Best Shelley Marenka Podcasts (2024)

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Season 3 / Episode 47: Karla Combres: Charting a Path from Civil Service to Honoring Life Transitions 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Have you ever felt the gentle tug of your heart steering you in an unexpected direction? Karla Combres knows that feeling well, and she's here to share her story of leaping from a traditional career in the Canadian Federal Public Service to the deeply fulfilling calling as a legacy guide and life cycle celebrant. Her journey is a testament to the c…

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Season 3/Episode 45: The Art and Strategy of Leadership Storytelling with Gayathri Shukla 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Gayathri Shukla, known for her empathy and commitment to diversity, joins us to share her journey from engineer to digital transformation leader in mining. Her story reflects the challenges she faced as an immigrant in male-dominated fields, shaping her into a champion for inclusive workplaces. Gayathri's insights show us how storytelling in leader…

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Season 3/Episode 45: Turning Positivity and Grit into Entrepreneurial Success: Deb Wiegers' Journey 38:29

4M ago38:29

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Have you ever met someone whose life radiates the possibility that comes from unwavering positivity and grit? Deb Wiegers, the co-founder of Wiegers Financial and Benefits, embodies just that. Her journey from a small-town girl to a successful entrepreneur is awe-inspiring. In this episode, Deb opens up about her fearless leap into the unknown with…

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Season 3 / Episode 44: Silvia Martini - Emerging from Loss and Change with Renewed Wisdom 36:12

5M ago36:12

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Quotes about change: "Wisdom: May it come through me and not from me" Silvia Martini shares her journey through profound loss and change in her life. She suffered losses that affected her greatly but was able to find new beginnings by staying open and curious. Silvia believes that by staying true to our values, we can overcome difficult times and g…

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Season 3 / Episode 43: The Evolution of a Business Advocate: A Conversation with Steve McLellan 33:43

6M ago33:43

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to climb the ranks in the bustling world of hospitality and emerge a leader in business advocacy? Steve McLellan, the former CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, joins us to share the rich tapestry of his career, from its humble beginnings inspired by a book and a cooking show, to reaching the pinnacle …

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Season 3 / Episode 42: Monica Kreuger's Journey of Change and Community Building 35:17

8M ago35:17

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What happens when you leave the safety of a steady job to follow your passion? Monica Kreuger, the tenacious entrepreneur behind Praxis Global Info Brokers and the Praxis School of Entrepreneurship, navigated through this challenging path and has a wealth of stories to share with us. From her transformative journey to flourishing in a community-ori…

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Season 3 / Episode 41: Career Shifts: The Road from Finance to Entrepreneurship with Karri Howlett 30:53

9M ago30:53

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Quote about change: "Just go in, figure things out, and get things done." Ever wondered what it takes to transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship? Our insightful chat with Karri Howlett is a must-listen for anyone facing career changes or contemplating a leap into entrepreneurship. Karri Howlett is the owner of Karri Howlett Consulting…

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Season 3 / Episode 40: Cara Bahr's Career Transition Story: From Finance to Nonprofit 33:32

10M ago33:32

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Quote about change: "Learn to pace. Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you." Have you ever wondered what it takes to pivot from a successful career in a for-profit sector to lead a non-profit organization? Cara Bahr, the current CEO of YWCA in Saskatoon, did just that and she reveals her motivations, challenges, and accomplishments …

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Season 3 / Episode 39: The Escape and Resilience of an Afghan Woman: Maryam Masoomi's Story 31:41

10M ago31:41

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Quotes about change: "Never lose hope." When we consider the resilience and courage it takes to survive in the face of adversity, few stories are as powerful as that of Maryam Masoomi. This extraordinary woman, an Afghan refugee, offers an intimate glimpse into her life before the Taliban's control forced her and her family to flee Afghanistan in 2…

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Season 3/Episode 38: Embracing Transformation and Self-love with Shelley Marenka 47:01

