We're joined this week by the wonderful Janice Amirault, RHNC, a Holistic Nutritional Consultant who helps women over 50 quit dieting and rediscover their energy, confidence, and health. After years of struggling with her own habits, emotional eating, and health challenges, Janice found a way to break free, and now she's helping other women do the same.

Together, we dive into what happens when we start healing from the inside out. we discuss the emotional side of food, how to rebuild trust with your body, and why real wellness has nothing to do with restriction.

This is part one of a heartfelt, vulnerable, and eye-opening conversation about finding balance, freedom, and lasting health at any age.

Learn more about Janice and her science-backed approach to helping people, visit janiceamirault.com and follow her on social media!

Facebook: facebook.com/janiceinspiringchange/

Instagram: instagram.com/janicehealthcoach/

Thank you!

In this second solo episode, I reflect on the themes of empowerment, breathwork, resilience, alignment, and trust. The foundations behind The Nancy Perspective and our most recent guests!

Through revisiting conversations with previous guests Brent Bashara and Kimberly Smith, we'll explore how these principles, among others, can guide us back into alignment with our true selves. 

This episode is a reminder that growth isn't about perfection, it's about returning to your heart, again and again.

Learn more about the HEART Framework and how you can rise from rock bottom in my book Listen To Your F*cking HEART, available now at the following link:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F284ZKBW

Thank you for listening!

In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Nancy sits down with Katherine Ilnitski, a ME.d Counselling professional, RCT, CCC, Reiki Teacher & Master, to explore the deep connections between pain, healing, and personal growth. Together, they dive into what it means to care for ourselves while navigating the pull to care for others, and how cultural expectations often push us to ignore our own needs in the name of resilience.

Katherine shares insights from her narrative-based counselling practice, where she empowers clients to reclaim their stories and recognize their strengths. With a holistic approach that blends traditional therapy with energy work and mindfulness, Katherine brings a grounded yet spiritual perspective to healing, offering gentle wisdom on how we can all listen to our bodies, honour our emotions, and grow through adversity.

Connect with Katherine Ilnitski:

Instagram: @therapybykatherine
Facebook: @katherineilnitskicounselling&wellness
Website: www.therapybykatherine.ca

Karen Dean, a resilience expert, best-selling author, speaker, and mental fitness coach returns for her second episode! 

Karen shares deeper insights from her powerful journey through grief, healing, and persevering. In this conversation, she reflects on what's changed, what she's learned, and how she continues to grow through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and life's toughest moments.

Learn more about how Karen is inspiring others at karendeanspeaks.com,

Be sure to follow her on all her socials at the links below!

Facebook: facebook.com/KarenDeanSpeaks 

Instagram: instagram.com/karendeanspeaks

Karen has also published two books:

We Are Unbreakable: Raw, Real Stories of Resilience: From Women in Nova Scotia in 2020 (A Canadian bestseller)

Fierce & Fabulous: A Self-Love Journal

In this week's episode of The Nancy Perspective, Nancy sits down with the incredible Karen Dean, a resilience expert, best-selling author, speaker, and mental fitness coach.

Karen opens up about her journey through grief, growth, and the hard-earned lessons of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and perservering even after receiving devastating news.

Tune in for a conversation about what it takes to keep showing up, even on the hardest days.

Learn more about how Karen is inspiring others at karendeanspeaks.com,

Be sure to follow her on all her socials at the links below!

Facebook: facebook.com/KarenDeanSpeaks 

Instagram: instagram.com/karendeanspeaks

Karen has also published two books:

We Are Unbreakable: Raw, Real Stories of Resilience: From Women in Nova Scotia in 2020 (A Canadian bestseller)

Fierce & Fabulous: A Self-Love Journal

We're back for Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Joan Dohey, our final guest in the Newfoundland series of interviews. In this episode, we dive deeper into Joan's personal healing journey and explore more of the transformative work she does as a Holistic Healing Practitioner.

Joan discusses the importance of staying grounded while working with energy, the role of trust in healing relationships, and how her own journey has shaped her unique approach. She emphasizes learning to listen, both to the body and to inner wisdom, as a vital part of the process.

This episode is a reminder that healing is rarely a straight line, but always worth the work.

To learn more about Joan, visit www.JoanDohey.com, her Facebook page Time to Heal NL, or Instagram @JoanDohey.

Thanks again for tuning in, and thank you Joan, for joining us!

Sarah Furlong returns to continue our conversation about rising after falling, listening to your heart and your body, and doing what's right for yourself.

Thank you Sarah for joining me for these wonderful episodes. This conversation was such a pleasure and we look forward to more in the future!

