The Mountain Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Nancy O’Hare is the Author, Writer and World Traveller who has visited over seventy countries and lived across five continents. O’Hare coupled nearly twenty-year career in finance with her passion for diverse cultures, which propelled her to seek out unique experiences. Nancy and her husband have transitioned from a corporate career to pursue their creative pursuits and explore our planet. Finally, reaching to the greatest and writing up two fantastic books – “Dust in My Pack” & “Searching for Unique”.
Show Notes
- 1:00- Short introduction to Nancy. Jason starts with asking Nancy on how she landed in Bow Alley. Nancy explains that several things made her and her husband coming back to Calmore; culture, medical system, being close to the airport.
- 3:27 – Nancy talks through how she coped with being new to writing and how the local library and Canmore writing group helped in reaching the literature and giving feedback.
- 5:16 – Jason dives more into Nancy’s background and having spent 18 years living abroad. Nancy talks us through her financial background, her first step abroad was atransfer over to Australia to work for Deloitte, one of the biggest corporate companies in the world. She then after went to Asia, Africa and the UK.
- 8:37 – Nancy continues on her travelling experiences. She mentions that interactions with people helped her in her career development and reaching the places she aimed to. Nancy then spent a few months in Ecuador, Qatar and ended up living in Oman.
- 10:35 – Nancy shares her further international travelling related stories. Her next adventure was in Switzerland. Nancy punches line saying that all that travelling and living in different countries set up her writing passion.
- 14:18 – Nancy says that her and her husband wanted that flexibility and desire of having control of the energy spent day-by-day. Nancy had the outgoing desire to go the different path and finally decided to dive into writing about dynamic, fun and travel-related stuff.
- 15:53 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays.
- 18:22 – Jason asks Nancy about her transition into travel writing and passion to do so.
- 22:28 – The whole of Nancy’s and her husband world travelling journey sounds like a dream. Jason puts a question to Nancy about where it all comes from, what was the focal point of starting this way of living. Nancy explains that it was her father, who travelled a lot for business, who implanted the desire to do so as well as a passion for challenges and exotic cultures.
- 26:23 – Jason shares his experience on building network abroad while travelling. People are afraid to get to know you closer as of fact that they know you are going to leave.
- 29:10 – Jason asks Nancy about her actual life in Bow Alley. Nancy is much focused on writing at the moment while still looking for occasions to travel.
- 31:02 – Jason mentions the two publications of Nancy asking on motives for writing them. Nancy talks through her two books and touches on different chapters containing different experiences.
- 36:18 – Jason asks Nancy talk on how she established an idea of starting to writing. Nancy shares her motives, advice and challenges she appointed.
- 41:05 – Jason and Nancy discuss future plans. Nancy thinks it probably will be travelling and writing while commenting that “time will show”. Stay tuned for more!
Jane Sullivan is a Coordinator & Primo Elf for the Christmas Spirit Campaign. Jane shares her experience on getting involved and encourages residents of our community to take pride in volunteering and consider helping those in need during the Christmas season.
Show Notes
- 1:04 – Jane develops on her life and career background. Jane shares her thoughts on moving from Toronto to Canmore and ongoing desire to develop her career in tourism hospitality.
- 6:00 – Jason asks Jane on her ways of coping with work activities and family life when she moved to Alberta. Jane thinks that Alberta is a really good place to look for work opportunities. The town has a lot to offer
- 9:14 – Jane talks about her working and volunteering life in Canmore. Jane does event coordination on a contract basis and has been very involved in the Bow Valley Christmas Spirit campaign.
- 13:25 – Jane talks more about the campaign she is working on at the moment as it incorporates personal values with professional life. She encourages listeners to volunteer or help financially. Volunteering for the program provides a great opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge
- 16:55 – Jason reflects on Christmas, being a time of the year when we feel more sensitive and concerned for the needs of others.
- 17:35 – Jane develops more on families who are in need and ways on how the community helps.
