Episodes
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I've spent the last 10 years exploring the connection between my mind and my body and have explored multiple different alternative therapies and modalities to help regulate my nervous system and work through layers of belief systems, conflict, and emotional pain. The modality that has changed my life the most has been BodyTalk. So much so, that I studied it, became a certified practitioner, and built a thriving wellness practice with hundreds of clients. In this episode, I share a bit about what BodyTalk is, how it works, and how it worked for me and many of my clients. I'm a firm believer that we require multiple different tools and tricks to help support our overall wellness.
To book a virtual session or learn more visit: www.lauralawrence.ca
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Dr. Alisha Rai, is a South-African Canadian family physician who is deeply committed to advocacy for the disability community. This is fueled by her personal experience as a mother to a son with cerebral palsy. She co-founded a non-profit with her husband, Hope for Cerebral Palsy to fund quality private early interventional therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, she openly shares her experience with infertility and has the privilege of speaking at a TEDx event at the University of Mississippi. Her multifaceted background reflects a passion for healthcare, advocacy, and sharing impactful stories.
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Chau Lui is the co-owner of Paris Jewellers, a jewelry company founded by her mother, who immigrated to Canada from Vietnam. Witnessing her mother’s work ethic, grace and gratitude, Chau grew their family business to 22 stores in 4 provinces across Canada.
Chau’s journey is not just one of expansion, but of resilience, the power of learning through failure, and a commitment to continuous growth while maintaining her family values.
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Rick and Krista Eady are entrepreneurs who work to inspire and encourage others to step into the best version of themselves and live a purpose driven life. Rick is a personal wellness & fitness coach and Krista is the founder of DBL Designs, a lifestyle jewellery brand designed to celebrate the everyday girl who BELIEVES she is MORE. If you're looking for some light-hearted but real talk about self-development, marriage and relationships, this is the episode for you.
Check out DBL Designs here: https://dbldesigns.ca/
Follow DBL Designs on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/dbldesigns3/
Follow Rick on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/empowered_wellnessco/
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We give our kids smartphones, but do we truly understand the inherent dangers that lie behind the screens?
Amy Neville is a bereaved mother, activist, and advocate who was blindsided by the death of her 14 year old son Alex who had become connected with a drug dealer via SnapChat. That drug dealer sold Alex a counterfeit oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl that killed him. Amy is the founder of the Alexander Neville Foundation who’s mission is to educate youth and communities on teen mental health and the dangers of social media and fentanyl. Amy has orchestrated 5 rallies in front of SnapChat head quarters to speak up about the harms happening to kids on SnapChat. Find more information out about the Alexander Neville Foundation at https://anfhelp.org/
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Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the education and association sectors. His bestselling debut book, 'Empty Your Backpack' has been called “a must-read for young dreamers.” Join me as Sam and I talk about how he turned his pain into incredible purpose all because of the words of one teacher in his life and how small, consistent actions can make the biggest impact in our lives. Sam is making a huge impact on the mental health of others with his giant red backpack and this episode is jam packed full of golden nuggest of wisdom from this dynamic, fun and wise 24 year old!
https://samdemma.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-demma/https://www.instagram.com/sam_demma/https://www.youtube.com/@Sam_Demma
Follow Laura at www.lauralawrence.ca or find her in IG at www.instagram.com/lauralawrence.author
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Jodie Baulkham's world was shattered in 2007 at the age of 29 when her husband was killed in the line of duty. She was left alone to raise their 8-month old daughter while navigating traumatic grief and the Canadian justice system. Jodie began picking up the pieces of her broken life to find a sense of herself again. Fast forward a few years and She married another police officer who lives with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder as a result of his duties. That little baby has grown into a beautiful young woman and fiercely battles obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Jodie's experiences have taught her that navigating adversity isn’t about dismissing pain or difficulty. It’s about harnessing the power of choice and finding joy in unexpected places. Join us as she takes us through those dark days and how she found hope again.
Find Jodie Baulkham here: https://www.jodiebaulkham.com/
or Follow her on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebaulkham/
Connect with Laura to book her to speak or purchase her books here: https://lauralawrence.ca/
Follow Laura on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/lauralawrence.author/
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How do you find silver linings after finding Cancer by accident? Christine Elliot says finding her breast cancer by accident ultimately saved her life. Join us as we take a deep dive into how being an eternal optimist helped Christine navigate not one, but two primary cancers.
