The Trifecta of Joy

Guilt, shame, pain, and anger are natural reactions to trauma. In this inspiring conversation with Anna Maydonova we talk about her life of trauma and the growing voice within that she recognized when she discovered a safe place to share. When a voice is silenced by others and then self, it creates a burden of growing shame, guilt, pain and anger – the destruction of judgement.

This conversation is about the very real relationship we can have with our bodies and desire to lose weight, and rather than embracing a battle, inviting a space of love – to love yourself light.

In this episode I talk about how my relationship with a place that I refer to as magical – Waterton Lakes National Park - and invite you into how these places can offer deep healing to our souls when we allow ourselves the gift of HELP – honour, empathy, love and presence.

In this conversation with Sophia Coulanges, we talk about the importance of feeling the internal peace that comes from finding the missing pieces. Sophia, author of The Missing Peace, talks about moving through her own darkness. In a life where her only outlet was anger, she realized the need for a different level of peace. Despite her fear of others knowing her dark secrets, her pieces of life, she felt the higher calling to share her story to with others.

Empaths have the ability to feel the energy of others and it affects the way that we care for others and impacts the way that we move through life and care for ourselves. Many people in caring professions, including caregivers, teachers, social workers, nurses, and healers have been impacted deeply in the past few years and are awakening to being ready to live in a new frequency.

Spreading love and light is aligned with my values. In this episode I talk about my own personal ways of living in my values using the example of flowers for the three mothers in my life. When we are clear about our values, we have clarity around where we choose to invest time, energy, finances and our self. Because my values are grounded in love, adventure and health, I know that this intentional decision is aligned with what matters most to me. May this podcast remind you: Simple acts of kindness go far Love and light are meant to be spread Choices aligned with your values feel great Flowers are for the living too Support your local florist From my heart to yours!

Pets are our companions, friends, and there for us all of the time. For many of us they aren’t just “like family”, they ARE family! In today’s episode we have a conversation with animal communicator, Julie Evans. After a car accident left her unable to continue to do her work as an accountant, she learned she had an incredible gift in being able to communicate with animals, particularly dogs, and her gift to the world is helping humans understand their pet’s thoughts, fears, feelings, and helping them heal from past trauma. We all know that dogs have heightened senses, and Julie shows us that matrix of energy between dogs as well as how to help calm your pet, including the use of “cosmic Xanax” to help them calm! May Julie’s words help your pet on a deeper level and inspire you to communicate with them as members of your family!

Values are the foundation upon which we live our lives, and whether we think about it or not, they are the framework for the every day decisions we make and are often a driving force behind our work and passions. In this episode we talk about how awareness of your values creates more harmony, connection, meaning, time and – helps you make decisions every day and at critical times in your life. Life happens outside of a vacuum. You are always making decisions around family and friends, your health, career, recreation and leisure, personal growth, intimate partner relationship, faith practice, and money. All of these happen with more clarity and ease when you are clear on your values. May this episode offer you some insight and inspiration into what matters to you! Download your free guidebook and video to explore your own values. www.perfectlyimperfect/values

The number one stressor for men, according to a recent survey, is a lack of purpose. In a conversation with Dr. Peter Kellett we discuss how men define success and the importance that a clear purpose plays in carrying one through difficult times. Traditional expectations have been imposed on men by society, and patterns of what is deemed masculine including career, emotions, and navigating space and place as a man has deeply impacted what it means to be a man in the world. We talk about the socialization of emotion for boys and men, and the resulting loneliness that comes from shallow social support networks for many men. Finding meaning and place for sharing is becoming increasingly important for men as more men are facing depression, anxiety and a lack of purpose in staggering rates. Peter offers insight in how to be a supportive partner to men and encourage them to lean into supports and feel a sense of belonging.

Have you ever had a chakra reading? In this episode I get very vulnerable in a personal chakra reading.

Have you heard of forest bathing? Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the immersive experience of being in nature and noticing the sights, sounds, and smells of your experience.

What does healing and empowerment mean? In this conversation with Cheryl Stelte, we discuss the magnificence of energy in the path of healing and empowerment. Cheryl is a gifted Chakra reader and is passionate about helping people understand their energy flows, gifts, and areas for growth or blockage regarding their energy. Cheryl shares her what the eff moment of discovering her life’s purpose. As a spiritual teacher, she shares her journey of healing and empowerment through the space of stillness. If we don’t make space to let energy in, we miss out on the opportunities before us. Join us in this really cool convo about letting love and light in!

The trifecta of JOY is awareness, befriending your inner critic, and raising your vibe! In this episode, I invite you into a chat with me about awareness using the everyday analogy of tissue, or kleenex. As women, we spend a lot of time in service to others, and at the same time accumulate a lot of stories about ourselves, who we are supposed to be, and what is expected of us, without noticing what isn’t serving is any longer. The result, if awareness isn’t tended, is burnout. Burnout signs are real, and often we ignore them in service to others or the belief that we need to keep going, but at some point, we can be left with nothing to give, left standing with a bunch of crusty kleenex, and not knowing where to go from here. This episode is an invitation to notice, create some awareness, and consider what is serving your highest good now, and what you may be ready to let go of.

This episode is dedicated to those women who have already stepped into the Self Love Adventure and new ways to show up for themselves with honour, empathy, love, and presence. In this interview, I have the pleasure of sharing space with Jennifer Forrest as she shares candidly her experience of moving through doubt, giving herself grace, and embracing the messiness of life by simply showing up with awareness. She shares her experience of discovering her own way forward with the guidance of the Self Love Adventure, and the power of gathering in The Collective: a safe and magical place of connection and sisterhood. Come join the self-love adventure and get to know this gorgeous soul in person!

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has drafted a response to Roe vs. Wade, the law that made it legal for women to seek and attain a medically assisted pregnancy termination.