Seared

What do rats and negative self-talk have in common? 

They're both unwanted intruders. 

The good news is that you have COMPLETE control over your mind and your thoughts (and maybe not to much control over the rodents!)

In this episode, I share with you some kitchen rat tales (tails?) and share how it's so easy to get caught up in negative self-talk.

We all do it, right? We beat ourselves up with corrupted thoughts and "evidence" that just aren't true. 

I'll share with you ways to negate the negative self-talk, so that you can start being happier, more content, and more productive. 

Squeak squeak, motherf*cker - time to snap the trap on those errant thoughts!

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

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To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

"I have to work with WHO again?!"

If you've ever uttered those words, or just have someone in your circles who you JUST DON'T LIKE, then this episode is for you. 

How do you handle being around someone you can't stand?  What do you do when you have to breathe the same air as "that" person? 

You'll hear how it took me TWO years (yes, two years!) to finally figure out why one of my cooks got my blood boiling in milliseconds, and what I learned from that. 

You'll also get practical tips on how to manage yourself and the situation when you're "stuck" with someone you dislike. 

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

Are chef's artists? Or are they craftspeople? 

Does it even matter? But this leads to the discussion of CREATIVITY.

Have you ever said that you're not a creative person?

I call BS on that! You ARE creative, and in this episode, I debunk the idea that only artists are creative. How you create your day, your life, your work, your relationships...everything is creative. 

You'll learn the distinction between artistry and creativity, and how YOU can boost your creativity starting TODAY.  

You don't have to wield a brush to be creative - you're already doing it and don't even know it!

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

Oh boy. This was NOT the episode I had planned. The one I did plan fell apart quicker than a used tissue in a hurricane. 

In this SHORT episode (about 10 minutes), I talk about how I had to let go of a disastrous podcast recording and to just accept that it will NEVER see the light of day. So what do you do when something doesn't go to plan?

You forge ahead. Not everything is going to go to plan. And you know what? This ended up being a heartfelt lesson about letting go of expectations. Of surprises. Of letting the Universe guide  you. 

This is an unscripted, off-the-cuff recording and man, it almost brought me to tears. I hope that it resonates with you. I think it will. 

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

You know the tired trope - the fired up chef, tossing pots and pans everywhere, screaming at people, barking orders, having a mini-meltdown as everyone murmurs "yes chef", "no chef" under their breath. 

TV shows, movies, and books all glorify the Angry Chef, or at least poke fun at them. It's something that is very real, though, and anyone who has worked in the hospitality industry has either worked for one, or know someone who has. 

But that begs the question - WHY ARE THEY SO ANGRY? It's a good question, and one that I tackle on this episode. 

I share what would set ME off back in the day, and common reasons for why chefs may get unhinged. Of course, it's not acceptable, and things are changing - and I share reasons why the industry is turning away from the boring pissy chef. 

I also share ways that YOU can calm yourself down when you feel like you're about to burst at the seams with anger. These are things I did while on the line (and now in my office and out and about!) that truly WORK. 

And you know I mean business when I wear MY whites on the show! First time ever. 

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

Ever felt trapped in a conversation that's spiraling into a relentless torrent of complaints? Or perhaps you've caught yourself in the throes of a venting session that's just sucking you in? 

You're not alone! In this episode of Seared, we dive into the challenge of chronic complainers and offer communication tactics that can reshape these draining exchanges into opportunities for insight. You learn how to handle thos chronic complainers in your life. 

We'll look at what the differences between complaining, venting, and processing are. And you'll learn it through specific examples - something new that I've tried on this episode! 

It's a longer episode than normal, but we cover a lot of ground with the usual fun, lightheartedness...and depth. 

And it starts with a Tim Hortons. Most chaos does 😉

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

Did you know that you're a superhero? Okay, you may not wear a cape, but your courage and bravery show up EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

How amazing is that??

In this episode, we explore the nuances of bravery and courage in your daily life. I'll unravel the distinction between bravery and courage, shedding light on the often-overlooked acts of everyday courage that we all possess.

You'll be surprised at how you're already showing up in your brave heart on a daily basis! I'll share that, and also how you can continue showing up with courage, with concrete examples to get you going onto the battlefield of life!

I also let you know how to step MORE into that courageous spirit of yours, with ways to open yourself up to more acts of courage.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with friends.

Tune in next time as we continue to explore topics that inspire and empower. Until then, stay courageous!

And to catch that 1:1 session with yours truly, go HERE. It's $111 USD for a full hour, half my regular rate. There are only 10 spots (actually, 8 as of this writing!) and once they're gone, they're gone! You have until the 29th to pick up the session - and let me tell you, you'd be bonkers not to take it. Your life can change dramatically in that hour!

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

Ever had a plan go awry? Like, when you thought you had it all figured out, something comes along and punts you throught goalposts of life? That thing? Well, that's what happened to yours truly, and in this episode, I throw caution to the wind and speak from the heart, sharing stories about the chaotic, beautiful mess that ensues when life laughs at our well-laid plans. 

You get to watch me move through my own fear (not having a script to work with!)  in REAL TIME. I share show YOU can overcome things when they don't go the way you expected them to. The mindset techniques and ways of seeing things are what I share here so that you can reduce your stress and roll with the punches a LOT easier.  

It's a great episode to listen to if you feel like life is landing unexpected blows on you.

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]

Have you ever stood on the precipice of a decision, toes curled over the edge, ready to leap away from all you've worked towards? That's where I found myself, both in the steamy chaos of my early culinary days and during the quiet contemplation of whether my podcast should continue or come to an end. 

In this episode, I share my near-quits, along with the wisdom that kept me grounded. It's an exploration of how our collective struggle with the urge to throw in the towel binds us, and how, paradoxically, it brings us back to the importance of vision and the pursuit of our goals.

Learn how a clear vision can serve as an anchor, preventing you from being swept away by the riptides of burnout and fading passion. I'll reveal the transformative role of setting a vision and how setting measurable goals can lead us to find joy in the mundane, keeping us on course to our North Star. It's a reminder that our paths are paved with more than just the stones of our achievements; they're also lined with the light of our aspirations, guiding us through the darkness of doubt and uncertainty.

To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions and to book, you can go HERE

To join the wicked email list, go HERE

To find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.

You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.

Watch the episode on YouTube as well! 

You can drop me a comment or question at: [email protected]