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With Heart and Wonder
by Meghan Johnston
This is an invitation to embrace a life filled with heart and wonder. Join us each week for conversations and reflections that celebrate the possibilities. You'll hear from the most incredible souls who are living heart-centred lives with playful curiosity, creativity and courage. Each episode will inspire you to connect a little deeper with the wisdom of your own heart.
Episodes
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105. When it's Time to Take a Break
Have you ever experienced an inner knowing that you ned to take a break? But you keep pushing it off and pushing it off, until life intervenes? This episode shares my recent story with needing a break and deciding that it's time to put the podcast on hold for a few months. We'll be back later…
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104. Slow Design & Creating A Space That Feels Like You
Your space impacts how you feel! Interior Designer, Diana Delaney joins us this episode to chat about: Why getting clear on how you want to feel is the most important step! How to release the pressure and make design fun! The top tip to get a paint colour you love Why you should incorporate…
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103. More Thoughts on Purpose + What To Focus On Instead
In this solo episode, I circle back to the theme of purpose. Instead of focusing on purpose, I invite you to get curious about how you can become more you! And expand your horizons and vision of what’s possible in the process. *** PODCAST GIVEAWAY Get all the info on this year’s *giveaway*! There...
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102. Why Chasing Your Purpose Is Keeping You Stuck with Adriana Paez
Are you feeling this pressure to figure out your purpose? This episode is for you!I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Adriana as we chat about: Why we get obsessed with finding our purpose How to reframe purpose - it’s not a destination The difference between finding your purpose and living...
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101. Celebrating YOU ( + this year’s giveaway!)
This one’s a sister episode to ep. 100. Tune in to hear why I’m celebrating you! And how you can join the celebrations this summer. >> Head to podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com for all the details on how to earn points and be entered in some spectacular prize draws! << *** GET IN TOUCH Did this...
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100. Ripples (Beyond What We Could Ever Imagine)
I decided at the last moment to mark episode 100 in a different way than I had planned. Tune in to hear about someone who has been on my heart these last few days. Their legacy is one of spreading love, joy and hope. We’ll keep the celebration alive in the next episode where I’ll share more about...
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99. Making Time for Joy, Creativity & Connect with Rita Alma
In this episode we’re joined by Rita Alma (leadership coach, conflict mediator, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practitioner and facilitator) who shares her story of making time for joy, creativity and connection outside of work, as a way to balance the hard and heavy. We chat about: What...
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98. There’s Nothing Wrong With You, You Just Might Need More Support
In this episode I share a realization that came up in my own life related to discomfort. There’s a big difference in how I meet physical discomfort from how I meet mental and emotional discomfort. Tune in to hear what this all has to do with giving yourself the support you need. *** GET IN TOUCH...
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97. Trying To Make A Shift? Get Clear On These 2 Things
We’re going back to basics in this episode, because sometimes the most foundational things are the hardest to integrate (and the most impactful!). Anytime you’re looking to create a shift in your life there’s two things you need to get clear on. Otherwise it’s really easy to feel confused,...
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96. [Sister Date] with Becca Johnston: Reflecting On Vulnerability, Therapy And Community After A Tegan And Sara Concert
She’s back! One of the most loved episodes (episode 72) from 2023 featured my one and only sister, Becca Johnston. Today we’re chatting after our latest sister date at a Tegan and Sara concert (as part of their Not Tonight 2024 acoustic and storytelling tour). We reflect on: The cyclical nature…
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95. Using Human Design & Gene Keys To Embrace Your Gifts with Cassandra DeAnn
Feel like there’s something wrong with you and like you just “aren’t doing life right”? This episode with Cassandra DeAnn is all about using Human Design and Gene Keys to embrace your unique energy, gifts and purpose. Cassandra shares her own story of coming home to herself after an upbringing of...
