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Thinking About podcast is your digital equivalent to late night chats with good friends that keep you thinking. Join host Kirsti McNabney as we have deep, meaningful conversations with interesting people to help level up our lives, offer actionable outcomes and keep us thinking for days to come. Expect to hear from entrepreneurs, coaches, thought leaders, health and wellness experts and more! Every week, we cover things all the things that keep women thinking – including connections with others, building a business, friendship, mental health, wellness, boundaries, relationships, growing up, skincare, and more. No topic is off-limits and you're at a table with friends. We've saved you a seat and poured you a cup – welcome to the deep conversations that keep us growing. Subscribe to hear new episodes every Tuesday.
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Somewhere between the girlboss era and a world that's constantly telling us to optimize, monetize, and move faster, I quietly forgot how to just... do something for fun. Not because it would make good content or even make me a better person. Just because it felt good! Like, why can’t that be enough? If your days have been blurring together too, or if you feel like you’re so restless you can’t even pay attention to a TV episode anymore, I feel you. Let’s do something about it! I cover a ton of...
When's the last time you felt completely free from the algorithm? Not just a good week, not just a post that happened to take off, but genuinely unbothered by whether your content gets seen? In this episode of Thinking About, I'm sitting down with Caley Dimmock – ads expert, teacher at heart, and someone whose brain I deeply trust when it comes to scaling without chaos. Caley is the founder of Meta Ads Academy, a 12-week mentorship accelerator for people who want to learn to run ads themselve...
I didn't make a single New Year's resolution this year. Partially because I was sick, partially because I was unpacking a new home, and partially because I was just tired. But somewhere in that accidental pause, I started noticing something. The quiet, undramatic changes I was making for my health and well-being were actually sticking. Tune in if you've been feeling like you're always trying to get your life together but never quite catching up. My life is also not together, for the record, b...
Chatting with a stranger on your commute. Sharing fries with a friend. Watching the sunset from your window. Turns out, these micro moments are much more than pleasant – they're the actual building blocks of happiness! I'm sitting down with Dr. Gillian Mandich, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba, who holds a PhD in Health Science from Western University. She's a happiness researcher, educator, speaker, and author; founder of The International ...
Hi. It's been nine months… I know! I didn't mean to ghost you. Between planning an elopement in Greece, getting married, dealing with health stuff, moving to Toronto, and scaling my business, the podcast became the rubber ball I had to put down while I held onto the glass ones. But I'm finally back. And truthfully, I feel more alive than I have in years. In this solo episode, I'm catching you up on everything you missed. We're talking about getting married on a cliff in Santorini, why moving ...
This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked ...
This week, we’re thinking about what happens when you stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them by fully embracing who you are. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m catching up with Rachel Kelly, a Toronto-based floral artist, designer, and community builder who made the leap from running a coworking space to creating stunning floral installations and large-scale art pieces. Rachel’s journey has been anything but linear, but what’s made her business thrive is her deep understandi...
This week, we’re thinking about what it really means to show up as your full, unapologetic self – online, in business, and in life. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m joined by Puja Malhotra, a branding strategist and founder of Roop Creative Agency, where she helps entrepreneurs build authentic, impactful brands that attract dream clients with confidence. With nearly a decade of experience in branding, website design, and strategy, Puja offers personalized services, including full-servic...
This week, we’re thinking about what’s working, what’s shifting, and how I’m easing into a new season after a busy start to the year. In this solo episode of Thinking About, I’m reflecting on Q1 so far – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. January felt like a creative high, February brought heaviness, and now, stepping into March, I’m finally feeling lighter. We’ve had some incredible conversations on the podcast this year about energy management, burnout, and redefining success, ...
