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| The Power of Resilience: Negin Chelehmalzadeh's Journey and Innovation | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:56:09 | |
In this episode, Negin Chelehmalzadeh shares her powerful journey through trauma, resilience, and her innovative platform PathPal that addresses mental health and grief. This episode explores systemic trauma, personal healing, and the creation of a community for those experiencing loss. Key Topics:
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Negin and PathPal 00:54 - Negin's Early Life and Cultural Struggles 02:59 - Trauma and Survival: Negin's Story 06:00 - Navigating Relationships and Identity 12:03 - Escaping a Toxic Environment 18:14 - Confronting Family and Cultural Expectations 20:04 - Life After Trauma: Finding a Path Forward 25:52 - Surviving the Unthinkable 29:48 - The Journey Through Trauma 36:39 - Finding Strength in Community 40:43 - Building a Supportive Platform 51:00 - The Privilege of Freedom Resources & Links: PathPal Grief Summit – https://pathpalgriefsummit.com Peloton – https://www.onepeloton.com Connect with Negin: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/neg_in_wonderland/ Website – https://mypathpal.com ⚠️ Warning — this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones. Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz. | |||
| Lisa Shaw, Transformational Stylist | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:46:46 | |
In this episode, transformational stylist and personal style expert Lisa Shaw shares her expertise on dressing with intention, embracing body positivity, and navigating the ever-changing fashion landscape. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by trends or ready to rediscover your personal style, Lisa's insights will help you show up as your most confident self. Key Topics:
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Transformational Styling 03:02 - Understanding Fashion Overwhelm 05:48 - The Accessibility of Fashion 09:01 - Marrying Old with New in Fashion 12:06 - The Importance of Personal Style 15:00 - Styling for Men vs. Women 17:52 - Current Fashion Trends and Vintage Resale 21:10 - Denim Trends and Silhouettes 23:53 - Fashion for Moms and Comfort in Style 25:08 - Elevating Comfort: The Art of Monochromatic Styling 27:17 - The No Rules Rule: Embracing Personal Style 29:10 - The Shift Towards Individuality in Fashion 31:57 - Body Positivity: Dressing for Your Current Self 36:48 - Cultural Inspirations: Infusing Diversity into Fashion 37:49 - The Online Shopping Dilemma: Balancing Convenience and Experience 45:03 - Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Worth and Intentional Dressing Lifestyle by Lisa – Connect with Lisa: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledbylisa
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| Jodi Rumack, Online Business Coach | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:44:00 | |
In this episode, business strategist and online coaching expert Jodi Rumack shares her proven approach to building and scaling a thriving coaching business. From client acquisition and direct messaging to recurring revenue and resource libraries, Jodi breaks down the practical systems every coach needs to grow with confidence. Key Topics:
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| Unlocking Financial Confidence with Marni Saifert | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:54:48 | |
In this episode, financial expert and coach Marni Saifert shares her transformative approach to rewiring your money story, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and building confidence to manage your finances effectively. Whether you're navigating debt, inheritance, or everyday money decisions, her insights can change how you think about wealth and abundance. Key Topics:
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| Margot Grant Witz, Elizabeth Grant Skincare | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:52:21 | |
Alana Kayfetz sits down with Margot Grant Witz, third-generation leader of Elizabeth Grant skincare, for an honest conversation about beauty, aging, and what it really means to empower women. Topics covered:
Sound Bites "I like how I feel in my skin." "All you need is one yes." For more Margot Grant Witz, please visit: ElizabethGrant.com on the web @MargoGrantWitz on Instagram Follow & Connect with Alana: AlanaKayfetz.com on the web @MomHalo on Instagram Did you love Alana and want to work with her one on one or in a small group? Check out all of the offers now:
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| Sacha Welsh, Fertility Nutritionist | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:31:44 | |
Sacha Welsh is a certified fertility nutritionist and coach, the founder of Welsh Wellness and a mom of three girls. After experiencing a traumatic recovery following the delivery of her second child, Sacha became passionate about helping women prepare their bodies for success. Welsh Wellness focuses on fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health. Its mission is to help women become moms by addressing the root challenges, so that they can have a successful pregnancy and postpartum.
