Episode 5 - September 23, 2021 - He finds his inspiration in his father and great stoics and it’s easy to find inspiration in him. We talk failure and stoicism and I try not to play “heli-mom” when he talks about the potential dangers in his career in the Canadian military.  Interview - Stacey Haley  Special Guest - Nicholas McCabe (www.Instagram.com/nicmccabe_)  Sound Effects - William Haley Production - Liza McClelland   Willowjak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowjak_/ Willowjak  Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/willowjakjourney/  Willowjak Website: https://willowjak.com Contact Me: [email protected]

Episode 4 - September 16, 2021. Sometimes when you’re stuck, all it takes is writing your dream into a notebook for it to come to life. We chat with one of my sister’s best friends and my naturopath, who’s learned some lessons that came from ugly packages. Lots of laughs and incredible takeaways from one of the biggest hearts in East T.O.  Interview - Stacey Haley & Michelle D. * Special Guest - Dr. Jen Parsons, ND * Sound Effects - William Haley  * Production - Liza McClelland  FB: Dr. Jen Parsons, ND Insta: @jenparsonsnd Website: http://drjenparsonsnd.com Email: [email protected]  Willowjak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowjak_/ Willowjak Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/willowjakjourney/ Willowjak Website: https://willowjak.com Contact Me: [email protected] 

Episode 3 - September 9, 2021. My cousin Michelle joins me from Calgary for a cross-country chat. We might share a maternal bloodline and a mutual love of the Canadian Rockies, 'Blue Rodeo' and trash tv, but there is lot more to learn. Michelle shares that life up until now has been defined by four specific experiences that have strengthened her character, her appreciation for life and her belief that you can always choose love.   Interview - Stacey Haley  Special Guest - 'Cousin Michelle D.' Sound Effects - William Haley  Production - Liza McClelland Willowjak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowjak_/ Willowjak Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/willowjakjourney/ Willowjak Website: https://willowjak.com Contact Me: [email protected]

Episode 2 - September 2 2021. Stacey’s son Jake interviews her about her three most significant moments that have changed the course of her life.

Are you a joy seeker or a hope dealer? Are you currently stuck and feeling isolated in your muck, or are you in a stage of life where your life experiences are improving the lives of others? I am all of those things and I’m Stacey Haley - single Mama to my three Willowjak boys. My adult twins are both severely affected by autism and caregiving on my own is not easy. That’s why I have Liza McClelland as my right-hand sidekick. She is our millennial adopted aunt in the family who helps us out at home and will be on the podcast to help keep me on track. In the toughest of times I’ve turned to the stories of other survivors of hard things to give me hope. From them, I’ve learned that there was a “before” and an “after” and it’s in how they chose to live their after, that determined their success. Like the Choose Your Own Adventure books, when faced with an obstacle, you’ve still always got a choice. I’m inspired by those who’ve chosen a positive mindset and this podcast will introduce you to them, so they can inspire you too. This won’t just be a podcast about autism because I’m no expert. It won’t just be a podcast about parenting because I’m no expert at that either. But it will be a podcast where you can expect to hear the stories, tips and lessons that I’ve absorbed and used along the way in my own journey as a single mom to my boys. You’re at a dead-end. What are you going to choose? I hope you’ll choose to join our growing Willowjak community and discover how you can take some nuggets from our chats to improve your own afters. For more information you can visit www.Willowjak.com