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From Loneliness to Overflow, with MatinaHow Grief Lives in the Body: Nervous System Healing, Breathwork & Self-ForgivenessHow do you heal grief that never really leaves? What does it mean to truly regulate your nervous system? And how do you reconnect with your body when you've spent years in survival mode? In this powerful and deeply human 70th episode of From Loneliness to Overflow with Matina, Matina Singh sits down with Sherri Beckerson, somatic breathwork facilitator, nervous system coach, and founder of Ever Present Holistics, for an honest conversation about grief, forgiveness, trauma, and returning home to the body. Sherri shares her journey through profound loss — the sudden death of her father, th...
2025-12-2939 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 8 ~ Quote of the WeekToday we explore James Clear's words, "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." I thought this quote was perfect for this time of year.
Tomorrow being the last day of 2021. The end of a year often brings the desire for fresh starts and new beginnings. The motivation for change is high at this time as many people have New Years Resolutions. However, 80 percent of New Year’s Resolutions often fail by the first week of February. Today we explore why motivation is not enough and why understanding habit formation is crucial in...
2021-12-3120 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 7 ~ Quote of the WeekFrom the wise words of Dolly Parton, "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." Today we explore the strength that comes from the storms of life. We look at Mel Robbins perspective that, everything is always preparing us for what comes next. And when we stay anchored to hope and faith we can confidently be reassured that something better is ahead. Just as Dolly tells us the rain means the rainbow is on its way. The pain we experience in life is also a catalyst to our growth, strength and...
2021-12-2419 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 6 ~ Quote of the WeekToday we explore the wise words by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Life is a journey, not a destination." We talk about the importance of living FROM our values instead of living FOR our goals. We look at the relationship between responsibility and meaning and how when we live from our values and not for our goals, we can create a more meaningful and intentional life. Through the power of choice we are called to create, not wait on, the life we want. We explore how our pain and adversity are catalysts for our growth and how living from our values helps...
2021-12-1825 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 5 ~ Quote of the WeekToday's quote says, "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it" by
Lou Holtz. Join me as we explore how to regulate our nervous system! We look at our Autonomic Nervous System and two of its branches the Sympathetic Nervous System and the Parasympathetic Nervous System. Our fight, flight or freeze response and our rest and digest response. We look at ways to manage our stress by purposely activating or parasympathetic response through our vagus nerve while strengthening our vagal tone. This is important to our overall health and longevity. The more often we...
2021-12-1029 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 4 ~ Quote of the WeekToday we explore Joe Dispenza's wise words that say,“If you become aware of your automatic habits and you are conscious of your unconscious behaviours, so you cannot go unconscious again, then you are changing.” Our life is a reflection of what we believe! Today we explore the power of our conscious and subconscious mind understanding that sustainable change happens when we become conscious of what is unconscious. Our subconscious mind is very literal and only knows how to accept information. Our conscious mind is full of intellect and reasoning and has the ability to accept or reject information and give...
2021-12-0322 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 3 ~ Quote of the WeekToday's quote of the week is from Roger Ebert and he says; "We are put on this planet only once, and to limit ourselves to the familiar is a crime against our minds." This made me wonder how often do we limit ourselves. Today we explore self limiting beliefs; what they are and ways we can start to reframe and dismantle them. Our brain is changing with every thought and experience we have and our beliefs create our reality. So I encourage each of us to take an inventory of our belief systems to ensure you are creating the life...
2021-11-2527 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 2 ~ Quote of the WeekToday's quote says, "One of the unique things about the human brain is that it can do only what it thinks it can do. The minute you say, my memory isn't what it used to be or I can't remember a thing today, you are actually training your brain to live up to your diminished expectations" by Deepak Chopra. This is so powerful because it shows us how important it is to ensure we are thinking wisely. Today we look at Dr Caroline Leaf's 5 Step Scientifically proven Neurocycle and we discover how the brain and mind are different and why...
2021-07-2319 min
Ever Present PodcastSeason 4 Episode 1 ~ Quote of the WeekToday's quote is all about being present. It says, "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so TODAY is the right day to
love, believe, do and mostly live.”
~Dalai Lama~ Join me today while we explore how to stay intentionally present and how living IN the present is not the same as living FOR the present. I share some ways I am sharpening my skills of living intentionally IN today by using the Dalai Lama's quote to ask myself ~ How will I love tod...
