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Am I Doing This Right?You Are Not BehindIn this episode, Leslie and Morgan bring on special guest Meghan Ryan Asbury to talk about the common feeling of being behind. Through every season and every celebration we struggle with the feelings of comparison and wishing our story was different. Meghan talks about what she’s learned and this episode is packed with truth, and encouragement. You’ll love it!Meghan's book, "You Are Not Behind," is out Sept. 10th! Check it out here: https://youarenotbehind.com/
2024-09-0947 min
With Heart and Wonder105. When it's Time to Take a BreakHave you ever experienced an inner knowing that you ned to take a break? But you keep pushing it off and pushing it off, until life intervenes?This episode shares my recent story with needing a break and deciding that it's time to put the podcast on hold for a few months. We'll be back later this Fall!***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your h...
2024-09-0310 minWith Heart and Wonder104. Slow Design & Creating A Space That Feels Like YouYour space impacts how you feel!Interior Designer, Diana Delaney joins us this episode to chat about:Why getting clear on how you want to feel is the most important step!How to release the pressure and make design fun!The top tip to get a paint colour you loveWhy you should incorporate pieces you love, even if they don’t “fit” in your space***PODCAST GIVEAWAYGet all the info on this year’s *giveaway*! There are chances to win amazing prizes all summer long.podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com***
2024-07-3040 minWith Heart and Wonder103. More Thoughts on Purpose + What To Focus On InsteadIn this solo episode, I circle back to the theme of purpose.Instead of focusing on purpose, I invite you to get curious about how you can become more you! And expand your horizons and vision of what’s possible in the process.***PODCAST GIVEAWAYGet all the info on this year’s *giveaway*! There are chances to win amazing prizes all summer long.podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I lo...
2024-07-1715 minWith Heart and Wonder102. Why Chasing Your Purpose Is Keeping You Stuck with Adriana PaezAre you feeling this pressure to figure out your purpose? This episode is for you!I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Adriana as we chat about: Why we get obsessed with finding our purposeHow to reframe purpose - it’s not a destinationThe difference between finding your purpose and living on purposeHow to bring more fulfillment into your days (and why this is what matters!)***PODCAST GIVEAWAYGet all the info on this year’s *giveaway*!There are chances to win amazing prizes all summer long.podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com
2024-07-0247 minWith Heart and Wonder101. Celebrating YOU ( + this year’s giveaway!)This one’s a sister episode to ep. 100. Tune in to hear why I’m celebrating you! And how you can join the celebrations this summer. >> Head to podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com for all the details on how to earn points and be entered in some spectacular prize draws!
2024-06-1913 minWith Heart and Wonder100. Ripples (Beyond What We Could Ever Imagine)I decided at the last moment to mark episode 100 in a different way than I had planned. Tune in to hear about someone who has been on my heart these last few days. Their legacy is one of spreading love, joy and hope. We’ll keep the celebration alive in the next episode where I’ll share more about the future of the podcast and how you can be part of it!GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!...
2024-06-0515 minWith Heart and Wonder99. Making Time for Joy, Creativity & Connect with Rita AlmaIn this episode we’re joined by Rita Alma (leadership coach, conflict mediator, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practitioner and facilitator) who shares her story of making time for joy, creativity and connection outside of work, as a way to balance the hard and heavy. We chat about: What inspired Rita to prioritize joy and creativity in her scheduleTrying new things, making friends and creating community as an adultHow creative spaces allow us to connect to one anotherThe role of dance and singing in Rita’s confidence journeyTODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Rita Alma?
2024-05-2143 minWith Heart and Wonder98. There’s Nothing Wrong With You, You Just Might Need More SupportIn this episode I share a realization that came up in my own life related to discomfort. There’s a big difference in how I meet physical discomfort from how I meet mental and emotional discomfort. Tune in to hear what this all has to do with giving yourself the support you need.***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: hello@meghanjohnston.comWebsite: meghanjohnston.com
2024-05-0813 minWith Heart and Wonder97. Trying To Make A Shift? Get Clear On These 2 ThingsWe’re going back to basics in this episode, because sometimes the most foundational things are the hardest to integrate (and the most impactful!).Anytime you’re looking to create a shift in your life there’s two things you need to get clear on. Otherwise it’s really easy to feel confused, disoriented or to get burned out.Listen in to hear the 2 things you need to get clear on when you’re looking to start a new chapter or to feel differently in your life.***GET IN TOUCHDid this e...
2024-04-1712 minWith Heart and Wonder96. [Sister Date] with Becca Johnston: Reflecting On Vulnerability, Therapy And Community After A Tegan And Sara ConcertShe’s back! One of the most loved episodes (episode 72) from 2023 featured my one and only sister, Becca Johnston.Today we’re chatting after our latest sister date at a Tegan and Sara concert (as part of their Not Tonight 2024 acoustic and storytelling tour).We reflect on: The cyclical nature of healing, creativity and concert toursCreating intimacy and communities where you can show up as you areRole modeling vulnerabilityThe gift (and honour) of witnessing others as they do the work to heal In addition to being my brilliant and incredible sister, Becca is also a queer woman...
2024-04-0345 min
The Healthified Podcast89. Feeling Depleted? How to Rest, Reclaim Your Energy, and Reignite Your Creativity to Live a More Aligned Life with Meghan JohnstonToday’s guest is Meghan Johnston, a life coach and restorative yoga teacher with over 12 years of experience in holistic wellness, space-holding, and experiential learning. Through her classes, workshops, coaching and podcast With Heart And Wonder, she has supported hundreds of high achievers to reclaim their energy and shine as their brightest selves.
