Ever Present Podcast

Today we are in for such a treat guys! I have my friend and Life Coach Smiljana Orlic from The Wealth of You here to talk to us all about life coaching. I took Smiljana's 12 week Wealth Accelerator Personalized Coaching Program in 2019 and had so many breakthroughs while establishing new sustaining healthy habits for my mind body and soul. Smiljana shares with us about her life coaching business, The Wealth of You, and her philosophy behind what life coaching really is. She shares about the programs she offers and what 'holistic health, wellness and awareness' really mean to her. For me, I have come to learn that 'a life coach is for the mind what a personal trainer is for the body.' Smiljana and I discuss this and much more! She leaves us with her three Games Changer lessons one being the value of not watering the weeds but only the flowers in our lives. Second, the power of accessing joy in any season and third the sheer gift of being yourself. These nuggets of truth are just that; invaluable. I leave you with a fitting quote by Socertes "The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old,

but on building the new!" We must determine to choose our focus! Get after building the new my friends and thank you for listening. You can find Smiljana here at [email protected] @Smiljanaorlic on Instagram and at The Wealth of You on Facebook.

My friends, March is a big month for Ever~Present! It marks the 1 year anniversary of its beginning, and I could not be more grateful. Thank you to all of you who continue to support Ever~Present. I hope it can continue to add value to your life. Now today's episode is also extra exciting for me as it is my first interview with someone completely new to my life. Her story, energy and passion is contagious and I am so honoured to have Andrea Parker from Andrea Parker Coaching sharing with us today! Andrea is a former Police Detective turned Human Potential Coach! She works at inspiring, driven individuals helping them to release the limiting beliefs that hold them back from their greatness while empowering them to live their most extraordinary life. Her knowledge and expertise is in helping individuals create a life that they are so in love with. She helps clients flourish in their career/business, self- worth, love mastery, self mastery and cultivating true success. She has 7 Pillars of Success and she shares why the first pillar is so important when living your most extraordinary life. We explore subconscious blocks, listening to your heart and how AP Coaching helps individuals become so in love with their life. She uses the yin and yang symbol to help demonstrate to us the vital importance of listening to our hearts and taking action. You don't want to miss this episode! Check out Andrea's website at https://andreaparkercoaching.com/ to find her FREE offer of a "So in love with your life" session! You can also follow her on Instagram @andreaparkercoaching to learn more. Today I leave you with a quote from Wayne Dyer that says, "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." So much of living our most extraordinary lives comes from our perspective. Choosing to see life happening FOR us rather then TO us, is key. Andrea also leaves us with some powerful Game Changer lessons so far from her own life, that all of us can learn from. Let's do this!

Join me today while we dive into such a relevant and important topic! Relationships! We were created to be in community. Relationships have a way of comforting us and confronting us, all at the same time, don't they? Today my dear friend Margaret Jones is here to bravely share her story regarding her marriage. Margaret and her husband Eric have recently celebrated 10 beautiful years together! A decade is so beautiful, such a victory! Yet, beautiful things don't always feel and look beautiful do they. Actually when I first met Margaret we were both in the middle of separations. Both of our marriages were literally hanging on by a thread, to say the very least. And well, some of you know how mine ended. In divorce. However, Margaret's did not! Margaret's marriage has been restored and today she is going to share all about how that has happened. If your relationship is suffering and you do not know how you will ever bounce back, this podcast is for you. As Margaret says, 'sometimes we think it's over, but it's not.' A good marriage isn't something you find it's something you make, and you keep on making it! I leave you with a fitting scripture that reminds us of the sheer importance of forgiveness in any relationship. Ephesians 4:32 says, "Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." I believe forgiveness is our greatest need and the key to any successful, healthy relationship. Stick around for the end where Margaret will share her 3 Game Changer's that she has learned so far in life that help her live to be her best self. You don't want to miss it! You can follow and contact Margaret on IG @Gosia_maria if you want to connect or talk to someone who has been through the muddy waters and come out the other side! You've got this!

