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Hard Beautiful Journey - Healing Through Vulnerable Conversations

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Welcome to Hard Beautiful Journey, where vulnerability is our strength and courage is our compass. Hosted by Tiff Carson, who has walked a difficult path of her own, this podcast is a beacon of healing and hope. Join us as we dive deep into the raw, real stories of life—exploring topics like healing, grief, trauma, addiction, divorce and mental health.

Through intimate conversations and personal insights, Tiff Carson and her guests, ranging from experts to everyday heroes, share their journeys of overcoming adversity. Discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to profound personal growth and transformation.

Whether you’re navigating your own challenges or seeking inspiration to support others, this podcast is here to remind you that every step forward, no matter how difficult, is a testament to the beauty of the human spirit. Embrace your journey with us and find the strength to thrive, one courageous story at a time.

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EP 45 - How 8 Simple Steps Taught Me How to Live After Child Loss - with Peggy Green

June 22, 2021 18:22 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

The topic my guest and I are discussing today is one I can’t EVER imagine experiencing which is child loss.  Peggy Green is here to talk about the incredibly difficult loss of 2 of her 4 children, one at the age of 9 months old and then recently the loss of her son at the age of 24.  Peggy has taken the loss of her two kids and written a book titled “Life After Child Loss” which outlines 8 simple steps she took to survive and handle these deep losses.  These steps can absolutely be used in ...

EP 45 - How 8 Simples Steps Taught Me How to Live After Child Loss - with Peggy Green

June 22, 2021 18:22 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

The topic my guest and I are discussing today is one I can’t EVER imagine experiencing which is child loss.  Peggy Green is here to talk about the incredibly difficult loss of 2 of her 4 children, one at the age of 9 months old and then recently the loss of her son at the age of 24.  Peggy has taken the loss of her two kids and written a book titled “Life After Child Loss” which outlines 8 simple steps she took to survive and handle these deep losses.  These steps can absolutely be used in ...

EP 44 - Get Comfortable on Camera: Actionable Steps To Get Confident Making Videos

June 15, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Does the thought of putting your face on video make your armpits start sweating and gives you a mild, or not so mild, case of anxiety?   You would think that because I do my podcast and have gotten MUCH more comfortable talking to people (including on camera over Zoom) that I would be fine creating videos or going LIVE on Instagram or Facebook…..but…..NOPE.    I absolutely LOVE putting all your beautiful faces in videos and showing how amazing you are, but the thought of having my face o...

EP 44 - Get Comfortable on Camera: Actionable Steps To Get Confident Making Videos - with Elsewine Rietveld

June 15, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Does the thought of putting your face on video make your armpits start sweating and gives you a mild, or not so mild, case of anxiety? You would think that because I do my podcast and have gotten MUCH more comfortable talking to people (including on camera over Zoom) that I would be fine creating videos or going LIVE on Instagram or Facebook…..but…..NOPE.  I absolutely LOVE putting all your beautiful faces in videos and showing how amazing you are, but the thought of having my face on a vi...

EP 44 - Actionable Steps To Get Confident Making Videos - with Elsewine Rietveld

June 15, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Does the thought of putting your face on video make your armpits start sweating and gives you a mild, or not so mild, case of anxiety? You would think that because I do my podcast and have gotten MUCH more comfortable talking to people (including on camera over Zoom) that I would be fine creating videos or going LIVE on Instagram or Facebook…..but…..NOPE.  I absolutely LOVE putting all your beautiful faces in videos and showing how amazing you are, but the thought of having my face on a vi...

EP 43 - What You're Afraid To Say, Your Audience Needs To Hear - with Tyler Foley

June 08, 2021 22:53 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Today on the podcast I have an incredible guest, Tyler Foley!  He is an accomplished film and stage performer and has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime.   Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked. This episode has some GREAT tips and strategie...

EP 43 - What You’re Afraid To Say, Your Audience Needs To Hear - with Tyler Foley

June 08, 2021 22:53 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Today on the podcast I have an incredible guest, Tyler Foley!  He is an accomplished film and stage performer and has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime.   Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked. This episode has some GREAT tips and strategie...

