HER - Honest Everyday Ramblings

We're so excited to welcome Madison Wawryk to the podcast! Madison is a Somatic Educator and Mindfulness Coach that specializes in teaching others about boundaries & relaxation techniques. Today you're going to hear all about the development of C-PTSD and how healing must be addressed on both a physical, spiritual and practical level. We'll also chat about our nervous systems and how to identify your inner no. Madison shares with us her health and spiritual  journey through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood. This one had us on the edge of our seats the entire time. From her time spent living in a small community in Nicaragua to becoming a yoga instructor in Canada, her journey is one of self discovery, awareness, and growth. Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Madison on IG here -> @madilikestomove Follow Marie Barker Wellness on IG here -> @mariebarkerwellness Visit her website here -> ⁠https://www.mariebarkerwellness.com for some amazing resources, including her Know Your Flow Field Guide Follow Jessica Janzen on IG here -> @thejessicajanzen & @loveforlewiston Book a FREE discovery call on her website here -> https://jessicajanzen.ca Mention the HER Podcast when booking 3 or 6 month coaching packages with Jessica & receive 10% OFF!

Today we welcome Breanne Boy to the podcast! Breanne is a professional makeup artist who specializes in bridal makeup. Breanne dishes all the tea on what trends she thinks are do's and don'ts, how to manage cystic acne, and how stress can impact the health of your skin. She gives us all the tips on makeup dupes, which products are overrated and which ones are definitely worth splurging on. She shares about her mental health journey and how getting clear on your ideal client can not only lead to success but also to peace of mind. We take a peek into Erika's makeup bag live in this episode, you won't want to miss Breanne's hilarious take on some of what she finds. We cover a wide range of makeup and beauty topics, from Breanne's favorite products (including some affordable drugstore gems) to her top no-no's, best practices, makeup trends, and the luxury products that are truly worth the splurge. This episode was a lot of fun. Tune in now! Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Breanne on IG here -> @glambybreanne Follow Working Girls Boutique on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠workinggirlsboutique⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code HER50 to save $50 off your purchase. Head to their website⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://wgboutique.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ to secure your dream bag. Follow Devon + Lang on IG here -> @devonandlang Use code HER15 to save at checkout. Head to their website www.devonandlang.com to secure your dream bag.

We're sitting down with Victory Aspinall today and her story is a WILD one. In this gripping episode, Victory shares her extraordinary journey of being part of a Bible-based cult for over a decade and how a secret intervention eventually led to her escape. Victory's story is nothing short of astonishing, filled with personal trials, public shaming, verbal abuse, and the oppressive constraints imposed by the cult leader. We delve deep into Victory's narrative as she recounts her initial involvement with the group, her firsthand experiences as a devoted follower, and the profound impact it had on her life. We also explore the pivotal moment when her family took matters into their own hands, seeking professional help to orchestrate a clandestine intervention, all in an effort to free her from the grips of the cult. Victory Aspinall's story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the unyielding human spirit. Enjoy this one! Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠ Find Victory on IG here -> @vaspinall_ Follow Lacey Cosette on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@laceycossette⁠⁠⁠ Use code LACEY5 for $500 off 1 real estate transaction. Head to her website ⁠⁠⁠www.laceycossette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to view listings and learn more. Follow Carousel Media Management on IG here -> ⁠⁠@carouselmediamgmt⁠ Check out their website and book your FREE Discovery Call at ⁠https://linktr.ee/carouselmedia

In today's episode, we sit down with Jasmyn Albert, an inspiring Plains Cree, Métis settler, and dedicated educator passionate about preserving Indigenous traditions. She opens up about her journey, from facing adversity at a young age, shouldering responsibility for her siblings due to family struggles, to enduring the harsh reality of being bullied for her Indigenous heritage. Jasmyn bravely shares her path to overcoming shame, advocating for Indigenous representation, and embracing her rich Cree culture. We delve into her advocacy work and the significant role Indigenous parents played in founding the Native Survival School, now known as Oskāyak High School, as a response to the struggles Indigenous children faced. Through heart-wrenching accounts, we confront the harsh impact of intergenerational trauma and the legacy of residential schools that disconnected Indigenous communities from their culture. Jasmyn's story is a powerful testament to resilience and strength. She sheds light on the importance of reclaiming traditions like kinship systems, ceremonies, and gathering medicinal plants as a means to heal and reconnect with heritage. She passionately advocates for learning the history of the land we live on, fostering understanding, and addressing misconceptions about Indigenous cultures. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation brimming with wisdom, history, and a call to action to honour and preserve Indigenous heritage. Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠ Follow Jasmyn on IG here -> @jasmynalbert and @nohkum_okiskimowina Follow Neeva Snacks on IG here -> @neevasnacks Head to https://neevasnacks.com/⁠ and use code HER for 10% off your order. Follow Kits Eyecare on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@kitseyecare⁠⁠ Head to ⁠⁠www.kits.ca⁠⁠ ⁠and use code WELCOME to get your first pair or prescription glasses or sunglasses FREE (up to $99 CAD off).

Today we're welcoming Christine Elliot to the podcast. Christine is a cancer survivor, author, public speaker and educator. She has battled late-stage breast cancer and early-stage lung cancer and completed her active treatment in 2021. After her recovery, Christine started mentoring people who have gone through difficult situations. With over a decade of experience in energy work, meditation instruction, yoga instruction, Reiki mastery, inner healing, health education, vitality study, and three years of certified coaching, she helps people turn their pain into power. Her expertise empowers women worldwide to embody their fullest expression of self. Today as we hear her cancer journey, from finding the lump to being told she was in remission. We hear how she's turned her experience into her calling and is now helping other women feel empowered through their life experiences. We learn how to become better not bitter, the mindset she used during treatments and why it's important to live each day like it's your last. Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠ Follow Christine on IG here -> @live.free.wellness Follow Working Girls Boutique on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠workinggirlsboutique⁠⁠⁠ Use code HER50 to save $50 off your purchase. Head to their website⁠⁠⁠ https://wgboutique.com/⁠⁠⁠ to secure your dream bag. Follow Lacey Cosette on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@laceycossette⁠⁠ Use code LACEY5 for $500 off 1 real estate transaction. Head to her website ⁠⁠www.laceycossette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to view listings and learn more.

Today, we're welcoming back Maddy from Episode #13 of The HER Podcast, and this time, she's joined by her husband Tanner to share a life update on their fostering journey. Maddy and Tanner embarked on their fostering journey five years ago, welcoming numerous children into their core family unit—some for brief periods, while others stayed longer. Their focus remains on raising awareness about foster care, shedding light on both its positive aspects and the heartbreaking realities. They openly discuss the challenges within the system, emphasizing that while it's a difficult journey, it's also deeply rewarding. Join us as they share insights about the foster care system, the fate of foster kids aging out, and the profound impact of losing a child on their family. Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links Follow Working Girls Boutique on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠workinggirlsboutique⁠⁠ Use code HER50 to save $50 off your purchase. Head to their website⁠⁠ https://wgboutique.com/⁠⁠ to secure your dream bag. Follow BW Beauty on IG here -> ⁠⁠⁠@bwbeautyyxe⁠ Shop at-home teeth whitening kits here -> ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bwbeauty.ca/⁠ Use code "HERSMILE" to get 10% off the whole online store

We have a SOLO episode for you today friends - and this one is a little different. We are sharing an important update with our community today, on a big change happening - and how the podcast will look going forward. We chat navigating conflict, giving one another (and ourselves) grace, being clear with personal and business values, the importance of having hard conversations and having the courage to make aligned decisions. We share about the grief that comes with big change, navigating relationship shifts and the love and respect we have for each other and this community. Thank you for being here with us friends, we appreciate YOU! Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links Follow Megan on IG here -> @its.essentially.megan Follow Elizabeth Lyn Jewelry on IG here -> @elizabethlynjewelry

It’s a solo episode today and CJ and Megan are in the hot seat chatting about the shifts and changes they have both been making to support themselves in managing anxiety. They share the things they have been adding to - or removing from - their daily routines, what tools and supports they have found that are making a big difference and the impact the changes have on them physically and emotionally.  We talk about breaking rituals that were no longer serving us (ahem - caffeine), creating new habits and finding new rituals to support us, when to take the path of least resistance and how to lean into simplicity to cut down on overwhelm. We cover the impact that stress and anxiety have on us physically, stress relieving tools to calm your nervous system and the importance of regulation. We look at how we can un-complicate things, look through a lens of ease and be more aware of our day to day capacity, being aware of how things feel in our bodies and the power of “name it to tame it”. We talk about what a stress cycle is - how to close the loop and the impact it has on us, why we prioritize protein and sleep and the uncomfortable space of pushing through resistance to try new ways of doing.  PLUS: the power of gratitude, meditation and proper nutrition, giving yourself grace in the day to day and the spiritual journey of switching to decaf.  Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books Mentioned on the episode: Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle Follow Lead From Here on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leadfromhere⁠⁠⁠ Head to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.leadfromhere.ca/⁠⁠ ⁠and use code "HER20" for 20% off registration to the Practical Leadership Workshop. Follow Working Girls Boutique on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠workinggirlsboutique⁠⁠ Use code HER50 to save $50 off your purchase. Head to their website⁠⁠ https://wgboutique.com/⁠⁠ to secure your dream bag.

