You know when a person walks into a room and you don't know them, but you immediately know that you are drawn to them? That's the magnet.

We all have one and we all have the ability to tune in and turn it on. Whether it's for dating, or just for the fun of it in life in general, turning on your own magnet is one of the most powerful and joy providing things you can do in life.

For years I thought that feeling good was a result of life going on around me. It wasn't until a few years ago that I realized just how pivotal we are in deciding how we are going to feel. Truly.

Do you ever have those days when things just seem to flow in your favor and you get excited and the more excited you get, the more things work out for you? This is something that can be practiced so that it happens on the regular, not just out of nowhere.

This doesn't mean that things don't ever go wrong. This is real life - of course life gets hard sometimes. This is about taking control of how we feel in moments and deciding what we are going to do about it, even when things feel stuck.

In today's episode, Kristin gets real and honest and rambles about life. We're celebrating the podcast growth and the fact that the work you put in pays dividends well into the future (this can be applied to all things life, not just the podcast), and Kristin comes to the realization that Perimenopause may just be here and what that feels like. Full disclosure - it's rambly and unedited but it's real life, so hopefully it feels like you're having a conversation with your best gal pal. Have a wonderful week!

Have you ever had those days when you feel yourself spinning all over the place, overwhelmed and feeling like you're doing a thousand things but doing none of them well?

If so, then this episode is for you. First off - you're not alone. We all have those days. And we don't have to get stuck in those days.

Let's talk about how to recognize yourself starting to spiral, along with some practical tips to shift you from spiraling into feeling centered and grounded.

Today is a special episode. I first met Karen nearly a year ago at an event that we were both attending, where we ended up cold plunging in the ocean and chatting briefly. Fast forward to a few months ago when we were at another event together and we were able to connect more and she shared some of her story about her life and her approach to it. She is a very successful realtor and someone who embodies the fact that life is what you create. Today she shares her story about her youth and there is so much depth, wisdom, courage and resiliency to her. Karen - thank you for sharing your story and may we all come away with the gift of knowing that we do not have to give in to excuses or become a victim of circumstance. We all have the ability to create a life that we love and there is nothing stopping us from getting there.

Karen Lutz is a self made top producing realtor who builds community every where she goes and values the benefit of having one. She is proud of her ability to work with others in all walks and seasons of life and can relate to them easily with her childhood experiences and background . Connect with Karen:

Website: www.Karenlutz.ca

Instagram: @karenlutz.realtor

Join us today as we sit down with Dr. Rachel to talk all things poop related. Yes, we're going there! This is the conversation that you wish you could have but may have been reluctant to share about. If you struggle with chronic constipation and are tired of letting it control you and your life, and if you're ready to stop it from affecting your everyday joy and freedom, this episode is for you. Get comfy and enjoy!

Dr. Rachael Lovink, ND, is a naturopathic doctor in Victoria, BC who helps women find lasting relief from chronic constipation, bloating, and other gut issues through evidence-based, personalized care. She bridges the gap between conventional and wellness medicine—bringing clarity, confidence, and real-world solutions to complex digestive concerns that are too often dismissed or misunderstood.Connect with Dr. Rachel Lovink

Website: www.drlovink.com

Instagram: @theconstipationnd

Join us this week as we talk with Meg Aris from Wise Moves with Meg. Meg talks about what it means to trust in the wisdom of our body and what that looks like from things like aging, health, holding grief, anger or memories, to how we show up in our day to day lives, or how we show up in certain relationships. She also takes us through how movement plays such an important role in all of aspects of life and how we can start to tune in more deeply.

Meg Aris is a Pilates-based movement teacher and somatic coach who helps women reconnect with their bodies and build self-trust through intelligent, embodied movement. She’s the founder of Wise Moves with Meg and creator of The Wise Body Immersion, a six-month journey into body wisdom and embodied living.Connect with Meg:

wisemoveswithmeg.comInstagram: @wisemoveswithmegWise Body ImmersionConnect with Kristin:

Instagram: @kristinwoodford

In today's episode we talk with Ali Ellis from The Toddler Kitchen. If you have young children or are planning a family - this one is for you. Ali shows us that even though food and kids can often be tricky and sometimes frustrating - it also gets to be fun and rewarding. She walks us through how we can set our children (and us) up for success. We talk about starting the food journey with kids, picky eaters, bedtime snacks (are they really necessary or are they a stall tactic), nurturing our children's self awareness and getting them involved in everything from meal planning, shopping and preparing so that it doesn't feel like a daily struggle.

Ali is a registered dietitian and founder of The Toddler Kitchen - where she's on a mission to help make feeding kids a little easier, a little less stressful, and a lot more fun. Ali has been working with families and health for over 15 years, first on the health promotion research side, and now as a dietitian to support their nutrition. She loves supporting parents to find simple strategies that support their children to be curious and confident eaters, and to grow up with a positive relationship with food. When Ali isn't in the kitchen creating nourishing kid-friendly recipes or supporting parents with her various workshops and programs, you can find Ali out running around with her two little girls, out on the golf course, or exploring beautiful Vancouver Island.

Blog Posts mentioned in the episode:

Bedtime Snacks for Toddlers and Kids 

5 Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

 Connect with Ali:

www.thetoddlerkitchen.comIG:@the.toddler.kitchenPinterest: thetoddlerkitchen

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Megan Kelloway from Lately Digital and Rouu Baby. Megan shares her story of how she has created a life of intention that includes running multiple businesses, showing up as her best self to her family and clients and how it really is possible to live the life that you desire and thrive while doing it.

About Megan:Megan is the founder of Lately Digital, a boutique digital advertising agency, and Co-Owner of Rouu Baby, a retail brand specializing in ergonomic baby carriers. She is passionate about helping businesses grow through bold, unapologetic marketing strategies, while also life raising two beautiful kids. For Megan, balance, freedom, and joy aren’t future goals; they’re daily priorities. Currently living in Costa Rica, she spends her mornings supporting clients and her afternoons showing her two young children the world. Megan doesn’t believe in waiting until retirement to live life, she’s committed to creating it now, with her littles by her side, all while growing her career portfolio.

Connect with Megan:Instagram: @hellolately

www.latelydigital.com

www.rouubaby.ca

Mimu and Me:

Toddler Activity Set (great for travel!): www.mimuandme.com

Ah... the good ol' Shoulds. I should have known better. I should have done things differently. I should have... I should have...

Do you ever find yourself caught up in shame because you 'should have' known better or done things differently?

We are all human. Sometimes, even when we are tuned in and dialed in, we may not have the answer. It's ok to release the expectations that we put on ourselves, reach out to ask for support and then be open to receiving it.

This week Kristin gives a personal example from her health and wellness journey that has served as a reminder that we all need support sometimes :)