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On this episode, I am joined by Samantha Thiessen. She is the owner of Bluebird Pads which is a Canadian small business who makes period and incontinence products as well as lounge wear. We talk about the myths around period products and why switching to a re-useable product might be a good fit for you. We talk about the benefits and challenges of being a business owner while trying to also balance being a mom and wife.Contact Bluebird Pads by Email, Phone or Online FormBluebird Pads (@bluebirdpads) • Instagram photos and videosBluebird Pads (bluebirdpads) - Profile | PinterestWe also give a shout out to Sierra at Birch Hill Studio for having an enjoyable Instagram game while also being a small Canadian business owner: Birch Hill Studio Inc (@birchhillstudio) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley ~ Filled Up Cup podcast (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videos

On this episode, I am joined by Leah Corrin. Leah owns the award winning Essence of L Medi Spa in White Rock, British Columbia. As a child Leah suffered from cystic acne which lead to experimenting with makeup and dealing with embarrassment and bullying. After dealing with cystic acne for 15+ years, she focused on studying medical skin care in depth, accessing all relevant training in her field, and keeping herself informed with the latest industry research. She graduated as a Certified Medical Esthetician from the renowned Blanche Macdonald Centre with honours and continued her extended medical education and training. Main Home - Award Winning White Rock Spa, Essence Of L Medi Spa (604) 619-4959Leah Corrin (@eolmedispa) • Instagram photos and videosEssence of L Medi Spa – EOL Skin Shop (glowskinshop.ca)Ashley ~ Filled Up Cup podcast (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

On this episode I am joined by Lane Igoudin. In his candid and poignant memoir, A Family, Maybe Two Dads, Two Babies and the Court  Cases that Brought Us Together,  Lane details his and his husband Jonathan's fraught path through the Los Angeles County's foster-to-adopt process. A Family, Maybe offers an unprecedented look into the adoption process as it affects the lives of everyone involved, from the children taken into the system, to the suffering birth parents, to the couples hoping desperately to start a family of their own.In the fall of 2005, after years of preparation, planning, and waiting for a chance to raise a family, Jon and Lane were given the opportunity to foster an infant named Marianna. Lane and Jon fell in love with the child and decided they would give her the best life they could. Marianna's mother, a teenager in foster care herself, had voluntarily placed her in foster care before going AWOL. With her birth mother absent and father unknown, Marianna seemed to be on the fast-track to becoming adoptable.The couple could not have predicted the return of the child's mother, still in foster care, and the news that she was expecting a second child. With the second child also came the sudden appearance of the baby's birth father, a man 10 years older than the mother, which would complicate the kids' cases and begin to pull Lane and Jon's family apart.A Family, Maybe documents the ensuing spiral, rife with legal challenges, emotional blows, and no less important, political strife. In the early 2000s, with gay marriage and adoption still illegal in most U.S. states, Lane and Jon's family would join the first wave of out LGBTQ+ families fighting for respect and equality. A Family, Maybe is a story of hope and heartbreak; of relatable first-time parenting highs and lows, but also with the pressure of knowing the family you've built could be ripped from you at any moment.Lane IgoudinLane Igoudin (@laneigoudin) • Instagram photos and videosAshley ~ Filled Up Cup podcast (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

On this episode, I am joined by Cheryl Sutherland. Cheryl is a Mindfulness Speaker and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products that inspire women to step into their power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity. Cheryl has been able to work with different companies to spread the message of mindset growth and human potential. Some include Wonder Women Tech, WeWork, Quicken Loans, Freshbooks, CPA Canada, the Durham District School Board, and more. As a women's empowerment expert, author, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Sutherland and PleaseNotes have been featured in InStyle, Huffington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, American Express OPEN Forum, Thrive Global, Brit + CO, Travel Noire, Good Morning LA, BlogTO and on podcasts such as The Creative Empire, I Love Success, No Philter with Phil Pallen, and more. Cheryl has generously given us a coupon code to use:https://pleasenotes.com/discount/FilledUpPleaseNotes - Affirmation-Filled Goods - Best Guided Journals 2023Cheryl S. | Affirmation Goods (@pleasenotesgoods) • Instagram photos and videosCheryl SutherlandPleaseNotes Goods (PleaseNotesGoods) | Official Pinterest accountAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

On this episode, I am joined by Carrie Valentin. We discuss her experience with finding out that her young daughter had a form of cancer, called Wilms, that spread from her kidney to her lungs. Thankfully, Sybil is currently in remission. We discuss the trauma that cancer caused in both her life and the ripple effect it had on her family. We discuss her decision to divorce her husband and how they made a conscious effort for it to end up being a positive for their family. We also talk about Carrie's drinking and how she wouldn't label it alcoholism but that it did become a coping mechanism for her during the hard times. She is currently working on sobriety and working through both the trauma of thinking that she was going to lose her daughter as well as trauma carried forward from childhood. Carrie Anne Valentin (@carrie_be.wellness) • Instagram photos and videosDonate: Small acts solve big challenges (bcchildrens.ca)We also mention Christiana Cioffi in this episode. To check out more about her dating application or to order her book: Book | An Unapologetic SpinsterAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

On this episode, I am joined by Hayley Williams of Williams Wellness. In addition to being a business owner, she is a nutritional practitioner, holistic culinary chef and dance teacher. For the last decade, she has taken her health into her own hands and been on a journey of self-discovery and healing. In her teens, taking hormonal birth control led to hormonal imbalances, cystic acne and mental health issues. She saw countless doctors, dermatologists, naturopaths and aestheticians. She felt like many were quick to sell her something to cure a symptom but was not finding help getting to the root of the problem. She graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Her passion has become helping women solve the root of their problems and feel knowledgeable in their own health journeys.Hayley Williams, RHN // HOLISTIC ACNE & HORMONE SPECIALIST (@williams.wellness) • Instagram photos and videosAbout | Williams Wellness (hayleywilliamswellness.com)Ashley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

