Best alana kayfetz Podcasts (2024)

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S4 | E10 Expert Spotlight: Kieran Powers, Grief and Trauma Coach 32:30

23m ago32:30

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Kieran Powers is a mom and the founder of Becoln, a place for families navigating a difficult path to parenthood to find their beacons of light in the darkness. She was inspired to start Becoln because of her own journey and her three boys: Beckett, who died shortly after he was born; Lincoln, who was born at 22 weeks and spent four and a half mont…

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S4 | E9 Expert Spotlight: Nicole Simons, Wealth Management Advisor, Returns 45:34

4d ago45:34

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Nicole Simons is a mom and a wealth management advisor, financial literacy advocate and part owner of CPN Financial Services. She takes pride in equipping women with the wealth management products they need to protect, diversify and grow their financial assets. Her career is rooted in more than 10 years of client-centred customer service. As a lice…

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S4 | E8 Bonus Episode: Odette Peek, Psychedelic Integration Coach and Guide 51:58

4d ago51:58

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Odette Peek is a psychedelic integration coach and guide. She holds a degree in clinical and social psychology, and a diploma in social service work, with a varied scope of experience. In her work at Spiritual Alliance, Odette draws on integrative, holistic approaches such as mind-body therapy, relational and family counselling and mindfulness, and…

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S4 | E7 Special Guest: Marlie Cohen of Kale + Krunches Returns 37:29

9d ago37:29

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Marlie Cohen is a mom of two, a fitness trainer and the brain (and face!) behind Kale + Krunches as well as the founder of Bounce Forward Co., a health and fitness app for busy moms. Topics discussed: How fitness fits into their lives Mindset and reframing Wellness—for yourself and modelling for your kids Motherhood Social media and content creatio…

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S4 | E6 Alex Trimble and Chloe Alleyne of CYBEX Hot Mom Walk Podcast 33:42

11d ago33:42

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Chloe Alleyne is a mom of two, a content creator, a certified personal trainer, a group fitness instructor, and a certified pre-and postnatal fitness specialist. She’s on a mission to inspire moms and busy women to embrace their strongest selves and take charge of their well-being. Alex Trimble is a mom of two, an entrepreneur, a radio and televisi…

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S4 | E5 Expert Spotlight: Brittnei Gaudio, Organization and Design 50:02

28d ago50:02

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Brittnei Gaudi is a mom of two and the founder of wellnested Living Co. She’s a professional organizer and a tamer of chaos, as well as a corporate escapee on a mission to simplify her own life—and do the same for her clients. She helps busy families optimize their homes so they can focus less on the “stuff” and more on what matters. She is a vibe …

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S4 | E4 Expert Spotlight: Wendy Gordon, Speech-Language Pathologist 29:02

30d ago29:02

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Wendy Gordon is a speech-language pathologist with 25 years of experience working with children 18 months and older, both in person and via teletherapy. Her focus in therapy is keeping things fun and functional—getting the whole family involved in meaningful, individualized and engaging ways. Her passion for what she does is evident in her relation…

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S4 | E3 Expert Spotlight: Alexa Torontow, Naturopathic Doctor 38:01

1M ago38:01

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Alexa Torontow is a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor who works in maternal health care—helping moms and moms-to-be from preconception through to postpartum to ensure their care is not falling through the cracks and to help them feel truly well. Being a mom is not a diagnosis and there are small shifts that can impact your overall wellbeing. Topics…

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S4 | E2 Expert Spotlight: Jennifer House of First Step Nutrition 40:13

1M ago40:13

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Jennifer House is a mom of three from Calgary and a registered dietitian who runs First Step Nutrition, a private practice that helps make feeding families easier with a focus on picky eaters and starting solids. Her book, The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning, is a great resource for anyone with kids starting solids, including tips, recipes and m…

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S4 | E1 Special Guest: Kyla Thomson of Bella Brave returns 50:58

