Circle of Change

In the final episode, I leave you with a message that I am bringing out to the world, on stages and in immersive experiences and retreats: we are responsible for creating the world we want to live in and that change starts from within. It has been the message of this podcast since the beginning and it still needs to be heard. What's in this episode for you: How many DEI initiatives are missing the mark Why separating ourselves from those we don't like is not the answer The only place to start if we're going to make progress Why bringing people closer will shatter fear and divisiveness My dream for our workplaces, communities, and schools Much gratitude for all the people, including you, who made this circle sacred Stay connected: If you want to stay in touch with our work in the world, sign up for the Hum Consulting newsletter at www.humconsulting.ca or connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube. If you'd like to book a talk, retreat or immersive experience to help your community decolonize, become agents of change and find peace in their lives, send me an email at: podcast@humconsulting.ca.  Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

The penultimate episode of Circle of Change gives you the perspectives and ways of being to navigate and resolve the urgent issues in our world today, from climate change to mental health crises.  Through their stories, Joan Brown and Scott Saywell guide us toward what is to come and show us what is possible when we do the work required to bridge Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews and walk together. What's in this episode for you:  An inspiring story of two people with different upbringings coming together for a greater purpose The reasons why turning toward the land is the solution we are seeking What is required of you to walk in two worlds and change systems How to stay true to yourself as you carve out new paths forward A clear description of the work that is urgent right now Tools for change:  Here are the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework and speaker series and the book Unsettling The Settler Within that Scott refers to. Reclaim Your Lifeforce starts April 13th, 2023.  Learn more and register here.  Who's in circle with us:  Joan Brown is a lifelong administrator and current Chief Administrative Officer of the Snuneymuwx First Nation. In my words, she is also a storyteller, a knowledge keeper, and a community leader whose voice is creating waves of change in the circles in which she sits. Scott Saywell is the Superintendent of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Education and Science from Mount Allison University. In his 32 years of service in education, he has focused his attention on improving life chances for the most unique, disadvantaged, and vulnerable learners. Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

I love taking stock of how far we've come in just one season.  It surprises and lights me up to look at the journey - not only here but also in life.  As we close out the season, let's remember the lessons we've learned, how far we've come, and prepare for the spring season of initiation. What's in this episode for you: An inventory of how we've expanded this winter Insightful questions to support your own inventory taking Announcement of my new change-maker programs A call for your support to breathe life into this podcast A reminder to take rest before the initiation of spring Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

This episode is a gentle, loving, deep dive into knowing ourselves - the most powerful and courageous journey we take as change-makers.  Michelle Moore is a coach, author, speaker, and transformational poet whose expressions pierce the soul - and you will feel that today. Settle into this invitation to be your most authentic self.  What's in this episode for you: A pilgrimage from something's wrong with me to the authentic self The most helpful definition of codependency I've ever heard The cost of caretaking others over ourselves The difference between needs and wants in relationships What true love looks and feels like Ways to reclaim yourself in small increments A profoundly freeing reason to commit to self-development work Head to the episode website to find out how to connect with Michelle.  Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to lifewww.organizedsound.ca