On this episode, I am joined by Jasmine Ivanna Espy. We discuss her experience with having hidradenitis suppurativa. It can be a condition that feels lonely and at times has felt embarrassing. She has prioritized helping others not feel the same and bringing awareness to this condition.  Hidradenitis suppurativa or HS is s painful, long-term skin condition that causes skin abscesses and scarring on the skin. She founded the Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Inflammatory Diseases. They want to empower people living with HS to better understand their disease state and take courageous action toward receiving treatment, engaging with the community, and improving their overall quality of life. Every year they host an annual summit. This year it will be held June 6-8th, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. It will be 3 days filled with sessions, demonstrations, workshops, and community engagement opportunities.I RECLAIM__ HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA SUMMIT — The AHSID2023 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Basics Booklet (adobe.com)Jasmine “IVANNA” (@whoisivanna) • Instagram photos and videosAHSID (@theahsid) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenImproving DailyI want to help people with their personal growth by sharing life lessons from my lifeListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Kali Desautels. We discuss her book, How Not To Blog: Finding Myself, One Post at a Time and she gives us a preview of her newest book that takes us back to the 1960s.We talk about how complicated it can be to be a public figure online while living comfortably as an introvert in an extroverted world. We talk about how no one should send an unsolicited dick picture in 2024 and how it is never the correct response when replying to something regarding family content. She shares about her experience with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. We discuss how challenging it can be to be a woman needing answers from the health care system to actually get them. KaliDesautelsSpeaks – #kalidesautelsspeaks (kalidesautelsreadsblog.com)How Not to Blog: Finding Myself, One Post at A Time: Desautels, Kali Jensina: 9798642548448: Amazon.com: BooksKali Desautels (@kalidesautelsspeaks) • Instagram photos and videos

On this episode, I am joined by Robin Stevens Payes. She is a science writer, storyteller and author of the teen time travel adventure series, Edge of Yesterday. Creator of an interactive “learning through story” platform, her organization, EOY Media partners with schools and enrichment programs to offer internships, programs, classes and workshops geared to GenZ youth to learn through story and examine the past to reach for our more perfect future.On this episode we discuss parenting and her latest book and workshop the Mother-Daughter Code. She tries to offer insight on how mothers and daughters can communicate in an effective way that benefits both parties. Mothers and daughters – Edge of Yesterday BlogRobin Stevens Payes (@robinstevenspayes) • Instagram photos and videosTheMotherDaughterCodeAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

On this episode I am joined by Michele Phillips. Michele is a wife and mom of 5. She is a content creator and blogger behind What Dreams May Become. We discuss her decision to get breast implants and her journey with breast implant illness. We talk about the symptoms of BII, what an explant surgery was like and how she found the healing process to be.  What Dreams May Become - Vancouver Mom BlogMichele Phillips (@whatdreamsmaybecome) • Instagram photos and videosBright & spacious home w/ hot tub. Close to beach! - Houses for Rent in Blaine, Washington, United States - AirbnbAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

On this episode I am joined by Amanda Edmiston.  Amanda is a herbalist and storyteller based in Scotland. She first learnt about plants and recipes from her grandmother who still remembered traditional remedies and folklore. After studying law and then herbal medicine, Amanda found it natural to start bringing together stories, plants, and magical places, drawing on the Scottish storytelling tradition, but in her own unique way. She has been showcasing her own work for over 10 years, performing and creating art in museums, libraries, forests, castles, schools and universities around the world under the banner Botanica Fabula. We discuss her book: The Time Travelers Herbal, Stories and Recipes from the Historical Apothecary Cabinet. Steeped in history, the herbalist's art paved the way for modern science - but didn't necessarily need to have been replaced by it. In The Time Traveler's Herbal, the traditional remedies and recipes that were passed down through the ages are offered to the modern reader as a means to reconnect with the natural world, while reaping the benefits. Steeped in the stories through which these remedies have been passed down to us, our connection to the past is fully explored in a romantic and meandering journey through the plants and flowers that have healed and helped us through the ages.  Amanda has offered a special discount (CURIOUSHERBAL25) for her Very Curious Herbal online courses.   https://www.botanicafabula.co.uk/online-courses We discuss her upcoming "Remedy for Valentine's Day" event. If interested in participating:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/796895464787/details Botanica FabulaAmanda Edmiston BotanicaFabula (@amanda.edmiston) • Instagram photos and videosBotanica Fabula | SubstackAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Christiana Cioffi. We discuss Christiana's book An Unapologetic Spinster. After finding herself single in her 30's she decided to write these stories. They are approximately 96 percent truth, but 100 percent engaging and, dare we say, unapologetic. Woven between the good, the bad, and the bizarre of dating is a personal story of digging deep to find love.Prior to her biotech career, Christiana served as a captain in the US Army for five years, including two years deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She holds a BS in management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Her professional awards and recognitions include a Bronze Star, a Combat Action Badge, and a Medical Marketing and Media (MM+M) Award. She is a breast cancer survivor, an avid runner, and a scuba diving enthusiast. Christiana resides in West Virginia with her geriatric cat, Ellie, and her rescue German Shepherd mix, Frankie.Author Bio | An Unapologetic SpinsterChristiana Cioffi (@unapologetic_spinster) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Portia Chambers. In February 2022, Portia launched The WE Experience. A place where women can land softly and fully embrace who they are; the good, the bad and the ugly. Portia turned to healing, meditation and manifested a business where women from all walks of life would be celebrated, come back to themselves, and embrace themselves as they are.  Portia's mission is to bring women together from all walks of life to celebrate one another and to help women feel seen, heard and supported throughout their business and life journey. We talk about her journey with motherhood as a younger mom and feeling like she had something to prove and growing up with her daughter. We also talk about the experience of finding out she was pregnant unexpectantly  TW: Miscarriage, pregnancy lossABOUT — The WE Experiencespeaker + podcast host (@chambers_portia) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Brittany Venner. She is a personal trainer, sports nutritionalist and founder and co-creator of Wants + Needs.She was a dancer from the time that she could walk and into her 20s. After she stopped dancing she realized that she was struggling with an eating disorder and struggled with self-acceptance. She also had breast implants and realized they were causing breast implant illness. We talk about her experiences with abuse, anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem, an eating disorder, and healing from breast implant illness. During the pandemic, she decided to launch Wants + Needs. This clothing brand was a way for her to combine her passion of helping women and fashion. She hopes to inspire, spark conversation and change the way women see themselves by creating a brand that sees beauty in women's uniqueness regardless of age, skin colour or size.CONTACT | Brittany VennerBRITTANY VENNER Health + Lifestyle (@brittany_venner) • Instagram photos and videosWANTS+NEEDS (wantsandneedsofficial.com)Wants Needs (@wantsandneeds_official) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Elsa Borsa.  