Planting Wildflowers: Recent Episodes
Rebecca Leonardes
You’re a free thinker and you know that perspective is everything!This podcast is a collection of tips, viewpoints and anecdotes from unique & diverse leaders who are both heart-lead and magically mindful.Their stories and experiences have paved the way for them to enjoy health, freedom, and radical joy. Spending time with them in conversation will inspire you at your core.Creative thinkers, heart-lead persons, intuitive beings sharing space. It’s right where you belong. Let your time be spent in wise company with connection and community the lingering effect. Learn More and grow with us at www.leotree.com
Meet Busola, a passionate entrepreneur with the ultimate creative spirit and genuine desire to allow luxury back into every woman’s life. Busola Oghumu is the founder of Eco Luxury Spa, a Canadian company born as a result of her passion for helping busy women incorporate mindful and simple self-care routines into their busy schedules through thoughtfully curated scented candles, spa gifts and a thriving community of supportive women. She is a delightful curator of beautiful things that helps us, anchor, into our most beautiful moments.SHOW NOTES
Christina Silveira is a pure enthusiast for healthy living. She walks the walk in all aspects of her life and invites us all along for the journey. Her inquisitive mind and generous heart make her an extraordinary resource for anyone who wishes to improve their lives through better health practices. Christina is a homeschooling mom of 2 who left behind her corporate career to fulfill her life's calling. She's an entrepreneur, an advocate for living a holistic lifestyle, loves to help others reclaim their health by removing toxins from their homes and is a holistic nutritionist student.
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Tapping into the most tender parts of our hearts and allowing vulnerability to be a teacher, Megan McLaren brings a joyful perspective on the ups and downs of life.
Her realistic approach to the roles we play is essential to understanding how beautifully imperfect we all are.
Megan is a mother of twin toddlers and stepmom to teenagers. Megan is a registered social worker, Behavioural health consultant, clinical Educator and Life Coach.
She supports patients of any age in healthy goal setting, improving personal and professional relationships, and strengthening their coping skills by practising self-care and strong boundaries. She is amongst the most delightful women I’ve met and continue to admire.SHOW NOTES
Enlightened is how I felt after the very first conversation with Amy Renning.
She is one of those unique and beautiful women who light a path for others to better their experience of life.
Amy has been an entrepreneur for over 18 years. She is an Internationally Certified Women’s Life Coach, Certified Human Design Specialist and Feng Shui practitioner and her love for personal development and helping other women has become her mission.
Amy coaches women according to their unique Design type, showing them what is possible when they align with who they really are instead of chasing who they think they should or need to be.
Her love for the inner energetics of Human Design led her right into Feng Shui and understanding how outer energetics drastically affect your life.
Her strategic approach through this type of aligned coaching including Feng Shui and Human Design will energetically awaken new possibilities for you and show that your dream life can be right around the corner.SHOW NOTES
Enlightened is how I felt after the very first conversation with Amy Renning.
She is one of those unique and beautiful women who light a path for others to better their experience of life.
Amy has been an entrepreneur for over 18 years. She is an Internationally Certified Women’s Life Coach, Certified Human Design Specialist and Feng Shui practitioner and her love for personal development and helping other women has become her mission.
Amy coaches women according to their unique Design type, showing them what is possible when they align with who they really are instead of chasing who they think they should or need to be.
Her love for the inner energetics of Human Design led her right into Feng Shui and understanding how outer energetics drastically affect your life.
Her strategic approach through this type of aligned coaching including Feng Shui and Human Design will energetically awaken new possibilities for you and show that your dream life can be right around the corner.SHOW NOTES
Today’s guest is Jess Lowe and she is the heartbeat of her beautiful business, Naturally Rooted. Jess creates the space for you to release. Her journey began as a registered holistic nutritionist and has expanded into the energetic realm. She specializes in reiki on a master level, reflexology; with both Canadian & Asian influences, intertwining herbal & crystal healing to acclimate the perfect environment to release what is no longer serving us. Jess is an expert at helping women reclaim their power and inner knowing through energy centre releasing; with an emphasis on womb space healingSHOW NOTES:
I felt blown away by today's guest the first time I encountered her. She was a woman who was willing to be vulnerable and she could see the need for gentle care and compassion in her circle of influence. She connects herself directly to your heart with her wisdom, her honesty and her optimism.
Nadine Allaham is a Holistic Nutritionist that works with women to balance their hormones and restore lost metabolic function through nourishment and radical self-love. With the use of functional testing and really getting to know her clients she helps them uncover all of the hidden stressors of metabolic chaos and helps them realize their potential for self-healing. She empowers her clients to build a life full of joy, energy and true health.
She is not your cookie-cutter nutritionist and understands that the health and wellness space has been infiltrated by both diet culture AND big pharma.
Nadine brings to light the truth about health. She empowers people and cares deeply about advocating for self-love along the way.
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Sarah Morden is the epitome of a woman on fire. She is driven and compassionate. She is wise and open to learning more. Sarah’s life is full, she is a wife and a mom to three children. She is a highly successful corporate woman and loves her work. Additionally as an entrepreneur, Sarah is a highly effective health, lifestyle and business coach and has a deep passion for cycle awareness. She spends her time supporting women of all ages to better understand the impact of their femininity and how they can harness their own superpowers within the seasons of their cycle. It’s a gift that Sarah provides in group settings as well as one on one scenarios. She is outrageously gifted and women who work with her are leaving her programs feeling uplifted and empowered. Sarah is changing the game for women and what it means to be a woman in today's world.
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Enthusiasm and vitality were not descriptions used by Kyla Meuer 5 years ago. Physical and emotional pain and her sole focus on success and money were wearing her down. She gratefully realized there was more to living a full life. As a former corporate marketing manager, she has transformed her life and vibrancy by turning inwards. She was burnt out, disconnected and felt powerless, she went from program to program searching for the next right opportunity and found herself completely depleted and no better off. She discovered that the true key to living a fulfilled and vibrant life is having a lifestyle practice.SHOW NOTES
Some women do things differently. They operate using their intuition as guidance and they have no issue tuning out the noise from the outside world. Women like this, who do it differently share their experiences so we can all benefit from what they’ve learned. We can find courage and confidence by borrowing a bit of theirs. Meet Melissa Abrosimoff, a Mom of 3 and natural health enthusiast. Melissa has drifted away from her Business background to embrace her calling - helping families step into their power healing themselves. Her duality is her superpower. She is kind and generous and fierce and bold. Buckle up to learn a lot from this extraordinary woman.
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The power of the pause - it's a real thing. Today I share where the heck I've been and why it was critical to notice and respect the pause in my own life.
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Angela Elliott is pure magic. You can tell right away that she is the real deal. She's a certified Health and Life Coach, co-founder of S.H.E. Boxes, a Registered Dental Hygienist, wife and Mom, whose passion is coaching and connecting women to supportive tools and products to build a life full of health and vibrance.
Angela believes any woman can be healthy without having to follow a certain diet. She believes that intuitive and mindful eating works and can transform your daily eating habits and overall health.
After many years of non-stop dieting, many doctor visits and tests with no tangible results, Angela decided to take her health into her own hands.
She created a lifestyle that re-energized her spirit, along with her connection back to the self that was the catalyst to creating the woman she truly wanted to be.
This journey ignited so much passion and purpose, that now she desires to serve and guide women within their own journey of health. Women who are looking to be more fulfilled on a daily basis and live a lifestyle free from diets, anxiety and judgement.
As a sought-after speaker and mentor who has created a mark within the health and wellness industry, Angela has supported dozens of women to regain their confidence, love for food and their own bodies.
This episode focuses on her most recent endeavour, S.H.E. boxes which you'll discover is a curated collection of tools, support and love.
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Divisive behaviours will not support our global healing. The words we choose and then aim at others can injure and leave a lasting impact. On the show today we discuss a technique that is so simple and yet so effective to support our individual recovery from the past two years. When we prioritize ourselves we can then focus on supporting those around us.
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Stephanie Johnston is a Health & Life Coach. She is a champion for mid-age women, ready to say yes to more health, happiness, fulfillment and joy in their life.
In 2018, Steph received a cancer diagnosis that would be the wake-up call she needed to make some dramatic lifestyle changes.
She traded in her corporate career, working 60 hours a week, travelling across North America, and the continuous climb up the corporate ladder. She exchanged time away from her family and burn-out for connection to who she is and what lights her up, and now she serves women who are desiring to feel more fulfilled in their life.
This episode is one that we can all see ourselves in.
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Showcasing yourself as the brilliant person you are is necessary now. Playing small or dimming your light serves zero percent of the population, always. You were born for greatness. Remember when you were a kid and you knew you could do anything? Let's go back there!
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***Stefanie Smith is the Owner of Woodland Beauty + Wellness. She is a true Capricorn with endless ideas and dreams, Woodland Beauty + Wellness being one of them! When she is not educating all about holistic facials and reflexology, you can find her teaching mom & baby yoga/fitness classes, enjoying day trips around Ontario, belting Depeche Mode at the top of her lungs, and spending time with her husband and two kids. She loves to connect with mother nature, especially in Winter. Stefanie is extremely passionate about embracing an eco-conscious and holistic lifestyle.
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Happy New Year Everyone!
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I had a conversation with a group of friends recently on the topic of happiness. We debated the difference between introverts and extroverts and who experiences more happiness in their life. What do you think?
These are a few of my favourite things!
This year was loaded with discoveries and while I won't share every single thing I love, I did want to take a moment to share a few things from a couple of categories. If you love a good recommendation you'll love this episode.
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We've been missing one another and we knew that the holidays wouldn't naturally offer up the time or space to catch up with one another. So we made it happen!
Colleen Newton and Rebecca Leonardes are good friends that met through their mutual love of essential oils and their connections within the business. Today we get caught up on life and we're so happy to have you join us. We're pretty excited to let you in on a really special event we're both participating in too!
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This woman blew me away.Jana Short is a renowned global influencer & award-winning mindset coach in the health and wellness industry. She is an NLP, RTT Practitioner, best-selling author, public speaker, host of Oh, My Health… There is HOPE! Podcast, and Best Holistic Life magazine editor.
She currently works creating online global influencers, teaching her clients to remove blocks holding them back and start that love affair with their potential online clients and gain maximum exposure.
Jana has recently been recognized and featured on the cover of the Los Angeles Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 mindset coach of 2022, the second year in a row. Monica Garg’s “Influential Women of the World-Global Influencers” 2020, Las Vegas Entrepreneurs Magazine “Top 25 Entrepreneurs for 2020” issue, and the cover of December’s Best Holistic Life magazine.
Jana is getting the message of hope out into the world in a vast way, changing the world one inspiring story at a time.
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I was motivated to share the concept of exiting this year the way you expect to enter the new year.
Think about it.