11M ago47:01

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Ever reevaluated your life at a milestone age and realized something had to change? Shelley Marenka did just that, and her story is one you don't want to miss. After ending a two-decade-long marriage at the age of 50, Shelley faced a period of grieving before she discovered a newfound passion for physical activities. This was more than just a hobby…

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The Only Two Things That Can Change Your Life 10:35

12M ago10:35

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Most of us don't like the idea of change, but what if change truly empowered us into the future we desire? In this episode, Shelley Marenka talks about two simple steps that can change your life and these are the only two things that can change your life. If you are seeking happiness and fulfillment through external influences, you may not be walki…

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The Secret To Life 4:00

12M ago4:00

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In this short episode, Shelley Marenka, Inspired Living shares the secrets to living a happy, beautiful life thru her reflective tone. "The Secret To Life" goes beyond the surface-level advice and clichéd notions of happiness. The words were created from Green Renaissance. She offers a unique perspective by way of a poem on the universal quest for …

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Season 3 / Episode 37: Connie Anne's Unveiling: From Homelessness to Purpose 33:53

12M ago33:53

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Get ready for a breathtaking journey that will shatter the mundane and thrust you into an invigorating world of transformation. Meet our inspiring guest, Connie Anne, who will share her riveting saga of self-discovery. From being broke and homeless to finding her purpose, Connie reveals how the book 'The Secret' sparked a radical shift in her minds…

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We Can Do Hard Things 10:34

12M ago10:34

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Welcome to Shelley Marenka's podcast episode, "You Can Do Hard Things." This podcast is dedicated to empowering people like you to rise above their limitations and achieve greatness. In each episode, we delve deep into the topics of personal growth, mindset, and taking inspired action to overcome obstacles and achieve success. Do you ever doubt you…

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Season 3/Episode 36: Rewriting Life's Script: Lisa Rose Lodeski's Transformational Journey 37:55

1y ago37:55

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Quotes about change: "Trust your intuition and get out of 'Supposed to ville.'" Imagine waking up one day and deciding to abandon everything you know to find your true self. That's precisely what Lisa Rose Lodeski did when she left her successful career as a private art dealer, turning her world upside down. As we chat with Lisa, she walks us throu…

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Overcoming Fear and Anxiety (57 min class!) 57:47

1y ago57:47

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In this podcast, Shelley Marenka talks about the grips of fear and anxiety and how it can keep us feeling stuck, guilty, and even shameful. Most of the fears we have our negative, contemplative, and ruminating thoughts that we associate pain to. (this podcast is free to listen to only until July 18 and then it will be available in our Inspired Comm…

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The Path To Self Acceptance and Personal Growth 36:59

1y ago36:59

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Finding self-acceptance and becoming more of who you are meant to be is a profoundly personal journey, unique to each person. As you listen to Shelley, she and her friends share important insights about self-improvement and self-growth. The road to self-love, empowerment, and acceptance includes 4 pillars of clarity, self-love, personal power, and …

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7 Ways To Overcome Life's Roadblocks 6:11

1y ago6:11

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Feeling Stuck? Well, let me tell you that you are unstoppable! Tune in and learn 7 strategies to overcome the roadblocks to reach your highest goals. PS Feed the flowers, not the monsters. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified of new episodes. If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → htt…

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5 Fitness Stress Busters 18:02

1y ago18:02

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If you often experience stress, anxiety, or bouts of depression use these fitness stress busters that Shelley Marenka talks about to help you overcome these feelings. Adding a consistent fitness routine to your daily habits is really important for staying young, energetic, and in shape but it also has a positive impact on your mental health while a…

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A Journey to Health, Wellness, and Transformation 35:42

1y ago35:42

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This episode is the first of a series where we talk all about your health, wellness, and transformation from the inside out! Find out HOW to reignite your health, vibrancy, and joy and have MORE in your life. Tune in and learn this ONE THING that will help you get healthy and feel fulfilled in all you do! Make sure you hit the follow button to get …

