Best Writers Trust Of Canada Podcasts (2024)

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64. Shifting from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Heartspace 18:59

12M ago18:59

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Do you ever find yourself falling into thoughts based in scarcity and “not enough”? Would you like to invite more abundance into the world within and around you? If your answer is yes, I hope this episode serves as an empowering source of inspiration for you. Listen in to explore the ins and outs of a scarcity mindset and an abundance heartspace, a…

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63. The Path of Grief, Surrender, and Embodiment ~ with Melina Charis 1:11:48

12M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

This conversation episode is an honest sharing on grief, surrender, and embodiment from a woman I cherish dearly, Melina Charis! Melina is a writer, creatrix, and coach. She is a channel-opener, tea ceremonialist, breathwork alchemist, and sacred space holder. Her greatest joy is helping others remember that embodied expression, sacred creation, an…

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62. How to Ignite and Nourish Your Inner Fire 13:55

1y ago13:55

13:55

In this episode, we’re exploring the empowering practice of igniting and nourishing your inner fire. Get ready to feel passionate, excited, and fully alive! I talk about what the inner fire is and why it’s important to pay attention to. And we explore the role that self-awareness plays in the process of bringing this fire to full flame. Then I walk…

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61. Defining, Creating, and Maintaining an Empowered Balance in Your Daily Life 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

Balance may feel hard to achieve sometimes, but no matter what is going on in our daily lives, we can all strive to create an empowered balance for ourselves. In this episode, we’re exploring how to define, create, and maintain a sense of empowered balance in your day to day life. I share my thoughts on the concept of balance, and the recent shifts…

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60. Oracle Card Readings to Set the Tone for a New Month 24:54

1y ago24:54

24:54

Every transition into a new month is an opportunity to check in with ourselves and set the tone for the days to come in whatever ways feel most empowering to you. One of my favourite practices in my monthly ritual is reading oracle card spreads. So in this episode, we’re turning to the cards for some powerful messages to carry with us into the new …

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59. Validating and Trusting Your Intuitive Powers ~ with Alexandra Dimitrovici 1:03:26

1y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In this very special conversation episode, I had a chat about all things intuition with our first repeat guest and one of my dearest soul sisters, Alexandra Dimitrovici! Alex is a Certified Intuitive Life Coach, Psychic and lover of all things unseen. She helps her clients reconnect with themselves on a soul level so they can live a life that excit…

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58. People Pleasing: The Struggle, the Waking Up, and the Choice to Break Free 22:26

1y ago22:26

22:26

People pleasing is an incredibly common behaviour that prevents us from living an empowered life. If you struggle with people pleasing and want some inspiration to help liberate yourself, this is the episode for you! Listen in for an exploration of what it means to have a people pleasing personality. I talk about my own experiences of struggling th…

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57. How to Set, Respect, and Connect with Your Boundaries 28:54

1y ago28:54

28:54

In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into an aspect of our sense of self and quality of life that is so important to our self-empowerment: boundaries! Listen in for an exploration of how to set, respect, and connect with your boundaries in a way that’ll strengthen your sense of empowerment. You’ll learn the basics of boundaries, including seve…

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56. Powerful Truths and Possible Misperceptions About Self-Empowerment 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

31:14

Tuning into your self-empowerment is an incredible thing, but there may be some preconceived notions about it that are holding you back from accessing its full power. On this podcast, and in all of the work I do, I’m all about helping people gain clarity on what self-empowerment really is and how it can truly change your life. So in this episode, w…

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55. Hurting, Healing, and Finding Hope Again 48:08

1+ y ago48:08

48:08

Welcome back to Awaken & Empower! After three months away from the podcast, I’m so happy to be returning to creating and connecting in this way. In this episode, I talk about the hurting that led me to take a step back from everything, the healing I learned to welcome into myself and my life, and how I’m finding my sense of hope again as I continue…

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54. A Self-Reflection Practice to Honour the Past Year and Welcome the Year Ahead 15:02

1+ y ago15:02

15:02

The transition into the new year is a powerful time for self-reflection. It’s an empowering opportunity to create space to honour the year that has passed so you can fully welcome the one that lies ahead. In this episode, I’m guiding you through a self-reflection practice that’ll support you in your honouring of 2022 and welcoming of 2023! Listen i…

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53. Oracle Card Readings to Shift Your Perspective 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

26:01

Sometimes we can get stuck in a way of thinking, feeling, and seeing things within ourselves and in our lives that doesn’t serve us. When this happens, one of the most empowering things we can do is find a way to shift our perspective and dare to think, feel, and look at things in a new way. I’ve found that one of the most powerful ways to shift pe…

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52. 10 Simple and Effective Ways to Feel More Empowered 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

