The Heartful Parent podcast digs into how to bring more love, joy, and connection to your parenting, partnering, and professional life. Hosted by Christy Keating, a criminal prosecutor turned certified parent coach, positive discipline educator, Fair Play facilitator, and child sexual abuse prevention expert, episodes will bring thought provoking informative and perspective shifting conversations to you each and every week.
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Her Talk Radio is an on demand internet radio program for women in need of encouragement, motivation and empowerment to help unlock, unleash and uncover greatness that lies within each of us. Her Talk Radio provides a sounding board for women to share their thoughts, find their strengths, obtain solutions so that we can learn and grow from one another life experiences!
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REJECTED CENTRAL is a podcast that investigates the history, humor, and pain of rejection, without getting dragged through the depressing silliness you can find in a million other places. We don’t care (much) about breakup stories, denied crushes, or the little denials that make up our quotidian existence. We do care about the bigger rejections, the ones that cross boundaries and borders, stories so impactful they demand a response, a laugh, a tear. In short, REJECTED CENTRAL is about elevat ...
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Mastering the Business of Yoga (M.B.Om for short) is a podcast was designed for new yoga teachers who want to create a successful career in yoga, but don't know where to start, or what to do. Each episode is hosted by yoga teacher & business graduate, Amanda Kingsmith, and features different, successful and inspiring yoga teachers who share their experiences in the yoga world, and the business lessons they have learned throughout their careers. Guests range from full-time yoga teachers, yoga ...
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Ep 84 | Empowering Parents to Keep Kids Safe with Rosalia Rivera
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Hi friends! Welcome back to the Heartful Parent Podcast. This week, we’re diving into an important but tough topic: child safety. Specifically, we’re discussing child sexual abuse in educational settings. As parents, grandparents, and loved ones, it’s our responsibility to ensure kids grow up brain and body safe. This episode might be triggering fo…
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Battling for Success: VFC's Kadin Chung & Paris Gee | Episode 29
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Had a fantastic chat with Paris Gee and Kadin Chung, two of Vancouver FC's standout players (and standup guys) to talk about football and life and how a career sometimes needs to go horizontal before it can go vertical. Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parki…
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Ep 83 | Raising Engaged Citizens with Lindsey Cormack
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Hey there, friends! Welcome back to the Heartful Parent Podcast, and a big warm welcome if you’re tuning in for the first time. I’m so glad you’re here! Now, let’s be real—wherever you go these days, you’re probably hearing a lot about the upcoming presidential election. Whether it’s through phone alerts, social media, the news, or even in conversa…
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Ep 82 | Keeping Your College-Bound Kid Safe with Carrie Pasquarello
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If you’ve got a middle schooler, high schooler, or a kid heading off to college, this one’s for you. And if you’re feeling that mix of pride and panic as they head off into the world, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m chatting with Carrie Pasquarello, the amazing CEO and co-founder of Global Secure Resources, Inc. Carrie’s all about helping par…
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Journeys and Mantras (with Renée Saroljini Saklikar) | Episode 28
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A fantastic chat with the talented and epically thoughtful Renée Sarojini Saklikar, who is crossing all sorts of genres and boundaries in her writing. We talk about her extended work The Heart Of This Story Bears All Patterns (THOT J BAP) and how rejection can be an intentional and thoughtful step along the artistic journey. Rejected Central is a h…
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Ep 81 | Unlock Your Teens Potential with Dr. Melanie McNally
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In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Melanie McNally. We crossed paths a few months ago through mutual contact, and from our very first conversation, I knew we were on the same page about how to best support parents and their teenagers. But here’s the thing—while Dr. McNally’s work focuses on parents of tweens and teens, there’s a …
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Ep 80 | Parenting Boys Peacefully with Tosha Schore
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As summer winds down, I hope you're settling into the new school year with ease, whether your kids are already back in class or you're soaking up the last few weeks of summer. After a break, I'm thrilled to kick off the fall season with some amazing guests and content that you've come to expect from the Heartful Parent Podcast. Our guest today is T…
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Persistence (with Heidi Reimer) | Episode 27
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Rejected Central goes on location to sit down with novelist, essayist, and writing coach Heidi Reimer to talk about the artistic (and personal) journey of a professional writer, which for Heidi has taken time, persistence, and more than her fair share of rejection. She's just launched her first novel into the world: find out more at https://www.hei…
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Ep 79 | Heartful Habits: Navigating Sibling Rivalry
