We share empowered women's vulnerable stories! If you're looking for a space to feel uplifted and inspired, you've come to the right place! Each week host, Samantha Ruberto has candid conversations with incredible women, who share personal journeys of struggle, growth and self discovery! Everything from love and relationships, to mindfulness and self care, to entrepreneurship and creativity- we cover it all! We get vulnerable for one reason: to help YOU gain insight into your life through th ...
“21 years ago I survived a sexual assault from my boyfriend. 14 years ago I decided not to kill myself. 11 years ago I was left with 350 k worth of bad debt. 9 years ago I had a #MeToo moment (sexual coercion, gossip, harassment) 7 years ago I welcomed my beautiful daughter into the world. 5 years ago I left my marriage to fall in love with myself. 3 years ago I allowed myself to fully heal and reconnect with my feminine; 2 years ago I rebuilt my life, moved into my own tiny home and found m ...
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Navigating Emotional & Energetic Burnout: Taking your Space to HEAL
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Show notes: Align your heart, body, and soul, and tune into your larger purpose with the Hello BeYouTiful podcast! It's been almost a YEAR, but Samantha is back and more determined than ever to empower you to be authentic and vulnerable as you navigate your way through this one, precious life. Listen in as Samantha reflects on the evolution of the …
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From Social Anxiety to Self Confidence | with Marcus Bales
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Marcus Bales is an award-winning professional speaker, author, and coach specializing in social anxiety. As a child who suffered from severe social anxiety, Marcus understands how difficult it is to overcome. In his new book "Don't Shut Up" Marcus breaks down exactly how he overcame his social anxiety. Connect with Marcus Bales: https://www.thespee…
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Are you holding trauma in your body? Money blocks/success blocks breakthrough. Powerful wisdom shared with Tatiana Vilarea
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Tatiana Vilarea is a trauma-integrative hypnotherapist, intuitive and coach who helps purpose-driven female entrepreneurs and leaders overcome emotional wounds and trauma that show up as business and professional blocks, so they can fully step into their visibility, confidence, impact and financial success. As a result of her personal journey and o…
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Trusted with Trouble | Embracing the Wounded Healer | Impact 1 Million Women with Dr. Anissa Reilly
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Dr. Anissa Reilly has been in education for over 30 years. For just under the last 15, she has been the principal of an elementary school in a large urban school district. Dr. Reilly received her undergraduate degree from Morgan State University in Baltimore, her Master's Degree from Bank Street College of Education, and her doctorate from The Sage…
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Equality for all, Passion, Purpose and Women Empowerment with Passionistas Amy and Nancy Harrington
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Sisters, Amy and Nancy Harrington, founded The Passionistas Project out of a deep desire to empower women around the world. Both co-founders walked away from high-profile jobs in Hollywood to work together. Amy was the Vice President of Visual Effects and Post Production for all feature films at Warner Bros, working on movies like "The Matrix" and …
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People, Marketing, Inspiration | Laugh while you Learn | Consistency and Niches | with Radical Ryan Alford
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Ryan Alford is a 20-year ad agency veteran, successful entrepreneur, and marketing influencer. Ryan has built multiple businesses into 8-figure performers including his current digital agency Radical, which is one of the fastest-growing digital agencies in the southeast. Best known for his creative and strategic work on brands like Verizon, Lexus, …
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Hollywood and hope. “I had to lose myself to find myself” - with Katie Chonacas
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KYRIAKI aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas is a Greek American artist working in the entertainment industry for two decades. On Katie's website, chonacas.com, you'll see some of the creative ventures she’s been a part of TV/FILM acting, voiceovers, music, podcasting, and articles that she has written on Arianna Huffington’s publications. Katie is a multi…
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Surviving Assault: The Power of Consent with Lamont & Leah (The Lamont n' Leah Podcast)
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April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to help us spread awareness and talk about this serious matter, Lamont N' Leah invited special guest, Candice Smiley, fellow Podcaster of Create the Ripple Podcast. In this episode, we talk about what sexual assault is, why it happens, what consent is and isn't, and what available resources are out there…
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Truth and Authenticity with Ellie Bell & Erin Hodgson (She Is Wise)
