Coming into Focus with Helen Tansey

On this final episode of the session, I wanted to bring back Lee Marie Jacobs. Lee has been a guest on my show before, and I invited her back today to help us close out 2023 and guide us in setting intentions for 2024. Lee shares some valuable tips on aligning our purpose and soul for the upcoming year through the creation of power words, vision boards, and writing an "I AM" letter envisioning where you see yourself in 2024. Lee imparts all of this with grace and wisdom, making it the perfect episode to listen to before the year-end, creating an incredible platform for moving into the New Year. Topics - Chose your 3 Power Words - "I AM" letter for 2024 - Setting the tone for the New Year - Leaving 2023 with love and grace Find out more about Lee www.shopauric.ca IG:@auricliving

On this episode of Coming Into Voice, I'm trying something new with a solo episode, a first for me. I delve into my life experiences, transitioning from being a survivor of abuse and addiction to embracing a more expansive mindset of surrender. Please be advised that this episode may be triggering for some individuals. I want to emphasize that I am not a therapist; this is simply my perspective on how I've navigated life. If you find yourself in need of assistance, please reach out to a doctor, therapist, or a friend. In this episode, I also share insights about my friend, Lee Marie Jacobs, a leader who offers various modalities of healing. I highly recommend her course, and you can learn more about her at www.leemariejacobs.com. Thank you for your love and support.

Geneviève is a Canadian actress who has graced film, TV, and voice-over. Geneviève just wrapped up production on a documentary called "The Grey Zone," in which she shares her journey into aging and allowing her hair to go grey. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts and feelings surrounding aging, why we need to see more women aging in a positive light, and what made her embrace her exquisite grey mane of hair. To find out more Genvieve: IG: gen_langlois_

Courtney is an extraordinary individual, brimming with drive and a zest for life. She's an actor, writer, artist, Reiki practitioner, crystal expert, and now, an entrepreneur. Courtney is the creative force behind The Urban + The Mystic, a brand specializing in unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for life's special occasions. From personalized oak gift boxes to thoughtfully priced bundles and intricately engraved crystals, her products are not only beautiful and enduring but also customizable, aiming to evoke profound emotions. Her passion in establishing U+M was to empower people to create moments where they feel truly seen, healed, celebrated, and, above all, loved. As Maya Angelou wisely reminded us, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." In this podcast episode, Courtney shares her inspiring journey into the world of entrepreneurship, including her "Oprah" moment, and how meditation has served as the solid foundation upon which she's built her life. Contact Information: Website: www.theurbanandthemystic.com Instagram: @theurbanandthemystic

Lee is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, as well as a Clinical Nutritionist. She has been featured in Glamour, The Marilyn Dennis Show, The Morning Show, Breakfast Television, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Time Inc., along with many others. Lee is the author of "Beautiful Money" (Penguin Random House), as well as her recent book "Auric Living" (Waterside). Lee is an international speaker with Success Speakers Bureau and passionately speaks on holistic wealth, spiritual nutrition, and cosmic success. Lee is also the founder of Canada’s leading wellness and wellbeing conference, The Auric Living Conference, which is scheduled to be the premier annual wellness event in Canada on October 29, 2023. The inaugural event will feature speakers such as Gabby Bernstein, Dr. Shefali, Cat & Nat, Vivian Kay, and many other extraordinary women. Contact Information: LEE MARIE JACOBS | FOUNDER @auricliving http://www.auricliving.com

Chantal is a platinum-selling, Juno award-winning artis. Hailing from Winnipeg, she has amassed over a billion streams, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. Her talent extends beyond her own artistry, as she has written songs for renowned artists like Kendrick Lamar, Britney Spears, Joe Cocker, and Josh Groban. Chantal's contributions to music have earned her a well-deserved place in the hearts of many. In addition to her musical endeavours, Chantal has taken on the role of the newest ambassador for The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. Chantal is the brand ambassador for Back To Earth, a cruelty-free and environmentally friendly Canadian skincare line. Prepare to be captivated by this episode featuring the extraordinary Feminine Warrior, Chantal Kreviazuk. To find out more about Back to Earth please go to https://backtoearthskin.com.

Talia helps adults suffering from poor sleep, daytime sleepiness and other sleep-related issues. As a sleep coach and consultant, sleep educator and deliverer of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia, Talia optimizes your ability to sleep and feel rested through goal setting, education, resources and helping implement incremental behavioural and lifestyle changes that will have a compounding positive effect on your sleep and well-being. She identifies and addresses the imbalances that are impacting the quality and quantity of your sleep through a holistic investigation of your issues and puts together a plan to get your sleep on-track for long term improvement. Website: https://www.taliashapero.comhttps://www.facebook.com/taliashaperosleep IG: https://www.instagram.com/taliashaperosleep/ Topics of Conversation:

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with author, speaker and activist Ashton Applewhite. This conversation will change the way you think and view aging. Ashton shares her research on aging and helps us to shift the words we use when we speak about age and confront our own biases around aging. Her book “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" is a must read. It is packed with so much information, humor and you won’t be able to put it down. Topics: What is ageism Two facts that happen to us when we age. Looking at our fears around aging Broadening our social circle. We are not losing our minds when we age. Links: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism TED talk: Let’s End Ageism thischairrocks.com The Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse: oldschool,info yoisthisageist.com facebook.com/ThisChairRocks @thischairrocks

Jules Blaine Davis is a kitchen healer, a TED speaker and one of Goop’s leading experts on women’s healing. She is on a fierce journey to spread permission, freedom, beauty and LOVE like wildfire all over our phenomenal lives, in and out of the kitchen. Over the last fifteen years in private practice, leading retreats and gathering circles of women in the kitchen and around the fire, she has cooked up a movement inside a forever conversation inspiring women to nourish their deepest lives in the day to day. Jules has been called “the midwife to life” encouraging women to live the life that is right here, right now. She is a pioneer, breaking open a new genre of healing that integrates the kitchen as a safe place to grieve, to cook, to breathe, to move, to BE and to rebirth ourselves inside the same place that shaped us. Connect with Jules: www.julesblainedavis.com IG: julesbdavis

Maya spent many years in front of the camera as a principal actor. Even at such a young age, she was intrigued by the magic of movie-making. She knew early on that this industry was her true calling and decided to explore other avenues of it in her mid 20's. She has a genuine love of the industry, and equipped with the understanding of what it takes to be in it as an agent, she wants to assist other actors to grow and move forward in their careers. Maya works with both union and non-union actors across Canada and the U.S and is keenly interested in helping each actor whether established or aspiring, to grow, set new metrics and excel in the industry. Her Acting Career: She booked her first professional role as Zoe on "Disney Jetix Smash Bumpers", booked the role of Young Isabel in "Upanishads" in 2005. She began 2006 by booking the role of Zelly in "Finn's Girl" that won multiple awards in the L.A Outfest. After completion of Finn's Girl, she booked the role she's most known for as Molly in the TV movie "Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front". She finished off 2006 by booking the role of Eleanor in the MOW "Holiday Switch”. Contact Maya: @mayaritterr

Get ready to fall in love with Jean Parker and Rachel Smith in this honest and heartwarming conversation. These incredible sisters had a hit show on The Food Network called The Baker Sisters. Since The Baker Sisters, the pair have appeared as baking experts on the Marilyn Denis Show, ET Canada and are seasoned judges at the Midland Butter Tart Festival as well as other sweet show-downs across the province. The Baker Sisters has a huge following and their biggest fan base are kids. Kids really enjoyed the show’s fun and fast-paced nature and the reliability of the two siblings. This young audience inspired them to write their first cookbook for kids; Baking Wonderland, which is set to be published by Penguin Random House in 2023. Baking Wonderland is filled with the sisters' best recipes of cookies, cupcakes, donuts and cakes as well as ooey-gooey recipes of fillings, frostings, glazes and toppings! Jean and Rachel know first hand that baking is an act of love. Not having much money growing up, their single mom began by using baking as a means to fill their lunch boxes. It wasn’t till Jean and Rachel became mothers themselves, the pair cofounded Maple Key Tart Co., a boutique butter tart company that operated in Toronto and Prince Edward County. They began with their mom’s recipe and infused it with their own flavour and style to come up with Maple Key Tart Co.’s award winning signature butter tart. Since opening their business, the pair have appeared at several events celebrating women in business and female empowerment. To find more you can follow them on Instagram @jeanandrachel or visit their website at https://byjeanandrachel.wixsite.com/jean-and-rachel

Kim Alexis was part of an elite team of models who rose to “supermodel” status in the 1980’s. Kim’s career started when she was discovered at the young age of 17. Kim could be seen repeatedly on magazine covers and had over 500 worldwide covers including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and set the cover record for Glamour. In 1983 she became one of the most recognizable faces in America. She rounded out her supermodel status by being on the coveted Sport’s Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for 6 years. Kim remains an activist for a healthy and spiritually connected way of living. She continues to work towards her goal in life, which is to encourage other women to be their best in all areas of life.

This week's episode with Ken Duckworth is one of my favourite episodes that I have had the opportunity to do. Ken has been featured on CNN, CBS, BBC and the New York Times. His book is already a best seller and if you or anyone you know suffers from Mental Illness, this book is a must read. Ken Duckworth's journey into psychiatry stared when he was a boy growing up with with a dad who experienced a severe bipolar disorder. His father was loving, kind and periodically quite ill, hospitalized for months at a time. Ken became a psychiatrist in part to help his father. He is very fortunate to serve as the Chief Medical Officer for NAMI and to be part of this remarkable community. Ken recent authored NAMI's first book, "You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health - With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families." Written with authority and compassion, this is the essential resource for individuals and families seeking expert guidance and diagnoses, treatment and recover, featuring inspiring, true stories from real people in their own words. Ken is double-board certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry and has complete a forensic psychiatry fellowship.

