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Ridiculously Happy Pplcast
by Sophia Lemon
Seeking good news, my friend? X marks the spot! Buried in these barely-edited conversations is a treasure trove of challenges faced, lessons learned, and passions ignited by some of the wisest people I know. Join me, Sophia Lemon—photographer and happiness connoisseur—as I discover my own purpose. Subscribe now and join the quest to uncover the secrets of a ridiculously happy life!
Episodes
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With Olayinka Madamidola
This is a heartfelt conversation about family, culture, and the ways our environment shapes who we become. Social worker Olayinka Madimadola brings her global perspective—born in Nigeria, now supporting people navigating trauma, crisis, and mental health challenges—to every conversation. We talk...
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With Mike Teeple
This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about rewriting expectations, trusting your instincts, and working for your own version of happiness. Firefighter and entrepreneur Mike Teeple doesn’t do things by the book. In fact, he burnt the book when he chose firefighting over policing. Then he…
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With Hannah Greig
This is a comically honest and down-to-earth conversation about creative flow, hormonal health, and connection in a world beyond our screens. Holistic nutritionist Hannah Greig brings her whole-person perspective to everything from perimenopause to purpose. We talk about the unreasonable...
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With Fran Kruse
We share some stories, life lessons, and laughs about creativity, identity, and being big-time introverts. I’m talking with ghostwriter Fran Kruse about growing up in a strict household, her commitment to growth and self-discovery throughout life, and how we’ve made our mutual fascination with...
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With Drew Dudley
We’re talking about how fear fuels anger, how empathy can defuse both, and how planting seeds of gratitude on good days can carry us through the bad ones. It’s a funny, deep, and refreshingly real chat about growth, healing, and being human. In this episode, leadership expert and bestselling…
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With Dana Pharant
I’m talking with professional dominatrix Dana Pharant. We’re getting into the importance of pleasure on our physical and mental health, how Christianity has influenced how we speak about sex in our culture, and, of course, surrendering. Obviously, we’re talking about sex. So if you’re not into it...
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With Angela Boucher
Wildlife artist Angela Boucher joins me to discuss her family, her Druidic roots, and her love of animals. We go deep into body language and communication, being neurodivergent, nature-based religion, and emotion. Angela’s Website https://abartstudioonline.com/ Angela’s Instagram...
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With Bill Simpson
Bill Simpson joins me to share how the pandemic and chronic illness changed the way he sees his work, how a pilgrimage to his ancestral town put his career in law in perspective, and how he’s come to learn that friendships and fatherhood are the true beacons of happiness in his life. We sat on…
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With Brandyn Hollands
My friend and fellow photographer Brandyn Hollands joins me to talk about the things we're told we shouldn’t say out loud, but absolutely do, anyway! We’re getting into the juicy stuff: reality TV dynamics (hello, red flags and rosé), coming out to family and the internet, the absolute circus…
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Legacy: With Victoria de Laplante
After a brief hiatus, the pod is back! And it's better than ever thanks to Victoria from Vectoria Creative, the design genius and creative problem solver behind the new Ridiculously Happy Ppl visual identity. In this episode, we get into what inspired Victoria to pursue graphic design, leave her...
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Legacy: Subvert Expectations with Vanessa Stubbs
Be yourself. That’s the first piece of advice I want to give you. And the second is not to judge a book by its cover.When I first came across Vanessa’s Instagram, I laughed. She has a flare for the ridiculous, and I love that. And when I reached out to her to ask her if she would be a guest on…
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Legacy: Mother Differently with Nancy Lee
When you're listening to this, Nikki and her family have added a 3rd bundle of joy to their family. And it's got me thinking about raising kids... Lots of them. And no one knows how to raise a bunch of kids better than Nikki's mother, Nancy Lee. So here she is! The top pieces of advice that I'm...
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Legacy: Let Mother Nature Do Her Thing with Rebecca Ogilvie
How do you feel about change? Sometimes change is great. But sometimes, despite how much we may be ready to welcome that change with open arms, change can cause some unexpected detours. In this episode, I'm talking to Rebecca Ogilvie from The Detour Co about how her baby brought an unexpected...
