The Safe Haven

By Amanda LytleSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement Personal Journals

The Safe Haven episodes

March 16, 2020 Love, communication, labels and energy balances
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.
This chat in her home sheds some light on some personal stories about Melissa, and how she has learned to take setbacks to propel herself forward, always leading with her heart.
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50 min
March 09, 2020 Beautiful perspectives on a life of service
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.
Her perspectives were framed by her extensive time spent in India. She dedicates her life to serving those around her for the greater good. Her learnings from her time abroad, her teachers, mentors, readings and her experiences have shaped her life in such a beautiful and meaningful way.
Tiffany has to be one of the most peaceful and knowledgable people in my life, and I feel so eternally grateful that our paths have crossed. Listen along to her messages and perspectives, and I can promise you’ll feel a shift!
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LINKS:
Tiffany Nicholson Smith’s Website
Rasa Ayurveda
Sarovara Yoga – Ally Boothroyd
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59 min
March 02, 2020 Two incredibly different birth stories
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.
She shares her two incredibly different birth stories, with virtually no similarities. Her first birth story ended up with her family in Sick Kids, her son having a brain bleed after being forcefully vacuumed from her body, while her second birth story took place at home, with a healthy baby delivered in the same contraction her water broke. From kidney infection complications and oversights to a lack of positivity and encouragement in one setting to strong support and respect in another, this episode sheds light on some harsh realities that new Moms face in labour and delivery.
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LINKS:
Danielle Meredith Photography’s Website
Dani’s Instagram @ouradventurefam
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44 min
February 24, 2020 Why are Ontario’s educators on strike?
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.
This episode is intended to be informational and educational, and is delivered as such. Subjects discussed include safety, e-learning, classroom sizes, individual needs and accommodations, why these cuts to education are so harmful to Ontario’s students, and what you can do, parent or not, to help.
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LINKS:
Better Schools Stronger Economy
Here for Students
Bargaining for Education
Slaying Goliath
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52 min
February 17, 2020 The news no parent wants to receive
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.
After teaching and traveling abroad, Carolyn and Josh returned to Canada, and got jobs teaching in Churchill. After they got married, and Carolyn’s near-perfect pregnancy, they welcomed Malcolm into their lives in September 2018. Shortly thereafter, they debated moving closer to family, but were forced to leave Churchill for a very different and unexpected reason.
In January 2019, Malcolm started showing some serious signs of being unwell, but without answers. Numerous trips to the emergency room and with different doctors, there seemed to be no answer as to why this sweet and healthy little guy was so sick, without any signs of getting better. There were no answers until the answer became: your son has Infant Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
In this episode, Carolyn (and Josh in the background!) tell us about their journey as parents of a son with AML. They share how they worked to maintain their own mental health and balance their lives to keep their relationship strong throughout this stressful and emotional time. They talk about normalizing life as much as possible while living in the hospital, and how they’ll work towards a label-free life for Malcolm.
Carolyn and Josh also open up about some strategies they adopted to heal and cope, and though they might not be the same, they encourage each other in their every endeavour towards healing and processing the last year and a half.
Carolyn and Josh, I appreciate you both more than I can articulate. Thank you for everything you do and have done, supporting other families dealing with cancer throughout this process and continuing to advocate for Malcolm.
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LINKS:
Carolyn’s Email: [email protected]
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1 hr 4 min
February 13, 2020 TGIT – The universe is magic!
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 super interesting and uplifting Soul School event on the 22nd!
Future release updates, some new affiliate codes, and curiosity about… what the heck is actually going on on the Bachelor?! Like does Peter even know these girls yet?!
Just a fun release for this week’s Thank Goodness it’s Thursday!
Happy long weekend!
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21 min
February 10, 2020 Working through trauma to positively influence the world
*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.
From being adopted to not fitting it, dabbling in drugs, alcohol, and troubles with the law, this episode weaves through trauma, healing, rebellion and triumph.
Even through the lowest lows, Jenna always felt a pull forward and upwards from a connection to a higher power, that urged her to keep going and that everything was going to be okay.
We also have a discussion about the terms “triggered” and how it’s more realistic to use the word “activated” as moments, words or experiences present us with a space to heal or to process.
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LINKS:
Jenna’s Instagram: @jennadmorton
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36 min
February 03, 2020 Honouring emotions to be the best version of yourself
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.
Listen along as Sammi shares some insights into how life has changed as she has become a Mom, and how she works at being the best wife and Mom she can be.
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40 min
January 30, 2020 TGIT – Winter road trip from BC to Ontario
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 Safe Haven Podcast? Perhaps you know someone with a story to share? Please reach out! This is how the podcast continues to grow! It’s been growing super organically so far, and it’s when guests know someone I should reach out to, (or contests that I win lead me to more cool people!!) – or, someone that I meet naturally and find a window to invite them in!
That’s exactly what happened at The Banded Goose in Kingsville last weekend when one of the bartenders, Chris, brought around a card that asked us: if your life was to flash before you on a film reel, what are the top three moments that stand out, right now?!
… what are yours?! Send me a message!
Have a great weekend!
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LINKS:
Banded Goose Brewing, Kingsville
Bear and Fox Apparel
The Safe Haven Podcast:
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25 min
January 27, 2020 Staying grounded by connecting to nature
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"
48 min

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We all have a pivotal moment in our lives that changed the trajectory of where we thought we were headed. The Safe Haven offers a space for conversations about those pivots, and what keeps us moving forward. Amanda is a kind and empathetic host, allowing her guests the opportunity to share their stories as she navigates the conversation from a place of love and natural curiosity.