TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin

Amanda Eby has had the best year of her life in 2020 despite all that she has endured. In the midst of a pandemic, she was faced with the diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer. For the first time, Amanda shares her journey with honesty and love, while publicly disclosing that even though she knew she was ill for years, she did not seek a medical consult. Her reflections, insights and outlook are remarkable in countless ways. Amanda is truly a survivor who exudes positivity, inspiration, and compassion.

00:25  Thriving in 2020 even in the midst of a pandemic and a diagnosis of stage 4 Breast Cancer 

01:15  Too busy to deal with what she knew was going on in her body 

03:15  The universe steps in  

05:20  The weight of the world lifted off of shoulders 

07:00  Everything moved quickly 

10:07  Still doing tests - a bone scan confirmed what Amanda knew all along - metastatic cancer 13:19  What held Amanda back from going in to get a diagnosis? 

15:50  Celebratory! 

17:20  It's much bigger than the treatment! 

19:15  Support in the midst of Covid 

22:50  A rare perspective 

23:30  Don't Do Me! Please go get it checked out 

25:51  Live your best life  

26:45  Reaching out through Facebook and documenting her journey - Love yourself! 

[email protected] 

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.eby.7

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Amanda Eby has had the best year of her life in 2020 despite all that she has endured. In the midst of a pandemic, she was faced with the diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer. For the first time, Amanda shares her journey with honesty and love, while publicly disclosing that even though she knew she was ill for years, she did not seek a medical consult. Her reflections, insights and outlook are remarkable in countless ways. Amanda is truly a survivor who exudes positivity, inspiration, and compassion.

00:25  Thriving in 2020 even in the midst of a pandemic and a diagnosis of stage 4 Breast Cancer 

01:15  Too busy to deal with what she knew was going on in her body 

03:15  The universe steps in  

05:20  The weight of the world lifted off of shoulders 

07:00  Everything moved quickly 

10:07  Still doing tests - a bone scan confirmed what Amanda knew all along - metastatic cancer 13:19  What held Amanda back from going in to get a diagnosis? 

15:50  Celebratory! 

17:20  It's much bigger than the treatment! 

19:15  Support in the midst of Covid 

22:50  A rare perspective 

23:30  Don't Do Me! Please go get it checked out 

25:51  Live your best life  

26:45  Reaching out through Facebook and documenting her journey - Love yourself! 

[email protected] 

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.eby.7

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Annette Ebbinghaus is a globally sought after mental fitness coach, master sophrologist, mentor, and speaker. She specializes in helping adolescents transform anxious energy into calm confidence through her bespoke beChill programs. She works with adults as well: professionals, individuals, and athletes who are seeking better balance and performance in their lives. Her main areas of focus are stress and sleep management, anxiety, self-development, and high performance.   Annette and her husband Dan endured a nine year legal battle with the courts in Switzerland after discovering countless construction errors and the home they were building was deemed unlivable. Their battle, despite being trapped in a legal system, has resulted in legislation change.  “To work with me you need to want to be ready to make changes in your life. Together we will move energy that will propel or pull you in a new direction. If you are ready, it is all systems go!”  

00:31  An experience in high school - what would that look like for a teenager today?  

02:40  The beChill program - transforming anxious energy into calm confidence for teenagers  

05:00  The adolescent brain   10:40  Life's paths - from being the only woman who graduated as a civil engineer in 1985 to now  

15:30  A clairvoyant and Annette's fear of heights  

21:00  The long lasting impact of Sophrology  

24:14  Living in Switzerland and connecting worldwide with many options  

25:45  A text message that changes everything in an instant  

28:20  Things weren't adding up - construction errors are adding up  31:18  The house has deemed unlivable - moving our family again  

32:20  Inspired Journeys - a book being released in May  

35:00  Nine cases at one time - trapped in a legal system  

40:45  Legislation changes being made because of our case   

45:07  Positive affirmations  49:50  Reaching Annette at https://trulybalance.com/ 

50:45  A 20% discount for two of Annette's courses - beChill for teenagers and beHappy for adults. See info below.   

https://trulybalance.com

beChill course for teens with 20% discount in January https://trulybalancescheduling.as.me/January2021Course

beHappy couse for adults with 20% discount in January  https://trulybalancescheduling.as.me/beHappyJanuaryFebruaryCourse

Use "TAKINGTHEHELM" as your discount code.

