Episode 4 - Redefine Your Paradise - Ashley Had The Courage to Carve Her Own Path and Now Teaches Us How We Can Too

In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the profound and enlightening memoir journal penned by Annette Alix Roussin. Starting as a child in a remote First Nations community, Annette's life path took her from humble beginnings to the halls of academia at the University of Manitoba, where she pursued a Master of Social Work degree. This higher education expanded her knowledge and became a crucial vehicle for her to explore the profound impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities and her own personal journey.

Annette's memoir journal is a poignant narrative that reverberates with the generational effects of colonization on the mental health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. It is a work grounded not only in her own experiences but also fortified by the insights of other Indigenous authors. Listeners will be moved by the candid accounts of how colonization deeply affected Annette's self-esteem and personal development.

Through her storytelling, Annette shares her own transformative journey of reconnecting with her culture and finding healing in the face of the painful legacy of colonialism. What makes this podcast episode truly unique is its invitation for readers to immerse themselves in this sacred space and reflect on their own relationship with colonization, self-identity as an Indigenous person, and their role as Canadian citizens. Journal prompts scattered throughout the book provide opportunities for introspection and engagement, making this memoir journal a powerful tool for personal growth and societal reflection.

Whether you are an Indigenous person navigating your own path to self-discovery or a non-Indigenous individual seeking to understand and empathize with the lasting effects of colonialism, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into Annette's remarkable journey and the broader implications of colonization. Join us as we unravel the pages of this compelling memoir journal, exploring the profound questions it raises about identity, healing, and the collective responsibility we all share in shaping a more inclusive and understanding future.

To learn more about Annette Alix Roussin's work and acquire her book, visit her website ⁠HERE⁠ and find "I Am My Culture: My Memoir of Self Determination, on Amazon, ⁠HERE ⁠in Canada and ⁠HERE⁠ on Amazon.com.

Learn more about Very Important Friend Heal Your Life® Affirmational Yoga with Lisa. Lisa shares how she has faced obstacles, made mistakes, and moved forward with awareness. She is the real deal and always overflowing with wisdom, love, and compassion. Learn more about Lisa and her unique affirmational yoga classes ⁠HERE.⁠
"At Very Important Friend Yoga, we value you. We take the time to honor each yogi in each class. There is always time for introductions and requests before the one-hour class. All classes are hybrid, both in person and on Zoom. Positive affirmations based on the  Heal Your  Life® teachings by Louise Hay are included throughout the class to encourage self-love and confidence. Feel good about yourself and in your own beautiful body."
Lisa's favorite quote: "I love life, and life loves me!"

Ale is one of those people who radiates love and authenticity. Tune in to hear about her journey in life and how it brought her to where she is now. Ale lives in Costa Rica with her children and spends her days helping others to help themselves. She is truly an inspiration. Be inspired with Ale right here!

Email Ale: hola@ale.corriols.com

Facebook and Instagram: @ale.corriols.com

Odille Remmert teaches how we have the power to heal through gaining control over our own brain and body chemistry and changing the negative implicit childhood memories that are holding us back.  Her work, The Remmert Method, is based on the latest in neuroscience and empowers individuals to gain control over their experiences in all areas of life, quickly, easily, and with love.

Odille credits Louise Hay and other pioneers in the mind-body connection movement for their work long before neuroscience research on the subject was mainstream.
Visit her WEBSITE for many free resources and to learn more about Odille and The Remmert Method.

"Our first experiences create the filters through which all new experiences must pass."- Dr. Bruce Perry, neuroscientist and co-author of the book: "What Happened to You?"

If this podcast doesn't inspire you, check your pulse.  Taylor shares how he has transformed his life and now inspires youth and other men to do the same. Taylor Bull is a singer/songwriter, professional athlete, youth worker, Heal Your Life® coach and workshop leader, and addictions counselor.
In his words..."...Music saved my life... It gave me a voice when I felt unheard... I am a storyteller... My songs are my stories...All I've ever wanted to do was inspire... I hope you enjoy these stories... They are my life..."
Taylor has what he calls a colorful past.  Involved with gang life, he was full-speed down a path to self-destruction.  Now he inspires people, including some from his past, to practice self-compassion and to live a life that is thriving and full of opportunities. 
We discuss the importance of giving men the space to express themselves and heal—and Taylor isn't just talking about it, he is doing it.
Learn more about Taylor Bull HERE. 

