SKLPT Your Life Podcast

Mental Resilience is what we call our ability to cope when challenges of any shape and size are thrown our way. It not only helps us cope in unfavorable scenarios, it also helps us to identify ways of moving forward. When we can't change the situation, it's important that we cultivate practices and habits that will help us build inner resilience, discover your inner strength and approach challenges in a different way. In this Episode, Tomas Morlet, Functional Medicine Health Coach comes on to talk all about ways to build our inner resilience, improve our mindset, build healthy and sustainable practices and habits that will ultimately improve our overall well-being and optimize your health from the inside out.

You've likely heard of the term "intuitive eating" it's essentially a framework that helps you tune out the external messaging, like the harmful rules and rhetoric of diet culture and tune into your own body signals, hunger, fullness, cravings ect A lof of us have internalized messages that we can't trust our bodies and that we must be constantly measuring, pre planning, and thinking about the food we consume. It's an exhausting cycle that leaves us feeling defeated with many conflicting feelings around food. In his episode, KiKi Athanas, Intuitive eating coach and the creator of the gut integration method shares her knowledge and expertise on this topic. She debunks the myths and misconceptions of intuitive eating and helps us better understand how to integrate an approach that's sustainable. She works with women who are dealing with emotional eating, the binge/restrict cycle and unexplainable gut issues. To find out more about Kiki's service you can visit her website http://www.kikiathanas.com/calm-your-gut

These days, it's impossible to talk about health without bringing up the gut. Your gut, also known as your digestive tract or GI tract, is home to 100 trillion microorganisms that are linked to myriad aspects of health, including immunity and cognitive function How do we get to know our gut, and how do we heal it? In this episode, Emma Ford, Functional Gut Nutritionist and I dive into all things gut related, we go over the gut-brain connection, the link between our gut health and our emotions, how your digestion impacts your mood, foods to eat to improve your gut as well as the important distinction between diet culture and therapeutic diets. To join her community for all things gut health & self-healing visit her instagram page @gutrooted or visit her website www.gutrooted.com

"The Shadow Self" is a term coined by Carl Jung to describe the repressed or denied parts of the self. It is the a light metaphor for what many others have referred to as the unconscious.  In order for us to become our highest self, we must learn to embrace our darker self.  It seems counter intuitive and we might think to ourselves why would we wanna integrate our "dark" self in order to become our best self? but as we know, what we resists persists. These hidden, repressed parts of our psyche full of emotions, desires, and beliefs that we we're taught are wrong or bad can wreak havoc if we don't tend to them and integrate them.  In this episode, Kathryn Ducey, Master Coach and behavior Specialist shares her story and sheds light on what shadow work is, how we work with our shadow as well as the tools and practices that she's used over the course of her coaching career to help others discover their authentic self and find a sense of wholeness. To learn more about Kathryn's coaching services visit her website:  www.kathrynducey.com Her "Be seen" program starts March 1st, information can be found on the site

For the same reason that high performers excel at their jobs, they are also more susceptible to struggles with their mental health, and their overall sense of fulfillment in life. It;s been heavily engrained in our society for men to reach new milestones in their careers, to get all the accolades and rely on external validation which ultimately leads to one feeling a sense of emptiness and disconnection from self. In this episode, Mark Guay, Transformation coach and speaker comes on to talk about the struggles that high performing men face, he shares his coaching approach to help them connect to the authentic version of  themselves in order to become more balanced and aligned in mind, body and spirit.  To find our more about Mark's Coaching Services, visit the website below www.markwguay.me

"When perfection is the aim, everything falls short, meaning that success is never internalized." —Abby R. Imposter syndrome often shows up as a sense of self-doubt that can make a person feel like a fraud—despite evidence suggesting otherwise—but there are a few different pathways a person might take to get there. It works hand in hand with perfectionism with the same mindset that " being competent means I should never make mistakes or " nothing short of perfect is acceptable". In this Episode, Iris Serbanescu, Entrepreneur and the founder of wmnsWORK shares her story and struggles with imposter syndrome and perfectionism. She talks about the debilitating effects it had on her life especially in terms of performance at work. She highlights signs that you're stuck in the cycle and  ways to break it and escape the detrimental mindset that contributes to it as well as the important practices and tools that she used to overcome it. 

