Welcome to the 27th episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host Genevieve Dowling for an unfiltered and deeply honest conversation with Hayden Vavra as they sit down to reflect on a season of spiritual initiation, energetic burnout, and the brave act of letting go.

After a year of rapid growth, launches, and momentum, they reached a breaking point—mentally, physically, and spiritually. What followed was a complete surrender: to silence, to God, and to the uncomfortable void between seasons.

Together, Genevieve and Hayden unpack:

This episode is for the leader in transition, the entrepreneur questioning momentum, and anyone who’s been silently asking: “What if I stop?” 

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[02:06] What burnout feels like — energetically, spiritually & physically

[04:41] Choosing not to launch: giving permission to rest

[07:23] Navigating the internal discomfort of slowing down

[11:10] False timelines and building trust in Divine timing

[14:40] How masculine/feminine dynamics play into burnout & boundaries

[16:53] Building a business from depletion vs. overflow

[21:32] The hidden grief of identity loss when stepping away from momentum

[27:36] Spiritual re-attunement and redefining success

[34:21] Slowing down and receiving new direction through prayer

[36:42] How faith grounds through uncertainty

[43:18] Reclaiming rhythm, rest & radical permission

[47:12] Redefining masculine productivity & presence

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Welcome to the 26th episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host Geneviève Dowling for a transformative conversation with Dr. Kristy Prouse—renowned OBGYN, cellular biology expert, and a leading voice in integrative women’s health.

From burning out in a high-pressure medical career to becoming a pioneer in functional medicine, Kristy shares the raw truth of rebuilding from the inside out—and why true healing requires surrender, not just strategy.

In this episode, Geneviève and Kristy dive into:

Burnout with a stethoscope: Why loving your job doesn’t protect you from collapse—and how Kristy’s crash became the foundation for a more powerful career in wellness.

Hormones, hustle, and the hidden cost of “doing it all”: Understanding cortisol dysregulation, adrenal fatigue, and why modern womanhood is wired for burnout.

Healing from the cellular level: Why menopause is finally getting airtime, but real change begins long before the hot flushes.

The leaky bucket effect: How to assess your stress capacity, plug energy drains, and refill your life with joy, presence, and rest.

Faith and physiology: The power of surrender—what it really means to let go, trust in divine timing, and reclaim peace as a practice.

Medicine’s new frontier: Why the future of care is not either/or—and how functional and conventional medicine are finally beginning to converge.

This episode is a must-listen for women navigating burnout, hormone shifts, or simply seeking a more holistic, grounded approach to health and wholeness.

If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still running on empty—this conversation will change how you see yourself, your stress, and your power.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[01:14] Dr. Kristy Prouse’s incredible career path

[02:32] Following her heart despite discouragement from guidance counsellors

[06:00] Burnout in medicine and the hidden toll of overworking

[08:12] How personal health struggles reshaped her view of patient care

[09:45] Cortisol dysregulation: the silent epidemic among women

[14:20] The “I used to” trap, comparison culture, and tying worth to productivity

[15:10] The leaky bucket analogy: understanding energy, healing, and recovery

[18:24] The convergence of conventional and functional medicine

[23:25] A new generation’s interest in preventative care and biohacking

[24:29] How surrender, faith, and divine trust accelerate healing

[27:36] Final reflections on energy, attention, and the power of letting go

[29:16] Gratitude, hope, and the beauty of feminine leadership in wellness

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Welcome to the 25th episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host Geneviève Dowling for a candid conversation with Lila Galipeau—founder of Partnr Media, recent Telfer School of Management graduate, and creator of a trust-first, purpose-led marketing agency. 

From two gap-years at 18 to winning multiple case competitions and hiring a team before convocation, Lila shows how intention, boundaries, and strategic networking can turn student life into a thriving business incubator.

In this episode, Geneviève and Lila dive into:

• Intention → Action → Outcome: Why replacing vision boards with intention boards accelerates results—and how Lila uses this formula to guide every decision.

