In this episode, I'll take you through my personal odyssey of transforming my relationship with money and spirituality. I'll share the raw moments of reluctance I faced when considering charging for spiritual services and the deep-seated beliefs that held me back. You'll hear about the challenges I encountered, like the time my car broke down, [...…

In this episode I'm answering a question from one of my clients inside of a group Mentorship program where the question arose about the divine feminine and how to get back in touch with it if we've been operating from the distorted masculine energy (push, do more, don't rest, don't listen to the deeper whispers [...] The post Harnessing the Power o…

I was mesmerized when I met Tizzle (L'lia Thomas), the brain behind Soul SiSTAR Mystique featuring Aromachaura, in the mystical Mount Shasta. It felt like I was meeting with a soul sister as we bonded over a shared love for art, perfumes, and all things divine. Tizzle's knack for creating personalized perfume blends left me in [...] The post Intuit…

Experience the thrill of the wild with our special guest, Eduardo, an internationally acclaimed adventure travel guide and accomplished. With a career spanning since 2000, Eduardo brings a wealth of knowledge on wilderness adventure and a deep-seated passion for sustainability and ecotourism. Discover his exceptional achievements, which include fou…

Standing at the peak of Mount Shasta, exhausted yet exhilarated, I discovered a powerful truth: We are all far more capable than we think we are. This mountain, this adventure, became a metaphor for my personal growth and transformation, and I'm thrilled to share this journey with you. I recount the trials and triumphs of [...] The post Embracing A…

Have you ever faced a fear that made your heart race and your mind spin with thoughts of failure? In this episode I share a personal experience of rock climbing in Squamish, where I had to confront my fear of heights and falling. I had the opportunity to practice and embody a spiritual concept that [...] The post Importance of Real-Time Alignment w…

In this Be The Light episode I riff on the importance of creating an environment for healing. My bias of course is the holistic approach, where all aspects that contribute to healing and thriving must be considered. I suggest choosing one area of life that needs healing and looking at what type of environment is [...] The post Transform Your Life: …

I had a woman in my UNLEASHED Mentorship Program ask me this question recently and it felt like such a powerful enquiry that I wanted to share it with you. Her question was: "When thoughts pop up that may be disturbing I’m not sure how to deal with those. For example, I am very compassionate [...] The post These Disturbing Thoughts! appeared first …

Tune into this 12 minute episode of the Be The Light Podcast where I answer a client question regarding belief versus truth. What is a belief and what really is true? Listen to a story about the collective glass ceiling and what it takes for something to become possible in our reality. What are you [...] The post Belief Versus Truth appeared first …

In this episode find out about my ongoing saga with my cutlery tray and how it was a fabulous teacher for me in showing me exactly how we get programmed and act unconsciously. I work with my clients to support them in reprogramming their conditioning that is keeping them in any state of suffering (physical, [...] The post Damn, I did it again! Why …

I recently returned from an epic 3 day mountaineering trip in the Tantalus Range, BC, Canada. In this episode I share about my adventure, what we had to overcome as a team, and what I faced inside of myself through hours of strenuous focussed movement, where one misstep could be fatal. The mountains teach us [...] The post Lessons From the Tantalus…

“I have to go home and work.” I almost didn’t go to the pub that evening. But something inside of me urged me to go for a bite to eat with my friends. What happened that evening was so synchronistic... I ended up leaving early the very next morning for the adventure of a lifetime. [...] The post An adventure of a lifetime. (I almost didn’t go.) app…

The void, the abyss, the dark night, the journey into the great mystery...what if it doesn't have to envelop you? Is it possible to root into something in the unknown that can bring solace and possibly even be the birth place for the greatest version of yourself yet? In this episode I explore the 2 [...] The post Anchoring into the Void appeared fi…

In this very vulnerable episode I share where I’m at 8 years after my partner’s sudden suicide. My life isn’t anything like I imagined it would be and yet, I feel more inner freedom than ever. Find out how the greatest tragedy of my life was the most powerful catalyst for my inner growth, evolution [...] The post Choosing Freedom: The 8 year annive…

I’m really stoked to share the power of Ayurveda and it’s phenomenal preventative powers with you so that you understand how you can stay healing and thrive this season. I share with you the most important place to start to create health. Without this system functioning optimally you will unfortunately end up with symptoms or [...] The post Thrive …

In this episode of Be The Light I apologize for being inconsistent with this podcast but share with you why I went MIA. I’ve been up to some big things and loving my new venture but haven’t made this podcast a priority. Oops. I dive into talking about creating a self that is in alignment [...] The post What Self are You Creating? appeared first on …

In this episode of Be The Light, I answer a poignant question from one of my brilliant students in my Ayurvedic Yoga Training Program. She asks me what I mean when I teach about creating health from an ‘energetic signature.’ This is one of the most important concepts in understanding how to heal and live [...] The post How to Create an Energetic Si…

