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I lost my brother four years ago and turned my experience of grief into a collection of writing. My newly published book, Milli: Prayers for Grief & Grace is a series of poems, essays & prose is now available for purchase! To celebrate this milestone, and the beautiful spirit of my brother, i will be co-hosting a Book Launch May 17th 6PM at Charlotte (340 Elgin) here in Ottawa. Grab your tickets online or at the door: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-launch-tickets-621749448337 Thanks in advance for all of your support!

Welcome Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Goulding to the Connected Podcast! In this episode we discuss ALL things women's health! - Hormones - Menstrual Cycle - Supplements - Stress management - Tools and support for your daily health - Resources if your nervous system is overwhelmed - What to do if you can't get clear answers on your symptoms - Integrative health & medicine - Root causes of illness - What happens in a Naturopath appointment - Why GP's and ND's should work together Sarah is an experienced naturopathic doctor in Ottawa Ontario with a background in neuroscience. She searches for root cause origins of health concerns to help treat her patients and believes naturopathic remedies give tools to gently uproot the sources of ailments while creating balance and a return to wellness. Connect with Sarah: https://www.sequencewellness.com/meet-the-team/naturopathic-doctors-our-naturopath/ Connect with Rudie instagram.com/rudiejay

Building strength is MORE than a physical workout. Today's guest is a powerhouse strong woman dominating the fitness industry. But she didn't start her journey with six pack abs and large social media following ... Meet Emma. Full time group mobility, strength coach and personal trainer. After leaving a comfy stable career, an injury interested her to take a chance on herself and teach others how to become strong themselves. She dove into multiple certifications, hustled for classes, and eventually made this her full time gig. Listen to this conversation IF: - You don't think you'll ever 'get there' in your movement goals - You're looking for the motivation to continue or start strength training - You want to learn key movements you should incorporate regularly - You need a nudge to pursue a goal you're interested in - You're unsure WHY it matters - You want an understanding of how your INNER strength contributes to OUTER results - You want guidance on HOW to start - You want tips on modifying your movement - You aren't sure how to listen to your body - You need insight on how long it takes to really SEE results from your workouts - You still think movement is just an hour in a gym - You're struggling with health culture and it's unrealistic expectations Beyond the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/ebissonnette/ https://www.instagram.com/rudiejay/ Share this conversation on social media if it inspired you!

Meet Leah Brathwaite! Soul Advisor, Mindset Coach, Author, Entrepreneur, and Travel-Loving-Sagittarius. This conversation BLEW ME AWAY. No Joke. Listen IF: * You are feeling lost, stuck, unsure * You want to get reconnected to your intuitive self instead of your thinking self * You want an empowered conversation to motivate you to take the next step in your life! * You need a sign that where you're at is exactly where you're meant to be * The people in your immediate circle aren't uplifting you the way you need The Episode Covers: - How to get UNSTUCK and start over - Learning to listen to your highest authority: your intuition - Writing and releasing a book - Moving to another City on a 'whim' - The Live Free Lifestyle Program - Finding your own independence - Taking one step at a time - Taking the first step so the universe can show you the next one - How our inner guidance moves from faith NOT fear - Why you CAN miss what is meant for you Beyond the Pod: https://www.leahbrathwaite.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leah.brathwaite/ https://www.instagram.com/rudiejay/ Share this convo on social media if it inspired you!!

How do you put your passions, your presence, your mission and authentic self into an ever-changing digital world? Meet Ashley; creative director of Evolve Your Brand. A company dedicated to helping businesses and entrepreneurs do exactly that - navigate social media and match their inner mission with their outer world. Her story proves sometimes all you need is one person to truly believe in you. Listen as she shares her major influences, how she started this business and continues to build skills to keep it running, and where she hopes to take her company in the future. We talk about self-confidence, what it means to be in positions of privilege, how hard work pays off, and why we should all consider creating an online strategy that reflects our unique personalities and our dreams! Ashley's insta: https://www.instagram.com/evolveyourbrand/ What I'm up to online: https://www.instagram.com/rudiejay/