Sarah kindly asked that we give a shout out to Pam Pardy / Pam Pardy Promotions, The Foster Families Association, and Lori Peterson. She also wanted to thank the Mental Health Foundation of Canada. You can learn more about this incredible organization at mhfoc.com

Thank you for listening!

We're joined by Sarah Furlong as our third guest in our Newfoundland series of episodes!

Sarah opens up about the highs and lows of motherhood, sharing how she navigates societal pressures, quiets her inner critic, and finds strength in vulnerability. Sarah's story is both relatable and inspiring.

Sarah kindly asked that we give a shout out to Pam Pardy / Pam Pardy Promotions, The Foster Families Association, and Lori Peterson.

She also wanted to thank The Mental Health Foundation of Canada, who works tirelessly to make mental wellness more accessible and effective by focusing on early prevention, innovation, and equity. Their goal is to create practical, evidence-based support that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive across the country. You can find more info about the foundation at mhfoc.com

Christine continues to discuss her journey through hardship and how she has come to finally find happiness despite all that she has faced over the last several years. This remarkable conversation is a reminder that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel and we'd like to thank Christine for sharing that light.

She kindly asked that we share the incredible work that The Mental Health Foundation of Canada does with our listeners.

The Mental Health Foundation of Canada works to make mental wellness more accessible and effective by focusing on early prevention, innovation, and equity. Their goal is to create practical, evidence-based support that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive across the country. You can find more info about the foundation at mhfoc.com

Thank you!

We're joined this week by Christine Reich Blackwood in Newfoundland. Christine shares her journey through anxiety, loss, and finding herself again after hitting rock bottom. This episode is an inspiring story of pain, healing, and rediscovering purpose in the face of unimaginable grief.

Christine reminds us that sometimes the bravest and best thing we can do is simply keep going.

She kindly asked that we share the incredible work that The Mental Health Foundation of Canada does with our listeners.

The Mental Health Foundation of Canada works to make mental wellness more accessible and effective by focusing on early prevention, innovation, and equity. Their goal is to create practical, evidence-based support that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive across the country. You can find more info about the foundation at mhfoc.com

Thank you!

Tina Olivero continues to discuss her journey of turning grief into helping people across the country, and shares her insights surrounding some of the systems that are failing people, what real support looks like, and how we can all play a role in shifting the conversation. 

Tina also shares more about her non-profit, Guardians of Recovery, and how it's working to bring hope, resources, and advocacy to those affected by addiction and loss.

Thank you again, Tina, for your vulnerability, wisdom, and strength.

To learn more about Guardians of Recovery, visit www.guardiansofrecovery.foundation 

Thank you for listening!

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kimberly Smith, we go even deeper into her powerful story of transformation.

From rock bottom to a life built on healing, faith, and empowerment, Kimberly shares how she made the courageous choice to change her path. She opens up about the mindset shifts that carried her forward, the role of faith and self-love in her healing, and how surrounding herself with positive relationships gave her the strength to completely rebuild.

This episode is an inspiring look at what it truly means to rise from adversity. Kimberly reminds us that no matter how heavy the struggle, it is possible to create a life filled with purpose, gratitude, and grace.

You can follow Kimberly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kcollins91/

Instagram: knsmith1223

TikTok: tiktok.com/@knsmith1223

Thank you again, Kimberly, for sharing your heart with us! And thank you for listening!

Tina Olivero sits down with us in Saint John's, Newfoundland to talk about how she turned tragedy into an initiative that changes lives.

Tina formed a non-profit group called Guardians of Recovery following the passing of her son Ben. She discusses our country's drug crisis, what her and Guardians of Recovery are doing to raise awareness and provide support for Canadians, and how she used her profound grief to create a movement of hope, healing, and action. She also shares an incredible story about facing death during childbirth and coming back with a renewed perspective.

Thank you Tina for joining us for this powerful discussion.

If you'd like to learn more about Guardians of Recovery, visit www.guardiansofrecovery.foundation or join their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/guardiansofrecovery/

Be sure to follow Tina on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/tina.olivero/

Thank you for listening!

This week on The Nancy Perspective, Kim Coleman returns with even more grounded wisdom and soulful clarity. In this episode, we explore the art of self-compassion: reframing your mistakes, letting go of judgment, and learning to laugh at yourself.

Kim reminds us that healing can be light, humorous, and human. Through her experience as a coach, energy healer, and host of the Innergetics podcast, she shares insights that invite change in the way we see ourselves.

Learn more about Kim's work at www.growingbeyond.com and follow her on Instagram @kimcoleman.growingbeyond

Thank you for listening!

This week on The Nancy Perspective, we sit down with the incredibly wise and wonderful Kim Coleman. Kim is a coach, energy healer, and host of the Innergetics podcast. Her presence was a breath of fresh air, and our conversation was full of insight, warmth, and a bit of magic.

