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NEW EPISODE TUESDAYS BI-WEEKLY - Let’s groove! Find Your Groove is a local platform that explores Wellbeing, Community and all In-between. Located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, we work to understand the various approaches to wellness in a rural community. In interviews with locals and other community initiatives, we dive into how folks are finding their groove and how it works for each of us. Co-hosted by Kiley White and Brooke Chandler © Find Your Groove, 2022
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This week looks a little different. On this week’s episode, Ki attends a Non-profit fair. Representatives from extremely influential non-profits local to Truro and Colchester, sit down with Ki to share tidbits about the work they do! Ki hears from the Hospice Centre, ElevateHER, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and even meets up with an old pal! Support t…
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Shelby Thompson: Housing Crisis, Shelter and Resource Navigation
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We're chatting with the Truro Housing Outreach Society with Shelby Thompson! As soon as you start chatting with Shelby, you can tell she has a firing passion for equitable housing for all. Shelby is a Housing Support Worker at the Truro Housing Outreach Society, and has been recently been publicly recognized for her commitment and actions of advoca…
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If you’ve lived in Colchester for sometime, you are likely familiar with the Colchester County branch of United Way. Executive Director Sarah Flemming isn’t shy in expressing her passion for creating opportunities for a better community, more specifically community access. We highlight growing up in Truro (moving away, coming back - a familar story…
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Taylor Andrews: I am more than what happened
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Disclaimer: This episode contains content of grief and a very brief acknowledgment of suicidal thoughts. It is important to note this episode does contain post-grieving processes of the events of April 18-19, 2020. With that, there will be nothing about those events nor post-events including the inquiry. This is a conversation about one's grief and…
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Grace Tompkins: if Maud Lewis was a Crocheter
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Remember that super cool crocheted sweater that went viral a while back??? Yup? Well that was Grace! Grace from Grace’s Handmades spills the tea about her unique journey with crocheting, including absolutely blowing up on Instagram over night, her love for Maud Lewis, and some not so fun facts about fast fashion + so called ‘crocheted’ goods. In al…
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Natalie Jess-Fiene (Truro Forest School): We belong in the Woods
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We talk all thing Truro Forest School in this episode with the inspiring Natalie Jess-Fiene. Natalie wears a lot of hats. She is the Program Director of Truro Forest School, and has 15 years of experience as an archeologist, and silviculturalist. AND on top of that, she is military trained. She explains what Forest school is all about, including wh…
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Belly laughs and Real Talk with Mads, our new + amazing Peer Support Lead. In this episode, Madi dives into the nitty gritty of her professional journey (involving youth work, community outreach, difficult choices + hands-on-learning approaches). Oh, and Chad Micheal Murray, high school lunch dates, breaking the stigma of community college, fortune…
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We’re back, baby! Our most raw and authentic season yet. To kick off the season, K + B talk all things from Lil’ Wayne T-shirts, frozen pizzas, aliens, Subway orders, our new (and amazing) staff member, what kind decor was in their homes growing up, imaginary friends and the fun facts you never would think to ask the groovy gals. Check out Janelle …
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Remember when we mentioned "the kids" in episode 1? Well, they're not kids anymore! In this season finale, we reflect on the journey Find Your Groove has brought us on and what is in store for season two. A HUGE thank you to all our guests, supporters, and community for being apart of this journey! See you all in APRIL! Episode Resources: Logo by E…
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Tris Chaulk: Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice!
