Permission To Be Human - the podcast

Permission To Be Human - the podcast

Hosted by: Mel Findlater

Welcome to Permission To Be Human where we tap back into the human part of being a mom with big audacious dreams. If you have a dream simmering under the surface but you keep questioning whether you should pursue it,...

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Episodes

Episode 83 - Beyond time: Making Space For You

In this episode of Permission to be Human, host Mel Findlater delves into a concept inspired by a discussion with Sue Deagle: the difference between not having time and not having mental space. Mel emphasizes the...
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Episode 82 - Loss and Living a Vibrant Life with Sue Deagle

In this heartfelt episode of Permission to Be Human, host Mel Findlater speaks with Sue Deagle about her journey through loss and how she has learned to transform her grief into vibrant living. Sue, a corporate...
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Episode 81 - Unconventional Paths and Living Joyfully with Jana Hendrickson

Host Mel Findlater welcomes Jana Hendrickson, an executive coach and unschooling mom, to discuss her journey to creating a life filled with freedom and adventure. This insightful episode explores Jana's transition...
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Episode 80 - Learnings from 8 hours alone in the wild

In this episode of 'Permission to Be Human,' host Mel Findlater takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery and courage. Mel recaps her transformative 8-hour solo experience in the wilderness, shifts in...
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episode 79 - Making everyday magic and why it matters with Ruth Brannan

I'm excited to introduce you to my very good friend, Ruth Brannan. I've been wanting to do an episode on everyday magic for a while now and Ruth us exactly the person that always comes to mind on this topic. From...
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Episode 78 - Embracing Authenticity and Curiousity with Sam Sundius

Embracing Authenticity and Curiosity with Sam Sundius In this episode of 'Permission to be Human,' host Mel Findlater speaks with Sam Sundius, who shares insights on neurodiversity, authenticity, and the...
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Episode 77 - The Science of Flourishing with Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, MAPP, MCC

In this episode Mel Findlater interviews Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, MAPP, MCC, one of the most influential people in her life in the past 4 years. We explore Emiliya's story of going from a challenging upbringing with...
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Episode 76 - The Power of Imperfect Action

In this episode of Permission to be Human, host Mel Findlater shares the inspiring story behind the creation of her 'Courage Club'. Mel discusses her journey of turning a two-year dream into reality, the importance of...
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Episode 75 - Courage, Community, and Building A Business with Kayla Murray

In the latest episode of Permission to be Human, host Mel Findlater has an engaging conversation with Kayla Murray, a local entrepreneur from Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Kayla shares her journey of starting a...
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Episode 74 - how joy can be our compass with Heidi Esther, Joyologist

Are you worthy of joy? Like, do you really truly believe that you are? When we dig deep down, so many of us in fact don't believe that we are worthy of joy. What's the all about? And how do we shift it?  Today we...
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Episode 73 - Permission To Be Your Own Boss

In this episode, the host Mel Findlater interviews Jena Ponti Jauchius of N Is For Nature Play one year on from when she last joined us on the podcast in Episode 10. Back then, she told us about all of our senses and...
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Episode 72 - why we secretly want to change the world

A short solo episode for you today where we explore this often secret desire that many of us have to go out and change the world. Often, we hide this away and think 'who am I to change the world?' or we think we are...
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