My Life In Pieces

Kelly discusses her thoughts on MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying), end of life planning and how her mind is so much stronger than her body. The most important things to Kelly are that all of her "ducks are in a row" for her family and focusing on how she will continue to make new memories and take every last breath out of life.

For the month of December I will be interviewing 3 amazing, local business' owner. Up first we have my friend, Erica Whitman. She is the owner of Adica wellness clinic. Erica has been a practicing therapist for over 15 years. Born and raised as a country girl in Browns Flat NB. Erica moved to Fredericton straight out of high school to complete her education at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage. She graduated with honors from the college, and went on to take additional courses in sports massage, pregnancy massage and infant massage, scar tissue and burn victims, PTSD, Traditional Thai Massage, and Labour Support Provider. In addition to being the Clinic General Manager Erica is a full time Therapist, and provides private lessons for Yoga. Having completed her 200hr Yoga Instructor course at the Yandara Institute in Mexico, Erica teaches classes and private sessions at the Clinic. Erica is commited to her profession and her clinic. Her love of helping people transpires into her work each and every day.

Towns change; they grow or diminish, but hometowns remain as we left them. Tune in now to the final ep. of my hometown month. Thank you to all my special guests this month and I hope those of you who may not be able to go home this year, still find comfort and family during this Holiday season. K

On this weeks podcast I interview someone I grew up along side and I have watched develop and grow a very successful business and beautiful family! Trent Jewlett is the owner of Big Fiddle, a smooth flavor-infused vodka that is “best served with friends.” Distilled right here in the village of Harvey, New Brunswick; home of the Big Fiddle.

In the beginning there was a little girl without a care in the world . She was happy , secure and innocent. This episode talks about my early childhood and how special these times were to me. I have been through a lot in my life, but I can always find comfort in remembering my upbringing, even though it wasn't always perfect and we endured a lot as a family, at the end of the day, I was loved and that's all I could ask for. 

I can't imagine a better way to kick off hometown month then to interview my big sister about our life growing up and the many adventures we had together.

My Grandmother was the best! She was vivacious, hip and opinionated. Years after she passed right before my eyes, a visit to Salem showed me she is still around and watching over my family and I. Tune in now to hear how that tripped shocked and thrilled me.

There is so much that we don't know about life after death. Whether it's a human or an animal, lots of strange, unpredictable things with no explanation can play with what we believe. Tune in now to hear more about our dog, Sammy.

Today's podcast is a little different. You can choose to believe it, or not believe it. But this is absolutely true. I want to talk to you today about what I call the man at my door. This is part one of our 3 part spooky series!

I don't believe in coincidence when it comes to the people I meet. I believe everyone has been sent to me for a reason. When Lisa came into my life, I knew I was meant to guide her through her diagnosis, and she was meant to teach me. We are kindred spirits, and I am so happy she became a part of my life. Life threw us SOUR lemons (terminal illness'), and together are making lemonade.

Have you ever left a doctor's office or an emergency room without answers, feeling uneasy that things did not get fixed or there was no resolution? Well, a lot of people have. A part of my success in still being here regarding my health is that I have been my own advocate. I have had to fight for me every step of the way. Tune in to this podcast as I dive deeper into what triggered this response for me, and very scary experience with my son that solidified that I will ALWAYS do my own research and stand up for what I believe.

I couldn't think of a better way to begin season two than by having my best friend on the My Life in Pieces Podcast. You know when you meet someone for the first time yet you feel like your souls are connected...typically you'd end up marrying that person. Well despite what my husband thinks, Andree is my person and I can't wait for you to get to know her. After being diagnosed with my second rare disease, Andree and I began the fight for my life to get me a drug that could eventually prolong my life, tune in now to hear more about that fight and the measures we all went to.

One sunny afternoon in the fall of 2011 I was out for a walk enjoying my day, when all of a sudden I heard a pop. My knee had almost given out and became very painful, it started to swell and tripled in size. What took place over the next few weeks shocked and horrified me, but once I again, I began a new fight most thought I was destined to lose.

Sometimes you meet people at pivotal moments in your life, and it's evident that you were destined to have that person in your life. My next guest is exactly that. A stranger I met on a plane, who quickly became a friend, I will cherish forever. Yvonne Murphy is a woman of many talents. She's a singer, an actress, and a writer. She is a mother of 4, a grandmother of 9, and an NHL wife, who remains a prominent face in the hockey community. I am so thankful that you guys get to know her further.

In the final episode of Kelly's sexual abuse series. She interviews someone very important to her, who has stood by her and supported her through some of the worst trauma in her life. Join Kelly as she interviews her friend and local law enforcement officer, on her darkest life experiences, the importance of coming forward, seeking justice for all victims, and much more!

Join Kelly as she interviews Jessica, the Founder and President of Project Roar. Over the last five years, she has been combining her passion for teaching and raising awareness about child sexual abuse. She decided to use her personal story as a sexual abuse survivor to educate as many people as possible about the detection and prevention of this epidemic. She is proud to be part of a fantastic team that is motivated and determined to make the world a safer place for children. Jessica is a survivor of child sexual abuse from a male family friend. After years of manipulation and control, even after the abuse ended, she decided to go against his wishes and break her silence. She has turned her pain into a registered charity, speaking to thousands of all ages about the empowerment found in using your voice to Roar.

