Grab a chair listeners and get ready!

Doesn't that title just give you shivers?

Knowing who we are AND then also knowing what we want to be in the world is a HUGE question that has all of us wondering what our answers are. It really takes some serious deep diving into ourselves to really figure out the answer to both parts of this question.

In today episode with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey we dive into what this process was like for her and how it inspired her to write her book I Buried Her In A French Press (which, we highly recommend you read - link below). The whole idea of the book was to help people discover this answer for themselves, but Sarah does a really great job of not just telling us where she was and where she is now, but also, many of the thought processes and insecurities she had along the way. Seriously, read the book.

In our conversation today, we obviously speak all about her book but also about developing self worth and where that comes from, how burnout can show up in our lives AND that sometimes it takes us awhile to figure out that we are in, fact, experiencing burnout AND, her story with Lipedema.

Sarah teaches us how we need to get curious about life because life is a journey and it changes the way we receive new information and solutions to some of our obstacles.

Find her book here:

https://sarahbarneshumphrey.com/

Thank you Sarah!

With Love,

Sammi and Melissa

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Well, we're here for another banter episode for your enjoyment.

Don't be fooled though. We preface with the idea that we are going to talk about perimenopause because, when we first started chatting, that's where the direction was headed. But then!

Melissa fills us in on some new systems she has been trying out in her home to help her mornings and days run more smoothly. With trying to get her kids out the door for school and still have everyone in a good mood, to planning her day to day and how she is going to get all of her tasks completed.

Melissa and Sammi dive into what these habits look like not only in action but how our brains need to rewire themselves. That sometimes, in order to change a physical habit and the outcomes it creates, sometimes, all we need to do is acknowledge what our mental state is around completing the habit, and rewire that.

Enjoy!

With Love,

Melissa and Sammi

Have you experienced a life with someone going through dementia? 

Or have you been the support person for someone with dementia?

Or perhaps, the support person, of the support person for a person with dementia?

Fay talks about it all.

Watching her husband Michael walk through first a cancer diagnosis and treatment and then, to receive a diagnosis of Dementia (albeit, long after Fay was certain he had it but no doctors would confirm), Fay candidly shares with us what this journey was like for her. 

Death is a tricky thing. Grief, even trickier. There is no one right way to handle either of them. Then add on being the care taker of someone that you typically wouldn't be a caretaker for and how that shifts the relational dynamic and what and when you actually grieve the loss of that relationship... its a topic that needs to be danced around and through to be able to really get a grip on just what it can be like.

Fay Martin wrote her book Dementia Widow, in attempts to help other spouses who are walking the path of being that support person, or even just the spouse of someone dealing with dementia.

If you have had any experience with dementia, we know this episode is for you.

And if you have ever wanted to understand what it might be like for someone who has recently lost a loved one, who had a long battle with any medical diagnosis; this episode is also for you.

To learn more about Fay or to order her book visit:

https://www.faymartin.ca/

With Love,

 Sammi and Melissa

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We know you'll love Pia; author of the book, Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art Project.

And let us tell you; that is EXACTLY what Pia speaks so passionately in todays episode.

Pia begins with sharing with us, just WHY she chose to pursue and education in becoming a Certified Coach and how going down this path completely changed her prior perspective on how to go about all the relationships in her life. And now, how she uses this to not only strengthen her relationships, but also to coach her clients and how its allowed her to relieve herself of the pressure she used to feel around other peoples lives and how she could help them. And now, allows her to come from a place of adding value and insight where it is wanted, and letting it be when it is not.

Pia's book and our conversation is about rewriting old scripts, reconnecting with our innate creative power, and embracing the messy, transformative process of living and creating.

We KNOW you'll relate and resonate with her message.

Find more Pia here:

https://kollektiv.studio/

https://pialeichter.substack.com/

As always,

With love,

Melissa and Sammi

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If you haven't heard Andy Campbell's story, we're telling you now; you need to.Andy's story is not just one of overcoming, we all overcome something. However the mindset and mentality that Andy has embraced and shares with us is something to challenge even the most positive thinkers

Andy is real, raw and honest about how he goes through life. With his 15 core values guiding him through life's toughest challenges, he teaches us that these values aren't intended to be perfection, but more so guidelines and reminders about how we should approach and absorb the challenges that life throws at us.

Teaching us that knowledge through experience is the best trainer and that part of surviving is being intentional with the things that you choose to put in front of you; whether that's people, books, movies or otherwise.

