The Five Elements of Letting Go

Join Dr. Jared McCollum and Todd Moroz while we discuss our last group ShaMen Tribe meeting and our upcoming topic of Slow Living.Foothills Wellness Retreat - https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/https://m.facebook.com/people/Foothills-Wellness-Retreat/100076376556415/Dr. Jared McCollumInstagram - @healingelementsacupuncture (clinic)Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelementsWebsites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/(clinic, acupuncture)

(Siri Hari Kaur) Based in Okotoks, Alberta, Theresa is a Kundalini Yoga Lead Teacher Trainer and Oxygen Advantage Advanced Breathing Instructor. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on the science of breath (pranayama), functional alignment & movement, meditation, and sound therapy, including yoga-based programs for addiction recovery. Theresa offers a unique approach and style to her teachings. With a deeper understanding of the physiology of breath, functional alignment, and posture, she unifies yogic teaching with science-based evidence. Breathing and moving correctly greatly impacts our ability to understand and manage our emotions, behaviors, stress, trauma and depression and other health related issues. Theresa's passion has always been to assist people to initiate and trust their own capacity to self-heal and live to their full potential. An integral part of this process is to deepen self-awareness of the body and mind, and the most effective tool is the power of conscious and functional breathing. When we connect to the breath, we have a great ability to direct our intentions and improve our health. Offering a holistic approach to healing from the inside out, Theresa has had the privilege of helping many clients of all ages and walks of life (in person or online) with conditions ranging from stress, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, depression, grief, addiction, insomnia, asthma, and physical restrictions. Theresa White Website - https://www.warrior-arts.ca/ (https://www.warrior-arts.ca/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theresawhite_shk/ (https://www.instagram.com/theresawhite_shk/) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theresa.s.white.5/ (https://www.facebook.com/theresa.s.white.5/) Foothills Wellness Retreat -https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration ( https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Cara is a spiritual teacher, Psychic, Medium,Intuitive, Reiki Master/Teacher, Shaman and ultimately YOUR SOUL FRIEND. She is a former professional Engineer who awakened to her spirituality after the death of her dear sister in 2009. She immersed herself in everything to do with the meaning of life, healing and spirituality. The deeper she went the more of herself she found. Committed to understanding life from a wholistic point of view she explored body, mind and spirit, nutrition, outdoor fitness, reiki, shamanism, spirituality, essential oils, and more. She channeled the drive previously used for success in the engineering world to uncover wholistic ways to truly live. By 2012 she could no longer ignore the intuition and healing capability that was emerging. She boldly left her engineering career behind to "BE the change' she wanted to see in the world, and to live HER BEST LIFE. Founding Anam Cara – Your Soul Friend in 2012, and Heart Wild Adventures in 2018, she has coached, trained and healed people of all ages. Cara truly is a friend to your soul and she will call you into your best being. Cara Marshall Website - https://caramarshall.ca/ (https://caramarshall.ca/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cara_marshall_/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anamcaramarshall/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUgcgFibK7DrDZd_NI72mQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUgcgFibK7DrDZd_NI72mQ) Foothills Wellness Retreat -https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration ( https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

