In This New Season: Recent Episodes

Kailea Switzer & Alyssa Johnston

Learning This Life. Again and again.

With your hosts Kailea Switzer and Alyssa Johnston.

One’s a counselling therapist and coach, the other is a messy, sensitive, multi-passionate person. Both are still just trying to figure it all out.

Life is constantly changing. Each season brings something new and we all end up learning what we feel, who we are, and what to do… again and again.

Join Kailea and Alyssa as they have deep, "vulnerability hangover inducing” conversations, share insights on what is and isn’t working in their lives and the ups and downs and in-betweens of it all.

Rich Knox is a professional musician who lives on PEI.

He is the drummer for the band Danko Jones, and also offers wellness coaching through his company, Performer’s Health. Rich helps people live healthy lifestyles through nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness coaching. Working with people who live in unpredictable and sometimes chaotic lifestyles (ex: touring musicians), he knows what is required to help you create consistent and sustainable healthy habits in complex circumstances.

In this episode, Kailea and Rich discuss:

Rich’s experience as a touring musician and living and learning what self-care looks like for him (on the road, vs. at home as a dad).
What do we mean by self-care? What do we NOT mean?
How would we care for an animal? Can we go back to basics?
How do we figure out the difference between external (the list of ‘shoulds’) vs. internal (highly personalized medicine) self-care?
Can we notice and release perfectionism in this?
When we are depleted or burnt out, we have trouble knowing where to start or what would feel good. How can we work with this?
Is self-care selfish? How does self-care intersect with caring for others and our community?

Connect with Rich on Instagram @richknoxdrums or by visiting www.performershealth.com

We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by:

Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort: https://mysanordicspa.com/
Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/
Made with Local: https://www.madewithlocal.com/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason.

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com

Kailea and Megan continue their deep dive into her identity as an artist and a mother. In this episode, they explore fears and insecurities that accumulate over time, and the limiting beliefs and fear of other people’s judgments that hold us back.

This episode explores:

The interruptions and time confetti of having kids – the challenge of working in bursts vs. having open-ended time.
Fear of people thinking, “she’s not a legitimate artist” (feeling like she had to be ALL IN or not in at all).
In early years of parenting, how hard it felt to justify time spent working on art (with no guarantee of earning income).
Feeling knocked off course by the pandemic and by the loss of her mom and realizing there may never be perfect conditions.
Kailea shares some practical tips:
Shifting the mindset of time: Let yourself work for 2 hours daily (and permission to release old requirement of 8-10 hours).
Setting a ‘zoom out’ goal – what would make me proud of myself in a year? (Ex: 10 paintings in a year, 1 painting a month approx. Track progress visually!)
Value identification: “Show my kids that I am brave enough to do it”.
What would success mean? Simplify and quantify it. Ex: I want to hold a show.
The loss of her mom and the sadness of feeling like her mom won’t get to see her succeed.
Can we have the courage to take ourselves seriously? Whose respect matters most?

Find Megan’s art on Instagram @megansantstudio

We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by:

Made with Local: https://www.madewithlocal.com/
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort: https://mysanordicspa.com/
Harvest Clean Eats: https://www.harvestcleaneats.ca/
Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason. To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com

Megan Sant is a friend of Kailea’s from Los Angeles (and she is married to Jack Shih, another podcast guest from this season). Megan is a trained fine arts painter. She shares her trajectory to becoming an artist, and how her career was impacted when she became a mother to her two daughters (ages 13 and 9). After the pandemic and loss of her mother, Megan has been trying to find her way back to her art. She shares the immense vulnerability required to reclaim this part of herself, and how much flexibility she needs to let it look differently than it once did. Megan is driven by the desire to model courage for her kids - this is something we can all learn from and be inspired by. Megan’s path to becoming a painter, including attending the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore and attending graduate school at CalArts in Los Angeles. “Art World” beliefs Megan was exposed to such as: “You can’t be a serious artist before age 40”, “Painting isn’t a legitimate art form,” and “You need to be asked to have an art show”. The dichotomy in her mind that formed: “You can either be a serious artist OR you can be a mother – you cannot be both”. Do we want to be a “serious” artist by these definitions? Who makes up these rules? Can we reject them? Who are the gatekeepers of this world and what if we opt out? Can we create our own definition of legitimacy? Can painting what is in front of me (as a mother) become radical in its own right? Moving through the fears, insecurity and voices in our heads that tell us why we can’t do it. We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by: MacArthur’s Appliances: https://www.macarthurappliances.ca/ Made with Local: https://www.madewithlocal.com/ Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason. To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com. In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com

