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The Happy Soul Podcast
Hosted by Sammi and Melissa · EN
We are about loving, encouraging and empowering others to share their journeys.
Most of all, we are about celebrating the overcoming that each one of our guests has gone through.
A podcast about life.
We share inspirational stories about facing life's challenges.
Stories about rising through the shit that life hands us to find & create happiness, success, abundance and love.
Disclaimer:
The opinions and views of our guests, do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of the hosts.
Nothing stated is to be taken as advice, but just as stories and conversations amongst friends.
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Unhoused: Phil Calvert, The Mustard Seed - A Person, Not a Problem
Nov 2001:10:40Tap to summarizeJoin us today as we chat with Phil Calvert, the Chief Development Officer at The Mustard Seed. If you think The Mustard Seed is just about housing and shelter, then you need to tune into this episode with Phil to learn just how far The Mustard Seed's fingers stretch. We had NO idea all the way in which they are impacting the community. Phil shares with us some of the internal goals and visions that The Mustard Seed has, the founding story of The Mustard Seed, as well as some personal (hilarious) stories about how he first got involved with helping those in need. If you're looking for more information on The Mustard Seed, please visit their website and of course, if you have the means to donate, please do.https://theseed.ca/Thank you Phil and The Mustard Seed for joining us.With Love,Sammi and Melissa
Transcribe →Unhoused: Alyssa David - There Was Hope
Nov 1301:10:21Tap to summarizeHave you met Alyssa David yet? If you haven't, stop right now and go check out her instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/healing_through_habits?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Aly has changed her OWN life. She has been through a heck of a story and if you want to catch more of what she's been through, head back to the end of season 2 and catch her 5 mini episodes.Today though, today we are diving deeper into the piece of Aly's story where she spent time being homeless. Living on the streets of Calgary as a young adult.What was it like living on the streets? What kinds of experiences did she have? Were there any acts of kindness that stood out to her? And, most importantly, what can we all do to help those experiencing homelessness or living unhoused?!Aly shares some beautiful insights with us and how, now, she's living her dream shortly after this episode was recorded; took herself to Mexico to fulfill one of her biggest goals.Thanks so much Aly! We truly treasure this episode.With love,Melissa and Sammi
Transcribe →Unhoused: Peter Samuelson - Everyone Deserves A Roof
Nov 701:20:20Tap to summarizeOur first episode for The Unhoused Awareness Month, of course, begins with the conversation that truly started it all. When we first spoke with Peter back in May and he shared with us so much about the EDAR program, we knew we needed to rally behind this cause and raise further awareness. There is a massive mindset gap that we all seem to have around understanding the Unhoused Community. Most of us shy away from it. Generally, we allow our fears and judgements to cloud our decision making and curiosity.Not Peter though. Peter took that fear and ran with it. Instead of running away from a person that made him uncomfortable, he decided to get up close and personal. Not only has he had multiple conversations with a vast number of those that are a part of the Unhoused community, but he has had lunch with them in their own spaces, and slept overnight in an EDAR in downtown L.A.Peter is truly using all he has to understand the community better and make life just a little bit more comfortable for them.We encourage you to listen to all of the stories Peter shares with us today and take the time to learn more about the EDAR program and how you can help by visiting:https://www.edar.org/Thank you again Peter! Until next time.With love, Melissa and SammiUnhoused - homelessness - shelter - program - help - donate - film producer
Transcribe →Domestic Violence Closing and Unhoused Awareness Open
Nov 300:38:28Tap to summarizeIf you've been following along, you know that we are closing out Domestic Abuse Awareness month for October and November opens a new mini series for the Unhoused Awareness Month.In todays episode we chat about a few of the moments that stuck out for us around Domestic Abuse and fill you in on whats to come for the Unhoused Awareness Month.We're so grateful for each and every one of our guests from Domestic Abuse and from The Unhoused Awareness Group.Please tell us in the comments, what you've learned from each episode!With love,Sammi and Melissa
Transcribe →Domestic Violence: Jordan Guildford, Gems for Gems - Trust Must Be Met With Action
Nov 301:07:41Tap to summarizeHave you heard of Gems for Gems?Gems is an organization that is committed to ending the cycle of domestic abuse by focusing on the economic recovery and empowerment of survivors.To learn more about Gems please visit their website:https://www.gemsforgems.com/In todays episode with Jordan Guildford, the founder of Gems for Gems, Melissa dives into how this organization started, the staggering statistics behind domestic abuse, what types of programs the organization has AND, how close this cause is to Jordan's heart.This episode is full of shocking details about the survivors of domestic abuse, and those that have been lost to it.Thank you Jordan for taking the time to share more about Gems for us to spread the word.With love,Melissa and Sammi***the information in this episode is not meant to replace professional advice.***
Transcribe →Domestic Violence: Jordan Guildford, Gems for Gems - Trust Must Be Met With Action
