Soul Inspired Gurl

What if the very thing you're craving — peace, clarity, vitality — has been within you all along? In this powerful solo episode, Laura shares her unexpected and life-changing journey into transformational breathwork — and how it's become one of the most impactful practices in her life and work. Laura opens up about the moment breathwork found her in 2021, during a retreat in the mountains of British Columbia, and the surprising ways it cracked her open, softened her edges, and helped her finally loosen the grip of control. What began as a single session turned into a soul-aligned path — one that has transformed her thoughts, body, relationships, and the way she moves through the world. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, hyper-vigilant, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from your body and truth, this episode will meet you right where you are. Breath by breath.   In this episode, Laura shares: The story of how breathwork found her — and why she resisted it at first What actually happens during a transformational breathwork session (including common physical responses and emotional releases) The lesser-known physiological benefits of breathwork: improved oxygenation, CO₂ tolerance, inflammation reduction, and longevity How breathwork can help you unwind old beliefs, regulate your nervous system, and connect more deeply with yourself Why transformational breathwork bypasses the brain and heals from the inside out The powerful role of rhythm, community, and consistency in sustainable change What inspired her to create the Breathe Into Being Membership — and how you can join now   Breathwork can help you… Reduce stress and anxiety Improve sleep, focus, and emotional resilience Release stored trauma and energetic blocks Increase lung capacity and blood oxygen levels Expand your intuition, vitality, and creative potential Rewire your nervous system and reconnect to your truth Cultivate a rhythm of healing that supports your entire life   Ready to breathe with Laura? The Breathe Into Being Membership is ready for registration NOW and officially opens April 21, 2025 — a sacred online space to support your ongoing journey with transformational breathwork. If you're listening in real time, join now as a Founding Member for exclusive pricing and first access to live sessions, workshops, and community.

In this raw and insightful episode, I sit down with the incredible Elisa Kurylowicz, former elite athlete, mindset coach, and host of the Elisa Unfiltered Podcast, to talk about the wound of feminine sisterhood—the ways in which women struggle to build, maintain, and repair deep, meaningful friendships.   We unpack the hidden layers of competition vs. collaboration, the subconscious wounds many women carry from childhood, and how they manifest in adulthood—whether through betrayal, exclusion, or self-sabotage.   Elisa shares her own experiences of deep sisterhood breakups, how they shaped her understanding of self-worth, and how she finally cut the cord on toxic dynamics that no longer served her.   We also dive into: ✔️ The difference between self-awareness and intuitive awareness ✔️ How the need for external validation keeps us in unhealthy patterns ✔️ Why women struggle to say the thing—and how to break that cycle ✔️ The power of holding space vs. fixing others ✔️ The unseen impact of competition and rejection in female friendships ✔️ How to truly rebuild trust with other women and create deep, authentic connections ✔️ Why many women unconsciously keep themselves on the back burner in life and how to step into your own power   If you've ever felt burned, disappointed, or disillusioned by female friendships, this episode is a MUST-listen.   Connect with Elisa: Website & Coaching: ElisaUnfilteredCoaching.com Podcast: Elisa Unfiltered Podcast Instagram: @ElisaKurylowicz   Let's Connect! I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode. DM me on Instagram @soulinspiredgurl or tag us in your stories if this episode spoke to you! If you loved this episode… Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it truly helps this message reach more women. Share with a friend who needs to hear this conversation Website: https://soulinspiredgurl.com   Laura Foster is a Personal Leadership Coach, Chiropractor, Yoga Teacher, Podcaster, Retreat Leader, and Breathwork Facilitator who has spent over 30 years guiding women to step into their power, heal deeply, and lead their lives with authenticity and self-trust.   As the founder of Soul Inspired Gurl, Laura integrates her expertise in nervous system regulation, breathwork, yoga, fascia work, and personal leadership to create transformative experiences—whether in her 1:1 coaching, international retreats, group programs, or breathwork facilitation. She is known for her bold honesty, deep wisdom, and ability to hold space for profound personal transformation.   Laura's work is rooted in sovereignty, truth-telling, and embodied leadership—helping women release outdated patterns, reconnect with their intuition, and step fully into the lives they are meant to live. Her retreats in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada are immersive experiences that blend breath, movement, coaching, and sisterhood, creating spaces where women can rise.   She is also the host of the Soul Inspired Gurl Podcast, where she curates deep, honest, and courageous conversations on topics like personal power, nervous system healing, embodied feminine leadership, and radical self-trust.   Now living in Costa Rica with her husband, dogs, and blended family of grown children, Laura continues to lead, teach, and disrupt the narratives that keep women from fully owning their worth. Join one of my retreats, programs, or breathwork experiences and start leading yourself back home.  

Susan Baker: A Mother's Journey of Love, Loss & Awakening   In this heartfelt conversation, Susan Baker  shares her journey as a mother navigating the complexities of raising a child with autism. Her memoir, 'A Life Beyond Words,' encapsulates themes of loss, love, and the transformative power of storytelling.   The discussion delves into the importance of surrendering to life's possibilities, the profound insights gained through the letterboard communication method, and the wisdom imparted by her non-speaking son, Andrew. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the significance of authenticity, curiosity, and self-reflection in our lives.   Takeaways * The memoir 'A Life Beyond Words' explores themes of hardship and joy. * Susan's journey as a mother has been transformative and deeply impactful. * Storytelling serves as a powerful tool for connection and understanding. * Surrendering to life's possibilities can lead to unexpected growth. * The letterboard method has revolutionized communication for non-speaking individuals. * Andrew's insights challenge societal perceptions of autism. * Nature plays a crucial role in grounding and healing for Andrew. * Authenticity and vulnerability are essential in sharing our stories. * We are all experts in our own lives and experiences. * Curiosity can lead to profound personal growth and understanding.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 02:59 A Life Beyond Words: The Memoir 06:18 The Journey of Motherhood and Loss 10:02 The Power of Storytelling 13:20 Surrendering to Possibilities 20:55 The Letterboard Method of Communication 27:31 The Journey of Surrender and Co-Creation 28:24 Discovering the Letterboard Method 29:48 Unveiling Andrew's Communication 31:55 The Impact of Communication on Family Dynamics 33:44 Understanding Andrew's Wisdom 36:02 Nature as a Source of Healing 40:33 Themes of Courage and Curiosity in Life 43:11 The Power of Self-Reflection and Growth Contact Susan on Instagram: @lifewithsusan or on her Facebook Blog: Life, Love & Autism Purchase her memoir: A Life Beyond Words on Amazon or directly from Susan: Author Signed Copy About Susan:  Susan Baker is a passionate speaker, writer, and advocate living in Toronto, Canada. Featured on numerous family and personal growth podcasts, Susan shares her family's remarkable story of a profound communication breakthrough for their nonspeaking autistic son and the transformation that ensued.    With her background in holistic nutrition and education, she is the author of Life, Love & Autism, an inspiring blog that chronicles her family's journey through growth and challenge, including love, loss, and an autism diagnosis. Susan's words have reached thousands of households, from articles in Reader's Digest and The Globe and Mail—one of Canada's leading news outlets—to online parenting forums.    In addition to her first published book, A Life Beyond Words, she has coauthored Lead with Love, a collection of motherhood stories, and For the Love of Our Children, a holistic resource written for parents by parents of children with disabilities. She plans to coauthor a book with her nonspeaking son, Andrew, and she actively collaborates with Abby's Joy, her daughter's creative and charitable venture.   Contacting + Working with Laura Foster INSTAGRAM WEBSITE   1:1 and Group Retreat with Laura: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/retreats/ Upcoming Women's retreat in Costa Rica: April 5-12, 2025 Info HERE Group and Private Breathwork with Laura: HERE   More about Laura: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/services/            

In this special episode of Soul Inspired Girl, Laura sits down with her son, Ben, for an intimate and insightful conversation about carving out an unconventional life path. Recorded in September 2024 and released in March 2025, this episode explores what it means to live authentically, make sovereign choices, and embrace the courage to be different.   Ben, now 22, shares his journey of growing up in a holistic, conscious family, navigating life's transitions, and learning to trust his own intuition as he strikes out on his own in British Columbia. Together, Laura and Ben reflect on childhood experiences, alternative health approaches, life in Costa Rica, and the ever-evolving quest for purpose and alignment.   What We Cover in This Episode: ✨ Growing up in a holistic home: food, health, and unconventional choices ✨ The power of community and surrounding yourself with aligned people ✨ Trusting your gut and following intuition—even when it's scary ✨ Ben's experience of living in Costa Rica and why he ultimately chose to return to BC ✨ How childhood lessons shape our adult lives ✨ The importance of embracing uncertainty and walking your unique path   Key Takeaways:

  In this solo episode, Laura explores the transformative power of attitude and how it shapes our identity and perception of life. She discusses the importance of framing our experiences consciously, challenging limiting beliefs, and practicing new narratives to foster personal growth. Through personal anecdotes and reflective questions, Laura encourages listeners to embrace change, navigate setbacks, and cultivate a mindset that empowers them to see life as a series of opportunities rather than obstacles. Takeaways  * Attitude is a game changer in living a conscious + attuned life. * We create our own stories and can choose which to keep. * Our identity is shaped by our attitudes and beliefs. * Framing experiences in an empowering way can lead to growth. * Life events can be seen as either endings or beginnings. * We often absorb limiting beliefs from our environment. * Challenging our truths can lead to personal growth. * Practicing new narratives can shift our mindset. * Self-discovery is a journey that requires reflection. * Our identity is not fixed; it can be changed at any time. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Attitude 04:13 Framing Our Experiences 07:27 Shifting Perspectives on Identity 10:17 Embracing Change and Expansion 13:31 The Role of Beliefs in Our Lives 16:28 Challenging Limiting Beliefs 19:23 Creating a New Narrative 22:18 Practical Steps for Attitude Shift 25:17 Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways   Listener Reflection Questions 1️⃣ What is a belief you've been carrying about yourself (your abilities, relationships, career, money, etc.) that might not actually be true? Where did this belief come from? Is it based on facts, or is it just an old story you've reinforced over time? 2️⃣ Think about a recent challenge or setback—how did you frame it? Did you see it as a failure, or as redirection? If you rewrote the story, how could this situation actually be working for you? 3️⃣ What is one small way you can start practicing a shift in attitude today? Maybe it's catching negative self-talk. Maybe it's reinterpreting a ‘bad' moment as an opportunity. Maybe it's choosing a new way to respond to setbacks. “If any of these hit home, DM me or tag me and share your insights—I'd love to hear what comes up for you.”   Ways To Work With Me: 1. Ready to experience a transformative RETREAT in Costa Rica? The Awakening Retreat for women in Dominicalito, Costa Rica April 5-12, 2025. We have 2 spots left and we can't wait to welcome you.  All the information can be found right here: RETREAT INFO 2. Fully customized personal 1:1 retreat here in Costa Rica. Now booking for late April and July 2025. Email me for more info drlaurafoster@gmail.com or fill out this enquiry form: HERE 3. Online, live + recorded breathwork experiences. Check my website for up-to-date info: https://soulinspiredgurl.com . Feb 26th, 2025 - online breathwork 7:30 pm EST - details here.    FIND ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/soulinspiredgurl/

This episode with Gary Waters, High Performance Mindset Coach, is all about getting to the root cause of what's limiting your ability to experience true freedom, joy, love and vitality.   He shares insights into a completely different way of thinking, leading to a life changing shift in perspective. I really appreciated Gary's ability to give tangible action steps to the listener - you and me. You'll love this episode.   Here's a lot of what we talked about ... Mindset plays a significant role in shaping our experiences and outcomes in life. Our subconscious mind is influenced by our environment and language, particularly during childhood. Identifying and challenging limiting beliefs is crucial for personal growth and transformation. Affirmations alone are not enough to shift deeply ingrained beliefs; addressing the root cause is necessary. Changing perspectives can lead to a new way of seeing oneself and the world, which can lead to behavioral changes and different results. Rock bottom can be a catalyst for change and a turning point in one's life. Triggers are opportunities for self-awareness and growth, and they often stem from resistance to certain aspects of life. Desire can come from a place of lack or dissatisfaction, but shifting to a mindset of abundance and wholeness can change the energy behind desire. Allowing and surrendering can lead to a sense of freedom and ease in life. The journey of transformation takes time and commitment, and it often involves ongoing practice and self-discovery. Morning practices can set the tone for the day and help establish a positive mindset and frequency. Gary Waters can be found at garywaters.co.uk and on Instagram as @iamgarywaters. Working with Gary Waters involves a discovery call to determine if there is a fit and to discuss the duration and details of the coaching relationship. Appreciation and gratitude for the time and presence of others can create a meaningful connection and exchange.   TIMESTAMP 00:00. Introduction and Background 03:07. Realizing the Influence of Mindset 05:35. The Role of Mindset in Society 06:01. The Subconscious Mind and Belief Systems 07:45. Identifying Limiting Beliefs 11:31. Shifting Beliefs and Creating Space 16:31. The Limitations of Affirmations 21:08. Embracing Creativity and Potential 22:02. Practicing Awareness and Reminding 23:22. Challenging the Identity of Inadequacy 24:33. The Power of Changing Perspectives 25:33. The Importance of Rock Bottom 27:00. Understanding Triggers 30:33. Desire and the Energy Behind It 33:23. Allowing and Surrendering 38:30. The Journey of Transformation 42:01. The Power of Morning Practices 46:58. Finding Gary Waters and Working with Him 49:18. Appreciation and Gratitude 49:50. Closing Remarks   MORE ABOUT GARY WATERS:   Gary specialises in helping you to set yourself free from inner suffering by mastering your relationship with yourself, others, and life. Gary works with entrepreneurs, athletes, businesses, busy parents and everyone in between. He shares insights into a completely different way of thinking, leading to a life changing shift in perspective. This has a transformative effect on all aspects of life, including personal fulfilment, increasing levels of performance and business success. Rather than focusing on short term temporary fixes, Gary specialises in identifying the subconscious root cause of problems which dissolves them permanently, allowing you to live a limitless life.   WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK     MORE ABOUT LAURA FOSTER + WORKING WITH HER: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through.   I have two upcoming group retreats:   April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, RECLAIM RETREAT Nestled between the lush jungle and emerald ocean is Xinalani, a sanctuary of wellness and serenity just outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This retreat is an incredible 7-day eco-luxe immersion with daily yoga, meditation, breath work, mindfulness and self discovery led by Shirlee and Laura. We have a select numbers of spots remaining. Details HERE    July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada, THE GATHERING Renew, Rewild, Recalibrate: A very intentional 5-day retreat for women who are desiring a reset ... a return to the truest essence of who they are to tap back into clarity, inner connection and purpose. This retreat is an annual sold-out retreat and we are thrilled to invite you in.   PERSONAL 1:1 OR SMALL GROUP RETREATS IN COSTA RICA! I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity May 2024. One opportunity June 2024 and October 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.    Coach with me and step into yourself, fully and completely.   I lead Elemental Rhythm Breathwork in person (Costa Rica) and online.   You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it.   Blessings, L    

Into my life walks Corrie Bignell, The Unregistered Nurse / Certified Self Sabotage Coach - with a workshop all about self sabotage.    I was a co-facilitator at a retreat where I had the privilege of hearing all Corrie's work and wisdom. Corrie joins me today to talk ALL about the topic of self sabotage. You are going to want to listen to this.   If you asked me two weeks ago if I self sabotage myself I would've said no.    And once I listened to why most of us are unconsciously self sabotaging ourselves, it all made much more sense. And now my answer is, YES ... but all that is changing.   This episode is all about the topic of self sabotage and more importantly, how to STOP sabotaging yourself.   Short Overview: Corrie's personal history with self sabotage Becoming a Certified Self Sabotage Coach Self-sabotage and the influence of programming on our subconscious minds. How programming from childhood and the media can contribute to self-destructive behaviors. The need to reprogram the subconscious mind to overcome self-sabotage and achieve personal growth and success.    Main Takeaways: The subconscious mind can process a vast amount of information and influences our thoughts and behaviors. Self-sabotage can manifest in various areas of life, such as health, finances, and relationships. Programming from childhood and media exposure can contribute to self-sabotaging behaviors. Reprogramming the subconscious mind through techniques like hypnotherapy can help overcome self-sabotage and achieve personal growth. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for impulse control, personality, motivation, and fear. Lifestyle factors such as toxins and negative programming can damage the prefrontal cortex and lead to self-sabotage. Toxins that damage the prefrontal cortex include coffee, alcohol, big pharma products, nicotine, and sugars. Eliminating or reducing exposure to these toxins can support brain health and reduce self-sabotaging behaviors. Reprogramming the subconscious mind through hypnotherapy and positive repetition can help change self-sabotaging behaviors and beliefs. Surrounding oneself with positive influences and engaging in empowering activities can also support positive change. Physical health is essential for overall well-being and empowerment. Taking care of one's physical health can contribute to mental and emotional strength and resilience. Taking action and making small changes in daily habits and routines can lead to significant positive transformations. Surrounding oneself with positive and uplifting people can also support personal growth and change.   Two Short Videos Corrie recommended in the podcast: Are You Being Programmed For Poverty: https://youtu.be/F_UBGPCbNl0?si=vpinqcdG_AzMpqFy Influencing The Influencers: https://youtu.be/4RksLFJ7A2M?si=teTG2WUnVvhkGn9p   Become Unstoppable -- A Self Sabotage Course led by Corrie    Currently the next session begins APRIL 1, 2024   This 4 week live online course is jammed packed with information and solutions that will kick start your healing journey. You will gain confidence and motivation. There are 4-one hour Zoom classes ending with Q&A period. This is YOUR time to ask me any questions. All classes will be recorded and sent to you within 24 hours after class. Visit her WEBSITE for this and other upcoming sessions.   Flow of Podcast Episode: 00:00 Introduction and Subconscious Mind 02:21Guest Introduction 03:47Meeting at Retreat 04:12Interest in Self-Sabotage 07:30Personal Experience of Self-Sabotage 10:24Definition of Self-Sabotage 13:18Sources of Programming 23:48Reprogramming the Subconscious 24:44Methods of Reprogramming 25:12Personal Experience with Media Programming 26:39Media Influence on Perception 29:25Manipulation through Programming 30:23Power of the Subconscious Mind 31:46Introduction to the Retreat 33:13The Impact of Lifestyle on the Prefrontal Cortex 35:06Toxins that Damage the Prefrontal Cortex 39:22Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind 46:19The Journey to Becoming Unstoppable 50:08Physical Health and Empowerment 53:09Shifting Programming and Taking Action 59:33Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences 01:01:53Closing Remarks    Working with Corrie, Group and 1:1 Coaching and In-Person Events in Nicaragua: INSTAGRAM   Email - corrie.bignell@me.com Website Read more about this incredible former RN, truth-seeker + certified coach HERE   Working With Laura + Attending Retreats: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have two upcoming group retreats:     April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, RECLAIM RETREAT Nestled between the lush jungle and emerald ocean is Xinalani, a sanctuary of wellness and serenity just outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This retreat is an incredible 7-day eco-luxe immersion with daily yoga, meditation, breath work, mindfulness and self discovery led by Shirlee and Laura. We have a select numbers of spots remaining. Details HERE    July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada, THE GATHERING   I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. I lead Elemental Rhythm Breathwork in person (Costa Rica) and online. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Hey .... Another solo episode.   I'm full on into Season 3 and in this season I'm mostly recording my own solo episodes; however, I've got a few really amazing guests lined up that you'll hear from soon enough.   Recently I contributed to a women's retreat in Costa Rica and I'm sharing my experience as a collaborator at someone else's retreat. So many lessons + rememberings.   This episode is short + sweet and perfect for the human who learns, reflects and is motivated through other's stories and experiences.    The main topics that come up are: control (ugh ... the micromanaging of all the things), contribution, hidden blessings, female friendships and reciprocity.   I'll leave it at that. If this resonates with you please share it with your inner circle.    Working With Laura + Attending Retreats:   WEBSITE INSTAGRAM   I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through.   I have two upcoming group retreats:   April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, RECLAIM RETREAT Nestled between the lush jungle and emerald ocean is Xinalani, a sanctuary of wellness and serenity just outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This retreat is an incredible 7-day eco-luxe immersion with daily yoga, meditation, breath work, mindfulness and self discovery led by Shirlee and Laura. We have a select numbers of spots remaining. Details HERE .     July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada. THE GATHERING RETREAT   I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. I lead Elemental Rhythm Breathwork in person (Costa Rica) and online. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