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Welcome to our first ever guest episode! To start us off on the absolute best foot possible, we sat down with a phenomenal woman - a truth speaker, a wounded healer, and a courageous and bold modern wise woman - Candice Smiley, of Create the Ripple Podcast, to talk about living in authenticity, sharing your truth with courage and confidence, and be…
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Who will you Be in 2022 and Receiving the Divine Feminine with Rachel Shumway (Not Your Basic Badass)
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This episode is all about learning how to RECEIVE more of what we desire. Oftentimes, when we are building businesses, marketing, creating new programs etc, we end up slipping into hustling and "making it happen." Download the Badass Boundaries Free Starter Kit Here: https://www.thebadassacademy.com/ While this can serve us at times, lets not forge…
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Leveraging the tragedy for triumph. Harnessing wounds for the win. Interview with Nick Chontos (Apex Masculinity)
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Sometimes we ruin it. Other times, someone tries to ruin us. Either way, the things meant for evil shall be turned for the greater good. For your greater good. For the greater good of those whom you will touch and cross paths with. Remember this, you are loved by a Power greater than you can comprehend. Destiny cannot be lost when it's owned by the…
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Awakening the Wise Woman with Ellie Bell and Erin Hodgson
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You are a wise woman. You have within you all the knowing you need... we tend to forget this or in some cases have this part of ourselves knocked out of us. Erin, Ellie and I wander through conversation that will wake you up and remind you, it is safe for you to know your true self, show up as that self every day and that the world needs you to sho…
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Burnout, When to Say No, and Imposter Syndrome with Melinda Jackson
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Boundaries are a thing. This is a fun episode. Lots of laughs and loving self-depreciation and a lot of honesty from a gal who has won a GRAMMY and has rubbed shoulders with some incredible people in Hollywood and L.A. And even she feels like an imposter sometimes... she struggles to set good boundaries and say no?! This is an episode for the woman…
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Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro and Emotional Spending? Stay with the tough conversation (and More!)
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Bob Wheeler has been to Mount Everest Basecamp... He's climbed Mount Kilimanjaro... And he's written a book about Emotional Spending. He is by far the most interesting accountant I have ever met, and one of my all time favorite conversations I have had to date on the podcast. Have a listen! ** “Learn how to stay in difficult conversations. Learn ho…
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A conversation on pleasure, trauma and fawning; a stepping away from the patterns of patriarchy with Nischa Phair
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TRIGGER WARNING - We discuss abuse and trauma in this episode, so if that content isn't for you, please exercise your discretion with this episode. This might have been one of the most important conversations I’ve had about healing your trauma yet. Learn about fawning as a trauma response. Why it’s likely that you have done this, or might still be;…
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Hey wake up! Obliterating Shame through Surrender to Joy of Freedom
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I had Tamra Andress on my podcast and I sat in deep contemplative silence for over 30 minutes after the show. That's the powerful effect that someone who is living that grounded into their truth, faith and purpose has. It moved me to consider, and reconsider my life, my choices. And to wish, deeply wish to follow the stirring within to show up more…
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A conversation about change and leadership during Black History month with Anika Wilson
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I am joined by the beautiful Anika Wilson as we discuss leadership, being a woman of color and how I fear the angry black woman. As always this is a conversation about topics that really matter - and today's is about how subtly and insidiously racial prejudices and stereotypes are... and what the heck I can do about them. ** “If a black woman start…
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What happens when leaders stop listening?
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What happens when leaders stop listening? What happens when they use their power or rather, abuse their power, to shut down and shame? I guess I have an expectation of leadership; the expectation that they will behave better, think bigger, respond from a place of established emotional maturity. That is to say, they will hold lightly to their person…
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From People Pleasing Shapeshifter to Self-Confidence and Self-Trust. Emotional Resilience from a Trauma Survivor.