- 19:30 – There are several ways of helping: either by nominating the family that needs support or by direct support. Jane adds up and, again, puts huge pressure on involving into volunteering; fantastic volunteering example of school people delivering Christmas gifts to families (a dedicated Christmas gift-giving program which focuses on connecting different generations by helping, donating, giving, sharing).
- 22:56 – Jane talks on favourite ways of spending time while being semi-retired. Jane is much into cycling, skiing and of course walking and hiking.
- 24:50 – Huge thanks and words of appreciation to Jane for the commitment, thoughts on her work on the Christmas Spirit Campaign.
Kymberley Hill is a PR and Communications professional who runs a small Public Relations and Communications Company in Bow Alley. Being well-established PR expert from Northern England she decided to move into Canmore where she feels very passionate about helping hospitality get the most from the media and PR efforts. Kym is a life-enthusiast and adventure-seeker who adores getting creative to join the dots between brand and consumer.
Show Notes
- 1:32 – Introduction of Kymberley Hill. Kim moved from Northern England to Canada and after so many years in the country, she definitely finds Bow Alley as a place to be. She goes into more detail about thinking on career opportunities and daily lifestyle in the Bow Alley.
- 6:11 – Jason and Kym talk further on the work & culture differences between London and Calgary. Kym compares different approaches to work, daily lifestyle habits, human relations.
- 12:34 – Kym develops more on her work in the Bow Alley. She runs a small Communications company where she focuses on PR communications brand storytelling.
- 14:08 – Kym and Jason talk on the client base and companies Kym works with. She tells us how much she enjoys working with ‘leisure businesses’ incorporating lodging, hospitality, tourism, restaurants overall.
- 17:29 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays.
- 18:22 – Kym discusses the shift towards a focus on travelling. Jason and Kym develop on the different travel experiences and differences in being a tourist and a traveller.
- 21:46 – Jason asks Kym on her last year lesson and what she learnt over the past time while living in Bow Alley.
- 25:40 – Kym comments on her decision of moving from a big city into the Rockies.
- 31:17 – Kym dives into outdoor activities she is into. She tells that the biggest secret is an actual desire to go out and do something. She lists all the bunch of Alberta activities including visits in Kananaskis Nordic Spa.
- 35:20 – Get in touch with Kym via e-mail on hello@paperroadcommunications.com
Rachael Meckling is an illustrator & designer with a focus on fashion communication and graphic design. She is full-time freelance fashion artist, designer & live Illustrator (portrait Sketcher). Rachael shares her rebellious life & work story in the most humblest, kindest of ways.
Show Notes
- 2:30 – Jason asks Rachael to describe her vocation. Rachael talks about her work as a fashion illustrator, painter and graphic designer
- 4:07 – Rachael describes sources she takes inspiration from. She loves drawing faces but most favourite is drawing clothing and fabrics
- 8:44 – Jason and Rachael talk about what it’s like to have an agent and the role they can play to help artists with their business. Rachael describes how her agent works with her, works with clients, and helps in many aspects related to Rachel’s business.
- 13:20 – Jason asks Rachael to describe how her daily routine looks like. Rachael shares her daily habits and set-up each day.
- 16:24 – Rachael talks about why fashion illustration makes sense for her living in the mountains rather than a cosmopolitan environment
- 21:08 – Rachael and Jason discuss on the correlation health and well being being surrounded in nature.
- 23:08 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays.
- 25:38 – Rachael shares details on working on commission projects. She touches on pricing her work explaining that working with her agent has allowed her to properly value her work.
- 31:55 – Rachael talks about how she balances out the commissioned work with her own projects. Rachael gives us her strategy of being just a little bit rebellious allows her to switch between client work and personal work.
- 35:50 – Rachael shares her favourite ways of spending time outside. It’s just healing being outdoors and it has lots of advantages in her opinion.
