Inside The Wellness Hive Unplugged

Explore the transformative power of EFT and energy psychology with Sejual Shah, a former international lawyer turned energy psychology expert. Discover how gentle, compassionate practices can drive profound personal and business growth, and learn practical tapping techniques to relieve pain and enhance well-being.The Wellness Hive: thewellnesshive.caSejual's Website: https://www.healthyinmind.com/Tapping points: https://www.healthyinmind.com/eft-tapping-points

In this episode, Gabriella and Korry Jensen explore thecomplexities of relationships, particularly focusing on misunderstandings and projections. They discuss the importance of emotional discernment, setting boundaries, and the power of choice in navigating difficult situations. Theconversation emphasizes the significance of vulnerability and community support in personal growth, while also addressing the challenges that arise when loved ones project their insecurities onto us. Ultimately, the episode encourageslisteners to let their lives speak for themselves and to embrace their journey of self-discovery. W: thewellnesshive.caW: afterglowpsychotherapy.com

In this episode of Inside the Wellness Hive Unplugged, host Gabriella welcomes Jenny Jonker, founder of Dragonfly Counseling, to discuss the profound impact of lived experiences on mental health and social work. Jenny shares her journey as a refugee from Nicaragua, highlighting how her family's struggles shaped her understanding of mental health and the importance of cultural sensitivity in therapy. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating mental health within communities that often stigmatize such discussions, emphasizing the need for authenticity and compassion in therapeutic settings.Jenny elaborates on her approach to counseling, which prioritizes human connection over rigid professional boundaries. She discusses the significance of creating a welcoming environment at Dragonfly Counseling, where clients feel at home and valued. The episode also touches on the importance of self-care for therapists, the role of lived experience in understanding clients' struggles, and the innovative therapeutic techniques like EMDR that help individuals process trauma. Overall, the conversation is a heartfelt exploration of healing, resilience, and the power of being human in the therapeutic process.The Wellness HiveIG: @thewellnesshive.incW: thewellnesshive.caDragon Fly Counselling and WellnessIG: @dfca.wW: Dfcaw.com

Step into Season 2 with a soft, grounded beginning. In this New Year’s Day solo episode, Gabriella invites you into a different kind of fresh start — one rooted in intention, embodiment, and remembering your own rhythm.Instead of resolutions or reinvention, we explore a gentler truth: you don’t need a new you… just a deeper return to yourself.This episode offers: A reflective New Year reframe A grounding winter-inspired ritual Tender questions for your healing season A deeper look at the mission behind Inside the Wellness Hive UnpluggedLet this be your slow, intentional entry into the year — a moment to breathe, reconnect, and begin again with softness.New year. Same mission. Always healing.Don't forget to follow us!IG: @thewellnesshive.incW: thewellnesshive.caDisclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

In this heartfelt finale, Gabriella brings Season 1 to a close with reflection, gratitude, and intention. Together, we revisit the stories, conversations, and healing moments that shaped the first season of Inside the Wellness Hive Unplugged.This closing episode weaves: A beautiful recap of the season’s themes Highlights from guest conversations Gabriella’s personal reflections and lessons Listener stories and questions A gentle ritual to close one season and welcome the nextWhether you’ve been here from the beginning or you’re joining the Hive now, this finale invites you into a moment of pause — a place to honour your own healing, acknowledge your seasons, and open yourself to what’s coming next.Thank you for being here. Season 1 complete — may your hive hum and your bloom continue to unfold.Don't forget to follow us to say up on all the [email protected]: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

In this episode of Inside the Wellness Hive, host Gabriella welcomes Jodie Muir, a registered social worker and psychotherapist, to discuss the importance of empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practice in therapy. Jodie shares her journey to founding Root & Bloom Therapy Services, emphasizing the significance of grounding before growth and the cyclical nature of personal development. They explore the challenges of perinatal mental health, the power of choice in parenting, and the importance of teaching children to face their fears. The conversation highlights the value of embracing all emotions and offers practical tools for those feeling stuck. Jodie also shares exciting developments at Root & Bloom, including new community offerings.Keywords: wellness, mental health, therapy, perinatal support, empathy, compassion, evidence-based practice, grounding, growth, parenting, emotional healthTakeaways​Empathy and compassion are foundational in therapy.​Grounding is essential before pursuing growth.​Seasons of life impact our growth and wellness.​It's important to recognize the difference between normal and common experiences in parenting.​Every emotion serves a purpose and should be acknowledged.​Parents can project their childhood fears onto their children.​Teaching kids to face their fears fosters resilience.​Self-compassion is crucial in navigating life's challenges.​Feeling stuck can stem from unrealistic expectations.​Practical tools like ice therapy can help regulate emotions.​The Wellness Hive +W: ⁠thewellnesshive.ca⁠IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesshive.inc/⁠FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Wellness-Hive-Inc/61568517020710/?mibextid=LQQJ4dRoot & Bloom TherapyW: www.rootandbloomtherapy.caIG:https://www.instagram.com/rootandbloomtherapyservices/#FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Root-and-Bloom-Therapy-Services/61574966810538/Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