She is a trauma-informed life coach who aims to help women create stronger relationships, healthier minds, and belief in themselves. We discuss Elsa's journey with postpartum depression and how she became a life coach. We discuss the differences between a life coach and a therapist. Elsa BorsaElsa | B.Comm, CCP, Pre-Social Work (@elsaborsa) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Julie Peters. She is my first repeat guest that I have on the show. Julia is a yoga and meditation teacher, writer, Tarot reader, and counselor living and working in Edmonton, Alberta. We discuss her latest book: The Full Moon Yearbook. The Full Moon Yearbook combines lore and seasonal lunar wisdom from Indigenous, Celtic, and East Asian cultures in a colorful and beautifully illustrated celebration of the power of the full moon. Over thirteen chapters, we learn the stories, seasonal moods, rituals, Tarot cards, and yoga postures that match the energy of each full moon throughout the calendar year. The Full Moon Yearbook — Julie PetersJulie Peters Wellness - YEG Counselling & Tarot (@juliepeterswellness) • Instagram photos and videosThe book is absolutely stunning and illustrated by Lauren Spooner.Lauren Spooner Designs – Graphic Design and IllustrationFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Jaime Bergman. She is the founder of Crescent Living Co. She is a home organizer who works with clients all over the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver areas. We discuss how difficult downsizing can be and how much guilt is associated with clutter. We talk about some easy tips on where to start by yourself and the benefits of working with professionals. Crescent Living Co. can also assist you with moving. They help pack up all your belongings, donate everything that isn't coming to the new space and help unpack as well.Jaime Bergman | Home Organizer (@crescentlivingco) • Instagram photos and videosContact 1 — Crescent Living Co.Filled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Candice Diaz. Candice is the host of the podcast Finding Resilience Within. It is a podcast that doesn't shy away from hard topics and shares stories of finding resilience.On this episode we discuss breast implants and breast implant illness. Breast implant illness isn't a medically recognized condition but many people find themselves getting sick with the same illness and finding themselves better once the implants are removed. Neither of us are medical professionals so we are sharing our personal experiences from our perspective. Candice Diaz (@candicediazblog) • Instagram photos and videosCandice & Kass (@finding.resilience.within) • Instagram photos and videosHOME | For Love's Sake (forlovessake.org)Filled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Mekisha Banks. Mekisha is the founder of Everbella, which creates self-care rituals that treat eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, dry and dehydrated skin conditions. At the age of 13, Mekisha discovered that the common drugstore beauty products and conventional prescription drugs were not providing the results she needed for her eczema, environmental allergies, and asthma. This realization sparked her mission to create a product that was versatile enough to address all her skin concerns, yet simple enough using raw, natural ingredients. Through her journey with her skin, Mekisha realized that her passion and purpose lay in helping others manage their unique skin conditions. After receiving her license as a Medical Skin Care Specialist and working as an educator at a Medical Aesthetics College for 11 years, she knew it was time to put her knowledge, experience, and love for skin into her own brand. The Everbella brand is dedicated to not only improving the appearance of the skin but also the overall well-being of an individual, it is a brand that focuses on both beauty and wellness.We discuss how important it is to take time for yourself and prioritize your well-being. Mekisha shares her daily rituals with us and how she hopes that her actions will inspire her daughter to make the same positive choices when it comes to her own self-care rituals. all – everbellaEverbella (@everbella) • Instagram photos and videosEverbella - YouTubeAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Lindsay Kay. Lindsay is the founder of the Slay Movement Collective, Slay Run Club and Slay Socials. We talk about why creating a community around movement was so important to her.The Slay Movement Collective is a movement accountability group for women. It starts January 1st, 2024 and costs $60. The movement goal is 30 minutes per day. The cost includes the opportunity to join a Facebook community, win daily prizes for 100 days as well as free or discounted work out classes. You can also register for less expensive optional classes as well throughout the Fraser Valley, BC. This is an accountability group built on community spirit vs competition. The last day to register for the upcoming session is December 31st, 2023.Slay Run Club is a free running club for all genders and all fitness levels. No one will get left behind. Participants can bring their pets and children. There is no pressure to be fast or run the entire trail. They meet every 2nd Monday throughout the Fraser Valley. We talk about the Funk family and how this community has been generous in their support. If you would like to support too: Fundraiser for Chantel Funk by Diandra Grenier : Bowins ALD fund (gofundme.com) Lindsay K a y (@lindsay_kayy) • Instagram photos and videos100 Days to Slay — Slay Movement CollectiveThe Slay Movement Collective (@slaymvmtcollective) • Instagram photos and videosThe Slay Run Club (@slayrunclub) • Instagram photos and videosSlay Socials | Lindsay Kay (@slaysocialss) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Angela Ivy Leong. Angela is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Founder of An Elegant Mind (AEM) Counselling Inc., a private practice that specializes in relational intimacy, sex, and psychedelics. Angela holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She has over 10 years of experience helping people from the lowest to the highest rungs of society find meaning in life. At AEM, clients are taken through three levels of healing: individually–where you carve out your authentic sense of self, relationally—where you learn relational skills, and sexually—where you learn to use pleasure as a form of intimate relating and a way of being. The AEM method involves a deep acknowledgement of core wounds, the development of key skills for functional, loving relationships and the psycho-education required for the embodiment of the sexual self. Clients who have worked with therapists using the AEM Method  have experienced deep emotional release, compassionate strategies for becoming unstuck, and transformation into more authentic versions of self expression.On