I wanted to have her on the podcast for many reasons, but primarily to focus on the topics of rest, alignment, knowing yourself and getting your energy back after periods of depletion. I think all of these are so relevant in the conversation of we...
2024-03-201h 09With Heart and Wonder95. Using Human Design & Gene Keys To Embrace Your Gifts with Cassandra DeAnnFeel like there’s something wrong with you and like you just “aren’t doing life right”?This episode with Cassandra DeAnn is all about using Human Design and Gene Keys to embrace your unique energy, gifts and purpose.Cassandra shares her own story of coming home to herself after an upbringing of religious abuse and outsourcing her authority. Human Design and Gene Keys helped her find her confidence and embrace her gifts.You’ll love her approach which is so deeply rooted in compassion and gentleness.***TODAY'S GUESTWant...
2024-03-1949 minWith Heart and Wonder94. Patience (And Playfulness) In The ProcessToday we’re taking inspiration from the Spring season to chat about fresh starts and new beginnings.I share some of my own struggles when it comes to planning my routines, and how I’ve intentionally created more support to nourish myself as I plant new seeds.***FREE WORKSHOPInterested in the “Spring Focus: Planting Seeds + Playing with Priorities” workshop? Learn more and register here: springworkshop.meghanjohnston.com***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing...
2024-03-0514 minWith Heart and Wonder93. How To Look At Art For Self-Discovery And Healing with Cindy Ingram“You’re born to experience art” - Cindy IngramIn this episode we’re joined by Cindy Ingram for a conversation about how *anyone* can use art as a way of connecting more deeply with themselves.We chat about:How art can help you grow and heal (even if you don’t know anything about art)Why you get goosebumps sometimes when you look at artHow to look at art for self-discovery and healingCindy’s new book: Art Is About Being Whole***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Cindy Ingram? Here’s where...
2024-02-2052 minWith Heart and Wonder92. “It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense To Anyone Else”Often we hold ourselves back from the things that give us energy and make us come alive, because other people don’t get it. In this episode I talk about a short film I saw last week that totally inspired me - and I think it will inspire you too!***MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEFILM: Soundscape (with Erik Weihenmayer + Timmy O’Neill)NEWSLETTER (on tap dancingPODCAST EPISODES (where I was a guest, chatting about getting your spark back, energy + fulfillment)Actually, You Can with Myf GallowayIgnite Your S...
2024-02-0613 min
Things I Talk AboutConnecting To Your SPARK in 2024 with Meghan JohnstonJoin me in this podcast episode as I engage in a heart-to-heart conversation with Meghan Johnston, a seasoned Life Coach and Restorative Yoga teacher with over 12 years of experience in holistic wellness. Meghan and I discuss how we can reconnect with our spark in 2024, and how we can sense when we are feeling depleted. She shares with us signs of how we can notice things are off in not only our physical vessels but also our mental and emotional well-being. I share my personal journey with burnout, and Meghan gives wonderful guidance to help us understand our cyclical nature...
2024-01-2552 minWith Heart and Wonder91. What It’s Really Like To Be A Digital Nomad (6 Years In!) with Kayla Ihrig“The digital nomad lifestyle is not the silver bullet out of bad habits or unhappiness, and no one should see it as such. It's a way into different surroundings, more stimulation and achieving goals, a more saturated way of living with intense highs and lows.” - Kayla IhrigKayla Ihrig is on the podcast today, chatting about her new book “How to be a Digital Nomad”.If you’ve ever wondered if traveling full-time is really as glamorous as it looks, or even if you are just trying to gather up the courage to go on your own solo trave...
2024-01-2344 min
Ignite Your SparkIgniting Your Inner Spark: Embracing Rest, Balance, and Change for a Vibrant Life with Meghan JohnstonSend us a textHave you ever found yourself lost in the hustle, disconnected from your own vitality? Sparklers, we bring you warmth from the heart of Meghan Johnston, a life coach and restorative yoga teacher who specializes in rekindling inner flames. This episode is a mosaic of Megan's personal journey, from the shadows of disconnection to the luminescence of deep, heartfelt ties with oneself and the surrounding world. Discover the hidden costs of high achievement as Megan recounts her transformative path from academic burnout to healing and growth. As you listen, you'll feel the embrace of...
2024-01-2334 minWith Heart and Wonder90. Visioning our Collective Future (& Moving Through Related Overwhelm)For the first episode of 2024 we are letting things get real messy. This episode is all about sparking curiosity and moving forward even in the messiness. It’s about getting curious and imagining what’s possible (not just for ourselves, but for our collective future).I talk about:The argument from Naomi Klein’s latest book that I can’t get out of my headThe thing I’m (maybe… likely) doing wrong in my coachingMoving through collective-future-related overwhelm ***INTERESTED IN MORE SUPPORT?Coaching spots for 2024 are open. If you are feeling called to ma...
2024-01-0919 minWith Heart and Wonder89. 5 Questions to Add to Your End of Year ReflectionI can’t believe it! This is the last episode of 2023. What a year it’s been.In this episode I’m reflecting on the biggest surprise from this past year. I’m also sharing 5 questions (that you might not have thought of!) to add to your own end of year reflection. Reflection Questions:What were the moments that I felt most like myself this year? What surprised me in 2023? ( this could be things that happened in the world, your own life, or places where you surprised yourself)How did I show up for myself this year?Where did I fi...
2023-12-2617 min
HEAR HER with Heather DresselEp. 66 Permission to Rest + Release with Meghan Johnston“How do we get out of our heads and into our hearts?” -Meghan JohnstonMeghan Johnston is deeply passionate about creating spaces that support you in connecting to your heart and all the wisdom that lives within. Through her work as a life coach, podcast host, and restorative yoga teacher, she helps tender-hearted high achievers get out of their heads and into their hearts, so that they can live with more creativity, courage and compassion than they ever thought possible.IN THIS EPISODE:our connection to n...
