junipHER Meets North Of Love

Alex Lawrence is a successful business owner of Lovely Lash & Brow co, dog mama to two sweet pups & mama to two angel babes. Alex navigated the heartbreaking world of miscarriages, fertility treatment and all of the emotions that come along. Alex is passionate about opening up the narrative, and shifting the shame. She walks us through her journey and experiences to now expecting and the joy & anxiety that it entails. She is powerful, witty, relatable, and warm. Enjoy!

Ali Emerald speaks to her story of a liver transplant recipient, Lyfebulb community manager, TMFR pregnancy loss mama, Loss Doula & so much more. Ali’s tenacious spirit, and helpful nature are nothing short of inspirational.

We just couldn’t get enough of Sarah Cresswell from our last episode so we had her back for another! This time we talk about the power of our cycles-both men and women. Sarah shares lots of juiciness that you can start using in your life today. Enjoy! Books we mentioned in the episode: Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer Women’s Bodies Women’s Wisdom by Christiane Northrup

On this week’s episode we have Sarah Cresswell on the show. Sarah is the creative guide and founder and creator of Sanctuary | Intuitive Creative Wellness. She uses her training as a reiki practitioner, as well as her years of artistic training to help her clients express their many layers through creativity. Sarah is a wonderful story teller and shared about the ups and downs in her life with such grace and vulnerability that left us wanting more. ~Moving through Sexual Trauma and PTSD and an "in house" separation ~Using that fire to fuel self exploration, soul service and living authentically ~The triad between childhood, creativity, and sensuality ~A spin on Art therapy Things for Listeners to check out: *Momgasm Podcast *www.cometosantuary.ca *IG: cometosanctuary or Sarah Cresswell *Book- Wild Power by ALexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer You can follow along or contac Sarah on: Instagram - @sarecress Facebook - @cometosanctuary Website - www.cometosanctuary.ca Email - sarahccresswell@gmail.com

On this week’s episode we got the pleasure of chatting with Lindsay Loset. Lindsay works in the non profit world of harm reduction and homeslessness and it is evident she is passionate about her work. She shares why harm reduction is so important in our community, resources for addicts, staggering stats of homelessness and drug use in Grande Prairie and Alberta as a whole. We talk about what we can do as a society to make a difference and the areas our society is seriously lacking. Lindsay also shares how people in this field of work can take care of themselves to prevent burn out. DISCLAIMER: We do our best to use inclusive and sensitive language however we acknowledge we can always do better. We are learning as go but want to shed light on sensitive topics even if we don’t always get it “right”. The political views in this episode are not endorsed by the podcast, junipHER Meets North Of Love. Recourses: ICAT Northreach Society The Friendship Ceneter Northern Addiction Center Housing First program In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate From The Ashes by Jesse Thistle

On this week’s episode we have Jodi Peters on the show. Jodi is a mom of four and she graciously shares her story of parenting two step children, her son with hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy and partial blindness and the story of her youngest being born at only 26 weeks. Jodi has a unique motherhood story and although she has had many downs in her life she always looks for a way back up. She looks for the positives and smiles through life. You can connect with Jodi here: Instagram: kaydenstory_hydrocephalus.cp Facebook: Kayden’s Story hydrocephalus & cerebral palsy warrior

On this week’s episode Katie and Noelani do a solo episode to talk about their recent experiences with grief, how they have navigated it thus far and what has helped them along the way. This episode is as personal as it gets and their hope is to let other’s walking the road of grief know they are not alone. There is no right or wrong to grieve and it is ok to not be ok. Please reach out to a therapist or grief counsellor if you are struggling with navigating your grief. Things you can do to help a love one who is grieving: -Bring Meals -Acknowledging their pain -Taking their kids for the day -Empathy Things you can do to navigate grief: -Journaling -Spending time outside -Talking to a friend/partner -Talking to a counsellor -Finding time to be alone -Focus on getting through 10 minutes at a time -Basic self care-eating, drinking water, moving your body, getting dressed, etc. Resources: It’s Ok To Not Be Ok by Megan Devine

On this week’s episode we talk with a special guest-Richelle Peters. Richelle is an inspiring fitness trainer, mom, and Type 1 Diabetes advocate and she is also Noelani’s sister in-law. She shares so much wisdom about motherhood, fitness and community. ** Trigger Warning** **Domestic abuse and abortion** -Finding courage to leave an abusive relationship -Finding love and safety after domestic abuse -Being a wife to a first responder -Using macro and fitness knowledge to help son with Type 1 Diabetes -The importance of fitness for her motherhood journey -How to cultivate self discipline You can connect with Richelle here: Instagram: @rdalmarie_misfit_academy Youtube: Dalmarie Misfit Acdemy

