Find Your Joy

Ali shares a Mahalo Monday episode about how gratitude, and staying connected to what matters lifts her out dark places.

About the Host:

Alison Perry-Davies is a bestselling author, podcast host, and art and sound healing practitioner who weaves creativity, empathy, and resilience into her children’s stories. With over 40 years of experience supporting individuals and families, she has dedicated her career to helping others thrive. Alison has worked extensively in the disability community as a support worker, case manager, and music therapy practitioner, bringing insight and compassion to every role.

As a mother of two now adult children, including one on the autism spectrum, and as a devoted Nana, Alison draws deeply from her personal and professional journey to create meaningful stories that resonate with children and families alike. Her first book in the Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared collection, Look Around and Ground with Ginger and The Fun Bunch, introduces young readers to simple yet powerful techniques for managing anxiety while nurturing courage, curiosity, and self-confidence

Host Links:

https:www.aliwayart.com

https://www.facebook.com/aliwayart/

https://www.instagram.com/aliwayart/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-perry-davies-5a162921/

https://www.tiktok.com/@aliwayart

https://www.youtube.com/@aliwayart7385

[email protected]

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Ali and Rouchelle talk about sex addictions and shame and finding a way to freedom.

About the Guest:

Rouchelle Cota decided to become a Mindfulness Coach based on her own experiences, struggles, heartaches, and ultimate path of self-acceptance and love. Earlier in her life, as she grappled with life’s challenges, she was devastated to discover that her husband had a serious porn addiction. Feeling shocked and deeply wounded by his betrayal, no matter how many couples therapy sessions her and her husband attended, she couldn’t shake the horrible feelings of anger, resentment, and depression which eventually began to take its toll on her. In fact, soon after, Rouchelle was diagnosed with cancer and although she was fortunate it was caught in the early stages, she continued to battle ongoing health issues like depression, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, which she was convinced was exacerbated by her terrible stress.

It was when she discovered the extraordinary power of mindfulness it was when her life began to flourish and finally she felt connected to her deeper sense of self and feel gratitude for the valuable lessons she learned. Today, she is helping hundreds of women also shift their mindset by helping us design an actionable plan that absolutely works. Rouchelle has learned to create a life she loves, to go from surviving to thriving, and she wants to help us do the same. By supporting women to tap into their amazing inner wisdom and capabilities, the results have been remarkable.

Guest Links:

https://www.facebook.com/rouchelle.cota

https://www.instagram.com/rouchelle.cota/

https://www.kron4.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/621814195/mindfulness-coach-rouchelle-cota-to-be-featured-on-close-up-radio/

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Ali and Sue talk about end of life care and the beauty and dignity each of us deserve during this time of life.

About the Guest:

Sue Phillips is a Critical Illness / End of Life Doula based in Dundas, Ontario.  In addition to supporting individual clients, Sue is passionate about raising awareness of the benefits of end of life doula care. She aims to offer fresh perspective on navigating life-limiting illness and death and is committed to exploring innovative approaches to end of life support. Sue is a member of the Communications and Media Committee for the End of Life Doula Association of Canada as well as a member of the Ontario Death Doula Network and the Bereavement Ontario Network.

Sue’s belief is: “the end of life deserves as much beauty, care and respect as the beginning”… anonymous.

Guest Links:

https://www.suephillips.ca/

https://endoflifedoulaassociation.org/

https://deathdoulaontarionetwork.ca/

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Ali shares about her new Children’s book, why she wrote it, what inspired her and shares the book itself.

About the Host:

Alison Perry-Davies is a bestselling author, podcast host, and art and sound healing practitioner who weaves creativity, empathy, and resilience into her children’s stories. With over 40 years of experience supporting individuals and families, she has dedicated her career to helping others thrive. Alison has worked extensively in the disability community as a support worker, case manager, and music therapy practitioner, bringing insight and compassion to every role.

As a mother of two now adult children, including one on the autism spectrum, and as a devoted Nana, Alison draws deeply from her personal and professional journey to create meaningful stories that resonate with children and families alike. Her first book in the Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared collection, Look Around and Ground with Ginger and The Fun Bunch, introduces young readers to simple yet powerful techniques for managing anxiety while nurturing courage, curiosity, and self-confidence

Host Links:

https:www.aliwayart.com

https://www.facebook.com/aliwayart/

https://www.instagram.com/aliwayart/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-perry-davies-5a162921/

https://www.tiktok.com/@aliwayart

https://www.youtube.com/@aliwayart7385

[email protected]

check us out on apple and please give an honest review and I would love it if you would follow me

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-joy/id1665240252

you can also find us on your favourite podcast app

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https://feeds.captivate.fm/find-your-joy/

Check us out on YouTube

Ali Way Art - YouTube

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Ali and Adriana chat about health choices and interesting alternatives Adriana discovered.

About the Guest:

Ali met Adriana through Amplifyou during a Podapalooza event. Adriana specializes in wellness, blood sugar, functional nutrition, and financial freedom amongst other things.

