The Inner Shift Podcast

In the Capital of Canada, Ottawa, there is an amazing program to decrease loneliness for seniors ,which is directly correlated to poor physical health outcomes, in addition to mental health. The Good Companions Centre does everything from the "grocery bus" to supplying warm meals to fuelling relationships, in addition to computer coaching and arts. It's all designed to increase engagement and decrease loneliness...all for a yearly membership of $40/year. Lunch is less than $7.Join us to talk about mental health for seniors and the positive impact on the loved ones around them. Maybe it will inspire you and encourage ideas in your communities as we have subscribers around the world.Find them at https://thegoodcompanions.ca/Find Us at:YouTube: @TheInnerShiftPodcastFacebook/Insta @TheInnerShiftPodcastAmy: FB/Insta @LifeInTheSandwichKimothy: Youtube @KimothyAWalker, Insta and FB @KimothyWalkerPlease subscribe to help us continue our work to promote women's mental health.

Regular contributor Laurel Gillespie recently raised money to help fight cancer by posting a sexy photo of herself taken the night before she lost her breasts to cancer.The Canadian business leader (not-for-profit) talks with Amy and Kimothy about showing strength by recognizing when we can't be strong...and how to learn from that by helping others. We also talk about why only 5% of CEOs of major companies are women in Canada, and what we can learn from that statistic. The focus on the positive, and letting go of people who don't come on your journey, means learning from how WE were treated to help inspire the next generation of leaders.Laurel is the CEO of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. YouTubeFind out more about your hosts:Youtube: @TheInnerShiftPodcastFacebook/Instas and Twitter :@TheInnerShiftPodcastAmy: FB/Insta @LifeInTheSandwichKimothy: Youtube @KimothyAWalker, Insta and FB @KimothyWalker

On this episode, the CEO of the Dementia Society of Ottawa – serving Ottawa and Renfrew County (Canada), Monique Doolittle-Romas joins us to talk about the explosion of cases in an aging population and what caregivers need to know…while including those recently diagnosed.We start with the diagnosis, or simply concerns about a loved one doing new things like “putting the TV remote in the fridge” (for example). This isn’t about being forgetful. It’s more.What do you do next? Monique has some advice: Reach out, research and recognize your resilience. There shouldn’t be shame. And that can make the difference.Our Socials:Youtube: @TheInnerShiftPodcastFacebook/Instas and Twitter :@TheInnerShiftPodcastAmy: FB/Insta @LifeInTheSandwichKimothy: Youtube @KimothyAWalker, Insta and FB @KimothyWalkerDementia Society of Ottawa: https://www.facebook.com/TheDementiaSociety/https://ca.linkedin.com/company/dementia-society-of-ottawa-and-renfrew-countyThe Dementia Society (@thedementiasociety) • Instagram photos and videosThe Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County (@TheDementiaSoc) / XPlease follow and subscribe to help us continue to talk about mental health. We’re a show produced by women, for women, and the others who love them.

Elaine Lindsay just celebrated her 70th birthday and talks to Amy + Kimothy about age being just a phucking number.She was deep into the internet at its infancy, as an entrepreneur/expert, and feels zero bias toward her age group, or the next gen (or a few other gens). Sporting her bright blue/turquoise hair, Elaine explains that it’s about talent and respect. SHE sets the tone in her life. It’s also about how YOU feel about yourself.Do experienced people judge juniors? Do we fail to find the middle ground? Does that have a mental health impact on both? Are we put out to pasture at a certain age? Should we resist?NOBODY is putting Elaine out to pasture at 70, that’s for sure!www.elainelindsay.com is where to find her – and to learn more about her other passion. She talks openly about suicidal ideation - after a horrific collision almost killed her…and left her with life-long injuries.To find out more about your hosts:YouTube: @TheInnerShiftPodcastFacebook/Instas and Twitter :@TheInnerShiftPodcastAmy: FB/Insta @LifeInTheSandwichKimothy: Youtube @KimothyAWalker in addition to Insta and FB @KimothyWalkerPlease, please subscribe – it’s free and helps us continue to talk about women’s mental health. We’re a show produced by women, for women…and the people who love them.