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Season 3 / Episode 35: Kelsey Kendall - A tale of resilience and rebuilding life 31:24

1y ago31:24

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Quotes about change: "I went to the hospital. That is where my transformation began but at the time, it didn't seem like a transformation." How do we find the strength to keep going when faced with life-altering adversity? Join us as we explore this question with Kelsey Kendall, who shares her incredible journey of resilience and recovery after suf…

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Season 3 / Episode 34: Jennifer Juniper: Healing yourself 41:48

1y ago41:48

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Quotes about change: "Use your mind to help yourself heal." Jennifer Juniper considers herself a writer and a wanderer and is a healing and well-being coach. Jennifer has firsthand experience at what it takes to be healed and to be well. As a young person, Jennifer was sick – a lot. She was 15 years old, suffered constant stomach pains and told no …

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Season 3 / Episode 33: Kim Deschamps 35:54

1y ago35:54

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Quotes on change: "Navigating change is about finding your tribe." Kim is the owner of Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness. As a practicing physiotherapist, Kim saw the gaps in her clients’ treatment. She was searching for more of a connection with their whole being when treating them and knew she needed to change her approach. She was going into p…

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Season 3 / Episode 32: Roberta Bain - Change when success and values don't align 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

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Roberta Bain had a profitable business with her hair salon and fell in love with being an entrepreneur. She sold her business to go into a joint venture shortly after marrying her husband, a horticulturalist. Their start-up company of micro-greens was successful and their product was distributed across Canada. Roberta loved the culture that she was…

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Season 3 / Episode 31: Christine Knight - Trauma recovery to make change 32:55

1+ y ago32:55

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Christine Knight is a certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and IFS practitioner. Her change story is about dealing with traumas in life that we often keep hidden until a major life event occurs. For Christine, it was a painful divorce that made her realize that she have to determine the root cause of repeated behaviours that caused h…

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Season 3 / Episode 30: Laurie Thomas - Dealing with unbearable loss 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

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Laurie has experienced more change than many of us could ever imagine. She left a senior position at Cameco to accept a job at UEX as their Vice President of Corporate Relations. During the beginning stages of working at her new job, tragedy struck. Her son, Evan Thomas, lost his life in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018. An unbearable loss fo…

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Falling In Love Where You Are 10:46

1+ y ago10:46

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Learning to live and love your life in every moment can be a challenge in tough times. As the co-creator in our life, we have choices as to what thoughts we're going to think and in which direction our thoughts are headed. Tune in for some juicy good stuff to inspire and guide you along your journey. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notif…

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Season 3/Episode 29: Tracey Kowalchuk - Learning how to be vulnerable and resilient 32:11

1+ y ago32:11

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Quotes about change: "Don't put a lid on your emotions." Tracey was influenced at an early age by her Mom. Her father had health problems, and her Mom had to run the farm. At eight years old, she saw her Mom asking for money because nothing at the bank or on the farm was in her name. This had a profound impact on Tracey. At a young age, Tracey beca…

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Season 3 / Episode 28: Shannan Corey: Listening to the signals your body is sending 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

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Quotes about change: "Give yourself permission to be human." Shannan Corey had a demanding job with long hours, big decisions, and huge responsibility as well as a young family to take care of. She was noticed changes in her health because she wasn’t taking care of herself but kept going. Her health deteriorated to the point where she was in and ou…

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Season 3 / Episode 27: Palash Sanyal - Change using a mindset of abundance 35:59

1+ y ago35:59

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Quote about change: "How can I tap into my abundances to make this place better?" Palash Sanyal is the Strategic Partnership and Project Manager for the Global Institute for Water Security. Palash’s relationship with water started as a very young boy, and it has shaped and changed him. Born in Bangladesh, Palash saw how valuable water was…every day…

