Reawaken Co. Inspiring Insights

✨ Welcome to Episode 48 of Inspiring Insights! ✨  Join us with Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Laura Burns (follow her IG @the.artful.acupuncturist) this week.   Listen to this podcast on your favorite platform by clicking here: https://theerinedwards.com/podcast Don't miss out on: - Laura's path from Performing Arts to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Astrology - How TCM can help you thrive on your health journey - The different types of Astrology and WHY the stars are important to so many of us in this post-pandemic era - Emotions of Non-Western medicine and the TCM Organ Systems - How to connect to Rituals of a Cyclical nature (seasons, moons, stars, sun) - Laura's TOP TIP to Reconnecting with Your Own Nature  Who is Laura (she/her)? Laura Burns is an Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the interplay of our physical, emotional and spiritual health -- she blends her love of the creative arts and astrology and merges her passions for both the art and practice of healing into her every day life. Laura operates on the belief that a fundamental aspect of health is an authentic expression of who we truly are.  Connect with Laura at https://lauraburns.ca/ and https://www.instagram.com/the.artful.acupuncturist/ ++++++  #inspiringinsights​  |  @reawaken_co  |  www.theerinedwards.com

✨ We Conjured up Courage for Episode 47 of Inspiring Insights! ✨  Join us with Self-Trust Coach Shohreh Davoodi, (follow her IG @shohrehdavoodi) this week.   Listen to the audio version here: https://theerinedwards.com/podcast  Don't miss out on: - Shohreh's own healing journey - What exactly is self-trust? What does it mean in the "wellness" context?  - The importance of intersectionality and how coaches can create a social justice oriented, queer positive space - Stepping into your own MOTHERFUCKING MAGIC - How to drop RAINBOW GLITTER BOMBS everywhere - The difference between courage and confidence and how to conjure those up YOURSELF - The Self-Pillars of Trust and how they can help YOU in your work - TOP TIPS for committing to being BRAVE  *********** Who is Shohreh (she/her)? Shohreh Davoodi (she/her) is a self-trust coach, writer, and the host of the Conjuring Up Courage podcast. She's dedicated to helping people move through self-doubt and shame so they can live their lives with intention and step into their motherf*cking magic. Shohreh works and plays in Austin, Texas, on land that is the unceded territory of the Tonkawa and Comanche tribes. She's obsessed with rainbows and glitter (and not just because she's hella queer), and she's one of the most thoughtful people you'll ever meet. When Shohreh's not in front of her computer, you can find her defying gravity on her trapeze, doing crafty things, and loving on her two pups, Alamo and Peppermint.  +++ Reawaken to Mindful Bliss: The 6 week online mindfulness course is here! Register here: https://theerinedwards.com/mindfulness-course  ******** Reawaken Co. is an online mindfulness education platform made by and for leaders in the holistic wellness space. Our mission is to help humans and social entrepreneurs empower themselves on their wellness journey in two ways: 1. Through education  We highlight practitioners, coaches and other folx who are working for a healthier, more inclusive world you should know these amazing people! The Inspiring Insights Podcast acts as a weekly mindful educational tool for our network so that you can gain valuable tips and tricks -- and YES they are totally free!  2. The second, through our own mindful coaching services and partner network of over 30+ wellness practitioners. We direct clients to the right care for what they are looking for. We host mindfulness retreats, courses, monthly membership (The Den) and Intuitive Coaching. If we're not the best fit for you, we'll find someone who is. Book a call with Erin at https://theerinedwards.com/contact  Reawaken Co.'s Values: - AMPLIFY: We amplify the voices of marginalized folx. - SYNERGY: We value the synergy of doing and completing work together, and that we can enact more change than we can each do alone. This applies to healing on multiple levels. - CENTERING THE MARGINS: We recognize the value of each individual life and we see that historically, women, non-binary & trans folx have been marginalized in wellness spaces.  - INTERSECTIONALITY: We recognize the intersectionality of skin colour, gender expression, sexuality, ethnicity, ability and its effects on the continued oppression of folx navigating AND working within the wellness framework. We prioritize anti-oppression in the work we do. - PROACTIVITY: We value proactive versus reactive care. - KNOWLEDGE: We value the importance of all knowledge, be it experiential, ancestral, and academic in the furthering of wellness for our Earth and her inhabitants. #inspiringinsights @reawaken_co www.theerinedwards.com  Like our content? Wanna chill with us? You can get an all-access-PEACE-pass to help you with life's challenges and hang out in a likeminded mindful community! Get your PEACE PASS. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/njjymw4x

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✨ Join us for Episode 45 of Inspiring Insights! ✨ We hosted Brook Thorndycraft, Organizational & Systems Change Coach (follow her on IG @bigwavesbrook) this week.   Listen to the audio version here: https://theerinedwards.com/podcast We chatted: - Brook's own healing journey - What exactly is organizational change? Do we need to change? Or do we need to accept that change is inevitable?  - The importance of leaning into CHAOS - What Brook does to help LEADERS SHINE! - How to overcome Inner + Interpersonal obstacles - Embodied practice and how it can help YOU in your work - TOP TIPS for how we start thinking and acting toward healing ourselves & society  Who is Brook (she/her)? Brook Thorndycraft, MA, B.Ed., Q.Med, works from K’jipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia) as a Mediator, Coach, Facilitator, and Organizational Consultant.   She uses a combination of cognitive, embodied, and creative approaches rooted in conflict transformation, popular education and group process, systems theory, mindfulness, Deep Democracy, and Somatic Experiencing® to identify and address personal interpersonal, and systemic patterns that get in the way of meaningful change. Brook is a white queer cis woman of Jewish, Austrian, and English ancestry. Brook comes to her work from a healing-centred perspective, recognizing both the individual and collective traumas that need to be healed and the importance of finding joy and connection.  It’s not only about work.  For her that involves singing loudly or walking her dog on the beach.  Find Brook on Instagram @bigwavesbrook  +++ Reawaken to Mindful Bliss: The 6 week online mindfulness course is here! Register here: https://theerinedwards.com/mindfulness-course

✨ Join us for Episode 44 of Inspiring Insights! ✨ We hosted Caroline Clair, @nutritionist.for.every.body (follow her on IG!) this week.  Listen to the audio version here:   We chatted: - Caroline's own healing journey & her call to be a Nutritionist - Health At Every Size - Anti-diet, not anti-health - Compliments that aren't really compliments -- breaking down these misunderstandings and accessing JOY - The harmful health effects of weight stigma and fatphobia - Lifestyle Prescriptions for folx with larger bodies - PLUS a LIVE Q&A to conclude  Who is Caroline (she/her)? Caroline Clair is an anti-diet nutritionist who follows the health at every size principles. She works with people to help them let go of dieting, and find a peaceful relationship with food and their body. She is also fat positive and speaks out against fatphobia and weight stigma, which often has severe and deadly consequences. She can be found on Instagram @nutritionist.for.every.body   +++ Reawaken to Mindful Bliss: The 6 week online mindfulness course is here! Register here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse    ---- Resources to learn more about HAES, weight stigma and the anti-diet approach: Books: - Health at every size by Linda Bacon - Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison - What we don’t talk about when we talk about fat by Aubrey Gordon - The Body is not an apology by Sonja Renee Taylor

✨ Join us for Episode 43 of Inspiring Insights! ✨ We hosted Dr. Yana Poulos this week. Listen to the audio version here:   We chatted: - Dr. Yana's own healing journey - How do we obtain the best possible care in this model?? The hierarchy of healthcare - Canada VS USA - Practical healthcare -- Getting to know healthcare providers - Self-care + supplementation versus Professional-care - How to exercise patience with your own healthcare  Who is Yana (she/her)? Dr. Yana Poulos is passionate about supporting women of all shapes, sizes, nationalities and sexual orientations. She believes women know their bodies and oftentimes exist in a healthcare paradigm that does not prioritize women’s valid health concerns. She holds a special keen interest in PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, thyroid disorders, weight loss/weight gain, and menopausal conditions. Dr. Poulos is a graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. She started the CCNM Fertility Club and has been published in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review. She lives in Fenton with her husband, two cats, and a multitude of fancy board games.  https://primawellnessclinic.com/   +++ Here's Reawaken Co's Mindful Bliss: the 6 week online mindfulness course! Register here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

