The Safe Haven

Among many titles that Weeze holds, she is an anti-racism educator, a podcast host, an advocate for change, and calls herself a compassionate provocateur. She’s both kind and direct, informed and aware, and lives her life full of intention.

One of the hardest decisions Weeze had to make was getting a divorce. She realized that in order to make the marriage work, she had to play small. She explains that this was no fault on his part, but really made Weeze herself dig deep and think about what it was she needed in this life, and forced her to really analyze the social conditioning they both brought into the marriage.

She had to start asking herself the really dig-deep kinds of questions. What version of her life path did she want to venture down? What did her soul need? What were the next steps necessary to decolonize and start leading others in doing the same? What had to happen in order for Weeze to start living her most authentic self and guiding others to do the same?

Rebuilding her life required her to deconstruct and then reconstruct identities. She needed to start giving herself permission to say NO. In this episode, Weeze shares some really thought provoking perspectives on decisions she’s had to make and consider while having melanated skin. Her life experiences, knowledge, and ability to bring heavy subjects to the surface of everyday conversations make Weeze an absolute force.

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LINKS:

Weeze on Instagram: @accordingtoweeze

Weeze’s Website: www.accordingtoweeze.com

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Michelle Young is an author, a wife, a Mom and an advocate for mental health. Struggling with anxiety and depression has been something that Michelle experiences often, and has channeled her experiences with mental health and infertility into her writing in hopes of helping people feel less alone.

Michelle, her husband and their daughter live in Ottawa. A busy Mom, Michelle sits on the board of directors for writing champions and has published three books. Through her poetry and novels, Michelle finds sparks of inspiration in her daily activities and her life experiences. Originally she thought she was writing for a specific target audience, but has learned that her books reach far more people than women in their 30s and 40s.

Healing through writing and bringing light to the darker and more invisible things we experience, Michelle weaves her own memories and the stories of others into her characters and plot lines, offering words of love, compassion, and understanding.

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LINKS:

Michelle Young on Instagram: @michelleyoungauthor

Michelle Young’s Website: https://michelleyoungauthor.com/

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Gina Moffa is a licensed clinical social worker and cognitive behavioural therapist, specializing in anxiety, trauma and grief work, and helping her clients with challenging transitions. Gina puts her heart into her work, helping her clients feel a deeper sense of connectedness with themselves and others.

In November, I heard an episode of NPR’s Consider This podcast called “Pandemic Fatigue Q & A: Mental Health, Processing the News, and Staying Occupied.” So many of Gina’s responses resonated with me to my core, and I reached out immediately. I finally felt like I had a few answers to how I’d been feeling!

In this very insightful conversation, Gina shares the early analysis of when the pandemic hit New York City; rapid changes in lifestyle, unresolved traumas surfacing in nearly everyone, and projected fears and anxieties everywhere. She enlightens us with many symptoms of anxiety and pandemic fatigue and offers suggestions on how we can be a little more understanding with ourselves and others by holding up a mirror.

In a career that demands a large reserve of energy, Gina tells us about the full stop that she experienced before Christmas, and the changes that she’s implemented to look after herself and her personal well being.

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LINKS:

Gina Moffa on Instagram: @ginamoffalcsw

Gina Moffa’s Website: https://ginamoffa.com/

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Bryan and I connected at the end of last year, and totally geeked out about podcasting and education, and the importance of leading with love. Bryan worked as a teacher and school administrator, and is now a youth pastor, and has recently become the host of his podcast, M.A.D. Casters Podcast, “Make A Difference.”

Many experiences in Bryan’s life have led him towards his calling as a mentor, but it was a tragic loss in 2017 that led him down a path towards even deeper self-discovery and growth that has carried him to where he is today. In 2017, Bryan Saint-Louis and his wife experienced the tragic loss of their daughter after an emergency C-section delivery.

In this vulnerable conversation, Bryan shares his grief story and his lessons from losing one of his greatest loves, and how he has channeled this loss into the work he does today.

**trigger / activation warning: we discuss child loss at birth, suicidal thoughts and drinking through grief.**

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LINKS:

MAD Casters Instagram: @madcasters

MAD Casters Website: M.A.D. Casters

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Tiffany Shlain is a wife, a Mom, a filmmaker and an author. Her booked 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week came from a practice that she and her family have continued for over ten years.

Tiffany’s non-practicing Jewish family has adopted one very deep, very rich element of Judaism: Shabbat. Tiffany, her husband Ken and their two daughters have been turning off all things tech from 5:30pm on Friday nights for at least 24 hours. Once a week, every week, for over ten years. In this engaging conversation, Tiffany shares how her family has adopted Tech Shabbat, and how this practice has changed their lives. As a filmmaker, author, and creator, her best ideas come during this weekly reset, and help her and her family connect in a deeper and much more meaningful way.