The Aftermath: Part two finds Kelly's abuser in jail for the crimes he committed against her and another young girl. While Kelly thought she was able to finally close the chapter, she couldn't have anticipated the events that followed, including an unexpected drop in during her son's football game.

Over the last few weeks, Kelly has been recapping her experience as a sexual abuse victim from age 12-16. After many years of trying to escape her abuser, she finds herself subpoenaed to court to testify for another girl who had also endured a similar experience to her. What happens next left Kelly's world so shaken that she didn't know how she would ever piece it back together. Join Kelly in “The Aftermath: Part 1” to hear exactly what her experience was in that court room at the young age of 16. 24 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT LINE FREDERICTON/SAINT JOHN: 506 454 0437 CHIMO Help Line Inc. Toll-free line: 1 800 667 5005

When we left you in Part One of this series, Kelly had turned the clocks back to when she was 12 years old, and the first sexual assault she experienced. Join Kelly in Part two, as we dive deeper into the events that took place following the assault, and what Kelly experienced mentally over the course of 4 years.

Things are about to get a little heavy on my next podcast series; this is just me being honest with you, my followers who I value and appreciate so much. The truth is that life isn't always butterflies and rainbows, I know this first hand. I have faced many demons over the years, and this experience, in particular, was pivotal in shaping me into the person I am today. In one chapter of my story, I endured sexual abuse for four years. I have healed through this trauma, and I am sharing it with you to offer total transparency. I am not a victim. I am passionate about sharing this chapter of my story with you for one purpose. CHANGE. 1 in 4 women in North America will experience sexual assault in their lifetime this is just of the reported cases and does not include how often this happens to men. As I share my story, I will also have the privilege of educating our community through guest speakers who will provide resources, advice and help to others who have endured a similar crime. So while I know hearing this part of my story will be difficult, please know that my main goal is to bring awareness to a difficult subject and use my voice in the pursuit of change. 24 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT LINE FREDERICTON/SAINT JOHN: 506 454 0437 CHIMO Help Line Inc. Toll-free line: 1 800 667 5005

In the final episode of our Mother's Day podcasts, Kelly recaps all the incredible woman she interviewed and answers questions sent to her from her followers throughout the month.

Join me as I interview mother to be, Nicole Boyd, about the unfiltered side of pregnancy, Nicoles struggles, how to give yourself grace during pregnancy, body image and SO much more!

Todays guest best known for being an unstoppable force in the real estate world, and creative by nature. Her passions include raising her son, serving her clients the best she possibly can, and strengthening the city she was born and raised in. Listen along as we talk about the huge shift in her life that changed it all!

The journey to becoming a mother is not always an easy one, nor does it unfold the way we predicted. I had the pleasure of interviewing my dear friend - Melissa Fraser, about her journey. She shared with me the ins and outs of her struggles, her views on infertility, adoption and how she's taking positive steps to reach her goal of beginning her family.

Join Kelly as she interviews long time friend, Teri Donald. Teri is a fitness inspiration, an incredible business owner, and a single mother of three. Tune in as we discuss having a child later in life, pregnancy, fitness, single parenting, and so much more.

When it comes to balancing it all, this special lady makes it look easy! Join us as we discuss motherhood, health, running a business, miscarriages, pregnancy, and so much more. 

This episode was a very special one for me. I am joined by an exceptional and inspirational guest to discuss all things surrogacy. Madison Massey is a talented photographer - recognized as one of Fredericton's top 3 wedding photographers. She's a military wife, mother of twin boys, a dear friend, and what most people don't know is she was a surrogate at the young age of 23. Join me as I interview Madison to find out what lead to her decision to become a surrogate, what it's like to be a surrogate in Canada, what her experience was like, and so much more. This is Madison's Surrogacy Story.

Most of you know I have 2 beautiful boys, but did you know I have had 7 pregnancies? I'm fortunate to have had two healthy children regardless of the struggles I had to get them. I think families are made up of all different case scenarios, and children come to us in many, many ways. And I guess when we're young, we don't know what those ways are going to be. But it doesn't matter whether it's adoption, your own biological, sperm doner, or surrogate (just to name a few), when that child is put into your arms or comes into your home and becomes a part of your family; it makes no difference. They are your children.

Wrapping up this 3 part series with the uphill battle Kelly faced while fighting for her life, and the incredible events and people who changed everything.

If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to the podcast episode “In The Blink Of An Eye” you would have missed the moment that an Oprah Winfrey episode changed my life. Revlon model, writer, and actress, Karen Duffy spoke to me through the screen that day. Karen Duffy also has Sarcoidosis of the nervous system and it was her story that gave me the power to fight. This is my thank you to her.

Imagine standing in your kitchen, waiting for a phone call from your doctor to tell you if you have cancer, or an ultra rare terminal illness. Now imagine being 26, married, and a mother to two kids under 5. Part two takes us deeper into the struggles and triumphs after that phone call.

This week are taking it all the way back to the beginning, the very first seemingly insignificant chest pain that changed it all.

In this podcast we will dive a little deeper into Kelly's home life and the story behind her decision to leave home at 13.

March 27th, 2020 is my 50th birthday!! I was told at 26 I have a terminal illness and the thought of turning 50 was the furthest from my mind. I am so endlessly grateful for the many years I have gotten and can't wait to see what's next!