The chiaragoesglobal Podcast
By Chiara Mason
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The chiaragoesglobal PodcastSep 07, 2021
S3E17 Forgiving Ourselves When Things Don't Go as Planned
Discussing the importance of forgiving ourselves for what might’ve been, when situations turn out differently than we had planned. Tune in to hear all about decision-making, pivoting, forgiveness, and choosing differently.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/08/14/forgiving-ourselves-when-things-dont-go-as-planned/
S3E16 The Best US Cities to Visit in the Spring
Today's episode dives into our top recommendations for US cities to visit in the spring-time. Featured cities include Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; and Spokane, WA.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/05/11/the-best-us-cities-to-visit-in-the-spring/
S3E15 The World of Collective Nouns with Ramona
Today's episode features guest Ramona, chatting all about her book and the world of collective nouns!
Ramona's Bio: Ramona is a writer, photographer and a lover of words. She published her first picture book Siege of Herons - Collective Nouns Alphabetically in March of 2022. Some of her greatest achievements are raising two readers, hiking Gros Morne in Newfoundland Labrador and baking an exquisite sour cream poppy cake. She believes it is essential to have a team in your corner and that silence fuels the soul just as much as a good tune.
Find her mostly on IG @ramonawildeman
Website: anacceptabletime.com
Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/gJI81gfuiE0?si=WGNHd1-YE98OdKqv
Awards:
- Finalist in the Canadian Book Club Awards - Children's Book
- Finalist in the International Book Awards - Children's Picture Book Hardcover Non-Fiction and Novelty and Gift Category
- Honourable Mention in the Writer's Digest Self Published Book Awards
- Finalist in the Best Book Awards / American Book Fest in the Novelty and Gift Book and Children's Educational Categories
- Winner in the Best Book Awards/ American Book Fest in the Children'sPicture Book - Hardcover Non-Fiction category.
S3E14 The Healing Power of Nature
Sharing the joy of spending time in nature this past summer in Ontario. We chat about the healing power nature has had for my mental health and well-being.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/07/17/the-healing-power-of-nature/
S3E13 We Should All Be Vacation Heroes with Jennica Day-Cabrera
Today's episode takes a deep dive into vacationing with our guest, Jennica Day-Cabrera, The Vacation Nerd!
Jennica's Bio: Combining her education in kinesiology and psychology with her MBA and experience living in Cancun, Jennica has carved out a niche for herself as a vacation expert. She has spent the past eight years conceptualizing, researching, and writing a book on the science of vacations and she is now on a mission to teach everyone how to vacation optimally to prevent burnout and improve their health and wellness. Jennica is also an ex-varsity wrestler, an ecommerce analytics nerd, a wife, and a mom to three boys.
Follow her on social media @thevacationnerd or visit thevacationnerd.com for more!
S3E12 Perfecting Your Florida Trip Itinerary
Sharing all of my adventures exploring Florida in Fall 2022 and Fall 2023. PLUS, an itinerary to steal for your own trip!
This episode pulls from two blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/03/12/enjoying-the-tropical-vibes-of-florida/
And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/12/03/the-perfect-south-florida-itinerary/
S3E11 Staying Healthy Amid Busy Schedules and Inflation
Taking a deep dive into some of the things I’ll be focusing on these next few months, as I work towards staying healthy amid my busy schedule and inflation.
This episode is from a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/06/19/staying-healthy-amid-inflation/
S3E10 Your Guide to Texas
Sharing all of my adventures exploring the lone star state of Texas in fall 2022 and fall 2023!
This episode pulls from two different blog posts:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/02/13/must-dos-in-texas/
And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/10/08/your-fall-guide-to-texas/
Check out the blog for photos from the adventures!