Justin Deoliveira Justin Deoliveira is a Software Developer and Engineer passionate about the computer science industry. Justin has a great story – working and travelling as well as setting up his own consulting business. Justin landed in Canmore where he feels his heart resonates the most. He shares his thoughts on work-life balance, living in […]
Leigh Ann Betts is an Inspirational Leader and Soulful Entrepreneur with a mission to change the world through feminine leadership and entrepreneurship. Leigh Ann is also the Canmore Branch Director for Happy Healthy Women. Here, she leads a group of entrepreneurial women based on the philosophy that Happiness + Health = Success + Wealth.
Show Notes
- 2:07 – Leigh Ann Betts talks about how her career progressed. She tells the story on how she landed into a mission to help, inspire and transform women’s’ lives.
- 4:20 – Leigh Ann goes into more detail, how she established her vision and to help people. Leigh Ann explains her curiosity and passion in the field as well as a desire to influence others for inspirational change.
- 7:44 – Jason and Leigh Ann discuss further on breaking up barriers in being focused on passion and interests. Leigh Ann comments that it’s all about trusting ourselves and finding evidence on what we believe. You create the life you love by making over your mindset.
- 10:50 – Leigh Ann talks about her core programs “Declutter Your Life 30 Day Challenge” and “Design Your Life 90 Day Coaching Program” mentioning it’s vital to slow down and focus on physical, mental and spiritual components of oneself.
- 14:30 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for the wind-down Fridays.
- 17:00 – Leigh Ann talks further on education and self-discovering everybody’s potential to create the life of desire and the need to go where you want to go. Leigh Ann points out that the right tools are key for us to make a change.
- 20:11 – Jason steps into the methods and ways in which people can experience all the good practices Leigh Ann has to offer. Leigh Ann introduces Happy Healthy Women Canmore Branch which embraces the community rooted in happiness, health and success.
23:04 – Leigh Ann discusses her reasons for choosing Canmore to join and develop community here. * 25:33 – Leigh Ann covers her outdoor pursuits and her desire to try new things. We also talk about how living in Canmore has an advantage – we have a variety of meet-up groups and different activities that are specific to our region. * 27:47 – Jason asks Leigh Ann about her goals for 2019 and upcoming initiatives. * 28:50 – Ways to connect with Leigh Ann. Make sure you go into https://leighannbetts.com/boost-your-energy to receive a free gift!
After having travelled many places across Canada and the great north, Cindy and her family settled in Canmore. Cindy is the sole proprietor of Wildwood Physiotherapy and an expert in her practice of both Western and Eastern approaches to her practice. Cindy’s goal as a Physiotherapist is to maximize the function of the body while educating the community.
Show Notes
- 1:35 – Introduction of Cindy. Cindy tells the story on making the final decision of moving into Canmore and establishing a business there.
- 6:21 – Jason inquiries Cindy about other reasons for moving into Bow Alley. Cindy admits that Canmore was a place they loved from the very beginning and decided it is going to be the right and final move.
- 10:12 – Jason asks Cindy about her career and professional background. Cindy’s goal as a Physiotherapist is to maximize the function of the body.
- 13:38 – Cindy talks about a proactive approach to body health, giving reasons why prevention is better than curation. Cindy continues on her mission in educating the community in the field. She is really passioned and in love with the job!
- 14:32 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays.
- 17:00 – Cindy lists advantages on working on her own such as flexibility and ability to spend more time with each client. It’s very important that the client receives good value for the money and time they have spent on treatments.
- 19:13 – Cindy leads us through different approaches to Physiotherapy adding that blending therapies is what defines her treatments.
- 23:02 – Jason asks Cindy about advice on reaching her services and reasons upon choosing the right treatments she offers.
- 26:50 – Jason and Cindy talk about modality and machine-treatments in Physiotherapy.
- 27:38 – Jason describes his experience with physiotherapy after suffering a sports injury.
- 28:50 – Cindy shares the joy of having work-life balance in Canmore and mentions all favourite outdoor activities for her and her family.
- 32:15 – Best ways to reach Cindy: Wildwood Physiotherapy website, e-mail: clinic@wildwoodphysio.ca or phone/text: 403-493-0406.
