DR. JOHN FREER | BREAKING DOWN ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS TOWARDS DISABILITY IN EDUCATIION
Dr. John Freer grew up as a struggling student and is passionate about sharing his experience and ongoing research on the attitudes of people toward those with disabilities, social inclusion, disabilities in education and much more.
In a recent study of grade 4 students, which is continuing, Dr. Freer found that most of the students have already adopted a deficit view of disability. He has also developed the Tripartite Intervention for students, a 12-week program addressing how we feel about disabilities, how we act towards individuals with disabilities, and the thoughts and stereotypes already developed.
John is a Professor in the School of Community Studies at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. He is the coordinator of the Educational Support program and helps to train students interested in pursuing a career in special education. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor, where he teaches primarily in the areas of educational psychology and special education.
Dr. John Freer grew up as a struggling student and is passionate about sharing his experience and ongoing research on the attitudes of people toward those with disabilities, social inclusion, disabilities in education and much more.
In a recent study of grade 4 students, which is continuing, Dr. Freer found that most of the students have already adopted a deficit view of disability. He has also developed the Tripartite Intervention for students, a 12-week program addressing how we feel about disabilities, how we act towards individuals with disabilities and the thoughts and stereotypes already developed.
John is a Professor in the School of Community Studies at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. He is the coordinator of the Educational Support program and helps to train students interested in pursuing a career in special education. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor, where he teaches primarily in the areas of educational psychology and special education.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=-DfrsmEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
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DR. JAN CANTY | HOMICIDE SURVIVORS … THE DOMINO EFFECT OF MURDER
CONTENT WARNING // HOMICIDE, HOMICIDE SURVIVORS
Dr. Jan Canty shares a powerful experience. It's personal and at times disturbing. This conversation with Dr. Jan Canty was recorded in the middle of May. She is passionate about supporting homicide survivors and speaking for the many grief-stricken people lost in the shadows of mayhem, court dockets, social estrangement, and misunderstanding.
Her life is divided into"before and after" segments. Her spouse of nearly 11 years went missing and she discovered he’d had a secret life for 18 months after he was brutally murdered.
Dr. Canty's book "A Life Divided" was intended to be a straightforward memoir - the personal story behind the murder of her spouse. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, she is an author, a renounced speaker, a former triathlete and a cancer survivor. Dr. Canty is also the host of a podcast for and about other homicide survivors., the "Domino Effect of Murder".
CONTENT WARNING: HOMICIDE//HOMICIDE SURVIVORS
Dr. Jan Canty shares a powerful experience. It's personal and at times disturbing. This conversation with Dr. Jan Canty was recorded in the middle of May. She is passionate about supporting homicide survivors and speaking for the many grief-stricken people lost in the shadows of mayhem, court dockets, social estrangement, and misunderstanding.
Her life is divided into"before and after" segments. Her spouse of nearly 11 years went missing and she discovered he’d had a secret life for 18 months after he was brutally murdered.
Dr. Canty's book "A Life Divided" was intended to be a straightforward memoir - the personal story behind the murder of her spouse. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, she is an author, a renounced speaker, a former triathlete and a cancer survivor. Dr. Canty is also the host of a podcast for and about other homicide survivors., the "Domino Effect of Murder".
http://www.jancantyphd.com/
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IRINA MIHAELA | HEALING REQUIRES CURIOSITY AND COURAGE
Are you ready to take the first step towards enlightenment? Irina Mihaela is highly strategic, results-oriented and also uses her intuition and energy healing abilities to go deep with her clients and resolve and release anything that keeps them stuck.
Her business experience spans over two decades from an executive in high-tech corporate where she developed and grew her department’s business by 600% up to $7 million, to business consulting and coaching for million-dollar companies. Irina helps entrepreneurs find their uniqueness, get clear on their purpose, transform relationships, and utilize their inner wisdom and natural capabilities to expand from educated to enlightened. Through her business, Entrepreneur Enlightenment, Irina offers a variety of unique opportunities.