Why put off the goals and aspirations you have until after the holidays simply because that’s what you’ve always done?
Exit a room with the grace you expect to enter the next room. Exit this year with the ambition and love to create the best year of your life.SHOW NOTES
What an experience it is to spend time with today's guest. She is a channel for deep transformations. She is an intuitive healer.
Lisa Lopes is an embodiment of soulful living. She holds Sacred Space to guide you towards self awareness and empowers you to remember your role as your own greatest healer. Lisa supports through space clearing, astrology and sound therapy as well as beautiful coaching opportunities and intensive workshops.
**Lisa encourages us all to walk daily in full trust and faith, understanding you are supported by the Divine.
We kept talking even after the show was a wrap...money was the topic and that little clip at the end is one of the juiciest! Such a wonderful bonus xo**
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Tom Paladino is a scalar energy researcher based in Florida.
Scalar energy is the
fundamental life force found everywhere in the world, space and universe. It
originates from the sun and stars. Chi, prana, OM, mana, life force, pyramid
energy or zero-point energy are synonymous terms for scalar energy.
He theorized that all energy in the universe initiates as scalar energy; and
that the sun of our solar system and the stars of the universe are the points
of origin, “the storehouses,” for scalar energy. He further theorized that
scalar energy is instructive energy, as the entire universe is instructed by
this Divine Essence. Subsequently, all spiritual, cognitive, emotional and
physical action in the universe is initiated and maintained by scalar energy
instructions. Scalar energy provides order in the universe.
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Today’s guest has a goal to put good energy into the world through the thing she loves most - FASHION! and in doing so bring together a community of women who deserve to be part of the soulful community sport of shopping & friendship in a fun & easy new way. So far, she’s crushing this goal and the momentum has only begun with her outrageously fun live shows and interactive social media stories.
Danielle Redner threw away her official bio when she left the corporate world : but basically after a 25 year corporate career helping women build their own independent contractor businesses and 1 pandemic she found herself searching for soulfulness. She became determined to find a way to spend more time with her family including her amazing parents, her daughter and her son both of whom are grown but love to spend time with her #win! She realized shopping had changed over the pandemic- something she once used as therapy, girl-time and fun. Realizing it may never totally be the same again, Danielle set to figuring out how to redefine that. Taylor Danielle is about great Canadian designers and about bringing together women as a community to shop, share and edify each other. She once was key in building a 400M company and now aims to bring those skills to a fun, fashionable Canadian designer loving community. Get ready to fall in love with Taylor Danielle.SHOW NOTES
Raised with a Western medicine perspective on the world, Brandy Searcy's eyes were opened to the healing abilities of alternative techniques (beginning with myofascial release and extending as far as Reiki, acupuncture, and Ayurveda) back in 2008 and have expanded as her own health concerns have risen over the past decade plus. Brandy's unique gift to the world is her perspective, one balanced between understanding the powers and limitations of both alternative healing modalities and Western medicine. Both are brought into her role as formulator at Rain Organica, which offers a skincare routine so simple you can take it anywhere. It’s the skincare routine for people who aren’t into skincare products.
Her own struggle with acne during her teens and 20s led to a holistic and healthy approach to skincare, embracing skin as an organ to be loved and cared for rather than a canvas to wage war on.
Since 2008, she's been developing all-in-one products for a simple routine at home, & Rain Organica started when her backpacking friends asked for a portable skincare routine to keep their skin healthy & happy on and off the trails.
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It is not every day you get to live your dreams and do what you love; this philosophy guides the professional trajectory for Dr. Pamela Gurley. She is a busy and empowered boss lady working every day to change how Black women are perceived—her personal values are pillars of her professional endeavours.
As a fierce entrepreneur, she embraces many roles: author, speaker, founder, CEO, podcaster, professor, and savvy businesswoman whose work has been featured on many media outlets including Forbes, NBC, Chicago Tribune, and the Associated Press. In 2021, she was awarded the RadioOne EmpowerHER "Empowering Motivation" award.
Dr. Pam unapologetically lives her life to its fullest. An avid culture lover, she has visited 40 of the 50 United States, 1 U.S. Territory, and 31 countries to develop a holistic view of the world. While she loves books, live music, trying different foods, and red wine, she believes that there is no true substitute for traveling and seeing the world and its people up close. Her extensive travels have shaped her views and given context to self-expression, self-acceptance, colorism, racism, and stereotyping.
In June 2021, she released the first set of her children's books series, Brown Girl, Be Social and Brown Boy, Be Social, and has since released them in French and Spanish. In September, she published Brown Girl, Break Barriers and Brown Boy, Break Barriers.
This episode is power packed and only skims the surface of what this incredible woman is creating in our world.
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Dr. Mitchell Yass is the creator of the Yass method.
The Yass method has been utilized to resolve the pain of thousands, including those who’ve had surgery to resolve their pain with no improvement afterwards.
He has been treating patients for almost 3 decades using his unique approach of interpreting the body’s presentation of symptoms to identify the tissue eliciting the symptoms versus the premise that the cause of pain can be identified by diagnostic tests like the MRI.
Dr. Yass has authored three books; The Yass Method For Pain-Free Movement, The Pain Cure Rx and Overpower Pain. He performed a nationally televised PBS special which ran from 2015- 2017 called The Pain Prescription.
Yass has been recognized for his work on many nationally syndicated radio interviews and in many publications including Bottomline Health and was given a cover story in August, 2016, March 2017, January, 2018 and May 2019 in What Doctors Don’t Tell You (this magazine is sold in 20 countries and translated into 14 languages).