Jenn Williams is the founder of Camp Yes! A transformational 4 day experience for women who are ready to say YES to themselves this September 22-25 This is designed for you if you want to: - Disconnect from the outside world and connect with what makes you, you. - Balance the busyness with space to breathe, ponder, and gain perspective on your ‘what’s, your ‘how’s, and your ‘why’s in life. - Meet other women who share your passions - Step away from your to-dos, your business, your kids, your life’s demands, and give yourself the chance to do whatever you want, whenever you want. - PLAY so you can unleash the creative, silly, joyful you that’s been pushed aside with the many demands of your ‘real’ life. - Learn how to just say ‘yes’ to yourself… in a way that impacts the rest of your life. Jen is a passionate leader who struggled with her own experience of burnout back in 2019. I invited her on the podcast so we could discuss the importance of disconnecting in order to reconnect with what truly matters. In this episode, we discuss the art of being human, why women specifically need to take time to connect with themselves and nature, why we defend our burnout instead of taking a step back, why doing what you love is sneaky sometimes when it comes to taking a break, Jen's experience bringing Camp Yes to Ottawa, cultivating 'home' wherever you are. SAY YES & BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE: https://camp-yes.com/ottawa Connect with us: instagram.com/rudiejay hello@camp-yes.com

Welcome Nancy! A psychic medium who has been channeling energy and conducting readings for fifteen years. The energetic world is one that she has always been intuitively connected to BUT took her time to tap into and trust. Listen to her journey and the incredible insights she's gained over time! In this episode we discuss: - Nancy's discovery of her intuitive and healing self - How to trust your intuition - Why the inner guidance you receive is your best compass - Divine guidance never stops - Grounding to avoid burnout - How to protect yourself energetically - Navigating the dream world - Nancy's definition of connection Connect with Nancy! https://www.facebook.com/SightlinesTrueBearingsForTrueBeing Connect with me! instagram.com/rudiejay

Welcome to Connected! In this episode, Liv and I discuss: - Balanced living - Advocating for your own health - Empowering yourself - Trusting your intuition - How to manage more than one business - Social media authenticity - Protecting yourself against burnout - Entrepreneurship - Stop trying to 'get back' to an old version - Tips to start your own hustle - Liv's offerings & definition of connection Connect with us! https://www.instagram.com/livfit.livhealthy/channel/ https://www.instagram.com/rudiejay/

In this episode we discuss, - How the conscious couple came to be - Conscious relationships - Defining sovereignty - Codependence defined - Wreckage to wisdom - Doing our own inner work - Connection and purpose Connect with us! https://www.instagram.com/rudiejay/ https://www.instagram.com/amandarassam/ https://www.instagram.com/realrobertopaez/

Tune into the newest episode on the podcast! Meet Alexandra: Counselling Astrologer, Holistic Cycle Educator, Empowerment Coach and Yoga & Meditation Teacher originally from Welland, ON, Canada. Her work is centred around the intention of helping people reconnect to themselves and claim their power with a focus on the menstrual cycle, astrology, the cycles of life and embodiment work from a trauma-informed perspective. We discuss: - cycle awareness - how to flow with life's cycles - integrating all aspects of your life - self care - how to heal & transform your journey - how we are affected by astrology - moving from wreckage to wisdom - spiritual awakening Stay Connected: instagram.com/rudiejay/ instagram.com/wild.astrology/

In this episode, we discuss: • Sara’s fitness journey • Traveling as a performer • Working as a personal trainer • Becoming part of Agatsu • Evolving as a teacher • Sara’s roles at Agatsu • Sara’s movement mission • The why behind your movement • Learning through challenges • Advice for new teachers and trainers • Common inhibiting movement patterns • Stop obsessing about your one hour movement • Play with movement boundaries • Best business advice as a teacher • Sara’s five to thrive Connect with me! @rudiejay Connect with Sara! https://www.agatsu.com/ @adventuresofsaraclare