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Rachel Shumway joins me to have a beautiful, candid, and unscripted conversation. This is about two healed trauma survivors who connect on anger, acceptance and being unafraid to be messy in our own journey to heal more fully and share with total transparency. ** “In a partnership, I think we have to be able to be vulnerable and have that trust. Fi…
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Let's not reverse Roe. A candid conversation between two conscious mothers.
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TRIGGER WARNING - We discuss abortions in this episode, so if that content isn't for you, please exercise your discretion with this episode. Carmen Cervantes is a woman who never thought she would be a mother, by her own conscious choice. When she and her husband found themselves unexpectedly pregnant they consciously decided that they would have a…
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Why the Roe vs. Wade issue is uncomfortable, dividing and must be talked about (Part 1)
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Trigger Warning. This is a Tell the Truth personal podcast that might be triggering for some. Saturday, January 22nd marked the 49th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court ruling. That landmark moment is now being threatened as the political landscape has changed in the last few years. Now, in this podcast I am endeavoring to NOT go into the…
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How to go from living in Crisis Mode to living in Gratitude and Purpose with Joel Haasenritter
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Grab your pen and journal for this podcast. I am joined by Oola Coach, Joel Haasenritter, and the intent of this show is to give you topics that if you just begin to think about them might just be catalytic for change in your life. Joel is my coach and I am so glad to be diving into personal development again after taking a few years off (healing!)…
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Why you might not need to listen to another goal setting podcast if you want to hit your goals in 2022
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This is why you might not need to listen to another goal setting podcast if you want to hit your goals in 2022. I'm wondering if it's a "self worth" question. Insert "what's love got to do with it" tune here. Seriously though, do you need another goal setting podcast or how to make up the vision board? Probably not, although you can check out my sy…
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Root Canals and Alchemy with Elise Brathwaite
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With 2022 so close this is the perfect episode to use as a catalyst to think about what you want, who you might be if your beliefs didn’t de-fine or limit you or to open yourself to expansive change and see what source might have in store for you in the future. This is an episode for the one who is not afraid of a little woo woo, discussions on pas…
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Happy Holidays, thank you for your support & plans for 2022!
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I can’t thank you all enough for tuning in each week and showing all the love and support for season 1 of Create the Ripple Podcast. From my family to yours, I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday season and stay tuned for season 2 and some more amazing things happening in 2022! -Candice Smiley ** “Listen, pay attention & make the changes…
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Defining values - Lisa Morton and Candice Smiley talk about vulnerability, trauma, leadership and legacy.
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Whew. When I read the bio on Lisa Morton I felt all kinds of intimidated. Then we met online to podcast and it was like I found a long lost sister. This woman shared her story and entrepreneur journey with me with such vulnerability and transparency it was like taking a deep breath of fresh mountain air. This is a show for the very-human big-dream …
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Compassion + Awareness = Transformation: my candid conversation about weight loss and life with Jon McLernon
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This might have been a podcast but it felt more like a relaxing conversation between two friends; even though I had just met Jon when the camera turned on. I don't know what else to say about it, except to invite you to listen in for a very neat conversation; about life, weight loss, parenthood, unhealed trauma.. and how compassion leads to transfo…
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Profit, Self Worth and Your Bottom Line with Aimee LaLiberte
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Aimee is one of the most candid interviews I have done yet. When I saw her impressive resume I will admit to feeling a little intimidated. Then she came on and the first question she asked was "how is my hair? We've been travelling and I was worried I wouldn't be here on time.." and laughed. I laughed with her, relieved - and we then proceeded to m…
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Awakening Moments, Self Awareness and the 4 Pillars of a Life of Legacy with Nick Chontos
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The host of the Apex Masculinity Podcast Nick Chontos joins me on my podcast after I was a guest on his https://www.candicesmiley.com/sge-apex-masculinity-with-nick We had an epic time talking about his story of hitting rock bottom and choosing to rebuild his life from the bottom up. We talk about his "awakening moments", his self awareness, and fi…