His method is now being utilized virtually and has helped people in multiple countries reclaim their lives. His goal is to see his method become the standard of care in diagnosing and treating chronic pain so people worldwide can see their pain resolved and a return to normal functional capacity achieved.
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Motivated with her mothers love and determined to create a life of joy for her own children today's guest is a true modern woman.
Jennifer Jones is all about self leadership, vibrant health and living a lifestyle aligned with her soul. She holds a Bachelors degree in Health Science, and a volunteer management post grad diploma. Most importantly she is passionate about helping people, leading people and connecting people to opportunities in alignment with their soul. She trusts in the wisdom of nature and the brilliance of our bodies and practices this in her daily lifestyle. She has an incredible family, hubby and 2 kids, who are known to be active and adventurous together; She loves community and creating impact. She's passionate about working with those in our community who deserve a voice. She doesn't look at her jobs as paid employment, but always as an opportunity to create more impact in alignment with her gifts. She's an advocate for the idea that we all are unique and can serve this world in a way nobody else can. Her actions are creating a legacy of love that may never be recognized, but will most certainly be felt. Her hope is that her actions will inspire others along the way.
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When I began my podcast I knew I would enjoy the conversations and I would love meeting new people and discovering what they were all about. All of this has proven itself true and now more and more I'm getting great questions from other people who are considering this platform to share a message. The biggest question is "Should I start my own podcast?"
On todays' show I'm sharing a few key pieces of info that may be the nudge you're looking for to get out there and share your own message.
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When was the last time you met someone and instantly clicked? Today’s guest is exactly that person. She is enlightening and warm and is a genuine listener as much as she is a wisdom sharer. Amy Ballantyne’s enthusiasm and energy is unmatched. She loves to bring the joy she feels to every conversation, so that it can inspire others to take action in their wellness. As a Holistic Wellness & Life Coach, she supports clients with a personalized, simplified approach to creating a balanced lifestyle, with focused accountability for long-term habits. Amy shares nutrition and supplementation support, accountability for exercise, eating and sleep habits and tools such as meditation. Amy provides coaching to help individuals to unlock their own unique skills in order to go to the next level in their life. Amy believes deeply that health and mindset matter and she is here to support her clients to fill their cup so they can live the life they really want.
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I'm still buzzing from the events of last week and had to share. Every year I look forward to visiting Salt Lake City with about 30,000 other people to absorb the inspiration, the research, the philanthropy and of course the new products doTerra releases. This year was the game changer for many and it differed in a lot of ways from previous events. This year we all know there is more to the health story and we all crave the same results. That is to say, we all want good health. We all want to feel good in our day to day lives. Our paths may diverge but connection, friendship and purpose is what we all want. Today I'm talking super high level on some of what was shared and hope that your curiosity will be piqued to reach out and learn more.
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So I’m told I haven’t shared enough about myself.
Shining a light on others has been the goal of this podcast but I really appreciate the nudge to share my own voice with you today.SHOW NOTES
Liberate Yourself.
In this pivotal time in Canadian (and world) history it is crucial to become a voice. It matters beyond today. Your voice and the actions you take now will be felt for generations to come. Today’s guests offer a powerful source of courage to us all. They define solidarity and commitment to good. The Freedom Organization will inspire your thinking and more importantly your actions.
The Freedom Organization focuses on knowledge and empowerment, making the maximum positive effort for our community, and our country as a whole. We provide momentum that helps us bring real change. We are leveraging the digital world to continuously come together, gather real data, real polls and real voices to make that change.
This organization is about taking your power back. Bringing our sovereignty and our roots back. This organization isn’t about being anti-anything. This organization is about pro-unity.
This organization is bringing together the greatest number of Canadians from all over the country to have their voices not only heard, but also to count.
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Some people seem like they’ve lived many lifetimes and are here to share their wisdom with us in the hopes we find inspiration to create positive momentum in our own lives. Today’s guest is a living example of resilience, strength and kindness. He is someone to be admired for the effort he offers and the goodness he puts into the world. My life has been changed by meeting him and now yours will too.
Terry Tucker has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, an undercover narcotics investigator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, an author, and most recently, a cancer warrior. He is the author of, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Living Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry and his wife have lived all over the United States and currently reside in Colorado with their daughter and Wheaten Terrier, Maggie. In 2019, Terry started the website, Motivational Check to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives (www.motivatioalcheck.com).
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Social media has the potential to bring the most brilliant people into our awareness. Today’s guest is a standout woman who’s passionate work in the field of mental wellness is relevant, creative and effective. She has recently become a published author whose personal story connects us deeper with her true spirit. This episode is one to share and keep sharing. We can all benefit from the skills she shares and the kindness in which her offering is made.
Leanne Ford, MSW, RSW is first and foremost a mom of a very independent toddler who currently wants to do everything himself. She is a Registered Social Worker, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and Student Affairs professional. Leanne is passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience and support for students throughout their academic journey, as well as, supporting and treating mothers/parents through fertility, reproductive issues, pregnancy, postpartum and the early days of becoming a parent in her private counselling practice.SHOW NOTES
She sold her home in California, renovated a Sprinter van to live in , and now she travels far and wide touring the national parks of the United States. She is really the definition of fierce and adventurous. She made her dream a living reality. She is wise and generous with her time and views health from a holistic perspective.
Dr. Danielle Daniel is a Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a holistic approach to the brain. Using the science of nature, her expertise focuses on the neural limbic pathways, neurocardiology, and psychogastroenterology (the gut-brain axis) for immediate and sustained emotional wellbeing. She trains hospitals, clinics and therapists around the world on the field of Psychoaromacology and the application of Psychoaromatherapy.
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Emotional wellness is a topic that deserves some consistency. There are many times in the year that it seems the whole world is talking about it and other times it takes a back seat. On today’s show we’ll refresh a beautiful conversation on raising our vibration. Whether you’re in need of creating peace or firing up some energy this show is for you. As we start to think about the shift into Fall it is a lovely thing to align with practices that suit your spirit in the best way possible.
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We continue our important discussion in this Episode 2.
Having an open and honest discussion about racism is not something we often find ourselves doing. Speaking about any social injustice can feel uncomfortable for the majority of people and as a result these critical conversations are avoided. Today with the support of two incredibly wise and generous advocates for change we will immerse ourselves in the topic. We’re diving in the deep end and establishing an understanding of the history of systemic, inherent racism. Our guests, Michelle Young and Steve Didham bring years of extensive wisdom and knowledge to the topic as equity leads in their professional consulting businesses with a high level of motivation to shift our lens to a positive and supportive outcome. This is the way to sustainable change.
Michelle Young is the first and only person of color in her professional role and has been using her voice to challenge oppression and the status quo in all areas of her life. Michelle is also the founder and principal consultant of Centre Truth, where she designs and delivers workshops and training sessions on equity, anti-racism and addressing anti-racism for the public and private sectors.
Steve Didham is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the child welfare, family law and academic sectors. Since 2018 Steve has worked in diversity, equity and inclusion training. Steve is the founder and principal consultant at Phoenix Consulting and Counselling, based out of St. Thomas, where he provides Equity consultations/training to organizations and offers individual counselling with an equity lens. Steve is also a part-time professor at King's University College where he teaches social work.
Today’s episode is fun. Yes, believe it or not the topic is not meant to create discomfort- that comes naturally for a variety of reasons. The topic will crack open some new thoughts and heal others. The fun comes from listening to two real people, with an obvious commitment and partnership to create change. They are real, like us and they make a topic you’ve been wanting to know more about feel safe and accessible.
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Having an open and honest discussion about racism is not something we often find ourselves doing. Speaking about any social injustice can feel uncomfortable for the majority of people and as a result these critical conversations are avoided. Today with the support of two incredibly wise and generous advocates for change we will immerse ourselves in the topic. We’re diving in the deep end and establishing an understanding of the history of systemic, inherent racism. Our guests, Michelle Young and Steve Didham bring years of extensive wisdom and knowledge to the topic as equity leads in their professional consulting businesses with a high level of motivation to shift our lens to a positive and supportive outcome. This is the way to sustainable change.
Michelle Young is the first and only person of color in her professional role and has been using her voice to challenge oppression and the status quo in all areas of her life. Michelle is also the founder and principal consultant of Centre Truth, where she designs and delivers workshops and training sessions on equity, anti-racism and addressing anti-racism for the public and private sectors.
Steve Didham is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the child welfare, family law and academic sectors. Since 2018 Steve has worked in diversity, equity and inclusion training. Steve is the founder and principal consultant at Phoenix Consulting and Counselling, based out of St. Thomas, where he provides Equity consultations/training to organizations and offers individual counselling with an equity lens. Steve is also a part-time professor at King's University College where he teaches social work.
Today’s episode is fun. Yes, believe it or not the topic is not meant to create discomfort- that comes naturally for a variety of reasons. The topic will crack open some new thoughts and heal others. The fun comes from listening to two real people, with an obvious commitment and partnership to create change. They are real, like us and they make a topic you’ve been wanting to know more about feel safe and accessible.
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There is an incredible place you can visit and stay as long as you like for free. When you meditate you’ll eventually discover this amazing space between your thoughts and begin to experience the restorative value it holds for you.
Meditation is an experience that is practiced by people all around the world regardless of socio-economic status, race, religion, gender. It is for everyone and is always accessible.
If you’re quick to declare yourself a non meditator because you cannot slow your thoughts down or because you cannot sit still then please listen to this episode. You’re not alone in those feelings and you’re the perfect person to discover that stillness is not the absence of movement. It’s the quality of slowing down. To that end the harmony created from this simple practice has massive health benefits that have been scientifically supported. Physically the heart rate slows, blood pressure decreases and hormones are stabilized. Mentally and emotionally the clarity of thought returns. Reactive behaviours to emotional situations dissipate.
The benefits are clear cut. The evidence proves that meditation as a tool for wellness is solid. The only thing you need to do is decide to give yourself the grace to learn and practice. You won’t become a master right away but you will begin to experience the benefits immediately. It’s the greatest act raising your personal vibration and impacting others in the process.
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Inspiration is all around us but it takes an open heart to welcome the gifts and take action from them. Amidst massive personal tragedy Ange Peters allowed the gifts of her experiences to shape the profound course of her life. She is a voice for truth and has an unrelenting spirit that serves to support others in finding their own true north. As a major player in the world of health and wellness she has become a leader of leaders and holds convictions so strong that others tap into their own confidence through the example she sets.
Ange Peters is the Founder & CEO of HOL:FIT, a global wellness community empowering people to become their own health CEO. She launched her HolFit brand in 2009 and continues to evolve and offer opportunities for others to dial up their own awareness.
