Happily Ever Understood

Khrystyna and Svitlana's journey from Ukraine to Canada showcases the power of trusting one's instincts and taking bold steps towards personal fulfillment. By taking the risk to venture into the unknown meant leaving behind their familiar surroundings and facing uncertainties. But their intuition guided them toward making choices that felt right and ultimately leading them to life in Canada. By following their hearts they were able to create initiatives that still connected them to Ukraine.

Trusting one's instincts can often lead to remarkable experiences and personal growth. It allows individuals to break free from societal norms or expectations and pursue paths that align with their true passions and dreams. While it may involve challenges and obstacles along the way, listening to the heart can provide a sense of purpose, authenticity, and contentment.

Khrystyna and Svitlana's story serves as an inspiration for others to embrace their own intuition and have faith in their inner guidance when making important decisions. It reminds us that following our hearts can lead to incredible opportunities and the fulfillment of our deepest desires.

Continuing with Mental Health Week, iListen speaks to Robert a mental health chamption who

iListen is launching two podcasts during Mental Health Week. In an effort to raise awareness about mental health among first responders, this podcast no. 19 features Gary Benoit, a current police officer in Edmonton, and author of "A Call for Service: Overcoming Adversity through Resilience." Gary shares his own experience with mental health concerns and PTSD, and offers insights into how first responders can build resilience to combat the challenges they face on the job. With mental health concerns on the rise and the most recent deaths of police officers in Canada in the last few months, this podcast is a timely and important contribution to the conversation about mental health and the importance of addressing mental health concerns in our communities. Listen on Google Podcast or on YouTube's iListen Experience: https://youtu.be/Ml3yY82flsQBuy Gary's book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1778225802Benoit Wellness Consulting information: www.benoitwellnessconsulting.comInstagram/Facebook/LinkedIn: @benoitwellnessconsulting@frontlineresiliencyproject

Meet Shari and Remi, both originally from Europe who operate Wild Forest Adventures in Alberta. They are passionate about caring for dogs and this planet so we thought it fitting to showcase this incredible business to comemmorate Earth Day.

ilisten commemorates World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 with guest Brytani McLeod who is the Inclusion and Accessibility Consultant at Autism CanTech!

Many people from the autistic community prefer the term "Autism Acceptance Day" as an alternative. Regardless of what term is used, creating awareness and showing support for anyone on the autistic spectrum is key.

iListen participates in the Autism CanTech! program, which helps remove barriers for an underrepresented and underemployed population in Canada.

Listen to the full audio on Google Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/happilyeverunderstood/

Autism CanTech! website: https://autismcantech.ca/

iListen's next Women's History Month guest, Sonia De Fazio takes us on her journey of authenticity. Sonia learned to acknowledge her strengths and weaknesses, embrace her imperfections, and not pretend to be someone else. Sonia is author of the "Glow Your Worth" Book series, which guides you through a self-worth healing journey. She is also a Public Relations Consultant with bSocial Communications and enjoys creatively and consciously building brands that promote conversation and connection. Glow Your Worth Website: www.glowyourworth.com Glow Your Worth Instagram: @glowyourworth

Continuing with Women's History Month, iListen's youngest guest is nine-year-old Grace. This little entrepreneur is making a difference by giving back to the community.

Grace started her business, The Strawberry Slime Shop, with sensory products that help improve children's and adults' mental well-being. Sensory slime can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, hypersensitivity and much more. She donates her profits to help those she is very passionate about - the homeless, seniors and autism.

When asked why she wanted to help these three groups specifically, Grace mentioned her late grandmother who always gave back, and her autistic siblings, whom is is very close to. We could certainly learn a lesson from this young lady!

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ilistencanada

The Strawberry Slime Shop: IG - https://www.instagram.com/the_strawberry_slime_shop/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088184352068 TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@thestrawberryslimeshop?_t=8YA9mY3pReH&_r=1

Email: [email protected]

iListen starts Women's History Month with its first guest, Janet Brazil. We mark Brain Injury Awareness Day on March 4 as Janet educates us on the effects of brain injury and how it can be managed.

Janet is the author of "Heal Your Brain Faster - Empower Your Mind Through Yoga" and a certified yoga instructor. She is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury for more than three decades. Her mission is to help other brain injury and stroke survivors heal through yoga and breathing practice.

Janet's book can be purchased at: https://janetbrazil.ca/buy-the-book/