Join me today for interview 5 with Jen Sarookanian. Jen is a trusted friend with a heart of gold. Today we explore a passion of hers; serving the Homeless community in Hamilton,ON. Jen leads the Homeless Ministry through the 'I Heart my City' Ministry at Living Hope Church. Her and the team set out each week to meet practical needs through sharing food, clothing, prayer and love with those in our community navigating homelessness. She explains how this passion ignited for her and how her perception of homelessness has shifted. She believes strongly that every person matters and sets out each week to be that reminder for those who may have forgotten it. Jen has learned so much by connecting with people, their stories and seeing the struggle behind their current circumstances. Homelessness can happen for a number of reasons, such as lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, mental illness and substance abuse to name a few. The Covid 19 pandemic has added a whole new level to this other pandemic for people in our communities. Some individuals do not have the tools and resources, but still need that reminder that they matter and are not forgotten. We all need to be reminded of this daily inorder to truly flourish and transform our lives. I am so thankful for Jen's impact in doing this and for being a light to others in a dark time. We can't change the world, but we can meet practical needs and share hope one person at a time. If you want to get involved or donate you can contact Jen on Instagram at @Jsarook or at Findhope.tv under I Heart my City. Taking up Jen's challenge and keeping 'blessing bags' in your car all year round is another great way to spread hope and meet needs in a practical way. The scripture I leave with you today is from Matthew 25:40 "And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" Keep shining your light my friends because it truly does matter!

Join me today while we explore all things FITNESS! My dear friend Katy Campbell from KatyCampbellFitness is here to spread her knowledge and encouragement. Katy will motivate you, encourage you and empower you to access the shear strength that is already inside you!

She shares how KatyCampbellFitness began and how her goal is to assist clients in becoming fit in all of life's areas. She is an Ambassador of Just Strong which is an online company that empowers women's health. She shares her own fitness and nutrition routine and gives tips for those starting out in their fitness journey. We all know that training muscle takes consistency and intentionality. Katy discusses her thoughts on this quote "If it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you," regarding fitness and how she feels it translates into life. We talk about the importance of having perspective when faced with any type of challenge and the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones. A fitting quote for today says, "all progress takes place outside the comfort zone." Remember the only place success comes before work

is in the dictionary! We must do the consistent work of showing up for ourselves each day so we can inturn better show up for each other. Katy shares her game changer lessons to end off our time together and you do not want to miss them! Here is how you can connect with Katy if you are looking for some accountability and fitness advice. She is taking new clients for the new year! @katycampbell (instagram)

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Katy Campbell (facebook) and Katy Campbell Fitness is her fitness page. 💢Remember there is a draw that will take place next Thursday Dec 31 at 12pm for a Just Strong Black Hoodie. All you have to do is follow Katy's Instagram account (above) follow my Instagram account (@sherribeck2) and like and share this podcast episode tagging us both in your Instagram stories! Its a nice sweatshirt guys so good luck!! Lets do this!

Join me today for interview number 3 with my dear friend Lauren Crandall! She shares some of her incredible story and wisdom regarding navigating severe symptoms from a very serious concussion. Her story is one of great resilience, relentless pursuit and a whole lot of faith. This injury has changed the entire

trajectory of her life, but Lauren's relentless pursuit to heal and gain knowledge on how to really repair her mind, body and soul has lead her down a whole new path. She shares her learning on the nervous system and we deep dive into the difference between the sympathetic nervous system (stress response) and the parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response). We talk about the importance of activating our parasympathetic system and Lauren shares strategies on how she does this and how it has helped her begin to heal. You know it's Helen Keller who says,

“although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" and I believe Lauren is a great testament to this truth! We explore what happens in our bodies when the stress response is activated and what stress really does to our health. We look at the power of Neuroplasticity and how rewiring our brian and training our brain like any other muscle is vital to overcoming stress and carrying it well. We learn that it is imperative that we intentionally seek to activate the relaxation response system so we can stay clear and conscious in our daily decisions and in creating the life we truly desire. Remember, "success comes from consistency" and we truly are what we repeatedly do! The scripture I leave with you today is from Philippines 4: 12 -13 where Paul says,

"For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength." Lauren demonstrates this same grit, hope and resiliency knowing she has to do her best and trust God with the rest. She believes life is happening FOR her not TO her and that this season of life is significant and will not be wasted. She truly is turning her wounds into wisdom. You don't want to miss this episode!

