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Life as Ceremony
by Sam Squire
Life as Ceremony shares personal stories, interviews with inspirational souls, and practical wisdom to help you reconnect with yourself and spirituality.
Episodes
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22 | Shayna Thomas: Living Yoga Off the Mat
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Shayna Thomas, an Anishinaabe woman from Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation. Shayna is a yoga teacher, educator, and the creator of Seven Teachings Wellness. Shayna shares her journey from teaching in early childhood education to creating a…
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21 | Mikaela Millington: Yoga Retreats and Authentic Connection
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Mikaela Millington. She is a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and the founder of Evolve Retreats. Mikaela shares her journey of creating and holding space for transformative in-person experiences. We dive into what first-time retreat-goers need to...
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20 | Strengthening Your Intuition: Signs and Pendulums
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I share two powerful ways to strengthen your intuition: asking for signs and working with pendulums. I share stories about connecting with my great-grandmother, Lulu Ironstar, and reflect on how signs like angel numbers, feathers, and rainbows can become...
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19 | Ariana Fotinakis: Honoring Medicine, Culture, and Your Truth
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Ariana Fotinakis. She is a mixed-heritage woman with ancestors from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Greece. Ariana is a decolonial facilitator, mother, breathwork guide, and co-founder of Decolonize and Rize. Ariana shares her journey of...
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18 | Michael Ventura: Empathy, Energy, and Healing
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Michael Ventura, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and folk medicine practitioner. Michael shares his personal and professional journey, from launching his first digital agency at the age of 24 after being fired, to becoming CEO of Sub Rosa, a...
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17 | Amie Seier: Resilience, Heartbreak, Chaos, and Community
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Amie Seier, entrepreneur and founder of The Community, a boutique fitness studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Amie shares her journey of entrepreneurship, from a seed planted over a decade ago at a spin studio to owning and operating The Community…
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16 | Lee Spence: Reconnecting With Your Truth and Transmuting Apathy Into Liberation
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Lee Spence. She is an Ininew, Metis, and Mixed Settler woman from York Factory First Nation. She was born and raised in Northern Manitoba. In this episode, Lee talks about the work she does with individuals and larger organizations through her...
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15 | Amanda Carson: Grief and Loss: A Helpful and Healing Conversation
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Amanda Carson. She is a Registered Social Worker specializing in grief, loss, and life transitions. Amanda shares how this path found her, rather than her seeking it out. We discuss different grief models and different therapeutic modalities to...
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14 | Amelia Barnes: Slow Fashion and Authentic Living
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Amelia Barnes. She is an entrepreneur, yoga teacher, writer, and mother. Amelia shares how her life has evolved over the past decade, from teaching yoga to founding Prana Vida Style, a Canadian-made sustainable clothing company. We also talk...
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13 | Jazmin Feschuk: Ancestral Reconnection and Indigenous Healing
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Jazmin Feschuk. She is a First Nations woman from Sechelt Nation, a counsellor, and my good friend and colleague. In this episode, Jazmin shares her personal story of how spirituality helped her reconnect with her First Nations roots. This is a...
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12 | Mik Gerylo: Mind, Body, and Spirit in Sport
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Mik Gerylo—elite athlete, three-time Canadian Spartan Race Series champion, and Phys. Ed teacher—to explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit in sports. Mik shares the journey that led him to become an elite athlete and the deeper...
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11 | Kaitlin Stephens: The Medicine in Friendship
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Kaitlin Stephens. She is a therapist, couples counsellor, my retreat co-host, and good friend. In this episode, we discuss how attachment styles shape how we connect, how to set healthy boundaries without damaging a friendship, and what to do...
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10 | Eliza Butler: The Wisdom in Anger
In this episode of Life as Ceremony I sit down with Eliza Butler, somatic psychotherapist and yogic breathwork teacher. This conversation was inspired by an incredible piece of writing Eliza shared on her Substack, All Parts, where she talks about the connection between anger and authenticity....
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9 | Britt MacMillan: Shining Brightly, Creativity, and Celebrating Life Unapologetically
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Britt—a mom, marathon runner, saleswoman, and creative spirit—to talk about shining brightly and celebrating life unapologetically. We talk about her journey with Instagram and how it became a joyful outlet for self-expression and creativity....
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8 | Stephen Garrett: Embracing Mortality and Fostering a Compassionate Approach to Life and Loss
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Stephen Garrett, a Death Shaman and end-of-life coach who was also my instructor in grief and loss, death and dying, and spiritual wellness. Together, we explore Stephen’s journey into grief work, the lessons he’s learned from those nearing the...
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7 | Jaime Zajac: Strengthening Your Intuition and Living Your Truth
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Jaime Zajac. She is an intuitive channel and the host of the Magnetic Soul podcast. In this episode, we discuss why strengthening our relationship with intuition is essential for living authentically and making empowered decisions. Jaime talks...
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6 | Kaitlin Vitt: Volunteering in Ukraine and Connection with Culture.
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Kaitlin Vitt—author and humanitarian—to hear about her recent experience volunteering in Ukraine for five weeks. Kaitlin talks about what it was like to be in Kyiv with air raid sirens and russian drones flying over them and what it was like...
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5 | A Personal Reflection from Me & Year-End Journal Prompts for You
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I share personal stories as I reflect on 2024. I talk about my roses (highlights), thorns (lowlights), lessons learned, greatest memories, and transformative moments, including my trips to New Zealand and the Yukon, writing a book proposal, and some health...
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4 | Sarah Anne Tourond: Reconnecting with Ancestry, Self, and Coming Back to the Land
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Sarah Anne Tourond—author, illustrator, yoga instructor, Registered Massage Therapist, wellness facilitator, consultant, and devoted mama (you can also refer to her as the Wellness Auntie!)—to hear about her journey of reconnecting with her First Nation...
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3 | Taking the Leap: Embracing Imperfection and Starting Before You're Ready
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I am sharing publicly—for the first time ever—the true origin story of my bootcamp business I had in Winnipeg. At 20 years old, I unintentionally started a wildly successful business overnight. After 10 years, I’m excited to finally share the origin story of…
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2 | Trilby Goouch: Creating a Life Full of Connection, Joy, and Pleasure
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I’m joined by Trilby, a movement guide, holistic nutritionist, and the writer behind the Substack Poetry in Motion. We discuss how spiritual practices can be found in the simple, intentional acts of daily life—whether it’s reading a book in the sun, mindful...
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1 | Life as Ceremony: Living with Presence and Connection
This episode explores the transformative concept of "Life as Ceremony" and what it means to approach everyday moments with presence, gratitude, and respect. I discuss the true essence of spirituality, the power of ceremony as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, and how living this…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Life as Ceremony shares personal stories, interviews with inspirational souls, and practical wisdom to help you reconnect with yourself and spirituality.
HOSTED BY
Sam Squire
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Life as Ceremony shares personal stories, interviews with inspirational souls, and practical wisdom to help you reconnect with yourself and spirituality.
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Life as Ceremony is created and hosted by Sam Squire.
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