26:40

It’s natural to go through times in our lives when our sense of self-empowerment is a little weak, or completely non-existent. I know what that’s like, and I also know what it’s like to not even have the energy to figure out how to feel empowered again. If you’re going through this kind of phase, this episode is the one for you. This episode is all…

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51. Reconnecting, Remembering, and Returning Home to Yourself 28:13

1+ y ago28:13

28:13

After taking a bit of a break from the podcast, I’m so happy and excited to be back! In this episode, I share what life has looked like for me over the past few months. It’s been a time of life-changing experiences, complex inner struggles, and creating the space to reconnect, remember, and return home to myself. I talk about what’s been coming up …

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50. Honouring the Journey of 50 Episodes and Trusting the Path Ahead 21:33

2y ago21:33

21:33

Welcome to the 50th episode of Awaken & Empower! In this special milestone episode, we’re honouring the past, embracing the present, and trusting what lies ahead in the future. Listen in to hear me share my thoughts on what this podcasting journey has meant to me, the ways it has challenged me and helped me heal, and how it has contributed to my cr…

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49. The Intricacies of Divine Connections and Living a Spiritual Life ~ with Wairimu Njoroge 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

We’re wrapping up the summer conversation series with a discussion about divine connections and living a spiritual life between me and a woman I consider to be my soul sister, Wairimu Njoroge. Wairimu is a Healing Conversationalist, Strategist, and Therapist whose specialty is in supporting individuals, families and communities in identifying and c…

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48. Teaching Young Minds and Learning Life Lessons ~ with Kendall Smilde 54:39

2y ago54:39

54:39

Teaching and learning are two integral parts of any human’s lifetime. I believe teachers are such an important part of our society, and in this episode of the summer conversation series, I sat down with one of my favourite people, who also happens to be a teacher, my friend Kendall Smilde. Kendall received her Bachelor of Education from Brock Unive…

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47. Intuitive Living, Support Work, and Embodying Your Higher Self ~ with Emily Peart 1:09:51

2y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

No matter what you’re going through in life, you can benefit from trusting your intuition, believing that what is meant for you will find you, and having faith in your Higher self. All of these concepts are touched upon in this episode of the summer conversation series, which is a chat between me and one of my oldest and dearest friends, Emily Pear…

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46. Embracing the Messy ’’Space in Between’’ of Young Adulthood ~ with Rebekah Gonzales 1:14:04

2y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

If you’re currently in your 20s and navigating all the ups and downs of young adulthood, I hope this episode brings you comfort and helps you feel a little less alone. In this episode of the summer conversation series, I’m sharing a chat I had with one of my best friends, Rebekah Gonzales. Rebekah loves film, photography, and art. She’s also very p…

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45. The Healing Power of Reflexology and Self-Connection ~ with Anna Kwiatkowski 50:16

2y ago50:16

50:16

Welcome to the first episode of the summer conversation series! I’m so excited to be kicking off this series with a conversation about reflexology, healing, and self-connection between me and a woman who I’m so honoured to know, Anna Kwiatkowski. Anna is an empathetic, curious soul that loves deep and dreams big. She graduated from the graphic desi…

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44. Oracle Card Readings to Connect with Your Soul 34:46

2y ago34:46

34:46

In this oracle card reading episode, you’ll receive guidance to help you connect with your soul. At the beginning of the episode, I talk about what it means to connect with your soul, and how it can help you understand and empower yourself. I also share an exciting podcast announcement and reveal what’s coming for the show this summer! I used three…

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43. The Empowerment of Softening into Your Sensitivity 33:18

2y ago33:18

33:18

It can be incredibly empowering to allow yourself to embrace and soften into your sensitivity. Whether you identify as a highly sensitive person or not, I hope this episode helps you see just how powerful your sensitive side is. In the episode, I first share a bit of a life update and talk about what’s been going on for me lately mentally, emotiona…

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42. Lifelong Friendship and Growing Through Your 20s ~ with Denise Lord 1:13:38

2y ago1:13:38

1:13:38

In this episode, I had such a fun conversation about friendship and growing up with my best friend of over twenty years, Denise Lord! We chatted about so many different topics, including… How we met 22 years ago and our fondest childhood memories What we think helps to maintain strong, lifelong friendships Navigating the intricacies of friendship a…

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41. Allowing Intuition to Be Your Guide 26:06

2y ago26:06

26:06

Listening to your intuition is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. In this episode, we’re exploring the intricacies of intuition and how you can allow it to be your guide. I talk about what intuition is, how it might present itself to you, and some difficulties you may encounter when it comes to connecting with your intuition…

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40. The Unlearning and Remembering in Self-Discovery 32:39

2+ y ago32:39

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In this episode, we’re exploring the concepts of unlearning and remembering, and the role that each can play in your self-discovery journey. Listen in to learn about what self-discovery is, what it means to unlearn and remember, and how this all combines in empowering ways to help you become more of who you truly are. I also share a few of my own e…