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For more Sacha Welsh, please visit: Welsh Wellness on the web @welshwellnessfertility on Instagram @welshwellnessfertility on TikTok
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| Jennifer Rabanillo of Styleworthy | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:36:00 | |
Styleworthy is a brand that celebrates individuality and self-expression through community building. Founded by Jennifer Rabanillo, Styleworthy fosters an environment of empowerment and connection, encouraging people to embrace their authentic selves. Through workshops, events and collaborative experiences, the brand promotes unapologetic conversations about people, self, wellness and well-being. At its core, Styleworthy aims to build a supportive community that uplifts and educates, empowering individuals to evolve both their personal and professional lives.
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For more Styleworthy, please visit: Styleworthy on the web @style_worthy on Instagram
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| Ashley Greco, Radio Personality | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:45:10 | |
Ashley Greco is the morning show radio host of Pure Country in Ottawa & Kingston as well as a voiceover artist. She’s mom to a six-year-old girl, Aria Rose.
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For more Ashley Greco, please visit: Ashley Greco on the web @ashleygrecoonair on Instagram
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| Jill Lerman, Play and Parenting Coach | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:39:56 | |
Jill Lerman is a play and parenting coach at JillybeansNYC, an early childhood educator, a play expert and a mom of a toddler. She empowers overwhelmed parents and caretakers to connect and engage with their little ones through simple developmental and play prompts to make parenting feel more joyful and manageable.
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For more Jill Lerman, please visit: JillybeansNYC on the web @jlllybeansnyc on Instagram Get Jill’s free guide to independent play today
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| Meira Elituv, Personal Stylist | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:44:04 | |
Meira Elituv is a personal stylist helping women find their style and confidence in their clothing again through closet edits, outfit styling and personal shopping.
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For more Meira Elituv, please visit: MTFG Styling Services on the web @meirathatfashiongirl on Instagram
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| Bonus Episode: Matt Kantor Returns & Alana has an Announcement | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:24:02 | |
In this bonus episode of the Mom Halo Show, Alana invites her husband, Matt Kantor, to the podcast as they have some exciting, life-changing news to share.
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For more Matt Kantor, please visit: Matthew Kantor on the web @blurrycam on Instagram
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| Rebecca Greenberg, Bioethicist & Ethical-Decision Consultant | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:38:02 | |
Rebecca Greenberg is a bioethicist and former nurse who works with individuals and healthcare organizations to navigate complex, value-based ethical decisions. When working with individual clients, she helps them make difficult ethical decisions, most often around their or their loved ones’ health/healthcare. She provides a systematic, supportive and non-judgemental process to help them achieve confidence in making the best decision for themselves, explaining why it’s most justifiable and how to implement it.
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For more Rebecca Greenberg, please visit: Greenberg Consulting on the web @greenbergconsulting on Instagram
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| Erica Moore, Entrepreneur | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:41:08 | |
Erica Moore is the owner of Hudson Kruse + Sons, an interior design firm in Toronto. Erica has worked within the residential design sector for over 15 years. She started working for Hudson Kruse in 2008 alongside Trevor Kruse and is now the firm’s acting principal and owner. Erica has experience overseeing jobs of various scopes and sizes, from large development projects to private residential homes. She brings to each project a high level of professionalism and experience; however, it is her relationships with her clients, as well as her intuitive approach to design solutions, that highlight her success in the industry. Outside of design, Erica is also a published writer and mother of two.
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For more Erica Moore, please visit or call: Hudson Kruse + Sons on the web @hudsonkruse.sons on Instagram
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| Jaquie Dason, Postpartum Doula | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:31:50 | |
Jaquie Dason is a pediatric sleep consultant, a postpartum doula, a new parent educator and a mom of two. She works with parents to help bring a sense of calm to their family with judgement-free sleep consultant and parent support. She offers expecting parent classes, newborn care support and pediatric sleep consulting. Together with parents, she creates goals that are specific to their child and work closely with them to accomplish these goals in a way that is most comfortable to the family.
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For more Jaquie Dason, please visit or call: Postpartum Coaching on the web @jaquiepostpartumcoach on Instagram
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| Expert Spotlight: Alanna McGinn, Sleep and Stress Management | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
Alanna McGinn is the founder and a certified sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, a global sleep consulting practice. She is host of the “This Girl Loves Sleep” Podcast and author of This Baby Loves Sleep. Alanna has established the worldwide brand of Good Night Sleep Site as being a number-one sleep resource for families—and she and her team of sleep consultants strive to help families (baby to adults) and corporations overcome their sleep challenges and have well-rested smiles in the morning.
