The Feminine Warrior Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Feminine Warrior podcast with hosts Helen Tansey and Dianne Wiseman, a space that celebrates women who have dove deep into the darkness to reclaim their light.
In today’s episode of Feminine Warrior, Mt and Helen sit down together in their new studio to discuss the fresh direction and exciting new beginnings for the podcast. They dive into their thoughts on manifestation, share insights on their journey as hosts, explore the power of mantras, and talk about their commitment to choosing love as a guiding force.
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A certified holistic nutritionist, Nadia created Drink Juice to empower clients to pursue a healthy and mindful lifestyle.In this episode, Nadia dives into the world of cold-pressed juices. You'll learn why they are considered one of the healthiest ways to consume fruits and vegetables, how the cold-press process preserves vital nutrients, and the real benefits for your energy, immune system, and overall well-being. Whether you're already a juice lover or just curious, Nadia is here to share the science behind these vibrant, nutrient-packed drinks and how they can support a healthier.Visiting Drink Juice in its own cozy community centred neighbourhood is where your experience starts. Links:www.drinkjuiceco.com@drinkjuice_co
In this episode of Feminine Warrior, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Melly Booth, creator of the Flow Fitness Method. Melly is a certified health and fitness expert and personal trainer who deeply understands the importance of women's health. She knows all too well how easy it can be to feel misaligned and struggle with your goals.Join us as we explore the Fitness Flow Method, the significance of protein, and the transformative shift from simply losing weight to truly living healthily. We’ll discuss the importance of honouring your body, ditching the scale, and, most importantly, listening to your inner wisdom.If you enjoy this episode, please share it with women who will be inspired by a more expansive approach to taking care of our bodies.To learn more about Melly and her work:www.mellybooth.comIG: @mellybooth.
In this episode of Feminine Warrior, you will get to know the charismatic Mike Chalut and learn how his work in radio and TV paved the way to who Mike is today.Mike shares his passion for the El Mocambo. The El Mocambo venue was relaunched with Mike playing an instrumental role with his public relations efforts; bringing his energy and enthusiasm to the revitalization project. Mike also shares his personal journey of coming out, how he copied with a dark period of his life when he lost his job, friendship, true love and the importance of staying true to oneself. Mike is a key figure promoting El Mocambo’s return to the spotlight after its extensive refurbishment. To book all event bookings and concert tickets head to www.elmocambo.com Get ready to fall in love with this incredible man and to get to know Mike please follow him: @mikechalut
In this episode of Feminine Warrior, you are getting ultimate advice for navigating aging and living a better life in midlife and beyond.In Michelles new book “The Glow Code”, Michelle shares her passion for driving positive change and fostering growth in both her personal and professional endeavours is shared with us.This episode will be your guide for actional advice on topics like fitness, skincare, friendships and sex.Michelle talks us through her personal journey and insights on these pieces of advice.You can purchase Michelle’s book The Glow Code where ever you buy books.To get to know Michelle more please follow her:@_michellemcivor
Welcome back to Feminine Warrior for Season 4! We are so excited to have you here with us. In this episode, I sit down with Mt and we share the story of our friendship, the decision to join forces to co-host the podcast together. You'll get to know our new co-host, Mt, and I am sure you’ll fall in love with her just as I have.Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes.There are links below to find out more about Mt, myself Helen and please, follow us on IGRemember to be kind to yourself, others and this planet. Links:@feminine_warrior@helentanseyphotography@mtmeikle
On this episode of Coming Into Voice, I'm trying something new with a solo episode, a first for me. I delve into my life experiences, transitioning from being a survivor of abuse and addiction to embracing a more expansive mindset of surrender.
Please be advised that this episode may be triggering for some individuals. I want to emphasize that I am not a therapist; this is simply my perspective on how I've navigated life. If you find yourself in need of assistance, please reach out to a doctor, therapist, or a friend.
In this episode, I also share insights about my friend, Lee Marie Jacobs, a leader who offers various modalities of healing. I highly recommend her course, and you can learn more about her at www.leemariejacobs.com.
Thank you for your love and support.
Geneviève is a Canadian actress who has graced film, TV, and voice-over. Geneviève just wrapped up production on a documentary called "The Grey Zone," in which she shares her journey into aging and allowing her hair to go grey.
In this episode, we discuss our thoughts and feelings surrounding aging, why we need to see more women aging in a positive light, and what made her embrace her exquisite grey mane of hair.
To find out more Genvieve:
IG: gen_langlois_
Courtney is an extraordinary individual, brimming with drive and a zest for life. She's an actor, writer, artist, Reiki practitioner, crystal expert, and now, an entrepreneur.
