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Let It LandSupport for co-parenting, divorce, & single motherhood during COVID and beyond- with Kate VanderlugtAre you part of a blended family? Are you navigating through a separation or divorce? At the beginning of June, Kate Vanderlugt - the owner and founder of #singlemotherHOOD and yourowntwofeet.ca - talked with Kat about how this global pandemic was impacting relationships in transition, from new separations to divorces. Kat opened up about her own blended family, and they talked about co-parenting, how COVID was affecting shared access, and what tips and support were available to lessen relationship stress. Now as we settle back into a school year and the balance in family dynamics shifts again, Kate’s ad...
2020-10-0651 minLet It LandTeaching Kids Through COVID - A Teacher’s Perspective, with Christopher SnowHow do we teach our kids safely through a global pandemic? At the end of June, TDSB Educator Christopher Snow and Kat had a conversation about dealing with lockdown, shifting to virtual education, the importance of mental health, high risk communities, and universal education. Christopher’s advice resonates deeply when it comes to facing uncertainty, and his outlook and tips for this September offer both teachers and families encouragement and hope. If you have questions for Christopher, make sure you follow us and send a DM to us at Instagram.com/letitlandpodcast. Whatever your school year looks like, remember you ca...
2020-09-111h 00Let It LandHow to life coach the crap out of yourself with a Tarot reading from Tarot Lori!Are you ready for a little “Woo woo without the cuckoo?” At the beginning of June, Tarot Lori, did a Zoom call with Kat where Lori did a bang on Tarot reading. At the time, Kat thought Lori’s cards resonated with what was going on but now, 3 months later, Kat realizes how accurate her reading really was! In this episode, Kat and Lori talk about intuition; inherently knowing the changes that we need to make in our lives; and how Tarot can act as a guide to affirm and guide our own inner knowledge with a special kind of ‘life coa...
2020-09-0247 minLet It LandCory Xenos - An LGBTQ web series creator puts vulnerability and representation in the spotlight.In Episode 7, Kat is joined by writer, director, producer, and creator of the acclaimed LGBTQ web series The Fortnight, Cory Xenos. This conversation took place in May 2020, during COVID-19 lockdown, and a time where the world was actively looking to connect with each other and themselves through stories. Cory and Kat discuss their connection through Swerve Series (another cult LGBTQ web series created by Jason Armstrong) that Kat produced and acted in. The two reminisce about their initial talks on Twitter through to an in-person conversation in California. Cory maps out the birth of The Fortnight series and the real...
2020-07-1447 minLet It LandRebecca Stanisic - Content Creation During Massive ChangeIn Episode 6, content strategy coach, freelance writer, and blogger Rebecca Stanisic gives Kat storytelling and content creation tips 7 weeks into COVID lockdown. Rebecca coached Kat through a major transition where Kat went from mom blogger to an empowered content creator with disabilities. The two discuss the natural evolution of personal social media and blogging over years, the hesitancy to share stories during crises, collaboration and paid ads during COVID, and navigating audience relationships during times of massive change. Takeaway addresses those who are pro storytellers, and those who need a nudge to connect for the very first time. Fun fact...
2020-07-0736 minLet It LandA 10 year old sheds light on mental health and navigating family dynamics during quarantine.In episode 5, Kat's daughter Vee joins her to have an intimate conversation about burn out, mental health, dealing with siblings, and how to deal with big feelings in small quarters. They explore the topics that have had the biggest impact on Vee in the last 2 months, including COVID-19 itself, living in a high-risk home with a mom who has multiple autoimmune conditions; systemic racism and the importance of the Black Lives Matter protests; the end of the school year, and more. Vee also discusses the tension and shifts in attention when dealing with siblings and discloses how hard it's been...
2020-07-0139 minLet It LandDr. Shalini Bhat - STRESS Busting & Self-Care Musts for COVID BurnoutIn episode 4, Dr. Shalini Bhat talks through to our future selves from the start of COVID lockdown about how to manage stress and stay healthy during quarantine and beyond. Shalini discusses the roles of adrenaline and cortisol in our bodies, why we feel exhausted, and gives us actionable tips for preserving our Circadian rhythms in days that seem to run into each other. Dr. Bhat also shares her tips for consuming the news, being at peace with what we can’t control, how she moved her practice online, and of course what her favourite nutrient-dense, comforting snack is. Looking back fr...
2020-06-2337 minLet It LandHow a couple gets through COVID testing as part of a high-risk household.In Episode 3, Kat and her husband Heath get taken off guard by his need for COVID testing after a very visible symptom emerges 2 days after an errand- a situation that forces their high risk family to come to terms with their uncertainty about the future. Together they discuss their home’s ‘new normal’, high risk cleaning and distancing protocols, their reception of their province’s graduated plan for reopening, the need for intimate and open discussions around intensive care, legacy planning, and more. Kat also discusses the need for improved resources and communication around COVID guidelines, specifically related to vulnerable communit...
2020-06-1649 minLet It LandHow a heart-centric brand rooted in mental health, is adapting with creativity in a COVID climate.Allie Duff is the owner and founder of Pure Balanxed - a brand that has its roots in eating disorder recovery, and one that is committed to creating a feeling of safety, strength and freedom for all. Every piece of her apparel features an affirmation tag that helps ground and centre whoever wears it. So what happens when a global pandemic strikes, manufacturing freezes, and COVID lockdown hits? Now more than ever Allie believes in getting her message out to the world. Can she use creativity to adapt? In this episode - recorded weeks ago- we talk about sitting with...
2020-06-0934 minLet It LandLeisse Wilcox- Why COVID-19 needs to take us from ME to WEThis episode was recorded during the 1st weeks of quarantine- but has never been more timely! Leisse talks about moving beyond fear and scarcity, into abundance and compassion- and the vital importance of community and our outlooks in shaping our future. We also talk about emotional alchemy, moving into a feminine global energy, and the equality and inclusion of disabled and vulnerable communities during quarantine and beyond. Learn more about Leisse at leissewilcox.com and follow @leissewilcox on Instagram. Also make sure you like, subscribe, and comment here, and hop over to follow @letitlandpodcast on Instagram - because you’ll be...
2020-05-2540 min