The Juggle is Real Podcast

In this episode, Andryanna continues her reflections on a recent experience attending the 2-day Academy in the City event, hosted by Jillian Harris and The Atelier Collective.

After spending time with, and hearing from incredibly inspiring women and business leaders, she shares her key takeaways from each of the speakers. Included are insights and advice from some of the biggest, brightest and best women and people in business today:

• Jillian Harris
• Hina Khan
• Raia Carey
• Vanessa Fracheboud of Mandy's Salads
• Pauline Brown
• Melodie Reynolds of Elate Cosmetics
• Natalie Dusome of Poppy and Peonies
• Anne Mok
• Breanne Allarie
• Avery Francis

Tune in to get Andryanna's take on this conference day; to ignite your own spark and to get your own inspiration and ideas for growth and a better sense of inner belonging.

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In this episode, Andryanna is reflecting on her recent experience attending the 2-day Academy in the City event, hosted by Jillian Harris and The Atelier Collective.

After spending time with, and hearing from incredibly inspiring women and business leaders, she shares an important learning that the key to success lies in a sense of belonging but it's not something we can get externally.

She also shares full-circle moment she experienced at the Academy in the City, four years after attending a different event and how her life has changed since 2020.

Andryanna delves into her own hesitations and the judgements she overcame to allow herself the opportunity to be in the room for this event, and discusses her mindset in making this investment decision.

This episode includes Andryanna's thoughts on the gala evening and her experience in meeting Jillian Harris on day 1 of the Academy in the City event.

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If you're tuning in as this episode launches, it's Andryanna's birthday and it's a milestone!

To celebrate, Andryanna is sharing her reflections, learnings and what she's been studying as she embarks on a new chapter and decade in her journey.

This episode includes the three things she is welcoming into her forties, incorporating passages from her study and why she's turning inward with love and trust instead of looking for external validation or worrying about what other people think.

She's also sharing the three things she won't be giving her energy to moving forward. With explanations and insights from learnings, Andryanna provides advice and an invitation to join her in this new chapter, with an open heart.

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In this episode, Andryanna looks at 5 steps that we can take when we are feeling low or in a funk, and includes one bonus tip.

Included are ways to:

- acknowledge feelings of being stuck or unmotivated;

- emphasize the importance of contrast and the need for both sunshine and rain for growth;

- encourage switching gears to shake up perspective, nurturing ourselves through self-compassion;

- realign priorities and go back to basics; and

- reconnect and seek support, with simple practices to incorporate gratitude and mindfulness.

This episode is NOT about toxic positivity, but rather a tool to empower you to overcome your funk, and feel that everything is happening for you, not to you.

Tune in for actionable insights, honesty and a reminder to embrace moments of challenge as opportunities for growth.

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In this episode, Andryanna looks at the transformative power of creativity with special guest Nancy Macdonald.

They explore:

- How feeding our creative sides can uplift our mood, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster self-love.

- How to uncover the concept of creativity as a tipping point in life, where small changes lead to significant shifts.

- Strategies to reconnect with your inner 10-year-old self and embrace living artfully.

- the intersection of entrepreneurship and creativity, drawing insights from Gay Hendricks' Zone of Genius concept; and

- how we can foster our children's creativity as gardeners versus carpenters.

Tune in to ignite your sense of wonder and wander as Andryanna and Nancy navigate the joys of embracing creativity in every aspect of life.

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In this heartfelt episode, Andryanna opens up about her personal journey navigating parenthood with a child who has ADHD.

From the early signs that sparked concern to the pivotal moments of insight and honesty, Andryanna shares her fears, revelations, and the transformative paths taken to support her child.

From seeking out information to understanding the nuances of ADHD, she delves into the path to receiving a diagnosis and then parenting a neurodiverse child who is now thriving in all areas of life.

Tune in to hear Andryanna's deeply personal experience, shared to help others gain invaluable insights, empathy, and hope to parents navigating similar paths. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or ally, this episode is a testament to the power of understanding, acceptance, and unconditional love in the face of ADHD.

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In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Julie Cole, a powerhouse mom of six, award-winning entrepreneur, and co-founder of Mabel's Labels. Discover Julie's journey from lawyer to building a multi-million-dollar business from the basement up, while raising six kids.

