Love Who You Are

About Love Who You Are

Join DevaTree ambassador and host, Candice Lapointe, as she connects with insightful guests who share the surprising places their meditation, yoga, and wellness journey have taken them. Navigating the human experience can feel perilous at times, but our guests share how embracing their radical uniqueness and applying self-compassion can change everything. Through intimate and honest conversations about the often unsteady path of life we come to an understanding that we are all a beautiful work in progress. Let’s celebrate the journey, uplift one other, and find new ways to love who we are.

Publisher

DevaTree

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2024

Latest episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Maneuverability: Life, Under Construction with Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke

   Life rarely unfolds in a straight line. When routines shift, relationships stretch, and plans fail, the question isn’t how to stop the chaos, but how to move through it. How do sensitive souls create an inner sanctuary when the world feels like it’s on fire? In this episode, Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke explore why maneuverability is the secret to a life with less friction. Using the backdrop of a chaotic, unplanned house renovation as a metaphor for the disruptions we see in the world today, they discuss the power of mindfulness and surrender. The conversation takes a profound turn as they share the story of their contractor, a man who once fled the radiation of Chernobyl as a young soldier. Now, as he quietly works on their home each day, his very presence offers a masterclass in perspective and the resilience of the human spirit. Join us for a deep dive into coming back to your senses, finding your centre, and navigating the unpredictable nature of life with a little more ease. Key Takeaways: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the noise of life, this episode offers a roadmap back to yourself. Here is what we cover: How to hold a vision for your life without letting the outcome dictate your happiness. The invisible bravery of the people we meet every day, including a moving story of a contractor who, as a teenage soldier, survived Chernobyl by trusting his intuition. A radical reminder of what true disruption looks like and how to hold peace in the face of minor setbacks. How mindfulness can help you find your centre when everything else is shifting. Practical ways to reclaim your mental space from social media, including the use of analog bags and media blocking apps to protect your peace. Food as Sanctuary, and how to use it to increase mental resilience. How to extract wisdom from difficult interactions and lead with love and compassion, even when it’s hard. How showing up for others, and staying open to unexpected moments of grace, is the ultimate antidote to chaos. Key Links: Courses offered by Tamika & Carolyn: https://devatree.com/our-courses/ (https://devatree.com/our-courses/) Medical Medium Website: https://www.medicalmedium.com/ (https://www.medicalmedium.com/) Book: Medical Medium Brain Saver: https://www.medicalmedium.com/brain-saver-book-medical-medium (https://www.medicalmedium.com/brain-saver-book-medical-medium) About the Guests Tamika Schilbe Cole, MSW, RSW, E-RYT-1000, is a therapist in private practice, meditation teacher trainer, and Emotion Code Practitioner. She’s the author of the #1 bestselling book Truthaches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth.  (https://tamikaschilbe.com/books/) As co-founder of DevaTree, Tamika has created and facilitated numerous trainings and retreats, certifying hundreds of yoga and wellness leaders. For decades students have experienced the warmth, humour, and transformational power of Tamika’s teachings. Carolyn Burke, MSW, RSW, E-RYT1000, is an experienced yoga teacher trainer, therapist, and past life regression specialist. Carolyn artfully guides students in the Yoga for Anxiety, Meditation in the Modern Age, and HeartRise® Children’s Yoga programs. She has designed and led numerous wellness and therapeutic groups for people of all ages, including a mindfulness and meditation program for adults in recovery from addiction. Known for her spontaneity, warmth, and deep wells of compassion, she creatively weaves mind-body practices into everything she does. *********************************************************** Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

2. 

   9 Sept 2025

   Tricky Health Fads and Trends: Have You Been Played? with Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke

   Are you dealing with annoying symptoms and health conditions—and desperately seeking answers? Have you ever wondered why so many health fads and trends keep popping up and why they fail to deliver lasting results? In this episode, Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke explore the hidden dangers behind popular health trends and explain how they can keep us from true healing. They share how to tell the difference between a marketing gimmick and a practice rooted in real benefits—and why dabbling in the latest trends doesn’t help us heal. You’ll hear how the work of Anthony William, the Medical Medium, has impacted their lives and lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Tamika and Carolyn share the concerns associated with chlorella, apple cider vinegar, bone broth, cold plunges, fermented foods, multivitamins, fish oil, and more. They also explain why advice from those who have healed is more reliable than from influencers with no history of illness. There’s no better time to become savvy about trendy health traps. This conversation will sharpen your discernment, steer you away from harmful quick fixes, and shed light on healing practices that support lasting health. Key Takeaways: o   How health fads can prey on vulnerable individuals, and how women are more at risk than men. o   How to identify a gimmick versus a true healing path. o   How Anthony William, the Medical Medium, is working for us all 24/7, offering his wisdom and support to everyone for free. o   How Carolyn and Tamika have experienced the benefits of the Medical Medium protocols in their own bodies—and how you can too. o   How dabbling in different health trends and theories can be detrimental to healing and wellbeing. o   How we can get caught up in the idea that “it’s ancient, so it works.” However, we’re now dealing with a wide array of health conditions that didn’t exist in the past. o   How we can use our discernment with popular trends and dead-ends like fish oil, apple cider vinegar, bone broth, cold-plunging, micro-dosing and more. Key Links: o   Medical Medium Website: https://www.medicalmedium.com/ (https://www.medicalmedium.com/) o   Medical Medium Recommendations for Supplements, Kitchen Tools, Household Products and more: https://www.medicalmedium.com/preferred/supplements (https://www.medicalmedium.com/preferred/supplements) o   Book: Medical Medium Liver Rescue: https://www.medicalmedium.com/liver-rescue (https://www.medicalmedium.com/liver-rescue) o   Tamika Schilbe’s Website: https://www.tamikaschilbe.com (https://www.tamikaschilbe.com) o   Carolyn Burke’s Website: https://carolynburke.ca (https://carolynburke.ca) o   Carolyn’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/carolynjyotiburke/ (https://www.instagram.com/carolynjyotiburke/) o   Guided Community Cleanse: Learning, Healing and Thriving Together https://devatree.com/guided-community-cleanse/ (https://devatree.com/guided-community-cleanse/) About the Guests Tamika Schilbe Cole, MSW, RSW, E-RYT-1000, is a therapist in private practice, meditation teacher trainer, and Emotion Code Practitioner. She’s the author of the #1 bestselling book Truthaches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth.  (https://tamikaschilbe.com/books/) As co founder of DevaTree, Tamika has created and facilitated numerous trainings and retreats, certifying hundreds of yoga and wellness leaders. For decades students have experienced the warmth, humour, and transformational power of Tamika’s teachings. Carolyn Burke, MSW, RSW, E-RYT1000, is an experienced yoga teacher trainer, therapist, and past life regression specialist. Carolyn artfully guides students in the Yoga for Anxiety, Meditation in the Modern Age, and HeartRise® Children’s Yoga programs. She has designed and led numerous wellness and therapeutic groups for people of all ages, including a mindfulness and meditation program for adults in recovery from addiction. Known for her spontaneity, warmth, and deep wells of compassion, she creatively weaves mind-body practices into everything she does. ********************************************************** Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

3. 

   29 Aug 2025

   Opening the Barn Door: Playfulness at Any Age with Catherine Tansley and Wendy Brown

   What’s the first memory that pops into your head when you hear the word play? Does it take you back to childhood, or does a more recent memory come to mind? In this episode, I sit down with children’s yoga educators Wendy Brown and Catherine Tansley to explore the transformative power of play and why it’s just as essential in adulthood as it is in childhood. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by the seriousness of life, this episode will remind you that joy—and a good dose of silliness—are essential for wholehearted living. We dive into what it means to create safe spaces for expression, how to lighten heavy moments, and why letting your guard down can be an act of courage. Wendy and Catherine share their personal journeys of rediscovering playfulness through yoga, in community, and through powerful life experiences, reminding us that playfulness can be a lifelong pursuit. We’ll talk about how to embrace vulnerability, release self-judgment, and invite joy into everyday tasks. Whether it’s dancing on the sidewalk, finding humour in the mundane, or saying “so what” more often, this conversation is an invitation to soften life’s edges and celebrate the simple magic of play. Key Takeaways: o   How seeking friendships rooted in playfulness can strengthen us. o   How a very awkward yoga experience led to a surprising shift for Wendy, helping her let down her guard and rediscover spontaneity. o   How yoga opened up a playful side of Catherine, a side she had distanced herself from. o   The importance of spontaneity and how being silly can help us navigate the seriousness of life. o   How teenage years bring up a lot of internalized pressures to do well and strive for perfection, often distancing us from playfulness and joy. o   How the phrase “so what” can help us find the courage to play. o   How playfulness ebbs and flows in our lives, and the different kinds of play. o  What inner child work means to Catherine and Wendy, and how it can help us all. Key Links: o   Wendy Brown’s Socials: - https://www.instagram.com/wendyvarana/ (https://www.instagram.com/wendyvarana/) - https://www.facebook.com/wendy.w.brown.5 (https://www.facebook.com/wendy.w.brown.5) About the Guests Wendy Brown, RYT 1000, has assisted the HeartRise program since 2013. Wendy delights all with her contagious laugh, playful spirits and love of music. When Wendy’s not teaching, assisting or supporting people in recovery, she is “Grammie” to 5 incredible little souls. Wendy has extensive experience teaching children and shares her wisdom in the HeartRise program. Catherine Tansley, RYT 500+, has been a yoga instructor since 2008. Catherine has assisted and taught in a variety of foundational and advanced teacher training programs with DevaTree. Catherine is also a kindergarten teacher in outdoor education where she incorporates yoga into her work. She brings joy, enthusiasm, and curiosity to children and adults alike. Catherine teaches the core curriculum in the HeartRise program. ********************************************************** Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