Healing Requires Curiosity and Courage!
Are you ready to take the first step towards enlightenment? Irina Mihaela is highly strategic, results-oriented and also uses her intuition and energy healing abilities to go deep with her clients and resolve and release anything that keeps them stuck.
Her business experience spans over two decades from an executive in high-tech corporate where she developed and grew her department’s business by 600% up to $7 million, to business consulting and coaching for million-dollar companies. Irina helps entrepreneurs find their uniqueness, get clear on their purpose, transform relationships, and utilize their inner wisdom and natural capabilities to expand from educated to enlightened. Through her business, Entrepreneur Enlightenment, Irina offers a variety of unique opportunities.
https://entrepreneurenlightenment.com/
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KAREN TOMPKINS | YOUR BRAIN HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN BUT YOU CAN OUTSMART IT!
When Karen's first child was born she stopped breathing. Yes, she did survive—but it kept happening. Three years later they learned her daughter was missing a part of her brain that controlled breathing.
It became Karen's mission to learn all things neuroscience. She hunted down knowledge with neurologists across the world and in universities across Canada and the States.
If we understand our brains, we can trick them into helping us live better. It’s unfair but people with intrusive behaviours often get judged harshly in this world. As President of the International Joubert Syndrome Foundation Karen has advocated for sufferers of brain-behaviour problems like her daughter. Advocacy—driven by compassion and science—is still a part of her work today.
Karen is an educator, author, and professional speaker, taking the helm. What's the neuroscience of behaviour?
When Karen's first child was born she stopped breathing. Three years later they learned her daughter was missing a part of her brain that controlled breathing.
It became Karen's mission to learn all things neuroscience. If we understand our brains, we can trick them into helping us live better. As President of the International Joubert Syndrome Foundation Karen has advocated for sufferers of brain-behaviour problems like her daughter. Advocacy—driven by compassion and science—is still a part of her work today.
http://ktompkins.com/
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DR. STEPHAN NEFF | ALCOHOLIC? TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND
A lifetime of trauma led Dr. Stephan Neff to drown his sorrows, only to find that the critters can swim. As an alcoholic in recovery, he has experienced addiction and mental health problems first-hand. After successful rehabilitation, Stephan is now an expert in 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆.
Dr. Neff is the author of "My steps to Sobriety" and believes that it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. His creative partnership with Belinda Managh has led to the beautiful "Esmee the mindful mouse" children's book series, which addresses core beliefs that are laid down in early childhood.
Stephan also hosts, "Steps to sobriety - Into the Light" and helps demystify mental health problems and addiction.
A lifetime of trauma led Dr. Stephan Neff to drown his sorrows, only to find that the critters can swim. As an alcoholic in recovery, he has experienced addiction and mental health problems first-hand. After successful rehabilitation, Stephan is now an expert in 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆.
Dr. Neff is the author of "My steps to Sobriety" and believes that it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. His creative partnership with Belinda Managh has led to the beautiful "Esmee the mindful mouse" children's book series, which addresses core beliefs that are laid down in early childhood.
Stephan also hosts, "Steps to sobriety - Into the Light" and helps demystify mental health problems and addiction.
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TAMBRY HARRIS | RELEASE YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS CAUSED BY PAST TRAUMA
Tambry Harris’s experiences, twenty years of coaching and eight years of spiritual direction translate into her work with survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. She's the founder of the "Going Forward: Survivors to Thrivers (GFS2T)" organization. She guides survivors to examine limiting beliefs, find strength in their unique gifts and abilities, and claim a wholehearted, meaningful life.
Tambry has authored two books titled, "Awakening the Light A Survivors to Thrivers Going Forward Story" and " Group Growth Guide". She was recently named Mecklenburg Times 50 Most Influential Women of 2021 for the transformation work she does locally and nationally.
