In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with an expert on navigating the unpredictable waters of teenage life: Sharon Neiss Arbess.

Sharon Neiss Arbess is a copywriter turned author, storyteller, and resiliency mentor based out of Toronto. Her first book, 'Me and My So-Called Friends' quickly became a favourite in middle school classrooms and set the foundation for a new in-school program: Brave the Waves. Sharon worked with educators, social workers, and psychologists to develop a program that builds resiliency in the middle school crowd, based on lessons found within her book.

We chatted about:

→Embracing non-productive days

→ The value of support systems

→ Loving YA novels as grown-ups

→ JOMO vs FOMO

→and so much more!

To learn more about Sharon go to www.sharonneissarbess.com or find her on instagram @sharonneisarbess

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Julie Cole - an audacious woman who really does it all. She is the co-founder of Mable's Labels, blogger, author, TV contributor, and mom. After leaving a career in law in order to find more work/life balance, Julie made the brave decision to start her own business from her basement all while raising 6 kids. Our conversation on today's episode is the perfect reminder to be bold and jump in with two feet, no matter what people think. We chatted about:

→ Allowing yourself to ask for help

→ Not romanticizing entrepreneurship

→ Owning your confidence

→ and so much more!

To learn more about Julie, go to: https://mabelslabels.ca/juliecole

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Teresa Vozza - an expert in helping women find their personal power. Teresa is a former C-level executive turned professional coach who is passionate about helping women level up and find more influence. She encourages women to find that mind-body connection that allows us to truly walk the walk - and it all starts with self-trust.

We chatted about:

→ Stepping into who you already are

→Giving ourselves permission to be unapologetic and bold

→What it means to have influence

→The power of repeated action to change self-image

→ and so much more!

Connect with Teresa on Instagram @teresa_vozza_coaching

Building a meaningful, lasting community is more difficult than ever, and is something we often overlook when prioritizing our lives. In today's episode, I talk to Dr. Michelle Peris about finding nourishing social connections and why it is more than just 'nice to have' - it's imperative to our overall health and wellbeing.

Dr. Michelle Peris is the naturopathic doctor behind The Poppy Clinic, and founder of the Wild Collective - a health initiative that supports women in the community to reconnect with their innate wisdom. She is passionate about supporting women and their families to be their own best health advocate. Her work as a clinician has evolved over time into a dedication to building community leaders and advocating for the prioritization of what she calls "free medicine" - what can happen when women have meaningful social connections.

We chatted about:

→Taking radical responsibility for your health

→How to be a sister to all

→Celebrating yourself with people who support your wins

→ Being open to living life outside the box

→And more!

Connect with Michelle on Instagram @drmichelleperis @_the_wild_collective @the_poppy_clinic

In today's episode, I had the joy of speaking with Joanne Ukposidolo about empowering women to get educated about their health. Joanne is a registered pelvic floor physiotherapist and a co-founder of the Womb Care Clinic - a space dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and compassionate pelvic and women's health care.

Joanne is passionate about educating and empowering her patients in finding the right care for them. With a great emphasis on supporting BIPOC women, a community greatly underserved by the medical community, Joanne works to create positive and direct generational impact within her community.

We chatted about:

→The media and body positivity

→ Not settling for less than we deserve

→Centering pelvic health for BIPOC women

→ And so much more!

Joanne truly is the embodiment of an audacious woman, and this episode really is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt less than confident about taking the reins in their health care journey!

Connect with Joanne on Instagram @yourphysio_jo and @wombcareclinic

Welcome to She Has The Audacity Podcast. In this week's episode, I had the honour of speaking with Emily Doukogiannis. Emily is a portrait photography and digital course creator based out of Toronto who works with clients to tell their story, their way. Emily shows off her audacity by taking the road less traveled and asking herself, every day, what she wants.

Emily shares her audacity as we discuss:

→ Allowing ease

→ Defining your own paradigm of success by living a full life

→ Choosing yourself - and being okay with it

→ Not compromising yourself at the expense of being agreeable

→ And, so much more!

For more about Emily, visit her website https://www.emilydphotography.com/ or connect with her on Instagram @emilydphotography

Welcome to She Has The Audacity Podcast. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend and colleague Nikki Bergen.

