2020 Year in Review

This week on Balance Your Life it’s a solo episode and I am reviewing 2020! We’re talking about the ups and downs of the entire year, lessons learned, and reflecting on the guest we had on the show and podcast episodes you need to catch up on! Enjoy!

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life it's a solo episode and I am reviewing 2020! We're talking about the ups and downs of the entire year, lessons learned, and reflecting on the guest we had on the show and podcast episodes you need to catch up on!

Tips and Tricks for Managing (Holiday) Stress with Emma Ibbetson

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Emma Ibbetson. Emma is a Registered Practical Nurse turned yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and small business owner. She is a mental health advocate and is passionate about helping others regain wellness in their lives. On this episode we talk about her journey being diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder, breaking the stigma around mental health, and chronic pain and stress from a holistic approach. We also discuss recognizing the signs you may not be managing stress in a healthy way, things you can do right now to feel good and be happy.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Emma Ibbetson. Emma is a Registered Practical Nurse turned yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and small business owner. She is a mental health advocate and is passionate about helping others regain wellness in their lives.

Are you in Chronic Pain? Listen to This! with Nicole Ablack-Ramkay and Carrie Meyer

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Nicole Ablack-Ramkay and Carrie Meyer. Nicole is a Certified SomaYoga Therapist & Pain Resolution Therapist with a background in yoga & Pilates. Nicole believes that we have the power to heal ourselves from pain and suffering. She has had the privilege of watching her clients move from suffering to thriving through simply following The Method she recommends to reduce or resolve pain. She lives in beautiful Toronto, Ontario. Carrie is an IAYT Certified SomaYoga Therapist specializing in Neuromuscular Re-education. Carrie believes movement is medicine and that our time on this earth is an opportunity to release the tendencies that obstruct clear seeing and being. Together they co-own www.resolvepainguru.com and digital.resolvepainguru.com, a video on demand channel and online learning platform which bridges the best of yoga therapy, somatics, functional movement re-education and mindfulness. On this episode we discuss what chronic pain actually is, and why most of us have it or will experience it in our lives, and how our bodies and mind have the ability to heal itself from pain and trauma given the right tools. We also discuss how we can reboot the brain’s control of the body, what somatics is, and why it’s so beneficial to lean and know, as well as why they as so passionate about helping people live pain free.

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amp;nbsp;<p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Nicole Ablack-Ramkay and Carrie Meyer. Nicole is a Certified SomaYoga Therapist & Pain Resolution Therapist with a background in yoga & Pilates. Nicole believes that we have the power to heal ourselves from pain and suffering.

Holiday Gift Guide for Yogis – 2020 EDITION

This week on Balance Your Life I am getting you into the holiday spirit! I am giving you ideas for the perfect holiday gifts for the yogi and wellness junkie in your life! Stay safe this holiday season, support local businesses when you can, have fun, and step up your yoga game with these fun gift ideas.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am getting you into the holiday spirit! I am giving you ideas for the perfect holiday gifts for the yogi and wellness junkie in your life!

New to Meditation? Start Here!

This week on Balance Your Life I am diving into how you can start your own meditation practice at home! I will also be answering questions I’ve received from the audience all about meditation, so stay tuned!

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am diving into how you can start your own meditation practice at home! I will also be answering questions I've received from the audience all about meditation, so stay tuned!</p> <p>Share this episode with a friend who loves learning new things!

Empowered by Design

This week on Balance Your Life I am sharing a preview from my Free Human Design Master Class- “Empowered by Design” – that I hosted a few weeks ago. On today’s episode I am going to talk about what I learned as I stepped into my power as a Projector, and how you can hone your specific energy type as well (Projector, Manifestor, Manifesting Generators, Generators, and Reflectors).

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am sharing a preview from my Free Human Design Master Class- "Empowered by Design" - that I hosted a few weeks ago.

Pilates VS. Yoga: The Benefits and Differences Between Both with Theresa Carter

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Theresa Carter. Theresa is a Certified Mat Pilates Instructor, Reformer Trained and Integrated Movement Therapist – Body Harmonics & Second Wind (Pure Pilates). She is also certified in Yin Yoga, Restorative yoga, Reiki Level II and is a 250-hour certified yoga teacher. Pilates and Yoga led Theresa to discover a fascination of healing the physical body through mindful, fluid motion. She has been teaching Pilates since 2008 and loves the simple pleasures of life such as a cup of tea, or sitting by the lake hearing the waves. You can find her either by the lake or in the trees on her spare time. On this episode we discuss how she came to Pilates after suffering with scoliosis, how Pilates is similar to certain yoga styles but also has its differences, and why having an intention in a Pilates and Yoga class is so important. We also discuss why practicing a softer side of yoga is so complimentary to having a physical practice, the benefits of both yoga and Pilates, and so much more!