P.Eng., M.Eng Shamir is an international self-help speaker and business growth consultant who has delivered workshops in Canada, the United States, Europe and Mexico. He is passionate about helping others tap into their highest potential by using elegant yet straightforward approaches to shedding limiting beliefs and self- debilitating behaviours. His ability to convey complex scientific and spiritual concepts through allegories and metaphors helps his audience connect more deeply. He hosts a free weekly online group coaching program, “Your Monday Morning Espresso Shot,” where he discusses a different topic each week and practices HeartMath techniques with global participants. Find out more at https://www.ignitefrominsideout.com/espresso/ (igniteFromInsideOut.com/espresso) Shamir Ladhani Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PantherPower/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/powr_within (https://twitter.com/powr_within) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ShamirLadhani Foothills Wellness Retreat -https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration ( https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Karen Neuls is a Practitioner of Saraswati Healing™️ & The Kuan Yin Transmission™️, Karuna Reiki Master & Akashic Records Practitioner. She dearly loves to capture the essence of each divine soul, recognizing their own truth, learn to dance like the rebel they are, and to hold space in unconditional love with no judgment where each divine soul finds their own voice, their own heart and can feel the presence of Heaven & Earth within them.  Karen Neuls - https://karenneuls.com/ (https://karenneuls.com/) instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karenneuls/ (https://www.instagram.com/karenneuls/) facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thedivineroracle Foothills Wellness Retreat -https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration ( https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Gillian is an initiated Priestess, International Soul Coaching® Trainer, Feng Shui Master, Energy Healer, a Midwife to Wisdom and a Natural Witch. She has an innate ability to unleash one's own soul's magick. It is Gillian's journey to support one in, remembering their heart song and to live a passion-filled, inspired, harmonious and joyful life. Join Gillian in remembering your magickal self. We discuss mental health and her up coming role at the Foothills Wellness Retreat. Gillian White: Website - https://www.gillian-white.com/ (https://www.gillian-white.com/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weaving_soul_magick/ (https://www.instagram.com/weaving_soul_magick/) Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/weaving-soul-magick/id1591698301 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/weaving-soul-magick/id1591698301) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbiQ2Wdv2HX1vVyjYoMpBsg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbiQ2Wdv2HX1vVyjYoMpBsg) Foothills Wellness Retreat: https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration (https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Founder of the Goddess Temple of Healing Arts and a self described "Pussy Priestess" Samantha feels her mission is to guide women back to their sacred centres and to connect them to their birth rights of pleasure, sovereignty and joy. She is also a doula since 2004, yoga teacher, sound healer, Tarot reader and Holy fire Reiki Master. We discuss mental health and her up coming role at the Foothills Wellness Retreat. Samantha Baldwin Website: https://www.goddesstemplearts.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goddessreikiyyc/ (https://www.facebook.com/goddessreikiyyc/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddesstempleyyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/goddesstempleyyc/) Foothills Wellness Retreat: https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration (https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture) rsKb79V1BLky2Hwv6vk8

Know as the Gut Nerd, Anna has spent 17 years in the fitness industry and is now training at The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition earning her diploma in Natural Nutrition. We talk digestion, fasting, gut flora and the Foothills Wellness Retreat. Anna McGarvie Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thegutnerd (https://www.facebook.com/thegutnerd) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegutnerd/ (https://www.instagram.com/thegutnerd/) Foothills Wellness Retreat - https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/registration Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Lisa shares with us her healing journey. From realizing she needed help, to going to therapy, to a wellness retreat experience that change her relationship and set her on a path to create The Foothills Wellness Retreat. We talk boundaries, humility and continually walking the path of personal growth. We discuss what lead her to create her very own retreat for her community and they exciting things in store. Foothills Wellness Retreat - https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/ (https://www.foothillswellnessretreat.com/) https://m.facebook.com/people/Foothills-Wellness-Retreat/100076376556415/ (https://m.facebook.com/people/Foothills-Wellness-Retreat/100076376556415/) Lisa Moroz - Linked in- https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lisa-moroz-82618422a (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lisa-moroz-82618422a) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

What makes a community work? Tanya Thorn, current town counsellor of Okotoks and now mayoral candidate shares her feelings on a towns role in mental health and that learning to communicate and striving to find the middle ground could heal politics and prepare our community for the uncertain future ahead of us. Also the book I mentioned in this Podcast and others. Johann Hari - Lost Connections. https://thelostconnections.com/ (https://thelostconnections.com/) Tanya Thorn Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/councillortanya (https://www.facebook.com/councillortanya) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tanya.thorn/ (https://www.instagram.com/tanya.thorn/) Campaign Website - https://tanyathorn.ca/ (https://tanyathorn.ca/) Podcast listeners discount code for The Five Elements of Letting Go course: podcast https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Letting Go to forgive and serve. Despite a very scary and uncomfortable introduction to Okotoks, Oliver has learned to let go and choose to love and serve the community that greeted him with a very hurtful action. Years later Oliver is a much beloved and caring member of our community who has chosen to run for town council to serve the community that he loves so much. You will laugh throughout this episode and will finish with an admiration for this wonderful human being.

