The Heroic Humans Podcast
Join Heroic Humans founder/CEO Dana Clark in interviewing and connecting with people from across the globe. Her mission? To inspire, celebrate and empower Heroic members of our communities.
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040. Starting Over & Building Your Dream Life With Brittney Megann
02/10/2021
040. Starting Over & Building Your Dream Life With Brittney Megann
After a short break, Dana returns to the Podcast with a touching and impactful interview with Brittney Megann! Brittney tell us the story of how her life turned upside-down (twice) and how she managed to rebuild herself, her identity, her self-love and appreciation for life. Brittney is a social media guru and business coach, host of the Hey Social Babes Podcast and owner of Social Babes Co which is a online community for women focused on taking control of their life, following their dreams & securing the bag. Brittney is also a self love advocate and a big believer that everything happens for a reason, but that we are also always in control of our own lives. Her mission is to inspire women to fulfill their purpose and follow their dreams. IG:
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039. Healing & Navigating Mental Health Through Music & Songwriting With Joshua LeBreton
10/20/2020
039. Healing & Navigating Mental Health Through Music & Songwriting With Joshua LeBreton
Dana and Joshua talk about how life experiences and trauma ultimately form us, and who we are as people. Joshua LeBreton is a music artist that uses song to navigate darkness. His story is riddled with early life traumas complete with the resulting anxiety and obsessive compulsiveness that has lended him a unique, albeit quirky, worldview. He pours this into his songwriting project called The Canary Yellow in hopes of helping others to feel seen. Instagram @thecanaryyellow Spotify/Apple Music, etc. Facebook.com/TheCanaryYellow Twitter @TheCanaryYellow
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038. A True Story About Infidelity & Bravery With Stephanie Jackson
09/22/2020
038. A True Story About Infidelity & Bravery With Stephanie Jackson
Through her journey with infidelity, Stephanie Jackson found the bravery and courage to not only repair and mend her own heart and family, but also to help others who are experiencing similar experiences. Her work with Beacon Coaching challenges people to step into their true identity to live a life of fulfillment in all aspects of their life. She says "It is my desire to see people living in the sweet spot of their full potential with passion, honesty and integrity."
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037.From a Debilitating Stutter To Delivering A TEDx Talk: Gaining Confidence With Joze Piranian
09/15/2020
037.From a Debilitating Stutter To Delivering A TEDx Talk: Gaining Confidence With Joze Piranian
Named Inspirational Speaker of the Year by Speaker Slam in 2017, Joze Piranian has gone from avoiding speaking due to a debilitating stutter to delivering a TEDx talk, being featured on CBC, sharing the stage with Arlene Dickinson at the Archangel Summit, and performing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles at the Laugh Factory as well as in Chicago, New York, Montreal, Edinburgh and Beirut (where he performed with Nemr). Joze has also delivered keynotes about Resilience and Diversity & Inclusion at conferences, organizations and various educational institutions. He speaks 6 languages, and yes, he stutters in all of them!
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036. Changing The World Of Fashion, Beauty + Confidence With Roxy Earle
09/01/2020
036. Changing The World Of Fashion, Beauty + Confidence With Roxy Earle
Born and raised in Toronto, Roxy Earle is bringing empowerment to women of all shapes and sizes. She was casted on the show The Real Housewives of Toronto, and this is the opportunity that gave her the stepping stone to build a business with a major shift and new meaning to the “plus-size” world. Her confidence has helped break down social barriers and has given a voice to a large group of women who deserve to be heard. She continues to promote, collaborate and celebrate trends toward inclusive sizing and growing confidence. Along with modelling, fashion, travel writing and charitable work, Roxy is a fierce advocate for body positivity. This passion has inspired her speaking tour and the creation of #MySizeRox, a social media movement that enables women of all sizes to be confident with their bodies.
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035. Soulspiration Through Spoken Word Poetry, Vulnerability & Speaking Your Truth With Arielle Estoria
08/25/2020
035. Soulspiration Through Spoken Word Poetry, Vulnerability & Speaking Your Truth With Arielle Estoria
In this episode, Dana connects with Arielle Estoria, a spoken Word Poet, Author, Dance Party Enthusiast Emcee and Event Host Speaker, Model and Actress. Her motto of "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind her audience that words are meant to be felt and not just heard. Arielle has shared her work through spoken word and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Sofar Sounds, Lululemon, Dressember, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more. This episode is filled with love, vulnerability, and so much inspiration!
