Episode 15 - December 2, 2021 - My son Owen gave us a scare last week that prompted a ride in the ambulance to a day in the ER. The experience gave me a reality check and I break down all the reasons why something’s gotta give in order for this

14. Victoria N. - “The Good Witch of the 6ix” (Part 2)

Nov 25th, 2021 1h 11m

Episode 14 - November 25th 2021 - Victoria is back for part two! As you heard last week Victoria is also known as 'The Good Witch of the 6ix'; she is a psychic medium operating a small business on Instagram, helping clients connect with loved o

13. Victoria N. - “The Good Witch of the 6ix” (Part 1)

Nov 18th, 2021 1h 11m

Episode 13 - November 18, 2021 - Victoria isn't just any friend of mine. She's someone 'in the know' who comes with some sound advice about how to rewrite the script for the life you want, after overcoming low self-esteem and going through hard

12. 3 Lessons I Learned After the Autism Diagnosis

Nov 11th, 2021 1h

Episode 12 - November 11, 2021 - what are all the things I wish I knew when I first heard that both of my twins had autism? I narrow it down to the big 3; one is a DO, one is a DON’T, and one is a reminder that as a parent, you know your child

11. Non-Verbal Autistic Superman

Nov 4th, 2021 1h 10m

Episode 11 - November 4, 2021 - Cousin Michelle is back and we had a lot to chat about; good friends who step in when needed; how my son's obsessions can lead to dangerous situations; confrontations and inclusion in the community; what paid car

10. Deb Patrick - Comin' In Hot

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 29m

Episode 10 - October 28, 2021 - Full of fiery passion and not afraid to speak her mind, this American now settled in Canuck-land is gracious with sharing her stories that illustrate her most profound moments of growth. Having just turned 64, De

9. Erin Fagan - Mental Health: From Surviving to Thriving

Oct 21st, 2021 1h 2m

Episode 9 - October 21, 2021 - A physical injury and bearing witness to her father's experience with depression and a suicide attempt, both set the scene for Erin's own mental health decline starting before the age of 10. We chat about the four

8. Caregiving & Will Calling (some of) the Shots

Oct 13th, 2021 58m 55s

Episode 8 - October 14, 2021 - This week Stacey and Liza stray away from the traditional interview to talk about disability, caregiving, burnout and agency. Stacey talks about her experience as a full time caregiver for her boys and how she fi

7. Amanda Coolman - for the Love of a Loving Mother

Oct 7th, 2021 1h 23m

Episode 7 - October 7, 2021 - Book nerds unite! It’s been 35 years since we last saw each other, so we had a lot to catch up on. Amanda gets to the heart of the challenges of caring full-time for her beloved mother, after suffering two strokes;

6. Amy McClelland - How Family Values & Self-Advocacy Can Build Community

Sep 30th, 2021 51m 58s

Episode 6 - September 30, 2021 - I quietly admired this family from the sidelines, as they raised three girls with an intentional and healthy mix of strong family values and positive guidance for self-advocacy; for them each to become resilient

5. Nicholas McCabe - Accepting Failure

Sep 23rd, 2021 1h 31m

Episode 5 - September 23, 2021 - He finds his inspiration in his father and great stoics and it’s easy to find inspiration in him. We talk failure and stoicism and I try not to play “heli-mom” when he talks about the potential dangers in his ca

4. Dr. Jen, ND - Gifts Can Sometimes Come in Ugly Packages

Sep 16th, 2021 1h 14m

Episode 4 - September 16, 2021. Sometimes when you’re stuck, all it takes is writing your dream into a notebook for it to come to life. We chat with one of my sister’s best friends and my naturopath, who’s learned some lessons that came from ug

3. Cousin Michelle - Big Moves, Big Loss, Big Decisions

Sep 9th, 2021 1h 2m

Episode 3 - September 9, 2021. My cousin Michelle joins me from Calgary for a cross-country chat. We might share a maternal bloodline and a mutual love of the Canadian Rockies, 'Blue Rodeo' and trash tv, but there is lot more to learn. Michelle

2. Stacey’s Story

Sep 2nd, 2021 50m 5s

Episode 2 - September 2 2021. Stacey’s son Jake interviews her about her three most significant moments that have changed the course of her life.

Intro - August 25, 2021

Aug 25th, 2021 9m 16s

Are you a joy seeker or a hope dealer? Are you currently stuck and feeling isolated in your muck, or are you in a stage of life where your life experiences are improving the lives of others?I am all of those things and I’m Stacey Haley - singl