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For more Alanna McGinn, please visit or call: Good Night Sleep Site on the web Alanna McGinn on the web @gnsleepsite on Instagram @alanna.mcginn on Instagram
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| Daniel Kayfetz, Criminal Lawyer, Entrepreneur & Alana’s Dad | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:42:11 | |
Daniel Kayfetz is an entrepreneur, a criminal lawyer and Alana’s lovely father. He has been keeping his clients out of jail since 1970 and has so many crazy stories to share, from how he started his own business at the age of 14 to how he fell into criminal law and so, so much more.
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For more Daniel Kayfetz, please visit or call: Daniel Kayfetz on the web 1-866-KAYFETZ on the phone
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| Dori Adams, co-founder of shutterb.co | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:24:55 | |
Dori Adams is a mom and the co-founder of shutterb, a gig platform for smartphone content creators. Their mission is to pair businesses and people with smartphone content creators in order to deliver an affordable and convenient way to get high-quality images and videos and to tell their stories through content—also allowing customers to live in the moment and not worry about capturing everything themselves.
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For more Dori Adams, please visit: shutterb on the web @shutterb.co on Instagram
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| Expert Spotlight: Rebecca Lane on the importance of music | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:49:54 | |
Rebecca Lane is a mom of three and the director of the Lane School of Music, a music school in Toronto that helps parents guide their child to success by providing the nurturing, engaging music lessons every child needs to develop their inner musician. The Lane School of Music is a thriving school of over 700 students, 50 teachers, 10 staff members and 4 locations including the online school. Rebecca finds immense satisfaction in coaching and leading her team of professional musicians while cultivating an atmosphere of growth and curiosity through music education.
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For more Rebecca Lane, please visit: The Lane School of Music on the web @laneschoolofmusic on Instagram
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| Fan-favourites: Cat & Nat | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:48:46 | |
Best friends, influencers, podcasters, co-founders of The Common Parent and moms with seven kids between them, Cat and Nat know a thing or two about the way motherhood turns your life upside down. Cat & Nat's rapidly exploding community of like-minded moms tune in every day to watch them rewrite the paradigm of “the perfect mom.” With honesty and humor, Cat & Nat dismantle the unrealistic portrayals of motherhood that are often presented throughout social and traditional media. Through their virally famous #MOMTRUTHS videos, which have garnered hundreds of millions of views, their Facebook Lives and Instagram stories, their best-selling book, and iHeartRadio award nominated podcast, Cat & Nat share everything moms think but are too afraid to talk about. Over the past few years, Cat & Nat have taken their #MOMTRUTHS on the road, performing over 100 live shows across North America.
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For more Cat & Nat, please visit: Cat and Nat on the web @catandnat on Instagram
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| Fan favourite: Vivian Kaye | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:42:29 | |
Vivian Kaye is a single mother, the founder of KinkyCurlyYaki, a business and empowerment expert, a keynote speaker, a TV and podcast personality and an all-around dope lady. She aims to show women how you can be yourself and still achieve a successful, fulfilled life.
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For more Vivian Kaye, please visit: Vivian Kaye on the web @ItsVivianKaye on Instagram @ItsVivianKaye on TikTok
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| Carly Nemtean, Let’s Get Down To Business | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:42:16 | |
Carly Nemtean is a mom, a designer of Interiors, and a businesswoman who owns The Collective Workspace, a co-working and event space for creatives in the North York Area of Toronto, where we record our podcast every week. She also co-owns Carriage Lane Design Build for the past 14 years. She and her team design and construct clients' homes and boutique commercial/ retail spaces. She’s worked on and off camera with some pretty notable clients, like Property Brothers, Cecconi Simone, Tori Spelling, Love It or List It and other HGTV shows and has had her work featured in House & Home Magazine, House Beautiful, Toronto Life, Canadian Interiors and The Globe and Mail. Recently, she launched Paum, a B2B modern rug company for interior designers exclusively through The Collective Workspace.
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For more Carly Nemtean, please visit: The Collective Workspace on the web @TheCollectiveWorkspace on Instagram Carriage Lane Design Build on the web @CarriageLaneDesign_Build on Instagram
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| Frances Wilk, People & Talent Strategist | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:30:12 | |
Frances Wilk is a wife, a mom and an entrepreneur from Montreal with two kids and two dogs. She has been working in the talent acquisition and recruitment space for the past ten years, having spent the majority of her time in the startup space. She recently went out on her own and launched her fractional talent acquisition practice, FW Talent, and has been supporting companies in navigating the complexities they face when it comes to hiring. Over the past year especially, she has spent a lot of time networking, particularly with women in similar roles to herself. Connecting, coaching and supporting each other on our journey(s) as both moms and new business owners.