4. 

   10 Jul 2025

   When No One Thinks You Have a Problem: Addiction, Shame and Self-Worth with Christa Royal

   The roots of addiction are not just about substances—they’re about disconnection, emotional survival, and the longing to feel whole. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Christa Royal—a 1000 hr Certified Yoga Instructor, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, and a woman walking the path of sobriety for the past 14 years. Christa shares her deeply personal story of growing up with early patterns of addiction, beginning with chocolate in childhood, and how those coping mechanisms eventually evolved into an adult struggle with alcohol. We explore the emotional terrain beneath addiction, including shame, people-pleasing, and self-doubt and how these patterns often mask deeper unmet needs. Christa speaks openly about how she was overwhelmed by a quiet but powerful longing to overcome her addiction. Others didn’t necessarily view her drinking as a problem, but she knew herself and what needed to happen. We discuss what it means to cultivate self-compassion in recovery, how yoga and spiritual practice can awaken emotional awareness, and why connection and community are essential for lasting healing. Christa offers wisdom on navigating sobriety in social settings, trusting yourself again, and holding space for loved ones who may still be struggling. This episode is an invitation to look beyond the surface of addiction and into the heart of what it means to come home to yourself—one breath, one truth, and one act of courage at a time. Whether you’re on your own recovery path, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about the deeper emotional roots of addictive patterns, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, seen, and deeply supported. Key Takeaways: o   How Christa turned to alcohol to feel connected—and how she bravely changed her life path 14 years ago. o  How ‘shame dies when people speak.’ o  How finding a loving community can help you learn to be compassionate toward yourself. o  How loved ones can unintentionally make getting sober harder, through their denial and resistance. o  How substance abuse is trivialized in social settings and can make people in recovery second guess themselves. o  Why suggesting people need to “hit rock bottom” before they can change, lacks compassion. o  How to offer support and compassion to loved ones with addiction issues. o  The power of loving ourselves through the messiness of life. Key Links: o   Christa’s Website: https://www.christaroyal.ca (https://www.christaroyal.ca/) o   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christa.royal.2025 (https://www.facebook.com/christa.royal.2025) o   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christa_royal/ (https://www.instagram.com/christa_royal/) About the Guest Christa Royal is a radiant source of love, healing, and empowerment. Now in her 14th year of sobriety, she brings deep wisdom and professional training to her work. With a Certificate in Concurrent Disorders and a 1000-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, Christa offers heart-centred coaching that blends compassion, authenticity, and soul connection. She gently guides women back home to themselves rediscovering self-love, inner peace, and the compassion they’ve always deserved. ******************************************************* Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

5. 

   2 Jun 2025

   From Awkward to Authentic: Reimagining Self-Promotion with Rachel McGarry

   Host Keli Wriston interviews Rachel McGarry, a mantra artist and yoga teacher, about aligning self-promotion with authenticity and spirituality, revealing how faith in unique gifts fosters soul-led success in this interview episode.

6. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Stillness Speaks: Restorative Yoga and the Radical Act of Slowing Down with Cindy deJong