2023-12-1547 minWith Heart and Wonder88. Your Third Act, Choosing Joy, & Igniting Your Spark At Any Age with Kim Selby“ You have to figure out, no matter what your age, what really brings you joy?”Today’s guest Kim Selby, will without a doubt leave you feeling sparkly. Kim’s an incredible advocate for age positivity, choosing joy and igniting your spark.In this episode chat about:How to Ignite Your SparkReconnecting with your Childhood passionsEmbracing the Gifts and Opportunities in your Third Act (or at any stage of life!)***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Kim Selby?Take a peak at Kim’s website >> https://www.kimduffselby.com/...
2023-12-1343 min
Thrive Beyond Size128: Lost your spark? How to shift out of depletion and refresh your energy with Meghan JohnstonFriends, I’m so excited to share today’s guest with you. Every so often I interview a podcast guest who changes my life and I believe Meghan Johnston is one of those people. Meghan is a life coach and a restorative yoga teacher with over 12 years of experience in holistic wellness, space holding, and experiential learning. And if you’ve been listening to the past few episodes here, you’ll know that I recently went through a little period of burnout, so this interview with Meghan is so well-timed. I put into practice some of the things she and I ta...
2023-12-0756 minWith Heart and Wonder87. Caught in Overthinking? Try Changing Your Perspective.This one's a short and sweet episode with an invitation to shift perspectives when it comes to overthinking.I share a tool to find the answers inside you when it feels like you don't know the way.***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: hello@meghanjohnston.comWebsite: meghanjohnston.com
2023-11-2810 minWith Heart and Wonder86. Heart-Centered Money Wisdom for a Rich Life with Tara WintersTara Winters is an award winning money & spirituality coach, soul guide, speaker, writer and mother of three. After years of hiding her spirituality while working as a corporate accountant and downplaying her money wisdom in the spiritual world, she discovered that money and spirituality can, in fact, truly elevate one another. She now brings her unique medicine to lovingly guide people back to their souls and to radically shift the way they see, relate to and create money so they feel rich, inside and out.In this episode we chat about:What a Heart-Centered Approach to Money...
2023-11-1442 minWith Heart and Wonder85. Making Space for SoundThis episode explores the relationship between sound and self-expression including:The yoga studio incident that inspired a whole lot of curiosity The award I was given in high school that I was super embarrassed aboutThe practices I’ve been exploring to bring more compassion and celebration to self-expression through sound***HAVE A MOMENT?It would be oh-so-incredible if you could leave a Rating +/or Review (or share this episode with a friend!). Podcasts grow through word of mouth, and every little bit helps to keep this show going strong! ***GET IN TO...
2023-10-3116 minWith Heart and Wonder84. Creative Self-Expression, Wearable Art & Your Inner Kid with Mikaela Clark (Hansel Founder)Mikaela Clark started her clothing company with the mission of making one-of-a-kind sustainably produced clothing that connected people with their inner kid. In this episode we chat about:How her childhood inspired creativity and self-expressionHow she founded Hansel as a way of grounding and connecting to her childhood self during a period of transitionHow you can get more playful and curious with using sustainable fashion as a tool for self-expression***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Mikaela Clark?Take a peak at the Hansel website >> https://www.hanselclothing.com...
2023-10-1747 minWith Heart and Wonder83. (PART TWO) Why Celebrating Your Accomplishments is Absolutely Vital When it Comes to Sustainable Personal TransformationThis episode is PART TWO of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to do with pacing, patience and creating sustainable personal transformation. In this part, I share my experience moving through my own healing journey with seizures and the three things that have helped me most to be patient - one of which is celebrating all the little wins along the way.***GRATEFUL FOR YOUAn extra big thank you today if you’ve left a rating, review or have hi...
2023-09-2619 minWith Heart and Wonder82. (PART ONE) Why Celebrating Your Accomplishments is Absolutely Vital When it Comes to Sustainable Personal TransformationEver felt like there are things in your life that you should be proud of but you feel totally disconnected from them - almost like they happened to someone else?This episode is for you!It’s PART ONE of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to do with pacing, patience and creating sustainable personal transformation.***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart?I love he...
2023-09-1921 minWith Heart and Wonder81. Releasing Expectations, Flowing with the Unpredictability of Life and Embracing a Lighter Way of BeingThis episode is a little bit different! I share three not really (but also kind of) related stories celebrating lessons learned from messy imperfect living. Some themes explored:Letting go of the weight of expectationSlipping back into old patternsDoing less (instead of trying to cram everything in)***GRATEFUL FOR YOUAn extra big thank you today if you’ve left a rating, review or have hit “follow” - these three things all make such an incredible impact when it comes to the success and sustainability of the show.Thank you for being a part of this c...
2023-09-0518 minWith Heart and Wonder80. Bringing a Maybe-One-Day Project to Life with Erica HowesErica Howes had this idea in her head to write her dad’s memoir. Over the last year she’s been bringing this “maybe-one-day” project to life and learning a whole lot about herself and her relationship with writing in the process.She also just happens to be one of my very first (and longest) coaching clients. In this episode we chat about:Moving forward even when you can’t visualize the end productWhy a seasonal approach to goals & priorities can be so impactfulCreating an environment where you can be your most creative selfP.S. Don’t forget to check out...