✨ Join us for Episode 42 of Inspiring Insights! ✨ We hosted Rev Erika Allison, author of Gay the Pray Away this week.  We discussed: - Erik'a journey through LGBTQI2S+ conversion therapy - What she envisions for the future world in terms of religious trauma - How we make the world a little more okay with the gay re: conversion therapy? - What is spiritual liberation? - Fostering Queer Joy + And a LIVE Q&A to conclude     Who is Erika (she/her)? Erika Allison is an interfaith minister, inspirational speaker and workshop leader who helps people recover from identity harm, build their inner compass, and live joyful, authentic lives. She is the author of Gay the Pray Away: Healing your Life, Love, and Relationships from the Harms of LGBT Conversion Therapy and she leads a monthly gathering called Gay the Pray to help the queer community find spiritual belonging and liberation. Formerly an engineer and educator, Erika’s career spans positions in corporations, nonprofits, school systems and universities. Rev Erika was recently named to Queerency’s 100 Women list celebrating LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, leaders and creators. You can find out more on IG @reverikaallison  +++ Here's Mindful Bliss: the 6 week online mindfulness course that launches this coming Monday July 5th! Register at https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse   Indigenous Residential School Survivor Fund & Other Resources: - https://www.irsss.ca/ - https://oncanadaproject.ca/settlerstakeaction - Should Canada Day be cancelled: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f427f6147051f6a19bc0f5c/t/60cd358969c0bb4e76dedf8b/1624061336585/Should+We+Cancel+Canada+Day%3F.pdf - 21 things you Didn't Know about the Indian Act: https://youtu.be/nnZGQ5qb_nw

✨ Join us for Episode 41 of Inspiring Insights! ✨   On Wednesday June 23rd on Reawaken Co's podcast, Inspiring Insights, we hosted Bryn Bamber,  Mental Health Professional.   Join in and be a part of the conversation where we touched on: - What is core energetics? - What spirituality means & the struggle with merging spirituality and sensuality with the fast-paced world we live in today? - Perfectionism and why it leads to burnout for so many of us - The importance of unlearning the social boxes that the patriarchy puts us in and circumventing that with ALIGNED BADNESS - Why being “cocky” can help you achieve your goals - And a LIVE Q&A to conclude  Who is Bryn Bamber (she/her)? Bryn is a Mental Health Professional trained in Core Energetics. ​ Bryn lived for years as a sensitive perfectionist with anxiety coursing through my veins and through Core Energetics she began to find the root cause of why she’s so anxious and take steps to drastically reduce her suffering. She works with artists, healers and entrepreneurs to help them overcome imposter syndrome and make more money with their gifts through healing childhood habits, patterns and trauma. Her story about the path to healing has been featured on Tiny Buddha, Introvert Dear and the CourageMakers and Rare Birds podcasts -- and now the Inspiring Insights podcast!  ***** Reawaken Co. is an online mindfulness education platform in the holistic wellness space. Our mission is to help humans and social entrepreneurs empower themselves on their wellness journey in two ways: 1. The first, through education on Inspiring Insights that you may not find in the mainstream model of care. We highlight wellness practitioners, coaches and other folx who are working for a healthier, more inclusive world. We host weekly LIVE discussions with these practitioners on various modalities and healing techniques and they are free to the public.  2. The second, through our own mindful coaching services and partner network of over 30+ wellness practitioners. We direct clients to the right care for what they are looking for. We host mindfulness retreats, courses, monthly membership (The Den) and Leadership Program Coaching.  Reawaken Co.'s Values: - AMPLIFY: We amplify the voices of marginalized folx. - SYNERGY: We value the synergy of doing and completing work together, and that we can enact more change than we can each do alone. This applies to healing on multiple levels. - CENTERING THE MARGINS: We recognize the value of each individual life and we see that historically, women, non-binary & trans folx have been marginalized in wellness spaces.  - INTERSECTIONALITY: We recognize the intersectionality of skin colour, gender expression, sexuality, ethnicity, ability and its effects on the continued oppression of folx navigating AND working within the wellness framework. We prioritize anti-oppression in the work we do. - PROACTIVITY: We value proactive versus reactive care. - KNOWLEDGE: We value the importance of all knowledge, be it experiential, ancestral, and academic in the furthering of wellness for our Earth and her inhabitants.  #inspiringinsights​ @reawaken_co  Join the monthly mindfulness membership, The Den: https://reawakenco.podia.com/thedenmembership

✨ Join us for Episode 40 of Inspiring Insights! ✨   Tune in LIVE this Wednesday, June 16th at 7pm EST. We're hosting our very own Erin Edwards from Reawaken Co.  We discussed: - The role of Intersectionality in Mindfulness  - What Pride means to Erin - Contemplative Practice & Diversity - A Poem by Erin - And a LIVE Q&A   Who is Erin? Erin Edwards is a non-binary, soul-centered Mindfulness Teacher.  After writing their first bestselling book, A Drink Called Mindfulness, they began integrating the tools of their former education -- Naturopathic Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Reiki, Intuitive Medicine, Queer Feminist Theory, Celtic Wisdom and Nature to create a Sacred Mindfulness Coaching Program. They believe that mindfulness is the key to opening the gate of spirituality and discovering your own embodied roots.  You can find out more about Erin's Visionary Work at https://reawakenco.podia.com  Resource Share!! - What is Intersectionality: https://youtu.be/ViDtnfQ9FHc - What does "Two- Spirit" Mean? https://youtu.be/A4lBibGzUnE  - Celebrating Black & Queer Identities: https://youtu.be/d_Eu-75-82c - How to Make Yoga More Inclusive: https://youtu.be/7HqQwtGlfqE - Body Positive Yoga: https://youtu.be/2B7VL-Y3LIU - Human Dignity Trust: https://www.humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-the-law/map-of-criminalisation/ - Punishments for Homosexual Activity: https://www.equaldex.com/ - Laverne Cox on the Importance of Intersectionality: https://youtu.be/jY3F1pIxHMA - Understanding Straight and Cisgender Privilege Activity (shared with permission of PRIDE at YMM) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsEmMCdljyLYdM1FwRuDcaG1ABCYIIaGG0OsvgkSS-4/edit?usp=sharing  - Pride at Work: Pride at Work Canada empowers employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We help create safer, more inclusive workspaces that realize the full potential of all employees and bring down barriers to employment. https://prideatwork.ca/ - The Gingerbread Person: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L9HjZRK_PvKAjK8--uYFNbYcXUbtYuKG/view?usp=sharing -- Canadian Mental Health Supports:  - KIDS HELP PHONE (under 20): 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 Trans Lifeline (peer support crisis line): 1-877-330-6366 Hope for Wellness Help Line (for Indigenous communities): 1-855-242-3310 or online on their chat feature Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 Crisis Text Line 24/7 Canada: text HOME to 686868 Wellness Together Canada: Adult text line: WELLNESS to 741741 or Youth text line: WELLNESS to 686868  ~~~ PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin: Join Reawaken Co on JUNE 20th as we host a Summer Solstice half-day virtual Mindfulness Retreat called MIDSUMMER MIND! Grab your early bird spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/summer-solstice-half-day-retreat

✨ Join us for Episode 39 of Inspiring Insights! ✨   This Wednesday on Inspiring Insights we hosted Rebecca Llewellyn, Breathwork & Shamanic Practitioner.   We discussed:  - Rebecca's journey into the breathwork and Shamanic Practice space - What breath does for the mind, body and soul - The integrity & discernment piece of shamanic work and Reiki - The use of the word “healer” in new age neoshamanism - The path of the wounded healer - Accessing a safer space though the Divine Roots Soul Circle - How Rebecca has seen transformation occur so far in 2020 & 2021 - The importance of finding your own Divine Roots + Some great comments from the live audience during the Q&A  Who is Rebecca? Rebecca Llewellyn is a Shamanic Practitioner, Breathwork Practitioner, a Reiki Master, Intuitive Coach, and Channel. Rebecca is also a Sister of the Land of the Dancing Deer, part of the Executive Council and passionately advocating to create a healing village and sanctuary for the residents of Six Nations in Southern Ontario and the surrounding community.  Rebecca is passionate about holding space for others so that they may tap into their own healing journey and claim their authentic blueprint. She is a non-Indigenous Canadian committed to Truth & Reconciliation who lives on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant and she is proud to call ‘Hamilton’ home. You can find Rebecca by joining her online community at https://yourdivineroots.com  -- Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Juniper Naturopathic Clinic of Fort MacMurray, Alberta --  PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin: Join Reawaken Co on JUNE 20th as we host a Summer Solstice half-day virtual Mindfulness Retreat called MIDSUMMER MIND! Grab your early bird spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/summer-solstice-half-day-retreat