Our money mindset defines how you think about money and influences how you save, how you spend, and how you manage your debt. It’s your core beliefs about money and your attitude towards it. This includes what you think you can and cannot do with money, how much money you think you deserve, how you believe you should manage your money (spend, save, share), how you believe you should manage your debt, your ability to grow your wealth ect. In this episode, Kristen Wonch,  the founder of Women's Money Mastery talk about the importance of uncovering our beliefs around money, how to trust ourselves with our money decisions and how to create a steady flow of income, spend without feeling guilty, invest without confusion and build a relationship with money that they are in love with.  To find more about Kristen's services you can visit her instagram page @kristenwonch.xox and to join her program Net worth: The Simple Path to $1M+ https://bit.ly/net-worth-2023

When you are clear on your core values and your why you'll be able to make sound choices about big decisions in life, such as your career direction, the people you surround yourself with, how you show up in the world and the energy that you want to emit each day. In this episode, Jana Webb, entrepreneur, published fitness writer, TedX speaker and the founder of Joga shares her personal journey that was filled with many challenges and adversities.  It was through these struggles where she discovered her why and purpose. She invites us into her inner world, and shares the wisdom that's transpired as a result of her experiences.  We discuss the importance of mindset, the daily habits and rituals that have impacted her in a positive way as well as the valuable lessons that she learned during her recovery.  To learn more about Jana Webb's Services and coaching, visit her website www.janawebb.ca and check out her latest training app http://jogaworld.app/ where you can get access to hundred of training videos and meditations

How many times have you told yourself you want to quit your job, leave that relationship that isn't serving you, travel the world, get healthier but somehow you stay stuck and are paralyzed by the fear of " not being able to make" " what will people think of me?"  " Do I have what it takes?" and all of the self- doubt and thoughts that run through your mind.  In this Episode, I will be joined by Rachel Molenda, Award winning podcast host, global mindset coach and motivational speaker to unpack some of the limiting beliefs that stand in our way from living the life of our dreams. She shares her story and experiences and takes us through what it means to choose love over fear, honoring our desires over our fear, using emotions as information but not as a reason to not go for something and how to prioritize our nervous system along the way. To learn more about Rachel you can find her @Rachelmmolenda on Intagram or Tik Tok and visit her website www.rachelmmolenda.com

Self-compassion involves acting the same way towards yourself when you are having a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself. Instead of just ignoring your pain with a “stiff upper lip” mentality, you stop to tell yourself “this is really difficult right now,” how can I comfort and care for myself in this moment? It's so important for us to have practices and rituals in place for self compassion work and working with our shame, it's not enough to simply have awareness. If we stop at awareness without putting in the work, it will show up in different areas of our lives including our relationship with ourselves, with our bodies, with others.  In this episode, Dr. Jodi Larry, Naturopathic doctor and the founder of Rituwell shares her knowledge on the topic, and really sheds light on what happens in our brains when we are experiencing a shame spiral, how to get out of it, and bring in self compassion but most importantly how to recognize and embrace our humanity.  For more information on Dr. Jodi Larry's services you can find her on instagram @drjodilarry or visit her website www.jodilarrynd.com

" Our past no longer exists as something "behind us" that we can "go back to". The past is the past. However, these unintegrated emotional charges continue to exist as energetic conditions imprinted within our emotional body. In essence, we aren't going back but " going in". The answers are all within us now The concept of " inner child" originates in Jungian Therapy. Carl Jung proposed that the "Child Archetype "is the first milestone in the process of individuation or forming the self.  The inner child often gets activated when you're faced with challenges that remind you of a traumatic childhood memory. Until you consciously process and integrate those memories, your child self is calling the shots. In this episode, Cathy Eu, shares her knowledge on inner child work, we discuss how the inner child shows up, how to recognize when it does and the importance of working with our inner child in order to create more harmony within ourselves and with all of our relationships. If you're looking for an incredible therapist you can find out more about Cathy's services at www.cathyeuhealing.com