2023-08-1541 minWith Heart and Wonder79. Priorities and Making Space for Those Deep DesiresMy grandma recently shared one of those GEMs of wisdom that I’ll treasure forever. It was so simple, but helped me think even deeper about how I can create priorities in a way that feels empowering and exciting.This episode is for you if you are someone who is constantly trying to do all the things or if you are feeling a call to do less (but in a way that feels exciting, expansive and oh-so-intentional!).***UPCOMING WORKSHOPI’m currently planning a workshop to help you embrace seasonal rhythms and Find...
2023-08-0115 minWith Heart and Wonder78. Courage, Creativity & The Flying Whale with Maria Habanikova“Creativity is on the other side of a courageous yes”In this episode, Maria Habanikova chats with me about the process of writing her first children’s book - a journey that she’s been on for the last five years.We talk about:The ocean canoeing adventure that inspired the story of The Flying WhaleHow her intention for 2023 became the catalyst for publishingWhat it was like seeing her words come to life through the illustrationsThe relationship between creativity and courage***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Maria Habaniko...
2023-07-1838 minWith Heart and Wonder77. Shift from Planning to PlayingCalling all overthinkers!If you’re anything like me it’s easy to find yourself using so much energy in planning, that there’s barely any left to bring your visions to life.In this episode, I share a recent moment where I was able to shift from overplanning into a more playful approach and I breakdown what made this so impactful.***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!(...and if you’d like to connect more dee...
2023-07-0415 minWith Heart and Wonder76. Self-Trust Through the Hurting and the Healing with Catherine LenhardtMany of us have been conditioned out of trusting ourselves! Today I’m introducing you to my friend Catherine Lenhardt. We met while training to become life coaches at the Beautiful You Coaching Academy in 2022. In this conversation we’re diving into:What it meant to be each other’s coaching “buddy”How to reconnect with your instinctsWhat self-trust is and how to cultivate itEmbracing the different parts of yourself***TODAY'S GUEST Want to connect with today's guest Catherine Lenhardt?Take a peak at her website >> https://www.catherineshawnlenhardt.com/ Find her on the 'gram >> h...
2023-06-2044 minWith Heart and Wonder75. When Joy Feels Overwhelming ( + Why It’s Different From Happiness)There have been many times in my life where I’ve found the idea of Joy completely overwhelming. And I know I’m not the only one! This episode explores: Why joy can feel dauntingHow joy is different from happinessHow to reframe your relationship with joy so that you can create space to feel more of it (no matter what is happening in your life)***HAVE A MOMENT?One of the best ways that you can support the With Heart And Wonder community is by leaving a Rating / Review. Ratings & Reviews help the show become easier to f...
2023-06-0622 minWith Heart and Wonder74. Your Emotions Are Messengers with Heather DresselAre you a big feeler or highly sensitive? This episode with Heather Dressel is for you. We chat about:What it means to be highly sensitive or an empathWhy having language for our experiences can make us feel less aloneFraming emotions as "energy in motion"Why sitting with our emotions matters & what can happen when you don't Practical strategies to release your emotions.***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Heather Dressel? Take a peak at her website >> https://www.divinelysensitive.com/Find her on the 'gram >> https://www.instagram.com/divinelysensitive/
2023-05-2344 minWith Heart and Wonder73. Transitions Are Hard (You're Not Alone!)It's not just you. Transitions are tough. They can feel so sticky, confusing and disorienting. In fact, transitions by their very nature are disregulating. But I actually don't think that's a bad thing!Despite our obession with smooth transititions and generally wanting to rush right through them, I think they offer us a really incredible opportunity to realign with your truth and our values. ***LISTENER SURVEY & GRATITUDE GIVEAWAYI want to hear from you!From the month of May you can share your feedback on the podcast and be entered in...
2023-05-0915 minWith Heart and Wonder72. Insights from Elizabeth Gilbert on Creativity & Boundaries with Becca JohnstonAfter hearing Elizabeth Gilbert talk here in Ottawa, my sister (Becca Johnston) and I debrief our biggest takeaways. We cover a lot of ground including -->insights on what it means to be relaxed,how to have (and keep) your boundaries, andwhat it means to prioritize your creativity. ***Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you! Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: hello@meghanjohnston.comWebsite: meghanjohnston.com
2023-04-2547 minWith Heart and Wonder71. My Unconventional Birthday CelebrationI did something veeeeery different to mark my birthday this year. Tune into this episode to hear how I celebrated the occaision and what I learned in the process. ***I love hearing from you! Let's chat.Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: hello@meghanjohnston.comWebsite: meghanjohnston.com
2023-04-1117 minWith Heart and Wonder70. What If There Is No "Right" Decision?Today’s episode is an invitation to get curious about decision-making. Specifically the fear that can surround this idea of making the RIGHT decision.We can get so stuck waiting for clarity, but what happens if we remove the pressure to make the right decision. But what if clarity comes from action?What if what's needed for clarity is simply a willingness to take a brave step into the dark woods, not knowing what's on the other side. ***I love hearing from you! Let's chat.Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: hello@me...
2023-03-2813 minWith Heart and Wonder69. Feast & Heal: Exploring Food, Community and Care with Sabrina PersaudSabrina Persaud from Feast and Heal joins us to talk about the intersections between food, community, and care. It's a deeply nourishing and inspiring conversation that will inspire you to slow down and savour the opportunities to connect more deeply with yourself and those around you. You can find Sabrina on instagram @feastandheal*** Sign up for Nourish & Bloom with Meghan, a FREE community gathering on Sunday, March 26th.We'll be exploring what seeds you can plan and nourish to bring more fulfillment and joy into your life. ***
2023-03-1442 minWith Heart and Wonder68. Re-writing a harmful pattern & my practice of gentle momentumI've been working on writting a harmful pattern so ingrained in my life that I didn't even realieze all the places it was showing up. This episode shares a peak into my journey and how I've replaced this habit with the practice of gentle momentum. ***If this episode sparked any thoughts, insights or reflections. I'd love to hear from you!You can reach out on Instagram (@meghanljohnston) or send me an email (hello@meghanjohnston.com) and if you are interested in a free 30 mins Coaching Consult, I would truly love to connect and...