Courtney is the creative force behind The Urban + The Mystic, a brand specializing in unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for life's special occasions. From personalized oak gift boxes to thoughtfully priced bundles and intricately engraved crystals, her products are not only beautiful and enduring but also customizable, aiming to evoke profound emotions.
Her passion in establishing U+M was to empower people to create moments where they feel truly seen, healed, celebrated, and, above all, loved. As Maya Angelou wisely reminded us, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
In this podcast episode, Courtney shares her inspiring journey into the world of entrepreneurship, including her "Oprah" moment, and how meditation has served as the solid foundation upon which she's built her life.
Contact Information: Website: www.theurbanandthemystic.com
Instagram: @theurbanandthemystic
Lee is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, as well as a Clinical Nutritionist. She has been featured in Glamour, The Marilyn Dennis Show, The Morning Show, Breakfast Television, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Time Inc., along with many others.
Lee is the author of "Beautiful Money" (Penguin Random House), as well as her recent book "Auric Living" (Waterside). Lee is an international speaker with Success Speakers Bureau and passionately speaks on holistic wealth, spiritual nutrition, and cosmic success.
Lee is also the founder of Canada’s leading wellness and wellbeing conference, The Auric Living Conference, which is scheduled to be the premier annual wellness event in Canada on October 29, 2023. The inaugural event will feature speakers such as Gabby Bernstein, Dr. Shefali, Cat & Nat, Vivian Kay, and many other extraordinary women. Contact Information:
LEE MARIE JACOBS | FOUNDER
@auricliving
http://www.auricliving.com
Chantal is a platinum-selling, Juno award-winning artis. Hailing from Winnipeg, she has amassed over a billion streams, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. Her talent extends beyond her own artistry, as she has written songs for renowned artists like Kendrick Lamar, Britney Spears, Joe Cocker, and Josh Groban. Chantal's contributions to music have earned her a well-deserved place in the hearts of many.
In addition to her musical endeavours, Chantal has taken on the role of the newest ambassador for The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada.
Chantal is the brand ambassador for Back To Earth, a cruelty-free and environmentally friendly Canadian skincare line.
Prepare to be captivated by this episode featuring the extraordinary Feminine Warrior, Chantal Kreviazuk.
To find out more about Back to Earth please go to https://backtoearthskin.com.
Talia helps adults suffering from poor sleep, daytime sleepiness and other sleep-related issues. As a sleep coach and consultant, sleep educator and deliverer of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia, Talia optimizes your ability to sleep and feel rested through goal setting, education, resources and helping implement incremental behavioural and lifestyle changes that will have a compounding positive effect on your sleep and well-being. She identifies and addresses the imbalances that are impacting the quality and quantity of your sleep through a holistic investigation of your issues and puts together a plan to get your sleep on-track for long term improvement.
Website: https://www.taliashapero.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/taliashaperosleepIG: https://www.instagram.com/taliashaperosleep/
Topics of Conversation:
- What is healthy sleep
- How sleep affects our health
- How sleep affects our mood
- Sleep aids
- How to address your sleeping issues
- How many hours of sleep do we need
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with author, speaker and activist Ashton Applewhite.
This conversation will change the way you think and view aging. Ashton shares her research on aging and helps us to shift the words we use when we speak about age and confront our own biases around aging.
Her book “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" is a must read. It is packed with so much information, humor and you won’t be able to put it down.
Topics:
- What is ageism
- Two facts that happen to us when we age.
- Looking at our fears around aging
- Broadening our social circle.
- We are not losing our minds when we age.
