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Death & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 46: UPDATEBreaking a hiatus. This is an update of where I'm at as I navigate my new lifestyle!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2022-06-2004 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 45: Hold the LineLet's talk about the use of the 'never before used' Emergency Act - in place of the Emergency War Act...We're no longer a democracy in Canada. How sad to say.I urge you to watch as Brian Peckford speaks on the use of it and how the Constitution surpasses such things...as he is the last living member who signed the constitution. As he states: It's like "killing a fly with a sledgehammer."What are you doing to ensure that our future generations will have a surviving chance with their freedoms intact...2022-02-1717 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 44: Keep Going - We're Not Done YetYes, we're making leeway on our stance of FREEDOM in Canada. Wild to even have to write that out or say...fighting for our freedom in Canada.Just because we've had a small win DOES NOT mean this fight is over. We must keep the pressure on. These leaders must be held accountable for their hate speech and segregation.They need to know we won't just lay down because they've given us a little wiggle room!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2022-02-1021 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 43: Visualization for a Deep Sleep (Meditation)You can listen to this meditation as many times as you’d like.This podcast is a focus on visualizing and relaxing the mind for sleep.When thoughts arise can you allow them to go?Put the power back in your hands...Here's to a beautiful and rejuvenating night's rest.In support of your success,Coach Kerry | Waterfall Dancerwww.synergikfit.comIG: @synergikfit--- Send in a voice message: ht...2022-01-2724 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 42: Dreams Part DeuxMy second go at speaking about dreams...this is a large portion of what I learned this weekend.I cover the interpretation of your dreams, some techniques to utilize your dreaming, and the types of dreams you can encounter.HALF of our lives are spent sleeping!! It's important to innerstand how we can be co-creators with our dreams.In support of your success,Coach Kerry | Waterfall Dancerwww.synergikfit.comIG: @synergikfit--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2022-01-2553 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 41: It's Not All Love & LightHere we go! Bear with me as my RANDOM thoughts come together.As a spiritual person, I'll be quick to say it's not all love & light - especially while trying to navigate my emotions while recovering from a concussion - I feel off and I'm trying to hold space for myself.Have to be in the darkness before you can bring anything to light in my opinion.Sometimes you just want to say: "f off with the love and light...I chose violence today." hahaha jk2022-01-2118 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 40: A Stable Mind (11 Hz Meditation)It's already been a year of podcasting! Happy birthday to the podcast (and me later this week)!You can listen to this meditation as many times as you’d like.Journal as you implement this into your routine…notice the changes as you begin to set intent for your own grounding and stability; how you can carry that forward in your day-to-day life.Binaural beats in the alpha frequencies (8 to 13 Hz) are thought to encourage relaxation, promote positivity, and decrease anxiety.We're working with 11 Hz in today's episode!2022-01-1828 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 39: ConcussedHere we go! Bear with me as my thoughts come together on my concussion and speaking about post-concussion syndrome (I can be a lil slow in my thought process).Have I ever gone to the doctor when I've struck my head? NOPEHave I gotten a baseline concussion test before? YES - results show I have been concussed So let's talk about some of the things that go on when concussed or symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (which can be ongoing months to years after a head injury)!2022-01-1319 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 38: Plans Aren't Going According to PlanWhat do you do when things aren't going according to plan?I can say, from past experiences, that the expectations we place on how things should go played into a lot of my own unhappiness.Things not going to plan can be blessings in disguise if you just learn to flow with it.In support of your success,Coach Kerry | Waterfall Dancerwww.synergikfit.comIG: @synergikfit--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2022-01-0614 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 37: Gratitude Is Coming In...Have you taken time to reflect on the amazing learning lesson's of the year?It's not all rainbows and unicorns, but if you can take something away from the experience you're doing well!Put more focus on the things that bring you joy and less focus on those that do not.I can say I am grateful for the experience of the year...I have learned an 'f' load more about myself and the people around me. Some of those that started off strong in January of last year are LLOONNGG gone. And...2022-01-0419 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 36: Your Mind is Like an Ocean (Meditation)You can listen to this meditation as many times as you’d like.Today is a focus on breathing and mindfulness.What do you put your attention on? As you notice thoughts or feelings arise, can you sense and observe while allowing them to pass?Water flows, like the waves of an ocean, things will come up that create a force to crash down and continue. Always moving and flowing.Do you allow what comes in to your life to flow with a trust in the process OR do you cling to...2021-12-2916 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 35: Social Media Awareness (Meditation)You can listen to this meditation as many times as you’d like.Most of us utilize social media for something...whether that's to actually be social or to follow our favourite actors/actresses, bands, etc.While there is a lot of good in being able to stay