2023-02-2815 min
History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 30 (Hades Explained: Sarah Ils Johnston Interview)In this very special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Professor Sarah Ils Johnston of the University of Ohio, a prominent expert on Ancient Greek religion, particularly its underworld aspects. Topics include the game series Hades, the origins of Zagreus and his sister Melinoe, the truth behind Hecate, and the extreme lengths the ancient Greeks went to in order to appease angry ghosts!Watch the Youtube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG1OuUbrQPQ&tQuestions? Comments? Future collaborations? Contact Meghan at megnhistory@gmail.com! Support the show
2023-02-1655 minWith Heart and Wonder[Meditation] for Loving KindnessYou asked for it... get cozy and settle in for a meditation for loving kindness. In this 13 mins you'll anchor into your heart and expand the loving kindness within you. This meditation is a Metta Meditation - a meditation from the buddhist tradition. There are MANY variations on this loving kindness meditation so feel free to play with the thoughts that you offer to yourself and to others as part of the meditation. ***I'd love to hear from you. Send me a note and let me know how this meditation went for...
2023-02-0712 minWith Heart and Wonder67. Healthy Aging, Menopause, & the Second Spring with Dana LavoieDana LaVoie (from Making Menopause Easy) is on a mission to help you know that menopause doesn't mean your life is over or even that you have to experience tough symptoms. Menopause can be a second spring, a time of reigniting your creative potential and stepping into your authentic leadership. In this episode, Dana breaks down the three stages of Menopause, how this time of life can spark a creative awakening, and how to support healthy aging through reducing inflammation and more. ***Check out Dana's 10 Steps to Reducing Inflammation Guide Connect with Dana...
2023-01-2446 minWith Heart and Wonder66. Are you enjoying the ride?Feeling off? I sure have been! The barrage of new year marketing has felt like a lot this year, and after some reflection (and following my intuition), I finally pinpointed what felt off and why it's been making me feel so disconnected. In this episode we talk about bringing more enjoyment into the day to day moments of life, a 3 step check-in process to help you shift from where you are to where you want to be, and how making the choice to feel good (when it's within our control) can not only build way more momentum but...
2023-01-1118 minWith Heart and Wonder65. How To Bring More Heart And Wonder Into 2023This is the time of year where we start to get reflective…We reflect on the year that has passed and on what we are seeking in the year ahead. So in the spirit of all this reflection, I thought I’d share one of my biggest reflections from the year. AND it just so happens to be something you can bring into 2023 to live a life infused with more heart and wonder! 2022 has been a year for me of playing with the types of questions that I ask in my life. We spend so so much of our...
2022-12-2016 minWith Heart and Wonder64. Creative Practice As A Retreat & A Playground with Sabine ModderA creative practice can be a refuge for you in the moments when life gets tough. In this episode, I'm joined by artist Sabine Modder for a deeply inspiring conversation that explores: how art can be a creative process (that feels good!) not a productthe link between creative practice and our wellnesshow a creative practice can be both a retreat and a playgroundhow to start a visual journal This episode is for you if you feel curious about building or reigniting a deeply nourishing creative practice!
2022-12-1340 minWith Heart and Wonder63. How to (Re)Build your ConfidenceIn the Fall of 2021 I experienced something that totally shattered my sense of self and left my confidence in shambles. In this episode I share three things that helped me rebuild my confidence.
2022-12-0622 minWith Heart and Wonder62. Redefining Success at Work with Sylvana GattoLet's talk about success. In this episode, Sylvana Gatto from Bee Wellness joins us to discuss success at work. This conversation will encourage you to get curious about what it is that you are chasing, both in the workplace and beyond. You'll be inspired with tools to unravel your own assumptions about success, and to chart a path forward that feels aligned with you and your values.
2022-11-2245 minWith Heart and Wonder61. Are you putting off the things that matter most?Putting off the things that matter most?We talk about why in this episode.Tune in to hear about what I've been up to these last 6 months and how you can reframe fear and make her your friend.
2022-11-0819 minWith Heart and Wonder60. Find Your Truth (and move past fear & doubt) with Deepshikha Sairam"If you're not taking your soul on an adventure, it goes to sleep"This episode with Deepshikha Sairam is an invitation to connect with all the answers that are already within you. We explore how you can shed the layers of who you thought you should become, and embrace the highest version of you, including how to follow your intuition - especially when you feel stuck in fear and doubt.***Grab the gift (Guided Energy Transmition to Connect with the Field of Infinite Possibilities & Create the Future You Want): https://socialiquegroupe.lpages.co/energy-activation/
2022-05-1746 minWith Heart and Wonder59. Short, Sweet & Simple (pockets of time to recharge)The short, sweet, & simple practices can still be impactful. And when it comes to supporting our nervous system, they can actually be even more helpful as they let us recalibrate and reconnect with ourselves on a regular basis. This episode is a celebration of taking small pockets of time for you! And I talk about a meditation I recently created to help you experience deep rest in less than 15 mins. Find the meditation here: https://www.meghanjohnston.com/gift
2022-01-1815 minWith Heart and Wonder58. Making Time for Rest while Serving the Collective [with Ashley Cruz]Ever feel that tension between caring for your communities and caring for yourself? I get to work with some truly incredible people! They are highly motivate compassionate leaders. But they tend to put the needs of others first --> this eventually leads to burnout!Ashley is one of these people and in this episode we talk about her journey with rest and how she is learning to put herself first. *** Learn more about Radical Rest Rhythms:https://www.meghanjohnston.com/radicalrest
2022-01-1139 minWith Heart and Wonder57. Bringing More Gentleness to ChangeOur instinct when it comes to creating change is to go hard. We want to get out of the gate running with vigour and intensity.But this can set us up for imbalance, disappointment, cycles of shame and even an energy that is the opposite of what we are trying to invite in.This episode is a chance to reflect on whether your goals are supportive or of is there another way to bring about your desired change that is a little bit more gentle?As you seek to create change, how can you...