• Boundaries that scale: Calculating “best ROI” for every yes, delegating early, and resisting FOMO so growth doesn’t become burnout.

• Collaboration at the top: Leveraging ambassador programs, referral partnerships, and the mantra “competition happens at the bottom.”

• The content machine: Turning a podcast into a networking engine that repurposes one hour of recording into weeks of high-impact content.

• Borderless opportunity: Using AI and multilingual strategies to remove geographic limits and reframe “What if it fails?” into “What if it all works out?”

This episode is bigger than business—it’s about trusting the process, backing purpose with strategy, and letting curiosity outrun fear.

If you’re balancing education with a business, scaling a brand, or just need a reminder that your next leap can work out, this conversation is a must-listen.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[01:14] Scaling Partnr Media during university

[02:48] Entering business school with intention

[05:35] The “Intention = Action = Outcome” formula

[09:40] ROI-driven boundaries and saying no to FOMO

[12:50] Debunking the “real-world” myth and living your purpose now

[15:02] Plan first, then promote: the necessity of big-picture marketing

[17:50] AI, multilingual strategy, and ambassador programs

[23:21] Walking away from misaligned revenue & reframing fear of failure

[26:31] Podcasting as a growth and networking tool

[28:30] The content machine: turning one recording into weeks of assets

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Welcome to the 24th episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host Geneviève Dowling for an eye-opening conversation with Leigh Fehr-Little—prescribing pharmacist, compounding specialist, and co-founder of Solutions Clinical Pharmacy. After nearly three decades behind the counter (and a life-changing medical mission to Honduras), Leigh is leading a movement that blends evidence-based medicine with lifestyle, mindset, and nervous-system work to help women reclaim vibrant hormonal health.

In this episode, Geneviève and Leigh explore:

• Common vs. normal: Fatigue, brain fog, and low mood may be widespread, but that doesn’t mean we should settle for them. ​

• The toolbox mindset. From bio-identical hormones to aromatherapy and meditation—how opening all the drawers creates truly personalised care. ​Hormones in motion: How estrogen, progesterone and more continuously “shape-shift” in the liver—and what that means for testing, patience, and progress. ​The perfect storm of 2025: Longer lifespans, chronic stress and endocrine disruptors demand a new standard for energy, resilience, and self-advocacy. ​
  

This episode is bigger than hormones—it’s about raising the bar, listening to your story, and choosing a path that supports your highest evolution.

If you care about integrative medicine, women’s vitality, or simply feeling refreshed when you wake up, this conversation is a must-listen.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[02:34] Leigh’s 29-year journey in pharmacy

[06:04] How energy shapes healing relationships

[08:04] Embracing cyclical biology as women

[12:18] Blending Western medicine with functional, lifestyle, and mindset tools

[13:40] Honduras medical mission: what life looks like without modern medicine

[18:45] Opening every drawer from hormones to meditation without choosing sides

[22:29] Busting the myth that “everybody’s tired”

[24:32] Nervous-system work and patience with hormonal shifts

[27:15] Liver conversion, endocrine interplay, and why results take weeks

[29:17] Tune into body sensations, emotions, and cycles for deeper self-awareness

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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Welcome to the 23rd episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host Genevieve Dowling for a transformative conversation with Jessie Pineault and Annette Garcea—two visionary women leading a movement in holistic wellness, conscious motherhood, and truth-telling in the personal care industry.

Annette Garcea is the co-owner and educator behind Damiva and Fourth Era, a pioneer brand creating undiluted, chemical-free skincare and feminine care products. Her journey from motherhood to thyroid diagnosis led her to uncover the hidden toxins affecting women’s health—and now she’s on a mission to educate and empower women around the world.

Jessie Pineault is a women’s holistic health and empowerment coach based in Tulum. With a background in fitness and a deep passion for spiritual embodiment, she guides women in aligning the physical and energetic body. As a conscious mother, Jessie brings a powerful voice to this conversation on wellness, intentional living, and reclaiming the sacred feminine.