Tami Alger is an example of how to endure the challenges life sends us and how to truly be authentic. She teaches us the struggles of living up to other people perceptions of us and how embracing our true selves can provide us with the peace we seek and connection with others. Tami Alger: https://www.instagram.com/tami_the_unicorn/ (https://www.instagram.com/tami_the_unicorn/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Jarod Traxel is not only an incredible chef and business owner but an incredible asset to our community. From providing healthy whole foods to our community to being apart of the Okotoks Food Bank recipe book, Jarod is an icon in our community. Jarod Traxel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_jarodtraxel/ (https://www.instagram.com/_jarodtraxel/) Little Fast and Fresh - https://www.instagram.com/littlefastfresh/ (https://www.instagram.com/littlefastfresh/) https://www.littleeats.ca/ (https://www.littleeats.ca/) Okotoks Food Bank Recipe Book - https://www.okotoksfbcookbook.ca/ (https://www.okotoksfbcookbook.ca/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

A practicing Acupuncturists and retired Roller Derby participant "Main Squeeze" or Dr. Mayne. Is an incredibly talented and caring healer. We discuss life challenges and how we are all addicts. Sara even c alls out Jared on his lack of understanding of 12 step programs and how they help us heal. Her honesty and courage are refreshing and powerful. Thank you Sara for being yourself. Dr. Sara Mayne Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maynesara/ (https://www.instagram.com/maynesara/) Clinic - http://foothillsfamilychiropractic.com/ Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Logan's energy and smile are so infectious. He may have been dealing with anxiety for many years but he's learned the tools that work for him. Being in the public eye so much, Logan is an example for walking your path with your imbalances yet finding his balance. Logan Coutts - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itslogancoutts/ (https://www.instagram.com/itslogancoutts/) The Eagle - https://okotoksonline.com/eagle-1009 Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Holli had endured more trauma than most. Yet nothing prepared her for the trauma and depression she endured after her hysterectomy. Nearly four months spent in her room it was yoga that eventually brought her back to health. As she healed and was turned away from her local yoga studio she eventually created the space she need to help heal others. Also the book I mentioned in this Podcast and others. Johann Hari - Lost Connections. https://thelostconnections.com/ (https://thelostconnections.com/) Holli Hoffarth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/yogabyholli/ (https://www.facebook.com/yogabyholli/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yogabyholli13/ (https://www.instagram.com/yogabyholli13/) Podcast listeners discount code for The Five Elements of Letting Go course: podcast https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Jenni has always inspired me with her carefree, honest and open personality. In this episode we talk about making friends, building community and a different approach to parenting. You will enjoy her laugh and honest discussion building relationships and expanding your community. Jenni Bailey Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovebeebug/ (https://www.instagram.com/lovebeebug/) Discount code for The Five Elements of Letting Go course for Podcast listeners: podcast https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Lyndsey had a tough time growing up and at one point turned to self cutting to not feel the emotional pain and get out of her head. With help and hard work she overcame that practice and with the help of some mindfulness technique and the help of Dr. McCollum's course she was able to heal from a difficult miscarriage. Lyndsey is now a strong and happy expectant mother who is due in the new year. So proud of her. Lyndsey Here restaurants - https://www.phohoaiokotoks.com/ (https://www.phohoaiokotoks.com/ ) Instagram business- https://www.instagram.com/phohoaiokotoks/ (https://www.instagram.com/phohoaiokotoks/) Instagram personal - https://www.instagram.com/mrs_trannn/ (https://www.instagram.com/mrs_trannn/ ) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Lisa is a gifted guide and an empowered woman warrior who in the past let fears paralyze her and hold her back. With courage and support she overcame her fears and now seeks to serve others on the path to their potential. Lisa Kawalauskas Sage Life Coaching - www.sagelifecoaching.ca Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sagelifecoaching/ (https://www.instagram.com/sagelifecoaching/) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sagelifecoaching/ (https://www.facebook.com/sagelifecoaching/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Jayme shares the struggles he went through during the lock down and how he turned to service and outreach to help himself cope. Her shares the process he went through and continues to go through as an openly gay man. Also how running and fitness helped him overcome most of his struggles during the lockdown. Jayme Hall Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaymegeorge/ (https://www.instagram.com/jaymegeorge/) Chamber of Commerce - https://okotokschamber.ca/staff (https://okotokschamber.ca/staff) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