2022-01-0418 minWith Heart and Wonder56. Your Voice as Medicine with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur"Our silence is making us sick and our voice is one of the most healing medicines we have available to us"Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur shares how what we don't speak can affect our health. We chat about the role of voice in our wellness, the thyroid and how to better listen to your the needs and desires of both your body and your heart.***Check out Sarah's recipe guide for a happy thyroid: https://www.happythyroid.ca/free/
2021-12-1456 minWith Heart and Wonder55. Make Your Space a Sanctuary with Jen WalthersExplore how to cultivate a relationship with your environment, and make your space a sanctuary.In this episode with Jen Walthers, we chat about the 5 Elements in Feng Shui, shifting our spaces through seasons of self care, and how to declutter in a way that doesn't add more stress to your life.***Jen wants to be your matchmaker! Take her quiz to find out which of the 5 Elements you should go on a first date with: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/61739fd360df0600180014d7
2021-12-0746 minWith Heart and Wonder54. Untangling the Web Of Social Anxiety with Katy HooksKaty Hooks shares how social anxiety is actually not about our relationship with others, it's about our relationship with ourselves. Listen in to learn more about Katy's journey realizing she was experiencing social anxiety, and how she went about healing. She also shares three amazing tips for anyone looking to untangle their own web of social anxiety.***Check out Katy's free workshop: https://www.thesocialanxietysolution.com/freeworkshop
2021-10-0545 minWith Heart and Wonder53. Three Lessons from Motel Makeover for Bringing Your Vision to LifeI watched Motel Makeover 2x in two weeks. And if someone wanted to watch it again, I totally would!This show made me feel like I could do anything, and today I'm sharing 3 lessons that we can take from the show and apply to our own wellness & self care journeys.
2021-09-2120 minWith Heart and Wonder52. Tapping to Tell Your Truth with Jacqui AcreeTapping can help you tell the truth about how you feel. Jacqui Acree joins us in this episode to talk about tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) and how you can use this simple tool in your life for healing and transformation. We dive deep into the science of tapping & how it can help you find more calm and ease. *** Find Jacqui's 10 mins Tapping taster here: experience.jacquiacree.com Get the info on Meghan's upcoming Compassionate Approach to Rest masterclass: www.meghanjohnston.com/#subscribe
2021-08-171h 04With Heart and Wonder51. Three Tips for a Do-Nothing-DayWe tend to turn to rest as a reaction to those hit-the-wall moments where we totally crash. When it comes to letting rest by a part of our natural rhythms of wellbeing, it can be pretty uncomfortable for a lot of us. Enter the Do-Nothing-Day! The perfect way to disrupt our obsession with the expectations that drive us to do and achieve, and to let ourselves just be. In this episode I share 3 tips to support you in cultivating your own Do-Nothing-Day!
2021-07-1326 minWith Heart and Wonder50. Wake up to a Career You Love with Priscilla Jabouin"How we show up in our careers affects the way we decide to show up in the world" - Priscilla Jabouin Waking up to a career you love means creating a LIFE you love. In this episode Priscilla Jabouin breaks down the false boundary between are professional and personal life. We explore how to know when you need to make a career shift, the role of self love in our personal transformation, how to get clear on what you want, and how to pick the right people to share your goals with.
2021-06-2950 minWith Heart and Wonder49. Curiosity & Compassion in the Messy Middle with Justine HwangSocial Impact Calligrapher, Justine Hwang, joins us in this episode where we explore the messy middle of the creative process. We talk all about: expressing mood and meaning through mindful expressive lettering; how to use art and letting for social justice; and creating spaces for connection and mindful presence. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the power of vulnerability and making mistakes when it comes to creativity and community.
2021-05-1150 minWith Heart and Wonder48. It's Okay to Step BackWe're back! After a very unplanned two months break... In this episode I share a little bit about my own journey of healing. It's a process that can't be rushed, and the most skillfull choice sometimes is giving ourselves permission to step back. *** Want to rest together? Join me for a free 75 mins Restorative Yoga class: https://meghanjohnston.mykajabi.com/freerestorative
2021-05-0420 minWith Heart and Wonder47. Flipping the Script for Mental RestYou know those thoughts that are on loop that you just can't get rid of? That voice of the inner critic that can be oh-so-loud. We dive into how to flip the script and untangle those thoughts to find more mental rest.
2021-02-2319 minWith Heart and Wonder46. Exploring Growth in the Aftermath of Grief with Diane MalaspinaHow do we transform our grief into growth? In this episode, I'm joined by Behavioural Psychologist and Yoga Teacher, Diane Malaspina, as we explore the topic of grief. We chat about the experience of grief and its manifestations, how to move through grief with care and compassion, and pathways for transformation. *** If you'd like to learn more about grief, check out Diane's course with Yoga Medicine: https://yogamedicine.com/retail/online-courses/working-with-grief-yoga/
2021-02-0945 minWith Heart and Wonder45. The Part of our Heart that Carries OnThere is a passage I've been thinking about every day lately about the heart and it's resilience. In this episode I share this beautiful passage and how it's been giving me hope in my own resilience.
