✨ Join us for Episode 38 of Inspiring Insights! ✨  dev & I discussed:  ​​​​- dev's journey of trauma healing & their queer and trans and non-binary experience - Developing a spiritual practice using human design, community care, and social relationships - The Queer Feels Club & getting in touch with YOUR feels - Trusting your own inner guidance and clairsentience - Following the call and path of alignment to collaborators and mentors - How dev hopes to bring wellness to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities + PLUS, a group Tarot card pull for participants who join LIVE! +And a LIVE Q&A to conclude  Who is dev (they/them)? dev (they/them) is an intuitive coach and community program designer for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community largely based in Toronto, as well as in their virtual community called Retrogradient Space. As an Aquarius they are radical, political, social justice oriented, a pleasure advocate and a community builder. They are also a queer, trans masc, nonbinary, autistic and polyam human. Their practice involves Astrology Natal Chart reading, Tarot card reading, and establishing energetic and emotional safety for folks to go inward. They are trained in Reiki, and are a claircognizant and clairsentient psychic supporting folks with guided breath, and helping folks embody their feelings to fully process their emotions.  To find out more, visit https://retrogradientspace.com/ -- Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Juniper Naturopathic Clinic of Fort MacMurray, Alberta -- PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

✨ Join us for Episode 37 of Inspiring Insights! ✨

Reawaken Co. had the honour of hosting Dr. Shreya Batra, Naturopathic Doctor and Owner of Darou Wellness Integrative Clinic in Toronto, Ontario.  ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 36 as Dr. Shreya Batra & I discussed: - ​​​Dr. Shreya's story: Her entrepreneurial journey from student to owner - The life of a business owner - Building a wellness practice & team during a pandemic - Tips & tricks of being a team leader and a practitioner simultaneously - How to keep going against all odds: FLEXIBILITY - Her own practice in helping folks with insulin resistance & PCOS + Q&A with live audience members :)  Who is Dr. Shreya Batra? Dr. Shreya Batra is the owner of Darou Wellness and works alongside a talented group of health care practitioners to provide the best service to the greater Toronto community. Her personal and clinical interests are in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and insulin resistance, PCOS.  Dr. Shreya first got interested in the field of Naturopathic Medicine because she wanted to provide patients with long-lasting change by determining the root cause and preventing the progression of disease. Before graduating, she came across an opportunity that she couldn't deny and is now the owner of a beautiful integrative clinic in downtown Toronto.  She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. In her spare time, she is an avid reader (for medical and non-medical books - especially mysteries), loves baking, trying new restaurants and exploring new places.  Learn more about Dr. Shreya here: https://darouwellness.com/dr-shreya-batra-nd/   PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

We had the honour of hosting a panel discussion on Health At Every Size with Shaquelle Hibbert, BKin & Dr. Sam Clouthier, Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, Ontario.  Join us for Episode 35 of Inspiring Insights! ✨  Who is Shaquelle Hibbert? Shaquelle Hibbert (uses she/her pronouns) is a kinesiologist with a degree from the University of Manitoba and holds certifications as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is currently a body-positivity coach and clinical exercise physiologist candidate working towards helping people become more intuitive with their bodies. Shaquelle has been providing personal training and health related services focusing on empowering women to create a loving relationship with their bodies, while developing a healthy lifestyle using her 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎. https://www.kinactivity.com/ -- Who is Sam Clouthier? Sam Clouthier (she/her) is a naturopathic doctor, mental health advocate, public speaker, and researcher. She owns an integrative health clinic in Fort McMurray, Alberta where she operates her private medical practice with a focus on mental health, addictions, and LQGBTQ2IA+ health. Her research interests include addictions, bipolar/schizophrenia, and anti-oppressive health care practices. She sits on the Pride YMM committee in Fort McMurray AB. https://junipernaturopathic.com/about-dr-clouthier/ PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse ***** Join Reawaken Co's weekly radical mindfulness space, The Den: theerinedwards.com/the-den

