The Safe Haven

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

The Safe Haven episodes

November 04, 2019 What does it mean to be a Shadow Guide?
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 … Continue reading "What does it mean to be a Shadow Guide?"
48 min
October 31, 2019 TGIT – Reflections on Halloween and “sexy” costumes
Thank Goodness It’s Thursday!
Not only is it Halloween today, it’s the first day of the last Mercury Retrograde of 2019! Unsure of what that means? I share a little in this episode about what retrograde means, and why the next three weeks may feel rather emotional and intense! I also share some perspectives on some chats with Jess and a few articles I’ve read recently about Halloween, costumes, the expectation and/or acceptance around “sexy” costumes, and why freedom of expression should really be embraced – especially for Halloween. I read an article about “slut-shaming” this week, and how it’s the most scary thing about Halloween. Halloween is loved by so many people, disliked by others, and misunderstood by a huge majority of the world that doesn’t even recognize the day! So enjoy, embrace, and accept.
H A P P Y H A L L O W E E N !
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Links:
Retrograde
Article – Mercury In Retrograde Is Around The Corner, And It’s Time To Be Cautious
Article – How Parents Should Talk About Sexy Halloween Costumes With Teens And Children
Article – The Scariest Part Of Halloween Is Costume Slut-Shaming
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34 min
October 31, 2019 TGIT – Reflections on Halloween and “sexy” costumes
Thank Goodness It’s Thursday! Not only is it Halloween today, it’s the first day of the last Mercury Retrograde of 2019! Unsure of what that means? I share a little in this episode about what retrograde means, and why the next three weeks may feel rather emotional and intense! I also share some perspectives on … Continue reading "TGIT – Reflections on Halloween and “sexy” costumes"
34 min
October 28, 2019 Caring for others while living with a chronic illness
Karen Orr, my “newish” friend shares some stories about her career as an ICU nurse and how she prioritizes her mental health and establishing a work-life balance. In this episode, Karen speaks about her diagnosis with Crohn’s in 2004 and what life is like living with a chronic illness. Currently in remission, Karen explains how Crohn’s has really dominated her life and her level of planning and spontaneity. She shares some travel stories about how scary traveling can be with a chronic illness.
Reserving energy is so crucial for everyone, but particularly for people living with a chronic illness. With her career and working through life with her chronic illness, Karen works hard to reach her goals, and elaborates on how she holds herself accountable for reaching them and how every goal she’s set for herself, she’s achieved or is in the process of achieving.
#anothershitpun
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LINKS:
Brain on Fire
The Moscow Rules
52 Lists
Spoon Theory
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45 min
October 28, 2019 Caring for others while living with a chronic illness
Karen Orr, my “newish” friend shares some stories about her career as an ICU nurse and how she prioritizes her mental health and establishing a work-life balance. In this episode, Karen speaks about her diagnosis with Crohn’s in 2004 and what life is like living with a chronic illness. Currently in remission, Karen explains how … Continue reading "Caring for others while living with a chronic illness"
45 min
October 24, 2019 TGIT – Thoughts on my relationship with money
Thank Goodness It’s Thursday!
An emotional week last week was accentuated by a fender bender in a parking lot earlier this week. The collision was as “good” as a collision could be, but really brought some financial perspectives full circle. I practice being vulnerable on this week’s TGIT by sharing some emotional perspectives I faced last week with regards to finances, and how some great friends of mine helped me pull my head in. I open up about some of my thought patterns with regards to finances, and how a chat with Jess opened up a can of worms about money scripts and money stories, the stories and limiting beliefs we all have about money and why it’s so important to understand your relationship with money. This week, I’m simply sharing the wave of emotions and thoughts I experienced this week!
This podcasts means so much to me, and I’m still chasing this dream.
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LINKS:
Zoom H5
Shure PGA48
Boom Mic Stand
The Art of Asking TED Talk
The Art of Asking – Book
Google Form for Sweaters – “under renovation!”
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42 min
October 24, 2019 TGIT – Thoughts on my relationship with money
Thank Goodness It’s Thursday! An emotional week last week was accentuated by a fender bender in a parking lot earlier this week. The collision was as “good” as a collision could be, but really brought some financial perspectives full circle. I practice being vulnerable on this week’s TGIT by sharing some emotional perspectives I faced … Continue reading "TGIT – Thoughts on my relationship with money"
42 min
October 21, 2019 Yoga, grief, wellness, and travel
Juliette and I met during our Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in 2017. We were in the same room, and established a friendship that has kept us connected. Juliette is a person I admire so greatly. She’s intelligent, generous, talented and ambitious. Before jetting off to Burning Man in August, Juliette sat down with me to share some of her life stories with us for the podcast. In this episode, Juliette shares stories about her life growing up, going to school in several countries, traveling around the world, working and living abroad. She opens up about the loss of her Mother, and how that contributed to her battle with depression and suicidal thoughts. She shares her journey with yoga and meditation, her recent Vipassana, and how they’ve shaped her life and who she is today. Juliette’s passion for health and wellness is so prevalent in her words, her lifestyle and her business endeavours.
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Links:
Burning Man
The Locomotive Co.
Bulan Yoga
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51 min
October 21, 2019 Yoga, grief, wellness, and travel
Juliette and I met during our Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in 2017. We were in the same room, and established a friendship that has kept us connected. Juliette is a person I admire so greatly. She’s intelligent, generous, talented and ambitious. Before jetting off to Burning Man in August, Juliette sat down with … Continue reading "Yoga, grief, wellness, and travel"
51 min
October 17, 2019 TGIT – Perspectives on money
Thank Goodness It’s Thursday!
Another day, another drive, another roadside recording! Some fun Thanksgiving weekend updates, including the wrap up to the tire saga that started last week! A really lovely weekend in the Koots, and some intense games of Scrabble. The drive is beautiful, but it’s very long! So I listen to podcasts. Not just The Safe Haven Podcast, but a few others I’ll fill you in on, including one called HerMoney. After listening to several episodes of the HerMoney podcast today on my drive back to the lower mainland, I share some of my insights and perspectives on money and some of the views that really stood out. Hoodies or crewnecks anyone? Catch the details at the end about where you can share your interest! Thanks for your love and support!
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Links:
HerMoney
Beautiful Anonymous
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39 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.