The Higher Potential Living Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This podcast is designed to help us get the most out of life! We discuss with both experts in their fields and people with real life experience about ways to improve the quality of life. The Higher Potential Living model is about not settling for just ”ok” but to help us wake up every day excited for what the day may bring. Join me on this exploration of Mind, Body and Spirit to learn what true happiness is.
In episode I discuss the traps around codependency and how our own perception of our reality keeps us stuck in like.
In this episode Geoff Hogan and I discuss some of the aspects of navigating separation and co-parenting. We dive into parenting plans, common conflicts, and the need for mutual respect.
In this episode professional cuddlist, Amanda Clarke, shares with us the world of cuddling. Many of us have the longing to be held or to feel the closeness of another person's body, but it is often filled with much unnecessary complication; this is where professional cuddlists come in.
In this episode we discuss "Community Death Care" and the journey of navigating death. Cassandra gives us insight to the evolution of Death Midwifery and provides tools to handle these transitions within our own homes.
Note: This episode discusses death and may be triggering to those sensitive to the subject.
Full service sex worker Chloe shares with us how she found her higher potential of living. In this episode we aim to destigmatize Sex Work as a legitimate career and discuss some of the challenges faced in this industry.
Note: This episode discusses sexual content.
On this episode I chat with Noah Ramsammy about his journey of being a transgender man. We also discuss the aspects of what it "means to be a man" and the images our society puts in our head around gender.
In this episode Jessica shares with all of us the experience of battling breast cancer. We discuss the types of cancer, the treatments and most importantly the recover after it all.
Season 2 Episode 1 - On this Episode Laurin and I discuss different ways of being in relationship. We dive into the world of ENM, (Ethical Non Monogamy) and different aspects of navigating alternative relationship styles.
Note: This episode contains some sexual subject matter and explicate language.
Its been a great first season, here is a bit of a look back on the first 24 episodes and glimpse into what is coming for next season!
Mark Carter pulls from his years of managing, marketing and investing to help find a way to invest in this planet and it's inhabitants. In this episode we discuss, renewable energies, intentional living, food forests and more.
Dennis Stever, is a well traveled entrepreneur who's personal travels combined with his professional work as a photographer and owner of a travel company has given him a unique perspective. In this episode he shares many insights into how we can learn from these experiences and try to work more harmoniously as global citizens.
Laurin is a Women's Wellness & Sexuality Coach, who emphasizes the importance of tapping into the womb space as a source of personal and ancestral wisdom. In this episode we discuss some of the social shaming present around sexuality and pleasure, and the effects of trauma on our expression and internalization of sexuality. We also discuss ways to use sexual energy as fuel in other areas of our lives.
Note: This episode contains sexual content and briefly talks about sexual abuse.
In this episode I define some of the key concepts to Higher Potential living and use them to go deeper into those very concepts of compassion, love, acceptance and more.
Mathieu Barnes is a Occupational Therapy Masters Student and is passionate about inclusion, accessibility, justice and community. Preparing to enter into the field in a bigger way, Matt looks at many of the challenges we face in our lives with new eyes looking to affect some positive change.
Note: In this episode we briefly discuss the issues surrounding children discovered at the residential school sites.
Kathryn Connors is a social worker who's own personal complications with fertility led her to the field of adoption. Kathryn shares with us an inside look into the world of adoption and explain how and her husband changed their lives by adopting three children; two of which have special needs.
Katie Rea is a Registered Maternity Nurse who specializes in Postpartum support. Her experience gives her a unique look into the needs of infants that may start with the "B's" but then expand to the support these children need as then continue to develop in life.
Nathan is a Psychotherapist from the UK who specializes in Anger and Anxiety. His work with individuals, couples and groups gives him a deep insight into how anger can affect out relationships, jobs and ability to find happiness.
Cam is a sexologist among many other titles and works with couple and most often men on understanding their sexual patterns and conditioning. Ultimately helping people to find the Higher Potential in their sexual experiences.
Note: This episode discusses sex and sexuality and contains some explicit language.
Alex Skeate is a professional chef who has spent over 10 years studying classical cuisine as well as holistic cooking from traditions around the world. In this conversation Alex shares with us The Art of Eating, helping us see that our food is more than the stuff that makes us not hungry!
Anne Porteous with over 40 years experience as a nurse and nursing professors gives us a glimpse into the field and the stressors that accompany it. She then describes her new passion and means of care giving through premier equestrian assisted leadership coaching.
Kim is a child and youth worker who found her true love in developmental services. After getting her BA in Human Services Kim Founded Branching Out Support Services in Orangeville Ontario. In this episode we discuss breaking down some ignorance surrounding complex needs and developmental differences. Hope you enjoy!
Gary Diggins is a world renown Musician, Healer, Author, and all-around awesome guy! In this episode we discuss Gary’s amazing journey and relationship with music as a musician then later his transition to the healing world of vibrations, compassion, and music as a universal language.
Alex Robertson, CEO of Camp Oochigeas and Camp Trillium, (camps for kids and families affected by cancer). Gives us a behind the scenes look into the world of bringing joy to those who have it in them, but just need a place to let it shine. Driving home the point that we all just long for a place to feel like we can be ourselves without judgement.
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In this episode world renowned speaker Drew Dudley shares with us the insight to becoming true leaders in our lives. We also discuss what it takes to simple be real with each other in a world filled with adversity.
Note: This episodes contains some explicit language and discusses of suicide and murder in brief.
Natasha is a Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, and Clinical Somatics Practitioner. In this episode we dive into discussing the patterns of the body and how no matter what situation you find yourself in mentally and physically ease is always possible.
In this Episode, the amazing Amanda Halls shares her expertise in rehabilitation. She has working with people of all walks of life but most importantly she shares the work she is doing to rehabilitate her own mind and body.
Kerstine is a relationship and sex therapist know for her work around Canada and the United States with people of all walks of life. In this episode we talk about breaking down stigmas in communication and in sexuality. Kerstin's Wealth of knowledge comes from her work in sexual trauma, sexual addiction, gender dysphoria and trans work/LGBTQ issues, sexual dysfunction, affairs or relationship difficulties and much more.
Note: This episode contains sexual subject matter
Bryan Hardy is a Canada based wholistic nutritionist. In this episode we discussed deepening our connection to our body and the things we put in it. After his own near death experience, Bryan was forced to examine more closely the toxic loads that build in the body over time. Bryan shares ways to cleanse and minimize some of these toxins while overall learning to listen to our bodies.
In this episode, we interview Yogi and Yoga Teacher Trainer, Laurin Wolf, to discuss the roots of Yoga as well as the 'why' behind this quiet yet profound practice; a great introduction to Yogic Philosophy for everyone!
Bhakti Marge Swami, (also known as the Walking Monk) joins me in a discussion about what success means when money and possessions take a back seat in our minds. He also shines light on what it means to be a monk of devotion and how being celibate doesn't mean not building meaningful relationships.
After sharing his fascinating story into the world of body work Christopher Lambert helps us understand our relationship with our body. Addressing some common issues many of us face.
Author and Founder of Life Voice Shawna Percy shares her expertise on the subject of suicide and mental health. We discuss breaking down stigma as well as ways to both ask for help and offer help to those in need.
Note: This episode discusses suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide and require help please dial: 833-456-4566 or visit https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Best selling Author of Mindfulness for Dummies, Shamash Alidina joins us in a discussion about some of the fundamentals of mindfulness and shifting into the now.