Eugenia Mancini Horan was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given just days to live. The six year cancer-free survivor wrote the book  The Dead Girl’s Guide to Terminal Cancer. She talks about the role misogyny, anxiety, and women’s mental health played in her diagnosis …and her highly confusing medical health journey. This is an uncensored survivor’s perspective on cancer, immunotherapy, and why Gina’s anxiety was a barrier to her receiving proper treatment throughout her cancer journey.Given just 3 days to live in 2019 from terminal lung cancer, Eugenia joins us…alive and healthy to talk about it.Eugenia's mission now is to share her remarkable journey to show that survival is possible—even when doctors say otherwise.https://a.co/d/0YLOAYp@ginamancinihoran (insta) Substack https://substack.com/@eugeniahoran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk about “giving a piece of yourself”! Public Relations Expert Heather Badenoch, Owner of Village PR, knows a thing or two about that. Not only does she adopt and rehabilitate rescue dogs, but Heather gave part of her liver to save a perfect stranger who was under the age of 18. Her liver quickly grew back to its pre-surgery size.Now Heather spends her time as a national champion for donation to encourage others to consider living donations, but also to register and tell your loved ones what you want done when you die. Even someone as old as 100 has something to give!!For more information on donation you can go to www.beadonor.ca (in Canada) or find her at www.villagepr.caFree workshops about living organ donation, finding a living donor, etc: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-centre-for-living-organ-donation-at-uhn-18428442380Register to be a deceased organ donor: https://beadonor.ca/ and also when you renew your Ontario health card. The process varies by province.About being a living liver donor (Toronto): https://www.uhn.ca/Transplant/Living_Donor_Program/Pages/living_liver_donor.aspx (In Canada, you can be a living liver donor in Toronto, London and Edmonton)About being a living kidney donor (Ottawa): https://www.tohlivingkidneydonation.com. There are MANY cities in Canada where a person can be a living kidney donor.You can find out more about Amy and Kimothy at:@TheInnerShiftPodcast (FB, Insta, X, YouTube)@KimothyAWalker (YouTube)@lifeinthesandwich  (FB and Instagram for Amy)@KimothyWalker (FB, Instagram)@noforwardingaddress.ca (Kimothy’s website)@teaandtoast.ca (Amy’s website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

firsthandOur resident money expert talks about holiday spending plans. However, we start this hour with her personal experience with a Facebook/Instagram ban – for no good reason - and what that can do to people who rely on FB for Business.Janet Gray is an advice-only financial planner who experienced, first hand, the stress around fighting for her own Facebook/Instagram. In the end, she did NOT get it back.For entrepreneurs, that’s another mental health issue impacting their lives when they are self-employed.You can still find Janet Gray on LinkedIn!!! Or you can comment here and she’ll see it, and contact you if you wish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we speak to an expert accountant who has her MBA, her own businesses and decades of experience helping entrepreneurs get (and stay) on their feet.The failure rate of entrepreneurial ventures is staggering, and less than 20% of businesses are owned by women. They face big challenges, often balancing children and aging parents. Much of the failure rate of all small businesses can be attributed to “not knowing what you don’t know”. That’s where financial planning is key, and can save you money, according to Margaret.She gives solid advice about what people with a great idea need to know about making it a success.You can contact her at:demerchantcpa.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we talk to Hazel Smith who is a podcaster, corporate manager, single gal and general badass.What could 3 women with 4 (combined) ex-husbands have to talk about?Her podcast, rebrandpending, goes into depth on a lot of these topics, but we try to cram it all into our hour show, and have a few good belly laughs along the way.Grab and coffee and just hang out with us if you’re looking for a good gab about sex, body image, independence and overcoming the expectations of others.You can find Hazel and her broadcast partner on social media platforms by searching for "@rebrandpendingpod" or reach out to Hazel at  @itsmehazelsmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this show we meet a very brave woman who is going to help everyone better understand eating disorders.Katie Leonard first started showing symptoms of anorexia nervosa when she was just 12 years old. What began as a desire to lose weight for a wedding quickly became a life-threatening battle until she was 19 years old.  