Tune in to hear Julie's:

• Inspiration behind starting Mabel's Labels with her co-founders.
• Tips on avoiding entrepreneurial burnout and embracing authentic self-care.
• Unique strategies for balancing family, business, and personal priorities.
• Unexpected advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (spoiler: it's not always a smooth ride).
• "Secret sauce" to finding purpose, success, and fulfillment in both life and work.

Julie's infectious energy and down-to-earth wisdom will leave you inspired and ready to conquer your own busy mom life.

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Feeling weighed down by mental clutter? Andryanna explores the essential steps to detoxify your mind and embrace clarity this spring season.

In this episode, Andryanna delves into practical strategies to rejuvenate your mental space, including:

1. Prioritize Your To-Do List: Learn how to declutter your mind by organizing your tasks and creating a plan for effective time management.

2. Make a Worry List: Discover the power of identifying and addressing your worries to alleviate mental stress and foster a sense of control.

3. Take a Tech Break: Explore the benefits of disconnecting from technology to recharge and regain focus in a hyperconnected world.

4. Create Space for Mindfulness: Uncover simple techniques to integrate mindfulness practices into your daily routine, promoting mental clarity and inner peace.

5. Commit to Your Well-Being: Delve into the five pillars of well-being and learn how to prioritize self-care in small, achievable ways to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in to discover actionable steps to spring clean your mind and embark on a journey towards mental wellness. Don't let mental clutter hold you back – it's time to refresh, recharge, and reclaim your mental clarity!

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In this episode, Andryanna speaks with Jacqueline Prehogan, Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of Canada Pooch and Open Farm, a premium and ethically sourced pet food brand committed to nutrition, animal welfare, and sustainability.

In this conversation, they discuss:

- Jacqueline's passion for excellence and the inspiration behind starting two businesses, Canada Pooch and Open Farm.

- The lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur and how she mirrors her leadership style in her personal and family life.

- Her decision-making and prioritization process as a leader and mom of 3, with an infant and puppy.

- Jacqueline's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who don't want to sacrifice family for work.

- How she balances long-term goals for her business with short-term family needs.

This episode is packed with practical advice to ensure your March break travel—and all your adventures—unfold seamlessly. Whether you're jetting off to a tropical paradise or embarking on a hockey-filled weekend, we've got you covered with three simple steps to alleviate stress and enhance enjoyment. Plus bonus hockey mom hacks to make your tournament weekends easier!

Step 1: Set Intentions Learn how framing travel as part of the holiday experience can alleviate stress and foster flexibility for the entire family. Discover practical strategies for involving your kids in setting positive intentions for smooth travels.

Step 2: Plan for Travel Success Explore essential items and strategies—from versatile toys to convenient snack solutions—that will make traveling with kids a breeze. Get insider tips from Jump Baby on selecting travel-friendly gear.

Step 3: Allow for Ease and Support Find out how partnering with your spouse, utilizing support services, and leveraging travel agents can lighten the burden and enhance your overall travel experience.

Tune in for actionable insights and hockey mom hacks that will elevate your travel game and ensure a memorable holiday for the whole family. Happy travels!

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In this insightful episode, we explore the intricacies of motherhood with a CEO mindset, looking at the importance of receiving help and releasing guilt (and how to go about doing it).

Our guest, Lexi Miles Corrin, is a mother of four and the CEO of WAXON Laser + Waxbar. Recently featured in Today's Parent with an article titled "I have two nannies and no apologies" Lexi shares her advice and decision-making process behind seeking support, debunking judgment and guilt along the way.

This episode includes:

• Normalizing Asking for Help

  • Learning to embrace support in the chaos of motherhood
  • Breaking down the stigma around seeking assistance

• The Myth of the "Village"

  • Challenging traditional notions of familial support
  • Making decisions for your family without the guilt trip

• Embracing Support

  • Practical strategies for saying yes to help
  • Overcoming barriers to accepting assistance

• Letting Go of Mom Guilt

  • Releasing the burden of guilt in motherhood
  • Prioritizing self-care and empowerment without apology

• Business and Motherhood

  • Empowering women through entrepreneurship
  • Building confidence, independence, and wealth with WAXON Laser + Waxbar

Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for embracing support and releasing guilt in your journey through motherhood.