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Sugar, spice and everything nice! The one and only Tris Chaulk (aka Lust - our fav drag queen) opens up about their journey! From drag, education, empowerment and being a rural queen, we cover all things spicy! Oh, and how Tris makes a killer iced caramel macchiato. “No other f****** person on this planet exists. Like, I am the only one right now. …
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The truth is - we’re millennials and adulting is hard but, hey, at least we got great friends. It hasn't always been that way. We learned to navigate bad friendships, understand our own needs and set boundaries (are we the queens of boundaries? YES!) Having any type of relationship takes work and when your friendships are as deep as family, it's im…
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Al McNutt - Sex, Drugs and Harm Reduction
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In this extra-long episode, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Al McNutt - a long-time community advocate and Executive Director of Northern Health Connections Society. Al discusses all things harm reduction including sex education, needle distribution, and meeting people where they are at. “It's all about taking care of one another in t…
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Cynthia Voegeli: Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries
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We are sitting down with Cynthia Voegeli, a kind-hearted local therapist with an interest in trauma and family systems. Cynthia discusses the importance of setting boundaries (with friends, colleagues, family, or oneself) and giving a voice to your own worth and limits. Whether you are working to set boundaries or learning how to recognize when a b…
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Seana Jewer: Community-based Suicide Prevention and Building Supports/Capacity
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Today, we are talking to a good friend, community member and Roots of Hope Outreach Worker, Seana Jewer! Roots of Hope is a community suicide prevention initiative (specifically working in the Northern Zone of Nova Scotia). Beginning here in Nova Scotia in 2021, Seana has been invested in understanding how to support folks from a community-based le…
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Abby Macleod & Frederick Voegeli: Pride, Healthcare and Community
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Kiley and Brooke meet with Abby and Derick from Truro Pride. We connect about the profound community need for 2SLGBTQIA+ specific programming, services, and support. "There wasn't a space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in Truro". We talk about all things in allyship, healthcare, and community. Episode Resources: Truro Pride | Website Truro Pride | Instagram …
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Let Me Overthink About It x Find Your Groove
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The crossover episode you’ve all been waiting for... Let Me Overthink About It X Find Your Groove! Sam Madore wears many hats in our community. She is an author, podcaster, mental health advocate and frankly, our hero. She chats with us about her journey with Let Me Overthink About It and highlights the need for being real when discussing mental he…
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Brennan Googoo, an old friend of Brooke's, chatted with us on Truth and Reconciliation Day. Brennan highlights his continuous work with Indigenous youth and what he has learned. He dives into how he understands well-being in Indigenous teachings and growing up in community. Brooke and Kiley reflect on Euro-Western views on wellness and health. “My …
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Amanda Grant: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
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Kiley and Brooke chat with Masstown Movement and Fitness. Amanda Grant, Co-Owner of the gym highlights her journey in building the space and encourages locals to show up for themselves, their health, and their wellbeing. Keep an eye out for a giveaway! Episode Resources Masstown Movement and Fitness | Website Masstown Movement and Fitness | Instagr…
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Sarah Mulligan: Community Care, Youth Support and Mental Health
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*This episode contains content on mental illness, trauma, and trafficking* Kiley and Brooke have dreamed of connecting with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and this episode does just that. Sarah, a youth worker from CMHA, discusses the various programs and 1-to-1 support that the organization offers. She highlights the ripple effect i…
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Alana Tattrie: Womanhood, ADHD and Lifestyle
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*this episode contains content of eating disorders/eating challenges* Alana Tattrie, COO of ADDvocacy ADHD & Executive Function Coaching Ltd, chats with the groovy girls about Womanhood and ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD in her late twenties, Alana highlights the strategies that she uses to maintain her lifestyle. She currently works as an ADHD coach, a…
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Brooke and Kiley encourage each other to sit down and talk about their wellness journey. Kiley highlights how she engages with her spirituality through art and the environment and what she is currently doing to enrich the creative narrative in Truro, Nova Scotia. Next time you see Kiley, she’ll be covered in paint?!… Brooke pinpoints the change in …
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Kiley and Brooke sit down with Savannah Taylor (Cameron), a Bedford based Massage Therapist and current Truro resident. Savannah experienced an intensive level of burnout for over a year before being given the ability to name her condition. She works to bring awareness to overworking while highlighting the pure connection between body and mind. You…
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Kiley and Brooke explore their own paths that lead to the development of Find Your Groove. From an undergraduate degree (with a terrible class together) to running a podcast - Brooke and Kiley are nothing short of a fiery duo. Kiley talks about her journey beginning at the Nova Scotia Community College and Brooke highlights the need for resources i…
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