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The Raelan Agle Podcast178: The Unexpected "Secret" Behind My ME/CFS and Insomnia Recovery | Simona IrwinSend us a textIn this episode, Simona Irwin shares her journey from being a CEO living with C-PTSD, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, dysautonomia, POTS, tachycardia, insulin resistance, pain, and other chronic symptoms - to full recovery. She talks about why hope was essential, how befriending fear became the foundation of her progress, and the surprising power of acceptance over control in reclaiming her life.🗣️ Book a 1:1 session with Simona: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/1c734332🤝 7 DAY FREE TRIAL: The Gathering Stream Community - https://turningtowards.me/the-gathering-stream🎓 Join Befriending Fear - https://the...
2025-10-301h 04
Rooted Conversations with Mitch WebbStop Trying to Fix It: Healing Anxiety & Nervous System Sensitization Naturally with Simona IrwinSimona Irwin is a mindfulness teacher, neuroplasticity coach, and facilitator of Systemic Constellations. She is the creator of the Befriending Fear series and co-founder of the Mindful Earth Refuge, an eco-dharma community in Toronto. Simona also leads The Gathering Stream, a growing online space that supports people living with trauma, chronic fear states, and disconnection to return to inner aliveness, belonging, and embodied transformation. She offers monthly in-person circles and classes in Toronto. Her work draws on ancestral repair, somatic parts work, deep ecology, and meditation to support nervous system rebalancing and soul-level restoration and remembrance. Grounded in lived...
2025-09-251h 18
Red Beard Embodiment PodcastEP63: 5RHYTHMS Dance : A Somatic Approach to Healing with Simona and LayahIn this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment podcast, host Alex welcomes Simona Irwin and Layah Jane Singer-Wilson for a genuine conversation about Five Rhythms dance as a pathway to befriending fear and healing trauma.The guests share their personal stories – Simona recounting her first Five Rhythms experience that brought unexpected tears after years of emotional blockage during her health struggles, and Layah describing how movement became her medicine during a pivotal health crisis in her twenties. Together, they discuss their collaborative course "BEFRIENDING EMBODIED MOVEMENT: AN INTRODUCTION TO 5RHYTHMS™" created to bring this transformative practice to ever...
2025-04-2553 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona11) Rites of Passage in Modern Parenting: Embracing the High School Transition with Vania SukolaThe transition to high school can often be an emotional rollercoaster for both parents and their children. The question submitted from our community for this episode was: Both of my kids have now entered high school, and it feels like a lot of change and a massive transition for all of us. It almost feels like a loss, and I keep thinking that it's all happening too fast. Do other people feel this way? In this episode, we were joined by Vania Sukola, a feminist psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and consultant, in discussing the c...
2023-11-0727 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona10) Empowering An Anxious Teen: Strategies for Parenting with Compassion with Dr. Zia LakdawallaHow do you support anxious children without reinforcing their anxiety? It's natural to want to alleviate your child's distress, but sometimes, the well-intentioned actions we take can inadvertently perpetuate their anxiety. In this episode, a concerned mother shared her experience of her 13-year-old daughter's escalating anxiety. She asked: "My 13-year-old has always been a bit anxious, but things have recently escalated, and we find ourselves turning our lives upside down to make sure she feels safe. For example, she texts me and calls me from school at least six to seven times to che...
2023-10-1731 min
Our Power Is Within: Heal Chronic Illness & PainLife After Symptoms, Emerge and Integrate with Simona Irwin, 155►►►Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ourpoweriswithin/support
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Today we have Simona Irwin back for round 2. We talk about life after symptom relief, now what? As Simona and many of us discover, the integration period back into life after we find relief from symptoms can be tricky and challenging to navigate, sometimes sending us back into another whirlwind, but we don't have to do this alone.
Simona s...
2023-09-261h 00
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona9) The Ups and Downs of Back-to-School Season: Balancing Safety, Independence, and Support for TeensBack-to-school season is a time of mixed emotions for many parents and teenagers. In this episode, we're taking a break from interviewing experts and instead reflecting on our own experiences as parents during the back-to-school season. Tune in to hear our candid conversation and see if our experiences resonate with you as we cover topics like: ✅ Parental feelings and emotions and the challenges of back to school ✅ Missed developmental stages ✅ Balancing independence and guidance ✅ Teen mental health ✅ Accepting change and unique parenting journeys CONNECT WITH RAMP: 📍 Web...
