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Kailea Switzer
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The Ali Bond Show
Becoming unapologetically you with Tina K Kailea
Corporate Rewilding with Tina K Kailea. Reclaim your fire, lead with power, and come home to your wild on The Ali Bond Show
2025-06-03
58 min
In This New Season
Krista Doyle: Not A Cookie Cutter Person
Krista Doyle is the creator of Beast-Mode Mommas Female Fitness and Wellness on PEI. Krista is masterful at creating community and unabashedly expresses her full self with authenticity and an open heart.In this episode, Kailea and Krista talk about:How can we become more comfortable learning publiclyMom guilt and how we can take time for ourselves before we are desperate for itA game changing life tweak we can make that will help us feel SO much better every weekA powerful reframe that can help us navigate challenging life transitionsKrista’s experience with numbing and how numb...
2025-04-17
58 min
The Corporate Escapists Podcast
Rewilding, Awakening & Feminine Power | With Guest Tina Kapp-Kailea | Ep 182
🌿 What if the key to your next level wasn’t hustling harder… but surrendering deeper?In Episode 182 of The Corporate Escapists Podcast, I’m joined by the radiant Tina Kapp-Kailea—an award-winning embodiment coach, bestselling author, and international speaker—who is on a mission to help high-achieving women rewild, awaken, and lead from their soul.We dive into what it truly means to live wildly, to surrender to your own inner awakening, and to break free from the burnout and boxes we’ve been conditioned to live in.💫 Inside this powerful episode, we explore:🌸 The difference between performing and embodying your truth🔥...
2025-04-14
38 min
In This New Season
What Is a Successful Life? With Heather Gunn McQuillan
Heather Gunn McQuillan is the co-owner of Nature Space Resort in beautiful St. Peter’s Harbour, PEI. Heather massively redefined her understanding of success and adjusted her relationship to conventional success metrics (ex: being the Assistant Dean of a Veterinary Medicine College) to more internally designed metrics and creating a life that felt right from the inside out.In this episode, Kailea and Heather discuss:A PEI high schooler’s question: “What if I am never successful?”What does success mean? What does failure mean? Are they external or internal realities?Heather’s 3 P’s (belief patterns tha...
2025-04-03
1h 09
In This New Season
Out of Your Head and Into Your Breath with Jenn Mansell
Are you curious about breathwork? If you feel overwhelmed or have a highly stressed nervous system, or if you want to deepen your healing and get out of your head and into your body, this is an incredible tool for you. Jenn Mansell is a certified breathwork facilitator. Breathwork is an accessible tool where simply using the breath in a facilitated way, we can learn to connect deeply with ourselves and move pain through us.In this episode, Kailea and Jenn discuss:What is breathwork? Who is it for? How can it help?...
2025-03-20
1h 02
In This New Season
CBC Q’s Tom Power: Living with Anxiety
Kailea talks with Tom Power, the award-winning host of CBC’s Q. Originally from NFLD, Tom has a disarming charm and a great sense of humour. He is candid about his struggles with panic attacks and anxiety, and shares tangible strategies that have helped him. Tom and Kailea also answer an anonymous question from PEI high schooler who is struggling to find a sense of belonging.In this episode:Tom shares about his experience with anxiety disorderWhat Tom’s inner critic sounds like and how he was able to quiet that voice in a...
2025-03-06
1h 10
Influencers Impact
Tina K Kailea on Owning Your Voice- Unapologetically
In this electrifying episode of Influencers Impact, we sit down with a powerhouse guest who embodies boldness, authenticity, and purpose; Tina K Kailea.Join host Shyla Day as we dive into a transformative conversation about breaking free from societal expectations, stepping fully into your purpose, and owning your voice—unapologetically.From embracing the wild, untamed version of yourself to leading with intention, this episode is a masterclass in self-liberation and impact. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and empowered to unleash your full potential in life, business, and beyond!🎙️ Listen now and step in...
2025-02-24
14 min
In This New Season
Sensitive Hearts Road Trip with Mary Clements
Mary Clements is a counselling therapist from PEI who now lives in B.C. Mary specializes in anxiety and trauma healing. She loves to work with introverts, empaths, and highly sensitive people. In this episode, Kailea and Mary discuss: Therapeutic approaches Mary uses including hypnotherapy (working in altered states), past life regression, and helping connect more somatically and energetically by going deeper with the subconscious. Being a highly sensitive person and how it applies to sensory processing Building a business as an introvert and defining ‘enough’ Embracing slow and gentle living amidst hustle culture Self-honouring vs. self-abandoning - how...
2025-02-20
1h 26
In This New Season
Sarah Beaton: Talking With Kailea’s Mentor
Sarah Beaton is an intuitive coach and sound healer, and she is one of Kailea’s most cherished mentors. In this episode Kailea and Sarah talk about: How Sarah helped Kailea through an incredibly difficult period of life Sarah’s use of astrology as a coaching tool What Kailea most needs to let go of The shadow side of coaching or of trying to ‘help’ others Bridging the gap between millennials and baby boomers You can find Sarah’s work on Instagram @sarahbeatoncoach or by visiting www.sarahssoundtuary.com We are so grateful to our incredible spo...