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For more Frances Wilk, please visit: FW Talent on LinkedIn Frances Wilk on LinkedIn
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| Tracey Tee, Founder of Moms on Mushrooms | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:46:00 | |
Tracey Tee is the founder and steward of Moms On Mushrooms, an online community for mothers with multiple offerings for working with and healing through the sacred use of microdosing plant medicine. Tracey weaves in a sacred facilitator approach to her M.O.M. circles, calling on the support of the Sacred Feminine and Sacred Mother Earth to connect women back to themselves through prayer, herbology, grounding, nature and, of course, plant medicine.
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For more Tracey Tee, please visit: Moms On Mushrooms on the web @momsonmushroomsofficial on Instagram
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| Alyssa Ages, Strongman Competitor, Journalist and Author of Secrets of Giants | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:42:38 | |
Alyssa Ages is a mom of two, a strongman competitor, a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She is a health and fitness columnist for The Globe and Mail and a freelance journalist with clips in publications that include ELLE, SELF, GQ, Parents, Slate, Pregnantish and more.
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For more Alyssa Ages, please visit: Alyssa Ages on the web @alyssaages on Instagram Secrets of Giants book
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| Susana Alba, Career Strategist | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:31:26 | |
Susana Alba is a career strategist based out of New York. Her practice, Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services, teaches women how to land six-figure roles through leadership development and career strategy. She thinks of her role as the mentor or friend who tells you all the things she wishes someone would have told her while she was climbing the corporate ladder. She wants to make sure that women know how to articulate their value and find the right opportunities that are a good fit for them.
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For more Susana Alba, please visit: Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services on the web @iam_susanaalba on Instagram Hey SIS! newsletter Resume Bootcamp sign-up
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| Angelique de Montbrun, Kids’ Allowance Expert | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:23:52 | |
Angelique de Montbrun is the CMO and COO of Mydoh, a money management platform with subscription-free access designed to help kids and teens manage their own money in a fun and interactive way while giving parents oversight. Mydoh is on a mission to empower youth by giving them an early understanding of money management. The platform gives kids and teens hands-on, real-world experience in responsible earning, saving and spending while allowing parents to guide them.
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For more Angelique de Montbrun/Mydoh, please visit: MyDoh on the web @MyDohApp on Instagram MyDoh Canadian Allowance Report on the web
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| Stacey Green, Author of You'll Eat It & You'll Like It | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:37:00 | |
Stacey Green is a mom of two and the founder of StaceyGreenLiving. She’s a holistic nutritionist, a content creator and a cookbook author. Her book, You’ll Eat It & You’ll Like It, is not your average cookbook: it’s a comedic approach to cooking that incorporates easy, family-friendly recipes (with a picture on each page!), with humour and a healthy dose of swearing.
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For more Stacey Green, please visit: StaceyGreenLiving on the web @StaceyGreenLiving on Instagram @StaceyGreenLiving on TikTok You’ll Eat It & You’ll Like It on Amazon
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| Josie Dye, Radio & TV Broadcaster and Podcast Host | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:44:08 | |
As one of Canada’s most well-known and winsome radio and TV hosts, Josie Dye has had countless conversations with the stars of the music world, and she knows what you really want to know. Her interviews with A-listers—from Chris Martin to Mumford and Sons to Oprah—give Josie the ability to speak the language of celebrities, but she never wavers from her straightforward, fun-loving style that has endeared her to millions and made her a staple of the Canadian broadcasting world. She currently co-hosts the weekday afternoon radio show on CHUM and co-hosts a podcast called Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables with Cynthia Loyst. She is also a mom of two boys—one of whom has a rare genetic disorder.
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For more Josie Dye, please visit: Josie Dye on the web @JosieDye on Instagram Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables on Apple Podcasts
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| S4 | E18 Expert Spotlight: Anna Halfpenny, Marketing & Business Strategy | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:36:39 | |
Anna Halfpenny is a brand builder with more than 20 years of marketing and brand-building experience. She has helped global and national brands achieve their business goals across every possible section. In 2018, she launched Ruby + Foster, a marketing firm that works directly with founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs to help them expand their businesses to where they need to be. As of 2021, the firm also caters to smaller businesses.