2M ago50:58

50:58

Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful 10-year-old girl who was born with several rare diseases and she and her mother chronicle their journey for the world to see—and spread joy to millions of people. Kyla and Alana chat for Rare Disease Day (February 29) and Kyla…

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S3 | E8 Expert Spotlight: Nathalie Amlani, Personal Brand Photographer 22:23

8M ago22:23

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Nathalie Amlani is the founder and chief photographer for Pictonat Photography. She captures businesses in action through storytelling, mindset and brand strategy. She knows that sharing your brand can be hard to define in words, but a well-thought-out strategic picture can say what words cannot describe. Natalie intuitively connects and reflects w…

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S3 | E7 Expert Spotlight: Jenni Diamond, Perinatal Trainer 19:50

8M ago19:50

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Jenni Diamond is the founder of Jenni Diamond Health, an online platform that helps new and expecting moms and birthing individuals exercise safely through evidence-based workouts. She uses her extensive education in human anatomy, biomechanics and prenatal and postnatal exercise training to deliver the most successful and beneficial results for he…

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S3 | E6 Expert Spotlight: Shelagh Cummins, Business Coach 36:29

8M ago36:29

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Shelagh Cummins is the founder and CEO of The Road to Seven™. She’s a transformative coach committed to helping women entrepreneurs shift from overwhelmed solopreneurs to savvy business owners. Her business’s mission is to help people reclaim time, build an effective team, streamline processes and boost profits while crafting a business that bolste…

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S3 | E5 Expert Spotlight: Marnie and Rena Schwartz, Dance Studio Owners & Entrepreneurs 28:38

8M ago28:38

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Identical twins Marnie and Rena have owned and operated ViBE Dance & Fitness Studio for over 21 years. ViBE is a one-of-a-kind non-competitive and accessibility-focused dance studio that treats everyone equally and without judgement. In 2021, they invented the Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat, teaching kids of all ages to cartwheel. They are also co-autho…

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S3 | E4 Special Guest: Erin Pepler, Author and Writer 28:24

9M ago28:24

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Erin Pepler is the author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood. She’s a freelance writer and mom of two who lives in the Greater Toronto Area. Topics discussed: The invisible workload of motherhood How to manage the maternal mental load The importance of community in parenthood Matrescence: Why do we still not focus on it as a soci…

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S3 | E3 Special Guest: Brittany Donovan, Parenting While Chronically Ill 25:40

9M ago25:40

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Brittany Donovan is a mom to a three-year-old little boy with medical complexities and who herself has many medical complexities of her own, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Raynaud’s disease and more. She speaks about parenting while chronically ill. Topics dis…

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S3 | E2 Expert Spotlight: Emily Getz, Fertility Mindset Coach 36:16

9M ago36:16

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Emily Getz is a certified fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1 Fertility. Day 1 offers a new perspective on how to experience the fertility journey—whether it’s listening to the podcast, joining the membership or by being a one-on-one coaching client, Emily provides the fertility community a fresh perspective by combining her personal e…

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S3 | E1 Special Guest: Kat Cassidy of Living On A Loonie 25:01

9M ago25:01

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Kat Cassidy, also known as @LivingOnALoonie, is an influencer who has mastered the art of living well on a budget. From couponing to personal finance tips, she empowers Canadians with practical tips and inspiring ideas to make the most out of every dollar (well, loonie). Topics discussed: Kat’s background and how @LivingOnALoonie came about What Ca…

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S2 | E15 Special Guest: Pinky Patel, Content Creator and Stand-Up Comedian 38:33

1y ago38:33

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Originally from Illinois, Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian and personality with a fan base of over 5 million. She is best known for her hilarious commentary and viral videos from her glam cave that have garnered over 64.5 million likes on TikTok. You can catch Pinky in a city near you on her much anticipated Hello My Priends Tour. …

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S2 | E14 Entrepreneur Series: Mavis Huntley, Founder of Smithery 46:24

