Lemon Soul

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Lemon Soul episodes

  • 014: Simon Johnson - Simon Steeps // Healing With Herbs & Balancing Machine Culture
    Sat down with the king of herbal tea! Simon Johnson from Simon Steeps came into the studio to talk to us about how to manage a healthy lifestyle with the plants that are right around us. Simon has graced the stage at TEDx Windsor and I was so excited to sit down and hear his story first hand. Not only does Simon discuss his health battle that led him to a liver transplant, but I am so lucky to have gone in depth discussing his views on society, his lifestyle, the "machine" and how we can live for the things we NEED. Such a genuine conversation about life in general, I wish I could have more conversations just like this! You are all in for a treat this week!
    Things we cover!
    Let's eat dandelions!
    Nutritious VS Medicinal Plants
    Veggie Capsules
    Why to eat what is readily available to us
    Receiving a liver transplant.
    Recovery & Living with Colitis
    Managing symptoms with lifestyle!
    PERMACULTURE
    How can we reconnect with nature?
    Wild Forest Gardening
    The Empire & Machine Culture
    Living in Default Mode
    How to choose what you NEED over what you want.
    3 Fundamental Needs for Life
    Herbal teas
    1 hr 7 min
  • 012: Jordynne Ropat - Plant Joy // Building Something You're Proud Of & Why to Take it Slow
    Sitting down with Jordynne has been a breath of fresh air! Her honesty and quick wit is so pure. Jordynne runs and owns a vegan donut business and her popularity exploded overnight! However, that comes with it's own set of challenges. In this episode I got to learn so much more about the behind the scenes of how her business came to fruition, but more importantly how she manages her mental health and why it is so important for us all to slow down and take care of ourselves.
    Things we talk about!
    Growing up "gifted"
    Graduating Neuroscience
    Wanting to be a doctor!
    Bake sales, bake sales, bake sales!
    The small things, are the big things
    Why it is important to take your time.
    Move slow!
    Milestones and how they can hurt us.
    How it all began!
    What does Plant Joy mean?
    VEGAN DONUTS!
    Battling with depression.
    Coping mechanisms come with experience.
    H.A.L.T
    Self care strategies and not being perfect at them!
    How to stay present
    50 min
  • 011: Olivia Bauer - Liv Digital // The Power of Perseverance & Self Serving 101

    This little gem is the ever talented Olivia Bauer - founder of Liv.Digital - a marketing guru from Windsor Ontario. A conversation full of laughter as we sat down to discuss Olivia's struggles with rejection in Toronto and how it brought her to starting her own business back home. With endless perseverance, everything has brought her to building her own business! Onward and upward, this girl is unstoppable and has a message about why it is so important we learn to be self serving. Topics we cover! Being surrounded by entrepreneurs Working for non-profit organizations The "Toronto struggle" Rejection, Rejection, Rejection How to be alone. SELF SERVE! Saying YES to everything Her fitness journey How a car accident put things on hold. Acupuncture experience A shout out to local personal trainer @bunzngunz! Social Media Detoxing AND.. OUR FIRST EVER "SOUR SEAT" :)

    45 min
  • 010: Michael Difazio (Reclaim Artistry) - Balancing Business & Passion // Success Is A Mindset
    Time to get fired UP! As I sat down with Mike, I knew the conversation was going to be wicked. But this guy drops major motivational guidance and more importantly, HONEST advice. Mike tells nothing short of the truth about what it takes to balance a business and a passion. From brand power to Mike's self proclaimed "care-freedom" - this episode is full of inspirational messages.
    WE COVER :)
    Why Wood?
    "Trash House"
    Brand Power & Buying Local
    Living without heat for years!
    GET SELFISH.
    Dropped on Drouillard
    Balancing Business & Passion
    Planning & Money Money Money!
    "Care-freedom"
    Success is a Mindset
    Band Life to Business Life
    The Important of Teamwork
    Get Your Mind Right!
    1 hr 8 min
  • 009: Meaghan Marton - The Sweet Life of Being Vegan // Animal Rescue & How to Make A Difference
    I am truly honoured that I finally got to sit down with Meaghan for this episode. Even though we didn't get through my entire (and very long) list of questions, we discussed some really important topics surrounding animal advocacy and rescue efforts! Meaghan has a HUGE heart and an even bigger impact on those around her. I personally am endlessly inspired by her work and certainly owe my social media presence and this podcast to her efforts and belief in me.
    Things we cover :)
    Becoming vegan!
    Volunteering on a farm sanctuary
    Cow cuddles!
    Chickens aren’t JUST chicken
    Rescuing Sunny & how he got his name!
    What it takes to save and train a stray dog.
    Vanlife in LA!
    Rescuing a dog that fits your needs
    Launching a kids boxing program!
    Motivate Canada
    Inspire Five People
    How to gather resources for fundraisers
    Just do it!
    Being inspired by her grandfather
    Affirmations are key!
    1 hr 20 min
  • 008: Esme Prowse - Checking in With Yourself // Spirituality & How We Cope
    Esme Prowse ladies & gentlemen! In an very interesting conversation we dabble in and out of a variety of topics. As we surround the ideas behind Esme's personal journey and growth we unfold her relationship as a Political Scientist and a Satanist yoga teacher! Esme dives deep in explaining her own coping mechanisms and how her views of the world have changed over time.
    More topics we cover include:
    Night Terrors
    Growing up with an ED
    Anxiety & coping mechanisms
    Check in with yourself!
    Astrology
    Yoga Healing
    Satanism - what does it really mean?
    Meditation & breath work
    Spirituality & Energies
    Why failure gives us value
    54 min
  • 007: Five Question Friday // Motivation, Intention, & Passion!
    Thank you so much to Meaghan, Brittney, Rebecca, Victoria & Marissa for all your questions! This episode answers the following five questions!
    1. What is the main intention for this podcast?
    2. What is your passion?
    3. How do you have the motivation to be such a genuinely good person?
    4. What takes up too much of your time?
    5. What are the best & worst moments of your 20's and what advice would you give us 20-somethings!
    Enjoy - much love always
    20 min
  • 006: Sara Santarossa - Becoming Self Aware // Body Image & The Influence of Social Media

    Sara is a BEAST by all accounts. Sitting down with Sara and unfolding everything from eating disorders, self esteem, women in sport, and the role social media plays to hearing about Sara's journey through darkness and turning it into light. I am honoured that Sara is our first guest since the brand change to Lemon Soul, because she is the perfect testament to what this all stands for. Some things we ponder! Mother - daughter relationships Self Esteem & Self Love
 Letting go of "perfection" Becoming Self Aware
 Mental Health Wellness
 Working with BANA Eating disorders YOU ARE ENOUGH!
 The Influence of Social Media
 Body Positivity
 Volunteering at the YMCA Turning a dark situation into her passion!
 #nofilter 
 Taking Time to Reflect
 Choosing Physical Activites that you ENJOY!

    1 hr 16 min
  • 005: Adam Boismier - Comfort Via Discomfort // A Growth Mindset & Self Care
    Adam is an absolute gem with a ton of information to throw your way. Need some motivation to kick your butt into gear? Find all you need to be inspired to face your fears, right here!
    Things we get into!
    Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable!
    Complacency
    Facing our fears
    Choosing what we spend our energy on
    Proactive VS Reactive living
    The emotional brain
    Growth mindset
    Identify & Conquer
    Progress over perfection
    Self care Sunday!
    1 hr 3 min

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Everyone has a story to share, everyone has a lesson to learn. The Lemon Soul Podcast is here to remind us how to use the sour and make it sweet!