Chris Picek is the head chef at Tapas, a Spanish restaurant in Canmore. Chris talks about how he gave up on the culinary scene for a short time but then rekindled his love for cooking when joining James and Wendy at Tapas, a leading restaurant in the Bow Valley. His view on the restaurant industry and food is both refreshing and real.
Show Notes
- 0:19 – Introduction of Chris Picek, a who is passionate simply by feeding people with a good food being Head Chef & Executive for ‘Tapas’ in Canmore.
- 1:15 – Jason asks Chris about his history and background. Chris was born in Northern Canada but decided to leave home base and travel Europe when finally came back to Calgary to settle up.
- 5:12 – Jason and Chris talk further on the job, commuting aspects, lifestyle decisions and distanced relationship. Chris admits that living in a different city than his partner is a sacrifice, believing that sometimes you have to take a long way around to get to where you are going.
- 9:04 – Jason asks about Chris’ reasons behind coming to Canmore. Chris shares his story on following the desire to find the right fit and the opportunity at ‘Tapas’.
- 10:38 – Jason inquiries about the restaurant, asking Chris about major factors that pulled Chris to make the change. Chris appreciated the honesty and natural-sense of the owners and the restaurant itself.
- 15:17 – Chris gives us more details on the food business in Canmore, philosophy and challenges in being in cooking in the region. Chef Picek appreciates the total freedom on the menu and the food. The key is using the best ingredients and sourcing great materials from known places.
- 19:25 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays.
- 22:05 – Jason and Chris talk on why a good food place has a positive impact on building community touching on the local ingredients import economy.
- 26:08 – Jason asks Chris on the business cooking areas he is looking to explore and further testing plans on the menu.
- 28:27 – Jason puts a question to Chris about his break on the career path and coming back. Chris comments that he realized it’s more than just a job, it’s a vocation and this was calling him more than anything else.
- 31:09 – Chris talks through his time off work and ways of spending it, most often with dogs in the parks!
- 33:16 – Jason asks Chris about what is this big thing about cooking for him. It is training, mentorship and leadership while treating people as they should be treated.
Melissa Mauriello is a pharmacist and travel clinic specialist who is passionate about helping the community. Melissa has always known where her career path should go and after studying pharmacy in Australia she came back to Canada to work for a newly opened pharmacy in Canmore. Melissa talks about taking a proactive approach to health through education and of course her love for the Canmore community.
Show Notes * 0:17 - Introduction of Melissa Murillo and her background. Melissa is a pharmacist in Canmore, passionate about community and being a resource to educate and help. * 1:47 - Melissa continues on her story mentioning she always wanted to be a pharmacist. After finishing a degree in Australia she came back to Canada together with Mario, her husband, to work for a newly opened pharmacy in Canmore. * 4:50 - Melissa details on what living in Canmore looks like for them; having roommates keeps them sociable and happy. * 7:57 - Jason asks Melissa about the job opportunity that came up at Mint Health+Drugs Canmore. * 9:56 - Jason brings up Melissa's ongoing desire to be a pharmacist. Melissa dives into her passion to help others by getting to know them better and helping with any ongoing health issues. * 11:38 - Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays. * 14:05 - Jason asks Melissa about the work in pharmacy, its mission and values, and current healthcare projects. Melissa touches on a different approach she is taking and even tackling controversial topics people might want to talk through and get some help with. Melissa elaborates on the Needle Exchange Program which she currently develops. * 18:57 - Melissa walks us through her future career plans and opportunities to improve health in the community; international travelling is key when it comes to advising on healthcare. * 21:18 - Jason and Melissa discuss on the outdoors also summer and winter hobbies. * 26:00 - Connect with the Pharmacy on Facebook and Twitter @mintcanmore
Tara Koenig is known as an authentic various yoga styles teacher, passionate about connection, creation and community development in Canmore. Tara talks about how important the 18 - 35 year-old demographic is to the Bow Valley and her work with Canmore Young Adults Network (CYAN).
