Lauren stands as a great example of how seeds of action can slowly plant themselves into our lives which then bloom into the initiatives we take to pay forward to those around us. This is how Lauren became the first anonymous kidney donor in Calgary when she donated her kidney to a total stranger. Join us as we talk about …
“Hope is just enough light to illuminate the path you’re on so you don’t have to sit in complete darkness.” Our guest this week wants to ensure that everyone has a sense of meaning and purpose when they take their last breath. Josephine Tite works with the elderly living in home facilities to make their time there as meaningful as …
Trigger Warning: This week’s podcast contains mentions of sex-trafficking, domestic abuse, along with mentions of oppression and possession of women. If that is something that causes you distress or you are not currently in the state of mind for that at the moment, take your time listening to this week’s episode! When you feel ready and prepared, we hope you’ll …
Finding purpose in life is a journey, some may even call it an…amazing race? Well, this week’s guest is no stranger to races or to hope! From her parents’ story of seeking refuge after the Vietnam War to the 5-weeks that changed her life, Hung has found hope through her trials and tribulations. Join us as we dig deep into …
Who doesn’t have bad days? Whether it’s a stressful week, a bad day, or just overwhelming anxiety, it can get pretty hard to stay hopeful. Well, our guest this week may have a way of changing the way we look at the stressors in our lives as he teaches us what it means to be “zen” and what it means …
One thing that’s become abundantly clear to the world this past year is that mental health does not discriminate. Anybody in any situation is susceptible to experiencing mental illness, addiction, abuse, or any other sort of trauma. Denise Summers joins us on the podcast today to explain that this is exactly why hope is a necessity. Everybody needs to have …
Grief is an often misunderstood thing. Many people see it as a destination or a defining characteristic, but in actuality it is a journey that can help you process your emotions and grow. There are so many experiences in life that lead us to go through grief, even if we don’t necessarily realize it at the time. Of course, the …
Have you ever been paralyzed by the fear of failure? Sometimes, that fear keeps us from taking opportunities that come our way. We miss out on pieces of ourselves and what we could be. Today we are joined by author Genevieve Graham, and her question is, What’s the alternative? What is actually holding you back from following your passions? If …
I think hope has a PR problem. Part of that? People tend to have this idea that having hope makes your life all sunshine and rainbows. But the truth is that the journey of hope isn’t always easy and it doesn’t look the same to everyone. It’s personal and ever-changing. Everyone’s definition of hope is different. You need to find …
How intentional are you about the decisions you make in your life? Are you actually intentional in the decisions you make or are you just holding on to a blind optimism, wishing to meet your goals? Intentionality is a driving factor in hope and taking action. It’s about envisioning your end goal and planning what the steps are that you …