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Join me in conversation with Joe as we chat about Joe's recovery journey,  life, spirituality and so much more!

About Joe:

Joe is a peak performance and transformational coach and trainer. For close to 15 years, Joe has been passionately dedicated to empowering himself, other individuals and groups to reach their highest potential, personally, professionally and spiritually.

To learn more and get in touch, please visit:

www.joealvarezcoaching.com

IG: joe_alvarez_coaching

Email: [email protected]

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Join me in conversation with Andrew Soulis as he shares his very inspirational story of recovery.

About Andrew:
Andrew is a person in long-term recovery, a lover of life, restauranteur and one of the founders of Pavillon Snack Bar.

To get in touch, please visit:
IG: @a_soul_is

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Join me in conversation with Derek  as we dive into the fascinating  topic of harm reduction and psychedelic integration.

About Derek:
With clinical expertise in treatment  of substance and behavioural addictions, as well as mental health concerns, Derek invites his clients to take part in a collaborative and non-judgmental approach to addressing their personal treatment goals. He draws on principles of psychodynamic theory, mindfulness, harm reduction, emotion focussed therapy, and somatic therapies when working with clients. Derek is well-trained in group, individual, couples, and family therapy. 

Derek also works as an experienced integration therapist. His work in this domain is geared towards individuals who are interested in, or who have had experience with non-ordinary states of consciousness. Working with Derek, you will be invited into a safe and confidential environment where you can begin to explore and integrate psychedelic experiences into your everyday life.

To Get In Touch:
https://integration.maps.org/derek-de-braga/
[email protected]

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Join me in conversation with Lisa Simone as she shares her incredibly inspirational story of recovery. 

About Lisa:
Lisa Simone is a person in long-term recovery and has not used alcohol or other drugs for over 11 years. She started her recovery journey in 12 step rooms but has found that a mosaic of supports helps her stay sober, help others and evolve. She is the mama of four wonderful children. She credits them as the beacons for her drive, compassion, and advocacy believing her actions today impacts their future lives for the better. Lisa is ALL IN with recovery in everything she does. She has worked at an addiction treatment centre in Calgary for the past 10 years, co-founded Faces and Voices of recovery Canada, has achieved her Canadian Addiction Counsellor certification, and is a sought-after sober coach/companion. In addition, she owns a yoga studio in Niagara Falls Ontario with her husband where they have built an inspired community and where she teaches Y12SR yoga of 12 step recovery. She is currently studying Buddhism and the principles of the dharma in recovery with her mentor Dave Smith.

To get in touch, please visit:
http://www.bridgewateryoga.ca/
IG: @spirit_tender

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Join me in conversation with Bram Levinson as we discuss how to stay the course and ride the waves of living in this global pandemic. 

About Bram:

Bram Levinson is an internationally acclaimed author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders), yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger and mentor. With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram offers group and private classes as well as mentoring sessions, workshops and yoga vacations. He has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

To get in touch with Bram, please visit: 
www.bramlevinson.com

To listen to Bram's Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2vqDBSslr1LFevXHBHqRTB?si=eN-IpL97SSG-_DSRnViOaQ

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Join me in conversation with Ashley Parsons as we discuss plant medicine and its healing and therapeutic benefits.

About Ashley:
Ashley Parsons completed her studies in Spiritual Psychotherapy and Spiritual Direction at the Transformational Arts College in Toronto in 2016 and now offers one-on-one sessions online as a Registered Psychotherapist.  Her studies in Psychotherapy were preceded by undergraduate and graduate studies in the History and Philosophy of Asian Religions in Montreal which led to the practice of Yoga, becoming a certified teacher in 2011.  Ashley has lived and studied extensively with various Lamas in Buddhist monasteries across North America and India and has had the opportunity to have private audiences with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Most recently, Ashley has completed the Advanced Training in Plant Medicine through the Foundation of the Sacred Stream in Berkeley, California.  This unique training based in Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Applied Shamanism helps clients prepare and integrate their Plant Medicine experience in way that encompasses the client’s own Wisdom and Knowing about their experience.  Ashley has witnessed the incredible healing powers and teachings of Plant Medicine and you can learn more about her experiences how Plant Medicine may benefit you in her upcoming book: a self-help book that details her intimate journey with Plant Medicine, Buddhism, Energy Medicine, Yoga and Transpersonal Psychotherapy with insights about what she has learned from these.

To get in touch with Ashley, please visit:
http://www.ashleyparsonstherapy.com/

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Join me in conversation with my dear friend Nina Konjini as she shares with us her healing journey through Yoga.

More about Nina:
Nina Konjini, a Yoga facilitator and photographer, life's dharma is to hold space for others as they witness the strength and softness they already have within. Her own Yoga practice has held her as she moved through some of the most challenging experiences of her life, including loss and addiction. It has and continues to remind her to feel and grieve while simultaneously bringing her back to her own courage and resilience.  Her dedication and devotion as a student of Yoga is what inspires Nina to be a guide for others to do the same. Whether someone arrives as a Yoga student or a photography client, Nina will aim to cultivate an environment that encourages individuals to witness and support themselves. Her intention, for you to truly see your own spark

To read Nina's article that we reference in this episode, please visit:

https://fr.lululemon.com/features/up-close-and-personal/journee-internationale-du-yoga-nina

Get In Touch With Nina:

@captureyoursparrrk

Nina Konjini on FB

www.flickr.com/ninakonjini

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