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Through her experience with a recent 30-day challenge, Andryanna shares learnings on leaning into progress throughout the journey. 

Using some of her favourite books and learnings from podcast episodes and coaches, Andryanna looks at how we can learn to lean into our progress instead of giving up at the expense of perfection.

This episode delves into:

- Our intentions through the law of cause and effect, and choosing our intention to lead us to our desired effect;

- Using heart-felt commitment and recommitment as a path to creating the outcomes we want to see in our lives;

- 3 ways to recommit when we've veered off-course and want to get back on track.

Books and experts quoted in this episode:

The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov

Research by Dr. Wayne Dyer

The Big Leap and Your Big Leap Year by Dr. Gay Hendricks

The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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In this episode, Andryanna shares an excerpt from her live workshop, Making the Shift to Better Balance.

This portion of the workshop includes what Andryanna calls a 'stress dump' and includes an exercise to release the things we cannot control adapted from the book The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks PhD.

Dive deep into these exercises designed to bring awareness and conscious release to your stressors. This episode is a great way to say goodbye to what no longer serves you.

In this episode, Andryanna shares an insightful conversation with clinical psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to explore how we can repair resentment in relationships.

This episode looks at common reasons couples seek help and tackles the topic of resentment, especially within the context of parenthood.

Drawing from personal experiences, Andryanna and Dr. Tracy address key themes like conflict resolution, household responsibilities, unmet expectations, and the crucial role of deep communication.

Dr. Tracy dispels the myth that fighting is harmful, emphasizing the importance of learning to repair and strengthen relationships.

Unlock practical tools for post-conflict mastery and discover actionable steps to prevent lingering resentments. In the midst of life's chaos, this episode offers valuable advice on fostering connection in busy seasons of life, especially after having children.

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In this episode, health and wellness expert Lisa Lounsbury is on the show to break down the complex topic of our wellness to best support our overall health and happiness.

With over 33 years of experience in this field, Lisa shares how we can better prioritize our own wellness using 3 keys.

By sharing her own journey and the experiences of her clients, Lisa shows how this approach and using her 3 keys to wellness can support you and improve your own wellness journey.

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This mid-January check-in reminds us that we can succeed with our resolutions and goals this year, even if things so far haven't gone according to plan.

In this episode, Andryanna shares fixed vs. growth mindset insights and provides a way to view our failures to help us moving forward.

With real life examples and 3 short and simple steps to find a new way to see the situations that aren't happening as we'd like, Andryanna gives this method for reframing failure to help you expand and succeed in all you set out to do this year.

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What if you could optimize your overall well-being including your productivity, your energy levels, and even your relationships by keeping track of your menstrual cycle?

For this episode, Dr. Danielle Watson, ND, is chatting with Andryanna to help us better understand the phases of our menstrual cycle and how to live cyclically.

With tips on how to optimize our hormones, nutrition, energy-levels and even self-care practices during each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle, Dr. Danielle shares how we can take action and live more cyclically in our day-to-day lives.

Dr. Danielle Watson is the creator behind The Mother Doctor platforms, where moms can learn to understand their hormonal health after babies & be affirmed that ‘being a mom isn’t a diagnosis’. She is a keynote speaker, educator & activist for improving perinatal health. Dr. Watson completed her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

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To start the new year, Andryanna shares why using ease + flexibility instead of an all-or-nothing approach is the way to achieve your goals in 2024.

Whether you're feeling motivated to go all-in on your aspirations, or you're running on empty and already feeling overwhelmed with the idea of new years resolutions, this episode will show you how you can get the results you want this year.

This episode includes:

- Research findings from behavioural scientist Katy Milkman on how to change using flexibility;

- My 5-pillar framework for well-being to create a plan for small, simple and achievable goals;

- How to set yourself up to succeed using the "fresh start effect" and why you should celebrate your wins daily.

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Listen to this if you're trying to get "all caught up" in order to feel like you can relax this holiday.

In this episode, Andryanna shares 5 questions that you can ask yourself if you're feeling like the hustle and bustle of the season is causing too much pressure to complete all the to-do's.

She also shares the affirmation she use when things don't go according to plan, so you can affirm it and be open to new possibilities and perspectives throughout the holidays and beyond.

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You may be seeing a lot of messaging around "just say no this No-vember" and while the idea behind it sounds great, it's not as easy as it sounds for a busy person with a lot of responsibilities and a long to-do list.

In this episode, Andryanna shares a helpful exercise from past workshops that will allow you to review what's currently on your plate and move into action to determine what can be paused, lessened or removed to create more space for the additional holiday items (and self-care).

Starting with a short guided meditation, Andryanna will help you set your intentions for the holiday season and then look at what you accomplish in a week to decide how to become the person you wish to be come Christmas. She also shares perspectives and advice to help you feel better about saying 'no' during November and onwards.

"If you're always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one you're in?" - Nanette Matthews.

Do you find yourself in a constant state of rushing from one task to another; multi-tasking so much you forget some of the tasks you're in the midst of; getting irritable when there are minor delays; and feeling perpetually "behind"? 

If this frenzied state of always being "on the go" rings a bell, you may be suffering from hurry sickness.

In this episode, Andryanna shares insights and findings on what has been coined "hurry sickness" and how we can put an end to it in our own lives.

Included are three strategy buckets to remove hurry sickness, including: action-oriented, acceptance-oriented, and emotional-oriented strategies.

It also includes hands-on practices that have been helpful for Andryanna in reducing chronic stress and hurry sickness to allow for more ease, joy and calm in her every day.

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In this episode Andryanna sits down with NYC executive coach and author, Antonia Bowring, to learn more about her journey with ADHD and how we can all increase our own focus and productivity regardless of diagnosis.

It includes:

- Antonia's ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and how it has shaped her personal and professional life;

- The research ("me"search) we can all do to determine the profound and practical effects of learning about our ourselves and if we may have ADHD, which can sometimes be masked as anxiety or depression in adult females;

- The 4 keystone habits Antonia recommends we implement to improve focus and productivity and reduce impulsivity;

- How planning can reap multiple benefits and why Antonia feels that it is a form of self-care.

Antonia Bowring is a highly credentialed, top New York executive coach. She works primarily with founders, C- Suite executives, and leadership teams. One of Antonia's areas of expertise is helping neurodiverse leaders create the necessary scaffolding to leverage their gifts and maintain their focus.

Antonia holds a B.A. in Political Science, M.Phil. in Development Economics, and an  M.B.A. She is an ICF certified coach with an Executive Coaching Certificate from NYU.

This episode dives into the reasons why it's time to cut yourself some slack ... and how you can do it now.

Originally recorded over a year ago, Andryanna reveals a situation where she made a big mistake. In sharing this giant oops, she explains how she went from crisis-mode and a mental state of chaos to making the decision to turn things around for herself and her family.

Providing gentle reassurances and important insights, this episode has all you need to apply the notion of "cutting yourself some slack" when sh*t hits the fan in your life.

It includes seven tools to remember to make things easier and help you feel lighter.

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In this solo episode, Andryanna emphasizes the importance of not pushing harder when you're not up to it.

Going over 3 things we can remember, Andryanna shares insights on how we can prioritize our wellbeing by:

1. Putting the blinders on;

2. Asking for support;

3. Determining the type of reset that will best serve us.

Also included are 7 types of rest as identified by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and 4 types of burnout to be aware of.

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The truth is simple: time cannot be managed. We all have the same number of hours in a day, but it's how and what we do with them that determines our outcomes.

In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Heather Chauvin to take a closer look at how we can better manage our energy instead of our time.

As a women's leadership coach, Heather helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. She’s also a TEDx speaker, author of the book ‘Dying to Be A Good Mother’, and host of the top ranked podcast Emotionally Uncomfortable.

In this conversation, Andryanna and Heather discuss:

• Heather’s journey through burnout and exhaustion, as she juggled career, parenting, and a stage 4 cancer diagnosis - and how she's now surviving & thriving as a successful, ambitious business owner living an aligned life that she loves;
• Energetic Time Management: How we can better manage our energy instead, including a 2 minute exercise to help us find clarity;
• The resistance we may feel when we make the decision to put ourselves and our energy first (and how to move past it); and
• Practical tips for how to set boundaries and manage your emotions (hint, it may involve getting comfortable with saying no).

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In this episode, Andryanna looks at insights and research findings from Arthur Brooks and includes an exercise to help us look at why happiness is not a feeling or a destination and how we can make the choice to be happier now.

Sharing happiness findings from Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, and #1 bestselling author, Author Brooks, this episode includes:

- Why happiness is NOT a feeling or a destination;

- What happiness IS using 3 types of happiness, as described by Arthur Brooks;

- The 4 pillars that support our happiness;

- An exercise to help you choose to be happier today.

As busy parents, professionals and people, most of us are looking for ways to save time, alleviate common frustrations and just make life easier in general.

In this episode, special guest Alicia Wood shares how we can do just this, by tuning into and trusting our own intuition.

Formerly a TV producer, Alicia is now the host of top-rated The Fuel Your Fire Podcast with Alicia Wood, a human behavior expert, intuitive healer and certified mindset coach.

With a passion for empowering others, Alicia helps individuals tap into their intuition, instil positive change, embrace their inner wisdom and make soul informed decisions.

In this conversation Andryanna and Alicia answer the questions and discuss:

- What is our intuition?

- How using our intuition can save us time and alleviate frustrations.

- How we can tap into, access and learn to trust our own internal guidance system.

- How we can begin or continue our own intuitive practice.

Alicia also shares a special guided practice to help us access and feel into our own intuitive gifts.

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With recent episodes looking at the ways we can find success on our own terms, this solo chat dives into the topic of creating success with ease.

In this episode, Andryanna takes a closer look at what most of us are striving for in life; that is to be happy and to be successful.

With insights from the book Effortless Success by Michael Neill, Andryanna takes a look at:

- A reading of and response to the DM Andryanna received that says when we remove hustle from culture we are left with those who do not work or contribute meaningfully to society;

- The 4 types of happiness outlined in the book (pleasure, satisfaction, meaning and fulfillment);

- An exercise from Michael Neill to help us feel into and define what happy success means to us.

With back to work, back to school, back to the grind...many of us may already be in overwhelm and survival mode or are worried that it’s just around the corner.

But maybe you’re wondering how you can be proactive as we jump into the Fall season without get sucked into overachiever overdrive?

ournalist, success coach and podcast host, Natalie Ruskin to help you navigate the busiest time of the year with less stress.

Andryanna and Natalie discuss:

- Sustainable Success: what is this and where is the curve headed based on the research and data Natalie has found and experienced personally;

- Natalie's 3 prompting questions you can ask yourself to determine if your version of success is sustainable;

- Natalie's journey of UN-sustainable success as an award-winning journalist at the CBC with emotional eating struggles; how she came to realize her path was unsustainable and what she did to turn things around in her life;

- The metrics we can use to support our own sustainable success; and

- A special guided practice from Natalie to help you connect with your own inner compass of success.

This episode is filled with compassionate honesty and practical tips for how to re-frame the usual "back to grind" angst if you struggle with hyper-achieving or never feeling like you've done enough.

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In this episode, Andryanna sits down with author Lisa Bragg to discuss bragging, what it really means and why we should all (especially women) be doing it.

A former TV reporter and anchor Lisa is a now a speaker, advisor, professional mentor, and author of the book on how to talk about success.

Andryanna and Lisa discuss:

• An encounter Lisa had with a now very famous pop star, which sparked her to make a shift in her career and professional purpose. 
• The world's most extensive research study on bragging that Lisa conducted for her book on purposeful self-promotion. 

• Why we shy away from speaking up about ourselves in a positive way. 
• The choice we all have to stand by and continue being hidden or to show up and act and how we go from "hidden to daylight".

• The pitfall of modesty, how it differs from humility and what we can do to stop deflecting and dismissing our accomplishments and praise from others. 
• How we can both receive and give compliments as a first step by using the concept of 'flip it to test it'. 
• How sharing is truly a way to serve others, help more people and allow others to be seen and heard.

For this episode, Andryanna is sharing some favourite tips for the busy back-to-school season, vetted by actual teachers and moms!

In this recording, she shares 8 actionable ways to reduce your own stress and set your kids up for success with hands on practices, helpful ways to prepare and proven mindset tools to start the season on the right foot.

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After a three-week hiatus, Andryanna is back and sharing some news that has created change in her family life recently.