✨ Join us for Episode 38 of Inspiring Insights! ✨  dev & I discussed:  ​​​​- dev's journey of trauma healing & their queer and trans and non-binary experience - Developing a spiritual practice using human design, community care, and social relationships - The Queer Feels Club & getting in touch with YOUR feels - Trusting your own inner guidance and clairsentience - Following the call and path of alignment to collaborators and mentors - How dev hopes to bring wellness to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities + PLUS, a group Tarot card pull for participants who join LIVE! +And a LIVE Q&A to conclude  Who is dev (they/them)? dev (they/them) is an intuitive coach and community program designer for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community largely based in Toronto, as well as in their virtual community called Retrogradient Space. As an Aquarius they are radical, political, social justice oriented, a pleasure advocate and a community builder. They are also a queer, trans masc, nonbinary, autistic and polyam human. Their practice involves Astrology Natal Chart reading, Tarot card reading, and establishing energetic and emotional safety for folks to go inward. They are trained in Reiki, and are a claircognizant and clairsentient psychic supporting folks with guided breath, and helping folks embody their feelings to fully process their emotions.  To find out more, visit https://retrogradientspace.com/ -- Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Juniper Naturopathic Clinic of Fort MacMurray, Alberta -- PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

✨ Join us for Episode 37 of Inspiring Insights! ✨ We chatted about: - ​​​​​​​Theodore’s journey - Incorporating Mind, Body, Spirit into your healing journey - Going from transformation to transfiguration and distinguishing between these two when it comes to sexual trauma - The steps of Trauma Processing - The importance of crying, purging, and releasing + PLUS: A 15 min Qi gong practice for re-centering!!!! + Q&A with live audience members :) Who is Theodore Castasus? Theodore Castasus (Austronesian name: Ambon) developed a simple yet effective 3 step method that can be employed in just 6 months time which is called “Trauma Processing”. Theodore Castasus, Certified Trauma Integrated Practitioner, a Registered Nurse with 10 yrs of experience in mental health, Naturopathic Graduate, a Reiki practitioner and a Qigong and Yoga instructor. They are the host of the Midnight Meditations Podcast available for free on all podcast platforms. Theodore also runs a trauma consulting company where they run online courses, 1-on-1 coaching and retreats. To find out more, visit https://www.sekhmet.ca/ PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

Reawaken Co. had the honour of hosting Dr. Shreya Batra, Naturopathic Doctor and Owner of Darou Wellness Integrative Clinic in Toronto, Ontario.  ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 36 as Dr. Shreya Batra & I discussed: - ​​​Dr. Shreya's story: Her entrepreneurial journey from student to owner - The life of a business owner - Building a wellness practice & team during a pandemic - Tips & tricks of being a team leader and a practitioner simultaneously - How to keep going against all odds: FLEXIBILITY - Her own practice in helping folks with insulin resistance & PCOS + Q&A with live audience members :)  Who is Dr. Shreya Batra? Dr. Shreya Batra is the owner of Darou Wellness and works alongside a talented group of health care practitioners to provide the best service to the greater Toronto community. Her personal and clinical interests are in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and insulin resistance, PCOS.  Dr. Shreya first got interested in the field of Naturopathic Medicine because she wanted to provide patients with long-lasting change by determining the root cause and preventing the progression of disease. Before graduating, she came across an opportunity that she couldn't deny and is now the owner of a beautiful integrative clinic in downtown Toronto.  She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. In her spare time, she is an avid reader (for medical and non-medical books - especially mysteries), loves baking, trying new restaurants and exploring new places.  Learn more about Dr. Shreya here: https://darouwellness.com/dr-shreya-batra-nd/   PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

We had the honour of hosting a panel discussion on Health At Every Size with Shaquelle Hibbert, BKin & Dr. Sam Clouthier, Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, Ontario.  Join us for Episode 35 of Inspiring Insights! ✨  Who is Shaquelle Hibbert? Shaquelle Hibbert (uses she/her pronouns) is a kinesiologist with a degree from the University of Manitoba and holds certifications as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is currently a body-positivity coach and clinical exercise physiologist candidate working towards helping people become more intuitive with their bodies. Shaquelle has been providing personal training and health related services focusing on empowering women to create a loving relationship with their bodies, while developing a healthy lifestyle using her 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎. https://www.kinactivity.com/ -- Who is Sam Clouthier? Sam Clouthier (she/her) is a naturopathic doctor, mental health advocate, public speaker, and researcher. She owns an integrative health clinic in Fort McMurray, Alberta where she operates her private medical practice with a focus on mental health, addictions, and LQGBTQ2IA+ health. Her research interests include addictions, bipolar/schizophrenia, and anti-oppressive health care practices. She sits on the Pride YMM committee in Fort McMurray AB. https://junipernaturopathic.com/about-dr-clouthier/ PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse ***** Join Reawaken Co's weekly radical mindfulness space, The Den: theerinedwards.com/the-den

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Kristen Mark, Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, Ontario.  Join us for Episode 34 of Inspiring Insights! ✨ Dr. Kristen and I discussed: - Dr. Kristen’s story: how she developed her own healthy boundaries as a practitioner - How to cultivate self awareness to continue existence, individually and in community - How unacknowledged boundaries cause harm - Sparking confidence and assertiveness to name and make known our needs - Why self-care is not selfish - How to nourish & protect the subtle energy bodies and remain permeable to healing + A FREE guided boundary meditation toward the end of the chat! + Q&A with live audience members :)  Who is Kristen Mark? As a Naturopathic Doctor, Kristen Mark provides a holistic approach that is both evidence-informed and patient-centred. Kristen believes that deep healing begins by honouring the body’s innate wisdom. This idea has been integral to her own healing journey, and has led her to shine a light on the ways we train ourselves to ignore what our bodies and hearts tell us. Kristen offers genuine health care that is straight-forward and supportive. She believes that knowledge is power, which has inspired her to create educational seminars that are informative and practical.  To work with Dr Mark, book a 15-minute free consultation here, or email [email protected] to book a wellness talk or program for your workplace or community group. Contact Dr. Kristen! Learn more here: https://kristenmarknd.com/ Here's the link to Reclaiming Power and Purpose: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls -- https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/ -- PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin @Reawaken_Co We're hosting six weeks of mindfulness-based-stress-reduction and we'd love to see you at our very own online mindfulness course! Grab your spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/mbsrcourse

We had the honour of hosting Ecko Aleck, trained digital media & performing artist and owner of Sacred Matriarch Creative. ✨ Join us for Episode 33 of Inspiring Insights!  Ecko (with cameo appearances from her father, Terry Aleck & her son, Cedar Aleck) and I discussed: - Ecko’s story of surviving to thriving through music and creativity - What it means to make a healing impact as a digital storyteller and creative artist - Creating sacred spaces and committing to the ongoing work - The impact of creativity through her own work at Sacred Matriarch Creative - How we can add grace to transitions in life - Daily practices to create sacred spaces of healing + Q&A with live audience members :) + Don't miss the #INSPIRINGINSIGHTS at the end!  Who is Ecko Aleck? Ecko is an Nlaka’pamux Artist and Entrepreneur, raised with the shishalh Nation and currently living on/marrying into the Pentlatch (Qualicum) Nation on Vancouver Island. Ecko is a trained digital media and performing artist who specializes in the creation of safe spaces to empower sacred creativity. She works through the disciplines of singing, spoken word, rap, writing, speaking, music, sound, film and sacred space/empowerment facilitation. Ecko is the daughter of a residential school survivor and cycle-breaker for her two young sons. She utilizes her art as a method of healing from intergenerational traumas and believes in using every opportunity to address tough conversations with truth and education. Ecko is regularly called on as a digital witness and safe space facilitator to help her communities in their healing and to share their stories from grassroots to global. Contact Ecko Aleck! Learn more here: Visit https://www.sacredmatriarch.com/ --  Reawaken Co offers mindfulness retreats, courses, and soul-centered human transformation. Check out the gifts here: https://reawakenco.podia.com

