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Our Season 3 Finale takes a look back at highlights this past season, and what's to come for the future. Subscribe to our email list here. Read the blog on our website Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram

We are diving in to a full recap celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of Chiara's book, Blooming! We chat all about highlights over the past year. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2024/05/07/one-year-of-blooming/ Check out our press coverage: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/about/press/ Subscribe to our email newsletter here!

Since moving back to interior BC from Toronto ON, I’ve noticed some major lifestyle differences. In this episode, we dive in to these comparisons and highlight some key differences. Plus, we discuss which option would be the best fit for YOU. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2024/02/12/lifestyle-comparison-bc-vs-toronto/

This episode features guest Marcella Webster! We take a deep dive into releasing shame, self-love, and healing, all of which are explored in Marcella's book. Marcella's Bio: Marcella Webster is an intuitive health and life coach, Reiki Master, hypnosis therapist and the bestselling author of the book Does This Divorce Make Me Look Fat? She helps people moving through transitions to transform old, painful patterns into authentic empowered behaviors that create optimal health and wellbeing. Marcella is a graduate of UCLA with a BA in English Literature. A former colligate athlete, yoga instructor and studio owner, Marcella incorporates our body’s intuitive wisdom as a way to create shifts from the inside out. Book: Does This Divorce Make Me Look Fat? Workbook: Does This Divorce Make Me Look Fat: A GUIDEBOOK Website: marcellawebster.com Social: @marcellawebster.healer

Discussing the importance of forgiving ourselves for what might’ve been, when situations turn out differently than we had planned. Tune in to hear all about decision-making, pivoting, forgiveness, and choosing differently. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/08/14/forgiving-ourselves-when-things-dont-go-as-planned/

Today's episode dives into our top recommendations for US cities to visit in the spring-time. Featured cities include Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; and Spokane, WA. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/05/11/the-best-us-cities-to-visit-in-the-spring/

Today's episode features guest Ramona, chatting all about her book and the world of collective nouns! Ramona's Bio: Ramona is a writer, photographer and a lover of words.  She published her first picture book Siege of Herons - Collective Nouns Alphabetically in March of 2022. Some of her greatest achievements are raising two readers, hiking Gros Morne in Newfoundland Labrador and baking an exquisite sour cream poppy cake.  She believes it is essential to have a team in your corner and that silence fuels the soul just as much as a good tune. Find her mostly on IG  @ramonawildeman Website:  anacceptabletime.com Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/gJI81gfuiE0?si=WGNHd1-YE98OdKqv Awards: Finalist in the Canadian Book Club Awards - Children's Book Finalist in the International Book Awards - Children's Picture Book Hardcover Non-Fiction and Novelty and Gift Category Honourable Mention in the Writer's Digest Self Published Book Awards  Finalist in the Best Book Awards / American Book Fest in the Novelty and Gift Book and Children's Educational Categories Winner in the Best Book Awards/ American Book Fest in the Children'sPicture Book - Hardcover Non-Fiction category.

Sharing the joy of spending time in nature this past summer in Ontario. We chat about the healing power nature has had for my mental health and well-being. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/07/17/the-healing-power-of-nature/

Today's episode takes a deep dive into vacationing with our guest, Jennica Day-Cabrera, The Vacation Nerd! Jennica's Bio: Combining her education in kinesiology and psychology with her MBA and experience living in Cancun, Jennica has carved out a niche for herself as a vacation expert. She has spent the past eight years conceptualizing, researching, and writing a book on the science of vacations and she is now on a mission to teach everyone how to vacation optimally to prevent burnout and improve their health and wellness. Jennica is also an ex-varsity wrestler,  an ecommerce analytics nerd, a wife, and a mom to three boys.  Follow her on social media @thevacationnerd or visit thevacationnerd.com for more!

Sharing all of my adventures exploring Florida in Fall 2022 and Fall 2023. PLUS, an itinerary to steal for your own trip! This episode pulls from two blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/03/12/enjoying-the-tropical-vibes-of-florida/ And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/12/03/the-perfect-south-florida-itinerary/

Taking a deep dive into some of the things I’ll be focusing on these next few months, as I work towards staying healthy amid my busy schedule and inflation. This episode is from a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/06/19/staying-healthy-amid-inflation/

Sharing all of my adventures exploring the lone star state of Texas in fall 2022 and fall 2023! This episode pulls from two different blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/02/13/must-dos-in-texas/ And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/10/08/your-fall-guide-to-texas/ Check out the blog for photos from the adventures!

Our last episode of 2023 is a holiday twist on unsustainable approaches to wellbeing! Using travel as an example, we chat about unsustainable approaches and discuss strategies for how to get back on track. Specifically, we discuss how to keep this in mind during the holiday season. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/04/23/un-sustainable-approaches-to-mental-wellness/

Sharing alllll of the details from our family vacation in Mexico, in December 2022! We stayed at the all-inclusive resort Riu Palace Costa Mujeres just north of Cancun, exploring a ton in this area and at Isla Mujeres. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/04/09/first-family-vacation-mexico/ Listen in for tips on planning your own Mexico vacay!

When travelling, it can be difficult to prioritize your wellness. This episode shares tips for well-being on the road, for all travelers! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/10/23/tips-for-well-being-on-the-road/

Sharing adventures throughout the state of North Carolina, from Fall 2022 and Fall 2023. This episode pulls from multiple blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/12/11/exploring-north-carolina/ https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/11/05/nc-southern-charm/ ***Trigger warning: this episode briefly touches on discussions of suicide and grief. Please only listen if you feel comfortable doing so. If you are in need of immediate support, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). ***

Diving in to our own journey finding a new therapist, and sharing some of the best tips we have to find your own. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/03/27/find-a-therapist-good-fit/

**Trigger warning**: discussions of suicide, car accident, trauma. Please only listen to this episode if you are in a safe space to do so. If you are contemplating suicide, please seek support immediately. The Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). You can also contact the Canadian Mental Health Association for ongoing support via their website, https://cmha.ca/ This episode recaps my adventures exploring Washington state in the fall of 2022. It is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/01/15/adventures-in-washington-state/

****Trigger Warning: discussions of suicide, death, grief. Please only listen if you are in a safe space to do so.*** If you are contemplating suicide, please seek support immediately. The ⁠Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline⁠ is available 24/7 for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). You can also contact the Canadian Mental Health Association for ongoing support via their website, ⁠https://cmha.ca/⁠ Additional Resources: A few Instagram accounts that discuss grief and I find very helpful: @glitterandgrief @untanglegrief @goodmourningpodcast Web resources that discuss normalizing grief: https://www.normalizegrief.com/ A very helpful PDF guide that discusses Hope and Healing after Suicide: PDF guide My book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change, also deals with various mental health struggles and parts of my grief journey. This loss was a big driving force for me to publish my book. If you are interested in exploring it, you can find more details and ways to order a copy here. This episode comes from two blog posts, you can read them here: ⁠https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/10/23/one-year-of-grieving/⁠ and ⁠https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/09/25/2-years-of-grieving/ ⁠

Chatting all about our spring and summer adventures in Toronto and around Ontario! This episode pulls from two of our different blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/07/03/spring-summer-toronto-adventures/ And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/08/01/adventures-in-toronto-the-county/ Check out our friend's hair accessory line, The Dainty Flair, and don't forget to purchase our creator's debut poetry collection here. Loving this podcast? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!