S3E9 Holiday Special: Unsustainable Approaches to Wellbeing
Our last episode of 2023 is a holiday twist on unsustainable approaches to wellbeing! Using travel as an example, we chat about unsustainable approaches and discuss strategies for how to get back on track. Specifically, we discuss how to keep this in mind during the holiday season.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/04/23/un-sustainable-approaches-to-mental-wellness/
S3E8 Our Mexico Family Vacation
Sharing alllll of the details from our family vacation in Mexico, in December 2022! We stayed at the all-inclusive resort Riu Palace Costa Mujeres just north of Cancun, exploring a ton in this area and at Isla Mujeres.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/04/09/first-family-vacation-mexico/
Listen in for tips on planning your own Mexico vacay!
S3E7 Tips for Well-being on The Road
When travelling, it can be difficult to prioritize your wellness. This episode shares tips for well-being on the road, for all travelers! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/10/23/tips-for-well-being-on-the-road/
S3E6 Exploring North Carolina
Sharing adventures throughout the state of North Carolina, from Fall 2022 and Fall 2023.
This episode pulls from multiple blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/12/11/exploring-north-carolina/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/11/05/nc-southern-charm/
***Trigger warning: this episode briefly touches on discussions of suicide and grief. Please only listen if you feel comfortable doing so. If you are in need of immediate support, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). ***
S3E5 How to Find a Therapist that is a Good Fit for You
Diving in to our own journey finding a new therapist, and sharing some of the best tips we have to find your own.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/03/27/find-a-therapist-good-fit/
S3E4 Adventures in Washington State
**Trigger warning**: discussions of suicide, car accident, trauma. Please only listen to this episode if you are in a safe space to do so.
If you are contemplating suicide, please seek support immediately. The Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). You can also contact the Canadian Mental Health Association for ongoing support via their website, https://cmha.ca/
This episode recaps my adventures exploring Washington state in the fall of 2022. It is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/01/15/adventures-in-washington-state/
S3E3 The Grieving Process
****Trigger Warning: discussions of suicide, death, grief. Please only listen if you are in a safe space to do so.***
If you are contemplating suicide, please seek support immediately. The Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). You can also contact the Canadian Mental Health Association for ongoing support via their website, https://cmha.ca/
Additional Resources:
- A few Instagram accounts that discuss grief and I find very helpful: @glitterandgrief @untanglegrief @goodmourningpodcast
- Web resources that discuss normalizing grief: https://www.normalizegrief.com/
- A very helpful PDF guide that discusses Hope and Healing after Suicide: PDF guide
- My book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change, also deals with various mental health struggles and parts of my grief journey. This loss was a big driving force for me to publish my book. If you are interested in exploring it, you can find more details and ways to order a copy here.
This episode comes from two blog posts, you can read them here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/10/23/one-year-of-grieving/ and https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/09/25/2-years-of-grieving/
S3E2 Summer Adventures in Toronto
Chatting all about our spring and summer adventures in Toronto and around Ontario!
This episode pulls from two of our different blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/07/03/spring-summer-toronto-adventures/
And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/08/01/adventures-in-toronto-the-county/
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S3E1 Soaking Up Okanagan Summer
Sharing all of our favourite parts of summer in the Okanagan region of BC, Canada!
Part of this episode is from a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/07/11/top-summer-activities-in-the-okanagan/
Stay tuned for another blog to be released shortly, highlighting summer activities in the South Okanagan!
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Season 3 Trailer
Our new trailer for SEASON 3 of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast is here!! Tune in for a quick snapshot of what to expect this season.
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S2E23 Season 2 Finale
Our Season 2 Finale is here!!! Listen in for some highlights over the past season, sneak peeks about moving forward, and what to expect over the summer.
Interested in supporting Chiara by purchasing a copy of her book? View options to purchase on her website.
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S2E22 Chiara's Canadian Book Tour!
Our 22nd episode shares all of our creator Chiara's reflections on her Canadian book tour, celebrating the launch of her book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
This episode is also available as a blog post, which includes links to multiple media features: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/06/07/reflections-on-my-book-launch/
Interested in supporting Chiara by purchasing a copy of her book? Keep an eye on her website for full details!