This short episode is a solo episode talking about HEALING.   The healing we've done. The healing we've yet to do. And the healing that is between where we are and where we want to be.   Eight weeks ago I started to practice again after a four year break. In this time I have known that many of us are struggling in our wholeness.   The stress (in all its forms), unprocessed emotions and trauma have left many humans managing ... versus thriving.   Simply put, I'm sharing my thoughts and views on what's happening in the world right now and how you can move into a greater state of healing ... if you so choose.   TIMESTAMP 00:00. Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 01:22. Returning to Chiropractic Practice 03:10  The Call to Return to Private Practice 05:06. The Healing Journey 08:00. Unprocessed Emotions and Trauma 10:23. The Effects of the Last Few Years 12:49. The Work of Healing 15:13. Facing and Inviting Healing 18:09. Healing as a Call to Action 19:22. Conclusion and Retreat Announcements   Working With Laura + Attending Retreats:   WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through.   I have two upcoming group retreats:  April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.    I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. I lead Elemental Rhythm Breathwork in person (Costa Rica) and online. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

In this episode, I share my experience of moving to Costa Rica from Canada.   For some this is a much anticipated podcast episode.    I talk about the reason why we moved -- including concerns about Canada's "pandemic" response and governmental control. I talk about the trucker / freedom rally and how it influenced our decision.   In a way we never saw coming.   I cover how and why we chose Costa Rica and the area we are in - including our many challenges along the way.   Also, the residency and visa process, access to healthcare, nutritious food and availability of organic and sustainable food. I talk about access to amenitities, beach vs mountain towns, power and internet outages and dealing with the climate of Costa Rica.    I share my thoughts on letting go and adjusting expectations, safety and security, language and currency, and the benefits of trading and bartering. I also emphasize the importance of being part of the community and expressing gratitude for the opportunities and abundance in Costa Rica.   I also share our future plans and where we are all at currently .... 1.5 years in.    Additional Takeaways: Living in expat areas in Costa Rica provides access to a range of services and amenities, including schools, restaurants, gyms, and holistic services. Choosing between living in beach towns and mountain towns depends on personal preferences, with beach towns offering a more relaxed lifestyle and mountain towns providing cooler temperatures. The hot and humid climate in Costa Rica can lead to mold issues, making air conditioning and dehumidification necessary for a comfortable living environment. Power outages and internet issues are common in Costa Rica, but uninterrupted power supplies and fast internet connections are available. Adapting to the Costa Rican lifestyle requires letting go of expectations and embracing the slower pace of life and the connection to nature.  Pura Vida is aptly named for life in Costa Rica! Respecting the local community and being mindful of the impact of expat presence on the cost of living and local resources is important. Language and currency considerations include the prevalence of English-speaking locals and the need for cash transactions. Trading and bartering are common practices in Costa Rica, allowing for the exchange of goods and services. Being part of the community and giving back contribute to a more fulfilling expat experience. Transition and integration take time, and it is important to be patient and open to the changes and growth that come with living in a new country. Expressing gratitude for the opportunities and abundance in Costa Rica enhances the expat experience. Future plans in Costa Rica may be uncertain, but being present and following one's heart's calling is essential. Chapters 00:00. Introduction and Background 02:11. Reasons for Considering a Move 06:24  Trucker Rally and Freedom Rally 09:28. Freezing of Donated Money 11:26. Impact on Family and Decision to Leave Canada 14:43. Considering Different Countries 16:10. Choosing Costa Rica 21:58. Reconsidering Costa Rica 24:21. Choosing the South Pacific Region of Costa Rica 25:50. Involving the Children in the Decision 31:32. Moving to Costa Rica 35:18. Residency Process in Costa Rica 38:34. Access to Healthcare in Costa Rica 46:35. Private Healthcare and Dental Care 50:25. Access to Organic and Sustainable Food 53:17. Choosing a Community in Costa Rica 53:47. Access to Services and Amenities 55:12. Living in Beach Towns vs. Mountain Towns 56:37. Humidity and Mold Issues 59:01. Power Outages and Internet Issues 01:00:27. Adapting to the Costa Rican Lifestyle 01:01:52. Respecting the Local Community 01:03:18. Letting Go and Adjusting Expectations 01:06:12. Safety and Security 01:09:06. Language and Currency 01:11:44. Trading and Bartering 01:12:13. Being Part of the Community 01:13:38. Transition and Integration 01:15:05. Gratitude for Costa Rica 01:17:38. Uncertainty and Future Plans   Working With Laura + Attending Retreats: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have two upcoming group retreats:  April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.    Currently both these retreats are DISCOUNTED for Early Bird Rates (ends Jan 15, 2024) I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. I lead Elemental Rhythm Breathwork in person (Costa Rica) and online. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Hey beautiful souls, This episode is a fascinating discussion with Kendra Toothill -- We talk all about SCARS.   And before you press 'skip' and move on because you can't imagine what scars has to do with the quality of your present day life ... pull a chair up. Turns out that the scars we carry (visible and invisible) hold potent stories and the work that Kendra does helps uncover and heal both the physical and emotional energy within.   Kendra began discovering the potential of scar tissue as an Athletic Therapist working in elite-level sports over ten years ago.   Over her professional career, she has been refining her geeky scar obsession, which has ultimately birthed a holistic healing method that helps people make sense of their multiple health symptoms in an integrative way, using scars as an anchor point into deep physical, emotional and energetic healing.   In this episode we talk about: The definition of scar and what role they play in the healing process. How Kendra came to this work and made her way into this niche treatment. From Athletic Therapist to scar and deep fascial work and working with women who do breast explant surgery. How scars contribute to various bodily dysfunctions, including digestive and breathing problems, nervous system issues, anxiety, and chronic pain. Working on scars to assist the body in rewiring more productive nervous system patterns. The role of emotional and energetic healing in the scar treatment process. The emotional implications of surgery, injuries and often birthing experiences that are held in the scar tissue of the body. The dysfunction in surrounding muscles and how the scar attempts to priotize the healing of tissue to provide safety and security. The opportunity for emotional and physical healing when you address scars in the body. What PDTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex) treatment is and how Kendra uses it in her treatment. Kendra's in-person work in Uvita, Costa Rica as well as her online offerings and in-person retreats in Austin, Texas.   Timestamp of today's episode: 00:00 Praises Kendra's impactful work with scars. 04:51 Fascination with scars led to healing practice. 10:30 Body compensates for injuries, requires ongoing care. 14:16 Emotional healing through physically working scar tissue. 16:28 Learning to work with emotional scars deeply. 20:24 Remaining neutral while observing client's emotional connection. 24:44 Courage in holistic practice, acknowledging emotions crucial. 28:38 PDTR quickly rewires nervous system, removes trauma. 31:08 Scar tissue affects body dysregulation, needing rewiring. 33:46 Diverse experiences after breast explant surgery. 37:43 Physical injury led to self-doubt, introspection, healing. 41:40 Avoid stimulus, focus on natural healing process. 44:17 Developing online sessions and in-person retreats. 48:37 Gratitude for listeners and call to action.   Notable moments during the episode: The Transformative Power of Healing Scars: "And it just kind of began this experiment of really seeing how much you can unpack in a single scar. And so it has a huge hold and restraint physically on the tissues local but also general to the whole body and all the body systems. But it has this really important piece that I really love that opens up the whole kind of gateway of what really a healing journey is and that's working with the emotional body and how the energetic signature can really get literally entangled and encapsulated inside the scar tissue." — Kendra Toothill  The Significance of Scar Tissue in Healing Processes: "The scar is just any kind of mending process that has happened where the tissue has healed in some way to form a different bond. The actual components of scar tissue is different than your muscle tissue or your skin or your ligament tendon." — Kendra Toothill  Respecting the Body's Healing Process: "So when people do hurt themselves and they do have an open wound from accident surgery, giving birth, I always say, like, step one, let the body do what it needs and wants to do. It is seeking a solid, firm, stable anchor point." — Kendra Toothill  Healing Emotional Trauma Through Scar Tissue Therapy: "And why I love working with the emotions in this way, using the body as a way to stay grounded and in connection with yourself, is when these emotions come up to be processed, you're pretty embodied at that point, like you're building a relationship up with the scar. You're understanding your processes and why things are happening." — Kendra Toothill  Emotional Scar Tissue and Healing: "And if you were a little child, that created a lot of confusion and that energetic signature of feeling abandoned goes right into the scar tissue." — Kendra Toothill  Emotional Healing and Physical Contact: "You can't grab happiness or fear out of the air, but when you work with it from being in your body and touching your body and making contact with yourself, it allows those emotions to be worked and explored in a more nourishing way." — Kendra Toothill    More About Kendra Toothill:   Kendra Toothill began discovering the potential of scar tissue as an Athletic Therapist working in elite-level sports over ten years ago. Over her professional career, she has been refining her geeky scar obsession, which has ultimately birthed a holistic healing method that helps people make sense of their multiple health symptoms in an integrative way, using scars as an anchor point into deep physical, emotional and energetic healing. As best she can, Kendra strives to walk her talk, which is centered around being empowered through your own healing process, taking chances, being curious (& dorky!), not taking life too seriously and swallowing the "red pill" of self-responsibility, self-awareness and living a life aligned to truth. Kendra now lives in Costa Rica, and when she is not guiding people through a health and healing process, you will find her exploring nature, enjoying exotic fruits and soaking up the epic sunshine!   INSTAGRAM   Working With Laura + Attending Retreats: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through.   I have two upcoming group retreats:  April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.  Currently both these retreats are DISCOUNTED for Early Bird Rates (ends Dec 31, 2023) I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. I lead Elemental Rhythm Breathwork in person (Dominicalito, Costa Rica) and online.   You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it.   Blessings, L    

Hi beautiful human! I'm really grateful to be welcoming Shirlee Williams back to the podcast..    This is a co-creative episode arising from our collective experience of ENOUGHNESS.   Simply put, this is an episode about ENOUGH. The concept of enoughness in all it's derivations.    AND I'm really inspired to be having this conversation with Shirlee Williams, a spiritual mindset coach, yoga teacher, mama to two adult twin boys and a behemoth dog. She's a partner to a fabulous endurance coach, Andrew. A breathwork facilitator, Yoga Teacher Trainer to women over 45 years of age [her YTT program is called Wisdom].   Shirlee and I co-create retreat experiences together for women - in the form of multiday retreats in extraordinary locations and one day events. [scroll down to see Reclaim - Mexico April 2024 and The Gathering - Ontario Canada July 2024].   In this episode, we talk about: Laura open's the circle in a way that we often do during retreats + special events. The concept of "enoughness" and the struggle to feel "enough" and "happy" with what one has in life. Having enough versus Being enough. The importance of knowing and living by one's values to achieve fulfillment and make meaningful decisions. Staying present and connected to the present moment to feel fulfilled. Complexity as the default and the desire for simplicity in life, referencing the rat race of always wanting "more." Listening to the heart's voice and prioritizing feelings over thoughts, as thoughts can lead to overthinking and feeling "mucked up". The need to stay aligned with oneself and not be swayed by external influences or judgments from others. The pressure to live up to certain standards and expectations in daily life. Seeking fulfillment versus seeking happiness. Living one's values leading to a greater degree of fulfillment in life.  Shirlee shares her practices and how she stays connected inward to keep rooting into being enough, doing enough and having enough.  Shirlee's "brag notes" as a simple technique for reminding herself how exceptional she is. The "inner work" involves asking difficult questions, listening for truth, and staying conscious of your inner work through journaling, breath work, and self-reflection. Inner work is personal and can change over time, and it is important to have agency and bring it into consciousness, even during busy seasons of life. The need to stay aligned with oneself and not be swayed by external influences or judgments from others. The one word close of the episode. The Power of Letting Go: "And it became a metaphor for life for me about what was weighing me down externally and how I could shed more of the external components, almost, of the baggage."— Shirlee Williams   The Importance of Trusting and Listening to Find Truth: "It's asking the really hard, open-ended questions and listening for the truth that I know is there. And it's also, I mean, these days it's taking a tremendous amount of trust to sit and be a little uncomfortable, but know that the answer is going to come."— Shirlee Williams   Self-reflection and Leaving a Lasting Impact: "I ask myself a lot, how do I want to leave the world? What kind of impact? I don't know. Maybe it's like above 50 year old message. I want to leave the world a better place. So then how am I going to show up? What kind of work do I need to do on myself to make that happen? I think that's the inner work for me these days."— Shirlee Williams   The Pursuit of Happiness: "Do you want to be happy, or do you want to be fulfilled? Because I think they're just two deeply different things.'"— Laura Foster   The Power of Self-Worth: "Is it true that you're not enough? Why am I not feeling enough in this moment? Or, why am I not feeling like this is enough in this moment? And I think we have to be willing to tell ourselves the truth of it. Poke some holes in our own story of not being enough."— Laura Foster   Mindful Living: "What you need to do is get very clear on what those actually are like. They're already present, but you just pay attention to them. Because if you focus on living your top four or five values, chances are you're going to feel a lot more fulfilled."— Laura Foster   [00:01:19] Shirlee is curious and effective mentor. [00:08:50] Exploring feelings of inadequacy and self-comparison. [00:15:20] Laura discusses deeper conversations with clients. [00:17:46] "I discern my worth, combat feelings of inadequacy." [00:24:27] Questioning pursuit of happiness vs. fulfillment. [00:30:09] Questioning one's worth, seeking external validation. [00:37:06] Desire for a stunning purse in store. [00:43:34] Clarify values to make fulfilling choices. [00:46:28] Younger generation seeks work-life balance, simple life. [00:49:55] Preparing to walk, pondering life's impact and purpose. [00:56:51] Debunk limiting beliefs and embrace self-belief. [01:02:17] Upcoming Mexico retreat, inspiring and joyful experience.   Working With Shirlee: Website / Instagram / The Circle Shirlee is a spiritual mindset coach that is deeply committed to living and helping others live a full authentic life. She wants to guide you to understand that every situation, every life experience up to this point has been for your own awakening.  She believes that each and every one of us deserves to take up space in the world. You have a gift that needs to be shared! Strengths: Yoga Teacher, Creator of Wisdom [Yoga Teacher Training for women over 45 years of age], Elemental Rhythm Breathwork Facilitator, Spiritual Mindset Coach.    Working With Laura + Attending Retreats: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have two upcoming group retreats:  April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.  I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. I lead Elemental Rhythm Breathwork in person (Dominicalito, Costa Rica) and online. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L      

Hey ... look at you go Laura. Two solo episodes in one month!   Today I'm sharing what happened to me when I broke my arm earlier this year. On the surface it was evident the bone needed to heal, but what came through as that bone healing happened,  was the opportunity to go deeper into what the IMPACT of that injury had on me.   My body My heart My emotions My sense of what's possible and who I am in the world.   Maybe you've not broken a bone and so this would seem irrelevant to you; however, haven't we all had an injury of sorts (emotionally, physically, financially, spiritually)? When the injury heals, the impact remains.   This is a discussion about healing the impact and how to use the resonance of injury to go deeper into your own healing.   Areas I touch on: The details of breaking my arm in August 2023 The process of navigating the medical system here in Costa Rica Importance of taking control of your healing process even if you have professionals around you with more degrees, certification and letters behind their name. Importance of persisting, tuning in, and being fully supported for fast and complete healing Healing process unlocks new levels of being and sets off new trajectories Healing as peeling back layers of an onion- each layer of healing reveals deeper issues held in DNA, cells, and energetic grids Release and resolution of issues leads to the next layer of healing Role of alternative healing modalities in managing the body during healing Broken arm as a catalyst for deeper healing and changes in engagement with others Understanding the messages and pain the body communicates Choosing substance and deep learning over floating on the surface Dealing with the pain and acceptance of the injury's impact The IMPACT of an injury long after the acute injury heals   Notable Quotes:   On Healing through Discomfort: "I am outwardly and very consciously and inwardly asking my body what messages it has for me. What does this pain represent? Other things that have come up are let me think, what parts of me wants to be healed in this moment? Who am I in this discomfort? That's a good one. Who am I in this discomfort? And then just the one that I turn away from, which is just so good all the time is how can I support myself right now? Like, what do I need right now? And occurs to me that when my arm healed and the impact lingered, this became like the access point for me to come into some deeper healing. And I really think that whether we are talking about a broken bone or we're talking about a broken heart it can be really the same thing. That it's possible that when the acuteness like that -  in the moment, the loudest voice in the room heals, there's an impact that can linger. And it's the impact that can create such a deep imprint in your being. And I need to address the impact, I need to address the imprint."— Laura Foster   On The Healing Process: "Healing is like an onion...with each layer of our own healing, we access something deeper, something that we've done a better job of pushing further down."— Laura Foster    On Unlocking New Trajectories: "And this kind of work really, I think, unlocks us for the next level, like setting us off into new trajectories, new timelines, new levels of being."— Laura Foster   On Taking Charge of Healing: "But it's also the responsibility. It's your responsibility. It's my responsibility to take charge of my own healing and to have agency over my body."— Laura Foster   On The Power of Self-Healing: "I am the healer and it's important to listen to my own intuition'"— Laura Foster    Timestamp:   [00:04:40] Left arm injury prompted immediate home treatment. [00:06:27] Not a chiropractic radiologist but important details. [00:11:05] Private healthcare in Canada offers easier access. [00:14:55] Bone healing requires immobilization, but also movement. [00:17:07] Taking responsibility for healing is vital. [00:19:57] Arm break spoke loudest, but not most significant. Other healing layers needed attention. [00:24:01] Infiltrated thoughts; deep, introspective questioning; admission. [00:27:13] Body messages: pain's representation, healing, support. [00:31:03] New connections bring growth, despite goodbyes and fear.   Working With Laura + Attending Retreats: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM   I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through.   I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 10-17,  2024 Costa Rica, April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.    I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.    Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

This episode is the cosmic reminder of the power of grace, vulnerability and doing what's aligned with your values and ethics.   My guest this week is Kristen Nagle -- a woman my family celebrated a lot over the last few years. What an honour to have her on the podcast.   Kristen is a former NICU nurse of 14 years turned holistic, homeschooling, faithfilled mama.    There is a long pause right in the middle of the episode where I sat in my emotions. There ended up being so much energy for me in this conversation with Kristen.     Kristen is a woman who stood up for her values and risked it all by questioning the "status quo" as a Registered Nurse in an Ontario NICU. As a mom, health practitioner, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and passionate advocate for true health and wellbeing she has a lot of knowledge to share with those who are interested in understanding health, immunity and whole body healing at a deeper level.   In this episode we touch on:   Life as a Registered Nurse pre-pandemic. Becoming a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Learning and sharing so much about holistic nutrition and feeding and nourishing infants and children. Sharing her information with nurses and feeling supported. Diving into the routine immunization schedule for children. Questioning the lack of informed consent and wanting more information. Feeling the tides turning as she talked about the lack of true scientific information. The Freedom rally and Kristen's involvement at Canada's capital. What it feels like to have the media turn against you. Being vilified for your beliefs. Unifying in protests and rallies at hospitals across Canada. Being suspended as a Registered Nurse.  College of Nurses of Ontario investigation. Eventually terminated as a RN and resigning her license with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The transformation from pain to purpose. What Kristen is now doing and what this means in her life and future right now. What's lighting her up in the work she's doing. Hosting a recent one-day birth conference that was wildly successful. Quotable Moments in this Episode:   On The Importance of Challenging Medical Conventions: "And now I know that critical thinking just means as long as you stay within the box that is provided and don't go outside of what we are telling you to do."— Kristen Nagle   On False Accusations and Resilience: "At that point, I was placed under investigation by the College of Nurses of Ontario. I was put under indefinite suspension. And I saw the disclosure, and I saw some letters that came in, one being a very close family member, that wrote in a three page letter about how apparently I was a QAnon leader, I was leading Trump supporters or doing something, and I should be terminated and my license revoked immediately. I remember where I was in that moment, and I collapsed on the floor. And I don't think I've ever cried so hard in my life. And there was this moment where after the tears and the crying and lots of kind of fallout from other things, I remember thinking I could stay in this spot on the floor or I could pick myself up and keep going because otherwise everything that's already happened would be all for nothing. And so I kept going because I knew there was another nurse in Toronto that had been speaking up. We had already been connected."— Kristen Nagle   On The Power of Hospital Rallies: "And then we knew that we were onto something, because out of all the things that had happened along the way, the most hate we received was after the hospital rallies, right? And it's because the media had to put an end to it, because they were seeing that how successful it was becoming.'"— Kristen Nagle    On Media Hate and the Power of Unity During The Freedom Convoy: "But it was that moment after the media hate. At that time, it was so heavy, and then it was like we're getting so burnt out. And just when we were getting burnt out and done and kind of giving up, the trucks rolled in, and I had to go [be a part of the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa]."— Kristen Nagle   On The Power of Love at the Freedom Convoy: "And we didn't fight evil back with evil, and we didn't fight back hate with hate. And we remained the most peaceful, loving group I'd ever witnessed in my life. And I don't think there's anything more powerful than that."— Kristen Nagle   On Her Initial View of Home Births:  "I have done so many 180s in my life, and that was a huge one where I actually would fight with people and say that home birth should be illegal. I thought they were dangerous. I thought those people were reckless. And I went back and apologized to every single one."— Kristen Nagle   On The Power of Showing Up: "Showing up in that moment helps somebody else continue to show up in those moments. I can only imagine how you became a lifeline for so many people."— Laura Foster    Time Stamp: [00:01:46] Emotional conversation with brave nurse impacts world. [00:07:11] Parenting changes perspective; different lens now. [00:13:20] Grateful for unvaccinated sons, understanding illnesses. [00:21:45] Shift from indifference to preparation amidst pandemic. [00:27:43] Spoke up for children, video went viral, hate started, connected with supporters, took action, inspired by friend, protest grew. [00:31:34] Investigation, suspension, false accusations, emotional breakdown, resilience. [00:35:16] Kristen's impact is unimaginably profound and transformative. [00:40:34] Media hate, burnout, friends joined, powerful experience. [00:50:01] Birth conference with Billy Harrigan at Adley's birth. Moment of doubt, encouragement, strength, birthing position. [00:54:08] "Empowering conversations ripple, inspire women worldwide." [00:59:45] Motherhood, children, and profound impact on life. [01:01:20] Please share your inspiration with us via DMs; thank you for listening.   More About Kristen Nagle: Kristen Nagle is a former Nurse -- just trying to live her most authentic life while raising wild kids at home, out of the system, immersed in plants, nature and helping others to learn how to trust their bodies and remove fear.   KRISTEN NAGLE - WEBSITE: WONDERFULLY MADE INSTAGRAM   More About Laura Foster:  WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 10-17,  2024 Costa Rica, April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.  I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it.   Blessings, L      