2025-02-06
1h 24
In This New Season
Tara MacLean: Creating Your Own Medicine
Tara MacLean is an internationally renowned and award-winning singer/songwriter originally from PEI. Tara has written and recorded eight solo albums and two with her band Shaye. Her first book, Song of the Sparrow, immediately hit the bestseller list. Tara has received the Senate of Canada Medal for her activist work in the community. She finished a run of three summer seasons with her hit theatre show that she wrote, produced, and directed called “Atlantic Blue – The Stories of Atlantic Canada’s Iconic Songwriters.” Kailea and Tara discuss how creating art is making your own medicine. They explore the p...
2025-01-23
1h 00
In This New Season
Sheena Russell: Can I Handle It?
Sheena Russell is the Founder and CEO of Made With Local. Originally from PEI, she is now based in Nova Scotia. Sheena started her business at local farmer’s markets and has grown it into one of the most sustainable food companies in the world, now offering her incredible granola bars and other products at more than 3000 retailers across Canada. In this heart open and relatable conversation, Sheena shares about imposter syndrome and the fear of not being resilient enough to handle growth as it comes. Kailea and Sheena discuss the notion of ‘capacity’ and tangible takeaways to deepen your s...
2025-01-09
55 min
Forgive Me For I Have Followed
“Kailea”
The new podcast Forgive Me For I Have Followed builds on Netflix’s Dancing for the Devil, delving into the personal stories of those affected by Robert Shinn, Shekinah Church, and 7M Films. Shinn founded Shekinah Church in LA over two decades ago, before establishing 7M Films, and is named in a civil lawsuit alleging abuse and "cult-like" behavior. In the premiere episode, co-host and former member Kailea Gray shares her personal perspective. Joined by co-host and Dancing for the Devil Executive Producer Jessica Acevedo, Kailea reflects on her and her now-husband's involvement with the chu...
2024-09-12
39 min
In This New Season
Rich Knox: Creating a Self-Caring Life
Rich Knox is a professional musician who lives on PEI. He is the drummer for the band Danko Jones, and also offers wellness coaching through his company, Performer’s Health. Rich helps people live healthy lifestyles through nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness coaching. Working with people who live in unpredictable and sometimes chaotic lifestyles (ex: touring musicians), he knows what is required to help you create consistent and sustainable healthy habits in complex circumstances. In this episode, Kailea and Rich discuss: Rich’s experience as a touring musician and living and learning what self-care looks like f...
2024-07-31
1h 09
In This New Season
Megan Sant PART 2: Motherhood and Creatively Reimagining What Freedom Means
Kailea and Megan continue their deep dive into her identity as an artist and a mother. In this episode, they explore fears and insecurities that accumulate over time, and the limiting beliefs and fear of other people’s judgments that hold us back. This episode explores: The interruptions and time confetti of having kids – the challenge of working in bursts vs. having open-ended time. Fear of people thinking, “she’s not a legitimate artist” (feeling like she had to be ALL IN or not in at all). In early years of parenting, how hard it felt to justify...
2024-07-10
59 min
In This New Season
Megan Sant PART 1: Can I Be a Mother AND a REAL Artist?
Megan Sant is a friend of Kailea’s from Los Angeles (and she is married to Jack Shih, another podcast guest from this season). Megan is a trained fine arts painter. She shares her trajectory to becoming an artist, and how her career was impacted when she became a mother to her two daughters (ages 13 and 9). After the pandemic and loss of her mother, Megan has been trying to find her way back to her art. She shares the immense vulnerability required to reclaim this part of herself, and how much flexibility she needs to let it look differently than it...
2024-07-03
55 min
Almost Good Catholics
Wise as Serpents, Gentle as Doves (with Dorcas Oyelade and Kailea Barte)
Dorcas Oyelade and Kailea Barté, two young women, still teenagers, organized a Christian club in a public at John Swett High School in Crockett, Northern California, where I am a teacher. The students worked with a Protestant NGO, Decision Point, which supported them even as they insisted on their First Amendment rights when there was opposition. The club has been an impressive success with many students joining them at lunch time, become interested in the Christian faith, and in some cases starting to go with them to church.Decision Point website and YouTube channel. Learn more...
2024-06-20
46 min
New Books in Christian Studies
Wise as Serpents, Gentle as Doves (with Dorcas Oyelade and Kailea Barte)
Dorcas Oyelade and Kailea Barté, two young women, still teenagers, organized a Christian club in a public at John Swett High School in Crockett, Northern California, where I am a teacher. The students worked with a Protestant NGO, Decision Point, which supported them even as they insisted on their First Amendment rights when there was opposition. The club has been an impressive success with many students joining them at lunch time, become interested in the Christian faith, and in some cases starting to go with them to church.Decision Point website and YouTube channel. Learn more...
2024-06-20
46 min
In This New Season
Redhead Roamer: The Grief and Love We Carry
Stephanie McQuaid, also known as PEI’s “Redhead Roamer,” shares her personal experience with grief. Stephanie lost her mom 11 years ago, as well as 3 others who were close to her in the span of 10 months. She shares her beautiful wisdom from the most open-hearted place. It’s an episode we all can learn from and listening to Stephanie feels like a hug to the heart. -Stephanie shares her experience of losing 4 close people over 10 months, including the loss of her mom. -The experience of living with grief, and the pain of feeling alone in it. -How everyone grieves differently and how chal...