2021-07-0913 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series Interview 10 with Robbie CsontosJoin me today for the final interview of this Game Changer Series! Interview 10 with Robbie Csontos shows us how to be a true game changer. Robbie is a World Champion Skipper! He holds the title of 24 World Jump Rope Championships and has traveled around the world collecting all of his gold medals. His first World's experience was in 2004 and in 2006 he won his very first World Championship. He was born and raised an American man and not only holds World Champion status, but he also holds a pretty heavy and traumatizing start into this world. Robbie is here to share...
2021-06-2430 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series Interview 9 with Dan Court"You never know when our actions are actually writing somebody else's survival guide." This is truth from my friend Dan Court who joins me today to share his powerful story and his response to a heartbreaking life crisis. His survival guide is one I would follow and have much respect for. Dan says he is a man that loves to love and choosing love in times of betrayal and heartbreak allowed him to become more vulnerable and a more authentic version of himself. Dan has such passion for personal development, helping others and fostering his mental health in pursuit of...
2021-05-2736 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series: Interview 8 with Smiljana Orlic from The Wealth of YouToday we are in for such a treat guys! I have my friend and Life Coach Smiljana Orlic from The Wealth of You here to talk to us all about life coaching. I took Smiljana's 12 week Wealth Accelerator Personalized Coaching Program in 2019 and had so many breakthroughs while establishing new sustaining healthy habits for my mind body and soul. Smiljana shares with us about her life coaching business, The Wealth of You, and her philosophy behind what life coaching really is. She shares about the programs she offers and what 'holistic health, wellness and awareness' really mean to her. For...
2021-04-3024 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series: Interview 7 with AndreaParkerCoachingMy friends, March is a big month for Ever~Present! It marks the 1 year anniversary of its beginning, and I could not be more grateful. Thank you to all of you who continue to support Ever~Present. I hope it can continue to add value to your life. Now today's episode is also extra exciting for me as it is my first interview with someone completely new to my life. Her story, energy and passion is contagious and I am so honoured to have Andrea Parker from Andrea Parker Coaching sharing with us today! Andrea is a former Police Detective...
2021-03-2528 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series: Interview 6 with Margaret JonesJoin me today while we dive into such a relevant and important topic! Relationships! We were created to be in community. Relationships have a way of comforting us and confronting us, all at the same time, don't they? Today my dear friend Margaret Jones is here to bravely share her story regarding her marriage. Margaret and her husband Eric have recently celebrated 10 beautiful years together! A decade is so beautiful, such a victory! Yet, beautiful things don't always feel and look beautiful do they. Actually when I first met Margaret we were both in the middle of separations. Both of...
2021-02-2529 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series: Interview 5 with Jen SarookanianJoin me today for interview 5 with Jen Sarookanian. Jen is a trusted friend with a heart of gold. Today we explore a passion of hers; serving the Homeless community in Hamilton,ON. Jen leads the Homeless Ministry through the 'I Heart my City' Ministry at Living Hope Church. Her and the team set out each week to meet practical needs through sharing food, clothing, prayer and love with those in our community navigating homelessness. She explains how this passion ignited for her and how her perception of homelessness has shifted. She believes strongly that every person matters and sets out...
2021-01-2820 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series: Interview 4 with Katy CampbellJoin me today while we explore all things FITNESS! My dear friend Katy Campbell from KatyCampbellFitness is here to spread her knowledge and encouragement. Katy will motivate you, encourage you and empower you to access the shear strength that is already inside you!
She shares how KatyCampbellFitness began and how her goal is to assist clients in becoming fit in all of life's areas. She is an Ambassador of Just Strong which is an online company that empowers women's health. She shares her own fitness and nutrition routine and gives tips for those starting out in their fitness journey. We...
2020-12-2426 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series: Interview 3 with Lauren CrandallJoin me today for interview number 3 with my dear friend Lauren Crandall! She shares some of her incredible story and wisdom regarding navigating severe symptoms from a very serious concussion. Her story is one of great resilience, relentless pursuit and a whole lot of faith. This injury has changed the entire
trajectory of her life, but Lauren's relentless pursuit to heal and gain knowledge on how to really repair her mind, body and soul has lead her down a whole new path. She shares her learning on the nervous system and we deep dive into the difference between the sympathetic...