1y ago46:24

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Mavis Huntley is the founder of Smithery, an online boutique that wants you to feel confident in your clothes by offering style tips, shape and colour analysis—and everything in between. Each session, they curate collections of elevated basics to help make shopping simple and fun again. Topics discussed: What is Smithery? Body shapes: What are they…

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S2 | E13 Entrepreneur Series: Lexie Cappuccitti, Founder of Moon Mama 33:55

1y ago33:55

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Lexie Cappuccitti is the founder of Moon Mama postpartum mesh underwear. As with so many things to do with postpartum, she had never given thought to mesh underwear until she needed them—and what she was given was not pretty, literally. With a background in fashion, she decided to take it upon herself to create postpartum underwear that people who …

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S2 | E12 Expert Spotlight: Sabrina Baldini, Sex Coach 44:38

1y ago44:38

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Sabrina Baldini is a self-described “sex nerd” and lover of all things sexual health. She has a graduate degree in sexual health and rehabilitative medicine as well as a designation in sex therapy and has been involved in sex education for more than 10 years. Beginning her career teaching sex education to children, over the years, Sabrina observed …

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S2 | E11 Special Guest: Jessica Hamilton, Author 27:04

1y ago27:04

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Jessica Hamilton was born in Australia but grew up in Canada. She has lived and worked in the Czech Republic, Taiwan, India and Japan. She lives with her husband, son, and daughter. Her debut novel is titled What You Never Knew, her second novel titled, Don’t You Dare, are both thrillers and published by Crooked Lane Books. Topics discussed: Jessic…

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S2 | E10 Expert Spotlight: Dani Kagan, Entrepreneur and co-founder of Mave & Chez 36:20

1y ago36:20

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Dani Kagan is a mom, an entrepreneur as well as the co-founder and CEO of Mave & Chez, a luxury, ergonomic slipper brand for women. Mave & Chez is the only slipper brand that supports women all day with ergonomic design while also making them feel stylish and confident—because women shouldn’t have to choose between style and comfort. Dani is passio…

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S2 | E9 Expert Spotlight: Alana Metallo, Sleep Consultant 34:26

1y ago34:26

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Alana Metallo is the founder of MetaSleep Consulting. She is a teacher and mom of three girls who incorporates her passion for education with supporting families on their journey to healthy sleep habits. MetaSleep Consulting works with children from newborn to age 10 using supportive and guided approaches to getting sleep back into your life. Topic…

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S2 | E8 Special Guest: Kyla Thomson of Bella Brave 44:42

1y ago44:42

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Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful nine-year-old girl who was born with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), Hirschsprung disease and cartilage hair hypoplasia, a form of dwarfism. Kyla and Bella chronicle their journey through unique health challenges with…

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S2 | E7 Expert Spotlight: Nicole Simons, Wealth Management Advisor 28:44

1y ago28:44

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Nicole Simons is a new mom and a wealth management advisor at CPN Financial Services. She uses her expertise to teach women how to protect, diversify and grow their financial assets. She offers one-on-one coaching, hassle-free communication and customized plans to help women manage and eliminate debt. She’s also a licensed insurance broker who can …

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S2 | E6 Special Guest: Vivian Kaye of @ItsVivianKaye 42:26

1y ago42:26

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Vivian Kaye is a single mother, the founder of KinkyCurlyYaki, a business and empowerment expert, a keynote speaker, a TV and podcast personality and an all-around dope lady. She aims to show women how you can be yourself and still achieve a successful, fulfilled life. Topics discussed: Who Chad is and how you should bring his audacity to your day-…

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S2 | E5 Expert Spotlight: Rowhena Adolfo Patel, Hospital Delivery Bags and Postpartum Care 35:50

1y ago35:50

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Rowhena Adolfo Patel is a mama and the founder of Healing Mama Co.—a company who is revolutionizing the childbirth industry by raising the standard of care that every birthing person and birthing partner receives with the first ever medically backed, ready-to-go labour and postpartum bags. At the end of the day it’s giving people peace of mind du…