connected; there is a lot of negative self-talk, body dismorphia, and life comparisons that can come from the use of social media.If you find you are struggling with some of these things please have a listen!In support of yo...2021-12-2323 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 34: Love & Kindness (11 Hz Meditation)You can listen to this meditation as many times as you’d like.Journal as you implement this into your routine…notice the changes as you begin to set intent for your own loving kindness and how you can carry that forward in your day-to-day life.Binaural beats in the alpha frequencies (8 to 13 Hz) are thought to encourage relaxation, promote positivity, and decrease anxiety.We're working with 11 Hz in today's episode!In support of your success,Coach Kerry | Waterfall Dancerwww.syne...2021-12-1722 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 33: Self CompassionThis one is for Reuben...I just scratch the surface on this one; from my own experience and how I felt a Dispenza book lent some value to this.Key takeaways for starters: Being mindful of negative self-talk Mindfulness of story telling and how it arouses your emotions Vulnerability to speaking on your experiencesWhat does self compassion look like for you?Are you able to hold space for yourself, feelings, and emotions?Are you able to recognize when you get into unconscious...2021-12-1323 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 32: Relaxation for Sleep (432 Hz Meditation)Get your sleep timer on and set it to the end of episode as we drift off to sleep in 432 hz meditation.You can listen to this meditation as many times as you’d like. Journal as you implement this into your routine…notice the changes as you begin to set intent for your dream time and how you can carry that energy into your waking life.The tones of the universe are adding to the vibe in 432 hz – let me know how you feel about this one!In support of you...2021-12-0726 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 31: Kisandra, Dan & I (Pt. 2)We hear more from Dan in this episode; where we went Joe Rogan style with no set conversation of topic perse.Chatting about our journeys through life - from workout tapes with our moms to drifting in cars with boys...Grateful for great friends who are basically family!In support of your success,Coach Kerry | Waterfall Dancerwww.synergikfit.comIG: @synergikfit--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-12-0239 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 30: I'm GRATEFUL for TRIGGERSI told myself I'm just tired. This has been an ongoing week of triggers and physically decompressing from it...I am grateful for triggers - they show me areas I still need to grow...I'm grateful to be able to grow - YES it's hard. YES it feels like shit. But is it worth it; you bet your sweet lil ass it is.P.S. You'll hear my pup snoring throughout...AND I really do love it when people trigger me.It allows me to have free choice in how I...2021-11-3028 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 29: Bringing Awareness to a Problem Without Fixing (Meditation)Today we bring awareness to problems we may have WITHOUT fixing it.We tend to have an inherent want to consistently overthink things and feel the need to always be 'fixing.'This doesn't mean we don't need to find a solution to our problems; just that sometimes the 'what if' scenarios cause too much added stress.Take 11 minutes out of your day to bring some awareness to what you may be overthinking about and allow your mind and body to relax.2021-11-2411 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 28: T-T-T-T Triggers******Trigger alert********The word R-A-P-E is used in this podcast. Be forewarned.Why is it so acceptable to say you're triggered and yet not do anything about that wounding that is causing you to be triggered or reactive?I dig into my own personal experience of this and shed a little perspective for you.P.S. I magically used my lap top mic instead of my regular mic...quality was accidentally sacrificed, but we got out what we needed to!...2021-11-2429 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 27: Kisandra, Dan & I (Pt.1)Welcome Kisandra to the arena! In this episode, we Joe Rogan style with no set conversation of topic perse.We play a children's fart game to break the ice and chat about books we've read, influences, and move onto some other things...This one ended up being lengthy with our banter so I'll break it up into a few parts. Stay tuned! You'll hear more from Dan in the next one!In support of your success,Coach Kerry | Waterfall Dancerwww.synergikfit.com2021-11-1444 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 26: Relaxation for Chronic Pain (Meditation)A follower recently asked me to give ya more meditations; stating they helped with their chronic pain!Well, here ya go! We're working on attention to breath and staying present.Get yourself in a nice, quiet, and comfortable space; away from distractions - go ahead press play!If there is a topic you want to hear more about or simply want to give some feedback - feel free to reach out on my website or Instagram below.Miigwech,Waterfall Dancer | Kerry Holmstromwww.synergikfit...2021-11-0317 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 25: DreamsI'm talking dreams today!Not the Fleetwood Mac kind, although it is one of my favourite songs for karaoke.A follower recently asked me to speak a bit more about dreams...So buckle up for 30 min of the teaching I learned a year or so ago!Grab a paper or whatever you need to take some notes :)Miigwech,Waterfall Dancer | Kerry Holmstromwww.synergikfit.comIG: @synergikfit--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...2021-10-2530 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 24: Know Your F**king RightsToday I chat a bit about an experience I am facing in my employment...My current employer is putting a vaccination policy in place as of November 1, 2021...So I touch a bit more on my options and why this is inherently SO WRONG.For more reference information - go to my blog hereMiigwech,Waterfall Dancer | Kerry Holmstromwww.synergikfit.comIG: @synergikfit--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-10-181h 18Death & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 23: ConditionalToday I am talking about how relationships, platonic or otherwise, hinge on whether you wish to be controlled and likeable.I urge you to really look at the 'why' behind your narrative needing to be the narrative of many. OR do you choose to go with your own narrative...the one without influence of government or media?In support of your success,Waterfall Dancerwww.synergikfit.comIG: @synergikfit--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-09-2716 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 22: Food for Thought - LiterallyToday's episode is brought to you by:"It's not the government's job to keep us healthy; it's the government's job to stand up for our rights."Our health has always been our own priority it seems - I'll tell you why the government has never been concerned with our health...Here are only a few links to read in regards to this topic:Food Additives, Contaminants, Carcinogens, and Mutagenshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK216714/2021-09-1616 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 21: History Repeats ItselfTRIGGER WARNING: I say some things that don't necessarily fit the current societal narrative...you've been warnedGRADE 10 - I had a teacher who educated my guitar class on the importance of learning from the past. He said we are doomed to repeat the same mistakes if we stay blind to the past. EDUCATE YOURSELVES.I have been battling for the last 2 years on keeping my mouth shut to avoid ruffling feathers, but here we are still falling in line.Tyranny and communism are a fine line to walk...let's stop r...2021-09-0438 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 20: Put A Name To ItTRIGGER WARNING: ABUSELet's put a name and a description to abuse - emotional, verbal, physical, sexual - it doesn't matter what abuse it is.There's no room for people who go through life consistently getting their way with their terrible behaviour and never seeing repercussions.Karmuppins is the name of the game. Let's get into it.If you're experiencing FAMILY VIOLENCE call: 310-1818If you have experienced or are experiencing SEXUAL ASSAULT please call: 1-866-403-8000If you need...2021-06-1420 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 19: Put YOUR Oxygen Mask On FirstWe're using the flight policy of "put your oxygen mask on first" as an analogy today.I chat a bit about putting yourself first in order to be better for yourself and others...as well as being triggered and what it can mean for you.If you haven't already done so...Go listen to the previous episode (#17) talking about toxic people you encounter, how to take your power back, and how to address the situations you may be dealing with regardless of their relationship to you. I talk green lights and red lights...2021-06-0608 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 18: What Do You Allow?Recapping a bit on the last episode - short and sweet - what actions do you allow from others?When is enough truly enough? How do you know when to remove yourself from a situation or relationship?If you haven't already done so...Go listen to the previous episode (#17) talking about toxic people you encounter, how to take your power back, and how to address the situations you may be dealing with regardless of their relationship to you. I talk green lights and red lights in relations with others and their actions.2021-06-0306 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 17: Identifying & Cutting Toxic RelationshipsThe Month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month - thus all the meditations I've been giving away to keep ya going!Here's another installment - but we're talking toxic people you encounter today, how to take your power back, and how to address the situations you may be dealing with regardless of their relationship to you. I talk green lights and red lights in relations with others and their actions.Witness tyranny that comes in the form of unhealed selves projecting control over you or pity parties...TAKE BACK THE CONTROL AND POWER.2021-05-2859 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 16: Breathing Away Anxious ThoughtsThe Month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month - thus all the meditations I've been giving away to keep ya going! Here's another one.Breath. It is a primal pattern of movement in our bodies.Let us use it today as a primary tool for relaxation. Take a moment to set yourself up in a comfortable environment; please be free of any thing that may require your conscious thought and awareness like driving.Witness any negative thoughts that arise and allow them to gradually dissipate; freeing you from anxiety or depression resulting...2021-05-1917 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 15: The Five SensesTake a few moments to practice mindfulness with the help of your senses.Notice 5 things you can see.Four things you can feel in your body.Three things you can hear.Two things you can smell.One thing you can taste.Instead of looking outside of yourself - find some presence within yourself and your senses.Bring yourself back from the throws of daily life - whatever may be derailing your peace in any given moment...get back to being yourself; not your emotions!2021-05-1308 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 14: Body Scan MeditationThis practice is a simple way to get into more awareness of your own body; what tensions are you hanging onto that may lead from worries or anxieties in your daily life?Take some time to relax and sit with yourself in order to bring more light to the areas you hold those tensions.Please feel free to share your experiences once you have taken the time to listen!In support of your success,Kerrywww.synergikfit.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly...2021-05-0912 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 13: Bringing Your Mind Back From ThoughtsYour thoughts are like snowflakes - one moment they are here and the next they melt away.Allow your thoughts to be and move on in order to gain more clarity.Incorporate this practice into your daily routine and watch how your mind and body shifts into a constant state of relaxation.In support of your success,Kerrywww.synergikfit.