Show Notes * 0:43 - Introduction of Tara Koenig. Tara's gives her background and her reasons for choosing the Bow Valley as home. * 4:24 - Tara continues talking about moving into Banff and opportunities that came along with yoga teacher training. * 5:19 - Tara about BanffLIFE programme being about integrating young adults into the mountain community and education on the special circumstances that come along with living in a National Park. * 6:57 - Jason and Tara discussing connection aspects touching on making friends locally and globally. * 7:53 - Tara talks about her passion for yoga, different styles she teaches and career progression. * 12:57 - Jason asks Tara about life in Banff and how it could be compared with living in Canmore. Tara describes Banff as a more tourist destination with a higher level of energy within the town; Canmore feels more spread out with less touristic tension although larger town population. * 16:05 - Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays. * 19:51 - Jason brings up the Canmore Young Adult Network organization and asks about its role in the community. Tara continues talking about its mission, values and services offered by the organization. * 28:27 - Jason asks Tara for her personal motivation that connects her to the community in CYAN. * 29:56 - Tara details on how to connect with the organization. There are different ways to help and get involved; take part in CYAN events and reach out to the community members. * 34:04 - Jason and Tara discuss the outdoor activities in Bow Alley asking Tara about her and her partners' hobbies and interests. * 36:29 - Tara encourages to connect with the organization on
Instagram and Facebook @cyancanmore or search for Canmore Young Adult Network;
Direct connection with Tara on social media profiles: @TaraKoenig
Mike Petroff is a singer-songwriter who moved to the Bow Valley in 1978. Mike has an incredible history with Canmore. He started and grew a successful construction company here, but as of late, wrote a song called "The Night the Cougar Roared" that tells the story of the 2013 flood. Mike is a key part of the local music scene here in the Bow Valley.
Show Notes * 02:35 - Jason asks Mike about his life story and the reasons behind moving into Canmore. Mike explains why Canmore was his life choice mentioning that people are the motivation and song inspiration. * 07:10 - Mike describes how Canmore changed throughout the years comparing the city in the past and now. * 08:57 Jason brings up Mike's decision of starting up a construction business. Mike reflects on his background and talks through the bullet points of starting own business. * 12:55 - Jason asks Mike about his reasons for a career change from being a construction "guy" / entrepreneur into the musician. Mike describes his desire for writing and listening to peoples' stories which he turned into a song-writing passion. * 16:43 - Jason follows up on Mike's inspiration to peoples' stories and post-song creation. * 20:31 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays. * 28:41 - Mike talks about the song he has written that holds a special place in his mind and heart. Mike discuss a special meaning of "A Thousand Storms." * 33:30 - Jason and Mike discuss their attitude towards nature, environment and ways to connect with them touching different life aspects. * 39:04 - Jason puts a question to Mike about his word of advice in progressing in the music world. * 42:00 - You can discover more about Mike and his music on Youtube. Listen to iTunes and follow his social media channels.
Trish Tutton has been in the Bow Valley for just over seven years and she has something incredible to share with all of us about mindfulness. As a yoga and meditation instructor, she talks about how she has brought mindfulness strategies to the corporate world. We cover her story, her business, and talk a little bit about back-country camping.
Misty Kendal and her husband James have lived in the Bow Valley for quite some time and have had a number of wonderful experiences working in hospitality in some of the most coveted places in Canada. Misty talks about her work life, raising a family, and of course, wine.
Matt left England to teach how to ski and I guess you can say it snowballed from there. Matt talks about how his love for the outdoors unfolded and resulted in years of traveling all over the world doing what he loves. He talks about the joys and challenges of running his own adventure company here in the Bow Valley, Canmore River Adventures.
John's career in law enforcement has spanned many years and territories. You can tell that John's commitment to community is passionate; as he describes the various ways citizenry and law enforcement can work together to make the Bow Valley a safe place to live.
Norbert Meier is an inspiring, long-time Bow Valley resident. He takes us through his refreshing approach to executive coaching and discusses how that same ethos serves him well as he helps lead fundraising for the Alberta World Cup Society.
Ken Koob is a business advisor with Community Futures. In this episode, Ken talks about how Community Futures works with entrepreneurs in the Bow Valley; supporting business owners (or soon to be business owners) with business advice, training and in some cases, funding. Ken also gives us an overview of his career that spans both marketing and finance.
