”Inspire Us” with J. Paul Nadeau

Episode 27 - Annie Lalla: Relationships during the pandemic. Why some fall apart and others thrive.

Why is it that some intimate relationships thrive, whereas others are in jeopardy during this pandemic? One of the world's most sought after and expert relationship coaches, Annie Lalla, tells us why in this insightful episode.
Annie is one of my coaches - she, her husband Eben Pagan and next week's guest, Warren McKee, are my amazing 'coach' instructors and I'm so impressed by each of them. Let me tell you more about this incredible woman.
About Annie:
Directly from her website, here's a taste:
Annie Lalla
~ Cartographer of Love ~
“If you don’t believe in True Love, how can you ever have it?”
 
With an Honors Science Degree in Biology & Philosophy (minor in Buddhism), my studies include evolutionary psychology, integral theory, spiral dynamics, inter-generational family systems and therapeutic sexuality. With professional certifications in Coaching, NLP and Clinical Hypnosis, my tools extend to metaphoric narrative, role-play and interacting with clients as their highest selves.
 
In my coaching, I help individuals attract, create and foster extraordinary connections that maximize freedom and minimize shame.
I work with two types of people:
  • Singles who are done with dating & ready to find their partner
  • Couples wanting to resolve conflicts that erode their connection
Check out more @ www.annielalla.com
 

Episode 26 - Sajel Bellon: Mind Armour - Simple 'tactical' approaches to keep your thoughts healthy.

In this episode, Sajel Bellon discusses how to protect your thoughts, first responders and shares a personal story of how her marriage was in jeopardy before she discovered something she didn't see until it was almost too late. Prepare to be inspired! 
About Sajel:
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajelbellon
https://www.facebook.com/sajelbellon
https://www.instagram.com/sajelbellon
https://twitter.com/SajelBellon
 
CH @sajelbellon
 
Websites:
SajelBellon.com
MindArmour.ca
SOSPsychotherapy.ca
https://bit.ly/3jVNnVv
 
 
Sajel Bellon Ed.D, RP, CTSS is a Behavioural Science Professor, Psychotherapist, the Founder of Mind Armourä & SOS Psychotherapy. She is driven to “un-stigmatize” the suicidal mind, while building beyond resiliency to post-traumatic growth. Her focus is bringing forward integrated researched strategies for mental health, education, and systemic culture change within the First Responder community and many other high-stress sectors such as law, healthcare, and corporate leadership.
Bellon is a pioneer in linking the ‘family & the quality of relationships’ to the minimization and prevention of occupational stress injuries and loss of life to suicide, based on her own first-hand experience as a spouse and family member to the Emergency Service personnel. Emphasizing psychological safety and connection as key pillars, Bellon helps organizations enhance their mental wellness promotion, trauma prevention and recovery processes through culture change.
Bellon is a sought-after thought-leader & global speaker, invited to stages in Canada, the U.S., U.K. and Australia. A known TEDx speaker, she has also spoken for a variety of post-secondary institutions and organizations, such as Harvard Business School, the Berkeley School of Engineering, Central Queensland University, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canada Revenue Agency, the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association and the Armed Forces on topics ranging from mental & emotional health, resilience, leadership and organizational change.
Holding a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Western Ontario, a Masters from the University of Guelph and several additional certifications. Bellon has developed Canada’s first Positive Psychology and Positive Education Certificate programs at Wilfrid Laurier University, establishing positive psychology as a recognized ground-breaking science for the well-being of Canadians and our global neighbours.
Bellon is a qualified and licenced Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, a recognized member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, the Global Speakers Federation and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.
 
 

Episode 25 - Unstoppable Tracy: A 4 way amputee who lets nothing stop her, from climbing mountains to captoning tall ships. If she can accomplish so much, you can too.