2020-11-2937 min
Ever Present PodcastGame Changer Series: Interview 2 with Taye AdeniyiJoin me today for Episode 2 of Season 3. Today is my second interview on Ever~Present and I couldn't be more excited. For today's game changer interview I have the privilege of interviewing one of my friends who I absolutely love. I love her heart, curiosity and her ability to ask great questions. This is just one of the many aspects that makes her excellent at what she does. Taye Adeniyi is a Child Protection Worker with CCAS and also has her own clinical practice! She has her Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies and her Masters of Social work as well as...
2020-10-3024 min
Ever Present PodcastIntro: Game Changer Series: Ep 1 Sherri's Game ChangersWelcome to the introduction of my Game Changer Interview Series! This Fall will be a monthly interview series on Ever~Present hosting different people that I admire and know will add value to your life. At the end of each interview I will be asking my game changer question, "What three things have you learned
that you believe to be game changers in how you live your life?" So today's episode as an introduction to Season 3 I answer this exact question for myself. Come explore with me my game changers so far in life which are, 1. The power of faith 2...
2020-09-2510 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E8 ~ 7MM Your Piece MattersWelcome to the 7th and final episode of 7 Minutes in Heaven. This is also the 8th and final episode of Season 2 of Ever~Present. Join me today while we explore why your piece matters! We talk about the importance of understanding that YOU are part of a greater whole. Think about completing a puzzle, especially puzzles with hundreds of tiny little pieces. There is nothing worse then getting near the end of a puzzle and realizing you are missing a piece! You can't complete a puzzle without all the pieces! And each piece of the puzzle has its own unique...
2020-08-2708 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E7 ~ 7MM Trust Your InstinctsJoin me today as we look at the importance of trusting yourself and your gut when making decisions. We look at how choosing our focus impacts the meaning we attach and ultimately the actions we take. The scripture I leave you with today is that nothing is wasted 'with all this going for us, my dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that NOTHING you do for him is a waste of time or effort." 1 Corinthians 15:58. Life is happening FOR you not TO you! Make your decisions with co...
2020-08-2308 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E6 ~ 7MM Own-OUR-ShipJoin me today while we explore taking ownership for our lives through the 3 A's of Autheticity, Awareness and Alignment! When we focus on these three A's we can live being the best version of ourselves while intentionally taking ownership. Remember the only captain of YOUR ship is you! Today's scripture is from James 2 reminding us that faith without works is dead. "You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead
so also faith apart from works is dead."
This just means that we have a p...
2020-08-1507 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E5 ~ 7MM Protect Your PeaceJoin me today while we explore ways to protect your peace. We look at Trent Shelton's 4 A's to protecting your peace ~ Appreciation, Affection, Accomplishment and Activity. We discuss how starting your day with intention by being prepared helps protect your peace and sets you up to win. The greatest battle you will ever face is not with them; it's within! So learning how to protect your peace and
protect your mental health is key and within our control. We always have a part to play. We are not in control of everything but we sure do have a responsibility and...
2020-08-0707 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E4 ~ 7MM The Cycle of SuccessJoin me today as we explore John Maxwell's Cycle of Success where we must test, fail, learn, improve and reenter continuously. One thing that remains universal is that successful people know
their purpose in life! They know why they are here! Each of us must discover our purpose.
They say the 2 most important days of your life are the day you are born
and the day
you discover why! Proverbs 16:3 reminds us
to commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. A quote I like by Sir Winston Churchill says, "Success is not final, failure is not...
2020-07-3107 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E3 ~ 7MM What Is Your Life's Metaphor?Join me today for 7 Minutes in Heaven while we explore life's metaphors. Rick Warren author of the Purpose Driven Life says life is a test, life is a trust and life is a temporary assigment. I share how I have come to agree with this and how knowing this can help give our life purpose. To me purpose gives our life peace, hope and direction. Each one of us have been created with greatness on the inside and knowing our life's metaphor helps us reveal this greatness. 2 Corinthians 4:18 is fitting for today, 'fix your eyes not on what is seen,
...
2020-07-2308 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E2 ~ 7MM Champion MindsetWelcome to the first 7 Minutes in Heaven of Season 2 of Ever~Present. 7 Minute Motivation (7MM) coming at you for this series! Today we explore what it takes to have vision and a champion mindset! The Last Dance with Michael Jordon taught me key lessons in these areas such as commitment, discipline, consistency, faith and heart. Michael Jordon demonstrated all of these through his career and success and I aim to show that each one of us can do the same aiming to win each day of our lives. The small wins are just as important as the big wins! Proverbs 29:18...
2020-07-1608 min
Ever Present PodcastS2 E1 ~ This Ones for Gordie ~Join me today while I share and try to properly honour my late brother Gordie on the 15th year anniversary of his death. Gordie died on July 9th 2005 at 18 years old in a car accident. We will explore parts of his life, death and the impact its made. Gordie was a dreamer, jammer, helper and old soul. He was passionate, wise and always up for a good time. He had a good listening ear and genuinely enjoyed helping people and being there for them. The grief and trauma of his death and the accident that day has had lasting affects...
2020-07-0923 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E15 Attitude of GratitudeJoin me today for the final episode of season 1 as we explore having an attitude of gratitude! "We don't have to be thankful FOR all things but we can be thankful IN all things." This perspective is a game changer! I share 3 things I've found gratitude IN over these past 15 weeks and
what Covid 19 has really taught me.
It has taught me, 1. Get comfortable being uncomfortable
2. Don't sweat the small stuff
3. The challenge exists to make things better. Today I share a quote by Melody Beattie
“Gratitude turns what we have
into enough and more.
It turns denial into acceptance, ch...
2020-06-2615 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E14 You Are What You Repeatedly DoJoin me today as we explore the power of intentionality! I discuss how Aristotle's quote,
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a Habit. ”
can be so powerful when you really grasp it. I share three ways to build intention by practicing 1. 80/20 Rule 2. Burn the Boats and 3. Being a Conscious Participant. We explore health, lifestyle and the importance of aligning our subconscious belief systems to what we desire most. We discuss the importance of having a strong "why" behind anything you are pursuing. I believe with my whole heart that you can choose the li...
2020-06-1916 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E13 Life is but a SeasonJoin me today while we navigate the Seasons of Life! I draw parallels between our four seasons and how they connect to our lives. We explore how; Winter = Letting go, Spring = Renewal, Summer = Nurture and Fall = Achievement! It's so important to know what season you are in personally so you can respond appropriately. Reaching to find value in each season is strongly encouraged. Knowing that the 'F word,' aka 'Faith' like Tony Robbins says, is key in understanding that life is a cycle of seasons. I leave you with a scripture today Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything! Knowing...
2020-06-1216 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E12 We Are All HumanJoin me today while we explore the other pandemic that we face! The pandemic of racism and discrimination which has over stayed its welcome in our world and hearts for far too long. I discuss 3 ways where we need to take responsibility
and remember the simple but vital fact
that we are all human. We all bleed red! We can take responsibility and build unity by 1.Re thinking
2.Re connecting and
3.Re imagining the future we want to leave for our future generation. We are the ones we've been waiting for says Barack Obama. I leave you today with a...
2020-06-0520 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E11 ImpactJoin me today while we discuss the power of impact! The impact of one life and the impact we make each and every day. We talk about Rachels Challenge and I share three ways I believe we can take responsibility and honour our impact each day by knowing the value of; 1. A Chain Reaction 2. Knowing a watched pot never boils 3. Sharing the gift of laughter. I share this quote from an anonymous author today, "Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make
in every life you touch. For the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect
on...
2020-05-2918 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E10 HoliHappy: Interview 1 with Lindsey ShieldsJoin me today for Ever~Presents very first interview with Lindsey Shields! Lindsey is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, new mother and very dear friend of mine! Her passion for health and helping others is contagious. Today we look at what holistic living means to her and how her company Holihappy came to be. She educates us on beneficial supplement options and introduces us to her new signature program aimed at helping new mothers transition into motherhood. Her website information is holihappy.ca and you can follow her on Instagram @holihappyliving Lindsey is a wealth of knowledge who is committed to...
