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In this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Chris Doble, Director of the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta (VMSA), to the show to talk about the mentorship that VMSA offers to entrepreneurs by assembling teams of experienced business leaders. Based on MIT's Venture Mentoring Service model, the VMSA focuses on personal leadership development rather than business operations, emphasizing mentorship through coaching rather than direct advisory. Chris Doble and Munir explore how the program was adapted for Alberta's business environment and how the approach prioritizes developing entrepreneurs as leaders.Chris highlights VMSA's rigorous mentee selection process that ensures those chosen align with their coaching philosophy. He explains that the primarily entrepreneurial and executive mentors foster open discussions that might not be possible in a formal board setting. The conversation discusses how the program, funded by Alberta Innovates, has largely grown through referrals and has helped mentees achieve business growth, leadership clarity, and in some cases, career redirection. Munir and Chris also emphasize the importance of diversity in mentorship teams and the balance between experience and personality compatibility. About Chris Doble: Chris is the program director of the VMSA, Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta, an entrepreneur mentorship program that focuses on building the leadership capacity of growth stage entrepreneurs. Based on the VMS mentorship model established at MIT, the VMSA supports entrepreneurs by surrounding them with a team of experienced business leaders who provide ongoing coaching and guidance as they scale their ventures. Prior to joining the VMSA, Chris helped out to grow the Threshold Impact Venture Mentoring Service program based out of the University of Alberta and has received mentorship and coaching training through the MIT Venture Mentoring Service Executive Immersion Program, and Roy Group's practice of coaching. Before entering the world of mentorship, Chris worked in a variety of roles within the music industry, including as a studio manager of an audio post-production studio, in artist marketing and PR, and in co-launching a mastering studio in Toronto. He has an Honors Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa in Communications and Business Administration and is proud to be a Calgary born and raised citizen.—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Chris Doble: Website: VMSAlberta.orgLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording:  PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptChris Doble: [00:00:01] There's an analogy that we really like to use to describe VMs, which is that we don't build the race car, we train the race car driver. With the thinking that, of course we want to see success come to these start ups and come to these businesses, but for us, we really want that to flow through the growth and development of the individual. Longer term thinking being even if these ventures aren't ultimately successful, you've still built the skills and the capacity that someone could take with them to the next venture.Munir Haque: [00:00:29] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:48] Today we're excited to welcome Mr. Chris Doble. Chris is the program director of the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta, the VMSA. It's an entrepreneur mentorship program that focuses on building the leadership capacity of growth stage entrepreneurs. Based on the VMS mentorship model established at MIT, the VMSA supports entrepreneurs by surrounding them with a team of experienced business leaders who provide ongoing coaching and guidance as they scale their ventures. Before entering the world of mentorship, Chris worked in a variety of roles within the music industry as a studio manager of an audio post-production studio, to artist marketing and PR, to co-launching a mastering studio in Toronto. He has an Honors Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa in Communications and Business Administration and is proud to be a Calgary born and raised citizen. Welcome to the show, Chris.Chris Doble: [00:02:04] Thanks for having me, Munir.Munir Haque: [00:02:06] I first came across you back in 2023 during Innovation Week here in Calgary. You were presenting at a session on governance. There were two other gentlemen who were presenting with you, one was talking specifically about the board of directors, another was talking about the board of advisors. You were talking about a board of consciousness, and that struck a spark in my head, because I hadn't heard of that too much before. I always kept in the back of my head that I was going to reach out to you and have you on here so we can talk a little bit about that. When I've done some of the research on board of consciousness, I think there's a variety of different roles that they fill, and I think there's maybe some different characteristics and maybe different interpretations of what they are. But I thought I'd get you on here to talk about, how do you interpret what a board of consciousness is?Chris Doble: [00:03:02] I'm glad you came to that session, and I am glad that you reached out. Because it's led to some really good conversations, and I appreciate the opportunity to come chat about this. I always smile when we use that term 'board of consciousness'. The word that we typically use when we describe what it is we do is mentorship, but I think board of consciousness is a prettier way of describing that. But this idea of, you're here to support an individual, where you have a board of directors or a board of advisors that may end up being more focused on helping your business or helping growth or strategy of the business, the organization, board of consciousness or mentors can really be focused on the individual. How do you help them grow and develop and succeed? More in whatever way that needs to look like for them. That's the focus of our mentorship program for entrepreneurs is, how do you take a group of highly experienced business leaders, entrepreneurs, business builders and put them around an up and coming entrepreneur and get focused on how you can make them a more effective leader. I'm sure today we can dive into what that looks like.Munir Haque: [00:04:10] We'll get into a little bit more depth, but why don't we take it back a step. You have some sort of relationship with Platform Calgary. Perhaps for some of our listeners who aren't in Calgary, who aren't familiar with Platform, why don't you give a little bit of background on that and then your relationship with them?

In this mini-series, we explore different health professions to get a better understanding of the variety of team members involved in patient care. For this episode, we chatted with Angela Kwon about her journey in successfully matriculating into a Physician Associate program.Angela is a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Department of Pulmonology at Stanford. While originally from Los Angeles, California, Angela grew up in the small agricultural town of Salinas on the central coast of the Golden State. As a first-generation American born to Korean immigrant parents, Angela was immersed in the world of healthcare from a young age, often stepping into roles as a translator, healthcare navigator, and even caregiver for her family. These experiences sparked her passion for healthcare and shaped her dedication to improving the lives of others. She earned her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare, with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice, from the University of California, Berkeley. Her honors thesis focused on women's health, reproductive justice, and its intersection with health and law. Over the years, Angela has gained various experiences in healthcare, having worked in diverse roles, from an oncology Medical Assistant to Research Coordinator in general surgery. Currently, she is contributing to research in pulmonology focused on COPD, the genetic basis of interstitial lung disease, Bronchiectasis and clinical trials for nontuberculosis mycobacteria. This fall, Angela will take the next step in her medical career by starting Physician Assistant school where she will pursue a dual degree in Physician Assistant and Master of Public Health.Episode produced by: Deborah ChenEpisode edited by Angeli Mittal and Deborah ChenEpisode recording date: 1/4/2025www.medicuspodcast.com |medicuspodcast@gmail.com | Donate:http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate

Jenny Girard is currently an Implementation Specialist with BOSS Software at The Integra Group, a business solutions company dedicated to serving the green and snow industries. In this role, Jenny leverages her extensive industry expertise to onboard new clients, optimizing their operations and improving their efficiency through BOSS's innovative software solutions. Her commitment to driving growth and operational excellence is complemented by her pursuit of an MBA to enhance her business skills and strategic insights. Before joining The Integra Group, Jenny held key roles across the green industry and snow industries. She graduated with an Honors Bachelor's degree in Plant Science from SUNY Cobleskill and has over 15 years of experience. Those roles included Production at Longwood Gardens, Specialty Landscape Designer at Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Parks, and Area Manager for RM Landscape. While she was at RM Landscape, she oversaw accounts and operations in Buffalo, NY, for both green and snow as well as served as the strategic coordinator for corporate initiatives. Jenny's dedication to the green and snow industries is reflected in her active contributions to several committees with NALP, SIMA, and the Patch Project. In recognition of her leadership, she was named NALP's Young Professional of the Year in 2023.

Jenny Girard is currently an Implementation Specialist with BOSS Software at The Integra Group, a business solutions company dedicated to serving the green and snow industries. In this role, Jenny leverages her extensive industry expertise to onboard new clients, optimizing their operations and improving their efficiency through BOSS's innovative software solutions. Her commitment to driving growth and operational excellence is complemented by her pursuit of an MBA to enhance her business skills and strategic insights. Before joining The Integra Group, Jenny held key roles across the green industry and snow industries. She graduated with an Honors Bachelor's degree in Plant Science from SUNY Cobleskill and has over 15 years of experience. Those roles included Production at Longwood Gardens, Specialty Landscape Designer at Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Parks, and Area Manager for RM Landscape. While she was at RM Landscape, she oversaw accounts and operations in Buffalo, NY, for both green and snow as well as served as the strategic coordinator for corporate initiatives. Jenny's dedication to the green and snow industries is reflected in her active contributions to several committees with NALP, SIMA, and the Patch Project. In recognition of her leadership, she was named NALP's Young Professional of the Year in 2023.