Nikki is the Creator of The Belle Method and The Bump Method Inc. She is an expert trainer with a passion for helping women feel confident and strong throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Her programs fuse Pilates with Pelvic Health and create choreography from science. She's also the co-host of the We Go There Podcast - a women's health podcast where there is no such thing as TMI.

In today's episode we discussed:

- How the birth of the belle Method came about

• The power of being in a room with people who know more than you do
• The importance of continuing education and going above and beyond
• Having the courage to hear "NO" and put yourself out there
• The importance of mindset shifting in business
• The importance of innovation and pivoting
• and more!

For more, connect with Nikki:

Instagram: @thebellemethod

Website:www.thebellemethod.com

https://thebellemethod.com/the-bump-method-online/

We Go There Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-go-there-podcastid1553397067

Welcome to She Has The Audacity Podcast. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend and colleague Madelaine Golec - physiotherapist, clinic owner, and somatics practitioner.

During this episode, we had the chance to discuss Madelaine' unconventional path that began with studying anthropology - and how it has led to a passion for healing from trauma through the subtle language of our bodies.

Madelaine shares her audacity as we discuss:

→ The importance of personal journeys and experiences when paving the way to your career

→ What IS the polyvagal theory?

→ Why we need to learn our bodies' language

→ Trusting our "felt senses"

→ And, so much more!

For more, connect with Madelaine

Instagram: @madelainegolec @ecophysiotherapy @livingabetterlifepodcast

Website: www.ecophysio.com

Living a Better Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/living-a-better-life/id1462921614

In today's episode, I had the chance to speak with one of my daughter's childhood inspirations and music teacher Lisa Sonshine. Lisa is the Sonshine from the Juno nominated Sonshine & Broccoli, a children's musical, pop, and rock duo. Outside of Sonshine & Broccoli, Lisa is a wife and a mom with her second baby on her way. Her goal is to bring light into people's lives each and every day. After 19 years in her pop-rock duo, Lisa has truly discovered her life's passion bringing unmatched energy to every performance and recording. Sonshine & Broccoli teaches children how to navigate real-world issues like embracing being different, being okay with our mistakes, and so much more. Lisa lives her life with audacity by consistently checking in with her purpose and intentions.

In today's episode, we discussed:

→ Performing in-person and living life authentically

→ Going from broadway dreams to a Juno nominated pop-rock duo

→ Being the light in people's lives

→ What it looks like to show up authentically as your true self

→ And, so much more!

Our conversation was both enlightening and inspiring to see how dreams can develop into something spectacular and unexpected.

Connect with Lisa Sonshine

Instagram @sonshinel @Sonshineandbroccoli

Website: https://www.sonshineandbroccoli.com/

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Connect with Chana Ross:

Website: https://chanaross.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanarosspt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalphysiotherapytoronto

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with my dear friend and colleague Dr. Katie Thompson Aitken. Dr. Katie is a registered Naturopath practicing out of Guelph, Ontario who is passionate about empowering patients with anxiety to reconnect with their innate sense of calm.

After experiencing how anxiety can manifest into physical symptoms throughout her entire life, Dr. Katie has dedicated her practice to supporting women with anxiety in building a lifestyle that takes them out of that constant fight or flight mode, and into the ever-elusive rest and digest. Most importantly, Dr. Katie reminds us that living audaciously often means releasing judgment, be it from others - or more likely ourselves - in order to truly live in alignment with our authentic selves.

In today's episode we discuss:

• The importance of considering biopsychosocial approaches to wellness
• Identifying where our sense of worthiness stems from
• Why taking dedicated time to care for our whole selves is crucial to supporting our mental health
• What does it mean to "find the calm"?
• The steps to recovering from anxiety
• How living authentically and mindfully is crucial to making decisions from a place of love
• The importance of great pajamas

Connect with Dr. Katie Thompson Aitken:

Instagram: @tranquilmindnaturopath

Website: https://www.tranquilmindnaturopath.com/

And find her audiobook at: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08CK6MXS1/

Connect with Chana Ross:

Website: https://chanaross.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanarosspt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalphysiotherapytoronto