Without Losing Your Cool with Shantelle Bisson

Welcome to the Without Losing Your Cool podcast, where we explore how to navigate the often tumultuous waters life can throw at us. In this episode, we sit down with Ellie Mae Waters, the founder and creative director of Ellie Mae Studios (https://www.instagram.com/elliemaestudios/). She takes us through her journey, from how she came to start her own clothing line, to her experiences working in the cut-throat fashion industry of Los Angeles.Ellie Mae shares her story of starting her career in styling at just 19 years old and how her experiences in a 'dog eat dog' environment helped shape her work ethic and determination. She also touches on the issue of Canadian icons not being fully appreciated until they've made it big elsewhere, and we talk about the importance of recognizing and celebrating local talent.Ellie Mae goes into the importance and power of people who help you without expecting anything in return, and how supporting one another and networking can help everyone succeed. She also debunks the misconception around affluence and opportunity, sharing her own experiences of how hard work and perseverance can lead to honest success.We dive into the essence of Ellie Mae's clothing line, as well as her dream collaboration. She also shares her thoughts on the greatest thing to happen for women in fashion and the one fashion trend she would eliminate if given the chance.Lastly, we discuss the influencer impact on small businesses, and Ellie Mae's experience navigating the world of social media and building her brand.Learn more about Ellie Mae here: https://www.elliemaestudios.com/We talk about:[0:00] Intro [3:00] How Ellie Mae came to be[6:30] Styling in LA from the age of 19 [10:35] Working in a 'dog eat dog' environment [13:50] Why we don't honor Canadian icons until they've made it big somewhere else[16:10] The power of people who help you without expecting to receive[21:00] The misconception around affluence and opportunity[25:15] Supporting one another and networking so everyone can get ahead[30:30] The essence of the Ellie Mae clothing line[37:00] The greatest thing to happen for women in fashion [40:15] ​​Ellie Mae's dream collaboration[44:40] One fashion trend she would eliminate[49:15] The influencer impact on small businessLoved this episode? I know, me too, friend! Me too! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Shop my Bundles here: https://shantellebisson.com/collectionsJoin my newsletter here: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/book-shantelleUntil next time remember to keep doing the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

It’s true, we’re all a little bit broken. And sometimes, we need to share our stories, our collection of moments, with our community, friends and family who care about us the most.Sharing stories is how we relate to one another. It’s how the broken pieces feel whole again, and it’s how we amplify our love, voice and message to elevate the planet.In this episode, my longtime friend Roz Weston joins me on Without Losing Your Cool to talk about his new memoir, share stories of his childhood, and how we can all find the beauty in what feels broken.What we experience and go through in life is how we begin to mend the pieces. Roz Weston is a multi-platform entertainer and storyteller who hosts three shows a day and sleeps five hours a night. In 2013 Hello! magazine named him one of the 50 Most Beautiful Canadians. He has not made the list since. Growing up in a small town with above-average confidence but low self-esteem, Roz knew he wanted an audience, but didn’t want to be noticed. On TV and radio, as host of The Roz & Mocha Show, ET Canada Live and Entertainment Tonight Canada, he now entertains millions without ever having to see a single one of them. Roz, a college dropout, is a Canadian Music and Broadcast Awards winner, New York Festival of Radio winner, and Canadian Screen Awards WINNER. Roz lives in Toronto with his girlfriend, their kid and four cats. He still misses his dad.We talk about: [1:15] How to ask really great questions on a red carpet[5:20] What it’s been like for Roz to do the morning show and ET Canada throughout his career[11:30] How and why Roz decided it was the right time to write his book[16:30] Being sexually assaulted and how it impacted Roz’s ability to process emotions[26:15] Carrying the heavy burdens that life threw his way[34:10] The impact his father’s death had on his life and journey with grief[40:55] Why more men need to access their emotional selves [49:50] Transforming jealousy into celebration [55:25] Choosing to learn from a space of creativity and not work or opportunity[57:24] Why Roz keeps his family separate from his career[60:00] How he proposed to CatherineLoved this episode? I know, me too, friend! Me too! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Connect with Roz here:Website: https://www.rozweston.com/Book: https://www.rozweston.com/#page-section-6233aca10cb65a0b3e494ee1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozweston/Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Shop my Bundles here: https://shantellebisson.com/collectionsJoin my newsletter here: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/book-shantelleUntil next time remember to keep doing the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Welcome back to Season 2 of Without Losing Your Cool! In this first episode of our new season, we’re diving deep into making lemonade when life throws you lemons.  How do you create a life you’re abundantly proud of and happy to wake up to every morning? How can you find gratitude for the hard moments, knowing and trusting that they will bring you to where you want to be. I’ve learned a lot about bouncing back from hardship and the importance of having a strong support system around me – in fact, you will hear from many of the strong, courageous people in my life through this season. We talk about:[0:00] Intro [3:30] The theme for this season + the kind of guests you can expect to hear from[6:20] What the ‘growth stage’ really is[8:10] Challenging your thoughts of not feeling good enough[13:20] How are you REALLY doing right now?[17:25] How to release the pain and trauma of the last few years[20:15] Tips for taking care of yourself in hard moments[28:10] Remembering that you are never alone Loved this episode? I know, me too, friend! Me too! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes! Shop my Bundles here: https://shantellebisson.com/collections Join my newsletter here: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/book-shantelle Until next time remember to keep doing the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