2021-02-0217 minWith Heart and Wonder44. There is Myth All Around Us with Steph WallThere is myth all around us! In this episode Steph Wall shares her passion for myth. We talk about what makes myth so special (it's timeless, a gateway to the past and future, and connects us all together), how we can experience myth and see if unfold in our own lives, and how to bring stories and myths that are outside of us inward to more deeply understand ourselves.
2021-01-1952 min
Beyond Yoga Teacher TrainingEpisode 12: Radical Rest with Guest Meghan JohnstonIn this episode of The BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Sandy has a conversation with Meghan Johnston about the radical concept of rest and how it applies to our lives and within our yoga practice.
Meghan Johnston helps creative people find simple and effective ways to weave heart-centered wellness practices into their daily rhythms so that they can shine brighter. She hosts a weekly podcast exploring mindful living (With Heart And Wonder), shares her deep passion for the transformative power of rest in her online program Radical Rest Rhythms, and works with a variety of companies and h...
2021-01-1943 minWith Heart and Wonder43. Reclaiming Voice & Celebrating One Year of the PodcastToday we're celebrating the podcast-aversary! I'm sharing three reflections after one year of the podcast. If there are seeds of a project within you, I hope these reflections inspire you to gentle and compassionate action.
2021-01-1215 minWith Heart and Wonder42. How Do I Love Myself Well?I'm moving into 2021 with one question as my guiding light: How can I love myself well? In this episode we explore applying Love Languages to our self-love to support our healing and care as we move into the new year. *** Looking to connect with community this Winter season? Join the Yoga for Self Discovery & Mental Wellness online class series (combining yoga, guided journaling, and community connection): https://www.meghanjohnston.com/store/yogaselfdiscovery
2021-01-0530 minWith Heart and Wonder41. Belonging & Community with Mariangelica ForeroMariangelica Forero shares her thoughts on belonging and community in this powerful episode. We start off this episode by chatting about an unforgettable experience of community and belonging that we shared together at the Imperfect Boss camp last Fall. Mariangelica then shares how her own experience as a refugee have shaped her passion for community and her interest in creating online communities and spaces of belonging.
2020-12-0851 minWith Heart and Wonder40. Begin AgainHow can we turn "begin again" into a joyful proclamation? There are moments in life when things are busy, and tough, and in a state of instability. When we lose touch with our care for ourselves, how can we begin again?
2020-12-0210 minWith Heart and Wonder39. Building Inclusive Communities through Creative Optimism with Clary ChambersIn this episode invisible illness advocate, Clary Chambers, shares how we can build inclusive communities through creative optimism. Clary shares her story of struggling to find a job that worked for her body and how this led her to support those navigating illness at work. We chat about reducing shame, acknowledging knowledge gaps, and starting where you are.
2020-11-1741 minWith Heart and Wonder38. Exploring the Wisdom of Our Emotions with Tesia Bryski"If we can identify what we are feeling than we can find some sort of regulation tool or some sort of wisdom" - Tesia Bryski In this episode we explore the wisdom of our emotions with psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner, Tesia Bryski. Listen in to learn about the connection between our emotions and our body, and how you can work with and learn from your emotions with compassion.
2020-11-0357 min
The Course Creator ShowEpisode 62 | How This Yoga Teacher + Wellness Expert Launched her First Online Course (and tripled her sales goal), with Meghan JohnstonIn today’s episode I’m sitting down with Meghan Johnston - a Yoga Teacher and Wellness expert from Ottawa, Canada. Meghan has been a yoga teacher for 10 years and entrepreneur for the last two years, but hadn’t ever launched an online course. When the pandemic hit and yoga studios were being closed all over town, she knew this was her moment to tap into the online space. After enrolling in my program, Course Creator School, Meghan created and launched her first program - Radical Rest Rhythms. And she tripled her sales goals.Tune i...
2020-11-0243 minWith Heart and Wonder37. Noticing and Nurturing Both Yin & YangIn this episode we explore what balance looks like in our life through the lens of Yin Yang Theory. We chat about the characteristics of both Yin and Yang, and how the two work in relationship to each other. You are invited to consider the areas in your life where there is more Yin (quiet, stillness, softness, calming, introspection) versus Yang (action, expansion, creation, outward focused) and how you can bring more balance.
2020-10-2021 minWith Heart and Wonder36. Honouring the Liminal Spaces & the Sacred PauseHow do we honour the transitions? The liminal spaces where we have let go of something but don't yet know what's ahead. In this episode I share about some of the ways I've been avoiding feeling into the liminal space and some of the tools that I am now working with to let myself honour the sacredness of the transition.
2020-10-1319 minWith Heart and Wonder35. Co-Creating Community in the Digital Space with Amanda CockburnCommunity Architect and founder of Gem Conference, Amanda Cockburn, joins us in this episode to discuss her experience as an in-person events coordinator bringing community online. We chat about the unexpected surprises of online events, co-creating inclusive and diverse communities, and how to find communities that align with your values.
2020-09-2950 minWith Heart and Wonder34. The Right Tools at the Right Time with Sheri MuseMany of us experience a sense of fragmentation, as we move through life we may lose touch with the truth of who we really are. In this episode Sheri Muse shares her story of moving from fragmentation to a place of wholeness. We chat about Sheri's journey of using the right tools at the right time to bring the pieces of herself together and Sheri shares her tips for connecting to your intuition. *** Enter for a free reading with Sheri: http://bit.ly/heartandwondergiveaway
2020-09-2244 minWith Heart and Wonder33. Lean Into "Less"Fall can bring with it this mindset of a new year. We start to think about our routines, and goals and expectations. In this episode I share about how I'm working this Fall to lean into "less", to be really mindful and intentional of where my energy is going, and to celebrate what can happen when I focus on a few great things with my full attention rather than many with only some of my capacity.