EP 42 - Strategies to Cultivate More Joy Everyday - with Erin McCullough

June 01, 2021 13:38 - 46 minutes - 35.2 MB

On today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with Erin McCullough! Erin is a thought leader, an in-demand speaker and an international teacher that helps people create IMPENETRABLE JOY so that they can be calm, have peace of mind and meaning in their life, NOW!   Erin had an Anxiety Disorder that had her holed up in her home for nearly a year.  Through that experience she learned how and why that happened and developed strategies to overcoming and preventing it, which is what she now ...

EP 41 - Leave Your Light On - With Shelley Buck & Kathy Curtis

May 25, 2021 06:01 - 48 minutes - 36.5 MB

I had the honor to speak with Shelley Buck and Kathy Curtis about the book they wrote called “Leave Your Light On”.  This book is about Shelley’s son Ryder Buck.  I read the book in about 3 hours, I couldn’t put it down and from the description I give now you will understand why: Rarely does someone so joyfully authentic come along and flash a light so bright you can’t help but feel a rush of hope.  Ryder Buck was such a guy. He was charming and hilarious, ornery and aggravating, and he d...

EP 40 - Conversational Parenting In A Digital World - with Gena Peth

May 18, 2021 13:12 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

There are two things I hope to come from this episode….the first is that you will get so much value from it for you and your family and the second is that you will SHARE it with as many people as humanly possible. This episode is a “lighthouse” and I don’t know about you, but lighthouses have always signified safety and comfort….Gena Peth is back for the third instalment of our 3 part series to talk about the incredible program that she has developed to help families work together to set up...

EP 39 - Stepmom & Stepson Bonding After Trauma and Tragedy - with Gena and Bradly Peth

May 14, 2021 03:30 - 48 minutes - 35.4 MB

Today on the show I have Gena back to continue her story and she is joined by her step-son Bradly.  They are here to talk about the step-family dynamic they experienced including some very difficult circumstances.  But they will also share some of the triumphs that have also come out of their journey. I am so honored that they have chosen to share their Hard Beautiful Journey with me and my audience.  It isn't easy to talk about some of these hard times but I know it brings so much healin...

EP39 - Stepmom & Stepson Bonding After Trauma and Tragedy - with Gena and Bradly Peth

May 14, 2021 03:30 - 48 minutes - 35.4 MB

Today on the show I have Gena back to continue her story and she is joined by her step-son Bradly.  They are here to talk about the step-family dynamic they experienced including some very difficult circumstances.  But they will also share some of the triumphs that have also come out of their journey. I am so honored that they have chosen to share their Hard Beautiful Journey with me and my audience.  It isn't easy to talk about some of these hard times but I know it brings so much healin...

EP 38 - Escaping A Misdiagnosis To Financial Freedom - with Gena Peth

May 04, 2021 12:03 - 51 minutes - 37.6 MB

I have been wanting to share this story with you for about 8 months! My friend Gena is here - I first heard her story back in August 2020 and knew that it needed to be shared with the world.  When she told me her story I was left speechless (and for me that’s hard)….but it also made me realize how having perseverance and a faith in God, you can survive and thrive in ways you didn’t believe was possible.  This story is about escaping something in your life that you thought defined you and ...

EP 37 - Escaping Social Awkwardness - with Craig Gustafson

April 27, 2021 06:01 - 46 minutes - 32.5 MB

Today on the podcast I have my good friend Craig Gustafson on the show and I am so grateful that he is here to share his story and his message.  I met Craig last year in the Made To Do This program and he was in the mini pod group that met on a weekly basis.  He is such an amazing human, I can’t find words to adequately describe his spirit and the love he always shows for his friends and family. Craig identifies as a social misfit and someone that grew up in an environment with high functi...

EP 36 - Your Mess Is Your Message

April 20, 2021 06:01 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

It's Season 3 KICKOFF!!  Thanks for being here for Episode 36!   A personal goal of mine for 2021 was to give a speech - so I enrolled in a program called Shine Bootcamp, which is an 8 week program that teaches you the skills to build and deliver a speech in front of real humans - however, due to Covid this took place over a Zoom screen.  You are given a speaking coach and put in pods to practice your talk and I absolutely loved meeting these other women and my coach Marie.  The nerves we...