It included years of treatment at a children’s hospital, including a situation that was so bad that she had to stay in a special unit to save her life. As someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well, slaying her challenges only came when she realized she could do irreparable harm to her body.She credits the people who stuck with her, and kept fighting for her, as playing a major role in her recovery.You can find Katie on Facebook and Instagram:  theKatieLeonard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Marsh is an unapologetic advocate, champion for Indigenous culture and marketing expert. That’s how she met Kimothy, working together on a major sporting event.Susan is married to an Indigenous man and has two children. She is a regular contributor to this podcast and she’s willing to do a deep drive with us about the importance of “roots”.As an adopted person she is actively, now, looking for her own bloodlines and we explore why “where you came from” matters.For Amy and Kimothy, some of our own “where we came from” isn’t healthy from a mental health perspective so we dive deep into how that shapes us all. We also talk about finding your own people, like the hosts have! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we get a medical diagnosis for a loved one with memory challenges, the first question often asked is now what?Debbie Heitto is the First Link Care Navigator for the Alzheimer Society Serving Ottawa and Renfrew County. She is, most often, the first person you, or your loved ones, will see.She talks to us about knowledge being power and there is a lot to learn, from services to the path ahead.But, there is HOPE! With the right information and support the path can be easier. So grab a coffee and join us to talk about an important subject that will impact so many of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Amy and Kimothy decided to do a weekly show on mental health, they jumped in with expert guests to learn about everything from menopause to dementia, sex to grief.But, on this episode, it's just them...They are talking about their own experiences and what lead them to this point. As children a lot of their "today" issues were cast in stone because of trauma, bullying and impossible body image expectations.Get to know your hosts, and real life besties, with a sincere chat about what they have learned from their own guests and each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, healing trauma with sound, safe places and connection with women. Kerry Reinhard of Resonant Bliss joins Amy and Kimothy to talk about abuse and sobriety, as well as healing with sound to release trauma.The practitioner, who practices what she preaches, helps women release pain deep in their bodies which is often, she says, the cost of being “the strong one”.Kerry takes us through the experience of sound therapy and the benefit of spending time within your own body…and getting back in touch with it.Kerry Reinhard Social Media:@resonantblissAmy Friesen Tea & ToastTeaandToast.caKimothy Walkerhttps://www.youtube.com/@KimothyAWalkerwww.noforwardingaddress.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Kimothy saw a post by Nicky Beauclaire on her Facebook page she just knew she had to invite her to be on the show. It was a raw invitation and so very brave.Nicky wrote that she had just been released from short-term psychiatric care and wanted to see if anyone wanted to have coffee with her. So, we did…on camera.The lonely plea for companionship was one Amy and Kimothy had not heard in their research on women’s mental health challenges.. Living on less than $1,100 a month (Canadian) on a disability cheque, Nicky has limited options to live and thrive.What happened next was a heartfelt and stunningly vulnerable conversation with someone wanting/needing help but finding doors closed to her. We were deeply touched by her bravery at exposing her fears and sadness.We’re certain she’s one of very, very many people in similar situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we’re talking about the 1 in 3 families who will deal with dementia…and the cost to governments/taxpayers for not doing a better job at managing that!We have a world leader on this topic with us on this episode.Dr Saskia Sivananthan, based in Toronto, consults with senior health experts from around the world, offering the benefits of years of experience in the field. She even lived in a Long Term Care facility for a bit to see what was happening on the front line, and learned 85 per cent of people there had brain health challenges. 85 per cent!!She has worked with multiple health systems nationally and internationally and was appointed by the Canadian Minister of Health to the Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia. She was the former Chief Research Officer of the Alzheimer Society of Canada and Senior Consultant for the WHO where she co-drafted the WHO Global Dementia Action Plan which received unanimous consensus at the World Health Assembly. Links:@brainwell_institute (insta)@brainwell_institute (tiktok), @brainwell_institute (youtube)Also on:https://www.blasttheradio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s “Back to School” season, and if you feel like you’re paying for things almost daily…you probably are! From school supplies to sports and lessons, it’s an expensive month.Add to that financial pressure another, almost daily, stress…the unknowns about the economy. It’s in the news constantly and planning for the impact is tough.To give you tips and tricks to survive this period of