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For more Anna Halfpenny, please visit: Ruby + Foster on the web @RubyAndFoster on Instagram
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| S4 | E17 Expert Spotlight: Roxanne Francis, Psychotherapist | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:49:22 | |
Roxanne Francis is the founder and CEO of Francis Psychotherapy where the team of therapists provides virtual and in-person mental health, emotional and relationship support to kids, individuals, couples and families across Ontario. Roxanne is also a corporate wellness consultant, keynote speaker and coach to other therapists across the country.
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For more Roxanne Francis, please visit: Francis Psychotherapy on the web @FrancisPsychotherapy on Instagram @FrancisPsychotherapy on Threads
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| S4 | E16 Expert Spotlight: Dr. Robin Baweja, Pediatrician & Mental Health Advocate | 29 May 2024 | 00:49:30 | |
Dr. Robin Baweja is a children's mental health specialist, physician and children's book author. She is the owner and founder of Dear Mommy. With years of experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Baweja has become a trusted advocate for child health, particularly in the realm of mental and emotional wellness. Through Dear Mommy, she has curated a unique collection of children's mental health items, including toys, bags and books, aimed at nurturing young minds.
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For more Dr. Robin Baweja, please visit: Dear Mommy on the web The Kids Care Clinic on the web @DearMommy_3 on Instagram
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| S4 | E15 Dani Kagan & Victoria Marshman, Co-founders of Mave & Chez | 22 May 2024 | 00:43:40 | |
Dani Kagan and Victoria Marshman are former competitive dancers and know the importance of taking care of your physical health, which starts with supportive slippers at home. You may have seen them on Dragon’s Den earlier this year. It’s their mission to help women invest in slippers that have unparalleled support without ever having to compromise on style. With ergonomic features including arch support and temperature control, our slippers help to alleviate foot pain, improve women’s body biomechanics and support women day in and day out through all of life's busy moments.
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For more Mave & Chez, please visit: Mave & Chez on the web @MaveAndChez on Instagram @MaveAndChez on TikTok
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| S4 | E14 Special Guest: Meredith Shaw, Host & Style Expert | 15 May 2024 | 00:23:33 | |
Meredith Shaw is the co-host of Breakfast Television, a radio host with CHFI, a model, a style expert and, of course, a mom. She recently launched a 10-dress collection at PENN. called Get Dress’d with Meredith. PENN. (formerly known as Pennington’s) is Canada’s premiere destination for plus-size fashion, ranging from sizes 14 to 32. At PENN.’s core, they believe that women deserve to experience the freedom that comes with feelings confident in their clothing.
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For more Meredith Shaw, please visit: @MeredithShaw on Instagram PENN x Get Dress’d with Meredith collection on the web
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| S4 | E13 - BONUS Episode: Alana and her husband Matthew Kantor | 12 May 2024 | 01:08:08 | |
In this first time ever interview, Alana and her husband Matthew Kantor are in studio together for an intimate moment, discussing their relationship, how they met, and the family dynamics.
Topics include:
- how they met
- their kid’s personalities
- a deep and very triggering retelling of their son Henry’s near death experience.
Trigger warning: child illness and near death
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| S4 | E12 Special Guest: Melanie Ng, News Anchor | 08 May 2024 | 00:30:54 | |
Melanie Ng is a host and anchor at CityNews 24/7 middays, a professional storyteller, an award-winning journalist, a teacher, a speaker, a communications specialist and a mom of one.
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*Please note that this episode was recorded before Melanie announced her new role at CityNews.*
For more Melanie Ng, please visit: @TheMelanieNg on Instagram
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| S4 | E11 Expert Spotlight: Michelle Baron, Optometrist, Returns | 01 May 2024 | 00:44:32 | |
Michelle Barron is a mom of two and an optometrist in North York. She’s been in practice for over a decade, focusing on pediatric and family care. As both an eye doctor and a mom in her 30s, she found herself searching for eye care and skin care products that were not only effective but also safe for her eyes and her patients’ eyes. This led her to help start-up and manage Eyesthetics, a medi-spa offering eye and skin treatments that prioritize the health and safety of our eyes. They offer injectables, including Botox and filler, and skin tightening and firming treatments, such as radio-frequency micro-needling and Intense Pulse Light.