Today we are sitting down with media personality, mother, and public speaking coach Heather Morrison. Heather is also the founder of Deliver Your Best, an online public speaking program that helps people learn to overcome fears and challenges tied to public speaking - and communication in general!  We chat with Heather about HOW she overcame her fear of public speaking, and used her methods and passion for community to start a business, she shares her personal preparation techniques, her internal process and tips for everyone to feel more confident in communicating in any situation. Heather shares about the internal growth she focused on in order to overcome her fears, how she leaned into developing on skills she already had in order to jump into sports reporting without any previous knowledge, the difference between having a lack of knowledge vs a lack of self knowledge and what that looks like, how to shift your nervous energy to support you and the power of saying YES to things that scare you. We talk about having a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset, being willing to show up as a beginner, how to set yourself up with supportive thoughts and the practice of knowing your comfort threshold - and how to support yourself to push past it. Heather shares about thought habits, what they are and how they can either support or derail us, what the steps of a thought analysis are and how to use them to shift your mindset and perspective - and the importance of being away of our thoughts.  PLUS: tips for establishing structure in hard conversations, how to navigate the energy in a room, the importance of taking care of your audience and why to focus on making a connection vs an impression. Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Heather on IG here -> ⁠@deliver.your.best Follow Working Girls Boutique on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠workinggirlsboutique⁠ Use code HER50 to save $50 off your purchase. Head to their website⁠ https://wgboutique.com/⁠ to secure your dream bag. Follow Lead From Here on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leadfromhere⁠ Head to ⁠https://www.leadfromhere.ca/ ⁠and use code "HER20" for 20% off registration to the Practical Leadership Workshop.

Today we are sitting down with CULT chocolat founder, multi - passionate entrepreneur and mother of two Ying Tang. We are talking about how she got started in business, what made her choose to learn all things chocolate, and she shares her story of being blindsided in business. Ying shares with us her story of being in business with family, how she was pushed out of the business she built with her sister, what it looked like when the partnership came while she was navigating postpartum depression with young children at home. She shares how she moved through the loss, what her relationship with her sister looks like now, and how it impacted their family dynamic.  Ying openly shares what her postpartum depression journey looked like, when she realized how she was feeling wasn’t normal, how she navigated moving through it, the tools she used to support her and the importance of seeking help and support. She tells us how building a new business helped her though it, why she chose to move forward with her love of business, what it looked like to start over and the choices she made in her new business to implement growth and remove some of the pressures.  We talk about how she found her confidence being a solo entrepreneur, and why she actively chooses to focus on finding the lesson and celebrate small wins, and how she uses visualization as a personal development tool. You’ll heart about the importance of strong branding with intention, the story behind choosing the name CULT, why she chose to use a wholesale vs retail model, and the behind the scenes of designing the incredible packaging. Plus: the power of being “in flow” in business,  choosing to show up with commitment and find growth and learnings vs being stuck in victim mindset.  Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ying on IG here -> @qigongtigress Follow Cult Chocolat on IG here ->⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@cultchocolat Head to https://cultchocolat.ca/ and use code "HERPODCAST" to receive 10% off your order. Follow Free Birds Hair Design on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freebirdhairdesign Head to ⁠https://www.freebirdhairdesign.com/education for more information. Follow Lead From Here on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leadfromhere Head to https://linktr.ee/LeadFromHere and use code "HER20" for 20% off registration to the Practical Leadership Workshop.