time, and not let it hurt your mental health, our regular contributor, Janet Gray, joins us. She is an advice-only financial advisor and has a practical approach to planning for the short-term by having your long-term plan organized.And like your kids, it means you have to hit the books (your budget)…and dig a little deeper, for future peace of mind…now, and for your future retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Inner Shift Podcast’s resident expert on everything from profound grief and loss to self-esteem in girls returns to the show to talk about some really tough stuff. Margaret Dennis of EVOLV Coaching was exhausted when she arrived to the podcast after spending a week running a self-esteem summer camp for girls! We learn about how building up girls early on can set them up for success in relationships down the road….because they will learn to appreciate their own value and not to take any sh#t. How does that fit in? Armour against future abuse and trauma, including bullying.Margaret lost a child and turned that profound grief into a calling to help others. Life is short…and with profound statistics about the increasing mental health crisis impacting women we believe the time is now to change direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPP Lisa Macleod did the “unthinkable”. She talked about being a member of provincial (Ontario) parliament while having a mental health challenge.Diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, we’re going to talk today about how we SAY we support mental health – but do we really?? We need to do way more than “Let’s Talk”....let’s DO…Since leaving government, Lisa has travelled with something she’s going to talk about here…women and travel…which resonates with Kimothy strongly, as she travels full-time, for her own mental health.Lisa has been vocal and proud but dealt with a lot of sh+t because we TALK about mental health, but we sure don’t do a great job of supporting people who break. She’s been called many names….we like “champion”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve likely tasted her work …if you’ve ever been to Equator Coffee….This entrepreneur, who bet the entire family on her vision, together with her husband – is an entrepreneur, cancer survivor and adventurer…and is living her life to the absolute fullest, despite some tough set-backs. Amber Hall is simply an inspiration, and  just finished designing/building a house in Costa Rica, a long way from her first home in Canada.Amber is the model of the power of positivity and faith.She is wicked smart, but has, also,mastered developing a centred-life, sticking always to her core values, while protecting the people closest to her, and her employees.Amber is, quite frankly, an example of living your best life and how that all comes back to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the heart of every storm, there can still be strength, and Elaine Lindsay is living proof.Elaine is a survivor, to be sure, but she is also an entrepreneur, and while she has tried to stay alive… at one time she didn’t want to do so.Elaine has suffered unimaginable grief, loss and medical complications after a horrific car crash. Her story will rock you….and if this triggers you we strongly encourage you to reach out for help, immediately. As Elaine will talk about, there is hope.The podcaster and social media expert talks about some really difficult stuff. Amy and Kimothy didn’t have much to say in this one because we were so  “phucking” gobsmacked at her story. Just when we didn’t think it could get worse…it did. It’s remarkable that a person with so much trauma is still standing, but barely as she still suffers with injuries and grief.Elaine has dedicated her life to helping others to simply keep living, even for just another day. She reminds us that healing isn’t linear, that survival is an act of courage, and that sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is choose to stay—and help someone else do the same.Elaine teaches us about perseverance, purpose and patience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sue McGarvie is a sex educator…and while we’re having flashbacks to Grade 9 sex education class, it isn’t that!Sue has been a radio show host, entrepreneur, sex travel organizer and general champion for, well, sex.In the early 1990s, Kimothy met Sue – who was already on radio doing a series called “Sex in the 90s”...ya, Kim’s THAT old.The highlight of the tour of the “underground” was when Kimothy asked, “What is a ball gag? And, why would anyone want to be in a latex suit?” (she lived in suburbia….this was new to her). They also talked about how women don’t tell partners (mostly men) what they NEED. Why exactly?Ya might want to sit down for this one and get a “stiff” drink….’cause it’s going to be a little “open”. Sex as it pertains to mental health – drop in to hear about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dina Bell-Laroche is a death doula, educator, author and educator. So, on this episode, we talk about mental health as it pertains to losing a loved one…or about how to start saying goodbye to your person.Dina has spoken around North America on the topic, as it pertains to everything from workplace culture to intimate