EP 35 - Lessons I Learned In Season 2 (Part Two)

March 03, 2021 14:07 - 36 minutes - 32 MB

Continuing on from last episode, I am excited to recap episodes 26 to 33 and talk about the lessons that I have learned from these guests! First up is EP26….have you ever ugly snot cried when hearing someone’s story?  Well, let’s just say my guest for this episode got to see a whole bunch of snot crying on our zoom call!  My beautiful friend Alison joined me to talk about her love story with her late husband Chuck and the grief process since his death.  Their love transcends this earth and ...

EP 34 - Lessons I Learned In Season 2 (Part One)

February 24, 2021 03:24 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MB

Over the next two episodes I thought it would be fun to go back through the interviews that I did from this season and pull from them the lessons that I have learned from all of my incredible guests. I have always said and believe that there is something to learn and be grateful for every single day, and doing this podcast has proven that to me over and over again. Everyone has a story, their own hard beautiful journey and by telling these stories and our journey's, we may be lifting someone ...

EP 33 - Follow The Nudges That Bring The Joy - with Jessica Janzen

February 16, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 35 MB

Have you ever met someone and you instantly felt Pure Joy radiating from them - like there was a giant ball of sunshine surrounding them and lighting everyone up who was in their presence?  I have and wow, it’s pretty damn special when you get these opportunities.  My opportunity came about 1.5 years ago when I attended a videography & photography workshop.  There was this woman in the class with me who I just knew was pretty damn special…. This woman was Jessica Janzen.  She came up to me ...

EP 33 - Follow The Nudges That Bring The Joy - With Jessica Janzen

February 16, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 35 MB

Have you ever met someone and you instantly felt Pure Joy radiating from them - like there was a giant ball of sunshine surrounding them and lighting everyone up who was in their presence?  I have and wow, it’s pretty damn special when you get these opportunities.  My opportunity came about 1.5 years ago when I attended a videography & photography workshop.  There was this woman in the class with me who I just knew was pretty damn special….   This woman was Jessica Janzen.  She came up to ...

EP 32 - Conversation With My Intuitive Soul Sister - with Shannon Pinkston

February 09, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 38.5 MB

Today’s guest is my soul sister and beautiful friend Shannon Pinkston.  She has a 25 year career as a casting director, journalist and writer.  In 2015/2016 Shannon experienced a health crisis that was one of the catalysts for truly realizing her intuitive gifts and exploring them more.  These gifts are now being used to help heal years of trauma and has set her on a path of helping other people (like me) know what they are capable of, what their gifts are and to explore and nurture those....

EP32 - Conversation With My Intuitive Soul Sister - with Shannon Pinkston

February 09, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 38.5 MB

Today’s guest is my soul sister and beautiful friend Shannon Pinkston.    She has a 25 year career as a casting director, journalist and writer.  In 2015/2016 Shannon experienced a health crisis that was one of the catalysts for truly realizing her intuitive gifts and exploring them more.  These gifts are now being used to help heal years of trauma and has set her on a path of helping other people (like me) know what they are capable of, what their gifts are and to explore and nurture tho...

EP31 - Mindful Meditation & Finding Peace - with Tyler Gravley

January 26, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MB

Can we talk about 2020 for a minute….what an absolute dumpster fire it was in some ways right?!  I think it’s safe to say everyone went into 2020 with so many amazing goals and visions for an epic year.  When the world started shutting down in March and it continued on and on….I was not in a good head space….but then I made one of the best decisions of my life.  I joined a program called Made To Do This….and that is where I met so many people that I now call dear friends.    I have had a f...

EP 31 - Mindful Meditation & Finding Peace - with Tyler Gravley

January 26, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MB

Can we talk about 2020 for a minute….what an absolute dumpster fire it was in some ways right?!  I think it’s safe to say everyone went into 2020 with so many amazing goals and visions for an epic year.  When the world started shutting down in March and it continued on and on….I was not in a good head space….but then I made one of the best decisions of my life.  I joined a program called Made To Do This….and that is where I met so many people that I now call dear friends.    I have had a f...

EP30 - LivingWorks Suicide Prevention - with Karen Simba

January 19, 2021 14:03 - 54 minutes - 43.2 MB

The topic I am bringing to you today is soooo incredibly important.  The world population is experiencing epidemic levels of mental health and suicide struggles.    As Covid-19 increases isolation and anxiety around the world, suicide prevention skills are needed more than ever.  There is something we can do to help, each of us can play a role in preventing even one person from taking their life.   I am honoured and so grateful to have Karen Simba here with me today who is from Living W...