I've been eagerly waiting to have this conversation about the power of homeopathy to heal, expand, restore and upgrade health and life expression.   Today I have Jen Bishop on the podcast.    Jen is an Intuitive Healer who is trained in Homeopathy and Reiki - and a graduate of the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine.   In this episode we talk about: What is homeopathy and how Jen came to have homeopathy in her life. Laura's experience with homeopathy and how it has become a twenty + year relationship with the extraordinary power of homeopathy to heal. How homeopathy actually works and how remedies are made. The kinds of questions a homeopath may ask to be able to properly prescribe the most appropriate homeopathic remedy to "match" your symptom picture. The importance of considering the broader context - not just one area of the body - when considering how homeopathy can best support your healing journey. The difference between acute and chronic. Emotions and illness both having a specific energy and frequency. How storing unresolved emotions in the body leading to imbalances and physical symptoms. Working with a chronic state of sympathetic dominance in the body -- "fight or flight" energy that has become increasingly common in society. Homeopathy as an ART and a SCIENCE. Homeopathic remedies acting as tuning forks or providing information to trick the body into thinking it is at the wellness point. Homeopathy supporting mental health and emotional symptoms. The origins of Homeopathy and Samuel Hahnemann's initial work.  Peruvian bark inducing malaria-like symptoms in Hahnemann's body. Minor aggravations often seen as positive by homeopaths. Stimulating, supporting, and being in union with the body's natural healing processes. Remedies bringing the body back to its natural balance.   Noteable Quotes:   "On The Origins of Homeopathic Medicine: 'Homeopathic medicine is fascinating because it's considered energy medicine because it has no molecular value left of the crude substance it is made from.'"— Jen Bishop    On The Importance of Listening to Your Body: "The body only has one way to communicate with us, and that is through symptoms."— Jen Bishop    On Homeopathy vs. Western Medicine: "With homeopathy, you really are bringing a new energy to the body and a new, healthier, more balanced energy to the body."— Jen Bishop   On The Balance of Healing: "I really, truly believe that we are already healed. We have what we need within ourselves. But really, what if healing is more about balance than anything else?"— Jen Bishop   On The Energy of Anxiety: "I feel like it's something that's happening in the world energetically, where there's a lot of fight or flight energy, which I've experienced in my life and done a lot of work on, and it's coming to the surface for a lot of people at the moment."— Jen Bishop   On The Power of Homeopathy in Healing Mental Health: "So homeopathy is a beautiful thing, and it's capable of a lot of stuff, especially in mental health and especially with mental emotional symptoms. But it is, again, just a piece of the puzzle to support you in your well being."— Jen Bishop   On The Beauty of Homeopathy: "But this is the beauty of what I know about homeopathy is that gap, that space, that opening that it creates for you is an opening for you to walk through. And without that tap on the shoulder and that opening, it's sometimes difficult to find that space to walk."— Laura Foster    On The Healing Process: "Often times our symptoms, aka signals, are actually healing signals... so much of what goes on in the body is actually signs of healing already occurring."— Laura Foster   On The Power of a Holistic Approach: "The humans in my practice who had a holistic full body approach to how they support their body always got better. Often got better, faster or more completely because everything was working together."— Laura Foster    Timestamp: 00:00:57] Kelowna inspiring, incredible place; passionate about homeopathy. [00:05:05] Samuel Hahnemann used Peruvian bark for malaria. [00:07:10] Distance from substance affects its strength. [00:12:36] Matching medicine to patients: head to toe. [00:14:47] Listening to your body's symptoms is crucial. [00:17:16] Illness as energy: art of homeopathy. [00:23:40] Healing is about balance, not imbalance. [00:27:07] Healing signals often misunderstood, natural body processes. [00:28:57] Body heats up, kills off, balances itself. [00:33:15] Homeopathy explores connection between emotions and physical health. [00:36:42] Chronic state requires more than one remedy. [00:39:13] "Collective energy, nervous system response, Joe Dispenza." [00:45:00] Instant homeopathy provides magical relief for ailments. [00:45:52] Migraine sufferer finds 80% relief after treatment. [00:49:58] Free homeopathic treatment provided in slums. Affordable, effective, and long-lasting medicine.   More About Jen Bishop:   Jen Bishop in an Intuitive Healer who is trained in Homeopathy and Reiki. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine. She owns & operates Joyful Healing where her approach to healing concentrates on a MIND, BODY and SPIRIT connection understanding that our bodies only have on way to communicate with us and that is through symptoms. The greater awareness we have of ourselves and our bodies, the easier it is to heal. Jen is a gentle, loving and compassionate healer who cares for her patients in truly unique way, providing guidance and support along their journeys to better health. Jen also runs incredible online & in person Women's Groups where she facilitates connection, growth & awareness on your spiritual journey. In 2019 cowrote Jen wrote Rainbow of Awareness: A Guide to Social Emotional Learning & Awareness in the Classroom. Most recently Jen took a her dream trip to Kenya Africa where she worked along side local homeopaths and treated children in slum area schools for acute and chronic illnesses. Jen lives in Kelowna, BC with her amazing husband and 3 children.   Jen works with clients in-person AND online. WEBSITE INSTAGRAM   More About Laura Foster:  WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 10-17,  2024 Costa Rica, April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.  I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Inspired by a request from my podcast producer, Alyssa Boccia of Mic Drop Productions, this episode is a solo episode all about my entrepreneurial journey.   Before you put your eye mask on to take a nap, let's think about all the ups, downs and sideways that happen in entrepreneurship.    And questions like, do "successful" entrepreneurs know what they are doing? How do seasoned entrepreneurs handle set backs and difficulties? Are successful entrepreneurs born or created?    It occured to me a couple years ago that my boys have lived with an entrepreneurial mom their entire life and yet even they seemed to only notice the highlight reel. Maybe I shielded my kids from my "failures" [like that time I failed an important licensing exam ... oh ya, fuccck] and when the funding didn't come through and my name was on a lease I didn't have the money for?    I've earned these wrinkles my friends ... and something tells me that if you are an entrepreneur you have faced your own trials and tribulations along the way. If you are new on this journey or contemplating a new direction there will probably be something in this discussion for you.   Despite it all, I'd pick the sovereign journey every single time ... especially now my friends. More on that in the episode.   I also talk about: [00:15:34] Creating a business plan without knowing what I was doing. [00:18:51] Uncertainty, signed lease, faced rejections, being my own contractor. [00:22:10] No patients, no money for marketing. The affordability of door knocking. [00:25:31] Connecting through speaking and writing as a way to be seen. [00:27:38] Making tough choices and redefining success. [00:32:17] Human curiosity; unmet needs, body communication, self-discovery. [00:33:42] Desire for self-development retreats sparked my current path. [00:42:02] My 'Freedom 50 Plan' sidetracked by divorce. [00:44:54] Stay curious, ask questions, and be present. [00:47:35] Entrepreneurship offers flexibility, freedom, and hard work. [00:51:59] Share, connect, engage, impact, subscribe, retreats [00:54:38] The sovereignty of entrepreneurship.   Moments During The Podcasts:   On The Importance of Sharing the "Shit of It": "But that's the thing about observing somebody else's life, is for the most part, we tend to see the highlights. And I didn't fully realize that sharing the shit of it was actually not something that was going to prevent them from wanting to keep walking ahead in their own entrepreneurial journey, but it was actually going to fuel them that they would somehow find compassion for themselves when they had difficulty, when they had troubles, when they came up against their own difficulties."— Laura Foster    On Millennials and the Value of Working for Others: "Working for other people highlighted to me what I liked about working for other people, what I liked about people who ran the businesses or didn't like, and how people responded to certain bosses. All of this, to me, felt like it was research and development."— Laura Foster   On Making Tough Choices: "And anybody in business will know you can do great work, but if the numbers don't work in your business, you're not going to be in business."— Laura Foster   On The Evolution of Dreams: "But at some point eventually, this initial dream of being a chiropractor, owning the clinic, impacting the community, being in connection with other humans, the way I was, stopped being my dream."— Laura Foster    More About Dr. Laura Foster: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 10-17,  2024 Costa Rica, April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.  I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Beautiful humans — today's episode is all about explanting from breast implants with Adrian Ellison.   This is the first time Adrian has shared her journey publicly on a podcast and with that, she is ready to connect the dots for any women who have had or are considering explant surgery.   This isn't a discussion about the merits or controversy of getting breast implants.   This episode focuses on how to support yourself, your healing and the invitation into what it would mean for you to become a fully embodied woman who embraces all aspects of who she is.   Adrian is here to be a living testimony to the healing that can occur with proper tissue rehabilitation for scars, neuro re-wiring for the nervous system, detoxing for the organs, healing the gut & lightening the load for the entire body so it can get back to using all its energy for creation instead of fighting.   Here's where the discussion goes:   Adrian's journey of getting breast implants and why she decided to get them removed.  Impact of breast implants on the nervous system and lack of awareness in western medicine What Adrian felt immediately after her breast explant surgery → a massive leveling up in her vibration and the challenges that came therafter. What Adrian failed to do to prepare herself pre-surgery and how she guides women with the knowledge and resources now. Her healing journey post-explant surgery and all the things she learned along the way. Adrian's recommendation for pre and post surgery support. Detox and drainage with Christy Nault  Importance of proper drainage during detox to avoid redistribution of toxins  Impact of functional medicine doctor and chiropractor using quantum neuro-reset technique Emphasis on fascia work and its role in healing Discovery of Kendra Toothill's work on scar tissue removal and rewiring the nervous system Impact of implants on muscles, ganglia nerves, and the nervous system Techniques like EFT tapping and vagal stimulation for signaling safety to nervous system Need for manual lymph movement techniques  Coffee enemas to increase natural glutathione production The value of ‘binders' for detoxification Lack of connection and feeling of dislocation with implants Impact of unacknowledged emotions in the body Disruption of body's circuitry, compensation, and disconnection The importance of compassion, forgiveness and patience in her healing journey. Inspiring women to take healing into their own hands and choose healthcare providers carefully Adrian's work + offerings:   Healing After Explant Retreat -  Nov 10-13, 2024 / Austin, Texas   A 4-day educational + somatic retreat for women recovering from breast explant surgery. https://www.awakenthemedicine.com/Healingafterexplantretreat   8 Week Virtual Explant Education  led by Adrian with guest Kendra Toothill - Begins October 5, 2024   Notable Moments During The Episode:   On The Desire for Connection: "So I think so much of getting implants or any kind of plastic surgery is really a cry for, like, see me, acknowledge me, notice me. Give me attention. Tell me that I'm loved or tell me that I'm enough. Or anything that is of the essence of like I'm changing the way that I look as a way to receive something else in my life." — Adrian Ellison   On The Impact of Breast Implant Removal: "I'm not going to keep anything in my body that's potentially making me sick when I'm spending so much energy and money and time pouring into my healing." — Adrian Ellison    On The Complex Nature of Trauma and Healing: "And that's the body's way of saying like, hey, there's this vibration that's too overwhelming in here. And I'm like, I'm trying to offload it, but it's not getting offloaded in a subtle way. So then these things come up and they trigger it and then it's overwhelming, it's too much at once, right? That's really what trauma is." — Adrian Ellison   On The Importance of Emotional Preparation for Surgery: "By the way, this isn't about implants. This conversation is about everything that's ever happened to you in your life that if it's not digested, will find a home in your explant scars and in your implant scars, because that is the best place for it to go because there's no communication going there." — Adrian Ellison   On Detox Protocol and Healing: "I mentioned all of that to say -  no matter how bad you feel like your circumstances are, my story, if anything, can be a testimony to the fact that the body can go from ‘on its way out + dying'  -  where there is no real life left in the cells and in some of the organs and low organ function to where I'm at right now, which is living high vibration." — Adrian Ellison   How To Connect With Adrian:   INSTAGRAM   Healing After Explant Retreat    8 Week Virtual Explant Education with Adrian Ellison   More About Adrian:    Adrian Ellison is a modern day Medicine Woman with a gift of bridging language between what we see and what we feel. Her gifts are best experienced inside a unique community containers that serve as a catalyst for radical healing.   Adrian is the Founder of Awaken the Medicine, which encourages individuals to take their physical and mental healing into their own hands with the support of an embodied team of mentors.   Her purpose is to guide you through new levels of awareness around the uniquely unconscious parts of yourselves so you can claim the fullness of who you are.   Having healed her mind and body of chronic illness, her passion for teaching alternative methods of healing to activate the intuitive healer within us all.   More About Dr. Laura Foster: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM   I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group programs are on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through.   I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 10-17,  2024 Costa Rica, April 6-13, 2024 Mexico, July 19-23, 2024 Ontario, Canada.    I also curate 1:1 personal, 4-5 day deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. One opportunity Jan 2024. One opportunity March 2024. Contact me for more info on this and future opportunities.  Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Hello beautiful human,   Today's episode is with Andrea Parker -  a former police detective turned Conscious Leadership Coach and Speaker.   Andrea helps Influential Leaders to play better, create a lasting impact and enjoy their experience. She believes that life and business are meant to be fun and fulfilling ... and led from the heart.   She is an accredited International Professional Certified Coach and holds certifications in leading-edge mind-body techniques, specializing in the subconscious mind.    This episode is all about having the courage to let go of conventional "success" metrics and cultivating joy in life, love and business. Andrea helps leaders find fulfillment by living from their heart.   Is there any other way? Well ....   Things we touch on in this episode:    The importance of courage and living from the heart Aligning heart, head, and senses Andrea's journey from police detective to Coach + Speaker. Trusting the Universe. Increasing revenue through joy and fun Working with leaders and making a lasting impact along the way Dr. Lise Janelle + the Heart Freedom Method Vesica Institute for Holistic Studies Dr. Robert Gilbert, PhD. Bridging spirituality and enjoyment Making human development accessible and fun [transformation doesn't take years!] Uncovering one's values through self-discovery Explaining yin and yang aspects The power of admitting desires and taking inspired action Difficulty staying connected to one's truth Importance of daily practices for support and of knowing one's values. Importance of play and consciousness in leadership Accelerate Your Growth Workshop and client example Making an exit plan and trusting the heart's guidance   [00:05:17] From shepherd to police officer to coach [00:12:46] Living from your heart takes courage. [00:21:47] Courage is heart, challenge, and continuous growth. [00:26:12] Leaders seeking impact find joy, create success. [00:30:47] Living from the heart: yin and yang. [00:32:42] Accelerate growth, align goals with heart. Trust. [00:37:54] Heart Freedom Method, Vesica Institute, and biogeometry [00:41:59] Understanding values enhances relationships and personal growth. [00:44:45] Uncover your values; follow your own path. [00:47:58] Thriving in the heart era, embracing creators. [00:51:36] "Upcoming event, visit Show Notes for details"   Notable quotes within the episode:   On Living from the Heart: "I think living from your heart, it takes courage and it's very simple to do, but it's also one of the most challenging things for many different reasons."— Andrea Parker   On Courage: "And it sounds so simple, but it's not, because what your heart wants and what your head wants, what your senses wants, are usually very different things."— Andrea Parker    On The Power of Self Love: "At the root of every single one of our fears is the illusion that we're unworthy, that we're not enough, that we're unlovable."— Andrea Parker   On Living from Your Heart: "Living from your heart is a simultaneous process of continuously tuning in to what's coming through. What is it that you want? Continuously admitting it, having the courage to take action and to also trust. Like, trust that you do your best and you let it go."— Andrea Parker    On Bridging the Gap Between Spirituality and Fun: "I think that's the missing link is bridging the gap between spirituality and fun. It can be fun. You don't have to sit and meditate for Eons in order to get a transformation."— Andrea Parker   On The Era of the Heart: "If we think of a truly successful person, and to me, success is just living from your heart. But some people who are, if we think back to ancient Egypt, like the true successful people who are very wise, heart centered, they're very humble. And they're humble because they knew that thriving is our natural state."— Andrea Parker    On Practical Steps for Creating an Exit Strategy: "I think there's just so much goodness in hearing how F'n hard it can be sometimes, and yet also to hear what sometimes the most practical steps can be."— Laura Foster    More About Andrea Parker: Andrea is a former police detective turned Conscious Leadership Coach and Speaker.   As the Founder of AP Coaching, she helps Influential Leaders to play better, create a lasting impact and enjoy their experience. She believes that life and business are meant to be fun!   She is an accredited International Professional Certified Coach and holds certifications in leading-edge mind-body techniques, specializing in the subconscious mind.   Andrea has worked with multi-million dollar business leaders, transformational speakers, holistic doctors, musicians, professional athletes, and Emmy-award-winning producers.   INSTAGRAM   / WEBSITE    Gift from Andrea: Free 5-Minute Heart Connection Meditation Andrea's Accelerate Your Growth 2-Day Workshop: Sept 29 + 30, 2023 [+ more future dates] and Business Blueprint.    More About Dr. Laura Foster: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 2024 Costa Rica, April 2024 Mexico, July 2024 Ontario, Canada.  I also curate 1:1 personal, deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. Contact me for more info on this. Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Hey beautiful humans,   Our deep, enriching conversation takes a deep dive into the world of traditional medicine, modern healing, and the transformative power of guided psychedelic journeys.   Gary Logan, ATCD -  Gary is deeply committed to awakening people from their slumber to help them access the richness of the present moment on an ever-increasing frequency. Gary's deep awareness of the psycho-physical connection, through the Alexander Technique, is a key distinction of The JourneyMen Collective work that prepares the whole being for the ceremonies and facilitates a dynamic integration process; from the spiritual to the physical embodiment of renewal.   Robert Glover, MSc -  Robert was led to his own shamanic journey, where he remembered that his higher purpose is to help others connect into their innate guidance systems and universal truths through the shamanic path. He learned to honour and offer the dynamic flow of unique metaphysical technology, that is continually unfurling within him, for the people that embark on their own journey.   The Journeymen Collective is the masterpiece of Gary and Robert. They specializes in masterfully guiding visionaries through curated luxurious psychedelic medicine shamanic  journeys to create conscious impact for the whole of humanity and the planet. The Journeymen Collective expertly guide you through the metaphysical wilderness of your soul so that you can weave the transcendental threads of knowledge, accessed during the psychedelic journey, through the eye of the needle of your embodied heart into the tapestry of your visionary reality.   In this episode we discuss:   Their path, individually and collectively, to come to this work. Description of the four-day experience as a journey, tailored to each individual. The positive effects of guided use of psilocybin mushrooms. The pitfalls of continuous psychedelic journeys without utilizing insights gained. The importance of integration.   Importance of creating and embodying one's higher potential. "Applied integration" or "new AI" phase of continued questioning and learning. Example of a client's deeper conversations and presence after a journey. The game-changing potential of approaching medicine with intent, respect, reverence, and integrity. Need for ceremonial and ritualized space for deep self-connection and awareness. Increased capacity for love, peace, happiness, and empowerment after journeys. Guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals through psychedelic plant medicine journeys. Need for people to find their passion and purpose to combat depression and disconnection. Transition from the "forgetting phase" to the "remembering phase" of the planet. Uncovering the power and potential within the human body. How you can connect and work with Gary and Robert.    [00:04:27] Graduate school, scientific mindset, spiritual awakening, coaching business, psychedelic journey, depth of conversation, training with medicine man. [00:10:48] Transitioned, theater, Alexander Technique, teacher, awakening, spiritual center, healing hands [00:19:12] Trusting the path, embracing opportunities, evolving consciousness. [00:26:23] Planet emerging from dark phase, seeking connection. [00:30:51] Magic mushrooms facilitate deep inner exploration. [00:37:05] Mushrooms provide nutrients for growth and healing. [00:42:21] Traditional work with modern medicine man vibe. Minimum 4 month commitment. Preparation, video content, 4-day journey. Ceremony and integration. Reluctant to leave. [00:53:55] Break free from societal boxes, find yourself. [00:56:41] The power of inner wisdom and support.   KEY QUOTES:   Personal Growth Through Journaling: "It was like the journaling really helped me to put down on paper my thoughts and feelings about my family dynamic. And I never knew that until right now."— Gary Logan   Celestial Awakening: "This is your awakening. We've been knocking at the door. Are you ready?"— Gary Logan   "Overcoming Grief and Depression: And after Robert came back from his journey, we jokingly say he found his joy spot. And I thought, well, if he can shift his depression, because I had never experienced a big depression or grief or even anxiety. And I thought, what is this? What's going on with my heart and my chest and my breathing? And I thought, well, if he shifted, maybe I need to shift."— Gary Logan   Breaking Free of Societal Constraints: "The idea is, how can I break free of that paradigm of being boxed in from society and parents and break free? First thing to do is, from the inside, poke a hole through the box to see the light come into the darkness. You know there's something on the other side. And as you go to that light, more holes will be poked in the box, and that box will disintegrate, and you will step free out of that box into your true self. It's recognizing that you have put yourself in your own box."— Gary Logan   The Importance of Conscious Business: "And part of what we felt was deeply, deeply important was that people step into conscious business. And how does that happen? Each and every single person that's involved in the business wakes up to their ever evolving journey of becoming more and more conscious."— Robert Grover   Awakening to the Spiritual World: "And I came out of that experience. I had found my joy again. The depression had lifted, the grief had lifted. And when I was working with the medicine men and the discussions and conversations that we were having, I was like, even right now, I've got goosebumps. Even remembering into that moment in that I made sort of a declaration to the universe in that I stated, these are the conversations that I want to be having with people. The depth of conversation, the depth of connection, the depth of exploration and wonder and curiosity is what I wanted to create for people."— Robert Grover   The Power of Remembering: "A big part of this is when we look at the planetary scale, the planet is coming out of a dark phase, a forgetting phase. And so what is on the flip side of that? It's a remembering."— Robert Grover    The Power of Psilocybin and Personalized Attention: "When you meet that medicine with a high level of intent, a high level of respect, reverence, integrity for your own being and for your own discovery process, it can be a game changer when you allow someone to guide you through that vulnerable place, that vulnerable space within yourself."— Robert Grover   The Importance of Education and Guidance in Plant Medicine Journeys: "But we just started, and here we are, and that journey. There's a high need for education in this space that so many people don't know what they're getting into, when they get into it, and then they're in it."— Robert Grover    The Power of Inner Wisdom: "When you start to ignore what's happening out around you, not out of ignorance or disrespect, but when you start cutting away all of the distraction, all of the noise that's out there and you start to listen to that inner wisdom within yourself and you start to let that out, there is no fucking stopping you."— Robert Grover   MORE ABOUT GARY + ROBERT:   WEBSITE  INSTAGRAM   More About Dr. Laura Foster:   WEBSITE INSTAGRAM   I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 2024 Costa Rica, April 2024 Mexico, July 2024 Ontario, Canada.  I also curate 1:1 personal, deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful – here in Costa Rica. Contact me for more info on this. Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L  

