In this special holiday episode, we're joined by our lovely co-worker Lainey, to help us spread the festive cheer (in our ugly Christmas sweaters of course), while taking a stroll down memory lane! 

Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season by sharing the story of how we met, how this podcast came to be, and reflect on the wisdom we took from some of our favourite guests this past year. Grab your hot cocoa, cozy up, and enjoy this holiday special full of stories and a whole lot of festive joy! 

Christmas music: A Christmas Dance by Arthur Benson

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Music: The Light from Within by Howard Harper-Barnes

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On this weeks episode, we sat down with Tim and Glen, Founder and Member of Four Sacred Hearts, an Indigenous led organization dedicated to healing from addictions, intergenerational trauma, and the impacts of the residential school system. 

As former gang members, they recount stories of their time growing up, being in and out of prison, the violence they experienced, and how that led Tim to starting Four Sacred Hearts, in hopes of helping others heal from their past traumas as well. 

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Music: The Light from Within by Howard Harper-Barnes

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On this weeks episode, we continued our conversation with power couple Devon and Jodi Larratt, to learn more about their life as a military couple, as well as uncover how Devon became a world arm wrestling champion! 

They shared how Devon got into arm wrestling, the importance of fighting for each other in a relationship, as well as some relationship advice they would give to couple's going through adversity. 

Some material may be challenging to some listeners. 

We want to thank Devon, Jodi, and all of our military members and their families for their service. We thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, courage, and strength, for protecting our country, and for keeping us safe.

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On this weeks episode, we sat down with former JTF2 member Devon Larratt, along with his incredible wife, Jodi Larratt, to talk all about their relationship and life throughout Devon's military career. 

They shared their experience in raising a young family while navigating hardship, the importance of communication throughout challenging times, and the lessons they learned along the way. 

From Devon's helicopter being shot down, to Jodi having experienced an assault, we unpacked a lot. Some of the material may be challenging to some listeners.

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On this weeks episode, we sat down and had a conversation all around our own healing from trauma, the mistakes we've made, and the lessons we've learned along the way. 

We spoke about setting healthy boundaries and creating distance when necessary, our emotions and unhealthy ways we tried to cope, as well as the importance of having community while healing. 

Wherever you're at in your journey, we hope some part of this connects with you💙

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On this weeks episode, we continued our conversation with trauma expert Tim Fletcher, to learn more about trauma bonds, abusive relationships, human trafficking, dissociation, memory gaps, and much more.

Most importantly, we asked about healing from trauma, and if it's possible.

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To learn more about Tim and the Tim Fletcher Co., visit https://www.timfletcher.ca/

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On this weeks episode, we sat down with trauma expert Tim Fletcher to uncover what complex trauma is, how our bodies respond when we experience a traumatic event, and much, much more! 

We learned about how everyday experiences and the lack of basic wants and needs can have long term effects, and that healing from complex trauma is possible.

Tim Fletcher is the Founder and President of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma), whose goal is to offer safe, loving, and respectful environments and programs that address the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of healing for people who suffer from addictions, trauma, and/ or spiritual brokenness that they may experience a measure of freedom from the effects of these while becoming better equipped to face future challenges.

To learn more about Tim and the Tim Fletcher Co., visit 
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On this weeks episode, we sat down with Janet Campbell, CEO of the Joy Smith Foundation, to discuss all things human trafficking, and to answer the question- is human trafficking real?

We talked about what it is, how it happens, survivor experiences, the barriers that exist, as well as the future forward for the Foundation with some big plans in the works! 

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On this weeks episode, we continued our conversation on anxiety with Maddie! 

Maddie spoke to us about her struggle over the years, and how she's worked to overcome it! We also picked her brain on why she thinks her generation struggles so much with anxiety, and offered some advice based on her lived experience. 

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On this weeks episode, we sat down with the lovely Maddie Lesnar, to discuss all things anxiety. 

She opened up about her experience battling anxiety - from her first anxiety attack, to the way it changed her life, and all the work she has done since to overcome it. 

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