I'm backkkkkk with the next part in this tell-all series from my recent explant and total capsulectomy... and today we're getting into some JUICY details. If you haven't had a chance to listen to part one, I highly recommend you go ahead and do that first (otherwise today might not make the most sense).

Now, in today's episode, I'm walking you through Part Two: the infection that was caused by my JP drain and my experience being in the hospital for five days. We're talking all about the pain, the seriousness of the infection, and the horrible experience I had in the care I received.

I dive deep into the physical, emotional and psychological pain experienced in recovery, the dependency that this required me to have on my husband, the isolation and darkness this created in my head, and ultimately, how I felt as if I barely survived some days.

There may be a third and final part to this series to round-out everything I've learned as someone who is newly post-op from a major surgery. Be sure to comment below or connect on social media if you are interested in learning more or have any questions for me on this!

Let's dive in, shall we?

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Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Today in our 'Friday's with Friends' feature, we are joined by the incredible TJ Aneca, who walks us through what it was like to leave her Mormon religion after building her life and family around it. She walks us back to over ten years ago when she was pregnant with her sixth child, and they realized that they just couldn't do it anymore.

Together we discuss the loss of community and the loss of self she experienced, the grieving that occurred, and how she ultimately had to figure out who she was without the religious context. She shares how this catapulted her into a love of self-development and fitness- and everything that she gained by walking away.

In this jaw-dropping episode we talk motherhood, perimenopause, the gift of being present, living life to the fullest, and most importantly- how we all have the power to create the life that we desire through the choices that we make.

You don't want to miss this episode. So let's dive in, shall we?

Here's A Little About TJ + Her Journey:

I'm TJ Aneca, a Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Life Coach, but more importantly, I'm a 48-year-old mom of six, a grandma, and a woman who knows firsthand how challenging perimenopause can feel.

For years, I poured myself into being a stay-at-home mom, and while I treasured those moments, I also felt the tug of losing myself along the way. It wasn't until I began prioritizing my own health—physically, mentally, and emotionally—that I found my strength again.

That transformation showed me just how powerful it is when women give themselves permission to take up space, feel strong in their bodies, and embrace the changes that come with this stage of life. Now, I dedicate my work to supporting women 35+ who are navigating perimenopause.

Together, we focus on fitness, balanced nutrition, and mindset practices that help restore energy, build confidence, and create lasting habits. My goal is to remind every woman that perimenopause isn't something to "just get through"—it's a season to thrive in, to step into your worth, and to discover the version of yourself you truly love.

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Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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I'm backkkkkk! Did you miss me?! If you've been hanging around here you'll know that I've been MIA for three weeks as I've been healing up from a recent major surgery... and I'm finally ready to do a TELL ALL on the entire thing.

So, in today's episode, I'm walking you through Part One: the surgery and the first couple of weeks of recovery from my bilateral explant and full capsulectomy. We're talking about what the day of surgery looked like, as well as a full behind the scenes look at Day 1-10 post-op.

I dive deep into the physical, emotional and psychological pain experienced in recovery, the dependency that this required me to have on my husband, the isolation and darkness this created in my head, and ultimately, how I felt as if I barely survived some days.

This episode is the first part of a multiple part series. In future episodes I plan to dive into the infection that caused me to end up in the hospital, as well as the rest of what this experience has taught me as someone who is newly post-op from a life-changing surgery.

Let's dive in, shall we?

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Today's episode might be a little rant... but let's talk about getting or giving unsolicited advice in healing.

Let's dive in, shall we?

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Today in our 'Friday's with Friends' feature, Cheryl Floris shares her journey from being burnt out with an overloaded schedule in her business- to finally finding a state of balance and peace.

In this episode she opens up about having to cancel her sons first birthday party for work- and how that moment made her realize she never wanted to sacrifice her life for her business again.

Together we dive deep into being a 'yes girl', wearing burnout as a badge of honour and learning how to slow down this holiday season- including nervous system regulation tools and realistic new year resolution tips.