If you need more of Andy's mindset after you've finished today's episode, we encourage you to check our his website and look into his book.

https://www.askandycampbell.com/https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Lifes-Toughest-Challenges-Opportunities/dp/B0DCL3HTJ2?tag=askandycamp0e-20Thank you so much Andy! We're incredibly grateful for your time.With Love,

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It's a friendly 'Welcome Back' banter episode with Sammi and Melissa.

What do we chat about today? Well, mostly what we loved about Season 3, what we are looking forward to in Season 4 and probably a few random other topics we couldn't help.

Have a fun time listening and we can't WAIT to bring you all our amazing guests in Season 4!!

With love,

Sammi and Melissa

*Whew* How do we explain our conversation with Dr. Robb Kelly.

He's been on thousands of podcasts, so you have likely heard of him before, but just in case you haven't, here's the INCREDIBLE gist.

Dr Robb grew up on the stage. He had his first taste of alcohol at an extremely young age, which sent him down the path of alcoholism. This, eventually leading to the loss of his children, his wife, his home and ultimately, to homelessness.

Caught on his knees, begging for help; someone found him and helped. Two major men came to his aid to help him come out of homelessness and alcoholism, but the shocking piece of where one of these men came from will leave you speechless.

Now (and for many years) Dr. Robb has fully come out the other side of alcoholism and homelessness. And, returning the gift that those men gave him, he has made it his JOB to always make someone's day better. The work that he is doing through The Robb Kelly Recovery Group is absolutely outstanding and is making an impact with people from all walks of life who are working to overcome alcoholism. From A list celebrities, to an unhoused person on the street, Dr. Robb truly desires to help them all.

To learn more about Dr. Robb Kelly and The Robb Kelly Recovery Group, click below:

https://robbkelly.com/

Thank you Dr. Robb, we are truly honoured.

With Love,

Melissa and Sammi

Join us today as we chat with Phil Calvert, the Chief Development Officer at The Mustard Seed. 

If you think The Mustard Seed is just about housing and shelter, then you need to tune into this episode with Phil to learn just how far The Mustard Seed's fingers stretch. We had NO idea all the way in which they are impacting the community. 

Phil shares with us some of the internal goals and visions that The Mustard Seed has, the founding story of The Mustard Seed, as well as some personal (hilarious) stories about how he first got involved with helping those in need.

 If you're looking for more information on The Mustard Seed, please visit their website and of course, if you have the means to donate, please do.

https://theseed.ca/

Thank you Phil and The Mustard Seed for joining us.

With Love,

Sammi and Melissa

Have you met Alyssa David yet?

If you haven't, stop right now and go check out her instagram page:

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Aly has changed her OWN life. She has been through a heck of a story and if you want to catch more of what she's been through, head back to the end of season 2 and catch her 5 mini episodes.

Today though, today we are diving deeper into the piece of Aly's story where she spent time being homeless. Living on the streets of Calgary as a young adult.

What was it like living on the streets? What kinds of experiences did she have? Were there any acts of kindness that stood out to her?

And, most importantly, what can we all do to help those experiencing homelessness or living unhoused?!

Aly shares some beautiful insights with us and how, now, she's living her dream shortly after this episode was recorded; took herself to Mexico to fulfill one of her biggest goals.

Thanks so much Aly! We truly treasure this episode.

With love,

Melissa and Sammi

Our first episode for The Unhoused Awareness Month, of course, begins with the conversation that truly started it all. 

When we first spoke with Peter back in May and he shared with us so much about the EDAR program, we knew we needed to rally behind this cause and raise further awareness. 

There is a massive mindset gap that we all seem to have around understanding the Unhoused Community. Most of us shy away from it. Generally, we allow our fears and judgements to cloud our decision making and curiosity.

Not Peter though. Peter took that fear and ran with it. Instead of running away from a person that made him uncomfortable, he decided to get up close and personal. Not only has he had multiple conversations with a vast number of those that are a part of the Unhoused community, but he has had lunch with them in their own spaces, and slept overnight in an EDAR in downtown L.A.

Peter is truly using all he has to understand the community better and make life just a little bit more comfortable for them.

We encourage you to listen to all of the stories Peter shares with us today and take the time to learn more about the EDAR program and how you can help by visiting:

https://www.edar.org/

Thank you again Peter!

Until next time.

With love, 

Melissa and Sammi

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