Today we are sitting down with women’s fitness specialist Colin Jackson and talking about all things women’s fitness and hormones, how to work WITH your hormones to support your body and find the correct physical exercises to support you - and not overwhelm you OR your schedule. Colin shares WHY he focuses on helping women over 35, why hormones and nutrition are the building blocks of fitness for women, his deep dive of hormones and peri-menopause and the importance of using a holistic health lens.  We talk about where and how  the fitness industry is failing women, why weight training is key for women over age 35, the importance of rest periods, when to incorporate high intensity cardio and why it’s impactful to keep it short and sweet. Colin shares about all things protien  - the importance of getting enough protein, how much we actually need ( spoiler - it’s alot!)  and why as women we need to prioritize getting enough. We cover the differences of protein needs in women during the different phases of our cycles, the direct relationship protein intake has with cortisol, and how we can increase our protein intake easily.  Colin openly shares about the impact his childhood had on his life, growing up in a dysfunctional home, experiencing emotional neglect and physical abuse, the impact of generational trauma and why ( and how) he is choosing to break the cycle. We talk about he tools he uses to support himself in his healing and growth, why it is so important to heal trauma stored in the body, and why and when he intentionally uses psilocybin in his spiritual practice.  PLUS: The difference between managing stress and dealing with the stress in your body ( aka the external forces causing you stress and how it feels in your body), what perimenopause IS, the symptoms and indications that come along with, letting go of “all or nothing” thinking, keeping it SIMPLE to stay consistent. Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Colin Jackson on IG here ->⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@coachcolin.fit Follow Lacey Cossette on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@laceycossette Head to her website⁠ https://www.laceycossette.com/ and use code "Lacey5" to receive $500 off one real estate transaction. Follow Still Physio on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ @stillphysio Head to https://linktr.ee/stillphysio⁠ to check out their services, events and education.

It’s a SOLO episode today friends, and we are digging into the topic of comparison on social media! We get into all things Imposter Syndrome, navigating the noise of social media, the push and pull of instagram, the emotions involved and the power of the MUTE button.  We are talking about being intentional with your time on socials, using it as a tool or with a purpose vs getting stuck in the “scroll hole” or using it as an excuse, the importance of re-evaluating WHY you are on social media, what you want to do with it and how you can make it work for you in your business. We cover the habits produced by social media and the impacts they have on us and society, why it’s important to create boundaries around your social media and understanding how to use it effectively.  We share what we down we feel discouraged working with social media, the challenges of getting caught up and lost in the comparison game, what the 2 types of comparison are - and how they impact us - and how we approach imposter syndrome. You will hear about struggling with capacity, shifting how we use instagram, how we manage the changes of social media, and we get into all things MUTE button - what our views are, how it can impact people and why its used - when to use it and when to hit unfollow instead. PLUS: Understanding your goals and fitting social media into them for business, how to work thorugh feeling uninspired, The link between comparison and self worth and when to put down the phone, and remembering that we have control over what we are consuming.  Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books we talked about on this episode: Atlas Of The Heart - Brene Brown So Long Insecurity - Beth Moore Follow Jimmy Mac Eyewear on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@jimmymaceyewear Head to their website⁠ https://jimmymac.ca/ to check out their eyewear packages, starting at $159 all in. Follow Cult Chocolat on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@cultchocolat Head to ⁠https://cultchocolat.ca/ and use code "HERPODCAST" to receive 10% off your order.

Today we are sitting down with infertility advocate, mother, content creator and Bachelor alum Astrid Wendt. We are talking all about how Astrid met her now husband Kevin on Bachelor in Paradise, moving to Canada for love ( and the climate shock involved!), navigating trying for a baby during the pandemic, working though infertility and her IVF journey. She walks us through their infertility journey, the process of trying to get pregnant and navigating the disappointment each month, being diagnosed with “unexplained infertility”  and how the journey impacted her and Kevin in different ways. Astrid shares about what the IVF process really looks like - the costs, hormones and medications involved, the impact it all had on her body and emotions and the time and stresses involved in IVF. She tells us what it was like going to all the appts on her own because of COVID, how they navigated playing the waiting game and how she dealt with the influx of emotions and hormones daily. We talk about the misconceptions about infertility and IVF, the hardest and most challenging parts for her, she shares great advice for navigating the IVF pregnancy journey, and we learn about the amazing work she is doing with the Fertility Friends Foundation to help alleviate the financial stress of fertility treatments for Canadian couples. PLUS:  How she found out she was pregnant with her first child, why she had to carry containers of sperm to appointments in her bra, celebrating the little things, and the behind the scenes of Bachelor in Paradise. Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Astrid Wendt on IG here ->⁠ @astridloch Follow Working Girls Boutique on IG here ->⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@workinggirlsboutique Use code HER50 to save $50 off your purchase. Head to their website https://wgboutique.com/ to secure your dream bag. Follow Still Physio on IG here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stillphysio Head to https://www.stillphysio.ca/ to sign up for Still Physio Education, start the Deep Inner Core and Pelvic floor series, and check out their other courses.

