STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

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This intimate conversation explores the balance between craving stability and embracing uncertainty in artistic pursuits.

Our guest, an established actor, shares their strategy for navigating the feast-or-famine nature of the entertainment industry. Rather than remaining “at the beck and call of some force that might grant me a job,” they’ve discovered the power of self-created projects—work...

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Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to...

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What happens when a 12-year-old decides to stop living a lie and pursue her true passion? For Broadway dancer Valeria Yamin, it was the moment that changed everything.

In this captivating conversation, Valeria takes us on her journey from Venezuela to Broadway, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped her remarkable career. From tearfully confessing to her father that she wanted t...

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In this heartfelt anniversary episode, I share a personal story that spans nearly four decades—from meeting my husband Philip as a teenager, to getting married aboard a tall ship on Lake Ontario, to the life we’ve created together as captains of our own ship.

Originally written on our 21st wedding anniversary, this reflection—titled Life By Us—looks back on our unique wedding day, the advent...

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Feeling stuck or uninspired? This gentle guided meditation helps you clear mental clutter, center your energy, and reconnect with your creative spark. Perfect for starting your week, centering before work, or recharging midday, you’ll be guided through grounding breathwork, calming visualization, and a warm ignition of your imagination. Breathe in possibility, breathe out distraction — and ...

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Have you ever achieved something impressive only to discover it didn't bring the fulfillment you expected? This episode shares the powerful journey of a client (called "Jessie" for privacy) who found herself in exactly this position – working on the most prestigious project of her career yet feeling profoundly unhappy.

The story begins with an unexpected phone call a...

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What truly separates high performers from everyone else? Contrary to popular belief, it's not just raw talent or relentless positivity—it's their ability to identify and manage the specific influencers that affect their performance.

During our enlightening conversation, we dive deep into the six critical influencers that shape our ability to perform consistently at high l...

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Struggling to access your creativity? Feeling disconnected from your inner voice? This chakra meditation offers a beautiful journey back to yourself through energy alignment and guided visualization.

We begin by settling into a comfortable position, allowing the breath to naturally deepen as we prepare to travel through each energy center. Starting at the root chakra, we visualize ...

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What drives you forward when you’re already succeeding?
When everyone around you thinks you’re doing great, how do you reconnect with that inner knowing that there’s more—more growth, more potential, more purpose?

This episode explores the growth mindset of high performers and challenges the idea that success means stopping. While many of us achieve mastery in our chosen fields, we ofte...

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Finding that sweet spot between a busy day and restful sleep can feel impossible when your nervous system hasn't gotten the memo that it's time to power down. This meditation meets you exactly where you are – still buzzing with the day's energy, mind racing, body unable to settle – and guides you gently toward deep rest.

The journey begins with permission to release ...

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A Buddhist parable tells the story of Fudo, a young falcon who learns that true freedom comes from understanding that the sky isn't a boundary to overcome but a reflection of his own limitless nature. This ancient wisdom teaches us that our perception of limitations often creates the very constraints we struggle against.

• Fudo, a talented young falcon, feels restless when fly...

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Experience a nine-minute walking meditation journey focused on presence, noticing, and gratitude. This mindful practice transforms ordinary walking into a conscious act of coming home to yourself while deepening your awareness of the world around you.

• Standing still to ground yourself before beginning the walk
• Setting an intention to make the walk an act of remembering rath...

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🌿 A reflection on creative worth, momentum, and sharing what still matters.

Have you ever created something you're proud of, only to let it fade into the background? That moment when you decide your work has passed its prime—even though its value remains unchanged?

Summer mornings by the lake have become my sacred ritual. I wake with the sun, tiptoeing past sleeping pets befor...

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Ever found yourself exhausted from battling negative thoughts? You're not alone. What if those pesky inner critics weren't actually your enemies, but misguided protectors you could transform into powerful allies?

Throughout this episode, I dive into the counterintuitive approach to handling the negative voices in our heads—what I playfully call our "gremlins." T...

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This guided meditation helps you release the mental weight of hopes, dreams, and expectations that keep you awake, teaching you to temporarily set aside both worries and positive anticipations to make space for restful sleep.

• Identifying how hope itself can sometimes become a burden that prevents present-moment awareness and sleep
• Using breath work and body relaxation to pr...

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A simple morning ritual sparked a profound realization about perception, gratitude, and finding beauty in life's small annoyances. What began as frustration with a persistent spider web across my doorway evolved into a daily practice of mindful appreciation.

Walking you through my morning routine—making coffee, preparing my reading materials, and stepping outside to enjoy my g...

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We unpack what it means to truly own your worth without performing it, proving it, or apologizing for it. This conversation explores the difference between authentic confidence and performative self-worth.

• The misconception that client interactions are about proving ourselves rather than delivering value
• How trying to "wear hats" or personas prevents us from acces...

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We explore the importance of reconnecting with our creative essence and overcoming the blocks that dim our inner spark. This meditation guides you through remembering your creative self, beyond judgment and beyond comparison.

• Creativity exists beyond resumes or past achievements – it's about tapping into intuition and letting go of self-judgment
• Fear often blocks creat...

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A chance encounter on a train becomes a moment to challenge assumptions about nationality and kindness. When an elderly couple attributes my patience to being Canadian, I return to clarify that values, not citizenship, define our interactions with others.

• Reassuring an anxious elderly couple that their pace wasn't inconveniencing me
• Couple assuming my kindness was beca...