Women on the Brink

Send us Fan MailYou’ve grown. You know you have. So why are the same old emotions showing up again?In this episode, we’re unpacking the disorienting experience of feeling “low” emotions after you’ve already done so much inner work. This is for the woman who thought she had moved past the shame, the fear, the grief…only to have it resurface and make her question everything.Those emotions aren’t coming back because you’ve failed.  They’re coming back because you’re meeting them from a more expanded version of yourself.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWe like to think we’re seeing people clearly.  That what we’re reacting to is what’s actually happening. But most of the time?  We’re not seeing them.  We’re seeing them through us.In this episode, I talk about the moments where I’ve been completely convinced I was right, only to realize I was looking through a very specific lens. One shaped by old beliefs like “I don’t matter” or “I’m not being respected.”When you start to notice the lens… You get a little space. And in that space?  You get choice. Not to blame yourself.  Not to excuse anyone else.  But to shift how you see, and that shifts everything. Because sometimes the most powerful change isn’t out there.  It’s in the way you’re looking.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWe women have said we have been invisible for a long time.  Especially older women.  We're told to be visible, to speak up, to show up fully, but no one really talks about what happens after you do. In this episode, I unpack the real reason being seen feels so risky for women: the judgment, the interpretation, the nervous system responses that make us want to shrink back into safer, more edited versions of ourselves. From business to relationships to aging, this is about the tension between wanting to be deeply known… and wanting to hide at the exact same time. Inspired by Jim Carrey, this episode explores what it actually takes to stay rooted in yourself when you step into visibility and why that might be the real work. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailI woke up in the middle of the night, completely awake, but I couldn’t move, couldn’t speak, and there was a heavy pressure on my chest. Both times, there was a figure in the room that felt very real. I thought I was losing my mind… until I discovered that women across cultures have been describing this exact experience for centuries, sometimes calling it the Night Hag, the Mare, Kanashibari or as I recently learned, Inoculous.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWhen most people think of medicine, they think of something they take.But what if real medicine isn’t found in a bottle at all?In this episode of Women on the Brink, we explore a different way of understanding healing.  One that's rooted in connection, presence, community, and the natural world. From the clinic room to the forest trails, this conversation unpacks how medicine can be something you live, not consume, and why the most powerful forms of healing are often the most subtle.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWhat if the life you’re holding onto… is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of Women on the Brink, I share the moment I had to leave a long-term relationship because our values were not aligned.  And here's the big question that changed everything: Who do I want to be 10 years from now, and would that woman be proud of the life I’m living today? This is a conversation about courage, timing, and what it really feels like to step into the unknown.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailAt some point, healing turns into a full-time job… and your body still feels exhausted. More treatments. More rules. More effort. But what if that’s the problem? This episode explores why doing everything to get better can actually slow you down and how learning to pull back might be the thing that finally lets your body catch up.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan Mail Why are so many young men searching for answers about masculinity online? In this episode of Women on the Brink, we explore the disappearing rite of passage for boys, the importance of male mentorship, and why the transition from boyhood to manhood has become so unclear in modern culture. Drawing on the work of mythologist Joseph Campbell and examples from traditional societies, we ask: are young men failing, or have we simply stopped guiding them?Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many women feel pressure to stop aging at 40? In this episode of Women on the Brink, I unpack the quiet cultural conditioning that tells women they should look forever youthful, and what it takes to push back against it. From a funny shopping trip with my hiking buddy to turning 65 this year, we talk about body image, Botox, social pressure, and why choosing to age with strength, curiosity, and pride might be the most rebellious thing a woman can do.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailThe headlines feel like a group chat between emotionally reactive world leaders  and our nervous systems are tempted to join in.In this episode of Women on the Brink, I explore radical responsibility where I'm choosing to regulate, set boundaries, and steward my own energy, instead of absorbing chaos I didn’t create. Because being informed without being inflamed is a radical act.Calm, clear, regulated women? Much harder to control.