EP 30 - LivingWorks Suicide Prevention - with Karen Simba

January 19, 2021 14:03 - 54 minutes - 43.2 MB

The topic I am bringing to you today is soooo incredibly important.  The world population is experiencing epidemic levels of mental health and suicide struggles.  As Covid-19 increases isolation and anxiety around the world, suicide prevention skills are needed more than ever.  There is something we can do to help, each of us can play a role in preventing even one person from taking their life. I am honoured and so grateful to have Karen Simba here with me today who is from Living Works. ...

EP30 - Living Works Suicide Prevention - with Karen Simba

January 19, 2021 14:03 - 54 minutes - 43.2 MB

The topic I am bringing to you today is soooo incredibly important.  The world population is experiencing epidemic levels of mental health and suicide struggles.    As Covid-19 increases isolation and anxiety around the world, suicide prevention skills are needed more than ever.  There is something we can do to help, each of us can play a role in preventing even one person from taking their life.   I am honoured and so grateful to have Karen Simba here with me today who is from Living W...

EP 29 - The Story Behind Won't Let You Fall - with Leah Campbell

January 15, 2021 19:30 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MB

Have you ever heard a song and it stops you in your tracks?  Or makes you smile, or cry, or feel all the feelings with every single word?  One day I was sitting at work, listening to Spotify like I usually do and this song came on - it was like the air was sucked out of the room, and all the everyday sounds of working in an office went away and all I could hear was this song.  And I got the chills so I knew my peeps above were telling me to pay attention.  And I did. The song I am talking ...

EP 29 - The Story Behind Won’t Let You Fall - with Leah Campbell

January 15, 2021 19:30 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MB

Have you ever heard a song and it stops you in your tracks?  Or makes you smile, or cry, or feel all the feelings with every single word?  One day I was sitting at work, listening to Spotify like I usually do and this song came on - it was like the air was sucked out of the room, and all the everyday sounds of working in an office went away and all I could hear was this song.  And I got the chills so I knew my peeps above were telling me to pay attention.  And I did. The song I am talking ...

EP 28 - Mental Health, Anxiety and Being Your Own Health Advocate - with Shawna Griscowsky

January 12, 2021 07:05 - 58 minutes - 42.6 MB

Have you ever had an anxiety attack?  If you’ve ever had one, you know that they are ABSOLUTELY terrifying.  While you are having one you feel like you’re legit going to die from not breathing.  And afterwards they can leave you feeling drained, exhausted, emotional and shivering uncontrollably.  It does feel like your body wants to shut down.   I am so thankful that I have only experienced one anxiety attack in my life.  But it was soooo bad, that I will never forget it….and I now have endl...

EP27 - Sharing Your Pain Heals You & Others - with Theo Fleury

January 08, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Theo Fleury is here and I couldn’t be more GRATEFUL.  Theo has achieved incredible success on the ice, winning a Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames, an Olympic Gold Medal for Canada in 2002, and many, many other things.   Theo has written two books, Playing With Fire and Conversations With a Rattle Snake.  I just read Playing With Fire and I couldn’t put it down.  We talk about many things in this interview but the through line is the importance of Using Your Voice and that moment...

EP 27 - Sharing Your Pain Heals You & Others - with Theo Fleury

January 08, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Theo Fleury is here and I couldn’t be more GRATEFUL.  Theo has achieved incredible success on the ice, winning a Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames, an Olympic Gold Medal for Canada in 2002, and many, many other things.   Theo has written two books, Playing With Fire and Conversations With a Rattle Snake.  I just read Playing With Fire and I couldn’t put it down.  We talk about many things in this interview but the through line is the importance of Using Your Voice and that moment...

EP 26 - An Odyssey of Love...In Pink - with Alison Miller

January 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Happy New Year Everyone!  Welcome 2021 :) I chose to air this episode on January 1st very intentionally.  Because the message of this episode is LOVE. My friend Alison Miller is here to talk about her Hard Beautiful Journey and every time I hear her tell it, I am in awe of her spirit.  I met Alison in the Made To Do This business group I was part of and was DRAWN to her by some unexplained force - you will find out what that ended up being in this episode, and it's so incredibly beautiful....