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S2E21 Self Publishing with Megan Williams of TSPA
Join us for our latest episode featuring Megan Williams of The Self Publishing Agency (TSPA)! We chat all about the self-publishing process for my upcoming book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
About Megan: Megan Williams is the founder and CEO of the publishing company I have worked with for my debut poetry collection, Blooming.
She has been featured in Forbes and Variety Magazine for her expertise in the indie publishing world and more recently - adapting books into film.
Megan is an award-winning author herself for her memoir, Our Interrupted Fairy Tale, and has published two children's books with her step-daughter, Madison. She also has a 1.5 year old who by all accounts seems to love meeting people, reading new books, and running outside as much as her mom does.
You can connect with Megan at the following links:
Social: @MeganDubs @TheSelfPublishingAgency
theselfpublishingagency.com | Forbes | Variety
Interested in reading Chiara's upcoming book? Visit our website to pre-order a copy and join us for a launch event in your city!
S2E20 The Design Process with Tracy Hetherington
Join us for our latest episode featuring Tracy Hetherington! We chat all about the design process for my upcoming book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
About Tracy: Tracy was raised in the Lower Mainland, BC, and has lived in Scotland, Germany, Halifax, Charlottetown, and Montreal. While in Halifax she earned a BFA at the Nova Scotia University of Art & Design. When she returned to BC, Tracy starte working for Surrey Libraries, and went back to school for a graphic design certificate through BCIT/Emily Carr University of Art & Design. Five years ago, she began working as the library’s in-house graphic designer and their Marketing Supervisor. Tracy recently transitioned from the public sector to freelance work, designing book covers and building her fine art/illustration portfolio. She lives and works remotely with her husband and two cats on the unceded and unsurrendered lands of the T’Souke Nation. See more of Tracy’s artwork at her website, tracyh.ca
You can also connect with Tracy at these links:
Instagram: @TracyH.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhillustration/
Website: www.tracyh.ca
Interested in reading Chiara's upcoming book? Visit our website to pre-order a copy and join us for a launch event in your city!
S2E19 The Editing Process with Elise Volkman
Join us for our latest episode featuring Elise Volkman! We chat about the editing process for my upcoming book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
About Elise: Elise writes fantasy for fun, reads fantasy for research, and occasionally fantasizes about how many friends she’d have if she left the house. She's a graduate of Simon Fraser University's Editing Certificate and Creative Writing programs, where she also volunteered as a TA for two years under the inimitable Eileen Cook. Her more responsible alter ego holds a certificate in Digital Marketing from Alacrity Canada and somehow finds the time to juggle web design, social media management, and the dark arts of SEO and Dr. Google. When she’s not staring silently at a computer screen, she’s co-hosting The Tea Grannies, a podcast about writing, publishing, and drowning in eternal lists of books.
Connect with Elise via these links!
Website: elisevolkman.com
Social Media: Instagram (@elise_is_writing) Facebook LinkedIn
Podcast: The Tea Grannies | Instagram (@theteagranniespodcast)
Interested in reading Chiara's upcoming book? Visit our website to pre-order a copy and join us for a launch event in your city!
S2E18 BONUS: Spring is Blooming, and So Are We!
This bonus episode gives a behind-the-scenes look into the launch month for your host, Chiara Mason's, debut poetry collection Blooming.
For more details and to pre-order your copy, visit our website.
Connect with us on social media via Instagram and Facebook! You can also email us with any questions at hello@chiaragoesglobal.com.
S2E17 The Significance of Maintaining Boundaries
Doing a deep-dive all into boundaries in this episode! Listen in for more about why boundaries are so important for your mental health.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/12/04/the-significance-of-maintaining-boundaries/
S2E16 Highlights from 6 Months of Toronto Living
Diving in to some of the highlights of the past 6 months of living in Toronto! Fitness, food and fun recommendations are all featured here.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/02/26/6-months-of-toronto-living/
S2E15 The Role of Your Intuition in Making Big Decisions
Taking a deep dive into why I decided to move cross-country, from BC to ON, for a new job. A big part of this choice was listening to my intuition, which we discuss more in this episode!