Welcome to an episode I've been deeply integrating ever since I did the interview about a month ago. It's with India Mayorga - an incredible woman, visionary and soul sister that I met here in Costa Rica.   You will love this interview -- it is both enlightening and activating as India shares deep wisdom and leads us through a powerful visualization towards the end of the episode.    India is an artist, activist, and speaker who channels her passion into meaningful expressions that ignite change. As a ceremonialist she guides transformative journeys, while her dedication to ancestral lands activation and energetic upgrades brings healing and harmony.   India's life purpose is rooted in assisting individuals in reaching their full potential and supporting humanity's collective path towards freedom. Through her work, she inspires and empowers others to foster deep connections with themselves, others, and the world around them.   India is a passionate and multifaceted individual committed to holistic healing and guiding others towards their true purpose. As a Business Major, Holistic Therapist, and student of esoteric knowledge and ancestral wisdom, India combines ancient wisdom with contemporary practices to create transformative experiences.   Co-founder of the renowned Imiloa Institute and visionary behind Movimiento Ancestral, India delves into ancestral healing, connecting people to their roots and unlocking their full potential. Bridging tradition and innovation, she serves as a curator of events and an energetic grid activation facilitator.   She inspires humanity to embrace sovereignty models for freedom, fostering a love for nature and empowering youth to protect Mother Earth.   Powerful moments in this episode: On The Power of Knowing Yourself: "I feel like we all transition, and I'm one of the many examples that I did not believe in the power of knowing yourself and knowing who I was and trusting instinct and following your dreams."— India Mayorga 00:04:38 - 00:04:55 On The Indigenous Tribe of Talamanca: "Our people came from, from inside the core of the Earth into the lands of Costa Rica and Talamanca."— India Mayorga 00:07:07 - 00:07:15 On Resonance with the Land: "The majority of the people, if not 99.9%, is? Because the land called me. The land called me. I don't know why I'm here, but I just feel a resonance with the land."— India Mayorga 00:12:07 - 00:12:18 On The Power of Nature: "I truly believe that she's calling us and she's speaking. There's a lot of things that are coming to light. I believe that she is a powerful force..."— India Mayorga 00:18:22 - 00:18:33 On The Importance of Protecting Costa Rica's Ecosystem: "I believe that we can come together and weave a new message, a new future. And create something that is harmonious with nature, harmonious with the ecosystem, harmonious with development, sustainable development. Harmonious with a new economic way for everyone to benefit."— India Mayorga 00:25:34 - 00:25:49  On The Call To Unite: "We're going to have to unite in our voices because we know this is a collective rebirth that we're going through. And Earth itself is saying, hey, I'm about to rebirth and you guys want to come through."— India Mayorga 00:27:30 - 00:27:41 On Empowering Women in Indigenous Territories: "You really have to be committed to yourself and believe in yourself. And at the end of the day, no one can do that for you. No one can believe but you."— India Mayorga 00:31:31 - 00:31:40 On The Power of Sacred Presence: "Your mere presence is that sacred. And so taking care of your body has to be that sacred because this is the vehicle that we're getting here on this experience."— India Mayorga 00:38:25 - 00:38:37 On The New Earth: "We're asking for everyone to come together and really collaborate and share resources and have this sovereignty of being and explore and enjoy"— India Mayorga 00:40:25 - 00:40:35 A Glimpse into the New Earth: "We did it, we did it."— India Mayorga 00:48:34 - 00:48:36   [00:00:36] Dr. Laura Foster's podcast features India Mayorga [00:04:12] Transitioning and learning the power of words. [00:09:22] Costa Rica's newness and connection to Earth. [00:14:56] Nature's power and wisdom calling for attention. [00:20:42] Development threatens ancestral lands, biodiversity, and water. [00:27:01] Costa Rica's call: Unite, protect, safeguard our resources. [00:30:55] Empowering women through personal growth and dialogue. [00:35:27] Engage in innocent, creative exploration for sacredness. [00:40:16] Humankind unifying for collaborative, blissful New Earth. [00:42:59] "Journey through new Earth brings unity, bliss" [00:51:04] Thank you for being here, take action.   More About India Mayorga: India's WEBSITE  Movimiento Ancestral Instagram   More About Dr. Laura Foster: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. I have three upcoming group retreats: Feb 2024 Costa Rica, April 2024 Mexico, July 2024 Ontario, Canada.  I also curate 1:1 personal, deep-dive retreats that are intimate and powerful - here in Costa Rica. Contact me for more info on this. Coach with me and step into yours, fully and completely. You can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it.   Blessings, L

Hey beautiful humans ---  This one is timely and feels so important to consider as we move through the seasons of entrepreneurship for women.   Rachel Molenda is on the podcast and we are talking all about mental wellbeing in the entrepreneurial journey.   Rachel Molenda is Mindset Coach & Motivational Speaker for Women Entrepreneurs to help them stay mentally, physically and emotionally afloat & aligned in the pursuit of their life and business goals.   Rachel leverages the activating nature of like-minded community, coaching and in-real-life experiences to help turn the light back on in women entrepreneurs who have fallen prey to burn out and self-doubt so they can get back to doing what they were born to do.   Some of the things we dive into: Rachel's journey of self-discovery and reevaluation. Ending a relationship and reevaluated her life. Rachel's philosophy and ability to change her mind Rachel's journey as a female entrepreneur and her own experience of frequent change and personal exploration. Her transition into mindset coaching for entrepreneurs and the desire to work with driven entrepreneurs and side hustlers. The creation of "The Well" - a community and coaching platform supporting entrepreneurs' mental wellness. Acknowledging the discomfort of entrepreneurship. Facing and surviving fears. Teaching yoga and valuing past experiences. Sharing wisdom and helping others reflect on themselves. The importance of following intuition, embracing courage, intuition, and the power of choices. Societal expectations in relationships. Pursuing soul's desires and aligning actions with goals. Making bold decisions and living in different countries. Questioning purpose and impostor syndrome and understanding the underlying reasons and impostor syndrome. Tired of online success defined numerically and uncertain authenticity. Releasing attachments and avoiding spiritual bypassing. Validating negative emotions and experiences. Finding peace and understanding in life's events.   Notable quotes from Rachel:   The Power of Changing Your Mind: "And one thing I have zero shame about is changing my mind. And I've done that a lot over the last several years. And the thing is, I think when we judge ourselves for changing our mind, we actually limit our growth and evolution."— Rachel Molenda 00:04:1600:04:31 The Power of Letting Go: "And I think you just have to go through a period of massive gripping and then that first leap of letting go to realize that you will be okay once you let go. And also remembering that the gripping is also painful. The reason that we grip is because we're so afraid of what's on the other side of it."— Rachel Molenda 00:06:2900:06:46 The Importance of Mental Wellness for Entrepreneurs: "going after our dreams and bringing our gifts to the world should not have to come at the cost of our mental wellness. This is BS. We're done with it."— Rachel Molenda 00:13:0800:13:16 The Importance of Soul Evolution: "I believe that we have all the interests, the passions, the desires that we do because they are meant to be part of our soul's evolution."— Rachel Molenda 00:29:0600:29:14 The Power of Community: "I think what we do really well in the well is that we normalize the experience. We normalize the ups and downs. So we aren't judging them because it's the judgment of them that actually makes it feel worse than it actually is. Whereas when you see that, we celebrate."— Rachel Molenda 00:33:1000:33:33 The Importance of Gratitude in Social Media: "Even one person that follows you, they are saying, hey, I'm here for whatever you're saying. I want more. That's huge. That's huge. We need to celebrate that more."— Rachel Molenda 00:37:4900:38:01 "Benefits of Community and Coaching: 'I love connecting with women who have a big dream on their heart or even like that inkling that, like, something might be there and just helping to show them what's possible. And I think when we are around other people that are doing the same, that it fills the belief that it can be possible.'" - Rachel Molenda 00:40:5300:41:09   Timestamps: [00:04:01] Changing her mind and evolving constantly. [00:08:09] Leaving a fulfilling job for personal growth. [00:11:39] Mindset shift helps entrepreneurs support mental wellness. [00:17:36] Professional and personal threads converge in work. [00:24:11] Trusting intuition, leaving a relationship, embracing change. [00:28:50] Believe in chosen paths, growth, and evolution. [00:34:21] New yoga teacher gets positive feedback, no money. [00:35:57] Rebuilding audience, emphasizing value of followers. [00:39:04] Hard, grateful, evolving; find connection with Rachel.   Connecting With Rachel: Learn more about Rachel over on rachelmmolenda.com or at @rachelmmolenda on Instagram. SOULINSPIRED20 for 20% off your first month in The Well https://www.rachelmmolenda.com/well   More About Dr. Laura Foster  WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

This episode is with Kristin Hallett and today we are talking about life and death and what death has taught her about living. Kristin's work within her business, The Ellipsis Experience, holds space for clients to look at how far they have come, cherish each present moment and ask themselves “who do I want to be when I die?”   It is her destined hearts' work to encapsulate the essence of each honoured muse, in written (plus auditory) form, to treasure and purposefully pass on. This discussion will inspire you to ask questions you may have never asked yourself. It will make you reflect on life (+ death) going forward and it most certainly will linger in your heart space. Kristin has that way about her. Things we touch on in this episode: Importance of addressing and processing unprocessed grief. Older generations suppressing grief. Misconception that engaging with grief consumes individuals. Grief becoming a part of one's being and making their soul stronger. Grief as soul work and the importance of engagement within oneself and in community. Sitting down with people to discuss their values and attach a legacy letter to a will.  Kristin's clientele mostly composed of actively dying individuals. Transformative awakening through this experience. Bringing ceremony to the dying process. Helping people let go and accepting death as natural. Criticism of Western medicine's fight against death. Conversation about how individuals want to spend their last days. Changing the conversation around death to be more present in life. Trusting intuition and making decisions about one's own body. Significance of ceremonies and rituals in grieving. Society's dissociation from cultural practices. Differentiating between feeling happy and allowing oneself to feel. Gratitude for support and promotion of engagement. Sessions designed to shift perspective on death and fully live. Love letter representing essence, goals, dreams, and aspirations. Importance of healing in community and witnessing healing. Importance of community in grief and dying. Kristin's grief circles she holds.   Notable quotes from Kristin: The Importance of Conversations About Death: "And our fear of death, it links to everything, every choice we make in life, everything that's holding us back." Terminal Illness Care: "To walk someone home truly is the greatest honor ever." The Power of Expressing Love: "And it's those moments where I will let them know that they need to hear it. But back to the weight of it all...giving permission for them to tell a loved one...you can just let go, because we try and try to control so much and that's where the fear of death comes from. You can't control it and it will help you let go of that control just to simply love you." The Power of Grief: "There is a bottom. There is a bottom...You will find your way back. But it's active. It needs to be active in community and also within yourself to work through it." The Importance of Trusting Your Intuition: "You get to decide how your body leaves here. And I think that that's extremely important because time and time again we just give that autonomy up because it's new. But you can still trust your intuition and your gut because we are at the root of us meant for ceremony, all of us intrinsically." The Gift of a Love Letter: "Yes, come and do this session with me. You're going to end up with this incredible love letter... It's your essence of who you are. No matter what you do, you are still you on the inside with goals and dreams and aspirations... So it's better to look at as a security deposit of just a gift to them instead of making it go to the morbid side."   Timestamp -  [00:04:48] Kristin spoke at The New Human Event in Enderby, BC Canada [00:07:05] Discovering passion for deep interviews, writing legacy letters. [00:13:52] Death links to choices, overcoming fear. Important shift in cultural avoidance. Real conversations happen with no masks. Adrenaline of life fuels sessions. [00:16:02] Unprepared. Helping families. Honored to assist. [00:21:54] Processing grief through active engagement and community. [00:25:02] Healing in community is beautiful and necessary. [00:30:16] Improving death process: ceremonies, quality over quantity. [00:34:33] Creating a meaningful experience amidst life's lows. [00:36:53] Decide your body's departure, trust your intuition. [00:40:55] Shift your lens, strip fear, really live by writing an incredible love letter. [00:44:02] Offering limited sessions with passion.   More About Kristin Hallett: Kristin Hallett looks to death as a constant reminder to wake up and live. She is a seasoned writer, speaker, journalist, author and well-intentioned humourist. She has hosted morning show TV, travelled and worked with the NHL Flames - dedicated to sharing the humanness behind each player - and published the Amazon bestseller and beloved book, Bee Love. With an innate devotion to meaning-making, Kristin launched The Ellipsis Experience. It is her destined hearts' work to encapsulate the essence of each honoured muse, in written (plus auditory) form, to treasure and purposefully pass on. Kristin holds space for clients to look at how far they have come, cherish each present moment and ask themselves “who do I want to be when I die?” INSTAGRAM WEBSITE More About Dr. Laura Foster  WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