EP 26 - An Odyssey of Love...In Pink - With Alison Miller

January 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Happy New Year Everyone!  Welcome 2021 :) I chose to air this episode on January 1st very intentionally.  Because the message of this episode is LOVE. My friend Alison Miller is here to talk about her Hard Beautiful Journey and every time I hear her tell it, I am in awe of her spirit.  I met Alison in the Made To Do This business group I was part of and was DRAWN to her by some unexplained force - you will find out what that ended up being in this episode, and it's so incredibly beautiful....

EP 25 - Laughter....Fireworks Of The Soul - with JennyB

December 29, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Have you ever laughed so hard you think you might have peed yourself a little bit…..or a lot?  Well my guest today made me laugh during a very stressful time and I think those are the times when laughing are the most NEEDED, most appreciated and most therapeutic.  When I started this podcast I said if you can laugh at least ONCE in your day your day will be better than if you didn’t laugh. Jenny B is here and I am pumped.  Jenny is a speaker, a host,  annnnd a standout entertainer.  She ha...

EP 24 - Remember Who You Are and RISE Up - with Mandy Balak

December 23, 2020 16:15 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Today on the podcast I have a very special guest.  This woman is light, she is fire, she is someone with so much grit and determination and she is someone so damn real, it's refreshing!   Mandy Balak is here with me.  She is an entrepreneur, strategist, coach, hype woman and host of the Level Up Podcast.   She's on a mission to help women get out of their own way and build a business and life they want.   Mandy has built an amazing community called the ACE Collective where driven, heart cente...

EP 23 - Journey To Becoming A Death Walker

December 22, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

I'm sure you've heard the term Birth Doula, but have you ever heard of a Death Doula, or Death Walker? I know I sure hadn't until I was introduced to my guest Tonya Woolford and I am so happy she is here to discuss this with us today. A death walker is a person who assists in the dying process, much like a midwife or doula does with the birthing process. They can sit vigil during the dying process, create death plans, assist in advanced directives, provide spiritual support, help with legacy ...

EP 23 - Journey To Becoming A Death Walker - with Tonya Woolford

December 22, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

I'm sure you've heard the term Birth Doula, but have you ever heard of a Death Doula, or Death Walker? I know I sure hadn't until I was introduced to my guest Tonya Woolford and I am so happy she is here to discuss this with us today.   A death walker is a person who assists in the dying process, much like a midwife or doula does with the birthing process.   They can sit vigil during the dying process, create death plans, assist in advanced directives, provide spiritual support, help with leg...

EP 22 - The Power of Working With A Soul Coach

December 18, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Today on the podcast I have my coach and friend Bree-Anna Vincent to talk about her journey to becoming a healer, a soul coach and now training others, like me, to get their soul coaching certification.   I first heard of Bree-Anna when she was on the "Don't Keep Your Day Job" podcast by Cathy Heller.  I took Bree-Anna's 5 day challenge on Facebook and the rest is history.  I am so eternally grateful for the breadcrumbs that lead me to her and the soul coaching certification.  I know I wil...

EP 22 - The Power of Working With A Soul Coach - with Bree-Anna Vincent

December 18, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Today on the podcast I have my coach and friend Bree-Anna Vincent to talk about her journey to becoming a healer, a soul coach and now training others, like me, to get their soul coaching certification.   I first heard of Bree-Anna when she was on the "Don't Keep Your Day Job" podcast by Cathy Heller.  I took Bree-Anna's 5 day challenge on Facebook and the rest is history.  I am so eternally grateful for the breadcrumbs that lead me to her and the soul coaching certification.  I know I wil...

EP 21 - Loss of Two Marriages and Two Sisters - with Tina McCafferty

December 15, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Today on the podcast I have my great friend Tina with me to talk about her Hard Beautiful Journey of losing two marriages and her two beloved sisters. She has words of encouragement to take care of ourselves and be proactive in our health.   Tina is also the host of the podcast We The People, Our American Story and also the founder of the organization Junior American Scholar - you need to hear about this organization, such a great resource for kids and families that could use the money for...

EP 20 - “Boys Don’t Cry”....But Men Do - with James Carson

December 08, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 36.3 MB

Today on the podcast my cousin and dear friend James is here to talk about his Hard Beautiful Journey with his mental health struggle over the past few years.   He can often be heard saying “Your vulnerability is your strength” and I couldn’t agree more with that statement! James is also an elementary school teacher, one of the hardest jobs in the world, and has found more compassion and love for his students and their families by going through this journey. Everyone has a story, everyone...

