Mindfulness for the Modern Family

About Mindfulness for the Modern Family

Shaelah and her guests dive into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Shaelah Pirie

Category

kids & family · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2023

Latest episode

1 May 2023

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2023

   Ben & Ashley Srokosz

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. Ben and Ashley Srokosz (pronounced Sir-oh-kiss) live in Chatham, Ontario with their 10-year-old son. They've been married for 13 years and both operate their own creative businesses. We like to watch TV shows together as a family (Modern Family is one of our favourites) and spend every weekend during the summer at our trailer. We all love cooking and trying new foods and we all like to win, which makes game nights really fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   20 Mar 2023

   Valerie Buhagiar

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. Today we're joined by Canadian film icon, Valerie Buhagiar. Valerie is an award winning Toronto based actor and filmmaker who first gained international recognition playing the leading roles in Bruce McDonald’s Highway 61 and Roadkill, and has recently released her latest critically acclaimed film, Carmen. Valerie shares her story of being a single mother raising her son, while working in the film industry in Toronto. *Photo Credit: Cat Buhagiar in Malta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   13 Mar 2023

   Joan Cordoba

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. Today we're joined by Joan Cordoba who lives in Toronto with her family. She is a wife, mother of two grown children, a yoga teacher & a cancer survivor. Her passion is helping people, riding her horse, and spending time in nature. Unapologetically authentic & true to herself, her motto is to seek truth and the opportunity in every situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   6 Mar 2023

   Christine Walker

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. In this episode we're joined by Christine Walker who is the founder and director of St. Clair Dance Collective, a community based dance studio offering fun, affordable and flexible programming to the St. Clair W. neighbourhood in Toronto. Christine and I chat about her parenting journey so far as she and her husband raise their 15 month old while navigating running a business and prioritizing joy along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   27 Feb 2023

   Kevin Sykes

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. In this episode we're joined by Kevin Sykes who came to Canada in 1994 to see an old friend after graduating from University. He fell in love with Canada and his future wife Karen. Sadly, Karen passed away from stomach cancer 5 years ago this coming May. Kevin shares his journey of moving through grief as he raises his two beautiful daughters and shows them the power of positivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   20 Feb 2023

   Tamara Vysotckaia

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. In this episode we're joined by writer and editor Tamara Vysotckaia. She's also a podcaster and a mother of a six-year-old boy and is expecting a baby girl in April. Tamara is a former senior editor and columnist at an independent Russian parenting platform that tackles various modern parenting issues. She moved to Canada from Russia a year and a half ago because of the political situation there and is adjusting to life in Toronto as her family struggles to find community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   16 Feb 2023

   Manish Behl, Founder of the Mindful Science Centre

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. In this special episode we're joined by Manish Behl, Founder of the Mindful Science Centre in Mumbai India and the Mindfulness India Summit. Manish is India’s first Mindfulness TEDx Speaker and Specialist in cultivating mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence. He trains mindfulness experts and teachers in delivering mindfulness, effective leadership and decision-making programs across organizations and to individuals. He works with organizations, academics, institutes, and schools, helping them to develop mindfulness-inclusive programs and curriculum and has one of the best global Mindfulness trainer programs. Manish's passions include interacting and learning from young curious minds and leaders by teaching Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence as at at various organizations and education institutions in India and abroad. After successful stint of 25 years of leadership experience in corporate world years, he now works on Empowerment of professionals, individuals, and children through groundbreaking practices of Emotional intelligence and Mindfulness. Manish realized that human race is endowed with metaphysical supremacies. Hence, insightful knowledge and the conscious practice of compassion, empathy and self-awareness can foster an appreciation of human diversity - all tools he carries forward as a parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   13 Feb 2023

   Chantelle Simpson & Michelle Crispe

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. Chantelle & Michelle blended their young family four years ago. They focus on connection to get them through shared custody and the demanding years of parenting young kiddos. They live in the GTA & spend a lot of time with friends and family. They are always looking for a fun adventure, like building a skating rink in a very warm winter or zip lining in their own yard between trees. Michelle is a contractor, mostly working in East York & best known for her amazing Play houses. Chantelle is a senior Sales Manager in the apparel industry. https://www.instagram.com/crispedesignandconstruction/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   8 Feb 2023

   Dr. Amanda Satov, ND

   Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Amanda Satov, ND. Amanda is a Toronto native with a passion for food and a love for all things that support this journey we are on. She believes in the powers of what we put in our body, and who and what we surround ourselves with. Her path to Naturopathic Medicine started from a young age, cooking in her Bubby’s kitchen, where she began to learn the powerful effects food can have on both our bodies and souls. As a Naturopathic Doctor, Amanda focuses on the foundations of health; sleep, movement, food and connection. She views health as a collaboration for you to feel empowered in your wellness. When we listen to our bodies, are loved well and well nourished, anything is possible. The ways she enjoys life include but are certainly not limited to; sharing a good meal with people she loves, exploring the beauty of this planet, watching her baby boy grow, and getting to witness the everyday magic in the gratitude of her patients. https://kurated.ca/about/ (https://kurated.ca/about/) @amandasatov.nd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    31 Jan 2023

    Teye Ahulu & Bianca Bannister

    Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. It’s a beautiful platform for people to share learnings around the mindset needed to raise happy kids. In this episode we're joined by Teye and Bianca. They're avid travellers and parents to two young boys. Teye is a CPA who provides Business Financial Consulting services and Bianca is a Project Management Professional working in automotive and technology. Currently living in the Greater Toronto Area, they hope to one day be able to live and work abroad for a couple of years with their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

11. 

    25 Jan 2023

    Nick Atef

    Mindfulness for the Modern Family dives into the world of parenting today and is for anyone wanting to hear about other’s experiences with family dynamics and raising kids. We talk about navigating difficult situations, careers, celebrating life and love and how mindfulness comes into play as we go through our daily lives. In this episode we're joined by Nick Atef. He's a 43 single dad with an 11 year old. He's a professional actor, model and owns a car service company that he runs with his father in the GTA. He shares is experience in raising his independent, confident and capable daughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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