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Season 3 / Episode 26: Leane Durand - Emerging from a grueling illness 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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Quotes about change: "I had to start living again. The old Leane wasn't coming back." Leane Durand grew up in a home where family values and expectations included that one would get educated, get a job in that field, and then work there until retirement. So when she decided that teaching wasn’t for her, it was because teaching didn’t line up her HE…

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Season 3 / Episode 25: Deborah Smith: Mental, physical, and spiritual healing 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

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Quotes about change: "Change has made me appreciate who I am." Deborah Smith is the Former Chief of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba. Deborah grew up on the reserve, moved to Winnipeg to pursue her career, and was asked to return home to run as Chief. She was successful and wanted to bring change by reclaiming women’s voices – voices that …

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Season 3 / Episode 24: Brigette Marquette: Drawing back on values to move forward 28:25

1+ y ago28:25

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Quotes about change: "Feel your feelings through change." Brigette Marquette grew up on a dairy farm, giving her a strong work ethic, which was to serve her well in the years to come. She married at 23 years old, and at around the same time, found a love and passion for pole dancing. At the time, this was new as a form of fitness, and Brigette desc…

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Season 3 / Episode 23: Jana Danielson - Empowering change through health & wellness 29:01

2y ago29:01

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Quotes on change: "Can I step out of my safe bubble?" Jana Danielson is an Amazon Best Selling Author, owner of Lead Pilates and Lead Integrated Health Therapies, her bricks & mortar businesses and the Metta District, her online wellness community. Jana knew for a very long time that she wasn’t healthy. She looked healthy and happy on the outside, …

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Season 3 / Episode 22: Jolene Watson - Curiosity & change 25:37

2y ago25:37

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Quote about change: “You can’t change your personality type, but you can change your behaviour”. Jolene Watson is a professional speaker and trainer and the owner of Clarity Coaching & Development. Jolene has changed professions several times during her working life. She started as a Veterinary Technician and worked in a cat hospital. After a perio…

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Season 3 / Episode 21: Maja Jakic - Escaping civil war and finding a new life 32:36

2y ago32:36

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When Maja Jakic was 5 years old, her family fled Bosnia (former Yugoslavia) when civil war broke out in 1993. Her parents were practicing medical physicians, and she had 2 smaller sisters. They escaped to the basement shelter in their grandparents’ home, where it was decided that Maja would go with her father to Germany, and her mother and two sist…

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Season 3 / Episode 19: Kimberly Evans - Showing up when the chips are down and finding Joy 30:42

2y ago30:42

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Quotes about change: "We always have a choice about how we show up." Showing up when the chips are down and finding joy! Kimberly is the owner of Kimberly Joy Evans Consulting. She started her professional career as an event planner, and as a young woman, was an owner of RSVP Events. Event planning is a busy profession day and night, weekdays and e…

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Season 3 - Episode 18: Darla Deguire - Change starts by thinking about how you show up in the world 39:33

2y ago39:33

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#Quotes about change: "Clean up the stuff you've kept stuffed down. Then, do the soul work." Darla Deguire is the founder and owner of Cedar & Sage Boutique Retreats – a far distance from her first job as a Clerk for SGI in auto insurance claims. Working for SGI, Darla began her journey through the labour movement where she was President of the Uni…

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Season 3 / Episode 17: Arlene Jorgenson - Endurance in times of sadness & loss 28:55

2y ago28:55

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Quotes about change: "Do the basics so you feel normal." Arlene Jorgenson is a strong person. She built a successful business, had a loving husband who was also her partner in business, and was part of a strong faith community. In 2003, her husband was diagnosed with cancer, and shortly after that she went through the difficult time of selling her …

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A Journey of Hope and Resilience 2:00

2y ago2:00

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This poem is a celebration of the human spirit and a reminder that no matter how difficult the journey may be, hope can guide us through the darkest of times. It serves as a testament to the power of resilience, inspiring us to rise above adversity and embrace the triumph that awaits us on the other side. Make sure you hit the follow button to get …

