Every once in a while a podcast is created, which simply delights.  Thank you Mama, hosted by Ana Tajder, is such a podcast!  In this podcast, Ana, mom, writer and ballet dancer, interviews women from around the world to talk about lessons they have learned from their mothers.  Listen to this episode as I talk to Ana about her inspiration for creating this podcast, what she remembers about her mama, and her insights from speaking to women from different cultures, ages and professions as they speak about what their moms have taught them ..read more

Leila Keshavjee is the founder and CEO of Happy Pops.  She is also one determined, gritty, passionate young woman with big goals.  In this episode, we talk about how Leila parlayed her interest in health and nutrition, to becoming an entrepreneur and starting Happy Pops.  She shares her story of appearing on Dragons’ Den in 2018 to get an investment for her company, and the lessons she has learned along the way.  Since its launch, Happy Pops has catered over 500 events and is now available in retail stores across the country.  For more information on Happy Pops, go to ..read more

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Dr. Navaz Habib is a Functional Medicine Doctor, and Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in optimizing health by addressing the root causes of chronic conditions.  He is also the author of Activate your Vagus Nerve.  In this podcast, he talks about his own struggles with his health and how he was able to use functional medicine to benefit him - - and his clients – remove health blocks and improve health, productivity, and energy.  Listen as he offers top hacks from his book to improve your health immediately.  For more information on Dr. Habib’s work, go to www.drhabib.c ..read more

Our bodies were made to move!  And how can dance bring joy and learning in the lives of the most vulnerable?  Cherrelle Druppers is co-founder of a Kenyan non-profit called ChezaCheza.  In the podcast, she talks about her work in informal settlements where children are exposed to severe social and economic challenges and helping them build life skills through the power of dance.  Listen to Cherrelle talk about the program, the impact it is having on the children and community, and her hope for the future. For more information about Chezacheza, go to www.chezachezdance.org ..read more

Tarquin Singh is a henna artist and teacher.  I got to know Tarquin personally when I was going through cancers and lost my hair.  Tarquin created stunning designs on my head, called henna crown, that made me feel beautiful and empowered during times of uncertainty and vulnerability in my life.  In the podcast, Tarquin talks about how she got involved in henna design, the different venues, and types of henna artistry she offers and the importance of safety with henna.  Listen to this podcast to get a view of a magnificent art form that started in the east and become popular ..read more

Ann Betz is a certified coach, a dynamic international speaker, and a global trainer.  Her expertise in in the intersection of neuroscience, coaching and human transformation.  In this podcast she explores what a limiting belief is, what the brain has to do with it, and how you can identify and embrace a new narrative.  What is possible for you when you get past your limiting beliefs?  Simply, everything!  Listen to this podcast to take the first step toward rewriting your story. For more information about the work Ann Betz does, go to beaboveleadership.com  ..read more

Dionne Warner is a 9 time cancer survivor.  She is a cancer warrior!  She has been described by her doctor as a miracle beyond science.  I saw Dionne being interviewed at City Line and was mesmerized by her story.  So I located her and found her in Regina!  In this podcast we talk about redefining what it means to live with cancer and how to thrive when your body is attacked with one catastrophic cancer after another.  She shares the importance of attitude, community and faith in her fight to regain control of her life. You can reach Dionne at warnerwarriord@yahoo ..read more

The Mountain as a Framework to Transform Your Life In this episode, I talk to Aziz Velji about what stress can do to us and the steps we can take to begin to transform our lives.  This is based on the book Aziz wrote recently called, "Calm Brain, Powerful Mind".  Aziz's background is in Engineering, Science and Business Management.  Over the past few years, he changed course from working in the corporate world to becoming an author and a teacher.  His book is the culmination of the work he has done to bridge his background in science with philosophy, psychology, meditation ..read more

Andrea Wilson Woods is a coach, writer, teacher and patient advocate.  She is the founder of the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association and CEO of Cancer University, a for-profit digital health company.  In our conversation, Andrea talks about her sister, Adrienne Wilson,  who was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer.   Our conversation centres around the book she wrote, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, which chronicles her sister's remarkable life from the time she was born until she dies at age 15.   ..read more