From dealing with her Father's suicide as a teen to losing three close people in her life in a matter of 18 months Wendy has learned so much about loss. She shares how she has overcome her grief and used the lessons from he loss to help he become a stronger person. Her resilience and honesty will touch your heart. Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Andrew opens up about finding our niche and passion. How serving our community can be nourishing and draining at the same time. How taking a step back has reenergized him and provided more time with his family that has brought him great joy. I left this conversation feeling invigorated and excited. Andrew should be a motivational speaker. Andrew Gustufson Linked In - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gustafson-92511914 (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gustafson-92511914) Natural High - https://naturalhigh.ca/ (https://naturalhigh.ca/) Natural high Crossfit - https://naturalhigh.ca/natural-high-crossfit/ (https://naturalhigh.ca/natural-high-crossfit/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (clinic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements (https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturehealingelements) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Glenn shares how racism has taken its toll on his mental health and the things he's doing to help it. His first encounter of racism was when he was only two years old and the story his mother recounted of the event is horrifying. When people of colour don't feel safe or welcome in our communities we miss out on fully embracing incredible people like Glenn.

Daxon shares with us the toll his mental health took staying in the closet all through school and the peace he found after coming out gay. We further discuss how damaging it can be to not only gay children but transgendered kids as well who don't feel safe or accepted enough to share their true identity. These facts are the same for anyone, straight, gay or transgendered...if you don't embrace your Daxon Jones Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.daxonjones/ (https://www.instagram.com/dr.daxonjones/) Chiropractic Clinic - https://www.thriveokotoks.com/ (https://www.thriveokotoks.com/) Book an Appointment with Dr. Daxon - https://thriveokotoks.janeapp.com/locations/thrive-family-chiropractic/book (https://thriveokotoks.janeapp.com/locations/thrive-family-chiropractic/book) FX of Grace

Brent Calver shares his own experiences and his point of view behind the lens regarding mental health. As a professional photo journalist he has seen many aspects of mental health in his subjects and his own personal experiences as an employee in media. Brent Calver website: https://www.brentcalver.com/ (https://www.brentcalver.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brent.calver/ (https://www.instagram.com/brent.calver/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (work) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Tanya Ryan recently had a baby and didn't have the usual response you would expect as a new mother. When she wrote an editorial about her postpartum depression and used humour to discuss it she was attacked online for being a terrible mother. We talk about her experience and how judging and shaming doesn't help mothers. Not only is she a great mother, singer, songwriter, writer but an incredible person to boot. Tanya Ryan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tanyaryanxo/ (https://www.instagram.com/tanyaryanxo/) Her Blog -https://tanyaryan.ca/the-ppd/ (https://tanyaryan.ca/the-ppd/) Her Website - https://tanyaryan.ca/ (https://tanyaryan.ca/) Her Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jizsXqrUVo9wiMVoM7FoW (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jizsXqrUVo9wiMVoM7FoW) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (work) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Michelle Traxel is the co-owner of Littler Fast and Fresh a delicious takeout restaurant in our community. We talk about the stresses of running a small business during Covid-19 and how she dealt with the uncertainty of the lockdown. Further on we discuss the systematic pressures our current political and economic systems place on our mental health. This is a long one but a truly engaging and fascinating discussion. Michelle Traxel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mtraxel/ Little Fast and Fresh - https://www.littleeats.ca/ (https://www.littleeats.ca/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (work) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Maddison is a beautiful person inside and out. Not only is she an incredible songwriter, musician and singer but she has developed a mediation practice that helps her stabilize her mood as well and helping her slide into her flow state where she lets her imagination run wild and create magic. Maddison Krebs Maddison's https://www.themaddisonkrebs.com/ (Website) Maddison on https://open.spotify.com/artist/1c2r71uOTJ3QDVdd5oZIKF (Spotify) Maddison on https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/maddison-krebs/id586755357 (Apple Music) Maddison's https://www.instagram.com/maddisonkrebs/ (Instagram) Maddison's https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx5zaIYB6BOVtUE7uNRWG_Q (Youtube Channel) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_acupunk/ (@the_acupunk) (personal) https://www.instagram.com/healingelementsacupuncture/ (@healingelementsacupuncture) (work) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