In this episode, Tanya Kololian shares the healing and transformation journey that she's been on since 2016.  Having struggled with panic disorder, depression and emotional eating for years, she shares the deep inner work that it took to liberate herself and reclaim her health and body. She provides us with the tools, and steps that helped her throughout her journey. This episode is truly vulnerable, raw, authentic and reminds us that this work is an on going journey and the importance of releasing our expectations of what it " should look like". If you are ready to transform your life and thrive you can find Tanya on instagram @tko.coaching and send her a DM for more information about her services. Her group coaching program will be launching in February!

Recognizing that you're on the road to burnout—or that you're already there—can provide the space, energy, and clarity that's essential for figuring out your needs. Burnout is usually a slow and gradual process – one that tends to rob people of their passion, their motivation, and energy, leaving them instead with feelings of exhaustion, disillusionment, and frustration. But as overwhelming and infiltrating as burnout can feel, recovering is possible. In this episode, Magdalena Jensen ( Transformation coach) shares her experience with severe burnout that lasted 2 years and provides us with ways in which we can take preventative action, what symptoms to look out for as well as how to get connected to our bodies and be present with ourselves. If you're struggling with burnout, you can check out her program  Burnout Bounce Back aka B3 is a 3-month group coaching program to support you to go from survival to THRIVE mode and fall in love with yourself and your life again! https://www.magdalenajensen.com/burnoutbounceback

After a decade of working in a high stakes corporate job, Abril Sandoval decided to quit her career after developing multiple health issues which led her to the "Ayurvedic institute" in Chile where she immersed herself in studying this ancient Indian healing system that ultimately transformed her life from the inside out. And shortly after this she discovered her passion for herbalism and applied the principals of Ayurveda to start her own skin care brand in Mexico City which has been nominated for multiple awards within the first year of opening. If you live in Mexico City and want to pamper yourself I highly recommend her services, she offers facial massages as well as incredible skin care products. you can find her @casa.ancestras or visit her website www.ancestras.com.mx  for more information 

The word "Leadership" gets tossed around a lot these days and takes many different forms.  In this episode Shannon Chace who's been working in the law industry for decades and recently moved into a leadership role shares her story, and provides us with insights on what the greatest hallmarks are of an effective leader, how to have hard conversations, how to show up authentically  and  most importantly the changes that have had to take place now that we are back in the office.  If you are in a leadership position or an upcoming leader, I highly recommend this episode as there are so many golden nuggets of wisdom from someone whos speaks from a truly authentic and heart centered place 

One morning in may of 2021 I woke up with this feeling and my intuition nudged me saying it's time to venture out and go on a journey. The journey began in October of 2021, I packed up a few suit cases filled with clothes, 3 journals, and landed in Mexico city. The city's charm, vibrant energy, culture and way of life drew me in and opened the portal for me. I learned that we can show up as we are and embrace the full spectrum of our emotions, that there is beauty in imperfection, that sometimes having no plan is the best plan, and that we don't find love, love finds us when we are ready for it. I hope you enjoy this solo episode, I'm excited to take you on this journey with me

Good communication is an important part of all relationships and is an essential part of any healthy partnership. All relationships have ups and downs, but a healthy communication style can make it easier to deal with conflict and build a stronger and healthier partnership. But what exactly is communication? By definition, communication is the transfer of information from one place to another. In relationships, communication allows to you explain to someone else what you are experiencing and what your needs are. There are 3 main component of communication: speaking, non- verbal (posture, body language, micro expression) as well as listening. In order to become an effective communicator we have to learn to balance the art of speaking and listening to ensure that we are getting our message across as clearly as possible while being able to hold space, and listen with openness and curiosity from a heart centered space. In this episode, Cathy and I discuss these key components of communication from body language, tonality, micro expressions and how to navigate through our relationships with different styles of communicating and most importantly how cultivating more self-awareness around our own triggers and core wounds ultimately plays into all of this.