Tracy is UNSTOPPABLE - and not just because she was cameoed in the movie RoboCop alongside Michael Keaton and Gary Oleman.
You are going to be blown away …not only is she a powerhouse from an inspirational and motivational standpoint after over 100 million views this woman is also a powerhouse in business. TV Show host Unstoppable Tracy is a #1 international mega-success and TEDx speaker who spoke in 40+ countries.
She has shared the stage at events with Dr. Phil, Jane Fonda, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Douglas, Mel Gibson, John Travolta, and dozens more A-listers! Her mind-blowing story always gets standing ovations mesmerizing audiences out of their limitation zones into taking action.
Oprah Magazine shared her story as a Quest for the Gold World Cup Sailor. She was the 1st to climb the Himalaya Mountains as a person of her stature, she has captained 110 ft tall ships in the Eastern Atlantic and is a decorated athlete in an able-bodied male-dominated sport. This year Tracy was inducted into Canada’s Hall of Fame for her work in developing countries such as Uganda, Nepal, Mexico, and more!
She has been in magazines such as Chatelaine and on covers like Thrive and in Business Booster Today as well as seen on ABC, BBC, CBC, NBC, and many more globally…
As #1 Transformational Leader Global Female winner by leadership guru John Maxwell selected out of 160 countries… Tracy doesn't just talk about high performance in business...she lives it! As a Corporate Consultant who is laser-focused, hard-hitting business coach for any team.  Her skill set includes building teams that are outperforming the stock market in times of crisis taking athletics high performance to business high performance as Robert W. Jackson Award Recipient [Founder of the Canadian Paralympics] she has represented companies such as Air Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Uber during great change …where Tracy became a major disruptor of normal.
To top it all off... if she is not incredible enough awarded in Business, as a Humanitarian, as a World Cup Sailor and a mountain climber …did I mention she was born a 4-way amputee? meaning with no hands and no legs.
Success depends on perseverance. UnstoppableTracy is an expert who disarms limiting beliefs and delivers the Lim[b]itless Secret! Now she adds best-selling author to her long list of amazing accomplishments. Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul endorsed her book ‘Unstoppable YOU; Exceed Uncertainty, Embrace Possibilities, Earn Independence’.
With humor and motivation, you can crush your obstacles and soar to the top! No matter where you are in life, sometimes you just need to be inspired. You are a great leader pushing to drive your inner power. That's never easy. And sometimes you will feel like you can't do it anymore, any better, or any other way. Well, in 'Unstoppable You', Unstoppable Tracy helps you see that you can conquer your impossible by ensuring you [Un]stop the Story. With a laugh, Tracy helps you turn ordinary days into extraordinary today. Know more about her Lim[b]itless Secret and book her! Her mantra, If I Can Do It, You Can Do It!
What's Your Excuse? Let her charge up your audience and you be the hero of your organization for hiring Unstoppable Tracy.
More:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unstoppabletracy   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unstoppabletracy  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unstoppabletracyschmitt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstoppabletracy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/unstoppabletracGoogle+:  https://plus.google.com/+UnstoppableTracyBook: http://www.unstoppableyoubook.ca  Share the best seller book as a FREE download to any who wish. Use Hashtag: #unstoppabletracy

Episode 24 - Narley Karikari: Nothing changes if nothing changes. Change your self-sabotaging narrative and change your world.

In this episode, life-coach, international model, and entrepreneur Narley Karikari opens up about growing up without the parental guidance and support every child needs - that she needed, and how she came to a crossroad in her life that begged for attention and re-direction. "Nothing changes if nothing changes." Be ready to be inspired!
About Narley:
Narley Karikari is an IBCP Certified Life & Mindset Coach specializing in hypnotherapy & neuro-linguistic programming.Narley specializes in helping female entrepreneurs uncover & release the mindset blocks that create procrastination & self-sabotage, so they can gain more clarity, confidence & cashflow online & offline!Narley's super passionate about helping women with their confidence, spirituality, and subconscious reprogramming in order to reach their highest potential!She's an avid traveler, international model, and spicy food lover from Toronto Canada.
How to connect with Narley:
https://www.instagram.com/narleyk/
https://calendly.com/coachnarleyk/free-call?month=2020-12
https://www.narleyk.com/
 

Episode 23 - Naomi Tessler: The power of story-telling and giving a voice to those who might have otherwise remained silent in their pain.

In this episode, Naomi Tessler speaks about the power of expression and improvisation and on encouraging those who might otherwise remain silent in their pain to speak their truth. She does so by providing them with a safe place to do so - a place filled with love and support. She removes the pressure of participation and allows for creativity and the joy of being seen, heard, and acknowledged through theatre.
 About Naomi:
Naomi Tessler, M.A. has been working with communities globally for 9 years, using theatre to inspire positive change! She is a graduate of the Masters of Arts program in Educational Theatre for Colleges and Communities, New York University and currently facilitates and develops Branch Out Theatre workshops and productions with organizations and groups in Toronto and Ottawa.  She is passionate about using theatre as a tool for encouraging self-empowerment, self-confidence, environmental awareness, social justice and well-being. 
As a facilitator, Naomi has an extensive background in Theatre of the Oppressed, Playback Theatre, acting, physical theatre, storytelling, directing and playwriting and strives to share these tools with those she works and collaborates with.  
In addition to being a dynamic workshop facilitator and educator, Naomi also works as an actor, director, playwright, poet, singer and Reiki Master. She believes in uniting communities through theatre to build bridges and break through barriers.
Check this out for more on this remarkable outreach:
https://branchouttheatre.com/

Episode 22 - Joy McCarthy: How to treat your body and mind to reduce the risk of disease and improve your overall outlook during this crazy pandemic.

In this episode, best-selling author and holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy shares excellent advice on how to care for our bodies and minds during this pandemic to help reduce the risk of disease and for overall wellness.
About Joy:
Joy McCarthy is a Holistic Nutritionist and founder of JoyousHealth.com, an award-winning website focused on healthy living. A lover of nourishing and delicious food, she is a bestselling author of three bestselling cookbooks: Joyous Health, The Joyous Cookbook and Joyous Detox, a World Gourmand Cookbook Award recipient. She is also the co-host of the Joyous Health Podcast with her husband Walker where they talk about everything they are curious and passionate about within wellness and interview trailblazers in the industry. She runs a 12-week online business program for wellness entrepreneurs called The Joyous Health Business Program, has a line of organic herbal teas and natural beauty products as well as a line of children’s natural supplements in partnership with Genuine Health. 
 
A trusted nutrition expert, Joy has been featured in hundreds of publications both online such as Well and Good, CNN and CBC and in print; and is a regular health expert on television including Cityline and CTV’s Your Morning. Joy lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna. Joy loves social media and shares her passion for food, family and fun as a way to channel positive energy into the lives of others. You can find her @joyoushealth on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and on Facebook.
 

Saturday Special - Keeping Kids safe - Justin Preston: From being bullied to becoming a voice for the bullied, Justin is an example of courage and servitude to those who fear to speak out loud.

Justin Preston was bullied for being gay and open about it at a time where acceptance of one's sexual preference was not welcomed. He came out in grade 8, had a boyfriend, and his life then turned upside down because of the cruelty he suffered at the hands and voices of those who sought him harm. So much so that he thought of ending his life, as so many victims of bullying have. But the story does not end there. Tune in to this episode to marvel at the courage and resilience of this man, who turned things around for himself as so many others. You're certain to be inspired! 
About Justin:
Justin Preston is an inspiring motivational speaker who shares his personal story of being bullied and suffering with mental health in the past. He turns a negative into a positive by being a voice for those who may at times feel voiceless.
Justin has interacted with 6,500 students at a time and has been featured on national television several times for his advocacy work towards bullying and mental health prevention. Featuring now on Telus Originals - The High Cost of Cyber-Bullying documentary available for free through Telus. He has also become a blog writer sharing his ongoing life journey as a diary on the internet has allowed people to relate to and learn from his hard-ships. Justin dedicates hours a day reaching out to people with low self-esteem.
The Rise Against Bullying global campaign has gathered thousands of people to stand together and support one another worldwide. He's been leading a strong message coming from his heart.
By using his experience and taking the most difficult things and turning them into a campaign to help others, Justin has become a voice for those who need strength and courage and has provided a reminder of the devastation caused by bullying and discrimination. 
Through his videos, speaking, and social media activity, Justin hopes to have a direct impact on people by providing hope and perhaps saving lives along the way.
www.riseagainstbullying.ca
 
 

Episode 21 - Jonathan Andrews: Helping men become men of honor, purpose and value in a world that has lost a grip on some of these much needed values.

The role of men has become more and more confusing over the years, with many men still being told to "man up" in the face of tough times and adversity. The "Take it like a man!" mentality often has severe consequences in this ever-changing world, with many men suffering for 'sucking it up.'
But what if men had a safe place they could turn to, to open up and be supported to be the best version of themselves for themselves, their significant others, their children, and everyone else? This episode explores this wonderful movement that encourages men to live the life they were meant to be and be the men they were meant to be.
About today's guest:
Jonathan is an advocate for Jack.org, Canada's leader in the movement for Youth Mental Health Education, the Founder and VP of Marketing at Project Circle Up -- a global community of Men's Circle's where men are challenged to become self-sufficient, find and live their purpose, and be the man they've always wanted to be -- and he works as a Keynote Speaker with clients like RBC, Ontario Power Generation and hundreds of schools across Canada to transform communities into safe spaces for mental health conversations.
When he's not speaking you can find him testing his hand at poetry, searching for a dance floor to embarrass himself on, or seeking out adventure abroad with his roommate and best friend, Chad Lennon.
https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.andrews.79https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfandrews/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/projectcircleup/?hl=en