Tambry’s experiences, twenty years of coaching and eight years of spiritual direction translate into her work with survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. She's the founder of the "Going Forward: Survivors to Thrivers (GFS2T)" organization. She guides survivors to examine limiting beliefs, find strength in their unique gifts and abilities, and claim a wholehearted, meaningful life.
Tambry has authored two books titled, "Awakening the Light A Survivors to Thrivers Going Forward Story" and " Group Growth Guide". She was recently named Mecklenburg Times 50 Most Influential Women of 2021 for the transformation work she does locally and nationally.
http://survivorstothrivers.com/
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STEVE GARVIN | FIND THE DIAMOND IN YOUR OWN STORY
Steve Garvin thought his story was worthless until he discovered he’d been playing a role that wasn’t his as a corporate accountant. When he became the author of his own story, Steve’s self-compassion and self-worth went from barely surviving to thriving. It's time to find the diamond in your own story. He hosts the Sing Your Heart Song Summit, the only summit where hearts, souls, and missions sing together in abundance for authors, speakers, and coaches.
Steve Garvin thought his story was worthless until he discovered he’d been playing a role that wasn’t his as a corporate accountant. When he became the author of his own story, Steve’s self-compassion and self-worth went from barely surviving to thriving. It's time to find the diamond in your own story. He hosts the Sing Your Heart Song Summit, the only summit where hearts, souls, and missions sing together in abundance for authors, speakers, and coaches.
https://lynnmclaughlin.com/the-power-of-thought-series
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AMBER RAYMOND | THE POWER OF THOUGHT … HOW CAN CHILDREN LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS?
Amber Raymond is co-authoring a children's book series with our host, Lynn McLaughlin. It's called, "The Power of Thought". She is a Master's level Social Worker specializing in self-awareness and self-development. She's also one of Lynn's seven beautiful nieces! Amber is an advocate for non-conventional, evidence-based coping strategies and identifies as a loving and committed mother and friend. She is passionate about child mental health, lifelong self-care practices, self-exploration, self-love, and wellbeing.
When children feel angry, worried, disappointed, surprised, lonely, or happy they can learn to manage their emotions to problem solve and find positive solutions for everyday situations. Amber Raymond is co-authoring a children's book series with our host, Lynn McLaughlin. It's called, "The Power of Thought". She is a Master's level Social Worker specializing in self-awareness and self-development. She's also one of Lynn's seven beautiful nieces! The brainstorming started almost one full year ago and has resulted in the creation of a fictitious planet, characters named after crystals who glow in the colour of their emotions and more! It's time to also introduce the creative illustrator of the series, Allysa Batin and plans for the launch of the first book, "I Have Choices". Amber is an advocate for non-conventional, evidence-based coping strategies and identifies as a loving and committed mother and friend. She is passionate about child mental health, lifelong self-care practices, self-exploration, self-love, and wellbeing.
https://lynnmclaughlin.com/the-power-of-thought-series
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EMILY SHAULES | SHIFT YOURSELF … FEEL BETTER WHILE TRULY ENJOYING YOUR LIFE!
If you have an invisible illness, Emily Shaules has been there and has now transformed her life! A former attorney, professional actor, and Founder/CEO, Emily went from being suicidal and on 25 pills a day by the time she was 30, to thriving in her body, mind, and spirit. She utilizes Hermetic and Universal laws, as well as practical health and wellness knowledge, to help those who are sick of the struggle and want to design a dream life that honors their body and experience.
If you have an invisible illness, Emily Shaules has been there and has now transformed her life! A former attorney, professional actor, and Founder/CEO, Emily went from being suicidal and on 25 pills a day by the time she was 30, to thriving in her body, mind, and spirit. She utilizes Hermetic and Universal laws, as well as practical health and wellness knowledge, to help those who are sick of the struggle and want to design a dream life that honors their body and experience.
https://emilyshaules.com
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DOROTHY MAZEAU | ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE AND LIFE TO YOUR YEARS
Do you think you have to sell your home and move to be able to afford your retirement years? Are ou just starting out in your career and want to buy but the housing prices are far too high? After more than 20 years of living in shared homes, Dorothy Mazeau realized that she was living the answer! She founded Golden HomeSharing Connections for Golden Girls (and Guys) in Canada to help others learn how this way of living can add years to your life and life to your years! There are countless benefits to home-sharing including improvements to our well-being, financial, social lives and so much more! It’s all about finding the right match!