It’s the final episode of Season 1 of the Without Losing Your Cool Podcast and I couldn’t think of anyone better to help me close out this season other than my amazing husband Yannick Bisson.I’ll admit it, I was a bit nervous to have him on the show! I ask him the questions you all want to know, and that he never gets asked in interviews. We talk about relationships, fatherhood, his dreams, fears, and goals for the future. I love this conversation because it perfectly sums up our love for each other.We talk about:[3:30] What scares Yannick the most in life[6:35] What Yannick would be doing if he wasn’t an actor[11:40] The best part of his childhood and growing up[17:10] Yannick’s views of women in the entertainment industry[22:20] What it’s like being a father and parenting 3 girls [37:30] A look into Yannick’s life growing up[40:50] Choosing to get sober[44:50] His regrets in life when it comes to relationships, kids and careerIf this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Get my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool here!Until next time remember to keep doing the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

There are moments in our journey that are truly life-changing. This week, I’m answering a listener question from Ruby, who underwent four years of cancer treatment and is struggling to feel sexy again. Admittedly, I originally didn’t feel qualified to answer this question, since I have not experienced cancer myself.  But then I thought about it, and decided that falling back in love with ourselves requires the same work and commitment whether you’re finding it post something hugely traumatic like fighting cancer, or if you’ve lost your partner, your home, or whatever you might be struggling to come back from.  So that said, I think you will find my advice helpful if you’re having trouble falling back in love with yourself too. We talk about:[2:55] Ruby’s question[7:45] Knowing your worth and value as a whole person[15:00] Having hard conversations with your partner that will draw you closer together[19:40] Tips to process hardship and get your sexy back If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Get my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool here!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Are you craving more connection to self? If you’re anything like me, your life is ‘go go go’ pretty much all the time. So how do we ground ourselves? How do we pause? How do we find stillness? You’re going to love this conversation with Kurt on my podcast this week because we answer these questions, and he shares how to feel more connected to self, and all about what ‘Earthing’ is.We talk about:[3:10] What is earthing[4:30] What drew Kurt to earthing and how he incorporates it into his life[13:30] Earthing sheets[17:45] What is optimal grounding[19:05] How you can detox from grounding[21:30] The benefits of grounding [42:30] Tops tips to get grounded and back to your roots If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes! Get my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool here! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Are you just about losing your cool when it comes to parenting your teenage kids? I know, teenagers can be super difficult, especially when they become young adults.In this episode, I answer Tracy’s question about navigating her relationship with her 18 year old son. It brought me back to when my girls were that age, and how important it was to have boundaries and to build an open, honest and trusting relationship. If you’re in this struggle right now, I hear you! Listen in for my best tips in navigating this time in your life together (it gets better, I promise)!  We talk about:[0:20] Tracy’s question about navigating her relationship with her 18 year old son[2:45] Why we’re always looking forward the next stage in life[5:00] How to give kids space and boundaries at the same time[13:50] Connecting over your kid’s interests[17:00] How to ask your kid to spend more time with youIf this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes! Get my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool here! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

How many times have you turned to your faith in those really hard moments? I know I have countless times, in every hard moment, and in moments of deep gratitude. Faith is so important to my husband Yannick and me, and it’s how we’ve built a strong foundation in our relationship, in business, in life, and everything in between. Alicia Bucknor, The Royal Artist, joins me for this episode where we talk about how to have faith without losing your cool. Alicia is a mother, fashion abstract visual artist, social change artist, author, creative director, and fashion designer who promotes spiritual Royalty. We talk about:[4:00] How Alicia got into the Arts[13:30] The importance of Faith in Alicia and me’s lives[17:30] How having Faith reduces anxiety and increases trust[30:00] The life-altering event that shifted Alicia’s perspective[49:00] What The Royal Artist is[57:20] Alicia’s wellness journey Loved this episode? I know, me too, friend! Me too! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes! Get my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool here! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Well, the day has come! My birthday is right around the corner and in this episode, I’m sharing my 53 lessons I’ve learned in my 53 years on this planet! When I was thinking about what to share in this episode, I had a few different ideas, but I thought telling you about these life-changing lessons would be super helpful for you. Some of these lessons are new, and some of them are old, and what I can tell you for sure is that I’m always learning and growing. It’s an essential part of life! So, join me for this very special birthday episode, and help me celebrate 53 years on this wild ride! Loved this episode? I know, me too, friend! Me too! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes! Get my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool here! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Today’s episode is such a special one. It’s the episode that comes out the day before my new book, Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool! So of course, I had to do something super special to celebrate the launch, and I thought ‘what better way to do that than ask my community of amazing women how they love themselves without losing their cool?”So friends, that’s exactly what this episode is about. We get candid, raw and real. I talk about why this book was so hard for me to write, and you will also hear from some incredible women in my community, friends both new and old, about how they show themselves the love without losing their cool. And let me tell you, there are some gems in this episode!! So grab your fave bevvie and snack, and dive into this conversation about loving ourselves fully and authentically. P.S. – Get my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool here or on Amazon! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

How do we become good financial role models for our kids? If you’re like me, you may have grown up with a scarcity and fear-based mindset when it comes to money and finances. My mom was always living paycheck to paycheck, making sure my siblings and I had everything we needed, but there was never anything left afterwards. Growing up, I always found money to be something that was hard to get, and that it goes as fast as it comes. Even when we started to make more money as the years went on, I still had that lingering fear of ‘what if it’s not enough?’This is why today’s conversation is SO important, our kids need to learn how to reframe their own beliefs about money too! If you're a parent, this is for you. If you’re thinking about becoming a parent, this episode is for you. And if you are somebody like me, who, when you weren't a parent, you didn't learn about money at home, this episode is for you.  Joining me on the show is Robin Taub, keynote speaker and award-winning author of The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for Life, an update of the bestselling A Parent’s Guide to Raising Money-Smart Kids.  Robin is obsessed with personal finance and investing. Using her financial background, and professional coaching training, she raised two responsible, independent mostly money-smart kids. Now, she helps other parents do the same!We talk about:[0:00] Intro[7:20] Debunking stereotypes around accountants[11:50] The 5 pillars of money[14:10] Three strategies to teach your kids about money[15:20] Why it’s important to know what your values are with money[19:20] How to start financial healing[27:04] Tips to teach parents who are reluctant to money to teach their kids about it[39:00] How to shift from a scarcity mindset [47:50] How education around money and finances is changing in schools[57:30] Why you need to be accountable to your money If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Today's episode explores the question: how do you begin chasing your dreams when you don’t know where to start?I know it sounds lofty to talk about chasing dreams and finding our purpose, but the truth is, as moms, sometimes our core desires and sense of purpose get lost along the way. It’s not our fault, it’s just that our kids need so much from us that we can't always stop and think about what WE want, so we don't. That’s why I’m so excited to share this conversation with the wonderful Sabrina Sigalas with you. It’s packed with so much wisdom about navigating our own desires and balancing them with what our kids and families need from us.Sabrina is the creative & executive producer at Sigalas & Co. After starting her career in advertising, Sabrina realized that her passion lies in bringing ideas to life. After running hundreds of productions & events -- from conferences & trade shows to docu & webseries, Sabrina brings with her a wealth of knowledge across event & tv production, sponsorships, marketing, business development & strategic partnerships.​In addition to being nominated for "Event Planner of the Year" by BizBash Magazine, Sabrina's events have been featured in the Globe & Mail, NUVO Magazine & Hello! Canada. She has also appeared in a number of TV shows on TVO, Rogers & Slice TV.​Sabrina is currently producing a number of inspiring unscripted series with RenderDocs - a division of award winning production company RenderMedia.We talk about:[0:00] Intro[15:20] How resentment developed for Sabrina when she decided to work for her husband[22:55] How her production series, Coach, came to be[25:50] Why we ignore the nudges we receive from Spirit/God/Universe[31:00] Why you don’t need anyone’s approval[37:00] The power of failure[43:20] How Sabrina navigated her dreams and being a mom[51:00] Tips to get back in balance as a family after COVID If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Okay friends, THIS is a question that really hit home for me. As you’ll know from listening to my podcast, my parenting journey wasn’t always easy. Even though I have three AMAZING daughters, my own healing took our relationship into some dark places at different times throughout our lives…completely unintentionally! I love that Amy asked this question about how to help our kids while we’re on our own healing journey as parents, and I’m so excited to share my thoughts with you because I’ve seriously learned SO much about this. So, how do we help our kids when we ourselves are on our own healing journey? First, let me say, you need to give yourself lots of compassion – this will go such a long way! I give you my best tips for navigating this, and we talk about:[3:10] The power in ‘taking pause’[4:00] How seeking professional help can help us navigate tumultuous times[6:00] My lowest point as a mom and what I did to move through it[9:00] The importance of meeting our kids where they’re at[15:15] Engaging in hard conversations in times when you feel like you can’t[22:15] Recap of my best tips to help you heal and build stronger relationships with your kidsIf this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