Stephanie McQuaid, also known as PEI’s “Redhead Roamer,” shares her personal experience with grief. Stephanie lost her mom 11 years ago, as well as 3 others who were close to her in the span of 10 months. She shares her beautiful wisdom from the most open-hearted place. It’s an episode we all can learn from and listening to Stephanie feels like a hug to the heart.-Stephanie shares her experience of losing 4 close people over 10 months, including the loss of her mom.-The experience of living with grief, and the pain of feeling alone in it. -How everyone grieves differently and how challenging that can be. -Stephanie’s experience with what to say and what not to say when someone is grieving. -What coping for her looked and felt like, and learning to live alongside the pain.-How we honour them today and signs that help us feel closer. -How living with grief changes us and can help us live with a different perspective.We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by: •Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/ •MacArthur’s Appliances: https://www.macarthurappliances.ca/•Harvest Clean Eats: https://www.harvestcleaneats.ca/ Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason. To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com. In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inthisnewseason/message

Jack Shih is a friend of Kailea’s that she met while living in LA, teaching his daughter kindergarten. Jack is an Emmy Award-winning Animation Director and Producer. Jack worked on South Park for 20 years (Animation Director and Producer) and his recent projects include being a Director on Clone High, Little Demon, and Praise Petey.

Jack’s experience growing up in a family that defended their positions, how he learned to always cover his bases, and how challenging someone can show intellectual respect
Who we can be draft versions of ourselves with?
Having a beginner’s mindset, and how challenging it is to be playful without expectation
Can we learn to be ok feeling embarrassed, or is the goal to not feel embarrassment at all? (Either by being so good, or genuinely not caring what others appraise you as?)
Being envious of naïve people (i.e. those who think they are good but are actually bad). How are some people unphased by this? Why do we experience second hand embarrassment on their behalf?
What do we wish for our kids when it comes to avoiding embarrassment? How do we model safety in trying?
Whose ‘eyes’ do we trust? Who can we soften into being a learner with? When we need clearly defined roles of ‘teacher’ vs. ‘student’ and seek the safety of an authentic leader but reject those who are not capable of providing real guidance.

We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by:

Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival: https://islandtidesfestival.com/
MacArthur’s Appliances: https://www.macarthurappliances.ca/
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort: https://mysanordicspa.com/
Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason.

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com

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Jack Shih is a friend of Kailea’s that she met while living in LA, teaching his daughter kindergarten. Jack is an Emmy Award-winning Animation Director and Producer. Jack worked on South Park for 20 years (Animation Director and Producer) and his recent projects include being a Director on Clone High, Little Demon, and Praise Petey.

Jack is one of Kailea’s favourite people in the world to talk to because of the way he thinks – he has a complex, uniquely sharp yet sensitive view on the world that always leaves her learning and questioning with unexpected moments of tenderness and vulnerability.
Kailea and Jack discuss the challenge with memories. Do we believe what we believe ourselves because of what others told us about ourselves? Or because of our own lived experiences?
Exploring gossip, why we sh++ talk, what does it mean to be ‘in the arena’ vs. ‘in the cheap seats’ and how does this affect our perception of ourselves and others.
Fear of ‘not belonging’ or being caught in a conversation not knowing what you are talking about.

We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by:

Made with Local: https://www.madewithlocal.com/
Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival: https://islandtidesfestival.com/
Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/
Harvest Clean Eats: https://www.harvestcleaneats.ca/ Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason.

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com

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Paige Martin is a pelvic floor physiotherapist and the owner of PEI Pelvic and Breast Health. Paige and Kailea talk openly about common issues that many people suffer with silently and secretly (ex: painful sex, incontinence) and how seeing a pelvic floor physio can help. Kailea has personally worked with Paige and found her support to be a massive game-changer in her life.

Paige’s experience growing up on PEI, moving off-island to study Kinesiology, becoming a teacher in Northern Saskatchewan, to ultimately going back to school to become a physiotherapist
Her experience not getting into a Physio program at first
How Paige decided to specialize in pelvic floor physiotherapy and what led her to create her own business
Kailea’s experience working with Paige, and how Paige transformed Kailea’s sex life
Bladder issues and the unexpected link between frequent urination and dehydration
Other ways a pelvic floor physiotherapist can help you that you might not know
Breast health offerings (ex: breast cancer, treating mastitis and clogged milk ducts, and more)
If you are nervous to visit a pelvic floor physiotherapist, what you need to know

Learn more about PEI Pelvic and Breast Health at https://peipbh.com/ or on Instagram @pei_pelvichealth

We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by:

Harvest Clean Eats: https://www.harvestcleaneats.ca/
Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/
Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival: https://islandtidesfestival.com/
MacArthur’s Appliances: https://www.macarthurappliances.ca/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason.

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com

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Emily Howard is an island-based visual artist who creates soothing art often inspired by Island landscapes. In this conversation, Emily and Kailea connect deeply about their journeys to find courage in using their voices and explore the strength it takes to keep a soft heart.

Themes of this episode include:

Emily’s childhood experiences of feeling shy and masking, and working to find her place in the world
How Emily’s experience as a hair stylist helped her learn to see people in new ways
Kailea and Emily explore the question: Is there a cost to being overly empathetic?
Approaching the world from the softer side – what does it look like to find strength in softness
How do we find our place in helping the world?
What the loss of Emily’s sister has taught her and how she now sees the world differently
What being asked to create art for a healing space on PEI has meant for Emily

Learn more about Emily Howard and her beautiful artwork at https://www.emilyhowardart.com/ or find her on Instagram @emilyhowardart.

We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by:

Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival: https://islandtidesfestival.com/
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort: https://mysanordicspa.com/
Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason.

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com

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Greg Alsop is the producer of In This New Season (and Kailea’s husband!). He has been the drummer of Tokyo Police Club since the band was formed in 2005. TPC has released 9 Top 20 Singles, received 3 Juno Nominations, and recently announced their farewell tour happening later this year. Greg has recently been signed by Spectra Creative Agency as a composer for kid’s television and movies. He has written songs for DreamWorks Animation, AppleTV+ and Nickelodeon.

In this conversation, Kailea and Greg explore:

Greg’s 20-year career with Tokyo Police Club, starting from what it was like to leave university for the band, the climb to fame, and what it feels like to be leaving the only job he’s ever had.
Greg and Kailea’s relationship path and how Kailea’s year at Harvard was one of Greg’s most challenging - where he experienced depression and loneliness.
How Greg’s identity was shaped by experiencing rapid success at a young age. With the band, all risk was shared – now he has more ownership over his work and this comes with greater pressures (yet the potential for greater fulfillment).
How Greg is creating success for himself on terms he can control (whereas his path to success with the band felt like a wild, uncontrollable dream).
How Greg is navigating starting a new career as a composer and all the fear, self-doubt and insecurity that comes along with it.
How Greg is learning to accept himself and his ‘enoughness,’ but that it’s an ongoing struggle of feeling a deep need to achieve.

Kailea and Greg share their hearts and provide a candid look into their relationship. Identity struggles are relatable to us all and learning to build safety and freedom inside ourselves is a lifelong journey.

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Modo Yoga Charlottetown. Discover more here: https://modoyoga.com/charlottetown/
Fuel Your Body. Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca
Ashe Green Design. Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason).

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

In this episode, Alyssa and Kailea have the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Campbell, a remarkable individual who is deeply involved in her family business, North Shore Co. Julia is widely recognized for her management of Jems Boutique in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and her family's connection to the famous Anne of Green Gables author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Additionally, Julia organizes events like PEI Fashion Weekend and consistently strives to challenge herself, foster a sense of gratitude, and build an inclusive community.
During their conversation, Alyssa and Kailea explore various topics with Julia.

They delve into:

Julia's early career working on private luxury yachts and her subsequent adjustment upon returning to Prince Edward Island.
Combatting loneliness and the importance of inclusivity.
Creating a sense of community not only for oneself but also for others.
How Julia became involved in triathlons, and how she practices body neutrality in her recovery from bulimia.
Exploration of privilege and what we need to foster internal growth and learning.
Embracing healthy selfishness and eradicating any shame associated with seeking help.
How exercising our gratitude muscle can transform our perception of the world.

Some terms used (and their definitions within this episode):

Privilege: unearned access or advantages granted to specific groups of people because of their membership in a social group

BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, People of colour

Body Neutrality: The act of taking a neutral stance toward your body – both emotionally and physically. It prioritizes the body’s function, and what the body can do, rather than its appearance.

Throughout the episode, Julia's delightful energy radiates, making it an enjoyable and engaging experience for all. If you'd like to stay connected with Julia, you can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/oneandonlyjewls

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Modo Yoga Charlottetown. Discover more here: https://modoyoga.com/charlottetown/
Fuel Your Body. Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca
Ashe Green Design. Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason).

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit:

⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Britt Gaudio repeatedly finds herself in high-intensity roles where she feels overworked, unsafe, and ultimately burns out. With an incredible capacity to handle stress and turn dysfunctional chaos into efficient, effective systems, Britt has made a career as an Operations Executive in the GTA. She has observed a pattern in herself of leaving unhealthy environments, only to find herself back in another one. In this episode, she explores this pattern in herself and what she can do to change the cycle.