Do you think you have to sell your home and move to be able to afford your retirement years? Are you just starting out in your career and want to buy but the housing prices are far too high? After more than 20 years of living in shared homes, Dorothy Mazeau realized that she was living the answer! She founded Golden HomeSharing Connections for Golden Girls (and Guys) in Canada to help others learn how this way of living can add years to your life and life to your years! There are countless benefits to home-sharing including improvements to our well-being, financial, social lives and so much more! It’s all about finding the right match!
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KATHY MCDANIEL | KICKED OUT OF HEAVEN'S WAITING ROOM
Content Warning // Death and Dying// Near-Death Experience
While dying from lung failure in 1999, Kathy McDaniel was placed on a ventilator and into a drug-induced coma. A disturbing near-death experience occurred and, although mostly traumatic (advance caution to viewers and listeners), the overwhelming bliss of Heaven she experienced shifted her religious beliefs to deep spirituality.
Kathy credits the members of IANDS (International Association for Near-Death Studies) for her eventual integration of the Disturbing NDE, and the ability to accept the sacred mission that caused her reluctant return to Earth.
Kathy is also the author of the memoir, Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat.
Content Warning // Death and Dying// Near-Death Experience
While dying from lung failure in 1999, Kathy McDaniel was placed on a ventilator and into a drug-induced coma. 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, Kathy shares her recollections of her near-death experience in hell, a manifestation of what she believed it would be. It is graphic and a caution that her recollections for the first 8 minutes can be disturbing.
Kathy says she moved from that very dark place to Heaven's waiting room and tries to find the words to express the love, joy, and bliss she felt. The overwhelming bliss of Heaven she experienced shifted her religious beliefs to deep spirituality. Kathy prays daily to be loving, kind, merciful, forgiving, encouraging, grateful, faithful, and non-judgmental. She can't wait to "go home" again and tells us we have so much to look forward to.
Kathy credits the members of IANDS (International Association for Near-Death Studies) for her eventual integration of the Disturbing NDE, and the ability to accept the sacred mission that caused her reluctant return to Earth.
Kathy is also the author of the memoir, Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat.
https://iands.org/
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THOMAS WURM | REFRAMING THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
If you are a first responder or are supporting someone in that role, Thomas Wurm is forging a healthy path forward.
Thomas studied wildland fire for fourteen years on firelines and in doing so, he saw a gap in the mental health services being provided to wildland firefighters through official channels. Per his training, Thomas recognized that if a gap exists, it must be called out and closed. The intention of Mountain Mind Tricks is to help wildland firefighters develop leadership, peak performance, and mindset so they can reach their highest potential on the line and at home. He wants to fully support first responders in the areas of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health by reframing the way in which the community is dealing with the mental health crisis.
Thomas Wurm studied wildland fire for fourteen years on firelines and in doing so, he saw a gap in the mental health services being provided to wildland firefighters through official channels. Per his training, Thomas recognized that if a gap exists, it must be called out and closed and he is paving a path forward.
The intention of Mountain Mind Tricks is to help first responders develop leadership, peak performance, and mindset so they can reach their highest potential on the line and at home. He wants to fully support first responders in the areas of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health by reframing the way in which the community is dealing with the mental health crisis.
https://www.mountainmindtricks.com/
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DARLENE TURRIFF AND NICOLE WASHBURN | WHY CONSISTENCY BEATS INTENSITY IN HEALTH AND BUSINESS
Nicole & Darlene have been in a powerful mastermind together for over 3 years and now, as business partners, they are creating a space for entrepreneurs to produce content with a touch of magic. Darlene is a serial entrepreneur after a lifetime of autoimmune illness. She went from bedridden to running multiple businesses. Nicole helps service-based entrepreneurs find the heart of their message with the precise words that grab attention and lead to meaningful conversations, inspired action, and new clients. Nicole’s words have appeared on billboards in Times Square and on 6 figure Sales Pages.