   What happens when we finally give ourselves permission to slow down? Can the simple act of resting unlock healing we didn’t know was possible? In this episode of The Love Who You Are Podcast, I sit down with yoga educator Cindy deJong for a rich, heart-centered conversation about the surprising transformation that can happen through restorative yoga. Together, we unpack the emotional layers that can rise to the surface in stillness and how this practice offers a gentle path toward healing and self-compassion. Through personal stories and reflections, Cindy shares how restorative yoga has shaped her life–from debunking hustle culture and self-worth tied to productivity, to redefining what it means to hold space for discomfort. We talk about the nervous system, breath as a lifeline, and the importance of creating environments that support deep rest. This conversation is a reminder that transformation doesn’t always come through doing more—it can arrive in the spaciousness of simply being. If you’re curious about how to meet yourself with more compassion, patience, and presence, this episode is for you. Get ready to feel inspired, supported, and invited back home to yourself. Key Takeaways: o   How cultural conditioning has led us to tie self-worth to busyness and productivity. o   How Cindy has deprogrammed herself from the constant “doing” mindset, and how she supports others to do the same. o   How true wellbeing comes from balancing effort with rest, which is different than sleep. o   How the practice of “allowing” is fundamental to restorative yoga, which can feel strangely unfamiliar for many people. Cindy shares how she helps students through these experiences and creates safety. o   How overcoming barriers to stillness starts with knowing you have choices–you can adjust, come out of a pose, or even skip it entirely. o   How restorative yoga helps you give yourself permission to simply be with whatever arises, observing sensation without judgment and honouring what feels right for you in the moment. o   Why I got addicted to practicing psoas release after experiencing a significant release in the practice. o   The role of the environment a teacher creates, in a restorative class. o   How it’s common to experience waves of emotion when we get still—and how to manage these experiences in a class. Key Links: o  Our Faculty Mentored Restorative Teacher Training led by Cindy: https://devatree.com/50-hour-restorative-yoga-teacher-training/ (https://devatree.com/50-hour-restorative-yoga-teacher-training/) o  Cindy deJong’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy.dejong71/ (https://www.instagram.com/cindy.dejong71/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.dejong.98 (https://www.facebook.com/cindy.dejong.98) About the Guest Cindy deJong, RYT-1000, teaches DevaTree’s Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, a Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. Cindy is core faculty at DevaTree and has taught in multiple foundational and professional level teacher trainings. Cindy has also studied energy healing and the body/mind/spirit connection since 1999. She is a Reiki/Master Teacher trainer who has studied and apprenticed in shamanism and oracle card work. Cindy brings an inspiring, grounded, and loving energy to her teachings. Famous for her infectious laugh, she offers students a compassionate and down-to-earth experience through her private classes and workshops. Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

7. 

   11 Mar 2025

   The Hidden Healing Power of Fruit with Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke

   Could something as simple as eating fruit help us ease anxiety during these turbulent times we’re living in right now? What if fruit is a forgotten gift to humanity, meant to help us heal from the toxicity of this world? In this episode of The Love Who You Are Podcast, therapists and educators Carolyn Burke and Tamika Schilbe join me to explore the healing power of fruit, as inspired by the work of Anthony William, the Medical Medium. We explore their personal healing journeys, the powerful impact fruit has had on their health, and learn why they’ve committed themselves to this body of work for over 8 years. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about debunking health fads, taking control of their own well-being, and the power of simple healing foods. Get ready for an enlightening discussion that will shift the way you think about fruit! Key Takeaways: o   Carolyn and Tamika share the highs and lows of their personal health journeys and how the Medical Medium protocols have impacted their lives. o   How eating fruit can support mental health, helping relieve anxiety, stress, depression, and PTSD. o   How “fruit fear” has been a misleading health narrative since 2012, making people sicker by steering them away from the most basic of foods. o   How fruit is often blamed for the swell of chronic health issues in our world today, even though people hardly eat that much fruit nowadays. o   The unique healing gifts that bananas, apples, mango, kiwi, lemon, melon, wild blueberries, cherries, and dates are here to help us with. Key Links: o Medical Medium Website: https://www.medicalmedium.com/ (https://www.medicalmedium.com/) o Tamika Schilbe’s Website: https://www.tamikaschilbe.com (https://www.tamikaschilbe.com) o Carolyn Burke’s Website: https://carolynburke.ca (https://carolynburke.ca) o Book: Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods: https://www.medicalmedium.com/life-changing-foods (https://www.medicalmedium.com/life-changing-foods) About the Guests: Tamika Schilbe Cole, MSW, RSW, E-RYT-1000, is a therapist in private practice, meditation teacher trainer, and Emotion Code Practitioner. She’s the author of the #1 bestselling book Truthaches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth.  (https://tamikaschilbe.com/books/)As co-founder of DevaTree, Tamika has created and facilitated numerous trainings and retreats, certifying hundreds of yoga and wellness leaders. For decades students have experienced the warmth, humour, and transformational power of Tamika’s teachings. Carolyn Burke, MSW, RSW, E-RYT1000, is an experienced yoga teacher trainer, therapist, and past life regression specialist. Carolyn artfully guides students in the Yoga for Anxiety, Meditation in the Modern Age, and HeartRise® Children’s Yoga programs. She has designed and led numerous wellness and therapeutic groups for people of all ages, including a mindfulness and meditation program for adults in recovery from addiction. Known for her spontaneity, warmth, and deep wells of compassion, she creatively weaves mind-body practices into everything she does. ********************************************** Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

8. 