This episode includes a bit of a catch-up and details on what's been happening during this hiatus. Andryanna shares a story that's still in the making, on how she was intuitively led and how she acted on her nudge, using principles of faith and trust.

She includes notes on how you can start (or continue) trusting yourself and your own intuitive nudges, knowing that everything always works out.

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To be an effective leader, you must be aware of the energy you send out and absorb, and how it affects your leadership - whether in your professional or personal and parenting life.

For this episode, Andryanna sits down with executive and leadership coach, Shayna Bergman, to discuss the 7 Levels of Leadership framework applied to parenting.

In this interview, Shayna shares and explains the following levels to help you gain awareness and understand where your energy lies within the seven areas of:

1. Victim

2.  Antagonist

3. Rationalizer

4. Helper

5. Collaborator

6. Creator

7. Passion

Understanding and being aware of how these catabolic and anabolic energy levels affect your leadership can make a big impact in how you find success or failure in life. 

This conversation then helps us understand how to move forward, take action and be the most effective, focused and driven leader, parent, and partner you can be.

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As we make our way through the summer season, this episode invites us to look at how we see our bodies and the ways we choose to move in a new light.

In this episode Andryanna chats with Lee-Anne Reuber, coach, CEO and founder of Sekond Skin Society, a health and fitness app designed to be accessible for everyone and inclusive of all.

Andryanna and Lee-Anne discuss:

• the psychology of our self-image;
• looking at and shifting out of the effects of diet and weight-lose culture;
• becoming aware of our thoughts to change how we think about ourselves and treat our bodies;
• how to reduce our stress around the way we look and in effect balance the 'mindset scales'; and
• how to take action from a place of love.

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The cost of goods is rising, inflation at an all-time high and a new FP Canada Financial Stress survey revealing that 40% of respondents feel that money is their top stressor. How can we enjoy our summer while reducing our financial stress?

In this interview replay, Andryanna chats money and finances with special guest: bestselling author, personal finance educator, and founder of Money Wise Workplaces Kelley Keehn. 

Andryanna and Kelley discuss why the topic of money and finances is a stressor for so many, how to balance your books and your mindset, common misconceptions about women and their financial power, and how to take action today. 

With school out for summer, you may be feeling a range of emotions from joy and excitement to dread and overwhelm with the kids home and extra parenting duties added to your plate.

In this interview replay, Andryanna chats with parenting coach, Masters in education, entrepreneur and mom, Tia Slightham to get to the root of why parenting can be so stressful and how we can better enjoy our summer with the kids by implementing proven systems and practices.

This episode is chalk-full of hands on tools that you can implement with your family today, including:

• how to actually use charts to create successful and consistent routines;
• creating metaphorical 'buckets' to fill your children's needs for attention and power;
• how to connect with your kids, fill their buckets, and reduce unwanted behaviours with Tia's short, simple and effective practice called 'golden time'.

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In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Natalie Haynes to look at getting comfortable with uncomfortable race conversations.

Natalie is a corporate connection consultant, educator, speaker and psychotherapist. She is also the creator behind “The Comfortable Race Conversation Process” which has been included in the Government of Canada’s, 50-30 Challenge and leads individuals through an experiential process to learn how to have uncomfortable conversations about race with other races.

This interview includes:

• what it means to have uncomfortable conversations about race and how to approach it;
• vulnerable hot seat coaching with Natalie taking Andryanna through an initial conversation about race from her childhood;
• how to become aware of our own responses emotionally, psychologically and relationally to the concept of race, by using ourselves as the tool;
• how to slow down, get curious and take action by looking inwards to better bridge the gap on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Have you ever asked yourself the question, 'what if it could be easy'? Or, have you asked yourself, 'am I making this harder than it has to be'?

In this episode, Andryanna shares part of her latest workshop, You First: Making the Shift to Better Balance 2.0.

This day three workshop excerpt includes:

• research explaining the reason why some of us find comfort in watching/reading violence and true crime;
• how our mindset is the first step in creating a life with better balance;
• why it's OK to allow negative thoughts to creep up and what to do when it happens;
• how to treat our thoughts like a garden to create the thoughts and life we want to lead;
• prompts to allow more ease and receive love, support and better balance in all areas of your life.