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In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for many families—sibling rivalry. With the summer winding down and school either starting or just around the corner, the dynamics between siblings can often become more tense. Whether your kids are getting on each other’s nerves or engaging in outright fights,…
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Ep 78 | Teaching Body Safety Language to Children and Teens with Feather Berkower
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Today we’re sharing an interview from the 2024 Safe Parenting Summit. Feather Berkower joins me to discuss teaching body safety to children and teens. Feather is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Master’s of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a leader in child sexual abuse prevention since 1985 and …
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Yes, We Should Talk About Mental Health: Dave Parkinson (on location at SJH) | Episode 26
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Brent and Dave are on location at St Joseph's Hospital, where Dave is receiving treatment for a recent mental health crisis. In this candid, personal conversation, Dave shares his struggles and victories with his own mental health with the goal of rejecting the stigmas that surround how we respond to those in crisis or with mental health needs. We …
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Ep 77 | Tackling Gun Violence – The Leading Cause of Childhood Deaths in America with Renée Hopkins
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Hey there, podcast listeners! Welcome back to another episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast. I'm thrilled you're here, especially as we're in the thick of summer. I hope you're finding some time for rest, relaxation, and connecting with your kids in fun and meaningful ways. I'm currently on vacation with my family, so this week, I'm bringing you a…
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Ep 76 | Embracing Childhood Independence with Lenore Skenazy
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I'm thrilled to share an insightful interview with Lenore Skenazy, originally conducted for the 2023 Safe Parenting Summit. Lenore, the author of *Free Range Kids* and founder of the Let Grow Foundation, discusses the importance of fostering children's independence. Last week, I talked about helping kids grow their confidence and competence. Reflec…
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The Bell Curve of Rejection: Roseanne Barr | Episode 25
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In the next instalment of our "Bell Curve of Rejection" series, we look at the career and life of Roseanne Barr. Roseanne burst onto the TV and comedy scene in the 1980s riding the success of her schtick as a "Domestic Goddess." However, fame and fortune has brought all sorts of drama into her life and the lives of those around her, and recent poli…
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Ep 75 | Helping Our Children Build Competence, Capability, and Confidence
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To help kids become more independent, it's great to encourage their autonomy, give them responsibilities, and offer meaningful encouragement. Things like sleepaway camps and job roles can really boost their confidence and resilience, setting them up for future success. Just recently, my daughter went to sleepaway camp, and I've got a funny story to…
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Ep 74 | Let's Talk About Porn with Amy Lang & Casey O'Roarty
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Today, we're diving into a really important topic: the impact of pornography on children. We've got two amazing guests with us, Amy Lang and Casey O'Roarty, to help unpack this. We're seeing some worrying trends with kids being exposed to explicit content online, and it's more important than ever for parents to step in and have open, honest convers…
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Coaching the Change (with Amy Stuart) | Episode 24
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Bestselling crime writer Amy Stuart drops by to chat about rejection, her writing, her hockey coaching life, and an extremely cool forthcoming project. Amy's website: www.amystuart.ca Rejected Central is a human podcast! More details are available at www.rejectedcentral.com.By Brent van Staalduinen
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Ep 73 | Postive Parenting with Reem Raouda
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Hi Friends, If you've listened to the podcast for any period of time, you've heard me talk about positive discipline and relationship and the importance of parenting in a different way than we were likely parented and we're going to dig into that and even more detail today with my guest, who I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Reem Raouda Reem is a…
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Ep 72 | Embracing LGBTQIA+ Acceptance through Faith, Love, and Radical Inclusivity with Susan Cottrell
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Whether you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo or you don’t know yet whether or not you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo, or you have an LGBTQIA+ family member, neighbor, friend, or colleague you’re going to want to tune into today’s episode. I’m talking with Susan Cottrell. Susan is an international speaker and passionate advocate for the LGBT…
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Dave and Brent duel with superfoods, asking whether a given food (we're looking at you, kale) is worth the hype or not. Rejected central (www.rejectedcentral.com) is a safe for work, human podcast (and super regular because the superfoods we eat). Show links: Superfoods, The Origin Story: https://foodsalive.com/blogs/learn/superfoods-the-origin-sto…
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Ep 71 | Conscious Parenting with Yolanda Williams