This episode pulls from two different blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/08/22/moving-cross-country-career-change/
And: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/09/05/listening-to-your-intuition/
Check them out for more on this topic!
S2E14 My Cross-Canada Solo Road Trip
Sharing all the details of my journey driving solo across Canada last summer, from BC to Ontario!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/08/10/my-cross-canada-solo-road-trip/
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Don't forget to tag us on Instagram in your own posts as you journey across Canada!
S2E13 Doing Business Your Way with Carly from Carlyita Co.
In our first-ever guest interview, we are discussing how to do business your way with Carly of Carlyita Co and Wildly Balanced podcast! We dive in to Carly's entrepreneur journey, how her business has changed over time, and the healing journey she's been on with her business. We chat a lot about navigating burnout, creating balance, and setting boundaries as a digital nomad. Plus, we share our upcoming travels as well!
About Carly:
Carly is the founder of Carlyita Co. Carly helps creative entrepreneurs to feel empowered in their business by unleashing their full potential and creating a sustainable, potent business. Carly is a badass virtual assistant, and her goal in becoming a VA is to have more freedom with her schedule and her life. Find out more about Carly and the resources she has here: https://www.carlyita.com/media-kit Visit Carly's website here and her Instagram here.
Interested in becoming a VA? Checkout Carly's freebie about how to kickstart your VA business with Facebook groups! Grab it here.
In love with this episode and want more?? Visit Carly's podcast, Wildly Balanced, for more of her incredible episodes. Checkout the podcast Instagram here. Plus, keep an eye out for our featured episode, coming to Wildly Balanced soon!
S2E12 Lessons from Therapy
Reflecting on my past few years of therapy, and sharing some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned.
***Trigger warning: discussions of mental health, anxiety, self-worth, suicide, and grief. Please only listen to this episode if you feel comfortable doing so. If you are feeling suicidal, please also know that you are not alone, and contact the 24/7 help line for immediate assistance in Canada: 1-833-456-4566***
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/01/30/lessons-ive-learned-from-therapy/
S2E11 Canadian Adventures: Exploring the Kootenays
Dive in to a recap of our 2020 road trip, exploring the Kootenays in BC! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2020/09/12/exploring-the-kootenays/
Check out our previous episodes in Season 1 for more about the Alberta Rockies portion of this road trip!
S2E10 Hello 2023!
Welcome back! We reflect on the holiday season, the 2022 year, and everything that 2023 is going to bring. Our creator, Chiara, shares her word for 2023 and some sneak peeks into an exciting new project, launching Spring 2023!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/01/02/2022-reflections-2023-wishes/
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S2E9 Global Travels: Adventuring in Australia
Re-counting our past travels in Australia! Specifically, we explored the east coast from Cairns to Byron Bay.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/06/27/adventuring-in-australia/
S2E8 Canadian Adventures: Northern BC
Join us for a look back at our past adventures exploring Northern BC, Canada for a few weeks in fall 2019.
Trigger warning: this episode discusses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), particularly as it relates to Highway 16 in Northern BC, known as the Highway of Tears. Please ensure you are in a safe space before listening to this episode. Resources can be found here.
This episode is also available as a blog post here: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/10/19/northern-bc-adventures-part-one/
And another blog post here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/10/31/northern-bc-adventures-part-two/
S2E7 Bali Wanderings
Re-living past adventures exploring Bali, Indonesia from a trip in 2019!
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/06/12/bali-wanderings/
S2E6 Top Tips for Exploring Illinois
A deep dive into our recent travels exploring Illinois, specifically Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We share our top tips to keep in mind for your next visit to Chicagoland!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/11/07/exploring-illinois/
S2E5 Maintaining Mental Health: Self-care Strategies
Dive on in to our fifth episode as we share some of our top self-care strategies for you to implement while maintaining your mental health.