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Annette Ebbinghaus is a globally sought after mental fitness coach, master sophrologist, mentor, and speaker. She specializes in helping adolescents transform anxious energy into calm confidence through her bespoke beChill programs. She works with adults as well: professionals, individuals, and athletes who are seeking better balance and performance in their lives. Her main areas of focus are stress and sleep management, anxiety, self-development, and high performance.   Annette and her husband Dan endured a nine year legal battle with the courts in Switzerland after discovering countless construction errors and the home they were building was deemed unlivable. Their battle, despite being trapped in a legal system, has resulted in legislation change.  “To work with me you need to want to be ready to make changes in your life. Together we will move energy that will propel or pull you in a new direction. If you are ready, it is all systems go!”  

00:31  An experience in high school - what would that look like for a teenager today?  

02:40  The beChill program - transforming anxious energy into calm confidence for teenagers  

05:00  The adolescent brain   10:40  Life's paths - from being the only woman who graduated as a civil engineer in 1985 to now  

15:30  A clairvoyant and Annette's fear of heights  

21:00  The long lasting impact of Sophrology  

24:14  Living in Switzerland and connecting worldwide with many options  

25:45  A text message that changes everything in an instant  

28:20  Things weren't adding up - construction errors are adding up  31:18  The house has deemed unlivable - moving our family again  

32:20  Inspired Journeys - a book being released in May  

35:00  Nine cases at one time - trapped in a legal system  

40:45  Legislation changes being made because of our case   

45:07  Positive affirmations  49:50  Reaching Annette at https://trulybalance.com/ 

50:45  A 20% discount for two of Annette's courses - beChill for teenagers and beHappy for adults. See info below.   

https://trulybalance.com

beChill course for teens with 20% discount in January https://trulybalancescheduling.as.me/January2021Course

beHappy couse for adults with 20% discount in January  https://trulybalancescheduling.as.me/beHappyJanuaryFebruaryCourse

Use "TAKINGTHEHELM" as your discount code.

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Derek Drouillard is one of the thousands of business owners in Ontario who made the decision to permanently close his doors this past July. Merli's, an award-winning Coffeehouse and Eatery, welcomed artists, musicians, and community groups. It was a favourite spot for residents and visitors for 8 years. Derek took over the business for 18 months after the original owner and friend, Frank Merlihan retired.    01:54  What was unique about Merli's and recognition of the original owner's vision, Frank Merlihan  

04:50  March 2020 and the decision to close Merli's temporarily  

07:00  Should they re-open?  

09:45  Government loan and subsidies - but people are still losing everything  

13:40  The stress and anxiety born by so many   

14:40  July 20th and the final decision to close permanently after three months of discussions  

16:50  Unique solutions found in the community  

17:45  The second wave  

18:30  Almost four months later and Derek's Twitch Stream  

22:30  The Red Lantern moves in - perfect timing!  

23:20  Moving ahead after the closure - hope  

23:48  Business owners supporting each other - Eat Dine Kingsville  

26:40  Reach out!  

28:30  Guiding words from Derek 

https://www.facebook.com/MerlisEatery 

https://www.twitch.tv/tonfa711

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Derek Drouillard is one of the thousands of business owners in Ontario who made the decision to permanently close his doors this past July. Merli's, an award-winning Coffeehouse and Eatery, welcomed artists, musicians, and community groups. It was a favourite spot for residents and visitors for 8 years. Derek took over the business for 18 months after the original owner and friend, Frank Merlihan retired.    01:54  What was unique about Merli's and recognition of the original owner's vision, Frank Merlihan  

04:50  March 2020 and the decision to close Merli's temporarily  

07:00  Should they re-open?  

09:45  Government loan and subsidies - but people are still losing everything  

13:40  The stress and anxiety born by so many   

14:40  July 20th and the final decision to close permanently after three months of discussions  

16:50  Unique solutions found in the community  

17:45  The second wave  

18:30  Almost four months later and Derek's Twitch Stream  

22:30  The Red Lantern moves in - perfect timing!  

23:20  Moving ahead after the closure - hope  

23:48  Business owners supporting each other - Eat Dine Kingsville  

26:40  Reach out!  

