Having been on a personal journey of transformation my guest David Richman, author of Cycle of Lives, has a natural curiosity for life and humanity.

In writing his book, David had the privilege of capturing the insights and experiences of 15 individuals, all sharing their personal story related to cancer. In doing so, David has created a 360-degree lens for understanding more about the emotional needs associated with these types of illnesses. With a wide range of experiences, types of cancer, levels of severity and a range of emotional responses, these stories offer a roadmap on how to willingly create space for and be a support to others. What might surprise you, is that it isn’t really a book about cancer. You could replace the diagnosis of cancer with any number of adversities and challenges experienced by humans and the formula will work.

The growing pains of becoming an adult can be daunting. Now imagine doing so while living with a rare, chronic health condition.

Ever since her first brain surgery at only seven years old, Camille Thoms has navigated life with neurofibromatosis (type 2)—a condition where benign tumours grow on her nervous system.

Now a recent college grad, Camille is devoting her life to helping others while continuing to build her own resilience practice. With grace and humour, Camille shows us what it looks like to be your own best friend and to reframe the challenges of life in a joyful, self-compassionate, and intentional way.

Alyshia Van Kannel knew two things for sure, she wanted to be a teacher, and she wanted to teach internationally. It is because of this dream that she was willing to move to Nicaragua, Central America. Some of us might ignore that little voice inside of us while others race wholeheartedly toward that passion.

Little did Alyshia know she would face personal and emotional obstacles, cultural and ethical adversities and on top of that, political unrest. What does one do when even the Canadian Embassy has left the country?

Even though we follow that path we seem predestined to pursue, does not guarantee it will be easy or without challenges. Unpacking her lifechanging experiences, surprising insights and rich learnings, Alyshia’s story will speak to those who are willing to dream, set goals and get uncomfortable.

After their 22-year-old son beat cancer, Shelley and her husband, Academy Award-winning director Chris Buck (“Frozen” and “Frozen 2”), breathed a sigh of relief. And then tragically, their son, Ryder, died when he was hit by a car only a few months later.

With vulnerability and courage, Shelley chose to follow her grief to the unfamiliar places and deep insights it revealed to her.

Along her healing journey, Shelley was inspired to write about Ryder’s larger-than-life spirit and the legacy he left behind. Written with the help of Shelley’s lifelong friend, Kathy Curtis, “Leave Your Light On” is a beautifully tragic and truly inspirational reminder to cherish each day of our lives.

What possibilities might you unleash with a shift in mindset? How do you stay the course while pursuing your goals? Why is it important to let go of comparison?

Welcome aboard the latest episode! Sail away with Cindy as she shares insights and life lessons learned at sea, combined with 30+ years of supporting clients as they navigate their own journeys.

You’ll learn more about the possibilities that can emerge when approaching life with open hands, a flexible mindset, and the courage to move out of your comfort zone. By the end of the episode, you’ll walk away with new tools and strategies for facing the rough seas of life and finding a safe harbour.

In this episode Frank King, celebrated mental health comedian, provides us with an insightful and “Frank” (pardon the pun) approach to Mental Health. The truth is that depression and other mental health concerns are having a significant impact on people of all walks of life. It does not discriminate between race, culture or socioeconomic status. It has been there among friends, family members and co-workers before the pandemic, and will certainly be there as we recover from a pandemic.

It is often through our challenges that we discover our strengths. After a suicide attempt as a teenager, Hailima Yates wanted to stop feeling numb, sad, and angry at the world. When life’s challenges anchored her down, emotional distress kidnapped her spirit. She needed to rediscover her power. To change her life, Hailima faced the sources that birthed her fears, shattered her self-esteem, and created her self-sabotaging behavior.

Over the past 15 years, Dr. Jody Carrington has assessed, treated, educated and empowered some of our most vulnerable and precious souls on the planet. As a child psychologist Jody rarely treats kids. She believes the answer lies in the big people who hold them. This is especially the case when kids have experienced trauma, as this is when they need the adults in their life the most.

How many of you can think of one or two key people in your life that have had a dynamic impact on you? Was it a coach, a teacher or a family member? In this episode we are highlighting some key elements to growing resilience, focusing on positive relationships, developing community, and the value of finding your purpose and meaning in life.

At the age of 21, Jess Van Zeil felt invincible. From Bungee Jumping to SCUBA diving in South Africa, Jess was fulfilling her dreams as a true adventurer, a student and passionate sportswoman.

In the midst of her dreams unfolding, Jess was informed she had Conjunctival Ocular Melanoma: a very rare and aggressive form of cancer. Despite returning to Australia, home to some of the best melanoma experts in the world, the cancer was relentless.