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Kristen Mark, Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, Ontario.  Join us for Episode 34 of Inspiring Insights! ✨ Dr. Kristen and I discussed: - Dr. Kristen’s story: how she developed her own healthy boundaries as a practitioner - How to cultivate self awareness to continue existence, individually and in community - How unacknowledged boundaries cause harm - Sparking confidence and assertiveness to name and make known our needs - Why self-care is not selfish - How to nourish & protect the subtle energy bodies and remain permeable to healing + A FREE guided boundary meditation toward the end of the chat! + Q&A with live audience members :)  Who is Kristen Mark? As a Naturopathic Doctor, Kristen Mark provides a holistic approach that is both evidence-informed and patient-centred. Kristen believes that deep healing begins by honouring the body’s innate wisdom. This idea has been integral to her own healing journey, and has led her to shine a light on the ways we train ourselves to ignore what our bodies and hearts tell us. Kristen offers genuine health care that is straight-forward and supportive. She believes that knowledge is power, which has inspired her to create educational seminars that are informative and practical.  To work with Dr Mark, book a 15-minute free consultation here, or email [email protected] to book a wellness talk or program for your workplace or community group. Contact Dr. Kristen! Learn more here: https://kristenmarknd.com/ Here's the link to Reclaiming Power and Purpose: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls -- https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/ -- PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

We had the honour of hosting Ecko Aleck, trained digital media & performing artist and owner of Sacred Matriarch Creative. ✨ Join us for Episode 33 of Inspiring Insights!  Ecko (with cameo appearances from her father, Terry Aleck & her son, Cedar Aleck) and I discussed: - Ecko’s story of surviving to thriving through music and creativity - What it means to make a healing impact as a digital storyteller and creative artist - Creating sacred spaces and committing to the ongoing work - The impact of creativity through her own work at Sacred Matriarch Creative - How we can add grace to transitions in life - Daily practices to create sacred spaces of healing + Q&A with live audience members :) + Don't miss the #INSPIRINGINSIGHTS at the end!  Who is Ecko Aleck? Ecko is an Nlaka’pamux Artist and Entrepreneur, raised with the shishalh Nation and currently living on/marrying into the Pentlatch (Qualicum) Nation on Vancouver Island. Ecko is a trained digital media and performing artist who specializes in the creation of safe spaces to empower sacred creativity. She works through the disciplines of singing, spoken word, rap, writing, speaking, music, sound, film and sacred space/empowerment facilitation. Ecko is the daughter of a residential school survivor and cycle-breaker for her two young sons. She utilizes her art as a method of healing from intergenerational traumas and believes in using every opportunity to address tough conversations with truth and education. Ecko is regularly called on as a digital witness and safe space facilitator to help her communities in their healing and to share their stories from grassroots to global. Contact Ecko Aleck! Learn more here: Visit https://www.sacredmatriarch.com/ --  Reawaken Co offers mindfulness retreats, courses, and soul-centered human transformation. Check out the gifts here: https://reawakenco.podia.com

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Spomenka Bizic, Naturopathic Doctor and energy alchemist. ✨ Join us for Episode 32 of Inspiring Insights!  Dr. Spomenka and I discussed: ​​​​​​​- Dr. Spomenka’s path of healing, learning and light - How daily practices can alchemically change your life - Emotional intelligence -- what is it and what has it got to do with our endocrine system? - What it really means to “return to your nature” - a returning to your nature body - Being in relationship with emotion and becoming your own emotional authority - The healing modalities of somatic integration, reading Akashic records and flower essences - A live Akashic Record reading for a lucky audience member (shared with permission) + Don't miss the Q & A at the end!  Who is Dr. Spomenka Bizic? Spomenka is a Naturopathic Doctor and energy healer. Her work is focused on integrating and working with the emotional body. Through the Akashic Records and remedies she helps others reclaim their inner-child, heal family patterns, and embody their joy. She calls her work a return to your nature! Contact Spomenka at thehealingfield.ca --  Reawaken Co offers mindfulness retreats, courses, and soul-centered human transformation. Check out the gifts here: https://reawakenco.podia.com