Oct 3101:07:41Tap to summarizeHave you heard of Gems for Gems?Gems is an organization that is committed to ending the cycle of domestic abuse by focusing on the economic recovery and empowerment of survivors.To learn more about Gems please visit their website:https://www.gemsforgems.com/In todays episode with Jordan Guildford, the founder of Gems for Gems, Melissa dives into how this organization started, the staggering statistics behind domestic abuse, what types of programs the organization has AND, how close this cause is to Jordan's heart.This episode is full of shocking details about the survivors of domestic abuse, and those that have been lost to it.Thank you Jordan for taking the time to share more about Gems for us to spread the word.With love,Melissa and Sammi***the information in this episode is not meant to replace professional advice.***
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Season 3. Ep 7: Francois Busque - Celebrating Rare Gene Day
Feb 28, 202500:45:24Tap to summarizeDo you know someone who lives with a Rare Genetic Condition? Do you live with a Rare Genetic Condition? In todays episode, Francois is allowing us to ask any and all questions about his son Benjamin and what life looks like for them, with their son Ben, living with CASK MICPCH (ponto cerebeller hypoplasia)What we learned about in this episode that was mind boggling? There are less than 200 people living with this condition and most males who are born with this condition, die during infancy. Ben is one of the only known males who has currently made it to the age of 17. Listening to Francois share about Ben was an incredible experience. Ben is full of energy, laughs and the biggest smile and he gets to go on some incredible adventures with his family. Tune in to learn more about Ben and CASK MICPCH (ponto cerebeller hypoplasia)With love, Melissa & Sammi
Transcribe →Season 3. Ep. 6: Gail Taylor - No Ukulele's, This is a Rock Song
Feb 20, 202500:59:22Tap to summarizeDo you know what it means if someone was to say "Curveballs come with opportunity?" If the answer is no or even leaves you slightly confuse, then this episode and Gail's book are for YOU. Gail Taylor wrote the book Curveballs to inspire others to follow their dreams, pursue their passions and to not allow life's curveballs to slow you down. Her book Curveballs is written in the most beautifully unique way; sharing stories of her life and then giving a QR code at the end of each story, so you can hear the song that was inspired by her own Curveball. In this episode, Gail shares with us how the book came to be, how she used some of her own Curveballs to propel herself forward and how, if we all are able to learn and harness the mentality of compartmentalizing the situations that life throws at us, we can go through even the hardest of times and come out on top. We absolutely adored our conversation with Gail and we can't wait to share it with you.Make sure you keep watching for when she brings our her keytar and shows us how she makes sure she's not at the back of the stage during a performance.Find Gail at: https://www.gailtaylormusic.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gailtaylormusic?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==ORBuy her book here: (Not an affiliate)https://gailtaylorauthor.com/With Love, Melissa & Sammi
Transcribe →Season 3 Ep. 5 Sandra Radha Chand - Tune Into Yourself
Feb 13, 202500:47:43Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt overwhelmed in Motherhood? Building a business? Or life in general?Sandra shares her inner journey to rediscovering herself and things she felt she lost in motherhood. Growing up in a tough household, Sandra shares with us how this shaped her early on in her parenting journey and when she broke and started taking the steps to finding herself again.Her kids became her teachers in showing her how she wanted to show up for them, instead of how she was taught to show up.This beautiful story, that we are certain many of you will be able to relate to, dives into the moment that Sandra realized she was a burned out mom, how she found yoga and really took the time to learn not just the physical aspect of yoga, but the inner work that real yoga can teach you to embrace. Now in her own business, her desire is to help Mom's, like herself, who are feeling burnt out and overwhelmed, to find themselves again. To rediscover what they may have set too far aside, in their parenting journey and how to show up for themselves, how they want to me.Find Sandra at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unwindblisswithsandra?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Check back often, as Sandra hopes to be able to share a free link with all of our listeners, to a meditation practice that is meant to help anyone recenter, and find their footing amongst the busy-ness of life.With Love, Sammi and Melissa
Transcribe →Season 2 Ep. 4; Iesha Madden - Thriving In Motherhood
Feb 6, 202500:56:32Tap to summarizeIesha Madden is passionate about mental health, self-advocacy, setting boundaries and taking care of YOURSELF in order to be able to function at your best level, in all areas of life. Iesha is a working Mom, who started her instagram page @Morethanamamaseries originally, to start helping other Mom's who were finding it hard to balance both motherhood and well, life. But what Iesha came to find out; is that, her instagram page that she started, began impacting her more than she had anticipated. As a career coach at a community college, Iesha is helping new students learn how to take their mental health seriously, while also pursuing their goals and dreams. One of our favourite lines that Iesha says "I admire GenZ..." tune in to find out why this is. We can't wait for you to hear this one! Find Iesha at: https://www.instagram.com/morethanamamaseries?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== With Love, Sammi & Melissa
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