This solo episode focuses on the power of perception and the stories that we tell ourselves as I share with you one of my most memorable interactions during a keynote that I delivered for an audience of college professionals. Often, we make assumptions on our limiting beliefs and our own self-doubts, and those assumptions couldn't be further from the truth. In this episode I offer up a few tips on how we can get out of our minds and into our bodies.

How do we find light in the darkest moments? And what does it mean to face adversity with courage - and to choose hope even through heartbreak?

In this episode, Kyla Thomson, the mother of 'Bella Brave' - a young girl who bravely battled multiple rare health conditions from birth, shares Bella's story of resilience, bravery and the kind of joy that radiates through the most difficult of challenges.

Kyla shares their journey with honesty and grace, as she reflects on the challenges Bella faced, the online community that rallied behind them, and how Bella's light continues to shine, even after her passing at just 10 years old.

This is a conversation about courage, legacy, and love that lasts a lifetime.

with Kyla and Lyle Thomson.

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On July 10, 2004 Joe Delgrave's life changed forever. A casual boating adventure with his best friends on the Mississippi River turned into a life-altering accident. In a split second, he went from a college football player to a paralyzed 19-year-old. His life as he knew it was over and he had to find a way to live again.

Joe turned his adversity into purpose and found passion in the sport of wheelchair rugby. Joe competed with the U.S. wheelchair ruby team at the paralympics and earned a Paralympic bronze medal. He is now the coach of the U.S. Paralympic wheelchair ruby team.

Off the court, Joe is a sought-after speaker, sharing his story of resilience, leadership, and identity. Joe and I talk about how 'the pause' is so important after a life pivot - to propel us forward to new purpose and passion.

There’s no handbook to parenting in this new digital world, but we should prioritize our children and their right to digital privacy and safety over our desire for online popularity, believes child privacy advocate, Sarah Adams. Sarah is a firm believer that children have a right to privacy, informed consent, and online safety and she's been exploring the state of parental public oversharing, child exploitation and minor safety on social media since the summer of 2021.

Known as "mom.uncharted" on her socials, Sarah has a large and supportive community of like-minded adults who feel that the way parents are sharing their children online is concerning and that the platforms, governments and brands need to step up to protect a whole generation of children from growing up in the public eye without their knowledge or informed consent. Her goal has always been to pose questions, offer a different perspective and provide information, encouraging parents to reflect on their own sharing choices and accounts they are consuming that are using “kids as content”.

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How do you continue to 'bring the joy' after receiving a devastating diagnose for your young child? Stephanie McCabe is a medical mom who has been bravely walking this path with her young son, Emmett, after an email confirmed a diagnosis of Sanfilippo syndrome - a rare, inherited, neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive cognitive and physical decline.

Stephanie sits heart to heart with me in this episode and shares vulnerably how holding on to joy and the present moment is how they get through the heartache of knowing that Emmett's diagnosis of Type A SanFilippo is terminal.

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Sense of belonging is one of the five core foundational emotional needs. The importance of community and finding our place in a circle of people is integral to our wellness. But what happens when we feel like we don't belong? How do we process that and more-so, what do we do about it? Join me in this quick, solo episode where I share a few personal insights into how sometimes, when we feel like we don't belong, maybe, it's time to move along.

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Disclaimer: I am not a registered therapist or clinical counsellor. I am an educator and public speaker. The information in this podcast is solely the sharing of my own personal lived experience and perspective. It is not professional, therapeutic advice.

For over 20 years, as a BBC foreign journalist, Melanie Marshall explored fascinating and often high-risk places around the globe. Whether in the Middle East, Ukraine, Afghanistan, or China, she's known for her ability to craft uniquely human and accessible narratives that build understanding and evoke change.

Her work has earned international acclaim including multiple Emmy nominations. She has connected with people from across the spectrum of human experience—often witnessing the hardest days of their lives.
Despite this, she's optimistic about the future. The 'accidental bravery' of the people I've met is a light to guide us – essential in tough times. Melanie loves helping people connect to that light— tapping into their own bravery as they navigate the (often scary) unknown.

Launne Kolla has wanted to save the planet and animals since she was young, which started by falling in love with manatees at a young age. A small town, prairie girl at heart, Launne followed her dreams and became a wildlife and marine biologist and self declared ‘bird nerd’.

As the co-founder and CEO of Re-Route, Launne and her husband, Dillon, are committed to redefining waste management practices and teaching others how to keep it simple when it comes to consuming less and saving more!

This episode if packed full of tips that will help you save money, produce less waste, and be more mindful of the decisions you make that impact the earth.

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