True career fulfillment can be elusive - yet not impossible to find. What many people don’t realize is that it’s a process that takes work. There are many things that factor into our work fulfillment. There’s a simple framework that I’ve personally followed throughout my career and the important questions I’ve always asked myself are: Am  I inspired? Am I Growing? Am I being challenged? Am I useful and of service? This is a good start to unraveling and getting a clearer picture and better understanding of where you’re In this episode, Morgan and I discuss “Discovering your purpose and finding fulfillment in your career”, she shares her experience, how she shifted her mentality and attitude towards her career by developing more self - awareness which in turn reignited her passion for what she does. She provides us with the tools to guide you through this process to help you gain more clarity and develop a better understanding of your beliefs, how you interact with others, how you set boundaries and the ways in which this all plays into your overall fulfillment.

There is no better way to learn about worldly perspectives than traveling. Traveling is one of the greatest ways to experience various cultures and social norms. It is an education that you will never experience in a classroom no matter how many places you study. Although experiences are fleeting and we can’t capture every moment no matter how hard we try, they still become a big part of us as we move through our lives. They reflect more on who you are then any object ever could. Sharing our experiences and stories allows us to bond with others in a deep and meaningful way. In this episode. Iris and I discuss  “The power of meaningful experiences over material things” We are the sum of our experience, the places we’ve seen, the lessons we’ve learned and the people we’ve connected as well as the relationships we’ve built. She shares her story and love for travel, how immersing herself in different cultures and experiences throughout her life has served as the gateway to cultivate a richer life infused with soulful connections, endless self-discovery, resilience and an unwavering curiosity for the world, the way people connect and experience their life. She sheds lights on the value and benefits of meaningful experiences and travel, how much we grow in these moments when faced with challenges and uncertainty and how all in all travel is simply a state of mind rather than a destination. You can find Iris on Instagram @theserbanator

The Truth is that Trauma is not just “ in your head”. It leaves a real physical imprint on your body, jarring your memory storage processes and changing your brain. Scientists now have more evidence than ever before revealing the intimate, intertwined relationship between the mind and body. Many of us can relate to having unhealthy coping mechanisms and responses to things like stress, fear, or other agitating emotional state. In this episode, Dr. Dana Ross shares her expertise so that we can have a better understanding of how to cope and manage our emotional and physical state when we get “triggered” from a past event or present circumstance. She guides us through the process from a physiological standpoint as well as the different stages that occurs in the body when we experience stress. And most importantly, she provides us with the tools we need to self regulate in these times so that we can bring our mind and body back into balance. You can find Dr. Dana Ross at her website: https://traumaedessentials.com/

Fear is something that we all experience, especially on our journey toward deeper authenticity, fulfillment and success in life. Often times, when fear arises within us our tendency is to avoid, push away or repress it. We believe we "shouldn't" have fear or that we are somehow "wrong" for experiencing it. The thing is, fear is actually a vital emotion and part of the human experience, the trick is knowing how to work with it so that it doesn't work against. In this episode, Janey Brown shares her story and experiences with  fear. She touches on her career as an artist and how she managed "stage fright". What was once her fear became the fuel that drove her and out of that  Fear to Fearce Academy was born. Having been through the trenches herself, she provides us with the tools and ways to manage fear so that we can begin living more authentically and radiate confidence out into the world. You can find Janey online at https://janeybrown.com/ and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/janeybworld/

Have you ever sat back to think why personal finance is such an essential aspect of your life? Well, sometimes we are so caught up in the daily activities that we forget how crucial it is. It’s one of those topics that brings up a lot of emotions for people, Fear, shame, and anger tend to be some of the most common emotions surrounding money. It’s clear that money evokes strong emotions and everyone has deeply held and often subconscious beliefs about money. In today’s episode, My good friend Alanna will be sharing her knowledge and expertise, she will touch on how to become a budget queen, and help you understand the basics of finances so that you can leave here feeling empowered, and ready to take a closer look at your finances and create a plan that will ultimately give you financial freedom and restore your relationship with money If you want more guidance and direction when it comes to managing your finances you can find Alanna  at www.enrichedacademy.com And email her directly at [email protected]