This week, we’re thinking about what balance really means, why it’s okay to not have it all figured out, and how small, intentional choices can create meaningful shifts in your daily life. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m joined by Les Alfred, an award-winning podcast host, speaker, and content creator whose work in the wellness space has inspired so many – including me. Les has spent nearly a decade creating approachable, inspiring wellness content, leveraging her expertise as a person...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly pushing, striving, and checking off the next thing on your to-do list—only to still feel exhausted and unfulfilled—this episode is for you. This week, I’m joined by Roslyn McLarty, an executive coach and founder of Within, who helps high-achievers create sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing. After co-founding and scaling the sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn found herself deep in burnout, battling self-doubt, overwhelm, and exhau...
In this episode of Thinking About, we’re rethinking fitness, movement, and mindset with Marilynn Roth, a fitness coach who helps women build strength and confidence without extreme diets or punishing workouts. Together, we explore the importance of shifting how we think about exercise – moving away from “I need to look good for my vacation” and instead focusing on how movement supports everyday life, longevity, and mental wellbeing. What We Cover In This Episode: The biggest mindset shift whe...
In this episode of Thinking About, we’re kicking off a new series of casual conversations with friend of the podcast Heather Drudge! Every other month, we’ll be sitting down for an unfiltered coffee chat – just like the FaceTime calls we have on a regular basis. This episode is all about navigating friendships as an adult, managing energy, and making space for both joy and rest in a busy life. What We Cover in This Episode: The highs and lows of the past month – what’s been bringing us joy an...
In this episode of Thinking About, we're exploring how to manage energy in ways that support joy, balance and overall wellbeing. This week, we're welcoming back Teri Canestraro, who shares her personal journey of energy management and transformation, offering practical insights and tools to help prevent burnout and cultivate a more intentional, joyful life. What We Cover In This Episode The important of recognizing your energy levels each morning and how this simple practice can set the tone...
Welcome back to a new year of Thinking About! The new year feels like perfect time to reflect, reset, and dive into a year full of possibility. Whether you’re setting bold goals or easing into the new year with intention, this episode is all about embracing messy action and taking meaningful steps forward. This year’s theme: Bold moves and messy action 2025 is calling for growth, connection, and stepping outside our comfort zones. If the idea of “messy action” resonates with you, I'm right th...
As we wrap up 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me and what I want to carry forward into 2025. It’s been a year of dichotomies—beauty and difficulty, joy and sadness—and I think there’s something powerful in learning to hold space for both. The biggest lesson I’m taking away is that life can be really hard and really beautiful at the same time. There’s been sadness in my personal life and challenges in the world around us, but there’s also been so much to appreci...
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about burnout, creativity, and carving a path in business that feels true to who you are. We are joined by Emily Varley, Founder and Creative Lead at Stella The Studio, who helps people feel confident in their brand across everything from websites to social media. Emily shares how, despite following a traditional education path, a bold leap into entrepreneurship sparked the creation of her thriving business. She opens up about the emotional strugg...
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about the fascinating world of mediumship. We sit down with Roz, a UK-trained medium, to explore her journey of connecting with those who have passed. Roz shares how her struggle with grief led her to seek help, ultimately inviting a medium into her life—a moment that changed everything and ignited her curiosity about what lies beyond the physical world. Roz explains how her newfound gift has transformed the way she experiences and understands grief. S...
Today’s episode has us thinking about wellness, our nervous system and the true magic between two women entrepreneurs. We’re thrilled to sit down with Tanya Kololian and Zoë Paliare, co-founders of trove, Toronto’s newest holistic restorative wellness centre. trove offers a calming escape from the city’s high energy, allowing visitors to stay in the city but feel off the grid. Tanya and Zoë share the inspiring "why" behind starting Trove, rooted in their personal commitment to prioritiz...
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about the true power of social media and how to use it to genuinely connect with your community. We’re joined by Katie Campbell, founder of Katie Creative Co., a social media strategist and self-proclaimed social media therapist, who is dedicated to helping people create audience-centric content that fosters meaningful engagement. If you’re someone who’s struggled to make your social media content resonate or wondered how to stay authentic while buildin...
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