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Legacy: Grow Up and Be Mr. T with Julia Walsh
Want to be Mr. T when you grow up? This is not the episode for advice on how to become Mr. T, but what Julia has for us is so much more important: how to be your own Mr. T. After job hopping for years, Julia has finally found a career that helps her feel creative and fulfilled while allowing her...
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Legacy: Ask All the Questions with Melissa Twist
What theme should our wedding be? Do we need to think about being eco-friendly? What if we can't get everything we want for our budget? These are the questions that Melissa Twist and I are tackling in this episode. Forget the but-you-have-to's from your family! In this episode, Melissa and I…
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Legacy: Talk About Diversity with Shayna Beeksma
Not sure what to say? Listen and learn how to speak about race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.In this episode of Ridiculously Happy Pplcast, Sophia sits down with Shayna Beeksma of Beeksma Law to discuss the current, tough social climate. Many in our communities are struggling with…
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Legacy: Live Your 'Normal' with Ariela Koldorf
All behaviour is communication. But when a member of the family struggles to communicate directly, it can be difficult for all members of the family to live in harmony. That's where Ariela Koldorf comes in. In this episode, Ariela and I discuss how everyone is their own normal, the difference...
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Legacy: Choose Carefully with Melissa Twist
Do we need permits? A liquor license? Insurance? Why would I need insurance for a wedding?? In this episode, Melissa Twist and I discuss the things you need to consider when planning a private property wedding. For example, where is the power coming from for the DJ? It might be cold, so you…
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Legacy: Put Yourself Out There with Nikki Gal
When you have big ideas, you need big confidence to make them reality. Especially when social media is ready and waiting to rip you apart. No one knows this better than Nikki Gal, who started her career at just 15. In this episode of the pod, we talk about balancing modelling, entrepreneurship…
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Legacy: Un-Checklist Your Wedding with Melissa Twist
Communication is key in any relationship. Romantic, familial, friendly, and professional. And that goes for coordinating with your wedding vendors as well. In this episode, Melissa Twist and I take our wedding planning series to the next level by discussing what you need from your vendors! And...
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Legacy: Be Hopeful with Robyn Sheldon
How do you have hope through the catastrophic? I have no idea, but Robyn has seen it over and over again in her line of work. Robyn is a Registered Physiotherapist and co-owner of The Physio Hub in Collingwood. Robyn has a special interest in neuro rehab and complex care and is a strong advocate...
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Legacy: Clean It with Tamara Ebel
Got laundry coming out the wazoo? Why not just throw it all in the washing machine and wash it all together? This is what I've been doing for years. And any little bit of self-judgement that I felt was washed away when Tamara's reel popped up in my Instagram feed saying just that: you do not have...
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Legacy: Find Your Voice with Lauren Best
When we first start using our voice, we use it without fear. We scream, we cry, we whine, we coo, we laugh, we barble… we do it all with our voice. But over time, many of us become disconnected from our voice. In walks Lauren Best. In this episode, my high school friend and I discuss reconnecting...
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Legacy: Make Healthy Choices with Leah Vandolder
Your goals matter the most to you and no one else. How are you going to prioritize them this year? Listen to this convo with Leah Vandolder. Most importantly, we want you to remember that it is not selfish to practice self-care. In my line of work and working so closely with families for over a...
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Legacy: Be Married with Melissa Twist
Where should you start when planning your dream wedding? Listen to this for the piece that most couples miss. I sit down with Melissa Twist from Melissa Twist Events to kick off our wedding planning series. We get started with the challenges that we see couples running into and the importance of...
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Legacy: Visualize Your Goals with Paige Royal
Kick of 2024 by collapsing time between where you are now and where you want to be one year from now. Paige Royal from Paige Royal Coaching gives us expert advice on how to do just that with visualization practices. This episode starts out with Sophia experiencing hormonal anxiety after her...
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Legacy: Pick Your Battles with Tara Filteau
Do you have a teenage or pre-teen girl in your life? This episode with Tara Filteau from Mother Daughter Empower is a must-listen for everyone who feels passionately about the future for girls. By the time she turns 14, a girl's self-esteem will be 30% lower than her boy classmates'. That is an...
