Winter is kidney season in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and if you’ve been exhausted, anxious, freezing, losing hair, or wondering why coffee isn’t cutting it anymore — this episode is for you. In Season 3, Episode 2 of Women on the Brink, I’m talking about kidney jing (the energy you’re born with), why mine was basically running on fumes, and how winter quietly drains women through hormones, fertility, fear, and burnout. We’re covering kidney vacuity, hair loss, low libido, infertilit...

Season 3 is here and Happy 2026! January usually comes with pressure to reinvent ourselves — but this episode isn’t about vision boards, manifestation rituals, or pretending we wake up at 5 a.m. happy. It’s about the vibe we’re upholding for 2026. Mine? Self-worth. No footnotes. I’m breaking down the five things every woman needs to know this year if you’re done people-pleasing, over-helping, perfecting yourself into exhaustion, and calling it “being good.” Less proving. More choosing. Welco...

This Christmas, I was haunted by three women… and none of them let me off the hook. One showed up with Valium and zero patience. One had a glass of wine and an anxiety problem. And one hasn’t even been born yet — but already knows exactly where I went wrong. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net. If you're wanting to connect with the host, Chris...

Trusting the universe isn’t all “love and light”—sometimes it looks like dashboard warning lights, bad timing, and muttering are you kidding me? In this episode, I talk about real trust, redirections, and what happens when you stop forcing the ride and start reading the signs. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonthebrink.net. If you're wanting to connec...

Chris wraps up a nine-year cycle that felt like a spiritual washing machine—complete with fires, premonitions, nervous-system meltdowns, and more plot twists than a Netflix drama. But the good news? The next cycle is finally about selection, not survival. This episode offers a witty, uplifting breakdown of what we’ve cleared, what we’re stepping into, and why the coming years promise better boundaries, better energy, and far fewer cosmic curveballs. Support the show Thanks for lis...

I spent years drawn to emotionally unavailable men probably because chaos felt familiar and I hadn’t done my own inner work. Then midlife hit—menopause, spiritual openings, and reconnecting to my Indigenous identity—and my body, intuition, and spirit all refused to settle for anything less than alignment. The question I asked myself that changed everything? Find out in this episode. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagra...

This week I share my experience going to Indigenous Fashion week with my daughter, Nicole - not once but twice. I loved the diverse representation, loved the unique styles and above all, I made me so happy to see my daughter witnessing Indigenous people standing in their pride and power. Join me for this commentary. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenon...

People tell me you aren't really a part of the dating scene unless you're online. But has Online Dating lost its charm? This week we talk to one woman who has been dating online on and off for about 15 years. Kim Protopappas joins me in a very frank conversation on what her experience has been like. Join us for a some hard truths and a few laughs! Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and ...

Volunteering is a selfish act. In the best, most heart-expanding way possible. Because in my experience — as someone who volunteered before I had kids, and again after raising kids — I can say this with complete honesty: I have always received far more than I ever gave. Join me in this anecdote on kindness and volunteering! Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our website www.womenonth...

Life seemed so clear back in the 1800's for men and women. The men protected and provided. The women nurtured and connected. Roles were defined, even if they weren’t exactly fair. So today, we’re asking: Do we actually need to go back to traditional roles to make relationships — and life — work again? Join me for this conversation as we explore the ENERGY of balance and harmony in partnerships. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media pl...

It’s October — the season of thinning veils, when the air itself feels electric. The days shorten, the nights deepen, and if you’re paying attention, there’s a certain shimmer in the ordinary. It’s also the time when witches show up everywhere — in costumes, in old movies, in the collective imagination. Historically, witches were mostly women—who were healers, herbalists, midwives, and wisdom keepers in their communities. They knew plants, weather, fertility cycles, and natural r...

I’ve come to believe in what I call destiny points — those moments written in our soul’s record, the Akashic Records, where we’re meant to arrive no matter how many detours we take. Sometimes we’re on Path A — the one aligned with our higher plan, guided by the universe and our ancestors. And sometimes, we wander onto Path B — the human path, full of fear, ego, and the illusion of control. When we’re paying attention to the signs and synchronicities laid out for us by the universe, patt...

Today, we’re leaning into the energy of fall through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine —and exploring how this season touches our emotions, our bodies, and our hearts. We’ll also meet three gentle plant allies—rose, chamomile, and lavender—that can help us navigate grief and sadness with softness and support. So wherever you are, settle in—whether you’re walking, driving, or cozy with a cup of tea—and let’s explore the wisdom of fall. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free...

Rebecca Goulet, someone who knows this story from the inside out of being unhoused and addicted. Her life has included experiences many of us can barely imagine: addiction to alcohol and street drugs, living in shelters and on the street, losing custody of her children, living through physical and sexual abuse, serving time in jail, and navigating ADHD and a neurological condition that has left her with a permanent disability. But this is not where her story ends. Rebecca has taken her ...

Substance use (in this episode we are referencing drugs) isn’t some distant issue — it’s often our neighbour, our family member, or our friend. The very first step in helping someone find support is breaking down the walls of stigma. When we reduce judgment and shame, we create space for compassion, understanding, and real solutions. This episode explores how shifting our mindset can open the door to healing, connection, and the resources people need to find their way forward. Joining u...

When I speak about shame today, I hold both my personal journey, and the collective journeys of those who have been told for generations that they don’t measure up or don’t belong. And I’m doing this work of healing my own shame not only for myself, but for my daughters, my niece and nephew, and the grandchildren who aren’t here yet. And I also do it for my ancestors, because I believe the women who came before me would want me to break the cycle, to live free of the shame they never had the ...

Arlene Dickson, the business entrepreneur from Dragon's Den, posted about how, as we get older, we start living smaller lives without even noticing. The same coffee order. The same safe conversations. The same routines. When did predictability start passing as something always worth striving for? Today we discuss Anaïs Nin's quote: “Life shrinks or grows in proportion to one’s courage.” Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms ...

Thank you for supporting Women on the Brink and celebrating our 1st Anniversary! I hope these episodes provided a chance for you to pause, take a breath, and remember that we’re not alone when we find ourselves standing at the edge, staring into the unknown. And I’ve learned that when we lean into community, trust the universe a little more, and stretch our comfort zones, that’s when the real magic shows up. I'm also going to share what my inspiration for the podcast was and how its transform...

Have you ever wondered why we are here? Why you, in this body, at this exact time, are moving through the life you’ve been given? It’s one of the oldest questions — and one that can feel overwhelming when life throws pain or uncertainty our way. Today we exam this question through the lense of the reknowned psychic medium, Laura Lynne Jackson. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our webs...

Today we’re diving into something deeply personal, and honestly, pretty misunderstood: body fat. So many of us have internalized the belief that fat is something evil or shameful — something we need to get rid of or be at war with. But what if there’s more to it than that? Join us for a unique perspective on why we hold body fat. Support the show Thanks for listening and feel free to follow us on different social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and on our websit...