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Everyone has a storySailing with Six - Why a family decided to buck social norms and sail around the worldHave you ever wondered what it's like to live on a boat full time, sailing the open waters? I have. But doing so, with four young children, while homeschooling, having sold most of my worldly possessions AND learning how to actually sail as a family all at the same time? Well that's a level of bravery that blows me away. And that's what Shona and Kris decided to do back in 2019 when their kids were just 4, 5, 7 and 9. And it's five years later and they are still going. In this conversations I learned about how they value 'faith not fear' and...2024-10-151h 01Everyone has a storyFancy Face: How Brittany Gray is redefining beauty and skincare as wellnessBrittany Gray is a multifaceted entrepreneur aiming to blend beauty, skincare, and wellbeing through her brand, Fancy Face. From her roots as a professional dancer, singer and actress to her current role as CEO, Brittany's journey is as vibrant as her products.Driven by a childhood passion for makeup and its transformative power, Brittany founded Fancy Face in 2006 because for Brittany, being fancy isn't just about looking good; it's about feeling empowered & truly healthy inside and out. Check out her story and her products at: www.fancyfaceshop.ca2024-09-1030 minEveryone has a storyRadical Aliveness with Ann BradneyDo you try to walk through the world with curiosity, empathy and a desire to honour multiple perspectives? It's HARD. The world feels divisive, polarizing....angry. I am so often tempted to pick a side and stay in my echo chamber. It feels easier; but it doesn't feel good in my body. Ten years ago, I discovered Ann Bradney's workshops - imagine spending a week in a room with strangers to process all of our deep feelings - imagine lots of screaming and crying. Sounds scary and hoaky right? Yet I emerged from those weeks clear, open, connected...2024-02-051h 02Everyone has a storySAOR Studio: Nat Harrison - Movement HealsNat the founder of SAOR studio; a haven, a sanctuary that so many of us have been yearning for. It's not just a space for movement; it's a place where we connect, where curiosity thrives, and where a sense of belonging is palpable.Can a thriving business emerge from a need for community and connection? SAOR is a testament to this truth. Join me for my conversation with Nat as we discuss her journey, what led to SAOR's creation, and the secrets to its success.For more check out:www.saorstudio.com@saor_stu...2024-01-1850 minEveryone has a storyErica Part 2: I'm Back from Spain...how did it turn out?I'm back! It's been a while...and for this I am sorry. I'm back home from our year abroad in Spain and I'm ready to share with you my update on how it all turned out. Did my hopes and dreams come true? Were my fears and shame justified? Listen to find out. I will also be talking about what I have in store for Season 2 - and how I am hoping that you, the listener, can help me. What do you want to share? What stories are you interested in hearing about? I'm ready and listening and can't...2023-09-3015 minEveryone has a storyErica - Part 1: My fears, my Shame and my Hopes and DreamsMy first 'Before & After'. For the first time I will document an experience before it's about to happen...because this time, it's my experience. Spoiler Alert - we're moving to Spain!.....and I am TERRIFIED. (What?? Why?? I know, it doesn't make sense...but in this episode I'll tell you all about it).This episode is an update of how the podcast is going, where it's going...and why I am taking a bit of a break to build up more content for Season 2...and you'll also hear all about my new adventure!2022-04-2021 minEveryone has a storyI'm An 11yr Old Boy Who Likes To Dress in "Girl's" Clothes...What's the Problem?Today you'll hear from 3 perspectives...Dylan's mom Heidi, Dylan's dad Chris..and Dylan himself. Since Dylan was 3 he loved barbies, skirts and everything pink. He was confused that he was expected to dress in 'boy's clothes...he felt most comfortable in dresses and headbands. In grade 1, Dylan was responsible for his school's first all-gender bathroom; he was being bullied in the boy's bathroom but felt it wasn't right to use the girl's one. This is a controversial issue...and I try to ask all the questions...but if you've ever wondered why all-gender bathrooms are a th...2022-04-0659 minEveryone has a storyMy conversation with an Intuitive Empath/MediumBonnie was a Type-A science based researcher. She was the first in her family to go to university, and then studied interior design at a graduate school in Georgia, where she later taught classes. After over a decade of working, both in the corporate world and as a professor, she tried meditation for stress reduction. It was this singular decision that changed the course of her life. Diving deep into meditation and various forms of therapy, she discovered a superpower of intuition and mediumship that she never knew she had. She has officially ‘come out’ to the world...2022-03-2332 minEveryone has a storyA Mother's Nightmare: How I grew through my griefJillian Walsh was there the day her 6.5 year old daughter Georgia was hit by a car. The little girl’s death shook the community, and Jillian found herself grappling with a grief that is every parent’s worst nightmare. How do you move forward and find purpose in the aftermath of such a tragedy? Jillian’s story is both heart wrenching and inspiring as she tells us how it was her perspective, that helped her move through one of life’s cruelest tragedies.2022-03-091h 01Everyone has a storyI Finally Know What's Wrong with Me....and It's Not At All What I ThoughtGrowing up, Rachel had became accustomed to monthly episodes that left her dizzy, fatigued and weak. In high school, she got used to living with the fear and stress of never knowing when this mystery illness would debilitate her. What happens when our bodies betray us and the medical community is stumped? Only when she had children, did Rachel finally decide to advocate for herself in order to get a diagnosis