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For this episode, Andryanna chats with Jen DeFrenza, CEO and the mom of the mother-daughter team from Girl E Kits.

Together with her daughter Talia, Jen provides emergency first period kits for girls, along with camp kits, post-natal kits and other offerings to support and advocate for all women, especially young girls and tweens.

They discuss:

• how the idea for Girl E Kits came about and how she began this business with her daughter;
• the under-serviced tween market and how Jen is looking to grow and serve this market to fill unmet needs;
• when entrepreneurship and motherhood collide - the challenges and the blessings Jen has faced in running a business with her daughter; and
• the advice she has for you for broaching this conversation, making the topic about getting your period more comfortable, "being period positive" and trying to eliminate the stigma around periods.

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In this episode, Andryanna shares part of her recent workshop, You First: Making the Shift to Better Balance 2.0.

Shared is a snippet from day one of the workshop, which focused on the theme 'release'. Included is:

• a 2 minute intention meditation;
• a look at how our body reacts to stress and the neurological process of perceived threats;
• an exercise Andryanna has coined a 'stress dump' focusing on the stressors in our lives that we cannot control;
• adaptations of teachings from Gaye Hendrick for the art of letting go by consciously releasing the stressors we cannot control;
• easy tools to release and let go of what is not serving us.

We all want our summer family road trips to be the stuff of lifelong memories. But the stress of travel can sometimes leave you feeling the need for a vacation from your vacation (and have you muttering or screaming out the not-so-nice f-word).

For this episode, Andryanna shares and explains some "F-Words" to remember for reducing stress this summer:

• Flow & Flexibility;
• Freedom within Form; and
• Fun (for YOU too).

These reminders and tools in perspective will help you navigate the summer travel process from planning to unpacking with more ease and less overwhelm (maybe less swearing too!).

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In this episode, Andryanna is joined by Samantha Wallace.

As a coach and the founder of Re-Mom, Sam left her executive corporate position with a mission to provide meaningful and necessary support to new mothers as they reintegrate into the workforce .

In this conversation, Andryanna and Sam explore the notion of 'finding balance' and how Sam uses the word 'harmony' when referring to the dance of work and family life.

Other topics discussed include:

• cultivating a growth mindset that supports work-life harmony;
• incorporating self-responsibility, choice and feeling good into our daily lives;
• how to tell if we need a bit of a reset when it comes to our mindset;
• and how we can take action today to create positive change.

And don't forget to enter our GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate last week's 50th episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna is giving away some of her favourite self-care staples.

If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and want to be entered to win:

1. rate and write a review for The Juggle is Real in your podcast player
2. email a screen capture to hello@andryanna.com

That's it! All reviews sent during the month of May 2023 will be entered to win a personalized prize pack that includes:

• your choice of one of Andryanna's favourite personal development books
• your choice of Andryanna's favourite reads of 2022 (hint: they're mostly by Taylor Jenkins Reid)
• a self-care bundle of pampering products to make you feel great!

Approximate retail value: $100. Thanks for listening and good luck!

Connect with Sam and Re-Mom

For this milestone 50th episode of The Juggle is Real Podcast, Andryanna shares a recent experience she had with a medium as part of a group reading with friends. She shares how this person was able to tap into her frequency so quickly and understand her purpose and the direction she sees moving forward.

Andryanna also includes a gift to YOU as a token of her appreciation for listening in, growing with her and being on this journey of juggling it all.

A component that has been SO helpful in her own self-care journey, Andryanna shares a 15-minute guided visualization to help you relax, tap into your best self and feel your way through the best day ever. It's a powerful experience, shared with love.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS!

To celebrate the 50th episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna is giving away some of her favourite self-care staples.

If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and want to be entered to win:

1. rate and write a review for The Juggle is Real in your podcast player
2. email a screen capture to hello@andryanna.com

That's it! All reviews sent during the month of May 2023 will be entered to win a personalized prize pack that includes:

• your choice of one of Andryanna's favourite personal development books
• your choice of Andryanna's favourite reads of 2022 (hint: they're mostly by Taylor Jenkins Reid)
• a self-care bundle of pampering products to make you feel great!

Approximate retail value: $100

Thanks for listening and good luck!

Connect with Andryanna: