Monica Parkin

The Teen Brain with “Positive Mom”, Elayna Fernandez

Elayna Fernandez   Known worldwide as the Positive MOM, Elayna Fernández is a bestselling author, two time Ted X speaker, internationally acclaimed storyteller, and award-winning mom entrepreneur. As founder of The Positive MOM Community, Elayna helps moms turn their painful stories into bestselling books, profitable courses, and well-crafted impactful talks so that they can earn…

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What Do We Do About Mom with Valerie Wiens

Valerie Wiens   Joining us today is Valerie Wiens, a Registered Nurse, and case manager who advises families on ways to help their aging parents and loved ones. She is the author of “ What to do about MOM ”, where she shares all the tips and insights of caretaking not just from the perspective…

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Canine Rehabilitation with Amy Granacki

Joining me today is Amy Granacki, a Registered Veterinary Technician and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital. Amy will take us on a journey through the eyes of CCR along with what prompted her to choose this profession. She will also give us tips and tricks and how we can better take…

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Lucid Conversations with Kim Fischer

Joining me today is Dr. Kim Fischer, a board-certified physician and anesthesiologist. Kim is also the founder of Lucid, an advanced care planning coaching service. Kim has practiced medicine for over a decade and is here to discuss what you need to think about when it comes to the difficult conversations surrounding end-of-life care and…

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New Wellness Journey with Christina Rozema

I am joined by Christina Rozema today, a wellness coach at Wellness New Perspective. Christina has over 20 years of experience working in the non-profit and healthcare field and now uses her knowledge to coach people in healthcare. We’ll hear about the stress-induced heart attack that changed her life and her commitment to learning about…

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Rhythm Jewelry with Tasha Sattler

Joining me today is Tasha Sattler from Rhythm Jewellery. Tasha is a goldsmith with over 20 years of experience in the industry and is here to discuss her trade, how and why she makes jewellery focused on dancers, and balancing jewellery creation with her family life.   In high school, Tasha worked in a jewellery store…

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Re-defining Badass with Mike Cameron

Today I’m breaking all the show rules and talking to Mike Cameron, author, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and two-time TEDx speaker. In 2015, tragedy struck and Mike embarked on a journey in order to use his experience and expertise to help men better connect with themselves and others. He joins us today to discuss his journey…

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Peaceful Productivity with Kim Christiansen

Today’s guest is Kim Christiansen, host of the Peaceful Productivity podcast and a productivity coach. Kim will be talking about her background as a chartered professional accountant, burnout, and the pressure to be perfect. Before becoming a CPA, Kim was an English teacher abroad and a 911 emergency services dispatcher. She has always loved organization…

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Mental Health Matters with Jocelyn Bystrom

I am talking to Jocelyn Bystrom today, teacher on medical leave, turned writer and mental health advocate. Jocelyn will take us through her 7-year struggle to get answers to troubling medical symptoms. Eventually progressing to seizures, cognitive decline, and central apnea and the loss of her driving privileges.  Jocelyn truly hit rock bottom before she…

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Snack Video Dating with Kim Kaplan

I am talking to Kim Kaplan today, Founder and CEO of the Snack dating app. Kim joins us to discuss the inspiration, the journey, and what the future holds for Snack. Snack is a video-first dating app that combines the best of Tik Tok and Tinder to create a more authentic dating experience. Once you…

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