Exploring Kailea and Britt’s shared experience working for a non-profit in Toronto – both the incredible opportunities they were given, and the lasting effects of working in a burnout culture at an impressionable age.
How can we have enough confidence to say “this is too much for me” when your work culture breeds fear of being inadequate, lazy, or not pulling your weight?
If company leaders don’t set limits to protect us, how do we protect ourselves? What makes it challenging to say, “this is my limit” or “this is what I need”? Why do we tend to say, “the problem must be me” vs. trusting that our needs are valid?
What childhood patterns make us more susceptible to this and what happens when people repeatedly value our ability to “get the job done, period?” Exploring the benefits of having high frustration tolerance, while also examining how it puts us at high risk for overworking/burnout.
Britt’s new venture creating work on her own terms and investing fully in herself, and how being a parent gave her the push she needed to take this leap.
Follow Britt @well.nested.living on IG and hire her for home organization/decluttering, design, and DIY support.

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Ashe Green Design. Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca
Fuel Your Body. Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason).

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Join Alyssa and Kailea as they have a heartfelt conversation with Alicia Toner, the talented Canadian Folk Music Award Winner / Solo Artist Of The Year. In this episode, Alicia opens up about her neurodivergence and experiences with disordered eating. She shares her journey towards self-acceptance and self-love.

During the discussion, Alicia delves into:

Social anxiety and how it impacts her friendships and experience in the music industry
How a book recommended by a friend transformed her life and the importance of self-advocacy when it comes to neurodivergence
Unpacking self-diagnosis and the power of social media to teach and normalize ways to help ourselves
Kailea and Alicia share and relate over their experiences with disordered eating, thoughts, and behaviours

This episode tackles significant issues, and Alicia is vulnerable, honest and deeply relatable throughout.

You can follow along with Alicia online at https://www.instagram.com/aliciatonermusic?igsh=MXQ3M3A0dzBtemk3

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Ashe Green Design. Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca
Fuel Your Body. Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason).

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio:https://www.gregalsop.com/

Bonny Scott is an Adult Child Relationship Coach. She specializes in working with moms to create a healthy, meaningful connection with their adult child after struggling with a strained or broken relationship. This is an incredibly eye-opening, vulnerable, and insightful conversation that millennials and baby boomers alike can gain a lot from. It left Kailea in tears and gratitude.

In this episode, Kailea and Bonny discuss:

Bonny’s most life-changing moment that started her on this path.
The challenges between millennials and baby boomers in understanding one another and how to build bridges of communication (vs. estrangement as the only option).
What makes baby boomers reluctant to go inward? How can adult children step back and better understand their parents’ context and why it’s hard for them to do this work.
How do we build the self-worth we need to have the capacity to handle it when our adult child tells us something we find hard to hear? And how can parents see the opportunity to love more deeply through making space for their adult child’s perspective?
The generational shifts happening in terms of expectations around ‘being grateful and respectful to our parents.’
Fears about “airing dirty laundry” and how challenging it can be for boomers to feel self-compassion.
How, in the past, productivity and survival were the driving forces and emotions were seen as ‘in the way’ and what this looks like today.
PTSD and its requirement of loyalty and how this effects family systems.
The leap of faith parents must make to connect in the way their adult children are craving, and how incredibly challenging and brave it is to take this step.

Bonny’s Website: https://getyourlightback.com/

Bonny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonnyscottlifecoach/

*Movie referenced in the episode was “Band of Brothers”

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Ashe Green Design. Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca
Fuel Your Body. Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca
Jessica Gallant Beauty. Discover more here: https://jessicagallantbeauty.com/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason).

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Steff Sullivan's deep insights and expertise in human design shine through in her discussion with Kailea and Alyssa. From her upbringing in a small town to her experiences as a nurse, Steff's journey has shaped her ability to provide compassionate human design readings. The episode provides an overview of human design and includes personal readings for Kailea and Alyssa who are both projectors.

In this episode they discuss:

Steff's experience growing up with parents who grappled with mental health issues and how it became a catalyst for her empathetic approach towards others in her work.
What human design really is and how it offers individuals a unique blueprint of their personality traits and strengths.
Steff sheds light on Kailea and Alyssa's shared projector type and their natural inclination towards guiding and directing others, emphasizing the importance of recognition and invitation in their interactions.
The similarities Steff and Kailea share in their human design charts, and the challenges they faced in navigating their unique paths.

Steff's advice on managing empathic energies resonates deeply with both Kailea and Alyssa. This conversation is so informative and full of heart. It will leave you eager to delve deeper into the world of human design.

