I Have My Reasons
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey.
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I HAVE MY REASONS S04E01 - Cara Luft
February 09, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Juno nominated singer- songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft. As a Folk heroine Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style comes wrapped in a warm and delicious sense of humor. In this episode Deandra and Cara discuss: Cara’s childhood steeped in music and community Being a woman in the changing and evolving music industry The archetype of the artist ...
I HAVE MY REASONS S03E03- Sarah Salter Kelly & Karli Brodeur
December 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons, Deandra and Karli sit down with Sarah Salter Kelly who was visiting and offering workshops in Erickson Manitoba this past spring. Sarah is a talented writer, healer and speaker. Her wisdom is authentic, embodied and hard won – generated through years of integrating the tragic homicide of her mother and learning to forgive the perpetrator – alongside 30 years of studying personal growth, mysticism, restorative justice, and earth-based healing traditions...
I HAVE MY REASONS S03E02- Alana Levandoski
September 11, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn this episode Deandra sits down with singer song-writer Alana Levandoski. Alana has a remarkable way of transforming complex concepts and experiences into songs that speak to your heart and bones. Her recent work, CIANALAS/TÃSKNOTA is being released under a new name MEDIATRI XXX. This Folk Opera resonates deeply with listeners as its story is both our history and our present. Alana, a scholar at heart, has so much to offer and yet they are just breaking the surface in this conversation....
I HAVE MY REASONS S03EP1- Karli Brodeur
June 28, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBI Have My Reasons is back with Season 3 Episode 1! Deandra is sitting down with her best friend and business partner, Karli Brodeur for their first-ever podcast episode together. They settle into an easy-flowing conversation in the little reclaimed church that homes Grit and Growth Wellness in Erickson Manitoba. In this episode they discuss: Their meeting and the evolution of their friendship How Grit and Growth Wellness came to be A recent personal breakthrough of Karli's assisted by ps...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP09-Kate Joyner
September 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Kate Joyer. Kate is an artist, an activist and an alchemist of eros. She created The Dancing Serpent Mystery school, a temple of individual and collective awakening. Kate is passionate about supporting women in awakening their lost feminine through mentorship, deep feminine meditation dance and group work. In this episode we discuss: - How Kate came to this work - Reclaiming the lost feminine, Eros and our deepest love as part of o...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP07- Gord Oaks
August 16, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Gord Oaks. Gord is a Musician and Certified Shiatsu Acupressure Therapist (a relative of Acupuncture). He has been exploring, studying, and applying Qi Gong, Yoga and Meditation in his life and work since 1991, and is a firm advocate for the empowering and Universal nature of the internal healing arts. This episode was recorded outside, so along with our conversation, you can hear the wonderful sounds of the Manitoba spring. In th...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP07- Annie Brees
February 07, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIn this episode of I HAVE MY REASONS Deandra sits down Annie Brees. Annie is a women's health coach and co-founder of both Balance 365 and Raise The Bar Initiative. In this episode she is hilarious, honest, and shares her practical yet wise approach to showing up as yourself for yourself and others. In this episode they discuss: The nuances of relationships- managing our expectations and ideals of who someone is Annie’s wei...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP07- Annie Brees
February 07, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIn this episode of I HAVE MY REASONS Deandra sits down Annie Brees. Annie is a women's health coach and co-founder of both Balance 365 and Raise The Bar Initiative. In this episode she is hilarious, honest, and shares her practical yet wise approach to showing up as yourself for yourself and others. In this episode they discuss: The nuances of relationships- managing our expectations and ideals of who someone is Annie’s wei...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02E06-Martin Comtois
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Astrologer and Jungian dream analyst Martin Comtois. In this conversation they cover: Astrology Car Jung and Jungian Psychology The Unconscious and the collective unconscious Dreams as a path to the unconscious Astrology as a map for our times The "ego" in the east and the western cultures Sublimation and spiritual bypassing The pandemic as a spiritual crisis Psychology as divergence from the work of psyche Episode Res...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP05- Cecile Tucker
December 15, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBDeandra Dey sits down with Clinical Counsellor Cecile Tucker. Deandra and Cecile worked together at a practise in Kamloops BC. Both Deandra and Cecile are passionate about trauma therapy and this episode covers all things trauma therapy. More specifically they discuss: Trauma Complex Post Traumatic Stress Versus Post Traumatic Stress The impacts of trauma on identity and personality Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and more! Resources: Cecile Tucker Websit...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP04- Julie McCoppen
July 20, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 91.8 MBThe new episode of I Have My Reasons is with Entrepreneur, photographer, birth educator, mother, doula(and honestly so much more) Julie McCoppen. Julie is an advocate and absolute powerhouse when it comes to supporting women and birth. Her company Moga Moms trains yoga instructors in pre and post natal yoga making yoga more accessible to the mothering community. This is Julie’s second time on I Have My Reasons but his time she is accompanying Deandra in sharing her two birth stories, both...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP04- Julie McCoppen
July 20, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 91.8 MBThe new episode of I Have My Reasons is with Entrepreneur, photographer, birth educator, mother, doula(and honestly so much more) Julie McCoppen. Julie is an advocate and absolute powerhouse when it comes to supporting women and birth. Her company Moga Moms trains yoga instructors in pre and post natal yoga making yoga more accessible to the mothering community. This is Julie’s second time on I Have My Reasons but his time she is accompanying Deandra in sharing her two birth stories, both...