this episode we discuss the stigma and shame that can be associated with sexuality. It can start in childhood when curiosity around the topic can first start to develop. Angela shares her experience of going to the library to read books on puberty and always being interested in sex. Plant medicines and her education taught her self-love on a deeply profound neurological level which allowed her to seek out partners that were on her same level. Coming from a place of open-ness she wanted to hold space for others that are struggling to feel comfortable in their sexuality and unlearn the feelings of shame and guilt. She also shares her experience with psychedelics as a consumer and clinician. Psychedelics can have such a profound impact on mental health and emotional healing. We discuss what incorporating ketamine into therapy is like at AEM and what considerations you should have prior to receiving that type of treatment. An Elegant Mind Counselling: Vancouver Clinic for Psychological CounsellingVancouver Psychological Counselling Clinic (@anelegantmind) • Instagram photos and videosAngela Ivy Leong (@angelaleongrcc) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Rose Finlay. She had a catastrophic spinal injury as a teenager that left her as a quadriplegic, which has left her fighting ableism, government officials and to have her basic needs met. We discuss the myths of disability coverage in Canada and how challenging it can be to find consistent caregivers. Rose has applied for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) not because she wants to die but because she isn't able to afford the necessary staff, medical care or essentials to her like a power wheelchair which puts her life at risk in alternative ways. In Ontario, it can take 8-10 months for the initial funding to be approved and often results in a denial, which leads disabled people who are already suffering to hire a lawyer to fight to get funding. MAiD is more accessible in her province than disability funding.TW: sexual assault, suicide Rose has a GoFundMe for a powerwheel chair: Fundraiser by Rose Finlay : Wheelchair1derWoman Needs a Power Wheelchair (gofundme.com)Rose Finlay (@wheelchair1derwoman) | Instagram profileBlog — W1W (wheelchair1derwoman.com)Filled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) | Instagram profileSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Candace Sampson. She is the founder of the blog Life in Pleeasantville and host of the podcast What She Said.On this episode we talk about the family court system in Canada. Candace went through a 4 year divorce ordeal. She was awarded her family's home and once she was able to take possession the house had no utilities on for months. The house was flooded and filled with mold. The whole process left her in debt and paying a mortgage and rental for herself and two daughters. We talk about the range of emotions this process has left for her, the lessons she has learned and about how we are all more resilient than we realize. Home - Life In PleasantvilleCandace Sampson (@candace_said) • Instagram photos and videosWhat She Said (@whatshesaidtalk) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Amanda Kavanagh. Amanda is the owner of the Design Room, which is located in Surrey, BC. We discuss what opening a small business just before the pandemic was like and how business leases differ from personal housing ones. We discuss how the Design Room is different from a lot of salons and how she actively tried to create a different vibe that feels like home. Amanda is a mom to two young boys so we also discuss the challenges that come with being a mom, a wife, and a business owner. She also gives us a little update on what to expect from the Design Room in the new year that hasn't been announced yet.The Design Room is having their annual Holiday Sip and Shop event on November 25th at 5671 176A Street in Surrey, BC at 4pm. There will be 20% off all products and gifts with purchase.The Design Room (@the__designroom) • Instagram photos and videos Home - New - The Design Room (thedesignroomsalon.com)Filled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Kenneth Atchity. He is an American producer, author, book reviewer, brand consultant, and professor of comparative literature.We discuss his book, My Obit: Daddy Holding Me.  This is volume one of his memoir. We discuss why it is important to tell your loved ones the story of your life and how valuable it can be in the grieving process.  Volume two, My Obit: My Southern Belle, is now available. We also discuss the art of story-telling and how it can build the connections in your life. It is also an important skill to learn how to read your audience and he tells the tales of a few that have mastered and failed miserably at this. StoryMerchant – Turning great storytellers into bestselling authors and screenwriters.Story Merchant (@storymerchant) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Dr. Arin N Reeves. As a researcher, author, and leading advisor to many of America's top executives, Dr. Arin N. Reeves offers expertise and insights on a wide range of leadership and workplace culture topics. She is the founder and Managing Director of the research and advisory firm Nextions, which specializes in workplace culture change.In her new book, In Charge, she offers women a path to a successful and meaningful life, by helping women eliminate energy drains, manage what needs to be done, and bring more of what makes them happy into their lives. We discuss the tips that you can use to incorporate more inner peace into your day. We discuss the history of self-care and how it was started by black women needing to create safe boundaries for themselves and how it has become muddled by the idea of it being associated with pampering. Arin is a best-selling author of four books: The Next IQ, One Size Never Fits All,  Smarter Than A Lie and In Charge: The Energy Management Guide for Badass Women Who Are Tired of Being Tired.​Values: Joy, Excellence, Kindness, Kairos, Kaizen, Leadership | NextionsBooks | ArinReevesAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This is one of the first podcasts I had recorded and was released a bit late because there are some issues with the sound. It was one of my favourite conversations so I really wanted to share so please bare with us for some of the sound quality.On this episode I am joined by Alysha Wilson. Alysha is a women's mindset coach, certified nutritionist, core + pelvic floor specialist, & holistic fitness coach with 10+ years experience working with thousands of women all over the world. She really believes in fitness at every size and has really tried to push for all bodies to be represented in advertising in this industry to help make the space welcoming for all. You can feel her care and kindness radiate from just having one conversation with her that I am so grateful women exist like this in the fitness industry so that more people can feel less judged for wanting to move their bodies. In this episode we discuss Alysha's battles with eating disorders and disordered eating. We also discuss her decision to get her breast implants removed and what her explant experience was like. The app that we talk about in this episode is now called Playbook and can be downloaded here:Alysha Wilson - Nutritionist & Holistic Fitness Coach (playbookapp.io)Alysha Wilson's Amazon PagePN1–NC Nutrition | HOLISTIC FITNESS COACH (@alyshaawilson) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Olivia Bentley. She has been a sex worker for the last 15 years and has a master degree in education. She likes to act like a