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Legacy: Read These Books in 2024
Here's your 2024 must-read list. These books will entertain you, make you think, and help you connect with your values. Essentialism by Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3NC9Q9R The Myth of Mornal by Gabor Maté - https://amzn.to/3vckKwY Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson - https://amzn.to/3v9Ei4Y…
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Legacy: Stop Negative Self-Talk with Beki Waples
You aren't going to get where you want to be by talking down to yourself. So why do you do it? If you're wondering the same thing, you need to listen to this episode with Beki Waples from Small Towns, Big Dreams Podcast. While pursuing a full-time career, Beki was told she was too "bubbly" to be...
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Legacy: Have a Breakthrough with Paige Royal
“Why do I self-sabotage?” If you’ve been asking yourself that question or questions like it, you need to listen to this episode. Paige is an NLP Mindset Coach for Entrepreneurs and a Certified Master Coach and Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Mental and Emotional Release (MER®) and...
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Legacy: Set Boundaries + Stick to Them
Prioritize your values and needs and live life on your own terms with boundaries. Listen to this episode to learn how. By living with our values in mind, boundaries naturally form. Consciously setting our limits allows us to live more healthy and more ridiculously happy. But remember, setting...
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Legacy: Gift Love For The Holidays
Want to give more this season? These gifts will help you build strong bonds with the people you love the most. Break out the festive spirit with us as we discuss these wonderful gift ideas that will make you the star of your family this holiday season and will last a lifetime. Get the full…
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Legacy: Catch Up on the Pod
It's our Season 1 Recap where we look back at our first season of the pod. Watch this to get all caught up on the show so far. Get the full episode notes here. Ridiculously Happy Ppl / The AVA Solution Please subscribe, like, rate, review, and share the show wherever you're listening. ---...
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Legacy: Spend More Time With Your Family
If your #1 priority is your family, listen to this episode and make sure you give focus to what matters most to you. We take a closer look at how we want our lives to look and how we're working towards that. This means prioritizing our family and setting boundaries to protect that. So we also get...
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Legacy: Recognize + Acknowledge Others
Change someone's day by acknowledging them on a job well done. Catch this episode for more on the power of recognition. Get the full episode notes here. Ridiculously Happy Ppl / The AVA Solution Please subscribe, like, rate, review, and share the show wherever you're listening. --- Have a...
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Legacy: Build Mental Health Coping Strategies
If you're feeling anxious and/or depressed, you're not alone. Listen to this and build mental health coping strategies with us. Sophia and Nikki open up about our own challenges throughout the years, specifically with depression and postpartum depression, then move onto 6 coping strategies...
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Legacy: Get Off Social Media
What we see on social media is not real, but it can cause us a lot of pain. Listen this and recover from social media overload. Fashion magazines and music videos have made people feel awful about themselves for decades. But now, we have what appear to be everyday people sharing glimpses into…
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Legacy: Practice Gratitude + Mindfulness
If you're struggling with mental health, stop right here and listen to this podcast episode with 5 tips to become more mindful. The ancient wisdom of mindfulness tells us that it is possible to recognize our feelings first and respond (not react) to them second. A practice that can totally change...
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Legacy: What Is Ridiculously Happy?
Watch this episode to learn what it means to live "ridiculously happy" and why we are so obsessed with it. Living "ridiculously happy" is about being self-aware and self-accepting. It is about consciously deciding to be yourself at every turn. It's about enjoying the happy stuff through all the...
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Legacy: Ridiculously Happy Pplcast
Get your shit together with us in Season 1 of Ridiculously Happy Pplcast. Listen to this for a look at our first set of topics. Want to live more kindly, more confidently, and more ridiculously happy? We do, too! I, Sophia Lemon, sit down weekly with Nikki Yeo of The AVA Solution and other…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Seeking good news, my friend? X marks the spot! Buried in these barely-edited conversations is a treasure trove of challenges faced, lessons learned, and passions ignited by some of the wisest people I know. Join me, Sophia Lemon—photographer and happiness connoisseur—as I discover my own purpose. Subscribe now and join the quest to uncover the secrets of a ridiculously happy life!
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Seeking good news, my friend? X marks the spot! Buried in these barely-edited conversations is a treasure trove of challenges faced, lessons learned, and passions ignited by some of the wisest people I know. Join me, Sophia Lemon—photographer and happiness connoisseur—as I discover my own purpose....
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