TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin

𝑯𝙤𝒘 𝒄𝙖𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝙚𝒓𝙨𝒐𝙣 𝙬𝒉𝙤 𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒌𝙨 𝙪𝒏𝙙𝒆𝙧𝒔𝙩𝒂𝙣𝒅𝙞𝒏𝙜, 𝒂𝙬𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙣𝒆𝙨𝒔 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒔𝙚𝒏𝙨𝒊𝙩𝒊𝙫𝒊𝙩𝒚 𝒎𝙤𝒗𝙚 𝙩𝒐 𝒂 𝒑𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒆 𝒐𝙛 𝙧𝒂𝙙𝒊𝙘𝒂𝙡 𝙚𝒎𝙥𝒂𝙩𝒉𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨?

Bryan Saint-Louis has a goal to empower 1 million people to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams, equipping them with the tools to succeed and take action in today's world. Bryan, a seasoned youth advocate and ...

Kristi is a woman who broke free from toxic patterns after becoming a mother. She empowers both herself and the teens she now supports. From battling low self-confidence and self-worth to finding a new sense of purpose through motherhood, our guest shares her deeply personal story of growth and resilience.

Through the guidance of a trusted coach, she gained invaluable insights into her own needs and potential, paving the way for a ...

Angela Legh is best known as the author of her children’s fantasy book series, The Bella Santini Chronicles, which gives children and their parents tools and techniques for emotional balance. For over 50 years, Angela experienced abuse, bullying, and belittlement, and through that exposure, she developed emotional management methods. Angela has been featured in USA Today; she is a Los Angeles Tribune newspaper and magazine columnis...

Jim White is an author, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy. He has spent the last 40 years studying the topics of personal development, marriage and parenting. More importantly, he has also spent those 40 years applying these lessons and living his life as a husband, a father to 6 children and a grandfather to 12 … Papa Jim. What's Jim's connection to the classic storytelling technique of heroes embarking ...

When community members come together and unite through volunteerism, the impact can be profound. How can individuals turn their passion for mental health advocacy into a meaningful impact?

Our guest, Dr. Sharon Pyke, shares the personal and professional journey that led her to the volunteer work she does today, focusing on mental health. She has over 30 years of experience in public education with the majority of time as an elemen...

Did you know there is a connection between clutter, anxiety and stress? It's not only about our materialistic belongings! Discover the power of decluttering homes, heads, and hearts as we explore the profound impact minimalism can have on the well-being of moms and families with today's guest, Emily McDermott.
If you've struggled to let go of clutter and are looking for a fresh perspective, this episode on Takign t...

Our guest Ann Coleman shares her intimate insights as she turned the challenges of raising a teen struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD into a journey of powerful reflections and growth.

If what you are doing is not working and you find yourself in conflict regularly with a child/teen or student, Ann has some specific words of wisdom based on her own experience and research..

Discover the poignant moments that tr...

Theresa Alexander Inman is an experienced and accomplished parent coach with expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist. Her work focuses on helping parents who have children with developmental differences such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and ADHD. She also supports parents who may be at risk for developmental delays or not meeting expected milestones.

Theresa’s wor...

Get ready for a journey into the magical world of childhood development through nature play with our guest, Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned nature play specialist. Jena began her work focusing on creating play spaces for children with Autism which was not done in 2004. It is now the driving force behind her passion for creating spaces and exploring incredible ways our outside environment can support the development of all children ...

Wysteria Edwards BA, Ed.M., is changing the way we live with attachment, attunement, and intention. She's a respected Kindergarten teacher in Eastern WA who has perfected the art of creating a classroom filled with care, hope, and healing. Her passion for teaching even led her to gain access to Mister Rogers' personal papers to write the groundbreaking book, "Waiting for Mister Rogers: Teaching with Attachment, Attunem...

Are you frustrated daily because you can't connect with a child who is out of control or defiant? Ginny Luther has experienced crises in her life that are unimaginable.

Ginny Luther's tremendous knowledge provides creative solutions to many difficult issues facing schools and families today, giving audiences the tools necessary to succeed. Ginny has brought to life the principles of Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discip...

How can we connect with our children to better understand and be proactive when it comes to their mental health? Extended communication is always our best ally. That adage, "What children need most is our time" couldn't be a better fit to help us understand what our children are feeling. That time is not as long as we think it needs to be. It's about the connection. Faust A. Ruggiero’s professional career spans ...

Julia Recker and Kelsey Timiuk are Child and Youth Care Workers who are offering counselling services through private practice. The centre they work in is one of few currently available in Ontario.

Kelsey has specific trauma training and trauma care from Arizona Trauma Institute. She runs a private practice called Soulful Connections out of Pure Mentality, a Mental Wellness Service Centre located in Windsor, Ontario. Through coun...

One of Melissa’s gifts is her ability to help people shift worries, fears and challenges into wellness and desired results. Using the power of Thought Nutrition as a foundation, she has helped thousands of individuals successfully navigate intense situations and disagreeable circumstances. Using her own vulnerabilities, experiences, and humility, she can reach and connect with people in deep and meaningful ways. In both their workp...

Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students. Personal experiences as a youth such as living abroad, traveling around Europe, the Middle East and Africa are a treasured part of who Jodi is. Courses such as Transpersonal Psychology and Introduction to Yoga were invaluable to her growth, expanded her mind and...

Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician who healed herself from multiple chronic conditions from women’s health issues to chronic pain and autoimmune disease. She is now a coach helping women learn how to heal themselves for good. The Health Is PowHer's Podcast serves women who want to learn about how to overcome all the Issues that come with life. She has conducted several rese...

Sara Olsher is a single mom and cancer survivor, and was chosen as a 2023 Remarkable Woman by Nexstar Media. Sara is the founder of Mighty + Bright, which provides a wealth of information and tools to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life. When parents are dealing with something hard, our kids are too. When we’re trying to survive, ho...

Margaret Boersma is an expert in social and emotional intelligence with over 35 years of experience in education. As an educational consultant, trainer, and speaker, she helps families assimilate communication and leadership skills into their lives. Margaret’s mission is to bring emotional intelligence to schools, families, and workplaces to enable them to flourish. She has co-authored a chapter in Brian Tracy’s book, Emerge, and i...

Dr. Sharon Spano, Ph.D. is a family business consultant. Different challenges are faced because of the emotional ties that bind the family system and business together. Dr. Spano’s expertise in human and organizational systems and her research-based methodologies are designed to help these business leaders generate collaborative strategies for success and sustainability in our ever-changing landscape. Sharon is the author of "...