In this episode, Christine welcomes back Social Worker and Psychotherapist Roxanne Francis as they talk about how stigmatized identities affect Black Women in our society. The deeply embedded stigmas of the angry black woman, the strong black woman, and the hyper-sexual black woman continue to cause so much harm to our identities and mental health, so Roxanne provides some guidance on what we can ALL do to unpack and unlearn this thinking and start to create space for Black Women in a whole new ...
Jul 27, 2022•30 min•Ep. 26
We all have heard the decision and we all felt it in different ways. In this episode, Fab welcomes back Roxanne Francis to hold space and discuss THAT feeling so many of us felt after hearing the overturning of Roe v Wade, and what we can do to continue to protect ourselves and each other. Some key episode highlights include: What is this distinct feeling we were all overcome by when we heard the ruling? How this decision grossly affects some more than others What steps we can take to create rea...
Jul 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 25
Fab talks about key learnings around change, transition, and taking giant leaps in this episode. From YYZ > YEG, the past decade has revealed some big lessons on moving through fear, growing up, and making space for the new. If you are at the door of taking a leap or struggling to get outside your comfort zone, this episode is one you'll want to tune into. If you have any questions, please submit them via Voice Messages. You can stay updated on new episodes by subscribing wherever you tune in...
Jul 11, 2022•28 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to Season 3 of The Fab Collective! We are so very excited to be back for a second season and continue to have conversations on life, love, health & wellness, sex, race relations, social justice, food & wine, and EVERYTHING in between! In this episode, Fab jumps right back in and discusses CHANGE. Yes, that thing we all want but don’t want to experience the pain of. After two tough years, Fab shares some of her learnings and why she is grateful for change and this Equinox season. ...
Mar 28, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this episode we are happy to welcome back Psychotherapist Roxy Francis and we remember the life of George Floyd this week, we discuss “Where do we go from here?” when it comes to race relations and anti-black racism in this country and beyond. Roxanne and I discuss some strategies for both Black and non-Black folks as we continue to work towards creating a society that values the lives of Black and Brown folks and creates equitable opportunities for all. As Roxanne notes in the episode “ This...
May 25, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 22
On this episode of The Fab Collective podcast we have the pleasure of welcoming a dear friend and long time holistic practitioner for Fab, Kamila, where we dive into the topic of Breast Massage. Kamila is a holistic aesthetician and body worker based out of Edmonton. Her professional training includes Dr. Hauschka esthetician which is a skincare line tightly woven around Rudolf Steiners natural integrative work in anthroposophy. In getting this training she realized how interconnected we are thr...
May 06, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this episode, Fab shares tips, strategies and best practices on embracing and becoming a Fabulous Entrepreneur :) In this first of two episodes, she goes through 6 of her 12 tips and perspectives to reflect on, as you pursue your entrepreneurial endeavours. Fab is a strong believer in life-long learning and entrepreneurship is no exception. Her approach to entrepreneurship is a culmination of what she has learned from incredible teachers and/or mentors and in this episode, she is sharing some...
Apr 28, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this episode I am happy to welcome Psychotherapist Roxy Francis and we will be speaking about Mental Health, specifically Black Mental Health and why it’s so important to address it. With the unfortunate and continued murders of unarmed, innocent Black Folks, like this week’s senseless killing of Duante Wright, the mental wellbeing of Black Folks is something we should collectively be paying much more attention to and providing support for. In this first of many episodes with Roxy, we discuss...
Apr 17, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Welcome to Season 2 of The Fab Collective! We are so very excited to be back for as second season and continue to conversation on life & love, health & wellness, race relations, social justice, food & wine and EVERYTHING in between :) In this first episode of Season 2, Fab jumps right back in and discusses: The amazing listeners from around the globe! Her thoughts on some of the main events since our last episode. Personal updates on Fab including a very important milestone her busin...
Mar 20, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 18
2 years ago I had the dream of starting a podcast. 4 months ago that dream became a reality when I launched episode #1 of The Fab Collective WE MADE IT!!!!! It is really is tough to find the right words to express how I am feeling. I am getting emotional as I write this because it took a long time to get here. This podcast is so much more than words or a trend for me. This podcast represents a version of myself that I kept silenced for a very ling time. It’s a platform where I get to have very r...
Aug 09, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this continuation from previous episodes, November 17th: part 1 and 2 (Episodes #2 and #3), this episode titled, After the Storm: Healing, Learning & Growing , talks about my healing journey after experiencing an extremely challenging season in my life. It was a season of pain, worry, heartbreak, crippling anxiety and depression, and everything in between. A season where unresolved trauma came to a tipping point in my life and mental ill health crept in. A season where I felt like my own ...
Aug 09, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In the final episode of our Series, (UN)Learn to Learn, Subria Lapps joins us on the show. Subria Lapps is a vocal artist, an education consultant and her work centers on racial equity. Subria lives by the philosophy that the “revolution is right here,” and that our biggest opportunity to effect change around anti-black racism and other forms of oppression happens in our homes and within our personal relationships. Subria is working on completing her first EP and in her spare time you can find h...
Aug 07, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 15
S E X It’s how we all got here, we see it’s used to sell just about everything in the media and a good amount of us enjoy it but yet, it’s still such a “taboo” topic for many. Why is that? In this episode, I welcome back Nicole Broadhurst to begin the discussions on sex, sensuality, sexuality and intimacy, and the disconnects we see in our society around these. Nicole is a Registered Acupuncturist and TCMD who graduated from the Doctor of Chinese Medicine program at ACATCM in Calgary, AB. She sp...