I HAVE MY REASONS S2EP04- Julie McCoppen
July 20, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 91.8 MBThe new episode of I Have My Reasons is with Entrepreneur, photographer, birth educator, mother, doula(and honestly so much more) Julie McCoppen. Julie is an advocate and absolute powerhouse when it comes to supporting women and birth. Her company Moga Moms trains yoga instructors in pre and post natal yoga making yoga more accessible to the mothering community. This is Julie’s second time on I Have My Reasons but his time she is accompanying Deandra in sharing her two birth stories, both...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP03- Lee Janzen
April 27, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn this episode of I HAVE MY REASONS Deandra Dey sits down with midwife Lee Janzen. Lee is a midwife with Sage Hill Community Midwives in Kamloops BC. Deandra had the experience of working with Lee in her first pregnancy and it was in her care that Deandra learned what it was like to be supported through pregnancy and birth from a model that values relationship, education, and empowerment. In this episode you will hear about: Lee’s personal journey into midwifery The midwifery care mo...
Practise- Meditation for Expanding Awareness
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBStaying connected to our inner experience or our outer experience is difficult at the best of times, but when we get into social situations or in a chaotic environment, it can be even more difficult to connect with what's happening for us(how we feel, what we need, what we want to say etc. ) and what's happening around us. This meditation is a practise that helps to strengthen the ability to have awareness of what's happening in yourself and your environment. For the full blog post on t...
Practise- Meditation for Expanding Awareness
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBStaying connected to our inner experience or our outer experience is difficult at the best of times, but when we get into social situations or in a chaotic environment, it can be even more difficult to connect with what's happening for us(how we feel, what we need, what we want to say etc. ) and what's happening around us. This meditation is a practise that helps to strengthen the ability to have awareness of what's happening in yourself and your environment. For the full blog post on t...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02E02- Verdell Jessup
February 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons Mental Health Counsellor Deandra Dey sits down with British Columbia based Nervous system consultant, Somatic Experiencing practitioner and Adventure guide Verdell Jessup. In this podcast episode they discuss: How Verdell came to this work Trauma and healing through the nervous system Panic attacks Spiritual bypassing Why meditation and breathwork can cause more harm, An embodied path to healing, and more! Episode Resources: Website: Verdell...
I HAVE MY REASONS S02 EP01- Deandra Dey
November 02, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn this episode Deandra is interviewed by friend and fellow podcaster Robyn McLean. Deandra is a counsellor, singer-song writer, yoga instructor, podcaster and mother. In this episode you will hear about: people pleasing and passivity and its impact on relationship motherhood and empowerment the importance of rest for counselling and creative practise Intellectualized self healing verses embodied self healing the nervous system and nature and more! To learn more about Deandra check ...
I HAVE MY REASONS- Deandra Dey
November 02, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn this episode Deandra is interviewed by friend and fellow podcaster Robyn McLean. Deandra is a counsellor, singer-song writer, yoga instructor, podcaster and mother. In this episode you will hear about: people pleasing and passivity and its impact on relationship motherhood and empowerment the importance of rest for counselling and creative practise Intellectualized self healing verses embodied self healing the nervous system and nature and more! To learn more about Deandra check ...
I HAVE MY REASONS EP10 - Robyn McLean
August 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBRobyn has been working in the field of evaluation, applied research and strategy for more than fifteen years. She is the leader of her company Tapestry Evaluation and has a passion and focus for systems-level change meaningful impact and community collaboration. Robyn is the host of her new podcast Weaving The Future, a guide to transforming the world inside and out. In this episode: Community healing through self-healing Pleasure and joy as key components of change Community transformat...
I HAVE MY REASONS- Robyn McLean
August 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBRobyn has been working in the field of evaluation, applied research and strategy for more than fifteen years. She is the leader of her company Tapestry Evaluation and has a passion and focus for systems-level change meaningful impact and community collaboration. Robyn is the host of her new podcast Weaving The Future, a guide to transforming the world inside and out. In this episode: Community healing through self-healing Pleasure and joy as key components of change Community transformat...