Links:
This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism
TED talk: Let’s End Ageism
thischairrocks.com
The Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse: oldschool,info
yoisthisageist.com
facebook.com/ThisChairRocks @thischairrocks
Jules Blaine Davis is a kitchen healer, a TED speaker and one of Goop’s leading experts on women’s healing. She is on a fierce journey to spread permission, freedom, beauty and LOVE like wildfire all over our phenomenal lives, in and out of the kitchen.Over the last fifteen years in private practice, leading retreats and gathering circles of women in the kitchen and around the fire, she has cooked up a movement inside a forever conversation inspiring women to nourish their deepest lives in the day to day.Jules has been called “the midwife to life” encouraging women to live the life that is right here, right now. She is a pioneer, breaking open a new genre of healing that integrates the kitchen as a safe place to grieve, to cook, to breathe, to move, to BE and to rebirth ourselves inside the same place that shaped us.Connect with Jules:www.julesblainedavis.comIG: julesbdavis
Maya spent many years in front of the camera as a principal actor. Even at such a young age, she was intrigued by the magic of movie-making. She knew early on that this industry was her true calling and decided to explore other avenues of it in her mid 20's.She has a genuine love of the industry, and equipped with the understanding of what it takes to be in it as an agent, she wants to assist other actors to grow and move forward in their careers. Maya works with both union and non-union actors across Canada and the U.S and is keenly interested in helping each actor whether established or aspiring, to grow, set new metrics and excel in the industry.Her Acting Career:She booked her first professional role as Zoe on "Disney Jetix Smash Bumpers", booked the role of Young Isabel in "Upanishads" in 2005. She began 2006 by booking the role of Zelly in "Finn's Girl" that won multiple awards in the L.A Outfest. After completion of Finn's Girl, she booked the role she's most known for as Molly in the TV movie "Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front". She finished off 2006 by booking the role of Eleanor in the MOW "Holiday Switch”.Contact Maya:@mayaritterr
Get ready to fall in love with Jean Parker and Rachel Smith in this honest and heartwarming conversation. These incredible sisters had a hit show on The Food Network called The Baker Sisters. Since The Baker Sisters, the pair have appeared as baking experts on the Marilyn Denis Show, ET Canada and are seasoned judges at the Midland Butter Tart Festival as well as other sweet show-downs across the province. The Baker Sisters has a huge following and their biggest fan base are kids. Kids really enjoyed the show’s fun and fast-paced nature and the reliability of the two siblings. This young audience inspired them to write their first cookbook for kids; Baking Wonderland, which is set to be published by Penguin Random House in 2023. Baking Wonderland is filled with the sisters' best recipes of cookies, cupcakes, donuts and cakes as well as ooey-gooey recipes of fillings, frostings, glazes and toppings! Jean and Rachel know first hand that baking is an act of love. Not having much money growing up, their single mom began by using baking as a means to fill their lunch boxes. It wasn’t till Jean and Rachel became mothers themselves, the pair cofounded Maple Key Tart Co., a boutique butter tart company that operated in Toronto and Prince Edward County. They began with their mom’s recipe and infused it with their own flavour and style to come up with Maple Key Tart Co.’s award winning signature butter tart.Since opening their business, the pair have appeared at several events celebrating women in business and female empowerment.To find more you can follow them on Instagram @jeanandrachel or visit their website at https://byjeanandrachel.wixsite.com/jean-and-rachel
Kim Alexis was part of an elite team of models who rose to “supermodel” status in the 1980’s. Kim’s career started when she was discovered at the young age of 17. Kim could be seen repeatedly on magazine covers and had over 500 worldwide covers including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and set the cover record for Glamour. In 1983 she became one of the most recognizable faces in America.She rounded out her supermodel status by being on the coveted Sport’s Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for 6 years.Kim remains an activist for a healthy and spiritually connected way of living. She continues to work towards her goal in life, which is to encourage other women to be their best in all areas of life.
This week's episode with Ken Duckworth is one of my favourite episodes that I have had the opportunity to do. Ken has been featured on CNN, CBS, BBC and the New York Times. His book is already a best seller and if you or anyone you know suffers from Mental Illness, this book is a must read. Ken Duckworth's journey into psychiatry stared when he was a boy growing up with with a dad who experienced a severe bipolar disorder. His father was loving, kind and periodically quite ill, hospitalized for months at a time. Ken became a psychiatrist in part to help his father. He is very fortunate to serve as the Chief Medical Officer for NAMI and to be part of this remarkable community.Ken recent authored NAMI's first book, "You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health - With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families." Written with authority and compassion, this is the essential resource for individuals and families seeking expert guidance and diagnoses, treatment and recover, featuring inspiring, true stories from real people in their own words.Ken is double-board certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry and has complete a forensic psychiatry fellowship.
Elisa and Alison are the founders of Soulku. Soulku is a heartfelt company that sells a collection of jewelry that is simple and meaningful. They began with necklaces inspired by the healing properties of gemstones and the spiritual laws of attraction, belief, and intention.
They sell necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and each piece is handcrafted by one of their employees called “mama’s makers”. Elisa and Allison run their business with respect for each other, their families, their employees and their families. Their thriving business intentionally makes each piece of jewelry with love and care. In this episode, they share with you how they created their business, being of service, their special friendship and there are even a few tears so grab a tissue.