Show Notes:
- 00:38 – Jason introduces Ken Koob with Community Futures, an organization that provides small business advisory services and lending opportunities for rural communities.
- 03:10 – Ken and Jason discuss the geographic jurisdictions served by Community Futures Centre West in Alberta.
- 06:54 – Ken details his role as the Business Development Advisor, and emphasizes important lending criteria for potential clients (borrowing limit of $150,000; previously declined funding from at least one financial institution).
- 09:18 - Jason and Ken talk about the demographics served by Community Futures Centre West, including specific programming for disability and youth.
- 11:52 – Ken walks us through the lending process, highlighting the importance of due diligence in decision-making (key players include the business plan and Equifax score). Community Futures charges a 1% fee to submit a lending application.
- 14:38 – Jason and Ken elaborate on the types of business advisory services offered by Community Futures Centre West.
- 18:08 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays.
Learn more at www.canmorebusinessexcellence.ca/en. * 20:38 – Jason asks Ken about the role of character in decision-making. Ken describes what he looks for as he assesses the character of potential borrowers. * 23:11 – Jason brings up the role of timing in submitting an application for financing. Ken advises entrepreneurs and business owners to approach Community Futures sooner (not later) for banking options and small business counseling. * 26:57 – Ken travels back in time to describe his early days in the financial industry (commercial lending), including a stint with the oil and gas industry. * 34:05 – Ken touches on the challenges that he sees in the world of entrepreneurship in our area: affordability of commercial space, spill-over from the economic downturn in Calgary, high competition in certain industries, legislative impact on staffing costs. * 38:45 – Jason and Ken talk about the value of forethought and planning in entrepreneurship. * 40:20 – You can learn more about Community Futures Centre West by visiting centrewest.albertacf.com. Connect directly with Ken Koob by email at BusAdvisor@albertacf.com (preferred) or phone at 403-437-0904.
Rachel Gurney is an investment advisor with Nesbitt Burns in the town of Canmore. Rachel has an incredible career - corporate Toronto, "liftie", paramedic and a financial services professional. Her story is one with a common thread - to help people to her fullest capacity. Rachel responded to the call of adventure leaving the "Big Smoke" to call the mountains home.
Show Notes:
02:50 – Jason introduces this week’s guest, Rachel Gurney. Rachel starts with how, in her early 20s, she decided to leave her home in Toronto and follow the call of the West.
08:16 – Rachel gives some thoughts on the community of Canmore, her favorite recreational activities, and experience so far raising a daughter outside of a big city.
11:44 – Rachel describes her work at Nesbitt Burns as a financial planner and investment advisor for Canmore’s families and business owners.
13:13 – Rachel tells why she loves what she does; Jason looks back at Rachel’s LunchBox Lecture at the E=MC2 CoWork Space in Canmore (www.canmorebusinessexcellence.ca/en/events) which prompts a discussion about the quest for knowledge, and how this quest drives Rachel forward in the fast-moving investment field.
16:58 – Break for our sponsor, Canmore’s E=MC2 CoWork space. Where else can you go for a hike, or jump on a snowboard, and then plug in and hit the computer …all in one day? Check out E=MC2 with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays. Learn more at www.canmorebusinessexcellence.ca/en. Interested in checking us out? Click HERE for directions and address for E=MC2.
19:27 - Rachel discusses exciting things on the horizon, including her interest in the social governance side of investing. Jason and Rachel review the acronym ESG (environmental, social, governance).
22:22 – Rachel gives a rundown of a typical day as an Investment Advisor, talks mountain biking (shout out to the Canmore Cycling Club), and discusses her dog’s popularity around town.
29:55 – Rachel recommends checking out a running group offered by the new running store in town, Strides.
31:05 – To get in touch with Rachel Gurney, please call her directly by phone at 403-678-9693.
