Awaken To Your Body's Wisdom

Join Adrianne as she speaks with Dr. Kate Johnson MD, a Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. She discusses her integrative approach to working with patients and how she connects with them to find the care plan that is right for them. She shares her own personal journey with pain and her process of moving through it and what she discovered along the way. 

Adrianne speaks with Joletta Belton on the importance of sharing our stories and being known. Jo is a storyteller and advocate and for advancing the integration of the lived experience into the study, research, and treatment of pain . She makes sense of her own pain through science and stories on her blog, MyCuppaJo.com. She is Co-chair of the Global Alliance of Partners for Pain Advocacy (GAPPA), a task force of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). She is an author of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including the first chapter of 'Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain', and is the first Patient and Public Partnerships Editor for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. http://www.mycuppajo.com/  

Maryla Sullivan is a physiotherapist and yoga therapist who balances clinical research and practice with education, speaking, and writing. She is the author of Understanding Yoga Therapy: Applied Philosophy and Science for Well-being and co-editor of Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain, as well as several peer-reviewed articles. In this episode we discuss how the Polyvagal Theory and Yoga Methodology can be used to help individuals with pain develop resiliency and move toward improved management. Finding the path back to meaning and purpose.  https://marlysasullivan.com/about-me/

Andrew Hartman (They/Them) is a proud queer, Métis individual born and raised here on Treaty Six Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. Andrew has been living with persistent pain since they were 15 years old. They provide a beautiful perspective on how to navigate the health system, and share their journey with living with pain. Their PhD work informing the journey and they share how they are now supporting others who live with pain through their business platform Psystem.  https://www.instagram.com/hartmand_/?hl=en

Adrianne and Shelly sit down for Part 2 of their conversation on Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the person in pain. Shelly shares how Yoga can be an effective system to work with individuals in pain. She and her colleagues are passionate about improving pain literacy. To purchase her book and to stay up to date on her latest offerings and public speaking see below link to her website and TEDX video.  https://physioyoga.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUyX7D4kdKw

Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel is a life long runner, activist, and executive director and founder of Rising Hearts Organization. Rising Hearts is an Indigenous-led grassroots group working to dismantle white supremacy and racism, rebuild a better future and elevate Indigenous, Black, Brown, Asian, Immigrant, Two Spirit, LGBTQ+, & Non-binary voices. Jordan is a professional athlete who runs with purpose, raising awareness about the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous womxn, girls, two-spirit and relatives.    https://www.jordanmariedaniel.com/rising-hearts

Dr. Jaqueline Ottmann is Anishinaabe from Fishing Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan. Jacqueline became Professor and Vice-Provost Indigenous Engagement at the University of Saskatchewan in 2017 and has studied and often dedicated her efforts to systems of change. Her career has encompassed many firsts. She is currently the first Indigenous person to become President of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. We discussed her approach to leadership, her connection to her sense of purpose, and the tension that is necessary for change.  www.vangoolwellness.com 

From nurse to business owner. Sara Agah Franti is a powerhouse who embodies living a life on purpose with purpose, with authenticity and integrity. She co-founded the 'Do it for the Love' Foundation, co-leads Soul Rocker retreats in Bali, is a public speaker, and owns Lua, a jewelry line designed to remind you to live free and love yourself exactly as you are. Sara and Michael have just launched a clothing line called 'Stay Human'. She is an amazing mom to her son and shares her journey postpartum. She offers so much guidance in how we can re-define what it is to be feminine, "I can be strong, and that can be my sweetness." https://www.saraagahfranti.com/ 

Join Adrianne as she talks with Helen Vangool, an educator, influencer, and anti-racism advocate. Helen is passionate about creating meaningful change in our systems. Making them safer for BIPOC & Indigenous peoples. She has created a resource to help educators and parents learn how to talk and educate about race at home and in the classroom.  "I think about my own experience as a kid and how unprepared I was for the racism I experienced, and how much of it I internalized and I just don't want any kid to feel that way."- Helen Vangool Instagram: @saskteaches Epistemic Exploitation Article: https://philpapers.org/rec/NOREE-2