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Women on the Brink dives into the blurry lines between friend, lover, and casual sex—and why those categories get so complicated for women, especially in midlife. Chris and regular guest Kim Protopappas unpack the emotional grey zones of modern dating: the fear of “having the talk,” the risks of making assumptions, the role of attachment and chemistry, and why so many women settle for half-relationships instead of asking for what they truly want. With honesty, humor, and a little hard-earned wisdom, they explore non-negotiables, red flags, manifestation, and the courage it takes to communicate clearly, reminding us that the real question isn’t what role someone plays in our life, but how we feel about ourselves when we’re with them. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m reframing something so many women quietly carry: mistakes.We’re taught to value formal education, linear careers, and “getting it right.” But what about the lessons we learn from heartbreak, detours, wrong turns, and brave decisions that didn’t go as planned?I share a personal excerpt from my book I'm currently working on and reflect on how wandering, crashing into reality, and losing my footing weren’t failures — they were formative. They taught me boundaries. Independence. Self-trust. Pleasure without apology. And how to hold my own in a world that constantly tries to define women for us.If you’ve ever looked back on your life and thought, I should have known better, this episode is for you.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing that’s making you feel lost, numb, restless—or strangely relieved—isn’t a crisis… but grief? In this episode of Women on the Brink, we explore the quiet, complicated grief that so many women encounter in midlife—the grief of relationships ending (even the right ones), parents aging or dying, careers shifting, identities dissolving, and the younger version of ourselves we can no longer be. Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, nervous system wisdom, and deeply personal stories, we unpack how grief lives in the body, why it often precedes profound change, and how to pivot—not bounce back—into the next chapter. If you’ve been wondering, Who am I now?… this conversation may help you see that grief isn’t the end. It’s the reorientation. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWhen women stop creating, we don’t get calm — we get cranky.Tired. Flat. Irritated by everyone and everything.And we assume it’s hormones, stress, or ‘just getting older’…when really? Something essential has been shut down.If you’re midlife or beyond and wondering why your tolerance is gone,  this episode is for you.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWomen on the Brink began as a personal inquiry — an attempt to understand how I kept tripping myself up, not just in romantic relationships, but in my life. I was curious about how smart, capable women (myself included) quietly abandon themselves in ways that are almost invisible. Over time, one truth became clear: women don’t want another conversation about how to attract love — they want to understand how to stop losing themselves. That’s why I’m so glad to welcome back Kim Protopappas as a regular voice on the show. This week, we begin with a simple but powerful question that when Kim said she had come to genuinely love and value herself. What does that actually look like in real life? How does valuing yourself change the pace of connection, the way your body responds, the choices you make? This conversation is about becoming more honest, and finally learning how to stay with yourself. Because sometimes the relationship we’ve been preparing for all along… is the one with ourselves. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan Mail What if ease isn’t something you earn — but something you allow? In this episode of Women on the Brink, I explore an idea that’s been quietly reshaping how I move through the world: that we’re not navigating life alone. Inspired by The Light Between Us by Laura Lynne Jackson and a surprising, science-grounded podcast called The Telepathy Tapes, I reflect on the idea of layered support — the universe, a team of light, and our ancestors — not as something dramatic or mystical, but as subtle, relational guidance woven into everyday life. This episode isn’t about belief or being “psychic”; it’s an invitation to consider what might shift if you assumed you were supported, if listening to your body and timing mattered as much as effort — and if the other side has been quietly reaching for you all along. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailIn this tender, grounding episode of Women on the Brink, I talk about what it really means for women to be “rising” in a world that feels heavy with war, politics, and fear. While the headlines are loud, something quieter and more powerful is happening in kitchens, gardens, beading circles, yoga studios, and small acts of care between women. I reflect on Indigenous and Métis women, women of the global majority, and women everywhere who are holding communities together through love, presence, and nervous-system regulation. This episode is an invitation to rest, to notice the women who have shaped your life, and to remember that even the smallest acts of kindness send ripples of healing into the world. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan Mail Winter is kidney season in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and if you’ve been exhausted, anxious, freezing, losing hair, or wondering why coffee isn’t cutting it anymore — this episode is for you. In Season 3, Episode 2 of Women on the Brink, I’m talking about kidney jing (the energy you’re born with), why mine was basically running on fumes, and how winter quietly drains women through hormones, fertility, fear, and burnout. We’re covering kidney vacuity, hair loss, low libido, infertility, bone health, why rest is non-negotiable, and what to actually eat and do this season to protect your life battery. Less hustle, more warmth, fewer iced lattes. Your kidneys will thank you. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailSeason 3 is here and Happy 2026! January usually comes with pressure to reinvent ourselves — but this episode isn’t about vision boards, manifestation rituals, or pretending we wake up at 5 a.m. happy. It’s about the vibe we’re upholding for 2026. Mine? Self-worth. No footnotes. I’m breaking down the five things every woman needs to know this year if you’re done people-pleasing, over-helping, perfecting yourself into exhaustion, and calling it “being good.” Less proving. More choosing. Welcome to Women on the Brink — 2026, but with boundaries. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailThis Christmas, I was haunted by three women… and none of them let me off the hook. One showed up with Valium and zero patience. One had a glass of wine and an anxiety problem. And one hasn’t even been born yet — but already knows exactly where I went wrong. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan Mail Trusting the universe isn’t all “love and light”—sometimes it looks like dashboard warning lights, bad timing, and muttering are you kidding me? In this episode, I talk about real trust, redirections, and what happens when you stop forcing the ride and start reading the signs. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan Mail Chris wraps up a nine-year cycle that felt like a spiritual washing machine—complete with fires, premonitions, nervous-system meltdowns, and more plot twists than a Netflix drama. But the good news? The next cycle is finally about selection, not survival. This episode offers a witty, uplifting breakdown of what we’ve cleared, what we’re stepping into, and why the coming years promise better boundaries, better energy, and far fewer cosmic curveballs. Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailI spent years drawn to emotionally unavailable men probably because chaos felt familiar and I hadn’t done my own inner work. Then midlife hit—menopause, spiritual openings, and reconnecting to my Indigenous identity—and my body, intuition, and spirit all refused to settle for anything less than alignment.The question I asked myself that changed everything? Find out in this episode.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailThis week I share my experience going to Indigenous Fashion week with my daughter, Nicole - not once but twice.   I loved the diverse representation, loved the unique styles and above all, I made me so happy to see my daughter witnessing Indigenous people standing in their pride and power. Join me for this commentary.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailPeople tell me you aren't really a part of the dating scene unless you're online.   But has Online Dating lost its charm?  This week we talk to one woman who has been dating online on and off for about 15 years.  Kim Protopappas joins me in a very frank conversation on what her experience has been like.Join us for a some hard truths and a few laughs!Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailVolunteering is a selfish act. In the best, most heart-expanding way possible.Because in my experience — as someone who volunteered before I had kids, and again after raising kids — I can say this with complete honesty: I have always received far more than I ever gave.Join me in this anecdote on kindness and volunteering!Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailLife seemed so clear back in the 1800's for men and women. The men protected and provided. The women nurtured and connected. Roles were defined, even if they weren’t exactly fair.  So today, we’re asking: Do we actually need to go back to traditional roles to make relationships — and life — work again?Join me for this conversation as we explore the ENERGY of balance and harmony in partnerships.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailIt’s October — the season of thinning veils, when the air itself feels electric. The days shorten, the nights deepen, and if you’re paying attention, there’s a certain shimmer in the ordinary. It’s also the time when witches show up everywhere — in costumes, in old movies, in the collective imagination.  Historically, witches were mostly women—who were healers, herbalists, midwives, and wisdom keepers in their communities.  They knew plants, weather, fertility cycles, and natural rhythms long before medicine was institutionalized. But as patriarchal religion and early modern state power grew (especially from the 1400s–1700s), those women were persecuted—often accused of “witchcraft” for embodying knowledge and authority outside church and male control. So the word witch became a weapon to destroy feminine power.  Join me in this conversation and how we witches are reclaiming that lost lineage.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailI’ve come to believe in what I call destiny points — those moments written in our soul’s record, the Akashic Records, where we’re meant to arrive no matter how many detours we take. Sometimes we’re on Path A — the one aligned with our higher plan, guided by the universe and our ancestors.  And sometimes, we wander onto Path B — the human path, full of fear, ego, and the illusion of control.When we’re paying attention to the signs and synchronicities laid out for us by the universe, patterns begin to form and our soul map take form. A soul map isn’t something we plan out- that was decided before we got here. It’s something we remember. It unfolds through  curiosity, through choices, through willingness to follow breadcrumbs even when they don’t make sense.Join me in this conversation on how we are constantly being guided and shown the path, even when we think we're way off track.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailToday, we’re leaning into the energy of fall through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine —and exploring how this season touches our emotions, our bodies, and our hearts. We’ll also meet three gentle plant allies—rose, chamomile, and lavender—that can help us navigate grief and sadness with softness and support.So wherever you are, settle in—whether you’re walking, driving, or cozy with a cup of tea—and let’s explore the wisdom of fall.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailRebecca Goulet, someone who knows this story from the inside out of being unhoused and addicted.  Her life has included experiences many of us can barely imagine: addiction to alcohol and street drugs, living in shelters and on the street, losing custody of her children, living through physical and sexual abuse, serving time in jail, and navigating ADHD and a neurological condition that has left her with a permanent disability.But this is not where her story ends.Rebecca has taken her pain, her survival, and her deep understanding of the system — and created something extraordinary now that she is no longer using drugs or alcohol. She now works one-on-one with people who are often overlooked by society, helping them find their worth, their voice, and their path to recovery — through empathy, compassion, and advocacy.   This is a powerful episode - I hope you'll join us!Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailSubstance use (in this episode we are referencing drugs) isn’t some distant issue — it’s often our neighbour, our family member, or our friend. The very first step in helping someone find support is breaking down the walls of stigma. When we reduce judgment and shame, we create space for compassion, understanding, and real solutions. This episode explores how shifting our mindset can open the door to healing, connection, and the resources people need to find their way forward. Joining us is Leslie McBain the co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm, an advocacy and peer-support organization she helped start in 2016 after the overdose death of her son, Jordan.  She serves as Family Engagement Lead at the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) and  sits on multiple provincial and federal committees dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based drug policies, and has participated in international forums.Moms Stop the Harm - (for family, friends and loved ones of people with substance use)  https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/Holding Hope -  (for  people who currently have a loved one living with substance use issues) - https://www.holdinghopecanada.org/Healing Hearts - (for people who have lost loved ones to substance-use related harms) - https://www.healingheartscanada.org/find-a-groupBC Center on Substance Use - (offers guidance, training and clinical care recommendations to support people dealing with substance use in British Columbia)Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWhen I speak about shame today, I hold both my personal journey, and the collective journeys of those who have been told for generations that they don’t measure up or don’t belong. And I’m doing this work of healing my own shame not only for myself, but for my daughters, my niece and nephew, and the grandchildren who aren’t here yet. And I also do it for my ancestors, because I believe the women who came before me would want me to break the cycle, to live free of the shame they never had the chance to shed.Please join me in this important discussion in light of Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th in Canada.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailArlene Dickson, the business entrepreneur from Dragon's Den, posted about  how, as we get older, we start living smaller lives without even noticing. The same coffee order. The same safe conversations. The same routines. When did predictability start passing as something always worth striving for?Today we discuss Anaïs Nin's quote: “Life shrinks or grows in proportion to one’s courage.”Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailThank you for supporting Women on the Brink and celebrating our 1st Anniversary!I hope these episodes provided a chance for you to pause, take a breath, and remember that we’re not alone when we find ourselves standing at the edge, staring into the unknown. And I’ve learned that when we lean into community, trust the universe a little more, and stretch our comfort zones, that’s when the real magic shows up.I'm also going to share what my inspiration for the podcast was and how its transformed my own life.  And there is much more to come - real stories of women faced with different types of stress and adversity and how they have been able to manage or overcome their unique challenges.   I hope you'll join us!Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered why we are here? Why you, in this body, at this exact time, are moving through the life you’ve been given? It’s one of the oldest questions — and one that can feel overwhelming when life throws pain or uncertainty our way.Today we exam this question through the lense of the reknowned psychic medium, Laura Lynne Jackson.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailToday we’re diving into something deeply personal, and honestly, pretty misunderstood: body fat.  So many of us have internalized the belief that fat is something evil or shameful — something we need to get rid of or be at war with. But what if there’s more to it than that? Join us for a unique perspective on why we hold body fat.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailMaybe you've been called an old soul your whole life. Or maybe you’ve met people who seem so light and fresh and unburdened that you wonder if they’re just getting started. Either way, it raises the question: What are we really carrying with us into this lifetime?”In this episode we explore the subtle (and not so subtle) differences between an old soul and a new soul and how to navigate relationships, careers and even travel plans based on your Soul Age.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailToday we’re talking about one of those emotions that can feel heavy enough to anchor you to the past: regret. That endless loop of ‘What if I had chosen differently? What if I hadn’t said that? What if I’d been braver? We discuss the most common regrets women have, why they're so important to release, and a few tools to overcome the weight of regret.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Women on the Brink. Today we’re diving into one of my favorite little parables — but we’re giving it a woman’s twist. It’s about work, ambition, and the invisible pressure to always be doing more… and what happens when you stop to ask yourself: More for what?Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWe’ve all heard about the classic stress responses: fight, flight, or freeze. These are the instinctual ways our nervous system reacts to a perceived threat — either by confronting it, running from it, or shutting down entirely. But there’s a fourth response that gets a lot less attention — and that’s fawning. In this episode we discuss how fawning comes to be and ways we can overcome it.For 1:1 Coaching sessions you can reach Chris here:https://www.womenonthebrink.net/[email protected] the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is ruled by the heart, by fire, and by yang — that dynamic, outward, expressive force. It’s the time of year when nature is fully alive, blooming, buzzing, showing off in all her glory. And it’s an invitation for us to do the same — in our own way.So today I want to offer some thoughts on how women can move with the energy of summer without burning out, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed. Because let’s be honest: summer can be a lot. The pressure to be  productive, outdoorsy, and endlessly radiant can start to feel less fun if we aren’t  balanced. So let’s talk about how to embrace the yang energy of summer without frying our circuits .Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailHave you ever gone through a time where you’re just not turned on by life?Lulls are necessary pauses after a big growth spurt or a lot of output, so we're talking about why we have them and the difference between being stuck and being in a lull.And, if you want some assistance in getting to that sparkle — I’m inviting you into the Shift Sessions. A space for women to work through the lulls or maybe even the stuckness.  This is one on one time where we can focus on managing stress or unraveling old beliefs and reconnecting on purpose.You can reach me at: [email protected] https://www.womenonthebrink.net/about-5Lets schedule a chat and see where you'd like things to SHIFT in your life!Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailHave you ever met a person who makes you pause and say to yourself -" Wow - this person is truly amazing"?  