When your workload doubles within the span of a couple of weeks, how do you keep your head above water?  This week's episode tries something different. I document four days in a week-long period of intense, dizzying overwhelm. This wasn't my intention when I set out to make this episode, but it became exactly what I needed. On this week's episode, I get into... What overwhelm feels like to me The signs and symptoms I'm overwhelmed This Week's Mental Health Tarot Reading: Knight of Cups & King of Wands We're on a journey of the heart, and this week's reading shows us the tools ..read more

Do you understand the difference between equality and equity?   I recently had to share my understanding of the concepts with my Community Development Class. It got me thinking of how we were raised during a time where equality was the goal, and equality is what everyone wished for. But seeking equality alone isn't going to change the circumstances for people who face unique barriers. We need equity to ensure our community is accessible to all. On this week's episode, I get into... How I define and explain equality vs. equity One of the challenges in being an activist A tarot reading tha ..read more

We all have the voice of self-doubt in the back of our minds. But how do you manage that self-doubt when you're in the middle of a crisis situations? On today's episode, I share the story of a time where I had to ignore any self-doubt I had in order to de-escalate a domestic dispute in my building. The circumstances that surrounded this event had me on high alert and painfully aware of the risks involved. So when my self-doubt started to creep in, I had to shut it down - and fast. On this week's episode, I get into... The tools I used from my mental health toolbox to keep calm and confident ..read more

As humans we evolve, grow, and change constantly. In 10 years, we won't be the same person we are today. But through change, we can outgrow parts of ourselves. Over time, we may find ourselves having to say goodbye to old ways of being, pieces of our lives that don't fit anymore, and ideas that no longer work for us.  On this week's episode, I get into... The changes I've slowly come to realize over the past four years How I grieved the idea of motherhood no longer being in my future The warning from the Universe of deceit in battle Don't miss out on… Wild Apothecary launches Saturday ..read more

Uh, what's happening? It's the Season 3 finale! We are ending this season of Tarot Reflections with an episode that matched its tone: all over the map, unpredictable, and poorly planned. But I'm sharing what I did in this past year that made podcast planning, well, non-existent. I also tease what's to come in 2024 -- I promise, I've planned it out this time!  Things are changing. A new Tarot Reflections is coming. Season 4 begins January 14. On this week's episode, I get into... The return of One in Five Apparel and the launch of the Living With Foundation A tease of what's to come thi ..read more

I've been exploring my gender identity with an open curiosity for the past few years. And that journey had often left me a little confused, and uncertain, and questioning a lot of my understandings of the world. But when I started to honour my spiritual side and explore new spiritual practices, it suddenly all made sense. PLUS: we're on YouTube! On this week's episode, I get into... My gender story, my coming out story, as Gender Fluid The importance of honouring your spiritual health in life, because all parts of our identity are interwoven  This week's reading featuring a lot of joy ..read more

Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served.  Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include:  your question and any context you might want shared the name you want me to r ..read more

When children are free to be kids, it can remind us of how powerful their joy can be. How can you replicate that feeling of child-like joy in order to bring a sense of peace, happiness, and freedom in to your life? In today's episode, I share how impactful it was to be witness to the excitement and energy that Drag Queen Storytime offered the kids in attendance and how it inspired me to create a moment for child-like enjoyment. On this week's episode, I get into... The powerful impact a supportive community and accepting adults can have on Queer youth How creating moments for yourself to act ..read more

Do you know where your feelings are coming from? Can you identify why you feel them? This is a week for connecting with our selves, connecting with our full identity, and breaking old patterns or stories. We have a heavy week of self-reflection and introspection ahead friends, and the Universe might just be giving you the smack upside the head you've been needing. On this week's episode, I get into... How identifying why you feel the way you feel can help you connect with your sense of self Why it's important to accept your shadow self What to do with the Universe's call for a shift in persp ..read more

Pride month feels different this year. Existing as a Queer person hasn't always been easy over these past 365 days.  There is an exponential rise in anti-trans and anti-queer hate. We're seeing more and more hate groups becoming visible and vocal and unafraid. Which is why we need our 2SLGBTQ+ Allies to step up and take action. It's not enough to post a 'Love Is Love' quote or dress up in rainbow. Queer Allyship requires a little bit of risk, because we are risking our safety just by existing. On this week's episode, I get into... How I began to find my Queer Community Why I feel so afr ..read more