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94. Patience (And Playfulness) In The Process
Today we’re taking inspiration from the Spring season to chat about fresh starts and new beginnings. I share some of my own struggles when it comes to planning my routines, and how I’ve intentionally created more support to nourish myself as I plant new seeds. *** FREE WORKSHOP Interested in the...
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93. How To Look At Art For Self-Discovery And Healing with Cindy Ingram
“You’re born to experience art” - Cindy Ingram In this episode we’re joined by Cindy Ingram for a conversation about how *anyone* can use art as a way of connecting more deeply with themselves. We chat about: How art can help you grow and heal (even if you don’t know anything about art) Why you…
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92. “It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense To Anyone Else”
Often we hold ourselves back from the things that give us energy and make us come alive, because other people don’t get it. In this episode I talk about a short film I saw last week that totally inspired me - and I think it will inspire you too! *** MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE FILM: Soundscape...
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91. What It’s Really Like To Be A Digital Nomad (6 Years In!) with Kayla Ihrig
“The digital nomad lifestyle is not the silver bullet out of bad habits or unhappiness, and no one should see it as such. It's a way into different surroundings, more stimulation and achieving goals, a more saturated way of living with intense highs and lows.” - Kayla Ihrig Kayla Ihrig is on the...
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90. Visioning our Collective Future (& Moving Through Related Overwhelm)
For the first episode of 2024 we are letting things get real messy. This episode is all about sparking curiosity and moving forward even in the messiness. It’s about getting curious and imagining what’s possible (not just for ourselves, but for our collective future).I talk about: The argument…
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89. 5 Questions to Add to Your End of Year Reflection
I can’t believe it! This is the last episode of 2023. What a year it’s been.In this episode I’m reflecting on the biggest surprise from this past year. I’m also sharing 5 questions (that you might not have thought of!) to add to your own end of year reflection. Reflection Questions: What were the...
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88. Your Third Act, Choosing Joy, & Igniting Your Spark At Any Age with Kim Selby
“ You have to figure out, no matter what your age, what really brings you joy?” Today’s guest Kim Selby, will without a doubt leave you feeling sparkly. Kim’s an incredible advocate for age positivity, choosing joy and igniting your spark. In this episode chat about: How to Ignite Your Spark...
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87. Caught in Overthinking? Try Changing Your Perspective.
This one's a short and sweet episode with an invitation to shift perspectives when it comes to overthinking. I share a tool to find the answers inside you when it feels like you don't know the way. *** GET IN TOUCH Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your...
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86. Heart-Centered Money Wisdom for a Rich Life with Tara Winters
Tara Winters is an award winning money & spirituality coach, soul guide, speaker, writer and mother of three. After years of hiding her spirituality while working as a corporate accountant and downplaying her money wisdom in the spiritual world, she discovered that money and spirituality can, in...
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85. Making Space for Sound
This episode explores the relationship between sound and self-expression including: The yoga studio incident that inspired a whole lot of curiosity The award I was given in high school that I was super embarrassed about The practices I’ve been exploring to bring more compassion and celebration to...
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84. Creative Self-Expression, Wearable Art & Your Inner Kid with Mikaela Clark (Hansel Founder)
Mikaela Clark started her clothing company with the mission of making one-of-a-kind sustainably produced clothing that connected people with their inner kid. In this episode we chat about: How her childhood inspired creativity and self-expression How she founded Hansel as a way of grounding and...
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83. (PART TWO) Why Celebrating Your Accomplishments is Absolutely Vital When it Comes to Sustainable Personal Transformation
This episode is PART TWO of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to do with pacing, patience and creating sustainable personal transformation. In this part, I share my experience moving through my own healing journey with seizures and the…
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82. (PART ONE) Why Celebrating Your Accomplishments is Absolutely Vital When it Comes to Sustainable Personal Transformation
Ever felt like there are things in your life that you should be proud of but you feel totally disconnected from them - almost like they happened to someone else? This episode is for you! It’s PART ONE of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to...