   7 Feb 2025

   Teaching Kids the Power of Mindfulness with Sherry-Lynne Kirschner

   What if mindfulness could be the key to unlocking a life filled with self-acceptance, resilience, and emotional regulation? In this episode of The Love Who You Are Podcast, I was excited to sit down with Sherry-Lynne Kirschner, a mindfulness practitioner, children’s book author, and retired elementary school teacher.  Together, we explore her lived experiences and insights from implementing mindfulness practices with children in her classroom and community. Sherry-Lynne also opens up about the power of her personal practice and the strategies she leans on when she’s struggling. Through our conversation, we’ll uncover the science behind the “power in the practice” and discover how mindfulness can help rewire our brains for better emotional health. By staying present, we can learn to identify healthy thought patterns, increase compassion for ourselves and others, and cultivate gratitude and joy. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you thinking about your next steps in cultivating mindfulness in your everyday life! “You’re trying the best that you can with what you have in this moment and that is enough.” – Sherry-Lynne Kirschner Key Takeaways: o How Sherry-Lynne’s journey into retirement opened doors to new adventures and opportunities. o The influence of school children in Macau, China on her development of mindful movement activities. o The positive effects of being authentic with children on the overall classroom experience. o Engaging in “color walks” and the “Near or Far Sounds” game as mindfulness tools. o How having rats and mice in the classroom provided a unique way to help teach mindfulness. o The techniques Sherry-Lynne uses for observing her own emotions during challenging times. o Her experiences working with neurodivergent children and those affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. o Insights from her father’s work with the HeartMath Institute and beyond, and the impact of both her parents on her career path. o Strategies for carving out daily moments of self-restoration, even with a hectic schedule. o Meet Marvin the Marmot and his mindful mates! Key Links: o  MindfulMe Website: https://www.mindfulme.ca (https://www.mindfulme.ca) o  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthymindfulme/ (https://www.instagram.com/healthymindfulme/) o  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherrylynne.kirschner (https://www.facebook.com/sherrylynne.kirschner) About the Guest Sherry-Lynne Kirschner has spent much of her adult life being awed and inspired by the wisdom of children from around the globe. As an elementary teacher, outdoor education leadership centre /summer camp owner and yoga/mindfulness educator, she has focused her professional life on teaching children to love, honour and accept themselves. She shared her love of learning with students from JK to grade 12 as a classroom and mindfulness teacher for 30 years. Sherry-Lynne is the founder of MindfulMe, which focuses on sharing the benefits of mindfulness practices and social emotional learning with children, teenagers, parents and teachers internationally. Through her children's book series, Sherry-Lynne fosters environmental awareness with the help of Marvin the marmot and all of the mindful mates who are critically endangered animals in Canada. If you would like to learn more about Sherry-Lynne and the work she does presently, please check out www.mindfulme.ca (http://www.mindfulme.ca/). ************************************************ Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

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   17 Dec 2024

   Horse and Human: Unlocking Potential Through Partnership with Tammy DeGraw

   Tammy DeGraw, equine-guided wellness facilitator and yoga educator, reveals how horses can guide us through self-inquiry, foster connection, growth, and healing, and unlock human potential.

10. 

    18 Sept 2024

    Empty Nesting: Letting Go of What We Held So Tight with Carolyn Burke and Bija Kerri Repta