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LINKS:

Tiffany’s Twitter: @tiffanyshlain

Tiffany’s Instagram: @tiffanyshlain

Tiffany’s Website: http://www.tiffanyshlain.com/

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You know when you have it in your mind that your worth is based on your accomplishments? Achieving those goals, titles and credentials that someone else would find really impressive? Author of Goal Setting 101, Amira Sookram, joins us to discuss some ways that we can really settle into this brand new year with a clean slate, freeing ourselves of the expectations of others and honouring ourselves, first!

Amira shares her own personal struggles with depression and anxiety, and how setting and sticking to goals didn’t come naturally or easily to her. It was listening to her needs and wants and pushing aside the expectations of others that led to a complete shift in educational direction in university from computer science to health psychology that helped guide her onto this path.

We discuss the influence of the ego and the importance of giving ourselves grace and starting with small and manageable changes, first. Amira shares her method of SMARTEY goals, adding a really crucial extension of EY to the famous SMART goals method. Amira shares some tips and tricks for anyone and everyone to get us on the right track this year, even when we just feel like we can not do it – and even how to face our excuses as to why we can’t do something.

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At the end of July, I sat down (remotely, of course!) with Alli Arruda. This year has been a big one for Alli for many reasons, but has also been a big year for reflection as she turns 34. Alli’s brother died when he was 34, and this year, she and her family also celebrated what would have been her brother’s 50th birthday.

From fashion school to working for MTV, and then getting married and buying a gym, Alli’s life has had some real ups and downs. A lot of her entrepreneurial journey has been about learning to balance expectations – of others, and of herself.

Alli has worked through life’s challenges with a different perspective, having lost her brother, but she’s learned so much about life and grief through some things her Dad shared on an Instagram Live as they shared their celebration of Garrett’s 50th birthday. Hearing some of the deep thinking her Dad had done over the years and how he shared in a really thoughtful way has deepened Alli’s appreciation for the circle of life and everything we experience in it.

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Is your vision board getting dusty? We’re told that if we craft vision boards and surround ourselves with affirmations, our desires will automatically come to us. The car would be in the driveway, the person would be in our bed, the first-class ticket would be in your hand! But it doesn’t work that way. And the reason is, you’re skipping a step.

Possibilities is a weekly show dedicated to giving listeners the tools they need to harness their mindset and lead healthier and happier lives. Hosted by success coach and registered psychotherapist, Hina Khan.

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LINKS:

Possibilities Podcast: Possibilities with Hina Khan

Hina Khan on Instagram: @coachwithhina

Hina Khan on Twitter: @hinakhantherapy

Hina Khan’s Website: hinakhan.ca

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When I asked Namira to tell me a bit about herself, my jaw hit the floor. Namira Anani is the daughter of Bangledeshi immigrants. She is a Lawyer and Graphic Designer, which are an interesting combination! She finds a connection between the two in creativity; creativity in law around ideas and concepts instead of layout or fonts, exploring various forms of problem solving and legal creativity. Namira works in anti-racism education, racial justice, racial equity, healing and grief, as well as storytelling and narrative building.

Namira has an incredible family foundation of leaders and heart-driven citizens who were always spreading kindness and love. Her Dad founded a non profit organization serving orphaned kids, using education as a tool to end the cycle of poverty.

So much of Namira’s life has been dedicated to examining systems and educating others. In this conversation, Namira takes us through some of her journey, including her own experiences feeling othered, and how that has been so pivotal in the work she does today.

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LINKS:

Namira on Instagram: @namiraesq

Namira on Twitter: @namirari

Namira on Medium: https://medium.com/@namira.islam

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Kind and Confident Ed offers parent and children programs for children ages 0-7 years old, offering opportunities for parents and their little ones to connect, explore mindfulness and education, and try out kids yoga.

Kristine Cuenca is a passionate educator and Mom, committed to creating engaging, inclusive and supportive programs for a crucial age for the development of the subconscious mind, 0-7 years old.

The foundations and values of Kind and Confident Ed are rooted in love, mindfulness and being present, which are Kristine’s goals as a Mom and educator. Her deepest goal is to have every one of her students and little ones feel heard, seen and loved.

In this lovely conversation, Kristine explains how these programs are typically offered in person but have been delivered virtually due to circumstances with COVID-19. She shares her perspectives as a teacher going back into teaching kindergarten during the pandemic and finding strategies and solutions to interact safely and as compassionately as possible.

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LINKS:

Kind and Confident Ed on Instagram: @kindandconfidented

Kind and Confident Ed on YouTube: @kindandconfidented

Kind and Confident Ed on Pinterest: @kindandconfidented

Kind and Confident Ed’s Website: https://www.kindandconfidented.com/

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