On this week’s episode we have a beautiful visit with Erin Brideau, owner and creator of Bravely You Coaching. Erin is an energy healer, certified parenting coach, yoga teacher and health coach- she is a vault of knowledge and wisdom. Erin shares the story of how she learned to listen to her heart and so many great nuggets on parenting and life. Enjoy! * Being Brave enough to follow the calling of your heart * how to recognize (and course correct) when we've drifted away from our inner guidance *Releasing the fear of judgment in life and motherhood *Is it right to have a sense of superiority over our children? *Building trust in yourself to stay true to what you promise yourself *Learning to "gentle parent" ourselves first * Erin's 12 week program for connecting to yourself and to your family You can connected with Erin here: website: bravelyyou.ca FB Group: Bravely You Coaching and Energy Healing

On this week's episode we talk with our good friend Brittany about how yoga and mindfulness have been a big part of her motherhood and navigating ptsd. Brittany gives us and our listeners tangible tools on how to practice mindfulness in our day to day. **** Trigger warning PTSD & Suicide ***** -Every day Neuroplasticity -Getting back to the basics for healing -Bite sized mindfulness -Practicing joy & non-attachment in a realistic way -Life after trauma Acromyns mentioned: HALT (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) SNACK (stop, notice, accept, curious, kindness) RAIN (recognize, allow, investigate, natural awareness) PEAR (plunge in, energy level, appointment, routine) Books recommended: * Hardwiring Happiness - Rick Hanson * The Pleasure zone - Stella Resnick * Anastasia - Vladimir Megre * The Empath's Survival Guide - Judith Orloff You can connect with Brittany on Instagram @b.well

On this week's episode Noelani and Katie talk with Kate Weber about navigating birth plan detours and Kate's experience of going from vaginal birth to a planned cesarean. Kate is a high school teacher, mother, passionate educator, and advocate. She has been a high school teacher for 10 years and a yoga teacher for 4. Kate is a freelance writer and content creator and recently dipped her toes into the world of instructional design and non-profit work. If you aren't impressed yet, Kate has also authored two ebooks and developed mindfulness curriculum for the classroom as well as other offerings for educators and moms.  BONUS! Kate also gifted our listeners access to her Mindful Motherhood Ebook she created for mom's just like you. Mindful Motherhood is an ebook of ten mantras and meditations for honest, real and enlightened motherhood. You can access this offering over on our social media page @juniphermeetsnorthoflove.  -Kate's c-section experience & preparation the special bond in women supporting women, and having her friend attend her daughter's birth  -postpartum depression & mental health challenges  - mindfulness for healing  - Indigenous reconciliation project  - KATE'S EBOOK MINDFUL MOTHERHOOD free for our listeners

In this weeks episode we chat with the lovely Kristy Cooper of Little Doula On The Prairie. Kristy Cooper is a mama to two little girls, a wife to a Newfoundlander & a certified birth doula & birth educator. Living near Tofield alberta, She has been blissfully in birth-work since 2017 & since then, she has became the successful Owner of Little Doula on the Prairie where she supports families in east-central Alberta. Having grown up on a family farm in Alberta, Kristy has been surrounded by birth from a very young age which has led to her to believe that birth can be a very organic & transformative experience when it is honoured and respected. When Kristy isn’t momming, she is also the Host of the ‘Birthing on the Prairies’ podcast where she speaks with Alberta families about their personal birth stories in every shape and form. Kristy is also very passionate to help other Doulas meet the growing need for labor support in our communities. She has embraced the power of social media to create relationships, connect, educate and raise awareness within our birthing communities to foster powerful & strong Alberta families. You can connect with kristy on Facebook and IG @littledoulaontheprairie -Growing an online community Instagram -Doulas as birth professionals -Rural birthing -Doulas working as part of a birth team -The importance of community for mothers and birth workers

In this week’s episode we sit across the table with the wise and beautiful Shawnna Knight-Iggulden. Not only is she full of wisdom but she is also our host Noelani’s mom. This is a special conversation that we know you will enjoy. -Finding your magic and saying fuck failure -You are not meant to be a mother😱 -Allowing freedom in your life even as a mom -Success is when your kids want to come home -Being a lifelong learner -Infertility, letting go and loving. -Being a palliative caretaker of her mom and the lessons along the way. -Strength, resiliency and trusting your intuition throughout all stages of your life.

Today we chat with Sam Edgar who is a mama of two , 200hr RYT, human design enthusiast, women circle facilitator and former high school science teacher. Sam shares how she found yoga and human design, along with how to use human design in your day to day relationships. We love how she used human design to truly accept herself and her children for who they were meant to be and how honestly she shared her story. Sam also tells her story of finding confidence in herself as a yoga teacher and the value of connecting with other women.