therapist and help couples either together or solo. She tutors couples on how to spice things up and happily gives advise if you're looking for tips on different techniques or acts that are outside your norm. She also has had husbands and wives be given a hall pass to hire her on their own. She provides discounts for veterans and law enforcement.We discuss the benefits of her industry being legalized and her experience of working at the famous Moonlight Bunny Ranch in Nevada. We discuss how OF has really monetized things in a way that benefits the worker instead of just distribution companies like in the past. We also discuss the stigma of adult entertainment. Olivia had done other podcasts and interviews where people were quick to judgment instead of doing investigative reporting on her and weren't open to having a debate or open discussion, instead opted to double down on their ideas of what she does and what her clients are like.Olivia Bentley (@theoliviabentley) • Instagram photos and videosLiv B OnlyFansMiss O (olivia-bentley.com)Ashley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Tara Jensen. Tara is the face behind the popular parenting blog British Columbia Mom. Tara shares her experience getting diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder and ADHD. We discuss what she found worked about our Canadian healthcare system and what changes we both wish would happen. We do discuss her experience with medications, which does come with a trigger warning as it did initially cause suicidal and intrusive thoughts. She lets us know what anxiety looks like for her and some of the boundaries that she has implemented to avoid triggers. She also lets us know what it can be like for a content creator who is confident and outgoing online and the struggle it can be to create the same demeanor in person.  We discuss the mental health epidemic that we frequently see in our province specifically and how there are so many large gaps that need to be filled. When it comes to homeless specifically and how much kinder we would hope that people would be. If you are having thoughts of suicide please contact: 1-833-456-4566 or 911.Get Help | Talk Suicide CanadaBritish Columbia Mom (bcmom.ca)Tara

On this episode I am joined by Namrata Patel. Namrata is an Indian-American author who lives in Boston. Her writing examines diaspora, dual-cultural identity among Indian-Americans and explores this dynamic while also touching on both—the family's we're born with and those we choose. She is the author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave and Scent of a Garden.We discuss burnout for women in a post-pandemic world and what that time frame has taught us. This was recorded prior to the SAG/WGA strikes so we also discuss our must-watch TV options and how laughter can be so healing to our nervous system. The Candid Life of Meena Dave follows Meena. She feels that it is safer to observe the world through the lens of her camera. She has no family, no permanent address, and apart from one college friend absolutely no long-term attachments beyond her professional contacts. Meena's world is turned upside down when she unexpectedly inherits an apartment in a Victorian brownstone in the historic neighborhood of Back Bay Boston. Meena decides to use her well-honed journalistic instincts to follow the story that landed her in the apartment of a stranger. It's a mystery that comes with a series of hidden clues, a trio of meddling Aunties, a strikingly handsome next-door neighbor, and a connection to her past that she never—ever expected. Throughout her investigation she learns how to make the perfect chai, forms friendships she never thought were possible, and confronts her own need to run as soon as the going gets good. About – Namrata Patel (nampatel.com)Namrata Patel (@namratapatelauthor) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Jen Dibnah. She is the founder of Heart to Heart Wellness. We discuss Jen's experience having PTSD from childhood and how that manifested into picking a toxic relationship. We discuss how difficult it was being a single parent when her son was first born and the hardships of not having money for food and living in shelters. She got her bachelors in Psychology, and 25 years of self-development plus teaching everything she could from First Aid to Sports to being a trauma-informed Yoga teacher helped her move in the right direction. We discuss how limiting beliefs can help us get stuck in circumstances that we want to remove ourselves from and some common myths about manifestations. She is launching a group program starting this October which we talk about who would be a good fit and what you can expect out of it. Coach (@jen_hearttoheartcoaching) • Instagram photos and videosJen's Bio (hearttoheartwellness.ca)Ashley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Gabby who is the owner of Goodbrand Fitness. She is a mom of two kids and a former school psychologist. In 2013 she moved from Colorado to White Rock, she found that fitness was the best way to connect with others in the community. When she became a mom in 2015, group classes allowed her to take care of herself and meet other moms. Fitness has always been a source of connection for her.When the pandemic hit, she found herself feeling lonely and isolated again. She began meeting up with a few friends to work out together in the park. She would lead the bootcamp, and the group would encourage one another, and keep each other accountable. She realized there were so many other women in White Rock & South Surrey also searching for a new fitness routine. What started as a hobby, turned into a side-gig, and has bloomed into a full time business with her own studio space.Goodbrand Fitness | About UsGabby | Fitness Trainer (@goodbrand.fitness) • Instagram photos and videosDaily Slay Club - Join Now — Slay Movement CollectiveThe Daily Slay Club (@dailyslayclub) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Vanessa Marshall. She is the founder of Jack59 which is a B-Corp certified shampoo and conditioner bar brand. The company is indigenous-owned, ethically-driven, women-led, and 100% Canadian.We talk about the differences between a shampoo bar vs a traditional liquid product and why you might want to make the change. They carry 12 different products and have a hair quiz to help you determine which is the best option for you. They also have different sizes for you to try. We discuss why being a community focused sustainability is so important to her and the ethos of her company and really why it should be a big focus for all companies.  We discuss the impacts shipping has been on small businesses especially in Canada and how she is opting to try to make her product available in all major cities so that everyone's carbon footprint is smaller when receiving the products. She also prioritizes providing above and beyond customer service whether that means updating her website when it feels too transactional to still taking an annual phone order from a women who also may just need a friendly voice to talk. What Type Of Shampoo Bar Should I Use? | Jack59 Hair QuizShampoo + Conditioner Bars (@jack59inc) • Instagram photos and videosTristen.Jenni.Art - Home (tristenjenniart.com)Filled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

