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What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonRachel.My bestie Rachel joins me in this episode to share a little.bit about her journey with depression, anxiety, OCD and together we share waaaaaay too many laughs. It was a much needed chit chat for the both of us. We both agree that laughing through life is one of the best ways to deal with our struggles. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or tendencies please reach out to someone who can help. CANADA SUICIDE HOTLINE : 833-456-4566 PS : SORRY FOR MY MIC SCRATCHES, I can't hear it during recording but will 100% not let it happen again đŸ˜†2022-02-2839 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonSnippet 2You are not alone!2022-02-2400 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonSnippetRachel on oCD2022-02-2300 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonRachel Episode PreviewComing Monday!2022-02-2200 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonHappy New Year!Still kicking it here! New episodes in the works.2022-01-1701 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonStephen & Joelle.It's been a while since I've recorded anything and given my current prego-ness we've been talking a lot about Parenting. It's sort of strange, nerve wracking and exciting to be starting over after 7 years. Stephen and I wanted to talk about some of the lessons we've learned parenting our two kids and what our thoughts are on being a parent all together. These are simply our thoughts, opinions and experiences and we both agreed that it is a topic that has so many different factors and is not a one size fits all sort of thing...but we share what...2021-11-151h 07What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonNew Episode SnippetPreview of Mondays episode2021-11-1200 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonKelli.I LOVED chatting with my friend Kelli France! I met Kelli several years back when working for a Health & Fitness Direct Sales Company. Her energy is contagious and I always have felt, and continue to feel, empowered when I speak with her. We chat about her early life and how that really prepared her to have the incredible drive she has now. She beautifully shares her thoughts on failure, raising resilient children and the resources, tools and courses she has created to help women gain more confidence and recognize their true worth and potential, through her FearLess Girl community. Follow...2021-09-1353 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonKelli SnippetPreview for Monday's EP!2021-09-1100 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonMeaghan.It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and visual artist, Meaghan Smith. We chatted about how she got started in music, was able to overcome crippling stage fright & self doubt to be able to perform on stage, record an album, and go on tour for 10 years. She shares the struggles she faced growing up with an undiagnosed learning challenge, anxiety, having hyperemesis gravidarum during her pregnancies and the shift to a new chapter in her career. Meaghan and her "HusBand" have begun helping others share their stories through personalized songs. She is as beautiful to listen...2021-09-0654 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter : YeritzaBecoming online friends with Yeritza it's hard not to be so impressed with her yoga skills. She is self taught, from watching YouTube videos and if you follow her IG @yoga_yerri she breaks down moves in a way that is incredibly helpful. We talked about how she found Yoga as a way to de-stress during her schooling and how it was just what she needed after being a gymnast for many years.2021-09-0308 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonYeritza.This woman absolutely blows me away with all that she's overcome and accomplished. Yeritza shares about growing up in Colombia, moving to Canada at 11, discovering her love of Math, studying Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Chemical Ecology, being a woman in science, converting to a religion after growing up as a non believer, writing and illustrating bilingual children's books....ANNND casually mentions winning Miss Latina Canada and competing in Miss World Canada. Like...what!?! She is super fun, charismatic and I always feel so full of joy after our chats.2021-08-3056 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonJoelle. w special guest, Jenny Thompson.This is a story that I was told repeatedly to not share, for 13 years. After years of suffering in silence, I've decided it's no longer serving me to hide my truth. I wanted to share what I've learned from having an abortion at 23 weeks pregnant, when I was 18 years old. For any other woman still hurting from a similar choice or maybe another young girl who needs the guidance, support and information that I never had this episode is for you. This episode may be difficult for some to listen to but I hope you will give it a chance...2021-07-131h 10What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonJoelle 2 PreviewPreview of episode to come.2021-07-0800 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonAussie Mini ChapterI'm so tired this pregnancy, I have a line up of amazing people to interview and I can't wait to have more energy to sit down and chat with them! But in the mean time...enjoy my weirdness.2021-06-1700 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonLisa & Gerette #igotoutI was completely honored to speak with two of the founding members for the organization and movement of the hashtag #igotout. The sole mission of #iGotOut is to inspire survivors of cultic abuse to tell and share their stories, creating an online community dedicated to unflinching honesty. Both women are survivors themselves of everyday cults. Though they both choose not to disclose the actual name of the cults they were a part of, they do share what they experienced, how they got out and the intricacies of getting involved in the first place. It is very eye opening and helped m...2021-05-031h 12
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonFontana Sisters.My older sisters Lisa & Mel join me in this episode as we retell our favorite stories from our childhood and the moments that helped us bond. We talk about such an array of things, so it's tough to describe, but, I will say we don't hold back and do talk about some topics that may be considered "mature subject matter." It's so fun to laugh with them and I hope you're able to laugh along with us, or just even remember some of your own funny stories growing up.2021-04-261h 21What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter : KathleenKathleen is very open and honest in sharing the struggle of "leaving" the religion she grew up in and that her family practiced.2021-04-2314 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonKathleen.Kathleen, from the popular Floss Tube channel "Stitchuation Normal", joins me to share about her life growing up, struggles she faced and how she found a new way of living after her father died from Sarcomatoid Carcinoma, a type of terminal cancer. It is an emotional journey of an episode that I personally, have found so beautiful and inspiring in many ways.2021-04-191h 30
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBob.I am joined by Bob this week, the founder of Recovery Speaking; a non-for-profit charity designed to play a key role in helping recovery from the trauma of addiction, assault, abuse, neglect, poverty, mental and physical ill-health, PTSD caused by war or other conflict. Bob shares his story of trauma, being sexually abused at the hands of a trusted Priest, his own struggles with addiction and how he was able to find God, peace and forgiveness for what he had been through. He is incredibly genuine, funny and powerful in what he shares. I'm so thankful he agreed to join...2021-04-121h 07
