Living Your Life With Lianne Laing

Welcome to my milestone 100th episode of Living Your Life w Lianne Laing. This is a big deal! After 99 amazing guests on the show I decided that the 100th guest would be ME!The process of recording this podcast took me out of my comfort zone and into a very vulnerable position. I open up about the challenges I faced when deciding to leave my 20 year carreer in broadcast televion. I suspect, others out there face similar challenges everyday. I have gone through quite the transformation in the last two years and I wanted to share aspects of my journey that I felt might help others. How many of you have thought about taking a massive leap of faith from current life in hopes of one day living the life you dream about.I talk about the mistakes I made or things I overlooked when it came to setting up a business and the reality of working for myself. I talk about the shift in mindsetand dealing with the "mean girl" in my head. I go off about the brutal habit of comparing ourselves to others and I talk candidly about

Meet Holly Warner, the founder of Holly Warner Health. Her resume includes nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner as well as leading functional diagnostic and stress expert. As her telemedicine practice grows she is also a cannabinoid therapist specializing in hormone imbalances, bio-identtical hormone replacement therapy, thyroid-gut and adrenal health as well autoimmune disease. You get the idea that there was plenty of subject matter to hit on. It’s a world where Science meets lifestylle- where one singular approach doesn’t fit all and where understanding every day factors, like stress and day to day tasks affect every aspect of your home and your workplace, home life balance.Her website includes a variety of topics, blogs and videos which include tips like mouth taping to proper chewing. She has great stories, tips and science backing our discussion and I really soaked in some of the tips. In fact I finally broke down and placed that glass of water with salt and lemon beside my

Meet Lance Essihos, the host of the popular podcast "University of Adversity". The word “Adversity” is described as unfavourable fortune or fate- a condition marked by misfortune, calamity or distress. Used in a sentence “Friends will show their true colors in times of adversity”. It's synonyms include- catastrophe, disaster, misery...It's antonym is prosperity… Talk to successful people about their adversities and usually you find their road to prosperity- at least Lance Essihos seems to have found that. Lance is a true canadian boy from out west, former junior hockey player, professional bartender, and once professional drinker, someone who has hit rock bottom, and someone who is learning and sharing all aspects of adversity- learning from others and being inspired by other on his podcast “The University of Adversity”. Learn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. His mission is to connec

Remember the slogan and the song...."Don't worry - Be Happy"?How wonderful life would be if it were just that easy.That's exactly the topic of this week's podcast and I found the discussion quite fascinating.We all seem to know someone, who always seems to be smiling, happy, content, grateful- we think they must be faking it, putting on an act to mask their real emotions and pain. I mean, let's be honest – who is really that happy. Is it actually possible? Are we so numb to people talking about feeling anxious, stressed and depressed that we just expect that to be the norm….has status quo become about surviving rather than thriving…The truth is- there are people out there who are genuinely happy, who see the positive in life, even during difficult times. There are people who have constant compassion and appreciation for life. Who find it easier to smile than to frown and who have the ability to spread their joy and light to others.Let me introduce you to Happiness Exprt Kathie Donavon. Now its

Whether its joy, trauma or singular significant events, we each carry with us, hundreds – if not thousands of images in our mind which play a critical role in how we see things, our lives and the world.Most people think that you can't actually change ingrained patterns like anxiety, fear, lack of confidence, stress lack of fulfillment, low energy pain, patterns of self-defeat, under-earning, underperforming and so much more....Leading world Eidetics expert, Wendy Yellen knows you can....Wendy joins us from Santa Fey, New Mexico where she left her private and incredibly successful psychotherapy practice to commit full time to this transformative work - she has also been named one of the International Top 3 Transformational experts ...So questions to askHow does one really change? How closely are you really looking at yourself?What aspects of your life are really pulling you down?How do you access the real you, without the history of your experiences in your memory.Wendy is able to actually answer these qu