In this episode, we discuss: • Foot health • The best module for physical therapy • Non-traditional healing modalities • Starting your own business • Why the majority of people have poor foot health • Optimal footwear • Movement-based treatment • Taking ownership of your own health • What is TFC? • Facing obstacles as a start-up • Having a vision as a health leader • Backlash in the healthy industry • Admitting when you are wrong • How to give people value • Be persistent and don’t be afraid to ‘fail’ • Best business advice • Controlling your mind • Your health is an investment • 5 to thrive Connect with me! www.instagram.com/rudiejay Connect with Nick! https://www.instagram.com/optimize.physiotherapy/ http://www.thefootcollective.com/ Resources: The Daily Stoic Book

In this episode, we discuss: • Scott’s fitness journey • How Scott established himself as a master trainer at Equinox • How various trainings compare to yoga • How to manage competition & self doubt • Shedding your identity in pursuit of something new • Helping people move better in their bodies • Social media & a growing a large following • Cross training as the best way to develop your skills • If you don’t feel uncomfortable, you’re not evolving • What has impacted Scott’s fitness journey • The best advice for establishing yourself as a trainer • Your niche doesn’t have to be a ‘big thing’ • Stay genuine, curious, and focused on your craft • Scott’s habits & hacks for success Connect with me: instagram.com/rudiejay Connect with Scott: instagram.com/scottfournierpt

In this episode, we discuss: • Shawn’s fitness journey • How Shawn introduced Kettlebells • The different types of movements Shawn trains and teaches • What is technical efficiency • Seeking adequate teachers • The origin & meaning of the Agatsu Brand • True mastery is self-mastery • Finding a practice that works for you • How the Agatsu movements compliment yoga • Don’t only do what you are good at • Bridging the gap between movement and yoga • What do you really want out of your movement • Don’t get random advice from the internet • If everyone is an expert, no one is an expert • The entrepreneur lifestyle • Staying motivated in your own path • Loving what you do • Persevering when it gets hard • Shawn’s habits & hacks for success Win this Kardish Bundle https://mailchi.mp/105686e2a815/q6lzegduj1 Connect with me: instagram.com/rudiejay Connect with Shawn: www.agatsu.com www.agatsuapparel.com instagram.com/agatsufitness instagram.com/agatsuapparel

In this episode, we discuss: • Kathryn’s journey from yoga to movement • Training with Ido Portal • The experience of being a certified holistic nutritionist • There’s no such thing as ‘bad poses’ • How to incorporate different movements into your classrooms • Preserving a yoga framework • Leaving opportunities to pursue new things • Opening an exercise facility • Using social media effectively • Body image & why yogis struggle • Kathryn’s current schedule • Care how your body moves not how it looks • Kathryn’s habits & hacks for success Support the show! patreon.com/rudiejay Win this Kardish Bundle! https://mailchi.mp/105686e2a815/q6lzegduj1 Connect with me: instagram.com/rudiejay Connect with Kathryn: https://kathrynbruniyoung.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kathrynbruniyoung/

In this episode, we discuss: • Cecily’s 10 year yoga journey
 • Ashtanga yoga
 • Mysore style
 • Jumping into yoga
 • Injuries
 • Adopting new forms of movement
 • Cross training
 • Opening Yoga Detour
 • Toronto's saturated yoga industry 
• Healing with movement
 • Not affiliating with Yoga Alliance
 • The challenges of business partnerships
 • Delegating work as a business owner & operator
 • ELDOA: (Spinal decompression
) • Taking various trainings
 • Education as the foundation for everything
 • Asserting your worth
 • Base your offerings on their given value
 • Asking yourself what you need in order to thrive • Creating the life you want • Speaking your manifestations out loud
 • The competitive nature of the biz • Book: The One Thing by Gary W. Keller • Cecily’s habits & hacks for success Connect with me: instagram.com/rudiejay Connect with Cecily: @yogadetour