Today’s guest is living proof that the impossible is negotiable. Louise Burley is a solution-based coach, adult education trainer, and motivational keynote speaker on Making the Impossible Possible, and whose story challenges every limiting belief we might hold about disability, adversity, or aging.She lives her life with courage, curiosity, and the kind of intuition that could probably outsmart your therapist. So whether it’s choosing a guide dog over a cane, reading energy through a hug, or navigating health challenges like Crohn’s and joint replacements, Louise has turned every so-called limitation into some kind of a deeper form of freedom.hello@louiseburley.cawww.louiseburley.camakingtheimpossiblepossible.caSupport the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailFeeling Too Much? Good. That’s Your Superpower. You know that vibe you get when something feels amazing… or majorly off? That’s not drama—it’s data.In this episode, we’re diving into the wild, wonderful world of being a super sensitive human. It’s not a flaw. It’s your built-in radar for truth, safety, and alignment.So if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too sensitive”… grab a cup of whatever you're wanting, and let’s flip the script.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailToday we welcome Tannaz Hosseinpour, a relationship coach and registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who helps individuals build emotionally secure relationships, starting with the one they have with themselves. She blends nervous system regulation, psychodynamic insights, somatic modalities and belief reprogramming to help clients break free from limiting patterns and feel safe in love, purpose, and self-expression.Her focus is on personal development and conscious manifestation and she’s going to provide us with insight and tips on building healthy platonic relationships with your girlfriends, with your guy friends. This is an area that could really be explored more fully so we all know how to be a better friend and also what to look for in solid friendships. You can learn more about Tannaz on these platforms:Website: www.minutesongrowth.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/minutesongrowthTuscany retreat: https://ssstuscanyretreat.my.canva.site/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L0KjxeqLW0WFMsHVJnQe0 Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailToday we’re stepping into something many of us were taught to avoid, suppress, or fear: RAGE. Not irritability. Not annoyance. Not frustration wrapped in politeness. The deep, volcanic kind of rage that bubbles up from somewhere primal and says: No more. This kind of anger, we’ve been taught,  is dangerous, inappropriate, and unfeminine.So if you’re on the brink right now—of yelling, quitting, crying in the car, or walking away from something you can’t pretend about anymore—you are not crazy. You’re coming alive. Rage is not the end. It’s the beginning.  Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailWhat if healing your stress wasn’t about doing more—but feeling more? In this episode of Women on the Brink, I’m joined by Dana Harvey of Flourish Academy for a deeply honest, grounded conversation about how psilocybin (yes, plant medicine) can support women in releasing long-held emotional patterns, easing the reactive grip of the amygdala, and reconnecting to their truest self.We talk about:Why so many of us are stuck in survival mode without even knowing itHow psilocybin helps soften emotional reactivity and awaken clarityWhat a safe, supported psychedelic journey really looks likeThe importance of integration—and why the medicine is only the beginningHow healing is not about escaping life—it’s about reclaiming itWhether you’re curious about plant medicine or just craving a new way to feel whole again, this episode is a powerful step inward.website: www.theflourishacademy.orgpodcast: Psychedelic Revelations (on Spotify)LinkedIn (@danaharveycommunications)LinkedIn (The Flourish Academy)Facebook (@dana.lj.harvey)Facebook (@theflourishacademycoaching)Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve been with me for a while, you know this podcast isn’t just about venting. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and naming the real weight we carry, and sometimes fiercely choosing something different. Something that actually works for us. So today, I want to offer a kind of anchor point—a moment to reflect on what Women on the Brink has been holding space for up to now… and where we’re heading next.Support the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris

Send us Fan MailToday we welcome Ashley Wiles, a 3 x ironman triathlete who went on to become a Tedx Speaker, a Life Coach,  a Mental Performance Coach, Youth Speaker and Activist for mental health, and the founder of Sole Girls—a program dedicated to empowering girls aged 8 to 12 through running, mentorship, and mental wellness education. Ashley’s won so many awards for her work over the years, including being named as one of Canadas top 5 motivators by Impact magazine.  She shares with us the many benefits of her latest program, Inner Game, and how mental coaching helps not only young athletes with their performance both on and off of sports platforms, but also all of us who are parents and mentors to young girls.You can reach out to Ashley here:[email protected] @sole_girls on Instagram Solegirlsperform.comSupport the showThanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net.  If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris Jeffrey R.Ac. for further information, you can do so here:Contact Chris