In this episode, Brittany shares about the journey she took to discover her gifts as a psychic and medium. Gifts that she pushed down after realizing they weren't understood or accepted by the people closest to her. Join us in this wonderfully colourful conversation that explores how we abandon what comes so easily to us intuitively, to follow the path created for us - a path many of us resent, but don't know how to escape.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Brittany Schmidt is a Psychic Medium, Spiritual Coach, Reiki Master Mentor, & Real Estate Broker.

She guides wonderful souls in her Spiritual community toward their desires and manifestations utilizing her intuition, sub conscious mind techniques & Reiki energetics.

Brittany encourages her soul family to lean into their intuition, self awareness and manifest their dreams.

She is also a Motivational Speaker, Manifestation Coach and 2 times published Best Selling Author who loves to help others navigate their Spiritual path and Healing.

You can find Brittany through her website sprinklethatsparkle.ca or at sprinkle.that.sparkle on Instagram or Facebook.

ABOUT THE HOST:
Christine Dainard shares inspiring stories, and invites guests to 'Say it out Loud' by sharing real life experiences that shaped them, shifted them, and had them going after more of what was on their heart.   

Christine is an Advocate for Authenticity & Personal Cheerleader through her work as a Life Coach and Public Speaker. She provides 1:1 and group coaching to help women in their pursuit to living more confident,  joyful and fulfilling lives.   

If you're even the smallest bit curious about what could change in your life if you knew how to become more of you and care less about what others think or say, connect with Christine.

Follow along at @itsmechristined on Instagram or Facebook, or visit itsmchristined.ca  learn more about ways to work with her.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Christie Penner Worden is a strategic leader, speaker, preacher, and writer who is passionate about discipling children, inspiring leaders, and equipping churches with effective support to raise this generation with courageous faith. Christie is a pastor with the Be In Christ (BIC) denomination. She has an Engage Certificate in Children’s Ministry through Bethel Seminary and is a certified coach with the International Network of Children’s Ministry. She loves sharing her wonder and what-ifs with dreamers and doers alike, and with organizations including David C. Cook, Ministry Spark, INCM, New Wine, Exponential, Hagar’s Voice, KidzMatter, Awesome KidMin Community, Lead Volunteers, The Kids Ministry Collective, Collide Kids Podcast, Bible Talk, Jesus Collective, and local churches across Canada.

In Christie's words:
"I think it matters that I’m a Christian, and that I know the Church has hurt people. I want to first say sorry, second share my story of finding my identity and voice, and thirdly, share my hope for this generation of kids and teens who can LEAD US into this next chapter of DEI, authenticity, and flexibility."

Preorder 'The me I was made to be', by Christie Penner Worden on Amazon.ca
You can also find the book on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Indigo, and at Words Worth Books in Waterloo On.

Find Christie on Instagram at @christieworden, and Facebook at Christie.pennerworden

ABOUT THE HOST:
Find and follow Christine Dainard at @itsmechristined on Instagram or Facebook, or by visiting itsmchristined.ca where you can apply to be a guest on the show, connect about ways to work with me, and invite me to speak at your event or organization. 

Connect with me on Instagram or Facebook at @itsmechristined or visit my website itsmechristined.ca. 

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Many of us have experienced making life plans, only to have them unexpectedly change or be impacted by life events out of our control.

In this episode, Sadie speaks about beginning their first semester of school to begin their music therapy degree when they got into an accident, leaving Sadie with a head injury that put a stop to the continuation of their studies. 

After a year of recovery, Sadie returned to learn that the route they had planned for themselves was no longer an option due to the limitations their brain injury created. But that didn't stop Sadie from finding an alternative route.

Listen as Sadie shares their story of taking an unexpected path with a dash of perseverance and a sprinkle of willingness to find a way back following their dreams .

ABOUT THE GUEST

Sadie firmly believes in the power of storytelling as a vehicle for education, connection, and understanding. Through narratives, Sadie believes we can bridge divides, cultivate belonging, and navigate the complexities of our world.  Sadie is originally from Ontario, and currently resides in Berlin Germany as they continue their studies.

Find Sadie on Instagram at @crescendo_counselling

ABOUT THE HOST:
Find and follow Christine Dainard at @itsmechristined on Instagram or Facebook, or by visiting itsmchristined.ca where you can apply to be a guest on the show, connect about ways to work with me, and invite me to speak at your event or organization. 

Connect with me on Instagram or Facebook at @itsmechristined or visit my website itsmechristined.ca. 

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We can be two things at once -- we don't have to choose this or that. We can choose this AND  that.

In this episode I chat with Nicole Puffer, also known as Chef Nicole - a mom, wife and business owner at Meals without Madness. Nicole shares with us about some of her journey in becoming a chef, and choosing to create a business that aligned with her life, allowing her to follow her desire to spend time with her family, while also doing what she loves.

Nicoles mission is to help others on their food journey -- whether it's to teach people about food, or help them get fresh food on the table.

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Have a listen and learn more about how Nicole can support you in your journey to eating well with fresh meals by visiting mealswithoutmadness.com or visit her on Instagram at @mealswithoutmadness or @nourishtoflourish

ABOUT THE HOST:
Find and follow Christine Dainard at @itsmechristined on Instagram or Facebook, or by visiting itsmchristined.ca where you can apply to be a guest on the show, connect about ways to work with me, and invite me to speak at your event or organization. 

Connect with me on Instagram or Facebook at @itsmechristined or visit my website itsmechristined.ca. 

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Life Unexpected - Leaning into self love & curiosity with Jenn Heard. 

In this most recent episode (and last episode recorded in the kitchen studio) Jenn shares some insights into her life after she became a single mom to a special needs child, facing emotional abandoned by family (doing the best the knew how), and experiencing depression when times got pretty tough. 