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39. Self-Reflection Practices to Gain Clarity on Your Values, Needs, and Desires 18:41

2+ y ago18:41

18:41

Your values, needs, and desires are integral pieces of who you are. When you understand and honour yours, you’ll be well on your way to living a more authentic and fulfilling life. In this episode, I guide you through self-reflection practices so that you can gain clarity on these parts of yourself. Listen in for information, examples, and reflecti…

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38. Oracle Card Readings for When You’re Feeling Stuck 39:18

2+ y ago39:18

39:18

Do you ever feel stuck in life, in your own mind, in a certain situation? When you feel stuck, how difficult is it to shift your mindset? What do you do to help yourself feel free again? One of my favourite ways to liberate myself from this way of thinking is to read oracle cards. They always help me shift my perspective and my energy, and they ser…

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37. The Sacred Acts of Mothering and Connecting with Your Soul Purpose ~ with Alexandra Dimitrovici 1:16:42

2+ y ago1:16:42

1:16:42

In this very special episode, I had an enlightening conversation about motherhood, intuition, and soul purpose with the woman who started as my first official coaching client and is now one of my dearest friends, Alexandra Dimitrovici! Alex is an Intuitive Life and Matrescence Coach, a mother of two, a wife, a lawyer, and a certified NLP beginner p…

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36. 3 Ways to Deepen Your Self-Empowerment 33:36

2+ y ago33:36

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Self-empowerment is the key to unlocking your truest self and your most authentic life. In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to be empowered and 3 impactful ways to deepen your self-empowerment. First, I share an update on what I’ve been learning from the struggles that came with January, and how it has contributed to deepening my soul wo…

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35. Navigating the January Transition, Honouring Hard Emotions, and Celebrating One Year of Podcasting 36:37

2+ y ago36:37

36:37

Welcome to the first Awaken & Empower episode of 2022! If you’ve had a tough time transitioning to the new year, you’ve been feeling any hard emotions, and you’re in need of some encouragement and reassurance, this episode is coming straight from my heart to yours. In this episode, I get real about the struggles I’ve been facing this month, why thi…

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34. Learning to Embrace All Parts of Your Self 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

40:24

In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of learning to embrace all parts of your self. I talk about why I intentionally separated “your” and “self”, what your “self” is, and how this topic of embracing your self is deeply connected to my mission as a coach. I also share my journey of learning to embrace the parts of me that used to cause a l…

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33. 8 Reminders to Help You Shift from Comparison to Compassion 23:18

2+ y ago23:18

23:18

This episode is all about shifting from comparison to compassion. I talk about what comparison might look like, how it’s been showing up in my life, and why tapping into your compassion can be a powerful way to break free from comparison. I also share 8 reminders to help you shift from the headspace of comparison and into the heart-space of compass…

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32. Holding Space for Resistance and Softening into Acceptance 40:11

2+ y ago40:11

40:11

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the concepts of resistance and acceptance, how resistance can show up and what it might look like, and where I’ve been struggling with it the most. I also talk about the awakening I experienced that led me to start making the conscious shift from resistance to acceptance, how this practice looks and feels, an…

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31. Oracle Card Readings to Hear the Messages from Within 38:30

2+ y ago38:30

38:30

In this episode, I’m thrilled to officially share my new coaching offer with you, Messages from Within! Oracle cards and the Self-Empowerment Coaching I offer are two powerful external sources that are designed to guide you deeper into that place of inner knowing within you. In this session, we’ll combine them to further enhance your self-reflectio…

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30. My Return to Creating and to Self 35:02

3y ago35:02

35:02

Hello again! After a two month break, the Awaken & Empower podcast is back! In this episode, I talk about: How my two month break impacted me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually Why I was hesitant to return to creating and how I made peace with it The ways in which this break felt different than the last break I took from my work Reconnecting wi…

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29. Trusting the Desire for Stillness and the Space to Just Be 13:42

3y ago13:42

13:42

In this episode, I share from the heart about what has led me to decide to take a little break from the podcast for the time being. This decision wasn’t easy to make because I truly love creating for the podcast and for everything else I do as well. But I’ve felt like my inner spark has been out for awhile now, and I know I need to allow myself tim…

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28. How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself Grace 18:51

3y ago18:51

18:51

If you feel like you’re often hard on yourself, your inner critic is loud, and you struggle with low self-worth, first of all, you’re not alone. As painful as it can be, it’s part of the human experience. But there are ways to shift to a gentler, softer, more loving place within yourself. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a couple of concepts t…

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27. The Harsh Realities and Personal Growth of One Year in Business 23:20

3y ago23:20

23:20

On July 15 2020, one year ago, I officially launched my Self-Empowerment Coaching practice. In this episode, I’m commemorating this milestone by sharing my thoughts and feelings about my first year in business. This year has come with a lot of harsh realities that I’m still navigating now (maybe even more so than ever). I’ve never wanted to hide or…