I met Rory Gardiner on the set at CTV Morning Live and interviewed him about his country music career. It's impressive. He has toured worldwide and recorded songs in Nashville, and even opened up for Keith Urban. His latest albums are geared for kids.He's also a comedian, performing at comedy clubs all over North America and chillin with canadian comics like Tom Green and Mike MacDonald.But the turning point for me asking Rory to come on the podcast was his experience as a TedX speaker talking about humor as a coping mechanism. For my listeners here in Ottawa, we remember last years 6 Tornados hitting down in one powerful storm, people here continue to rebuild their lives and their homes. Rory and his family were one of the families hardest hit, running to safety only to see their home destroyed. What followed was a series of funny videos that went viral as Rory used humour to explain and show the devastation. Ive seen the vidoes- they are hilairious. We talk about humour as a coping mechanism, why he is

Nabil Khatib would likely have me running in the opposite direction if we encountered each other on a dark path, he’s the exact look alike of every villain played in every movie every written, however since I know better, I’d be clinging to his arm knowing he’d likely be the best to defend against any danger. He is a teddy bear wrapped in an MMA fighter. While he can play the tough guy on film, stunt double some fight scenes and ride off like fast and the furious, this former professional MMA fighter and 4th degree back belt is a softy to boot. Just give him a knife and this chef would rather chop up a meal, then use it as a weapon. Actually, in all honesty he was in tears within 60 seconds of starting to speak- and there would be a handful more times throughout the podcast when he opens up about real life and what the future holds. Over the course of Nabil’s professional fighting career where his nickname was Nabil “The Thrill” he also witnessed the influx of people, men, woman and children al

Move over BNN and MSNBC. I managed to get former Canopy Growth Founder and CEO Bruce Linton to sit for an hour. He thought it couldn't be done- and time flew :)Where do you start when you know the man sitting across from you helped build a company valued in its infancy years at almost 20 Billion Dollars (Canadian). We had plenty to talk about!It’s always had a bit of a Hollywood script to it- An abandoned chocolate factory turned into a thriving production line of contraversal product, which might, make one crave chocolate after consumption. The movie could be a bio-pic of about Bruce Linton’s life- or at least the stage in his life when he built Canopy Growth- one of the biggest publicly traded cannabis companies in the world. Rewind less than a decade and this wasn’t an easy conversation to have at a board room table. This journey has several twisted forks in the road that led to this opportunity, scarier than most of us would be willing to venture on- but Bruce, a graduate of Carleton University hopped on

I’ll be honest, I have been targeted over the years by numerous companies like Arbonne, Isagenix, Beach Body, Body by Vie and the list goes on. Each message is beautifully crafted with a compliment and then a suggestion that I would be perfect for a product and an opportunity to have increased income.I’ve politely declined them all.With that being said- I feel the role I have created here on this podcast is to provide information, knowledge and tips on living your best life and so I wanted to explore the subject more and not be totally closed off to certain products. I was introduced to a beautiful and incredibly warm woman Dr. Delrae Messer a few months ago and knew she would be perfect person to explain, share and inform us on the world of Isagenix.Who better to learn from then one of their top leaders and performers who earned 6 figures within her first 6 months with the company. Having spoken to her I know its not about closing the deal but rather about building relationships and a community. Breifly

I am finally tackling the topic of CBD of this podcast.Are you cannabis curious? The more I explore the discussions around CBD, Cannabis and medical marijuana the more I am intrigued. Autism, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, seizures, pain relief, parkinsons, ageing, gut health, sex drive- all seeing the use of CBD as treatment for patients of all ages. Its confusing, its scary and it's an adjustment to how many of us think.Dr. Mary Clifton, an internal medicine doctor with over 20 years in both hospital and private practice. A published author, national speaker recognized CBD and Cannabis Expert and has the incredible website CBD And Cannabis Info. Dot Com. The website is almost like an encyclopedia of wealth- which talks about everything you can possibly think of when it comes to this topic. She is the Science and Research Editor for Cannabis Magazine and the Medical Director for Live Well Naturally….plus looking for ways to cook with CBD – she's got a cookbook ready for that as well. Her scien