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Expert Spotlight: Susie Beghin, Childcare and Play Expert 30:25

1y ago30:25

30:25

Susie Beghin is a mom and the owner of Alpha’s Discovery Kids Preschool and Daycare, with locations in Mississauga and Oakville, Ontario. She is also the author of a new book, Learn to Play: The Four Pillars Learning System. Topics discussed: The biggest thing on parents’ minds right now in the childcare space $10-a-day daycare in Ontario How Susie…

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Expert Spotlight: Marlie Cohen, Fitness Trainer and Lifestyle Content Creator 33:55

1y ago33:55

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Marlie Cohen is a mom of two, a fitness trainer and the brain (and face!) behind Kale + Krunches, a lifestyle brand that covers everything from motherhood to fitness and nutrition. She has just launched a new project called Bounce Forward Co., which helps people prioritize themselves and their health after having kids. Topics discussed: How Kale + …

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Expert Spotlight: ebb & flo nutrition, Intuitive Eating and Diet Culture 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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Carly Rodness and Laila Peterson-Tannis are certified nutritional practitioners and owners of ebb & flo nutrition. They are the nutritionists who encourage you to eat chocolate, having built a program that helps women feel empowered in their bodies to make the best food choices for themselves. They guide their clients through the principles of intu…

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Expert Spotlight: Farah Mohammed, Car Expert 47:06

1+ y ago47:06

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Farah Mohammed is a mom of three and the manager of industry and stakeholder relations at the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). She is our official car-buying expert—and we all know that buying a car can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. Topics discussed: Car inventory and the supply-chain issues The used-car market right now W…

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Expert Spotlight: Sacha Welsh, Fertility Nutritionist and Coach 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

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Sacha Welsh is a certified health coach specializing in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum, a mom of three beautiful girls and the founder of Welsh Wellness. She specializes in fertility nutrition, but she aims to help pre- and post-natal moms become happier and healthier in all areas of their lives by building healthy new habits and creating …

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Special Guest: Katie Watkins of Confidentially Katie 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

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Katie Watkins is a PR professional, a mom of three and @ConfidentiallyKatie on Instagram and TikTok. She shares what her real life is like online and is an advocate for self-love and body confidence who likes to remind the women of the world (especially mamas) that they are worth it should be at the top of their priority list. Topics discussed: Wha…

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Special Guest: Julie Cole, Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labels 36:42

1+ y ago36:42

36:42

Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a world-wide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Julie is a regular television contributor, a sought-after speaker and parenting expert. She is a syndicated blogger and the author of her …

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Expert Spotlight: Laura Wood, Pre- and Postnatal Movement Coach 38:50

1+ y ago38:50

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Laura Wood is a mom of two who works with pre- and postnatal people in a variety of ways. Coming from a background as a birth doula, she now teaches yoga and Pilates and also is the co-founder of The Mama Reset, a subscription-based fitness site online that focuses on workouts for moms and people who have birthed children to strengthen the pelvic f…

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Expert Spotlight: Paige Walker, Education Consultant 45:16

1+ y ago45:16

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Paige Walker is a former teacher turned education consultant who helps parents advocate for their kids in the school system and works with them to find which private or independent school would work best for their children, depending on their individual needs. Topics discussed: The difference between a private and an independent school and how they…

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Expert Spotlight: Lianne Kim, Business Coach 35:46

1+ y ago35:46

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Lianne Kim is a mom of two kids, an author and business coach for mom entrepreneurs (like Alana Kayfetz herself!). She helps moms build profitable, successful businesses so they can live both their wildest dreams and their best lives. Topics discussed: The difficulty of starting a business, especially as a mom Haters, the fear of judgement and resi…

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Expert Spotlight: Tia Slightham, Parenting Coach 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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ia Slightham is a mom of two boys, a parenting coach and owner of Tia Slightham Parenting Solutions and the Parenting with Purpose Method. She takes parents from exhaustion, overwhelm and frustration to a place where they can parent feeling calm, confident and connected to their kids. Topics discussed: What we can do to help our kids listen better …