28:30  Guiding words from Derek 

https://www.facebook.com/MerlisEatery 

https://www.twitch.tv/tonfa711

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Alex Bowser was an all-star ROTC pilot and molecular bio major but has also been homeless, suffered failed relationships, and came very close to losing his life to a drug overdose. Alex is now a Transformational Course Creator and shares how BreatheHuman helps people to detox our lives and lead us to the path we are meant to walk. Alex has discovered a life of design. 00:30  Introduction  02:30  What is Breathe Human all about?  05:45  Anyone who wants to learn how to walk their own path  07:35  Beginning course on Facebook to detox your life  08:07  Two month BreatheHuman Course and mentoring  11:40  Suppressing feelings 15:15  Coping mechanisms   16:00  Lowering our vibration as a human being  17:00  Life lessons – progressing my family tree  21:10  Beliefs and values instilled in us  22:05  If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?  24:40  The child in us comes back - play more!  26:00  What do your kids see from their eyes?  26:50  Dancing With Devil  28:45  Trying not to die and the stories that drive Alex's upcoming book  31:14  Contact Alex by email at [email protected]  https://www.facebook.com/groups/breathehuman  

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Alex Bowser was an all-star ROTC pilot and molecular bio major but has also been homeless, suffered failed relationships, and came very close to losing his life to a drug overdose. Alex is now a Transformational Course Creator and shares how BreatheHuman helps people to detox our lives and lead us to the path we are meant to walk. Alex has discovered a life of design. 00:30  Introduction  02:30  What is Breathe Human all about?  05:45  Anyone who wants to learn how to walk their own path  07:35  Beginning course on Facebook to detox your life  08:07  Two month BreatheHuman Course and mentoring  11:40  Suppressing feelings 15:15  Coping mechanisms   16:00  Lowering our vibration as a human being  17:00  Life lessons – progressing my family tree  21:10  Beliefs and values instilled in us  22:05  If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?  24:40  The child in us comes back - play more!  26:00  What do your kids see from their eyes?  26:50  Dancing With Devil  28:45  Trying not to die and the stories that drive Alex's upcoming book  31:14  Contact Alex by email at [email protected]  https://www.facebook.com/groups/breathehuman  

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Leo Petrilli was trapped in addiction for over four decades and has been substance-free since September 2011. Leo tried to hide with booze and a badge with 36 years in law enforcement. In 2018, he retired from a 36-year career and returned to college to earn a certificate in chemical dependency counseling.  He is an Interdiction Recovery Coach and now works in addiction recovery/peer support, offering trusted guidance on how to build therapeutic platforms for organizations as well as individuals, families, and friends. Leo shares his own journey, so that others may find the courage to look at theirs.

00:26  Tribute to Remembrance Day in Canada 

01:38  Introduction, "My booze never lied to me" 

04:00  I chose booze over my family 

06:43  I have to own it 

09:40  Hospitalized, in an induced coma 

13:30  Three to six months to live 

16:20  Wanting to get better to be able to get better 

18:40  Intervention 25:20  The Canadian Coach Directory  

26:02  International Conference, "Transforming Ideas Into Vision".  

28:20  Alcohol Anonymous, Al-Anon, and the Sobriety Engine Podcast every Tuesday night 

31:15  A functioning alcoholic 

34:20  A resource for employers 

36:15  Find Leo on LinkedIn... Recovery is possible! 

36:50  Reach out! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-petrilli-7840928/

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Leo Petrilli was trapped in addiction for over four decades and has been substance-free since September 2011. Leo tried to hide with booze and a badge with 36 years in law enforcement. In 2018, he retired from a 36-year career and returned to college to earn a certificate in chemical dependency counseling.  He is an Interdiction Recovery Coach and now works in addiction recovery/peer support, offering trusted guidance on how to build therapeutic platforms for organizations as well as individuals, families, and friends. Leo shares his own journey, so that others may find the courage to look at theirs.

00:26  Tribute to Remembrance Day in Canada 

01:38  Introduction, "My booze never lied to me" 

04:00  I chose booze over my family 

06:43  I have to own it 

09:40  Hospitalized, in an induced coma 

13:30  Three to six months to live 

16:20  Wanting to get better to be able to get better 

18:40  Intervention 25:20  The Canadian Coach Directory  

26:02  International Conference, "Transforming Ideas Into Vision".  

28:20  Alcohol Anonymous, Al-Anon, and the Sobriety Engine Podcast every Tuesday night 

31:15  A functioning alcoholic 

34:20  A resource for employers 

36:15  Find Leo on LinkedIn... Recovery is possible! 

36:50  Reach out! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-petrilli-7840928/

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