2023-09-2617 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona8) Navigating Acne and Skin Health in Teens with Dr. Jennifer SalsbergIn a world where social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok dominate the lives of teenagers, it's not surprising that skincare trends and quick fixes can spread like wildfire. Teenagers are often bombarded with skincare advice, DIY remedies, and products promising miraculous results. However, the truth is that navigating the journey of teenage acne requires more than just the latest viral skincare hack. A parent in particular raised some concerns and submitted this question: "Please help! Skin has become a major source of stress for my young teens. They're starting to break out a...
2023-09-0529 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona7) From Good Stuff to Teen Realities: How to Navigate Control, Connection, and Choices with Maia JamesIn parenting teenagers, a conundrum that often arises is balancing fostering healthy habits and navigating the evolving preferences and influences that come with adolescence. This is especially true for one parent that asked, "Help! When my kids were younger, I was pretty mindful about buying good stuff. Now I feel like I've lost all control. How can I get my kids to use more non-toxic products?" This sentiment resonates with many parents who find themselves grappling with mindful, healthy practices while accommodating the increasing independence and choices of their growing children. To shed li...
2023-08-1524 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona6) Navigating Independence: Parenting Teens and Finding Our Own PathJoin us as we candidly share our parenting journey and discuss the joys and anxieties of seeing our children grow more independent and how it mirrors the growth of our business. Tune in for our juicy insights on: ✅ Thrilling and nerve-wracking changes in our tweens and teens ✅ Balancing personal growth and desires while supporting our kids' transformative years ✅ Embracing self-care in motherhood unapologetically ✅ Rediscovering our independence as parents of tweens and teens ✅ Our Aha! Moments in launching RAMP! and embracing the waiting period CONNECT WITH RAMP: 📍 Website...
2023-07-2524 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona5) Untangling Teens and Tech in a Wired World with Christina CrookHave you ever heard the saying FOMO? How about JOMO? Do you ever feel like you're losing the battle against your kid's screens? Are you struggling for solutions to find balance in a wired world? Take FOMO - fear of missing out - and flip it on its head - that's the joy of missing out. JOMO, the joy of missing out on the right things, means deliberately avoiding life-taking things and their detrimental effects on teens' wellbeing, like toxic comparison, loneliness, and excessive hustle, to make space for life-giving relationships and projects.
2023-07-1124 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona4) The Teen Brain: How Safe and Sound Protocol Supports Emotional Well-Being and School Performance | Niki D’AgostinoHave you heard about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how it helps regulate a child's nervous system? Are you interested in learning about this therapeutic intervention and how it can support your teenager's mental and emotional well-being? Niki D'Agostino, a neuroplasticity coach, is joining us today to discuss the science of neuroplasticity, specifically the Safe and Sound Protocol and how it can be used to support teenagers, regulate their nervous system, and as a tool for healing. Additionally, you will learn the following from Nikki: ✅ What is neuroplasticity ✅ Real-li...
2023-06-2722 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona3) Can We Practice Attachment Parenting in the Teen Years with Julia Swaigen MSW, RSWDon’t we all crave connection and attention from our kids as they age? Parents want a meaningful connection with their kids, but it gets more challenging as they become more independent. In today’s episode, our community question centers on attachment parenting. What is attachment parenting? What does a healthy attachment relationship look like for tweens and teens? And is there such a thing as a “deadline” when fostering a connection with your child? Join us as we uncover the truth about forming attachment relationships with our special guest, Julia...
2023-06-1328 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona2) Letting Go of The Cringe Around Your Teen's Food Choices with Dr. Jillian Murphy NDDo you struggle with getting your children to have better food choices? Are you facing challenges when it comes to your children's eating habits? How can we promote a healthy relationship with eating while navigating the influence of diet culture? Discovering effective ways to nurture healthy eating habits in children is an ongoing challenge for many parents. Dr. Jillian Murphy is joining us today for an insightful conversation that addresses these challenges head-on, unraveling practical solutions and thought-provoking insights. In this episode, we will unpack the following: ✅ How to h...
