Somewhere along the way, eating (one of life's greatest pleasures, tbh) started to feel like something to manage or optimize. I can’t be the only one who feels exhausted by all the conflicting advice out there.

So this week I invited a guest who I've worked with personally — holistic nutritionist, personal chef, and Reiki healer Amanda Michaelson. Amanda's entire approach is built around what she calls a heart-centered lens: leading with compassion instead of shame, and helping people reconnect to the wisdom that already lives in their bodies.

Right now, it seems like everyone is pregnant. And just writing that sentence takes me back to the years when everyone around me was getting engaged, buying houses, and starting families.

Meanwhile, I was starting a business and quietly wondering if I was the only one not following the same path. And of course I wasn't, but that didn't make it any less hard.

In this episode, I'm getting into the very real, very human feeling of being on a different timeline than your friends. We don't talk about this enough, and I think we should.

For 12 years, Shelly Thorne had a book living in her head, a story she always knew she'd write, just never knew when. And then one day, she decided it was time to start drafting.

She finished the whole novel in SIX WEEKS! Beyond the book itself, we talked about what self-publishing costs (emotionally and financially), what it looks like to squeeze creativity into the pockets of a very full life, and why the romance genre is doing something way more important than people give it credit for.

There's this moment that happens every time I come home from a trip. I'm on the plane, feeling spacious and happy and like the fullest version of myself, and I start wondering if there’s a way to hold on to that.

In this solo episode of Thinking About, I'm unpacking why travel feels so good, the actual neurological and psychological reasons our brains light up when we're somewhere new. And then, because I'm always asking myself how to bring that feeling into everyday life, I'm sharing some practical ways to do exactly that.

This month on Thinking About is all about confidence, and this week we’re talking about the confidence to be online. So many of the people I talk to are carrying around the same fears about being online, and most of the time, they're holding themselves to a standard they'd never hold anyone else to.

So we're busting some myths, walking through what helps me (and the clients I've worked with), and hopefully leaving you feeling like maybe — just maybe — you do have what it takes to show up online. (I believe you do!)

You know that feeling when you open your closet and nothing feels quite like you anymore? Maybe, ever since the pandemic, it's been a few years of sweats and working from home. Maybe your body has changed, your life has changed, and the clothes hanging in there feel like they belong to someone you used to be.

That's exactly where I was, and then Suzanne Colmer walked into my closet with her closet cleanse method and literally changed my life!

Somewhere between the girlboss era and a world that's constantly telling us to optimize, monetize, and move faster, I quietly forgot how to just... do something for fun. Not because it would make good content or even make me a better person.

Just because it felt good! Like, why can’t that be enough?

When's the last time you felt completely free from the algorithm? Not just a good week, not just a post that happened to take off, but genuinely unbothered by whether your content gets seen?

In this episode of Thinking About, I'm sitting down with Caley Dimmock – ads expert, teacher at heart, and someone whose brain I deeply trust when it comes to scaling without chaos.

I didn't make a single New Year's resolution this year. Partially because I was sick, partially because I was unpacking a new home, and partially because I was just tired. But somewhere in that accidental pause, I started noticing something.

The quiet, undramatic changes I was making for my health and well-being were actually sticking.

Chatting with a stranger on your commute. Sharing fries with a friend. Watching the sunset from your window. Turns out, these micro moments are much more than pleasant – they're the actual building blocks of happiness!

Hi. It's been nine months… I know!

I didn't mean to ghost you. Between planning an elopement in Greece, getting married, dealing with health stuff, moving to Toronto, and scaling my business, the podcast became the rubber ball I had to put down while I held onto the glass ones.

But I'm finally back. And truthfully, I feel more alive than I have in years.

This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results.

In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked in major retailers like Whole Foods and Indigo.

This week, we’re thinking about what happens when you stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them by fully embracing who you are.

In this episode of Thinking About, I’m catching up with Rachel Kelly, a Toronto-based floral artist, designer, and community builder who made the leap from running a coworking space to creating stunning floral installations and large-scale art pieces. Rachel’s journey has been anything but linear, but what’s made her business thrive is her deep understanding of magnetism, energy, and trusting her intuition.and in life.

This week, we’re thinking about what it really means to show up as your full, unapologetic self – online, in business, and in life.

This week, we’re thinking about what’s working, what’s shifting, and how I’m easing into a new season after a busy start to the year.

In this solo episode of Thinking About, I’m reflecting on Q1 so far – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. January felt like a creative high, February brought heaviness, and now, stepping into March, I’m finally feeling lighter.

This week, we’re thinking about what balance really means, why it’s okay to not have it all figured out, and how small, intentional choices can create meaningful shifts in your daily life.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly pushing, striving, and checking off the next thing on your to-do list—only to still feel exhausted and unfulfilled—this episode is for you.

This week, I’m joined by Roslyn McLarty, an executive coach and founder of Within, who helps high-achievers create sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing. After co-founding and scaling the sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn found herself deep in burnout, battling self-doubt, overwhelm, and exhaustion. Now, she helps others redefine their relationship with work, rest, and personal fulfillment.

In this episode of Thinking About, we’re rethinking fitness, movement, and mindset with Marilynn Roth, a fitness coach who helps women build strength and confidence without extreme diets or punishing workouts.

In this episode of Thinking About, we’re kicking off a new series of casual conversations with friend of the podcast Heather Drudge! Every other month, we’ll be sitting down for an unfiltered coffee chat – just like the FaceTime calls we have on a regular basis. This episode is all about navigating friendships as an adult, managing energy, and making space for both joy and rest in a busy life.

In this episode of Thinking About, we're exploring how to manage energy in ways that support joy, balance and overall wellbeing. This week, we're welcoming back Teri Canestraro, who shares her personal journey of energy management and transformation, offering practical insights and tools to help prevent burnout and cultivate a more intentional, joyful life.