Darrell Irvine obtained an Honors Bachelor's degree in engineering physics from the University of Pittsburgh. As a National Science Foundation graduate fellow, he then studied Polymer Science at MIT. Following completion of his PhD, he was a Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell postdoctoral fellow in immunology at the Beckman Center for Molecular and Genetic Medicine. He is presently a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He is also an Associate Director for the Koch Institute and serves on the steering committee of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. Irvine is the founder of Elicio Therapeutics, Strand Therapeutics, and Ankyra Therapeutics. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Boards of the MGH Cancer Center, the University of Toronto Medicine by Design Consortium, Venn Therapeutics, Alloy Therapeutics, Jupiter Therapeutics, Parallel Bio, Surge Therapeutics, and Gensaic Therapeutics.w/ Special Guest Host: Jacob Becraft - Co-Founder & CEO @ Strand TherapeuticsJake Becraft is a synthetic biologist and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of Strand Therapeutics, and serves on its Board of Directors. Together with colleagues at MIT's renowned Synthetic Biology Center, he led the development of the world's first synthetic biology programming language for mRNA. Jake has been featured in Fierce Biotech, Bloomberg, the Boston Business Journal, and BioCentury, among others, for his vision and mission at Strand of applying this unique platform for real world disease applications. He has also been the recipient of prestigious national and international awards for his scientific and entrepreneurial achievements, including the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Award, the Andrew Viterbi Fellowship of MIT, Amgen Fellowship, and the Bristol-Myers Squibb 2018 Golden Ticket for recognition of Strand as an innovative startup. Beyond his work at Strand, Jake's broader interests span synthetic biology, biologically engineered organism-machine interfaces, and the intersection of tech and biotech methodologies. He is an advocate among the life science entrepreneurial ecosystem for supporting young founders in biotech entrepreneurship. Currently, he serves on the advisory board of Starlight Ventures, an early stage venture firm, and also serves on the Executive Board of Public Health United, a non-profit focused on helping scientists better communicate their research for maximum impact. Previously, he served as a Science and Technology advisor to legislators in the Massachusetts State Legislature. Jake received his Ph.D. in Biological Engineering and Synthetic Biology from MIT and his B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduating Magna cum Laude with distinction. He is an author or inventor on numerous high profile publications, patents and white papers, including in top tier journals such as Nature Chemical Biology and PNAS.Alix Ventures, by way of BIOS Community, is providing this content for general information purposes only. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement nor recommendation by Alix Ventures, BIOS Community, or its affiliates. The views & opinions expressed by guests are their own & their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them nor any entity they represent. Views & opinions expressed by Alix Ventures employees are those of the employees & do not necessarily reflect the view of Alix Ventures, BIOS Community, affiliates, nor its content sponsors.Thank you for listening!BIOS (@BIOS_Community) unites a community of Life Science innovators dedicated to driving patient impact. Alix Ventures (@AlixVentures) is a San Francisco based venture capital firm supporting early stage Life Science startups engineering biology to create radical advances in human health.Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (link & license)

Patrick Oudejans is an accomplished sports coach and educator, launching his career in 2005 with a focus on working with children aged 6-12. He graduated with an Honors Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Business in 2014, notably conducting his thesis at the prestigious AFC Ajax youth academy. Patrick's journey led him to Ajax in 2013 as a Data Analyst, where he contributed to the implementation of Plan Cruyff and ventured internationally to explore football environments. Transitioning to Cruyff Football in 2015, he expanded his influence globally, ultimately moving to Beijing in 2017 to successfully pilot sports integration into Montessori environments. This accomplishment led to the establishment of two fully operational CASA programs. Co-founding Montessori Sports in 2018, Patrick's passion for enhancing education through sports continued, and in response to the pandemic, he created an AMI-accredited program in 2020 for seamlessly integrating sports into children's daily activities, further solidifying his commitment to educational improvement through sports.Connect with Patrick on Instagram.You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at klauersebas@gmail.com.

The concept of Professional Identity Formation (PIF) is receiving LOTS of attention in pharmacy education recently. What is it and why should it matter to you as a preceptor? Listen to this episode to better understand your critical role in your learners' journey of professional self-discovery. HostKathy Schott, PhDVice President, Education & OperationsCEimpactJamie Kellar, BscHK, BScPhm, PharmD, PhDAssociate Dean Academic OrganizationLeslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyUniversity of TorontoAbout Dr. Kellar Jamie Kellar is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Academic at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto.  She received an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy degree, both from the University of Toronto.  She obtained her PhD from the School of Health Professions Education, Maastricht University, Netherlands. In addition to her education, she is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario, Canada.  Professor Kellar's practice area is in the field of mental health. Her research explores professional identity in pharmacy education and practice.  Dr. Kellar is an award-winning educator, having won the University of Toronto Early Career Teaching Award, the President's Teaching Award, and the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) National Award for Excellence in Education. Her research on professional identity in pharmacy education also won the Rufus A. Lyman Award for the outstanding paper published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education in 2020. Get CE: CLICK HERE TO CPE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE!CPE Information Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this course, preceptors will be able to:1. Discuss the importance of professional identity formation (PIF) in student pharmacists and pharmacy residents2. Describe strategies to mentor and support pharmacy learners in PIF0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-254-H99-PInitial release date: 8/16/2023Expiration date: 8/16/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.The speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.This program has been:Approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors.Reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs and has been designated as preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors.Want more information on this and related topics?From Individual to Professional: Supporting Learners in Developing their Professional IdentityProfessional identity formation is a critical pillar of a pharmacy professional's career as it boosts confidence, reinforces professional behaviors, and fosters ethical practice. Discover why professional identity formation is essential and how pharmacists, preceptors, and mentors can support a student's journey of professional self-discovery. It's Time to be Thriving: Starting with the Whole YouMany pharmacists are facing professional burnout due to the increasing demands of practFollow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramDownload the CEimpact App for Free Continuing Education + so much more!

In this episode of Mental Health Mavens, we'll be discussing the benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT, and how it can be used to help with a range of issues.ACT is a cognitive-behavioural therapy which has been found to be effective in treating a variety of issues, from anxiety and depression to substance abuse and sexual assault. In this video, we'll be discussing the benefits of ACT, and how it can be used to help with a range of issues.ABOUT VICTORIA, BSc, MACP, RP(q):Victoria Dits is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Lead at Nomina Integrated Health in St. Catharines, ON. ​Victoria obtained her Honors Bachelor of Science as a Psychology Specialist from the University of Toronto with a focus on developmental psychology. She completed her Master of Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University. In addition to her training as a general practitioner, she is also a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, SMART recovery trained and certified to apply Direct Neurofeedback.victoriad@nominawellness.caABOUT NOMINA:Advanced Therapies for Advanced Mental Health Nōmina Integrated Health clinics provide community-based mental health and addiction services across Canada. Our evidence-based therapies include ISTDP, EMDR, DBT, and DNF, delivered by master's level registered psychotherapists. Nōmina Wellness is our comprehensive stay mental health and addictions treatment facility for those needing more intensive healing programs and advanced care needs. We specialize in the holistic healing of dual diagnosis and more complex, treatment-resistant disorders. GET IN TOUCH:Website: https://www.nominawellness.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nominawellnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NominaWellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwyV40yeCSnHQP7si42DY-ALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/37250020/admin/Mental Health Moment Blog: https://www.nominahealth.ca/mentalhealthminuteblog

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Tracy Coenen. Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF of Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting has spent more than 25 years investigating fraud. Her educational background includes an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law Studies and a Master of Business Administration, both from Marquette University. Tracy is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the designations Certified in Financial Forensics and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics. She has personally completed more than 500 forensic accounting engagements in a wide variety of industries, including cases of embezzlement, financial statement fraud, investment fraud, divorce, and insurance fraud. Tracy has also been named an expert witness in numerous cases involving damage calculations, commercial contract disputes, shareholder disputes and criminal defense, and has testified more than 80 times. Tracy has been an adjunct instructor at Marquette University, adjunct professor at Concordia University, adjunct faculty member for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and faculty member for the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). She is the author of three books, Expert Fraud Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide, Essentials of Corporate Fraud, and Lifestyle Analysis in Divorce Cases: Investigating Spending and Finding Hidden Income and Assets. In this episode we discuss accounting, fraud investigation, forensic accounting, fixed fees accounting and divorce. Website - https://www.sequenceinc.com/                 https://www.fraudcoach.com/divorcemoneyguide IG - http://www.instagram.com/divorcemoneyguide FB - https://www.facebook.com/divorcemoneyguide LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracycoenen "In my criminology program in college my sophomore year I took a class called financial crime" - 00:03:08 "Even as far as we've come in our society with equal rights and such" - 00:18:04 "Integrity is what matters most and caring for others and helping others is what matters most" - 00:40:03 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Tracy Coenen. Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF of Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting has spent more than 25 years investigating fraud. Her educational background includes an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law Studies and a Master of Business Administration, both from Marquette University. Tracy is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the designations Certified in Financial Forensics and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics. She has personally completed more than 500 forensic accounting engagements in a wide variety of industries, including cases of embezzlement, financial statement fraud, investment fraud, divorce, and insurance fraud. Tracy has also been named an expert witness in numerous cases involving damage calculations, commercial contract disputes, shareholder disputes and criminal defense, and has testified more than 80 times. Tracy has been an adjunct instructor at Marquette University, adjunct professor at Concordia University, adjunct faculty member for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and faculty member for the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). She is the author of three books, Expert Fraud Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide, Essentials of Corporate Fraud, and Lifestyle Analysis in Divorce Cases: Investigating Spending and Finding Hidden Income and Assets. In this episode we discuss accounting, fraud investigation, forensic accounting, fixed fees accounting and divorce. Website - https://www.sequenceinc.com/                 https://www.fraudcoach.com/divorcemoneyguide IG - http://www.instagram.com/divorcemoneyguide FB - https://www.facebook.com/divorcemoneyguide LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracycoenen "In my criminology program in college my sophomore year I took a class called financial crime" - 00:03:08 "Even as far as we've come in our society with equal rights and such" - 00:18:04 "Integrity is what matters most and caring for others and helping others is what matters most" - 00:40:03 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

