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Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeMeet the Collective: Mindful mosaic making with Becky PatonExplore the transformative power of mosaic art as a mindful and enjoyable way to express yourself. Becky Paton teaches mosaic classes for adults of all abilities, and in this episode she is keen to emphasize that anyone, regardless of their perceived creativity, can create beautiful pieces with the right materials and guidance. Becky tells me about her experiences of creating mosaics with children and families in hospital settings, illustrating how art can provide comfort and a sense of normalcy during challenging times.The conversation also delves into the importance of community among creatives, highlighting how sharing...2025-01-0519 min
Hype ClubS2EP18 - Christine Paton Mortgage SolutionsIn this episode of Hype Club, I chatted to my own Mum, Christine Paton, a seasoned mortgage and protection adviser with over 40 years of experience in financial services. Christine shares her invaluable insights on navigating the mortgage maze, from essential tips for first-time buyers to savvy savings strategies and the importance of protection.Having left the bank in 2017, she went self employed, and recently Christine Paton Mortgage Solutions was born. We chatted about the difference between working in the bank vs being self employed when it comes to mortgages, life insurance, critical illness, income protection & home...2024-08-0453 min
FreeBody PodcastReflecting on Four YearsIn today's episode Paton reflects over the past four seasons of FreeBody and how its ethos has evolved alongside her own expansion and curiosity when it comes to "freeing our bodies." Paton started this podcast by asking the same initial question to her guests as a launchpad into their body stories: "what is an early and significant body memory that comes to mind, and how do you see that experience rippling out through your life?" Little did she know this would lead to a second passion for somatic study, healing, and teaching.
Paton also shares some thoughts...2024-05-3013 min
Opportunity KnocksEpisode10: Scaling Social Media for Insurance AgentsIn this episode of Opportunity Knocks, host Todd Paton sits down with the dynamic Oscar Gonzalez, also known as OG, to dive into his journey from e-commerce to revolutionizing digital marketing for insurance agents. From their early days in e-commerce, navigating the world of Groupon, to scaling up to managing almost a million dollars in monthly ad spend, Oscar shares his insights, challenges, and triumphs. He discusses his transition from selling products to empowering insurance agents with cutting-edge digital marketing strategies. Discover how Oscar leverages automation and AI to streamline lead generation, empower agents, and build robust marketing campaigns...2024-03-1726 min
Pucks in 7Pucks in 7 December 20Mid-deep (roster) freeze, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton warm matters up with some sizzling “Pucks in 7” views of the latest firing in Ottawa, along with other potential NHL coaching changes. They also wonder why the Sabres stink, Wings can’t win with Kane, Edmonton runs either blazing or frigid, and Pittsburgh took so long to get their PP going. Plus, some harsh words from one Avalanche defenseman (yikes), praise for Marc-Andre Fleury, and Matiash vs. Paton on the Flyers and Flames.
2023-12-2055 min
FreeBody PodcastPost Egg Retrieval with Paton Ashbrook - FinaleToday's season 3 finale episode is a recap of Paton's egg retrieval surgery (while sick), post-op, recovery, and reflection. She gets news about how many mature eggs were frozen, how long recovery should take, and she shares what this experience has meant to her and what she's learned about herself and her body. Thank you for all your support and lovely messages! Please subscribe, share, rate, and review! Feel free to reach out on our instagram @freebodypodcast with any thoughts and questions. We'll be back soon. Until next time... be well.2023-06-0540 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day 12 - Trigger Shot NightWake up sick. Check. See regular fertility doctor and get another egg update. Check. Cry at acupuncture appointment. Check. Give yourself two brand new trigger shots late at night. Check check.