I HAVE MY REASONS EP09- Stephanie Patsula
May 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBStephanie Patsula is a Canadian Visual Artist, MFA candidate in New Media at the Unversity of Alberta, program director of Parallel Space and an Art Educator for the City of Edmonton. Stephanie is an artist is all that she does and a natural community builder. In this episode, we talk about the impacts of Covid-19 on: Creativity Personal Art practise The somatic body Trauma response Community and more! Resources: http://www.stephaniepatsula.ca/ Instagram: @S_Patsula
I HAVE MY REASONS EP09- Stephanie Patsula
May 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBStephanie Patsula is a Canadian Visual Artist, MFA candidate in New Media at the Unversity of Alberta, program director of Parallel Space and an Art Educator for the City of Edmonton. Stephanie is an artist is all that she does and a natural community builder. In this episode, we talk about the impacts of Covid-19 on: Creativity Personal Art practise The somatic body Trauma response Community and more! Resources: http://www.stephaniepatsula.ca/ Instagram: @S_Patsula
I HAVE MY REASONS EP09- Stephanie Pastula
May 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBStephanie Pastula is a Canadian Visual Artist, MFA candidate in New Media at the Unversity of Alberta, program director of Parallel Space and an Art Educator for the City of Edmonton. Stephanie is an artist is all that she does and a natural community builder. In this episode, we talk about the impacts of Covid-19 on: Creativity Personal Art practise The somatic body Trauma response Community and more! Resources: http://www.stephaniepatsula.ca/ Instagram: @S_Pastula
I HAVE MY REASONS EP08- Patricia Neufeld
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons, I speak with Patricia Neufeld, Academic, Educator and Counsellor. Pat was my professor and clinical supervisor during my Masters of Education Counselling program at Thomspon Rivers University. This conversation is thoughtful heartfelt and I am been very excited to share. Together we discuss: The habit of people-pleasing The journey of personal inquiry and growth The role of a counsellor and the counselling field And much more! Resources from th...
I HAVE MY REASONS EP08- Patricia Neufeld
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this episode of I Have My Reasons, I speak with Patricia Neufeld, Academic, Educator and Counsellor. Pat was my professor and clinical supervisor during my Masters of Education Counselling program at Thomspon Rivers University. This conversation is thoughtful heartfelt and I am been very excited to share. Together we discuss: The habit of people-pleasing The journey of personal inquiry and growth The role of a counsellor and the counselling field And much more! Resources from th...
I HAVE MY REASONS EP07- Mike Erickson
March 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBMike Erickson is a musician, vlogger, content creator, husband, father of three and life enthusiast! Over the last few years, I have seen Mike shift and change to better honour the needs of himself and his family. Watching this process, along with his fearless drive to create content has been inspiring! In this Episode with Mike Erikson we talk about: Mikes experience with anxiety and anxiety management Video and content creation Social Media and how it can hinder the creative process ...
Practise - Mindfulness Body Scan Meditation
February 21, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThe body scan meditation is a core practise of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn. This meditation is done laying down in a comfortable position. With this meditation, you will be guided to systematically attune to the sensations in your body while trying to maintain a sense of openness and self-compassion. This type of meditation can support mental wellness, help us to relax, and assist in chronic pain management. In fact, after doing the body scan ...
Practise - Mindfulness Body Scan Meditation
February 21, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThe body scan meditation is a core practise of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn. This meditation is done laying down in a comfortable position. With this meditation, you will be guided to systematically attune to the sensations in your body while trying to maintain a sense of openness and self-compassion. This type of meditation can support mental wellness, help us to relax, and assist in chronic pain management. In fact, after doing the body scan ...
I HAVE MY REASONS- EP06- Melissa West
January 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn Episode 6 of I Have My Reasons Kamloops Mental Health Counsellor Deandra Dey speaks with her good friend and colleague Kamloops Registered Massage Therapist Melissa West. Melissa is passionate about taking an interdisciplinary approach to healing chronic pain. This passion and experience led her to open her own pain management clinic in Kamloops. Melissa’s team at Change Your Pain Kamloops includes Registered Massage Therapists, a Naturopath doctor, Counsellor and a Kinesiologist. In th...
I HAVE MY REASONS- EP05- Cory Erlandson
January 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBAfter starting his journey towards self-healing and having his two boys, Cory left his successful construction/excavation company to start the Breath Integration Coaching and Training Center with his business partner Lynn Aylward. In this episode Deandra and Cory talk about: Cory’s journey to where he is now spiritually and professionally Breathwork practise and what it has brought him Parenting as an opportunity for learning and spiritual growth Breaking down and destigmatizing the conc...
