Planting Wildflowers

I'm still buzzing from the events of last week and had to share. Every year I look forward to visiting Salt Lake City with about 30,000 other people to absorb the inspiration, the research, the philanthropy and of course the new products doTerra releases. This year was the game changer for many and it differed in a lot of ways from previous events. This year we all know there is more to the health story and we all crave the same results. That is to say, we all want good health. We all want to feel good in our day to day lives.  Our paths may diverge but connection, friendship and purpose is what we all want. Today I'm talking super high level on some of what was shared and hope that your curiosity will be piqued to reach out and learn more.

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So I’m told I haven’t shared enough about myself. 

Shining a light on others has been the goal of this podcast but I really appreciate the nudge to share my own voice with you today.

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Liberate Yourself.

 In this pivotal time in Canadian (and world) history it is crucial to become a voice. It matters beyond today. Your voice and the actions you take now will be felt for generations to come. Today’s guests offer a powerful source of courage to us all. They define solidarity and commitment to good. The Freedom Organization will inspire your thinking and more importantly your actions.

The Freedom Organization focuses on knowledge and empowerment, making the maximum positive effort for our community, and our country as a whole. We provide momentum that helps us bring real change.  We are leveraging the digital world to continuously come together, gather real data, real polls and real voices to make that change.

This organization is about taking your power back. Bringing our sovereignty and our roots back. This organization isn’t about being anti-anything.  This organization is about pro-unity.  

This organization is bringing together the greatest number of Canadians from all over the country to have their voices not only heard, but also to count.

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Some people seem like they’ve lived many lifetimes and are here to share their wisdom with us in the hopes we find inspiration to create positive momentum in our own lives. Today’s guest is a living example of resilience, strength and kindness. He is someone to be admired for the effort he offers and the goodness he puts into the world. My life has been changed by meeting him and now yours will too.

Terry Tucker has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, an undercover narcotics investigator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, an author, and most recently, a cancer warrior. He is the author of, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Living Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry and his wife have lived all over the United States and currently reside in Colorado with their daughter and Wheaten Terrier, Maggie. In 2019, Terry started the website, Motivational Check to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives (www.motivatioalcheck.com).  

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Social media has the potential to bring the most  brilliant people into our awareness. Today’s guest is a standout woman who’s passionate work in the field of mental wellness is relevant, creative and effective. She has recently become a published author whose personal story connects us deeper with her true spirit. This episode is one to share and keep sharing. We can all benefit from the skills she shares and the kindness in which her offering is made.

Leanne Ford, MSW, RSW is first and foremost a mom of a very independent toddler who currently wants to do everything himself. She is a Registered Social Worker, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and Student Affairs professional. Leanne is passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience and support for students throughout their academic journey, as well as, supporting and treating mothers/parents through fertility, reproductive issues, pregnancy, postpartum and the early days of becoming a parent in her private counselling practice.

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She sold her home in California,  renovated a Sprinter van to live in , and now she travels  far and wide touring the national parks of the United States.  She is really the definition of fierce and adventurous. She made her dream a living reality. She is wise and generous with her time and views health from a holistic perspective. 

Dr. Danielle Daniel is a Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a holistic approach to the brain. Using the science of nature, her expertise focuses on the neural limbic pathways, neurocardiology, and psychogastroenterology (the gut-brain axis) for immediate and sustained emotional wellbeing. She trains hospitals, clinics and therapists around the world on the field of Psychoaromacology and the application of Psychoaromatherapy.

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Emotional wellness is a topic that deserves some consistency. There are many times in the year that it seems the whole world is talking about it and other times it takes a back seat.  On today’s show we’ll refresh a beautiful conversation on raising our vibration. Whether you’re in need of creating peace or firing up some energy this show is for you.  As we start to think about the shift into Fall it is a lovely thing to align with practices that suit your spirit in the best way possible.

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We continue our important discussion in this Episode 2.

