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Today we explore James Clear's words, "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." I thought this quote was perfect for this time of year. Tomorrow being the last day of 2021. The end of a year often brings the desire for fresh starts and new beginnings. The motivation for change is high at this time as many people have New Years Resolutions. However, 80 percent of New Year's Resolutions often fail by the first week of February. Today we explore why motivation is not enough and why understanding habit formation is crucial in long term sustainable change. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg teaches us about his 3 step Habit Loop ~ Cue, Routine and Reward. We look at Duhiggs Golden Rule of Habit Change where you keep the same Cue and Reward and only change the Routine. We explore the 3 F's ~ Freedom Technique in Feel Great, Lose Weight by Dr Rangan Chatterjee ~ Feel, Feed, Find to help interrupt Habit loops of emotional eating and bring awareness to why we do what we do, inorder to change the behaviour to a more healthier alternative. "We are used to only eating to fill a hole in our stomach, but now we eat to fill a hole in our heart." Research says 80% of us will change our eating habits in response to stress. This is proof that we need better stress management techniques rather than more diet culture alternatives. Building healthy sustainable habits and reprogramming our brain is possible for everyone. I hope this new year brings you new hope on how possible change is for you. Never underestimate the power you have in creating the life you want! Every action you take matters and is a vote towards that version of you that you wish to become. Make 2022 the year of becoming. Not a year of depending on motivation, but a year of committing to establishing those life long habits that serve you! I wish you and yours a very happy and prosperous new year! Ever~Present will have an all new interview series called Turning Obstacles into Opportunities coming in the new year. I thank you for sharing this year of 2021 with me and I hope you will join me in 2022! Until then, be present, be grateful and be well. Happy New Year!

From the wise words of Dolly Parton, "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." Today we explore the strength that comes from the storms of life. We look at Mel Robbins perspective that, everything is always preparing us for what comes next. And when we stay anchored to hope and faith we can confidently be reassured that something better is ahead. Just as Dolly tells us the rain means the rainbow is on its way. The pain we experience in life is also a catalyst to our growth, strength and compassion. I share the R.A.I.N technique when facing problems which is an effective way to check in with yourself and give yourself permission to feel, to be, and to respond. You Recognize, Allow, Investigate and Non identify with emotions to better manage and express them. After all emotions are just forms of energy seeking to be expressed. This episode encourages you to use the light of this Christmas season to be your lens in and through darkness. My hope is that no matter what you are facing today that you do so determining to allow your pain to refine you, not define you! Remember the rain really is only evidence that your rainbow is on its way. Be present. Believe grateful. Be well. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Today we explore the wise words by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Life is a journey, not a destination." We talk about the importance of living FROM our values instead of living FOR our goals. We look at the relationship between responsibility and meaning and how when we live from our values and not for our goals, we can create a more meaningful and intentional life. Through the power of choice we are called to create, not wait on, the life we want. We explore how our pain and adversity are catalysts for our growth and how living from our values helps us navigate our obstacles with more flexibility and optimism. Learning to live from our values in the present and appreciating the journey is key. We must use our values as a compass. What action can you take to become more aligned with your values today? We look at the below video https://youtu.be/T-lRbuy4XtA called Values Vs Goals by Dr Russ Harris to understand the difference between a goals focused life and a values focused life. I share about an exercise I did when in a bereavement group after my brother died using green and blue clay (I said red by mistake once)

Today's quote says, "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it" by Lou Holtz. Join me as we explore how to regulate our nervous system! We look at our Autonomic Nervous System and two of its branches the Sympathetic Nervous System and the Parasympathetic Nervous System. Our fight, flight or freeze response and our rest and digest response. We look at ways to manage our stress by purposely activating or parasympathetic response through our vagus nerve while strengthening our vagal tone. This is important to our overall health and longevity. The more often we are in a parasympathetic state the healthier we are. Remember, the breath goes deeper than the mind. We look at the bottom up approach of healing our bodies inorder to better manage and heal our minds. The truth is stress emotions are just as much in our body as they are in our mind. It's not just all in your head as some may say; it's all in your body to! Lucas Rockwood's Ted Talk https://youtu.be/_QTJOAI0UoU called Change your Breath, Change your life walks us through three practical breathing techniques to help activate our nervous system and have our bodies work for us. The breath is the best way to create mind-body coherence and to heal your nervous system. We briefly talk about other ways to purposely activate our parasympathetic system such as Tapping, Grounding and Cortices techniques. When we are operating from our rest and digest system we are better able to make clear decisions and connect with our intuition bringing us into the present moment where we are safe and in control. Stress and fear have a way of pulling us into an unknown future. I want you to know you are safe to feel everything that you are feeling today. "When you choose to view your stress response as helpful you create the biology of courage." Start creating that biology and learn to regulate your nervous system so you can choose to carry your stress with dignity, strength and courage! I believe in you.

Today we explore Joe Dispenza's wise words that say,“If you become aware of your automatic habits and you are conscious of your unconscious behaviours, so you cannot go unconscious again, then you are changing.” Our life is a reflection of what we believe! Today we explore the power of our conscious and subconscious mind understanding that sustainable change happens when we become conscious of what is unconscious. Our subconscious mind is very literal and only knows how to accept information. Our conscious mind is full of intellect and reasoning and has the ability to accept or reject information and gives us flexibility to make choice. The important thing to know however is that we spend approximately 95% of our time operating from our subconscious mind. Our subconscious really drives so much of our thoughts, feelings and actions. So becoming aware of this and healing patterns that no longer serve you is key. Reprogramming our mind to think what we want opposed to what we don't want is crucial. I use my weight lose journey to explain how this helped me and became a game changer for my life. And now I want to help other people do the same and live the life they want, opposed to the life they were programmed for. We create what we think about, so choosing to think about the things we want is necessary to create the life we desire. Neurons that fire together wire together! And what we dont consciously reject we will subconsciously accept. We need to protect our subconscious mind! I hope todays episode adds value to every ear that hears it. ~ Be present, be grateful, and be well.

Today's quote of the week is from Roger Ebert and he says; "We are put on this planet only once, and to limit ourselves to the familiar is a crime against our minds." This made me wonder how often do we limit ourselves. Today we explore self limiting beliefs; what they are and ways we can start to reframe and dismantle them. Our brain is changing with every thought and experience we have and our beliefs create our reality. So I encourage each of us to take an inventory of our belief systems to ensure you are creating the life you truly desire. I share The Elephant Rope story and relate this to our most formative years (0-7years) of conditioning and learning who we are. We must be careful of the labels we choose to identify with as the labels we give ourselves lead to more of the same. We look at Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the 3 senses of self such as the Conceptualized Self, Self as Experincer, and Self as Observer to help confront our limiting beliefs. As we take a step back from our labels we can begin to see our thoughts, emotions and actions as something we are experiencing and observing rather than something we are. Do your beliefs limit you or do they give you flexibility to make choice? This is a powerful question. What we label we limit, so I encourage you to step away from your labels and untether yourself from any bonds that no longer serve you. You are not broken. You are perfectly and wildly in process and I want you to take this one beautiful life you have and make it count! Our limiting beliefs are really blockages to us obtaining our true creative potential. Choose to do the work and choose to heal! I'm so excited to be back and thank you so much for joining me today. Be present. Be grateful. Be well.

Today's quote says, "One of the unique things about the human brain is that it can do only what it thinks it can do. The minute you say, my memory isn't what it used to be or I can't remember a thing today, you are actually training your brain to live up to your diminished expectations" by Deepak Chopra. This is so powerful because it shows us how important it is to ensure we are thinking wisely. Today we look at Dr Caroline Leaf's 5 Step Scientifically proven Neurocycle and we discover how the brain and mind are different and why this is so important. The mind is how we think, feel and choose. It is the energy that we give our brains. The mind truly is the brain in action and the brain is always changing! It changes with every experience you have, every moment of every day. The brain is being shaped by the mind which is what we think, feel and choose. So this means you are the architect of your brain!Researchers now believe that toxic stress is responsible for up to approximately 90% of illness including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. When we are in a state of toxic thinking this releases stress hormones such as cortisol and homocysteine which significantly affect our immune system. Dr Leaf's Neurocycle is a promising way to promote mind directed Neuroplasticity. We skim the surface of her Neurocycle today by looking at the 5 Steps ~ 1. Gather 2. Reflect 3. Write 4. Recheck 5. Active Reach ~ and how this can help battle and over come worry, anxiety, depression as well as encourage brain building, detoxing trauma, breaking down bad habits and building good habits. It takes 21 days to build a long term thought with its embedded memories, and 63 days to turn this thought into a habit! Consistency is key and in a world with increasing rates of anxiety, depression, toxic stress and suicide we must learn effective mind management. Learning to self-regulate and manage your mind is a life skill that must be taken seriously! Check out more content on Instagram of her work @drcarolineleaf as well as her book and podcast called Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. She also has an app called Neuro Cycle that can be purchased and help get you started with cleaning up your mental mess! We truly do become what we think!

Today's quote is all about being present. It says, "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so TODAY is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” ~Dalai Lama~ Join me today while we explore how to stay intentionally present and how living IN the present is not the same as living FOR the present. I share some ways I am sharpening my skills of living intentionally IN today by using the Dalai Lama's quote to ask myself ~ How will I love today? How will I believe today? How will I do today? How will I live today? ~ I hope you find value in this episode and remember to keep spreading the word about Ever~Present. For more tips and encouragement on living intentionally in the present you can follow me on Instagram @ever_present_holistics Remember today is the right time to love, believe, do and live! Be present. Be grateful. Be well.

Join me today for the final interview of this Game Changer Series! Interview 10 with Robbie Csontos shows us how to be a true game changer. Robbie is a World Champion Skipper! He holds the title of 24 World Jump Rope Championships and has traveled around the world collecting all of his gold medals. His first World's experience was in 2004 and in 2006 he won his very first World Championship. He was born and raised an American man and not only holds World Champion status, but he also holds a pretty heavy and traumatizing start into this world. Robbie is here to share how he has battled adversity, coming from being in the foster care system to being adopted by his amazing parents who taught him the importance of mastering discipline. He has certainly used his painful beginnings and successful jump rope career to become the man he is today! He is always working toward being the best and winning the day in front of him. The quote for today is from John Maxwell who reminds us "motivation gets you going but discipline keeps you growing." This is certainly true for Robbie! He shares his three game changer lessons regarding 'embracing the suck, paying it forward and not running from your past.' These are all golden nuggets of truth and you don't want to miss this. You can find Robbie @roblobster90 on Instagram and see some of his jump rope routines here below ~ https://youtu.be/Jd1ts0bUq68 https://youtu.be/Lt5LK896ZUw https://youtu.be/Lt5LK896ZUw (Found on YouTube by typing in Robbie Csontos) Let's do this!

"You never know when our actions are actually writing somebody else's survival guide." This is truth from my friend Dan Court who joins me today to share his powerful story and his response to a heartbreaking life crisis. His survival guide is one I would follow and have much respect for. Dan says he is a man that loves to love and choosing love in times of betrayal and heartbreak allowed him to become more vulnerable and a more authentic version of himself. Dan has such passion for personal development, helping others and fostering his mental health in pursuit of becoming the best version of himself. He shares his wisdom and heartache to demonstrate the value of vulnerability, leaning on others and processing emotion. Dan is a local Farmer and has placed a billboard on his property to help himself and others remember that, 'you are enough, you are stronger than you think and you got this." His ability to own his story and turn his pain into purpose is remarkable. You do not want to miss this. I end with a quote by Brene Brown that reads, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change" as well as one by an unknown author that states, "The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed." Vulnerability exposes our inner being and has life long benefits. Dan's example of how vulnerability and doing the hard thing can heal and truly transform us speaks volumes of his character and integrity. He actively seeks to operate from love and inturn he has been able to turn a heartbreaking story into one of triumph, purpose and hope. Dan shares his three game changer lessons with us about being true to you, choosing love and not letting other people's opinions of you stop you from being you. Determining to grow through what we go through and challenging the limits of what we know is Dan's passion. If you are enduring a life challenge and want to reach out you can find Dan on social media @dan.court on Instagram and Dan Court on Facebook. You truly are stronger than you think, now let's do this!

Today we are in for such a treat guys! I have my friend and Life Coach Smiljana Orlic from The Wealth of You here to talk to us all about life coaching. I took Smiljana's 12 week Wealth Accelerator Personalized Coaching Program in 2019 and had so many breakthroughs while establishing new sustaining healthy habits for my mind body and soul. Smiljana shares with us about her life coaching business, The Wealth of You, and her philosophy behind what life coaching really is. She shares about the programs she offers and what 'holistic health, wellness and awareness' really mean to her. For me, I have come to learn that 'a life coach is for the mind what a personal trainer is for the body.' Smiljana and I discuss this and much more! She leaves us with her three Games Changer lessons one being the value of not watering the weeds but only the flowers in our lives. Second, the power of accessing joy in any season and third the sheer gift of being yourself. These nuggets of truth are just that; invaluable. I leave you with a fitting quote by Socertes "The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new!" We must determine to choose our focus! Get after building the new my friends and thank you for listening. You can find Smiljana here at smiljana@thewealthofyou.com @Smiljanaorlic on Instagram and at The Wealth of You on Facebook.

My friends, March is a big month for Ever~Present! It marks the 1 year anniversary of its beginning, and I could not be more grateful. Thank you to all of you who continue to support Ever~Present. I hope it can continue to add value to your life. Now today's episode is also extra exciting for me as it is my first interview with someone completely new to my life. Her story, energy and passion is contagious and I am so honoured to have Andrea Parker from Andrea Parker Coaching sharing with us today! Andrea is a former Police Detective turned Human Potential Coach! She works at inspiring, driven individuals helping them to release the limiting beliefs that hold them back from their greatness while empowering them to live their most extraordinary life. Her knowledge and expertise is in helping individuals create a life that they are so in love with. She helps clients flourish in their career/business, self- worth, love mastery, self mastery and cultivating true success. She has 7 Pillars of Success and she shares why the first pillar is so important when living your most extraordinary life. We explore subconscious blocks, listening to your heart and how AP Coaching helps individuals become so in love with their life. She uses the yin and yang symbol to help demonstrate to us the vital importance of listening to our hearts and taking action. You don't want to miss this episode! Check out Andrea's website at https://andreaparkercoaching.com/ to find her FREE offer of a "So in love with your life" session! You can also follow her on Instagram @andreaparkercoaching to learn more. Today I leave you with a quote from Wayne Dyer that says, "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." So much of living our most extraordinary lives comes from our perspective. Choosing to see life happening FOR us rather then TO us, is key. Andrea also leaves us with some powerful Game Changer lessons so far from her own life, that all of us can learn from. Let's do this!

Join me today while we dive into such a relevant and important topic! Relationships! We were created to be in community. Relationships have a way of comforting us and confronting us, all at the same time, don't they? Today my dear friend Margaret Jones is here to bravely share her story regarding her marriage. Margaret and her husband Eric have recently celebrated 10 beautiful years together! A decade is so beautiful, such a victory! Yet, beautiful things don't always feel and look beautiful do they. Actually when I first met Margaret we were both in the middle of separations. Both of our marriages were literally hanging on by a thread, to say the very least. And well, some of you know how mine ended. In divorce. However, Margaret's did not! Margaret's marriage has been restored and today she is going to share all about how that has happened. If your relationship is suffering and you do not know how you will ever bounce back, this podcast is for you. As Margaret says, 'sometimes we think it's over, but it's not.' A good marriage isn't something you find it's something you make, and you keep on making it! I leave you with a fitting scripture that reminds us of the sheer importance of forgiveness in any relationship. Ephesians 4:32 says, "Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." I believe forgiveness is our greatest need and the key to any successful, healthy relationship. Stick around for the end where Margaret will share her 3 Game Changer's that she has learned so far in life that help her live to be her best self. You don't want to miss it! You can follow and contact Margaret on IG @Gosia_maria if you want to connect or talk to someone who has been through the muddy waters and come out the other side! You've got this!

Join me today for interview 5 with Jen Sarookanian. Jen is a trusted friend with a heart of gold. Today we explore a passion of hers; serving the Homeless community in Hamilton,ON. Jen leads the Homeless Ministry through the 'I Heart my City' Ministry at Living Hope Church. Her and the team set out each week to meet practical needs through sharing food, clothing, prayer and love with those in our community navigating homelessness. She explains how this passion ignited for her and how her perception of homelessness has shifted. She believes strongly that every person matters and sets out each week to be that reminder for those who may have forgotten it. Jen has learned so much by connecting with people, their stories and seeing the struggle behind their current circumstances. Homelessness can happen for a number of reasons, such as lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, mental illness and substance abuse to name a few. The Covid 19 pandemic has added a whole new level to this other pandemic for people in our communities. Some individuals do not have the tools and resources, but still need that reminder that they matter and are not forgotten. We all need to be reminded of this daily inorder to truly flourish and transform our lives. I am so thankful for Jen's impact in doing this and for being a light to others in a dark time. We can't change the world, but we can meet practical needs and share hope one person at a time. If you want to get involved or donate you can contact Jen on Instagram at @Jsarook or at Findhope.tv under I Heart my City. Taking up Jen's challenge and keeping 'blessing bags' in your car all year round is another great way to spread hope and meet needs in a practical way. The scripture I leave with you today is from Matthew 25:40 "And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" Keep shining your light my friends because it truly does matter!

Join me today while we explore all things FITNESS! My dear friend Katy Campbell from KatyCampbellFitness is here to spread her knowledge and encouragement. Katy will motivate you, encourage you and empower you to access the shear strength that is already inside you! She shares how KatyCampbellFitness began and how her goal is to assist clients in becoming fit in all of life's areas. She is an Ambassador of Just Strong which is an online company that empowers women's health. She shares her own fitness and nutrition routine and gives tips for those starting out in their fitness journey. We all know that training muscle takes consistency and intentionality. Katy discusses her thoughts on this quote "If it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you," regarding fitness and how she feels it translates into life. We talk about the importance of having perspective when faced with any type of challenge and the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones. A fitting quote for today says, "all progress takes place outside the comfort zone." Remember the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary! We must do the consistent work of showing up for ourselves each day so we can inturn better show up for each other. Katy shares her game changer lessons to end off our time together and you do not want to miss them! Here is how you can connect with Katy if you are looking for some accountability and fitness advice. She is taking new clients for the new year! @katycampbell (instagram) Kfluffy14 (snapchat) Katy Campbell (facebook) and Katy Campbell Fitness is her fitness page.

Join me today for interview number 3 with my dear friend Lauren Crandall! She shares some of her incredible story and wisdom regarding navigating severe symptoms from a very serious concussion. Her story is one of great resilience, relentless pursuit and a whole lot of faith. This injury has changed the entire trajectory of her life, but Lauren's relentless pursuit to heal and gain knowledge on how to really repair her mind, body and soul has lead her down a whole new path. She shares her learning on the nervous system and we deep dive into the difference between the sympathetic nervous system (stress response) and the parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response). We talk about the importance of activating our parasympathetic system and Lauren shares strategies on how she does this and how it has helped her begin to heal. You know it's Helen Keller who says, “although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" and I believe Lauren is a great testament to this truth! We explore what happens in our bodies when the stress response is activated and what stress really does to our health. We look at the power of Neuroplasticity and how rewiring our brian and training our brain like any other muscle is vital to overcoming stress and carrying it well. We learn that it is imperative that we intentionally seek to activate the relaxation response system so we can stay clear and conscious in our daily decisions and in creating the life we truly desire. Remember, "success comes from consistency" and we truly are what we repeatedly do! The scripture I leave with you today is from Philippines 4: 12 -13 where Paul says, "For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength." Lauren demonstrates this same grit, hope and resiliency knowing she has to do her best and trust God with the rest. She believes life is happening FOR her not TO her and that this season of life is significant and will not be wasted. She truly is turning her wounds into wisdom. You don't want to miss this episode!

Join me today for Episode 2 of Season 3. Today is my second interview on Ever~Present and I couldn't be more excited. For today's game changer interview I have the privilege of interviewing one of my friends who I absolutely love. I love her heart, curiosity and her ability to ask great questions. This is just one of the many aspects that makes her excellent at what she does. Taye Adeniyi is a Child Protection Worker with CCAS and also has her own clinical practice! She has her Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies and her Masters of Social work as well as her Honours in Sociology and major in Psychology. Since getting to know Taye I have admired her curiosity so much. She has such depth, wisdom and strong faith. When we get chatting I know we could talk for hours. Today we will explore trauma and what that really means. We discuss Taye's approach with clients and how she suggest we heal from our heartaches. We look at how we can holistically heal through our mind, body and spirit by confronting our traumas to effectively endure and overcome them. Taye discusses the need to re-establish safety, make meaning of our circumstances and adjusting our world view of suffering. We live in a broken world where pain and suffering are an inevitable part of the journey. She shares her three game changer life lessons so far, which involve her love for Jesus, having compassion/seeking to understand others and always keeping her child like curiosity! The quote I share today says, “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” There truly is purpose to every heartbreak. There is beauty to be found in every battlefield! I want you to remember you are loved and so resilient!

Welcome to the introduction of my Game Changer Interview Series! This Fall will be a monthly interview series on Ever~Present hosting different people that I admire and know will add value to your life. At the end of each interview I will be asking my game changer question, "What three things have you learned that you believe to be game changers in how you live your life?" So today's episode as an introduction to Season 3 I answer this exact question for myself. Come explore with me my game changers so far in life which are, 1. The power of faith 2. The power of choice 3. The power of the mind. I know the lessons of life will keep coming, I am sure about that! The quote I leave with you today says, "In a world full of game players, the only way to set yourself apart is to be a game changer.” Let's do this!

Welcome to the 7th and final episode of 7 Minutes in Heaven. This is also the 8th and final episode of Season 2 of Ever~Present. Join me today while we explore why your piece matters! We talk about the importance of understanding that YOU are part of a greater whole. Think about completing a puzzle, especially puzzles with hundreds of tiny little pieces. There is nothing worse then getting near the end of a puzzle and realizing you are missing a piece! You can't complete a puzzle without all the pieces! And each piece of the puzzle has its own unique shape and place. And so do you! When we honour our God given shape and place we are helping to complete God's masterpiece. Gods giant puzzle of life! We look at the acronym of SHAPE that makes up our God given capabilities such as our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. I believe once you know and own your shape, you will be able to know and fill your place! We are all apart of the same puzzle and our place matters in that puzzle because we are connected to other pieces. We are connected to other people! You truly are part of a greater whole! The scripture for today is Ephesians 2:10 'For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.' Moving forward, Season 3 of Ever~Present will look a bit differently this Fall. It will be a monthly interview series where I will host an amazing human and their story on the third Thursday of each month from September to December. I hope you join me and stay safe and patient this Fall. Remember that your piece truly matters! Let's do this!

Join me today as we look at the importance of trusting yourself and your gut when making decisions. We look at how choosing our focus impacts the meaning we attach and ultimately the actions we take. The scripture I leave you with today is that nothing is wasted 'with all this going for us, my dear friends, stand your ground. And don't hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that NOTHING you do for him is a waste of time or effort." 1 Corinthians 15:58. Life is happening FOR you not TO you! Make your decisions with confidence. You have everything you need already inside of you to make the best decisions!

Join me today while we explore taking ownership for our lives through the 3 A's of Autheticity, Awareness and Alignment! When we focus on these three A's we can live being the best version of ourselves while intentionally taking ownership. Remember the only captain of YOUR ship is you! Today's scripture is from James 2 reminding us that faith without works is dead. "You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.  For as the body apart from the spirit is dead so also faith apart from works is dead." This just means that we have a part to play and we are responsible for taking action! Most importantly for owning-OUR-ship!

Join me today while we explore ways to protect your peace. We look at Trent Shelton's 4 A's to protecting your peace ~ Appreciation, Affection, Accomplishment and Activity. We discuss how starting your day with intention by being prepared helps protect your peace and sets you up to win. The greatest battle you will ever face is not with them; it's within! So learning how to protect your peace and protect your mental health is key and within our control. We always have a part to play. We are not in control of everything but we sure do have a responsibility and we can influence our day. Set intention for your mental, physical emotional and spiritual health! Always remember "we find peace where we make it!" The scripture that is fitting for today is Proverbs 4:23 ~ 'above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.' #7MM #7MinutesInHeaven

Join me today as we explore John Maxwell's Cycle of Success where we must test, fail, learn, improve and reenter continuously. One thing that remains universal is that successful people know their purpose in life! They know why they are here! Each of us must discover our purpose. They say the 2 most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you discover why! Proverbs 16:3 reminds us to commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. A quote I like by Sir Winston Churchill says, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.” Give your best today while always reaching for better tomorrow! Let's do it!

Join me today for 7 Minutes in Heaven while we explore life's metaphors. Rick Warren author of the Purpose Driven Life says life is a test, life is a trust and life is a temporary assigment. I share how I have come to agree with this and how knowing this can help give our life purpose. To me purpose gives our life peace, hope and direction. Each one of us have been created with greatness on the inside and knowing our life's metaphor helps us reveal this greatness. 2 Corinthians 4:18 is fitting for today, 'fix your eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal!' God is always more concerned with our character then our comfort and seeing lifes tests as character development is one way of finding value in everything we go through! Let's do this!

Welcome to the first 7 Minutes in Heaven of Season 2 of Ever~Present. 7 Minute Motivation (7MM) coming at you for this series! Today we explore what it takes to have vision and a champion mindset! The Last Dance with Michael Jordon taught me key lessons in these areas such as commitment, discipline, consistency, faith and heart. Michael Jordon demonstrated all of these through his career and success and I aim to show that each one of us can do the same aiming to win each day of our lives. The small wins are just as important as the big wins! Proverbs 29:18 is very fitting and says "where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he." Come join me while we explore what it takes to adopt this champion mindset! Let's do this!

Join me today while I share and try to properly honour my late brother Gordie on the 15th year anniversary of his death. Gordie died on July 9th 2005 at 18 years old in a car accident. We will explore parts of his life, death and the impact its made. Gordie was a dreamer, jammer, helper and old soul. He was passionate, wise and always up for a good time. He had a good listening ear and genuinely enjoyed helping people and being there for them. The grief and trauma of his death and the accident that day has had lasting affects on my life. Thankfully Gordie was a writer and left books of wisdom and inspiration reminding me that everything happens for a reason and meaning can always be found no matter what! He helped me to never give up and to keep fighting forward. I share why I skydived for the first 10 years on each anniversary date and how jumping from airplanes helps me face fear and take the necessary leaps of faith in front of me. When someone you love becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure and he sure is that to so many of us! I share many quotes throughout but end with one of his favourites from Hunter S Thompson, "When the going gets weird the weird turn pro." (If the good die young as they say, then maybe he has turned pro up there by now!

Join me today for the final episode of season 1 as we explore having an attitude of gratitude! "We don't have to be thankful FOR all things but we can be thankful IN all things." This perspective is a game changer! I share 3 things I've found gratitude IN over these past 15 weeks and what Covid 19 has really taught me. It has taught me, 1. Get comfortable being uncomfortable 2. Don't sweat the small stuff 3. The challenge exists to make things better. Today I share a quote by Melody Beattie “Gratitude turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity! It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” And It would not be right to finish my final episode of season 1 about gratitude without saying a huge thank you to all of you listeners! Thank you SO very much from the bottom of my heart for spending the last 15 weeks here with me. I am truly humbled and honoured that you have taken the time and spent it with me each week! I hope you have found these episodes valuable because that is ultimately my desire and passion; to add value to peoples lives! Time is so precious and you spending some of yours with me I do not take lightly!

Join me today as we explore the power of intentionality! I discuss how Aristotle's quote, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a Habit. ” can be so powerful when you really grasp it. I share three ways to build intention by practicing 1. 80/20 Rule 2. Burn the Boats and 3. Being a Conscious Participant. We explore health, lifestyle and the importance of aligning our subconscious belief systems to what we desire most. We discuss the importance of having a strong "why" behind anything you are pursuing. I believe with my whole heart that you can choose the life you want and it all starts with intentional, repeated, consistent daily decisions! I leave you with LR Knost, "Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention." Remember time does not heal or change us, it is what you choose to intentionally and repeatedly do with your time that determines who you become! Let's do this!

Join me today while we navigate the Seasons of Life! I draw parallels between our four seasons and how they connect to our lives. We explore how; Winter = Letting go, Spring = Renewal, Summer = Nurture and Fall = Achievement! It's so important to know what season you are in personally so you can respond appropriately. Reaching to find value in each season is strongly encouraged. Knowing that the 'F word,' aka 'Faith' like Tony Robbins says, is key in understanding that life is a cycle of seasons. I leave you with a scripture today Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything! Knowing there is a season for everything in our lives can help give us hope, understanding and faith. Faith that you have exactly what it takes to navigate, embrace and thrive in this current season of life! Let's do this!

Join me today while we explore the other pandemic that we face! The pandemic of racism and discrimination which has over stayed its welcome in our world and hearts for far too long. I discuss 3 ways where we need to take responsibility and remember the simple but vital fact that we are all human. We all bleed red! We can take responsibility and build unity by 1.Re thinking 2.Re connecting and 3.Re imagining the future we want to leave for our future generation. We are the ones we've been waiting for says Barack Obama. I leave you today with a few quotes from the famous Martin Luther King Jr 'I have a dream speech' starting with what I believe he is encouraging us to remember right now, "I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream!" To my black sisters and brothers I see you, hear you, empathize with you and vow to do better. God Bless

Join me today while we discuss the power of impact! The impact of one life and the impact we make each and every day. We talk about Rachels Challenge and I share three ways I believe we can take responsibility and honour our impact each day by knowing the value of; 1. A Chain Reaction 2. Knowing a watched pot never boils 3. Sharing the gift of laughter. I share this quote from an anonymous author today, "Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch. For the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every single tomorrow" I hope you make your impact count by planting seeds of compassion, kindness, love and hope today knowing it will impact tomorrow!Let's start a chain reaction! ❤ Let's do this!

Join me today for Ever~Presents very first interview with Lindsey Shields! Lindsey is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, new mother and very dear friend of mine! Her passion for health and helping others is contagious. Today we look at what holistic living means to her and how her company Holihappy came to be. She educates us on beneficial supplement options and introduces us to her new signature program aimed at helping new mothers transition into motherhood. Her website information is holihappy.ca and you can follow her on Instagram @holihappyliving Lindsey is a wealth of knowledge who is committed to life long learning and continued growth. I leave you with a quote today from Thomas Edison that says "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in cause and prevention of disease." I suggest that THIS is the future Edison is speaking of! The time is now for each of us to live more preventatively, consciously and ultimately holistically! Please see below for contest details on social media! Episode 10 & Giveaway!! Like and share this post for a chance to win a consultation and customized wellness package with Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Lindsey Shields. To enter: 1. Follow both accounts @holihappyliving & @sherribeck2 2. Like this post 3. Share with two people. Each tag is one entry! Winner will be chosen by May 25th at 9 pm PST

Join me today while we explore Probably Tomfoolery's video called The Great Realization: Why Hindsight is 2020. Focusing on his powerful final line that says "sometimes you have to get sick my boy before you start feeling better" we look at three ways this rings true through 1. Trusting the Pruning Process 2. Learning Love is Pain 3. Being Aware of the Meaning we attach to what happens to us. I leave you with an Irish blessing today that says, "May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, the foresight to know where you're going and the insight to know when you've gone too far." If you haven't seen the video check it out here at the link below! Let's do this! #LessisMore https://youtu.be/Nw5KQMXDiM4

Join me today as we explore Backwards Design and living with the end in mind! We discover how living with the end in mind, mortality motivation and living with no regrets can help us live more intentionally. We are what we repeatedly do so my hope is that you are setting goals, maximizing your time and prioritizing what matters most! Life is short and time is valuable so taking action is key when living a life with no regrets. I leave you with the chorus of the one and only Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten, to inspire you to keep writing the story of your life with intention and purpose! Let's do this!

Join me today while we explore ways to foster healthy self love. Too many people become their own worst enemies by not accepting themselves for who they are. Today we look at 3 ways to guard against this by 1. Guarding your self talk 2. Beware of the comparison trap 3. Remember there is only one you! Todays quote is from one of the greats and says "Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." Marilyn Monroe ~ Let's not waste the person you are!

Join me today as we explore one of my favourite topics; perseverance! Determining to push through hard times is not always easy. Learn the 3 ways I determine to persevere ~ 1. Being thankful for the scars 2. Embracing the pain & 3. Determining to fail forward! ~ The quote I leave with you today is by a man who knew how to persevere ~ Nelson Mandela "Do not judge me based on my success. Judge me based on how many times I fell and got back up!"

Join me today while we explore standing guard at the door of your mind against the invisible enemies of anxiety, fear and worry. I share my own experience with anxiety and the steps I have used to overcome. If I can overcome then you can overcome! Check out my 3 step checklist of Acknowledging the feeling, Confronting the lie and Affirming the truth. The quote I leave with you today says,"You may have to fight a battle more then once to win."~ Margaret Thatcher ~ Let's do this!

Come join me today while we explore the gift of waiting well! Learning how to wait with a good attitude during this uncertain time. We unpack the value that waiting can produce in us, such as building our patience, endurance and character. The great Martin Luther King Jr knew this best and this week I leave you with this quote to consider; “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Let's do this!

Today we are exploring this new normal that we are all experiencing. It's clear we are in this for the long haul! Join me today while I explain what 'landmines' mean to me and how I believe we are currently experiencing a collective 'landmine.' We will discuss how simple shifts in our Attitudes, Understanding and Hope can help set us up to overcome the adversities life hands us. I leave you with an affirmation today that I hope you remember from Lewis Howes that says, "You are a source of love. You are a force for good. You have a grateful heart. You are full of wisdom. Use this time to develop your mind and heart and become better every day!" I hope you hear this and I hope you go out there and be this source of love to others! Let's do this!

"Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better." ~ King Whitney JR ~ Join me today in learning some strategies in becoming the best version of yourself! Your life matters and today we discover ways to show up best for ourselves so we can in turn show up well for each other. We explore 3 key learnings from my life ~ 1. You can't give what you don't have 2. Act the way you want to feel 3. Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Let's do this!

"Every choice has an end result and we are the sum of ALL of our choices. So in the end you must face why you have chosen to become!" In these times of uncertainty how will we choose to respond? Will we choose a fear or faith based approach? How can this be working in our favour? Today we explore the importance of our wellness, what we can control, the necessity of staying present and the importance of building spiritual muscle! Let's do this!

This is a safe space that encourages you to show up as your best self and own the God given gifts inside of you. Its a podcast that believes strongly that we all have the power of choice inside of us on how we show up 'in and for' this world! Ever~Present values living holistically and knows how connected our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health really is. As your host I believe wholeheartedly in you! I believe no matter what you are facing, "you've got this and He's got you!"