family dynamics. As a trained thanatologist (ya, we had to look up the word, too!), she has helped people transition to a place of peace around loss….whether it has already happened or is about to….She was motivated by the loss of her younger sister to cancer…who was the mom of a young child. Dina was 31 years old. We also talk about how Dina has created, together with the Ottawa Cancer Foundation, a Japanese inspired “Wind Phone”...where people can sit in solitude to “talk” to their loved ones on an actual phone connected to the wind. There are thousands of wind phones around the world, inspired by a grieving cousin during a tsunami.Join us, as we continue to help people get through the tough sh#t in life….and talk about mental health.In full disclosure, Kimothy helped build the school in Nicaragua in Tracy’s name…though she was terrible working the water pump for cement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we go to Tennessee!Kesley Rogers is a counsellor with Denney Counselling who discovered, through the near loss of a friend, the difficulties facing farmers – and particularly multi-generational farming families.It was something Amy and Kimothy had literally, had never heard about, despite having farmers in their original families. This episode speaks to many things, including being the CEO of an expensive farm, family expectations, isolation, struggling economies, and living in unpredictable environments.Imagine watching for rain, something you cannot control, to predict your family’s stability. Too much rain could destroy your investment, too. Every single day is a battle with the elements.Kesley has found a way to help people who don’t always want help, and shares her knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we talk to Heather Desjardins, who talks about the whopping number of children who learn differently, and what that means to the family dynamic. This one hits pretty close to home for our hosts.“Work harder” isn’t going to cut it. Parents need to learn to work creatively. Your own mental health and that of your child DEPENDS on it!Learn tips and tricks to help you get there and help nurture a creative learner while keeping the family peace.Say goodbye to frustration and friction. And, welcome peace and growth after hearing from Heather.Also, it was shocking to hear the number of families dealing with this and how early intervention is the key to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Morris is truly a pioneer…a champion for one of the most difficult subjects we have yet to discuss on the podcast…sibling sexual assault.The founder of #SiblingsToo is, herself, a survivor of sibling sexual assault. You might expect her to be outraged, livid….and wanting to exact revenge. Far from it. She spoke to us about understanding that we don’t tell children about what is or is, definitely not, acceptable behavior in the home.Around the world she has opened the door on this challenging subject and found out how shockingly common it is…. and how deeply people, often parents, push it into the dark closet.Kimothy, herself a survivor of sexual assault at 8 years old by a friend’s adult brother (the friend claimed he also did it to her) speaks to that fine line….as to what is childhood behavior and what is predatory and absolutely a crime.And where the Hell do you start to heal? Who can you speak with… particularly, when people don’t want to talk about such a tough subject.So here we are…talking the sh#t out of sh#t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, if you were ever afraid for the younger generation, this show might give you faith.Meghan Strauss recently graduated from the University of Ottawa Health Sciences program and is about to enter naturopathic medicine.While she speaks openly about mental health in her age group, Amy and Kimothy found her to be one of the most enlightened people we’ve ever spoken with.That’s not to say her age group isn’t struggling. It is. But, her insight blew us away. In a time when our grandparents never spoke about such things, her age group is throwing a light into dark corners. Meghan gives TheInnerShiftPodcast the youth voice we so need in these challenging times. And we’re delighted to have her as a regular on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darpan Ahluwalia never enters a room without heads turning. She’s vivacious and a bit of a vixen who owns her space, and she takes no sh#t. Absolutely no sh#t.The certified Live Blood Analyst and registered nutritionist is also a herbalist homeopath and author of ‘The Context Eating Method for Women”.In Ottawa, Canada…Darpan is known as the “go to” for natural treatments and understands women’s bodies and what they need at every stage of life.She’s also an entrepreneur and mom and knows the art of juggling. On this show Amy and Darpan talk about health – while Kimothy was, ironically, sick and missed this one….In this one-on-one, Amy and Darpan talk about women’s health…and the things they can control..and that which they can’t…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeez, Kimothy lost her sh#t while talking about sh#t on this podcast! We made her cry!! And Amy disclosed something she wasn’t sure she would do…until it happened. And Kimothy