If you are interested in Steff’s offerings, you can find more information here: https://www.steffsullivan.co/.

Make sure to follow along with Steff online: https://www.instagram.com/steffsullivan.co/

Generate your free Human Design chart here: www.steffsullivan.co/generate-chart

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

+ Ashe Green Design. Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca
+ Fuel Your Body. Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca
+ Jessica Gallant Beauty. Discover more at https://jessicagallantbeauty.com/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason). To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Kailea sits down with her friend Claire to talk all things prioritization. Claire enjoys many things in life to the complete fullest, but what do you sacrifice when you are spread too thin? What do you do when your work is completely fulfilling, and there isn’t enough time to give your relationships your whole self? How do we communicate this and manage others’ expectations, without losing or damaging our relationships?

This episode covers:

Claire’s path from law school to working as the Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources in Ottawa
Why her articling year was the most challenging and stressful year of her life and what she learned from that time
What happens when you love your job so much and you WANT to work a lot, but it results in your personal relationships feeling shortchanged?
What happens when people tell you, “You are prioritizing your work too much,” or “You aren’t present enough,” or “You are on your phone too much”?
The deliberate choice to prioritize work when it disappoints other people – what are the benefits and costs?
Can we accept quality over quantity time? How do we communicate this?
How do we manage our expectations in our relationships?
Strategies for setting phone boundaries with ourselves

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Ashe Green Design. Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca
Fuel Your Body. Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca
Modo Yoga Charlottetown. Discover more here: https://modoyoga.com/charlottetown/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason).

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠.

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Alyssa and Kailea sit down with Dr. Lauren Holden from East ND and Lau’s Healthy Life. This conversation covers many topics, but a few things focused on are:

Lauren’s experience with naturopathic school and how she found her calling after some difficulty finding the right school for her.
Lauren’s experience with ADHD (primarily inattentive type), and how her diagnosis has helped her better understand her strengths.
Entering motherhood while living in the public eye, some of the negative comments that have come her way, but also how she is building a community so that people don’t have to feel alone when entering a new phase of life.
The anxiety Lauren experienced in early postpartum.

This is a fun and upbeat conversation that tackles some serious subjects.

You can find more about Lauren at https://instagram.com/laus_healthy_life

and https://www.eastnd.ca/book-with-lauren-holden-nd.

You can also find the pumpkin oat bars that are mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.laushealthylife.com/healthy-no-bake-pumpkin-oat-bars/.

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Ashe Green Design.

Find out more at https://www.ashleygreen.ca

Fuel Your Body.

Learn more at https://eatfyb.ca.

Modo Yoga Charlottetown.

Discover more here: https://modoyoga.com/charlottetown/

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit:⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by

Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio:

https://www.gregalsop.com/

Welcome to Season 4 of the Podcast - some changes are taking place, but beautiful heart opening conversations will continue. After a lot of thought, Alyssa has decided that it will be her last season with the podcast, with Kailea continuing on solo.

Throughout the season, Kailea and Alyssa explore topics such as body image, ADHD, creating inclusive community, an intro into human design, and so much more. Kailea will also host several conversations and interviews on her own that show you a glimpse into her work as a counselling therapist and coach where she shares deep dive conversations with many inspiring people.

Alyssa and Kailea want to thank everyone who has listened so far and all the new listeners who are discovering the podcast.

It means the world.

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit:⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio:https://www.gregalsop.com/

Join Alyssa and Kailea for their first live podcast recording with 50 of their dear friends and listeners in the audience at Upstreet Craft Brewing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This discussion was led by Caley Aylward and turns the tables as the hosts get interviewed.

In this episode they discuss:

• Creating more capacity to feel joy, rest and how to create the time to slow down. Kailea leads an exercise that shows how you can do this in real time along with the crowd.

• Comparison and the pressure to do it all. Where this comes from and how they are currently experiencing it.

• The daily practices that Alyssa and Kailea do to feel their version of their best selves.

• The exhausting side of self improvement and what Alyssa is doing currently to reset.

• Responding to “what do you do?” and creating more connection by changing this common conversation starter.

• Meeting people where they are at and what that really means when solving conflict.

This was a dream come true for Alyssa and Kailea and you can hear the excitement in their voices as they speak about their experiences with Caley.

Find out more about Caley here:

https://instagram.com/homebycaleyjoy

This episode is brought to you by Drink Libra.

Find out more about this delicious non-alcoholic craft brewery at www.drinklibra.ca

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Kate Beaton, New York Times Bestselling author and winner of Canada Reads 2023, chats with Alyssa and Kailea. They talk about the pull of heartache and success in relation to home, how our environment shapes the dreams we dream, and what makes her feel the most like herself.