Allison and Elisa are generously offering Feminine Warrior listeners 20% off your purchase when you use the code warrior20
Find out more: IG: @soulku www.soulku.com
Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietician and Menopause Expert. In the past 27 years she has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy.
Esther has appeared on Dr Oz, The Today Show, ABC-TV and she has also been featured on Goop, Forbes, Time Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, IN Style Magazine, Bazaar and Self Magazine just to name a few.
Her latest best selling book, "See Ya Later, Ovulator" delivers the great news that yes, you can master your menopause with nutrition, hormones, gut health and self advocacy.
She shares the practical tools she uses with her own clients to help you balance your hormones, fix your gut and feel confident in your body again.
To find out more about Esther:
www.estherblum.com IG: @gorgeousesther
"You are whole body, whole mind, whole spirit, all the time. When you experience all of you at once, anything is possible.” This is a quote from world renowned yogi Tara Stiles. She shares her wisdom on yoga, being authentic and embracing age. Tara Stiles is the co-founder of Strala Yoga, best-selling author, and well-being expert. Tara revolutionized yoga for millions, transforming a practice so often seen as dogmatic, and guru-based, into an everyday movement that supports ease and well-being.
Strala Yoga is practiced in more than 100 countries, thousands of Guides lead Strala classes around the globe, and Tara shares yoga with thousands of people on the Strala Yoga app. She has been profiled by The New York Times, Times of India, The Times (UK), and featured in most major national and international magazines.
More information on Tara: www.tarastiles.com www.stralayoga.com IG: @tarastiles
In this episode of Feminine Warrior Dianne and Helen speak with the extraordinary Amy E. Goodman. Amy is a multi-faceted powerhouse, she began her career in women’s magazines, as an editor and correspondent at In Style, a senior editor at All You, an editor-at-large for Southern Living and Coastal Living, and a contributing editor for Rodale's Organic Life Magazine. She’s collaborated with countless others such as Marie Claire, People Stylewatch, MarthaStewartLiving.com, Women’s Health, Bustle.com, Real Simple, and Women’s Day among others. She was a style writer for NBC’s LifeGoesStrong.com, an accessories guru for TheBlush.com, and senior style editor for TheNest.com. A highly sought brand consultant and spokesperson, she’s served as Timex’s Fashion Trend Director and zulily.com’s Senior Lifestyle Editor. Amy shares how her beautiful Japanese heritage has influenced her simple and powerful outlook on life. She has worked in media for years, yet still remind true to what is important to her, love, community, and mother earth. Thank you Amy, you are an inspiration to us all. Connect with Amy: Website: amyegoodman.com IG: amyedgoodman
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne speak with a consumer’s best friend Trae Bodge. Trae is an accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator who specializes in smart shopping, personal finance, and retail. She has appeared on the Today Show, GMA3, NBC Nightly News, and Inside Edition. Trea is a regular contributor at Marketwatch, MSN, and Millie Magazine. Her expertise has appeared in Forbes, USNews.com, Kiplinger, and Yahoo Finance. Trae’s financial expertise has been recognized by Linkedin, GoBankingRates, and FlexJobs. Trae shares her expertise on mindful spending, taking control of your money through budging and apps to help you. Trae’s clear and concise advice will leave you feeling excited to take more ownership over your money. Connect with Trae: Website: truetrae.comIG: @truetraeTwitter: TruetraeFacebook: truetrae
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with the brilliant and powerful Marianne Williamson. Marianne is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. A quote from the mega-bestseller A Return to Love, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure..." is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers.
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne speak with the upbeat and driven Meaghan B Murphy, an editor, on-air personality, lifestyle and health expert, a home-hack master, certified trainer and author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with YAY (Penguin Random House).
Meaghan was named Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day, charged with re-energizing the brand across print and digital. This follows a 6-year stint as executive editor at Good Housekeeping, where Meaghan helped dust off and reimagine the 130-year-old megabrand.
Along with guiding Woman’s Day creative vision, Meaghan promotes WD in the media as a regular guest expert on Live with Kelly & Ryan, Today and many more. In addition, Meaghan shot a year-long series for NBC News titled “A Better Way,” in which she shared MacGyver-style home hacks and shortcuts. She joined the fourth season of “Small Business Revolution” (Hulu) as an expert in building community spirit — something she effectively did as Chief Spirit Officer of her own suburban town of Westfield, New Jersey.
Meaghan has been profiled in the documentary “The Search for Aliveness” as its “high-energy, rock-star mom.” Additionally, she’s been featured on countless radio shows and podcasts and now co-hosts her own podcast entitled Off the Gram with fellow wellness influencers, which is part of Dr. Oz’s OzTube network.
Connect with Meaghan: Website: meaghanbmurphy.com Instagram: @meaghanbmurphy @theyaylist @offthegrampodcast @bestfieldnj Twitter: @meaghanbmurphy
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne have the pleasure of speaking with Kathy Imrie, an actress, mother and friend who bring so much joy into people’s lives. Kathy is one of those women that make you feel you are in the present of greatness. Listening to this episode will leaved you changed forever.
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with Melissa Bond, a narrative journalist, poet, and the author of the book: Blood Orange Night releasing July 14, 2022. A memoir about her herioning battle with an accidental addiction to benzos. Melissa writes so honestly and raw that she pulls you into the nightmare and leaves you with the understanding that this story could be yours or anyone in your life.
The first draft of the book won second place in the Utah Original Writer’s Competition. Poe Ballantine judged and called the book, “poetic and lyrical … having been elevated to a work of art.” While writing the book, Melissa also wrote for the national blogs Mad in America and Ravishly, all while raising two hilarious children. Her son is the inspiration behind her short film, Gooogled, which premiered at the San Jose International Short Film Festival in 2016.
Melissa has written several chapbooks of poetry and has performed in Poetry Slam nationals in both Austin, Texas, and Portland, Oregon. Melissa was Associate Editor and Poetry Editor for the Wasatch Journal, a long-form, glossy magazine serving the Intermountain West. During that time, she won awards for being the Gutsiest Spoken Word Poet, Best Poet in Motion, and Best Profile Writer for the Western Publishing Association’s Maggie Awards.
In addition to the printed page, Melissa loves playing around on the stage and in the radio. She’s written and performed her own work in numerous venues in Salt Lake City, including the Rose Wagner Black Box during the Sundance Film Festival. She performed in The Vagina Monologues at the University of Utah’s Kingsbury Hall (in front of her grandmother and hundreds of other folks), and spent several years writing and producing fictional shorts for KRCL, Utah’s only independent radio station.
Connect with Melissa Bond:
Website: Melissabond.com
Instagram: @melissabauthor
Twitter: MBondauthor
Facebook: Melissa A.Bond
TicTok: Melissabondauthor
Good Reads: Melissa Bond
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with the lovely Lisa Levitt Gainsley, a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner, and Author of The Book Of Lymph. Her work has appeared in GOOP, ELLE, The Hollywood Reporter, Healthline, and more. She has worked at UCLA Medical Center and has been in private practice for 20 years.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Lisa is an innovator in her field. Her unique life experience has driven her to become an accomplished and multi-faceted practitioner. When Lisa was10 years old, her mother was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer. She and her family spent the next few years educating themselves about the disease and working with doctors and top specialists across the country to support her mother's health. At a young age, Lisa and her family were exposed to the concept of complementary medicine and beneficial ways to help her mom alleviate the side effects of her cancer treatment, including adopting a macrobiotic diet and learning guided meditation techniques. Lisa was 13 years old when her mother died, and the deep impact of her loss inspired her to pursue a lifelong commitment to helping others.
To find more about Lisa Levitt Gainsley:
IG: @thelymphaticmesage Website: thelymaticmessage.com
$100 Course Discount Code: FEMININEWARRIOR
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne speak with the beautiful Kate Drummond, a Canadian actress who won the Canadian Screen Awards for Best Lead Performance for her movie Nowhere to be Found, starred in The Novice, Wynonna Earp, and played the sister to Brook Shields in The Flower Shop mysteries. Kate shares her excitement about acting in the movie The Man From Toronto with Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson which premieres this Friday on Netflix.
Kate shares with an open heart the ups and downs of not only being a woman in the film industry but how being fiercely committed to inner knowing has always served her well.
IG: kate_drummond
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne speak with the brilliant Dr. Stefanie Green about her book, This is Assisted Dying. A transformative and compassionate memoir by a pioneer in medically assisted dying who began her career in the maternity ward and now helps patients who are suffering explore and then fulfill their end-of-life choices. Dr. Green shares the voices of her patients, and her own narrative as she describes the extraordinary people she meets and the unusual circumstances she encounters while navigating the intricacy, intensity, and utter humanity of these powerful interactions.
Website: stefaniegreen.com Twitter: @docsgreen
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen open season two with a true Feminine Warrior Danika Brysha. Danika, is a recovered bulimic, binge eater, and food/sugar addict. This remarkable woman was able to turn her personal battle with addiction into her greatest asset.