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Season 3 / Episode 16: Dean Ehrmantraut - Using determination until you get it right 32:41

2y ago32:41

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Quotes on change: "What value am I providing? What is my purpose?" Dean Ehrmantraut was a Financial Advisor Assistant Manager for Wood Gundy. He was in his groove and doing very well financially. He would set financial targets, then meet them, set higher targets, and meet them, and on it went. But there came a point where Dean asked himself, “What …

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Season 3 / Episode 15: Lee Knafelc: Each change can empower you to move forward 28:06

2+ y ago28:06

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Quotes about change: "Test and try things out before retirement" Lee Knafelc came from a family of teachers, so it seemed obvious to him that he would go into teaching himself. Lee realized early on, that teaching in primary and secondary school was not for him. He loved teaching and so refocused on teaching and training adults. As with many things…

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Season 3 / Episode 14: Ryan Townend: Is this the life I want to live? 27:56

2+ y ago27:56

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Quotes about change: “Everything in life comes at the right time.” Ryan Townend is the Owner and CEO of William Joseph Communications. During the pandemic, like many of us, Ryan stayed at home, gained a few extra pounds, and lived in stretchy, comfortable clothes. When his doctor reported he had some pre-eminent health conditions, his first thought…

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Vulnerability And How It Made Me Brave 19:48

2+ y ago19:48

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As humans, we are wired with a desire to feel safe emotionally and physically. I grew up in a home where I didn't feel safe to express my feelings and emotions, so this vulnerable part of me eventually became hidden. I experienced unmet desires of wanting to be heard, understood, and loved. This episode is different than the rest of my episodes, in…

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Season 3 / Episode 13: Arla Gustafson: Change can be about finding yourself again 28:07

2+ y ago28:07

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Quotes about change: "What do you need to bring into your life to move forward?" Arla Gustafson made the decision for big change - retirement! She describes her life up to now as raising family, having fun, developing a busy professional life as a CEO, travelling, and having a lot of interesting experiences. When she reached 60, she realized that l…

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Transforming Challenges into Opportunities 31:19

2+ y ago31:19

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Hardships and adversity are an integral part of the waves of life. They seldom come at convenient times, and that is part of the learning in itself. In this episode, I share how you can turn your challenges into learning opportunities while developing coping tools for the best outcome. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified of new epis…

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Season 3 / Episode 12: Shawn Moen and Garrett Pederson - Hard-baked resilience 38:07

2+ y ago38:07

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Shawn Moen was a practicing lawyer and Garrett Pederson, an environmental engineer. They are both farm boys, families rooted in agriculture farming 9 miles apart from each other in SW Saskatchewan. A home brewing kit turned out to be life-changing for Shawn and Garrett when they started brewing beer and is now the very successful and award-winning …

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Season 3 / Episode 11: Stephanie Staples - Are you the person you want to be? 29:49

2+ y ago29:49

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Quotes about change: "I stopped trying to change others and worked on changing me." Stephanie Staples was working as an RN – she had a nice family, a nice husband, a nice house, a nice job. And then she had an “incident”, a fairly significant one, that made her stop and ask herself, “Is this the person I want to be?” Stephanie knew something was mi…

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Season 3 / Episode 10: Leslie Bennett: Mental health coach and advocate 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

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Quotes about change: "Self-care is about being kind to yourself." Leslie Bennett is a Partner with Mental Health Innovations, focused on supporting organizations that prioritize workplace mental health. Leslie has had a personal journey with her own mental health and has asked that we let our listeners know that this conversation may be confronting…

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Season 3 Episode 9: Gayle MacDonald - Work on yourself and relationships as well as your business 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

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Quotes about change: "If you don't want to be treated like a doormat; quit behaving like a doormat." Gayle MacDonald is an entrepreneur. Currently, she is the Owner and President of Legacy Land Inc and a commercial real estate developer. She studied orthoptics (physiotherapy for the eye) and practiced in Regina for 6 years. She and her husband deci…

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