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Theresa Carter. Theresa is a Certified Mat Pilates Instructor, Reformer Trained and Integrated Movement Therapist - Body Harmonics & Second Wind (Pure Pilates). She is also certified in Yin Yoga, Restorative yoga, Reiki Level II and is a 250-hour certified yoga teacher.

#BreastCancerAwareness with Pam Pherrill

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Breast Cancer Survivor and advocate, and most importantly, my mom, Pam Pherrill. Pam was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2016, and today on the podcast we chat about her journey, the importance of a positive mindset, the roller coaster of emotions as she went through chemo, the importance of surrounding yourself with high vibe people as she went through treatment, and so much more.  

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Breast Cancer Survivor and advocate, and most importantly, my mom, Pam Pherrill.

#GratitudeAttitude

This week on Balance Your Life it’s a solo episode! Today I am talking to you all about Gratitude! I’m taking you through 2 simple exercises that you can practice daily to cultivate a positive mindset and bring you into the present moment, as well as why it’s so important that we practice a #gratitudeattitude.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life it's a solo episode! Today I am talking to you all about Gratitude! I'm taking you through 2 simple exercises that you can practice daily to cultivate a positive mindset and bring you into the present moment, as well as why it's so important that we practice a #gratitudeattitude.</p> <p>Share this episode with a friend!

Meet the Maker: Meghan Pherrill-Gordon (Katie Bushie hosts)

This week on Balance Your Life podcast you get a swap! Katie Bushie from Lifespark Holistic is interviewing me in a “Meet the Maker” behind the scenes podcast episode! This was a fun one and one of my favorite interviews. We cover a lot of ground in today’s episode and have both insightful conversation and a lot of laughs. On today’s episode we discuss my yoga journey, my path with depression and anxiety, and why I started the Balance Your Life community. We talk about Human Design, my Evening routines, equality in the wellness space, pizza toppings, alternative career choices, drink of choice, and more! Buckle up for this fun roller coaster podcast interview.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life podcast you get a swap! Katie Bushie from Lifespark Holistic is interviewing me in a "Meet the Maker" behind the scenes podcast episode! This was a fun one and one of my favorite interviews. We cover a lot of ground in today's episode and have both insightful conversation and a lot of laughs.

The Power of the Breath

This week on Balance Your Life it’s a solo episode! Today I am talking to you all about the power of the breath. How it can actually transform our lives, lead us to a life of more calmness and inner peace, and the benefits or practicing breathing exercises daily.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life it's a solo episode! Today I am talking to you all about the power of the breath. How it can actually transform our lives, lead us to a life of more calmness and inner peace, and the benefits or practicing breathing exercises daily.</p> <p>Share this episode with a friend who is interested in learning new things!

The Releasing Queen: How to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You with Gabriella Wilder

This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Gabriella Wilder. Gabriella is a certified mindset & manifestation coach & huge advocate for living your wildest life. She works with women who know they are meant for more but feel stuck in the same everyday routine. Using techniques like NLP, EFT tapping, hypnosis, manifestation, reiki and breathwork, Gabriella guides women to let go and release anything holding them back so they can show up unapologetically and live their dream life. On today’s episode we talk about how she managed to let go of the need for external validation and start living the life she wanted, how to let go of fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs. We also discuss NLP and EFT; what they are and how they can benefit you emotionally, physical and mentally, as well as techniques you can use to look inward and internally find joy, happiness and abundance.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Gabriella Wilder. Gabriella is a certified mindset & manifestation coach & huge advocate for living your wildest life. She works with women who know they are meant for more but feel stuck in the same everyday routine.

Human Design 101

This week on Balance Your Life it’s a solo episode! I am walking you through Human Design; what it is, how the system was created, and what energy types, strategy and authority mean!

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life it is a solo episode! I am walking you through Human Design; what it is, how the system was created, and what energy types, strategy and authority mean!</p>  <p>Share this episode with a friend who is interested in learning new things!

What are the Chakras? Chakra 101

This week on Balance Your Life it is a solo episode! I am walking you through the Chakras; what they are, where in the body they are located, how they can manifest disease in our body, how they affect our lives, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life it is a solo episode! I am walking you through the Chakras; what they are, where in the body they are located, how they affect our lives, physically, emotionally and spiritually.</p>  <p>Share this episode with a friend who is interested in learning new things!

How to Beat to Your Own Drum: Human Design and Coaching with Kari Russell

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Kari Russell. Kari is a Mindset and Business coach for bold leaders on the rise! Fusing Human Design, Mindset and Emotional Intelligence, Kari helps others step into next level alignment to activate their personal power, own their magic and create the impact and income they desire! She offers a variety of group programs and high level 1:1 coaching containers. On this episode we talk about what Human Design is, how it’s different from a personality test, and how you can use Human Design as a system and tool to radically transform your life and work. We discuss how Human Design can work for you in career, relationship, health, fitness, and life, as well as the benefits of hiring a coach in your business (or any aspect of your life!).