that would change her life.2022-02-2333 minEveryone has a storyA Sex Coach who Specializes in Desire and ShameAmy grew up in a restrictive religious cult that preached modesty and shutting down your sexuality. She internalized her shame until she fled and forged a new path for herself: filled with experiential sex workshops, ecstatic dance and a future as a sex coach. She’s devoted her life to healing and coaching others towards their path to pleasure without shame.2022-02-0931 minEveryone has a storySkin Removal Surgery After Weight Loss: Tanya's Story: Part 2It’s been almost 2 years since my first conversation with Tanya regarding her 100lbs weight loss, and today we discuss skin removal surgery. Cutting off a part of your body is no small decision and she describes how difficult it was for her to reconcile both ‘loving herself’ and wanting to ‘cut off parts of herself’. This is the second chapter of Tanya’s journey towards ‘It’s not about the weight you lose, but the life you gain’.2022-01-2634 minEveryone has a storyI Escaped My Abusive Husband and took my 3 Kids: Here is What I’ve LearnedEven after the physical, emotional and financial abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband, she never lost hope that he would heal and become the man, and father to her 3 children, she’d hoped for. This is one woman’s journey of the ups and downs of surviving an abusive relationship and how she came out of it stronger than she’d ever dreamed.2022-01-1235 minEveryone has a storyOur Boys’ Birth Story: 6 Months In The NICU told from 2 PerspectivesTwins Avery and Blake came into this world 14 weeks early. Avery didn’t survive, and Blake spent the next 6 months in the neonatal intensive care unit at one of North America’s top Paediatric hospitals. In this episode, you’ll hear from parents Zak and Michelle - both interviewed separately about the toughest year of their lives. It’s a story about how we cope when faced with life’s most cruel tragedies, and how our resilience helps inspire others. 2021-12-291h 04Everyone has a storyA Sexual Awakening - My Journey Into KinkGrowing up in a small born-again Christian community, it was made clear to Ray what her life’s path should be; and sexual exploration was definitely not part of it. Years later, married with two young boys, Ray felt trapped, and courageously sought out something that was both terrifying and exhilarating - her sexual awakening as a dominatrix/submissive within the kink community. 2021-12-1556 minEveryone has a storyI lost 100lbs naturally - How I finally did it: Tanya's Story: Part 1I met Tanya while volunteering at an overnight camp for kids with cancer almost a decade ago. We became fast friends and I witnessed how she walked in the world as an overweight young woman. In 2019, she invited me to follow her Instagram handle - Hundred To Zero - in which she documented her 100lbs weight loss goal. In this episode we speak candidly about her weight gain as a child; how it affected her life, and her views on fat phobia and thin privilege in today’s society.2021-12-0130 minEveryone has a storyShit...I think I'm Gay: with Mike and JanineThey met in high school, dated in university and married soon after. After 20 years and 3 beautiful children, Mike and Janine’s picture perfect family faced a challenge; Mike was struggling with his sexual identity as he suddenly found himself attracted to men. What happens when your marriage and family is blown up for one person’s desire to be true to who he really is? I interviewed Mike and Janine separately for this episode, and edited their answers together for a unique ‘He said, She said’. Theirs is a powerful story of love’s triumph.2021-11-1658 minEveryone has a storyPodcast TrailerWelcome to Everyone has a story; a podcast about our experiences; and how curiosity can help refute our judgements. I believe that empathy and connection is created when we ask questions…and I ask A LOT of questions. Get ready to feel inspired and connected with these brave individuals who graciously share their stories.2021-10-2505 min
Feminist Millionaires Podcast with Bryn Bamber#55 Self-Betrayal with Jana SinyorDo you hate Donald Trump? Do you love to dehumanize him? It feels good right? But then you kinda have a hangover after?
In this episode, creator of the tv series Being Erica and Core Energetics practitioner, Jana Sinyor, comes on to talk about the mammalian part of every single one of us that hates, that’s lustful and greedy. We talk about what happens when you disown this part of yourself you end up betraying yourself and draining your energy. And how you can begin to get your energy back.
Questions or comments about th...2021-07-0641 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio055 – Dark Oracle, Being Erica Creator/Showrunner Jana Sinyor (mp3)
She won an International Emmy Award for her series Dark Oracle, and received 16 Gemini Awards for her series Being Erica. This week, we meet Canadian series creator and showrunner Jana Sinyor!
After attending McGill for religious studies, it was an epiphany after a tough shift at a call center that led Jana Sinyor to pursue writing for the screen.
In her interview, Jana shares how her time at the Canadian Film Centre and attending screenwriting functions and parties led to her first freelance script for ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation,’ to writing for a chil...2020-03-0849 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video055 – Dark Oracle, Being Erica Creator/Showrunner Jana Sinyor (VIDEO)
She won an International Emmy Award for her series Dark Oracle, and received 16 Gemini Awards for her series Being Erica. This week, we meet Canadian series creator and showrunner Jana Sinyor!
After attending McGill for religious studies, it was an epiphany after a tough shift at a call center that led Jana Sinyor to pursue writing for the screen.
In her interview, Jana shares how her time at the Canadian Film Centre and attending screenwriting functions and parties led to her first freelance script for ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation,’ to writing for a chil...2020-03-0749 min