In this episode they discuss:

The messiness of the human experience and how her graphic novel Ducks so accurately and uniquely captured the emotional complexity of it. How, for her, even in the worst situations, there will be moments of fondness.
What influences do we need to dream big and how does our environment shape how ‘stretchy’ our imaginations become?
How growing up in a small town on the east coast of Canada shaped her idea of success, and how the local economy and export of labour gave her the impression she had to leave to succeed financially.
Being young and believing the people who tell you that you are powerless.
How for her, home is where you like yourself best.
Success and what that means to her.
Hometown support and how impactful it has been for her.

This conversation is honest and interesting. It will leave you thinking about how you have come to dream what you dream, and where you feel most at home.

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Emily Howard Art. Find out more at https://www.emilyhowardart.com

Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com

Drink Libra. For more information visit www.drinklibra.ca

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio:https://www.gregalsop.com/

Kailea and Alyssa sit down with Blake Caissie aka Zsa Zsa Zhoosh to discuss self-love, self-compassion, boundaries, and living authentically.

In this episode they cover:

• How Blake discovered his love for drag and what it’s brought into his life

• Being brought up in a very religious environment and Blake’s relationship with faith now

• His decision to speak with an addiction counsellor

• The PEI Pride community and the growth of acceptance he’s experienced

• The power he’s gained from understanding that ‘no’ is a two letter word that can design his life for the better, and so much more.

This conversation with Blake teaches us so many small ways we can make huge changes in our lives that allow us to embody more self-love. We explore how doing this is not only for our own benefit, but inevitably ripples out to positively impact others.

You can follow along Blake’s journey

https://instagram.com/blakecaissiesignatureblondes

And

https://instagram.com/zsazsazhoosh

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Emily Howard Art. Find out more at https://www.emilyhowardart.com

Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com

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https://jessicagallantbeauty.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Alyssa and Kailea sit down to discuss pride, arrogance, and so much more. A subject they didn’t know was so loaded…. listen as they unpack their different points of view.

In this episode they cover:

• What healthy pride looks like for both of them.

• Why Kailea feels shame when it comes to pride and arrogance and why it’s not such a trigger for Alyssa.

• How comments from childhood can really stick with you and how that shows up for both of them.

• The art of not shrinking, not puffing up, but simply standing your sacred ground.

• Why pride can feel scary and if validation is okay to seek.

• The way people communicate their pride and how it might affect those around them.

• What does it mean when we need to feel special?

This conversation covers some vulnerable moments for Kailea and some moments of defensiveness for Alyssa. Coming to no real conclusion whether pride is a healthy emotion, but an interesting and healthy discussion, nonetheless.

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Emily Howard Art. Find out more at https://www.emilyhowardart.com

Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Natalie Owens is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Stil James Styling and Stil James Interiors. A friend of Kailea’s since their university days, this conversation is like listening in to friends hanging out.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Finding and building a career that aligns with who you are.

• How Natalie started her business with a baby on her hip and why mothers are primarily who she hires for her business.

• Listening to your gut and knowing when it’s time to make a big leap.

• How self confidence can strengthen from wearing what you want and decorating your house the way you dream - not by just listening to trends.

• The ability to be open to what the future might hold and so, so much more! Alyssa and Kailea loved every single second of this conversation.

This episode is jam packed with advice for entrepreneurs, and for anyone trying to tap into their instincts.

You can follow Natalie over at:

www.instagram.com/stiljames.styling

www.instagram.com/stiljames.interiors

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Emily Howard Art. Find out more at https://www.emilyhowardart.com

Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Alyssa and Kailea chat with Nick Gaudio about the often-unspoken vulnerability that can come along with adjusting to fatherhood, how to navigate partnership balance, and so much more.

In this conversation they discuss:

Losing your feelings of competence and confidence
Unexpected ways vulnerability or uncertainty may present
Lack of language around hard emotions’ dads may experience
The expectations of parenthood and your marriage after kids
How working on communication skills helps in parenthood
The mental load and what it means for the other partner
Taking responsibility for yourself and showing up wholeheartedly as a parent

This episode speaks to the journey of parenthood from a father’s perspective. Nick gets very vulnerable about some of the difficulties that Dads can face, that aren’t always openly talked about.

Follow Nick and Brittnei at www.instagram.com/thelifetheybuilt

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Emily Howard Art. To find out more about her art or to purchase her book “The Morning We Met” visit www.emilyhowardart.com

Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Alyssa and Kailea sit down to unpack the first challenge in their friendship. A fun trip took a turn when emotional resources were low and defensiveness went high.

