Whatever Your Normal Is: Recent Episodes
Emmanuelle
Busy days call for an accumulation of unfinished thoughts, that cannot go unprocessed. At least, that's the case if you have a deep need to understand and be understood like I do. This podcast is all about introspection. I'm no expert. I'm just your average stay-at-home mother of three, forever warming up her coffee in the microwave. Target audience? Anyone who shares a passion for self-improvement and has a sense of humour!
Dear listeners,
I couldn't think of a better way of ending this first podcasting season, than by sharing the mic with my friend Emilie Brunet. Her fierceness is inspiring and no words can describe how this enormous act of courage of hers will benefit her, her family, her friends and listeners. I have so much to learn from her and I truly admire her for being the badass woman and mother she is. Here's her son Oli's story.
Sincerely,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Dear listeners,
This is it. The 1 year mark. I didn’t know how long I would be doing this for. I promised myself I would keep on going as long as I had fun doing it. One full year (and counting) is how long i’ve been passionate about Whatever Your Normal Is.
A big thank you to all listeners from accross the globe. I will be forever grateful for the chance you’ve given me. Thank you for trusting me with the use of your precious time. I hope you’ve been able to pull a bit of insignt from here and made extra good use of your time and energy.
I have to focus on other projects for the next little while. I hope to be back at it sooner rather than later. Until then, cheers to you all and much love 💗
Sincerely,
Em
Resources:
Quotes:
Carl Rogers
Lisa Billyeu
Eckhart Tolle
Book:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck, Mark Manson
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Dear listeners,
In this episode, my friend Liane and I have a conversation over tea in a cozy setting. Join us for a truthful, authentic exchange on topics ranging from self-acceptance, self-confidence, caring about what others think, healthy relationships, and much more.
Thank you for tuning in. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Em
Ressources mentioned in this episode:
Anna Kendrick - Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard | Podcast on Spotify
Radical Confidence - Lisa Billyeu
Taking the Leap - Pema Chödrön
Shoutout to Étienne Asselin Coaching Inc.
VIA Character Strengths Survey
Fierce Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Hey hey!
Health and fitness anyone?
In this episode I'm talking about how my perception of nutrition and fitness has changed for me in the past few years, but mostly in the past few months.
Here you can find my most famous kitchen fails. Ha! Also, my personal thoughts on self-sabotage and the importance of giving oneself some time to reach one goal at a time. Sometimes skipping goal setting all together, and simply living in the present moment can end up being more beneficial. Especially (key word, especially) if in that present moment you're not at your best. It’s unrealistic and not healthy to be aiming for perfection on survival mode.
I hope you can relate!
Sincerely,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Hi guys!
January is mental health awareness month. For me, January has good vibes. In fact, January seems to always be the start or something new and refreshing for me (birth of my son, new initiatives, new hobbies) and I make myself a priority. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone. Sometimes negative experiences tend to stay associated to the time of year they occurred, and seem to stick with us from year to year. If this is the case for you, I hope this month you will be able to create new memories to cherish.
In case anyone needed to be able to relate, here’s my experience with mental health challenges.
Sincerely,
Em
Sensitive subject: depression
Resource mentioned : The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
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Happy New Year!
We’ve been planning to do this episode for almost a year. I am happy to kickstart the year in the presence of one of my bestest friends, covering a topic I am making a point of prioritizing as best I can this year.
Please be advised that we will be having a conversation around cancer in this episode. AM, you have so much to offer the World. I am grateful beyond words to have been able to finally do this with you.
This is AM’s story. Enjoy guys!
Sincerely,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Dear listeners,
This is my end of year episode. Courage has been the theme I have noticed in the past year. It has been all around me and here’s how. Everyone has something to be proud of. I hope that you are able to end the year on a high note.
I am wishing you the best Holidays and I can’t wait to kickoff 2023 with you.
Cheers to Love, Peace, Courage and Health ❤️
Sincerely,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
¡Hola!
Who wants to learn a bit of Spanish?
I threw together a very short and simple
Spanish mini class for those of you who are interested in this beautiful language!
This crash course is intended to serve as a quick reference guide and is in no means meant to represent a full first lesson.
I hope you have fun!
References;
1. Pensar y Aprender, Libro 1 curso de español, Franco Esposito, 1994
2. Nuevo Ven 1, Libro del alumno, Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, 2003
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Hi everyone,
Welcome back!
As we explore the concepts of slow living, simplicity and gratefulness, I will reveal the decision I have made in terms of what the next two years of my life will entail. You’ve guessed it ;-)
Resources mentioned in this episode are the following:
Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey
Slow, Brooke McAlary
Rem sleep, Zepp App
Thank you once again for tuning in ♥️
Sincerely,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Dear listeners,
I am beyond thrilled to introduce to you my coach, Étienne Asselin.