In this episode I'm joined by husband and wife, Nelson and Kerri Gourlay. Nelson shares his journey of years of misdiagnosis to Lyme Disease and how they have overcome so much on their path of positive change. Topics discussed: The importance of reconnecting with oneself and others, as well as the spiritual, physical, and mental aspects of life in order to regain the human condition.  Nelson's experience with family constellation work, which helped him understand hidden dynamics and traumas that can affect physical reactions.  The power of healing the body from inherited traumas and the importance of connecting with one's soul and sharing their gifts on Earth.  The importance of reconnecting with natural rhythms and avoiding artificial environments is emphasized. The importance of making different decisions in one's lifestyle, such as organizing finances, using cash, or disconnecting from digital platforms, in order to create positive changes. The COVID-19 pandemic serving as a wake-up call for Nelson and his family, prompting them to leave the city and make a change in their lifestyle by building a cabin on a farm.  The importance of finding the right approach to overcoming Lyme disease. The impact of environment on health, including mold exposure and electromagnetic radiation from wireless devices.  Nelson encourages listeners to shift their perspective on healthcare practitioners and take personal responsibility for their own well-being. The importance of personal attitude, physical environment, and stress level in making progress toward healing. The need to continuously learn and live congruent with one's values and focusing on what can be done in the present moment. [00:07:42] Ticks, illness, and mold exposure over time. [00:20:46] Questioning doctor, trying alternative treatments for Lyme. [00:26:56] Environment's impact on health, technology's hidden dangers. [00:33:23] Lyme disease treatment: expensive, environment impacts progress. [00:37:18] Rebuilding the body, balancing natural rhythms. Skin cancer caused by artificial light. Sunlight is healing and important for humans. [00:45:04] Sun exposure critical for health and teeth. [00:52:37] Experts don't always know their expertise. [01:02:10] Choose a different path, escape the system. [01:09:47] Unfulfilling career, lifelong learning, taking responsibility. [01:16:36] Reconnecting humanity and healing through self-discovery. [01:20:54] Appreciate your gifts, find resources, create happiness.   More About Nelson + Kerri Gourlay:  WEBSITE: www.gourlayorganics.com INSTAGRAM After nearly two decades of being misdiagnosed, finally we have a path forward to health and wellness...   Nelson had been misdiagnosed with anxiety & depression, until one day it took a severe downturn and almost took his life. Multiple tests, hurdles, scans and a tens of thousands of dollars later: Lyme disease, co-infections and environmental exposures are the culprits. He has learned about many paths around the health care system including conventional medicine, naturopathic medicine, functional medicine, Chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Which led him to explore the true meaning of health and wellness. Professionally, practicing as a engineer before changing direction and applying his skills, knowledge and experience to "pioneering paradigm change".   As a powerful storyteller, Kerri loves to share the journey that life led her own family down, including the many hurdles they overcame in order to see the wisdom behind the challenges. Helping others re-awaken within, exposes the fact that we all do have a choice when it comes to our homes, our health and our environments by unplugging from the demanding technologically connected world and focus more on establishing fundamental roots to our mind, body and soul. Achieving balance in all aspects of life has become my daily inspiration.   This 'power couple' is homesteading, unschooling and pioneering their way back to simplicity. Building a life around the rhythms of nature in the country for themselves, their family and generations to come. True health and wellness and the illusion of the medical system and scientism. We are passionate about sharing our journey back to self connection, true wellness and natural rhythms.   The impact of artificial environments (physical, mental, spiritual) on health and wellness.   Everyone has their own way to learn and gain wisdom, the ultimate goal may be the same but the path to understanding is unique to each. We have to learn to keep learning from each person we meet, each experience we encounter and weave it into the tapestry of our lives.     More About Dr. Laura Foster:   free discovery call | WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. RENEW | REWILD | RECALIBRATE – 5 Day Women's Retreat / Ontario Canada Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. ONE BED LEFT in a beautiful quad room $1111 Don't wait.   Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Sarah Shepherd is on the podcast this week.  Topics we cover:  Mysticism and Business The awakening of healthcare and the collapse of the current sick care system. Re-imagining a new way in health and healthcare. Sarah's path to where she is right now The emergence of Karma Well Health -- for patrons, practitioners and employers True collaborative health and wellness care Sarah's work as work as a Gene Keys guide, mentor, and coach, incorporating shamanism, mysticism, and business coaching. The importance of not identifying oneself solely with a diagnosis. How engaging in a lawsuit for an injury may prolong the healing process. Insurance companies are driven by the intention of not paying out claims, which can hinder healing progress. The importance of reorganizing the nervous system to access inherent gifts and higher frequencies. Envisioning a wellness care system within the healthcare system, driven by healthcare practitioners and using multidisciplinary approaches. The power of healing collectively and in community. The importance of integration and support after transformative experiences. The limitations of the current healthcare system and advocates for creating something new. Inviting you to explore Karma Well Health and reaching out to Sarah if you have any questions or want to be a beta tester.  Download Transcript of EPISODE More About Sarah: After establishing her first Massage Therapy & Wellness Clinic at the age of 28, Sarah went on to grow her clinic to multiple 7 figures and a team of 30+ experts, and now works clinically only 4 hours per week because she chooses to. Sarah continues to practice massage and energetic healing modalities included in andean shamanism, breath work (pranyama) and therapeutic movement in Vernon, BC and online courses.   In her 20 year practitioner career she has always been guided to collaborate with multiple disciplines and curates care based on a body, mind and soul approach in retreat events and private consultation.   Now Sarah dedicates her passion, knowledge and experience to helping other health professionals and practice owners to realize their own goals and aspirations. Sarah coaches leadership through understanding team dynamics, weaving together her spa and clinical management experience as well as her private coaching and retreat event management background. She uses her industry expertise in business development and health plan programming in combination with her Human Design and Genekeys teaching career.   Karma Well Health was born from Sarah's passion that health and wellness industry leaders and multidisciplinary practitioners are stronger when in collective collaboration. Her experience with her membership based massage business taught her the value of creating a container of expectation for care but it also demonstrated how a business could provide the practitioner a place for them to thrive with predictable and reliable membership revenue. “I want to build a health care system within our healthcare system, based on a new ecology - a marketplace that teaches patients how to heal deliberately and consistently as a way of life. A system that is built by practitioners, for practitioners”.   WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM    OFFERINGS BY SARAH: UPCOMING RETREAT with Sarah: Assisi Italy Retreat - Equinox September 22-29, 2023 More info HERE     2. The Anatomy of Mysticism      3. Golden Guidance - Gene Keys and Mystical Business   More About Dr. Laura Foster:   free discovery call | WEBSITE INSTAGRAM I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. RENEW | REWILD | RECALIBRATE – 5 Day Women's Retreat / Ontario Canada Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Hey - Welcome to the podcast. Today's episode is a co-creative conversation with Pam Rocca about alcohol —> social consumption, the “gray” area, choosing or not choosing to drink and our recent personal experience with going alcohol free.   Alcohol and women is a hot topic, kind of ‘fashionable' so-to-speak and one that both Pam and I have been curious about for some time. So here we are – talking booze. There's lots to unpack here and we'd love to hear from you. No judgement. All love.  We're all just trying to walk this path of life with as much soulfulness as possible (is that even a thing? If not, maybe it should be. lol)   Here's what we chat about: An IG story that Pam posted recently that blew up her DM's - all about taking a break from alcohol. Pam shares what she said and how her community responded. Both Pam and Laura share their history with alcohol dating back to childhood. The marketing message of alcohol and women. The positive and negative feedback of alcohol consumption. Determining whether you are better as a moderator or as an abstainer. Strategies that are working for us – in all settings {see below for specific resources + books} Pam shares some things to reflect on, if you desire.  The physiologic effects of alcohol consumption. How to support those in your circle that are working to reduce their alcohol consumption or go alcohol free. How to connect with Pam + to work with her.   Resources:   Reframe App on Apple + Android. The Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness and Change Your Life. Annie Grace. Quit Like A Woman: The Radical Choice To Not Drink In A Culture Obsessed With Alcohol. Holly Whitaker The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: Discovering A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Alcohol-Free Life. Catherine Gray The Sober Diaries: How One Woman Stopped Drinking and Started Living. Clare Pooley Love Your Sober Year: A Seasoned Guide to Alcohol-Free Living. Kate Baily + Mandy Manners Pam Rocca is a mindset and soul coach, intuitive healer, reiki practitioner, oracle card reader, author, yogi and host of the Divine Health Podcast.    She is deeply passionate about inspiring women to see the infinite ways they can create, connect and embody divine health habits that nourish their mind, body and soul.    Through her intuitive reiki and oracle card readings, coaching and retreats she has helped many women strengthen their intuition, increase their ability to manifest and honour their souls guidance.   Connect with Pam -  IG https://instagram.com/pam_rocca W https://pamrocca.com    More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   RENEW | REWILD | RECALIBRATE – 5 Day Women's Retreat / Ontario Canada Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. ONE ROOM LEFT! Don't wait. Retreat INFO  

Hello beautiful soul, Today is a solo episode talking about the gift of resistance and how I've had to learn (and continue to learn) how to recognize when I'm gripping and attempting to control life and it's outcomes.  This episode is all about finding more flow in life -  personally + professionally   Themes I address in this episode:   What resistance feels like in life / the energy of pushing, gripping and attempting to control the outcome. The sustainablity of pushing forward in life. Exploring what flow state feels like and how it shifts the energy and outcome. Flow consciousness Learning to let go and allowing yourself to surrender to what is. Finding the balance between your masculine and feminine energy. How to practice being more in flow - especially if achievement and productivity are ways in which you value your worth. The role of self awareness - Learning when to pause along the way. The role of curiosity - Asking better questions. Practicing more moments of flow. What brings you flow? Less multitasking Less forcing Identify the time of day when you are most focused naturally Creating recovery time in each day - what to do and why One of the benefits of flow consciousness: loss of self-consciousness (self monitoring). My experience with Elemental Rhythm breathwork as a way to unburden and stop gripping in life. [00:04:04] Surrendering to life's flow, Laura discusses resistance and flow and how to achieve the latter. [00:09:10] Self-reflection and asking questions helps to understand personal intentions and emotions, leading to personal answers and growth. [00:15:26] Improve self-awareness to find moments of flow in life. [00:19:47] Creating space for self-awareness, noticing resistance as a gift, and practicing moments of flow. [00:23:28] Distraction kills flow, find your most focused time of day to improve flow. [00:30:00] Stop multitasking, schedule high priority tasks during peak focus times, and prioritize keeping promises to oneself.   [00:39:16] Breath work has brought a sense of flow to my life.  free discovery call | INSTAGRAM More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step.   RENEW | REWILD | RECALIBRATE - 5 Day Women's Retreat / Ontario Canada Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it.   Blessings, L  

Welcome to Episode 54 with CEO + Founder of Elemental Rhythm, Giovanni Bartolomeo. This episode is all about the power of your breath and how breath, your breath, is medicine for your soul. We talk about: How Gio came to the place where Elemental Rhythm Breathwork was created. Laura shares how she came to breathwork and Elemental Rhythm What is breathwork and how Elemental Rhythm is different (+ similar) to other forms of breathwork. Who it is for and how it can benefit you. How breathwork helps one access deeper levels of consciousness. The role that breathwork has served in Gio's life. Gio's bigger message of what he's bringing to the world and serving humanity. How to connect with his work and his offerings. Access to a FREE Elemental Rhythm Breathwork class HERE. You can learn more about Gio HERE.   More About Giovanni Bartolomeo Giovanni Bartolomeo is the founder of Elemental Rhythm Breathwork (www.elementalrhythm.com) as well He is also the founder of Elemental Wellness Studio (www.goelemental.ca) in Toronto and Co-Founder of The Personal Development School (www.personaldevelopmentschool.com) among many other ventures.   After learning about breathwork from his teacher Wim Hof he continued to evolve his breathwork practice and started curating his own experiences which eventually evolved into Elemental Rhythm where he currently trains and certifies people to become breathwork facilitators.   Gio travels around the world exploring, learning and sharing his experiences and knowledge through various workshops, retreats and speaking engagements. He's an entrepreneur at heart and loves to create new Ideas and ways to help improve the planet for not only the people currently living on it but for those who we will leave it to one day!   More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L  

Hello friends, I feel incredibly blessed to have co-created this inspired conversation with my guest Chris-Anne Donnelly.     It feels like the underlying theme of this podcast episode is - You don't have to do it like everybody else.   In fact, please D O N ' T.   Extraordinary magic happens when you allow different parts of yourself to play together in the same space. This seems like something Chris-Anne has been leaning into for a very long time.   Chris-Anne is an artist, designer, poet, Hay House author and best-selling oracle and tarot deck creator who is currently on sabbatical from her creative work to finish up her acupuncture studies.    She's pretty awesome and she shared so much wisdom in this episode.   Here's where this conversation led us:   The courage it takes to be a creative and put your “work” out into the world. How fearlessness doesn't fully exist (in my life or hers) and yet she is able to “feel the fear and do it anyways.” Chris-Anne's journey to artist, poet, designer, Hay House author and oracle and tarot deck creator. A 5-year move to Chile, South America many years ago jump started her entrepreneurial journey with design and online work. A post on Instagram from March 27, 2023 that sparked my desire to reach out to Chris-Anne to be on the podcast. You can access that post HERE.  Acknowledging how ‘frazzled' her nervous system became from mental burnout in late 2019 and how that led to full burnout in 2020.  Chris-Anne shares how her critical thinking ability went off-line due to burnout and how this shifted her into a deep seeded state of fear. She spent several months in 2020 in quiet contemplation and restoration tending to her dysregulated nervous system. How she became even more resilient as a result of what she went through at this time. How oracles and tarot cards can help create self-understanding of who we are and what we want to bring to the world.  The difficulty of imagining ourselves in the greatest expression of who we are.  Chris-Anne shares where the inspiration of each one of her oracle and tarot decks came from.  How she got to the point where she was brave enough to expose the full spectrum of her gifts to the world.  Learning that by being “yourself” it leads to being more ‘truly' accepted in the world than the story we tell ourselves about who we need to be, to be accepted.  How a loss of creativity as a result of burnout meant that she needed to attend to her own healing and take a pause on the work she had been doing to that point. Enrolling in Acupuncture school in 2021.  How her studies have prompted a knowing that she desires to work collaboratively, bringing together her creative side with her acupuncture knowledge in a way she's yet to have clarity on. Chris-Anne's realization that external validation has often played a big part in the work she's done in the past and how she's honing her ability to regulate her own energetic system as a result of her current studies. “We can do anything, but we can't do everything.” Chris-Anne's belief that our individual magic lies in our ability to bring together the unique pieces of ourselves and find a way to show them to the world. The strategies she used to re-regulate her dysregulated and frazzled nervous system when her old ways of supporting herself were no longer working as well as they once did.   WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / THE MUSE TAROT / SACRED CREATORS ORACLE / LIGHT SEER'S TAROT / THE TAROT OF CURIOUS CREATURES   More About Chris-Anne “My name is Chris-Anne, and I create magickal things. I'd like to help you to create that thing you've been dreaming of, share some fantastic tools for helping our hearts to glow, and I'd like to help you to fall deeper into the embodiment of your own creative power.   Whether it's through tarot, creativity, branding or biz building, my super power has always been seeing the potentials and possibilities — mostly in other people's innate magic. You're so freakin' magical.”   More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L  

Celebrating a little bit of a milestone over here on the podcast - our first guest to return for a second episode on pod! I'm super happy to have my good friend and colleague, Dr. Kevin Preston join me on the podcast this week. Our original intention was to primarily focus our time on the epic in-person event that Dr. Kevin is hosting in British Columbia, Canada ... called The New Human. ... But, as per usual, we managed to deepen the conversation into much more. We talk about: The honour of doing the work that he gets to do what he does in his clinic in Vernon, BC, Canada as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist, trained in biological medicine. His desire to want to work with his patients and others on a deeper level and for longer periods of time in incredible natural settings which has led him to retreats, one day and multi-day events. His own healing journey and the work he's done within himself so that he can be "on the playing field" of his own life and not sitting on the stands of his life watching things go by.  How he has seen the pattern in patients of when we live misaligned in our own lives it creates stagnant energy within ourselves and leads to dis-ease --> the connection between stuck emotions (nonintegrated emotions) + illness. How fear, at one time, limited his ability to move forward in certain parts of his life and how he overcame it. Facing the fear of the things you do know you need to change, so that you can be on the leading edge of addressing what's happening within you. How meditations gave him visuals of how he can serve humanity and be of service to more people. How the container we've held in the past starts to change and how difficult it can be to make the transition to new things that light you up. Dr. Kevin shares how this is happening for him despite the fact that he still loves to see his patients in the clinic and continues to do so. Addressing and holding the energy of both is a normal part of walking your soul journey. The New Human Event -- June 10 + 11, 2023 in Enderby, BC, Canada This 2-day live & in-person event is designed to help you become the clear and empowered version of yourself; to write your greatest story. A meditation showed Dr. Kevin the vision of a big event with humans who are resonating with the New Earth energy where we face the truth and awaken to our own truth and see what's happening around us and within us as Mother Earth supports the emergence of a new way. The New Human Event welcomes the emergence and expansion of the new human who is no longer willing to ignore the destruction of the planet and separation of people. The New Human is two days of doing the "work" together in the Splatsin Centre - an Indigenous Centre in Enderby, BC. led by Dr. Kevin and other keynote speakers such as Mark Groves and Kristin Hallet. During this event you will be in community and connection with other humans who feel the call to show up and live in a new way -- to feel deeply connected to their own heart energy so that we can live life in a new way.  All the details for THE NEW HUMAN are HERE. More about The New Human: Supporting one another together on this journey will help us each recognize what's truly important to us. Then we can take steps to orient ourselves to follow the heart's guidance more purely and simply. We'll be sharing powerful tools, knowledge, resources, and processes that will allow you to open your eyes to what's not only possible but completely actionable. There will be experts in their respective fields of study teaching and sharing their wisdom; from regenerative medicine, thriving relationships, emotional and ancestral healing, and soul level blueprinting activating your very own DNA. Come sharpen your instincts and your intuition. We'll be showing you the steps on how to reconnect with your own true nature, and the natural environment all around you. We'll be resolving hidden interference patterns that can clear the pathway to your fulfillment. Imagine how that would feel? Imagine what we can experience from that place? This is your opportunity to become The New Human, together.   More about Dr. Kevin Preston: Dr. Kevin is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist, trained in biological medicine. Known for his experience treating toxicity, chronic illness, and mystery syndromes, Kevin has served thousands of patients across North America, by combining extensive education and experience with intuition and heart connection, letting compassion rise to the forefront of all he does. He's passionate about activating the inherent medicine within each of us, unlocking the true potential of the DNA and cellular network. Whether he is working in his clinic in Vernon, BC, in online workshops or hosting both large scale and intimate events, he works on all levels from the physical to the spiritual, and helps transform that into beautiful vitality. WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM  More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L  

Hey beautiful souls - Laura here with one of the women who has been instrumental in the building of the business that represents the impact I'm here to make on the world - through Soul Inspired Gurl.   That woman is Amanda  Wilson-Ciocci, the founder of The Monarch + Co. and Monarch Momentum - a heart centered community for women entrepreneurs.    Amanda is deeply passionate about doubling the number of female entrepreneurs in Canada and teaching female entrepreneurs how to build a wildly successful business around their life, not a life around their business.   Through her voice, talent + business she helps heart centered entrepreneurs (budding or highly established_ entrepreneurs) organize, simplify, and focus so that they can replace stress and overwhelm with clarity and support to build, scale and launch their dream business and life.   I know -- I've been one of her clients.   In this episode Amanda shares what she had to learn and unlearn to truly step away from living life on other's terms to building the one that lights her up.   In this episode she answers questions such as: Were you always living life on your terms? What did it take for you to make that switch? What did you need to overcome within yourself to be able to live out the expression of your life? How important is mentorship to you? Where do you seek that within your own life? What are women actual seeking when they come to work with you? How do you define success? In your opinion, what do we need to truly understand to find "success" in our professional life? If there was something we needed to "unlearn" along the path of female entrepreneurship, what would it be? How do you coach women to connect to their WHY in business? And to their mission? The vulnerable process of publishing her first book: The Monarch: The Signature 8 Method for Launching Your Dream Business with Clarity, Confidence & Love. What Amanda learned / remembered about herself along the way of writing her book. And lastly, we also talk about Monarch Momentum Membership - a community Amanda has created for heart centered female entrepreneurs.   More About Amanda + How To Contact Her: Amanda, founder of The Monarch & Co. and heart centered community for women entrepreneurs, Monarch Momentum, is passionate about helping heart-centered entrepreneurs and CEO's organize, simplify, focus, so they can replace stress and overwhelm with clarity and support to build, scale and launch their dream business and life. If you're looking to take your vision, business and launch it to the next level, Amanda knows how to get you there!  EMAIL:  info@themonarchandco.com  INSTAGRAM / WEBSITE / LINKEDIN /   MONARCH MOMENTUM A Huge Giveaway Offer From Amanda: Free 1:1 Hot Seat to gain clarity and direction on your next steps: SCHEDULE HERE   More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Here's what I know -- it doesn't need to be so hard.   Your mission, your purpose, your path -- Such big questions and so often we torture ourselves trying to figure it all out.   We don't want to miss a thing on this one life we are living. If you've ever thought about who you are and why you are here ... like REALLY thought about it, this episode will land right in the center of your heart.   This conversation is with Soul Mission Activator, Colleen Lindberg.   I know. That's quite a title. I asked her about it. Specifically, what is a Soul. Mission. Activator. and how did you ever get to the place where you know this is the work you do in the world?   I had so many questions for this incredible human:  What is a soul's blueprint? How does one connect with their soul mission? How do we block this information?  How do you teach or guide humans to activate their soul mission? Do we turn away from our mission and purpose? Why?  What are some of the signs that we are stepping into our soul's mission? How would you describe what's going on in the world right now with respect to the energetics of the world and humans right now? Are we breaking down or are we stepping up? What are some of the things you do or remember that allow you to stay in a committed framework of the work you're doing in the world? How does this show up in the work women are doing in the world? How do you support lightpreneurs in their business?    Colleen has been known to collapse timelines, break apart old business paradigms, and infuse fairy magick into calls with her, channeling dragons, goddesses and all other lightworker support. Colleen really believes that your light matters in the world. The more you shine brightly in your uniqueness the more impact you can make. I couldn't agree more. Colleen could be classified as many things… Guardian to the Fairy Realm, Soul Mission Activator, Animal Enthusiast and all around Bad Ass Rebel owning her craft.   Potency, Amplification, Power and Alignment are key words that would describes Colleen's programs and offerings that she serves up to Lightpreneurs globally.   Light Warriors are her jam and she loves being able to help spark part of the light movement on Earth.  It's a big conversation and also, one that vibrates in the frequency of truth and knowing. If you are in a place of awakening and opening to the bigger picture of your life, you'll resonate with this episode and Colleen's words. Where you can contact + connect with Colleen: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / LinkedIn Be sure to listen to Colleen's Podcast: Light Warrior's Unleashed Podcast wherever you access your podcasts.    More About Dr. Laura Foster   I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L  