This episode's guest is the incredible Helena Kirk. She is a 16 year-old force of nature.When you are finished listening to her story and hearing about her work, you're going to stand in awe of her the same way that I do. This is a young woman who, at just three years old, endured 841 days of chemotherapy, and 650 medical procedures to beat leukaemia. It was during her cancer journey that she learned about the inequitable access to childhood cancer treatment that kids here in Canada have, and how because of this, a tragic number of kids are losing their battles to cancer. When she went into remission, and her health was in good order she decided in 2018 that her work was not done and she founded Helena's Hope - an advocacy group with a mission to create a National Childhood Cancer Strategy, systemic changes and research funding.  She managed to rally over 150 families dealing with childhood cancer across the country, and received signatures from over 30 cancer organizations and 30 pediatric oncologists for a budget proposal. As a result, the Liberal government recently committed $30 million in funding for childhood cancer research. Helena was the 2017 Children's Miracle Network Champion and the 2019 Ontario Junior Citizen Award recipient and was recognized twice in the House of Commons in Ontario.And the work is being started all because of an 11-year-old girl who now is just a regular 16-year-old girl and in grade 11. In her spare time, she does what any other 16-year-old kid would do. She likes playing video games, she does martial arts and of course, loves anything to do with fantasy and sci-fi. I cannot wait to get into her story and her work and share it all with you todayA message from Helena:"I want Canadian kids to have the best chance at survival. We are focused on getting the first ever National Childhood Cancer strategy and in systems changes to ensure fast, fair and safe access to trials and treatments no matter where a child with cancer lives in Canada or how much money their family has. I want more kids to survive cancer like I did."If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, @helenathewarrior and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Today's episode is about the cannabis industry, CBD and its healing properties, and much more. I am so excited to have this conversation with an incredible guest who is not just a leader in her industry, but a leader who is trailblazing the way for social change in every way - Trang Trinh CPA, CA. She is one of the founding directors and CEO of TREC brands—a recreational cannabis brand house that developed and manages WINK, Blissed, and Thumbs Up brands. Trang obtained her chartered accountant designation at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and expanded into the industry with Deloitte to develop her skillset in finance strategy, and business operations at Loblaw Companies and Joe Fresh. She worked on over 10 mergers and acquisitions during her time at Deloitte. Prior to leading and founding TREC brands, Trang was a leader in the cannabis sector with an M&A (mergers and aquisitions) lens at Deloitte and guided her clients through cannabis legislation here in Canada in 2018. Trang, ahead of the curve, was already dipping her toe in cannabis way back when it was first being legalized in Canada. She was also renowned as a talent builder in her previous role as Deloitte Canada's women initiative network national chair, where she led a program to recruit, develop and retain,  top talent women at the firm. Today she is focused on creating a culture of diversity and inclusivity. She's an inspiration and mentor to many, myself included, and continues to pursue her mission of equality and values-based foundation. Trang believes that it is the company's values that drive profits, and not the other way around. She is a champion for diversity and inclusion and advancement of women. Trang holds an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business and is a CA CPA. If you are curious to know why this powerhouse went from accounting to a thriving cannabis empire, then this is the episode for you!If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, @trangmtrinh and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Hello friends!Today we are going to talk about the fifth vital sign -- your hormones, your period and all that goes along with it! It was an incredible honor to interview the one and only, Jenn Pike. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor, and a Medical Exercise Specialist.  Jenn is also a Bestselling author and host of the podcast The Simplicity Sessions. Jenn specializes in women's health + hormones. As a busy Mom of two, she understands that true well-being is a journey to be enjoyed, NOT a struggle to be forced. Jenn aims to inspire you to cut the B.S, and help you to create more Simplicity and Ease in all you do.If you are new to cycle syncing, living/working/exercising/and nourishing your body in sync with your hormones and menstrual cycle, today's episode is for you! To show you that you are not alone, nor are you "crazy" for having mood swings or cravings or feeling sheer exhaustion during that time of the month. Jenn sheds light on how we can listen to our bodies' natural wisdom, work in sync with the lunar cycle (which, pssst, mimics your hormonal/menstrual cycle), and live a life where we aren't always hustling to get it done, but get the things done in our natural flow, feeling energized and nourished! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, @jennpike and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Okay! I get asked about sex--What happens to it post-baby? How do you bring back the desire? What if I find my partner boring?  - a LOT!  These are all good and valid questions! That's why I'm going to do you a solid today and address this topic on the podcast.On this episode I will address: - How to fan the flames of connectivity and desire in your relationship/marriage- Reframing the stories we tell ourselves about sex and how we have been conditioned to view it.- Why it is important for you to discover yourself so that you can be authentic with your partner and have a healthy sex life.So, get those headphones on (especially if you have little ones running around), and tune in, because it's a fun one! Take a listen, it's a powerful episode filled with all the insight I could manage.If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the WLYC podcast! Today's episode is a departure in many ways! Why? We have a guy on the podcast - and a young one at that - Dean Hebscher.He is a stand-up comedian, social media personality, and host of The Clean Hamster Podcast. Before his standup comedian days, he attended the Comedy: Writing and Performance Program at Humber College in Toronto. On today’s episode, Dean shares the male perspective of being raised by stepparents, managing blended family dynamics, and the moments of life in between.  Take a listen, it's a powerful episode packed with moments that will make you feel seen, wherever you're at.If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, come say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool @deanhebscher, or follow him on Twitter, and check out his podcast! Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!If you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