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-05-0112 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 12: Transformation TuesdaysThis topic really ties in to what I've been speaking to lately - EVERYTHING is mindset.Looking a certain way is great and all, but if you're doing it for anything, but yourself it's going to be a struggle.Your mental health is far more important than your physical health so we're going to chat about Transformations today - let's go!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-04-2017 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 11: Dropping Worries & Regrets (Meditation)Continuing on the subject of letting go - what baggage do you carry around with you?Pack those worries about the future and regrets of the past into suitcases and let's drop that baggage off together.This is a powerful visualization for releasing some of that weight we carry. Let's go!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-04-1410 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 10: The Subtle Art of Letting GoWhat are you running away from? What do you numb yourself with: drinking, drugs, or sex?"In a world of tension and breakdown it is necessary for there to be those who seek to integrate their inner lives not by avoiding anguish and running away from problems, but by facing them in their naked reality and in their ordinariness." - Thomas MertonWhat stories do you constantly replay, retell, or rehash to find some sympathy with others?There's a subtle art to letting it all go and finding peace within yourself. Let's Go!2021-04-1020 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 9: Shine Your LightI'm talking about taking up some space in this world we're journeying through...Why is it that so many of us are content with dimming ourselves down to fit in with the crowd? No more.Be the brightest light...be your truest, most authentic self. It starts with speaking your truth and looking at the way you interact in your relationships - let's get into it.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-04-0131 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 8: Self-Love MeditationSelf-Love - it's what I'm all about. Find that before searching for it in others...So take a short break, ease your mind, and practice bringing some attention to yourself.Your mind, Your body, Your journey.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-03-2414 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 7: Alleviate Stress (Meditation)In today's journey, you will be taken through a simple '3 deep breath' technique and releasing any tension you may be holding onto throughout your body.Your mind, Your body, Your journey.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-03-1719 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 6: Undoing The KnownOnce you awaken to the journey you are called to, you begin to undo the reality you have always known. This is something I have embraced, over the last year, as I have stepped into my own truths. Whether it was through readings, podcasts, or personal "doorways" I had to walk through...regardless of others warning me against it. Sometimes you just need to try it and figure it out for yourself.Today I am reading you an excerpt from 'The Book of Freedom' - Paul SeligI share this excerpt with you in hopes...2021-02-2522 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 5: The Values...To The EverythingThis is a short and sweet episode - I'm literally giving you the notes I took on my latest shamanic teaching, but it resonated for me so much that I wanted to share. Life isn't about making yourself small or asking for permission - so let's get into it!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-02-1911 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 4: Embodiment w/ Melanie Ben DiafMelanie “Biker Mama” Ben Diaf and I get into embodying self-love & self-worth – “You’re not going to get what you want if you half ass it. If you’re only half-assing it; you’re going to get half-assed shit.”What promises are we making to ourselves that we break? Are we teaching others what is acceptable treatment because of how we operate? How are you showing up for yourself and others?Melanie is a Spiritual Alignment Coach, Soulpreneur, and mother of two. She helps individuals work through blocks and challenges held in the conscious and subconscious min...2021-02-0456 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 3: Emotional AbuseIn this week's episode, I was essentially voluntold by a friend to speak a little about my experience with emotional abuse because we got on the topic.Now, I didn't want to fully delve into all the dirty details here, so I did keep things a little more generalized and hopefully relatable. This is all about speaking to the experience, how I moved on from it, and how I'm choosing not to re-tell stories or re-live those moments specifically.As much as people can say they love us...sometimes the way they show love is...2021-01-2927 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 2: Boundaries w/ Taurean WellmanOn this week's episode...I have my good friend and mentor, Taurean, join me as a co-host. We delve into the subject of boundaries - I get a little passionate as I have a new found outlook on them.Boundaries and the rollercoaster ride we embark on if we aren't able to define them in our life and relationships.You can find Taurean on IG: @wellmanwellnesstraining or www.wellmanwellnesstraining.netTaurean also mentions Integrity Seminars which is a personal development company based in Edmonton - check them out at:  integrityseminars.com2021-01-2253 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyEpisode 1: Me, Myself, and IIn this week's episode, I'm getting into a little bit of my story. My why...and how my own healing of things turned into a journey of serving others towards their own journeys.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-01-1621 minDeath & A ButterflyDeath & A ButterflyComing SoonThe first episode of Death & A Butterfly will be here soon! Subscribe now.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/death-and-a-butterfly/message2021-01-0600 min