Stand up and speak up for health choice and health freedom. 

Setting intentions with purpose for the new year.  You write the script.

Hear how a group of women in Nanaimo is organizing ways to support at-risk women in our community. This is a heartfelt episode and you'll learn what they've been able to do so far and, the many ways you can support women in need right here in Nanaimo. These are the fundraisers mentioned on today's show. Sound Healing Dec 12, 10 AM, $25 suggested donation [email protected] Nanaimo Women Helping Women Hoodie sizes S - XXL $40 [email protected] Other Ways to Support:  a. Country Grocer - Every $1000 in grocery receipts produces a $10 grocery gift card. Receipts can be dropped off in groups of $1000 to 512 Martina Way  b.   Quality Foods - Points can be transferred to our account. The account is Nan Women Helping Women. #40026197193 c.    Bottles - Recyclables can be taken to either depot. Account Nanaimo Women Supporting Women (we are trying to get the name changed)  d.   Cobb’s Bread – Mention Nanaimo Women Helping Women  e.   Thrifty’s stickers - Drop off stickers to 512 Martina Way  f.    Once Upon a Child – Donate Children's Clothes Under - Nanaimo Women Helping Women  g.   Soap Exchange – Mention Nanaimo Women Helping Women  h.     $10 per month etransfer to [email protected] to Coastal Community  Credit Union - inter member transfer (contact bank to set-up)  1-888-741-1010  i.     Donate Canadian Tire money - Drop off at 512 Martina Way

Two easy things to watch for. Here is the link to the full video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd3u0yav_bU&t=1093s

Awareness is the theme of today's podcast. I share the awareness I have of recently having gained some weight and how I'm using that as a resource. Then, special guest Shamanic Practitioner Angela Faith joins me in a conversation around awareness. I close with bringing awareness to the importance of increased vigilance for breast self-examination for women taking biologic medications and, identifying why someone with an auto-immune condition may be deemed 'clinically extremely vulnerable'.

My conversation with Anie Boudreau founder of School of Reverence. You'll hear about the Embodied Wonderment Method which is part of the Psychedelic Integration Facilitator Training Program at the School of Reverence. Anie and I talk about a healing journey that includes adding a compassion-centered Lense that is often missing when working with people with pain, trauma, and addiction.  https://schoolofreverence.com/

Hi, I'm Sandra a voice and advocate for living your best life. I also speak up on the topic of living well with chronic conditions and specifically in my case, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Today I share my guest appearance on the Cure Chronic podcast celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month. Who would have ever thought I'd be a Covergirl on an Arthritis publication? Talk about a thrill, I share the story of how that came to be.  I'm also sharing a new companion piece to the Spoon Theory. I call it the Petal Theory and unlike the analogy of running out of spoons, it's a replenishable resource that we refill with healthy habits and self-care and I think it's a fun idea. 

Have a story to tell? A long-awaited book to birth? Poetry or songs longing to be penned? They all begin with the ability to quiet the thinking mind, be fully present in our bodies, and open to flow!  My guest Pamela Jay is a natural voice guide and feminine leadership mentor. I share two amazing breakthrough moments I experienced during one of her workshops and you'll hear how you can join an exciting, immersive virtual group workshop to experience the same.  Book a discovery call with Pamela now: www.pamelajay.com

Trafficking of humans is a global issue. On today's podcast, we take a look at the world of sex trafficking, what it is, what it isn't and, how rebuilding the lives of survivors of trafficking is being done with the amazing work at Shyne Sandiego. You'll hear about a non-profit that is breaking through the stigma and providing women with the skills and development they need to reimagine and embrace a life of self-love and fulfillment through entrepreneurial opportunities. You'll also hear from a survivor of trafficking who has gone through a healing journey and is now providing inspiration and guidance for other survivors of sex trafficking. Connect with and show support for Cynthia and Monica here: https://www.shynesd.org/ https://members.survivorbusinessnetwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shynesandiego/ https://www.instagram.com/molifemostyle/ TikToK: @molifemostyle

September is Arthritis Awareness Month and as one of my contributions, I'm dedicating this week's radio show and podcast to the topic of living well with Arthritis. I'll share why I focus my advocacy in the area I do, we'll hear a spirited Arthritis Wellness Conversation with the panel and a research scientist from Arthritis Research Canada as well as something new to share with you. Many in the #chronicillness community are familiar with The Spoon Theory. On a similar theme, I'm sharing a bit of a twist by adding The Petal Theory. So much to share with you.