Today we're joined by Sean Smith, a Master Results Coach, author, speaker, actor, poet, songwriter and owner of Elite Success Systems, a personal development and human healing company.  He brings his full self into the circle to share with us what he has learned from helping 100's of thousands of people transform their lives. In this profoundly deep conversation, your soul will awaken as Sean invites you into your most authentic, joy-filled life. This is leadership for our time.  What's in this episode for you: 8:04 - The sacred ways we can heal when we find each other 13:45 - Sean Smith's poem "Commoditize Me" 20:00 - The importance of reclaiming our value 27:52 - The dilemma of being driven by immediacy and avoidance 34:20 - Sean's early childhood lens of anger and "life's not fair" 37:27 - The one thing that shapes our worldview in the first 9 months of life 44:00 - A question asked and a promise made that shaped Sean's forever 53:00 - Shifting from something's wrong to curiosity and gratitude 1:01:30 - The power of deciding what to spend your energy on  1:05:20 - The need and call for a new kind of leadership 1:07:48 - Why inauthenticity is causing widespread exhaustion 1:11:11 - The real journey of finding our authentic selves 1:15:00 - A long-game approach to transformation 1:22:08 - How fathers influence self-esteem of their daughters + the most important words a father needs to say 1:24:17 - An introduction to Sean's powerful book 1:28:50 - How to know when you're enough 1:31:35 - Sean's invitation to become a lighthouse 1:36:24 - A chance to win Sean's book! Buy Sean's Book - Daddy, Are You Proud of Me?  A Father's Guide: What Daughters Need to Hear, See, and Know From Their Dads.  Check out the episode website to find Sean and get the details to win a copy of Sean's book.   Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your reflections. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Today we dive into a few of my favorite topics - communication and perspective!  These two areas are peas in a pod. When we can consider them together, we become powerful communicators, action takers and connectors.  This is an essential conversation for all change-makers inspired by Mike Dooley.  What's in this episode for you:  A Note from the Universe An intentional process for writing difficult letters The importance of communicating on your timeline The tool of reverse-worrying to manifest the best outcome Tools for change:  Sign up for Mike Dooley's Notes from the Universe - https://www.tut.com/ Reach out if you'd like to learn more about how to work with me - https://letsmeet.io/humconsulting/the-connection-call Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Being a leader and having a fulfilling life is possible - it just requires paying attention to a few internal and external factors. In this episode with Dr. Ganz Ferrance, a psychologist, speaker, author, and coach we learn about the dire state of burnout in leaders today and how to help you reduce your stress, improve your relationships, and enjoy more success.  What's in this episode for you: The opportunity that is here for us in the post-pandemic era The system that Dr. Ganz created to restore well-being - The Me Factor The key to relating with people who have challenging behaviour An Old Yeller story of compassionate accountability Two powerful questions to help you make decisions that support your wellbeing You can find Dr. Ganz Ferrance's book The Me Factor here: https://askdrganz.com/pages/themefactor-me Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Three words can have a tremendous impact on our ability to keep going. As a change-maker, very few people in your circle truly understand what it takes to do the work you do and be who you be. I hope you feel seen and the words shared here will recharge your soul for the spiritual ride we are embarking on in 2023. What's in this episode for you:  A reminder that being seen is essential The unconditional love of Mothers An ode to you and how you be in the world A preview of next week's soul-nourishing guest Tools for change:  One of the best ways to feel great about ourselves is to lift others up along the way. After you absorb the words shared with you, think of others in your life who also need to be seen. Share this episode with them or get in touch in your own special way. It's these small acts that can make a profound difference. Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Today we are joined by three former police officers who are transforming systems from the inside out. These change-makers are bringing mental health to the forefront in first responder organizations that traditionally have been and still are resistant to the courageous work they are proposing. This conversation is for you if you want to remember why you do the work you do in the world and that change is possible.  What's in this episode for you:  The motivations that drew these change-makers into policing How trauma in first responder organizations shows up in leadership The courageous path to humanize paramilitary organizations A thoughtful conversation on police reform  A powerful question to diffuse intense interactions and foster compassion The light that gives fuel to these change-makers Who's in Circle With Us:  Renae Stevenson is an IMTA Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) researcher. Mindfulness-Based Counsellor, Coach and Consultant. Retired police officer now studying Psychedelics Assisted Therapy. Proud Mom of two sons. Jill Parker moved to Victoria BC in 2016 with her partner and 3 kids after she retired from the Abbotsford police department with 19 years of service. She currently works full-time as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker in Private Practice. Most of her clients are First Responders. In her career as a police constable, she practiced trauma-informed policing. Jill is an advocate for police reform and modernization. Les Sylven is a former police officer and Leadership Studies PhD candidate at the University of Victoria. His research explores policing with Canadian police leaders who have established meditation practices. He is passionate about examining how contemplative practices and mindfulness might play a role in the next evolution of policing. Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca  

In our first episode of the winter season, I'm giving you a process to release any gunk left over from the topsy-turvy year that was 2022 so you can rest, rejuvenate and plant seeds of change with clean energy come springtime. Let's continue to develop a new relationship with this construct of "failure" so we can use it as a superpower. What's in this episode for you:  Why failure is so important for us to embrace The story of my TEDx fail A process to help you walk through failure with grace A sneak peek at next week's powerful conversation For the releasing process, head to the episode website! Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

In this last episode of the fall 2022 season, we reflect on all that we've learned and hone in on the importance of communicating our messages in our authentic way.   What's in this episode for you:  The beauty of being ever-evolving beings The power of noticing and giving thanks for all the miracles around us Why not speaking your truth is a disservice to everyone The opportunity that you create when you share your story Some questions to help prepare you for winter Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca  