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26. Creating Your Own Belief System and Living More Consciously ~ with Brianna Mullin 1:11:48

3y ago1:11:48

1:11:48

This episode is an honest, real, and raw conversation between me and one of my favourite people in the world, my dear friend Brianna Mullin. Brianna is such a source of intelligence, inner strength, and empathy, and I’m so grateful that she shared her insights and wisdom with me for the podcast! We got into some big and important topics, including:…

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Stó:lō storyteller Lee Maracle on the Writing Life (Margaret Laurence Lecture 2020) 38:48

3y ago38:48

38:48

Acclaimed Indigenous author Lee Maracle on decolonizing literature and the issues with books schools choose to iconize. Maracle looks retrospectively at her own writing life, contemporaries, and community, and asks why Indigenous women continuously come last in Canada.By Writers' Trust of Canada

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25. A Self-Reflection Practice for Monthly Transitions 23:02

3y ago23:02

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Transitioning from one month to the next is a great time to engage with some meaningful self-reflection. If you want to start a monthly ritual that honours the past month and also sets you up for the month to come, or you want to enhance your existing monthly practice, this episode is for you! Listen in to hear me nerd out over my love for transiti…

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24. Finding Inner Peace When Life Feels Too Loud 24:05

3y ago24:05

24:05

Life can feel really loud sometimes. Your own mind can feel really loud sometimes. Both have been true for me lately, and in this episode, I share openly and honestly about it. I talk about the latest bout of anxiety I experienced which led to a pretty painful anxiety attack, and how I’ve been trying to cope and take care of myself since then. One …

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23. Oracle Card Readings to Welcome Summer 34:00

3y ago34:00

34:00

In this episode, we’re receiving some messages from the cards to help us welcome summer! I love using oracle cards to set intentions, receive divine guidance, and deepen my self-reflection process. With the arrival of summer in a few days, I thought it would be fun to consult the cards and provide you with some insight you can bring with you into t…

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22. How to Unlock Your Creativity and Inspire Yourself 45:40

3y ago45:40

45:40

We are all creative beings. Creativity lives within you always, even if you’re not consciously aware of it. If you want to get in touch with your creative side and connect with sources of inspiration, this episode might be exactly what you need! Listen in for a deep dive into all things creativity and inspiration. I talk about what creativity is, w…

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21. The Power of Nourishing Rest and Play 37:28

3y ago37:28

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Welcoming more rest and play into your daily life comes with many enjoyable and fulfilling benefits for your sense of self and quality of life. With the arrival of June and the start of summer soon approaching, now might just be the perfect time to rest and play a little more. In this episode, I talk about why I’ve been feeling called to invite mor…

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20. Trusting and Honouring the Timing of Your Life 40:49

3y ago40:49

40:49

** Embrace Your Transformation is now open! Sign up by May 31 and receive 25% off the cost of the program and a bonus Oracle Card Reading + Integration session. For more details, head to https://living-embrace.ck.page/d5e906fbb6 ** Do you sometimes think that you’re not where you thought you’d be at this point in your life? Have you ever felt like …

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19. Harnessing Deep Transformation and Owning Your Magic ~ with Melina Charis 1:06:24

3y ago1:06:24

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**Embrace Your Transformation is now open! Sign up by May 31 and receive 25% off the cost of the program and a bonus Oracle Card Reading + Integration session. For more details, head to https://living-embrace.ck.page/d5e906fbb6 ** In this episode, I had the honour and pleasure of welcoming my former coach and dear friend Melina Charis onto the podc…

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18. 5 Acts of Radical Self-Love 26:57

3y ago26:57

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** Embrace Your Transformation is now open! Sign up by May 31 and receive 25% off the cost of the program and a bonus Oracle Card Reading + Integration session. For more details, head to https://living-embrace.ck.page/d5e906fbb6 ** You deserve to love yourself, wholeheartedly and unapologetically. The longest relationship you’ll ever have is with y…

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17. A Space to Invite and Embrace Your Transformation 22:13

3y ago22:13

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In this episode, I’ve got a big announcement for you! I’ve been creating something new for the past little while, and I’m so excited to officially bring it into the world and offer it to you today. Listen in for everything you need to know about my new short-term coaching program, Embrace Your Transformation, a 4 week 1:1 Self-Empowerment Coaching …

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16. How to Treat Others and Yourself with True Empathy 22:48

3y ago22:48

22:48

Empathy is all about meeting someone where they are and allowing them to be there. In my opinion, it’s one of the most powerful forms of emotional support. Living my life with empathy in mind has completely transformed the way I treat other people and also myself. In this episode, I’m sharing a little lesson on the basics of empathy so that you can…

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