If you're a lover of high fashion, environmental change, and sustainability, well friends, you're in for a treat!Say hello to Alex and Lindsay Lorusso, lovingly referred to as The Nudnik Twins. After working a collective 20+ years for Wasteco, a waste management company co-owned by their father, twin sisters Lindsay & Alex Lorusso started seeing, firsthand, the astronomical volumes of textiles polluting our landfills. A think tank (of sorts!) was created, dedicated to challenging this large, global problem. It became Nudnik's steadfast mission to clean up one of the dirtiest industries to date: Fashion. Their mission statement is to engineer 'Future-Proof' kidswear from pre-consumer textile waste that would otherwise pollute the planet. This powerhouse sibling duo is on a mission to disrupt a 3 trillion dollar industry!Since launching in Toronto, Canada in late 2016, Nudnik has been making headlines throughout North America and Europe with their brand of 'FUTURE-PROOF' kidswear that's wrapped and shipped in zero-waste packaging.In today's episode, we explore what consumer responsibility and ethics look like and feel like, and how we can all find ways to be more sustainable and less wasteful.If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, come say hi on Instagram @misslorusso, @littlenudniks, @lindsaylorusso and give them a shoutout, say hello, and check out their clothing line.Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!If you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

On today's episode, I am pleased to introduce you to NLP specialist and fellow author, Leisse Wilcox. She is a Conscious Relationship Coach and Mentor with expertise in finding truth and beauty in the relationships we have with ourselves and others.A Master Success Coach and 2x bestselling author changing the global conversation on emotional health and self-love, she has been interviewed in media including Entrepreneur, Refinery 29, CNN, Elephant Journal, the Toronto Star, The Birds’ Papaya, and Thrive Global.A passionate (and TEDx) speaker, dynamic thought leader, NLP practitioner, top podcast host, cancer survivor, solo parent of three, and taco enthusiast, she knows intimately that every relationship we have - in business, life, and love - is built on the foundation of the relationship we have with ourselves.Bestselling author of "To Call Myself Beloved: a Story of Hope, Healing, and Coming Home," and “Alone: Finding Truth and Beauty in Belonging,” head to LeisseWilcox.com to connect with her one on one.In today's episode, we explore Leisse's journey on navigating harrowing life transitions such as divorce and navigating a cancer diagnosis, while also parenting and building your business — all at the same time! She shares her powerfully raw journey, and how she learned to lean into emotional alchemy, as she calls it, to feel your way and heal yourself inside out, and make everything around you beautiful. Can't get enough of Leisse? Connect with her on Instagram, Pinterest and better yet, tune into her podcast: How To Be a Human: the podcast with Leisse Wilcox or go immerse yourself in her blogs and work at LeisseWilcox.comIf this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, come say hi! Share your takeaways on social media and tag us @withoutlosingyourcool, @shantellebisson, @leissewilcox & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!If you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes! Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!