Ange is a doTERRA Canada Founder + Double Diamond leader which has allowed her passion + impact to scale within a 5 year period to create a community of nearly 100,000 essential oilers around the world.
Through her podcast and holistic health + lifestyle programs, She lights up the path to self leadership, radiant health + lifestyle design.
Ange is known for cutting through the noise and teaching practical methods for living a fulfilling, healthy life.
As a mom of 2 girls, Ange has a supercharged passion for growing her impact while protecting what is most important.
If you believe you were created for greatness + to be a light in this world, you’re in the right place and this show will be a spark in your already powerful soul.
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She makes me feel happy, optimistic and hopeful and she’ll do the same for you.
Meet Susan Bursic, Networking Marketing Entrepreneur Extraordinaire & Blue Diamond Leader with doTerra.
From her beautiful fashion sense to her beautiful way with people she magnetizes women into her space with her warm spirit and ability to support every person in witnessing their own gifts.
Susan is a small town mama of two young boys who took her passion to thrive and her dream of having time freedom to be with her family and turned it into a 6-figure network marketing business.In just a few short years, She has nurtured a network marketing team that does between $4-6 million in sales every year.
Susan has created what she feels is BEAUTIFUL financial support for her family while avoiding burnout and being a slave to her business.
Something she is most proud of is prioritizing being there for school drop offs and picks up, and being in the stands and on the sidelines for all of her boy's hockey, soccer and baseball games. Being present is a gift and she has curated her life to truly appreciate it.
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Have you ever had a conversation with someone that was so good that you didn’t want it to end? Today you’ll meet Dr. Andrea Ryan and hear her wisdom on mainstream health as well as the natural health realm and how the two intersect with one another and can provide you with a full and robust way to create a life of health and happiness. She is deeply generous with her time, energy and resources and has a heart to serve other people. She is intuitive and curious and allows that inner knowing to guide much in her own life. She has strong convictions and is deeply rooted in her beliefs. She is driven by kindness and lives a life of joy that serves as a very important example for us all.
Dr Andrea Ryan is a chiropractor (retiree) and essential oils educator. She believes very passionately in taking responsibility for one's health. She leads women to health, business, and life on their terms. She and her husband have three kids and a dog and you can find them out in nature, at their cottage or planning their next adventure.
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There is only one thing that is more amazing than dreaming alongside your bestie about your amazing futures. That one thing? Making it a reality.
On today’s show Kristen and Ashlee from Willow & Blush take us on a journey that dates back to the first day of grade nine all the way up to present day where they are currently running an on-line fashion boutique empire.
This show will delight you. You’ll feel that beautiful connection that women create when we support one another and indulge our most favourite things. This story is one of trust in all things and a deep desire to create community. Together they create a warm, inviting and relaxed experience for all women. You can feel their 24 years of friendship inviting you in.
On top of this new venture these ladies are moms, and professionals in the field of social work and nursing. They are multi-layered entrepreneurs who did not wait until they had it all figured out before offering their love of fashion and friendship out to the world. Willow and Blush is more than a clothing company. It represents years of friendship and love. It represents balance, learning and growth. It represents self esteem and modesty. It is a business motivated by joy.
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I’m flying solo on the show today and diving into the concept of Gratitude. The abundant source of energy that lies within the practice of gratitude is accessible to all of us. Giving yourself grace to practice will guarantee a positive impact on your psychological and physical well-being. Plus I’m sharing the truth about my own practice and where it leads next.
I’m Rebecca, your host at Planting Wildflowers podcast and founder of LeoTree Wellness. What a thrill-ride I’ve been on the past 8 years serving as your guide in the realm of holistic health. I’m super passionate about essential oils, love sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation. I’m fortunate to have a thriving business with incredible business partners that I treasure and who amaze me constantly at their willingness to to share their wisdom with others. I’m grateful for my family.I have three cool kids and a great husband who may not be in front of the microphone with me but are certainly woven into every word I speak with their support and love.
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She is audacious and alluring.
She is supporting women worldwide by liberating them in their lives and in their businesses. Her experience as a business entrepreneur is highlighted by radical success multiple times over. Evidence of her exquisite feminine leadership is showcased in the thousands of clients she has inspired to lead and grow profitable and aligned businesses and lifestyles.
Jen Szpigiel, also known as Becoming Iconic, mentors clients through elite coaching programs such as the Iconic Entrepreneur and the The Entrepreneur Makeover paired with her top rated business and lifestyle podcast, Becoming Iconic.
Jen has generated millions of dollars in sales and revenue as an online influencer over the past 15 years. She is an expert at creating harmony in your life, leadership, marketing and sales.
Jen has been featured in Yahoo Finance, NBCNews, FoxNews, CBSNews, Canadian Business Opportunity Magazine as well as multiple top podcasts. Now, we have the opportunity to delight in her sheer genius and beautiful gifts as a truly unique woman.
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She serves as the bridge between spirit and science and believes that humans can play in both worlds. This is the pure magic of Dr. Laura Hughes . She has two doctorate degrees, but realized that most of the stuff people need to know to be happy and healthy, they don't teach at school. She gave up her Naturopathic License to help people realize that they don't need her to tell them what to do, they just need some simple lessons to remember how magical and powerful they are.
Dr. Laura Hughes helps amazing and brilliant women who are tired of the status quo step into deep transformation, understand the true power of their bodies so they can understand their brains, so they can show up in their life and for our planet in ways they only dreamed of.