Almost to the end of this journey! On this last night of administering shots, Paton gives an update and answers your questions from instagram @freebodypodcast, where you can check out the accompanying vlogs for these episodes. Finale episode next week. Thanks for being here and for all your support. Please subscribe, rate, review, and share!2023-05-2926 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day 11Three more nights until egg retrieval day. This episode is all over the place-- trigger warning: Paton talks about the number of eggs the doctor that morning told her to expect. She also goes into an impromptu film review segment. High highs and low lows. She also answers some questions from the community on our instagram @freebodypodcast. Follow over there to watch the vlogs that accompany these podcasts. Thanks for tuning in. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!2023-05-2226 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Days 9 and 10Today, Paton answers your questions about the cost of egg freezing, shares an update from her doctor on Day 9, and finally discovers her mistake! If you have any questions, tidbits, or comments you want on this podcast, please follow us on instagram @freebodypodcast and send a DM. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review!2023-05-1532 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day 8Today we get an update on the estimated schedule for extraction day, Paton makes another mathematical error, and it's Thanksgiving! Paton also answers your questions about how the extraction process works before getting into Day 8. If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram @freebodypodcast and send a DM. We'd love to hear from you.
Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History...2023-05-0820 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day 7Today Paton answers questions from the @freebodypodcast community on instagram, and two VIP guests show up during the evening round of shots! If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram and send a DM.
Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who...2023-05-0123 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day 6Today Paton answers some questions she received from the @freebodypodcast community on instagram, and a VIP guest shows up during Day 6! If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram and send a DM.
Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who may...2023-04-2419 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day 5Today Paton answers some questions she received from the @freebodypodcast community on instagram. If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram and send a DM.
Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who may be looking for more resources and support. This...2023-04-1726 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day Three and FourOn today's episode, Paton answers a couple questions she received from @freebodypodcast on instagram, before jumping into Days 3 & 4. If you have questions, thoughts, insight, please follow us on instagram and reach out!
Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who may be looking for more resources...2023-04-1021 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day TwoLast fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who may be looking for more resources and support. This topic tends to be kept very private as it is not only a physically arduous undertaking but an intensely emotional one as well. In sharing her fertility body story, Paton invites...2023-04-0324 minFreeBody PodcastEgg Freezing with Paton Ashbrook - Day OneLast fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who may be looking for more resources and support. This topic tends to be kept very private as it is not only a physically arduous undertaking but an intensely emotional one as well. In sharing her fertility body story, Paton invites us...2023-03-2721 min
Pucks in 7Pucks in 7 Feb. 7This week, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton praise the Panthers, talk Trouba’s Kadri hit, hash over Horvat’s contract, and have a laugh with Lou. Final thoughts on the All-Star Game (Paton’s not a big breakaway fan), worries about Sid’s Penguins – not to mention the Stone-less Knights – plus warnings about the blustery Hurricanes also pepper this episode of Pucks in 7. The usual lookahead features a make/break week for the Kraken, along with an Oilers’ anticipated stroll through the park (at least on paper).2023-02-071h 05
FreeBody PodcastFloating, Smoking, and Transcending: Noah GaynorToday Paton speaks with her friend and fellow classmate Noah Gaynor, NY based actor and writer. This incredible conversation touches on body image, plant medicine, unhealthy relationships to exercise, acting, transcendental meditation, floating therapy, healing "ah-ha!" moments, and all those times Paton dragged him to hot yoga before a 14 hour day at Juilliard.
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More Sources and Resources:
Cannabis is Medicine by Dr. Bonni Goldstein
"White Ferality" by Resmaa Menakem
Medical News Today article about the Endocannabinoid System2022-07-141h 07
Found The FlowS1 EP20 - Money, Marketing, Mindset..and Marriage with Dwayne PatonIn this season finale episode, Tara is joined by her very own husband, best friend, and fellow entrepreneur Dwayne Paton. Get your tissues ready as this power couple gets into an honest and powerful conversation on being in a relationship with an entrepreneur, watching each other pursue their passions and grow, and the side of entrepreneurship that only the people closest to you get to see. KEY POINTS: - What happened when Tara quit her job - How did the transition to entrepreneurship affect Dwayne and Tara’s relationship? - The e...2022-05-2344 min
FreeBody PodcastEmotional Freedom in the Body: Nicole PondIn today's interview, high-functioning anxiety coach, Nicole Pond, talks about living with an undiagnosed illness for most of her life. It wasn’t until she was 30 and studying medical biology that she was diagnosed with PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She explains how her symptoms from PMDD and her own childhood trauma were connected and had caused her chronic depression and anxiety from a very young age. As her fascination of the body on a physical and psychological level grew, Nicole illustrates how this led to her cultivating more emotional freedom in her body. Nicole and Paton also talk about various ac...2022-05-2348 min