2024-06-19
1h 11
In This New Season
Jack Shih PART 2: Caught in the Draft (Avoiding Embarrassment)
Jack Shih is a friend of Kailea’s that she met while living in LA, teaching his daughter kindergarten. Jack is an Emmy Award-winning Animation Director and Producer. Jack worked on South Park for 20 years (Animation Director and Producer) and his recent projects include being a Director on Clone High, Little Demon, and Praise Petey. Jack’s experience growing up in a family that defended their positions, how he learned to always cover his bases, and how challenging someone can show intellectual respect Who we can be draft versions of ourselves with? Having a beginner’s mindset, and how challenging...
2024-06-05
1h 12
In This New Season
Jack Shih PART 1: Do I Like My Own Brain?
Jack Shih is a friend of Kailea’s that she met while living in LA, teaching his daughter kindergarten. Jack is an Emmy Award-winning Animation Director and Producer. Jack worked on South Park for 20 years (Animation Director and Producer) and his recent projects include being a Director on Clone High, Little Demon, and Praise Petey. Jack is one of Kailea’s favourite people in the world to talk to because of the way he thinks – he has a complex, uniquely sharp yet sensitive view on the world that always leaves her learning and questioning with unexpected moments of tenderness an...
2024-05-29
1h 18
In This New Season
Paige Martin: What’s (Painful) Sex Got to Do With It?
Paige Martin is a pelvic floor physiotherapist and the owner of PEI Pelvic and Breast Health. Paige and Kailea talk openly about common issues that many people suffer with silently and secretly (ex: painful sex, incontinence) and how seeing a pelvic floor physio can help. Kailea has personally worked with Paige and found her support to be a massive game-changer in her life. Paige’s experience growing up on PEI, moving off-island to study Kinesiology, becoming a teacher in Northern Saskatchewan, to ultimately going back to school to become a physiotherapist Her experience not getting into a Physio pro...
2024-05-15
1h 06
Women Thrive
Empowerment Through Authorship with Tina K Kailea
Join Abigail Rebecca and special guest, Tina K Kailea as they explore the world of female authorship and self-expression through writing. Tina is the founder of Femmepreneur Pathfinder and a bestselling author. She shares her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to self-empowered authorship and book mentoring. Discover the transformative power of writing, overcoming personal challenges, and the impact of publishing on personal growth and business branding.✨ Key Discussion Points ✨Tina K Kailea's journey from corporate burnout to bestselling authorThe transformative power of writing for personal empowermentNavigating personal and emotional challenges duri...
2024-05-02
28 min
In This New Season
Emily Howard: Strength in the Softer Side
Emily Howard is an island-based visual artist who creates soothing art often inspired by Island landscapes. In this conversation, Emily and Kailea connect deeply about their journeys to find courage in using their voices and explore the strength it takes to keep a soft heart. Themes of this episode include: Emily’s childhood experiences of feeling shy and masking, and working to find her place in the world How Emily’s experience as a hair stylist helped her learn to see people in new ways Kailea and Emily explore the question: Is there a cost to being...
2024-05-01
1h 07
In This New Season
The Art of Becoming Ourselves with Greg Alsop
Greg Alsop is the producer of In This New Season (and Kailea’s husband!). He has been the drummer of Tokyo Police Club since the band was formed in 2005. TPC has released 9 Top 20 Singles, received 3 Juno Nominations, and recently announced their farewell tour happening later this year. Greg has recently been signed by Spectra Creative Agency as a composer for kid’s television and movies. He has written songs for DreamWorks Animation, AppleTV+ and Nickelodeon. In this conversation, Kailea and Greg explore: Greg’s 20-year career with Tokyo Police Club, starting from what it was like to leave u...
2024-02-13
1h 34
In This New Season
Gratitude Coloured Glasses with Julia Campbell
In this episode, Alyssa and Kailea have the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Campbell, a remarkable individual who is deeply involved in her family business, North Shore Co. Julia is widely recognized for her management of Jems Boutique in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and her family's connection to the famous Anne of Green Gables author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Additionally, Julia organizes events like PEI Fashion Weekend and consistently strives to challenge herself, foster a sense of gratitude, and build an inclusive community.During their conversation, Alyssa and Kailea explore various topics with Julia. They delve...
2024-01-30
1h 05
In This New Season
Burnout: Why Does This Keep Happening to Me?
Britt Gaudio repeatedly finds herself in high-intensity roles where she feels overworked, unsafe, and ultimately burns out. With an incredible capacity to handle stress and turn dysfunctional chaos into efficient, effective systems, Britt has made a career as an Operations Executive in the GTA. She has observed a pattern in herself of leaving unhealthy environments, only to find herself back in another one. In this episode, she explores this pattern in herself and what she can do to change the cycle. Exploring Kailea and Britt’s shared experience working for a non-profit in Toronto – both the incredible opportunities they we...
2024-01-16
1h 10
In This New Season
Self-Acceptance and Authentic Living with Alicia Toner
Join Alyssa and Kailea as they have a heartfelt conversation with Alicia Toner, the talented Canadian Folk Music Award Winner / Solo Artist Of The Year. In this episode, Alicia opens up about her neurodivergence and experiences with disordered eating. She shares her journey towards self-acceptance and self-love. During the discussion, Alicia delves into: - Social anxiety and how it impacts her friendships and experience in the music industry - How a book recommended by a friend transformed her life and the importance of self-advocacy when it comes to neurodivergence - Unpacking...
