In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Mik Gerylo—elite athlete, three-time Canadian Spartan Race Series champion, and Phys. Ed teacher—to explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit in sports. Mik shares the journey that led him to become an elite athlete and the deeper life lessons he’s gained along the way. We dive into values and habits that have shaped his approach to both athletics and life. Beyond training and competing, Mik also talks about how he reconnects with himself outside of sports. Whether you're an athlete, a seeker, or simply someone looking for motivation to embrace life's challenges, this conversation is full of inspiration, purpose, and words to live by.

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Kaitlin Stephens. She is a therapist, couples counsellor, heart-led guide, my retreat co-host, and good friend. In this episode, we discuss how attachment styles shape the way we connect, how to set healthy boundaries without damaging a friendship, and what to do when a friendship feels unbalanced. We also discuss the importance of understanding your friend’s love languages and friendship as a form of medicine—how it heals, nurtures, and teaches us about ourselves. If you’ve ever struggled with friendship breakups, setting boundaries, or wanting to deepen connections in existing relationships, this episode is for you!

In this episode of Life as Ceremony I sit down with Eliza Butler, somatic psychotherapist and yogic breathwork teacher. This conversation was inspired by an incredible piece of writing Eliza shared on her Substack, All Parts, where she talks about the connection between anger and authenticity. Eliza shares how anger isn’t something to suppress but rather a guide showing us what we value and where our boundaries lie. She also explains how anger can be a form of self-love and self-care. We discuss safe ways to acknowledge and process anger and simple Ceremonies to help you tend to the “fire” when it’s present.

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Britt MacMillan—a mom, marathon runner, saleswoman, and creative spirit—to talk about shining brightly and celebrating life unapologetically. We talk about her journey with Instagram and how it became a joyful outlet for self-expression and creativity. Britt talks about not letting fear of what other people think hold her back from from living life to the fullest. If you’ve ever struggled with worrying about what others think, this conversation will inspire you to step into your full, radiant self. 

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Stephen Garrett, a Death Shaman and end-of-life coach who was also my instructor in grief and loss, death and dying, and spiritual wellness. Together, we explore Stephen’s journey into grief work, the lessons he’s learned from those nearing the end of life, and how we can foster a healthier relationship with death and dying. In this episode, Stephen shares personal stories and wisdom. He offers guidance for anyone seeking to overcome the fear of mortality or deepen their understanding of life and loss.

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Jaime Zajac. She is an intuitive channel and the host of the Magnetic Soul podcast. In this episode, we discuss why strengthening our relationship with intuition is essential for living authentically and making empowered decisions. Jaime talks about embracing her path as an intuitive channel and shares personal stories about having trust in the Universe. At the end of the episode, she shares a channeled reading for all of us! 

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Kaitlin Vitt—author and humanitarian—to hear about her recent experience volunteering in Ukraine for five weeks. Kaitlin talks about what it was like to be in Kyiv with air raid sirens and russian drones flying over them and what it was like travelling to the East to deliver supplies. We also discuss her connection with Ukrainian culture, dance, rituals, and intentional ways of living and being.

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I share personal stories as I reflect on 2024. I talk about my roses (highlights), thorns (lowlights), lessons learned, greatest memories, and transformative moments, including my trips to New Zealand and the Yukon, writing a book proposal, and some health challenges. Alongside my reflections, I offer year-end journal prompts to help you process your own year, encouraging you to reflect on your experiences, growth, and key moments. The year-end journal prompts that inspired this episode can be found on my Substack, which is also called Life as Ceremony.

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Substack: https://lifeasceremony.substack.com/

Website: https://www.lifeasceremony.ca/

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Sarah Anne Tourond—author, illustrator, yoga instructor, Registered Massage Therapist, wellness facilitator, consultant, and devoted mama (you can also refer to her as the Wellness Auntie!)—to hear about her journey of reconnecting with her First Nation Roots. Sarah shares her perspective and wisdom on coming back to the land and ways to support all beings in reconnecting with their ancestors and sense of spirituality. 

Links: 

Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saranneliza/

Sarah’s Children’s Books:

https://www.strongnations.com/gs/show.php?gs=3&gsd=9908

Let’s connect! 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samdsquire/

Substack: https://lifeasceremony.substack.com/

Website: https://www.lifeasceremony.ca/

In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I am sharing publicly—for the first time ever—the true origin story of my bootcamp business I had in Winnipeg. At 20 years old, I unintentionally started a wildly successful business overnight. After 10 years, I’m excited to finally share the origin story of how it all went down. In this episode, I talk about the importance of “writing your first draft” because it’s the only way you’ll get to draft 17. I also talk about how I’m not ready to start this podcast, but I am doing it anyway! I hope it empowers you to get started on whatever it is you want to accomplish in 2025.

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/g31Xz6Sk4-Q

Let’s connect! 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samdsquire/

Substack: https://lifeasceremony.substack.com/

Website: https://www.lifeasceremony.ca/