**Content warning: there is brief discussion around mania and suicidality in this episode. Please watch at your own discretion and work closely with a healthcare provider if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.   --  We had the honour of hosting Dr. Christina Bjorndal, Naturopathic Doctor and author of Beyond the Label. ✨ Join us for Episode 31 of Inspiring Insights!  Dr. Chris and I discussed: ​​​​​​​- Dr. Chris' story and insights of regaining her own mental health - The top 4 aspects to address in your overall health during this pandemic - What supporting the physical looks like when addressing the mental - The need-to-know steps to tackling your mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health - How acceptance, love and compassion can help us learn to trust our heart and intuition - Don't miss the Q & A at the end!  Who is Dr. Christina Bjorndal? Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders using a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual approach. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and best selling author who has shared her wellness philosophy with platforms such as the Jenny McCarthy show, the International Bipolar Foundation, and many health summits and docuseries. She has written four books on mental health, including Beyond the Label, as well as created two courses – 1) a 10-week course for individuals and 2) a Clinician’s Integrative Mental Health 10 week course.  Dr. Chris details her own intimate encounters with bulimia, social and general anxiety, psychosis, mania, depression, and bipolar type 1 in her book, Beyond the Label (which I recently finished reading and HIGHLY recommend). Get the first chapter of her book for FREE at her website below.  Contact Dr. Chris at: http://naturalterrain.com/ or https://drchristinabjorndal.com/

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Roxanne Ramlal, Naturopathic Doctor and Gut Health Gladiator. ✨ Join us for Episode 30 of Inspiring Insights!   Dr. Roxanne and I discussed: - Dr. Roxanne's own gut health journey, from corporate world to naturopathic medicine - How to be committed to your health for the "long-haul" - The 4 R's of healing you need to know for healing: Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, Repair - What mindset has to do with it all - PLUS some quick wins that you can use NOW to help your healing - AND the specific proteins you need to help heal your gut  Who is Dr. Roxanne Ramlal? Dr. Ramlal believes that you can all be the best version of yourself and this starts with taking care of your health.  You are worthy of having the life you want and doing all the things you want to do.  Dr. Ramlal is passionate about looking at the bigger picture of the factors that shape your health and curating strategies to help you reach your highest potential. She has a strong belief in creating a space to cultivate growth, awareness and fostering the mind-body connection to nourish the foundations of health.  Dr. Ramlal has come full circle in her journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor.  Her first career was in the corporate financial services industry where she helped others in a different area of their life. During this time she was finding answers to her own health journey and that all started once she found the help of her own naturopathic doctor.  She realized she wanted to help others with the most important aspect of their life -- their health -- and decided to pursue her naturopathic medical degree.   As a clinician, her area of focus is helping you gain the freedom from your digestive issues that are holding you back from living your best life and feeling unstoppable.  Dr. Ramlal helps you regain control by breaking free from bloating, gas, diarrhea and other tummy troubles that are connected to your overall health.   She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and York University.  Contact her at: https://www.instagram.com/drroxanneramlal/

We had the honour of hosting Sharmeen Abeysinghe, Registered Early Childhood Educator and Embodied Intuitive Movement Coach. ✨ Join us for Episode 29 of Inspiring Insights!   Sharmeen and I discussed: - Sharmeen’s epic journey of transformation - Embodied Intuitive movement and how ELDOA can help you - What is ELDOA? (PLUS a freebie movement technique!) - Living through chronic pain and how emotions become stuck in the body - Developmental trauma and emotional resistance - Re-wiring your brain through movement and integration - How this helps both the personal and parenting ++ Get access to Sharmeen's free Masterclass!!! Cultivate Calm without Stillness or Rigidity: myalignedlife.thinkific.com/courses/movementmeltsstress  Who is Sharmeen Abeysinghe? Sharmeen Abeysinghe is a Registered Early Childhood Educator of 19 years, and an Embodied Intuitive Movement Coach whose focus is the interplay between the body, brain & nervous system; and how we can influence these through movement. She is the mother of two brilliant boys aged ten and seven. Against all odds, she is in a committed loving relationship of over twenty years with her loving and supportive husband, Sanka. When they are not cooking or enjoying a take out meal together, they can be found enjoying the outdoors, playing board games with their children, or just puttering around their home together.  Sharmeen offers individual coaching services for all ages through her “Aligned access to your body’s intelligence” program, ELDOA Privates, Semi-Privates & small Group sessions, Masterclasses, Webinars and more- for schools, & other organizations through her business MyAlignedLife.ca. They are currently offering a webinar “Building Brains Through Play” where she brings together her passions and knowledge to empower parents to be intentional architects of their child's brain.  It is through arming parents with knowledge that Sharmeen intends to make a big impact in the world. She is an advocate of mental & emotional health for all; in herself finds this through movement.  As of recently, she has been exploring and re-finding her connection to Universal energy source…. Where she has experienced what can only be described as magic.  Contact her at: myalignedlife.ca

We had the honour of hosting Jessica Bouley, Conscious Connected Breathwork Teacher. ✨ Join us for Episode 28 of Inspiring Insights!   Jessica and I discussed:  - Jessica's unique background and her journey that led her to breathwork - The in's and out's of Conscious Connected breathwork - The natural rhythm of our breath and why we forget to utilize this powerful technique - The history of breathwork as a healing modality - A sneak-peek demo of Conscious Connected Breathwork for those who join live! :) PLUS a special gifted breathwork opportunity for those who attend!!! Contact her and mention *INSPIRING INSIGHTS* for a special price on her breathwork sessions.  Who is Jessica Bouley?  Jessica Bouley is truly honoured to be in a position to hold space for this incredible breathwork tool that we all carry with us each and every moment! After experiencing many different modalities for understanding herself at a deeper soul level ranging from Vipassana’s, talk therapy, self-development programs, to travelling solo around the world for seven years, nothing has quite been as profound as choosing and teaching conscious connected breathing. Her deep dive with the breath has led her to train with a somatic breathwork teacher, which has opened the door to co-facilitate group sessions and private 1:1 sessions both online and in person. She continues to be fascinated by ancestral trauma, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and how breathwork can assist in the awakening and remembering of who we are at a soul level.  Contact Jessica at https://www.breathetobliss.com/

We had the honour of hosting Shaquelle Hibbert, Kinesiologist and owner of KinActivity on this week's episode.   ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 27 as Shaquelle & I discuss: - Shaquelle's unique journey on her road to Kinesiology & Exercise​​​​ - How exercise can help when you're diagnosed with pre- or Type-2 Diabetes ​​​​- Who to turn to when you're frustrated with the diet industry, and dismantling the impossible goals the industry sets for our bodies - Body acceptance at the surface and so much deeper than that ​​​​​​​- Racism in the health industry and the lack of representation of Black folx - The image of the "strong independent Black Woman" & the intimidation factor of gyms and exercise spaces  Who is Shaquelle Hibbert? Shaquelle is a kinesiologist with a degree from the University of Manitoba and holds certifications as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is currently a clinical exercise physiologist candidate working towards helping more people with chronic illnesses. Shaquelle has been providing personal training and health and wellness related services for a few years now and is focusing on helping people who have a type 2 diabetes diagnosis or pre-diabetes diagnosis to help manage blood sugars and other effects of the condition through healthy lifestyle changes and exercise programming.  Shaquelle has lived through a diagnosis of pre-diabetes and has been able to lose over 50lbs and keep it off while levelling out her blood sugars. Shaquelle has found the best way to start and maintain a healthy lifestyle includes changing only one unhealthy habit at a time. It takes years of lifestyle choices to receive a diagnosis, so it will take time to create a healthier lifestyle.  Contact Shaquelle at IG @kinactivity or www.kinactivity.com