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonFiona.What a special moment this was for me to be able to sit down with my Mom. We talk about her early life growing up in Scotland, moving to Canada, how she was nearly abducted, became a hairdresser, witnessed a horrific, traumatizing event, her version of when Lisa cut her hair, finding a job you love, what brings her joy and what Monty Python song wants played at her funeral.2021-04-011h 05
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonJoelle.I figured it was time I share a little chapter of my own. So for my first episode I wanted to share part of my conversion story, what the real factors were that led me to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I've never shared this part of my story openly, only with a select few people who I know I can trust and who love me no matter what, but I felt it was time to share it in fullness. It's something I've wanted to share for so long and have felt...2021-03-271h 22What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter: Guided Meditation by KathyKathy leads us in a beautiful meditation that helps ground and clear each of your Chakras.2021-03-2224 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonKathy.Kathy from A New Hope Healing joins me to talk about Energy Healing, Energy Work, all things body, mind and spirit. Explains misconceptions and how she has faced judgement and misunderstanding being an Energy Practioner as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.2021-03-211h 13
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonEmma.The beautiful and articulate, Emma, joined me and so willingly shared the story of how after miscarrying many times, she discovered she had PCOS, and would not be able to conceive a child, in a way, she had once thought. This led to her and her husband to undergo the journey of infertility and the ongoing pursuit in trying to start a family. She shares about the process of IVF, the grief and emotions that come with infertility and how her faith has helped her greatly through this painful process.2021-03-151h 08What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonThank You!Quick little episode, expressing my deepest thanks for all of your love and support2021-03-1104 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonLindsey.My friend Lindsey is someone who I was so amazed by as soon as we met. She is so easy going, kind hearted, easy to get along with, a fabulous lash extention technician and always someone I have wonderful conversations with. In this episode she shares about her life, moving around for school, how she always feels a pull to get back home to the prairies in Alberta. We talk about how she is raising 4 children in a technology driven age and of course how she became a lash tech, and shares important insight for anyone interested in getting lash...2021-03-081h 05What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter : Mike.During a very important ritual with the Grandmaster, in Japan, Mike was put in an awkward situation because of his strong held faith. It's funny to laugh about now, but when I read this story in his book Spiritualjitsu, I cringed with so much discomfort at the thought of being in his situation.2021-03-0506 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonMike.In 2010 Mike Lafrance founded Kabutan Ninjutsu and is now recognized as Kabutan Ninjutsu's 1st ever Grandmaster. He is also a certified health and wellness coach with over 15 years experience, author of Spiritualjustsu, an ecclesiastical leader, and probably most notably, the creator of "Captain Rob" Memes. In this episode we talk about how he got started in Martial Arts and what sparked him to create Motivational Factors; an online community that promotes health and wellness through physical exercise routines and mindfulness courses for all ages.2021-03-0152 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter : Jody.Jody spills all the deets of touring as P!nk in a tribute band, how she donned a pink wig and has come full circle having pink hair now. đŸ’•2021-02-2407 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonJody.I speak with Jody Ann of JAC Photography, the amazing Newborn and Family photographer from Calgary, who I had the opportunity to work for for three years and whose brother I just happened to marry. We talk about how she got started in photography, her time as a singer/songwriter, the height of her business and what led her to take a break from it all. And finally, how she and her husband are now working together to create a better version of the business she originally started, where she can still capture the moments she loves to, fulfilling that...2021-02-221h 14
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonJenny. Part 2.The conclusion of Jenny's story of stillbirth, finding peace with this tragedy, and the eventual birth of her rainbow baby, Everlea.2021-02-181h 04What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter : Jenny. Part 1.Jenny and I became a little bit sidetracked...as we often do...and share about the cartoon family portrait her husband, Graeme, commissioned my husband, Stephen, to make for her. It included Thea, drawn with symbolic details. It's so beautiful and I totally want one of our family too! I'm so happy Jenny has this piece of art to remind her of her beautiful baby girl!2021-02-1603 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonJenny. Part 1.My sister in law Jenny was gracious enough to be my first podcast guest recorded, patient as we tried to record despite many technical difficulties, and so willing to share about the stillbirth of her beautiful baby girl, Thea Rosalie. Part 1 of 2.2021-02-141h 10What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter : LisaSister chit chat, some more good info about alcoholism, and some crazy stories of Lisa's drinking and the time I experienced psychosis from smoking pot.2021-02-1118 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonLisa.My sister Lisa was an important guest for me to have on this podcast. From smoking her first joint at 15 and having her first drink at 16, Lisa struggled with a drug and alcohol addiction until she was 37. She went to rehab and continues to work every day to live a sober life. She shares a lot about what she's learned about her disease, alcoholism, and even though it can be a heavy episode at times....we laugh. A. Lot!2021-02-0856 minWhat's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonBonus Chapter: Stephen.This is one of my favorite stories of Stephen's life. His friend and him made up a Philosopher, presented their project to the class, and then did another presentation of how you can't always believe things just because they're presented in a compelling way...thinking the teacher would find it impressive....well. She didn't.2021-02-0405 min
What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonStephen.My husband Stephen is my first guest. I wanted him to share his life experiences, particularly, with having faith in yourself to achieve your dreams. He went from nearly failing high school, to serving a 2 year church mission in California, graduating with honors from College, designing and creating a successful board game, becoming an Art Director, all while getting married and having two children.2021-02-011h 02What's Your Story? w Joelle GibsonIntroducing "What's Your Story?"A new podcast series by me, Joelle Gibson (20 Minutes with Joelle & Stephen Gibson), where I chat with everyday people about the most challenging moments in their life that have helped shaped them into who they are today.2021-01-2701 min