Jodi talks with Kathleen Treseder, Candidate for Irvine City Council, about climate change, fungi research, deforestation in Borneo, #MeToo UCI, and her experience as a political candidate.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is a UCI Professor, non-profit founder, justice advocate, community leader, and mother, who is committed to building a bright future for Irvine.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is the Howard A. Schneiderman Endowed Chair and Professor of Biology at the University of California, Irvine. For thirty years, she has led an internationally recognized research program and educated the next generation of scientists and college graduates. Kathleen Treseder worked her way through college and graduate school, earning an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from University of Utah and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University.In 2017, Dr. Treseder became a leader in the fight to make UCI a safer place for women, and has since founded and funded the Treseder Randerson Fund to support women and marginalized groups in Orange County.Dr. Treseder is also known for her local environmental leadership combating climate change and pollution. Kathleen co-founded OC Clean Power, a grassroots organization of over 30 non-profits, businesses, school organizations, and faith groups. With her leadership, they successfully lobbied Irvine, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Buena Park to found OC Power Authority, one of the largest renewable energy programs in California.https://www.kathleentreseder.comhttps://theliberaloc.com/2021/05/17/dr-kathleen-treseder-to-kick-off-campaign-for-irvine-city-council/https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/tresederlab/an-open-letter-about-sexual-harassment-and-retaliation-at-uci/https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/tresederlab/an-open-letter-about-sexual-harassment-and-retaliation-at-uci/https://www.ocweekly.com/a-dozen-uc-irvine-professors-express-himpathy-toward-disgraced-colleague-francisco-ayala/https://www.cityofirvine.org/environmental-programshttps://crimesurvivors.org/survivor-resources/#first-stepshttps://wwf.panda.org/discover/knowledgehttps://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-diamond-age-or-a-young-ladys-illustrated-primer

This week I talk to Dr Canestraro, she is currently a consulting practitioner for players on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, ACE Tennis, Toronto Tennis City, and individual Hollywood actors and actresses alike. Her passion lies in concussions, degenerative neurological diseases, and gastrointestinal issues.We're talking about how to heal our vagus nerve, using techniques to stress less, mitigating EMFs, WIFI, and it gets a little… contentious… we talk about why extremely healthy young men are dropping dead, what is causing this?Dr. Stephanie Canestraro graduated with Honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to that, she received an Honors Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Biochemistry from the University of Western Ontario. She has completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Course at McMaster University, as well as Biomedical Dry Needling.Visit somavedic.com and use code ZADDY at checkout to save 10% on your purchase.You can find her:IGVagus clinicYoutubeFacebookTwitterlinkedinSubscribe or keep tuning in at:@thelukecookTik-tokthelukecook.comYoutubeNewsletter

On today's episode, we're joined by Steph Kersta, a clinical therapist, certified mindfulness practitioner, educator, and co-founder of Hoame, a modern mindfulness and mediation studio in downtown Toronto. Mindfulness and meditation practices have been growing in popularity over the last few years. As our lives continue to become increasingly busier, it's no surprise that people are looking for ways to slow down. Steph shares about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, the importance of developing and building a community, and how technology can act as a hindrance and an aid in your personal mindfulness journey. About Steph: Stephanie Kersta holds an Honors Bachelor of Science with a specialist in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology. Additionally, she holds a number of certifications, namely, a post-graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling and including advanced training in Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Psychometric Assessments. As a compliment to her strong clinical education, Stephanie has incorporated additional evidence-based holistic certificates to further round out her training, including certifications in four mindfulness and meditation clinical modalities. Stephanie holds teaching positions at multiple post-secondary institutions including, McMaster University, Durham College, and Ontario Learn. As a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario she has a clinical psychotherapy practice where she primarily treats anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and insomnia. Stephanie is certified trainer with LivingWorks for both safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainings (ASIST) as well as with the Mental Health Commission of Canada for Mental Health First Aid and certifies hundreds of individuals per year. Stephanie has a strong clinical interest in the interplay between chronic stress and the development of physical and mental health conditions and has been published in the field of motivation and addiction, and has presented at international and national conferences. She is also the co-founder of Hoame, North America's largest modern meditation studio, and frequently works with Fortune 500 companies providing mental health and mental wellness consulting and training.

My next guest is the resilient and impactful Carol Starr Taylor! Carol Starr Taylor is the Founder and Publisher of Star House Publishing Inc., Podcaster with Soulfully Blonde, an International Bestselling Author, Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Business Empowerment Leader, NLP Master Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Law of Attraction Coach Practitioner and EFT.  She is a two time recipient of the Brilliant Minded Women Award and recognized as one of the “Top 100 Women in Canada.” Carol received her Honors Bachelor of Arts, with a specialty in Mass Communications. She has had numerous appearances over the years on Radio, TV, Podcasts and in articles. At Star House Publishing Inc. she is actively building, supporting and empowering her author community by helping them achieve their dreams through publishing. Carol just launched her new radio show today called Soulfully Blonde. Her show shares motivating messages and meaningful conversations with Glowgetters, Trailblazers, Soulpreneurs, Authors, Mentors and Coaches as they share powerful wisdom, inspiring lessons and dynamic journeys that will ignite your soul to shine it brightest. I was honored to be the first guest on her inaugural show today and I can promise you that it's loads of fun.   You can reach out to Carol in the following locations: WEBSITE:   https://www.starhousepublishing.com RADIO SHOW WEBSITE:  https://www.soulfullyblonde.com LINKTREE:  https://linktr.ee/Soulfullyblonde INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/soulfullyblonde/@soulfullyblonde https://www.instagram.com/starhousepublishing.inc/@starhousepublishing.inc FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/516255693567911/?ref=sharePlease subscribe to (and rate & review!)  the show while you're at it, so that you'll be alerted to every episode that drops each week! You can also view the webcast here:  https://youtu.be/NwDEgHmOK1M__________________________________________________1.  You can reach Jen Buck at her website  https://www.jenbuckspeaks.com 2.  Check out Jen's online learning academy for high-performing women at https://the-herstory-collaborative.teachable.com/p/home 3.  Follow Jen on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbuckspeaks/ 4.  Follow Jen on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jenbuckspeaks/ 5.  Follow Jen on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/JenBuckSpeaks 6.  Check out Jen's podcast here  https://www.jenbuckspeaks.com/podcast 7.  Check out Jen's books here  https://www.jenbuckspeaks.com/shop 8.  Hire Jen to speak at your next event  https://www.jenbuckspeaks.com/meeting-planners 9. Be a guest on the podcast:  https://www.jenbuckspeaks.com/wanna-be-a-guest

We keep talking about the 7 million dollar settlement that Amber Heard still hasn't "donated" but the amount she got out of the divorce was closer to 14 million dollars! Nearly a million dollars a month! Tracy Coenen of Sequence Inc. helps us understand. Tracy Coenen is a forensic accountant and fraud investigator with Sequence Inc. in Milwaukee and Chicago, investigating embezzlement, financial statement fraud, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, divorce, white collar criminal defense, insurance fraud, and civil litigation matters. Her credentials include an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law Studies and a Master of Business Administration, both from Marquette University. Tracy is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois, and is Certified in Financial Forensics. ************************************************

In this episode, get to know Dr. Stephanie Canestraro's incredible story of overcoming chronic health issues and how she fell in love with the vagus nerve, started her practice, and now runs a very successful functional medicine chiropractic clinic in Toronto, Ontario. We also chat about her recent experience with Lyme carditis and how she utilized several alternative approaches such as neural therapy. Dr Stephanie Canestraro graduated with Honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to that, she received an Honors Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Biochemistry from the University of Western Ontario. She has completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Course at McMaster University, as well as Biomedical Dry Needling. When Dr. Stephanie's health began to decline early in her chiropractic career, and the allopathic medical system had nothing to offer, she began her journey towards Functional Medicine. Her interest in the human body, combined with her failing health, created a passion for finding the answers to her own health issues, and eventually everyone around her. She has been certified through Functional Medicine University and recently became a member of the prestigious IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner) group. She continues her own research into Functional Medicine and is dedicated to finding answers to her patients' issues. Dr. Stephanie follows an integrative approach when treating her patients, utilizing a number of techniques, such as Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, joint manipulation, ART®, custom orthotics, Fascial Abrasion, Graston techniques, and performance optimization taping techniques. Active with continuing education courses, Dr. Stephanie continually integrates new techniques into her practice with the aim of improving function and reducing pain in her patients. Dr. Stephanie works mostly with elite athletes using her training as a Chiropractor and soft tissue specialist. She also uses comprehensive functional medicine testing, combined with therapeutic doses of supplements and specific diets, in addition to lifestyle changes (sleep hygiene, meditation, coping techniques, imagery, biofeedback, nature therapy, etc.) for performance optimization or to treat specific health issues of players. She is currently a consulting practitioner for players on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, ACE Tennis, Toronto Tennis City, and individual Hollywood actors and actresses alike. Her passion lies in concussions, degenerative neurological diseases, and gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Stephanie started educating fellow practitioners early in her career as an assistant instructor for Biomedical Dry Needling, FAT tool, and performance taping. She propels her career forward and thrives in the face of challenging cases, while always having an experienced mentor by her side to bounce ideas off of. All her referrals have been through word of mouth. Currently, Stephanie is at a pivot point in her career training new grads to work with to take on some of the patient load but is always exploring new ways to help people. @dr.scanestraro @vagusclinic https://vagusclinic.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- @amandapanacea @the_healer_revolution https://thehealerrevolution.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-panacea/support

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Carol Starr Taylor. Carol Starr Taylor is the Founder and Publisher of Star House Publishing Inc., Podcaster with Soulfully Blonde, an International Bestselling Author, Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Business Empowerment Leader, NLP Master Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Law of Attraction Coach Practitioner, EFT and the Founder of The SiSTARhood, Soulpreneur Lead From The Heart, The High Vibe Society and Glowgetterstar-Mind, Body, Soul, Beauty.  She is a two time recipient of the Brilliant Minded Women Award and recognized as one of the “Top 100 Women in Canada.” Carol received her Honors Bachelor of Arts, with a specialty in Mass Communications. She has had numerous appearances over the years on Radio, TV, Podcasts and in articles. At Star House Publishing Inc. she is actively building, supporting and empowering her author community by helping them achieve their dreams through publishing. In this episode we discuss publishing, being an author, amplifying voices through written word and storytelling. Website - https://www.starhousepublishing.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/shp.bookpublishing        https://www.instagram.com/soulfullyblonde FB - https://www.facebook.com/starhousepublishing "Star house was born" - 00:04:56  "Being a creative, my god, you can't shut your brain off" - 00:25:32 "Transforming others, when somebody texts me" - 00:38:10 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Carol Starr Taylor. Carol Starr Taylor is the Founder and Publisher of Star House Publishing Inc., Podcaster with Soulfully Blonde, an International Bestselling Author, Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Business Empowerment Leader, NLP Master Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Law of Attraction Coach Practitioner, EFT and the Founder of The SiSTARhood, Soulpreneur Lead From The Heart, The High Vibe Society and Glowgetterstar-Mind, Body, Soul, Beauty.  She is a two time recipient of the Brilliant Minded Women Award and recognized as one of the “Top 100 Women in Canada.” Carol received her Honors Bachelor of Arts, with a specialty in Mass Communications. She has had numerous appearances over the years on Radio, TV, Podcasts and in articles. At Star House Publishing Inc. she is actively building, supporting and empowering her author community by helping them achieve their dreams through publishing. In this episode we discuss publishing, being an author, amplifying voices through written word and storytelling. Website - https://www.starhousepublishing.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/shp.bookpublishing        https://www.instagram.com/soulfullyblonde FB - https://www.facebook.com/starhousepublishing "Star house was born" - 00:04:56  "Being a creative, my god, you can't shut your brain off" - 00:25:32 "Transforming others, when somebody texts me" - 00:38:10 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

Gentle parenting is an evidence-based approach to parenting and raising happy, confident children. Unlike some more lenient parenting methods, gentle parenting encourages boundaries and discipline, but in an age-appropriate way. It also supports being supportive and having open communications.Those who practice gentle parenting encourage working together as a family to teach their children to express their feelings, but in a socially acceptable, age-appropriate manner. WANT TO WATCH THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/MkhTvC0ZrnMGET IN TOUCH:Website: https://www.nominawellness.ca or https://www.nominahealth.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nominawellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nominawellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/37250020/admin/ Mental Health Moment Blog: https://www.nominahealth.ca/mentalhealthminuteblog ABOUT NOMINA:Nomina Wellness at Forbidden Plateau is a premiere comprehensive stay treatment facility for mental health and addiction. We pride ourselves on the highly experienced team of professionals who have a diverse range of advanced clinical modalities. All our counsellors are master's level practitioners, who are highly skilled in working with more treatment-resistant complex disorders.  Nomina Integrated Health Clinics offer the same advanced evidence-based therapies from leading therapists, but in a community setting with offices across Canada. Therapies include ISTDP, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT and Direct Neurofeedback for a wide range of addictions and mental health challenges.ABOUT VICTORIA:Victoria Dilts, BSc, MACP, RP(q)Victoria strives to create a safe space for clients no matter gender identities, sexual orientation, culture, or beliefs. She shares Nomina's ideals that making a difference for our clients is about a strong therapeutic relationship, open-mindedness, and a completely judgement free environment.Victoria obtained her Honors Bachelor of Science as a Psychology Specialist from the University of Toronto with a focus on developmental psychology. She completed her Master of Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University. In addition to her training as a general practitioner, she is also a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, SMART recovery trained, and certified to apply Direct Neurofeedback.

In this episode, writer and executive producer Miranda Kwok dives into her latest project The Cleaning Lady, the U.S. television series adaptation based on the original Argentine series La Chica Que Limpia and the endeavors of creating representation and diversity in her characters and narratives. Her position as an Asian American woman informs her work and integrates an understanding of immigrant perspectives, marginalization, and how that influences their experiences.  Kwok is a decorated figure in the industry, serving as a Writer and Supervising Producer for "The 100" on the CW Network, working on the Warner Bros. series for four years from Season 4 to Season 7. She also served as a writer and story consultant on several theme park attractions and immersive experiences, including Wanda Movie Park's 4D Film "Streets of Fury" and 5D Film "Ultimate Energy" which was produced by Industrial Light and Magic. Kwok is an alum of the WGA Showrunner Training Program, the WGA Writer Access Project, the CBS Writers Mentoring Program, and Film Independent's Project: Involve, through which she earned a full tuition scholarship at The Los Angeles Film School for their Feature Development Program. She is an alum of Claude Watson School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Toronto.

Dr. Stephanie Canestraro graduated with Honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to that, she received an Honors Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Biochemistry from the University of Western Ontario. She has completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Course at McMaster University, as well as Biomedical Dry Needling. When Dr. Stephanie's health began to decline early in her chiropractic career, and the allopathic medical system had nothing to offer, she began her journey towards Functional Medicine. Her interest in the human body, combined with her failing health, created a passion for finding the answers to her own health issues, and eventually everyone around her. She has been certified through Functional Medicine University and recently became a member of the prestigious IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner) group. She continues her own research into Functional Medicine and is dedicated to finding answers to her patients' issues. Dr. Stephanie follows an integrative approach when treating her patients, utilizing a number of techniques, such as Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, joint manipulation, ART®, custom orthotics, Fascial Abrasion, Graston techniques, and performance optimization taping techniques. Active with continuing education courses, Dr. Stephanie continually integrates new techniques into her practice with the aim of improving function and reducing pain in her patients. Dr. Stephanie works mostly with elite athletes using her training as a Chiropractor and soft tissue specialist. She also uses comprehensive functional medicine testing, combined with therapeutic doses of supplements and specific diets, in addition to lifestyle changes (sleep hygiene, meditation, coping techniques, imagery, biofeedback, nature therapy, etc.) for performance optimization or to treat specific health issues of players. She is currently a consulting practitioner for players on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, ACE Tennis, Toronto Tennis City, and individual Hollywood actors and actresses alike. Her passion lies in concussions, degenerative neurological diseases, and gastrointestinal issues. Follow her on instagram @drscanestraro and @vagusclinic Connect with me on my website: drhalieschoff.com My online membership Connect with me on social: @drhalieschoff and @alpha.chiro.health.wellness

Welcome to our newest series – The Floor Is Yours...where we hand over the show to our GUEST and let them lead us in discussion on a current life issue. These guests are experts in their fields, have a passion for life and the Gospel, and could essentially have their own show! For our first installment, we have a beloved friend, Dr. Donna Harrison, a highly-respected physician and long-standing CEO of AAPLOG (American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists). Dr. Harrison uses this episode to bring Steph up to speed on the legal history of abortion in America, starting at Roe v. Wade and leading up to Dobbs v. Jackson. She shares the foreseeable impact of overturning Roe v. Wade through the Dobbs case and the likely effects of federal abortion restrictions. Most notably, Dr. Harrison speaks from her years of medical experience and research in regards to the lasting harm of abortion on men, women, and children and calls the Church to model mercy and care for the men, women, and children vulnerable to abortion. Bio: Dr. Donna Harrison is a physician, board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She completed an Honors Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry at Michigan State University and an M.D. from University of Michigan. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, an affiliate of University of Michigan. She was in private practice for 10 years. She serves as CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, AAPLOG, and has been active with the organization since 1996. AAPLOG is the largest non- sectarian pro-life physician organization in the world, with over 7,000 members across the U.S., and international members on every continent. Under her leadership, AAPLOG has tripled membership, launched the annual Matthew Bulfin Educational Conference, developed a robust website and social media presence, and launched systematic outreaches to the medical, legal and policy communities to discuss the effects of abortion on women. Dr. Harrison's research interests include Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulators, Endometrial Contraception, Maternal Mortality, and Abortion Mortality and Morbidity. She has authored numerous peer reviewed papers on many topics including the approval of RU-486 and on Ulipristal (Ella) as well as on the embryocidal potential of hormonal contraception. Dr. Harrison is a sought after Continuing Medical Education (CME) speaker in the U.S. and internationally on topics of Medical Abortion with Mifepristone and Misoprostol, Adverse Events associated with Mifepristone and Misoprostol, Emergency Contraception with Ulipristal, Maternal Mortality, and Abortion Morbidity. She is an Adjunct Professor at Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL, teaching post graduate seminars at the annual Center for Bio Ethics and Human Dignity summer workshops. She is Associate Editor of the peer reviewed medical journal Issues in Law and Medicine. Dr. Harrison is married to Dr. Mark Harrison M.D. and is the mother of five children and 10 grandchildren. She resides in Michigan. Learn about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life, and email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org. Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

It is alarming how easy body-shaming becomes a topic for teasing and bullying to little kids. With peer pressure, its effects can be more damaging to the mind of someone innocent. But how can we adults protect them from this if we struggle with it? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Emily Lauren Dick talks about her book Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body and what it tells us about body positivity and the steps we can take to make it practical in our daily lives. The episode also tackles the role of media in the issue, how it affects both women and men, and how your body perception can affect your parenting. Find out how a healthy body outlook is defined in this episode of The Fit Mess with Emily Lauren Dick! One Move Toward Body Positivity  For Emily, there are countless ways where one can move toward body positivity. Focusing on non-physical achievements, dressing comfortably, and talking to a therapist are just a few of the many steps people can take to nourish a healthier outlook of their bodies. But aside from the ones she mentions in her book, Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body, Emily decides to take this movement forward through one particular step. She wants advertisers to take accountability for the images they show. By partnering with the organization Live Life Unfiltered, they plan to soon launch a campaign called ‘Show Me Unfiltered.' This campaign will take after the law in France, effective in 2017, that required commercials to use disclaimers for any sort of image that is digitally altered. Being the leading source of oversexualized and unrealistic models of what a person's body should look like, especially a woman's body, this big move is a demand of transparency for mainstream media. The law being successful in France is proof of how it can possibly be done anywhere. Listen to Emily Lauren Dick as she talks about how health isn't only physical in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Emily Lauren Dick: Emily Lauren Dick is a body image expert and activist who is committed to making girls feel comfortable in their own skin. Her book, Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body, is the number one resource for young adult women who desire to redefine and understand true beauty. Emily believes that educating young people about body image, teaching resiliency, and normalizing real bodies is critical in combating negative thinking and improving self-esteem.  Emily holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women Studies and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. She is also a self-taught professional photographer who has photographed hundreds of women, including all of the young women included in her Body Positive book. Emily is the Marketing Manager for her family's pizza business and considers herself a dreamer and “wearer of many hats.” Emily lives with her children, husband, and dog in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.  Outline of the Episode: [02:10] Children listen more to what you do than what you say. [06:51] About the book Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body [08:29] The media sells the female image all while sexualizing it. [14:13] Health is not visible! [16:25] Your body will always change because it adapts. [20:47] What Emily's Ten Steps to Loving Your Body is all about [23:59] What is thinspiration? [29:13] Pressure to get jacked: How can we improve ourselves without changing ourselves? [32:40] If your young kid is asking for Tiktok, that's serious! [35:31] Zach's vegan approach to normalizing cholesterol levels. Resources: Guest Website Emily Lauren Dick on Instagram Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body hello@happydaughter.com   As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube info@thefitmess.com If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!  

Sara Mozafari is a Canadian-Iranian artist. Her current practice's primary focus is to recognize space, displacement, and memory, in diverse aspects of human identity and social relations. She received Honors Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from the University of Toronto and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts, Media, and Design from OCAD University in 2021. She is currently a Director of Thirding Studio Gallery located in Markham, Ontario.  Learn more about the artist: https://www.saramozafari.ca Learn more about the podcast: ​https://curatoronthego.com/podcast/

Uli Kortsch is the Founder and president of Global Partners Investments and in his capacity has written a bill for Congress and conferred with approximately 15 presidents and various ministers of finance and commerce. Before that he also held various top executive positions, like CFO of Dream Builders Inc and founder and president of Global Partners Funding. Uli has a Master's in Business Administration and an Honors Bachelor of Science in chemistry. He is also fluent in English, German and well-versed in French. ---- Guest Links ----- http://www.ulikortsch.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Uli-Kortsch/e/B00NVPTCVE%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.linkedin.com/in/uli-kortsch-03283513/ https://nbevents.org/speakers/uli-kortsch/ https://twitter.com/ukortsch/media https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/uli-kortsch/1995204/ WorldView is a media company that delivers in-depth conversations, debates, round-table discussions, and general entertainment to inevitably broaden your WorldView. ---- Links ----- https://twitter.com/Broadworldview https://web.facebook.com/BroadWorldView You can donate at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46136545&fan_landing=true Music: https://www.bensound.com

Emily Lauren Dick is a body image expert and activist who is committed to making girls feel comfortable in their own skin. Her book, Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body, is the number one resource for young adult women who desire to redefine and understand true beauty. Emily believes that educating young people about body image, teaching resiliency, and normalizing real bodies is critical in combating negative thinking and improving self-esteem. Emily most recently joined the Live Life Unfiltered team as their Lead Community Advocate, an organization that has inspired over 100 million people to be unfiltered on social media. Emily is passionate about promoting positive body image, media awareness, and healthy relationships. Emily holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women Studies and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. She is also a self-taught professional photographer who has photographed hundreds of women, including all of the young women included in her Body Positive book. Emily is the Marketing Manager for her family's pizza business and considers herself a dreamer and “wearer of many hats.” Emily lives with her children, husband, and dog in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

As Ontario, Canada heads toward a third round of lockdowns, we're experiencing what Victoria Sabo and her colleagues call "Covid Fatigue". That low motivation, low-grade anxiety, indescribable feeling and set of emotions that characterize our response to over a year of this pandemic. Victoria and I met to talk about the issues that people are experiencing: whether they be children, essential or frontline workers, immunologically impaired, or those who have lost businesses. Victoria is a registered psychotherapist who works in Toronto at Psychotherapy in the City. Victoria Sabo is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She holds a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from Western University, with an Honors Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour from McMaster University. Victoria works with youth and adults experiencing a wide variety of concerns including stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, school, identity exploration, life transitions, rehabilitation, and trauma. As a therapist, she works to provide a safe, open, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore and process their experiences. Understanding that each client's story is unique, she applies an integrative and flexible approach specifically tailored for each unique journey. Generating solutions, creating meaning, and fostering growth, are all possible using resources within the self. Through self-exploration, making connections, enhancing knowledge, and building skills, Victoria empowers her clients to access and further develop their inner strengths as tools for wellness. Victoria follows an anti-oppressive framework, operating within feminist, LGBTTIQQ2SA+, and culturally-informed perspectives that accept, celebrate, and are sensitive to, all sexualities, genders, family structures, ethnicities, and religions. Over the years, she has provided support to children and youth living with disabilities while working to increase service accessibility and has provided gender-informed programming for vulnerable young girls. As a previous researcher supported by Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy, Victoria advocated for services to assist in the healing and upward mobility of families economically and socially marginalized by society. Passionate for youth justice, she has published articles and spoken at conferences giving voice to the experiences and struggles of justice-involved youth in order to inform rehabilitative efforts. Victoria and I talk about the difficulties her clients and my patients are experiencing during these Lockdowns and the pandemic in general. What some of the symptoms of Covid Fatigue are, some of the social justice issues surrounding the pandemic, some of the unique isolating situations some of our patients/clients find themselves in and what can be done about it. A lot of the people I work with are suffering and it's time to speak about it: to validate it, bring attention to it and take some lift off the cognitive load of the struggles that we've been dealing with. Go easy on yourselves, this is a challenging time. Stay safe out there, my friends. Find Victoria online at: Her clinic's website: https://www.psychotherapyinthecity.com/ For Black Ontarians experiencing issues with the police contact Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) at 1-877-736-9406 or visit www.blacklegalactioncentre.ca

She was inspired by Encyclopedia Brown and once aspired to become a prison warden, now Tracy Coenen is a revered fraud investigator and forensic accountant. Attorneys go beyond certifications when picking an investigator; Tracy proves why so many choose her. Key moments:· The 3 areas of fraud and Lifestyle Analysis (02:06)· Being the investigator for both sides of a divorce (08:38)· Picking the best forensic account or fraud investigator for your case (13:23)· Fraud and the consistent mistakes business owners make (16:55) MEMORABLE QUOTES“In many divorces, there's a lot of suspicion and a lot of negative feelings. In order to effectively use one expert, there has to be a trust level there. There has to be trust that that expert isn't in cahoots with one side…. That's sometimes a hard place to get to.”“The numbers do sort of speak to me…something I call investigative intuition…. I can go through statements and pick out certain transactions and go back to the client and say, ‘These transactions I'd like you to look at and can you tell me anything you might know about them?'....I can't tell you how many times a client comes back comes back and says, I didn't know about those transactions, but there's a couple here that are really stinky.”“People are as dumb about the money as they've always been…. All the electronic banking has made it in some ways a little bit easier to steal, because a few clicks of a button and you could transfer money out of the company's bank account to you personally. The thing is: there's going to be more documentation of that than there ever was before, if someone takes the time to dig in.”“Segregation of duties is literally just taking the money handling process and dividing it up between multiple people so that they are sort of naturally double checking each other. ‘Well, how can I possibly do it in my small company?' Very simply: have the bank statement sent to your home, Mr. Owner… and you should let your employees know, very subtly, that you're opening and looking at it. Because it's a great deterrent.” CONNECT WITH TRACY COENENTracy Coenen, CPA, CFF of Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting has spent more than 20 years investigating fraud. Her educational background includes an Honors Bachelor of Artsin Criminology and Law Studies and a Master of Business Administration, both from Marquette University. Tracy is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the designations Certified in Financial Forensics and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics.She has personally completed more than 400 forensic accounting engagements in a wide variety of industries, including cases of embezzlement, financial statement fraud, investment fraud, divorce, and insurance fraud. Tracy has also been named an expert witness in numerous cases involving damage calculations, commercial contract disputes, shareholder disputes and criminal defense, and has testified more than 75 times. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracycoenen/ Sequence Inc.: www.sequenceinc.com Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at feedback@1958lawyer.com

This week, I chat with Alessandro Francella, MD, a sports Medicine Physician at Cleveland Clinic Canada and someone whom I called a teammate at McMaster. Dr. Francella has a strong interest in sport and exercise medicine, physical activity promotion, emergency medicine, and sideline and event coverage. At McMaster, Alex graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He played 4 years of varsity football for the Marauders, where he was a 3-time Marauder Scholar, and 2-time Academic All-Canadian. In his final year, he was also nominated for the Russ Jackson Award, given annually to the Canadian university football player who best exemplifies the attributes of football skill, academic achievement and citizenship. Dr. Francella obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the Saba University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto, where he was Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Francella is dedicated to working with his patients to develop individualized treatment plans to help them return to their activity or sport of choice. He believes in exercise as a first-line treatment for a variety of medical conditions - not simply musculoskeletal-related injuries. He is also involved in a variety of educational and research endeavours to ensure he remains up to date and providing the best treatment to his patients. He is contributing editor to the educational website www.sportmedschool.com. tanvirbhangoo.com TBX Digital Inc.

In this conversation with improv artist and commercial airline pilot Laura McGhee (she/her), we talk about staying calm under pressure, the power of resilience, and how bringing a little humor to the table can save lives. In addition to being a proud alumna of The Second City Theater Toronto, Laura has an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Western Ontario. In Canada, Laura has written and performed on CBC RADIO and at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. In 2002, Laura became the first person ever to script an entire show for The Second City. It was called Students Rule and toured public and secondary schools across Canada. She has also written and performed in 8 shows of her own. Her one-act play, entitled Joyride, won the Special Merit Award in the 7th Annual National Playwriting Competition. It has been performed in Vancouver, Orlando and Chicago. Another international credit for Laura was an all-female stage version of Reservoir Dogs entitled, Reservoir Bitches. Reservoir Bitches premiered in Toronto and then played at the DR2 Theater in New York City. Reservoir Bitches received a Canadian Comedy Award Nomination for Best Play and has since been produced by theater companies in Halifax and Minneapolis. Laura’s television writing credits include the 2001 Canadian Comedy Awards – which aired on THE COMEDY NETWORK and CTV. She was nominated for a Gemini Award for this project. She has also written for the show, Eleven Cameras, which was developed by the CBC. And her screenplay, Breadwinners, made it through to the quarter-finals – out of thousands of entries - in the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition here in the U.S. She has also appeared in Canadian and American television commercials, on numerous shows for THE COMEDY NETWORK and CTV as well as the critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME film, Common Ground, with Brittany Murphy. Several years ago, Laura decided to begin a second career in aviation. She took some time away from entertainment to train to become a pilot. Laura became an Instrument and Multi-Engine-Rated Commercial Pilot as well as a Certified Flight Instructor. This past year, she acquired her Airline Transport Pilot certification and is type-rated in an Embraer 175 and presently flies for United ExpressJet Airlines. In Los Angeles, Laura was accepted into the PlayGround –LA Writers Pool at the Zephyr Theater for their 2015/2016 season. Her play, A-Types, premiered at The Second City Hollywood the next year. Laura has also taught and directed improv and sketch comedy at The Second City Hollywood for the past 5 years. And she created and hosts a monthly improv show there called HIT Show – Historical Improv Theater. Laura’s latest creative endeavor is an amalgamation of her two loves – writing and flying. She has a Web series about her flying experiences as a flight instructor, entitled Lady Pilot – www.lady-pilot.com … “We’re not lady pilots. We’re just pilots”.   Host: Emily Stamets

Julie and Casey sit down with Rev. Dr. Courtney Pace to talk about social justice, racism and sexism within religious traditions, how to have difficult conversations, the powerful story of civil rights activist Prathia Hall, and how both faith traditions and workplaces can decentralize power and uplift everyone.  And also figure skating. TOP TAKEAWAYS: To understand people who are different from us, we have to understand intersectionality, and how everyone carries multiple identities that often complicate their experience of discrimination. Sometimes, an environment doesn’t have to TELL you to be quiet if it teaches you effectively to quiet yourself.  And sometimes you don’t realize how weird that is until you get out - the fish doesn’t understand what water is, because it’s just their world. Courtney’s philosophy: the central deity in faith is working toward liberation and dismantling hierarchy where everyone treats everyone else with love - but because people think in terms of dominance and power, we project our own stuff onto God and create toxic systems. The worst thing that can happen if you ask a question (even of something as big as GOD) is that you don’t get an answer . . . but often you find information that helps you understand and participate in the world in a richer way. Difficult conversations require practice.  Telling people the truth is important (and sometimes the kindest thing you can do for the community and the individual), and how we do it and the intention with which we do it with is incredibly important. Prathia Hall (the subject of Courtney’s book) was central to the story of the Selma march, a leading voice in the civil rights movement, and one of the most formidable minds of her generation. When people can be their real selves, they are happier, more productive, and more creative.  When everyone has what they need, it leads to community thriving. Re: the patriarchy and/or toxic circumstances: “If my tombstone reads “That Girl Was a Problem”, then glory be.” Mentioned in the episode: Jes Kast https://www.revjeskast.com Broderick Greer  http://www.broderickgreer.com Allyson Dylan Robinson  http://allysonrobinson.com Robyn Henderson Espinosa  https://irobyn.com Emmy Keggler  http://emmykegler.com Hear Prathia Hall preach: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stole-sisters-31041590/episode/rev-dr-prathia-hall-a-38236357/ https://soundcloud.com/dradambanks/01-between-the-wilderness-and Read Courtney's work for Forbes. Read “Freedom Faith: The Womanist Vision of Prathia Hall” Courtney Pace is Associate Vice President of Talent at FedEx Credit Association, overseeing Human Resources, Training, Leadership Development, and Volunteering. She joined the invitation-only Forbes Human Resources Council in 2019. Her research interests include race and gender, Baptist history, the Civil Rights Movement, and social justice in American religion. Her first book, Freedom Faith (UGA Press, 2019), is the first ever biography of Rev. Dr. Prathia Hall, a womanist Baptist preacher and civil rights activist. She is currently completing an anthology of Hall’s sermons and essays. She has a PhD in Religion from Baylor University (2014), a Masters of Divinity in Theology from George W. Truett Theological Seminary (2007), and an Honors Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering, with minors in Mathematics and Psychology, from The University of Texas at Arlington (2004) and is the Prathia Hall Scholar in Residence of Social Justice History for Equity for Women in the Church. She is ordained through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and works closely with the Alliance of Baptists and Baptist Women in Ministry. She is a board member of Equity for Women in the Church, a non-profit organization that promotes the acceptance and placement of women in ministry as well as interracial and ecumenical cooperation, and is frequently invited as guest preacher to churches across the country. She is also the founder and chair of the Clergy Advocacy Board for Planned Parenthood of Greater Tennessee and North Mississippi. Rev. Dr. Pace also created popular podcast “Stole Sisters,” which features women preachers representing multiple denominations, races, and regions.

In episode 7 of the Anti-Aging Podcast I bring you in live to another interview I did at the Ancestral Health Symposium, a health summit where dozens of industry leading doctors, trainers, and specialists give presentations on optimizing your health. This is where I met and interviewed this episode’s guest, Andrew Aussem.Andrew holds a Masters of Science in Holistic Nutrition and an Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology. Over the past decade Andrew has been a true practitioner of the paleo and ancestral lifestyle, which he truly believes is the road to optimal health.While at the Ancestral Health Symposium Andrew did his presentation on “Reducing the Risk of Lynch Syndrome Cancer with Nutritional Nrf2 Activators.” While I thought this topic was a bit too niche for this podcast audience, Andrew and I had a great conversation on nutrition in general, so I wanted to get him on the podcast to help me lay out the foundations of healthy eating. A baseline for us to learn and grow from in future interviews.Some highlights from the episode:What is Holistic Nutrition: How does it vary from traditional nutritional approaches?Why Whole Foods in your Diet are a Must: The importance of whole foods and why concentrated vitamins and supplements may not work as well, or at all the way whole foods work.Why Industrial Seed Oils are so dangerous: We talk about the triple threat to your health that these oils pose. Higher Omega-6 content, high rancidity and oxidation due to high temperature treatments, and also the formation and existence of trans fats due to this oil processing.Healthy Fat Alternatives: What types of fat to eat instead. Why saturated fat may not be bad for you at all.Protein Choices: What types of animal protein Andrew recommends, as well as his views on red meat and farm raised fish.The Dangers of Grains: Why avoiding grains, especially processed grains can be very beneficial to both your oral and overall health.Dairy and Legume Consumption: We finish the podcast with a brief discussion of dairy and legume consumption.You can always find Andrew through his blog www.thebarefootgolfer.com or through his new website www.optimalbeing.ca Subscribe to the show for much more amazing content, tips and interviews from experts to come! You can also find Paul on IG at paul_tomko for a sneak peak into his daily anti-aging lifestyle.

I recently connected with Kristen on LinkedIn and we both share the same passion for people, for learning and for empowering others. A virtual "coffee meeting" led to an invitation to be on my podcast, which in turn, led to this conversation here. I'm excited to introduce others to Kristen and hope that you'll enjoy the conversation as much as we had having it! For the last 12 years Kristen has consulted with hundreds of organizations in various industries helping them create more positive and productive workplaces. Her specialties have been talent management, leadership development, organizational wellness, team effectiveness and performance management. She started her coaching practice so that she could work with more individuals on a one-on-one basis and have a deeper impact. Her mission in the workplace is to help leaders develop greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence, lead with courage, reach their full potential and bring out the best in their teams. She also supports people in finding more balance, meaning, clarity and fulfillment in their careers and lives. She’s dedicated to empowering individuals to become more aware of their strengths, blind spots, values and purpose. Kristen is a graduate of McMaster University, having attained her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology. She is accredited through the International Coach Federation and completed her coach training and certification through The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) where she achieved her CPCC designation. On a personal note, Kristen is a big believer in kindness and intentional living. She’s passionate about humanizing the workplace and creating empowering work environments where people thrive. www.kristenharcourt.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenharcourt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/@kristenharcourt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenharcourt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristenharcourt/

Having WAY too much fun with worms! In This Podcast: Watching his coworker through her lunch scraps into a large bin under her desk was just too exciting for Bentley Christie and soon he was on his way to becoming the Compost Guy with a popular blog and website about worm composting.  He shares his excitement and admiration for the legless wonders that produce a valued garden soil amendment. Not stopping there, he explains a new method of composting that transformed his garden into a bountiful wonder. Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Bentley, also known as "Compost Guy", earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Biology with undergrad and grad studies in: plant pathology, microbiology, soil and compost science.  He has been working with worms for over 20 years, is the author of the blog Red Worm Composting and is currently teaching about trench vermicomposting. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/compostguy for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. 467: Bentley Christie on Worm Composting

Sandra D'Souza is the Founder and Managing Director of Sandstone Solutions Group, a boutique recruitment company that conducts candidate searches for organizations of all sizes and across all sectors, including the private equity and not-for-profit sectors. Sandra is a business professional with over 20-years of experience in senior recruitment and financial roles. She has previously held positions as the Director of Recruiting and is currently an active participant with the Mississauga Board of Trade. She has an Honors Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa and obtained her CPA, CA designation. Sandra is passionate about helping organizations connect and recruit employees and build winning teams.   Sandra joins me today to share advice that will make you a star candidate for your next employment role. She shares the crucial investment and financial lessons that she has learned throughout her life and career and explains what happens during a recruiter's call screening process. Sandra also shares the correct etiquette for building relationships with recruiters and explains what you should and shouldn't do before attending a job interview. “You should find that happy medium of being able to answer the questions directly and giving enough information.” - Sandra D'Souza This Week on Young Money:   How Sandstone Solutions searches for candidates. The financial and investment lessons that Sandra learned early on. How a search firm and recruiter can help candidates. What happens during a screening call once a potential candidate has been identified. How to maintain a fruitful relationship with a recruiter. How to properly prepare for a job interview. The right way to follow up after a recruitment interview. Things you shouldn’t do when talking to a recruiter. Key takeaways:   Be yourself during interviews. Let your employer know what you are going to be like. Ask the questions you need to ask to make sure the role is right for you. Connect with Sandra D'Souza:   Sandstone Solutions Group Sandra D'Souza on LinkedIn Sandstone Solutions on Twitter Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making   Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on iTunes.   Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!   Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our LinkedIn Company Page, or by visiting our website.  

Today's episode of Between The Posts we hold a special conversation with guest John DeBenedictus of The Last 9 Seconds. John DeBenedictis has traveled throughout North America presenting his unique lecture on scoring goals. He was one of the keynote speakers at the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) Coaching Convention in Indianapolis in 2013 speaking to a standing room only crowd of over 500 coaches. He was also a guest speaker at the NSCAA conventions in 2004 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. In 2007, DeBenedictis was invited to speak in Santa Clara, California for the California Youth Soccer Association’s annual coaching conference and convention. John holds the unique distinction of having spoken to the largest soccer coaching audience by any Canadian born coach. Over 1,000 coaches attended his sessions at the conference in Baltimore. John is in his 40th year of coaching and has coached at all levels including internationally. He also ran his own soccer camps with Tony Waiters, former English International goalkeeper and Canadian National Team coach. He played goalkeeper for York University helping them win the National Title in 1977. He signed a semi-professional contract in a professional league called the "National Soccer League" with Toronto Ukrania. DeBenedictis completed his Honors Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physical and Health Education as well as earning an advanced certificate of coaching from York University. He holds an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and a CSA Pre B Provincial License. He has extended his studies by doing extensive research into the cognitive processes used for performing tasks as it relates to perceptual motor-muscular learning. He has focused his research to include studying visual motion perception as it relates to different situations that soccer players encounter. DeBenedictis also studied super-star athletes from a variety of sports to see what they did differently in their human perception motor-muscular development process. His findings are unique and different when combined with the goalkeeper’s point of view on stopping goals. All this information formed the basis for his unique course, which led him to seek out different soccer facts that have helped players understand what it takes to be a great striker. He was able to take his experience as a goalkeeper as well as his coaching experience in dealing with adolescent athletes and blend it in with sports psychology to develop a program that will connect with the athlete in delivering the powerful information derived from his research and findings. DeBenedictis was also the first coach to bring the Wiel Coerver Dribbling and Ball Possession techniques to Canada demonstrating the techniques across Ontario to coaches and players. DeBenedictis also produced a video on Ball Possession and Dribbling techniques geared to North American kids which are being re-issued and re-edited and some segments are out on YouTube. Many of the players he has coached or instructed went on to play professional soccer in Canada, the USA, and Europe. He has also written numerous coaching articles for soccer publications and sport psychology websites across North America. Some of his articles have been instrumental in introducing change in player development programs with soccer clubs across North America. DeBenedictis is the author of the book, "The Last 9 Seconds" which just came out in 2013 and the primary point of discussion during today's episode! For more information about John, to buy his book, or if you're considering to host John for "The Golden Goal Scoring Course", and so many other wonderful resources you can find out more here: http://www.thelast9seconds.com