Being kind to yourself can feel impossible in a world that celebrates hustle and perfection. In this reflective solo episode, Gabriella explores what self-compassion really means, why it’s so hard, and how to practice it in everyday life. With gentle storytelling, practical tools, and a guided self-compassion exercise, you’ll learn to quiet the inner critic and offer yourself the same care you so freely give others.Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

In this episode of Inside the Wellness Hive Unplugged, Gabriella sits down with Kate Scott — a Social Worker with over 15 years of experience and a fierce advocate for people living with both mental health and substance use challenges. Kate’s work spans frontline support, harm reduction advocacy, and groundbreaking PhD research at the University of Windsor, where she explores how systemic barriers keep people from getting the care they need.Together, we unpack the ways our mental health and addiction systems operate in silos — and how this separation creates devastating gaps for people with concurrent disorders. Kate shares her thoughts on the current debates around involuntary treatment and the push to close harm reduction sites, highlighting the real-life impact these decisions have on communities.From the disconnect between research and practice, to why integrated treatment is still so rare despite decades of evidence, to powerful stories from the field, Kate reminds us that the heart of recovery is compassion, dignity, and meeting people where they’re at. Because, as she says, “dead people don’t recover.”Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

What if your relationship with pleasure was a gateway to healing?In this powerful and heart-centered episode I am joined by Taylor McConnachie—Registered Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and founder of Embodied Sexual Wellness—for a deep, affirming conversation about sexuality, shame, and somatic healing.Together, we explore:What "embodied sexual wellness" really means—and why it matters​How trauma, shame, and disconnection can affect our relationship with pleasure​Why safe, inclusive, and affirming healing spaces are essential​Practical ways to rebuild trust with your body and desires​Navigating communication, consent, and intimacy in relationships​The culture shifts we need when it comes to sexual wellness and mental healthTaylor’s approach is trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink-aware, and queer-affirming—bringing a deeply compassionate and holistic lens to topics that are often misunderstood or left in the shadows.Whether you're beginning your journey of sexual healing or just curious about what it means to live more fully in yourbody, this episode offers insight, empathy, and empowerment. Stay Connected:Website: https://www.embodiedsexualwellness.com/Instagram: @embodiedsexualwellnessDisclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

What if your dizziness, brain fog, or lingering headachesafter an injury weren’t just in your head — but signs that your brain and body aren’t fully back in sync?In this episode of Inside the Wellness Hive Unplugged,we sit down with Haley Carter, a Registered Physiotherapist who specializes in concussion recovery, vestibular rehab, and restoring functional movement after injury. Haley brings a deeply integrative, heart-led approach to healing that goes far beyond just treating symptoms.We explore:​What actually happens to the brain and body after aconcussion​How vestibular rehab works (and why balance is about morethan not falling over)​The myths that hold people back from real recovery​How advocacy and collaborative care can change everything​Why healing is as much about connection, nature, anddowntime as it is about protocols​Whether you're navigating post-concussion symptoms, chronicdizziness, or are just curious about the power of neuro-informed movement, thisone’s for you.Stay Connected at:Website: https://b3therapy.ca/Instagram: @b3therapybrantford👂 Tune in, share with a friend who might need this, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Inside the Wellness Hive Unplugged.Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

In this heartfelt episode of Inside the Wellness Hive Unplugged, we sit down with Amy Furyk—a multi-passionate entrepreneur, educator, performer, life coach, holistic nutritionist, and mother of two. Amy is the founder of Blossom Musik, an early childhood music studio in Hamilton, Ontario, where she has been igniting the joy of music in young children since 2016. Her programs are designed to be inclusive and developmentally appropriate, catering to children from newborns to preschoolers, and are even tailored for those with special needs, thanks to her experience working with organizations like the Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton and Autism Ontario.Beyond her work in music education, Amy is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach. With a background in psychology and nutrition, she empowers women to make realistic lifestyle changes that promote a healthy relationship with food, self, and others. Her approach combines stress management with practical nutrition strategies, helping clients achieve sustainable health goals.When she's not coaching or leading music classes, Amy is rocking the stage as the lead singer of the local cover band EMBRACE, performing at weddings, bars, and community events across Southern Ontario. She's also a proud member of a dance group that promotes female empowerment, body confidence, and self-expression through sensual movement. Always eager to challenge herself, Amy holds a yellow belt in Wado-Kai karate and enjoys practicing yoga and staying active.Join us as we explore Amy's journey of balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal passions, and learn how she leads with authenticity, creativity, and a drive to inspire connection and joy in everything she does.The Wellness Hive:IG @thewellnesshive.incWebsite: thewellnesshive.caBlossom MusikWebsite: https://www.blossommusik.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/blossommusik/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/blossommusikstudio/Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