She expresses some of the hurt and healing she has done since shifting her mindset to support herself into more self love, and showing up in more curiosity to discover how to live a more fulfilling life. 

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Find and follow Jennifer Heard on Instagram at  @joyfulcreationsbyjenn or @drojen

ABOUT THE HOST:
Find and follow Christine Dainard at @itsmechristined on Instagram or Facebook, or by visiting itsmchristined.ca where you can apply to be a guest on the show, connect about ways to work with me, and invite me to speak at your event or organization. 

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This is a follow up episode to the previous drop about my recent health scare. I speak out about the flags that had been popping up for me for years, and how ignoring them landed me with facing burn out three times that likely also impacted my fatty liver diagnosis.

I also speak to realizing I was doing what our culture taught me to do - and those norms of keeping up, and constantly chasing goals landed me in a pretty unhealthy place - both in body and mind.

When I finally realized that I was the common denominator, I sought out new information to support making better decisions, and it's impacting many aspects of my life for the better.

When we stay in ignorance about what our bodies are telling us, we suffer.  Sometimes it takes us a while to get the message. My hope is that we get the messages before our bodies give up on us.

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In this episode I share about my recent health scare, what I've learned about it, and how I've leaned into the lessons it has opened me up to. I was shocked to learn how common this experience is for other people my age, yet I'd never heard about it before my diagnosis. 

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Guest: Eliza Fayle

Finding herself suddenly single on her 60th birthday, Eliza's life changed dramatically. Within 7 months she dissolved the relationship, created a multi-generational home, and retired from her 25+ year career as a public servant. Most importantly, she had the time and space to self-diagnose as neurodivergent.

Eliza embraces her neurodiversity (sensory processing sensitivity & autism spectrum) through storyweaving. By sharing her own stories, Eliza advocates for an inclusive world. A multi-passionate creative, Eliza provides guidance with Human Design, Tarot, and shamanic journeys, allowing women to safely explore their own stories.

Find Eliza: on Instagram or Facebook @elizafayle, or visit her website curiousspirit.ca 

Podcast Host: Learn more about Christine by following on Instagram and Facebook @itsmechristined or check out the website itsmechristined.ca 

Mentions: the BLOOM event coming up on March, 23, 2024. Visit thebloomevent.com to learn more and use code BLOOM10 to save 10% off your ticket. 

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It took Barb 27 years (and 7 post-secondary institutions) from the time she first set foot in a university lecture to graduating with a degree.

The lesson - It's never too late to do what's right for you, and when your heart is set on something it doesn't matter how many times it takes, the important thing is you're doing it.

Barb is a technology consultant and creator of cheeky greeting cards who likes to work, play and travel hard. With a warped sense of humour Barb is happy to work with you to create unique cards to send or keep. You can follow Barb at @noregretsgreetings on Instagram at or Facebook.  And for your business technology needs, you can find her on LinkedIn or at @cookebusinesssolutions on Instagram 

Podcast Host: Learn more about Christine by following on Instagram and Facebook @itsmechristined or check out the website itsmechristined.ca 

Mentions: the BLOOM event coming up on March, 23, 2024. BLOOM is all about YOU! It's a day designed for personal growth, heart-centered connections, and finding your true self. Think of it as your oasis of self-discovery, surrounded by like-minded women who are ready to embrace their full potential. Visit thebloomevent.com to learn more and use code BLOOM10 to save 10% off your ticket. 

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This conversation dives deep into how Jen struggled to get answers about symptoms she was experiencing in her body, and how she pushed to advocate for herself to get answers. 

Jen walks us through how her symptoms revealed themselves, the various specialists she had to see before getting a diagnosis, and how it took her close to 10 years to heal her body. 

Jenipher is passionate about helping people achieve whole health, and encourages people to self advocate. Many people are not sure what that is, or even where to begin healing in a toxic world. We are now surrounded by daily toxins and illness at epic proportions. That is where Jenipher steps in, as your guide to a healthy and abundant life, in all aspects - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Jen shares about her story and things to look out for through her social channels. you can find her at @mymoldjourney through Instagram and in her private Facebook group 'My Mold Journey - Whole Health - Healing in a Toxic World'. You can also learn more about how Jen can support you through her website jenipherwellness.com

In the episode Jen references the book 'Biology of Belief' by Dr. Bruce Lipton.

About the host:

Meet Christine, your down-to-earth guide on your journey to authenticity. As an Advocate for Authenticity and Life Coach, she's all about helping women reconnect with their true selves. No frills, just real talk.

Enter the Joy Project—a community where Christine is creating a safe space for women to practice mind-shifts and habits to support their personal growth. Through this space, and her one-on-one coaching, she's all about encouraging women to explore themselves more deeply, and getting curious about who they really they are underneath all that expectation. It's about taking small, meaningful steps, that turn into impactful & life-changing experiences. 

Why? Because Christine wants women to feel empowered to say yes to what truly matters, to pursue what they want without second-guessing, and to live lives that feel purposeful. In the Joy Project Community, and through her coaching, Christine keeps it genuine, offering a space for women to navigate their own paths to a more authentic and meaningful existence. 

Furthermore, when Christine takes the stage, she leaves audiences inspired to embrace a more meaningful life simply by being true to themselves.

Learn more about Christine & connect by visiting itsmechristined.ca Follow along on Instagram or Facebook at @itsmechristined

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Invitation to join me at The Bloom Event!

On March 23, 2024, Christine is one of four co-hosts of the BLOOM event - a first-of-its-kind event in the Waterloo Region. 

At Bloom, we're all about celebrating vulnerability and armi

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