" Change your thoughts and you can change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale The current state of your life is a direct result of the stories you tell yourself, and what you really believe is possible—not what you say is possible, but what you believe deep down in your core Dr. Joe dispenza, a neurobiologist and researcher in the fields of epigenetics, and quantum physics has found that we store emotions in our body whether we realize it or not. And by doing so, there is an emotional pay off that happens so we continue to fire the same neurons and signal the brain to continue feeling a certain way. We can literally become addicted to our own story and emotions unless we take the time to self-reflect and change the dialogue to a more self-serving one so we can break through our limiting beliefs and stories. In this episode, Rob and I talk about how to connect to our inner narrative, how to identify it, and become aware of it first and then most importantly how to work with it, and flip the script to create a more empowering story

"Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. – Brené Brown Often times we try  to protect ourselves from unpleasant feelings in the name of self-preservation which can hold us back from truly connecting with others. Being vulnerable is often seen as a weakness.  It takes true courage to be open and honest about our feelings. It allows for connection with others, whereas constantly trying to be perfect and hiding behind a seemingly strong and capable façade, can push people away. In this episode, my good friend Shiva and I have an open discussion about our personal journeys that touches on vulnerability, connecting to our inner child and allowing for ourselves to be fully human by shedding the ego self and  façade that no longer served us and stood in the way of cultivating a more authentic version of ourselves.

Relationships are meant to challenge us, they are mirrors in a sense, reflecting back the things we need to work on and heal, revealing to us our darkness and our light so that we can merge the two together and step in our most authentic self and truest expression. I truly believe that we attract who we are ready for at the time, and in the presence of another person we can see the beauty of who we are as well as the ugliness of who we think we are. In this episode, I share my personal experience of how my last relationship challenged me, stretched me and pushed me to grow in so many ways. I learned how to lean into grief for the first time, and began to see heart break from a new perspective and cultivated a deeper connection to the little person inside of me.

In this Episode, Chloë Tudor, The owner of For Health’s Sake, a holistic multidisciplinary health and wellness clinic, shares her experiences and entrepreneurship journey from starting out as an RMT and making the big transition with her business partner to open their clinic. She shares with us what inspired her, how this process unfolded & how she built a very successful team of amazing women! If you are just starting out your business or thinking of making the leap, she provides us with valuables tools and important steps to take in the initial stages from client out reach, to relationship building and finding your niche but most importantly how to connect with your clients and truly understand their needs You can find Chloë at her website https://forhealthssake.ca/ and go follow her on social media @for.healths.sake

We have all felt shame at some point in our lives, it’s the uncomfortable sensation we feel in the pit of our stomach when we feel judged and have no safe place to retreat to.  We feel small, bad about ourselves and wish we could escape and hide. Shame has gotten a bad rap, it’s been branded as toxic and destructive but if we bring it to light and work with it, it can be used as a tool to effect positive change. In this episode,  we highlight the key differences between shame and guilt, The role of shame in our lives and how it’s a necessary part of our human experience as well as the ancestral and generational shame that gets passed down and how to become aware of it and untangle ourselves from the stories and conditioning so that we can come into our own power as individuals.  You can find cathy online at http://www.healingtherapyalliance.com/cathy-eu/ 

As things begin to re-open, it is more important now than ever to keep our immune system strong and healthy. By focusing on things you're able to control such as nutrition, sleep and exercise we can increase our immunity. In this Episode, Melissa Blair shares with us some ways to slowly build up our immune system by beginning with a healthy diet, our sleep patterns and regular exercise. She provides us with practical steps on how we can work these into our lifestyle in a way that is manageable and sustainable in the long run. You can follow Mellisa on social media @getfitlicious and also at her website at https://www.getfitlicious.com/

In this episode, Kendall and I talk about the history and evolution of women’s fitness, the shifts in the world of sports  as well as the influence of mainstream and social media on women’s body image and mental well being. You can find Kendall at https://www.dollfitness.ca/ and on social media @dollfitness_

Breathing heals on many levels and understanding how it performs this function is good for our mental and physical well being. You know that intense feeling you get when you’re stressed or anxious? When the brain senses a threat or any kind of danger, the nervous system goes into flight or fight mode. By practicing conscious breathing, it allows you to shift and release negative energy instead of storing it in your body. In this episode, our featured  guest Angela Robson, Shares with us the importance of having a breath work practice and it’s transformative nature. She provides us with practical ways in which you can tune in and connect to your breath as a way to become more centered and balanced. You can get in touch with  Angela at https://www.fuzionlife.com/ and find her on social media at @fuzionlifetoronto

Healthy boundaries define who we are in relation to others, they also help us know what  our  extents and limits are with others. By having personal boundaries, we teach people who we are, what we will and will not accept. It is essentially our greatest measure of self-love and self-respect In this siblings episode, Rob and I take you through our personal experiences with boundary setting, how we became aware of our lack of boundaries and the steps we both took to start implementing them into our lives. We share a step by step way to start practicing boundary setting in all aspects of our lives from work, to relationships and within our family units.

Many of us at some point have struggled with trusting our Intuition and the voice inside of us that ultimately knows the answer. How many times have you had a “feeling” about something but couldn’t explain it? A situation didn’t feel right in your gut? You had a hunch about whether to proceed with something or not? That is your intuition at play Relying on our intuition has had a bad reputation especially in the western world where logic and analytical thinking has always been favoured. In this episode, Lisa Chau shares with us her experience and how she developed her practice and healing modalities which includes esoteric acupuncture, breathwork, oncology rehab and guided meditation. She uses these as tools to guide her clients through this process to tap into their innate wisdom and learn to trust that voice inside of them. You can find her at @vibrantacu And visit her website www.vibrantacu.com

Have you ever wondered where the voices in your head come from? You know, the voices that are filled with self-judgement and Criticism undermining your innate goodness. The inner voice of judgement and critisism can be unrelenting, toxic and painfully convincing which is why it’s important that we come face to face with it and begin to question it’s rants and validity. In this episode “Taming your inner critic” I share my personal story about my own intrusive inner critic and the board room of  judges that took jabs at my confidence and sense of inner peace for years. I also spent some  time exploring the origins of the inner critic so that you can understand how to work with it so it doesn’t work against you and as always I provide you with some tools to help you neutralize the voice and start tapping into your true self and let the inner critic take a back seat.

Our very first special guest on the podcast is Cathy Eu, she has been a long time friend, former client and mentor over the last 8 years. She has a private practice which incorporates psychotherapy, spiritual direction,and intuitive energy work. Cathy approaches healing from an integrated perspective that really looks to the intersection of mind,body, emotions and spirit. Ultimately she acts as a guide to clients soul journeys, helping them to explore their inner self, discover their subconscious limiting beliefs, thought patterns and emotional blocks while helping them tap into their innate wisdom and intuition. In today's episode we dive into the topic of self-awareness, how to begin cultivating a relationship with ourselves and how to navigate through difficult emotions and practice more self-compassion in these moments. You get in contact with Cathy at http://www.healingtherapyalliance.com/cathy-eu/

We've been programmed and conditioned to constantly be  on the move and stay  "busy" but often times we lose the present moment, we miss out on the opportunity to connect with ourselves, with others and with our environment. I know what that feels like because I was the queen of escapism, I spent most of my time running from what I was feeling, never acknowledging  the state of my inner world or tuning into my surroundings. With some practice and consistency, I implemented some simple strategies that made all the difference for me on my journey to becoming more mindful, connected and present in my life. I'd love to share them with you!

Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do or react to situations a certain way? In this episode we will be diving into what are habits,  how to identify them, and how you use them to your best advantage to get the most out of your life! We touch on the topic of meditation that leads us into our next episode. Big shout to our meditation teacher Angela Robson, you can find her at https://www.fuzionlife.com/

Welcome to the very first episode of the SKLPT Your Life! I'm Stephanie Katona an entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, writer. I will be taking you to my past and journey through my life and challenges,sharing my personal healing journey, and struggles with depression, sexuality, self-acceptance, and relationships. I will be joined by the ever so charming, wildly entertaining, my little brother, Rob Katona.