In this episode, Annette and Jessie share:

• The hidden dangers of “clean” and “green” beauty marketing—and why most labels are lying to you.

• The truth about water in your products—and how it can mean hidden hormone-disrupting chemicals.

• Why modern women are experiencing record levels of hormonal imbalance, PCOS, infertility, and autoimmune conditions.How personal care products affect not just fertility and hormones—but also spiritual energy, creativity, and embodiment.

• The Fourth Era of Beauty—what it is, why it matters, and how to protect your body’s most sacred systems.
  

This episode is about more than just skincare—it’s about reclaiming your health, honoring your body, and choosing products that support your highest evolution.

If you're passionate about clean living, conscious parenting, spiritual embodiment, or hormonal health—this episode is a must listen.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:28] Annette’s journey: From her daughter’s chronic illness to discovering clean, chemical-free care

[07:36] Hashimoto’s, hormone disruption, and personal healing through skincare awareness

[09:24] Jessie’s conscious motherhood journey and the 4 eras of beauty

[12:42] The truth about water in beauty products

[18:51] The impact of toxins on fertility

[21:15] The biggest lie in wellness

[23:31] Skincare during pregnancy and breastfeeding

[26:37] Womb wisdom, creation energy, and spiritual disconnection

[27:26] Embodiment, spiritual bypassing, and honoring the body as sacred

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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Welcome to the 22nd episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host Genevieve Dowling for an inspiring conversation with Seth Spears, a visionary business strategist, entrepreneur, and investor who has built and advised some of the most successful health, wellness, and outdoor brands in the world.

Seth is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Wellnesse, a B Corp Certified brand creating all-natural, high-performance personal care products. He’s also the founder of Rewild Gear, an outdoor equipment company designed to help men reconnect with nature, and was a co-founder of WellnessMama.com, the most prominent natural living blog and podcast for women worldwide.

In this episode, Seth shares:

• The power of purpose-driven business—why mission over margin always wins.

• Building a wellness empire—his journey from digital marketing to product innovation.

• Why most entrepreneurs fail—and the #1 marketing strategy they overlook.

• The mindset shifts behind success—how biohacking, mentorship, and personal growth fuel business breakthroughs.

• Rewilding & the outdoors—why spending time in nature is key to creativity and leadership.

Seth’s approach is bold, unconventional, and deeply intentional—he challenges the status quo while building brands that prioritize integrity, sustainability, and long-term impact. 

If you're a purpose-driven entrepreneur or just looking to optimize your business and life, this episode is a must-listen!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[02:21] How Seth got  into digital marketing

[07:15] Lifelong immersion in personal development

[10:43] The challenges of launching a business in 2020

[14:00] Clean products, certifications, and avoiding greenwashing

[15:54] How to stand out in a saturated market

[19:27] Why mentorship is so important

[20:29] Advice for new entrepreneurs

[23:48] Building a team and burnout

[26:15] The Porsche story and leaving a positive impact

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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Welcome to the 21st episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host, Genevieve Dowling, for a profound conversation with Zen teacher Vanessa Goddard as they explore the transformative power of meditation, mindfulness, and the pursuit of inner peace.

In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey—from living in a Zen monastery for 23 years to teaching mindfulness in the modern world. She discusses how Zen practice helps us embrace uncertainty, release suffering, and truly sit with ourselves. Together, they unpack the power of mentorship, self-love, and the realization that we are already whole.

Dive into discussions about:

• The misconceptions about meditation and why it’s not about “pushing thoughts away.”

• How Zen practice helps us overcome limiting beliefs and self-doubt.

• The importance of mentorship and self-reflection in spiritual growth.

• Why embracing impermanence leads to greater peace and clarity.

• How practicing oneness and connection transforms our relationships and the way we see the world.