We had the honour of hosting Lisa Derencinovic, Registered Social Worker on this week's episode.   ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 26 as Lisa & I discuss: - Lisa's vision journey and how she came about social work. - The difference between counselling someone receives from a social worker versus counselling or therapy from a psychologist or psychotherapist. - The unique lessons that Lisa's vision journey taught her about the overall healing journey and how she uses it now to help others. - How social work counselling helps folx evolve and grow. - Ableism and how all of us listening can do our part to start dismantling barriers that folks with disabilities face on the daily. - How can we make healthcare more accessible and what resources Lisa avails of to make her practice more accessible? - Plus some great commentary from the audience!    Who is Lisa Derencinovic? Lisa has lived her life as a woman with a visual impairment. She was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease at the age of 4. At 4 years old she couldn’t pronounce the long complicated name of her eye disease, nevermind understand what was happening. She was in denial for a good 15 years. Her vision got to the point where denial was no longer an option. She was going to attend university and needed to travel on her own and get around a busy downtown campus. She learned how to use a white cane and started using JAWS, a computer program that makes the computer accessible. She also got involved with her local CNIB office and attended FFB conferences. Getting to know other visually impaired people her own age really helped her find her way towards acceptance. After her first FFB conference she talked on the phone for 5 hours with a friend she had met at the conference. To say it was smooth sailing ever since she went to university and started identifying as a woman with a visual disability would be a big fat lie. There were moments when she wanted to scream with frustration or just give up and hide under the covers. Yet, the bumps in the road taught her to keep focusing on achieving my goals. The support of her family and friends really helped her stay positive. Being able to laugh at herself and laugh at some of the funny situations that come up from having low vision kept her from getting stuck in negativity. Lisa is more than a woman with a visual impairment. She is a woman who loves to read, has dabbled with creative writing, finished a half-marathon and makes a mean eggplant lasagna. She brings all of herself and her experiences into her role as a counsellor.  Contact Lisa at counsellingwithlisa.ca

To serve and to live autonomously -- at the same time? Couldn't be done, they said. Don't even go there, they said. Blasphemy, they said. ...  No actually. You CAN do it. You CAN be part of the collective serving of humanity and live according to your own truth at the same time.  Because #reclaimingourtime is about way more than deconstructing how minutes pass us by, it's about returning to our heart center moment by moment and allowing ourselves to see past the boundary of who we "ought to be" and start living WHO "WE ARE".  In celebration of making it to our 25th #inspiringinsights episode, founder of Reawaken Co. @theerinedwards is gifting us with a masterclass of some of their very own intuitive medicine.  We'll do:  ✨ a brief intro of the body's spinning energy vortexes (in some lineages, called chakras) ✨ a visualization of activation (bring your cozy blankets and pillows) ✨ a space for sharing and discussing what insights came through ✨ simple tips for reawakening and remembering who YOU are in this big world  Contact Erin -- theerinedwards.com or on IG: @theerinedwards

We had the honour of hosting Nicole Jolliffe, Nutritionist on this week's episode. Learn why dieting is so backwards.  ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 24 as Nicole & I discuss: - Nicole's story and how she made it to where she is right now. - How the food industry slowly become the "diet" industry & if it's swinging back around anytime soon - How social media contributes to the lack mentality/mindset and why we need a paradigm shift to body positive culture. - The sheer power of the diet industry!!!! Everything from grocery store setup, big companies owning everything, advertisements, etc. + MORE  Who is Nicole Jolliffe? Nicole is a nutritionist and owner of an online private nutrition practice and consulting business that is currently based in Calgary, Alberta. Nicole helps her clients create a healthy, balanced, and supportive lifestyle that will last.  She believes in a practical and achievable approach that empowers her clients to learn new food skills, habits and confidence in their day to day life. Her mission is to spark an endless amount of motivation, inspiration, and positive change in lives of everyone she meets.  Contact her: visit https://www.inspiredwithnicole.com

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Joy Dertinger, ND on this week's episode of Inspiring Insights.   *In the beginning of this episode I mentioned Gloria Antanmo's Ally Resource Guide: 30 Days & 30 Ways to be a Better Ally. Go check it and consider asking a friend to be your own accountability buddy as you both go through the guide together. In solidarity ✊🏼! https://allyresourceguide.com/  Dr. Joy and I discussed: - The study of psychoneuroimmunology, and how it relates to the prevalence of mood disorders - The psycho, the neuro, and the immuno of health -- breaking it down, including post-viral syndrome - What post-viral recovery looks like -- how to tell if you’re going through it and feel happier - The pain, mental health status and energy levels of someone with post-viral syndrome so you can notice when it's time to recommend or ask for help - Mental health relief strategies to add to your toolkit - Naturopathic medicine and the treatment of post-viral syndrome - Building your own mental health network of practitioners  Who is Dr. Joy Dertringer, ND? "I'm a Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to support people with mental health struggles and pain. I use focused therapies to reduce overwhelm and inflammation so that my patients can face the day, engage in counselling, and live mindfully. Having completed additional training in the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)'s residency program, I have treated a wide variety of conditions and strive towards an expert level in general practice. I am passionate about educating NDs on evidence-based medicine and am conducting several research projects with CCNM currently. I have studied under Dr. Jonathon Prousky ND and currently receive mentorship from Dr. Chris Roberts ND and Dr. Monique Aucoin ND, all of whom are leaders in research, education and Naturopathic approaches to mental health. I currently practice in Toronto Ontario at the Village Healing Clinic and as a supervisor at CCNM’s teaching clinic." - Dr. Joy's own words  Contact her: visit www.JoyNaturopath.com

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Vivian Liang, ND on this week's episode of Inspiring Insights.   *In the beginning of this episode I mentioned some amazing Black-owned business in the GTA, here are the IG handles I mentioned. Go check them out and support: @blackowned.to @hexxinfused  @leavesofmagic_  @planthauscompany @blackownedca  Dr. Vivian Liang and I discussed: - How naturopathic medicine can help with cancer and the journey - Prevention of cancer-related risk-factors like toxins, diet, and genetics - Cancer in younger populations and when you should seek care - Up to date screening guidelines for you and your loved ones - Emotional health, the label of cancer, and normalizing the struggle - The specifics of caregiving for someone you love who is living with cancer  Who is Dr. Vivian Liang, ND? Dr. Vivian Liang is a naturopathic doctor at Nova Health in Burlington, Ontario. She is passionate about the role of naturopathic medicine in integrative cancer care. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science and continued her education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She believes in an evidence-based approach to individualized naturopathic oncology care and is committed to providing the best patient outcomes. She has been involved in, co-authored, and presented integrative oncology research. She has presented and awarded for her research in acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. She has written for Integrated Healthcare Practitioners, The Pulse, and ReThink Breast Cancer. In addition to her naturopathic degree, Dr. Vivian is on track to obtain the Fellow by the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) board certification and a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) diploma. She is passionate about combining the philosophies of Western and Eastern medicine, particularly with a strong skillset in traditional Chinese acupuncture and medical acupuncture. Dr. Vivian is a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.   Contact her: Dr. Liang is on Instagram @dr.vivianliang.nd

We had the honour of hosting Silvia Graber, RHN, FMHC on this week's episode of Inspiring Insights.   Tune in for more details on: - Silvia’s path of holistic nutrition, energy work and then onto functional medicine - The niche of gut health as it relates to emotion and how functional medicine health coaching can help you - Silvia's inspiring thoughts on fad diets, restrictive diets, and how they impact our moods and emotions - Supplements and the cost of treating all people universally with certain supplements available - The connection between our mind and our hearts  Who is Silvia Graber, RHN, FMHC? Silvia Graber is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Health Coach, also certified in Therapeutic Touch and Energy Healing. She incorporates functional medicine principles when working with clients, working with a root-cause approach for all issues. She offers nutritional consultations, assessments, and individualized lifestyle and nutrition plans, as well as providing support for your health challenges. With a focus on gut health and digestive wellness and emotional wellness, Silvia helps you to bridge that communication between your body and mind to achieve lasting wellness and balance. She is also experienced working with blood sugar imbalances, autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, allergies and more. Silvia provides no-nonsense assistance in your quest for wellness, offered with compassion and patience.  Work with Silvia Graber: sageheartnutrition @ gmail.com & https://www.facebook.com/sageheartnutrition/

We had the honour of hosting Jennifer Ide, BioEnergetics Intolerance Elimination Practitioner (BIE) & Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) on this week's episode. Learn the missing link to healing eczema, hives, and other chronic skin conditions.  ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 20 as Jennifer & I discuss: - Jennifer’s incredible story what brought her to this path - The 2-step process of BioEnergetics Intolerance Elimination and just how can it be combined with holistic nutrition to help with YOUR chronic skin conditions like eczema, hives, dryness, and itching. - How to prevalence of prescribed medications for your skin conditions. - The natural alternatives approach to many of the other recommendations out there for skin.  - The energetic side of skincare and the emotional component of health that shifts in your mindset after working with an empowering BIE practitioner like Jennifer Ide. + MORE  Who is Jennifer Ide, R.BIE, CNP, MSC, BSC? Jennifer is a Registered BioEnergetics Intolerance Elimination (BIE) Practitioner and Certified Nutritional Practitioner. After successfully reversing her severe eczema using a completely natural approach (no creams, no needles, no pills), she firmly believes that it is possible to properly heal your skin, despite your genetic predisposition. Her experience inspired her to create a practice, Holistic Skin Artisan, that focuses primarily on skin health. Jennifer is dedicated to helping others heal their skin from the inside out using energy medicine and holistic nutrition. She works mostly with those who are experiencing eczema, acne or hives.  Contact her: Connect with Jennifer, learn some great skin tips and check out her testimonials on Instagram (@holisticskinartisan) and book a free consultation with her here: https://www.holisticskinartisan.com/