2023-05-2925 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona1) Work in Progress: Parenting Teens and Launching Ramp!In this episode, we share our personal stories and the motivation behind our mission. As parents ourselves and working mothers, we know what the journey is like, and we share your struggles in raising teenagers. Join us in this conversation and find out: ✅ Our back story - how we met and where we started ✅ The ups and downs of parenthood ✅ Balancing career and parenting ✅ Why we started Ramp and the meaning behind the name ✅ Ramp's mission ✅ Why we are passionate about creating this podcast ✅ Actions that foster connections with...
2023-05-1123 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and SimonaTrailer: Parenting Teens with Annie and SimonaAre you feeling alone in your journey of parenting teens? Do you find yourself struggling with your teen's behavior and not knowing what to do? Are you experiencing a sense of separation from your teen and longing for a deeper connection? Welcome to the Parenting Teens podcast, hosted by Annie and Simona, co-founders of Ramp, Nutritional Products for Teens. In this podcast, the hosts share their own experiences and bring on experts to offer unique insights and inspiration, to provide meaningful support, and nurture parents and youth during the rapi...
2023-03-2801 min
The Healing Vibe PodcastTurning Towards and Embracing Fear with Simona MorrisonSimona Irwin is a mother of two and a seasoned business executive with over 20 years of experience in natural and organic consumer goods. She is the CEO of Drink Ramp Co., Managing Director of Uprising Naturals, and a Mentor for the Primal Trust Program with Dr. Cathleen King.
Simona lived with C-PTSD for 30 years before experiencing a perfect storm, leading to complete burnout and breakdown. She had to rebuild her nervous system through self-directed neuroplasticity, meditation, inquiry and the Primal Trust™ program.
Simona is passionate about leadership coaching and helping others to adopt a mindset of w...
2023-03-151h 00
This Commerce LifeShe started her retail journey starts at 7 in Shakespeare Ontario.She might be the missing link on our podcast. Simona Irwin, Managing Director of Uprising Naturals started her retail journey starts at 7 in Shakespeare Ontario. We've had Simona on a #fastthoughts already and we were glad to hear her story finally. To contact Simona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonairwin/To contact Uprising Naturals: https://www.uprisingnaturals.com/
2022-12-201h 03
Our Power Is Within: Heal Chronic Illness & Pain100: ONE Message for the World, featuring multiple guests from season 2In honor of celebrating episode 100 we have a fun episode today! I share with you more in depth into my mission for this podcast, as well as include a mash up of several of the messages shared by our guests across season 2 with a few sprinkles of season 1. It is short, sweet & packed with so much inspiration. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned until the end for your weekly challenge.
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2022-08-2325 minOur Power Is Within: Heal Chronic Illness & Pain78: Peeling Back The Layers, A Testimonial w/ Simona IrwinOur guest today is Simona Irwin. She is here to share her testimonial story. She uses different modalities along the way like DNRS (brain retraining), expressive writing for emotional release, the Dare Response App, and eventually found her way into the Primal Trust Mentorship. She is a mother, a wife, and an entrepreneur. She shares with us what life was like retraining and staying committed to her healing while also wearing all these different hats. We also talk about all kinds of other fun things, like how her relationships deepened, how she discovered so much more about who she...
2022-02-221h 05
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroWhen Cow's Milk Doesn't Cut it with Simona Irwin of Kabrita USA#120: Ever heard of a formula company who lists “generosity” as one of their corporate values? I hadn’t either, until I discovered Kabrita. As part of our series spotlighting female-run feeding companies, in this episode I’m interviewing Simona Irwin, the General Manager of Kabrita USA.Kabrita USA makes gentle goat milk nutrition products for little ones who don’t do well with cow’s milk. Maybe your baby has eczema or gut problems with cow’s milk foods...well in that case you might be interested in exploring goat milk as an...
2021-04-2226 min
Why Watch That RadioThanksgiving Week Releases: Films and TV You Shouldn't Miss! Creed II In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo's son and current champ Adonis Creed accepts a challenge from Drago's son -- another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life -- a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Creed and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man.Director: Steven Caple, Jr.Produced by: Sylvester...
2018-11-1911 min