Parm’s Yoga is the culmination of my journey from being overwhelmed, stuck in a rut and directionless in life, to finding a place that I can call home where I truly belong and am able to give back and contribute to the world. At the end of my university career, I found myself in a place where nothing mattered to me anymore. I had no motivation to do anything, my previous goals had lost meaning and at some point, I felt like my life was just passing me by. I wasn’t ever in the present moment and I felt like I wasn’t even living anymore: I was just existing. I was stuck – stuck in my mind and stuck in a rut with no way out. My yoga practice and the inherent spirituality in the ancient techniques pulled me out of the funk I was in. The more I continued down the path of yoga and spirituality, the more I felt like I was mending all the broken pieces of me. I was finally happy, satisfied with what I had and I finally felt like a complete person again. I started Parm’s Yoga because I know how painful and isolating this journey can be. I feel lucky to have had all the support that I did at every step of my journey and now, I want to give back. I want to be that beacon of light that I know that people need. The journey home to yourself isn’t an easy one. You have to face your mind and all the dark corners in it. But Parm’s Yoga is here to ensure that you don’t have to go through it alone. Parm’s Yoga is here to support you at every step of the way with yoga, meditation, breathing techniques and the spiritual depth that you don’t know you’re craving. Parm’s Yoga is for everyone who is where I was: lost, stuck, directionless, seeking purpose and most of all: seeking to reconnect with their authentic selves.

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https://parmsyoga.com/about

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🎙 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘻 at Juice Mi's vision is to inspire and encourage long term gut health habits, conveniently for a nutritious & vibrant life! Her foundation and identity as a vegan business owner is based on modern day convenience and long term healthy living.

In this episode Diana and I discuss what juicing is, how it's improved and impacted her life, discussed toxic acid environments and dove into how juicing helps balance our pH levels, she shares all the benefits of juicing such as the immunity boosting healing power. Diana talked about her rebranding and how she's currently working on her kid's line and how excited she is about me joining her in her #waterfastcollective. 

𝘈𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰 loves to use photography as a way to capture beautiful moments that would otherwise go unseen. She loves that photographs have the ability to tell a story, bring out an emotion or even make people’s visions come to life. As her love for photography grows she only hopes that she can continue to learn and improve in her craft.

In this episode Ailene & I discuss our beautiful synchronistic photo shoot experience (888) & also, finally, share the beginning of "Lean with Kare." Ailene was an integral process of creating this podcast and is the Lean (Ailene) to my Kare (Karen). Listen to the episode to hear our challenges and fears beginning something new (the pod) & how we leaned into our discomfort and braved it out.

𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢 is a twin mama, educator, soon to be published author, and the maker/creative face behind @_mywildtribe_ custom made apparel and gifts. Her brand is more than just her custom made items- although most famous for her mom swag and ‘Cool’ line, it’s about creating a community and believing in 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 all day everyday. Amanda openly and candidly shares about the juggle, the struggles, the raw and the real shit that goes on when you are hustling, working, being a wife, mama, friend, etc., in hopes that others can 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕, and that the stigma of ‘having it together always’ 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅.

In this episode Amanda and I discuss navigating through our pandemic fatigue and how important it is to check in with others and yourself during these uncertain times. She shares how she's been coping with being a full time educator and Mom and how often times guilt has set in trying to balance both roles. While 2020 was a wild year, we both mentioned how purposeful last year was and how much growth we've both experienced. Due to Amanda's personal and professional growth, she realized that her brand was coming along for the ride. She mentions her rebranding and how her "My Wild Tribe" name has been a catalyst for this change. With the rebranding comes triggers. 

We announce our collaboration to bring you a new monthly series, where Amanda is the cohost: "Girl Check Yourself!  Reality Checks with Dis Bitch!" 

Driven By... is a brand that encourages you to identify what drives you! Why? Because if you take the time to look inward and identify your purpose, then structure your life around doing the things that drive you, you are setting yourself up for a life of fulfillment!

Charlene Lizette is a Spiritual Teacher and Healer on a mission to empower women through their Spiritual Awakening Journey.

Instagram: Charlene Lizette | YouTube: Charlene Lizette

Come hang out & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Lean with Kare

Charlene Lizette is a Spiritual Teacher and Healer on a mission to empower women through their Spiritual Awakening Journey.

Instagram: Charlene Lizette | YouTube: Charlene Lizette

Come hang out & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Lean with Kare

Christmas is one of the most joyous festivals of the year, awaited by everyone, including children and grown-ups. The glittery decoration, gifts, cakes, delicious meals, Christmas music, everything about the festival is just magical. But above all it's about the love, laughter and the precious time spent with the family and loved ones. This year it looks and feels different for everyone. Whether or not you get to celebrate the day with your friends and family this year, you get the greatest gift of all … is being able to zoom call them and see their faces or pick up a phone to hear their voice. Yes, it is different, but the distance is temporary.

When you lose someone special, your world lacks its celebratory qualities. Holidays magnify that loss. The sadness deepens and the loneliness can feel isolating. The need for support may be the greatest during the holidays. Pretending you don’t hurt and/or it isn’t a harder time of the year may not be your truth. But for those living in their grief, you can – and will – get through the holidays. Rather than avoiding the feelings of grief, lean into them. It is not the grief you want to avoid, it is the pain. No one can take that pain away, but grief is not just pain, grief is love. The way I see it is the pain you feel is comparable to the amount of love you have for your loved one. That void will never be filled. But you carry on fueled by the love, traditions and memories you carry with you.

𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢 is a twin mama, educator, soon to be published author, and the maker/creative face behind My Wild Tribe custom made apparel and gifts. Her brand is more than just her custom made items- although most famous for her mom swag and ‘Cool’ line, it’s about creating a community and believing in 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 all day everyday.

Amanda gets open and candid about struggling at balancing time with all her different hats she wears - the juggle is real, she gets raw about the sh#t that goes on when you are hustling, working, being a wife, mama, friend, etc. We discussed the illusion of balance & time management when juggling various roles and that setting boundaries are not only healthy but paramount, we touched on the importance of self care & it looking differently for each of us. We addressed the importance of being kind to everyone you come across - we’re all carrying our own loads of emotions, experiences and trauma’s. We shared our love for hugs and how much our need for touch has changed with our new norm. Amanda opened up about her family’s decision on “Back to School.” As an educator she shares some of the new procedures and policies of being in the classroom. Times have changed & as innate survivors we’re all just learning to adapt. As we navigate the waves of change, we’re all doing our best & Amanda’s biggest mission is for all of us to BE KIND, ALWAYS.

𝘑𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪 is passionate about self care and wellness and wears multiple hats. She’s the cofounder of 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒔, a green skincare brand based out of Toronto. She works as a public elementary school teacher, with experience teaching music and french to kids in Grades 1-8 and she is also a new mom to an eight month old baby boy named 𝘛𝘩é𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘦! 

On this week's episode special guest Jennifer & I discussed: 

· Honour someone else’s time, boundaries and energy (ask, are you prepared to hear some negative information)

· Unpacking your emotions respectfully

· Showers are an escape from everyday routines and tasks - mindful and meditative

· Soap is essential for self care

· Elementary Natural soaps are palm oil free: palm oil is responsible for deforestation which affects a lot of wildlife

· App "Stop, Breath and Think" (free app)

· Breathing Techniques

· Embracing the unknown through this pandemic and new school year