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For more Michelle Baron, please visit: Eyes on Sheppard on the web Eyesthetics on the web @eyecaremom on Instagram
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| S4 | E10 Expert Spotlight: Kieran Powers, Grief and Trauma Coach | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:32:30 | |
Kieran Powers is a mom and the founder of Becoln, a place for families navigating a difficult path to parenthood to find their beacons of light in the darkness. She was inspired to start Becoln because of her own journey and her three boys: Beckett, who died shortly after he was born; Lincoln, who was born at 22 weeks and spent four and a half months in the NICU; and Remy, who was born via surrogacy. She provides coaching, consulting and products, like preemie milestone cards and remembrance candles.
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For more Kieran Powers, please visit: Becoln on the web @becoln_ on Instagram
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| S4 | E9 Expert Spotlight: Nicole Simons, Wealth Management Advisor, Returns | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:45:34 | |
Nicole Simons is a mom and a wealth management advisor, financial literacy advocate and part owner of CPN Financial Services. She takes pride in equipping women with the wealth management products they need to protect, diversify and grow their financial assets. Her career is rooted in more than 10 years of client-centred customer service. As a licensed insurance broker, she provides financial advice to help protect her clients at every stage of their life. She works closely with entrepreneurs and other hardworking individuals to help them get clarity about their current finances.
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For more Nicole Simons, please visit: CPN Financial Services on the web @advisoronthego on Instagram @advisoronthego on TikTok
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| S4 | E8 Bonus Episode: Odette Peek, Psychedelic Integration Coach and Guide | 14 Apr 2024 | 00:51:58 | |
Odette Peek is a psychedelic integration coach and guide. She holds a degree in clinical and social psychology, and a diploma in social service work, with a varied scope of experience. In her work at Spiritual Alliance, Odette draws on integrative, holistic approaches such as mind-body therapy, relational and family counselling and mindfulness, and she has extensive experience in guiding and supporting her clients with challenging circumstances such as interpersonal conflict, trauma, grief, anxiety and depression.
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For more Odette Peek, please visit: Spiritual Alliance on the web Spiritual Alliance on Instagram Soul Journey Retreat in Costa Rica on the web awaken@spiritualalliance.ca by email
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| S4 | E7 Special Guest: Marlie Cohen of Kale + Krunches Returns | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:37:29 | |
Marlie Cohen is a mom of two, a fitness trainer and the brain (and face!) behind Kale + Krunches as well as the founder of Bounce Forward Co., a health and fitness app for busy moms.
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For more Marlie Cohen, please visit: Marlie Cohen on the Mom Halo Show in 2023 Kale + Krunches on the web Bounce Forward Co. on the web Kale + Krunches on Instagram Marlie Cohen on TikTok
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| S4 | E6 Alex Trimble and Chloe Alleyne of CYBEX Hot Mom Walk Podcast | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:33:42 | |
Chloe Alleyne is a mom of two, a content creator, a certified personal trainer, a group fitness instructor, and a certified pre-and postnatal fitness specialist. She’s on a mission to inspire moms and busy women to embrace their strongest selves and take charge of their well-being.
Alex Trimble is a mom of two, an entrepreneur, a radio and television voice actor, and a content creator who wants to show women that they can have it all.
Together, they co-host the CYBEX Hot Mom Walk podcast, and are looking for the next CYBEX Mama Mentors to host the podcast, lead their own in-person walks to build mindfulness and companionship to bring Canadian mamas closer.
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For more Alex Trimble and Chloe Alleyne, please visit: Alex Trimble on Instagram Chloe Alleyne on Instagram Hot Mom Walk on the web
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| S4 | E5 Expert Spotlight: Brittnei Gaudio, Organization and Design | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:50:02 | |
Brittnei Gaudi is a mom of two and the founder of wellnested Living Co. She’s a professional organizer and a tamer of chaos, as well as a corporate escapee on a mission to simplify her own life—and do the same for her clients. She helps busy families optimize their homes so they can focus less on the “stuff” and more on what matters. She is a vibe creator, a potential spotter, a space finder and an order seeker. A detail-obsessed priority juggler, experienced DIY-er, skilled flipper and the manifestor of that indescribable but totally palpable feeling of home,
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For more Brittnei Gaudio, please visit: wellnested Living on the web well.nested.living on Instagram
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| S4 | E4 Expert Spotlight: Wendy Gordon, Speech-Language Pathologist | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:29:02 | |
Wendy Gordon is a speech-language pathologist with 25 years of experience working with children 18 months and older, both in person and via teletherapy. Her focus in therapy is keeping things fun and functional—getting the whole family involved in meaningful, individualized and engaging ways. Her passion for what she does is evident in her relationships with her clients…and in her amazing Instagram page with tips and tricks anyone can use.