Dr. Laura Hughes has a PhD in epigenetics, Doctor of Naturopath, Platinum leader in doTerra, host of the Earthing 101 Podcast and a Life Coach.
She is an exquisite soul above all else.
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She embodies every quality of a healer. She is connected on a deep level to her own self and as a result is able to pour into others. Her desire to be of service is genuine and pure.
Wendi is a retired Doctor of Physiotherapy who took the leap of faith from working in conventional health into teaching natural health several years ago after her own health challenges. She has a vision for creating a container for people to heal. She and her family have embarked on a homesteading journey to offer that place which on top of being a peaceful oasis will offer workshops and so much more. Wendi and her family are eager to return to a more simple and sustainable way of living.
Wendi is a Blue Diamond leader with doTerra and amongst many areas of expertise specializes in hair regrowth as well the concept of following your spiritual guidance.
Wendi is a gift to us all and her presence here will offer you a beautiful experience in honouring yourself.
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Expansion will be your takeaway from this episode.
You will feel your heart expand, your emotions expand, your desire to love deeper and with more compassion expand. You will feel the expansion of life beyond what we can see or feel here on earth. Our guest today is that special.
Brittany McDonald is passionate and fierce especially when it comes to the health and wellness of those she cares about. She’s all about making things happen. “My life is a little messy, a whole lot of beautiful, and authentically real.”
Through so many of her own struggles and life challenges came a desire, a mission to meet women (moms in particular) where they’re at, no matter what they’ve been through and to guide them in how simple it is to make small decisions that will have a big positive impact for their body, mind, and life. We all deserve to thrive in life: family, relationships, health, business.
Brittany is the founder of Thriving Balance and has been in the fitness and wellness industry for 19 years. She is a holistic nutrition coach, a core restore specialist, a holistic weight loss expert, a pilates instructor as well as a group fitness instructor.
Above all Brittany is a mama to three boys and one little girl in heaven.
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We’re celebrating connection on today’s episode of Planting Wildflowers with Kapil Moon.
Kapil Moon is an author, a designer and an incredible advocate for kindness. He speaks to your heart when he shares his perspectives on how we as a human society have an opportunity within us to realize our connectedness.
Growing up, Kapil excelled in Arts, mathematics and writing and originally began his studies in the field of engineering before listening to his intuition and taking a new path in Design which allowed for him to pursue his passions. He released his first book, Speaking Lines in 2020 which is a collection of poetry on love, beauty and separation. Kapil believes that perspectives define everything in our lives, our career, our relationships and most importantly our peace of mind.
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Happiness is described differently by each of us but we are all unified in understanding the feeling it delivers. On today’s episode Dr. Gillian Mandich helps us understand the connection between happiness and health and how we can access more of it. Learn how the science of being happy is directly related to your cardiovascular health, your cognitive function and so much more.
Dr. Gillian Mandich has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, and her primary areas of research are happiness and health. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research; co-lead investigator of The Canadian Happiness At WorkStudy; is a part of the Meant2Prevent research team at SickKids; appears regularly in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, and CBC; and is a top-rated keynote and TEDx speaker.
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Her mantra in life is Lead with Light, Build with Love, and Grow with Gratitude. Zarine Bharda joins this episode to share her rich experiences and deep understanding of purpose with all of us. She is a true guide in this life and offers a beautiful example of what women can achieve when they follow their heart.
Zarine is a certified health coach, an essential oil educator, yoga instructor, mom of 3, engineer, lover of food and hustler for causes she's passionate about. In 2019 Zarine decided to completely pivot careers and shift from a 15 year automotive career to follow her purpose and path- to empower others to take control of their own health using natural alternatives. Zarine believes that now is the time for community and this is where she gives back, through founding a Clean & Green Charitable Trust which assists the village she lives in with clean up initiatives, waste management solutions and planning. She is all about making it happen. Her quest to lead with light offers hope to us all.
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Strength defines her in both the obvious ways as well as the subtle ways. Meaghan Terzis is the total package and she joins the show today to share her passion for wellness. Her honesty about the journey within the fitness world , the current climate of health today and her personal endeavours to savour every element of life will inspire hope within you to activate your best self. Meaghan Terzis is a lifestyle coach, doTERRA Blue Diamond leader, and business mentor empowering women through fitness, essential oils, and healthy living. She’s an International fitness and cover model, certified personal trainer and proud mother of two.
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Full blown power in this episode brought to you by our guest Sarah Lynch who is turning “girl talk” on its head. She has stepped wholeheartedly into the power of her own gifts and is revolutionizing discussions on relationships, business goals and outcomes. She’s helping women feel good in their bodies & tap into their feminine energy so they can create powerful results in all areas of their life. She’s a life coach, menstrual cycle advocate and plant medicine mama to three beautiful kids. She loves a good glass of red wine and can often be found dancing in her kitchen or with her nose in a book. She believes there is nothing more powerful than women supporting women to rise up in this world and be who they were meant to be.
Oh and PS...she is so much FUN! Indulge in this super vibrant discussion today and you’ll be sharing it with your girlfriends, guaranteed!
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A shot of honesty and some good belly laughs sound like fun? Colleen Newton joins the show today and you'll love this candid chit chat on what it's really like to have a doTerra business. Colleen will feel super familiar to many of you because family is her top priority. She has zero time for systems and structures that don't make sense and don't have a powerful and positive impact on her life as a mom and beyond. She has always been deeply involved in health and fitness and her career continues to unfold as a leader in the field. She knows that every decision matters and she is an expert on leading a wellness lifestyle. This conversation was so fun and inspiring. Colleen is a one of a kind gem. You'll laugh a lot and you'll learn a lot. If you have a friend that you feel you could say anything to, this is the episode to share with her!
