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The Self Advocate

Health & Wellness Podcasts

The Self Advocate is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Julia Maria, who is joined by health and wellness specialists and everyday people about their personal struggles and how they overcame them. It’s a platform for everyone, to share knowledge about self care, and to learn how to be better advocates for ourselves.

Location:

Canada

Description:

The Self Advocate is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Julia Maria, who is joined by health and wellness specialists and everyday people about their personal struggles and how they overcame them. It’s a platform for everyone, to share knowledge about self care, and to learn how to be better advocates for ourselves.

Language:

English

Contact:

778-997-0066


Episodes

Burnout And Introspection, with Talia Garner

11/25/2019
Synopsis: This week on "The Self Advocate," Julia chats with Talia Garner about a universal issue that we all have to navigate at some point in our lives: burnout. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we're trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 33:43:00 Present: Julia Maria, Talia Garner Episode Links Nothing this time. Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on...

Duration:00:34:26

The Reasons Behind Our Eating Behaviours, with Rachel Fox

11/11/2019
Synopsis: This week on "The Self Advocate," Julia chats with Rachel Fox, an eating psychology coach. They discussed the reasons and deeper issues behind our eating habits. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we're trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 30:43:00 Present: Julia Maria, Rachel Fox Episode Links Nothing this time. Follow your hosts, guests, and the show...

Duration:00:30:58

How to Break through Your BS Story, with Ariana Fotinakis

10/21/2019
Synopsis: This week on "The Self Advocate," Julia chats with Ariana Fotinakis, a former alcoholic who turned her life around as a successful fitness and lifestyle coach. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we're trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 40:14:00 Present: Julia Maria, Ariana Fotinakis Episode Links Ariana Fotinakis coachingAriana Fotinakis Instagram...

Duration:00:40:21

The Emotional Baggage of Our Stuff, with Quincilia Siah

10/7/2019
Synopsis: This week on "The Self Advocate..." Julia chats with Quincilia Siah, founder of S.O.S. My Space and professional organizer, helping home and small business owners organize their dysfunctional spaces. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we're trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 42:55:00 Present: Julia Maria, Quincilia Siah Episode Links Quincilia's...

Duration:00:43:03

From Chronic Pain to A Pain-Free Life, with Sara Pantovic

5/27/2019
Synopsis: This week on "The Self Advocate..." Julia chats with Sara Pantovic who suffered chronic pain, but now has a pain-free life after going vegan. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we're trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 28:00:00 Present: Julia Maria, Sara Pantovic Episode Links Nothing for this episode. Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on...

Duration:00:28:31

Sexual Advocacy In Today's World, with Pega Ren

2/4/2019
Synopsis: This week on "The Self Advocate..." Julia chats with Pega Ren, a sex therapist. How do you know when you need a sex therapist? Pega answers this question and many others, as well as discusses the #metoo movement, the recent Gillette commercial outrage, and sexual personalities. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we're trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration:...

Duration:00:42:42

Feel, Look, And Do Good, with Melanie Pederson

12/10/2018
Synopsis: This week on "The Self Advocate…" Julia chats with Melanie Pederson, the Founder and Designer of FREE REIGN. Melanie shares her story of battling widespread chronic pain from several injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in 2014, which occurred nine days following the birth of her son. A journey that had taken her to dark, lonely, and harrowing places. /> Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as...

Duration:00:47:48

How to Be in Charge of Your Therapy, with Yasaman Madanikia RCC

11/26/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Yasaman Madanikia, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Play Therapist, and Art Therapist. /> Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we’re trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 59:51:00 Present: Julia Maria, Yasaman Madanikia Episode Links expressionscounselling.com Follow your hosts, guests, and the show...

Duration:01:00:23

Navigating Divorce Mediation, with Mike Shebib

11/12/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Mike Sebib, a divorce mediator at Fairway Divorce Solutions. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we’re trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 45:50:00 Present: Julia Maria, Mike Shebib Episode Links Fairway Divorce Solutions Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter Julia Maria on FacebookJulia...

Duration:00:46:01

Breaking The Cycle: Surviving Child Abuse, with Joyelle Brandt

10/29/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Joyelle Brandt, a speaker, mothering coach, and multi-media creator who works to break the silence that keeps childhood abuse survivors stuck in shame and self-hatred. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we’re trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 48:53:00 Present: Julia Maria, Joyelle Brandt Episode...

Duration:00:49:04

A Resilient Mother’s Journey to Support Her Children’s Mental Illnesses, with Maureen Towns

10/15/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Maureen Towns and how one mother’s journey to support her children’s mental illnesses led her to creating a business that helped reclaim her life, and that of others. /> Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we’re trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 57:49:00 Present: Julia Maria, Maureen Towns Episode...

Duration:00:58:01

Lyme disease: One Survivors Story, with Danielle Mclean

10/2/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Danielle Mclean. Danielle Mclean’s lyme disease diagnosis was fought hard for. You’ll be gripped by her story of multiple misdiagnosis and lack of treatment options. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we’re trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 46:21:00 Present: Julia Maria, Danielle Mclean ##Episode...

Duration:00:46:33

What It’s Like to Live with Depression, with Joanna Brailsford

9/17/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Joanna Brailsford. Joanna joins Julia to share a deeply personal story of dealing with chronic depression and what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we’re trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 44:22:00 Present: Julia Maria, Joanna Brailsford Follow your hosts,...

Duration:00:44:33

Mental Hacks to Up Your Self Advocacy, with Lisa van Reeuwyk

9/3/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Lisa van Reeuwyk, a business coach, speaker, and workshop leader. Lisa specializes in showing entrepreneurs how to turn their passion into a profitable business. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we’re trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build...

Duration:00:38:22

The Many Faces of Addiction, with Lencha Nastova

8/20/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Lencha Nastova, who is one of the many faces of drug addiction. Now in recovery, Lencha helps people overcome addiction and reclaim their life through self-empowerment. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Duration: 35:13:00 Present: Julia Maria, Lencha Nastova Episode Links Lencha Nastova on Instagram Follow...

Duration:00:35:36

Understanding Art Therapy, with Ladan Rahbary

8/6/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Ladan Rahbary, an art therapist. Alternative therapies are often dismissed or given no merit. Today Ladan shares some personal stories about how art can bridge the gap when conventional therapy doesn’t work. Duration: 42:09:00 Present: Julia Maria, Ladan Rahbary Episode Links Vancouver Art Therapy Institute Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter Julia Maria on FacebookJulia Maria on Instagram@TheSelfAdvocate on...

Duration:00:42:32

Creating Boundaries Brings Freedom, with Deidre Sirianni

7/23/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with Deidre Sirianni–a speaker, author, and women’s empowerment business coach–about learning to create boundaries in your personal relationships and life. Duration: 38:07:00 Present: Julia Maria, Deidre Sirianni Episode Links deidresirianni.com Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter Julia Maria on FacebookJulia Maria on Instagram@TheSelfAdvocate on TwitterDeidre Sirianni on Facebook@HologramRadio for updates on...

Duration:00:38:19

Your Gut Is More In Charge of Your Health Than You Think – With Jennifer Lloyd

7/9/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Julia chats with holistic nutritionist, Jennifer Lloyd at “Eat For Living.” They take a deep dive into explaining what holistic nutrition is and is not, how the food you eat affects your gut microbiome, and what you can do to improve your health by making tweaks to what you put in your body. Duration: 45:04:00 Present: Julia Maria, Jennifer Lloyd Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter Julia Maria on FacebookJulia Maria on...

Duration:00:46:08

Reclaiming Your Body, with Lyndsy Pahl

6/25/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate…” Lyndsy Pahl is a mother of two who physically and mentally wanted to feel and look better. Throwing the self-limiting belief aside that it’s too late to change, she created a program to reclaim her body that allowed her live life by her design. Now she wants to teach others the same. Duration: 39:36:00 Present: Julia Maria, Lindsey Pahl Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter Julia Maria on FacebookJulia Maria on InstagramLindsy...

Duration:00:39:48

The Health Benefits of Moringa Oleifera with Kumusta Moringa Founder Dehara September

6/18/2018
Synopsis: This week on “The Self Advocate” Julia interviews Dehara September, the founder of Kumusta Moringa and a mother who turned her difficulties with producing breastmilk into a wellness business to transform the health and lives of others. Duration: 40:20:00 Present: Julia Maria, Dehara September Episode Links Kumusta MoringaWhat is Moringa Oleifera? Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter Julia Maria on FacebookJulia Maria on InstagramDehara September on...

Duration:00:40:28