In this very powerful episode, Professional Singer and  Life Coach Serena Henry provides an insightful look into her recovery from Bulimia Nervosa, most commonly known as Bulimia. I met Serena through our Life Coaching Academy and when she first shared her Eating Disorder with me, it triggered me to take a deeper look at what my relationship to food was and for the first time in 20 years, I was able to admit that I too, had a disordered relationship with food.  We both share what it was like...

Ever wonder what it would be like to do a job you love? Akshaya Chinapa, Life Coach & Podcast Host joins me today to share her tips on showing up for work in your feminine energy and claiming the money you deserve. We discuss our personal perspectives on this “boss bitch” movement and how doing less, actually allows us to do more. If you are feeling stuck in your career and want to feel in alignment with your work, this episode is for you! Don’t know where to even start? Best piece of...

Tania The Herbalist is a Health & Wellness Coach, Author and Activist. She joins me today to discuss why and how she quote-unquote converted to a life of herbalism and the positive effects it has had on all aspects of her life, especially anxiety. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Tania as we covered a wide range of topics including: How she helped her mother drastically improve her quality of life Big Pharma and their wicked agenda How plants spoke to her and ultimately lead...

Part 2 if 2, Crystale & I peel back the layers of our lives and share how our experiences with grief have ultimately brought us in alignment with our authentic selves. Spirituality and religion play a major role in Crystale’s growth and we touch on the similarities between the two. I share my two core beliefs around the purpose of our humanity and she shares why she considers herself a “Death Dula”. The energy exchange between the two of us is calming and safe and we connect so...

In this two part episode, Crystale & I peel back the layers of our lives and share how our experiences with grief have ultimately brought us in alignment with our authentic selves. Spirituality and religion play a major role in Crystale’s growth and we touch on the similarities between the two. I also share how I hope to lead by example so my children will feel safe to live their authentic life, but how I still struggle with projecting my unfulfilled experiences on them. The energy...

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Ihab, Personal Trainer and Podcast Co-Host of Making Men. We deconstruct what it means for men to have “toxic masculinity” and how the media portrays men. Ihab offers incredible knowledge and insight as he shares his perspective of what it means to be an emotional healthy man. Other topics discussed include Elon Musk buying Twitter and weather or not that is a form of toxic masculinity; Will Smith and the infamous slap heard across the world and...

Trigger Warning: In this week’s episode, I chat with my very good friend, Lyn Serlina as she fearlessly shares her story of sexual abuse in hopes of helping anyone struggling with this experience. Lyn goes into detail about being sexually abused in Trinidad by her stepfather at only 9 years old and it only stopped when she moved to Canada at 12 years old. She struggled to survive her teen years and adapt to a life without fear. At the young age of 19, she started to become familiar with the...

In todays episode, I share my journey of feeling unworthy to fully feeling worthy of everything I desire. I unpack what it means to experience shame vs. guilt and how our emotions can be productive in our growth. Worrying about other peoples opinion of me, has hindered my experience with worthiness and I have come to the conclusion that if you give other people the privilege of defining your worth, they have all the power to take it away.  To continue the conversation, follow me on...

Authenticity. We hear this word get thrown around but what the heck does it even mean? In today's episode, I am joined by Taryn Watts, my mentor and the founder of The Mind Rebel Academy. She describes what it's like to live your most authentic life and how to get there. I share how I managed to achieve a life of authenticity and just how Taryn's Mind Rebel Method has changed my life completely. This conversation is both inspiring and illuminating.  To continue this discussion offline,...

What started off as a discussion about religion and what it means to be “Born Again”, this conversation with Jennifer Robillard turned out to be a motivational speech about self-reflection and stepping into your power. Jennifer is extremely passionate about leadership and growth and leaves you wanting so much more for your life. Accountability and perseverance are at the forefront of Jennifer’s story and her relationship with God is truly inspiring.  To continue this discussion, follow me on...

Lara Koscielny bravely reached out to me, asking if she could share her story of fertility in hopes of helping many women and couples feel seen and heard. Lara and her husband Mikey experienced an 8 year battle with fertility, multiple rounds of IVF and miscarriages along the way until finally giving birth to their daughter, Bijou. Lara takes us on an emotional rollercoaster that so many people have unfortunately experienced, but may not have had the platform to share.  Follow me on...

In today’s episode, I chat with Christina Rose, about her experience living with Bipolar Disorder. We get a glimpse into what life with mental illness looks like, as she shares her long journey to being officially diagnosed and the trials and tribulations along the way. She also offers insight to what it’s like being hospitalized in Ontario and how to help someone get the help they need. If you or anyone you know is suffering from mental health, there is help available. If you are a resident...

You are in for a bloody good time! I chat with Menstrual Cycle & Sensual Somatic Coach and we are talking all about periods!!!! I have just completed a 6 month coaching program with Stella, to learn how to live with my cycle rather than against it and it has completely changed my life! I made the bold and scary decision to get off of birth control and I have no regrets at all. I am so happy to share this episode as we learn that we actually need to un-learn what we have been taught about...

Jess Alen, Certified Grief Coach joins me as we share our experiences with grief and what grief actually is, how it can show up in our lives and the turmoil before the healing can begin. We have both lost a close loved one to Cancer and we discuss the effect it has had on us, as well as the rest of the family. We learn that grief is a necessary tool for healing and once you start recognizing grief, it continues to show up in unexpected ways. Jess provides insight for anyone who may be...

Helena Mikhael is a Spiritual Healer & Life Coach, who runs her business ‘Soar See Air’ out of Ottawa, in what she calls her ‘Crystal Cave’.  In today’s episode, we discuss Helena’s journey into Spiritual Healing and what that meant for her as a Christian. As a first generation Canadian, she explains what it was like growing up in the church and how she can be a bridge between spirituality and religion. We discuss what it means for our children to have spiritual mothers and the...

Welcome to the first episode of the Hey, Sanaa! Show. This episode is all about who Sanaa is and why she’s created this podcast. (Spoiler Alert: it’s to diminish shame around topics that are typically taboo in most cultures) As a first generation Canadian, she has had to find her way between the two cultures when so much has been left unsaid and proactively learn the tools to cope in life. In this episode, she shares the feelings of abandonment and the people pleasing tendencies that she...