Today's episode is with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Jessica Dupont and we are talking all about optimizing health and fertility.   “I'm on a mission to empower women to take control of their health while reinventing how they experience woman's health, fertility & perinatal care”    Dr. Jessica is a Naturopathic Doctor, Birth Doula, Fertility Strategist, public speaker, mother and plant-based foodie. Her practice focuses on Hormonal Regulation, Women's Health (PMS, Fibroids, PCOS, Endometriosis, Menopause, etc.), Fertility, & Perinatal Care. She is the founder of Baby Bloomers, Online Natural Fertility Solutions, co-founder of Naturopathic Doula Group, and creator of The Egg Beauty Regimen, Sperm Fitness and The FertiliTox Method - which we talk about in today's episode. What I love about Dr. Jessica's approach is that she clearly integrates conventional medical research with alternative medicine which offers women a unique approach to their health so they can get to the root cause of their concerns and restore balance.  You will see in this episode how Jessica's life's work includes inspiring women to take control of their fertility, pregnancy and birth experience so that they can go on to have healthy babies, and in turn, create healthy communities. She has a deep desire (and ability) to educate women and she shares so much of it in today's episode. Highlights: Her work as a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women + children's health, fertility + perinatal care. What inspired her to become an ND (Naturopathic Doctor). What she commonly sees in her practice in relationship to fertility optimization and fertility challenges. How common infertility is and how to know when it's time to seek support in your fertility journey. The optimal time to begin supporting the fertility process [hint: its well before you want to concieve] - and how she specifically supports couples in this journey. The common misunderstandings around fertility. Her top recommendations of things to start or potentially stop doing to create an overall improvement in this area of family planning and fertility. Dr. Jessica's 3 programs: FertilitTox Method, Sperm Fitness and Egg Beauty Regimen. What they are and who they are specifically for.  PromoCode Soulinspired2023 for all THREE of Dr. Jessica's programs mentioned in this episode. WEBSITE / PROGRAMS / INSTAGRAM More About Dr. Jessica Dupont Dr. Jessica Dupont is a Naturopathic Doctor, Birth Doula, Fertility Strategist, public speaker, mother and plant-based foodie. Her practice focuses on Hormonal Regulation, Women's Health (PMS, Fibroids, PCOS, Endometriosis, Menopause, etc.), Fertility, & Perinatal Care. She is the founder of Baby Bloomers, Online Natural Fertility Solutions, co-founder of Naturopathic Doula Group, and creator of The Egg Beauty Regimen, Sperm Fitness and The FertiliTox Method. Dr. Jessica has made it her mission to empower women worldwide to embrace their divine feminine power, take control of their health, and realize their optimal health potential so they can feel energetic, vibrant, and beautiful inside and out. She integrates conventional medical research with alternative medicine giving women a unique approach to their health so they can get to the root cause of their concerns and restore balance. Over the years this has flourished into a life's work of inspiring women to take control of their fertility, pregnancy and birth experience so that they can go on to have healthy babies, and in turn, create healthy communities. She has published various articles for a variety of health magazines and papers, and is one of the most sought after practitioners in the GTA regarding hormones, pregnancy and fertility. She currently sits on the National Board of Directors for the GUHAH Way Foundation, on a mission to change government policy to have organic foods served in schools across Canada and change the curriculum to include nutritional health and growing foods so kids can have a chance to Grow Up Healthy And Happy. Dr. Jessica Dupont's Offerings: PromoCode Soulinspired2023 FertiliTox Method - An Evidence-based Cleanse to Prepare your Body for a Healthy Pregnancy and Optimize the Health of your Future Baby  Sperm Fitness - A quick-and-easy program designed to enhance male sperm parameters such as quality, count, mobility, morphology and genetics.  Egg Beauty Regimen - An evidence based online program designed to optimize egg quality for women over 35, or those who have been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure / Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.  The GUHAH Way Foundation - guhahway.com.   More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L  

Today's episode is with Canadian unschooling advocate, Tasha Fishman: Coach / Mentor + Advocate and fearless Truth teller.  Tasha describes herself as a regular mama who unleashed her kids from the formal education system to complete Freedom to learn organically.  Tasha has three boys and has been unschooling her two youngest sons since waking up to the absurdity of public health and public school back in May 2020.  She has studied and been coached personally by Dayna Martin, the founder of Radical Unschooling to become an “Unschooling Advocate” and free her children and herself  from the bondage of institutionalized slavery. When she started, she had no idea that this path would radically transform the way that she parents, how she advocates for children's rights and how she views the world in general. Her pursuit for Freedom within our own country has led her to question and investigate every system that has raised us and ask the fundamental question: Who does this benefit? This episode will definitely be polarizing - but hear me out. I wanted to have this discussion because things are moving rapidly in Canada [and likely in other first world nations]. The curriculum, the system and the transfer of power from parent to institution is part of an agenda that is extremely blatant and brazen. In this interview I found myself scrambling for words in parts of this episode. Everything is a hot button topic and as it's designed, woke culture will label you as a homophobe, racist, misogynist and anti-everything. It's the cancel culture zone – but as I know it, these are the tough conversations that we need to be having. You definitely don't need to agree with what we talk about here - but how wonderful if you'd give it a listen. In my opinion: If we don't lean in to more of these conversations, as parents we'll be cast aside and our government will continue (yes, I said continue) to take on more ownership over our children. Sometimes you just don't know what you don't know and frankly, so much of what's happening in the classroom has nothing to do with well intentioned teachers and faculty.  It goes way beyond that. So, here's me opening the door to a deeper awareness of things that are already happening in our Canadian education system and as Tasha says, “Don't take her word for it”. You can reach out to Tasha for resources. Question everything and be open to changing our perception of what's happening. I deeply appreciate Tasha's wise voice and her willingness to be one of the humans who goes first.   A few highlights of today's episode: Tasha answers the question, “Is our education system failing our children?” + how Tasha's journey from homeschooling to unschooling mom + advocate. The difference between homeschooling and unschooling. What's going on in the school system that so many parents are unaware of. Why there have been so many shifts in the curriculum [especially in the last few years] and where that really comes from, historically. The roots and history of our ‘modern' compulsory education system. How teachers, principals and education assistants are typically well-intentioned pawns in the system. The separation of child from parent Tasha's recommendation to research everything she shares in this episode and in her work. The transgenderism movement in the school system. How to change this and advocate for what our children truly need. Tasha shares the globalist agenda and how schooling plays a part in it.   WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM  More About Tasha Fishman   “I am a regular mama who unleashed our kids from the formal education system to complete Freedom to learn organically.  I have three boys and I have been unschooling my two youngest sons since waking up to the absurdity of public health and public school back in May 2020.  I have studied and been coached personally by Dayna Martin, the founder of Radical Unschooling to become an “Unschooling Advocate” and free my children and myself  from the bondage of institutionalized slavery. To sum it up: Unschooling is a philosophy and a lifestyle where you put the needs and interests of your children first before the needs of an institutionalized curriculum which adheres to a teacher, who answers to a principal, who reports to a Board, who complies to our government, who follows the WEF, who ultimately serve the elite ruling class families who control all of us! It's time to break that chain…We are not Free until we are All Free and that includes our children. I offer weekly group parenting coaching calls, private coaching sessions and I am happy to share my story through various mediums. Feel free to like my Instagram page for all parents (Unschoolers & Homeschoolers) alike to connect, share resources and create meetups. I know that we can create a great community for ourselves and our children outside of the school system.”   SCHOOL DETOX KIT – IT'S FREE  What will I learn? There is a peaceful alternative to Forced Learning. There is a way to live harmoniously with your children at home.  You are more capable and competent than you think! Children can learn and thrive without curriculum and/or forced learning. Breaking down your own programming is the key to a successful transition. The 3 main dark agendas in Public schooling.  How to handle an unsupportive spouse or family member.  Radical shifts in perspective lead to radical shifts in lifestyle which has nothing to do with being privileged! Unschooling is a lifestyle stemming from a peaceful parenting paradigm.  We are breaking free from an authoritative paradigm and into a partnership paradigm with our children.   More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L    

Today's episode is with Sarah Hepburn talking about her newly published book: Walking Forward - Using The Power Of Habit To Navigate The Chaos of Life.   Sarah and I dive deep into habit and how powerful and potent habits can be in helping you calm the chaos of your mind, body and life. As an expert storyteller Sarah calls on various examples of how habits have laid the foundation for more inner peace in her life, personally and professionally.   We also chat all about: What a habit is and how they build inner peace. How to build habits into your daily rhythms as well as the potential downside of habits. Tips for those of us who feel like we've often failed trying to incorporate specific routines with the intention of making them a positive habit.  The process of writing this book and how you moved past periods of doubt and insecurity along the way to keep moving forward. What Sarah learned about herself along the way and what her intention has been in writing this book.   Sarah is running a series of Mini Book Club Sessions. Each session will focus on one of the themes from Walking Forward. There are two ways to join: Online (April 18 & 25 or in person (April 19 & 26 in Aurora, Ontario, Canada). You can join one or all! These bite-sized sessions are intended to be a brief pause to connect with ourselves and others in our busy lives. In each session, Sarah will share a lesson/story related to the section of the book followed by prompts/questions for the participants to consider. You can learn more about + JOIN the mini book club session HERE.   Purchase her book: WALKING FORWARD: Using The Power Of Habit To Navigate The Chaos of Life - One Step At A Time. [+ leave a review!] On Amazon.ca / Amazon.com / Amazon UK / Local To Aurora Canada You can connect with Sarah via: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / HER SERVICES   More About Sarah: Sarah Hepburn is a writer, storyteller, and consultant who is passionate about living a life of clarity, calm, and confidence. In Walking Forward, she shares her proven process to help calm the noise and navigate life's chaos by using habits with intention. She combines relatable stories and inspiring lessons learned along with actionable tools to create routines that work for you and your family. A wise-cracking mom to three teenage boys and a self-professed organizational ninja, Sarah relies on her strong intuition, background in corporate operations, and ten-plus years' experience in the interior design industry to motivate you to discover what's truly important and encourages you to take the small but consistent steps forward to confidently achieve the life you've always dreamed of. Sarah writes from her home just north of Toronto where she lives with her husband and sons and can be found walking the local trails while dreaming of her next adventure.   More About Dr. Laura Foster I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Registration is open for my 5-Day Women's Retreat near Kingston, ON, Canada in July 2023. July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. I am co-creating this retreat with my incredible retreat partner Shirlee Williams. 60% sold out! Don't wait. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L          

Hey beautiful soul -- this episode with Drs. Brooke and Lynne is going to brighten your day. This episode is all about what life after kids is all about how their company of the same name helps women reimagine their life after kids.  In this episode we discuss: Where the idea of their business Life After Kids originated from. How their background as Doctors of Chiropractic and health and wellness experts laid the foundation for the platform they have created for women over 40. The identity shift that happens when your kids become more independent and leave home and how this time has the gift of reimagining your path and purpose. How they curate bite sized pieces of information, strategies, mindset shifts and education that their community of women can access easily and without overwhelm. Being able to enhance and embrace how you look in a way that truly resonates with you. How to find more purpose and meaning and knowing that you need to have a purpose. Deepening into the work of self as a way to know more deeply who you are.  Female friendships: why they are so important and how to find these important connections at this time in our lives. How life teaches you to be able to handle rejection in a way that doesn't crush your spirit. Why revisiting and clarifying your values is important. Desire to be healthier and more vibrant Ready to focus on your own needs You want to shift the dial from stress and disconnection to expansion and strong sense of self. If you are in the place in life where your kids are leaving, your kids have left or you feel a dynamic shift in the relationship with both your kids, your self and your purpose, this episode is for you.   Being that all 3 of us are experiencing this transformational time in life, nothing is off the table - from resiliency to vitality to purpose // including values, stress management, female friendships, hormones + menopause and beyond.   We talk about Drs. Brooke and Lynne's robust Facebook community, Smart Girls Course and Life After Kids Program.    More About LIFE AFTER KIDS + Drs. Brooke and Lynne:   Free Facebook Community: Join Drs. Brooke + Lynne as they get real, raw and vulnerable on all things middle age. They have honest conversations about their struggles and what it really takes to live a meaningful LIFE AFTER KIDS. Website Life After Kids Program Access to FREE video episodes of Drs. Brooke + Lynne Instagram Tik Tok   More about Laura / Soul Inspired Gurl: I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Lastly, we are sold out for our retreat that I'm co-hosting with the extraordinary Shirlee Williams in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in April. Stay tuned for a delicious 5 day retreat in Ontario, Canada July 28-Aug 1, 2023 [nope, its not the long weekend!]. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Today's episode is with Caitlin Nagy and we talk all about Young Onset Parkinson's Disease -  including her diagnosis, her journey and the wisdom she's gained along the way.   A lot of people perceive Parkinson's Disease [PD] to be an old person's disease. However, the number of people diagnosed with PD in their 20's, 30's and 40's is dramatically increasing. In fact it is one of the fastest growing neurological disorder in people under 45.   In this episode Caitlin shares the circumstances surrounding her diagnosis at 32 years old and how her pregnancy significantly influenced the progression of the symptoms (which is not uncommon). For the first 6 years Caitlin avoided social events, get togethers or meeting up with old friends because she was totally ashamed of her body and her lack of control over it. And really just didn't want to try and explain what it was when I really hadn't accepted what it was myself.   Caitlin shares her journey from resistance to acceptance and what that has meant for her self esteem and self identity [this might be my favorite part of the whole discussion].    In this episode Caitlin also talks about the reality of how medications for PD have been exclusively tested on only men and yet, for women there is a significant influence that comes from our unique hormonal journey and cyclical physiology.    Caitlin shares what medical and holistic approaches have been helpful for her including synchronizing her nutrition and lifestyle to the infradian rhythms of her body, psilocybin microdosing and a whole host of other approaches.    More about Caitlin / Creative By Caitlin + Highlands Estate: Caitlin is a self described generator, visual storyteller, creative problem solver and late night Pinterest junkie who owns and operates Creative By Caitlin. She specializes in brand development, website design and creative consulting. Caitlin has a background in Fine Art, majoring in Sculpture/Installation, Advertising & Graphic Design. She started her Marketing career in Sponsorship Advertising and had the opportunity to work in a multitude of different Industries on both the client and agency side, ranging from the Financial Sector, Non-for-profit, Sporting Goods, Home Appliances and Power Tools. She has lead and developed creative teams for some of the biggest household brands in North America and currently consult on process and team development for in-house creative teams and boutique agencies. In 2020 Caitlin and her family purchased a 1960's chalet on 97 acres in the Blue Mountains of Ontario. What they thought was going to be an Airbnb and family ski getaway quickly morphed into an even bigger idea of turning it to a luxury destination resort and wedding venue. They now own and operate Highlands Estate. [check it out - it's incredible].   Blog Post: Living With Young Onset Parkinson's Creative By Caitlin: website   More about Laura / Soul Inspired Gurl: I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Lastly, we are sold out for our retreat that I'm co-hosting with the extraordinary Shirlee Williams in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in April. Stay tuned for a delicious 5 day retreat in Ontario, Canada in late July 2023.  Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Hi beautiful soul - Today is an empowering episode with Sarah Tacoma. Sarah is an herbalist and the founder of Bloem Botanicals - a company that curates small batch medicines that are organically grown and sustainably foraged in Ontario, Canada. Sarah crafts potent, small batch medicine from her garden and surrounding forests and sells beautifully curated products and custom formulations that use the healing properties and ancient wisdom of plant medicine to support your health, healing and evolution. We talk all about herbs, their properties and how you can begin to use herbs in a multitude of ways to support you and your family. A home apothecary is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself and Sarah teaches us some of the basics during this episode.  In this episode also Sarah shares how she works with clients to support their healing and evolution through the combined use of herbs and botanicals with her expertise in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), New German Medicine and other Metaphysical Healing modalities.  We also talk about: Supporting versus suppressing Getting "on top of symptoms" versus "getting underneath them" [a beautiful expression from my colleague, Dr. Kevin Preston] and Symptom relief versus causal correction. Sarah is passionate about empowering you to use herbs and botanicals in your own home and shares some common herbs as a place to begin [yarrow, mullein, chamomile - to name a few] and how to make tinctures, body oils, teas and footbaths. More about Sarah: Bloem Botanicals WEBSITE Discount Code for First Purchase: FIRST15 for 15% off your first order Bloem Botanicals INSTAGRAM More about Laura / Soul Inspired Gurl: I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Lastly, we are almost sold out for my retreat that I'm co-hosting with the extraordinary Shirlee Williams in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in April. If you are interested, we only have ONE room left so if it calls to you, message me ASAP. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Hey - I've got a really great episode with my friend and colleague, Ciara Foy. We are talking frankly all about weight loss and health optimization for women.   Oh … so January of us — but it's not. This episode is an honest and powerful conversation around how Ciara empowers women to take impeccable care of themselves so that they can maintain the energy, motivation and passion it takes to go after their dreams while curating each day … and therefore the life, they choose.    Ciara is a Women's Weight Loss + Hormone Expert. She's also the author of the Amazon Bestseller "Empowered by Food" Heal Your Hormones, Balance Stress and Become Unstoppable and the founder of “The Empowered Feminine” podcast.   On her own health journey, Ciara faced and overcame weight gain, burnout, depression, and a self-destructive mindset. She now uses those experiences to help women create room for self-care and get back on track to become their happiest, healthiest selves.   In this episode we talk about: We talk about mindset and actionable strategies that are fundamental to the work she does with women. Ciara's journey to date and how she came to the work she does with women. Ciara's 1:1 relationships with women and where she starts when she begins working with them. It's all about their mindset, subconscious and limiting beliefs and understanding why they haven't had the success they are ultimately desiring. When Ciara is teaching women about weight loss, what she is actually teaching them. It goes beyond counting calories but truly understanding how food works and all the other factors that contribute to a healthy metabolism and energy management. Ciara shares the most common myths or untruths that so many of us tell ourselves that keep us stuck in unhealthy or unproductive patterns. The role of protein in keeping and building muscle mass [and why its vital to your health and metabolism], blood sugar regulation and how much we need. Why sleep is one of your most important modulators of good health and optimal weight management. Exercise and movement - how much, how often and what type. What it's like to work with Ciara in her 1:1 or group containers [and why she's so good at the work she does with women]. Dive in and enjoy the episode.   More about Ciara: When Ciara is not working out, spending time in nature or with her two daughters —she's empowering women through her podcast "The Empowered Feminine", speaking on virtual stages and providing clinical evaluation and coaching to women all over the world, from Bay Street to Wall Street, Florida to Spain and beyond. Ciara has been featured in ELLE, FLARE, ET Canada, CTV, Best Health Magazine, Canadian Living, and Body Rock TV.    Connecting with Ciara: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM PODCAST   More about Laura: I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through. If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Lastly, we are almost sold out for my retreat that I'm co-hosting with the extraordinary Shirlee Williams in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in April. If you are interested, we only have ONE room left so if it calls to you, message me ASAP. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

This is my first solo episode of Season 2 and I'm sharing my biggest lessons and rememberings of 2022. I had some really significant lessons handed to me last year and as I often do, I like to close out the year sitting in reflection of both my highs and my lows. I usually spend 2-3 hours walking myself through my year - deconstructing it - so that I can harness the pearls and gems of my journey. Today I'm sharing my FIVE biggest lessons. Some I felt I learned for the first time and some gems I felt came back into my awareness. I remembered them. Kind of like, "Oh yes, ... thank you. Thank you for this reminder of what I already knew."  This ritual is one that helps me remember that I'm wiser than I sometimes let myself believe and something tells me you are too. Hopefully this solo episode sparks a remembering in you and helps you reflect on what's coming through you to be heard, witnessed and healed too.  Some highlights from the episode: #1. Let yourself see the absolute truth of your life - without judgement #2. Don't shy away from tough conversations. It's a skill that requires practice. Don't overthink or overcomplicate it. Simply show up to the conversation that's right in front of you. #3. Focus on what you do know -- not what you don't. When you stop hyperfocusing on the unanswered questions of your life it gives space to have what is flowing towards you, to flow in. There is such a thing as divine order and by allowing yourself to find patience and cultivate deeper trust, you give permission for the Universe to deliver more than you thought possible. #4. Let support in. I share a story of how my lack of truly receiving has been blocking the sacred reciprocity of the giving + receiving cycle. Less vigilance - more softening. #5. Hold your fears and your desires lightly.  Allowing the seasons of life to truly come and go means that I can welcome, receive and release this process with more gratitude and presence. Learning to let things go so that you can be there to let life grow. There's no other way and this acceptance -- shall I say 'surrendering' has been one of my biggest lessons of 2022. Dive in and enjoy the episode. Thank you for listening to the podcast. I'm deeply honoured to have you be an active or new listener.  I have recently opened up some opportunities for women to work 1:1 with me in personal leadership coaching. This year my group program (ROOTS) is on pause … I can feel a deep level of 1:1 work that's emerging for me and I'm creating as much space as possible for what's coming through.   If you feel called to work with me, you can book a free discovery call right here. You can also reach out to me through private direct message on INSTAGRAM and we can take the next step. Lastly, we are almost sold out for my retreat that I'm co-hosting with the extraordinary Shirlee Williams in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in April. If you are interested, we only have ONE room left so if it calls to you, message me ASAP. Retreat INFO Website Please share, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. It makes a massive difference in supporting this work and we deeply appreciate it. Blessings, L