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81. Releasing Expectations, Flowing with the Unpredictability of Life and Embracing a Lighter Way of Being
This episode is a little bit different! I share three not really (but also kind of) related stories celebrating lessons learned from messy imperfect living. Some themes explored: Letting go of the weight of expectation Slipping back into old patterns Doing less (instead of trying to cram…
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80. Bringing a Maybe-One-Day Project to Life with Erica Howes
Erica Howes had this idea in her head to write her dad’s memoir. Over the last year she’s been bringing this “maybe-one-day” project to life and learning a whole lot about herself and her relationship with writing in the process. She also just happens to be one of my very first (and longest)...
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79. Priorities and Making Space for Those Deep Desires
My grandma recently shared one of those GEMs of wisdom that I’ll treasure forever. It was so simple, but helped me think even deeper about how I can create priorities in a way that feels empowering and exciting. This episode is for you if you are someone who is constantly trying to do all the...
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78. Courage, Creativity & The Flying Whale with Maria Habanikova
“Creativity is on the other side of a courageous yes” In this episode, Maria Habanikova chats with me about the process of writing her first children’s book - a journey that she’s been on for the last five years. We talk about: The ocean canoeing adventure that inspired the story of The Flying...
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77. Shift from Planning to Playing
Calling all overthinkers! If you’re anything like me it’s easy to find yourself using so much energy in planning, that there’s barely any left to bring your visions to life. In this episode, I share a recent moment where I was able to shift from overplanning into a more playful approach and I...
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76. Self-Trust Through the Hurting and the Healing with Catherine Lenhardt
Many of us have been conditioned out of trusting ourselves! Today I’m introducing you to my friend Catherine Lenhardt. We met while training to become life coaches at the Beautiful You Coaching Academy in 2022. In this conversation we’re diving into: What it meant to be each other’s coaching...
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75. When Joy Feels Overwhelming ( + Why It’s Different From Happiness)
There have been many times in my life where I’ve found the idea of Joy completely overwhelming. And I know I’m not the only one! This episode explores: Why joy can feel daunting How joy is different from happiness How to reframe your relationship with joy so that you can create space to feel more...
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74. Your Emotions Are Messengers with Heather Dressel
Are you a big feeler or highly sensitive? This episode with Heather Dressel is for you. We chat about: What it means to be highly sensitive or an empath Why having language for our experiences can make us feel less alone Framing emotions as "energy in motion" Why sitting with our emotions matters…
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73. Transitions Are Hard (You're Not Alone!)
It's not just you. Transitions are tough. They can feel so sticky, confusing and disorienting. In fact, transitions by their very nature are disregulating. But I actually don't think that's a bad thing! Despite our obession with smooth transititions and generally wanting to rush right through…
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72. Insights from Elizabeth Gilbert on Creativity & Boundaries with Becca Johnston
After hearing Elizabeth Gilbert talk here in Ottawa, my sister (Becca Johnston) and I debrief our biggest takeaways. We cover a lot of ground including --> insights on what it means to be relaxed, how to have (and keep) your boundaries, and what it means to prioritize your creativity. *** Did…
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71. My Unconventional Birthday Celebration
I did something veeeeery different to mark my birthday this year. Tune into this episode to hear how I celebrated the occaision and what I learned in the process. *** I love hearing from you! Let's chat. Instagram: @meghanljohnston Email: [email protected] Website: meghanjohnston.com
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70. What If There Is No "Right" Decision?
Today’s episode is an invitation to get curious about decision-making. Specifically the fear that can surround this idea of making the RIGHT decision. We can get so stuck waiting for clarity, but what happens if we remove the pressure to make the right decision. But what if clarity comes from...
