Have You Considered?

Today I speak with Kelly and Stuart, who have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. We speak about medication, stigma, coping strategies, boundaries, and what almost a decade after diagnosis looks like (Kelly) vs. a month after diagnosis (Stuart). Hopefully, this conversation can not only offer relatability and aid to those with Bipolar Disorder, but also to those who are close with someone with a diagnosis or pre-diagnosis. One of the most harmful things we can do is to be ignorant of others suffering, and with conversations like this, Kelly and Stuart are brave enough to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. 

Today I speak with Brian Van Tighem who has spent the last 5 years studying in the Shipibo Indigenous medicine traditions, apprenticing under Shipibo brothers. Over the last couple years, Brian has been working with the Ayahuasca Foundation as a program facilitator/assistant healer, running programs alongside his teachers. We talk about his experiences with Ayahuasca and plant medicine, the relationships built with plants and the Shipibo traditions, and some guidance for those interested in partaking in an Ayahuasca ceremony in a traditional setting in Peru, or internationally.

Today I speak with the Chair of Geology at Lawrence University and author of two books, Marcia Bjornerud. We speak largely about her book "Timefulness" and discuss the history of the earth, how it is measured, and what the earth was like throughout history, and how it will look in the future. Marcia is a strong advocate, along with the almost complete majority of geoscientists, for addressing manmade climate change. We touch on some solutions, as well as evidence of the need of large, immediate, systemic change in how we view the earth and our place within it. 

Today I speak with  dynamic psychotherapist Norma Hoeppner about what it means to find joy, rediscover our innate creativity, develop loving relationships with others and ourselves and much more. To get in touch with her and to find her 21 Day Couples Tune-Up follow up with the links below!


https://www.clearcounselling.ca/norma-hoeppner-psychotherapist/
https://www.soulbrush.ca/couplestuneup.html
https://www.instagram.com/normahoeppner/

Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouconsideredpodcast/

For the last podcast of 2020, I leave you with a conversation with Dr. Higdon on Critical Race Theory, systemic oppression, media literacy, the history of the police state and much more. I want to thank everyone for their support for the last few months, I could not be more grateful for both my listeners and the guests who have given me their time. I hope this conversation inspires deep introspection and gives another perspective to how we understand society and each other. Bring on 2021!

Today I speak with Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz who is a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist who has taught human sexuality for over 35 years at the University of Ottawa. She is also a Professor of Family Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Director of the Optimal Sexual Experiences Research Team at the University of Ottawa. We speak about her research and book, which examined the habits, components and connection of people who were having magnificent sex to see what is sex? And what makes our sexual experiences the best they can be. 

Today I’m speaking with Kim Heacox, an award winning American author of 15 books, as well as a well published photographer living in Gustavus, Alaska next to Glacier Bay National Park. We speak about the universal connection we have to nature, climate change, the Tongass National Forest logging regulations, Greta Thunberg, the Tragedy of the Commons, Deep Time, and the importance of love and compassion. Hope you enjoy, and be sure to check out his books and articles!

Robert Waggoner has been a lucid dreamer since 1975, and has logged more than 1,000 lucid dreams.  Being a past President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), and co-editor of the online magazine, The Lucid Dreaming Experience, Robert has incredible knowledge on how to experience lucid dreaming, practice lucid dreaming and most importantly, heal from lucid dreaming. The vast healing that lucid dreaming can achieve is inspiring and monumental, and for anyone who wants to join me in practicing lucid dreaming and sharing their dreams, that would be welcomed! To start, I highly recommend Robert's books that you can find on his website: https://www.lucidadvice.com/category/books/. 

Today I speak with Cheryl Maloney who is an educator, former President of Nova Scotia Native Women, daughter of well remembered Chief Reginald Maloney, with years of grassroots advocacy for human rights, indigenous rights, and environmental protections. We speak on the history of the Mi'kmaq peoples, the history of governmental and capitalist oppression, and the hopeful future as it pertains to indigenous and environmental rights. We talk specifically on the current issues regarding Fisheries in Nova Scotia, how the situation continues to this day, and how we can make a difference over issues like this across the country and globally. Cheryl is a beacon of hope for what one person and a community can do to inspire meaningful change.

Host of the Strategic Slut Podcast, we speak on the importance of growing and being ok with making mistakes in the meantime. We speak on sex, what women wish men knew when it comes to the bedroom, and how to better bridge the gap when it comes to wants, needs and desires. We also touch on how important it is to communicate effectively, especially if it's going to be an uncomfortable conversation. A great open and honest guest and a wonderful host of her own podcast, check out Courtney's Podcast for a deeper look into cultural discussions and growth mindset conversations.

Find Courtney:
https://www.instagram.com/thenotsoaveragebetch/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/strategicslut/?hl=en