This conversation with nurse, epidemiologist, and author Nancy Edwards, is a lesson in the fundamentals of creating solutions from the ground up. In the beautiful stories of her work in Sierra Leone and around the globe she teaches us the exact lessons our world needs right now. Whether you're trying to determine the best solution to a complex problem, how to walk in two worlds as we do in the journey of reconciliation, or how to have a conversation with your grandchild, this conversation will guide you toward meaningful resolution.   What's in this episode for you:  How to build community-led solutions that work Tangible examples of how to walk in two worlds  The requirements of effective community change How to identify the problems worth solving A framework for building trust between cultures To find more information on Nancy and to access her book "Not One, Not Even One: A Memoir of Life-altering Experiences in Sierra Leone, West Africa" head to this episode's webpage. Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

This episode contains a toolbox for change-makers and a taste of a new Joi Ross and Ame-Lia Tamburrini co-creation, Soul2Soul, which is lighting us both on fire. I love talking with Joi because she shows up fully to everything she says yes to. You're going to pick up on that vibe as you take in this conversation that is packed with thought-provoking nuggets. What's in this episode for you:  A beautiful demonstration of what is required to become the person you are The two-step process to put on repeat to find true freedom A heart-centered and curious dialogue about God and religion An opportunity to get unstuck and find freedom, fulfillment, and joy Details about a free book giveaway Register for Joi's FREE Masterclass on November 22, 2022 -  Feeling Stuck? Let's Identify & Remove What's Blocking Your Freedom, Fulfillment & Joy Enter to win Joi's latest book The Truth About Trust: The Secret to Thriving in Any Relationship - Listen to this show and then email podcast@humconsulting.ca with your key takeaways.  You can also leave us a voice message on the episode website.  Entries are due by end of day November 25th, 2022.  Join Joi and Ame-Lia every Winsday at 11am PT / 1pm CT on Facebook and Youtube for Soul2Soul Conversations Who's with us in circle:  Joi Ross is an international best-selling author, facilitator of change and personal transformation, lover of people, and CEO of APEX Direct, an award-winning communications consulting firm. She also hosts "Living Inside-Out Today," a weekly radio and podcast show. As a result of working with APEX, clients more effectively communicate with empathy and impact. Clients hire Joi to create communication strategies and deliver training in areas such as, identifying and overcoming stereotypes and barriers to effective communication; community engagement; climate and environmental justice; and service excellence. Under Joi Ross Consulting, a separate business entity, she focuses on writing, speaking, training and facilitating personal development and transformation. Her focus is helping people experience fulfillment, joy and freedom from limiting beliefs. Those who know her describe Joi as warm, kind, and down-to-earth. Websites: https://joiross.com https://AlwaysPursuingExcellence.com To find all the ways you can connect with Joi, head to the episode website.  Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

The world is transitioning from a me to a we culture, but ultimately we are headed toward something much greater...one. In this delicious circle, Kate Sutherland gives us a taste of that beautiful reality while sharing the tools we need today to have generative conversations. This experience will nourish something deep inside you. What's in this episode for you:  A life story that will make you celebrate not knowing The beauty that unfolds in the nuances of life An essential opening to create conversations that serve the greater good  A heart-opening definition of trust and the winding path to cultivate it in us and others What becomes possible when we connect, ask for help and listen A beautiful invitation to allow for what is emerging in you Who's in circle with us:  Kate Sutherland co-founded Emerge Collab, a consultancy dedicated to transformative systems change. She was co-founding faculty for Simon Fraser University's Certificates in Social Innovation, and Evaluation. She balances place-based work in her local community with coaching leaders across Turtle Island. Her latest book is We Can Do This!: 10 Tools to Unleash Our Creative Genius.  To connect with Kate and find her books, head to this episode's webpage.  Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

This conversation helps you get clear on what it is you're here for and how you communicate it out into the world.  It's short, feisty, and hopefully encouraging for you to step out and find the thing that lights you up. What's in this for you: What to focus on when you communicate your message Signs that you're getting closer to your purpose A live work-in-progress pitch A reminder of how we change the world Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

This is a comeback story with lessons that could heal our world. After being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) - Suzanne Venuta began a life-long journey back to herself through the power of caring connections. In this conversation, Suzanne uncovers our change-making capabilities and reminds us that in every moment of every day, we have the ability to heal ourselves and others. This circle is dedicated to Bill - "To Bill, my mentor and dear friend. You guided and helped me find the courage to look in the dark and find the treasure of the real me." ~ S.V. What's in this episode for you:  The difference between having an emotion and acting on it The connecting power of being on the land How to transform a person's life in 10 seconds An effective model of trauma-informed care A compassionate perspective on post-COVID exhaustion Why trust matters in our change-making journey Who's in circle with us:  Meet Suzanne Venuta, a mental health educator, advocate, consultant, writer, mentor and inspirational speaker. In 2018 she was recognized for her work and awarded the Coast Mental Health Courage to Come Back Award.  In 2022 she was a speaker at TEDxSurrey, the premier TEDx event in Western Canada. Access Suzanne's TEDx talk, the tools for change she drops, and all her links on the episode website.  Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