Danika has become an unstoppable entrepreneur with an online platform: The Self Care Society, which offers classes on topics for self-discovery and self-care. She is also the founder and CEO of Model Meals, the creator of the brunch series and the brunch series tour, and a body-positive advocate.
Danika believes a great life is just a series of great days and listening to this remarkable woman speak will leave you feeling anything is possible.
Connect with Danika IG: @danikabrysha
Website: danikabrysha.com
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In this episode of TFW, Helen and Dianne are joined by their producer Toronto Mike as they look back at the highlights of season one and share lessons learned along the way.
Season two, coming soon, will be even better. Thank you for taking this journey with us.
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne had the honour of speaking with Laura Day. Laura is a New York Times bestselling author of several books and has been in the self-help space for over 20 years. Her longevity speaks to the validity of her messaging which is all about demystifying intuition. Laura shares open and honestly her vast wisdom which straddles the worlds of science and spirituality with her practical methodology for everyone to create the life they desire.
Connect with Laura: Website: lauraday.com Instagram: @lauradayintuit
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with the Firestone Sisters. Mary and Lucy grew up on the east coast with the ideology that your value is based on your achievements.
In their early 20s they moved across the country to the west coast to pursue careers in the film industry. What they found in California was not the fulfillment they desired, so they took the courageous step to turn their journey inward. This was not an easy task, it was a long and winding road to finding the shifts they desired. Mary and Lucy share their thrilling and mystical journey with others by hosting Wild Precious Life retreats of healing through gathering and celebrating life.
To connect with Mary and Lucy:
Website: firestonesisters.com
Instagram: @firestonesisters
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne had the honor of speaking with the most decorated Olympic female athlete in American history, Dara Torres. Dara is an extraordinary woman who has a remarkable ability to lock in mentally to a goal. She strives towards it no matter what obstacle she encounters along the way. Dara has successfully parlayed this focus into other areas of her life as a mother, speaker, author and entrepreneur. Dara embodies the mastery of goal setting. She doesn't just identify with a goal, she achieves it and then moves on. She defines who she is, not her achievements.
Connect with Dara:
Website: daratorres.com Instagram: swimdara
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with a shining example of retrieving the gifts from your shadow, the beautiful and powerful Ana Gonzalez Herrera. As she spent years in the corporate world, leading and growing personal care, beauty and wellness brands, she was battling stage 4 endometriosis, which caused excruciating PMS pain, five surgeries, infertility and surgical menopause. But, Instead of allowing this private and painful health journey to bring her down, she parlayed it into educating others through the launch of the Hormone University with the mission is to empower women with knowledge to improve hormone health and to advocate for ourselves. Most recently she has created the company Glow Botanica, which provides a series of effective natural remedies to help women achieve hormonal balance. Please use the code listed below for 15% off your first purchase at glowbotanica.com.
Websites: glowbotanica.com hormone-university.com Instagram: @getglowbotanica @anagherrera @hormoneuniversity
Purchase code: femininewarrior15
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne have a panel discussion with three extraordinary guests, a Medical Medium, Orion Mott, a Reiki Master, Alex Mcleish - Deuthers, and a Shaman, Amy Miranda. They share incredible insights and knowledge from their own journeys that will open your mind and heart to other forms of healing. Orion, Alex, and Amy are unique in their approach to energetic healing, but all share the same belief; when you commit to following your inner guidance on the path to self-acceptance, all healing possibilities open up.
You can connect with our guests: Orion Mott: orionmott.com, Instagram: orionmott, Alex Mcleish - Deuthers: rivivemybody.com, Instagram: alexrevivemybody, Amy Miranda: whatweveforgotten.com, Instagram: ascension.institute
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen have the privilege of speaking with the powerhouse Julie Cole, a recovered lawyer, mom of six, and co-founder of the famous Mabel's Labels. She is an example of having all, a thriving family life, and a successful career. But as we spoke with Julie, we realized what was most remarkable about her was not her incredible accomplishments, but her essence that inspires, an unwavering drive to keep moving forward even when life presents difficult situations, and an incredible sense of humor. For Julie, it’s not about having it all, it’s about living it all.
You can connect with Julie at mableslabels.ca, Instagram: juliecoleinc, or Facebook: Mabelhood
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen had the pleasure of speaking with Canadian actress and singer Samatha Aucoin. She has recently made her TV debut in ‘Astrid and Lily save the world’, a show for anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t belong, which let’s face it, that’s everybody.
But what we found most incredible about Samatha is at the ripe old age of 20, she advocates for body acceptance and inspires young women to realize that their bodies are beautiful, no matter what size you are.