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Hey everyone! Welcome to The Heartful Parent Podcast. Today, we have an amazing episode lined up with the incredible Yolanda Williams, a conscious parenting coach and social justice instructor. We dive into the world of conscious parenting and talk about how we can raise socially aware kids through meaningful conversations about race and privilege.…
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Ep 70 | Work and Motherhood with Kristi Rible
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Hey, friends and podcast listeners! Welcome back to another episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast. I'm so excited to be here with you today. If you've been listening for a while, we don't just discuss parenting here. As I always say, we wear a lot of hats—we're people, partners, professionals, and so much more. That's why I love exploring various …
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Inappropriately Happy: Listener Rejection Stories, Part Four | Episode 22
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Writer and extraordinary human Danila Botha joins Brent and Dave for a wide-ranging chat about rejection and community and what it means to be inappropriately happy. Rejected Central is a podcast dedicated to elevating the rejection experience.By Brent van Staalduinen
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Ep 69 | Parenting on Mars with Rachael Fritz
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Parenting in public can be HARD. Rachael Fritz, founder of Parenting on Mars, joins me and we discuss parenting in public spaces. Rachael, a mom of three and a former preschool teacher, brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, sharing practical tips and heartfelt advice for handling challenging parenting moments outside the home. In This Episod…
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Ep 68 | Navigating Divorce Peacefully with Kim Korven
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Today, I want to chat about something that might not be the picture-perfect family life we often imagine: divorce. We all envision a loving, committed partnership raising happy kids, but for many, that’s not the reality. If you’re in a relationship that’s run its course or has turned negative, you might be wondering if staying for the kids is the r…
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Rejecting Childhood Myths & Sayings | Episode 21
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Dave and Brent chat about those things that got said to us in our younger days to keep us honest and true... kind of? Disclaimer: we may or may not debunk the sayings. Rejected Central is a podcast that elevates the rejection experience.By Brent van Staalduinen
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Ep 67 | Finding Harmony: Navigating Work, Parenthood, and Partnership with Uwe Dockhorn
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Hey there, Heartful Parent podcast fam! Welcome back to another enriching episode of the Heartful Parent podcast. And to our newcomers, a warm welcome! Whether you discovered us through the recent Safe Parenting Summit or stumbled upon us by chance, I'm truly grateful for your presence and excited to dive into today's conversation. Parenthood, part…
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Ep 66 | Parenting with Purpose: Insights from Trunnis Goggins
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Hey there, lovely listeners! Get ready for another episode of the The Heartful Parent Podcast. Today, we're joined by Trunnis Goggins, a parent, educator, and all-around awesome human being. After the devastation of losing his oldest daughter, Trunnis slipped into a world of confusion and darkness. However, with soul-searching, he was able to redis…
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Sketchy Bosses & Silverfish: Listener Rejection Stories, Part Three | Episode 20
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Author (and former principal actor!) Victoria Hetherington drops in to talk about the kinds of rejection experiences that make us sing. You'll never think about Skittles, lawyers, or floorbound books the same way again... Thanks for listening! We're always looking for stories: reach out on social media or through www.rejectedcentral.com.…
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Ep 65 | Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating Screens and Connections with Joey Odom
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Have you ever been so distracted by your phone that you’ve missed important moments in your child’s life? Today’s guest knows just what that feels like. Joey Odom joins me to talk about phone distraction and how it impacts our children’s lives. Joey missed his son’s first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone, he had a realization: his ph…
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Ep 64 | Using Music in Parenting with Samantha Foote
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Hey Heartful Parents, As we wrap up April, I wanted to share a fun topic: Using Music in Parenting. Today’s guest, Samantha Foote is a board-certified music therapist that explores the transformative role of music in parenting. During our conversation we talk about: Crafting emotion-based songs using GarageBand Creating playlists for different emot…
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A Second Baby, Maternity Leave & What's Next for M.B.Om
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Welcome to the last episode of the season... and the last podcast episode of 2024! In this solo episode, I share that I am currently pregnant and getting ready to welcome a second baby girl to our family. With the transition from 1 to 2 kids, I've decided to take the rest of the year off to focus on motherhood and my family. In this episode, I shar…
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Rejecting Corporate (Mis)Philanthropy | Episode 19
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After enduring another round of a certain multinational's slickly branded mental health campaign, Brent & Dave discuss the pros and cons of corporate philanthropy, as well as how to think better about charitable giving. More info here: www.rejectedcentral.com.By Brent van Staalduinen