Having an open and honest discussion about racism is not something we often find ourselves doing. Speaking about any social injustice can feel uncomfortable for the majority of people and as a result these critical conversations are avoided.  Today with the support of two incredibly wise and generous advocates for change we will immerse ourselves in the topic. We’re diving in the deep end and establishing an understanding of the history of systemic, inherent racism. Our guests, Michelle Young and Steve Didham bring years of extensive wisdom and knowledge to the topic as equity leads in their professional consulting businesses with a high level of motivation to shift our lens to a positive and supportive outcome. This is the way to sustainable change.

Michelle Young is the first and only person of color in her professional role and has been using her voice to challenge oppression and the status quo in all areas of her life. Michelle is also the founder and principal consultant of Centre Truth, where she designs and delivers workshops and training sessions on equity, anti-racism and addressing anti-racism for the public and private sectors.

Steve Didham is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the child welfare, family law and academic sectors.  Since 2018 Steve has worked in diversity, equity and inclusion training. Steve is the founder and principal consultant at Phoenix Consulting and Counselling, based out of St. Thomas, where he provides Equity consultations/training to organizations and offers individual counselling with an equity lens. Steve is also a part-time professor at King's University College where he teaches social work.

Today’s episode is fun. Yes, believe it or not the topic is not meant to create discomfort- that comes naturally for a variety of reasons. The topic will crack open some new thoughts and heal others. The fun comes from listening to two real people, with an obvious commitment and partnership to create change. They are real, like us and they make a topic you’ve been wanting to know more about feel safe and accessible.

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Having an open and honest discussion about racism is not something we often find ourselves doing. Speaking about any social injustice can feel uncomfortable for the majority of people and as a result these critical conversations are avoided.  Today with the support of two incredibly wise and generous advocates for change we will immerse ourselves in the topic. We’re diving in the deep end and establishing an understanding of the history of systemic, inherent racism. Our guests, Michelle Young and Steve Didham bring years of extensive wisdom and knowledge to the topic as equity leads in their professional consulting businesses with a high level of motivation to shift our lens to a positive and supportive outcome. This is the way to sustainable change.

Michelle Young is the first and only person of color in her professional role and has been using her voice to challenge oppression and the status quo in all areas of her life. Michelle is also the founder and principal consultant of Centre Truth, where she designs and delivers workshops and training sessions on equity, anti-racism and addressing anti-racism for the public and private sectors.

Steve Didham is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the child welfare, family law and academic sectors.  Since 2018 Steve has worked in diversity, equity and inclusion training. Steve is the founder and principal consultant at Phoenix Consulting and Counselling, based out of St. Thomas, where he provides Equity consultations/training to organizations and offers individual counselling with an equity lens. Steve is also a part-time professor at King's University College where he teaches social work.

Today’s episode is fun. Yes, believe it or not the topic is not meant to create discomfort- that comes naturally for a variety of reasons. The topic will crack open some new thoughts and heal others. The fun comes from listening to two real people, with an obvious commitment and partnership to create change. They are real, like us and they make a topic you’ve been wanting to know more about feel safe and accessible.

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There is an incredible place you can visit and stay as long as you like for free. When you meditate you’ll eventually discover this amazing space between your thoughts and begin to experience the restorative value it holds for you.

Meditation is an experience that is practiced by people all around the world regardless of socio-economic status, race, religion, gender. It is for everyone and is always accessible.

If you’re quick to declare yourself a non meditator because you cannot slow your thoughts down or because you cannot sit still then please listen to this episode. You’re not alone in those feelings and you’re the perfect person to discover that stillness is not the absence of movement. It’s the quality of slowing down. To that end the harmony created from this simple practice has massive health benefits that have been scientifically supported. Physically the heart rate slows, blood pressure decreases and hormones are stabilized. Mentally and emotionally the clarity of thought returns. Reactive behaviours to emotional situations dissipate. 

The benefits are clear cut. The evidence proves that meditation as a tool for wellness is solid. The only thing you need to do is decide to give yourself the grace to learn and practice. You won’t become a master right away but you will begin to experience the benefits immediately. It’s the greatest act raising your personal vibration and impacting others in the process.

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