The Ego Podcast

On episode 39 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by Reiki Specialist and Mindfulness Instructor, Salima Pirani! Salima is gifted in so many ways and I'm delighted to share this episode where we discuss her process coming into practising and teaching mindfulness, manifesting, tapping into psychic awareness and more. This was a wonderful discussion that I know you will enjoy! For more info about Salima and her work, please visit: http://www.salimapirani.com/.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 38 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by entrepreneur, life coach and speaker, Lavender Morantz! We discuss Lavender's work in speaking and coaching what it means to trust the Universe, and when to listen to life's subtle messages. This was a great interview that I'm very excited to share. For more info about Lavender and her work, please visit: lavendermorantz.com or follow her on social media @lavendermorantz.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 37 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by the Director of Talent and Festival Planning at Just for Laughs, Zoe Rabnett! We discuss Zoe's process of finding meditation as a way to achieve balance, the highs and lows of working in the entertainment industry, learning to meditate at the airport and more! This was a very fun and inspiring episode that I'm excited to share. For more information about Zoe and the Just for Laugh's Comedy Festival, please visit: https://www.hahaha.com/en

This episode was recorded at Eggplant Picture and Sound Studios in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 36 of the Ego Podcast we are joined by Homeless Youth Advocate, Author and Keynote Speaker, Marnie Grundman. Marnie shares her childhood story, growing up living on the streets and the work that she does to renegotiate what it means to be homeless through speaking and her book, Missing, which provides a deeper dive into her work. This was an amazing interview that I am very excited to share. For more info about Marnie and her upcoming events and speaking engagements, please visit: https://www.marniegrundman.com/.

This episode was recorded at Eggplant Picture and Sound in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 35 of the Ego Podcast, comedians Courtney Gilmour and Jhanelle Dennis return to discuss the Law of Attraction. This episode was recorded right after a conference the three of us attended with author, speaker and Loaw of Attraction expert, Esther Hicks. We discusses the process of manifesting, the importance of meditation and what the Law of Attraction is all about. For more information about Courtney and Jhanelle and their shows, you can follow them on social media @courtgilmour and @jhanelledennis.

This episode was recorded at Eggplant Picture and Sound Studios in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 34 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by author, medical professional and trauma specialist, Dr. Teresa Marsh. This was a very moving conversation where Dr. Marsh shares her experience working in Indigenous communities with individuals who suffer from trauma. We discuss her book, Enlightenment is Letting Go, her upcoming projects and her work in healing. For more information about Dr. Marsh, please visit: Traumahealingguru.com

This episode was recorded at Eggplant Picture and Sound Studios in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor, music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 33 of the Ego Podcast, we close off our three part interview series at GreeneStone Muskoka. This interview features Trauma Associate, Jim Hall who provides an in depth discussion of what trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are and how they can be treated. We look at where trauma lives in the body, identifying this experience as well as beneficial recovery tactics. This was a very interesting interview that provides a great deal of insight. For more information about Jim and GreeneStone Muskoka, please visit: https://greenestone.net/

This episode was recorded at GreeneStone Treatment Facility in Muskoka, Ontario. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldon.

On this second part of our three part series, I am joined by Clinical Therapist Amy Plomp and Program Director, Siobbhan Boyer from GreeneStone Muskoka, an addiction recovery centre that incorporates meditation, mindfulness and yoga into their recovery program. We discuss grounding techniques, connecting with nature and other interesting approaches to treatment. For more information about GreeneStone please visit: https://greenestone.net/

This episode was recorded at GreeneStone Muskoka. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

We begin Season two of the Ego Podcast with a special three part series recorded at GreeneStone Muskoka - an addiction rehabilitation facility located in Muskoka, Canada.

This episode features an interview with Dr. David Marsh who shares his insight into the spiritual, mental, physical, social and psychological approach to treatment used at GreeneStone. He also notes how mindfulness, meditation and yoga are all used as healing practices for individuals in recovery. This was a wonderful interview that provides a lens into what treatment looks like, how issues such as trauma play a large role and GreeneStone's approach. For more information about Dr. Marsh and GreeneStone Muskoka you can visit: https://greenestone.net/

This episode was recorded onsite at GreeneStone Treatment facility in Muskoka, Ontario. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 30 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by author, teacher and researcher, Olesya Kolisnyk!

We discuss Olesya's work in the non profit sector, working with immigrant women in business, her book on this topic and her involvement in bringing Ted X to Toronto communities. We also discuss Olesya's individual yoga practice and how yoga has helped her manage both her physical and mental health and how she is an advocate for these practices. This was a great interview and I loved interviewing Olesya. For more information about Olesya and her upcoming TedX event, please visit: http://tedxtrinitybellwoods.com/

This episode was recorded at Eggplant Picture and Sound Studios in Toronto. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.