The beautiful Samatha shares how having the courage to open your heart inside of shutting it down in difficult times will make anything possible.
In this episode of TFW we speak with Lauren Roxburgh, internationally renowned author and inspirational speaker - dubbed “The Body Whisperer.” Lauren is a regular contributor to Goop, Women’s Health Magazine and MindBodyGreen. She shares her wisdom about finding alignment, both in the physical body as step one and then aligning your emotions, your choices, your relationships and your life.
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne have the privilege of speaking with the extraordinary Jill Willard. Jill is a gifted intuitive, medium, a leader in mediation practice, and the author of the book Intuitive Being. She has been featured in GOOP, Women’s Health Online, Mindbodygreen, and Atomic Moms. Jill believes that spirituality should not be left for a life living in the mountains, but should be integrated into your everyday life. She shares openly and honestly about the ups and downs of allowing your intuition to take the steering wheel of your life. Jill’s warmth and grace in sharing her wisdom, will make you feel like you are hearing a girlfriend’s guide to living your best life.
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne speak with the remarkable Dr. Erica Harris. This incredible woman is a mental health champion, empowering mindset expert, retired Sports Chiropractor, founder of Rise Today Consulting, TedX international keynote speaker, best-selling author, host of the podcast Rise Today, and International Peace Award Nominee for Health Awareness 2021. Erica shares with her powerful spirit and open heart about her harrowing health journey. How she has made the conscious choice to not allow the disease to break her down, but to break her open through the courage to dive in and dwell in all her emotions. The transformational power of self-forgiveness and self-love. The only path to wellness is wholeness.
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with the delightful Courtney Virden. Courtney is a pelvic floor specialist and she speaks about the importance of reclaiming your power by strengthening your pelvic floor. She empowers women to reclaim their bodies after pregnancy and beyond. This beautiful woman shares with her open heart how she has found the balance point between dwelling in your dark moments and rising up and reaching for your dreams. Listening to Courtney will leave you feeling that everything is going to be ok.
In this episode of TFW podcast Helen and Dianne speak with the remarkable storyteller Liz Levine about her book, Nobody Ever Talks About Anything But The End. A memoir about the tragic loss of her younger sister Tamara and her childhood friend Judson. Liz brilliantly tackles the difficult topic of death and all the raw and unpredictable emotions surrounding it. She masterfully illustrates through humour the poetic dance between loss and acceptance.
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with the incredible team of Jillian Best and Vanessa Treasure. Jillian has a hereditary disease, which required her to have a life-saving liver transplant in 2016. In order to raise awareness around shortening the waitlist for an organ transplant, Jillian swam 52km across lake Ontario. These two inspirational women share how if you wholeheartedly commit to a dream, anything is possible.
In this episode of TFW, Helen and Dianne have the privilege of speaking with the iconic trailblazer Jeanne Beker. This Canadian walk of fame recipient's stellar career includes co-host of the groundbreaking Much Music, anchoring on City Pulse, hosted and produced Fashion Television with an impressive run of 27 years, written 5 books, created a clothing line, and is a contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail. This brilliant woman shares how her enormous success was not luck. That even from a young age, she has strategically placed herself in a position to create her own success. Jeanne is such a great example of when you show up for yourself, success happens.
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne had the pleasure of speaking with the effervescent New York Times bestselling author, certified nutritionist, and health coach Sophie Uliano. Her book Gorgeously Green made its debut on the Oprah Winfrey show where Sophie taught her friends Julia Roberts and Oprah how healthy living can be easy, accessible, and fun. Since this debut, she has gone on to write three more books on healthy living, which has established her as one of the most trusted and respected voices in today’s wellness space.
Sophie shares openly her wisdom of the definition of true beauty, a woman who has stepped into her own authentic power. Listening to this episode you will experience how Sophie is a true gem who embodies what she teaches, and ultimately, you will fall in love like Helen and Dianne.
In this episode of TFW, Dianne and Helen speak with the empowering Jeanine Harrison about taking ownership of your body. This female health advocate who has been a nurse practitioner for over 20 years shares her clear and concise wisdom that dispels “it’s just in your head” or “there is nothing you can do about that”. This beautiful soul leaves you with all you would ever wish for in a medical professional; we are in this boat together and everything is going to be ok.
In this episode of TFW, Dianne and Helen speak with the self-realized Mariel Hemingway. This beautiful woman shares how she has proactively created a lifestyle that brings her balance even in turbulent times. Mariel is a beautiful example of when you accept all of yourself, you can experience true happiness.