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For more Wendy Gordon, please visit: Words with Wendy on the web @wordswithwendyslp on Instagram @wordswithwendy on TikTok
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| S4 | E3 Expert Spotlight: Alexa Torontow, Naturopathic Doctor | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
Alexa Torontow is a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor who works in maternal health care—helping moms and moms-to-be from preconception through to postpartum to ensure their care is not falling through the cracks and to help them feel truly well. Being a mom is not a diagnosis and there are small shifts that can impact your overall wellbeing.
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For more Alexa Torontow, please visit: Alexa Torontow on the web @dr.alexatorontow on Instagram
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| S4 | E2 Expert Spotlight: Jennifer House of First Step Nutrition | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:40:13 | |
Jennifer House is a mom of three from Calgary and a registered dietitian who runs First Step Nutrition, a private practice that helps make feeding families easier with a focus on picky eaters and starting solids. Her book, The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning, is a great resource for anyone with kids starting solids, including tips, recipes and more.
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For more Jennifer House, please visit: First Step Nutrition on the web @FirstStepNut on Instagram The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning on the web
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| S4 | E1 Special Guest: Kyla Thomson of Bella Brave returns | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:50:58 | |
Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful 10-year-old girl who was born with several rare diseases and she and her mother chronicle their journey for the world to see—and spread joy to millions of people. Kyla and Alana chat for Rare Disease Day (February 29) and Kyla gives an update about Bella’s health and journey.
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For more Kyla Thomson, please visit: Bella Brave on the web @KylaCT on Instagram @KylaCT on TikTok
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| S3 | E8 Expert Spotlight: Nathalie Amlani, Personal Brand Photographer | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:22:23 | |
Nathalie Amlani is the founder and chief photographer for Pictonat Photography. She captures businesses in action through storytelling, mindset and brand strategy. She knows that sharing your brand can be hard to define in words, but a well-thought-out strategic picture can say what words cannot describe. Natalie intuitively connects and reflects with the energy each business owner brings, their interests and how they relate to their audience.
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For more Nathalie Amlani, please visit: Pictonat Photography on the web @pictonatbrandingcreative on IG
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| S3 | E7 Expert Spotlight: Jenni Diamond, Perinatal Trainer | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:19:50 | |
Jenni Diamond is the founder of Jenni Diamond Health, an online platform that helps new and expecting moms and birthing individuals exercise safely through evidence-based workouts. She uses her extensive education in human anatomy, biomechanics and prenatal and postnatal exercise training to deliver the most successful and beneficial results for her clients.
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For more Jenni Diamond, please visit: Jenni Diamond Health on the web @jennidiamondhealth on IG
More important links from Jenni: 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy on the web
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| S3 | E6 Expert Spotlight: Shelagh Cummins, Business Coach | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:36:29 | |
Shelagh Cummins is the founder and CEO of The Road to Seven™. She’s a transformative coach committed to helping women entrepreneurs shift from overwhelmed solopreneurs to savvy business owners. Her business’s mission is to help people reclaim time, build an effective team, streamline processes and boost profits while crafting a business that bolsters their lifestyle. At The Road to Seven™, they’re revolutionizing the narrative around investing in women and are dedicated to fostering impactful, fulfilling businesses.
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For more Shelagh Cummins, please visit: The Road To Seven on the web @shelaghcummins on IG @theroadtosevencapital on IG
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| S3 | E5 Expert Spotlight: Marnie and Rena Schwartz, Dance Studio Owners & Entrepreneurs | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:28:38 | |
Identical twins Marnie and Rena have owned and operated ViBE Dance & Fitness Studio for over 21 years. ViBE is a one-of-a-kind non-competitive and accessibility-focused dance studio that treats everyone equally and without judgement. In 2021, they invented the Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat, teaching kids of all ages to cartwheel. They are also co-authors of a nonfiction, self-help book called Empower Your ViBE.
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For more Marnie and Rena, please visit: ViBE Dance Studio on the web @ViBEDanceAndFitness on Instagram @ViBEDanceAndFitness on TikTok Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat on the web
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