Kim brings her unique blend of energy work, body processes, and unconventional coaching to the table, working with people both in-person and over Zoom. Whether you're looking to expand your self-awareness or just curious about new paths to healing, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Kim and her work at www.growingbeyond.com and find her on instagram at @kimcoleman.growingbeyond

Ange MacCabe returns for Part 2 of our inspiring conversation! This time, we discuss the real, day-to-day work of leadership—what it actually looks like to lead with empathy, authenticity, and intention.

Ange shares how great leaders aren't just focused on performance metrics—they're tuned into people, culture, and self-awareness. We talk about the impact of self-leadership, how to navigate burnout, and why embracing discomfort is often the path to growth.

This episode is a deep, honest look at what it takes to be the kind of leader people want to follow.

Learn more about Ange and Intuity Performance at www.intuityperformance.com

Or follow her on Instagram @ange.macabe

This week on The Nancy Perspective, we're joined by Ange MacCabe, CEO of Intuity Performance and an award-winning HR professional. With a passion for leadership development, Ange shares how the Whole Person Performance Method is reshaping the way managers and executives lead their teams.

We explore the key qualities that make a great leader, how to build a work culture where people want to stay, and why leadership is more than just a title—it's a way of being. Whether you're looking to foster better relationships or grow in your career, this episode is packed with real insights and strategies to help you level up!

Learn more about Ange and Intuity Performance at www.intuityperformance.com

Or follow her on Instagram @ange.macabe, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/ange-maccabe-67a07616

Thank you for listening!

The wonderful Ghada ElSehemy returns to continue our conversation about love, resilience, and the power of observing.

Ghada opens up about navigating the loss of loved ones, sharing heartfelt stories of grief, healing, and the surprising coincidences that showed up along the way. Together, we explore how paying attention — to conversations, to the world around us, and to the present moment — can offer meaning, connection, and unexpected moments of magic.

We are joined today by Ghada ElSehemy, a wonderful, resiliant, and entrepeneurial woman.

Ghada discusses the power of love as the driving force in her life, how resilience has shaped her journey, and the unique dynamics of working alongside her husband. She shares the secrets behind their success, the challenges they've overcome together, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with wisdom, heart, and motivation.

Thank you for listening!

Angela Amirault, founder of Altered Healing, is back to dive deeper into the power of cannabis-assisted healing and explore a powerful truth—what if you are already enough, just as you are?

Angela and Nancy discuss insights on self-acceptance, letting go of the need to "fix" ourselves, and how psychedelics can help reconnect us to a sense of wholeness. If you've ever struggled with self-worth or felt the pressure to constantly improve, this episode is for you.

Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on healing, being, and embracing yourself fully.

Learn more about Angela and Altered Healing at alteredhealing.com

Thank you for listening!

In this episode, we chat with Angela Amirault, founder of Altered Healing, Nova Scotia's first Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy practice. Angela shares her incredible experience with working with psychedelics in clinical settings. 

We explore how these therapies help heal trauma, anxiety, and depression, and discuss the process behind this healing. Tune in for an inspiring look at the power of psychedelics in mental health!

Find out more about Angela and Altered Healing at alteredhealing.com

Thank you for listening!

The wonderful Jule Shanks returns to share her journey toward self-love, her fascinating path to becoming an intimacy coach, and her powerful insights on what truly matters in life. Tune in for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation. 

Learn more about Jule at www.onda-intimacy-coaching.com

Thank you so much for listening!

We're joined today from all the way in Lavonia, Georgia by the wonderful Kimberly Smith.

Kimberly is a woman whose story of survival, resilience, and faith is sure to move and inspire you. From becoming a mother at 16, navigating abuse, addiction, and loss, to rebuilding her life through therapy, sobriety, and love, Kimberly shares her journey with incredible honesty and courage.

In Part 1 of our conversation, we hear not only the weight of her struggles but also the power of choosing yourself, shifting your mindset, and embracing healing. Today, Kimberly stands in her strength: sober, married to the partner she always prayed for, and living a life filled with gratitude and purpose.

You can follow Kimberly on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/kcollins91/

Instagram:

knsmith1223

And TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@knsmith1223?

Thank you for joining us Kimberly, and thank you for listening!

Today we sit with Jule Shanks, an embodiment coach whose mission is to be a beacon of light and love. Jule opens up about her personal journey from battling the depths of depression and struggle to stepping into her purpose and guiding others toward healing and self-empowerment. Through her story, we explore what it truly means to embody hope, resilience, and authenticity.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about transformation, healing, and the power of embracing your full self.

Be sure to check out www.onda-intimacy-coaching.com for more info about Jule's embodiment coaching!