This powerful energy healing transmission, GRACE, will support you in reprogramming limiting subconscious programs so you can operate from your soul’s alignment, not your ego’s conditioning. When we disconnect from the energy that created us and all that is, we open up a gap in consciousness that allows programs rooted in fear and lack to [...] The…

Clear and heal your ancestral beliefs based in fear, scarcity, and trauma. I will guide you through a transformative ThetaHealing process to support in the reprogramming of subconscious beliefs connected to your lineage. Don't worry if your mind wanders and there's no need to 'understand' intellectually. If you're wanting to know more about ThetaHe…

Enjoy this fifteen minute ThetaHealing meditation to support you in reprogramming subconscious limiting beliefs around self-worth and what you believe is possible for you in this life. Recalibrate your energy to a vibration of peace, self-acceptance, and vitality. Don't worry if your mind wanders and there's no need to 'understand' intellectually. …

In this episode of Be The Light, I speak with Ayurvedic consultant and author Susan Weis-Bohlen about the tremendous impact Ayurveda had for her to lose weight and clear physical and mental toxicity. Susan lost 50 pounds and saw how she was holding onto weight beyond the physical level. She also lowered her cholesterol by [...] The post Ayurvedic A…

I speak to Vedic Astrologer, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Yogi about Jyotish. Jyotish is the system of Vedic astrology that differs from the Western astrological perspective. Laura teaches us why we should never use the sacred sciences of Jyotish or Ayurveda against ourselves and how Vedic astrology provides an accurate map for our soul's journey in…

In this episode of Be The Light Michael shares about the catalyst for his greatest transformation and how he was thrusted onto his spiritual path after the breakdown of his marriage. He shares with us the opportunity of transformation when your world is turned upside down suddenly and what appears to be beyond your control. [...] The post Satori An…

I was sick for nearly 10 years. I felt like all of my energy was gone. Zapped. It was devastating as I had a dream to continue a career as a contemporary dancer. Life had a different direction for me. After being told by the Western medical system that there was nothing they could do [...] The post How I Really Healed My Autoimmune Condition | Be T…

In this episode I speak about the ‘little me’ attachment to material items, people, and how things should be. The illusion of control creates so much suffering in life. What might it be like to live from the perspective and understanding that everything you have was never yours? This includes your body, all your stuff, [...] The post None of This I…

Are you allowing the external world to dictate your life experience? Have you turned on the news and felt the fear inside of you escalate? Have you been in conversations where your friends, family, and colleagues are predicting the worst outcome and your nervous system begins to feel activated? This is very common—it’s how we’ve [...] The post From…

How are you doing? I mean how are you really doing? What shows up for you in times of uncertainty and the unknown? What is being illuminated for you right now? I’ve created an episode around my perspective and experience as we go through the global experience of the corona virus. My intention is to [...] The post Pandemic = Spiritual Awakening?! | …

I get so excited when I feel the astonishing nature of existence—when things are undeniably miraculously orchestrated. You might think I’m talking about big-deal kinda miracles; instant healings, angels floating down from the sky, the sea parting…but I’m not. I’m open to all of those things happening and I’m also totally open to acknowledging synch…

We can use any life experience to expand and evolve—especially the uncomfortable ones. When you choose to do something that takes you out of your comfort zone, and stay present with yourself through the experience, you can redefine your sense of Self. This is how I use my outdoor experiences…to heal and grow. In this [...] The post Heal Anywhere: R…

I contemplate death daily. It is one of my greatest inspirations for living my life fully and with courage. Having lost one of the most important people in my life has opened my eyes beyond the theoretical idea of impermanence, change, and life giving us opportunities for growth, despite the darkness. In this episode [...] The post I Think About De…

We are all made of stories. The stories we tell ourselves, the stories we tell others, and the stories of memory that get altered over time—deepening grooves in our psyche and transforming our personality. I recently attended a workshop where I told stories and listened to many other’s tales too. We are all story tellers… [...] The post The Stories…

I was feeling stuck, mostly on the inner. I was having a difficult time making decisions (big and small). I was ready to release a very challenging relationship. I was tired of hearing myself complain about the same things. Can you relate to any of this? And, when I booked in for a trim with [...] The post The Alchemy of a “Spiritual Haircut” appea…

It’s so true. The world truly needs and desires for you to be in your alignment with who you came to this planet to be. When you’re not living from this place life won’t feel right; you’ll be in struggle, you’ll feel lack, you may have health problems, and you won’t be content. In [...] The post Be More YOU! That’s what the world needs. appeared fi…

...And I'm raw, vulnerable and apparently have a potty mouth sometimes (so, put on some headphones if you've got little one's around). I speak from my heart with full transparency here and I'm going to keep showing up in this way on this podcast. This come-back-podcast was totally spontaneous and inspired. One of [...] The post I’m Back with my Be …