EP 19 - Find Someone Who Won't Let You Fall - with Jenna Fortinski

December 01, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Have you ever been in such a dark place you didn't think you'd climb back up and enjoy life again?  I sure have and it was through the help of my psychologist and friend Jenna Fortinski of Simply Counselling Services. Jenna was instrumental in providing strategies and advice to ensure I took care of my own well being.  Please be sure and check out this amazing group of counsellors at www.simplycounsellingservices.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/simplycounsellingservices.     Als...

EP 19 - Find Someone Who Won’t Let You Fall - with Jenna Fortinski

December 01, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Have you ever been in such a dark place you didn't think you'd climb back up and enjoy life again?  I sure have and it was through the help of my psychologist and friend Jenna Fortinski of Simply Counselling Services. Jenna was instrumental in providing strategies and advice to ensure I took care of my own well being.  Please be sure and check out this amazing group of counsellors at www.simplycounsellingservices.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/simplycounsellingservices.     Als...

EP 19 - Find Someone Who Won't Let You Fall

December 01, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Have you ever been in such a dark place you didn't think you'd climb back up and enjoy life again?  I sure have and it was through the help of my psychologist and friend Jenna Fortinski of Simply Counselling Services. Jenna was instrumental in providing strategies and advice to ensure I took care of my own well being.  Please be sure and check out this amazing group of counsellors at www.simplycounsellingservices.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/simplycounsellingservices.     Als...

EP 18 - One Mom’s Journey Through Adoption and Reconnection - with Chenoa Hansen

November 24, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MB

I am truly honoured to have my friend and next door neighbour Chenoa Hansen on the podcast for today's episode to talk about her journey of giving her son Jordan up for adoption when he was a few days old and then reconnecting with him this year.  I am always amazed at the strength it takes someone to place a child for adoption and how difficult those emotions and feelings would be to process throughout your life.     You don't want to miss this story!   Check out my website for more con...

EP 18 - One Mom's Journey Through Adoption and Reconnection - with Chenoa Hansen

November 24, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MB

I am truly honoured to have my friend and next door neighbour Chenoa Hansen on the podcast for today's episode to talk about her journey of giving her son Jordan up for adoption when he was a few days old and then reconnecting with him this year.  I am always amazed at the strength it takes someone to place a child for adoption and how difficult those emotions and feelings would be to process throughout your life.     You don't want to miss this story!   Check out my website for more con...

EP 18 - One Mom's Journey Through Adoption and Reconnection

November 24, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MB

I am truly honoured to have my friend and next door neighbour on the podcast for today's episode to talk about her journey of giving her son Jordan up for adoption when he was a few days old and then reconnecting with him this year.  I am always amazed at the strength it takes someone to place a child for adoption and how difficult those emotions and feelings would be to process throughout your life.     You don't want to miss this story!    

EP 17 - Having The Courage To Move On After Divorce

November 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

I am so thrilled to have my childhood friend Stacey on today's episode to talk about her Hard Beautiful Journey.    Stacey shared with me - "I have come so far since the fateful day I learned my husband was having an affair.  This was what I call a course correction in life but it was the hardest journey to take.  From 5 stages of grief, suicidal, doing all I could to move forward and really think about what I want for my life, but not just survive and pay the bills. Learning Moms in divor...

EP 17 - Having The Courage To Move On After Divorce - with Stacey Wallis

November 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

I am so thrilled to have my childhood friend Stacey on today's episode to talk about her Hard Beautiful Journey.    Stacey shared with me - "I have come so far since the fateful day I learned my husband was having an affair.  This was what I call a course correction in life but it was the hardest journey to take.  From 5 stages of grief, suicidal, doing all I could to move forward and really think about what I want for my life, but not just survive and pay the bills. Learning Moms in divor...

EP 16 - Why Your Voice Is Important

November 10, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MB

It's the start of SEASON 2!!!  I have missed you all. In this episode I do a quick recap of Season 1 - very quick!   And from there I share how using my voice, especially over the past couple of years has helped me in so many ways.   I am also sharing what I have coming up that I hope you will love and want to participate in - so stay tuned until the end :) Check out my website for more content about my podcast and my blog, where I share photos and videos that relate to each podcast epis...

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