2020-09-1513 minWith Heart and Wonder32. What Can I Shed?"We are being called right now to be showing up in our wholeness and part of that is reclaiming that there is something sacred in each of us". I've been in awe of all the wisdom of the natural world lately. The transition into Fall has been inspiring me to shed anything that is preventing me from deep connection with my own sacredness.
2020-09-0816 minWith Heart and Wonder31. "I Didn't Need Self Care, I Needed Self Advocacy" with Christy TendingChristy Tending shares her journey finding self care that is truly meaningful and nourishing through self advocacy. We chat about how to have conversations with others that affirm our needs and boundaries, and how to care for ourselves during this particular moment in time in global history. Find more about Christy here: https://www.christytending.com/ Register for Meghan's free masterclass on A Compassionate Approach to Bringing More Rest into your life here: https://meghanjohnston.mykajabi.com/compassionaterestmasterclass
2020-08-2554 minWith Heart and Wonder30. What I've Learned In 30 Years Of LivingIt's a belated birthday celebration in this episode! After a few months of reflection, I share the lowest moment in my 30 years and the truths I'm holding close as I move into this next decade.
2020-08-1826 minWith Heart and Wonder29. Meditation As A Sacred Way To Connect With Ourselves with Dr. Rashmi BismarkIn this episode we explore meditation and mindfulness with Dr. Rashmi Bismark, author of the new children's book Finding Om. We chat about approaching meditation from a place of love and playful curiosity. We explore how it can be a sacred way to connect with ourselves, fuel our relationship with inner wisdom, and allow for creativity and love to move through us. We also chat explore the story of the book's creation, and the accompanying curriculum guide.
2020-08-1143 minWith Heart and Wonder28. Taking Leaps Of Faith with Mariah LeaIn this episode Mariah Lea chats with us about leaps of faith. After writing her big scary goals on her office bulletin board (to find love and to move somewhere new), she tapped into her inner power through manifesting and made a big move across the country for love. She also took a brave new step in her business, building something she wanted to exist that she had no idea if anyone would buy!
2020-07-2844 minWith Heart and Wonder27. Find Rest In Your HEARTIntroducing the HEART framework for rest. 5 steps to deepen your relationship with yourself so that you can access the benefits of rest and celebrate your whole self exactly as you are. Honour, Explore, Align, Reflect, Trust. *** Interested in learning more about Radical Rest Rhythms when it launches? Get on the list: https://www.meghanjohnston.com/radicalrestrhythms
2020-07-2128 minWith Heart and Wonder26. Seeing Yourself Up Close with Ashley BeaudinSelf Sabotage Coach, Ashley Beaudin, joins us for this episode as we explore what it means to see ourselves up close. We talk about self sabotage patterns and how understanding your dominant archetype can help you intentionally create healing practices of self support. In reclaiming the parts of ourselves that we think of as "character flaws", as self protective mechanisms designed to keep us safe, we can find more gratitude, love and compassion for our whole self. ~~~ Take Ashley's Self Sabotage Quiz here: https://www.ashleybeaudin.com/quiz-page
2020-07-1444 minWith Heart and Wonder25. How To Ask Questions That Celebrate The PossibilitiesThe questions we ask directly affect our lives. This episode is an ode to asking powerful questions. Questions that celebrate "the poetry of being alive" (Jacqueline Suskin). Questions that celebrate feelings, possibilities, values, and meaning. Questions that celebrate wonder.
2020-07-0719 minWith Heart and Wonder24. It's Not A Linear Process with Lina AlvarezHow do you design a life that is fulfilling and true to your values? In this episode, Lina Alvarez, walks us through Design Thinking. We talk about the difference between design and planning, how personality tests can help us understand ourselves better and how to lead a life that embraces possibility.
2020-06-3045 minWith Heart and Wonder23. The Difference Between Reacting And RespondingIn this episode we explore the difference between reacting and responding and how this relates to our nervous system and brain. I share what it means to "ground" and how that can help inspire conscious action. *** Upcoming Yoga Nidra & Journaling Workshop: www.meghanjohnston.com/yoga/#events
2020-06-2319 minWith Heart and Wonder22. Explore Your Mindset with Kassandra ReinhardtKassandra Reinhardt joins us in conversation this week as we explore mindset. We chat about the role of discomfort in our growth, how to hold space for ourselves, and how to use affirmations to recognize the wounds that need healing in our lives.
2020-06-1658 minWith Heart and Wonder21. Love As ActionIn this episode I share reflection from reading "All About Love: New Visions" by bell hooks. At the heart of this book is the idea that love is an action not a feeling. I share how I am letting this idea of love guide my imagination, intentions and actions as I move forward.
2020-06-1019 min
Kindness Drives Change56. Meghan Johnston is a big kidIn our first interview of the year, we are joined by fellow big kid MEGHAN JOHNSTON.
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2020-04-0945 min
The Yoga Addiction34: Meghan Johnston - Your Brain and Nervous System on Restorative YogaIn this episode, we interview Meghan Johnston about the power of restorative yoga. Meghan talks about her experience with burnout and how it led her to find restorative yoga for a personal healing practice and also how she sought out several trainings in restorative yoga, the nervous system, and brain health. We discuss how restorative yoga and the relaxation response is the gateway to recovery with respect to all our body's systems. If you are interested in the link between science and how yoga works its magic, this episode is worth a listen.
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