Christine is a passionate educator, speaker, and mentor with over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry. Not only is Christine a certified life coach and energy healer, she is also a two-time cancer survivor.
Christine is dedicated to empowering individuals to rise from adversity stronger and more purposeful than they ever thought achievable.
Find Christine and her work here: https://livefreewellness.ca/
Purchase Christine's book here:
https://www.amazon.ca/Unbroken-Rising-Above-Thriving-Within/dp/106881490X
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We are currently experiencing a literacy crisis in North America and many children are struggling with reading.
Kathleen Germs is committed to changing that. As an educator, literacy consultant and the founder of Soaring Readers Literacy Consulting, Kathleen believes that every single child has the right to read, and every single child deserves the opportunity to learn to read proficiently.Join Kathleen and I as we dive into a crucial conversation about the state of classroom education, how literacy impacts mental health and what you can do if your child is struggling to read.
Visit Kathleen's website here: https://soaringreaders.com/
Sold a Story Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sold-a-story/id1649580473
Is my kid learning how to read? Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxx7hs0qdKQ
Is my kid learning how to read? Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWgUvza6XyM
Parent Guide:
https://www.readingrockets.org/literacy-home/reading-101-guide-parents
The Prime 35 Project with Colin Jackson
https://coachcolin.fit/
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Lisa Boehm's life changed in an instant on the night of December 8th, 2015 when a knock came at her door and a police officer delivered news that is every parent's worst nightmare. Join me and Lisa as we talk heart to heart about her hardest days and what it took to find her way back to hope and healing after immeasurable loss and grief. Lisa is a an author, podcaster and health coach who is passionate about helping others move beyond their pain and live a meaningful life.
Find Lisa here: https://www.lisakboehm.com/
Follow Lisa's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rising-strong-mental-health-resilience-in-midlife/id1712942098
Reach out to Laura to book her as a keynote speaker or purchase her books here: https://lauralawrence.ca/
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The path of a female entrepreneur is not an easy one but Jess Tetu has made a name for herself by overcoming adversity at a very young age to achieve great success in the business world. Jess began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur.
Jess was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, and most recently received one of Canada’s most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women.
In this episode, Jess and I talk about the challenges of being a woman in a business world, how we can support one another as women, and how kindness and empathy can go such a long way.
Learn more about Jess here: https://www.jesstetu.com/
Follow Jess on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jesstetu/
Book a discovery call with Colin Jackson here: https://coachcolin.fit/
Reach out or book Laura Lawrence for a keynote speaker here: https://lauralawrence.ca/
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Sam Chapman calls himself an 'accidental activist' after he lost his 16 year old son to fentanyl poisoning through a drug he accessed from a drug dealer that connected with him through SnapChat. Sammy was an amazing kid — sweet, funny, curious, and an A student. His parents worked hard to keep him away from dangerous people and places. But, like most parents, they had no idea that drug dealers were preying on children using Snapchat and other social media platforms. Sam and his wife have turned their pain into purpose with the proposal of 'Sammy's Law' that would force tech companies to use third party safety software integration to keep minors safe online inside of these platforms.
Link to Sammy's Law https://www.socialmediasafety.org/sammys-law/
To learn more about social media harms and dangers to your children follow: https://www.scrolling2death.com/
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It's a new era of parenting as our children engage in digital spaces, social media, app and gaming platforms. Let's be honest, they know more than we know as parents and that, can be dangerous. In this solo episode I explore with you some of the serious implications and harms associated with kids using social media from impacts of mental health, social relationships, sleep disturbances to physical safety. I also share a behind the scenes look at what's happening inside of some of the apps as well as educational tips of how to minimize harm and set healthy boundaries with technology and kids. If you have a child, or know a family with a child that has access to the internet and social media - this is a must listen.
Follow more support and educational resources on social media awareness :
https://www.instagram.com/catherine_knibbs/
https://www.scrolling2death.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thesmartphoneeffectmd/
https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/
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After grappling with homesickness, anxiety, and depression as a result of moving away from home at age 15 to play AAA hockey, D Jay McGrath turned to alcohol to cope and numb his feelings. That choice landed him in a 10 year 'dance with the devil' in active alcohol and drug addiction.
On June 6th, 2022, D Jay finally opened up to his parents and began his journey to recovery and sobriety. He’s been sober since that day. Join me as D Jay shares what it was like to go from never picking up a drink to falling hard into the world of addiction and how he made a conscious choice to seek help and find his way back to himself.
