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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Episode 49 - How to conquer burnout and inner stress with Jennifer Erwin

Join Jennifer and Mel as we discuss burnout as moms, how to avoid it and what to do if you find yourself stuck in it.  Jennifer Erwin, a women’s empowerment coach, specializes in guiding high-achieving moms through...
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Episode 48 - Catching Glimmers: How mothers can illuminate their well-being daily

Join your host, Mel Findlater, on a journey to discover the power of "glimmers" in this heartfelt episode of Permission To Be Human. As mothers, our days are often filled with tasks, responsibilities, and unexpected...
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Episode 47 - How to rid your body of trauma with Mandy Martini

I am so grateful to Mandy for not only joining me on this episode but also for the incredible work she is doing. Mandy is an Indigenous writer and teacher who've spent the past seven years helping people around the...
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Episode 46 - Permission To Give and Be Happy with Jacqueline Way

Did you know that one of the best and simplest ways to increase your happiness is by giving to others? And no, it doesn't have to be a million dollars or a kidney, giving is about small, intentional actions to do...
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Episode 45 - Permission To Change Your Mind with Mary Kate Schutt

Do you love to plan? And then get attached to a plan? And then suddenly you realize the plan wasn't all it was cracked up to be and you want to change your mind.....but what does that mean? All those people to...
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episode 44 - Part 1 How to recover from toxic positivity with Jodi Mulholland

Part 1 - Jodi Mulholland  We really get into the meat in this one folks!  Jodi Mulholland shares her story about changing her life around after having breast cancer, being a school principal, and in her own words,...
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Episode 43 - Motherhood After Trauma with Emily Cleghorn

*trigger warning: childhood abuse In today's episode we have a look into motherhood after trauma. Our guest Emily Cleghorn is an award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach, author, podcaster and inspirational speaker on a...
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Episode 42 - taking care of you while leaving the world a better place with Katelyn Carey

This is a gem of an episode with Katelyn Carey. *trigger warning: The topics of breast cancer and miscarriage/medical abortion are discussed in this episode. We have the honour of hearing her experience of being a...
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episode 41 - Making personal transformation accessible and fun with Lou Shackleton

You know how the self help section at a book store can seem kind of over done, overly ambitious and well, kind of boring? I feel like our guest in this episode is pretty much the opposite of this. Lou Shackleton is...
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Episode 40 - When becoming a Mother isn't as easy as you thought it would be

Sometimes, getting pregnant and having a child isn't as easy as many of us assumed it would be. I share this episode to make talking about the challenges normal. Trigger warning: IVF and miscarriage are discussed This...
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Episode 39 - Pining for Purpose: What to do when you don't know what you want to be when you grow up

What do you want to be when you grow up? Don't know the answer? Neither do most. In this episode we explore purpose and this ongoing question and what to do when you don't know the answer.
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Episode 38 - Permission to ask for help

When was the last time you asked for help? How did it feel? When was the last time you were asked for help? How did that feel? How did it feel to give and make a difference to someone else's life? good right? In this...
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