Valerie Ritchie is a Yoga Instructor, studio owner and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She has taught in person yoga classes, workshops and retreats for over a decade. Valerie is the founder of Vibrant Life Collective, an online yoga community dedicated to black women and women of colour who want to replenish their souls through yoga and meditation. She takes a holistic approach to yoga, using the Chakra system as a blueprint to help women on their way to replenishing their souls. "Because reclamation cannot happen unless we've healed our inner child. Unless we have reconciled and reclaimed our power and connection to our internal wisdom."- Valerie Richie. www.vibrantlifecollective.com www.the184.com  

Andrea Menard is an accomplished Métis singer/songwriter, actor, speaker, wellness trainer, retreat host, and the founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. Andrea is a leader with deep responsibility for the wellbeing of all. She is deeply connected to spirit and her purpose in everything she creates. We discuss her "Silent No More: Using your voice to end violence against women" TEDX talk and how we can use our voice to heal and reclaim our song bird. " My voice matters because I matter."  Andrea shares her grounded and hopeful wisdom, to help us get through these challenging times.  https://andreamenard.com  

Join Adrianne as she speaks with Shelly Prosko, International speaker, Yoga Therapist, Author and Trail Blazer of PhysioYoga and Yoga in Healthcare. Shelly explains the science of compassion and how we can live into self-compassion. This was truly a head and heart conversation, grounded in connection. Visit Shelly's website below for her offerings and resources. Part 2 coming soon! https://physioyoga.ca/

What an amazing conversation with Lisa Greig. She is a Social Worker (MSW RSW) and creator of the podcast Highlighting Real.  We talk about being Both...AND. We can be grieving and grateful. It's not about being one or the other....it's not about 'gratituding' your way out of grief. It's about holding space for both.  HighlightingRealPodcast https://vangoolwellness.com/

"If you're going to bet on anyone, bet on yourself"- Heather Adams.  Join me as I talk with Heather Adams, CEO and co-founder of Rock & Bloom a kick ass brand company. We get into Heather's entrepreneurial origin story and the moment she said 'Yes' and bet on herself. She hasn't looked back and has been elevating women in business along the way. A true example of how vulnerable leadership, honest connection, and purpose driven decisions can create meaningful collaborations.   https://rockandbloom.com/ https://vangoolwellness.com/

Join me as I talk with Molly & Alice the women behind the Connection Corner. A website and social media platform designed to highlight women's voices. They are currently using their platform to amplify black voices. We had a REAL and FUN conversation. Demonstrating how nourishing true connection can be. We went deep into tough conversation regarding COVID anxiety, systemic racism, and of course....coffee. Ending the pod with a meditation using the mantra: Healthy, Safe, Here. http://theconnectioncorner.com/ https://vangoolwellness.com/

"Fear can't put dreams to sleep"- Stevie Wonder. Join me for a solo episode and extended meditation on navigating through fear, anxiety, and tough decisions. We are in a tough spot, but we can still keep space for dreams and possibility. Sometimes the best way out of the anxiety loop is allowing yourself to dream of what could be and what is still possible. I believe in the vastness of the human heart. I believe in you and me.  https://vangoolwellness.com/     

What decisions would we make if we weren't fearful of money? Or fearful of financial security? Join me as I talk with Taheera about our relationship to money, health, and taking back our power. We talk about how she empowers women to take control of their finances; ending the session with a mindful meditation.  https://www.tulacpa.com/ https://vangoolwellness.com/  

Join Adrianne Vangool Physiotherapist & Yoga Therapist as she explores how we can listen to our body's cues to live a life on purpose, with purpose. She will dive into the neurophysiology of the stress cycle and burnout, the physiological expressions of emotion, and how we can process through the experience of burnout. Nourish your nervous system with a guided meditation at the end of every podcast. https://vangoolwellness.com/