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Expert Spotlight: Michelle Baron, Optometrist 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

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Michelle Barron is a mom of two and an optometrist in North York. She’s been in practice for about a decade with a focus is pediatric and family care and has recently transitioned into ocular aesthetics as well—helping people with what they can do to enhance their eyes, the beauty of their eyes and how they feel from a confidence point of view in a…

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Special Guest: Shantelle Bisson, Author and Podcast Host 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

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Shantelle Bisson is a self-proclaimed messy human being who is just trying to get through life without losing her cool and who likes to jump into things headfirst. She’s been married to her husband, actor Yannick Bisson, for 34 years and is a mother of three and grandmother of one. Shantelle has authored three books, hosts a podcast called Without …

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Expert Spotlight: Lisa Weeks, Naturopathic Doctor 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

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Lisa Weeks is a mom and a naturopathic doctor in Toronto who’s been practising more than 15 years and who loves working with moms who are burnt out, suffering from postpartum conditions and fertility challenges. She has a podcast called Perimenopausal Mamas to support women in that transition phase, who are often overlooked, in order to feel their …

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Expert Spotlight: Melissa Giller, Life & Leadership Mentor 35:20

1+ y ago35:20

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Melissa Giller is a Winnipeg-based life coach, business consultant (with an MBA) and mentor with the mission of helping other women wake up to their inner confidence, big dreams and best selves. She’s a wife and a mother of two who’s an empath, an old soul, a deep thinker and a big feeler. She offers coaching and workshops virtually to women around…

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Expert Spotlight: Chana Ross, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Performance Coach 37:06

2y ago37:06

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Chana is the owner and pelvic clinic director at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness, a women’s health and pelvic health physiotherapy clinic in mid-town Toronto. Her interest in women’s health developed during her pregnancies with her four beautiful children. Chana provides prenatal and postpartum physiotherapy as well as rehabilitation for all forms o…

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Expert Spotlight: Allison Villa, Psychotherapist and Relationship Expert 32:38

2y ago32:38

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Allison Villa is a wife and mother of two, an author and registered psychotherapist who specialized in relationships, but more specifically in supporting couples after they’ve had children. She has an honest approach to parents in love because she knows there’s a shift after you bring a child into the mix. She has a virtual, online private practice…

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Expert Spotlight: Melissa Cash, co-founder and CEO of educational app Pok Pok 44:48

2y ago44:48

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Melissa Cash is the co-founder and CEO of Pok Pok, a digital company based in Toronto whose mission is to help raise the next generation of creative thinkers through digital play experiences. She has, since this episode was recorded, given birth to her first child and is excited to see what parenthood has in store. Topics discussed: What Pok Pok is…

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Expert Spotlight: Marlene Spence—Creating connections, the parenting mindset and getting your kid to clean their room 51:24

2y ago51:24

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Marlene Spence is a wife and mother of two energetic, playful kids who challenge her daily. She’s a psychology graduate with a specialty in behaviour science with almost two decades of experience working in schools providing educational resources and support to children and youth with behavioural challenges and special needs. Through her business, …

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Special Guest: Liat Horovitz, Results Coach—Personal fulfillment and how to unlock your true potential 30:13

2y ago30:13

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Liat Horovitz is an Israel-born, South African-bred mom who now lives in Toronto with her husband and three kids. She’s a results coach who works with people to help them fulfill their best life, whether it’s a change in career, or a lack of joy in an area of your life, or just a feeling that something is missing. Topics discussed: The three main r…

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Jenny Hazan of Cam & Leo’s Emotion School—Tips on staying calm and keeping on 40:50

2y ago40:50

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Jenny Hazan is a mom of three kids with big emotions and the founder of Cam & Leo’s Emotion School, a program that helps parents and kids learn about core emotional competencies together from the comfort of their home. Topics discussed: What is emotional intelligence? How an emotion manifested in her and her kids lives at home before her new ventur…

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