Melissa is an incredible connector of humans and energy. She’s creative and uses her natural curiosity and lived experiences to design the life she loves. Much of Melissa’s life encompasses what it means to be human, to grow, to connect, to learn, and to love.

Tiffany Nicholson Smith is an International Teacher, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and a Lover of Life. Tiffany shares the gifts of Meditation, Yoga & Ayurveda globally, both in person and online, around the world.

Danielle is a lifelong friend of mine. Among many titles, she is a wife, a Mom and a very talented photographer… (she won the top 30 under 30 photographers in Canada… that talented.)

Danielle begins this episode with a full disclosure and warning, that this episode is her story, with her opinions and her perspectives.

Colin Matthew is the Union President for District 15. He’s both knowledgable and passionate about public education, what that currently looks like in Ontario, and why we as educators and parents are so concerned.

Listen along as he and I discuss the importance of public education and why cuts to education harm kids.

Carolyn and I met in university as Frosh Leaders at Nipissing University, and she and her husband Josh welcomed me into their home to record one of their most life-altering stories.

So the cool bartender I mentioned in the last TGIT from The Banded Goose in Kingsville is going to be on the podcast! So is his incredibly resilient wife, whom he mentioned he was so proud of! Amy helped make connections in Kingsville that exploded in the best way possible, and I’m going to a … Continue reading "TGIT – The universe is magic!"

*TRIGGER WARNING – Content relates to sexual abuse and related traumas*

Jenna Morton is a health coach, a speaker and an entrepreneur. She has overcome and is still healing from some significant traumas in her life, but leads a life of grace and gratitude. She works hard at bettering herself, so she can positively influence the world around her.

Sammi and I met in the middle of Australia, and walked around Uluru together. We’ve had a unique and undeniable connection ever since!

We met up in Calgary while I was driving back to Ontario, and I lured her into my hotel room to visit and record! We talk about how we met, the power and importance of communication, and how simply re-phrasing your words can completely change your intended message. We talk about honouring emotions, and the importance of identifying them as we experience them, without identifying “as” the emotion itself.

I’ve made it back from #Nakusp, BC! (Hashtag isn’t a typo… it’s for Riley and Jay! Ha!) Road trip last week: Nakusp – Calgary – Regina – Winnipeg – Thunder Bay – Sault Ste Marie – Kingsville (via Michigan!) – Minden! Family visits are feeling really good! So you wanna be a guest on The … Continue reading "TGIT – Winter road trip from BC to Ontario"

Amber Peters is a biologist and a campaigner for the Valhalla Wilderness Society. Her passion for nature, the environment and giving a voice to the voiceless is incredibly infectious. Amongst many staggering statistics, in this episode, Amber shares the personal practices she’s adopted to stay grounded through these confronting and often stressful times, grounding herself through … Continue reading "Staying grounded by connecting to nature"