We had the honour of hosting Jill Ferras, Emotional Resiliency Coach & Paramedic on this week's episode. Learn to build your very own toolkit for Emotional Self Care!  ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 19 as Jill & I discuss:   - Jill's months-long anxiety attack and how she recovered - What is EFT, BioField Tuning & Eden Energy Medicine - What conditions these techniques can help with (psst: generalized anxiety!) - Why energy medicine is safe and effective - How to develop your own empowered self-care toolkit (real applicable takeaway tools) - Join Jill as she teaches and demonstrates tapping + MORE  Who is Jill Ferras? Having healed her own anxiety and depression using holistic techniques and energy medicine, Jill's goal is to support and empower others along their life’s journey of personal growth, exploration and self healing. Jill creates a personalized and supportive, one on one space for her clients where they can release unwanted emotions and design a life of peace and abundance. Jill is an Accredited EFT practitioner with EFT International, a 500 hour certified yoga teacher, teaching locally in the Toronto area, and internationally with the Modo Yoga Franchise, has completed Foundations training in Biofield Tuning, and is currently a student of Eden Energy Medicine. Jill has been a Full Time, Primary Care Paramedic for the past 17 years. As a paramedic, she sees first hand the negative impacts of neglecting ones body AND mind. Her real life experiences through Paramedicine solidified for her the need to balance so much more than just our physical bodies. Her personal experiences of healing, and additional studies in Energy Therapies, are a beautiful complement to helping her clients achieve the balance of Mind, Body and Soul that we all seek. When we have balance on all three levels, then, we are truly living our most authentic life.  Contact her: https://www.jillferras.com/

✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 18 as Kim & I discussed:   - Kim's incredible (and unbelievable!) story and how she ended up doing this work for a living - What's the difference between an Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP) and a Naturopathic Doctor? - Kim's life work: Helping Folks with their Mysterious Gut Issues + her 8 Pillars of Health - What exactly is brain drain, and liver & bile duct drain and what those big internal systems have to do with getting well - The keys to solving bloating and gut problems - What to expect when working with an IHP + MORE  Who is Kimberley Smith? Kim is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Board Certified Health Coach. She helps folks dealing with mystery cases finally fix their digestive issues so they can get rid of their bloating for good. Kim's life is dedicated to helping people heal. That is her greatest wish. She went through many hardships when she was younger and it took her almost a decade to get and feel well. Kim wants people to know how good they can feel and how much energy they can have in their lives today. Our bodies are extremely powerful and have incredible healing capabilities. When toxicity is removed, our body will begin to rebalance itself and return to equilibrium.  Contact her: @kimberleysmithihp on Instagram

✨ I sat down with Amy C. Willis on the first episode of 2021 on Inspiring Insights. This was one of the most honest conversations we have hosted here.  ✨ Amy & I discussed:  - Why it's important to have a sobriety coach  - What sustainable long term sobriety is and what the beginnings of that can look like for you (if that's your goal) - What is actually living in alignment? - What does being sober curious mean? And what’s a good first step to get curious? - Normative alcohol culture and how it wreaks havoc in our lives - The role that AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) plays in helping folks sustain their sobriety - Helpful alternatives for when AA does not work for you - Taking into account intersectionality in the process of becoming sober and how to choose a coach who aligns with you  + MORE  Who is Amy C. Willis? Amy C. Willis is a Sobriety & Mindset Coach who supports women in reclaiming their power and freedom through sobriety. Amy comes to this work after struggling with alcohol addiction for 15+ years and losing her dad to his alcohol addiction. Amy is a dual-certificated coach and is also a certified meditation teacher and a certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)/tapping Practitioner, which are modalities she brings to her work with her clients. The foundation of Amy’s coaching practice is radical honesty, mindset transformation, habit change and resilience building. Prior to coaching, Amy worked in HIV prevention research at various academic and global institutions and earned a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from York University. In addition to coaching, consulting, speaking and writing, Amy loves to travel, read, build community, move her body and meditate. When Amy’s not working, she’s hanging out with friends, spending time outdoors or cross-stitching. Amy works with clients globally both in 1-on-1 and group coaching programs and calls Toronto, Canada home.  Contact her: http://holandwell.com/

✨ I sat down with the co-founder of Reawaken Co. to close out the final episode of 2020 on Inspiring Insights, Brianna Mhar. She shared great nuggets of wisdom here and I hope you get a lot out of it too!  ✨ We discussed:  - Why mindset is so important in overall health and habit change? - What is mindset and transformational coaching? - Why do we have shame and guilt when it comes to food? - How can we change our life "on the inside" to make change real "on the outside"? - How can different modalities including fitness training, nutritional guidance, mindset coaching and energetic work all combine to release that shame surrounding food? - Bri's own transformational story of releasing her shame around food. + MORE  Who is Brianna Mhar? Brianna Mhar is a certified Transformation and Mindset coach living in Toronto, Canada. Her mission is to make this your last time you start over on transforming your life and empower you to become self-sufficient with your health and wellness lifestyle.  We often think that once life changes on the outside, we will change on the inside but it is quite the opposite. Through her own life journey and through 7 years of working with clients, she quickly realized that transformation begins from within.  Brianna helps you uncover why and finally step into the version of yourself you are truly desiring to become by using different modalities including fitness training, nutritional guidance, mindset coaching and energetic work. Contact her: brianna @ briannamhar.com

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. THE THING I REALLY NEED TO SAY IS... Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: Montana - Tycho

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. TODAY IN NATURE, I'M NOTICING... Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: A Walk - Tycho

I had the honour of BEING hosted by my dear friend and founder of Global Gratitude Lindsay Bavis-Penney on this week's episode.   ✨ It's about time I spoke up on my own valuable teachings of Amplifying Your Truth: Own Your Story to Change Your Life. Tune in for an enlightening workshop run by myself, Erin Edwards for episode 15.   ✨ We discussed: - How mindfully owning your story can change your life's trajectory. - Simple breathing and visualization techniques that will pull you OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY. - How to connect and activate your Sacral & Throat Chakras to improve your art of self-expression. - Techniques like the "7 Reasons Why" & "Stream of Consciousness Journaling" that can help brighten your light. - The teaching of Etuaptmumk (Mi’kmaw concept of Two-Eyed Seeing, seeing two sides of any story). There’s a great TedTalk by Rebecca Thomas on her research and Etuaptmumk. Please take the time to review that resource. Rebecca’s voice should be heard louder than mine at this turn of the ages that we’re at. - Grab my FREE downloadable Self Awareness audio meditation at www.book.theerinedwards.com + MORE  Who is Erin Edwards? Erin is amplifying voices in women's self-empowerment and mindful health. She's been coaching for over 10 years, using her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree, exercise physiologist certification, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree, and Reiki I and II certifications to draw her coaching toolbelt. Her passion for helping other millennials build strong health foundations shines in her work as a modern mindful coach and co-owner of Reawaken Co., a company that helps womxn and non-binary folx connect to practitioners and navigate the wellness industry. Contact: hello @ reawakenco.com