In this conversation they discuss:

What happened on their trip that caused feelings to get hurt on both sides
The stories they hold about themselves from childhood and what it means when they come up in adulthood
How past friendships can play a role in new ones
The processes they use to work through tough feelings
If they consider each other equals in their friendship
How they moved through this challenge and what they plan to do next time something similar happens
The personal journeys they are both on right now and how it’s affecting their friendship

This episode is a real inside look into their friendship and speaks to the effort and vulnerability it takes to maintain friendships as adults.

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit ⁠centralcoastalpei.com⁠

Emily Howard Art. To find out more about her art or to purchase her book “The Morning We Met” visit www.emilyhowardart.com

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Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Michelle Hughes joins Kailea and Alyssa for a conversation about life, love, loss and living with stage 4 incurable cancer. Michelle is a 36 year old wife and mother and has the most immensely beautiful outlook on living.

In this conversation they discuss:

Michelle’s journey with her cancer diagnosis and what to say to those who might be going through something similar
Fertility struggles and loss
Bravery and the courage it takes to live out loud
Finding the joy in mundane moments because life is too short
Doing things that make your heart beat fast
What it means to just live and so much more.

What on paper could have been a very difficult and sad conversation is one full of joy, hope, optimism and most importantly, truth.

Follow Michelle’s journey @myjourneytojustlive https://instagram.com/myjourneytojustlive

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Emily Howard Art. To find out more about her art or to purchase her book “The Morning We Met” visit www.emilyhowardart.com

Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out more check out ⁠drinklibra.ca⁠. Use the coupon SEASONTHREE for 15% off your order!

Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: ⁠https://kaileaswitzer.com⁠

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

In the last episode of the season, Kailea is answering all your questions about therapy.

In this episode Kailea talks about:

Why she became a therapist
Common misconceptions people have about therapy (and therapists!)
The biggest fears people have when they start therapy (and common fears we tend to hold about our core selves)
A few simple exercises and questions Kailea has found to be transformative for herself and her clients
Her thoughts on people-pleasing and ‘selflessness’
Whether it’s necessary to re-live your trauma to move through it
Free daily practices that can dramatically improve your mental health

Resources from this episode:

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Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com

Kailea and Alyssa welcome Ashley MacPherson of @mymoneyfriend to talk about a subject that many people feel a lot of shame around - money.

In this episode they discuss:

What led Ashley to being over $100,000 in debt and how she got out of it.
How childhood money trauma shaped Ashley’s relationship with her finances, and how she has worked to heal her scarcity mindset.
How Ashley identified her values and started to live more in the moment and spend with intention.
Why so many of us feel shame when talking about money.
Revenge spending and comparing your finances to others.
Tangible steps towards healing your relationship with your finances.

Ashley is incredibly passionate about financial literacy. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space to truly face and understand your financial picture, expand your knowledge so you can make informed money decisions, and focus on value-based spending and saving so you can achieve your larger goals.

Resources from this episode:

Ashley’s services: Instagram.com/mymoneyfriend

This episode is brought to you by following sponsors:

Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort. To book visit mysanordicspa.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com

Alyssa and Kailea sit down with their good friend and international singer songwriter turned marketing expert, Meaghan Blanchard. Meaghan explains how she is rebuilding her life in a way that feels good from the inside out.

Their conversation goes in many directions and results in many tears. It’s emotional, vulnerable and incredibly honest. Meaghan discusses the moment she knew she wanted to change career paths and the rocky but worthwhile road to where she is today.

In this episode they also discuss:

• Childhood trauma and how it can affect you in life

• Learning to shine light on all of yourself and not just the parts that society deems worthy

• Self-compassion and how to access it

• How to believe in yourself enough to live as your true self

• Determining success on your own terms

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out more check out drinklibra.ca

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Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio:https://www.gregalsop.com

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com

Kailea and Alyssa explore what they’ve learned from their various moves (NB, Toronto, Victoria, Boston and LA) and how they feel about coming back to their home province of PEI.

In this episode they discuss:

What led them both to move away from home.
Their world views and how they have changed and been rebuilt.
Feeling lost and how they dealt with finding themselves in new places.
How relationships were weakened or strengthened by moving.
How taking big leaps felt easier when living away.
Fears and insecurities around long term friendships.
How to create community wherever you are.
What home actually means to them.

Resources from this episode:

This episode is brought to you by Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort. To book visit mysanordicspa.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio:https://www.gregalsop.com

To learn more about working with Kailea visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com

Kailea and Alyssa welcome their first (ever!) guest on the podcast with Dr. Céline Leduc from EASTND Naturopathic Centre & IV Lounge.