Show Notes:
01:36 – Are you or somebody you know interested in being a guest on the Mountain Life Podcast? Visit www.themountainlifepodcast.com/be-a-guest/ and complete the form telling us why you’d make a great guest.
03:10 – Margaret starts with how she ended up living in the Bow Valley (hint: the morning sunshine sealed the deal).
05:05 – Margaret looks back on how her childhood experiences helped her to trust in the future, even amidst change and uncertainty.
06:20 – Margaret discusses her early years in the Bow Valley (with her four cats in tow!).
07:45 – Margaret talks about how she became involved in forming a women’s group and how several members, including Margaret, still meet up 21 years later.
09:40 – Margaret and Jason talk about how much Canmore has changed over the years.
11:40 – Margaret tells of her love of learning and how this frames her work today.
12:23 – Margaret touches on her education and training to become a grief & loss support counsellor.
13:02 – Margaret talks about the unique aspects of grief counselling and gives some examples of therapeutic techniques and processes.
15:31 – Jason discusses what he learned from Margaret’s LunchBox Lecture at E=MC2 and contemplates how unresolved grief often leads to further emotional pain down the road.
17:22 – Margaret provides a startling statistic, then introduces us to “companioning” in grief & loss support counselling.
18:52 – Break to talk about our sponsor, the E=MC2 CoWork space in Canmore. Check us out with a free space for your first day, attend a Wednesday LunchBox lecture, or visit us for wind down Fridays.
Learn more at www.canmorebusinessexcellence.ca/en.
21:13 – Jason and Margaret examine the connection between the creative arts and healing.
25:02 – Margaret answers the question, Why the focus on grief and loss? She relates to past experiences and her wonderment at the strength and courage of others.
28:24 – Margaret lists her favorite recreational activities in the Bow Valley and discusses her love for nature.
29:55 – Margaret introduces us to a Canmore Seniors hiking group called the Meanderthals.
32:00 – Connect with Margaret’s practice, You Are Not Alone – Bow Valley, by email at mclaveau@shaw.ca or call 403-678-1927.
Show Notes:
1:35 - Cheryl opens with her background and reasons for her relocation from Ottawa to Canmore.
5:40 - Cheryl takes us through her first few months in Ottawa, including her position at Concencio.
7:20 - Cheryl talks about the unique medical model at Concencio, which is rooted in integration and collaboration.
10:24 - Cheryl talks about her areas of focus and expertise when treating patients.
11:50 - Cheryl tells us more about her personal story and family life, and how this frames her work in 15:36 - health and wellness.
19:20 - Cheryl discusses her life as a serial entrepreneur.
20:49 - Cheryl gives an overview of hydrotherapy as a healing modality.
21:40 - Cheryl talks about plans and progress in developing a hydrotherapy spa facility (anticipated completion in Fall 2019).
24:58 - Cheryl talks about her role in organizing the Canmore Health and Wellness Festival to be held in October 2018.
27:55 - Cheryl gives us her perspective of the health outlook for those of us living in the Bow Valley. 29:29 - Cheryl tells us how she stays balanced in her day-to-day life and talks about recent local indulgences: Wild Heart Canmore and Mount Engadine Lodge.
Show Notes:
2:45 - Patricia talks about her move to Canmore from Edmonton and how her life went through a major change
3:45 - Patricia makes a complete life change to work in Canmore at a pain clinic
4:30 - Patricia has a change in her career and decided to start her private practice, most of her work was contract work
5:30 - Patricia's practice changes, focuses more on couples. The part of it was prompted by a book by Dr. Sue Johnson called Hold Me Tight.
6:05 - Patricia has mixed results; decides to take on more training
7:00 - Patricia talks about her divorce, and how she feels like her work with couples feels very much like a calling
10:00 - Patricia talks about how her job really helped with her transition. She had a social circle
10:30 - Patricia talks about moving to Canmore and how there is a challenge making connections especially when you are a sole practitioner. This is a pretty common thing when people move to the Bow Valley
11:30 - Patricia talks about getting involved in interests groups has helped her develop her social network.