From being apart of the 60's scoop as a child she was among the thousands of first nations children that were stolen from their parents and given up for adoption. Then growing up dealing with the racism faced by most first nations peoples while trying to find her cultural identify. She felt she had finally achieved her live dream of being a mothers to 6 fantastic kids only to have her future shaken when her husband discovered he was a transgendered woman. She helped him along his path but their marriage was not meant to survive it. No on the other side of years of trauma Star feels settled and grounded in her new path and new family. Star Madden Personal instagram @starmadden_ Professional Photography @starmadden_photography Facebook https://www.facebook.com/starmaddenphotography/ (https://www.facebook.com/starmaddenphotography/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - @the_acupunk (personal) @healingelementsacupuncture (work) Websites: https://jaredmccollum.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.com/) (me) https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/ (https://jaredmccollum.thinkific.com/) (course) https://www.healingelements.ca/ (https://www.healingelements.ca/)(clinic, acupuncture)

Kristy is such an amazing soul. I'm certain she is a mermaid in disguise but we will never know for sure. From almost drowning at the age of 9 and then years later facing her fear when the desire to surf out-weighted her fear. Now she is the top Stand Up Paddle Board instructor in Canada and a member of Canada's National SUP Racing and Surfing team. We talk about fear, courage and finding the moment. Such a powerful discussion. Kristy Wright Schell Instagram - @supyogakristy (personal) @supvancouver (SUP) @justaddwateryoga (Yoga on the water) https://www.justaddwateryoga.com/ (https://www.justaddwateryoga.com/) https://www.standuppaddlevancouver.com/ (https://www.standuppaddlevancouver.com/) Dr. Jared McCollum Instagram - @the_acupunk (personal) @healingelementsacupuncture (work) Websites: jaredmccollum.com (me) jaredmccollum.thinkific.com (course) healingelements.ca (clinic, acupuncture)

Tamara was kind enough to show tremendous vulnerability and honesty during this episode. She shared how difficult the lockdown was for her as an introvert as well as her experience coming out as a bisexual woman to her husband, kids and community. So proud of her and for all that she does for her community.

Mackenzie has not only managing her OCD (Obsessive compulsive Disorder) but has turned it into her suer power. She shares how she uses exercise to find a daily release to manage her illness. Also she shares how an extreme case of gluten intolerance can have a huge effect on her mental health and how she overcomes it. Such an inspiration. You are going to love what she has to say. To follow Mackenzie on instagram go to @kenzifitness To book an acupuncture appointment with her or a wellness/fitness consultation visit healingelements.ca To learn more about Dr. McCollum and his course got to: jaredmccollum.com or jaredmccollum.thinkific.com To book an Acupuncture treatment or coaching session with Dr. McCollum got to: healingelements.ca or healingelements.janeapp.com

Tim is such an incredible human being. I had so much fun talking with him. Often referring to myself as a recovering Christian it was a breath of fresh air to hear his balanced yet strong defence of his faith and beliefs. We may not share the same beliefs on religion but we share the same ideas on humanity and our potential for unity and peace. Thank you Tim for sharing your experiences and faith with us. To find Tim on Instagram check him out @timlikesmusic or his website @ www.timkorthuis.com To learn more about Dr. McCollum's course go to: jaredmccollum.thinkific.com or jaredmccollum.com

What a fun and fascinating conversation with Tom Barker about his experiences coming out as gay in his late teens and how he used journaling to cope with stress and trauma of not feeling he was able to be his true self all through his school years. To follow Tom on instagram check him out @tommyyc or his website tombarkeryyc.com