Candace Burkart's journey with poor health and chronic pain led her to uncover the mind-body connection to help heal herself when doctors said it couldn't be done.  Now she uses those same techniques to help her clients.  Learn how your physical environment is a manifestation of your beliefs, thoughts, and patterns. If you’re not seeing the results you desire it’s because there’s something within that’s out of alignment. We discuss toxic positivity and boundaries, both very important influencers on our physical and mental health.

Candace has many tools in her toolbox and is a licensed and certified Heal Your Life® Workshop Teacher and Coach,  certified Transformational Master Coach, Master Practitioner of Evolved NLP, Quantum Time Release, the Quantum Change Process, Body Talk, Access Consciousness, and Trauma Aware Transformational Coach. Wow!

Learn more about Candace and check out her free resources HERE.   

“Until you make the unconscious conscious it will direct your life and you will call it fate” ~ Carl Jung

"I believe you have more power within you than you are aware of. You possess an energy technology that many different spiritual and healing traditions around the world have described and connected to. Learning to use this technology is your birthright, and I strive to create resources that will help you do so." ~Lisa Erikson

Lisa Erickson takes a holistic approach to illness.  In this episode, she speaks about self-guided techniques for healing trauma and owning your own power.  Lisa is a chakra-based energy worker, writer, and teacher.  In her early days, she was positively influenced by Louise Hay's work with the mind-body connection and mapping out probable causes of illness. Lisa has trained in multiple energy healing modalities as well as in mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity. She is a member of the International Association of Meditation Instructors and the American Holistic Health Association. You can learn more about Lisa and her book, Chakra Empowerment for Women,  HERE. 

Certified Grief Educator Amy Garcia Baker walks us through tips and techniques to heal different forms and stages of grief.  A student of David Kessler and Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Heart training, she combines therapeutic processes and metaphysical teachings. She provides us with resources to help ourselves and others maneuver difficult times without suffering. 

Amy Garcia-Baker is an ICF Certified Coach, Registered Professional Counselor, and Heal Your Life® Coach and Facilitator who helps people going through life transitions navigate their way forward so they can stop searching and start living.  Through her work with hundreds of clients, she’s seen firsthand how learning to love yourself helps you develop into the person you want to be. 

In addition to her coach training, Amy draws on skills and techniques learned through her training in counseling, yoga and meditation, and hypnotherapy.  She uses a person-centered approach and sees people as unique individuals with valuable gifts and contributions.  For more information, visit www.amygarciabaker.com.

Learn how to transform "I am busy" to I am calm and I have plenty of time" with a simple meditation during this podcast.  It really works!

Vanessa spent nearly ten years following the traditional route of what she should do. She worked her tail off on Wall Street, got her MBA from Stanford, and achieved “success,” but lost touch with her own inner voice…until she couldn’t ignore it any longer. The whispers became louder telling Vanessa something BIGGER was missing. She wanted deeper purpose and meaning in my life and found out how to get it.

Vanessa Loder is a women’s leadership expert, writer, speaker, and energetic sparkplug committed to helping others expand what’s possible for their life and to creating a world that redefines power as we know it.

Visit Vanessa's website for loads of free resources including a  free 30-day meditation challenge.
https://vanessaloder.com/

Do not miss this episode! When it comes to overcoming adversity look no further than Felicia Heath. Felicia is a triple-board-certified critical care anesthesiologist, blogger, and debut author.  In this podcast Felicia shares her life story, which she has written in her memoir, Spirit of a Hummingbird.
 She is the daughter of Vietnamese and Chinese immigrants who met in the United States, gives us a disquieting, eventful memoir based on her early childhood on the run with her father—a notorious Vietnamese kingpin and escaped convict—and her conflicted mother. Clever and mature beyond her age, young Felicia experienced poverty and witnessed abuse as her dysfunctional family bounced around in the United States and Canada. Amid all the tumult and terror, she found ways to love her family, educate herself, navigate her world, and discover her potential. Now she must decide how to live with the past—and whether her future can include her father.

 Felicia now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and four children under four! Visit Felicia's website for more information about her, her book, and check out her blog!