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69. Feast & Heal: Exploring Food, Community and Care with Sabrina Persaud
Sabrina Persaud from Feast and Heal joins us to talk about the intersections between food, community, and care. It's a deeply nourishing and inspiring conversation that will inspire you to slow down and savour the opportunities to connect more deeply with yourself and those around you. You can…
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68. Re-writing a harmful pattern & my practice of gentle momentum
I've been working on writting a harmful pattern so ingrained in my life that I didn't even realieze all the places it was showing up. This episode shares a peak into my journey and how I've replaced this habit with the practice of gentle momentum. *** If this episode sparked any thoughts…
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[Meditation] for Loving Kindness
You asked for it... get cozy and settle in for a meditation for loving kindness. In this 13 mins you'll anchor into your heart and expand the loving kindness within you. This meditation is a Metta Meditation - a meditation from the buddhist tradition. There are MANY variations on this loving...
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67. Healthy Aging, Menopause, & the Second Spring with Dana Lavoie
Dana LaVoie (from Making Menopause Easy) is on a mission to help you know that menopause doesn't mean your life is over or even that you have to experience tough symptoms. Menopause can be a second spring, a time of reigniting your creative potential and stepping into your authentic leadership.…
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66. Are you enjoying the ride?
Feeling off? I sure have been! The barrage of new year marketing has felt like a lot this year, and after some reflection (and following my intuition), I finally pinpointed what felt off and why it's been making me feel so disconnected. In this episode we talk about bringing more enjoyment into…
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65. How To Bring More Heart And Wonder Into 2023
This is the time of year where we start to get reflective… We reflect on the year that has passed and on what we are seeking in the year ahead. So in the spirit of all this reflection, I thought I’d share one of my biggest reflections from the year. AND it just so happens to be something you can...
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64. Creative Practice As A Retreat & A Playground with Sabine Modder
A creative practice can be a refuge for you in the moments when life gets tough. In this episode, I'm joined by artist Sabine Modder for a deeply inspiring conversation that explores: how art can be a creative process (that feels good!) not a product the link between creative practice and our...
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63. How to (Re)Build your Confidence
In the Fall of 2021 I experienced something that totally shattered my sense of self and left my confidence in shambles. In this episode I share three things that helped me rebuild my confidence.
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62. Redefining Success at Work with Sylvana Gatto
Let's talk about success. In this episode, Sylvana Gatto from Bee Wellness joins us to discuss success at work. This conversation will encourage you to get curious about what it is that you are chasing, both in the workplace and beyond. You'll be inspired with tools to unravel your own…
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61. Are you putting off the things that matter most?
Putting off the things that matter most? We talk about why in this episode. Tune in to hear about what I've been up to these last 6 months and how you can reframe fear and make her your friend.
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60. Find Your Truth (and move past fear & doubt) with Deepshikha Sairam
"If you're not taking your soul on an adventure, it goes to sleep" This episode with Deepshikha Sairam is an invitation to connect with all the answers that are already within you. We explore how you can shed the layers of who you thought you should become, and embrace the highest version of you,...
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59. Short, Sweet & Simple (pockets of time to recharge)
The short, sweet, & simple practices can still be impactful. And when it comes to supporting our nervous system, they can actually be even more helpful as they let us recalibrate and reconnect with ourselves on a regular basis. This episode is a celebration of taking small pockets of time for…
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58. Making Time for Rest while Serving the Collective [with Ashley Cruz]
Ever feel that tension between caring for your communities and caring for yourself? I get to work with some truly incredible people! They are highly motivate compassionate leaders. But they tend to put the needs of others first --> this eventually leads to burnout! Ashley is one of these people…
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57. Bringing More Gentleness to Change
Our instinct when it comes to creating change is to go hard. We want to get out of the gate running with vigour and intensity. But this can set us up for imbalance, disappointment, cycles of shame and even an energy that is the opposite of what we are trying to invite in. This episode is a chance...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is an invitation to embrace a life filled with heart and wonder. Join us each week for conversations and reflections that celebrate the possibilities. You'll hear from the most incredible souls who are living heart-centred lives with playful curiosity, creativity and courage. Each episode will inspire you to connect a little deeper with the wisdom of your own heart.
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Meghan Johnston
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