    Have you ever thought about how parents spend 20ish years preparing their kids to eventually break their hearts? Are you missing your adult child, but also missing the feeling of being needed? Join Carolyn Burke and Bija Repta and I on this fifth episode of the Love Who You Are Podcast. In this tender and compassionate episode, two DevaTree mamas share their early experiences with empty nesting. We chat about the expected emotions, the surprises, and the importance of being gentle with yourself as you find your new rhythm. Leaning on Carolyn’s perspective as a therapist, we discuss the conflicts that can arise as couples venture into these uncharted waters, and how to navigate relationships when we’re having very different experiences. Moving through the unknown is difficult, but Carolyn and Bija share what they’ve being doing to cope with the transition, reminding us of the tools we can use in times of stress, grief, and overwhelm. Above all, this episode reminds listeners to acknowledge difficult emotions in order to move past them—because new beginnings are always on the horizon. Key Takeaways: o Why the term “empty nest” is lacking—but also accurate in many ways. o How your adult kid still needs you, and the new challenges that come with parenting adults. o The surprising emotions that can hit you when you’re least expecting it, like Bija’s grocery store experience. o How the endless tasks leading up to the launch can be all-consuming, making it harder to fully process what’s happening until the house is empty. o How transitions can produce a wide array of reactions and feelings, and how everything on the continuum is okay. And it’s okay if you feel relieved instead of heartbroken! o The importance of giving yourself time and space to feel your emotions, honour and celebrate the work you’ve done, create a ritual to mark the milestone, and also to grieve. o  How everyone will experience their empty nest differently. Some people may find themselves harnessing the energy of new beginnings, in a parallel process with their kids. o  Acknowledging that kids have different communication styles—your friend’s daughter might call often, while your son is barely in touch. The struggle is real! o How to recognize the origin of your difficult emotions at times when you’re filled with the desire to reach out. Is it for them, or is it really for you? (it’s okay if it’s a bit of both) Key Links: o Carolyn’s Website: https://carolynburke.ca (https://carolynburke.ca) o Bija’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerri.bija/ (https://www.instagram.com/kerri.bija/) About the Guests: Carolyn Burke, MSW, RSW, E-RYT1000, is an experienced yoga teacher trainer, therapist, and past life regression specialist. Carolyn artfully guides students in the Yoga for Anxiety, Meditation in the Modern Age, and HeartRise® Children’s Yoga programs. She has designed and led numerous wellness and therapeutic groups for people of all ages, including a mindfulness and meditation program for adults in recovery from addiction. Bija (Kerri) Repta, RYT, teaches Down Dogs & Doshas: An Integrated Approach to Ayurveda and Yoga, our Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. Bija is a Certified Yoga Instructor, International Retreat Facilitator, Spa Therapist, and Spa Educator and trainer. Ayurveda’s richness and depth has called to Bija for many years. One of her life’s passions is sharing Ayurvedic concepts with others and witnessing the lightbulb moments they apply to their own personal lifestyles and relationships. ***************************************************** Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

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    7 Aug 2024

    What are the Doshas in Ayurveda? with Bija Kerri Repta

    It always feels like a warm hug when I’m in the presence of this episode’s guest, Bija (Kerri) Repta and I’m sure you’ll feel it too. Bija leads DevaTree’s Faculty Mentored Program, Down Dogs & Doshas: An Integrated Approach to Ayurveda & Yoga. In this episode, we get right into Ayurveda and the doshas and how we can harness the properties of our elemental make-up to ease our day-to-day and move through life in a more harmonious way. Bija not only gives us practical ways to implement the doshas into our lives right now, but she reflects on the personal changes she’s witnessed in herself and in her relationships with others. It was fascinating to hear her talk about how the doshas can help us navigate conflict with co-workers and loved ones! We learn that we’re always in a state of balancing—and through discovering our prominent Doshas we can have a deeper understanding of our physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. With this understanding, we can begin to offer ourselves and others forgiveness, compassion, and embrace who we truly are. Key Takeaways: o  How Ayurveda is a lifestyle of embracing who we are, and how it can help us understand ourselves and others. o  The characteristics of the 3 doshas, and how to discover your dominant dosha(s). o  Why ayurveda is often called a “sister-science” to yoga. o  How doshas can be applied to the seasons, the time of day, and the current season of your life. How to use the doshas to bring yourself back to balance. o  How to balance ourselves by following the rhythms of nature. Why protecting our peace is even more important in the heat of summer! o  How Ayurveda has impacted Bija’s relationship with herself and how it’s helped her become more forgiving and compassionate with herself. o  How understanding Ayurvedic practices has impacted her relationship with co-workers, friends, and even her own children. o   Ayurvedic prevention techniques that help avoid heighten states of stress and irritability. o   How Bija let go of her perfectionist tendencies, realizing it was coming from a feeling of lack, and always having something to prove. o   How the DevaTree community helped her overcome the fear of not being enough and gave her the courage to say YES to things that truly bring her joy. Key Links: o  Bija’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/kerri.bija/ (https://www.instagram.com/kerri.bija/) o  Dosha Quiz Recommendations: 1. Deepak Chopra: https://webapp.chopra.com/en/public-dosha-quiz (https://webapp.chopra.com/en/public-dosha-quiz) 2. Lisa Coffey: https://www.coffeytalk.com/whats-your-dosha/dosha-quiz-signup/ (https://www.coffeytalk.com/whats-your-dosha/dosha-quiz-signup/) 3.  Joyful Belly: https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/body-type/Dosha-Quiz (https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/body-type/Dosha-Quiz) About the Guest Bija (Kerri) Repta, RYT, teaches Down Dogs & Doshas: An Integrated Approach to Ayurveda and Yoga, our Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. Bija is a Certified Yoga Instructor, International Retreat Facilitator, Spa Therapist, and Spa Educator and trainer. Her yoga classes are fresh and alive with meaning, mindfulness, and deeply creative movement. Bija’s yoga guides her way of being in the world as she teaches, coaches, mentors, and co-creates with Spa Therapists and Instructors throughout Canada and the US. Bija has co-facilitated yoga retreats in Ontario, Costa Rica, and Mexico where she helps students find freedom and personal meaning in their practice. Bija considers herself a life-long student of Ayurveda, and her formal studies have taken place at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts. Ayurveda’s richness and depth has called to Bija for many years, and she enjoys interlacing its wisdom into her yoga classes and retreats, as well as her daily life and routines. One of her life’s passions is sharing Ayurvedic concepts with others and witnessing the lightbulb moments they apply to their own personal lifestyles and relationships. **************************************************** Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