Whether you're curious about Zen, seeking more peace in your life, or ready to deepen your mindfulness practice, this episode is filled with wisdom and practical insights to support your journey.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[2:40] Vanessa’s journey to discovering Buddhism

[5:47] The transition from monastic life

[11:05] Breaking stereotypes about Zen

[15:28] Meditation as awareness, not suppression

[17:56] Overcoming the ‘not enough’ mindset 

[19:07] Buddhism’s core teaching on self-worth

[22:09] The illusion of separation and the truth of oneness

[25:41] Unconditional love and self-love through Zen practice

[27:25] Introducing Zen to children 

[29:37] Integrating meditation at any age

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Welcome to the 20th episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host, Geneviève Dowling, as she shares the deeply personal journey behind the creation of the OIR Method with special guest and partner Hayden Vavra.

In this episode, Geneviève and Hayden dive into the moments of uncertainty, trust, and divine timing that led to the OIR breakthrough. From navigating personal growth and self-healing to surrendering to the unknown, they reveal the lessons they’ve learned about emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-regulation.

Explore how overcoming burnout, fear, and subconscious programming allowed them to design a life of purpose. Learn how surrendering to divine timing, embracing emotional intelligence, and aligning with your higher self can bring about the most unexpected and profound transformations.

Whether you’re on a journey of self-discovery, looking to make radical changes in your life, or simply want to feel inspired, this episode is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and powerful insights.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[2:03] Uncertainty leads to transformation

[7:02] Intergenerational patterns, shame, and self-worth

[13:13] Emotional intelligence and self-awareness

[18:18] Lessons from Geneviève’s father

[23:51] Choosing the path away from burnout

[24:39] The birth of the OIR Method

[26:19] Trusting divine timing 

[28:59] Why emotional regulation is essential 

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Welcome to the 19th episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host, Geneviève Dowling, as she explores the transformative world of conscious intimacy with special guest Dasha Emelianova.

In this episode, Geneviève and Dasha dive into the true meaning of intimacy, breaking down societal misconceptions and exploring how deeper connections with ourselves and others can lead to profound healing and transformation.

Dive into discussions about the power of intentional communication, the importance of setting boundaries, and how conscious intimacy games can help us feel truly seen. Learn about peaceful parenting, emotional awareness, and how trust and vulnerability create the foundation for meaningful relationships.

Whether you're seeking deeper friendships, intimacy in partnerships, or a more authentic connection with yourself, this episode is sure to resonate with you.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[2:15] What does intimacy really mean? 

[5:00] Dasha’s journey into intimacy work and shamanic practices

[8:54] The role of intention and manifestation in deepening relationships

[10:50] The importance of setting clear and intentional boundaries

[14:13] Changing plans without guilt and honoring your needs

[21:53] What peaceful parenting really is 

[27:13] Leading with vulnerability and honesty in relationships

[29:02] Conscious intimacy as a tool for transformation

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Welcome to the 18th episode of The Living Word podcast!

Join your host, Geneviève Dowling, as she sits down with the incredible Manuela, founder of the Tsunami Coaching Academy and a pioneer in holistic wellness and coaching. With over 20 years of experience helping people across North America and Europe reach their full potential, Manuela shares her journey of natural healing from breast cancer, facing life’s challenges, and embracing the flow of life.

In this episode, Manuela discusses the importance of listening to your intuition, overcoming fears, and declaring war on stagnation to unlock true personal and professional transformation. You’ll hear about her powerful coaching philosophy, shaped by her personal struggles with anxiety, narcissistic abuse, and chronic illness, and how she empowers others to live an authentic, vibrant life.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, navigating challenges, or curious about holistic healing and self-development, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you unlock your greatness and embrace life’s flow.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[3:26] How fluidity helps overcome life’s challenges

[7:06] Manuela’s unique coaching approach

[9:17] Breast cancer diagnosis and decision to follow a natural healing path

[12:30] How intuition guided Manuela’s healing process 

[16:11] The role of emotional healing and identifying internal blocks 

[21:01] How facing fears ties into deep personal growth

[24:05] "Declare war" on stagnation and break free from limiting beliefs

[26:22] Functional polarity: balancing love and inner strength

[29:59] Living authentically, embracing intuition, and taking control of life

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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