Welcome to the final episode of Your Cup of Joy for the year! With Christmas quickly approaching, I’m reflecting on what actually makes the holidays feel good and how I’ve been filling my cup in ways that feel true to me. Ever since I’ve shifted my focus from “getting everything done” to simply being present, this season has felt so much lighter. I talk about letting go of overconsumption to make space for quality time and connection, and recent moments with my kids that led to im...

In this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I talk with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, a leading resiliency scholar and award-winning author, about what resilience actually looks like in real life. We dig into her five pillars of resiliency, the role hope plays as a practical skill, and why so many of us get stuck replaying old narratives instead of moving forward. We also explore how to support our kids without rescuing them, how to recognize when we as parents need to recalibrate, and why simple daily pr...

Welcome back to Your Cup of Joy! Today, I’m unpacking some big emotions as I share what unfolded when a simple afternoon at home turned into a trip to the hospital after my little guy took a fall and needed stitches. Returning to that environment resurfaced NICU memories I didn’t expect and showed me that even when we’re staying calm for our kids, the emotional impact can hit later. You’ll also get a real update on my wellness journey: what movement, mindset, and navigating body image l...

In today’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Ally Mamalider, President and second-generation founder of Organic Traditions, a wellness brand rooted in quality, purity, and making nourishment feel simple. We explore the heart behind her family’s legacy, her father’s journey of healing that sparked the brand’s creation, and how Ally is carrying that mission forward in a world where wellness can feel overwhelming. We talk about tuning into our bodies, slowing down enough to notice what w...

Welcome back to Your Cup of Joy! This episode is all about the ways I’ve been slowing down, choosing connection, and treating everyday moments like they matter, because they really do. I talk about the beautiful stage of motherhood I’m in: one where my kids have opinions, ask questions, and understand so much more than I ever realized. I’ve been connecting with them on exciting, new levels and learning what it means to speak to them as whole people, while bringing them into my world. I also o...

How much can ten minutes of intentional play change your relationship with your child? In this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I sit down with Chris Mannino, parenting coach and author of Making It Up: A Revolutionary Way to Bond with Kids Through Play. Chris brings such a refreshing perspective on parenting, one that moves away from rigid rules and behaviour strategies and instead focuses on connection, imagination, and joy. With a background in theatre and years of experience as both a teacher ...

Today on Your Cup of Joy, I’m welcoming back my dear friend, Marissa Teeter, executive coach, business advisor, and former senior wealth executive, for her second time on the show. Our last conversation was so rich that I knew we had to do it again, and this time we’re diving deep into a topic that so many of us avoid: money. I’ll be the first to admit that finances have always felt a little uncomfortable for me, and maybe you feel the same way. But in this episode, Marissa makes the topic ap...

The start of September always feels like a shift, and this year it’s marked by big changes as I notice my kids step into new stages of independence. It’s a mix of emotions, and today I’m reflecting on the start of this new season, from back-to-school routines, the surprising ways community has been showing up in my life, and the little rituals that remind me to keep filling my own cup, too. I share stories of our first real bus rides, the little but impactful ways neighbours have becom...

Motherhood, career, and life often come with a thousand ‘shoulds.’ But beneath all those layers of expectation is the quiet truth of what really drives us, and when we honour it, everything begins to change. On today’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m sitting down with the incredible Ali Dunn: leadership coach, writer, and Enneagram expert. Ali’s journey from a high-powered career in sales to becoming a coach is full of truth, vulnerability, and wisdom, and the insights she shares about motiva...

Clutter isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. In today’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Britt Gaudio, professional organizer, decluttering coach, and the heart behind Well Nested Living, to explore what it really means to create a home that supports your nervous system, not just your to-do list. Get ready for a chat that goes far beyond tidying up. If your home has been feeling more overwhelming than grounding, this conversation will ease the pressure and remind you that the goal is...

In this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by the incredible Abby McKenzie: lactation consultant, doula, childbirth educator, and sleep specialist. Abby was one of my own supporters during my postpartum journey, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring her wisdom to this space. Together, we dive into the messy, beautiful, and often misunderstood world of breastfeeding, from the unseen layers of postpartum support to the emotional load that comes with it all. Abby shares how her early work...

This week, I’m joined by Dr. Margo Lowy: psychotherapist, maternal mental health expert, and author of Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood. Our conversation dives deep into the emotional duality of motherhood, the fierce love and joy, alongside resentment, guilt, rage, and the quiet grief we often feel but rarely speak about. Dr. Lowy beautifully introduces the concept of maternal ambivalence: the ability to hold both light and dark feelings in motherhood ...

On this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by my friend Alex Cunningham, content creator and the voice behind This Family Tree. Today, we’re sitting down to have the kind of conversation that usually stays between close friends, but we’re bringing it here, raw and unfiltered! Alex opens up about one of the most emotionally layered decisions a mother can face: whether or not to grow her family. We talk about what it’s like when your heart says one thing, your body says another, and your re...

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Renee Reina: content creator, host of The Mom Room podcast, fellow co-host of Friend Of, and most importantly, one of my closest friends. Together, we dive into one of the most transformative and validating conversations I’ve had about motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like you were holding your entire household together with invisible strings and no one really noticed, this episode is a must-listen. We talk about what it means to be th...

Today I’m doing something I don’t often do on Your Cup Of Joy, recording solo! I’m opening up about something I’ve never fully shared before: how I found my way back to myself. For years, I believed that being a good mom meant putting myself last. That selflessness somehow made me better. But what I learned the hard way is that losing yourself in motherhood isn’t noble,it’s painful. I’m sharing what postpartum really looked like for me and how, in the midst of all the rage and anxiety, I los...

What happens when a mother of two decides to follow her heart, take a risk, and build a business rooted in connection? In this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I sit down with Pauline Caballero—co-founder of Power Yoga Canada and Power Yoga Collective, author of Pivot: Change Isn't Coming, It's Here, and a woman who has built her life and business around community, discipline, and unapologetic authenticity. From painting studio walls before ever teaching a class, to leading an international yoga c...

In this heartfelt episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by the incredible Catalina Margulis: book coach, publishing consultant, entrepreneur, and now debut author of the novel Again, Only More Like You. Catalina is also a mother of four and someone who, like many of us, is navigating the tangled beauty of motherhood, self-discovery, and creative ambition all at once. Her new book explores the messy middle of life: two best friends, approaching 40, both wondering if it’s too late to rewrite t...

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m sitting down with personal finance mentor and founder of Ambitious Adulting, Liz Enriquez, for a grounded and empowering conversation about something that impacts every one of us: money. If you’ve ever felt ashamed, overwhelmed, or just totally lost when it comes to your finances, you’re not alone. Liz and I explore the emotional side of money, how our childhood experiences, family dynamics, and scarcity mindsets quietly shape the way we save, sp...

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by my dear friend and wellness powerhouse, Syd Vaughan, owner of 3 Well by Syd, massage therapist, personal trainer, breathwork facilitator, and all-around health and mindset guru. Syd and I dive deep into what it really takes to transform your life physically, mentally, and emotionally. From breaking through gym anxiety to embracing the 1% rule for sustainable change, this conversation is all about meeting yourself where you're at and bui...

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room Podcast, for a very special crossover episode! But this isn’t just any conversation, this is the beginning of something brand new. If you’ve ever bonded over reality TV drama, sent memes back and forth about your favorite shows, or found comfort in watching other people’s chaos unfold on screen, you’re going to love this one. Renee and I dive into our deep-rooted love for reality TV: how it started, why...