On this week’s episode we have Kate Chillog, owner of Lady Love Fitness sharing her story of motherhood, community and fitness. Kate is a proud Mama of two adults, wife to a Mountie and former Veterinary Technician. Creating a safe community for connection with women through health and fitness is a passion of Kate’s that is witness through our conversation. As an athlete, fitness had always been a big part of Kate’s life but after struggling with hypothyroidism and postpartum depression fitness became a source of therapy for her. Play-dates and coffee-meets combined with being a lifelong athlete Lady Love Fitness blossomed into what it is today. Where to find Kate Instagram: ladylovefitness Facebook: Lady Love Fitness

On this weeks episode we have a conversation with Noelani’s long time friend, Alexandra McEwan. Alexandra is a mom of two girls, journeyman hair stylist and is creating a life she desires. She strongly believes in the magic of hair rituals, Akashic Records, Women's Circles and loving yourself first. -What a hair ritual is -How something as simple as braiding hair can be an act of self love. -Cultivating daily practices to take care of yourself. -Akashic Records -Creating a life that works for you -Living life with intention -Breaking through limiting beliefs -Womens Circles Where to find Alexandra Instagram: her_soul_self Facebook: her_soul_self

In this week's episode, we chat with Lindsey Hennigar, creator of The Sleep Ranch. She is a mom of 3 little girlies, wife to a cattle rancher/firefighter and her true love is a bottle of shiraz. Lindsey struggled with sleep with her first daughter and began resenting motherhood but once she started getting the sleep she needed, everything changed. In 2018 Lindsey took her sleep training and began helping families worldwide. -challenges of motherhood -how quality sleep impacts your motherhood -the importance of sleep -the power of Instagram -tips for parents -expanding your horizon -finding your passion -setting boundaries Where to find Lindsey Instagram: The Sleep Ranch Facebook: The Sleep Ranch Website: www.thesleepranch.com

In this week’s episode, Katie and Noelani sit down to a tea party with Chickweed and Clover’s owners, Stephanie and Aimee. Chickweed and Clover create family herbal products in Teepee Creek, Alberta. “As mothers, we have made it our goal to talk about the unpleasantries that can accompany pregnancy, childbirth, newborns and the postpartum period. We are committed to providing locally sourced, herbal skincare solutions for the whole family.” -Stephanie and Aimee. -Letting your intuition guide you -Struggles of motherhood and mom guilt -Working and supporting each other -Patriarchy -The importance of a village -Just do the damn thing -ADHD Where to connect with Chickweed and Clover Instagram: chickweedclover Facebook: Chickweed and Clover Family Herbal Products Website: www.chickweedandclover.com

In this week’s episodes Katie and Noelani bunk out on the living room floor to share Noelani’s daughter, Evangelina’s story. Evangelina is twelve years old and the eldest of four children. She is wise beyond her years and is a gem of a human. Every mom needs to listen to this episode and learn how we can show up how our children need us to. -connecting with our children -mental health struggles in children -social media and preteens -family is who you make it -opening conversation between mom and daughter Where to connect with Evangelina Instagram: eva_gorl9 TikTok: Eva_gorl9

In this week’s episode, we talk with Kennady Holland, a lifestyle photographer and a birth and postpartum doula working towards her certification. She is a full-time mom for her daughter and through her own postpartum mental health struggles, she saw the importance of raw conversations among mothers. -postpartum mood disorders -growing and leaving friends behind -support in motherhood -birth advocacy -Showcasing women through photography Where to connect with Kennady Instagram: motherbynature.kennady Facebook: Mother By Nature Photography Website: https://motherbynaturephotography.mypixieset.com/

In this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of learning from Rhonda Danyluk, owner of Healthy Concepts, a business that focuses on whole family deep health. Rhonda offers personalized nutrition coaching and group fitness programming for you and your whole family (including your dog)! -Creating sustainable health and fitness -Whole family health -Cultivating motivation and dedication -Overcoming obsessive behaviours -Getting support from those around you -Paddleboarding with your dog -BIG ANNOUNCEMENT of Rhonda’s new offering- Evolution Where to connect with Rhonda Instagram: healthyconcepts2018 Facebook: Healthy Concepts https://procoach.app/rhonda-danyluk

In this week’s episode, we get to know co-host Katie Higgins. Katie brings a fresh spin on motherhood support by combining her experience as a birth worker, yoga teacher and mother of three. Her mission is to create a community full of encouragement, education and inspiration for women in all stages of motherhood. -Her motherhood journey thus far -The importance of support and connection -Personal Growth -Finding joy in the trenches of grief -Navigating life without a mom -How birth and postpartum affects your motherhood Where to connect with Katie Instagram: junipher.motherhood Facebook: junipher Meets North Of Love

In this week’s episode, we get to know co-host Noelani Galbraith. She is an Alberta-born and raised wife and mom of four.  She is an avid learner and is a classically trained makeup artist, yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner. Noelani worked to make self-esteem courses for at-risk youth and has a passion for helping others achieve their goals and take care of their mental health. She hopes to help others to see their light. -challenges of parenting -teen pregnancy/mothering -supporting her partner through his cancer diagnosis -grief -Why this podcast is important to her Where to connect with Noelani Instagram: north_of_love

In this week’s episode, Noelani and Katie share the story of how they met and why they felt the calling to create junipHER Meets North Of Love Podcast. They are passionate about connecting women to the world around and within through heartfelt conversations. -Friendship -Support -The need for connection in motherhood -How they are going to be catalysts for change Join junipHER Meets North Of Love exclusive Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/291835742293703 Follow on Instagram and Facebook page junipHER Meets North Of Love