I am joined by Renee Kacz. She is a former corporate and commercial lawyer, turned coach, teacher, public speaker and fur mama to Chilli & Buddy. She has built a community of 5000+ female entrepreneurs called Inspired Women. She built the Joy Academy which is an 8 week connection program that is a culmination of over 15 years of learning, growth and dedication to living her best life, distilled into a clear, step-by-step program. Filled with the most effective tools that will have you clearing limiting beliefs and blocks and living a beautiful, joy-filled life. She is also a transformational coach and has built the Elevate Method. When she was in her 20's she got breast implants and started having health issues which led to breast implant illness. We talk about what that looked like for her, what to know if you are considering getting implants and how she worked hard to heal her body. Breast Implant Illness – how your boobs could be killing you – RENEE KACZWork With Renee – RENEE KACZRenee | Transformational Coach (@reneekacz) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Amy Libby. She shares her experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder. We discuss the impacts that this has had on her friendships, marriage and her role as a mom. Everyone's experience with OCD can be different so she shares a really open and raw look at what it has been from her perspective. Amy is also a content creator so she shares how this can cause complications at times when it comes to what she is battling internally to how she actually wants to be in the present moment especially when it comes to in-person media events. On Instagram, she is a must-follow if you are a meme-fan. Amy | Abbotsford | BC | Canada (@popsofgrace) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by joni co-founder Linda Biggs. Joni is a period supply company that offers a variety of sustainable products. We talk about our experience with getting our periods and how the stigma around menstruation is changing in a positive way. We talk about what it means to be sustainable in the period product industry, why they decided to market their own dispensers', period poverty and what is next for them. Joni is on a mission to make period equity possible. They use at least 5% of their revenue to provide period products to their non-profit partners who ensure they get into the hands that need them most. These partners are instrumental in advocating for new period equity policies and initiatives across Canada. All joni Products | joni (getjoni.com)21st century period care ™ (@get_joni) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Quincilia Siah. She is the owner of SOS My Space. She helps clients get unstuck from clutter and help create an organized routine within your space. She does both in-person and virtual clutter coaching. She also offer residents in BC, a packing and unpacking service to make your moves so much easier. She is also a reiki practitioner.We talk about how there is no good time to start the process of creating a stress-free home that you love to be in. Quincilia offers a judgement free way to help you create that space. Home | SOS My Space Professional Organizer VancouverQuincilia Siah | Professional Organizer | Reiki for Your Home (@sosmyspace) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Stacey Trapaneze. She has Poland Syndrome which is a birth defect categorized by an underdeveloped chest muscle which can also be accompanied with breast and nipple abnormalities. She decided to get breast implants which led to breast implant illness. Stacey decided to start Stacey Trapaneze Wellness to help others with Reiki and Theta healing, counseling, and integrative health. If you are someone who has been told their labs are "fine" she can help you get to the root of your gut or inflammation issues. Home | Stacey Trapanese WellnessStacey Trapanese (@staceytrapanesewellness) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode, I am joined by Kristen MacDonald, a former educational assistant from Port Coquitlam, whose pursuit of a side hustle to provide for herself and her family led to an unexpected and transformative journey. As we follow Kristen's journey, we'll explore the impact of modern-day social media on personal expression and privacy. The clash between her online presence and her role as an educational assistant led to unforeseen consequences, as her employer learned about her OnlyFans account and decided to terminate her position. We'll delve into the complexities of personal freedom versus professional responsibilities, sparking important conversations about how we define our identities in the digital age. We discuss the existing stigmas surrounding sex work and discuss the importance of supporting individuals' autonomy and self-expression, regardless of their chosen profession.Miss Ava James (@a_v_a_james88) | InstagramMiss Ava James OnlyFansAva James's exclusive content on Playboy | Centerfold by PlayboyAva James (@ava_james88) | TikTokAshley (@filledupcup_) | InstagramFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenRegenerate responseSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Alisha Khalil. Alisha is a frequent Filled Up Cup collaborator and shares her personal experience with arranged marriages. Have you ever seen an episode of Married at First Sight or similar dating show and thought wouldn't it be so simple to have it all planned for you and just live happily ever after?!? Alisha shares her experiences of being raised in a family unit where her parents marriage was arranged and she also had an arranged marriage. It wasn't something that she wanted for herself but the immense pressure she felt to be the "perfect" daughter and not disappoint her family. We talk about generational trauma that can come along with following family traditions. Be Quiet: The Dismissal of Mental Health Issues in the South Asian Community - Filled Up CupTo read some of Alisha's reviews:Search Results for “alisha” - Filled Up CupAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Donna Andersen. Donna launched Lovefraud.com in 2005 after her disastrous marriage to a sociopath.  She has written all of the permanent content on Lovefraud and more than 1,100 blog posts. She has also written multiple books, created videos, conducted multiple online surveys and has presented research to the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy. Donna also founded Lovefraud Continuing Education, which offers online courses for survivors and mental health professionals on identifying, escaping and recovering from sociopaths.She shares her personal experience about her husband defrauded her as well as many others out of a million dollars. She has been featured on some Investigation Discovery TV episodes. She also shares red flags to be aware of if you are dating someone who might be a sociopath as well as how to recover from these type of toxic relationships.We discuss her newest book: Senior Sociopaths – How to recognize and escape lifelong abusers.  It reveals that most sociopaths never stop their manipulative and deceptive behavior.  The common wisdom in the mental health field is that sociopaths “burn out” in their 40s and engage in less antisocial behavior. Several psychiatry textbooks directly state this. According to Donna's research, it's not true. Senior Sociopaths is based on surveys of 2,377 Lovefraud readers who described their experiences with sociopaths who were age 50 or older. The bottom line is that of the respondents who knew the sociopaths both before and after age 50, 91% said their behavior was just as bad or worse as they got older.Senior Sociopaths - How to recognize and escape lifelong abusers | Lovefraud | Escape sociopaths - narcissists in relationshipsCourses on escaping sociopaths, narcissists and relationship abuse - Lovefraud Continuing EducationDonna Andersen (@lovefraud.official) • Instagram photos and videosLovefraudLessons - YouTubeAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

