The Safe Haven

Kelly Lamb is a highly educated, well-travelled, motivated, kind and compassionate woman, and I feel extremely grateful for having made her acquaintance. In this episode, Kelly openly shares the challenges she’s faced stating her faith in Vancouver. She delves into her opinions and perspectives she’s gained after asking questions loudly about the where women fit into the narrative of the gospel and into society and into church life, with both passion and grace. Exploring such topics has created rifts in her life, often resulting in her being asked, “Why are you so angry?” She shares questions she’s been asking recently, inwardly and outwardly, highlighting the importance of being able to live in tension, building bridges in society, and how you really need to go into “your basement” and do the work. Get into the ugly, face it, and move forward. Listen along to hear about her incredibly unique life experiences, her “switchback lifestyle,” while exploring her life’s purpose.

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Adventure Teaching

Parker Palmer

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Thank Goodness It’s Thursday!

A gigantic shout out to Jessica Lee for opening up her space this weekend, granting me the opportunity to record four incredible episodes! They offer very different but very moving content, so buckle up! This week’s TGIT holds few updates about my work contract, and some exciting adventures I’ve been on with the students, including WE Day in Vancouver seeing Frozen 2 in reclining chairs! Not sure who enjoyed that field trip more, me or my students.

I open up about how distance in relationships has never felt hard for me until last week, being on the other side of the country while Riley was grieving the loss of his Opa.

I also share how much I am looking forward to being an extra set of eyes, ears, hands and an extra heart for my sister next semester while living in their basement “Auntie” suite!

PS – Check out The NaturoDetox Show!

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Chad Gilmour has recently turned a gigantic page in his life story, taking on a brand new role as a Father! This has Chad reflecting deeply on his own life choices, the role of his own father in his life and the role of his Grandfather on his Dad’s life, or lack thereof.

“How can I be the best person in his world? How can I be as present in my son’s life as possible?”

Self examination is something that Chad has become very familiar with, and in this conversations, you’ll hear Chad open up about some of the deep conversations he’s had recently with his friends. He’s learned some hard lessons along the way, and opens up about some lessons he’s learned with regards to alcohol and the way his life has changed without it. Chad is definitely a lifelong learner, and shares some lessons he’s learned through experiences, and things he’s read, including the importance of expressing yourself effectively and respectfully.

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The Long War

Julia Cameron – The Artist’s Way

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One of my best friends, Jessica Lee, has officially made her debut on The Safe Haven Podcast!

I really couldn’t be more excited to share this deep chat with you. Jess is moving through some major confrontations and epiphanies with regards to her weight and self-image. She opens up about the healing she is working through right now with her body image, body positivity and appreciation. She is exploring the concept of disordered eating and how this has shaped her life and her views of herself throughout her life. We discuss body issues we’ve both experienced, what inspiration looks like and feels like for us, and how some insecurities present themselves. Jess and I are deep-divers when it comes to conversation and vulnerability, and this conversation is a great example of what a safe space for sharing and growth can feel like.

Jessica Lee, I appreciate you so much, and feel honoured to call you my bestie.

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The Long War – Instagram: @thelongwarband

The Birds Papaya

Mik Zazon

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Back at it after an incredible girls’ weekend in Naramata, BC, with games and some wine tasting, lots of lovely chats, heaps of laughs, and something extra exciting… Sam got engaged!

The new teaching gig has officially started, and it’s great! I’m feeling super grateful to have been asked to step in while another teacher is away.

I also learned some big lessons last Friday at the Vancouver Podcast Festival while discussing the frequency of content release and burn out. I’m nowhere near burning out, but gained some new perspectives on what it can do to your podcast’s success and how you need to maintain momentum by keeping your head and your heart in check. TGITs will become a bi-weekly release, in order to maintain quality content and to continue chasing interview and storytelling content!

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Nikola Barsoum and I met recently in BC, after being put in contact through a mutual friend, Kathryn (Berube) Darling, and we clicked immediately. As a herbalist, Nikola lives in a sustainable community of 40 people in the Kootenays offering her herbs, herbal medicine and tinctures, and is one of the most interesting people I have ever met. In this conversation, you’ll hear about many of her journeys and life experiences which brought her to where she is now, working with herbs in her garden, with the most genuine love of life and nature and the environment. During our chat, Nikola shares an unexpected story about how her partner died in a hiking fall, and the steps she has taken to heal through this significant loss. Her interest and passion for understanding environmental issues weaves through her stories, along with the deep emotions and connections she has with our world. She shares her perspectives on water use, conscious eating and sustainable living.

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Vandana Shiva

Permaculture BC – Reflections on food forester Richard Walker

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Thank Goodness It’s Thursday!

Already a week into November, what the heck?! Back to work after a really fabulous ten days out in the mountains! In this episode, I share about some Halloween shenanigans, (including a robbery!), what meeting a best friend’s best friend feels like, how a podcast was the catalyst to a good cry on the phone with my Dad, and what karma can look like when you say something you shouldn’t say, ever, but in this case, online! – and get caught doing so. Forgiveness is key. We all say things and do things we shouldn’t, but that’s where so many lessons are found. Hey, I asked a life-long friend something today that made me feel so embarrassed afterwards, but she’s so full of grace that she just left it go… gah, there are so many good people in this world. Have a great Thursday and enjoy your (long) weekend!

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Back in July, while chasing content around Western Ontario, I met Anna Swisterski. Our mutual friend Urszula put us in touch when the podcast was still fresh!

Anna grew up in Windsor, Ontario. In her later teens, she started to feel a pull that she needed to leave and explore somewhere else and be in nature. Confused about next steps, she was sure she wanted to be in nature, so she jumped into the a Parks and Outdoor Recreation program for two years. The science and outdoors really interests her, but there was more depth with healing and intuition that was pulling her in other directions, along with a relationship! Later on, it was through a breakup and some self-healing and growth, Anna found herself as a Shadow Guide, and continues to live her truth and realities today!

Today is also her birthday! Happy Birthday Anna. Thanks for sharing your story!

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