After prepping for a talk on inclusion and diversity it struck me that we're thinking about this work incorrectly. I hope this circle puts a smile on your face, instills wonder in your heart and curiosity in your mind to keep doing the important work required to heal separateness and restore the beauty of the ecosystem we are all part of. What's in this episode for you: A call to pay attention to how it is you are seeing the world A perspective of Diversity and Inclusion work that will make you want to step in Access to a tool that will expand the beauty in your world Contribute to being the change by becoming a CoC Supporter - click here to sign up! Tools for Change:  Send me an email (podcast@humconsulting. ca) to get the Web of Wisdom tool. This is a tool I created to help you grow your awareness of the influences that are shaping your worldview. Using this tool helps you to strengthen your ecosystem of knowledge by diversifying the information you're taking in. Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca  

This week's episode is a Divine reminder to all of us to pay attention to what we are focusing on and what we're using to guide our decisions and perspectives.  Susan Burrell is an intuitive guide that has been helping people change their world from the inside out for over 25 years.  Through her stories, we are reminded that we are always in choice to find meaning.  I think that perspective is so important for humanity in this sea of uncertainty that we find ourselves in. What's in this episode for you:  What it can look like to call in spiritual support to remind us of who we truly are Where to focus to step into your highest potential and your best life ever The origin story of the moral compass Questions and practices to help you find your guiding stars A call for light leaders to step up and into their role in this global transformation Who's in circle with us:  Meet Susan Burrell, the author of Live Your Empowered Life: A 30-Day Journey Book and host of the podcast Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell. Susan is a feisty Scorpio (was even born with the red hair to back it up!) and a former actress who has navigated life by learning how to listen within to that Divine urge that keeps pointing her in the direction of her life's purpose even when she can't see the road.  She is a guide in the crossroads of life with a Master's Degree in Consciousness. Susan has been counseling and supporting people in transforming from the inside out for over 25 years. Her methods are proven because she has lived this journey to empowerment. Find Susan Burrell at these links:  www.susanburrell.com Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Youtube For the juicy questions that Susan shares to support you to find your moral compass, head to the episode webpage. Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Today is a quick solo dip into an emotion that causes many of us pain - resentment. I'm unpacking this as part of an Emotions 101 series that I will trickle in throughout the year so we can get more comfortable with what we're feeling. I love this work because it's liberating and empowering! I hope you find that too. What's in this episode for you:  What is resentment anyway? The message that resentment is here to tell us An inquiry that will free the gems from our emotions A reflection for Sept 30th Tools for Change:  Head to the episode webpage to access tools for change.  Poem: Small Kindnesses, by Danusha Laméris Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

In this conversation, Madeleine Shaw jolts our current reality and encourages us to question everything for the betterment of humanity. In this honest discussion, Madeleine awakens your feminine warrior and does so in the most welcoming, inclusive and generative way - from embracing your menstrual cycle, to thinking about the impact of the products you're using, to growing a business that aligns with the natural laws and makes a social difference.  What's in this episode for you: An example of a human who knows herself The most honest life journey I've ever heard The experience of menarche unpacked and repackaged in love Period poverty and menstrual equity and a call to action around period care  A candid look at the waste and cost associated with menstrual products and a new solution An inside look at Madeleine's book that defines entrepreneurship for our time Contribute to being the change by becoming a CoC Supporter - click here to sign up! Who's with us in circle: Meet Madeleine Shaw, a social entrepreneur and author based on unceded Coast Salish territory. She is the co-founder of Aisle (formerly Lunapads), one of the first groundbreaking ventures in the world to popularize reusable menstrual products. In her first book, The Greater Good: Social Entrepreneurship for Everyday People Who Want to Change the World, she offers a candid, personal look at the realities of change-making. Find Madeleine Shaw and her amazing work at these links: https://madeleineshaw.ca https://periodaisle.com/ https://nestworks.space/ Her book - The Greater Good - Social Entrepreneurship for Everyday People Who Want to Change the World For all the resources Madeleine shares, head to the website for this episode. Pick up the talking piece: What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca. Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca