The Soul Booth

In my conversation with Rick Hansen, I mentioned a project I’ve been working on with Indigenous Canadian artists, and in particular one lovely man who reframed death for me shortly after I’d lost a close friend. Jay Bell Redbird gave me a gift by simply talking about his mother - in a very present way - being in the Spirit World. That was impactful, but so was just meeting Jay. We were kindred spirits from the moment we met. He was warm, funny, and open. He was also a tremendously talented - and prolific artist.

His Ojibway name was Medicine Wind, and art was his medicine.

Very suddenly, last month, Jay made his own trip to the Spirit World. He died in his sleep at the age of 52, leaving behind many - mourning - in the physical world.

Today’s episode is a conversation with Jay and his partner - in life, love, & art - Halina Stopyra.

As you’ll hear, they had an unconventional kind of “artnership" (my word, not theirs) and they were a perfect representation of the one-of-a-kind initiative that is known as Friends United.

Please join me for this rich conversation. If you’re intrigued, be sure to visit the new Redbird Gallery in Auld’s Cove Nova Scotia, just a stone’s throw away from the Cape Breton Causeway, and check out Friends-United.ca.

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Parenting is hard. Full stop. It's even harder in the aftermath of a divorce or split from your co-parent. Figuring out how to move forward - as a human being - while keeping the best interests of your kids always in focus - is one of the great challenges of a lifetime.

Chaz Thorne found that out, first hand, ten years ago. His daughter was 3, and he was suddenly a single Dad. His journey inspired him to write a book to help other men navigate this emotional - and practical - obstacle course. It's called Single Dads are Sexy, and you'll find out why in this episode of The Soul Booth. But the conversation is really about love, life, and the human condition. I throw some tough questions Chaz's way in this conversation, and he steps up to meet them full-on.

Even if you've never had kids, I think you'll sink into this chat like a comfy chair.

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Rick Hansen is seemingly superhuman. After all, how many ordinary humans do you know who could propel themselves 40,000 km through 34 countries over 26 months - in a wheelchair?  And yet, Rick shows up in this conversation as so real and grounded.

He is a true renaissance man - a profoundly effective change-agent, and also a sensitive soul who brings light and love into every room he enters.  Rick has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for spinal cord research, but he’s also done so much to help others see the ability in people rather than their disabilities. These days, he’s focused on creating a world where “everyone can go everywhere.”  

Three decades after his Man in Motion tour, I catch up with my old friend for a heart-to-heart discussion that ranges from what he’s accomplished since, to the joys and sorrows that have come with being a father and grandfather.  Enjoy!

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Best selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love, Big Magic) has captured the imagination of women around the world with her unique brand of radical authenticity, charm, and humour.

She's coming to Nova Scotia in October of this year, for an exciting new event called Soul Tribe Live, and in anticipation, Soul Booth Host Nancy Regan travelled to New York City to meet her and record this heart-to-heart conversation. Wait till you hear what she has to say about how to treat the broken parts of ourselves - and the most amazing love letters she's ever received.

She showed up with total vulnerability, leaving Nancy close to tears multiple times. Listen in, and you're going to feel like you were there.

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In this all-new season of the Soul Booth, host Nancy Regan heads to NYC for a mind-blowing conversation with bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love, City Of Girls), has an emotional reunion with Canadian Hero Rick Hansen on the 30th anniversary of his Man In Motion World Tour, get's vulnerable with Hay House author and spiritual teacher Anne Berube, and much, much more.

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