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Alisa Murli, ND on this week's episode.   ✨ It's about time we had some vagina health talk. That's right -- the vagina dialogue.  On Wednesday Dec 10th @ 7PM EST, Dr. Alisa Murli, ND (she/her) joined us for episode 14.   ✨ We discussed:  - Learning how to spot and differentiate between common vaginal issues that ​​​​​​​folks may encounter in their late 20s and 30s. - Learning safe natural, ways to prevent pesky pelvic issues like recurrent yeast infections, urinary tract infections (UTI's) and more. - How to optimize your vaginal hygiene routine -- everything including the do's and don'ts of douching, washing, and the importance of the vaginal microbiome. + MORE   Who is Dr. Alisa Murli? Dr. Alisa Murli, ND is a naturopathic doctor whose philosophy is to promote a well-balanced and therefore sustainable healthy lifestyle for her patients. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science, and then went on to complete her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Her main focus is in women’s health concerns, particularly PCOS, endometriosis, PMS/PMDD, prenatal care, pregnancy, and post-partum care. She is also a pelvic floor therapist, who helps with concerns related to pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and post-partum strengthening. Dr. Murli is also a birth doula, and has extra training in cosmetic acupuncture. Dr Murli is a very social being. In her spare time, she LOVES spending time with her dog, her family and friends. Contact: info @ dralisamurli.com  *****  Reawaken Co. is an online educational platform and referral network in the natural wellness space. Our mission is to help self-identified women and non-binary folx empower themselves on their wellness journey in two ways:  1. The first, through education on the Inspiring Insights Show for a healthier, more inclusive world. We host weekly discussions with practitioners on various modalities and healing techniques.  2. The second, through our referral network of over 20+ alternative wellness practitioners. We direct clients to the right care for what they are looking for and help to connect practitioners to each other. We provide client feedback along the way so that practitioners can improve their own practice.   Reawaken Co.'s Values: - We amplify the voices of self-identified women and non-binary folx. - We value the synergy of doing and completing work together, and that being in the company of like-minded individuals can inspire more change than we can each do alone. - We recognize the value of each individual life and we see that historically, womxn have been marginalized in wellness spaces.  - We recognize the intersectionality of skin colour, gender expression, sexuality, ethnicity and its effects on the continued oppression of folx navigating AND working within the wellness framework. We prioritize anti-racism and anti-oppression in the work we do. - We value proactive versus reactive care. - We value the importance of knowledge, be it experiential, ancestral, and academic in the furthering of wellness.   #inspiringinsights @reawaken_co

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Ann-Marie Regina, ND on this week's episode.   ✨ No matter what you do, you still can't shake the weight off. What gives?!  On Wednesday Dec 2nd @ 6PM EST, Dr. Ann-Marie Regina, ND (she/her) joined us for episode 13.   ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 13 as Dr. Ann-Marie & I discuss:  - What is weight loss resistance? - What factors can cause weight loss resistance? - Insulin resistance, gut dysbiosis, sex hormone imbalance, cortisol dysregulation, thyroid conditions, inflammation and autoimmune disease, yo-yo dieting, and all the things that make weight loss incredibly hard. - Some simple things you can do at home to support healthy weight? - Why is lab work IMPERATIVE? Which tests are best for stubborn weight gain? - Why "eating well" and "exercising" sometimes just isn't the right formula for health + MORE  Who is Dr. Ann-Marie Regina? Dr. Ann-Marie Regina is a naturopathic doctor and educator, focusing on the health optimization of new mom’s and professional women. At a young age she knew she wanted to become a naturopathic doctor and dedicated 8 years of school to achieve this goal. In her practice, Dr. Ann-Marie helps patients understand their triggers, see what’s possible and feel comfortable in their own bodies. Most importantly she is a dedicated social justice and patient advocate and believes that with the right tools and education all women can soar. Check out her free resources on her website: www.drannmarieregina-nd.com  *****  Reawaken Co. is an online educational platform and referral network in the natural wellness space. Our mission is to help self-identified women and non-binary folx empower themselves on their wellness journey in two ways:  1. The first, through education on the Inspiring Insights Show for a healthier, more inclusive world. We host weekly discussions with practitioners on various modalities and healing techniques.  2. The second, through our referral network of over 20+ alternative wellness practitioners. We direct clients to the right care for what they are looking for and help to connect practitioners to each other. We provide client feedback along the way so that practitioners can improve their own practice.   Reawaken Co.'s Values: - We amplify the voices of self-identified women and non-binary folx. - We value the synergy of doing and completing work together, and that being in the company of like-minded individuals can inspire more change than we can each do alone. - We recognize the value of each individual life and we see that historically, womxn have been marginalized in wellness spaces.  - We recognize the intersectionality of skin colour, gender expression, sexuality, ethnicity and its effects on the continued oppression of folx navigating AND working within the wellness framework. We prioritize anti-racism and anti-oppression in the work we do. - We value proactive versus reactive care. - We value the importance of knowledge, be it experiential, ancestral, and academic in the furthering of wellness.   #inspiringinsights@reawaken_co

We had the honour of hosting Courtney Russell, Naturopathic Graduate on this week's episode.   ✨ Come to the front row of Episode 12 and watch as Courtney & I discussed: - Why naturopathic medicine is so important for preparing for pregnancy? - How many recommended visits during pregnancy should one have to feel prepared and ready? - How early is it to seek out integrative care for fertility support?  - Common pregnancy woes and how ND's can help you solve them. (Including: recommended eating paradigms, acupuncture, in-vitro support, fertility supplements, exercises, and more) - The top factor to consider to help ensure best fertility and an optimal pregnancy! - And lots more!  Who is Courtney? Courtney Clayson-Russell is the Naturopathic Resident at Two Rivers Health in Guelph, ON. She is a recent graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, with a passion for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. She also loves sports medicine and helping anyone with their health goals! Courtney is a momma to a sweet two and a half year old and a new puppy, so it is safe to say she is learning how to balance motherhood, her private practice, and her two new businesses: Well Baked Box and Fecunditas Fertility. In her spare time she loves spending time outdoors, playing ultimate frisbee, and keeping active!  Interested in working on your health under Courtney's care? Check her out at Two Rivers Health Clinic in Guelph, ON for a free meet and greet to chat about fertility goals, pregnancy or hormones:  https://courtneyjrussell.com/   Practitioners! Check out Courtney's educational courses via Fecunditas Fertility and save 15% (code: BFCM15) for Black Friday and Cyber Monday:  https://fecunditas.thinkific.com/courses/understanding-the-fertility-journey-the-clinical-path-supportive-therapies-for-ivf-success   *****  Reawaken Co. is an online educational platform and referral network in the natural wellness space. Our mission is to help self-identified women and non-binary folx empower themselves on their wellness journey in two ways:  1. The first, through education on the Inspiring Insights Show for a healthier, more inclusive world. We host weekly discussions with practitioners on various modalities and healing techniques.  2. The second, through our referral network of over 20+ alternative wellness practitioners. We direct clients to the right care for what they are looking for and help to connect practitioners to each other. We provide client feedback along the way so that practitioners can improve their own practice.   Reawaken Co.'s Values: - We amplify the voices of women and non-binary folx. - We value the synergy of doing and completing work together, and that being in the company of like-minded individuals can inspire more change than we can each do alone. - We recognize the value of each individual life and we see that historically, womxn have been marginalized in wellness spaces.  - We recognize the intersectionality of skin colour, gender expression, sexuality, ethnicity and its effects on the continued oppression of folx both navigating and working within the wellness framework. We prioritize anti-racism and anti-oppression in the work we do. We value proactive versus reactive care. We value the importance of knowledge, be it experiential, ancestral, and academic in the furthering of wellness.   #inspiringinsights@reawaken_co