In this episode they discuss:

What led Dr. Leduc to the field of naturopathic medicine.
The macronutrient you aren’t eating enough of (why it matters on a daily basis and some simple shifts to help incorporate it).
The easiest ways to improve your wellbeing today.
The importance of taking breaks (and how to actually take one when you feel like you have no time).
And many more examples of simple, realistic, and accessible ways to create a healthier and more abundant life.

This episode is one not to miss!

Resources from this episode:

Physiological sigh: https://youtu.be/vQlM1E8lTSE

EASTND: https://www.eastnd.ca/pei

This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out more check out drinklibra.ca

Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort. To book visit mysanordicspa.com

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio:https://www.gregalsop.com

To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com

In the Season 2 premiere, Alyssa and Kailea discuss how they approach the new year. They share some gentle rituals that help them set the year (or month or week) off to a good start and in a way that truly feels good – not like too much work or pressure.

Prone to perfectionist tendencies during this time of year, they now try to really clear out the noise and set intentions that are aligned with how they want their lives to feel.

This episode is brought to you by Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out more, check out drinklibra.ca

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com

When referencing perfectionism, Alyssa and Kailea aren’t talking about ‘the desire to do things perfectly’ but rather the deeply painful and personal ways perfectionism can show up in their lives.

Kailea reveals the ways it shows up for her physically and in parenthood, and Alyssa describes how her fear of being left is what actually drives her perfectionist tendencies.

The last episode of the season has Kailea and Alyssa being more vulnerable than they have been before.

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com

Kailea and Alyssa take on a listener request episode all about comparison, as they discuss some of the ways that they fall into the comparison trap. Describing how they feel about comparison in motherhood and beyond, they also unpack some tangible ways to work through it and get to the root cause.

Spoiler alert, a lack of self-compassion might be to blame.

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com

The word quitting can bring up so many emotions. Quitting can be hard to do but it can also be a decision that will bring you forward in life and in happiness. In this episode, Kailea and Alyssa discuss what they have quit, their worries about what others would think, how quitting was the best choice for them and how they are moving forward.

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Books can bring you into worlds you never knew existed, help you articulate what you were never able to put into words and make you feel more understood than your closest confidants. In short - books are the best.

Kailea and Alyssa discuss the books that have changed their lives. Passing books back and forth has been a huge part of their friendship. Join them as they share the books that have helped them decide to launch businesses, find the right medical help, feel seen and given them whole new perspectives.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Crazy Sexy Diet - Kris Carr

The Gifts of Imperfection - Brene Brown

The Doctor Will See You Now - Tamer Seckin

Carry on Warrior - Glennon Doyle

The Empath’s Survival Guide - Judith Orloff

Tiny Beautiful Things - Cheryl Strayed

I Feel Bad About My Neck and Other Thoughts on Being A Woman - Nora Ephron

Loving What Is - Byron Katie

The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer

Radical Compassion - Tara Brach

Self Compassion - Kristin Neff

Set Boundaries Find Peace - Nedra Glover Tawaab

Adventures In Opting Out - Cait Flanders

The 4-Hour Workweek - Timothy Ferriss

Scattered Minds - Gabor Maté

The Conscious Parent - Shefali Tsabary

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/

Friendships are one of the toughest types of relationship. The highs can feel larger than life and the heartbreaks can feel worse than imaginable.

So much of adult friendships have to do with childhood friendships. In this episode, the vulnerability is deep as Alyssa and Kailea divulge who was the bully / who was bullied, how they are healing childhood wounds, maintaining adult friendships, dealing with friendships that are going in different directions and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

Parenthood is one of the most monumental shifts that people experience. Alyssa and Kailea definitely felt this way. In this episode they discuss how parenthood impacts friendships, familial relationships, time and work.

This honest chat covers the timeline from pregnancy to postpartum and all the feelings that take place in between.

If you‘ve ever been hesitant on what to say to a pregnant person or a new parent, this episode dives deep on what’s helpful and what’s not. Alyssa and Kailea discuss what has helped during this massive transition, and what hasn’t.

Join over on Instagram for more conversations @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)

In This New Season Podcast

Learning This Life. Again and again.

With your hosts Kailea Switzer & Alyssa Johnston

One’s a counselling therapist and coach, the other is a messy, sensitive, multi-passionate person. Both are still just trying to figure it all out.

Life is constantly changing. Each season brings something new and we all end up learning what we feel, who we are, and what to do… again and again.

Join Kailea and Alyssa as they have deep, "vulnerability hangover inducing” conversations, share insights on what is and isn’t working in their lives and the ups and downs and in-betweens of it all.