Thank you for listening!

Lana and Sherry are back to explore how our thoughts and outlook shape our reality. They share insights gained from running 9D breathwork events and offer practical ways to apply these principles in daily life — empowering you to become the person you want to be!

Another huge thank you to Lana and Sherry for joining us. Remember to check them out at lanagrant.com and luminarywellness.ca.

Thanks for listening!

Two amazing guests join us in this very special episode of The Nancy Perspective - Lana Grant, RTT CCHt CSR, and Sherry Donovan, MPR, M.Cert.HR, BPR, CAE, RCRT, also known as The Healing Sisters.

These two incredible women are true inspirations and play a huge role in this journey, fueling the passion behind The Nancy Perspective.

Today we discuss their approach to wellness and their paths to providing help to countless people with 9D breathwork. Be sure to check them out at lanagrant.com and luminarywellness.ca.

Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

In part 2 of the Reintroduction to The Nancy Perspective, Melicent Lavers returns to dive deeper into Nancy's story and her thoughts surrounding wellness.

Thank you for listening to part 2!

A fresh start to The Nancy Perspective Podcast with the wonderful Melicent Lavers.

In this episode Melicent is flipping the script and diving into Nancy's story, uncovering the experiences and inspirations that shaped the podcast and Nancy's journey. 

Explore the heart and soul behind The Nancy Perspective and what's in store for this exciting new chapter.

Thank you for listening, stay tuned for part 2 next week!

Part 2 of a conversation with Valkkalia - a viral TikToker, where we unravel spirituality and the twin flame journey..

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A conversation with Valkkalia - a viral TikToker, where we unravel spirituality and the twin flame journey..

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A conversation with my friend Devin where we continue our discussion around unraveling and rebuilding- over and over. 

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An opportunity to chat about what happens after the hard- the burnout, the healing, the opportunity. 

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A conversation with my friend Rob whose been through many moments of being tested and yet persevered …

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In Part 2 of a wonderful conversation with Brent Beshara, we dive deeper into the art of presence and the power of small, intentional actions.

Brent shares his journey from a high-pressure military career to embracing mindfulness and breath work as daily practices. Discover how simple shifts in perspective can transform your life, and learn practical tips to find presence and purpose.

Join us as we explore the magic of living in the now and the profound impact it can have on our well-being and relationships.

Learn more about Brent and his mission to help people find their centres at https://besh.ca/headstart/

Check out his Facebook group The Newfoundland Winter Crew here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/324829538112496/

Thank you for listening!

A psychic medium here in Halifax where we dive into what happens when you trust and align with your truth. 

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A conversation with Camryn (owner of Golden Living here in Halifax) where we dive into alignment of purpose, following your dream and the opportunity we have RIGHT to do different with the OLDER HUMANs in our lives.

A conversation with my friend Nancy who's unravelling has led her down a path of true authenticity.

A conversation with my friend Meg were we unravel the truth behind being human and empower our greatest asset. 

A conversation with Kelly and I where we empower ourselves out of addiction and trust the path back towards our best self....

A conversation with my friend Michael Kydd regarding trauma, healing and the powerful opportunities we have with psychedelics

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A conversation around PTSD with Larry Peyton, an RCMP officer who now host his own podcast called Papa Tango Sierra Delta. 

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A conversation with Devin Sherrington, owner of 360fit where we dive deep into our journeys and empower others to trust the process. 

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A powerful conversation with Dr Amy, owner of the Lifehouse, where we dive deep into the opportunity that is soul work and empower our brilliant bodies just as they are.

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Unravelling the conversations around cannabis, aligning it with HEART and empowering the trauma we hold. 

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In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Brent Beshara for a deep dive into self-discovery, mindfulness, and the magic of living in the present. We explore how breaking free from societal expectations can open the door to true happiness and personal alignment.

Brent shares the transformative power of breathwork and play. Two simple but powerful practices that can help both adults and children reconnect with their inner joy. You'll hear practical tips for parents, insights on becoming present, and encouragement to take small daily actions that lead to big change over time.

If you've ever felt disconnected, burned out, or stuck in "autopilot," this conversation will inspire you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover the playful, present version of yourself.

Learn more about Brent and his mission to help people find their centres at https://besh.ca/headstart/

Check out his Facebook group The Newfoundland Winter Crew here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/324829538112496/

Thank you for listening!

We empower another conversation on healing and cannabis in hope that you, our listener, will do things differently 

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We crack open cannabis and open the door to what is possible on the other side of trauma and healing.

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Unraveling the conversations around parenting and empowering the gift of HEART to grow, shift and change. 

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A vulnerable conversation with my friend Mark about the hard moments with ourselves and kids after separation…if your struggling, this one's for you..

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