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND (she/her) this week. We talked about how to connect with our selves as we navigate our biases in wellness in this Inspiring Insights episode. Widely known as a critical thinker, diversity policy guider, and social change maker, Dr. Cyndi gave us some very thoughtful insights.  We shed light on how we can dismantle white supremacy, unpack wellness and health, discuss language and inclusivity in women's health spaces, and so much more.  Topics included: ‣ What is Health Equity? ‣ The importance of language & inclusivity in women’s health spaces, healing circles, and community groups ‣ What is "lived experience" and what is not? ‣ Removing the shame that is associated with NOT having lived experiences - overcoming the sense of helplessness and the negative self talk around not being worthy enough to speak out. ‣ The assumptions that wellness providers make about our health and their patients' goals and WHY that is problematic ‣ How-to find a considerate practitioner who doesn’t make assumptions and has inclusive language ‣ And lots more!  Who is Dr. Gilbert? Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND (she/her) is a naturopathic doctor, author, and faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has over 12 years of experience working with patients from marginalized and/or vulnerable populations, including Indigenous and racialized communities, people who are homeless or street-involved, people living with complex mental health issues, people who use drugs, people living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people living in poverty.  Cyndi also facilitates cultural competency training for NDs, as well as providing curriculum and policy guidance to naturopathic schools and private clinics. She is the founder and Co-Chair of the Inclusion Diversity Equity and Advocacy (IDEA) Committee at CCNM as well as the Associate Editor for the Vital Link, the peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Cyndi also sits on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Cyndi's latest book, Forest Bathing: Discovering health & happiness through the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, published by St. Martin's Press, is available wherever books are sold.  Check out Dr. Cyndi's educational courses: https://drcyndind-school.thinkific.com/  Download the Neutralizing Medical Terminology PDF she mentions in the video here: https://mailchi.mp/5997a74f186f/lgbtq2s4hcps  *IMPORTANT NOTE:* The business formerly known as Kween Wellness has changed its name to one that doesn't appropriate or commodify a term coined from the black & LGBTQ ball-culture community. We would like to apologize for this mistake on our part and have responsibly rebranded to be more inclusive of communities that we'd like to collaborate with and boost up in the future. We met with several community partners and took into account the lived experience of those in our community as we made the decision to rebrand as Reawaken Co. We stand as an example of a business un-learning, and as an education platform we are committed to do more work to raise the voices of culturally sensitive practitioners -- those who, just like us, have committed to actively unlearning systemic injustices often found in discrete ways in our health systems. No one should fall through the cracks again.  For clients, we focus on helping self-identified women navigate the alternative wellness realm so they can live healthier and have a more enjoyable experience as they access alternative wellness & care.  Do you know of an inspired health practitioner that needs their message boosted? Do you know of a self-identified woman in need of good quality, inclusive, alternative wellness providers?  Send them our way. Thank you.  #inspiringinsights @reawaken_co

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. I AM GRATEFUL FOR THREE TASTY THINGS... Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: Solar Plexus Chakra - Beautiful Chorus

Hey! The coupon code is no longer valid for the May 1st Half-Day retreat. You can still grab full price tickets here at: https://reawakenco.podia.com/risemind Would love to see you join us! Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE SUNSHINE... Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth.

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. MY VALUES ARE... Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: Nectar Drop - DJ Drez

More info about the May 1st Half Day Retreat at www.theerinedwards.com Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. WHAT'S WORKING REALLY WELL FOR ME RIGHT NOW IS... Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: Halving The Compass - Helios

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. I AM MOST PROUD OF... Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: Oceans of Abundance - Steven Halpern

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. GRATITUDE FOR TOUCH AND SENSATIONS Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: La Mer Se Calme - Moon de Lounge

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. RELEASING RECURRENT PATTERNS Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: Walking on the Sand - The Sura Quintet

Welcome dear co-creators to Reawaken Co’s One Mindful Month Audio Meditations. YOU ARE AMAZING. Remember this meditation goes with this week’s journal prompt so be sure to check out my post in the Facebook group for deeper learning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemindfulmonth. Background music throughout: Thoughts - Jens Buchert

We had the honour of hosting Frances Young, CPT & FST to discuss how to embrace your physical strength, self-awareness and authentic ability to connect with your deepest fears on this week's Inspiring Insights episode.  Topics included: - Fear as an imperative emotion to survival - Embracing fear to move past troubles & triggers - Daily exercise & movements to practice that help us unravel our fears - Acting intuitively & with respect towards our bodies, minds, souls, and Mother Earth - The Fearless Project: "I am Strong, I am Enough, I live Fearlessly" and how it can help guide YOU to be more fearless.  Trained as a professional contemporary dancer, Frances Young has been devoted to learning how the body moves and functions for as long as she can remember. Working as a personal trainer and movement specialist for 5 years - if you want to embark on a health and fitness journey, Frances can cheer you on every step of the way. Olympic weightlifting, barbell, strength and conditioning training - Frances LOVES working with newbies and women! Making humans strong AS WELL AS stretching them out as a Level 1 Fascial Stretch therapist. She can not wait to meet you!  Work with Frances Young: Check out https://www.francesyoungcpt.com/book-with-me-1and http://www.francesyoungcpt.com/fearlessprojectshop/fearlessforever  *IMPORTANT NOTE:* The business formerly known as Kween Wellness is changing its name to one that doesn't appropriate or commodify a term coined from the black & LGBTQ ball-culture community. We would like to apologize for this drastic oversight on our part and are currently in the process of responsibly rebranding to be more inclusive of communities that we'd like to collaborate with and boost up in the future. We ask for your patience at this time while we meet with several community partners and take into account the lived experience of those in our community. We stand as an example of a business un-learning, and as an education platform we are committed to do more work to raise the voices of culturally sensitive practitioners -- those who, just like us, have committed to actively unlearning systemic injustices often found in discrete ways in our health systems. No one should fall through the cracks again. For clients, we focus on helping self-identified women navigate the alternative wellness realm so they can live healthier and have a more enjoyable experience as they access alternative care.

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Udani Senaviratna, ND to discuss the deep underlying connection between optimal skin health and the gastrointestinal tract on this week's Inspiring Insights episode.  Topics included: - What is the gut microbiome, and why it's health is crucial for those with skin conditions - How gut issues can show up on your skin (and other symptoms that don't) - Healing your skin from the inside out (YES, we talked about poop) - Toxicity (heavy metals, SLS, pH balance, and pesticides) in makeup, soaps, facial cleansers, and food produce - A simple way to get the pesticides out of your food (check it out also at https://www.drudanind.com/nutritional-guidance) - A great Q&A session in the last few minutes  Dr. Udani is a Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario with a special interest in women’s health, digestive issues, chronic pain, stress, cardio-metabolic and skin conditions. She always tailors her treatment to each patient instead of a 'one size fits all' approach. She loves working with individuals from all backgrounds, as she genuinely believes everyone has the ability to make healthy, long lasting changes.   *IMPORTANT NOTE:* The business formerly known as Kween Wellness is changing its name to one that doesn't appropriate or commodify a term coined from the black & LGBTQ ball-culture community. We would like to apologize for this drastic oversight on our part and are currently in the process of responsibly rebranding to be more inclusive of communities that we'd like to collaborate with and boost up in the future. We ask for your patience at this time while we meet with several community partners and take into account the lived experience of those in our community. We stand as an example of a business un-learning, and as an education platform we are committed to do more work to raise the voices of culturally sensitive practitioners -- those who, just like us, have committed to actively unlearning systemic injustices often found in discrete ways in our health systems. No one should fall through the cracks again. For clients, we focus on helping self-identified women navigate the alternative wellness realm so they can live healthier and have a more enjoyable experience as they access alternative care.

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Brigitta Ziemba, ND to discuss post-concussion care on this week's Inspiring Insights episode.  Topics included: - Education of what a concussion is, how it is diagnosed and what to do in the first 24-72 hours. - What you can do to help change the trajectory of healing from a concussion (rest & exercise, dietary do & don’ts) - How concussions differ between males and females and why so many women struggle with ongoing post concussion symptoms (including hormone and period imbalance) - A mind-blowing Q&A session in the last few minutes  Dr. Brigitta is a Naturopathic Doctor and Primary Care Paramedic with a mission to help active individuals struggling with persistent post concussion symptoms return to their highest level of play. With over a decade of experience as a paramedic, Brigitta has experienced first hand the care and management of concussions in both the Prehospital and Emergency Department settings. As a Naturopathic Intern on the Sports Medicine focus shift she had the opportunity to mentor with several Medical Advisory staff of CCMI, the largest network of concussion clinics and the leader in clinical concussion care. Brigitta’s training as a Naturopathic Doctor and Sports Nutritionist has given her a deeper understanding of both how to create brain resiliency before impact and how a holistic treatment approach changes the trajectory of healing from brain injury.  Get her absolutely FREE "Vagus Nerve Reset Guide " HERE:  https://cheerful-trailblazer-6991.ck.page/a055bca219  *IMPORTANT NOTE:* The business formerly known as Kween Wellness has changed its name to one that doesn't appropriate or commodify a term coined from the black & LGBTQ ball-culture community. We would like to apologize for this mistake on our part and have responsibly rebranded to be more inclusive of communities that we'd like to collaborate with and boost up in the future. We met with several community partners and took into account the lived experience of those in our community as we made the decision to rebrand as Reawaken Co. We stand as an example of a business un-learning, and as an education platform we are committed to do more work to raise the voices of culturally sensitive practitioners -- those who, just like us, have committed to actively unlearning systemic injustices often found in discrete ways in our health systems. No one should fall through the cracks again.