Learning This Life. Again and again.
With your hosts Kailea Switzer and Alyssa Johnston.
One’s a counselling therapist and coach, the other is a messy, sens... More
Learning This Life. Again and again.
With your hosts Kailea Switzer and Alyssa Johnston.
One’s a counselling therapist and coach, the other is a messy, sens... More
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The Complexities of Friendships Part 2: We had our first fight
Alyssa and Kailea sit down to unpack the first challenge in their friendship. A fun trip took a turn when emotional resources were low and defensiveness went high.
In this conversation they discuss:
What happened on their trip that caused feelings to get hurt on both sides
The stories they hold about themselves from childhood and what it means when they come up in adulthood
How past friendships can play a role in new ones
The processes they use to work through tough feelings
If they consider each other equals in their friendship
How they moved through this challenge and what they plan to do next time something similar happens
The personal journeys they are both on right now and how it’s affecting their friendship
This episode is a real inside look into their friendship and speaks to the effort and vulnerability it takes to maintain friendships as adults.
This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:
Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com
Emily Howard Art. To find out more about her art or to purchase her book “The Morning We Met” visit www.emilyhowardart.com
Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out more check out drinklibra.ca. Use the coupon SEASONTHREE for 15% off your order!
Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)
To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com
In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/
2023-06-08
1:07:38
"Just Live" with Incurable Cancer Thriver Michelle Hughes
Michelle Hughes joins Kailea and Alyssa for a conversation about life, love, loss and living with stage 4 incurable cancer. Michelle is a 36 year old wife and mother and has the most immensely beautiful outlook on living.
In this conversation they discuss:
Michelle’s journey with her cancer diagnosis and what to say to those who might be going through something similar
Fertility struggles and loss
Bravery and the courage it takes to live out loud
Finding the joy in mundane moments because life is too short
Doing things that make your heart beat fast
What it means to just live and so much more.
What on paper could have been a very difficult and sad conversation is one full of joy, hope, optimism and most importantly, truth.
Follow Michelle’s journey @myjourneytojustlive https://instagram.com/myjourneytojustlive
This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:
Emily Howard Art. To find out more about her art or to purchase her book “The Morning We Met” visit www.emilyhowardart.com
Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out more check out drinklibra.ca. Use the coupon SEASONTHREE for 15% off your order!
Central Coastal PEI. For more information visit centralcoastalpei.com
Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)
To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com
In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com/
2023-05-25
58:04
Inside Therapy: A Look Inside Kailea’s World
In the last episode of the season, Kailea is answering all your questions about therapy.
In this episode Kailea talks about:
Why she became a therapist
Common misconceptions people have about therapy (and therapists!)
The biggest fears people have when they start therapy (and common fears we tend to hold about our core selves)
A few simple exercises and questions Kailea has found to be transformative for herself and her clients
Her thoughts on people-pleasing and ‘selflessness’
Whether it’s necessary to re-live your trauma to move through it
Free daily practices that can dramatically improve your mental health
Resources from this episode:
This episode is brought to you by: Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort. To book visit mysanordicspa.com
Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)
In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com
To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com
2023-03-23
1:00:22
Money Shame: Healing our Relationship with our Finances with @MyMoneyFriend
Kailea and Alyssa welcome Ashley MacPherson of @mymoneyfriend to talk about a subject that many people feel a lot of shame around - money.
In this episode they discuss:
What led Ashley to being over $100,000 in debt and how she got out of it.
How childhood money trauma shaped Ashley’s relationship with her finances, and how she has worked to heal her scarcity mindset.
How Ashley identified her values and started to live more in the moment and spend with intention.
Why so many of us feel shame when talking about money.
Revenge spending and comparing your finances to others.
Tangible steps towards healing your relationship with your finances.
Ashley is incredibly passionate about financial literacy. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space to truly face and understand your financial picture, expand your knowledge so you can make informed money decisions, and focus on value-based spending and saving so you can achieve your larger goals.
Resources from this episode:
Ashley’s services: Instagram.com/mymoneyfriend
This episode is brought to you by following sponsors:
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort. To book visit mysanordicspa.com
Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)
In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com
To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com
2023-03-08
1:06:21
Rebuilding a Life That Feels True with Meaghan Blanchard
Alyssa and Kailea sit down with their good friend and international singer songwriter turned marketing expert, Meaghan Blanchard. Meaghan explains how she is rebuilding her life in a way that feels good from the inside out.
Their conversation goes in many directions and results in many tears. It’s emotional, vulnerable and incredibly honest. Meaghan discusses the moment she knew she wanted to change career paths and the rocky but worthwhile road to where she is today.
In this episode they also discuss:
• Childhood trauma and how it can affect you in life
• Learning to shine light on all of yourself and not just the parts that society deems worthy
• Self-compassion and how to access it
• How to believe in yourself enough to live as your true self
• Determining success on your own terms
This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:
Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. To find out more check out drinklibra.ca
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort. To book visit mysanordicspa.com
Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason (www.Instagram.com/inthisnewseason)
In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don’t Wake Baby Studio: https://www.gregalsop.com
To find out more about Kailea’s practice visit: https://kaileaswitzer.com
Learning This Life. Again and again.
With your hosts Kailea Switzer and Alyssa Johnston.
One’s a counselling therapist and coach, the other is a messy, sensitive, multi-passionate person. Both are still just trying to figure it all out.
Life is constantly changing. Each season brings something new and we all end up learning what we feel, who we are, and what to do… again and again.
Join Kailea and Alyssa as they have deep, "vulnerability hangover inducing” conversations, share insights on what is and isn’t working in their lives and the ups and downs and in-betweens of it all.