In this deeply nourishing episode, I sit down with Dr. Nate Charach, a visionary psychiatrist from Toronto who has reimagined mental health through a nature-based, land-informed lens. As the founder of Psychiatree, Dr. Charach integrates ecological wisdom, Indigenous teachings, and permaculture principles into his therapeutic approach. Drawing inspiration from Elder Dennis Windego and Joanna Macy, Dr. Charach shares his journey of healing and resilience. He discusses how his experiences with permaculture and his edible forest garden have informed his practice, emphasizing the importance of ecological connection in mental well-being. Together, we explore how storytelling, cultural wisdom, and a deep connection to the land can restore our inner landscapes and help communities thrive. Whether you're a mental health professional, activist, or someone yearning for a deeper connection, this episode will inspire you to root your healing journey in the living world around you.The Wellness Hive +@thewellnesshive.incthewellnesshive.caPsychiatree:https://psychiatree.beehiiv.com/https://psychiatree.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=welcome-to-psychiatree&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=psychiatree.beehiiv.comDisclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

In this episode, we sit down with Lish Hummel, the founder of Pocketful of Zing, a Certified Transpersonal Crystal Healing Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, and intuitive healer. Lish helps individuals reconnect with themselves on a deep energetic level, guiding them through their own healing journeys.We dive into Lish’s personal story—how she discovered her calling as an energy healer, her transformative journey, and how her experiences shaped her practice. She shares insights into the work she does, from activating dormant light codes to using crystals for manifestation and balance. Lish also walks us through the different healing offerings she provides, including her self-led program Release and the impact of her Moon Magic workshops.In this episode, Lish reveals the challenges and lessons she’s learned along the way, offering valuable advice for those curious about starting their own healing journey. If you're interested in learning more about energy healing and how it can transform your life, this episode is a must-listen!Tune in for an inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Pocketful of Zing to learn more about Lish’s work and offerings.The Wellness Hive IG @thewellnesshive.inc thewellnesshive.caPocketful of Zing:https://www.facebook.com/pocketfulofzing/IG: @pocketfulofzingWebsite: www.pocketfulofzing.comYouTube https://youtube.com/@lishhummelFree 21 Day to Stillness https://mailchi.mp/pocketfulofzing.com/21-days-to-stillness Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

In this vulnerable and honest conversation, Paige Bukovac shares her personal journey into becoming a therapist. She opens up about the experiences that shaped her path, the challenges she’s faced, and the insights she’s gained along the way. Paige discusses the importance of showing up authentically for those she supports, and how she strives to be true to herself in her work. Tune in for a heartfelt exploration of vulnerability, authenticity, and the healing power of connection.Website: thewellnesshive.caInstagram @thewellnesshive.incFacebook page: The Wellness Hive + IncDisclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

Guest: Mia Harris, Strength Coach & Personal Trainer, The Strength GirlIn this episode of Inside The Wellness Hive+: Unplugged, host Gabriella welcomes Mia Harris, owner of The Strength Girl and expert strength coach for women. Together, they explore the transformative power of strength training—both physical and emotional—and how building strength from the "outside in" can empower women to embrace their full potential.Tune in for insights on:​Mia’s journey to becoming a strength coach and her empowering approach to fitness​Overcoming common challenges and misconceptions around strength training for women​Practical tips and simple exercises for building strength at home​The connection between physical strength and mental well-beingHow to Stay In Touch:The Strength Girl Mia Harris:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thestrengthgirl/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl W: https://thestrengthgirl.com/ Threads: @thestrengthgirl Our First podcast together: https://open.spotify.com/episode/41gsFB7n1ySVFA3TAPCPkP?si=b8585c6aa4f442ee The Wellness Hive + IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesshive.inc/⁠FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Wellness-Hive-Inc/61568517020710/?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠ W: thewellnesshive.ca Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

My Personal Journey into Wellness & Holistic HealingIn this powerful first episode of Real Talk, You getto know me your host Gabriella. As I dive deep into my personal journey towards wellness and holistic healing. I share the transformative experiences that led me to pursue a career in the wellness field and how embracing holisticpractices changed my life. Whether you're new to wellness or looking to deepen your knowledge, I offer practical tips on how to get started on your own healing journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about self-care, healing, and the importance of nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.How to stay in touch:W: ⁠thewellnesshive.ca⁠IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesshive.inc/⁠FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Wellness-Hive-Inc/61568517020710/?mibextid=LQQJ4dDisclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.

Inside The Wellness Hive: Unplugged – Mental Health, Holistic Healing & Personal GrowthWelcome to Inside The Wellness Hive: Unplugged, the podcast that takes a dive into the world of mental health, holistic healing, and personal transformation. Hosted by wellness advocate Gabriella, this show brings you authentic, no-holds-barred conversations with leading experts, healers, and real people thriving on their own wellness journeys.Each month, we explore practical tips and powerful stories that’ll inspire and empower you to prioritize your mental well-being and embrace holistic practices that actually work. From mindful living to spiritual wellness, we’ll uncover the tools, insights, and wisdom you need to improve your health and heal from within. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, mental health tips, or inspiration for living a balanced life, you’ll find it here.Join us as we unlock the true power of wellness and embark on a healing journey together. Don’t miss out—subscribe now and get ready for fresh, real, and raw content that speaks to the heart of holistic health.Disclaimer: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, reflect, and invite curiosity — not to replace therapy or professional mental health care. Healing is deeply personal, and support matters. If you’re feeling called to explore this work more intentionally, you’re welcome to reach out to The Wellness Hive and connect with a therapist who can walk alongside you.