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Angel Interviews Candice - Trust the Niggle and Tell the Truth - Tell All (Part 1)
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Create the Ripple Podcast was started to tell stories, to tell the truth and to make an impact. Candice loves the quote by Muriel Rukeyser What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open. And in a nutshell that's the podcast's intent, mission and main ideal - to hold space for story and truth that causes the…
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Behind the Scenes | Meet the Create the Ripple Podcast producer Angel Carrola Hennig
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Here is a behind the scenes meet and greet as Candice and Angel chat about how they got connected, background on the podcast and some of their favourite episodes. Just a fun behind the scenes chat with some nuggets and "if you haven't listened to this episode" feedback we cannot wait to share with you! ** “We create our world with our words.” - Unk…
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Trust... Truth... And living your best life with Noreen Utri
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The energy of birthing... babies, plans, ideas, what are you being called to create right now? Trust... Truth... And living your best life. Birth Doula Noreen joins me for a candid conversation on this and more. I've known Noreen for a while, and I knew that right now I wanted to be in conversation with the right people who might meet me where I am…
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Creating a void | Everything is rigged for you | Your vibe attracts your tribe | with Brenda
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It was time for a catch up with Brenda. Brenda is one of those people I met because and through the podcast outreach and we have become very fast friends. We vibe on the same level, and we share a lot of the same ideas, ideals and even experiences. We opened up and had no pre-planned topic or agenda for this podcast... but I knew with the arrival o…
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Mom first, entrepreneur second - and still passionately present with an impact with Mandy Trapp
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Mom, entrepreneur and passionately present - that is how I might describe Mandy Trapp in a nutshell. I found myself relating to her on so many levels. I found myself enjoying the story of who she was, who she now is and the effect that has had on her business. Her bio is impressive and she is one who knows the power of the pivot. ** “What I noticed…
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Tell me more about that - Encore episode with Bob Hooey
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Bob was a gem the first time we chatted and I knew I had to have him back for an encore. Lots of good ideas and fun perspectives on life, work, sales and success in this one. ** “If we waited until we had all the answers, we would never leave home.” - Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey “Sometimes if the opportunity is there, you have to say yes to the opportunit…
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What is within your power to help yourself? with Barbara Vercruysse
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Barbara is a woman with a wonderful voice to listen to, a story to tell and a life that has given her a lot of very tangible wisdom to share. I didn't do a lot of talking in this episode, as can be more my candid conversational style of show... but rather was struck (as I think you will be) by the depth, grace and wisdom this woman shared with me. …
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Decluttering for your mind and life - letting go and creating space for a life you love with Kitti McKay
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Kitti and I discuss decluttering of the mind. Are you someone who feels overwhelmed by the clutter in your life or closet or office? Have no clue where or how to start the task of cleaning up, organizing or making space? Then this is the episode for you. ** “Once people declutter they think, I like having things around. It gives them comfort agains…
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Pressure is a Privilege / with Pouya Haidari
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You will need to strap in with your seat belt on for this podcast. Pouya and I have a very fast paced, value-driven conversation about life, sales and just what you could be reading or doing right now to change your mindset and your results. Come. Join me. Listen in. You're going to love this episode. ** Quotes: “Don't wish it was easier, wish you …
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Staying in curiosity while living a life of freedom with Jody Robinson
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What happens when two women, who recently discovered backcountry camping, get together to speak plainly with one another about life and joy and other things that make us feel alive? When two women feel like they are instantly connected and could talk for hours? This kind of a fun podcast - that's what happens! ** If we are not living aligned, free,…
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Why is it "buyer beware" when everyone can be a "coach"? with Tiffany Sparrow