Learn more about D Jay here: https://djmhhockey.com/
Follow D Jay on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/djaymcgrathhockey/
*For more information on The Prime 35 Project with Colin Jackson https://coachcolin.fit/
Follow Laura Lawrence on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lauralawrence.author/
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Jennifer Draper is the biggest oilers fan, loves horror movies and has a passion for serving others as an event planner. She is also the president and founder of the Little Wonders Family Program, a non profit in Saskatchewan that was founded to connect families who have children facing disabilities and/or rare diseases. Join us in this episode as we talk relationships, boundaries, divorce, co-parenting, and how she turned her pain into purpose.
Learn more about the Little Wonders Family Program here:
https://www.littlewondersfamilyprogram.ca/
Grab a ticket to the 2024 Heart's Desire Gala in Saskatoon here: https://linktr.ee/emberproductions.jen
Follow Jennifer on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/emberproductions.jen/
Learn more about the Prime 35 Project here: https://coachcolin.fit/
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Jeremy Allen is a funeral director and embalmer who normalizes difficult conversations about grief, without dehumanizing the process of loss. At the age of 24 years old, him and his wife bought a funeral home and have been serving families in their most vulnerable states of grief and loss since then. Join me in this episode to hear how cheating on a Grade 12 Social Studies final exam led Jeremy to his heart work, how we can hold both grief and joy simultaneously and what the right things are to say to those we love and care for who are grieving.
Learn more about Death Ed here: https://www.deathed.ca/
Follow Jeremy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deathed.ca/
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It's a long, hard fight to feel worthy in our own bodies every single day. Ashlee Piper, a self-love advocate who challenges the narrative around body image, diet culture and self-love, joins me in this episode as we spit truths and challenge societal standards in beauty and worthiness. Ashlee has built a community around the belief that our worth is not a reflection of the size or shape of our bodies and offers a vulnerable look at her own self-love journey. If you've struggled on your own self-love journey, this episode is for you - so many golden nuggets in this one!
Follow Ashlee here: https://www.instagram.com/theashleepiper/
Book your free discovery call with Coach Colin at https://coachcolin.fit/
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If you've ever experienced anxiety, a panic attack, invasive thoughts, fears or worries, this solo episode is for you. Or maybe you live with someone who does? Anxiety is something that I've experience for a good portion of my life and in this episode I get real about how it feels in my body, in my mind and what I do when I feel it overwhelming me. I also offer you the three things that have helped me the most to manage and get through those extra challenging days. This is my personal perspective and lived experience, not to be mistaken with therapeutic advice.
Follow Laura on IG www.instagram.com/lauralawrence.author
To book your free discovery call with Colin Jackson and learn more about his Prime 35 Project, visit www.coachcolin.fit
To book a distance BodyTalk session with Laura visit www.lauralawrence.ca/connect
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Join Dani Cooper, a Mortgage Broker, Philanthropist, and advocate for local businesses, as she delves into multifaceted roles of women, challenges societal expectations, and shares her unique journey of choosing a child-free lifestyle. In this episode, Dani opens up with me about navigating life with ADHD, offering insights into how she has embraced her neuro-divergent brain and adopted transformative life-hacks. Tune in as Dani inspires listeners to be curious, but compassionate and make a difference in their communities.
Follow Dani's philanthropic efforts here: https://www.instagram.com/daniyxe/
Order your copy of "Behind Closed Doors" & the "HeartTalk" necklace to support the YWCA Hope Lives Here campaign here: https://lauralawrence.ca/shop
Book your free discovery call with Colin Jackson, and the Prime 35 Project here: www.coachcolin.fit
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Susie Bishop, founder of 74 Doors, guides others to exercise their organizing muscles and take control of the state of their homes and spaces. Our external world impacts the state of our mental, emotional and relational wellness and Susie is an expert at helping others see where their home may be holding them back. Susie and I talk about how you can start to take those beginning steps to organizing those trouble spots in your home that bring extra added stress and overwhelm. She also shares what it's like to walk those days of deep grief and begin to sort through those treasured belongings that hold memories. Susie offers up so much value in this episode and I was so honored to have her as a guest!
Follow Susie on IG https://www.instagram.com/74doors/
Head to Susie's website: https://www.74doors.ca/
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