Shirlee Williams is joining me on the podcast today! Shirlee is a spiritual mindset coach and is my “soul-sista retreat co-facilitator”.    Shirlee works with women who are 40+ and have done enough work and growth in their life to know that they deserve more; that they are worthy of the life that is calling to them. Shirlee  is deeply committed to living and helping others live a full authentic life. She is incredible at guiding women to understand that every situation and every life experience up to this point has been for your own awakening.   In this episode we talk about what living unapologetically means to Shirlee as well as actionable strategies that you can implement today that will help you live life more authentically. What I love about this conversation is the tangibles – a handful of key things you can shift that will feel like you are living more unapologetically.   Shirlee talks about how to set up your day so that you are in the creation of what you desire versus living in the regret and patterning of what has always been.    Shirlee also shares her experience with the power of ‘manifestation' [we both agree that we need to change the name!]. There is a place where intention meets action that truly fuels your ability to manifest what you desire and who you desire be'ing in this life.    Towards the latter part of the episode we talk all about the MAGIC of retreats and our upcoming 7-day eco luxe retreat in Mexico. Shirlee shares her experience of attending retreats solo, what comes from saying yes to yourself and how the needs of every woman in a retreat get woven together as the retreat unfolds.   What I love about this conversation is the wisdom and humor that Shirlee brings forth and as she says, her superpower is being exactly who she is.   It's so damn true. Enjoy the episode and if you want to know more about this retreat - follow this link.   Working with Dr. Laura Foster / Soul Inspired Gurl: My gift lies in my ability to tap into what isn't being said. By creating a space that allows you to heal and connect inwards, we can get to the essence of what is holding you back and ensure that what you create is fully aligned with who you are.  If you are ready to focus on YOU in a way that will bring you a greater sense of deep knowing and alignment, trust and faith in yourself and a sense of grounding you've yet to experience, I'm your coach + mentor. I offer personalized 1:1 personal leadership coaching. When you are ready to step into the life you are meant to live, schedule your first steps discovery call to discuss coaching, mentorship or retreats: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/discovery-call/ For speaking or podcasting opportunities, contact Laura HERE Connect with Laura: Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram    Shirlee Williams: Instagram | Website | Work With Shirlee Shirlee's Bio: More than 30 years ago I found myself on a yoga mat breathing deeper than I had ever had before. From that moment on, I knew things would be different.   I have always been a seeker of “WHY”. Curiosity has led me down a spiritual path of yoga, meditation and entrepreneurship. I opened and directed a successful yoga and spin studio for 14 years. Taught 10 years of Yoga Teacher Training. Ran local and international retreats. When last year's pandemic hit, I used the year to grow and expand not only my spiritual growth but the growth of my business.   A Life Coaching Certification with the Jay Shetty Certification School has broken me open.   This 53-year-old spiritual seeker, mama of 23-year-old twin boys, and a lifetime of stories have shaped my world.   I AM a spiritual mindset coach that is deeply committed to living and helping others live a full authentic life. I want to guide you to understand that every situation, every life experience up to this point has been for your own awakening.   I believe that each and every one of us deserves to take up space in the world. You have a gift that needs to be shared!   Retreat With Shirlee + Laura – Upcoming April 2023   Details of RECLAIM Retreat    

Happy Holidays! This is my holiday episode which happens to be all about quitting … legit. My guest today is Jacqui Acree, a highly sensitive enneagram 8, a self-compassion advocate and an accidental self-help disruptor.  Jacqui and I dive into the concept of quitting, what it means, what it doesn't and why we are so averse to quitting some things and so apt to quit others. We also question why quitters sometimes win and not the age old adage, 'winners never quit'. Through a blend of EFT tapping and parts of self work, Jacqui helps women unlearn old patterns of perfecting, pleasing, proving, and performing so that they can unlock their most authentic self. She's the founder of Being Human Together, an online course community for highly sensitive women who are waking up to the truth: if being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now. Be sure to check the show notes for the giveaways and links to all her offerings.   In this episode: The potentially toxic message of “New Year, New Me” Discovering a new way of thinking about quitting.  How to give yourself permission to quit. Trusting intuition versus cognition when it comes to doing what's right for you.  Noticing the judgment towards yourself and others when we choose to quit.  How to continue evolving into your best self, without being too hard on yourself.  Learning to discern when to quit and when to grit.  What is a Highly Sensitive person. Tips for highly sensitive people  - to learn more, check out Elaine Aron. Conditioning ourselves to trust ourselves. The tool of tapping to process our thoughts of quitting and abundance.  Key Quotes from Jacqui Acree: “I think that quitting is a verb, it is not an identity.” “I walked around like a disembodied head for the first 4 decades of my life, just thinking my way through things and expecting my body to get on board and follow along.” “We are taught that intuition is not a good source of information.” “You are allowed to stop.” “If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked a long time ago.” Ask yourself, "do I want to quit because this is hard, or do I want to quit because this is wrong?” “Do not make your decisions based on the past, make them based on future intentions.” “How do you quit when quitting is often judged.” “Ask your future self for the now answers. Listen to what that version of you has to say.” Continue On Your Journey with Dr. Laura Foster: 1:1 Personal Leadership Coaching: My gift lies in my ability to tap into what isn't being said and connect you with your most soulful self. By creating a space that allows you to heal and connect inwards, we can get to the essence of what is holding you back and ensure that what you create is fully aligned with who you are. If you are ready to focus on YOU -- in the most genuine and empowered way,  schedule your first steps discovery call: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/discovery-call/ RECLAIM - A 7-Day Eco-luxe retreat for Women:  April 8-15, 2023: Puerto Vallarta, Mx Shirlee Williams and I couldn't be more excited to offer this retreat experience at Xinalani — one of our favorite retreat locations. It's simply magical. The most beautiful blend of eco, luxe, jungle and ocean. This retreat is a balance between self discovery, yoga, meditation, laughter, mindfulness, adventure, connection and sisterhood. Whether you are choosing to read a book in your hammock while sipping dark roast cinnamon coffee (yes, it's a thing) or up early to watch the sunrise and walk the beach, this is your time. We are both personal development coaches who come with different backgrounds  - who unite on so many levels in the way we work, teach, practice and lead. We love to co-facilitate retreats and the feedback from prior experiences has been extraordinary and deeply gratifying. Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram  Jacqui Acree: Instagram | Website | Free EFT Tapping Session | Jacqui's Masterclass: How Self-help is Keeping You Stressed & Stuck AF...and what to do instead All about Jacqui:  As a highly sensitive enneagram 8, Jacqui is a self-compassion advocate and an accidental self-help disruptor. Through a blend of EFT tapping and parts of self work, Jacqui helps women unlearn old patterns of perfecting, pleasing, proving, and performing so that they can unlock their selfiest self. She's the founder of Being Human Together, an online course community for highly sensitive women who are waking up to the truth: if being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now. Sign up for Jacqui's masterclass "How Self-help is Keeping You Stressed & Stuck AF...and what to do instead" and learn: - 3 ways you're being gaslit by self-help - the 3 practices you need to unlock your selfiest self - practical application of the class through a guided tapping session - so you take what you learn into your own lived experience You'll also get an exclusive invitation to join Jacqui's signature tapping community, Being Human Together. This class is on-demand, meaning you can watch on your own time, at your convenience. Get access here: https://masterclassspecialoffer.jacquiacree.com/.  

If you are someone who has had to rebuild life after divorce or wants to develop a deep intimate relationship with yourself and with your partner, this episode with Jaime Morgan is for you.  Jaime is a Gottman-trained relationship and personal growth coach. She guides couples towards their own version of easy love by mastering the skills of communication, healthy conflict resolution, and connection. She also works with women looking to attract more love and abundance into their lives by conquering their fears, gaining authentic confidence, and letting go of their pasts. What is beautiful about this conversation is the many tips and strategies that Jaime shares throughout this episode. As Jaime says, it's not enough just to talk about it. Nothing changes if nothing changes.  You will love the tangibles that she shares, and I promise you will leave this episode feeling like you can already make a shift and change for the betterment of your life and relationships.   In this episode: Building an authentic sense of self confidence. Navigating life after divorce. Re-discovering your sense of identity. How to discover who you are and what you want.  How to believe your intuition, trusting the process and pairing that with aligned action.  Key tips for surrounding yourself more with the people who encourage you.  Tapping into your feminine energy.  The concept of easy love.  The three C's of relationships: communication, conflict resolution & connection. Advice for conflict resolution. The power of being forever curious about your partner.     Key Quotes from Jaime:  “We share commonalities among all of us, even in different circumstances.”  “We do not have control over anyone but ourselves.” “I wanted to do the work on myself, knowing that is the only person I can change.”  “The key is believing that we are deserving.”  “The best place to start is identifying what you already know.” “Different people resonate with different ways of figuring out who they are and what they want.”  “If you don't know what you want, you will never get there.”  “Fear slows us down in our life.”  “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” “What if love could feel easy?”   Continue On Your Journey with Dr. Laura Foster: My gift lies in my ability to tap into what isn't being said. By creating a space that allows you to heal and connect inwards, we can get to the essence of what is holding you back and ensure that what you create is fully aligned with who you are.  Are you ready to focus on YOU in a way that will bring you a greater sense of deep knowing and alignment, trust and faith in yourself and a sense of grounding you've yet to experience? I do private 1:1 personal leadership coaching. When you are ready to step into the life you are meant to live, schedule your first steps discovery call: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/discovery-call/ Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram  Jaime Morgan: Instagram | Website | Facebook Jaime's bio:  Jaime Morgan is a Gottman trained relationship and personal growth coach. She guides couples towards their own version of easy love through mastering the skills of communication, healthy conflict resolution, and connection. She also works with women looking to attract more love and abundance into their lives through conquering their fears, gaining authentic confidence and letting go of their pasts.

In today's episode, I interviewed Courtney Wren-Mabbutt, and let me tell you, this one is so special. In this conversation, we go deep into relational healing, systemic and family constellations, and all the ways we can support the New Earth and new ways of being on the Earth and in ourselves. Courtney's education and work includes a Masters in Clinical Social Work and the practices of intuitive mysticism, shamanism, and somatic therapy.  We talk about the healing of the collective and the ancestral fields of energy that impact us all. She also shares the energy practices that help her stay in tune with her healing path.  What I love about this conversation is the deep awareness and remembering that comes through when listening to Courtney's wisdom.  It was such a gift to be a part of this conversation and I am so stoked to be sharing it with you.    In this episode: Ways to support the birthing of the New Earth.  Healing multi-generational layers of trauma.  Courtney's experience studying the somatic ways.  Regulating your nervous system and how Courtney has healed her anxiety.   The magical experience of sitting in circle with others.  Everyone is connected and it's our job to all heal together.  The power of curiosity in learning about our lineage.   Healing through constellation work.   How to keep your body in a state of healthy regulation.    Key Quotes from Courtney Wren-Mabbutt: “Lots of young people don't have that seed planted that they can heal.” “Our nervous system is so wise. It won't go into healing unless it knows it has safety and support.” “We have to be in our vasovagal nerve in our body to truly be relational.” “There is so much healing needed for us to all come back together.” “You have so much to contribute to your village.” “What is alive in ourselves is a pattern and written by experience of generations before us.” “We can get stuck in our healing journey of processing things that are not in our reality. You cannot heal things for others.” “We just need to learn to attune to this new energy.” “If you can only feel a little bit of pleasure, feel that pleasure.” “There is a blueprint alive inside all of us.”   Continue On Your Journey with Dr. Laura Foster: My gift lies in my ability to tap into what isn't being said. By creating a space that allows you to heal and connect inwards, we can get to the essence of what is holding you back and ensure that what you create is fully aligned with who you are.  Are you ready to focus on YOU in a way that will bring you a greater sense of deep knowing and alignment, trust and faith in yourself and a sense of grounding you've yet to experience? I do private 1:1 personal leadership coaching. When you are ready to step into the life you are meant to live, schedule your first steps discovery call: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/discovery-call/ Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram    Courtney Wren-Mabbutt: Instagram | Website | Email Courtney's bio:  Courtney supports people's minds, bodies and spirits to come into coherent flow. Through intuitive mysticism, Shamanism, Somatic Experiencing (healing trauma & the nervous system), pre and perinatal work, attachment, crystalline consciousness, systemic/ Family Constellations, ceremony, & ritual. She supports the healing of the collective and ancestral fields of energy that impact us all. As we heal these collective fields, our DNA can come into its fullest expression. She has a Masters in Clinical Social Work. Courtney is passionate about relational healing, conscious family, relationship & parenting & supporting the new earth and new ways of being on the earth and in ourselves, anchored in our soul essence and the ancient wisdom ways. She has a private practice and offers 3 or 6 month 1:1 containers, ceremonies, retreats, workshops, and full day immersions. She also has a podcast called Spirit Full Wanderings. For more info visit www.courtneywrenmabbutt.com  

PSA - We talk about how to live an integrated life PLUS we are giving away two of Renée's Morning Practice Planners. Today is a very potent conversation with Renée Warren. Renée is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, author, and founder of We Wild Women, a platform that helps entrepreneurs start and scale their own businesses.  She is also the host of an incredible podcast, Into the Wild.  Renée has recently created the Morning Practice Planner, a 6-month planner that encompasses not only your daily schedule and all of the parts of your various goings-on, but it also brings together exercises that teach you how to make the right decisions, how to establish values that will help guide you, and how to create mission statements that will inspire your daily actions.  In this episode Renée talks about living an integrated life. A life that not only inspires you but brings together all of the important parts of what you value in your personal and professional life because as we both know, there is no delineation of the woman who needs to show up in her biz, and the one who walks her path through life.  I would file this episode under “there is a better way to do this thing called life, and we are here to talk about it.” Be sure to head on over to Instagram where we are doing a giveaway of two of Renée's morning practice planners (details below). The giveaway is from November 8 - 11, 2022. If you miss it, do not worry, you can find the planner on Renee's website.    In this episode: How to live an integrated life. The path that Renee took to get to where she is today.  Renee and her husband are very busy, but they realized they need to put in work to live an integrated life, putting themselves and their health priorities first  Their concept for putting marriage as a priority above their kids so they can show up better for their children.  Organizing family life and treating family life as a business.  Running a million-dollar business, but still being able to be with your kids in the way that works for them.  Creating your definition of success … and living it. Questions to ask your partner in those tough moments. Making an impact in the world through living your life and showing others what is possible. How Renée has learned to let go to achieve her dreams.  The head, heart, body approach to making decisions.    Key quotes from Renée Warren: “I got to the point where I was burnt out and could not do it anymore.” “Traveling is school. Why do we think school is only within 4 walls in a government supported facility? School is a lived experience.” “The most important part of a family is to support each other.” “The old ways of doing business are so masculine, there is this feminine shift that is coming into the workplace of how we do business.” “I am helping people see this story inside of them, but also they feel permission to try things in new ways.” “I had to let go of the things that were told of me when I was younger.” “We have to reflect back on the bigger why's in our life.”   IG Contest runs TUESDAY NOV 8th  - 11:59 PM PST NOV 11th, 2022.  Rules of IG Contest: Must be a resident of either Canada or the United States To win, go to IG https://instagram.com/soulinspiredgurl and do the THREE following things to be entered: LIKE the post featuring the podcast episode with Renee Warren (post Nov 8, 2022).  Follow Soul Inspired Gurl @soulinspiredgurl and Renee Warren @renee_warren Tag someone who needs to hear this episode in the post (each tag is an entry). Extra entry for sharing the post or leaving a review on apple podcasts. Contest ends 11:59 pm PST on Nov 11, 2022.  You will be contacted by DM on November 12th. Do not respond to anyone asking for money or providing an unsolicited service to you. The Morning Practice Planner designed by Renée is to help you achieve ultimate productivity as an entrepreneur and parent. This 6-month planner starts with some important exercises that teach you how to make the right decisions, how to establish values that will help guide you, and how to create mission statements to inspire your daily actions. It features a rose gold wire-o binding, a gorgeous pink hardcover, and beautifully designed, full color inside pages. Easy to drag with you everywhere you go, The Morning Practice Planner is not only pretty, it's functional (helps you get sh*t done!) and fun! Morning Practice Planner available for purchase at https://www.wewildwomen.com/shop/morning-practice-planner   Continue On Your Journey with Dr. Laura Foster: My gift lies in my ability to tap into what isn't being said. By creating a space that allows you to heal and connect inwards, we can get to the essence of what is holding you back and ensure that what you create is fully aligned with who you are.  Are you ready to focus on YOU in a way that will bring you a greater sense of deep knowing and alignment, trust and faith in yourself and a sense of grounding you've yet to experience? I do private 1:1 personal leadership coaching. When you are ready to step into the life you are meant to live, schedule your first steps discovery call: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/discovery-call/ Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram  Renée Warren: Instagram | Website | Into The Wild Podcast | Renee's book recommendation: The Big Leap   Renée's Bio:  Renée Warren is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, author, and founder of We Wild Women, a platform that helps entrepreneurs start and scale their own businesses. She's also the host of the celebrated podcast, Into the Wild.  Renée firmly believes that the best advice comes from someone who has successfully done it before. Her approach to coaching comes from over 22 years of experience as an entrepreneur and unapologetic risk-taker. When she's not coaching or podcasting, you can find Renée spending time with her family. In addition, she loves CrossFit, travel, and refining her drumming skills.  