Guest Links:

email: [email protected]

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Ali and Lauren talk about how nursing and wrestling are more alike than you think.

communities

About the Guest:

On weekends Lauren steps into the professional wrestling ring as local Vancouver Island ring announcer Sidney Strode. She also moonlights as a medic backstage.

During the week, Lauren is a full-time Master of Nursing Student studying Indigenous Wellness at the University of Victoria and a Registered Nurse working in public health at First Nations Health Authority. She is a proud citizen of Métis Nation of British Columbia and member of Métis Nation of Greater Victoria.

Guest Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenodobas/

https://www.instagram.com/kayfabekorner/

https://www.facebook.com/lauren.odobas

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Ali and Dianna talk about wellness fairs and running events and creating healing.

communities

About the Guest:

Dianna Maycock lives on Lasqueti Island, a remote, off the grid island situated in the Georgia Straight of British Columbia. Although born and raised in Victoria BC, a city girl of 50 years, she instantly fell in love with the simple, back to nature, homesteading lifestyle that is Lasqueti.

Living off the grid can be challenging and is definitely hard work. Dianna and her partner are responsible for their own power (solar), water (rain water collection/storage) and have to be self-sufficient. There is no "running to the store" as there are no stores or shopping on island. Their closest access to amenities is a one hour boat ride on a passenger only ferry (no cars) that takes them to Vancouver Island. A pleasant enough ride in calm weather but when the wind is blowing 40 km/hr with 15 foot waves it can be a little harrowing!

Dianna bought her first DSL camera 2 years ago and since then has been obsessed with photographing nature and all that she sees every day. They live on a mountain, surrounded by forests of Douglas Fir, Cedar, Maple and Alder and own 10 acres of property that butts up against an 80 acre nature reserve. Every day she revels in watching the eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, wild deer and feral sheep.

Guest Links:

https://lightandenergy.wixsite.com/lasquetimoments

https://lightandenergy.wixsite.com/lasquetimoments

https://www.instagram.com/lasqueti_lady/

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Ali and Dianna talk about living life off grid.

About the Guest:

Dianna Maycock lives on Lasqueti Island, a remote, off the grid island situated in the Georgia Straight of British Columbia. Although born and raised in Victoria BC, a city girl of 50 years, she instantly fell in love with the simple, back to nature, homesteading lifestyle that is Lasqueti.

Living off the grid can be challenging and is definitely hard work. Her and her partner are responsible for their own power (solar), water (rain water collection/storage) and have to be self-sufficient. There is no "running to the store" as there are no stores or shopping on island. Their closest access to amenities is a one hour boat ride on a passenger only ferry (no cars) that takes them to Vancouver Island. A pleasant enough ride in calm weather but when the wind is blowing 40 km/hr with 15 foot waves it can be a little harrowing!

Diane bought her first DSL camera 2 years ago and since then has been obsessed with photographing nature and all that she sees every day. They live on a mountain, surrounded by forests of Douglas Fir, Cedar, Maple and Alder and own 10 acres of property that butts up against an 80 acre nature reserve. Every day she revels in watching the eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, wild deer and feral sheep.

Guest Links:

https://lightandenergy.wixsite.com/lasquetimoments

https://lightandenergy.wixsite.com/lasquetimoments

https://www.instagram.com/lasqueti_lady/

Check us out on apple and please give an honest review and I would love it if you would follow me.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-joy/id1665240252

You can also find us on your favourite podcast app.

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Ali chats with her son Ryan aka Rad Dad about all things pro wrestling.

About the Guest:

Rad Dad (Ryan Spaidal) is a beloved fan favorite on the 365 Pro Wrestling scene, known as much for his high-energy moves as for his heartwarming origin story. A lifelong athlete, Ryan shared his love of sports with his daughter Hannah through baseball and fast pitch. When he sought a new way to bond with his son Kashus, fate stepped in with a sign—literally—for pro wrestling lessons. What started as a fun father-son activity quickly became a passion. Ryan dove headfirst into training, and not long after, Rad Dad was born. A year later, he made his in-ring debut, bringing his signature mix of dad energy and pure determination. Now, he’s not only tearing it up in the ring, but also training side by side with his son, now known as DJ Ka$h.

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/rad_dad_365/

https://www.facebook.com/ryan.spaidal

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Ali and Rollie talk about music and mental health and a whole lot more in Part 2 of 2.

About the Guest:

Roland Barrett is a Victoria, BC-based Singer-Songwriter, Performer, and Veteran Recording artist.  His catalog crosses numerous genres from rootsy ballads to soulful country blues flavored testimonials.  Growing up in an era when the Canadian airwaves were ruled by the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, Blue Rodeo, Tom Cochrane, Bruce Cockburn, and Joni Mitchel to name a few, these mentors are clearly reflected in the lush imagery of Barrett’s songwriting. Barrett has released 4 albums on which he has worked with both Juno and Grammy-winning artists.  

Guest Links:

https://www.rolliebarrettmusic.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/roland.barrett1

https://www.youtube.com/user/WholyRoly

https://www.instagram.com/rolliebarrettandthehardtruths/

https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/roland-barrett/280313246

https://rolandmichaelbarrett.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-wave

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