He met me when I was a bit of a hot mess a few years back and I needed his help working through some stuff that was long overdue.
In this episode, Étienne explains how he became a coach and what realizations he's made in the process. We also talk about some of the key components with regards to the work he and I did together. Topics covered here, among others, are compassion, vulnerability, and also finding the balance between following your gut instinct and allowing yourself to step outside of your comfort zone for necessary growth.
Étienne can be reached on Facebook: Étienne Asselin, on Instagram: Easselin_official , and by email: etienne@etienneasselin.com.
I absolutely enjoyed having this conversation with him and I really hope you'll dig it too.
Sincerely,
Em
whateveryournormalis@gmail.com
Here are some additional resources and people Étienne has learned from:
- Buddhism
- Vipassana meditation
- Brene Brown (Daring greatly is an amazing book)
- John Wineland (Coach and facilitator of men's work)
- Ram Dass
- Joseph Ledoux
And many more…
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Hello dear Fall lovers!
We have entered my favourite season. ‘Tis the season to be spooky. Among many Fall perks, one of my favourite ones has to be Halloween. As such, I’ve decided to put on my storyteller hat and entertain you with a slightly different approach.
So grab your beer and your popcorn, I’ve got some true stories that may give you goosebumps! Cheers to the arrival of the best months of the year - the ‘ber months!
Thank you for tuning in.
Em
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Dear listeners,
In this episode I’m chosing to talk to you about one of my biggest fears.
Find out how understanding that certain personalities are simply incompatible and mindfulness along with the importance of respectful friendships are significant discoveries for me.
I hope you enjoy!
Sincerely,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Dear listeners,
I am beyond honored to introduce to you one of my personal role models. This man is a living example of successful outcomes when doing things from a place of love. I am so grateful to have him as my first guest on Wyni.
Jason wrote a book called Selling with Love which was released at the beginning of this year. In this episode, we have a conversation about Jason's personal growth journey, which was so beautifully highlighted in his book.
Thank you Jason for opening your heart and sharing your important message with us.
Thank you for listening,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Hi guys, welcome back!
I’m happy to be sharing my experience staying at home with the kids and am proud to take part in this community. Contrary to what might be the common stereotype around stay-at-home moms, I have never cared less about what my house looks like. These days, i’m more interested in how my head thinks and my heart feels.
Topics today include:
The importance of communicating preference
Admiration vs Conditional love
Self-worth
Thank you for listening!
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Welcome back!
In this ressource-packed episode, you can find discussion around anxiety, transitions and confidence.
As I’m coming at a crossroads in terms of what I want the next chapter of my life to look like, I’m finding tools that are helping me along the process.
I hope they can serve you too!
P.S. Correction : Not long after I graduated from highschool* not University I received the GAD diagnosis...oops my mistake guys!
Sincerely,
Em
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Dear listeners,
This is the part where I talk about what I’ve learned about myself thanks to parenthood.
Challenges
Realizations
Accomplishments
And mostly, how I am becoming more comfortable with the parenting style i’ve chosen.
Thank you for listening ♥️
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Cheers to my parents who are celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary!
In this episode, i’ll be mentioning some of the work I’ve been doing on myself that allows me to appreciate and them with all my heart. The main goal in recording this episode is to thank them for their unconditional love.
Malgré la mention du travail que j’ai fait sur moi-même dans le but de vous apprécier sans résistance, j’espère que ce que vous en retirerez sera l’amour et l’appréciation que j’ai pour vous. Je vous aime de tout mon coeur. Vous êtes les meilleurs. MERCI pour tout.
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
This episode is all about Intimacy - Rated G
Intimacy is a word that tends to have a sexual connotation, but that’s not all there is to it. Not to worry, I’m going to spare you the TMI earful. In fact, I’m not going to talk about what happens in the bedroom at all - that door is locked. ;-)
I’m still actively learning about intimacy because it’s something I’m really curious about. I’m discovering that it can be found in different types of relationships. For now, I want to talk about how I think intimacy can manifest itself in romantic relationships.
Thank you for listening!
Em
whateveryournormalis@gmail.com
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Welcome back guys!!
In this episode i’ll be exploring the following subjects:
Toxic positivity, judgment and fearing it, the concept of fitting in, the importance of self-awareness, and more.
I hope this episode brings you clarity and is a good reminder that you already have all the answers!
Sincerely,
Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley
Hi everyone! I’m so happy to welcome you to my podcast!
In this intro, I’d like to introduce myself and explain to you why I’ve decided to start a podcast. I’ll let you know what you can expect from me on this podcast. I’m hoping many will be able to relate, as I’m just a girl, sharing her story. I am no expert. I am simply stepping outside of my comfort zone and doing something for myself. I hope you will feel right at home.
- The title of this episode is a quote from a new Netflix series called Inventing Anna.
Sincerely,
Your host Em
Daniel King - Paradise Alley