2024-01-02
1h 23
In This New Season
Closing the Millennial Child and Boomer Parent Gap with Bonny Scott
Bonny Scott is an Adult Child Relationship Coach. She specializes in working with moms to create a healthy, meaningful connection with their adult child after struggling with a strained or broken relationship. This is an incredibly eye-opening, vulnerable, and insightful conversation that millennials and baby boomers alike can gain a lot from. It left Kailea in tears and gratitude. In this episode, Kailea and Bonny discuss: Bonny’s most life-changing moment that started her on this path. The challenges between millennials and baby boomers in understanding one another and how to build bridges of communication (vs. estrang...
2023-12-12
1h 17
In This New Season
Human Design with Steff Sullivan
Steff Sullivan's deep insights and expertise in human design shine through in her discussion with Kailea and Alyssa. From her upbringing in a small town to her experiences as a nurse, Steff's journey has shaped her ability to provide compassionate human design readings. The episode provides an overview of human design and includes personal readings for Kailea and Alyssa who are both projectors. In this episode they discuss: Steff's experience growing up with parents who grappled with mental health issues and how it became a catalyst for her empathetic approach towards others in her work. W...
2023-11-29
1h 28
In This New Season
When Work Comes First with Claire Seaborn
Kailea sits down with her friend Claire to talk all things prioritization. Claire enjoys many things in life to the complete fullest, but what do you sacrifice when you are spread too thin? What do you do when your work is completely fulfilling, and there isn’t enough time to give your relationships your whole self? How do we communicate this and manage others’ expectations, without losing or damaging our relationships? This episode covers: Claire’s path from law school to working as the Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources in Ottawa...
2023-11-14
1h 08
In This New Season
Motherhood, Living Publicly and Designing a Life that Works for your Brain with Dr. Lauren Holden of Lau’s Healthy Life
Alyssa and Kailea sit down with Dr. Lauren Holden from East ND and Lau’s Healthy Life. This conversation covers many topics, but a few things focused on are: Lauren’s experience with naturopathic school and how she found her calling after some difficulty finding the right school for her. Lauren’s experience with ADHD (primarily inattentive type), and how her diagnosis has helped her better understand her strengths. Entering motherhood while living in the public eye, some of the negative comments that have come her way, but also how she is building a community so that people don’t...
2023-10-31
1h 07
In This New Season
Things Are Changing
Welcome to Season 4 of the Podcast - some changes are taking place, but beautiful heart opening conversations will continue. After a lot of thought, Alyssa has decided that it will be her last season with the podcast, with Kailea continuing on solo. Throughout the season, Kailea and Alyssa explore topics such as body image, ADHD, creating inclusive community, an intro into human design, and so much more. Kailea will also host several conversations and interviews on her own that show you a glimpse into her work as a counselling therapist and coach where she shares deep dive c...
2023-10-26
09 min
In This New Season
Our First Live Episode
Join Alyssa and Kailea for their first live podcast recording with 50 of their dear friends and listeners in the audience at Upstreet Craft Brewing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This discussion was led by Caley Aylward and turns the tables as the hosts get interviewed. In this episode they discuss: • Creating more capacity to feel joy, rest and how to create the time to slow down. Kailea leads an exercise that shows how you can do this in real time along with the crowd. • Comparison and the pressure to do it all. Where this...
2023-09-07
1h 04
In This New Season
Kate Beaton: How Home Shapes Our Imagination
Kate Beaton, New York Times Bestselling author and winner of Canada Reads 2023, chats with Alyssa and Kailea. They talk about the pull of heartache and success in relation to home, how our environment shapes the dreams we dream, and what makes her feel the most like herself. In this episode they discuss: The messiness of the human experience and how her graphic novel Ducks so accurately and uniquely captured the emotional complexity of it. How, for her, even in the worst situations, there will be moments of fondness. What influences do we need to dream big and ho...
2023-08-17
1h 07
In This New Season
Embodying Self-Love with Blake Caissie
Kailea and Alyssa sit down with Blake Caissie aka Zsa Zsa Zhoosh to discuss self-love, self-compassion, boundaries, and living authentically. In this episode they cover: • How Blake discovered his love for drag and what it’s brought into his life • Being brought up in a very religious environment and Blake’s relationship with faith now • His decision to speak with an addiction counsellor • The PEI Pride community and the growth of acceptance he’s experienced • The power he’s gained from understanding that ‘no’ is a two letter word that can de...
2023-08-03
1h 07
In This New Season
The Difference Between Healthy Pride and Arrogance?
Alyssa and Kailea sit down to discuss pride, arrogance, and so much more. A subject they didn’t know was so loaded…. listen as they unpack their different points of view. In this episode they cover: • What healthy pride looks like for both of them. • Why Kailea feels shame when it comes to pride and arrogance and why it’s not such a trigger for Alyssa. • How comments from childhood can really stick with you and how that shows up for both of them. • The art of not shrinking, not puffing up, but s...
2023-07-20
1h 06
In This New Season
The Art of Style with Natalie Owens
Natalie Owens is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Stil James Styling and Stil James Interiors. A friend of Kailea’s since their university days, this conversation is like listening in to friends hanging out. In this episode, they discuss: • Finding and building a career that aligns with who you are. • How Natalie started her business with a baby on her hip and why mothers are primarily who she hires for her business. • Listening to your gut and knowing when it’s time to make a big leap. • How self confidence can strengthen...
2023-07-06
53 min
The Whisper Meetings
20 Questions with Kailea
That one time we do a round of 20 random and hilarious questions with Kailea to see what kind of responses she can come up with as well as the collective. Check out our YouTube Channel! Check out our merch!