I HAVE MY REASONS-EP04- Jennifer Campbell
December 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this episode, Deandra sits down with influencer, coach and entrepreneur Jennifer Campbell. Jennifer is co-founder of Balance365life a program dedicated to helping women deprogram from the pressures of diet culture and gain autonomy over their health and wellness journey. In this episode, we talk about: Jenn's company Balance365 Body Neutrality VS Body Positivity How Jenn became inspired to do this work Body autonomy and weight loss for overall quality of life Intergenerational im...
EP04- Jennifer Campbell
December 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this episode, Deandra sits down with influencer, coach and entrepreneur Jennifer Campbell. Jennifer is co-founder of Balance365life a program dedicated to helping women deprogram from the pressures of diet culture and gain autonomy over their health and wellness journey. In this episode, we talk about: Jenn's company Balance365 Body Neutrality VS Body Positivity How Jenn became inspired to do this work Body autonomy and weight loss for overall quality of life Intergenerational im...
I HAVE MY REASONS-EP03- Michael Turner
November 20, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn this episode, Deandra chats with her friend and music mentor Michael Turner. Mike has owned Turners Music Studio for over 20 years, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and mentor/teacher. In this episode, we talk about: Mike's experience as a creative and entrepreneur Challenges and opportunities of the current music economy Artist development Persistence, autonomy and diversification in your art practise Resources: www.turnersmusic.com
I HAVE MY REASONS-EP03- Michael Turner
November 20, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn this episode, Deandra chats with her friend and music mentor Michael Turner. Mike has owned Turners Music Studio for over 20 years, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and mentor/teacher. In this episode, we talk about: Mike's experience as a creative and entrepreneur Challenges and opportunities of the current music economy Artist development Persistence, autonomy and diversification in your art practise Resources: www.turnersmusic.com
EP03- Michael Turner
November 20, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn this episode, Deandra chats with her friend and music mentor Michael Turner. Mike has owned Turners Music Studio for over 20 years, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and mentor/teacher. In this episode, we talk about: Mikes experience as a creative and entrepreneur Challenges and opportunities of the current music economy Artist development Persistence, autonomy and diversification in your art practise Resources: www.turnersmusic.com
EP02- Julie McCoppen
November 06, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey. In this episode, Deandra chats with Entrepreneur, Mom, and friend, Julie McCoppen. Julie is passionate about supporting mothers and weaves this passion into all the work she does. Julie is co-owner and CEO of Moga Moms, a company offering pre and postnatal yoga training's. Shes also a birth educator, pre and postnata...
I HAVE MY REASONS-EP02- Julie McCoppen
November 06, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey. In this episode, Deandra chats with Entrepreneur, Mom, and friend, Julie McCoppen. Julie is passionate about supporting mothers and weaves this passion into all the work she does. Julie is co-owner and CEO of Moga Moms, a company offering pre and postnatal yoga training's. Shes also a birth educator, pre and postnata...
I HAVE MY REASONS-EP02- Julie McCoppen
November 06, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey. In this episode, Deandra chats with Entrepreneur, Mom, and friend, Julie McCoppen. Julie is passionate about supporting mothers and weaves this passion into all the work she does. Julie is co-owner and CEO of Moga Moms, a company offering pre and postnatal yoga training's. Shes also a birth educator, pre and postnata...
I HAVE MY REASONS-EP01-Garet Biglow
October 21, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey. In the first episode, Deandra sits down for a conversation with Garet Biglow, Community Builder, Tiny-house Engineer/Resident, and DJ. In this episode, Garet openly talks about how his explorations with psychedelics accidentally helped him shift out of a difficult depressive state, his passion for community connection...
EP01-Garet Biglow
October 21, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey. In the first episode, Deandra sits down for a conversation with Garet Biglow, Community Builder, Tiny-house Engineer/Resident, and DJ. In this episode, Garet openly talks about how his explorations with psychedelics accidentally helped him shift out of a difficult depressive state, his passion for community connection...
I HAVE MY REASONS-EP01-Garet Biglow
October 21, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey. In the first episode, Deandra sits down for a conversation with Garet Biglow, Community Builder, Tiny-house Engineer/Resident, and DJ. In this episode, Garet openly talks about how his explorations with psychedelics accidentally helped him shift out of a difficult depressive state, his passion for community connection...
EP01-Garet Biglow
October 21, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBI Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey. In the first episode, Deandra sits down for a conversation with Garet Biglow, Community Builder, Tiny-house Engineer/Resident, and DJ. In this episode, Garet openly talks about how his explorations with psychedelics accidentally helped him shift out of a difficult depressive state, his passion for community connection...