Join me today for Episode 2 of Season 3. Today is my second interview on Ever~Present and I couldn't be more excited. For today's game changer interview I have the privilege of interviewing one of my friends who I absolutely love. I love her heart, curiosity and her ability to ask great questions. This is just one of the many aspects that makes her excellent at what she does. Taye Adeniyi is a Child Protection Worker with CCAS and also has her own clinical practice! She has her Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies and her Masters of Social work as well as her Honours in Sociology and major in Psychology. Since getting to know Taye I have admired her curiosity so much. She has such depth, wisdom and strong faith. When we get chatting I know we could talk for hours. Today we will explore trauma and what that really means. We discuss Taye's approach with clients and how she suggest we heal from our heartaches. We look at how we can holistically heal through our mind, body and spirit by confronting our traumas to effectively endure and overcome them. Taye discusses the need to re-establish safety, make meaning of our circumstances and adjusting our world view of suffering. We live in a broken world where pain and suffering are an inevitable part of the journey. She shares her three game changer life lessons so far, which involve her love for Jesus, having compassion/seeking to understand others and always keeping her child like curiosity! The quote I share today says, “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” There truly is purpose to every heartbreak. There is beauty to be found in every battlefield! I want you to remember you are loved and so resilient!

Welcome to the introduction of my Game Changer Interview Series! This Fall will be a monthly interview series on Ever~Present hosting different people that I admire and know will add value to your life. At the end of each interview I will be asking my game changer question, "What three things have you learned

that you believe to be game changers in how you live your life?" So today's episode as an introduction to Season 3 I answer this exact question for myself. Come explore with me my game changers so far in life which are, 1. The power of faith 2. The power of choice 3. The power of the mind. I know the lessons of life will keep coming, I am sure about that! The quote I leave with you today says, "In a world full of game players, the only way to set yourself apart is to be a game changer.” Let's do this!

Welcome to the 7th and final episode of 7 Minutes in Heaven. This is also the 8th and final episode of Season 2 of Ever~Present. Join me today while we explore why your piece matters! We talk about the importance of understanding that YOU are part of a greater whole. Think about completing a puzzle, especially puzzles with hundreds of tiny little pieces. There is nothing worse then getting near the end of a puzzle and realizing you are missing a piece! You can't complete a puzzle without all the pieces! And each piece of the puzzle has its own unique shape and place. And so do you! When we honour our God given shape and place we are helping to complete God's masterpiece. Gods giant puzzle of life! We look at the acronym of SHAPE that makes up our God given capabilities such as our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. I believe once you know and own your shape, you will be able to know and fill your place! We are all apart of the same puzzle and our place matters in that puzzle because we are connected to other pieces. We are connected to other people! You truly are part of a greater whole! The scripture for today is Ephesians 2:10 'For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.' Moving forward, Season 3 of Ever~Present will look a bit differently this Fall. It will be a monthly interview series where I will host an amazing human and their story on the third Thursday of each month from September to December. I hope you join me and stay safe and patient this Fall. Remember that your piece truly matters! Let's do this!

Join me today as we look at the importance of trusting yourself and your gut when making decisions. We look at how choosing our focus impacts the meaning we attach and ultimately the actions we take. The scripture I leave you with today is that nothing is wasted 'with all this going for us, my dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that NOTHING you do for him is a waste of time or effort." 1 Corinthians 15:58. Life is happening FOR you not TO you! Make your decisions with confidence. You have everything you need already inside of you to make the best decisions!