How often have you read the labels on items other than food? Melissa Shabinksy has been doing it since she was a kid and has since turned her wealth of knowledge into products people didn't even know they were seeking. CEO, Founder, Co-Founder, Owner, Innovator, Writer, Philanthropist, Model, Volunteer, Wife, Mom of 4- These are just an example of a few of the titles given to Melissa at any given moment in time.She has been at the for front of organic and natural cosmetics with her brands Fusion Beauty, Revolution Organics, as well as other ground breaking products and she was the first to bring raw, cold pressed juices to Ottawa as a co-founder of the ever growing Raw Pulp And Grind.She has an in depth knowledge of plant based nutrition, the understanding of juicing, detoxs and cleanses. We talk about green products, entrepreuneurhsip, health and wellness and living in gratitude. Melissa is also the co -founder of the Fairy Godmother of Ottawa Prom Project and a contributor to Ottawa

I wish I had the ability to not only motivate and educate people on the benefits of living a healthy and active life but also the super power to make you do it. There are people however, who seem to have that super power. At least in some capacity- they are called Personal Trainers! So, are you finally recognizing that beer belly, or frustrated by the difficulty in shedding the years of baby weight. Were you once the all star and now the no star. Maybe you just want to post that epic beach bikini picture on Instagram. Hopefully you want to be healthy, and strong in an effort to live your fullest life. No matter the reason- Adam Bracken has heard them all.Adam, the founder of the Fitness Lab found his calling early on and hasn’t looked back. He went from washing towels and wiping down equipment to training some of the countries best athletes while opening up two studios in a very quick amount of time. His 3rd location is set to open in early Fall.The profession of personal training is showing no sign

We all tend to learn at a different pace, whether its to walk or read or even ride a bike. Eventually we all get there, but at our own pace.When it comes to education we retain information differently, so one student will have an easier or a tougher time over another.As children we tend to develop our own strategies to cope with certain situations and circumstances- even though we don’t quite know we are doing it at the time.These strategies, good and bad, flow in and out of our lives…As the school year gets into full gear- in addition to the normal trials and tribulations of adolescence throw in stigmas, like ADD, ADHD, intellectual disability, learning disorders, and autism spectrums.Pile on top of that, anxiety, depression, bullying, identity issues and you just want to bubble wrap your kids and protect them from harsh realities.Joining us today is Everett Lawrence Adams a clinical and educational psychologist. EL as he is known, is looking to share ideas, philosophies and methods he is using to help our y

There are certain people you meet whose energy is beyond contagious and who make the world a better place. When I first met Patricia Lohan, I was drawn in by her Irish accent her vibrant colorful wardrobe and her incredibly positive demeanour. I had the right vibe- The law of attraction works. In meeting Patricia I would get my first introduction to the world of energy healing – all things energy related, including feng shui. Patricia is a motivational speaker, the creator of Fen Shui Mastery and the author of The Happy Home, A guide to creating A Happy Healthy, Wealthy Life…She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace feng shui and create lasting changes in their homes, lives, and businesses. She is a feng shui expert, a healer, and a passionate female entrepreneur. She helps detox your business, unstick your beliefs and declutter your busy mind- allowing you the ability to be in alignment with your dreams. So, think beyond rearranging your furniture- I intend to go much deeper than that!For a

School’s back in session, and with that lunches, after school snacks, breakfast options, sports and activities.Now let’s throw in the approaching cooler weather, colds, flues, anxiety and stress of the schedules and I know I would rather stay in bed.We are crossing off a few things on the podcast checklist today: From snacks and meal prep to essential oils for sleep, stress and focus as well as immune boosting foods for the fall. We also hit on a very personal and important topic when it comes to eating disorders.Holistic Nutritionist Lindsay Mustard is making a mark for herself on the health and wellness scene, providing woman who are struggling with emotional eating and self confidence to help them craft the body and life of their dreams- Its comes with passion and experience.It wasn’t an easy road for Lindsay, a hockey player for 15 years, she struggled with an eating disorder and image dysmorphia for 5 years. Lindsay is open and honest about how the illness almost killed her, how she hid the eating disord