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Justyna Sanders, M.D. about lifestyle medicine and how health is so much more than the food you put on your plate and the weights you lift in the gym. She stresses that there are five key principles that you need to work on in your life to reach optimal health. We tackle the popular questions like: Is IBS real, is organic really that important and how do we know how much we should be eating and of what? This is the episode you need to hear if you want to work towards total optimal health. Justyna Sanders, MD, is the CEO and Founder of Prescription Lifestyle. After obtaining an Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University in Canada, she then went off to complete her Doctorate in Medicine from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland. As a visionary and advocate for the field of medicine and the health of humanity, Dr. Justyna Sanders created PrescriptionLifestyle.com. Her objective is to provide life-saving information, promote health, wellness and prevention via evidence-based recommendations. Her wish is that this platform will influence the use of whole food plant-based nutrition as medicine, aid in the unification of all evidence-based disciplines of medicine into one system, encourage the use of personalized medicine, focus on “whole-body” health and the underlying causes of disease, but most notably, to revere Lifestyle as Medicine. Dr. Justyna Sanders’ sincere hope is that through her work, she will inspire and empower people to take autonomy of their own health and ultimately aid in the transformation of medicine.   In this episode we discuss: Growing up in Poland Being better off poor on potatoes Constipation and IBS Is IBS real? Whole food plant-based lifestyle vs. plant-based lifestyle Organic is important Whole food plant-based pyramid What is lifestyle medicine Five key principles Environmental effects on our body Total health Actionable steps for taking your health to the next level   Links to things we mentioned: The Ultimate Bundle 55 Tips of the Easiest Holiday Meals Ever –  Justyna Sanders, M.D. –> , , , , , How Not To Die with Michael Greger, M.D. –   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on , ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. We’re also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click  for a list of our services

Carol Starr Taylor is an Author, Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Business Consultant, NLP Practitioner | Time Line Therapy Practitioner | Hypnotherapist | NLP Coach and the Founder of The Travelling Sisterhood. She received her Honors Bachelor of Arts, with a specialty in Mass Communications. She has had numerous appearances over the years, on Radio, […]

Carol Starr Taylor is an Author, Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Business Consultant, NLP Practitioner | Time Line Therapy Practitioner | Hypnotherapist | NLP Coach and the Founder of The Travelling Sisterhood. She received her Honors Bachelor of Arts, with a specialty in Mass Communications. She has had numerous appearances over the years, on Radio, […]

Download Episode! Lovely radicals, let me make your ears happy: Podcast ahead! In today's episode of the "Life Unrestricted." podcast, I get to talk to Josée Sovinsky from Toronto, Canada. Josée is a Registered Dietitian with French Canadian roots, who, after facing and dealing with her own struggles with disordered eating during her degree, developed a passion to help those affected by eating disorders and mental illness. She now specializes in eating disorders, intuitive eating, community nutrition and seniors' health. She holds an Honors Bachelor in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Ottawa, and she has educated herself on topics such as body-acceptance, Health at Every Size and feminism, all topics that guide her work as a non-diet, weight-inclusive, body positive and dietitian whose dreams are similar to mine: We both want to see a world free from mental health stigma, body shaming, dieting and disordered eating, where people of all sizes deserve nourishment, wellbeing and happiness. You’ll hear Josée talk about: – How she felt in her body as a little girl – Why she didn’t develop bad body image until later in life – How lucky she was to have her parents be her biggest cheerleaders – Why she felt different than other kids when she was a teenager – How studying nutrition can easily trigger disordered eating for people who feel insecure – Why she became convinced that changing her body was the way to acceptance and happiness – How exercise turned into a problem for her – Why it is so dangerous to marry the concepts of weight and exercise – Why nothing she did ever felt "good enough" – Why, for a very long time, she didn’t actually realize how disordered she had become with eating and exercise – How she never told anyone that she was struggling, so no one was suspicious – Why it is especially dangerous for nutrition students to have their struggles go undetected for way too long – What her deepest fears were when she considered opening up about her struggles – What her own denial looked like – What it was that made her realize that what she went through was a serious thing – Where she first came across body positivity and the non-diet-approach – What’s wrong with official guidelines regarding diabetes and weight – Why she thinks no one who adopted the Health at Every Size (HAES) model ever turned back – Why it is so important to recognize that neither fame, money, looks or any other source of potential outside approval will ever be enough to fill a void that exists in our soul (no matter what advertisement, movies or media might make us believe!) – Why it is so easy to fall into the trap of comparing our insides to other people’s "performance of happy" – What the steps to true healing can look like (and what the key ingredients are) – Why she decided to truly take a break from exercise, and why this could be key for all of us who struggle with divorcing the concepts of weight and exercise – Why accepting size-diversity is the key to healing our relationship to food and weight – How she introduces the concept of Health At Every Size to women who haven’t heard of it before – Why facing our fears is key (even if remaining in a disordered place might feel "easier") – How to become aware of the different ways our inner Gremlin pushes us into behaviors that don’t serve us and our recovery – Why opening up about our struggles contributes to healing on a much larger scale... ... And so much more! Check out Josée and her work here: www.joseesovinskynutrition.com Like the podcast? Great! Do subscribe on iTunes (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/ch/podcast/life.-unrestricted.-podcast/id1130713233?mt=2 or on Stitcher (Android): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=93987&refid Please consider supporting the podcast with a donation on "Patreon"; so that I can keep producing it. Thank you! Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/lifeunrestricted ********* Don't forget!********* Make sure to join my tribe and meet some of the most supportive, loving and kind people of all shapes and sizes, including great coaches and leaders! We’re right over here at: http://www.lifeunrestricted.org/join/

Brien was born in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. but grew up on the west coast of Canada. At age 11, he became fascinated with the art of the Haida and other native people, and began carving totem poles, and other related art forms, learning from Native teachers. After completing an Honors Bachelor of Science degree, Brien decided to take up carving and sculpture full time at the age of 25. Peru became his next major area of interest. The study of the Inca culture led to his writing his first book, A Brief History of The Incas. As of January 2017 he has written a total of 19 books; all available in e-format and paperback form via his www.hiddenincatours.com  website, as well as www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com. All of these books are about ancient mysteries. He also writes articles for Graham Hancock: www.grahamhancock.com, and was associated with Lloyd Pye of the Starchild project, whose geneticist is analyzing the DNA of elongated human skulls of the Peruvian Paracas culture on his behalf. He counts amongst his colleagues Stephen Mehler, author, archaeologist, ancient Egypt oral tradition specialist and expert on crystal skulls, Christopher Dunn, engineer and author of The Giza Power Plant, Dr. Robert Schoch, geologist and expert of ancient Egypt, Hugh Newman of Megalithomania, who he co-sponsors tours with, L.A. Marzulli, and many other well known “alternative” authors and researchers. Brien has been on 15 episodes of Ancient Aliens, numerous radio shows, including Red Ice Creations, Coast to Coast Am, Jeff Rense, Project Camelot and a new US video series called Unsealed, as well as L.A. Marzulli's The Watchers, episodes 6, 8 and the forthcoming 10. He has become an authority on the megalithic works of South America and the perplexing ancient Elongated Headed people of the area, and divides his time between Paracas Peru, and Cusco.

Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. (a.k.a. The Paleo Mom) is the blogger behind the award-winning blog  www.ThePaleoMom.com, cohost of the top-rated and syndicated  The Paleo View podcast, and New York Times Bestselling author of The Paleo Approach and The Paleo Approach Cookbook. Sarah started her academic career in physics, earning an Honors Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Victoria, Canada in 1999.  Her honors thesis work was in radiation therapy for prostate cancer, which prompted her to look for medical research applications in graduate school .   Learn more at http://www.thepaleomom.com/    

In this episode, I'm chatting with William Murray. Bill talks about the challenges of being a male in a female-dominated field, how starting a family ignited his passion for working in pediatrics, and the rock band he started which is doing some extraordinary things. Bill has been a practicing Music Therapist for 12 years, specializing in pediatrics working with children and youthwith special needs. Throughout his career, Bill has developed, implemented and evaluated Music Therapy programs for not-for-profit organizations across Southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. He holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Guelph and an Honors Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree (Minor in Psychology) from the University of Windsor. As Director and Lead Clinician for Accent Music Therapy, Bill is committed to providing industry-leading care. For show notes from this episode, visit www.guitarsandgranolabars.com.

Join Danna and Tiffany as they talk with Dana Trentini, also known as Hypothyroid Mom.  She graduated in 1993 with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto with High Distinction receiving multiple scholarships and prestigious awards. She also worked for several years as a high school science teacher in a specialized school for intellectually gifted students. At Columbia University in 2002, she obtained an M.A. in Organizational Psychology and an Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology. She was no stranger to scientific research so she used her science background and research skills to learn everything she could about her thyroid disease? HypothyroidMom.com was created in memory of the unborn baby she lost to hypothyroidism. Check out a wonderfully important article by Dana on Thyroid Nation....Mental Disorder or Undiagnosed Hypothyroidism? www.ThyroidNation.com www.GratefulGarden.biz