14:00 - Patricia talks about the difficulty living here, trying to make ends meet and not having time to enjoy the outdoors.
14:50 - Patricia talks about the guilt factor when you work here. You feel like you need to be out there, but can't. You gotta work!
15:30 - Patricia talks about some of the difficulties of living in a resort town like Canmore.
17:05 - Three ways for you to check out E=MC2: Come in and check out the space for free your first day. Lunch box lectures every Wednesday, and Wind Down Fridays.
21:28 - Patricia talks about what keeps psychology interesting and exciting to her
22:05 - Patricia discusses how science is supporting the psychology of mindfulness practice
25:00 - Patricia talks about how wellness is becoming mainstream. Even diet can affect who you are.
25:46 - Patricia talks about the view of psychology and how it needs to continue to change.
28:15 - Patricia talks about how psychologists are doing a better job of making their services most accessible.
29:00 - Patricia talks about the signals that we get from life (sensation, warning, a problem, or a crisis).
31:11 - Patricia talks about hiking, backpacking, pilates, yoga, skiing, reading.
32:50 - Find Patricia at www.patricialavelle.com | patricialavelle.psychologist@gmail.com
33:49 - The Hold Me Tight (May 4 - 6 @ The Canmore Opera House) (Nov 2 - 4 @ The Canmore Opera House)
34:30 - Private couple retreats over a weekend in Canmore
Jade Ansley tells us how she got the idea for an innovative artisan gift store while she was developing as an artist herself. Jade was born and raised in Canmore; we talk about how Canmore has changed and ultimately what brought her home. Project A has moved to a permanent location on Main Street. Find […]
This episode features Zach Marton who has lived all over Canada and decided to make Canmore his home. We nerd about about air travel, technology, and how things planes have changed over the years. Zach is someone who is always hacking life and has a curiosity that inquires. [su_box title=”Show Notes” style=”soft”] Zach has lived […]
Sunshine Chen talks about his conversion to the mountains and outdoor lifestyle after doing a residency at the Banff Centre. Sunshine’s zest for life, appreciation for beauty, and being present is infectious and really comes through in this episode. [su_box title=”Show Notes” style=”soft”] Sunshine was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and his family migrated to Canada […]
Chris hails from Winnipeg Manitoba and has been coming to the Bow Valley to snowboard and mountain bike. Chris builds niche websites and platforms for various lifestyle-oriented businesses. [su_box title=”Show Notes” style=”soft”] When he got married, Chris and his wife Candace settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Together, they visited the Bow Valley many times, sometimes staying […]
Stephanie O’Brian: From superstar competitive athlete to amazing mom and social media entrepreneur. Stephanie takes us through her experience moving to Canmore as a teenager, raising a young family, and running a successful social media agency in Canmore. [su_box title=”Show Notes” style=”soft”] Stephanie started skiing when she was just one year old! At the age […]
Wanda Bogdane: PR and Media strategist, mountain biking thrill-seeker and the founder of the Plaid Goat Mountain Festival. Learn how Wanda came to Canmore through her love for climbing, how she adds value to her clients through her PR and Media savvy and her new project of love; the Plaid Goat. [su_box title=”Show Notes” style=”soft”] […]
- Elaine talks about setting up a coworking space in Canmore (1:00)
- Elaine talks about how she came to Canmore (2:45)
- Elaine's son Shane, is a photographer and had an interest in video and photography for most of his life and did a program called Through the Lens (6:00)
- Elaine talks about both of her businesses - e=mc2 and the accounting business (11:00)
- Coworking movement has only become popular in the last 10 - 15 years. (11:27)
- Coworking offers an opportunity for people to share ideas (11:40)
- Coworking is a way for Elaine works toward her core purpose to help people find their place in the world (14:02)
- Elaine talks about how working for yourself leaves little time for other things and there are trade-offs (18:28)
- Will be looking for a community manager at some point (20:46)
- Elaine talks about hiking the outdoors and sunshine meadows (22:00)
- Elaine talks about various Canmore summer events. Find Elaine and the family watching the Canada Day parade from The Wood (24:50)