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034. The Importance Of Inclusivity With The Executive Directors Of GET REAL Chris Studer & Marley Bowen
08/11/2020
034. The Importance Of Inclusivity With The Executive Directors Of GET REAL Chris Studer & Marley Bowen
Dana interviews the Executive Directors of Get Real, Chris Studer and Marley Bowen. They discuss the importance of creating inclusion and diversity throughout our schools across the country. Their mission is to create open conversations and educate students on the importance of being kind and respectful of all people, everywhere. Get REAL was founded in 2011, inspired by our experiences volunteering in the Welcome Week program at Western University. As older mentors to hundreds of students each year, we began noticing that we were having success talking to our first years about derogatory (homophobic, transphobic, racist, etc) language, and creating a safe space for marginalized students who were looking to express themselves safely. The reason was in our approach: we were close in age, friendly, non-judgemental, and personal -- we often opened up about our own lives to build a genuine, honest, human connection. And it worked. We saw countless students changing their language within days, and countless others coming out to us and feeling more comfortable being themselves.
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033. Finding Your Own Self Love & Confidence With Paul Fishman
08/04/2020
033. Finding Your Own Self Love & Confidence With Paul Fishman
Craving self love? In this episode, Dana talks with Paul Fishman, a self love and confidence coach! Paul walks us through his personal journey with self love and how he became one of the leading go-to online figures talking about confidence and personal growth. Paul tells us how to step through the fear, acknowledge failure, and power through our own limiting self doubt. Paul Fishman is a self love coach on a mission to help you find and foster the light that already lives within you. He does this through helping you find your individuality, discovering practical ways to love yourself, and whole lot of self awareness. He is also the host of the podcast “” Follow Paul on Instagram!
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032. Mental Health, Healing And Storytelling Through Music With Singer/Songwriter Alli Walker
07/21/2020
032. Mental Health, Healing And Storytelling Through Music With Singer/Songwriter Alli Walker
Alli Walker, songwriter and singer, encourages the conversation of mental health and healing through her moving lyrics and music. Dana and Alli discuss how to remove the stigma's associated with mental health, depression, anxiety, and how to find healing remedies and self-care practices that make us feel more like ourselves. Alli Walker is a Prince Edward Island raised singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who moved to Toronto when she was 19 to ‘chase the dream’. Now with hundreds of shows played and songs written, she is proud to have released her Top 10 charting debut album called ‘The Basement Sessions: What I’ve Learned So Far’. Allie is quickly garnering the attention of the country music industry with her unique style of music she coins 'Mindful Music' and 'Conscious Country' - authentic and vulnerable storytelling based on mental health subjects, empowering messages, life’s hard lessons, and the tough questions we ask ourselves.
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031. Relationships, Horoscopes, Identity & Astrology With Queer Cosmos Creator Colin Bedell
07/07/2020
031. Relationships, Horoscopes, Identity & Astrology With Queer Cosmos Creator Colin Bedell
In this episode, Dana talks with Cosmopolitan Astrology nd Horoscope contributor Colin Bedell. Colin brings high energy, a magnetic personality, and so much juicy info on astrology and how we can use our horoscope signs in our favour! Colin and Dana touch on relationships, friendships, sexual chemistry and more when it comes to our horoscopes, astrology and energy. Colin Bedell is a queer Gemini Twin from Long Island, New York. Complementing his work with QueerCosmos, his instagram page, Colin's the weekly horoscope writer for ,. His bestselling first book "A Little Bit of Astrology” launched last November, his second book Queer Cosmos: The Astrology of Queer Identities & Relationships launched November 13 2019 and was ranked the first Astrology book for beginners by the DailyDot magazine, and his third book “Gemini” debuted January 2020. Well & Good Magazine listed Colin as one of the most influential people in the wellness industry and as a 2020 Innovator.
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030. Becoming Perfectly Imperfect With Inspirational Speaker MariaMichelle'lee
06/23/2020
030. Becoming Perfectly Imperfect With Inspirational Speaker MariaMichelle'lee
MariaMichelle'leeIn this episode, Dana talks with MariaMichelle'lee about being authentically yourself, and breaking down the barriers and constraints that hold us back from being our truest selves. MariaMichelle'lee reinforces the notion that we truly do not owe anyone an explanation of who we are or what we stand for. She believes that we are perfectly imperfect, and the constant explaining of ourselves is only holding us back from living into who we are. MariaMichelle'lee says "People will know you by what your character carries" - and she couldn't be more right!