Elisa and Alison are the founders of Soulku. Soulku is a heartfelt company that sells a collection of jewelry that is simple and meaningful. They began with necklaces inspired by the healing properties of gemstones and the spiritual laws of attraction, belief, and intention. They sell necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and each piece is handcrafted by one of their employees called “mama’s makers”. Elisa and Allison run their business with respect for each other, their families, their employees and their families. Their thriving business intentionally makes each piece of jewelry with love and care. In this episode, they share with you how they created their business, being of service, their special friendship and there are even a few tears so grab a tissue. Allison and Elisa are generously offering Feminine Warrior listeners 20% off your purchase when you use the code warrior20 Find out more: IG: @soulku www.soulku.com

Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietician and Menopause Expert. In the past 27 years she has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy. Esther has appeared on Dr Oz, The Today Show, ABC-TV and she has also been featured on Goop, Forbes, Time Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, IN Style Magazine, Bazaar and Self Magazine just to name a few. Her latest best selling book, "See Ya Later, Ovulator" delivers the great news that yes, you can master your menopause with nutrition, hormones, gut health and self advocacy. She shares the practical tools she uses with her own clients to help you balance your hormones, fix your gut and feel confident in your body again. To find out more about Esther: www.estherblum.com IG: @gorgeousesther

"You are whole body, whole mind, whole spirit, all the time. When you experience all of you at once, anything is possible.” This is a quote from world renowned yogi Tara Stiles. She shares her wisdom on yoga, being authentic and embracing age. Tara Stiles is the co-founder of Strala Yoga, best-selling author, and well-being expert. Tara revolutionized yoga for millions, transforming a practice so often seen as dogmatic, and guru-based, into an everyday movement that supports ease and well-being. Strala Yoga is practiced in more than 100 countries, thousands of Guides lead Strala classes around the globe, and Tara shares yoga with thousands of people on the Strala Yoga app. She has been profiled by The New York Times, Times of India, The Times (UK), and featured in most major national and international magazines. More information on Tara: www.tarastiles.com www.stralayoga.com IG: @tarastiles

In this episode of FW Dianne speaks with Mary Firestone about her new book, Trusting The Dawn, How to choose Freedom and Joy after trauma. Mary shares her holistic view of healing by drawing from both her own healing journey and her background in clinical psychology to offer a radical, integrative handbook for not only healing from trauma but awakening to even more empowerment, joy, and meaning because of your experiences. Through her soft-spoken and loving voice, Mary shares her powerful...

In this episode of Feminine Warrior Dianne and Helen speak with the extraordinary Amy E. Goodman. Amy is a multi-faceted powerhouse, she began her career in women’s magazines, as an editor and correspondent at In Style, a senior editor at All You, an editor-at-large for Southern Living and Coastal Living, and a contributing editor for Rodale's Organic Life Magazine. She’s collaborated with countless others such as Marie Claire, People Stylewatch, MarthaStewartLiving.com, Women’s Health, Bustle.com, Real Simple, and Women’s Day among others. She was a style writer for NBC’s LifeGoesStrong.com, an accessories guru for TheBlush.com, and senior style editor for TheNest.com. A highly sought brand consultant and spokesperson, she’s served as Timex’s Fashion Trend Director and zulily.com’s Senior Lifestyle Editor. Amy shares how her beautiful Japanese heritage has influenced her simple and powerful outlook on life. She has worked in media for years, yet still remind true to what is important to her, love, community, and mother earth. Thank you Amy, you are an inspiration to us all. Connect with Amy: Website: amyegoodman.com IG: amyedgoodman

In this episode of Feminine Warrior Helen and Dianne speak with a consumer’s best friend Trae Bodge. Trae is an accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator who specializes in smart shopping, personal finance, and retail. She has appeared on the Today Show, GMA3, NBC Nightly News, and Inside Edition. Trea is a regular contributor at Marketwatch, MSN, and Millie Magazine. Her expertise has appeared in Forbes, USNews.com, Kiplinger, and Yahoo Finance. Trae’s financial expertise has been recognized by Linkedin, GoBankingRates, and FlexJobs. Trae shares her expertise on mindful spending, taking control of your money through budging and apps to help you. Trae’s clear and concise advice will leave you feeling excited to take more ownership over your money. Connect with Trae: Website: truetrae.comIG: @truetraeTwitter: TruetraeFacebook: truetrae

In this episode of Feminine Warrior Dianne and Helen speak with the brilliant and powerful Marianne Williamson. Marianne is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. A quote from the mega-bestseller A Return to Love, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure..." is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers. Marianne founded Project Angel Food, a non-profit that has delivered more than 14 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. She ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, and in 2021 she launched MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com.