Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the youngest keynote speakers in the Education and Association sectors. He co-founded the volunteer organization PickWaste, delivered two TEDx talks, and—as a result of his exceptional contributions to Canada—was awarded the prestigious Queen's Platinum Jubilee Award.
His work is often featured on national news shows like Marilyn Dennis, Breakfast Television, and most notably, his mom’s Facebook profile. Sam delivers hundreds of programs across North America annually, and his entertaining presentations address the topics of Mental Health, Leadership, and Kindness.
In this episode, Dr. Jody and Sam chat about how someone's words can shape your belief in yourself! Every single one of us has a backpack full of beliefs that we carry with us. There are times we need to dig through them to figure them out and also times to remember to be careful with others because theirs are heavy too.
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What's in Your Backpack:  Sam Demma

Everyone Comes From Somewhere is a podcast hosted by Dr. Jody Carrington where she engages with her audience on a weekly basis. The episodes are a blend of insight, research, and humor, featuring a roster of noteworthy guests. The overarching theme of the podcast is an exploration of people's diverse experiences and backgrounds, emphasizing the idea that everyone has a unique story to tell. The podcast is a celebration of human connection and the amazing stories that emerge from different walks of life​. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr. Alisha Rai, is a South-African Canadian family physician who is deeply committed to advocacy for the disability community. This is fueled by her personal experience as a mother to a son with cerebral palsy. She co-founded a non-profit with her husband, Hope for Cerebral Palsy to fund quality private early interventional therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, she openly shares her experience with infertility and has the privilege of speaking at a TEDx event at the University of Mississippi. Her multifaceted background reflects a passion for healthcare, advocacy, and sharing impactful stories.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Dr. Alisha chat all about opportunities coming your way and the choices we make to take these opportunities to learn something new and love it or NOT and that is okay. Alisha tells us her incredible story that has so many layers, from joining the military in South Africa to raising a son with Cerebral Palsy. Being a special needs parent has shaped her to be the compassionate physician she is now with less judgment and more understanding.
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There is Still Joy in the Unexpected: Dr. Alisha Rai

Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 10 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades that they haven’t been able to break. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over a million downloads, over 400 episodes and is listened to in over 88 countries.
Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones, digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns. Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Amber talk all about emotional eating, mindful eating and that we need to all give ourselves compassion and grace.
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You Have the Power to Feel:  Amber Romaniuk

An actor, former athlete, activist and entrepreneur, Jesse is ready to take on any challenge (or dream) and make it happen. The Alberta native began his acting career at the age of 14, starring in the film Children of the Dust alongside legendary actor Sidney Poitier. However, Jesse put his acting career on hold at age 18 when he accepted a full athletic scholarship at the prestigious Moorhouse College in Atlanta. There, he thrived as a breakout track star.
Now, between his many ventures, Jesse continues to not only act but also produce many award-winning films and television productions (It’s Not My Fault, I Don’t Care Anyway, Tiny Plastic Men). You may also have seen Jesse in Netflix’s hit show, Black Summer.
Outside of the arts, Jesse invests in various businesses and runs a consultancy inspired by the #MakeItAwkward campaign he launched (with his wife,  Julia) in 2016 to combat racism, misogyny, homophobia and hatred. He works with organizations and leaders to help them understand and address racism. In 2023, Jesse published his debut novel, Jars, a coming-of-age story about acceptance, self-discovery and the adventures of being a young person struggling to find their place.
In 2017, Jesse was the recipient of the Obsidian Award for Top Business Leader in Western Canada. That year, he was also named the Community Man of the Year by Diversity Magazine.
Through it all, Jesse makes it his top priority to give back to his community. Jesse works with various annual charity fundraisers and partnerships in his home base of Edmonton.
This week Dr. Jody and Jesse chat all about Jesse's life, where he came from and also why he doesn't actually know where that is, his amazing family and where his career has taken him. This episode will make you think and leave you inspired.
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Everyone Comes from Somewhere but not Everyone Knows Where:  Jesse Lipscombe

Evan is more than his abilities as an ultra runner—he's a proud partner, father, friend, and former emergency services professional. His journey into ultra running began in 2017, a pivotal shift from a two-decade career that left him broken but resilient.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Evan chat candidly about PTSD and how working in the first responder world really is. Evan tells us how running (amongst other work) helped save him.
After years of selfless service, he confronted his struggles with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Through intensive therapy and countless miles on the trail, he found healing and purpose. He no longer ran away; he ran towards joy, showing others that there's always a path forward. Sharing his story is both terrifying and empowering, but it's through vulnerability that true strength emerges. Together, let's break the silence, embrace shared experiences, and remind each other that it's okay not to be okay.
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I Was Trying to Win at Therapy:  Evan Birch

In this podcast Dr. Jody and Sam dig into the heavy stuff about being present and your body's alignment when going through hard things.  Sam has an incredible light that we were all so drawn to and has taught us and so many others the importance of community.
Sam Taylor has a bunch of identifiers she's picked up along the way like mom, wife, writer, yoga instructor - also on the list is fiercely loyal friend and adept matchmaker (that applies to romantic set-ups and also finding you the best plumber). She is a lifelong advocate for the underdog, and never passed a wild lilac bush without sticking her entire head into it.
Lately though, her label has been cancer mom. In the summer of 2022 her 10yr old daughter was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma. Almost two years post treatment, her daughter is on the other side and now Sam's need is to make sure every oncology parent finds their life preservers - so The Deep C Podcast began.  A space where Sam speaks to other cancer parents and shares these hard, enlightening and heroic stories.
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What's in Your Backpack: Sam Demma

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