Originating in India, yoga is an ancient somatic practice with roots in Hinduism. This methodology of mindful movement and sustained postures, called asanas, is meant to connect our physical, mental and spiritual nature through the body. Niya Bajaj is a certified holistic yoga therapist who helps women enhance their self-image and personal power at all stages of life from burnout to menopause. In this episode, Niya opens up about her past struggles with chronic pain and disordered eating, and explains the restorative benefits of yoga therapy for women.

Guest information:

• Instagram: @holisticyogatherapist
• Website: https://holisticyogatherapy.ca

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Truth and Reconciliation carries a painfully indelible meaning in Canada, least of which for Indigenous peoples who endured unspeakable treatment in residential schools at the hands of the state and church. From 2008 to 2015, a national commission documented the traumatic stories of Indigenous survivors of this abusive system that lasted more than 160 years. Aanishinaabe of the Ojibwe Nation James Darin Corbiere is a multidisciplinary artist and creator of the educational board game, The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. In this episode, James talks about his groundbreaking game and he opens up about his personal journey through darkness to see light and colour again.

Guest information:

• Website: https://easternwoodlandart.ca/

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Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. According to various online sources, this oratory anxiety is prevalent in roughly 75% of the global population to varying degrees of intensity. Despite this overwhelming statistic, most of us are expected, if not required, to verbally communicate to groups in both academic and professional settings. For more than 30 years, Dr. Doreen Downing has dedicated her practice to helping people overcome their public speaking phobia. As a psychologist, Doreen applies a unique approach to helping her clients break through their anxiety and heal their wounded voice. Fearless speaking coach Dr. Doreen Downing shares her tips on transformational speaking and opens up about her journey to find her true voice.

Guest information:

• Website: https://doreendowning.com/
• Instagram: @drdoreendowning

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After tragically losing his father as a teenager, Mi'kmaq Shawn Leonard had a profound spiritual awakening that ignited his psychic abilities and life’s purpose. With more than 25 years of experience, Shawn is a renowned Indigenous psychic medium, spiritual teacher and star of Spirit Talker whose mission is to help people heal from loss and develop their own psychic gifts. In this expansive interview, Shawn talks about death, grief and the sacredness of life, and he imparts traditional Indigenous teachings and ancestral wisdom to help us on our spiritual path.

Guest information:

• Instagram: @indigenousmediumshawnleonard
• Website: https://shawn-leonard.com/

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Clinical psychologist and mindfulness advocate Chris Germer once said, “A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” All season long, I am exploring the connection between compassion and resilience. Someone who knows a lot about this topic is Markus Bohlmann. Markus is a practitioner and certified teacher of the renowned research-based Mindful Self-Compassion program created by Chris Germer and his esteemed colleague Kristin Neff. Markus is also an energy worker in the heart-based Brazilian shamanic tradition called Fogo Sagrado. In this episode, Markus Bohlmann shares his insights on the essence of compassion and he explains its relationship to resilience.

Guest information:

• Website: https://markusbohlmann.com
• Instagram: @markusbohlmann
• Email: [email protected]

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Antonio Lennert has surfed many waves whether off the coast of his native Brazil or in the frigid Great Lakes of Canada. Antonio channeled his passion for riding waves into a successful surf school with his husband, Lucas. Sadly, tragedy struck just before Antonio’s 40th birthday when his partner passed away to cancer. Antonio's profound loss took him on an odyssey of deep healing, self-discovery and transformation that inspired a new purpose. With an interdisciplinary background ranging from business to neuroscience, Antonio combines his academic training with his lived experiences as a professional leadership coach. In this touching interview, Antonio opens up about his journey through grief and the ebb and flow of life.

Guest information:

• Instagram: @antoniolennert
• Website: https://www.theridein.com/

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After a long career in the tech industry, Carla Affe left her prominent position as a sales account manager during the pandemic to start her own wellness practice that focuses on Reiki, mindfulness and complementary modalities such as reflexology and aromatherapy. In this episode, Carla talks about what inspired her to shift from software sales to holistic wellness and she explains why energy care and raising our vibration are essential now more than ever.

Guest information:

• Instagram: @purelifehealing
• Website: https://www.purelifehealing.ca/

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS) affects more than 200,000 people globally. In Canada alone, approximately 4000 people live with this disease. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s or motor neuron disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that disrupts the transmission of brain signals to muscles throughout the body, rendering them inactive over time. While there is no cure for ALS, there is promising research and emerging treatments to unlock this disease and improve the quality of life for people with this terminal condition. With the help of voice cloning technology, Allen Braude opens up about his life with ALS and shares his message of hope.

Resources:

• International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations (https://www.als-mnd.org)
• The ALS Society of Canada (https://als.ca)
• ALS Action Canada (https://www.alsactioncanada.org)

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Autism affects roughly 62 million people in the world. That is approximately 1 in 100 people. In the United States, just over 2% of the adult population is on the autism spectrum. Unfortunately, data shows that many autistic people are unemployed and underemployed even among those with other disabilities. Helping to reverse this trend and improve the lives of neurodivergent people is Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech. This groundbreaking tech company's mission is to hire neurodivergent thinkers and build on their strengths to deliver high quality digital services and solutions. Put another way, more than 90% of Aspiritech’s workforce has autism. In this episode, Tara May demystifies neurodiversity and explains why DEI and accommodation are the keys to corporate success.

Guest information:

• LinkedIn
• Website: https://aspiritech.org/

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Renée Sferrazza is a celebrated sommelier, wine critic and TV personality with a thriving following on social media. Based in Toronto, Renée has channeled her expertise into a successful venture called, Wine by Renée. Even so, her quest of fermenting her passion into a full-bodied business did not come easy. Ten years ago, Renée was unhoused and with only $500 to her name, she enrolled in a course to start her sommelier certification. That investment paid off. Renée opens up about the spicy, lively and complex notes of her transformation to become the go-to wine expert in Canada.

Guest information:

• Instagram: @wine.by.renee
• Website: https://reneesferrazza.com/

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