cried more….So, about our guest. Andrea Schade Douglas got “the diagnosis”. Breast cancer. What she did next was totally mind-blowing. She got better after a brutal path and dedicated her life to helping others.Andrea has coached women through the “what the phuck” stage and helped raise a ton of money for breast cancer research and treatment. She is raw, real, and resilient. Andrea raised a lot by getting back into the pool with Olympians for a rare “swim meet” fundraiser. Olympink in Ottawa, Canad,a is changing women’s health care but also how women in treatment feel about themselvesGrab a coffee and hang out with us for an hour, as a gift to yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian Olympian Andrea Schwartz Smith joins us to talk the sh#t out of sh#t….from being an elite athlete to a parent, entrepreneur and swim coach. As a woman, now in her “joyful years”, her perspective is vital when it comes to goals and reasonable expectations. Andrea has some very serious wisdom to share.What she learned, from the discipline of swimming, has kept her afloat in all areas of her life. We absorbed a lot from Andrea that when it comes to reasonable expectations and to just be #phucking kind to yourself.What we loved most is that she listens to her body and mind. If she needs to swim, she swims. If she needs time for herself, she takes it. If she needs space, she seeks it.Grab a coffee and hang out with us for an hour, as a gift to yourself.(please subscribe…ahem…) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janet Gray – Advice-Only Financial PlannerSHOW Title: Is the Economy Impacting Your Mental Health? You’re not alone!Summary:Financial uncertainty is brutal for our mental health. It’s one of those “big ones”...up there with death and divorce.This week, Amy and Kimothy talk to our resident expert on The Inner Shift Podcast, Janet Gray, about how this time in history can impact everything from our current housing situation to our retirement which, for some, could even be decades down the road. And then, there are the older kids who have so much financial stress that they are staying in the family home longer…so ya can’t sell it to downsize!As we continue to talk the sh#t out of sh#t, we invite you to join us because YOU ARE NOT ALONE…and it helps to hear that from others…in our humble opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mourning before a death. Loss before they leave. Endings before Beginnings.On this week's episode, just effing surviving before, during and after loss.Sometimes you lose someone before they die, like with dementia. Sometimes you're out of a relationship before you know, or well after you should have. The hardest, most would admit, is mourning a child you lost....and then, living to care for another.Today, we talk to a mother who lost a child and dedicated her life to helping others in anticipatory grief, real-time grief or living grief.  Don't know the difference? Stay with us...grab a coffee or whatever you want, and let's talk about women's mental health.This Holistic Grief Coach Margaret Dennis, is here. She lost a child and moved into a life dedicated to grief empowerment for women. But, she says healing is just the beginning. We talk to her about the steps to building your emotional fortress, finding peace in vulnerability...and just surviving while finding out how to thrive, in time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest:Kelly RileyAuthor, Coach and PodcasterBook: The Pivot PlaybookTitle: From Surviving to Thriving. Burnout to Bold.On this episode, Amy Friesen and Kimothy Walker talk to our guest, Kelly Riley, who has written The Pivot Playbook, and coaches people through the process one-on-one - if reading about it isn't enough. She also has a podcast of the same title.In full disclosure, Kelly is Kimothy's social media coach as Kim transitions to being a full-time digital nomad.  Now, not everyone has to blow up their lives to pivot we learned...or travel across North America in an SUV. Ahem! There are alternatives to blowing sh#t up and instead wanting a slow and, potentially, gentle transition to the life you want and need.Whether you're burned out or bummed out, there are tools you can use in this podcast. Maybe you're just searching for a little inspiration, or to know it is possible to have the life you deserve.  And, age isn't a factor here. Dreams are.So, grab a coffee and spend an hour with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Laprade hears a LOT, "How do you do it?" The week of her recent book launch, Ottawa Made, she helped other organizations raise money and hosted other high profile events. The woman with many titles, author, entrepreneur, innovator, fundraiser, broadcaster and public speaker has two others, mom and daughter. And, she is an only child. Having already lost her Dad and raised a successful teenaged daughter, Sam is now the lead on her mom's long term care. For the first time since Kimothy has known her (a very long time) she's learning to say a polite, "no" when her to-do list is already very long.Sam talks to Amy Friesen and Kimothy Walker about the juggling act and the fear of dropping balls...and how to learn that fueling yourself is necessary to help others.There is also talk