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She's back because we cannot get enough of her incredible insight! Jessica Dabrowski is an Anxiety Relief Coach and guides others to lead a life of freedom, joy and love. Her holistic approach and generous heart make her the ideal support for anyone suffering the symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or codependency. Jessica offers practical tools, sound wisdom based on scientific research as well as personal experience. She is raw and honest and has helped so many people with her healing energy. The world needs more of her and now you can tap into all that she has to offer.
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On today's show you'll meet Jessica who is a recovering academic PhD scientist who left grad school last year where she was on track to becoming an earth science professor. Instead, she listened to her heart and trusted her intuition to pursue a path as a coach, healer and full time entrepreneur.
Jessica helps people overcome anxiety, depression, unhappiness and codependency through holistic methods and teachings so they can find freedom, joy and love as their new way of life.
You'll feel her vibrant energy in this beautiful discussion. You'll learn that she is a recovering perfectionist, people pleaser, over achiever, type A personality and is learning to shift all of that to embrace the new energy in her own life. She is focused on developing and tapping into her feminine side, resting, being creative and BEING more instead of DOING more. You may recognize elements of yourself in our discussion and you may also learn a new way to offer yourself the grace you deserve.
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The intersection of authenticity and wisdom is where we meet todays guest, Alexandra Lucier. This courageous girl boss is a Windsor born writer, traveller, & equestrian. Her Well Fed Nutrition business is geared to the uniqueness of the individual and offers a sustainable non-diet approach to health and weight management. She teaches that learning to listen to our bodies is the key to building strength and vitality without restriction. Alexandra's obvious happy & gentle nature are mesmerizing and inspire others to bring forth their best selves. She is a rare gem with a heart to share and the wisdom to know exactly what she's talking about. She has never been afraid to give her life and overhaul and as a result has experiences of a lifetime to share.
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When a woman has a baby she herself experiences a rebirth. Our guest today began her career with the intention to focus on children but soon realized that a child that feels loved and nurtured comes from a woman who feels that too. Jodi Tiller is the founder of Rebirth Wellness Centre. Jodi is a MSW, RSW and a practicing psychotherapist providing extraordinary care to women at all stages of mothering. From hopeful to conceive, throughout pregnancy and postpartum alike she and her incredible team of professionals offer women the access to support, connection and love that encourage a beautiful beginning for babies, women and families. Jodi is a mother herself and her heart is inspired by witnessing other women gaining access to the joy of the journey of motherhood. Jodi’s focus and beautiful vision is creating a safe circle of support for mothers to thrive.
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Ready for something that feels light, fun and warm? Today's show has got you covered. Kim Sutherland joins us with her brilliant enthusiasm for life. Kim dishes up so much goodness and leans on her experiences as an executive chef, yoga teacher, mom, and most recently mindful eating & meditation practitioner to magnify her impact in the world. Her vulnerability and honesty will speak to your heart. Grab a cuppa something you love because todays chat is an epic best girlfriends sesh.
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Grief is a tender topic and one that deserves to be explored. As humans we'll all experience it in some way. Our conversation today explores the stages we move through and offers 8 key tips to support someone who is in the grieving process.
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"If you want to live...do this."
Mindy Willis joins us on the show today and bravely shares her journey from a life spiralling out of control to a spirited return to her soul. Recovery and self healing have taken Mindy to a place of fulfilling her dharma. She is a teacher, a supporter and a healer to many. She is highly educated and has experience on her side too. Her stories are laced with humour and she holds nothing back. She’ll light you up!
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Her spirit cannot be defined by words alone. You'll feel deeply connected with her and she will leave a beautiful and lasting impression with you.
She is a social worker, yogi extraordinaire, mother, partner and so much more. She lives with an open heart and listens with compassion. She understands that growth is a forever project.
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For the first 30 years of her life Shelly listened to what she was told and followed Doctors orders when it came to her chronic health issues. She wasn't getting any better though and finally decided to take matters into her own hands and blaze her own trail.
Enjoy an enlightening conversation with Health Expert Shelly Ruzgys who shares her personal history of health issues and how those struggles shaped her into the advocate for wellness that she is today. Her story will inspire you and compel you to learn more about how to nurture yourself mind, body and spirit.
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Our guest today will remind you of how powerful you really are and how you have the innate ability to heal yourself.
Megan Pennington has been studying diet and nutrition since she was 13 years old. She found that everything she read, whether it was written by a doctor, a dietician or other health professional conflicted. That is why Megan became a Nutritionist.
Megan chose the most reputable school and set out to learn the 'truth' about diet and health.
You'll learn so much in this conversation and you'll feel empowered knowing exactly how to approach your own health.
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Welcome to the PLANTING WILDFLOWERS podcast. I’m your host, Rebecca Leonardes and I couldn’t be happier that this moment is here. Sharing this podcast with you has been on my mind and in my heart for a long while. In fact I started a podcast a couple years back, did an episode or two and it fizzled out. From that I learned that just because you want to do something doesn’t necessarily mean the timing is right. Until it is...alignment is key when you’re bringing your work, your passion and ultimately your voice all together. So this moment in time is extra special to me because that alignment feels so awesome and now I get to invite you to hang out here in this space with me for an awesome experience.
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