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Tiffany Sparrow and I wander into dangerous territory and skate on thin ice with this one. I should start with a disclaimer that we don't mean any offence by anything said during this episode to the coaches and mentors who might listen. We only wanted to hold space to discuss some thoughts we have both had on the unregulated (thankfully) transforma…
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What kind of a man do I want to be? The power of personal development and one man's journey to discover what it means to be a man. with Rodolfo Menjivar
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Born in El Salvador during a time of discord and then coming to Canada but growing up without a positive father role model in his life, Rodolfo found himself living life a little rough and troubled through his teen years. Thankfully he was introduced to personal development and the change was significant. I don't want to give any more away so I inv…
JOIN the GlowUP waitlist https://samantha-ruberto.mykajabi.com/glow-up-and-shine Welcome to a new episode from The HelloBeyoutiful podcast. In today’s episode, your host Samantha brings you one of her Glow Up girls, Casey-Leigh Casey-Leigh invested in Samantha her program while she was in the second lockdown, her business was closed, and she had so…
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How can I show up and be authentic? with Daniel Sande
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Daniel is on a personal journey to discover his full mission - and I was pretty honoured to hold space with this incredible human being. I was on vacation, he was coming off a few weeks that were prompting some serious soul thought - and it was magic when we connected on camera. As a man who grew up abusing time and his body, living hard and fast t…
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"Coffee Talk", a candid conversation about choosing in-love, sexy time and daring to do relationships differently with Ken and Cherise Batchelor
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Today’s podcast episode is all about love. The being in it, what keeps us out of it, the staying in it and the making it vibrant. Long term. Long time. All the time. Every day. My guests are @coffeetalks_batchelors. We embrace topics that might make you blush, smile and laugh. Regardless of your relationship status - I am so excited to let you list…
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74. Listening to *and honouring* your Body (w Steph Gaudreau)
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In this episode, we chat with Steph Gaudreau, a nutritional therapy practitioner, intuitive eating coach, weight counselor, and strength coach. She is the author of three best-selling books and is also the host of Listen to Your Body Podcast, which has over 3 million downloads. Steph shares her journey towards body positivity. She talks about the s…
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A poignant and powerful conversation about resilience, with Dr. Joanny Liu
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My conversation with Dr. Joanny was a very special one. She's a doctor of Chinese medicine who reinvented herself and changed careers. She is a mother with a great love for her sons. And a woman with a tender and powerful story of abortion and resilience. Have you thought about this theme, this idea of resilience? It's something. I have been ponder…
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How important is knowing your personal values in your day-to-day life? with Danielle Reed
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Danielle Reed and I spoke about one of my favorite topics - values. Last year, as we entered the pandemic, I *finally* made time to do a “values exercise”. It was an extension of a smaller values list I had done before. This one, I took the time to think, considering fully the definitions and etymology of each word… I made a lot of word discoveries…
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Is balance really a myth or are we coming at it all wrong? with Juey Ann MacLeod
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I love chatting with Juey Ann MacLeod. This is an encore podcast with Theta Healer, Feminine Balance Coach, Empaths Anonymous and Power of No creator. What would happen when or if you could bring your life back into balance? *** “In this time of Covid, we need to be aware of the joyful things. Gratitude is one thing, but does gratitude light you up…
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The Magic in The Mirical Morning (with Brianna Greenspan)
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In this episode, we chat with Brianna Greenspan, a proficient health and wellness coach and co-author of The Miracle Morning Art of Affirmations with Hal Elrod. Brianna is also the host of the official Miracle Morning Clubhouse room who has over 2,000 people joining each day. Brianna Greenspan was born with a chronic illness that was not diagnosed …
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Changes, Challenges and Asking for Help with Dr. Sarah Williams
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I'm back with the beautiful Dr. Sarah Williams in an encore podcast. A lot had changed for the two of us since we spoke in early 2020. She had contracted Co-19 and we spoke about the impact of that moment on her life. The last time we spoke, I was deep into the dark healing after my break up. Grief and illness created a powerful moment for us to re…