If you are a teacher or a coach- this podcast is a must listen! If you wish to mentor the next generation- listen to this podcast and if you see yourself as a future leader- learn from a person who inspires many.  Pierre Lafontaine is not a household name in the traditional sense. He doesn’t have million dollar sports contracts despite the fact he’s always been on top of his game for decades. He has worked with the world’s top swimmers and cyclists. Guided the countries top student athletes and worked hand in hand with national and Olympic athletes from around the world. What’s unique about Pierre’s ability to move within the sports circles is that he is doing it as well with politicians and business leaders. In the name of sports, Pierre has seen it all. This isn’t a podcast about training the countries elite athletes- it's about how we as people /humans are meant to be active and healthy both physically and mentally. How sports is supposed to be about moving and training our bodies, being foc

 The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again!This is D.r Stephen Cabral’s latest book- one of four he has authored or co-authored in addition to over 11 hundred published articles in magazines like Men's and Women's Health, He is The founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute as well as his highly regarded daily podcast "The Cabral Concept". In Dr. Cabral’s online and Boston practice, they have completed over 250,000 client appointments, where they use Functional Medicine lab testing and Personalized Wellness Plans to help people re-balance their mind and body to recover from auto-immune, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight gain, digestive, childhood, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions. Dr Cabral is a patient himself, having been diagnosed at 17 with a life altering illness and given no hope for recovery. It was then he started on this journey of healing, finding the root cause of chron

Bernadette Abraham was home from Dubai when we were able to connect in studio for the podcast, The mother of four and former engineer has spent much of the last decade training royalty and celebrities half way across the world. Now her work as a trainer goes much further as a nutritional therapist, functional medicine coach and author.She has become a sought-after expert in her field, publishing hundreds of articles relating to overall well being, fitness, and nutrition in several magazines, newspapers, and online publications. She has hosted a network series on pre-natal fitness and nutrition and is a soon to be published author. Her book called "UNJUNK: How to raise healthy eaters in a processed world", is set to be released this fall. We focus on aspects of the book like deceptive labels, understanding the food industry, sourcing healthier alternatives, resisting change and so much more. Whether you want to work on digestion, gain more energy, experience better sleep, reduce mood swings, eliminate cra

"You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day unless you are too busy...then you should sit for an hour" (Old Zen Saying)Don't laugh - you knew it was coming. Podcast topic this week is on Meditation :)It seems over the last 80 episodes- every medical practitioner, and health and wellness expert continues to emphasize healthy diet, exercise, self care and meditation/slash mindfulness. To put a personal spin on this- I was eating healthy, exercising daily and finding time for self care- I figured 3 out of 4 wasn't bad- or so I thought. In fact what I have realized is that the fourth component of meditation and mindfulness may in fact be the most important of them all. How we think and react to the world and what our subconscious is really doing to us has a massive impact on our lives.So lets dive deeper into this subject and get all of you similarly stubborn people like me out there listening with a new perspective. Joining me on this podcast is former psychotherapist, acclaimed author, podcaster and

What I respect most about the game of golf- are its nuisances- and that this game above all others reveals a persons true character - their integrity, honesty and sportsmanship. You cheat at golf- you cheat at life. Don’t panic, this podcast is not all about golf. Kevin Haime, who grew up around the game has built an incredible business with his wife Lisa. A player himself, Kevin describes the lessons learned growing up on a golf course and how the sport eventually led him to his own business. He talks about the partnership with Lisa, the constant need for growth and expansion and the "Disney" experience. He has great stories of experiences both on and off the course and we spend quite a bit of time talking about the junior programs he has created. Philanthropy took on a different meaning when Kevin created the "Kids To The Course" program. We talk about the influence sport has on a child and why this program has provided a new life for some of the kids who have participated in it. Business, mentorship,