Anyone Soft and Strong Podcast

In March 2021 I received news of my grandmother passing. Although she was sick most of my life, and this is something I should have expected. I was still shocked and experienced pain from realizing that she was no longer on this earth with me. And I could never see or speak to her again. 

My Grandmother was a beautiful soul and I was blessed to have her in my life. In this episode, I share some of my favourite memories of her and the lessons she taught me that still have an impact on my adult life.  

In this episode, Wole and I discuss our friendship relationships. We dive into our experiences making friends, maintaining them as we move through different stages of our lives. 

We also talk about whether men and women can really be “just friends”.

This episode is an ode to all our friendship stories. So Enjoy and share with your friends. 

Continuing with Mental Health Awareness month this week,  I invite Nitu from the Colour Factor, a non-profit organization based in Calgary. 

The Colour Factor aims to decolonize mental health for BIPoC by creating spaces that approach mental health and healing from a holistic view.  Nitu shares her mental health story and her healing journey.  The Colour Factor inspired by personal experiences , is closing the gap and bringing a different type of healing to people of colour, taking a non-traditional westernized way of healing but instead digging deeper to form a connection, with people and create an individualized approach to healing. 

May is mental health awareness month.  Creating awareness around our well-being is very important especially during a pandemic. We need more support now than ever before. 

In this week's episode, I invited Byren to the podcast for a raw and open conversation on mental health. Byren shares his lifelong struggle dealing with anxieties and depression.  Coming to terms with his life experiences, choosing forgiveness and healing. 

There is something beautiful about being intentional with how we show up in our communities.  Being our true authentic self, regardless of the world's perception of our beliefs and the relationship we have with the creator. 

In this episode, I invite Dua and Delia for a conversation on Ramadan, their Islamic identity,  and how both are joining other Muslims across the world to observe Ramadan by fasting and centring all focus and intentions on Allah. 

Are there multiple ways to connect to Allah?  Listen to our discussion on how Yoga, meditation has become the ultimate outlet. 

As a kid, you probably had a  Diary to rush home to where you wrote about how exciting your day was, the boys you had a crush on, the friends that made school exciting and tolerable. 
Well, I didn't have that. So you can imagine my excitement  when I discovered journaling. 

In this episode, I share my experience using Journaling as a tool of self reflection, setting intentions and mindfulness. 

Do you Journal?  How often do you do it and what have you learned about yourself through this practice. I would love to hear about your experience

Breakups are hard, we've all been there.  At times it will feel as the world is coming to an end and there is nothing else to live for.  But again, it could be an opportunity to start over and find one's true self. 

In this episode, I invite my girl Adriana to the podcast. Adriana and I chat about our break-up experiences, mending broken hearts, redefining self-love and thriving in a time when the easiest thing to do seems to be giving up. 

If you are going through a breakup I understand that it is difficult and it may look and feel as if there is no end to what you are feeling at the moment. I can promise you that it does get better. You will feel great again. you will find happiness again. And you will find love through yourself and companionship that feeds your heart. 

In this episode, I invite Douglas and Jose to the podcast . The couple share an intimate story of finding each other in the age of online dating.  A classic Tinderella story, where things changed when they both decided to swipe right. 
A tale of two souls becoming one,  and instead of the clock ticking at midnight, it’s a lifetime of commitment. 

Losing someone close to us can be one of the hardest life challenges.  The truth is the death of a loved one is something that almost everyone will experience at least once in their lifetime.  And yet this is a life experience that is not often discussed. 

In this episode, I invited Grace to the podcast. Grace shares her experience losing her mother to cancer and the aftermath of losing a parent at such a young age. 

If you are currently grieving the loss of a loved one, please know that you are not alone,  be easy on yourself, take your time to grieve, seek help when you need, and  know that you will get through this 

Moving to a new city can be nerve-wracking. But the truth is,  the rewards that come from taking that leap of faith to step outside the comfort zone are something that anyone who has moved cities whether it be for jobs, pleasure, or even as a tourist. The experience is truly amazing and unmatched. 
In this week's episode, I share my experience on how I left Winnipeg, the city I lived the longest in my life and moved to Montreal the city I fell in love with.  This episode is to encourage those who are in that moment of their lives to consider a move, take a listen for some tips and shared experience on how I achieved this goal in my life. .