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Where Healing Happens
Where Healing Happens
Author: Amy
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If you have to heal from it we're going to talk about it. This podcast allows me to share and inspire others through my life experiences as well as holding space for others to share their stories about what broke them and how they healed. On this podcast I interview people about so many topics from birth, death, childhood trauma, mental health, wrongful incarceration, sex work, intergenerational trauma, domestic violence, human trafficking and so much more!I hold space here for myself and others so we can share our stories as honestly as they happened. So come join us on this healing journey.
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In this episode I speak with Founder of Cheekbone Beauty, Jenn Harper about the brand, campaigns, where you can find the products, her favs and so much more! We jump right into the deep stuff sharing stories about family trauma, suicide, mental health, alcoholism and so much more!Cheekbone Beauty products will be available in 50 out of 100 Sephora locations as of March 10th 2023 and they will be in 600 JC Penny stores! This brand has done some incredible things and is led by an amazing indivi...
In this episode I share some honest truths about my grief. On my moms Birthday this year I was blind sided by the grief of her not being here. And to be honest, when I'm uploading this, almost 2 days later I am still feeling the impact of her loss. I share the ugly and the beautiful surrounding my grief and hope. Support the show
In this episode I speak to Jeffrey Deskovic about his personal journey of being wrongfully imprisoned at the age of 17 for the rape and murder of a 15 year old classmate. We talk about what his experience was like as a 16 year old being questioned by the police, being coerced into giving a false confession, what spending the next 16 years of life in a maximum security prision and what it was like getting exonerated and life after jail. We talk about the work he is doing now and what he hopes ...
In this episode I share briefly some deep feelings that I have been sitting with. I have a deep knowing that I am meant to do more, be more. I started my Cree Language courses and am starting to recognize some words. I share about my desire to belong and how I have never felt a sense of belonging, how I have struggled to connect and belong. I talk about this feeling that I have about needing to travel out west, a experience that I need....although I do not know what that is.If you are Indigen...
I was recently a guest on the School of Healing Podcast hosted by Dominiece Clifton where we had an honest, vulnerable conversation about many difficult topics. We discuss suicide, grief, vulnerability, mental health, therapy, shadow work and more. I wanted to share the podcast here so you can all hear it because it is in my opinion invaluable. I hope that you will follow along and listen to Dom's Podcast because there are so many great lessons to be learnt from her many guests and herself.&n...
In this episode I speak with Emily who isn't just a Psychotherapist she's also my Therapist! Emily Ameara Mclennan is a Registered Psychotherapist, with the College of Psychotherapy in Ontario Canada and the Canadian Art Therapy Association. She has a Graduate certification in Art Therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. With previous education in Art and Psychology. Emily aims to be able to reflect and mirror those around her- to allow people to see themselves in a different...
In this episode I share about some things I am currently moving through, some heavy and some fun. I also talk about how I think about life and explain it as Dominos. There is so much beauty all around us its sometimes just difficult to see or experience. If you want to join the Healing Circle on May 11th 2022 from 7pm-9pm EST here is the link to join!Amy Silva is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Healing CircleTime: May 11, 2022 07:00 PM America/TorontoJoin Zoom Meetinghttp...
n this short episode I share where I've been, what I've been doing and how I'm feeling. I'll give you a hint, I smile, I laugh, I cry and I am so freaking Happy!Support the show
We're all doing our best...I truly believe that.Whether its parenting, dealing with our mental health or just trying to get through the day, we are all doing our best. We wont always get it right, in fact we will fail over and over again but as long as we keep doing our best we can't really fail. This past weekend I had the really hard and honest conversation with me kids about suicide. We talked about what suicide is, some reasons someone may choose it, their part in helping to prevent ...
Its been a couple weeks since I've shared and let tell you, I have some good reasons for having not been here!Life has been crazy, I've been moving through some big life moments, things are changing and I've really been sitting with myself and my experiences. Soo...whats been going on? Well take a listen! I share some of the big experiences, emotions and ah-ha moments that Ive been sitting and working through. Life is just great isnt it? I share a little bit about this podcast episode on the ...
In this episode I chat with Stephanie about her personal experience being in an abusive relationship, what that looked and felt like, how it all came crumbling down and how she rose from the ashes and now helps other women in similar situations as a life coach.Stephanie shares some of the red flags in her relationship with her ex-fiancé, some she knew about and denied and some that she wasn't aware till after she called off her wedding. When her family & friends started to speak up and sh...
In this episode Eddie and I have a serious conversation about domestic violence. We discuss who can experience domestic violence, different types of abuse, signs to look for and questions to ask if we suspect domestic violence, how healing is possible for victims and abusers and so much more!Eddie Zacapa is the author of the book Principles and Practices of Nonviolence: 30 Meditations for Practicing Compassion and the co-founder of Life Enriching Communication, a non-profit dedicated to endin...
In this BONUS episode I share about something I experienced on my yoga mat/meditation cushion. I talk about both my inner critic & inner best friend talk as I sat there silent tears streaming down my face. You can always connect with me via Instagram or TikTok @where_healing_happens And be sure to check out my new website www.wherehealinghappens.ca I love connecting to talk about the podcast, whether it’s feedback or to be a guest. Support the show
A new year means a new podcast season!2022 hasn't gone the way I had hoped. I am left feeling anxious, exhausted and downright defeated. Lets chat about the year so far, whats happening, what isnt happening, what I learnt from 2021 and what I've got planned for 2022!Support the show
In this episode I share openly & honestly what is on my heart and mind. Who am I?Why am I here?Whats my purpose?What am I meant to do?I share about the emotions Ive been feeling recently; Anxiety, Annoyance & Guilt. I talk about imposter syndrome, how I am feeling heavy as both a yoga teacher and a doula.I share some hard truths, self realizations, current emotions, social media, navigating success for myself & others, feeling disconnected from myself & my community ...
In this episode I share some hard truths.I start off with a Native American Peace Prayer. As I was getting ready to edit an episode for todays postcast I found I kept running into issues with the episodes I was trying to edit so I decided to work on this journal entry I had recorded a few weeks ago but never ended up uploading. And just as I finished editing it I saw on my news feed... 160 unmarked graves on Penelakut Island near the Kuper Island Residential School. I am taking this...
In this episode of Where Healing Happens I have a conversation with Pia Prana about being a suicide survivor which if you don't know the definition is a family member or friend of someone who has died by suicide. We share about our personal experiences and feelings surrounding our mothers suicides, family dynamics, similarities and differences, seeking care for yourself as a survivor, personal triggers and responses, ACES, breaking points, mental & emotional wellness, kids & emot...
Marisa teaches female leaders how to create mindful micro habits to help reduce stress, prioritize mental wellness and unlock inner radical resilience. She believes that you can thrive and rise up stronger than before from any challenge life has to offer. By simply committing to showing up for yourself imperfectly while creating small shifts/mini goals which will fuel the mind body connection further and motivate you to stay the course. She often refers to this as building your "armour"...
In this episode I speak with Rebecca, a complex trauma therapist about Residential schools, Generational trauma and how these impact our relationships and Identity as Indigenous people. We dig deep into how one generations experiences has directly impacted the next. We compare similarities in generational experiences and how it can be difficult to form relationships and find support. Imposter syndrome, skin colour, loss of culture, tradition and language are just a few more things we ta...
Dawn Young is an E-RYT 200, RYT 500, R-PYT and specializes in Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Yoga for Pelvic Health. You can follow Dawn at CityYogaWarren.com or on Facebook at Yoga for Pelvic Health with Dawn @cityyogawarren.Support the show