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029. Smashing The Patriarchy & Eliminating Stigmas With Aly Nagel, Founder Of Don't Call Me Pretty
05/26/2020
029. Smashing The Patriarchy & Eliminating Stigmas With Aly Nagel, Founder Of Don't Call Me Pretty
Dana talks with Aly Nagel, founder and creator of the Women Empowerment brand Don’t Call Me Pretty. They discuss what patriarchy means, where it stems from, and how we as a society can break the stigmas associated with it. Dana and Aly touch on social media, building a brand, navigating the online world, how to stay true to yourself, and how healing comes at the most beautiful times. This episode will make you smile, laugh, and is very relatable for anyone and everyone! Aly Nagel is a Writer, Self Care Advocate, Wellness Educator, and Founder of the Women Empowerment brand Don’t Call Me Pretty. She uses her platforms to promote positive messages and inspire more people to work on their healing from the inside out in order to love and appreciate themselves unconditionally. She’s passionate about hunting for vintage treasures, traveling to new and exciting places and of course, smashing the patriarchy.
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028. A Candid & Relatable Conversation About Mental Health, Online Pressures & Being Yourself With Natasha Negovanlis
05/19/2020
028. A Candid & Relatable Conversation About Mental Health, Online Pressures & Being Yourself With Natasha Negovanlis
Dana interviews Natasha Negovanlis, a Canadian Screen Award winning actress best known for playing the title role in the digital series and feature film Carmilla. In this conversation, Natasha touches on mental health, imposter syndrome, how to navigate social media and how to stay true-to-you. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @natvanlis or visit her website! Natasha's Instagram: Official Website:
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027. Perspectives On Privilege & Mental Health With MC Pace
05/12/2020
027. Perspectives On Privilege & Mental Health With MC Pace
In this episode, Dana sits down with MC Pace to talk about privilege, current events, question our norms, and reflect on how we can all change our perspectives to live a more open-minded life. Bio: Art Therapist, Conflict Transformationist, Peacebuilder. Runner. Writer. Nomad. Guide. MC's website: - blog, workshops + retreats found here MC's instagram: personal blog MC's businesses:
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026. Understanding & Implementing Boundaries With Psychotherapist Laurita Goreman
04/28/2020
026. Understanding & Implementing Boundaries With Psychotherapist Laurita Goreman
Heroic Humans Ambassador and Psychotherapist Laurita Goreman educates us on the art of setting boundaries, and how we can make this term more digestible, fun, and easily understood! Dana and Laurita also touch on feminine versus masculine energy, creative energy, and how to live into our authentic selves.
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025. Let's Celebrate Episode 25! Solo Appreciation Talk With Heroic Humans Founder Dana Clark
04/21/2020
025. Let's Celebrate Episode 25! Solo Appreciation Talk With Heroic Humans Founder Dana Clark
Come chat! For today's episode, Dana celebrates 25 episodes of the Heroic Humans Podcast! Learn more about what a Heroic Human is, how we can play our part, and pay it forward for the days and weeks to come. Connection Cards Waitlist:
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024. Entrepreneurship, Motherhood + The Power Of Manifestation & Affirmations With Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood
04/14/2020
024. Entrepreneurship, Motherhood + The Power Of Manifestation & Affirmations With Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood
Dana chats with Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood, co-founders of Love Powered Co., The Affirmation Company! This episode dives deep on entrepreneurship, motherhood, and why it's so important to use manifestation and affirmations in your every day life! These ladies are moms, friends and entrepreneurs on a mission! That mission: to power the next generation of mindful leaders and make affirmations a common practice in homes around the world, spreading love through the life-changing POWER of I AM.
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023. A Conversation About Leadership, Being An Ally, & Advocating For The LGBTQ+ Community With Ryan Pasquin
04/07/2020
023. A Conversation About Leadership, Being An Ally, & Advocating For The LGBTQ+ Community With Ryan Pasquin
Dana talks with longtime friend and Heroic Humans LGBTQ+ Ambassador Ryan Pasquin to discuss how we can all be allies and create safe spaces in our conversations, our communities and for our peers. Dana and Ryan talk about inclusive language, lived experiences, and how to further educate yourself and others. Ryan: Resources:
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022. A Survival Story: Purpose, Perspective + Permission To Feel With Steph MacLeod
03/31/2020
022. A Survival Story: Purpose, Perspective + Permission To Feel With Steph MacLeod
Stephanie MacLeod has a truly remarkable story of survival, positivity and resilience. She has suffered setbacks, endured defeats, and stared her physical, mental and emotional demons in the eye. She has re evaluated her bucket list and has found a way to thrive even when faced with harsh realities and often daunting negativity. After a near death car accident, Stephanie made it her focus to share the 3 seconds that changed her life, and the 10 life lessons that followed. Her only regret is that it took her nearly dying to open her eyes and to change her life. As a part of her healing journey, Stephanie motivational speaks to large audiences. She speaks a naked truth about PTSD and mental health and how it impacts everyday life. Stephanie also teaches Breathwork, a form of meditation, that rocked her world and is now helping so many members of her own community.
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021. Creating Happiness & Joy In Your Mindset, Life + Heart With Simona Nicole
03/24/2020
021. Creating Happiness & Joy In Your Mindset, Life + Heart With Simona Nicole
Simona Nicole is podcaster and Mindset Coach. As the host of the Happiness Happens podcast, Simona helps people live a more inspired, on purpose life every day. As a mindset coach, she helps entrepreneurs discover their worth by shifting the stories and limiting beliefs to ultimately help them build connection and thrive in their businesses. Simona is on a mission to help people reach their highest potential through increased self awareness, more mindfulness, daily gratitude, shifts in perspective, and ultimately helping people to change the stories they tell themselves.
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020. Navigating Your Business & Mindset During COVID-19
03/17/2020
020. Navigating Your Business & Mindset During COVID-19
This episode is crucial for everyone to tune into. Dana talks with Social Media and Marketing expert Lindsay Sganga from The Social Place on how to keep our businesses, digital initiatives, brands and minds afloat during COVID-19.
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019. A True Story About Motherhood, Chrones-Colitis & Determination With Ginger Smith
03/10/2020
019. A True Story About Motherhood, Chrones-Colitis & Determination With Ginger Smith
Ginger Smith, a mother, wife and motivational human who has crohns-colitis and an ileostomy talks with Dana about her journey in finding her voice and loving herself. Ginger uses her healing journey to help others, and raise awareness and education about chronic illness.
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018. Confidence & Life Advice With Raia "Coach" Carey
03/03/2020
018. Confidence & Life Advice With Raia "Coach" Carey
Dana chats with the master of confidence, Coach Carey! These two discuss life lessons, learnings from our parents, how to cope with bullying and why the practice of play and creativity is so important in every stage of life. This episode will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to go out into the world and be your true self! Raia's Bio: Raia "Coach" Carey is a 3x certified Life Coach, and a motivational speaker who is passionate about helping people tap into their hidden confidence. The topic of confidence is near and dear to her heart, as when she was younger she was bullied/ then became the bully- then changed her mentality and ultimately eliminated bullying in her private high school. Coach Carey's The Confidence Talk has allowed her to work with some of the top companies in the world including but not limited to; RBC Royal Bank, LinkedIn, Tribal Scale, and Soho House. Coach Carey believes part of her success comes from her willingness to be vulnerable, by sharing her triumphs & tribulations. Including overcoming bullying & racism, as well as her journey of losing over 300lbs, and how she was able to achieve maintain her own confidence. " Learn more about the Confidence Talk by contacting Raia! [email protected]
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017. Eating Disorder Recovery, Chronic Illness, Healing & Privilege With Jayne Mattingly
02/25/2020
017. Eating Disorder Recovery, Chronic Illness, Healing & Privilege With Jayne Mattingly
In this episode, Dana and Jayne talk openly about chronic illness and eating disorder recovery. Jayne Mattingly is a Masters level Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and the owner and CEO of the Global Virtual Coaching Group Practice, Recovery Love and Care, LLC. Jayne identifies as fully recovered from a lifelong Eating Disorder and also lives with a chronic illness which has inspired her to help others within their own healing journeys. Jayne’s coaching style is a collaborative approach where she perseveres with and advocates for each and every one of her client’s. She has a passion for helping those within their recovery, especially when it comes to body image conception, chronic illness, living with body betrayal and helping others find self-compassion and body kindness. Jayne’s overall mission is to help those within their Eating Disorder recovery find success within the hostile recovery environment in which we live! Jayne's Website: Jayne's Instagram:
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016. Courage, Confidence & Emotional Alchemy With Leisse Wilcox
02/18/2020
016. Courage, Confidence & Emotional Alchemy With Leisse Wilcox
Leisse Wilcox is a professional human and real-life adult who helps women find clarity in what they want, confidence in who they are, and the courage to stay true to both. A passionate speaker, writer, coach, podcast host, taco enthusiast, and mom of three, her entire experience has been about coming home to her truest self, and to call herself “beloved.” Through lots of life lessons learned, Leisse taught herself to turn the difficult and ugly into something purposeful and beautiful, using a process she calls “Emotional Alchemy.” Leisse genuinely believes that changing the world starts by making the changes we want to see within ourselves, first. When we find true clarity, confidence, and courage, we start a ripple effect that makes huge waves in the world around us. Through writing, speaking, podcasting, private, and group coaching (all rooted in NLP mindset practices) her intention is to guide people to come home to themselves, giving them permission to live, authentically. Leisse's Podcast:
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015. Crushing The Stigmas Associated With Mental Health, Abortions, Single Parenting And Self Help With Ghanwa Shahnawaz
02/11/2020
015. Crushing The Stigmas Associated With Mental Health, Abortions, Single Parenting And Self Help With Ghanwa Shahnawaz
In this episode, Dana and Ghanwa create relatable narratives for things such as mental health, abortion, and single parenting. Ghanwa wears a ton of hats: post-disciplinarian artist, mental health blogger, creative entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, single mother, but the one she wears with the most pride is being human. Ghanwa’s mission is to redefine humanity by challenging what it personally means to us. Is it based off what society, peers, culture and religion prescribe, or what we truly need to thrive? She came to this realization from her own journey with mental health, divorce, sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood trauma, abortion and single motherhood. Ghanwa was recently featured in a film documentary, #SelfHelp, discussing the current Canadian health care system and creating an online mental health community, and the Toronto Star discussing the stigma behind abortions and mental health. Her objective is to make people feel more confidently human with each interaction and embrace the balance of light and shadow within us. Ghanwa's Instagram Toronto Star Article: Ghanwa's Mental Health Blog/Website:
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014. The True Grit, Wise Words + Life Advice From The Elderly With Katie Cheesman Of The Listening Ear Project
02/04/2020
014. The True Grit, Wise Words + Life Advice From The Elderly With Katie Cheesman Of The Listening Ear Project
Get up close and personal with Dana in this episode as she talks with The Listening Ear Project founder Katie Cheesman about the elderly and everything they have to teach us. Dana tells us stories about her dear Grandma, and why taking the time to be patient and to learn from our elders is so important. Bio: You won’t find someone who adores seniors like Katie does. She fell in love with her elderly patients, their endearing humor, and their incredible life stories while serving them as a home health care nurse. Katie quit her job to focus on The Listening Ear Project: A labor of love where she visits with elders from all walks of life to film and share their stories and timeless advice. Through her project, she has learned how vital this generation is to our society and wants to be an advocate for them. Katie is a wife and a mom of two. She enjoys videography, reading, adventuring with her little family, and obsessing over clouds.
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013. Creating A New Life As An Amputee After Grief, Loss & Recovery With Bailey Kennedy
01/28/2020
013. Creating A New Life As An Amputee After Grief, Loss & Recovery With Bailey Kennedy
Can you say Hero? In this episode, Dana and Bailey talk about real life changes after grief, recovery, and the loss of Baileys leg. Bailey tells the true tragic story of how she lost her mom and her right leg in the same horrific accident. Now that she has a second chance at life, she empowers us all to truly live life to it's fullest and to focus on the good. Bio: Bailey is a 29 year old Art Director by trade, dog mama and animal lover by chemical makeup, avid hiker and totally fresh air obsessed by pure calling! Newly navigating the loss of her dear Mom, the loss of her right leg, the loss of her dog, the temporary loss of her self love, and on a mission to find the light and understand how to deal with life's cards even when they have wreaked havoc on her life. She's ready to take this second chance she's been given and fly high with it even when it's hard. Even when she's not strong. She's on a raw, heart on her sleeve journey to come back from this senseless tragedy that has turned her world upside down, all while navigating the rollercoaster that comes with the so called "healing process" and relearning what it means to love yourself.
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012. Let's Get Trashy! All Things Garbage & Environment With Casandra Orantes
01/21/2020
012. Let's Get Trashy! All Things Garbage & Environment With Casandra Orantes
Can Trash Talk be sexy? In this episode, Dana and Garbage Gang Founder Casandra Orantes talk all things trash, garbage, and environmental sustainability. Garbage Gang is an eco friendly movement that empowers individuals through their personal trash inventory and daily waste etiquette. The main goal for Garbage Gang is to raise awareness on trash etiquette by encouraging simple steps to organize waste material and sharing ways that one person can make an impact.
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011. Intimacy, Recovery & Inspirational Body Image Advice With Rini Frey
01/14/2020
011. Intimacy, Recovery & Inspirational Body Image Advice With Rini Frey
In this episode, Dana interviews Social Media Mogul Rini Frey! Rini and Dana get personal with body image, intimacy, and what recovering from lack of self love looks like. This episode is raw and vulnerable, and gives you tips, tricks, and inspiration to love who you are right now and to have hope for our personal journeys. This is your go-to interview for some laughs, some motivation, and advice from two honest and real change-makers! Bio: Rini Frey is a writer, content creator and social media strategist based out of Toronto, Canada. She is the face behind Own it Babe, an Instagram account and website that promotes self love, mental well-being and body acceptance.
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