2023-06-29
58 min
The Whisper Meetings
Kailea’s Guide to Festivals
That one time we ask Kailea the hard-hitting questions about the festivals she attends since festival season is upon us. We learned a lot about festivals and what we should bring with us to one. Check out our YouTube Channel! Check out our merch!
2023-06-22
56 min
In This New Season
The Vulnerability of Being a Dad with Nick Gaudio
Alyssa and Kailea chat with Nick Gaudio about the often-unspoken vulnerability that can come along with adjusting to fatherhood, how to navigate partnership balance, and so much more. In this conversation they discuss: Losing your feelings of competence and confidence Unexpected ways vulnerability or uncertainty may present Lack of language around hard emotions’ dads may experience The expectations of parenthood and your marriage after kids How working on communication skills helps in parenthood The mental load and what it means for the other partner Taking responsibility for yourself and showing up wholeheartedly as a parent ...
2023-06-22
1h 03
In This New Season
The Complexities of Friendships Part 2: We had our first fight
Alyssa and Kailea sit down to unpack the first challenge in their friendship. A fun trip took a turn when emotional resources were low and defensiveness went high. In this conversation they discuss: What happened on their trip that caused feelings to get hurt on both sides The stories they hold about themselves from childhood and what it means when they come up in adulthood How past friendships can play a role in new ones The processes they use to work through tough feelings If they consider each other equals in their friendship H...
2023-06-08
1h 07
In This New Season
"Just Live" with Incurable Cancer Thriver Michelle Hughes
Michelle Hughes joins Kailea and Alyssa for a conversation about life, love, loss and living with stage 4 incurable cancer. Michelle is a 36 year old wife and mother and has the most immensely beautiful outlook on living. In this conversation they discuss: Michelle’s journey with her cancer diagnosis and what to say to those who might be going through something similar Fertility struggles and loss Bravery and the courage it takes to live out loud Finding the joy in mundane moments because life is too short Doing things that make your heart beat fas...
2023-05-25
58 min
In This New Season
Inside Therapy: A Look Inside Kailea’s World
In the last episode of the season, Kailea is answering all your questions about therapy. In this episode Kailea talks about: Why she became a therapist Common misconceptions people have about therapy (and therapists!) The biggest fears people have when they start therapy (and common fears we tend to hold about our core selves) A few simple exercises and questions Kailea has found to be transformative for herself and her clients Her thoughts on people-pleasing and ‘selflessness’ Whether it’s necessary to re-live your trauma to move through it Free daily practices that can dramatica...
2023-03-23
1h 00
In This New Season
Money Shame: Healing our Relationship with our Finances with @MyMoneyFriend
Kailea and Alyssa welcome Ashley MacPherson of @mymoneyfriend to talk about a subject that many people feel a lot of shame around - money. In this episode they discuss: What led Ashley to being over $100,000 in debt and how she got out of it. How childhood money trauma shaped Ashley’s relationship with her finances, and how she has worked to heal her scarcity mindset. How Ashley identified her values and started to live more in the moment and spend with intention. Why so many of us feel shame when talking about money. Revenge spending and co...
2023-03-08
1h 06
In This New Season
Rebuilding a Life That Feels True with Meaghan Blanchard
Alyssa and Kailea sit down with their good friend and international singer songwriter turned marketing expert, Meaghan Blanchard. Meaghan explains how she is rebuilding her life in a way that feels good from the inside out. Their conversation goes in many directions and results in many tears. It’s emotional, vulnerable and incredibly honest. Meaghan discusses the moment she knew she wanted to change career paths and the rocky but worthwhile road to where she is today. In this episode they also discuss: • Childhood trauma and how it can affect you in life
2023-02-22
1h 16
In This New Season
Moving: Do We Regret It?
Kailea and Alyssa explore what they’ve learned from their various moves (NB, Toronto, Victoria, Boston and LA) and how they feel about coming back to their home province of PEI. In this episode they discuss: What led them both to move away from home. Their world views and how they have changed and been rebuilt. Feeling lost and how they dealt with finding themselves in new places. How relationships were weakened or strengthened by moving. How taking big leaps felt easier when living away. Fears and insecurities around long term friendships. How to create community wh...
2023-02-08
1h 00
In This New Season
What a Naturopathic Doctor Really Wants you to Focus on this Year
Kailea and Alyssa welcome their first (ever!) guest on the podcast with Dr. Céline Leduc from EASTND Naturopathic Centre & IV Lounge. In this episode they discuss: What led Dr. Leduc to the field of naturopathic medicine. The macronutrient you aren’t eating enough of (why it matters on a daily basis and some simple shifts to help incorporate it). The easiest ways to improve your wellbeing today. The importance of taking breaks (and how to actually take one when you feel like you have no time). And many more examples of simple, realistic, and accessible way...
2023-01-25
1h 16
In This New Season
Approaching the New Year Without Guilt or Pressure
In the Season 2 premiere, Alyssa and Kailea discuss how they approach the new year. They share some gentle rituals that help them set the year (or month or week) off to a good start and in a way that truly feels good – not like too much work or pressure. Prone to perfectionist tendencies during this time of year, they now try to really clear out the noise and set intentions that are aligned with how they want their lives to feel. This episode is brought to you by Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out mo...