Jul 15, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Colleen Channer (my sister and you’ll hear us call each other Channer:) returns to the show as we discuss the Black Experience in the Series, (UN)Learn to Learn . This series is created to share more and to speak to my Black friends, family and community members, so they too can share their stories and education on The Black Experience. I want to continue to share the realities of Black People Living in our society plagued with white supremacy and systems that keep that in place. I am holding sp...
Jul 12, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode we are continuing the discussion on Fear with guest, Joanna Shandro, and we will be talking about the “Faces” of Fear. Joanna is a mom and a grandmother and was born and raised in the Edmonton area. She has been a psychologist for the last 30+ years, and continues to enjoy a busy part-time private practice. Joanna has a special interest in holistic healing and has explored many traditional and non-traditional spiritual paths. She will be sharing from her unique blend of science, ...
Jul 08, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We are bringing you another episode in the new Series (UN)Learn to Learn. This series was created to share more and to speak to Fab’s Black friends, family and community members, so they too can share their stories and education on The Black Experience. We want to continue to share the realities of Black People Living in our society plagued with white supremacy and systems that keep that in place. We are holding space for us to have open and honest dialogue, that will hopefully inspire people to...
Jun 28, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On today’s episode we have a special guest, Joanna Shandro (and her dog Gus ;-) and we will be talking about Fear - The Great Paralyzer, and its impact on our lives. Joanna is a mom and a grandmother and was born and raised in the Edmonton area. She has been a psychologist for the last 30+ years, and continues to enjoy a busy part-time private practice. Joanna has a special interest in holistic healing and has explored many traditional and non-traditional spiritual paths. She will be sharing fro...
Jun 25, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today I am bringing you another episode in a new Series I am calling (UN)Learn to Learn. This series is created to continue important conversations and dialogue on the Black Experience, Anti-Black Racism and its affects on society and Black People. I will be sharing my personal experiences and also speaking to my Black friends, family, community members, academics, artists, influencers, business owners etc., so they too can share their stories and education on The Black Experience. I want to con...
Jun 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I officially introduce my sister, Colleen, who you will hear me refer to as Channer :) This episode was originally scheduled for June 3rd but we chose to record and release the special I STILL Can’t Breathe episodes that week, in light of the injustices Black People continue to endure in this Country and beyond. This episode is an unfiltered dialogue between my sis and I, with plenty of real talk and lots of laughs. We are truly in our element, and you'll learn more about her an...
Jun 17, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I am happy to have my dear friend Joy Lapps-Lewis join us in this episode. Joy is a Canadian musician, composer, academic, and arts educator of Antiguan and Barbudan descent and identifies as a Black Woman. In our conversation, we discuss her experience as a Black Woman living in Canada. As an Artist, Arts Educator, Composer, and overall creative genius, how has she witnessed racist rhetoric, practices, systems, etc., reflected in the Arts Community. What happens now? Her thoughts on how people ...
Jun 11, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mary Malott is a working mama who is keeping it real and sharing the realities of parenting during COVID-19. Two main parenting challenges have been learning to be a good teacher for her kids and navigating the challenges of working/teaching from home. It was daunting initially, and she didn't know where to start. In this episode, we discuss: Some of the most significant parenting challenges she has experienced during COVID-19. How she balances everything with this new normal. How much of a toll...
Jun 10, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this special episode, we discuss the Black Experience and the Black Lives Matter Movement in response to the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor & Ahmaud Arbery, the harassment of Christian Cooper and the countless other injustices committed against Black People every day. I invite my special guest, Nicole Broadhurst, to have an open discussion on these recent events and the of crippling affects of white privilege and/or fragility. In her role as a healer, she also speaks to...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this special episode, we discuss the Black Experience and the Black Lives Matter Movement in response to the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor & Ahmaud Arbery, the harassment of Christian Cooper and the countless other injustices committed against Black People every day. I invite my special guest, Colleen Channer, who is my sister, to have an open discussion on these recents events and the realities of living as a black person in this world. The intent of these special epi...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In part two of this two-part series, Fab continues to share her very personal story, as she recounts the events and experiences of the most challenging season of her adult life. She then discusses stigma and lessons learned, as she started to focus on her healing. If you have any questions, please submit them via the Voice Messages. As always, you can stay up to date on new episodes by Subscribing wherever you listen to this podcast, and via social media: @The Fab Collective on Instagram and Fab...
May 27, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In part one of this two-part series, we’re getting up close and personal as Fab recounts the events and experiences leading up to one of the most challenging seasons of her life. As a reminder, if you want to submit a question, this can be done directly via Voice Messages or Direct Message on Instagram, @thefabcollective. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified every time a new episode is released. Thank you again to everyone tuning in, sharing, liking and supporting this podcast, your ...
May 21, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the Fab Collective, we are so glad you are here! In this episode you will meet our host and creator of The Fab Collective, Fab Channer, and learn more about: Who Fab Channer is What inspired her to create a podcast What to expect on this season of The Fab Collective We will be releasing up to two episodes per week, so you can find those updates weekly via: Social Media: @thefabcollective on Instagram, @FabChanner on Twitter Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Castbox, Google Pod...
May 10, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
