Carla and Kelly Buchberger have known each other since kindergarten, and after 27 years of marriage are still truly best friends. They step in The Inner Circle today for their first ever interview as a couple to talk with Carrie about their fascinating love story, the very serious accident Kelly endured in his youth, and how he overcame it and healed with even more motivation and inspiration towards his hockey career. They also talk about what life was like when Kelly was in the Edmonton Oilers, his work with the New York Islanders, and Carla’s passion for fashion.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Carla and Kelly met in Langenburg, and how Kelly store the heart of Carla as a 16 year old farm girl. The very serious accident Kelly faced that led to him in the burn unit for 3 months with, and how he processed that and learned to walk again, and get strong enough to return to hockey. How Kelly and Carla keep a winning mindset, and an attitude of gratitude no matter where their career or life takes them. How Kelly got into the Edmonton Oilers, and what it was like to play in the most talked about team in hockey history. That Carla literally fainted when she met all the hockey superstars! The glue of loyalty and dedication that holds their marriage together and keeps them humble how much fame and fortune they encounter. More about Kelly’s work as an assistant coach with New York Islanders. The way Carla and Kelly handle traveling and moving while making sure their kids maintain their small town values. Carla’s illustrious passion in the fashion industry, and her future in the field. Their advice to other couples in a long lasting and successful marriage.

Quotes: “Growing up in a small town, you get to make your own fun.” “He was a cute hockey player with a beautiful mullet. That was all I cared about.” “He used to phone me and put Wayne on the phone. That’s Wayne Gretzky.” “The loyalty and honor we both have is strong.” “It’s how you treat people, and in a small town you have to be a good person, because there aren’t a lot of people there.” “There’s no bad days, and I try and live by that for myself and others around me.”

Mentioned: Edmonton Oilers New York Islanders

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Carrie gathered three honest friends to join her inside The Inner Circle to give their version of what Christmas and the holidays mean to them. She welcomes Heather Vos, Haley Mowat and Paul Plakas in to talk about the magical and the special parts of Christmas, and also open up about their own challenges within their families, dealing with loss and grief, and unattainable holiday expectations. They talk about non traditional Christmas activities that have filled them with true joy, and invite us to shift from consumerism to kindness. It’s a conversation about the realities of Christmas, from real people who have some raw opinions they want to share.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Three people who are courageous and prepared to have a frank conversation about the holiday season! Carrie welcomes: Heather Vos (Creative in Marketing for the Luxus Group), Paul Plakas (Personal Trainer at Custom Fit for over 20 Years) and Haley Mowat, Creative Director of Carrie Doll Consulting. Haley opens up about her Christmas this year, and navigating it while being separated with two young children, ages 3 and 8. Heather’s story on the devastating loss in her family of her Baba and her brother, and the way her mother stepped up and continued to carry on traditions with love and hard work. How the process of grief and loss has turned into appreciation and happy memories. Why we can still remember and honor the old traditions as we are building and creating new ones. Paul’s desire for a holiday that is less about religion and consumerism, and more about kindness and grace. You don’t need to spend a lot of money (or any at all!) on your gifts! The group gives some great ideas that can show love and care without breaking the bank. Why it’s important to be kind year round, but especially at this time of year, and how we can use our holidays to help others in need. A reminder that big conversations are best left when there isn’t wine or eggnog being poured heavily. Do what makes you happy. If it’s a big traditional Christmas, cool. If it’s going to the movies or volunteering, that’s great too.

Quotes: “The adulting of it all during Christmas is...different.” “My mom continued to put hard work and love into it, and that was inspiring it to me.” “Santa Claus was created by Coca Cola.” “If it’s in a joyful and loving spirit, then you do you.” “You don’t need to spend money to get into the Christmas spirit, you just need to be around people you like.” “Be kinder. It doesn’t have to be anything big. Even the small things can have a big impact.” “We are here to make other people feel good, and better their lives.”

Mentioned: Children’s Hospital The Mustard Seed

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Deanna Harder is brutally honest about her own struggles to free herself, and be a beacon of support and guidance for others. Today, she shares her experience with exercise dependence, eating disorders and body issues for over 20 years. She tells us what it was like in the depth of despair, how she hid it, and how she eventually overcame it. Deanna is now all about intuition, true health and...even a fine glass of wine. She reminds us that it’s never too late to get help, and that there is bravery in vulnerability and openness.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Her earliest memories of exercise dependence and severe calorie restriction, and how it went down a path to a full eating disorder. What body dysmorphia is, and what thoughts and actions typically comes along with the condition. Her all consuming battle with bulimia and exercise compulsion, and how she hid it from her friends all the way throughout high school to college. The chronic calculation in her head of the need to “earn” her food and calories. Her choice to enroll in the bodybuilding as a way to disguise orthorexia and obsession as dedication and success. How this hidden secret kept Deanna distanced from family and friends knowing the real authentic her. The turning point where Deanna found strength training and a community of other women, and saw a counselor for support in disorder. The healing breakup letter Deanna wrote to her eating disorder in counseling, and how it helped her get through the grief of shifting her entire life. The practice Deanna implemented of listening to her body and using her intuition to guide her in her own health and self care. The new love in her life - wine! Why she loves the culture, tradition and community surrounding wine, and how it helped her heal to savor and respect the experience. Her fitness regime of deadlifting, accessory days and movement meditation. How she now helps clients develop a lifestyle of moderation, intuition, and balance. The three messages: Know that you are not alone. It’s never too late to change your life around. Stop following crazy diets and unrealistic body types!