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    19 Jul 2024

    Letting Our Guard Down Through Sacred Chant with Brenda McMorrow

    It is with such gratitude that I’m sharing the conversation I had with Canadian Devotional Chant artist, Brenda McMorrow. She teaches Kirtan Academy: Bhakti Heart Fire, DevaTree’s Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. In this episode, we chat about the inspiration behind her 6th mantra music album, Ceremonia Del Amor and how Indigenous ceremonial practices have influenced its creation. Brenda alludes to la mezcla–Spanish for blending or mixing–of the natural world and one’s inner world, our true nature. She shares the moment she fell in love with kirtan, a call and response singing of mantra, and the instant knowing that this heart-opening practice would forever change the course of her life. If you’re intimidated about chanting or participating in a kirtan experience, let this discussion act as reassurance that we all have a singing voice–regardless of whether we’ve been told otherwise.  When we come together in devotional chant with our unique voices, the energy transcends time and space. Key Takeaways: o   What happens when we dare to go to the edge of our comfort zone, taking good little risks? Could what’s happening inside be imagined as excitement instead of nerves? o   How to follow our creative impulses when they reveal themselves and how deepening into a quiet space can help ignite creativity. o   How chanting helps us bring down our walls, let our guard down, and relax into the moment. o   Do time and space really exist? How the profound connections we can make with each other online suggest that our collective energies transcend space and time. o   Do we really need to return to our true nature—or is it impossible to be separated from our true self? o   Why the concept of not singing (whether we think we can or not) is a cultural construct. o   My experience sharing kirtan with my daughter Phoebe when she was in utero. o   What energies are we calling in when we chant Om Namah Shivaya? How this chant has been pivotal on Brenda’s career path. o   How Brenda prepares for a three-month tour, and how the creative process led Brenda to create her latest album, Ceremonia Del Amor, a nature-inspired fusion of Latin American medicine songs and Sanskrit mantra. Key Links: o  Brenda’s Upcoming Events: https://brendamcmorrow.com/events/ (https://brendamcmorrow.com/events/) o  Website: https://brendamcmorrow.com/ (https://brendamcmorrow.com/) o  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcmorrowbrenda/ (https://www.instagram.com/mcmorrowbrenda/) About the Guest Brenda McMorrow, RYT, teaches Kirtan Academy: Bhakti HeartFire, our Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. Brenda McMorrow is known for her unique and warmly embracing style of mantra medicine music, in which she blends elements of acoustic folk, world rhythms, and ancient Indian chants with a sweetly introspective singer songwriter’s sensibility. With Sanskrit Mantra and Kirtan (call and response singing) as the basis, Brenda weaves in the power of Spanish Medicine songs and her own inspiring English lyrics to create a healing and uplifting tapestry with the audience.  Brenda has performed alongside or shared festival stages with esteemed mantra singers: Snatam Kaur, Deva Premal, Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Mirabai Ceiba, and many more. With 6 celebrated albums and over 18 million streams on Spotify alone, her music has been touching people’s hearts across the planet. Yoga Journal describes Brenda as having “a knack for expressing the deepest realizations in the sparsest lyrics”. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass has said: “Brenda has a gift”, and her intention is to help bring more beauty, peace, understanding, and well-being into the world through the joy and healing power of music.” ***************************************************** Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

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    28 May 2024

    What Are You Attached To? with Kristi Corlett

    In this episode, I’m joined by long-time friend of DevaTree, the incredible Kristi Corlett. Kristi’s a yoga instructor, shamanic practitioner, author, and kirtan musician. But just like you and I, she can’t only be defined by what she does. We all have our current roles and passions, but aren’t we so much more? Aren’t we ever-becoming? And why do we have such an attachment to how we define ourselves? Kristi shares the process of her shamanic journey work and how tapping into this practice can help us answer some of these big questions. In our conversation, Kristi shares how she was led to meditation, yoga, and shamanic journeying and how they’ve played an immense role in her healing. She talks about the empowerment that comes from working with challenges and how stillness can help us germinate our potential. She shares the lessons she’s received through her off-grid lifestyle, how it isn’t always easy, and our interconnection to all that is. Key Takeaways: o   What am I attached to? And what happens if I loosen my grip? o  How shamanic journeying can reveal answers to us, and how it answered a question that I had about my motherhood journey. o  How Spirit can show us when we’re taking life too seriously, or when we’re being too hard on ourselves or others. o  How loving awareness dwells within each of us. o   How we all feel compelled to define ourselves by what we do. o  The benefits of making an ally of the darkness. o  Practicing sovereignty over victimhood. o  What can I change or shift so I’m suffering less? o  What it means to truly simplify, and the pros and cons of living off-grid. Key Links: o  Kristi Corlett's Website ( ⁠www.silverbough.ca⁠) o  Silver Bough Words and Wellness on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/warmyourdreams⁠) o  What Kristi's listening to: Ram Dass Here and Now Podcast (https://beherenownetwork.com/category/ram-dass/) About the Guest Kristi Corlett, B.A., M.A., B.Ed., RYT-1000, teaches Whispered Wisdom: Walking Between the Worlds of Yoga and Shamanism, our Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. She is a certified Yoga Instructor, Shamanic Practitioner and teacher, Author, and Kirtan Musician. Her studies in history and eastern mysticism have led her on a journey that forever spirals back to yoga. Kristi has a passion for yogic philosophy and the delicious stories of the gods and goddesses who make up the Hindu Pantheon. Truly gifted in the art of storytelling, Kristi takes the complexity of these glorious beings of light and brings a fascinating clarity to their role in our lives today. Inspired by the dance of yoga and shamanism in her own heart and soul, she brings forth a whispered wisdom that simply must be shared. Visit her online home at www.silverbough.ca (http://www.silverbough.ca) . ******************************************************* Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. www.brendamcmorrow.com (http://www.brendamcmorrow.com)

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    13 Feb 2024

    Have You Forgotten Who You Are? with Tamika Schilbe Cole

    In this inaugural episode of Love Who You Are, I’m joined by DevaTree Co-Founder, therapist, author, meditation teacher trainer, and Emotion Code Practitioner, Tamika Schilbe Cole. Are you feeling disconnected, stuck, or out of touch with your spirituality lately? Are you looking for more peace, connection, or synchronicity in your life? In this episode Tamika discusses how each of us are powerful, creative Beings with the power to speak to, and receive guidance, from our Higher Self. Tamika shares her meditation journey, resistance to meditation, and what her practice has evolved into. She talks about how positive risk-taking has helped her make progress, even at the scariest of times. Key Takeaways: o   How a daily check-in with ourself (and our Guides) can help us navigate personal struggles. o   How speaking out loud when talking to our Guides (God, the Universe etc.) and setting up regular “dates” with them helps call in their support. o   Why people resist meditation and how they can overcome it. o   The elusive meditation “slipstream.” o   Even if we’re distracted in our meditation practice, positive effects from sitting in stillness can show up hours or even days later. o   When meditation doesn’t seem to be working for you, don’t give up! Experiment with different forms and teachers until one resonates. o   We are more than just this physical body. When we forget, our Guides can help us remember! Key Links: o   https://tamikaschilbe.com (https://tamikaschilbe.com/) o   https://www.instagram.com/tamika_schilbe/ (https://www.instagram.com/tamika_schilbe/) o   Book: Truthaches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth (mailto:https://tamikaschilbe.com/books/) o   Tamika’s Sign from her Dad: Danny’s Song by Anne Murray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS0AvH8pMto (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS0AvH8pMto) About the Guest Tamika Schilbe Cole, MSW, RSW, E-RYT-1000, is a therapist in private practice, author, meditation teacher trainer, and Emotion Code Practitioner. She’s the author of the #1 bestselling book Truthaches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth.  (https://tamikaschilbe.com/books/)As co-founder of DevaTree, Tamika has created and facilitated numerous trainings and retreats, certifying hundreds of yoga and wellness leaders. Originally trained at the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica in 2001, Tamika directed their first Canadian 200-hr YTT and their first advanced-level teacher training. She is a former university faculty, college instructor, and Toronto Yoga Conference faculty. For three decades students have experienced the warmth, humour, and transformational power of Tamika’s teachings. Her mission is to empower people to trust their voice, speak their truth, and create more clarity, power, and freedom in their lives. ************************************************************* Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow - All One Song from the album "My Heart Bows Down to You". www.brendamcmorrow.com (www.brendamcmorrow.com)

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