about the book. Did you know a famous vibrator, the Instapot and basketball were all invented in the National Capital region? Well...some of us did, for different reasons.YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/6acPoKhOoMY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Laurel GillespieCEO, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care AssociationOn this week's episode of The Inner Shift Podcast, Amy Friesen and Kimothy Walker talk to the CEO of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. It's a really heavy job for a woman who beat breast cancer, went back to university for her Masters degree in business administration (MBA) and left a very difficult marriage.Now, after all of that, Laurel Gillespie, is talking openly about burnout in women and how we need to embrace it, rather than feel shame for not keeping up. The mother of three jumped off the treadmill of life to take of someone else for once...herself.Also, she gives her professional advice about the importance of planning for life's uncomfortable surprises.Grab a coffee and join us to talk the sh#t out of sh#t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you believe almost everything you hear, the economies of many nations are in real trouble. You know who else is? Us… the women who live in those nations.For those of us invested in “stuff” (that’s Kimothy’s technical term for it), the stress is real and impacts women more than men, simply based on a number of factors. It can range from the disparity related to single parenting or the enormous differences in leadership roles, so the decisions are out of your hands. Just look at the number of men on Fortune 500 boards versus women. Right?So what the phuck to do? First, Amy and Kimothy like information. And, we’re not talking about reading manuals and economic reports (Kim failed Grade 10 math). We’re talking about getting someone who HAS experience to tell us how to brace for our own futures.Janet Gray, an advice-only certified financial planner joins the podcast to speak directly to women unnerved by what happens next…and how to prepare for it.Grab a coffee…and join us… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Communications leader and athlete Susan Marsh-Marconi had it all…or so it seemed. A series of traumas impacted her life in a profound way but she’s still standing. She shares her story to help others because vulnerability, she says, is the key to her ability to cope. Reaching, teaching and preaching…she knows that we cannot pretend we’re okay!!This advocate and change maker was a sexual assault survivor in a case that made national headlines a long time ago. And, as if that wasn’t enough trauma for one lifetime, she got a call one day that her oldest child had been in a very serious car crash, and would be - forever - changed. The brain injury changed her daughter in a profound way, so her career-oriented mother pivoted to be the caregiver of her adult daughter, while raising two others and trying to honour their Indigenous heritage in that approach.This podcast isn’t about showing how much you can endure. We don’t hand out awards for just getting sh+t done!. It’s about being authentic so you can shorten the path of learning for other women, and find your community for support.. And we have some belly laughs along the way.Grab a coffee…and join us…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling alone when your hormones hit the skids can be overwhelming and there is a LOT to learn. Why doesn’t someone get us all together to share what you’re thinking! Gee, you think, I wish Amy and Kimothy would do that show for us. Presto!! You’ve come to the right place. Our first guest does that on her own podcast based in the United Arab Emirates. Experienced Canadian journalist Ann Marie McQueen is a podcast expert with her multimedia platform  Hotflash Inc., which focuses exclusively on information women need to get through the rollercoaster of life’s changes. Ann Marie and Kimothy do lose focus sometime,s talking about gruesome murders they used to cover in the “old days’ but Amy gets them back on track.This is NOT one size fits all. It’s quite the contrary. Learn how individualized it actually is…and how it’s NOT just you that’s hot and bothered! Tune in to find out how tuning in to your own body might be the answer.Grab a coffee…and join us.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadians Kimothy Walker and Amy Friesen bonded over a shared “piss off”…one of those life-changing kind. We are not experts…but we know a lot of experts as we are professional communicators with a combined 50 years experience.If we don’t know, we seek them out because we have some really tough questions about why so many women rank their mental health as pretty damn poor. Ya know what helps? Finding your people!! Asking experts about every single subject we can think of…from menopause to grief and loss…to why we love our pets so much. The list is long.And we want your ideas! So….who the Hell are we?  Our first episode is like our first meeting with you. Please swipe and make a date with us  (click subscribe actually…this isn’t Tinder), and join our community of women looking for answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.