Quotes: “I didn’t want anyone to watch me eat, so I would eat in secret.” “When you want an addiction to thrive, you get really good at hiding it.” “No one on the outside would ever know.” “I would protect my eating disorder with my life. It was all I knew.” “I didn’t know it could be so easy to look good, feel good, and maintain your body.” “Follow women that are rising you up and make you feel better about yourself.”

Mentioned: Eating Disorder Network of Alberta Deanna Harder

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Bryiana Dyrdek is a woman that wears many crowns. As an internationally recognized model and beauty queen, clothing designer, President of Iconic Beauty, philanthropist and entrepreneur, she knows a thing or two about forging her own path. Today, she talks with us about overcoming a life threatening illness and years of bullying to go on and win World’s Perfect Miss, and the journey that led her to step into her own voice and now help others create their dream life. She is open and vulnerable about her challenges, her love and dedication to her husband Rob and their two children, and welcomes every part of yesterday as a learning lesson for tomorrow.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Bryiana’s life threatening disease that led to her participating in Make A Wish, and how her dream of swimming with dolphins made her realize she wanted more out of life. Why no matter what we have gone through, or how much others may doubt us, there is always a chance clean the slate and make your life what you want it to be. The extreme bullying Bryiana experienced in school, all the way up until high school and how it shaped her mission to help others feel accepted. How Bryiana got into pageantry, and even paid for her own way to participate. What it was like for Bryiana to win World’s Perfect Miss, and why the win felt even better because she competed fully as herself. Her brave move to leave her hometown and go to LA to pursue her dream, and yes, she really did get discovered while eating a restaurant. Her decision to pose in Playboy, and the way it opened up her opportunities. How she met her husband Rob, and their deep romance even from the first date. Bryiana’s story about postpartum anxiety and depression, and the turning point that made her realize she needed help. Why self love and self care is the most important thing we can do to light the path for the ones we love. More about Iconic Beauty, the women’s empowerment brand that Bryiana started. What’s next for Bryiana, both professionally and personally. How it is to live life in the spotlight with a husband that also has a massive following, and how she navigates living publically in social media.

Quotes: “It doesn’t matter what you are or who you used to be, you can change your story and make it whatever you want, without needing permission.” “Rob taught me how to believe in myself, love myself and be okay with my past and saw the potential of my future.” “I want to empower women to be the best version of themselves, whatever it looks like for them.” “Doing personal development while you are pregnant is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your babies.”

Mentioned: Make a Wish Foundation Bryiana Dyrdek @Bryiana Dyrdek Instagram Iconic Beauties Iconic Wine Beauties

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Christine Aziz is a brilliant Actor, Singer, Producer, and Writer in the New York area. Today, she joins Carrie to share the extremely personal and emotional story of finding strength and courage after a tragedy. Christine openly tells the story of an attack that happened to her one night in NYC, and her journey along the way to find healing and justice not only for herself, but others in the same position. She talks about why there is power in our vulnerability, empowerment in our darkest moments, and even a broader and richer life than we may have ever imagined.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The magical energy of Brooklyn that pulled Christine from Canada to New York, and why she connects with the buzz of the city and its people. Christine’s experience of being attacked one night, and left with nothing but good friends around to rally and help her get back on her feet. Why Christine believes humanity is still good, and there are “more good apples than bad apples in the Big Apple.” What Christine felt like when she found out her attacker had gone for another victim, and her mission to bring them both justice. The trial and legal proceedings of her case, along with why she decided to attend the trial but not read her statement or connect with her attacker. What made Christine share her story on social media, and the emotional response she got back from her network. The powerful feeling of knowing her attacker was sentenced to 21 years, and her story mattered, and was heard. Resources that Christine found helpful for support and healing. Her play that came about by the inspiration of Beatrice Lillie, the Canadian-born British actress, singer and comedic performer. Christine’s hilarious and impressive accents.

Quotes: “I’m lucky to have great friends.” “I wanted do whatever I could to help catch this guy.” “Sometimes bad guys do get caught, and victims get a sense of closure.” “I have a mission now. I want to help others to get some sort of justice. We all deserve that.” “There are resources available at your fingertips.” “I was able to find the silver lining by embracing the good people I met and the good results that came out of my experience.” “Life is a gift, and we owe it to ourselves to keep going and recognize the good people.”

Mentioned: @AzizDoesNYC Christine Aziz Gabby Bernstein Crime Victims Treatment Center Beatrice Lillie

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