2023-01-11
55 min
In This New Season
The Pain of Perfectionism
When referencing perfectionism, Alyssa and Kailea aren’t talking about ‘the desire to do things perfectly’ but rather the deeply painful and personal ways perfectionism can show up in their lives. Kailea reveals the ways it shows up for her physically and in parenthood, and Alyssa describes how her fear of being left is what actually drives her perfectionist tendencies. The last episode of the season has Kailea and Alyssa being more vulnerable than they have been before. Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason) In This New Season is record...
2022-11-16
53 min
In This New Season
The Comparison Trap
Kailea and Alyssa take on a listener request episode all about comparison, as they discuss some of the ways that they fall into the comparison trap. Describing how they feel about comparison in motherhood and beyond, they also unpack some tangible ways to work through it and get to the root cause. Spoiler alert, a lack of self-compassion might be to blame. Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason) In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com...
2022-11-02
49 min
In This New Season
Quitting Doesn't Mean Failing
The word quitting can bring up so many emotions. Quitting can be hard to do but it can also be a decision that will bring you forward in life and in happiness. In this episode, Kailea and Alyssa discuss what they have quit, their worries about what others would think, how quitting was the best choice for them and how they are moving forward. Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason) In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com...
2022-10-19
44 min
In This New Season
5 Books that Changed our Lives
Books can bring you into worlds you never knew existed, help you articulate what you were never able to put into words and make you feel more understood than your closest confidants. In short - books are the best. Kailea and Alyssa discuss the books that have changed their lives. Passing books back and forth has been a huge part of their friendship. Join them as they share the books that have helped them decide to launch businesses, find the right medical help, feel seen and given them whole new perspectives. Books mentioned in this e...
2022-10-05
47 min
The Whisper Meetings
Trends Across the Generations (feat. Kailea, Erienne, & Tatem)
That one time Beth asks the age old questions of fashion trends…are they cringy or trendy? Do people actually agree with these? Are they as trendy as they appear, even today? What else is generationally trendy? With returning guests Kailea, Erienne, and Tatem joining to give us their perspective and thoughts, this episode could get very interesting with the wide range of ages. Check out the video episode!
2022-09-22
1h 04
In This New Season
The Complexities of Friendships
Friendships are one of the toughest types of relationship. The highs can feel larger than life and the heartbreaks can feel worse than imaginable. So much of adult friendships have to do with childhood friendships. In this episode, the vulnerability is deep as Alyssa and Kailea divulge who was the bully / who was bullied, how they are healing childhood wounds, maintaining adult friendships, dealing with friendships that are going in different directions and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)
2022-09-21
58 min
The Whisper Meetings
Men Ain’t Sh!t: Part II (feat. Kailea, Erienne, & Tatem)
That one time we sit down with returning guest Kailea and our surprise guests Erienne and her cousin Tatem for some much needed girl time, without Michael, for two parts yet again. In this special women only episode, we ask the hard hitting questions from a woman’s point of view on a wide variety of topics. Are men really a 10 or nah? Check out the video episode! Check out our website whispers4daddy.com
2022-09-08
58 min
In This New Season
The Tidal Wave of Parenthood
Parenthood is one of the most monumental shifts that people experience. Alyssa and Kailea definitely felt this way. In this episode they discuss how parenthood impacts friendships, familial relationships, time and work. This honest chat covers the timeline from pregnancy to postpartum and all the feelings that take place in between. If you‘ve ever been hesitant on what to say to a pregnant person or a new parent, this episode dives deep on what’s helpful and what’s not. Alyssa and Kailea discuss what has helped during this massive transition, and what hasn’t.
2022-09-07
44 min
The Whisper Meetings
Men Ain’t Sh!t: Part I (feat. Kailea, Erienne, & Tatem)
That one time we sit down with returning guest Kailea and our surprise guests Erienne and her cousin Tatem for some much needed girl time, without Michael, for two parts yet again. In this special women only episode, we ask the hard hitting questions from a woman’s point of view on a wide variety of topics. Are men really a 10 or nah? Check out the Video episode!
2022-09-01
47 min
In This New Season
In This New Season - Trailer
In This New Season Podcast Learning This Life. Again and again. With your hosts Kailea Switzer & Alyssa Johnston One’s a counselling therapist and coach, the other is a messy, sensitive, multi-passionate person. Both are still just trying to figure it all out. Life is constantly changing. Each season brings something new and we all end up learning what we feel, who we are, and what to do… again and again. Join Kailea and Alyssa as they have deep, "vulnerability hangover inducing” conversations, share insights on what is and isn’t...
2022-09-01
01 min
The Whisper Meetings
Never Have I Ever (feat. Kailea)
That one time special guest Kailea comes back to play the famous game, Never Have I Ever. You thought we had juicy episodes before this one, think again! Check out the video episode!
2022-07-21
50 min
The Whisper Meetings
Raw-Doggin’ It with Kailea: Part II
That one time on a special two-part episode, we invite one of our favorite guests, Kailea, back for some piping hot tea that’s been spilled about herself by herself. This sh!t is so crazy, we might need to invest in some streaming rights to a reality show. There are no words for this hot mess. Check out the video episode!
2022-07-14
45 min
Kaleid
Ep 4: Making Identities, Part 1: Kailea
Part 1 of our 4-part series, Making Identities. This episode introduces the series and then presents the story of Kailea Merritt, a person gripped by concerns about the dangers of media for children, who believes she has a compelling answer. The episode features an interview with Baltimore school teacher, Roderick Johnson, who is on the front lines of this issue and its impact on students and learning.