In this episode of TFW, Helen and Dianne speak to Jayne Marie about her decades of experience with the mysterious Tarot. Jane clarifies how Tarot cards are not just a parlor trick of the fortune-tellers of old, but an incredible tool to open you up to a deep truth that lies within humanity's collective unconscious. Through this magical conversation Jane shares her wisdom about life and when you are genuinely present to each moment, you become the master of it.
In this episode of TFW, Dianne and Helen have the pleasure of speaking with the soulful Susan Hay who shares freely with her open heart. This incredible woman will amaze you with how the concept of giving is so intrinsically part of her being, she was genuinely surprised to win the Order Of Ontario. Susan is a perfect example of when you live in alignment with your soul’s purpose, everyday life becomes magic.
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with Maya Corbic about empowering women to take control of their finances. Maya's beautiful storytelling of her incredible journey will inspire you to take the leap into your finances and take charge.
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speak with Dana Levenson about moving from the need to be perfect to just being real. This incredible woman shares openly and honestly about finding deeper expression in her life and career. How life becomes more rewarding when you let go of other people's expectations and just focus on being happy.
In this episode of TFW Helen and Dianne speak with Rachel Hunter, supermodel, author, and meditation teacher about the importance of connecting with your inner wisdom and allowing it to shine out into the world. This extraordinary woman will leave you in awe of her expansive consciousness and self-acceptance. She will shift your concept of true beauty forever.
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen speaks with the medium and channeller Ginette Biro about all things energetic. She shares her incredible story of a near death experience that changed the trajectory of her life. This incredible woman demonstrates how embracing her uniqueness opens her life to all possibilities.
In this episode Helen and Dianne speak with the critically acclaimed Canadian author Lauren B. Davis about her new book Even So. This new book demonstrates her masterful storytelling as she brilliantly brings to life the universal human struggle of self acceptance.
In this episode of TFW Dianne and Helen had the pleasure of speaking with the entertaining and inspiring Canadian actress Tara Spencer Nairn. Although she has appeared in a number of films and TV productions, she is best known for her role as constable Karen Pelly in the hit TV show Corner Gas. Tara shares candidly about her struggle of redefining herself after being on a hit TV show, how she processes rejection and keeps moving forward, and how to consciously raise boys into great men. Once you listen to this episode, you will feel the same as Dianne and Helen, they have just added a new friend to their circle of women.
In this episode we speak with one of Canada’s most recognized and sought-after media personalities Teri Hart. She is a multi-talented host, interviewer, critic and producer. With an encyclopedic knowledge of film and television, she has been covering entertainment and culture for over 25 years.
On this week's episode of the Feminine Warrior we have the incredible Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath. Colin and Deb share how they make their marriage work, supporting their daughter's journey as she transitioned, cancel culture and so much more. These two love birds will warm your heart, make you laugh and inspire you to choose love and kindness in all you do. Please be sure to subscribe and as always, thank you for listening.
Kimberly Black is our guest on this episode of TFW. The beautiful Kimberly is a wife, a mother, a beacon of light to all that know her, and a survivor of a vicious attack where her face was brutally smashed in, sexually assaulted, and left for dead. Kim shares her story of how she found the strength to come back after such a horrific attack with the love of her family, and community. She will amaze you with how she has been able to find the light in such a dark time. We warn the listeners that this episode contains graphics details and may be difficult to hear. If you do choose to listen, you will be inspired by this amazing woman's journey to not just survive, but find her light.
In this episode of TFW we are trying something a little different. We have a panel of three extraordinarily brilliant, creative, funny, loving and inspiring women; Alex Cooney 32 yrs, Janice Mendes 51 yrs, and Trudy Weiss 73 yrs discussing their thoughts, and feelings about aging.
Liona is a 5 time Juno award-winning artist, has recorded over 28 gold and platinum albums, and has over 6 million views on youtube. Liona has performed around the world in front of the royal family, the US president and she's done many collaborations with artists such as Olivia Newton-John, Eric Clapton, Yo-Yo Man and Gordon Lightfoot just to name a few. The timeless and beautiful Liona shares how her unwavering commitment to her music has taken her on an incredible journey throughout her life.
Helen and Dianne speak with the charming and hiliarious Dean McDermott about his passion for acting, the importance of his feminine influences, and even some pet peeves. In this episode you get to hear a side of Dean that is heartwarming and honest about life in the spotlight.
Dianne and Helen speak to Monika Schnarre about her journey of redefining herself from model to re-modeler by stepping into her feminine warrior.
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