Whether you own your own business, work a traditional 9-5, or are a stay at home mama- this episode is packed with love and wisdom to help you uplevel your life.

Let's dive in, shall we?

Here's A Little About Cheryl + Her Journey:

Hey, I'm Cheryl — brand strategist, designer, and the founder of Hey Sunny Studio. I work with women-led businesses who are tired of the hustle and ready to stabilize, reconnect to themselves, and build a brand that supports their whole damn life. Through my self-paced course, Untapped Potential, I help you step into personal brand leadership without burning yourself out trying to scale. I'm not here for grind culture — I believe you can have a thriving business and a well-lived life, and I'm here to show you how.

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AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Have you ever considered dating someone outside your age range and then found yourself wondering... is this okay? Appropriate? How much IS too much? Well, if so, then this episode is for you.

In this episode we're getting wildly personaly with a topic that's been on my heart to talk about for a while- and that's age gaps in dating. Truth be told there is a big age difference between my husband and I (18 years!)... and I've always laughed at the idea that there is an 'appropriate' gap that you need to stay within.

So today, we're going to talk about it. We're getting into how my husband and I 'came to be', the sacrifices and challenges that we've faced along the way in our relationship, and what I personally think about age gaps when it comes to finding your soul mate.

Let's dive in, shall we?

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Today in our 'Friday's with Friends' feature, Kaila Minion walks us through her journey being raised in an unstable home, witnessing her mother become addicted to prescription medication.

Later on in life at the age of 19 she is hit by a car, and forced to face the same harrowing fate: use prescription medication to cope or find a healthier alternative.

She shares with us how she ended up stumbling into her love of fitness from this experience, and how it created a career she never could have imagined.

Even more wild? She's now exploring the world of shamanic medicine and beginning to open herself up to her own gifts in an even deeper way.

Here's A Little About Kaila+ Her Journey:

Kaila Minion is a transformation and well-being coach, nutrition specialist, mom, yogi, and entrepreneur on a mission to change the world. She has been in the fitness industry for over 14 years from teaching group fitness to personal training, and now to running 2 businesses a spin studio and a coaching business.

She knows the difference having a healthy mind and body have made for her in her life, and now she wants to inspire others to find their personal power and step into the best version of themselves.

Kaila is a PN Level 2 Nutrition Specialist, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher, 100hr Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Keiser Spin Instructor, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Transformation & Well-Being Coach.

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Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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It's been 13 years since I've been 'disowned' from part of my family- and over the years Christmas has changed significantly for me. This year is the first year I've been home in Canada for Christmas since 2020... and I deeply desire to bring back the magic this year to make it special.

In this episode, I walk you through the true meaning of Christmas and how we choose what is most important through the actions that we take. We dive into both the traditional and unorthodox things that I am doing for this year- and the best part is? You don't have to spend a ton of money to make it matter.

So if you find yourself like me, without family or big Christmas dinners to celebrate- don't worry. There are so many ways we can make this year absolutely magical!

Let's dive in, shall we?

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Today on the pod, I was joined by two incredible souls- Tanya Sisson and Cori Schuman. Join us as we dive in for a continued raw and real AF talk on all things money.

Let's dive in!

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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We've all been there, right? Suddenly you find yourself at a different stage of life than a close friend, and you're wondering- how do we make this work? We have different priorities, different needs, different responsibilities... will we ever be on the same page again?

If you've found yourself asking these questions, you're not alone. Lately I've noticed that the priorities I hold differ slightly from the people dearest in my life (for both friends AND family)- and while it's been frustrating for my ego... I'm learning how to navigate it!

In today's episode, I'm walking you through a 'perspective' I've gained in my last few years of travelling, and why connection to my 'people' is something I value above all else. I'll share why that's been a challenge these last couple of weeks/months, and how I'm focusing on holding empathy for the battles each person is facing.

Bonus; we'll also talk about the greatest gift you can give this holiday season... and it may shock you to learn that this doesn't come with a price tag.

Let's dive in, shall we?

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different microdosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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