2022-07-08
24 min
From Borderline to Beautiful: Hope and Help for BPD with Rose Skeeters, MA, LPC, PN2
Recovery Stories Series: Kailea Regains her Voice and her Freedom
"Recovery means freedom...free from the deep emotional pain that makes you feel like you will bottom out at any moment...Yes, I mean literally, I wanted to die and to be free from that...where if anything happens I can feel free that I am not going to just turn around and want to end my life... that is huge to be able to say- something happens, I am not going to die by my hand." Listen in this week to Kailea's recovery story where she shares how she regains her voice and her freedom. Borderline Personality Disorder is...
2022-07-07
1h 16
The Whisper Meetings
Raw-Doggin’ It with Kailea: Part I
That one time on a special two-part episode, we invite one of our favorite guests, Kailea, back for some piping hot tea that’s been spilled about herself by herself. This sh!t is so crazy, we might need to invest in some streaming rights to a reality show. There are no words for this hot mess. Check out the video episode!
2022-07-07
40 min
Earth Speak with Natalie Ross and Friends
Editor Kailea Frederick on Spiritual Ecology & Cultivating Compassion in Crisis [REPLAY]
In this Best Of episode, Loam Editor Kailea Frederick shares about cultivating compassion in crisis. You’ll also hear about: How spiritual ecology can bring you support in changing times How plant spirits inspire personal growth Crone medicine as a source to navigate challenging times ♥♥♥ Join The Earth Speak Collective Membership! Join like-hearted folks in a sacred container and community where you'll: Connect deeply to yourself, others, nature & spirit Learn to trust your intuition Activate your Earth magic Expand your healing & divination skills Put your intuition into practice in everyday life Stop feeling lonely on your spiritua...
2022-04-29
1h 11
Boss Sitch Boss Chick Corner
#BossesSpotlight w/ A.R. Crown
Another session of in the Corner with the Boss Chick, as we Spotlight another Hardworking Boss! Tune in for these gems with this King! Boss moves and revelations with special guest A.R. Crown! Find more about A.R. Crown and The Manna Fest Station at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1389025491 Website going live on January 1, 2022: www.themannafeststation.com GRADUATION LINK: https://livestream.com/deltastateuniversity Tune in to the show and others news on Facebook also at: http...
2022-02-11
1h 28
Boss Sitch Boss Chick Corner
#RelationshipTalkThursday First Break-Ups/ Heartbreaks w/ Tammaka Staley
We Digging into relationships' past with Boss Chick, Tammaka Staley! How First Break Up started our journeys and is molding our love stories? "Something broke in me and somebody else started to come out!" -Kai'Lea Break up Emotions, Break Up Cycle and Recovery Break Up Stories What we learned What's happening moving forward Tune in on Facebook also at: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialKaiLea FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: IG: http://www.instagram.com/Official_Kailea TW: http://www.twitter.com/Official_Kailea FIND TA...
2022-02-10
1h 00
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
In this episode, Kailea and Tony return from a hiatus of over two months with their review of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
2021-11-16
31 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Well, mostly Tony talks about it while Kailea checks on details 😋
2021-08-31
29 min
The Whisper Meetings
We’re Shotgunning This (feat. Kailea)
That one time the besties gather together to finalize the wedding details with our special guest and Tryston’s maid of honor, Kailea. With less than two months until the wedding, we thought we better get a handle on planning. Not that we even talked about the wedding, but the thought is what counts.
2021-08-12
40 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
In this episode Kailea and Tony discuss the best selling novel, Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
2021-07-31
36 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss the Japanese bestseller, If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura.
2021-06-26
26 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Update on our release format and schedule
Just letting 3all know that A Tale of Two Bookworms will no longer be releasing a new episode every week. With things opening up, being busier, and Summer coming, we will be releasing 1 to 2 episodes a month from now on.
2021-06-06
01 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Woo Woo by Lindsay Wong
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss the memoir The Woo Woo by British Columbia's own Lindsay Wong.
2021-05-29
34 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss The Grace Year by Kim Liggett and their critique is anything but veiled. In this episode, you can also enjoy bonus gardening tips from Kailea
2021-05-22
46 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss the historical romance book Water For Elephants by British Columbia's own Sara Gruen. This is a podcast that an elephant would never forget 😉
2021-05-15
36 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss the legendary haunted house tale written by Shirley Jackson in 1959.
2021-05-08
38 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Hey Nostradamus! by Douglas Coupland
In our most polarizing episode to date, Kailea and Tony discuss Hey Nostradamus! by British Columbia's very own Douglas Coupland.
2021-05-01
29 min
Off-Farm Income
Persevering And Pivoting Into A Business
A word that is probably overused in entrepreneurial circles these days is "pivot". However, like all overused words, it has a good meaning. If you are not familiar, when somebody talks about pivoting in business it means being flexible enough to change direction as circumstances dictate so that you can find business success. Our guest today did just that, and it has led her into a real opportunity for business success as she rounds out the latter half of her high school FFA experience. Kailea Tilton is currently a sophomore at Seneca High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Duri...
2021-04-26
22 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Lion in Winter by James Goldman
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss their second play, The Lion in Winter.