Read more on our blog: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/06/07/tips-for-mental-health/
S2E4 Sustainability: How To Take Action Against Climate Change
In our fourth episode of Season 2, we are diving in to chat about sustainability! We discuss some concrete ways to take action against climate change in your everyday life, including some of our personal favourite recommendations.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/09/27/sustainability-take-action/
S2E3 Canadian Adventures: Vancouver Island
We're back after a quick break! Join us as we dive in to our past travels road-tripping around Vancouver Island!
This episode is also available as a few blog posts:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/11/21/vancouver-island-adventures-part-one/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/12/01/vancouver-island-adventures-part-two/
S2E2 Global Travels: North Africa - Marrakesh + Essaouira
Join us for a look back at our incredible adventures exploring two wonderful cities in Morocco: Marrakesh and Essaouira.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/07/26/adventures-in-morocco/
S2E1: Let's Catch Up!
The first episode of our second season is here!! Tune in for all of the juicy details of what we've been up to since we wrapped season 1. Many changes have come our way, and we are so excited to share them all with you!
Visit our website for more ways to connect with us: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/
Season 2 Trailer
Listen to our newest trailer for all of the details about Season 2 of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast!!
One Year of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast!
Today we are celebrating one year of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast, and a wrap on season 1! We are so grateful to have you join us for our first season of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast. This episode is filled with gratitude for all of you, plus we take a look back at some of our top episodes throughout the season!
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Must-do's in the Okanagan
During this episode, we talk about all of the great opportunities the Okanagan has to offer! Year-round activities, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and more... our top picks are all here. Be warned, we do talk a LOT about wine in this episode - one of our favourite topics to discuss! If you're planning a trip to the Okanagan or simply want to find some of the best places to explore and things to do, then this episode is for you.
For more about the Okanagan, check out our blog posts here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/category/home-okanagan-vancouver/
Canadian Adventures: Alberta
Diving in to our past adventures in Alberta exploring Calgary, Jasper, Banff, and the Alberta Rockies.
Find more about Calgary on our blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2018/11/28/celebrating-calgary-22-and-50-posts/
Details about our Alberta Rockies road trip (including Jasper and Banff) can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2020/08/18/exploring-the-alberta-rockies/
Critiquing Work Culture and The Hustling Mindset
This episode takes a deep dive into our fast-paced work culture and the pervasive hustling mindset. Give it a listen for our critique, and let us know your thoughts!
Read more on the blog below:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/11/09/hustling-vs-balance/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/03/21/critiquing-work-culture/
Three Tips to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Trigger warning: discussions of violence and unrest throughout the world.
In times of unrest and uncertainty, it is event more important to prioritize your mental health. This short and sweet episode discusses a few strategies to do so. Do not hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional if you feel you need further support during these difficult times.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/02/28/three-mental-health-tips/
Self love club
Talking all about love on today's episode - specifically, self love and how important it truly is.
Find out more about self love on the blog: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/02/28/self-love/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/02/15/love-day/
Find out more about love languages here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Global Travels: Southern Europe - Barcelona, Madrid + Lisbon
Looking back on some adventures in Spain and Portugal from 2017! These countries were visited as part of a Global Seminar with a group of students and a professor, while completing my undergraduate degree. In Spain, I visited Barcelona on my own prior to joining our group to explore Madrid and nearby Toledo. In Portugal, we travelled to Lisbon and explored nearby Sintra and Cascais.
Visit the blog for more about adventures in Spain: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/07/19/solo-and-group-adventures-in-spain/
More adventures in Portugal can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/08/02/a-love-letter-to-portugal/
Canadian Adventures: Exploring the Lower Mainland
Today, we dive in to past adventures exploring Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland. We discuss some key landmarks, sites, events, markets and festivals in the area - specifically in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, and Squamish. We also chat about sustainability, history, colonialism, privilege, art, pride, hikes, ocean views and more! This episode is jam-packed and if you're a fan of the Vancouver area or want to learn more about it, you won't want to miss this episode.
Visit our blog for more posts about the Lower Mainland: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/category/home-okanagan-vancouver/