I am joined by Dorsey Standish. Dorsey is a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, and wellness expert who brings evidence-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to clients worldwide. Dorsey has led science-based wellness programs for hundreds of companies, including Staples, Toyota, and American Airlines. Dorsey holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Dorsey's teachings draw on her training as a teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction through Brown University and deep experience on regular 7-day silent meditation retreats studying with master teachers.  She is also the  CEO of Mastermind Mediate which is a  Dallas-based mental wellness firm founded in 2016 to bring science-based brain training techniques to organizations nationwide. They are a 100% woman and LGBT owned business. They believe that if you change your thoughts, you can change your world. They empirically supported cognitive training programs harness the power of mindfulness and emotional intelligence to transform lives and corporations. Our world needs mindfulness and mental resiliency now more than ever. In a world of uncertainty, what is certain is each moment, each breath, and the ability for each person to find their own inner peace. They believe that in today's challenging, everchanging environment, Mastermind can help people manage uncertainty, connect with their own inner strength, and ultimately thrive in their personal and professional lives.We talk about the myths around mindfulness and simple ways that you can incorporate them into your home and work life. How to give yourself grace that a mindfulness practice can look and feel different daily and different techniques that can be used daily.  Mastermind offers both in person and virtual training sessions. About Mastermind | Mastermind Meditate - DallasMastermind | Workplace Wellness That Works (@mastermindmeditate) • Instagram photos and videosDorsey Standish - Mastermind Meditate - YouTubeDorsey Standish, MS (@dorseystandish) • Instagram photos and videosKelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend | TED TalkMatt Killingsworth: Want to be happier? Stay in the moment | TED TalkAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Jillian Bice. Jillian is a personal growth mentor and is the CEO of Quantum Lifestyle Consulting. She is a former registered nurse and sales trainer, and backed by decades of knowledge of human potential and growth, she facilitates a 6 month online course called Thinking Into Results, taught by Bob Proctor of the Proctor Gallagher Institute.We talk about how Jillian had reached a place in her life where she was burned out and it took her version of rock bottom before she decided that she had to make a change and started on her journey to create a different path and was inspired to help others as well. She works on helping others clarify their goals, understand what controls your results and then to take action to get to where you want to go. Jillian Bice | PERSONAL GROWTH MENTOR (@quantumlifestyleconsulting) • Instagram photos and videosComing Soon (dynamitelifestyle.com)Filled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Judy Gaman. Judy is an award winning Author and Public Speaker. She is the  CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas and the well-renowned host of the nationally syndicated, decade spanning Stay Young radio show and now the Stay Young, America! Podcast.We discuss her book: Love, Life and Lucille: Lessons Learned from a Centenarian. While writing a book on longevity, Judy interviewed Lucille, an elegant and spirited woman who had just recently turned 100. Lucille had the fashion and style of old Hollywood, but it was all hidden behind the doors of her assisted living center. What began as a quick meeting became a lasting friendship that transformed into an inseparable bond. Lucille brought incredible wisdom and great stories to the table, while Judy provided an avenue for excitement and new opportunities. Together, the two began living life to the fullest, and meeting the most interesting people along the way (including Suzanne Somers). But then Lucille's life came to an end through unexpected and unfortunate circumstances—and the very first lesson she ever taught Judy proved to be the most important one of all.We discuss mentorship and friendship and how it is so important to be open to both relationships. Judy talks about a wonder teacher she had in high school that made such a positive impact on her life by just being himself and being a steady person in her life. The people that we can be a light for or the people that can be a light for us can truly not only impact our lives but can create a generational shift for entire families.We are both motherless daughters. We talk about our experience with grief and what it feels like to be a part of a club that no one really wants to join. Author | Judy Gaman - Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host | SouthlakeJudy Gaman | FacebookCEO | AUTHOR | SPEAKER (@judygaman) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Scott Simon. Scott is a happiness entrepreneur, SYS founder, and author of Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles for Harnessing Fear and Living Your Most Courageous Life which was released in December, 2022.Scott is a sought-after speaker, meditation leader, and high-performance life coach, focusing primarily on creating flourishing lives after major changes such as divorce. Scott earned his BA from Skidmore College, an MA from Case Western Reserve University, and Certificates in Positive Psychology and Coaching from The Wholebeing Institute.  On this episode we discuss how Scott was a very shy and bullied child who really internalized his pain which led to in his youth trying to live an invisible life. He was stepping out of his comfort zone, after college going to teach English to Holocaust survivors, when he had a panic attack on the plane. To calm himself, he took out a spiral notebook and wrote a challenge to himself to do one thing a day that scared him. He acted on that challenge and a year later headed back to the United States a changed person. That year of daily challenges was something he aimed to continue to do and he did starting with publicly singing in front of a popular brunch spot. That challenge led to a viral moment on Facebook.We talk about how his daily challenges started inspiring others and became the Scare Your Soul movement. His movement is about inspiring others to take the small steps towards facing their fears and creating a community of others who support each other along the way.His book Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles for Harnessing Fear and Living Your Most Courageous Life has the tips to start your own journey, as well as a workbook to help you really implement these principles as well as stories from other people who have implemented these challenges into their own lives. Challenges + Courses - Scare Your SoulThe Book - Scare Your SoulScare Your Soul (@scareyoursoul) • Instagram photos and videosScare Your Soul | FacebookAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Dr. Joseph D Pianka. He is a Physician/Gastroenterologist and author of It's All In Your Head. He has been a board-certified practicing gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, for over twenty years. A devout husband and father of three, he is also an avid surfer, snowboarder, fly-fisherman, and outdoor enthusiast. Combining his expertise pertaining to fitness and nutrition, his unique perspectives regarding