Let's Get Passionate

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word: deriving from Ayur, meaning life, and Veda, meaning science or knowledge, thus Ayurveda is the Science of Life. This natural system of medicine and nutrition originates in India almost 3000 years ago. Ayurveda is the sister science of Yoga and Tiffany Gardhouse has been practicing both for years. In this episode, you will learn more about how Ayurveda can help you regain balance in mind, body and spirit.

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Brier Bimm was threatened with a weapon while working alone one evening in the social work field. The impact that this event had on her mental health snowballed until her breaking point: quitting this job and leaving the social work field temporarily. Brier speaks openly about her struggle to feel comfortable and safe in the community again and tools that she has used in her healing. This conversation is unlike any other on the show and I am so proud of her strength.

Approximately 1 in 781 Canadian babies is born with Down syndrome, including my friend Jason Helmond. I have known Jason since I was a young child and the accolades and accomplishments that he has achieved since then far exceed anyone else I know. Jason and I talk about his life as a young boy with Down syndrome and how he has proven that people with Down syndrome can do ANYTHING.

Sabrina Church and I have been friends for nearly 15 years. We have gone from shy, square, teenagers, to outgoing, marijuana-using, functional, adults. Sabrina and I talk about our personal experiences with using marijuana, the stereotypes that we have encountered and actively defy, and the medical and environmental benefits of Cannabis. This is a rare look into one of my most personal secrets: I am a stoner.

Jeff and Isabelle Miller met and fell in love quickly in the summer of 2015 and they were married in November of 2017. Their desire to start a family came naturally with their marriage. Chronic abdominal pain brought Isabelle to a specialist that informed her that her fallopian tubes were almost entirely blocked, and so began their journey to IVF. Check out this episode to learn more about the process and how the Millers have stayed positive through it all.

Join Kristoffer Foster and I, while I learn all about the world of Drag. Kristoffer talks about his coming-out experience, his first encounters with drag and Drag Brunches that he looks forward to hosting again, once things open back up!

Sarah Piercy is a fellow mom-of-three and wife to a hard working man. Sarah is passionate about pursuing and adding to the good in the world, even during times when things don't seem so good. We talk about looking for happiness in the wrong places, mental health, managing social media and Sarah offers some valuable takeaways, to help magnify the good that already exists. For more beyond this podcast, follow Sarah's blog at www.writtenforthegood.com

Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Carlie Southin, and myself, for an episode about true, overall health and nutrition. We discuss nutrition in relationship to body image, body positivity, diet culture, genetics and mental health.

My husband was a single father at the age of 18. At the age of 19, we started dating. It was a ROLLERCOASTER. Come hang out with us and learn about our trials and successes over the last 10 years.

Check out this brief description of what you can expect to hear from the Let's Get Passionate podcast.