This week my guest is the inspirational Jennifer Jordan. Jenn is an attorney, divorced, mama to 3 kids and is on a path of spirituality and growth. In this episode Jenn talks about how she is learning to surrender, be curious to her pain and the growth that comes from meeting herself in her most uncomfortable moments.  Jenn shares how she has been able to shift her focus away from living a life of certainty to one that involves challenging her thinking, her beliefs, her body and her mindset. It's available to all of us if you are willing to let yourself let go of control. One of my favorite parts of this episode is when Jenn shares her journey of self discovery and her recent 17x summit of Stratton Mountain in Vermont as part of the 29029 event. Jenn talks about what this event is, and how this epic endurance event has changed her life forever going forward. Her vulnerable and wise share of her journey, perspective and mindset is inspiring. I know this conversation will land with so many of you.    In this episode: How Jenn is embracing change. Breaking free from the titles that define us. Connecting with our inner knowing in an intentional way.  Embracing pain and using it to be a catalyst for growth. Practices for embracing your inner knowing and understanding yourself on a deeper level. How you can plant the seed for your own growth.  How empowering living your true truth can be.  29029:  what is it, and how it has transformed Jenn's life Limitations in your mind vs what your body can do   Key Takeaways from Jennifer Jordan: “I didn't feel fulfilled when I reached a certain level professional accomplishment, and that made me look around and say what is it that will make me feel fulfilled?” “I've let go of trying to control my life, and have started to let life flow.” “Sitting silently with yourself is a great way to get in tune with what is happening inside of you.” “There is nothing that feels better inside than following your truth.” “I love pushing myself physically to see what I am made of mentally.” “Character is built in your darkest moments.” “When your body starts doing things that you didn't think your body could do, you open your mind to what else you can do.” Continue On Your Journey with Dr. Laura Foster: My gift lies in my ability to tap into what isn't being said. By creating a space that allows you to heal and connect inwards, we can get to the essence of what is holding you back and ensure that what you create is fully aligned with who you are.  Are you ready to focus on YOU in a way that will bring you a greater sense of deep knowing and alignment, trust and faith in yourself and a sense of grounding you've yet to experience? I do private 1:1 personal leadership coaching. When you are ready to step into the life you are meant to live, schedule your first steps discovery call: https://soulinspiredgurl.com/discovery-call/ Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram    Jennifer Jordan: Instagram | LinkedIn

This week's episode is with Certified Gene Keys Guide Sarah Shepherd. Sarah is the Founder and CEO of KarmaWell Health and is a Registered Massage Therapist in Vernon, BC, Canada.Personally I have limited knowledge of Gene Keys, but trust me when I say – when it drops into your life, you're going to want to know more.  If you know what Gene Keys is, you are going to have such an appreciation for this episode and how Sarah speaks so eloquently to the potentiality of human consciousness. If you are new to Gene Keys, welcome. This episode is going to blow your mind.   Sarah shares so much about the Gene Keys:  what it is, what support it can offer us, and how your hologenetic profile is determined by the precise timing and placement of your birth in the Universe.  You can find out what your specific hologenetic profile is right here ->  (find your your profile here). What else you'll hear about in this episode: The history of Gene Keys and how you can use it to embrace your higher purpose. How Sarah has used Gene Keys to connect with her mystic identity.  Sarah's desire to understand the body through massage therapy and how she found her way to mysticism and spirituality through yoga.  We are in the era of shamans waking up.  How you can alter the lens through which you see the world. The Gift | The Shadow | The Siddhi The Gene Keys are messengers that relay information and help you evolve your life's work and inner purpose so that they come into alignment. Manifestation + the ‘Grand Awakening'. The connection between human design and Gene Keys. The current season that the world is in is and shifting the way we communicate with each other. Key Quotes from Sarah Shepherd: “Gene Keys have helped me claim pieces of my identity.” “I can deny myself these pieces that are so important to me, or I can erase them.” “Earth is a density of frequency that we reside at, and in this density, we are souls playing human.” “When you are born and where you are on the planet versus where the solar system is – this imprint becomes your path in this life. Your hero's journey.”  “The 64 archetypes are the 64 ways of consciousness.” “We can be moved by our soul in inspiration and desperation.” “It's less about the DNA that was handed down to us, and more about the attitude and our consciousness.” “We are in charge of our experience and presence, and also literally what we draw to us as magnets. This is why manifestation is so big right now.” “Its not enough just to think of the thing you want to create in your life, it is important that you really feel how it will feel once you have that experience.” “The heart is not a victim of circumstances. It's really a guiding force.”   10-Week Signature Program for Women: ROOTS + The Sisterhood is open for registration October 18, 2022. ROOTS is a twelve week, 10 live module journey back to self that will help you tap into your feminine superpowers and remember who you are, why you are here, and why it matters. This dynamic program walks through intuition, connecting with your inner knowing, healthy boundary-setting, personal core values, finding your voice, speaking your truth, expansion, self-compassion, identity, your future self, and the frequency of your rise.  Two options: Live Group ROOTS work + resources or leverage the experience with personalized 1:1 coaching.  We begin October 27, 2022. Link to REGISTER HERE.   Free Masterclass: Walking Your Path – A Masterclass for Empowered Women.  Thursday, October 20th 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET 3 Pillars | 3 Strategies | 1 Incredible Conversation When we live out of alignment with our soul path, we leak energy, betray our soul intentions and live an inner battle of conflicting emotions and disempowering actions. Sometimes it'll feel like you are swimming upstream when all you really desire is a life of fulfillment.  I'm inspired to lead a class on WALKING YOUR PATH – filled with a shift in mindset and actionable strategies that will help you live your life with more ease, peace and genuine authenticity.  Calling all empowered women, this one's for you. Sign up for the live class [and receive the replay] HERE. Continue On Your Journey with Dr. Laura Foster: Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram / Book A Coaching Discovery Call With Me Sarah Shepherd: Instagram | Website | Find Your Gene Keys profile  Sarah's bio:  This year marks the anniversary of 20 years as a Registered Massage Therapist, so I have a lengthy list of body related healing techniques. I started a membership massage franchise at 28, ran an off grid retreat Center with my former for 12 years, I am now a single mother of an 8 year old autistic charming human. I am the founder of a SaaS based tech company for wellness practitioners and I am obsessed with helping my people discover their genius with the Genekeys teachings by Richard Rudd.

Today I am talking to Meaghan Alton, a Master Numerologist, Economist, Business Coach to Professional Intuitives and Healers, and a Professional Intuitive. In this conversation, we dive deep into Numerology. Meaghan describes numerology as using the language of numbers to interpret energy. It's all about the energy of business, abundance, and above all, what's available to you in the expansion of your life. Meghan teaches us about soul codes and how claiming and understanding our soul codes is an extraordinary way of stepping onto our life path and fulfilling our soul purpose. I even ask her about the repeating numbers we all see and talk about. You know - numbers like 11:11 and 444. She explains what they actually mean, how they inform us and how we can step more deeply into our intuition and claim more abundance.    In this episode you'll also hear more about: The intersection between intuition, business, energy and magic.  How Meaghan's money beliefs dictated her beliefs on feeling free.  Her early start into numerology, and helping her clients realize their full potential through tarot and numerology.  Her journey through different career paths and her transition from being an Economist to a Numerologist.  How we can interpret energy through different modalities.  What repeating numbers really mean. The connection between Numerology and Spirituality.   The year of the SIX – A beautiful full circle moment of Meaghan telling more about the significance of this time.    Key quotes from Meaghan: “Money equals freedom. If I could understand how money works, I could feel free.” “The people who are here to make a difference in the world deserve to feel financially supported in a business that lets them thrive.” “My work as a numerologist and as an economist was all about predicting and understanding numbers.” “Energy is a nebulous cloud of filings floating in the air and numerology is a magnet that grounds and gives structure to the cloud of filings, and then your intuition comes into interpretation.” “Repeating numbers are messages that you are receiving that can have a deeper meaning.” “Sometimes falling off track is the track.” “Number 2 can be seen as the coming together of souls or intuition.” “Number 6 is very powerful and deals with a lot of karma.” “When we try to separate science and energy, it's confusing.” “The birth chart in numerology is like a manual.” “Challenges are actually portals.”   10-Week Signature Program for Women: ROOTS + The Sisterhood is open for registration October 18, 2022. ROOTS will help you tap into your feminine superpowers and remember who you are, why you are here, and why it matters. This dynamic program walks through intuition, connecting with your inner knowing, healthy boundary-setting, personal core values, finding your voice, speaking your truth, expansion, self-compassion, identity, your future self, and the frequency of your rise. You were never meant to do this alone. Are you ready to do the best work of your life? Get on the WAITLIST here  / Sign up for October 18, 2022 registration. We begin October 27th. Free Masterclass: Walking Your Path - A Masterclass for Empowered Women.  Thursday, October 20th 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET What does it mean to walk your path? It means that you consciously and intentionally step more into who you truly are and have your life reflect the unique and wildly beautiful human that you already are. When we live out of alignment with our soul path, we leak energy, betray our soul intentions and live an inner battle of conflicting emotions and disempowering actions. Sometimes it'll feel like you are swimming upstream when all you really desire is a life of fulfillment.  I'm inspired to lead a class on WALKING YOUR PATH - filled with a shift in mindset and actionable strategies that will help you live your life with more ease, peace and genuine authenticity.  Calling all empowered women, this one's for you. Sign up for the live class [and receive the replay] HERE.   Continue On Your Journey with Dr. Laura Foster: Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram / Book A Coaching Discovery Call With Me   Meaghan Alton: Instagram | Website | Facebook | FREE OFFERING  Magnetic Soul Codes | Meaghan's Practical Numerology Certification Course starting October 11, 2022 Meaghan's bio:  Meaghan helps deep-feeling leaders find stability and security so they can share their gifts with the world and be financially supported in their business. She teaches Numerology and Business for Intuitive Leaders so those who are here to make a powerful difference in the world can make the impact they were born to make.

This week, I feel called to do a solo episode about the experience of knowing that life has changed you - in a myriad of big and small ways - and your life no longer flows like it once did. It either feels sticky (a version of stuck) or it feels off-kilter, uninspiring and stale. This very feeling prompted me to do my very own personal exfoliation – to scrub away what no longer fits the woman I have been so that I can stand in the newness of me and anchor in a much more aligned, soul-led self. In this episode I walk you through a rather funny bank experience that got me thinking about the parts of my life that are on auto-pilot, even though the woman who created so much of my actions and rituals has “left the building”.  Maybe you can relate? I share what I did for myself and for so many of my 1:1 coaching clients … and now offering to you. SYNERGY -  A 7-day activation series for women who are ready to create heart-centered, soul-aligned forward motion in their life.  After two+ years of feeling stagnant and noticing that the details of your life have changed -  you've changed and yet some (or many) of the details of your life are still aligned with the women you once were — not the one that is emerging right now.  Here's your chance to intentionally scrub away what no longer fits and deeply align your thoughts and actions with what's in your mind, body and spirit.   This activation series is designed for the woman who: * Feels stuck, sticky, heavy or off-track in her life, relationships, focus, business and sense of self. She is ready to create some momentum towards a fresh, aligned start.  * AND also for the woman who craves a mid-year soulful check-in with self.  She loves the energy of doubling down on clarity, inner connection and purpose.   SYNERGY is one week … one week of focus and collaboration with myself and other women who are ready to ask the questions you've been yearning to ask (and haven't been able to articulate), drop what no longer fits you, clarify what you want to focus and grow in your life right now. There is a big portion of ACTIVATION in this week so that you are actually in forward motion.  We will be amazed what ONE week of FOCUSSED intention and aligned action will do for you. Over the course of FOUR live soul synergy sessions, I'll teach and lead you through a process that will uncover, release, clarify, activate and amplify what's in your soul into your lived experience. Each session will unlock a connection to your deep knowing and dismantle the barriers that have prevented you from being in flow with your path and purpose. The path and purpose that serves YOU right here, right now. We'll continue the connection and collaboration in our private Telegram group where we'll be active, on-the-daily for SEVEN full days. I encourage you to be LIVE for our online sessions but if you aren't you'll have full access to the recordings, the resources and the power of presence and connection in our group. Think of this as being a KICK-START, an immersion of body, mind and soul – so that you can activate what sits in your soul into actualization.   The early bird pricing of $222 until October 7th [regular price is $299] We begin Tuesday October 11th.    Register here:  https://soulinspiredgurl.mykajabi.com/synergy   Continue On Your Journey: Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram / Book A Coaching Discovery Call With Me / Synergy : 7-Day Activation Series for Women: An immersion of body, mind + soul so that you can activate what sits in your soul into actualization.

This episode is with Intentional Living Expert Megan Garland. Meg is a married mom of 3 children who lives with her gang of goats, chickens, donkeys, and cows on a 7-acre homestead in the middle of rural Alberta. She considers herself a city girl turned country.  In the last couple of years, Meg's life has radically changed.  She went from a businesswoman doing makeup tutorials online to a lifestyle where she butchers her own chickens, preps her own food, and recently, homeschools her kids. She feels like she has woken up to our deep and heavy reliance on systems — and is obsessed with learning how to become less reliant.  The world runs on systems - some of which are rooted in corruption.  She is proud to say that she has been able to free her family from having to rely so deeply — and she's passionate about mentoring others in this process.  This is part of coming back to our roots, but also she shares very tangible things that we can all do to prep our home, health, finances, and all aspects of life so that we can liberate ourselves from the stress of knowing that we are so deeply connected to the big cog in the wheel of everything happening in the world.  Make sure that you have a piece of paper and a pen ready, because this episode is full of goodness.    In this episode: How Megan is rejecting the systems and 9-5 life and living the life she is truly meant to live.  Being aware of the corruption in this world when it comes to the many systems and 3-letter agencies.  Building a community who can help you do the things that you do not know how to do.  The power of doing your own research and questioning everything.  How you can spend your money effectively.  Advice on prepping and where to start.  How you can start to become self sufficient in mind, body and health.    Key Quotes from Meg Garland:  “I was waking up so drastically to what I once knew to be true.” “I was so desperate to find the truth and live a life of truth.” “When you know better, you do better.” “I want to live a life that we are all meant to live.” “We are so reliant on outer sources that we just go with the flow.” “We need more people asking questions.” “You don't have to do things the way that everyone else is doing it.” “What is genuinely a need, and what is a want.” “No matter what happens, you are calm because you can take care of your family.” “If you didn't have internet, would you have a community?” Take Dr. Laura's Free Quiz! — What's your Divine Feminine Sovereign Style? This quiz will help to reveal your soul-guided sovereign style so that you can harness your feminine spark with more confidence and courage than ever before. The quiz is quick but the results are epic — potent, robust, and exactly what you'll need to harness your unique feminine style in a way you've never done before. Get ready to speak your truth, walk in your fire, and own your gifts like never before. 10-Week Signature Program for Women: ROOTS + The Sisterhood ROOTS will help you tap into your feminine superpowers and remember who you are, why you are here, and why it matters. This dynamic program walks through intuition, connecting with your inner knowing, healthy boundary-setting, personal core values, finding your voice, speaking your truth, expansion, self-compassion, identity, your future self, and the frequency of your rise. You were never meant to do this alone. Are you ready to do the best work of your life? Sovereignty, Self-Compassion, and Standing In Your Personal Power. It's time to walk your path. Get on the WAITLIST here for October 2022 registration. Continue On Your Journey: Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram / Book A Coaching Discovery Call With Me Meg Garland: Instagram | Website Meg's bio:  I am a wife & mom of 3 littles. We live on a 7 acre homestead in central Alberta. We have goats, mini donkeys, cows, ducks & chickens. I am a full on city girl turned country. In the last couple years I started to wake up to the corruption in this world & started going down rabbit holes. My eyes were opened in many aspects & my priorities started to shift. I went from doing makeup tutorials to butchering my own chickens. I am obsessed with learning, researching, growing & evolving. I am a forever student who just wants to live my best life with my children & husband. To break away from the system & be able to provide for my family in all aspects without relying on the government or three letter agencies. I am obsessed with going back to our roots, ancestral living, holistic health & just living life the way it was always intended to be. Not this materialistic, consumer-driven lifestyle we are all sucked into today. My life has changed drastically in the last couple of years & it's my passion to wake other people up, help them break away from the system/matrix per se & live their best life!

My guest this week is Meghan Telpner, a Toronto based author, nutritionist and Founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She has written two best selling books (both of which I have) and she is really a leader in a global community of culinary nutrition experts.  Today Meghan and I are talking all about heart coherence:  what it is, how it came into Meghan's life, and how she is using it to impact the lives of her community and beyond. Her journey to hear coherence is really a powerful one. We are living in a time where resilience is low, tensions are high and patience is in the gutters. This topic and technique has the ability to change your brain and assist in better emotional regulation, lower stress levels, less reactivity, better cognitive function and deeper sleep — without needing to sit in meditation for extended periods of time.  Meghan shares how you can experience the positive effects in as little as 30 seconds.  And you already have everything you need RIGHT NOW to practice heart coherence ... she even walks you through the technique so that you can begin to integrate this into your life right now.  There are so many humans in a frozen state of fear right now. This is a time when inner harmony is so needed -  I truly believe that the information that Meghan shares on this podcast can truly be life-changing for many.  In this episode: Heart coherence: what it is, and how it came into Meghan's life How to practice heart coherence – a step-by-step instruction. The research behind tapping into the power and the energetics of the heart.  Meghan has noticed that the way she interacts with others is now very grounded, softer and more genuine ever since she has integrated an ongoing practice of heart coherence into her life. When we know that happiness comes from within, we are secure.  Find joy in your life. Meghan challenges us all to write down 5 things that brought us joy at the end of the day.    Key quotes from Meghan Telpner: “By your own breathing and focus, you can bring your whole being to harmony where everything can function optionally.” “Everyone needs to be in coherence.” “If you can get into a coherence state, you are helping everyone around you.” “Love, care, gratitude, and appreciation are the heart centered emotions.” “Breathe in through the heart, out through the heart, and embody the emotions of love.” “When we start to think about how we communicate via the heart, it changes the way that we go out into the world.” “You can become a magnetic leader.” “Compassion is the title wave emotion of humanity, but you cannot get there when you are in fear.” “What we expose ourselves to is what we will become cemented in.” “You need to cut off exposure to the things that trigger your fear.”   Take Dr. Laura's Free Quiz! — What's your Divine Feminine Sovereign Style? This quiz will help to reveal your soul-guided sovereign style so that you can harness your feminine spark with more confidence and courage than ever before. The quiz is quick but the results are epic — potent, robust, and exactly what you'll need to harness your unique feminine style in a way you've never done before. Get ready to speak your truth, walk in your fire, and own your gifts like never before. 10-Week Signature Program for Women: ROOTS + The Sisterhood ROOTS will help you tap into your feminine superpowers and remember who you are, why you are here, and why it matters. This dynamic program walks through intuition, connecting with your inner knowing, healthy boundary-setting, personal core values, finding your voice, speaking your truth, expansion, self-compassion, identity, your future self, and the frequency of your rise. You were never meant to do this alone. Are you ready to do the best work of your life? Sovereignty, Self-Compassion, and Standing In Your Personal Power. It's time to walk your path. Get on the WAITLIST here for October 2022 registration. Continue On Your Journey: Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram / Book A Coaching Discovery Call With Me   Meghan Telpner: Meghan's Instagram | Culinary Nutrition's Instagram | Website | Free coherence class | Free 7-part Live From The Kitchen Cooking Series Meghan's bio:  Meghan Telpner is a Toronto-based author, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She's written two bestselling books: UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan's success in cultivating a global community of Culinary Nutrition Experts has garnered her a feature in Forbes, and ranked her as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada. For more visit MeghanTelpner.com.

My guest this week is  Dr. Andrea Ryan and where we go in this conversation is about the topic of living life and health differently.  Dr. Andrea is a retired chiropractor and an essential oil educator. She focuses primarily on helping people live a low tox lifestyle to improve their health and wellbeing.  We enter into this conversation into living life differently and how that came about for her, where it is leading her, the big bold moves that she is taking going forward, and how it has informed her in how she raises her children, and shows up in the work that she does. When people decide that it is time to change their lifestyle and go low-tox, for many, the overwhelm sets in. We dismantle the overwhelm and talk about the simple way to start changing your life.  It starts with being conscious and open to change.  This conversation is timely and potent for anyone who is on the brink of wanting to do life differently, do health differently, and ultimately living a life that you love.  In this episode: Dr. Andrea's desire to travel and call to live a ‘different' life.  How she combats the thoughts of not feeling unique even with her deep knowing that she is.  How Dr. Andrea began her journey to questioning things in life and making informed decisions.  How her love for learning new healing modalities launched her into a passion for essential oils.  How her knowledge and wisdom has impacted how she raised her children.  How Dr. Andrea and her family have surrounded themselves with a team of naturopaths, chiropractors and natural healers so they can heal their bodies in a natural way.  Leading by example for children.  How women and mothers can focus on healing their bodies with essential oils and a low toxicity life, while working through the overwhelm.    Key quotes from Dr. Andrea Ryan: “I follow so many brave individuals that I sometimes feel like what I am doing does not compare, but then I remember that I am quite unique.” “I live life by following my gut and intuition and trusting that things are going to work out.” “I am like a sponge. When you give me a website, a book, a new idea I will absorb it. I just love it.” “Our lifestyle plays such a huge factor in health.” “We educate on what goes in and on our bodies and how that can impact our health in the long run.” “It's shocking to me that we are conditioned to think ‘there is something that can make me feel better' rather than thinking ‘why am I feeling like this in the first place?” “It's so easy to make little changes that lead up to big impacts.” “If you have changed one thing every week, at the end of the year you have done 52 changes.   Women: Ready To Rise – We begin October 13th. Details HERE.  Take Dr. Laura's Free Quiz! — What's your Divine Feminine Sovereign Style? This quiz will help to reveal your soul-guided sovereign style so that you can harness your feminine spark with more confidence and courage than ever before. The quiz is quick but the results are epic — potent, robust, and exactly what you'll need to harness your unique feminine style in a way you've never done before. Get ready to speak your truth, walk in your fire, and own your gifts like never before. 10-Week Signature Program for Women: ROOTS + The Sisterhood ROOTS will help you tap into your feminine superpowers and remember who you are, why you are here, and why it matters. This dynamic program walks through intuition, connecting with your inner knowing, healthy boundary-setting, personal core values, finding your voice, speaking your truth, expansion, self-compassion, identity, your future self, and the frequency of your rise. You were never meant to do this alone. Are you ready to do the best work of your life? Sovereignty, Self-Compassion, and Standing In Your Personal Power. It's time to walk your path. Get on the WAITLIST here for October 2022 registration. Continue On Your Journey: Soul Inspired Gurl / Instagram / Book A Coaching Discovery Call With Me Dr. Andrea Ryan: Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Save 10% on the  Low Tox Lifestyle course (PROMO CODE IS SOUL10) Dr. Andrea's bio:  Dr Andrea Ryan is a retired chiropractor and essential oils educator who focuses on helping people live a low tox lifestyle to improve their health and well-being.  She is married with three kids. Her greatest passions are reading, the cottage, travelling, and learning about different cultures and languages. Listeners can save 10% on my Low Tox Lifestyle course (PROMO CODE IS SOUL10)