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amp;nbsp;<p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Kari Russell. Kari is a Mindset and Business coach for bold leaders on the rise! Fusing Human Design, Mindset and Emotional Intelligence, Kari helps others step into next level alignment to activate their personal power, own their magic and create the impact and income they desire!

Tips to Eating Healthier with Toni Marinucci

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Toni Marinucci is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Westchester, New York. She is the business owner of Diet Tips With Toni Marinucci, who provides online nutrition coaching. She works with busy, working, women who struggle knowing how to eat to fuel their bodies optimally so they can have the energy and self-confidence to live a life of freedom; freedom from negative thoughts, self-doubt, and "what-if's". She uses her social media platforms to end the restrictive diet culture by providing simple strategies to help people commit to healthier living with scientific based evidence and real-world application. She recently just gave a TEDx talk and is working on her very first book where she discusses the parallels between dieting, dating, and romantic relationships, and how we treat them the same. On this episode we talk about her experience struggling with weight and body image, how she made little changes in her food intake that made a big difference, as well as how she chooses what to eat based on how she’ll feel and not how she’ll look. We also discuss simple but effective ways to start incorporating healthy eating into our lives, her thoughts on diet culture, and so much more.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Toni Marinucci is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Westchester, New York. She is the business owner of Diet Tips With Toni Marinucci, who provides online nutrition coaching.

5 Things to Consider When You Start a Meditation Practice

This week on Balance Your Life it’s a solo episode! I am giving you 5 tips and things to consider when starting your meditation practice. We are talking about when you should do it, how to set your self up for success, styles to practice, and more!

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life it's a solo episode! I am giving you 5 tips and things to consider when starting your meditation practice. We are talking about when you should do it, how to set your self up for success, styles to practice, and more!</p> <p>Share this episode with a friend who wants to start their meditation practice!

What You Should know about Pelvic Health with Shannon Crow

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Shannon Crown. Shannon Crow is the host of The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast and a consultant for yoga teachers. She shares what she has learned (and continues to learn) as a yoga entrepreneur. Shannon is passionate about this work so that yoga teachers have more time and energy to share the yoga that lights them up. She became a yoga teacher in 2006 and continues to teach private classes online and at a physio office in Owen Sound, Ontario, with a specialty in Yoga for Pelvic Health. Shannon is dedicated to helping yoga teachers define their niche and thrive at marketing. She thrives in a community that is playful, diverse, and supportive. This is what inspired her to create The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group. Shannon developed the Yoga for Pelvic Health Teacher Training and is the founder of Pelvic Health Professionals. On this episode we talk about how pelvic health apples to both males and females and affects all ages. We discuss why it’s important to understand and care about pelvic health, signs to notice for pelvic health issues, tips for exercising and breathing in a way that supports your pelvic health, and so much more.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Shannon Crown. Shannon Crow is the host of The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast and a consultant for yoga teachers. She shares what she has learned (and continues to learn) as a yoga entrepreneur.

What are your Past Lives trying to Tell You? with Jina Seavall

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Jina Seavall. Jina has been helping people feel more in tune with their true nature and vitality since 2002. She spent 15 years as a wellness coach and consultant. Currently, by using hypnosis, Jina guides clients to experience and learn from past lives so they can make the most of this life. Find out more about her work, listen to her podcast Past Lives & the Divine. On this episode we talk about what hypnosis actually is and why we SHOULDN’T be afraid to try it, how hypnosis can help you clear out blockages to help you overcome stress, addictions, trauma, and more. We discuss why it’s so empowering to let go of your fear and trauma, and embrace your true self and life, and what a hypnosis session with Jina looks like.

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Jina Seavall. Jina has been helping people feel more in tune with their true nature and vitality since 2002. She spent 15 years as a wellness coach and consultant.

What it Means to Truly be Mindful with Pamela Chimenti

This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Pamela Chimenti. Pamela is a passionate advocate for mindfulness as an extremely effective method for improving health and well-being for herself and others. Pamela studied Psychology at The University of Toronto which led her to a position at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. Later she transitioned into the business world, running a thriving company for over 15 years. She is a certified yoga and meditation instructor with the International Yoga Alliance. Co-founding the Mindfulness Group has given Pamela a place to blend her love of business and passion. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband and two children. On this episode we talk about what it means to be creative and how to spot the creativity nudges, how a health scare can really prioritize your purpose and meaning in life. We also discuss what it means to truly be mindful and in the moment, what your subconscious is trying to tell you, and so much more!

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amp;lt;p>This week on Balance Your Life I am joined by Pamela Chimenti. Pamela is a passionate advocate for mindfulness as an extremely effective method for improving health and well-being for herself and others. Pamela studied Psychology at The University of Toronto which led her to a position at the Children's Aid Society of Toronto.