2020-05-2224 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E9 Less is MoreJoin me today while we explore Probably Tomfoolery's video called The Great Realization: Why Hindsight is 2020. Focusing on his powerful final line that says "sometimes you have to get sick my boy before you start feeling better" we look at three ways this rings true through 1. Trusting the Pruning Process 2. Learning Love is Pain 3. Being Aware of the Meaning we attach to what happens to us. I leave you with an Irish blessing today that says, "May you have the hindsight to know where you've been,
the foresight to know where you're going and the insight to know when you've...
2020-05-1517 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E8 The Rest is Still UnwrittenJoin me today as we explore Backwards Design and living with the end in mind! We discover how living with the end in mind, mortality motivation and living with no regrets can help us live more intentionally. We are what we repeatedly do so my hope is that you are setting goals, maximizing your time and prioritizing what matters most! Life is short and time is valuable so taking action is key when living a life with no regrets. I leave you with the chorus of the one and only Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten, to inspire you to keep writing the...
2020-05-0813 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E7 Don't Waste the Person You AreJoin me today while we explore ways to foster healthy self love. Too many people become their own worst enemies by not accepting themselves for who they are. Today we look at 3 ways to guard against this by 1. Guarding your self talk 2. Beware of the comparison trap 3. Remember there is only one you! Todays quote is from one of the greats and says "Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." Marilyn Monroe ~ Let's not waste the person you are!
2020-05-0114 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E6 The Push Through FactorJoin me today as we explore one of my favourite topics; perseverance! Determining to push through hard times is not always easy. Learn the 3 ways I determine to persevere ~ 1. Being thankful for the scars 2. Embracing the pain & 3. Determining to fail forward! ~ The quote I leave with you today is by a man who knew how to persevere ~ Nelson Mandela "Do not judge me based on my success. Judge me based on how many times I fell and got back up!"
2020-04-2420 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E5 Guard the Door of your MindJoin me today while we explore standing guard at the door of your mind against the invisible enemies of anxiety, fear and worry. I share my own experience with anxiety and the steps I have used to overcome. If I can overcome then you can overcome! Check out my 3 step checklist of Acknowledging the feeling, Confronting the lie and Affirming the truth. The quote I leave with you today says,"You may have to fight a battle more then once to win."~ Margaret Thatcher ~ Let's do this!
2020-04-1719 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E4 The Gift of the WaitCome join me today while we explore the gift of waiting well! Learning how to wait with a good attitude during this uncertain time. We unpack the value that waiting can produce in us, such as building our patience, endurance and character. The great Martin Luther King Jr knew this best and this week I leave you with this quote to consider; “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Let's do this!
2020-04-1013 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E3 The Landmines of LifeToday we are exploring this new normal that we are all experiencing. It's clear we are in this for the long haul! Join me today while I explain what 'landmines' mean to me and how I believe we are currently experiencing a collective 'landmine.' We will discuss how simple shifts in our Attitudes, Understanding and Hope can help set us up to overcome the adversities life hands us. I leave you with an affirmation today that I hope you remember from Lewis Howes that says, "You are a source of love. You are a force for good. You have...
2020-04-0214 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E2 The BEST version of you!"Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better." ~ King Whitney JR ~ Join me today in learning some strategies in becoming the best version of yourself! Your life matters and today we discover ways to show up best for ourselves so we can in turn show up well for each other. We explore 3 key learnings from my life ~ 1. You can't give...
2020-03-2615 min
Ever Present PodcastS1 E1 Faith vs Fear~Power of CHOICE"Every choice has an end result and we are the sum of ALL of our choices. So in the end you must face why you have chosen to become!" In these times of uncertainty how will we choose to respond? Will we choose a fear or faith based approach? How can this be working in our favour? Today we explore the importance of our wellness, what we can control, the necessity of staying present and the importance of building spiritual muscle! Let's do this!
2020-03-2009 min
Ever Present PodcastIntro: Welcome to Ever~Present where being present is All. That. Matters. with Sherri BeckersonThis is a safe space that encourages you to show up as your best self and own the God given gifts inside of you. Its a podcast that believes strongly that we all have the power of choice inside of us on how we show up 'in and for' this world! Ever~Present values living holistically and knows how connected our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health really is. As your host I believe wholeheartedly in you! I believe no matter what you are facing, "you've got this and He's got you!" 💪 Let's shine!
2020-03-2000 min