Meet Helen Youn, one of the first certified KonMari Consultants in the world! She breaks down Marie Kondo's process, and the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Even if you have already read the book, watched the Netflix series, or done the "tidying festival," I promise this episode is LOADED with major take-aways. Helen explains how her life changed for the better since learning about this tidying process and how it is even possible with young children. Can't wait to hear what you think.

https://www.helenyoun.com/
@sparkjoywithhelen (facebook/instagram)
E-mail: [email protected]

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I am passionate about diversity and as a teacher, I work hard to create safe spaces for queer youth on campus. This episode is a reflection about some of the things I have learned attending workshops and facilitating a Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA) at my school. I address and explain the following topics: Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Biological Sex, Gender Expression, Conversion Therapy, LGBTQ+ and other Terminology (Pansexual, Two-Spirit, etc.), Cis-Gender, using the word "Queer," Representation in the Media, Allyship, Privilege, and more!

L: Lesbian
G: Gay
B: Bisexual or Bi
T: Trans or Transgender
Q: Queer or Questioning
2S: Two-Spirit
I: Intersex
A: Asexual or Aromantic
+: Plus MANY more! 

Here are some resources:

• https://thecalmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Listen to my sister Danielle's coming out story in episode 3 of the C.A.L.M. podcast (38:40 mark) 
• https://teachingsexualhealth.ca/ (Fantastic resource for teachers and parents)
• https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/ (Great anonymous question box)
• https://www.dailyxtra.com/alberta-gsa-covid-19-youth-coronavirus-170379 (Article I was interviewed for)
• https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/lgbtq2s-what-does-it-mean (Good breakdown of terminology)
• https://www.teachers.ab.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/ATA/Publications/Research/PD-80-15e%20PRISM.pdf (PDF of Toolkit for Safe and Caring Discussions on Sexual and Gender Minorities) Click here for the elementary school version

Thoughts? Questions? Send me a message @thecalmpodcast on instagram or e-mail me at [email protected] 

Jen Stuart is a facilitator for Healing Trauma with Yoga. Her practice revolves around empowering people to release emotional traumas from the physical body. This is done through practices including yoga, somatic experiencing, breath work, mindfulness, self soothing and self regulation techniques. Through learning the language of the body, we can learn to transform emotional trauma into emotional resilience.

Here are some topics discussed in this episode: Trauma. Fight/flight. Chronic pain. Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine). Safety in body/community/world. The Body-Mind Connection. Completing the incomplete. The power of touch. Agency. Finding the present moment. Inter-reception. Breathwork. Bottom-up processing. Mindfulness. Experiencing the senses. Research by Bessel van der Kolk and David Emerson and MORE!

Around the 35 minute mark of the episode, Jen guides us through a gentle 20 minute yoga session that can be done sitting in a chair or lying down.

Enter code CALM20 to receive 20% off of Jen's offerings at: https://healingtraumawithyoga.com/sign-up/

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Book a free consultation to see how Jen can support you on your journey: https://healingtraumawithyoga.com/book-a-30-minute-call/

Contact Jen:
https://www.jen-stuart.com/
E-mail: [email protected] 
Instagram: @journeywithjen_
Facebook: @jenstuartyoga

I discuss how I use positive affirmation in my daily life.

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Meet Cindy Drummond, author of "Reflections from the Dating Pool." After the initial shock of witnessing the arrest of the man she had been in love with for six years, Cindy and her daughters fled their beloved family home and sought refuge in her parent’s basement.  Betrayed and heartbroken, Cindy knew she needed to act fast. She refused to let the actions of one deceitful person define her, so within weeks of her life being turned upside down, she created and executed an event for women. Her sold out womenonlyweekend gave her shaken confidence the boost she needed to embark on a new challenge; 50 dates in 52 weeks.Follow Cindy’s dating journey as she shares her words of wisdom about loneliness, the importance of finding a tribe and how she fell in love again…with herself.You don’t have to be single to love this book. It’s a book about starting over, a book about gratitude, and a book about creating the life you desire.

Free delivery in Calgary and available on Amazon.
Website cindydrummond.ca
Facebook/womenonlyweekend

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Thinking of starting a podcast but don't know where to start? I walk you through the steps I followed. 

1. Self-confidence (you can do it!)
2. Come up with a concept
3. Figure out the technology. Here is what I use:
   • Zoom H4N Pro Recorder
   • Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod
   • Zencastr or Ringr websites to record interviews online (use headphones)
   • Adobe Audition to edit audio (Audacity and Garage Band are free options)
   • Canva for creating graphics 
4. Record your trailer and first episode
5. Sign-up for podcast hosting platform (I use buzzsprout)
6. Reach out for support and find a community 

Resources:

• https://www.buzzsprout.com/how-to-make-a-podcast 
• https://www.buzzsprout.com/1 (How to Start a Podcast)
• Send me a DM on instagram @thecalmpodcast if you want to brainstorm! 

My former student Ly-Anh Reid joins me to talk about her upbringing and what it is like pursuing a Master's Degree in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. Topics include: balancing academic/athletic/musical pursuits, developing a strong work ethic, getting involved with co-curricular activities, learning when to say no, intrinsic motivation, following your interests/passions, networking tips, making a long distance relationship work and advice for scholarship/grant applications.

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I share two strategies that have helped me resolve conflicts before they escalate!

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Human Design Expert Erin Claire Jones works with individuals, partners and companies to help people better understand themselves and know how to work together. Established in 1987, Human Design is a system that combines principles of the I Ching, Astrology, Kabbalah, Hindu-Brahmin Chakra System and Quantum Physics. If you love learning more about yourself and want to uncover a way to live in alignment with your true purpose, this episode is for you!

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