**Content warning: there is brief discussion around mania and suicidality in this episode. Please watch at your own discretion and work closely with a healthcare provider if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.   --  We had the honour of hosting Dr. Christina Bjorndal, Naturopathic Doctor and author of Beyond the Label. ✨ Join us for Episode 31 of Inspiring Insights!  Dr. Chris and I discussed: ​​​​​​​- Dr. Chris' story and insights of regaining her own mental health - The top 4 aspects to address in your overall health during this pandemic - What supporting the physical looks like when addressing the mental - The need-to-know steps to tackling your mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health - How acceptance, love and compassion can help us learn to trust our heart and intuition - Don't miss the Q & A at the end!  Who is Dr. Christina Bjorndal? Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders using a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual approach. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and best selling author who has shared her wellness philosophy with platforms such as the Jenny McCarthy show, the International Bipolar Foundation, and many health summits and docuseries. She has written four books on mental health, including Beyond the Label, as well as created two courses – 1) a 10-week course for individuals and 2) a Clinician’s Integrative Mental Health 10 week course.  Dr. Chris details her own intimate encounters with bulimia, social and general anxiety, psychosis, mania, depression, and bipolar type 1 in her book, Beyond the Label (which I recently finished reading and HIGHLY recommend). Get the first chapter of her book for FREE at her website below.  Contact Dr. Chris at: http://naturalterrain.com/ or https://drchristinabjorndal.com/

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Roxanne Ramlal, Naturopathic Doctor and Gut Health Gladiator. ✨ Join us for Episode 30 of Inspiring Insights!   Dr. Roxanne and I discussed: - Dr. Roxanne's own gut health journey, from corporate world to naturopathic medicine - How to be committed to your health for the "long-haul" - The 4 R's of healing you need to know for healing: Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, Repair - What mindset has to do with it all - PLUS some quick wins that you can use NOW to help your healing - AND the specific proteins you need to help heal your gut  Who is Dr. Roxanne Ramlal? Dr. Ramlal believes that you can all be the best version of yourself and this starts with taking care of your health.  You are worthy of having the life you want and doing all the things you want to do.  Dr. Ramlal is passionate about looking at the bigger picture of the factors that shape your health and curating strategies to help you reach your highest potential. She has a strong belief in creating a space to cultivate growth, awareness and fostering the mind-body connection to nourish the foundations of health.  Dr. Ramlal has come full circle in her journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor.  Her first career was in the corporate financial services industry where she helped others in a different area of their life. During this time she was finding answers to her own health journey and that all started once she found the help of her own naturopathic doctor.  She realized she wanted to help others with the most important aspect of their life -- their health -- and decided to pursue her naturopathic medical degree.   As a clinician, her area of focus is helping you gain the freedom from your digestive issues that are holding you back from living your best life and feeling unstoppable.  Dr. Ramlal helps you regain control by breaking free from bloating, gas, diarrhea and other tummy troubles that are connected to your overall health.   She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and York University.  Contact her at: https://www.instagram.com/drroxanneramlal/

We had the honour of hosting Sharmeen Abeysinghe, Registered Early Childhood Educator and Embodied Intuitive Movement Coach. ✨ Join us for Episode 29 of Inspiring Insights!   Sharmeen and I discussed: - Sharmeen’s epic journey of transformation - Embodied Intuitive movement and how ELDOA can help you - What is ELDOA? (PLUS a freebie movement technique!) - Living through chronic pain and how emotions become stuck in the body - Developmental trauma and emotional resistance - Re-wiring your brain through movement and integration - How this helps both the personal and parenting ++ Get access to Sharmeen's free Masterclass!!! Cultivate Calm without Stillness or Rigidity: myalignedlife.thinkific.com/courses/movementmeltsstress  Who is Sharmeen Abeysinghe? Sharmeen Abeysinghe is a Registered Early Childhood Educator of 19 years, and an Embodied Intuitive Movement Coach whose focus is the interplay between the body, brain & nervous system; and how we can influence these through movement. She is the mother of two brilliant boys aged ten and seven. Against all odds, she is in a committed loving relationship of over twenty years with her loving and supportive husband, Sanka. When they are not cooking or enjoying a take out meal together, they can be found enjoying the outdoors, playing board games with their children, or just puttering around their home together.  Sharmeen offers individual coaching services for all ages through her “Aligned access to your body’s intelligence” program, ELDOA Privates, Semi-Privates & small Group sessions, Masterclasses, Webinars and more- for schools, & other organizations through her business MyAlignedLife.ca. They are currently offering a webinar “Building Brains Through Play” where she brings together her passions and knowledge to empower parents to be intentional architects of their child's brain.  It is through arming parents with knowledge that Sharmeen intends to make a big impact in the world. She is an advocate of mental & emotional health for all; in herself finds this through movement.  As of recently, she has been exploring and re-finding her connection to Universal energy source…. Where she has experienced what can only be described as magic.  Contact her at: myalignedlife.ca