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Ep 63 | Fight the New Drug with Parker Hymas
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Hey Heartful Parents, Today, I've got a guest on the show who's tackling a topic that's not always easy to talk about—pornography. Yep, I said it. It's a subject that often gets swept under the rug, especially when it comes to conversations with our kids or within our own relationships. Let's face it, discussing porn can be uncomfortable, even cont…
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How to Run Successful Yoga Retreats with Manu Molina
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Manu Molina. Manu is originally from Andalusia, Spain but has lived in many places and spent most of his life as a globetrotter. He is on a mission to help yoga and wellness professionals to radically transform their marketing and biz game so that they can navigate the industry fearlessly, with clarity, and a…
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Ep 62 | Fostering Connections & Breaking Stereotypes with Bunmi Emenanjo
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Hey Parents, When was the last time you read to your kids? You’re going to want to drop everything and listen to today’s episode all about fostering connections and breaking stereotypes through storytelling. I’m sitting down with the wonderful Bunmi Emenanjo and attorney, an entrepreneur, an author and my friend. And you may remember her from last …
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The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga with Amy Ippoliti
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Amy Ippoliti. Amy is the co-author of The Art & Business of Teaching Yoga and cofounder of Vesselify (formerly 90 Monkeys), an online resource for yoga professionals. She teaches on YogaInternational.com and has been a presenter at the Omega Institute, Esalen, and Kripalu, as well as the Telluride Yoga Festiv…
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D&D: Snatching Failure from the Jaws of Success | Episode 18
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Brent & Dave sit down with educator, actor, producer, and seeker-of-all-things-cool Matt Szpirglas to talk about a couple of rejected episodes in the life of the über-huge roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Matt's Insta: @matt_szp Matt's email: mattszpinquiries@gmail.com Matt's source: Slaying the Dragon by Ben Riggs For more information about th…
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Ep 61 | Your Child’s Voice Matters: Teach the Skill of Speaking Up with Melissa Griffin
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Hey Heartful Parents! Today we are sharing a past interview with Melissa Griffin. Melissa was part of our Safe Parenting Summit in 2023 and as we gear up for the second annual Safe Parenting Summit I thought it would be great for you to get a sneak peek of what you can expect when you join this year’s Safe Parenting Summit. Drawing from her years i…
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10 Tips for Specializing in Yoga with Maria Waag
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Maria Waag. Maria is a yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher with more than 19 years of experience with yoga, and 11 years of mindfulness. She decided to change her career path and become a teacher after almost losing her life. Now, she runs her own yoga and mindfulness business, and loves to bring yoga ou…
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Ep 60 | The Family Jewels with Nancy Balin
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April's here, and you know what that means - Testicular Cancer Awareness month! So, for our latest episode of The Heartful Parent we're diving deep into a story that'll hit you right in the feels. I had the privilege of chatting with Nancy Balin, who wears two hats: she's the Executive Director of The Family Jewels Foundation and, lucky for me, a g…
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Empowerment Through Self-Care with Renee Clair
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Renee Clair. Reneé takes woman-owned businesses from chaos to clarity using her holistic 3-pronged approach: Streamlined Business, Motivational Mindset, and Clear Purpose. With a Masters Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and decades of experience across marketing, sales, operations, and welln…
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Pressure Makes Diamonds: Forge FC's Kevaughn Tavernier & Noah Jensen | Episode 17
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To help kick off the 2024 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season, Brent and Dave go on location to Tim Hortons Field, the home of Hamilton's Forge FC, and speak to a couple of genuine playmakers, attacker Kevaughn Tavernier and midfielder Noah Jensen. We talk huge first goals and the lowest of the lows, and what it takes to maintain a genuine pro min…
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Ep 59 | Uncovering Your Joy with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo
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We hear the term self-care a lot, even I talk about it in the work I do with parent coaching. How can self-care really help us be better parents? My conversation today with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo gives us a glimpse into a world of how to prioritize joy and self-care, framed around her experience of growing up with two siblings with special need…
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This week on the podcast I am talking all about the process of self-publishing my book "How to Master the Business of Yoga". I released my book in September of 2023 and wanted to share the entire process from idea to creation to actually publishing it. In this episode, I talk about what the writing process was like, why having help was key for me t…
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