Today we are sitting down with entrepreneur, life coach and mama, Courtney Quinn aka @coachingwithcourt. Courtney shares what led her to her path as a life coach, how her childhood impacted her life choices, and how exactly she helps her clients remove blocks and live their best lives through her signature Aligned Action Method. We are talking about micro habits, morning routines, thriving in motherhood and work, and how to find alignment in life.  Courtney openly shares about the family dynamic she was raised in, and how growing up with a young single mom and alcoholic father impacted her and her career path. She talks about her first memory of her dad’s drinking, the complicated emotions she felt when her dad got sober and the anger, abandonment and broken promises she endured. She share how they reconciled, the internal work she had to do in order to navigate it, the tools she used to support herself through the fear and discomfort and WHY she follows her own program every day.  We talk about what being a life coach actually means, how she helps clients break free from limiting beliefs and hurdles to live the lives they want, the biggest common denominator in feeling stuck, the most common pain points she sees in clients and the power of starting with “I FEEL”.  Courtney takes us through the process she uses with her clients, she breaks down her signature Aligned Action Method step by step for us, and highlights why the process of breaking through a belief sometimes has to be done OVER AND OVER. We get into the conversation about motherhood and careers, why we don’t have to choose and how we can navigate “mom guilt” in a healthy way.  PLUS:  The impact and benefits of Micro habits and morning routines, the importance of knowing your aligned WHY, how to disrupt autopilot and busyness culture, and being grateful for what you have while giving yourself permission to want MORE. Checkout the books mentioned this episode here: ⁠Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Courtney Quinn on IG here ->⁠ ⁠⁠@coachingwithcourt Use code "HER50" to save $50 off the first month in the Queen's Club Membership Follow Cult Chocolat on IG here ->⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@cultchocolat⁠ Use code ‘HERPODCAST’ to save 10% off your purchase at ⁠https://cultchocolat.ca/ Follow Jimmy Mac Eyewear on IG here -> ⁠⁠⁠@jimmymaceyewear⁠ Shop Jimmy Mac Eyewear here -> ⁠https://jimmymac.ca/

Today we are sitting down with Conner Curran and Dustin Paisley, owners and founders of Canadian apparel brand Local Laundry. Get ready to laugh a lot while learning a TON, these two are hilarious and deliver so much value all at once!  Conner and Dustin are sharing valuable insights with us about entrepreneurship, navigating business partnership, building community and the importance of having clear, strong values in business and life.  We are talking about the impact of building community with a brand, using business as a tool to create an impact, making a difference with your dollar and how small businesses ( and their customers ) can have a BIG impact in the community. Conner and Dustin share the story of how Local Laundry was born in a tiny house in Sweden with a google search and $50, how they became business partners, why Conner called Dustin from the Vegas strip crying while eating cheeseburgers alone and how it resulted in the next growth step for their business.  They share about how they are using clothing to bring people together, how they have harnessed the power of connection and collaboration to build a loyal and thriving community, the power of the long game, embracing slow growth and picking up the phone, and why asking for help is their biggest secret weapon. Conner and Dustin are telling us WHAT to look for in a business partner in order to thrive, the importance of valuing each others differences, and why business partners should go to therapy together.  PLUS:  The power of being resourceful, WHY you need to stop and celebrate your wins, the power of empathy and authentic curiosity, the difference a morning routine makes, what building community actually means - and how to do it (one authentic relationship at a time).  Get your notebooks out friends, this episode is PACKED with great insights, tips, takeaways - and laughs!  Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Local Laundry on IG here -> ⁠⁠@locallaundry Follow Connor Curran on IG here -> ⁠⁠⁠@connorbcurran Follow Dustin Paisley on IG here -> ⁠⁠⁠@dustinpaisley Use code "HERPODCAST" to save 20% OFF your next purchase at: https://locallaundry.ca/ Follow BW Beauty on IG here -> ⁠⁠@bwbeautyyxe Shop at-home teeth whitening kits here -> ⁠⁠https://www.bwbeauty.ca/ Use code "HERSMILE" to get 10% off the whole online store