psychology, faith, and self-motivation, and his love of athletics and pop culture, Pianka's ultimate goal is to help as many people as possible who struggle to find motivation in regards to health and fitness.Medical providers are prone to dark moments, and life can be incredibly overwhelming. Pianka has personally always found ways to rise above his dark moments through his athletic hobbies and focus on family, but early in the COVID-19 pandemic, he fell into a spiral at the the prospect of being unable to care for those who depended on him. With a television announcing early statistics about pandemic mortality playing in the background while he learned that a significant portion of his practice—and ability to care for patients—was being restricted, he had an emotional breakdown. Facing physician burnout and depression, Pianka decided to sit down and write an outline about staying fit and healthy in a seemingly chaotic existence, and he kept writing until the sun came out (literally and metaphorically). What began as a simple reference guide for his patients, conceptualized prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, evolved into an unexpected second career as an inspirational writer.And, once it seemed possible after publication, he realized he wasn't done yet: All of his proceeds from the book will be donated to Ukraine relief. This book is entirely about creating meaningful difference for others, and the people in the Ukraine are the most in need of help right now. “Profits that would mean little to me in the grand scheme of things may mean everything to some of them.” It's All in Your Head was written directly for everyday individuals with busy lives and varied hobbies. Rather than another “how to” manual, it is a “why to” guide through the complicated space of fitness and nutrition. Incorporating the fundamental principles universal to successful diet and fitness programs and teaching self-motivation skills, It's All in Your Head unlocks doors to previously unrecognized potential and the ability to maintain fitness dreams.We have an in depth conversation about his personal experience with burnout and what the pandemic has been like from a front line workers perspective. We talk about the warning signs to look for, ways to start making positive changes and what he knows helped him permanently change things both mentally and physically. Joseph D. Pianka, M.D. - PR by the Bookjoe_piankamd_author (@joe_piankamd_author) | TikTokJoseph Pianka (@author_josephpianka) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosfilledupcup_ (@filledupcup_) TikTok | Watch filledupcup_'s Newest TikTok VideosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Kayoko Mitsumatsu. Kayoko is the founder of Yoga Gives Back. In the last fifteen years, Yoga Gives Back has spread globally with 150 Ambassadors who are yoga teachers sharing YGB's mission with their communities as well as raising funds with their events. They support women and children in India through scholarships and micro-loans. They are working with the pad project to help make sustainable menstrual products readily available and build a digital center.YGB currently has an online auction filled with amazing travel opportunities, yoga classes, wellness products and more. It is currently expected to close on December 15th. You can bid on items here: Gala Auction 2022 (auctria.com)YogaGivesBack – To Mobilize the Global Yoga CommunityThe Pad Project Launched at NGO NISHTHA in West Bengal! - YouTubeYoga Gives Back | FacebookYoga Gives Back (@yogagivesback) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Julie Lythcott-Haims. She is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult which gave rise to a popular TED Talk. Her second book is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. Her third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, has been called a “groundbreakingly frank” guide to adulthood. TED has turned her book into a TED Course that is available now.Julie holds degrees from Stanford, Harvard Law, and California College of the Arts. She currently serves on the boards of Black Women's Health Imperative, Narrative Magazine, and on the Board of Trustees at California College of the Arts. She serves on the advisory boards of LeanIn.Org, Sir Ken Robinson Foundation and Baldwin For the Arts. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner of over thirty years, their itinerant young adults, and her mother.On this episode we discuss adulting and why it is so challenging for some of us. We discuss helicopter parenting and how it has led young people to not feel as capable as they head into their adult years. We discuss her TED course and newest book, as well as her hotline that gives space to people to anonymously reach out to ask her questions about anything. Julie Lythcott-Haims (julielythcotthaims.com)Julie Lythcott-Haims | FacebookJulie Lythcott-Haims (@jlythcotthaims) • Instagram photos and videosJulie Lythcott-Haims | Speaker | TEDAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videos Filled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

I am joined by author and journalist Sheila Yasmin Mariker. Her debut novel, The Goddess Effect, was released October 1st. The Goddess Effect is a tongue and cheek look at the wellness industry. It follows 30-something Anita on a journey to find just how far she is willing to go to become her best self. Her work has been published in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Economist, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, Vogue, and many other publications.  Sheila began her career at ABC News. A native of New Jersey, she is a graduate of Cornellt University, where she studied history. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. We talk about how different it was to step into the role of author after years of being a journalist. We talk about the wellness industry and why it was the perfect backdrop for Anita's experience. Anita, as well as a lot of other people didn't have her life figured out by the magic age we often associate with adulthood. We talk about societal pressures put on women and how we can change the narrative. Sheila Yasmin Marikar | Author & JournalistSheila Yasmin Marikar (@sheilaym) • Instagram photos and videosSheila Yasmin Marikar | FacebookAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode I am joined by Gabriella Scaringe. She is the CEO of Cherri Underwear. Cherri is built with a wider gusset aiming to fit more vulva's than traditional underwear brands. They carry from XS to 4X. With every purchase they also donate hygiene products and underwear to homeless shelters in the United States.Gabriella also has a popular Tik Tok account that talks about insecurities about vaginas, vulvas and women's health. We talk about body insecurities and why it is so important to normalize talking about anatomy in a way that celebrates all shapes, sizes and colours. We also talk about how hard it can be to be a mid-sized business owner trying to create an affordable product that is also sustainable, has fair working conditions and wages while in the middle of a pandemic and rising inflation costs. *LIMITED EDITION* Cherri x Asskfirst Mid-Rise Thong (shopcherri.com)Gabriella Scaringe (@gabyscaringe) • Instagram photos and videosCherri (@shopcherri) • Instagram photos and videosGaby (@gabygabss) TikTok | Watch Gaby's Newest TikTok VideosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern WomenSOLD On The DreamWhat's a life selling real estate really like? This humorous guide tells it, as it is!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify