a Child and Youth Care Counsellor at Mt Royal University in Calgary. Her passion for helping others is based on her own experience with self-harm and her belief that we all have issues we're struggling with. She is a vocal advocate for mental health, normalizing mental health struggles, and seeking therapies that can help. Enjoy our frank conversation about her experience! (Full disclosure: I am Ally's very proud mom)...
Jun 08, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Clare Keast is the courageous mother of five beautiful children. Clare shares her journey as a mom supporting her kids with mental health and addictions, and in particular her experience with her son Kevin, who died of an accidental overdose at the age of 36 years. Kevin was a successful social worker who battled addiction for years without most of his friends and family even being aware of his struggle. I hope you find something helpful in Clare's story. Mentioned in the Podcast - Moms Stop The...
Jun 01, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
I always knew that Nikki Takahashi was edgy but I had no idea that she had a boatload of courage as well. Listen to the end to hear her answer the "broken open' question. She drops a bomb about listening to your gut in the face of societal and cultural norms! #podcast #brokenopenpodcast Instagram @nikkitakdotcom @fetchingfinninc Website: www.FetchingFinn.com Personal site: www.Nikkitak.com Fetching Freaks Podcast Release soon- stay tuned on Nikki's social media
May 25, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
I have known Lisa Marie Genovese for the past 8 years, and always enjoy connecting. Lisa is the President at BottomLine Marketing where she "helps brands level up and get where they're going FASTER". She's smart, sassy, and one of my favourite trouble makers! Find Lisa at www.wearebottomline.com Linkedin: linkedin/in/lisamariegenovese Also mentioned in the show: Kolbe Assessment Tool: www.kolbe.com Culture Smith: www.culturesmithinc.com Emergenetics: www.emergeneticscanada.com (Recommend Tara-Le...
May 18, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 12
I've known Jerry Zeyen since 1982, and in this episode we have a great conversation about his career . Jerry is as an executive leadership coach with an impressive CV. Jerry's passion for helping leaders create a culture that supports authenticity, honesty, and integrity is inspiring. I hope you enjoy listening as much I enjoyed talking with him. Website: www.insighthr.ca Instagram: @jeromezeyen Facebook: facebook.com/jerome.zeyen
May 11, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Meet Crossfit and Nutritional Coach Amber Brososky. I met Amber a year ago and she has inspired me to train harder and smarter ever since. We have become friends and now enjoy chatting about change, personal growth, motivation, and our life's purpose. Enjoy our chat. Find Amber at: [email protected] Instagram: @ambwrbro
May 04, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Everyone should have a listen to Randal. We always have great conversations with a few good belly laughs. Randal is a great friend who is a lifelong learner with wisdom to share. Enjoy. Contact him for all things related to buying and selling vehicles using his email: [email protected] Also referenced on the show: Jim Rohn: www.jimrohn.com Book by David Goggins "Can't Hurt Me" Books about Audy Murphy: "To Hell and Back", "The Price of Valour" Family Life Family Life Today radio show: radio.f...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join Calvin Butts and me for another conversation. Hear about what's new in the bespoke tailor business (it's going to be GREAT) and hear Calvin describe a time that he experienced adversity in trying to support someone he loves who was struggling! Once again, you can find the Calvin at www.calvinbuttsbespoke.com where you can book appointments with him, and on Instagram @bespoke.by.butts to keep an eye on what he's up to.
Apr 23, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I love chatting about all things leadership with Joanne. She's a great friend and always thought provoking. Enjoy! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjoannegibson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannegibson14/ "Reframe Your Life" Podcast Episode hosted by Joanne and Sandy with Maureen as a guest: https://anchor.fm/reframe-your-life/episodes/Episode-71--Maureen-Towns---When-Mental-Health-Issues-Hit-Home-e2tdi7 from January 2018....
Apr 20, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A casual conversation with the beautiful and talented Tamara Sheppard, a brilliant communicator and facilitator. Hear about how she is embracing the opportunities within the changes imposed during pandemic. www.dashacademy.ca Facebook: dashacademy Instagram: dashacademycanada Youtube: TBA - keep an eye on Dash Academy's social media for announcements
Apr 16, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A conversation with the great Kathryn Kolaczek. Kathryn is the CEO of Alchemy Communications, a full-service Public Relations firm in Calgary. You can find her at www.alchemycommunications.ca Kathryn invites you to take advantage of the free marketing resources available on her website. Thanks Kathryn!
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
