We are honoured to have YEG Psychologist and creator of @theteaonbirthtrauma Teela Tomassetti join us to discuss all things birth trauma. Teela shares her own traumatic birth story along with so much compassionate advice and insight for trauma survivors.

Happy Mothers Day to all of our listeners! In todays episode we honour our own mothers and all of the mothers who played a role in raising us.

In this episode Nicole and Karlie had such a great time talking to Jaime Innis! Jaime brings such an amazing energy to the episode as she talks about running a business, motherhood, and the importance of date night. Jaime gives great insight on how to avoid burnout and why prioritizing yourself before pouring into others is so important. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do.

It is National Infertility Awareness Week. 🤍 We are honoured to have former FTL guest, Lindsay join us in this episode, along with Madison, creator of @sunnysideupnyc. Madison is the founder of a powerful support community for those struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and premature birth. Together they share their personal stories, how to find support if you are struggling, and how to support a loved one who may be facing infertility. Connect with Lindsay @lifewithlindsayb and Madison @sunnysideupnyc.

Danielle Sykes, mom of two and grade one teacher, joins us in today’s episode. She shares how her teaching background has impacted how she parents, many helpful examples of language she uses with her children, and how important play is for little ones. Danielle says she’s just doing her best as a Mom but we think she’s doing an incredible job and we are honoured to learn from her!

In this episode Karlie and Nicole talk all things body image and how complicated everything that comes with that can be. Nicole shares about the nutrition program she’s currently following and how she’s feeling, while Karlie can bring a unique perspective living in a chronically ill body.

Karlie and Nicole chat all things parenting — parenting with a partner, putting respectful parenting into practice, listening to your intuition when it comes to parenting, and more. Thanks for listening!

Karlie puts together a surprise episode for Nicole’s 30th birthday! Karlie shares birthday messages from Nicole’s friends and family, the things she loves about Nicole, and favourite memories of our friendship over the past 20+ years.

Cameron joins Karlie to share her story of Chronic illness. They discuss the impact it has in so many different aspects of life. Despite many dark, difficult times, including losing both parents at a young age, Cam shares how she advocates for herself and others in the Chronic illness community.

Kayla Patrick, Nicole’s cousin, joins the podcast to share her story of persevering through pain with faith. Kayla vulnerably opens up about her first marriage and divorce, season of depression, and devastating miscarriages in her second marriage. All the while noticing signs in her life that lead her to the beautiful family she has today.