Traci Shepheard created Meditation Works Mindstream, Canada’s first mobile meditation studio with the mission of sharing the benefits of meditation with Canadians, positively disrupting their day.

For many of us- life is still somewhat on pause and for others things only got busier. However, for many professional athletes- life came to an uncomfortable and scary standstill. Such has been the case for RedBlacks running back Brendan Gillanders.   Hand him a hockey stick- and he can shoot, a pair of running shoes and he will spring from the blocks, throw him the football and he’ll run into the endzone- and then celebrate while playing on his guitar- essentially he’s what my friends and I...

Dawn Renee is the founder of Traveling Caregivers, a pioneer holistic caregiver herself, complimenting her work by integrating herbal medicine, ayuerveda, energy work and emotional guidance.

Cherie Burton is a pioneering spiritual psychologist whose evolutionary "STAND SPEAK SHINE" method transforms women into authentically embodied and empowered feminine leaders. As a mother of six, author, international speaker and host of "The Women Seeking Wholeness Podcast" she is passionately driven to guide women to heal, express and create, using the “new feminine leadership paradigm.”

For months I didn’t spend a cent on gas. I had a tank that seriously lasted me almost four months and my credit card saw very few purchases. I wore the same outfit days at a time, the shampoo and conditioner lasted longer-(I mean I never did my hair)  and I rarely ate a meal that wasn’t cooked and prepared in my home. Which brings me to the totally absurd amount I spent on groceries- never had I seen the bills look that way- or the food in the fridge disappear as fast as it came in. All meals...

Her success training professional athletes all around the world is amazing and the concept behind JOGA is something I was eager to learn more about- movement and breath. But that's just a sliver of the story- it's her miraculous recovery from a horrible car accident a few years ago that really puts into perspective the power of the body to heal itself, and the power of the mind to be the greatest asset. Jana is still recovering from a broken back in three places and serious concussion...

Selected twice as one of Canada's Top Fitness Trainers, and a National Champion for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Tommy Europe is one of Canada’s most recognized fitness personalities.  In our conversation we talk about his SHRED philosophy that has nothing to do with "shredding" your body. It brings in all components to our physical and mental well being.

" Adrenal Fatigue" It's a buzz word we seem to hear often enough and yet it's actually not an accepted medical diagnosis. It is a lay term applied to a collection or a cluster of nonspecific symptoms, such as body aches, fatigue, brain fog, nervousness, stress, sleep disturbances, cold hands and feet, digestive problems and the list goes on.   Marek Doyle, a British Functional Nutrition Therapist has spent the last 13 years looking through data, patient outcomes and the disconnect between...

Keeping our children in mind, I figured this was a great time to bring in Lindsay Sealey.  Lindsay is an educator, consultant, mentor and facilitator. She is the author of Growing Strong Girls and Rooted, Resilient and Ready and she’s the CEO and founder of Bold New Girls and Brave New Boys.  Bold New Girls is a unique teaching and coaching company, merging academic, social and emotional support, while emphasizing empowerment. Right now we are having difficult conversations, cancelations of...

It started with the acceptance of the grey hairs, then the COVID  haircuts became a trend moving to the " At Home" grooming kits, the "Do It Yourself" lash and nail removals and the list goes on. Many of you out there have been pleading for the beauty industry to be considered an essential services- this podcast – I hope – will give you a new sense of beauty from within!  Throughout the years, Melody Iafelice and I have spent a lot of time talking on TV about beauty, products, techniques and...

How does living longer while feeling better sound to you? Ever heard of "Mammal Longevity Research, Carbon Nano-Materials and Nano Antioxidants? Don't worry- neither had I.    I've brought in the mad scientist himself, Chris Burress, the Founder of SES Research and "My Vital C" to help us understand some ground breaking research that is having a huge impact on the health and wellness scene.   In 1991 Chris’s company became the first company to deliver carbon nanomaterials, much of it was...

LOVE, LIVES, HERE; A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family At the forfront- is Unconditional love- if you’ve ever questioned it, or wondered how deep it goes, you will hear it unfold in it's truest form from my guest Amanda Jette Knox. Some of you may be familiar with her writing from her popular blog "The Maven of Mayhem", an award winning writer she has been featured in "O" The Oprah Magazine, The Globe And Mail, Buzzfeed, US Weekly,  The Today Show and many others, but its her best...

Lianne speaks with Kent MacLeod, author or “Biology Of The Brain- How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Brain”.

Let's get you moving... While Ottawa's largest event (Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend) has been forced to go virtual this year- Run Ottawa Presiden Ian Fraser is able to share so many details we didn't know about the current opportunities to get involved.

Jennifer Innes, The founder of Ottawa Meditation & Wellness- Jennifer is a UMass and UCSD trained mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher.

Jessica Keats is an International energy healer, specializing in awakening who a person trully is and helping remove what's in their wasy from becoming their true self.  Jessica is renowned for healing limiting beliefs, fears and past traumas so her clients improve physically and emotionally while reaching new heights professionally

Peak performance and mindset coach Ben Pakulski has helped a 100 thousand men and woman change their body and their life with his transformation methods. We talk about bio hacking your life with focus on nutrition, sleep, hormones, mindfulness, strength and the list goes on.

Gerry Dee talks about his path into the entertainment industry, parenting, goal setting, courage, roadblocks, teaching, schoolwork, sports, kids and sports and  the list goes on.

Are you stress eating during this pandemic? Eliza Kingsford Breaks Down The Triggers You May Be Experiencing.

Lianne speaks to Rob Imbault's about his book " Before I Leave You: A Memoir on Suicide, Addiction and Healing

Each generation has their own challenges and adjustments during this pandemic. From toddlers and preschoolers, to teens and baby boomers- this virus hits us very differently- especially for the stage and experiences we should be going through. Clinical psychologist Lindsay Borovay from the Borovay Psychology Clinic has been conducting virtual sessions with her patients since the crisis broke out and has some great tips and insight in how we can find some calm in the unwavering storm. Lindsay,...

Lianne speaks with Kelly McGonigal who is a research psychologist, lecturer at Stanford University, and an award-winning science writer. Her scientific research focuses on the mind-body connection, and how to cultivate resilience and compassion. She is the author of the international bestseller “The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works,

There is something to be learned from the stories we see unfolding when we watch shows like "The Bachelor or Bachelorette". Leaving the producers and the most dramatic endings out of this-  it’s a breakdown of relationships, communications, sex, jealousy,  vulnerability and the list goes on…. Rachel and Kyle Wright, founders of the Wright Wellness Center created a hit podcast- "The wright reasons – through the lens of the bachelor franchise". Essentially the Bachelor equivalent of Sports...

I was inspired to record my second solo podcast following the whirlwind of emotions I felt after hosting the Women In Business Conference. I was on a high. I finally trusted in the process, because I was seeing my authentic self emerge. So, I decided to stop procrastinating and press record. I wanted to continue the conversation we started at the conference.  I begin with a story about being a young gymnast at a major competition and how a single act of kindness changed the trajectory of my...