A client asked me last week if I had a Valentine... My response jumped out of my mouth, "Just me!" It wasn't a canned response at all and there wasn't an air of sadness about this fact. The truth is, I've come to honour, respect, and appreciate myself more than ever. I love who [...] The post Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs for Self-Love appeared fi…

I'm not big on setting New Year's resolutions...I feel like they can set us up to feel worse about ourselves or they become ideas but rarely inspire lasting transformation. I am really into consistent reprogramming of the neural-pathways through repetition and constant refocussing of my attention and energy. Directing the flow of prana through [...…

Short Savasana Relaxation Practice - Audio A short relaxation practice can be the reset button that you need in your day to recharge your energy and release accumulated stress. Lie down in savasana (corpse pose), close your eyes and let yourself be guided through this short rejuvenating practice. The post Savasana Relaxation Practice (7 minutes) ap…

Ok, here it is. You’re the first to hear it… It’s the intro to my latest book that is being launched on May 30th, 2018. This book is called “Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom.” Living After Loss guides you through the grief process from the dark nights, to the slow awakening of acceptance; [...] The post Living After Loss – Sneak Previe…

I don’t know about you but for me, teaching yoga hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns… Sure, it’s something I love to be able to offer and I feel blessed to be on a path that I feel is aligned with my dharma, and…there are things that have been a struggle. I’ve been a full [...] The post 3 Common Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make that Destroy their Heal…

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Vancouver based yoga teacher and mother of three, Christine Price Clark who I just adore. From her initial foray into yoga in a heavily carpeted Montreal studio, to not really knowing she wanted to be a yoga teacher—she speaks of her life as a mother and [...] The post Mother-Yogi-Creative: Chatting with Chri…

Winter Solstice Ceremony Last year I hosted a sacred Winter Solstice Ceremony. We set intentions, chanted, tossed rose petals into the sacred “fire” and let go of what no longer served us. As we move towards the darkest day of the year it is such a poignant time to pause, be still, reassess and [...] The post Winter Solstice Ceremony appeared first…

Elena was brought to her first yoga class in college and found it a respite from being yelled at in dance class. She shares how yoga is a way in and also a way out. It isn’t about the postures but a tool for becoming responsive rather than reactive, especially with those closest to us [...] The post Elena Brower on Overcoming Addiction and Cultivat…

It's always so different being on the other side of the interview. I had the honour of being interviewed by my friend an colleague, Natalie Rousseau for her 13 Moon's Sadhana Circle for women. I absolutely love talking with Natalie. She's someone I have always admired, mostly for her authentic voice, commitment to integrity [...] The post I Am Ligh…

Have you ever learned something about yoga or Ayurveda and thought, “that’s weird!”, or “no way I would try that”? Ellen shares in the most honest and revealing way how understanding Ayurveda allows her to “cheat” her way through trips to Italy and make Ayurvedic hacks in her life so that she can still [...] The post Getting Real with Ayurveda with…

Did you know that 95% of diseases are stress related? Yikes! The good news is that most of our stress is connected to how we perceive and interpret stress and the effects that it has on our body-mind. Listen to this compelling interview with Dr. Divi who is a medical doctor and medical intuitive. We [...] The post Why We Get Sick & How to Heal with…

Dr. Eric Grasser is a wealth of information. Trained as a medical doctor as well as having extensive training as a Functional Medicine doctor and Ayurvedic Practitioner, he sees the bigger picture in the realm of holistic healing. We met in India years ago when we were studying with renowned Dr. Vasant Lad in Pune, [...] The post The Epidemic of Au…

I was super stoked to have this interview with a woman I truly admire and who was a mentor of mine on my Ayurvedic journey. What I love most about Dr. Claudia Welch is that she is the perfect measure of practical and mystical. With her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda and [...] The post Being Light with Dr. Claudia Welch appear…

I have a soft spot in my heart for Australians. I lived there in 1997 and have returned a few times to visit and connect with the awesome people and landscape. What a pleasure to sit down and chat with Catherine Plano; International Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach, Leadership Development Professional, Queen of Transformation, a Creative [...] T…

I recently had the privilege to teach a workshop at Hemma Yoga in Victoria, BC. Students gathered to learn about specific asana, pranayama, foods and ayurvedic self care specific for the summer time. In ayurveda summer is the pitta time of year when the fire is hot both internally and externally. It’s important to focus [...] The post Summer Ayurve…

I can’t remember exactly when Natalie and I met but it was years ago through the yoga community here in Vancouver. I had heard so much about her—students raved about her classes and approach. Natalie is so down to earth and grounded not only in her teachings but also in her daily life. She lives [...] The post Integrating Yoga Into Daily Life with …