Nicole & Darlene have been in a powerful mastermind together for over 3 years and now, as business partners, they are creating a space for entrepreneurs to produce content with a touch of magic. Darlene is a serial entrepreneur after a lifetime of autoimmune illness. She went from bedridden to running multiple businesses. Nicole helps service-based entrepreneurs find the heart of their message with the precise words that grab attention and lead to meaningful conversations, inspired action, and new clients. Nicole’s words have appeared on billboards in Times Square and on 6 figure Sales Pages.
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LAURA WHITFIELD } UNTETHERED … YOU ARE BIGGER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE
When Laura Whitfield was fourteen, her extraordinary brother, Lawrence, was killed in a mountain climbing accident. That night she had an epiphany: Life is short. Dream big, even if it means taking risks. So, after graduating from high school, she set out on her own, prepared to do just that. Laura's stirring memoir is about a young woman’s quest to find hope and stability after a devastating loss. Untethered is Laura’s story of overcoming shame, embracing faith, and learning that taking risks—and failing—can lead to a bigger life than you've ever dared to imagine.
When Laura Whitfield was fourteen, her extraordinary brother, Lawrence, was killed in a mountain climbing accident. That night she had an epiphany: Life is short. Dream big, even if it means taking risks. So, after graduating from high school, she set out on her own, prepared to do just that. Laura's stirring memoir is about a young woman’s quest to find hope and stability after a devastating loss. Untethered is Laura’s story of overcoming shame, embracing faith, and learning that taking risks—and failing—can lead to a bigger life than you've ever dared to imagine.
https://laurawhitfield.com/events/
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SHARI REINHART | FEELING WHOLE AND VALUED IS A GORGEOUS PLACE TO BE
Shari Reinhart has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, reading from her personal journals. She is the host of the podcast, 'Metamorphosis Monologues' where she and her guests get honest and vulnerable about the stuff that matters. She's also a ghostwriter and developmental editor to aspiring authors writing memoirs and business books. Coaches, entrepreneurs, spiritual seekers and wellness professionals hire Shari when they get stuck. Working together, she manifests their ideas, experiences and expertise.
Shari Reinhart has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, reading from her personal journals. She is the host of the podcast, 'Metamorphosis Monologues' where she and her guests get honest and vulnerable about the stuff that matters. She's also a ghostwriter and developmental editor to aspiring authors writing memoirs and business books. Coaches, entrepreneurs, spiritual seekers and wellness professionals hire Shari when they get stuck. Working together, she manifests their ideas, experiences and expertise.
https://www.facebook.com/shari.reinhart/
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CARISSA KARNER | UNLOCK THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE
Do you want to unlock the power of your voice? Carissa has uncovered a process she uses to help us step into the spotlight with confidence on podcasts, video interviews, social media lives, and on in-person and virtual stages. Our guest today used this process to go from a shy, scared little girl, afraid to look anyone in the eye… to now feeling excited and ready to speak up at any time. There is a process to become a confident, fearless speaker – ready to use your voice anywhere, anytime, to anyone.
Do you want to unlock the power of your voice? Carissa has uncovered a process she uses to help us step into the spotlight with confidence on podcasts, video interviews, social media lives, and on in-person and virtual stages. Our guest today used this process to go from a shy, scared little girl, afraid to look anyone in the eye… to now feeling excited and ready to speak up at any time. There is a process to become a confident, fearless speaker – ready to use your voice anywhere, anytime, to anyone.
https://fearlessspeak.com/speak
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