2021-04-24
28 min
This Story Has Not Been Told
Episode 22: Hawaii K-O
Kailea Saplan shares her experiences playing roller derby in a league in Madison, Wisconsin. For Kailea, a self-described unathletic theater kid, participating in roller derby has built up her confidence and provided her with a community. As she describes, she plays with women and non-binary folks of all shapes and sizes, and players bond with each other over the intensity of the sport. However, while Kailea has found community in Madison’s roller derby league, her story is also about how our sense of belonging is on a spectrum. Kailea is bi-racial (Filipino and White) and from Hawaii—her roll...
2021-04-18
1h 11
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss Mexican Gothic, prepare for chills and thrills.
2021-04-17
32 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Exit the Actress by Priya Parmar
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss the historical fiction novel about legendary actress Nell Gwyn and her fabulous life.
2021-04-10
29 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Dawn by Elie Wiesel
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss the second installment in Elie Wiesel's Night trilogy: Dawn
2021-04-03
29 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Animal Farm by George Orwell Part 2
In this episode, Kailea and Tony continue their discussion on the classic Animal Farm. This one was a little rough for us in the editing process. Bear that in mind and please enjoy.
2021-03-27
19 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Animal Farm by George Orwell (Part 1)
In this episode, Kailea and Tony begin an in depth discussion on the classic allegory Animal Farm
2021-03-20
24 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss bestselling fantasy novel, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue. We had a lot to unpack so grab the snacks because we ran a little long on this one.
2021-03-13
43 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss Small Gods, the thirteenth of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels.
2021-03-06
36 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
In this episode, Kailea and Tony tackle the wildly successful novel, "The Glass Hotel" by Canadian author Emily St. John Mandel.
2021-02-27
32 min
Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration
300) Kailea Frederick & Kate Weiner: Inspiring cultural shifts through heart-centered storytelling
*We need your support to continue the show! If you've listened to more than a few episodes and have learned from our work, please join our Patreon today: www.greendreamer.com/support About Kate Weiner: Kate Weiner is the Creative Director of Loam as well as a 2015 Brower Youth Award winner, a 2017 recipient of the John Goddard Prize for Environmental Conservancy, and a 2018 Spiritual Ecology Fellow. Kate was a beneficiary of the Boulder Arts Commission Professional Development Grant and is currently organizing an Artist-Activist-in-Residency at BPL. About Kailea Frederick:...
2021-02-23
42 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
In this episode, Kailea and Tony discuss Pulitzer prize winning play, "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller
2021-02-20
26 min
Earth Speak with Natalie Ross and Friends
Kailea Frederick and Kate Weiner of Loam, on Navigating Crisis + Holding Space for Nuance with Beauty [episode 40]
Kate Weiner and Kailea Frederick share about creativity, art, and beauty as integral to activism work. You’ll also hear about: Co-creating a world that values and priorities the health and wellbeing of future generations Embodied, reciprocity and holding space for nuance A reimagining of the matriarchy Kailea and Kate share a special announcement and new project by Loam ♥♥♥ Join The Earth Speak Collective Membership! Join like-hearted folks in a sacred container and community where you'll: Connect deeply to yourself, others, nature & spirit Learn to trust your intuition Activate your Earth magic Expand your healing...
2021-02-19
1h 08
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
In this episode, Tony and Kailea look at the highly popular mystery novel "The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle"
2021-02-13
23 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Stand by Stephen King (Part 2)
The Stand is a big book, so we needed to do two episodes on this one. Enjoy as we dissect some of the many major characters in Stephen King's apocalyptic epic.
2021-02-06
33 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
The Stand by Stephen King (Part 1)
This week, Tony and Kailea discuss top bestseller The Stand.
2021-01-30
29 min
A Tale of Two Bookworms
Night by Elie Wiesel
In this episode, Tony and Kailea review Night by Elie Wiesel. A memoir of a holocaust survivor that we feel should be considered required reading
2021-01-23
27 min
all that we are with amisha tala oak (fka the future is beautiful)
Kailea Frederick on Reflective Activism, Parenting and Climate Justice
What kind of world could we believe in and tend to through practices of deep listening? In this episode entitled The Quiet Revolutions Inside Our Hearts, Amisha speaks with Kailea Frederick, a mother of Tahltan, Kaska and Black American ancestry. Her work sits at the intersection of climate justice, spiritual ecology and resilience thinking. Kailea is the Editor for Loam, a Climate Commissioner for the city of Petaluma, and a facilitator through her own project ‘Earth Is `Ohana’. She co-authored ‘Compassion In Crisis: Learning To Live in an Age of Disaster’. Amisha and Kailea talk about th...
2020-11-26
1h 24
Earth and Spirit Podcast
We Are All Family: Kailea Frederick on Whole-Earth Kinship and Responsibility
Kailea Frederick is a bridge-building climate activist, writer, consultant, and mother with Black and First Nations heritage. In this conversation, Kailea reflects on living deeply out of a sense of place, the existential threat of wildfires, and what it means to expand our sense of family, reciprocity, and responsibility to include the more-than-human world. Kailea’s website: https://www.earthisohana.com/ Loam Magazine: https://loamlove.com/ Kalliopeia Foundation: https://kalliopeia.org/ Earth & Spirit Center: https://earthandspiritcenter.org/
2020-10-23
54 min
For The Wild
DeeplyRooted: Remembering Back into Ourselves with KAILEA FREDERICK /173
Kailea offers a this experiential reading woven with simple movements to reawaken our inseparable connection to all of Creation, honoring mothers and caregivers who give of themselves so generously, and who are so deserving of moments of rest to cultivate wellness. Support the show
2020-04-20
16 min