Moms Sipping Sangria

Sheila & Anita: Media peeps + podcasters + parenting experts. What makes them experts? They’ve got 6 kids between ‘em! During each episode, these working moms discuss the ups and downs of motherhood while navigating the pre-teen, teen and young adult years. Get real and join the fun!

S2 Ep2. Wine Hacks Plus Best Tips for Wine and Food Pairing: Advice from Wine Expert Natalie MacLean 10/15/2020

S2 Ep2. Wine Hacks Plus Best Tips for Wine and Food Pairing: Advice from Wine Expert Natalie MacLean Wonder if wine in a can or Tetra Pak is as flavourful as bottled wine? How about cork versus screw top? We chat with wine sommelier, bestselling author, podcaster, and renowned teacher of online pairing courses Natalie MacLean. She explains how paying attention to wine and food pairings will tickle your taste buds. She also tells us why she recommends keeping a wet t-shirt handy. Oh, my! /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/16370018

S2 Ep1. How to Bring More Balance to Your Hormones and Your Life: Advice from Hormone Expert Jenn Pike 09/30/2020

S2 Ep1. How to Bring More Balance to Your Hormones and Your Life: Advice from Hormone Expert Jenn Pike Are you normalizing something about your health that may seem normal simply because it’s common? We chat with Hormone Nutritionist, Podcaster, and Bestselling Author Jenn Pike. She tells us why it’s vital that you pay attention to the way your body is communicating with you on a daily basis—trust your intuition. Jenn also explains why you should be doing the DUTCH test (hint: not the nationality). /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/16169789

15. Coping with Anxiety: Advice from Relationship and Parenting Expert Dr. Natasha Sharma 09/01/2020

15. Coping with Anxiety: Advice from Relationship and Parenting Expert Dr. Natasha Sharma The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone. Schools reopening and the possibility of a second wave have most feeling anxious—and kids are no exception. We chat with practising psychologist, relationship and parenting expert, and creator of “The Kindness Journal“ and “The 8-hour Therapist” Dr. Natasha Sharma. She shares tips on how to manage the many challenges testing everyone’s mental health this year. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/15821309

14. Making Sense of Your Money: Advice from Financial Expert Scott E. Plaskett, CFP, FEA 08/15/2020

14. Making Sense of Your Money: Advice from Financial Expert Scott E. Plaskett, CFP, FEA When it comes to financial planning, how can you make your money work better? We chat with senior financial planner and CEO at Ironshield Financial Planning Scott E. Plaskett. As one of Canada’s Top 50 Financial Advisors, this expert tells us the best strategy to use when renewing your mortgage to get the best bang for your buck. He also shares top money saving tips to help you plan for your financial success. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/15591506

13. A Deep Dive into Decoding Dreams: Advice from Dream Expert Lauri Loewenberg 07/15/2020

13. A Deep Dive into Decoding Dreams: Advice from Dream Expert Lauri Loewenberg “Understanding your dreams is like having a psychic for free to guide you through life's challenges!” says certified dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg. This dream expert to the stars is also the author of Dream On It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life, and founder of thedreamzone.com. We chat with Lauri about the quarantine dreams phenom, and what people should keep in mind about their dream world. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/15200135

12. Best Practices for Expanding Your Social Bubble: Advice from Etiquette Expert Konrad Philip 06/30/2020

12. Best Practices for Expanding Your Social Bubble: Advice from Etiquette Expert Konrad Philip With social circles widening across the country, what should we keep in mind as we ease into these new situations? And, how do we manage social expectations when all the usual rules of interaction are out the window? We chat with certified Etiquette Coach and author Konrad Philip. He offers pandemic pointers on how to navigate this uncharted territory with best practices of etiquette in mind. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/14989574

11. We Are Listening: Sharing the Mic with Black Youth to Help Us Understand and Enact Change 06/15/2020

11. We Are Listening: Sharing the Mic with Black Youth to Help Us Understand and Enact Change For centuries, Black voices have been treated like a whisper even though they have been using their voices loudly to enact change. We posed the question “What do we need to understand?” to our friends in the Black community. Let’s take a time out to listen to a few Black youth, and a mom, as they tell us in their own powerful words what we need to understand in order to truly enact change. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/14817116

10. Craving Comfort Sweets and Salty Treats During COVID-19? Advice from Cheryl Strachan, RD 05/15/2020

10. Craving Comfort Sweets and Salty Treats During COVID-19? Advice from Cheryl Strachan, RD As weeks morph into months of self-isolation, people are turning to comfort food to alleviate stress. We chat with Registered Dietitian, cardiac specialist, and author Cheryl Strachan. She tells us why now is not the time to blame or shame snacking on fave treats. She also shares tips on how to satiate our cravings without binging, and explains why practising self-compassion is essential now more than ever. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/14388224

9. How to Keep Relationships Intact During COVID-19: Advice from Relationship and Parenting Expert Dr. Natasha Sharma 04/30/2020

9. How to Keep Relationships Intact During COVID-19: Advice from Relationship and Parenting Expert Dr. Natasha Sharma Self isolating can put a strain on you, and those around you, on the best of days. We chat with practising psychologist, relationship and parenting expert, and creator of “The Kindness Journal“ and “The 8-hour Therapist” Dr. Natasha Sharma. She shares tips on how to be emotionally fit. She also tells us why it’s okay for the house to be dirtier than usual, and gives her take on the saying “Never go to bed angry.” /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/14143085

8. Shows to Binge and Movies to Watch During COVID-19: Advice from Entertainment Expert Teri Hart 04/15/2020

8. Shows to Binge and Movies to Watch During COVID-19: Advice from Entertainment Expert Teri Hart Are you caught up on go-to shows and movies, and wondering what to watch next? We chat with entertainment reporter and producer Teri Hart. She gives us the scoop on binge-worthy shows and must-see movies that may have flown under your radar. She also shares a stranger-than-fiction docuseries that peels back the layers of a decade-long scheme. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/13935770

7. Tips to Help You and Those Around You Stay Safe During COVID-19: Advice from Lisa Nadurata, NP 03/30/2020

7. Tips to Help You and Those Around You Stay Safe During COVID-19: Advice from Lisa Nadurata, NP With so much information swirling around during this global pandemic, it can be difficult to decipher fact from fiction. We chat with Nurse Instructor at Ryerson University and GAIN Clinic Nurse Practitioner Lisa Nadurata. She offers simple tips to help you and those around you stay safe during the Coronavirus crisis. She also debunks a few myths about COVID-19 to help you keep social distancing in check. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/13741253

6. How to Live with an Attitude of Gratitude: Advice from Bestselling Author Erin Davis 03/15/2020

6. How to Live with an Attitude of Gratitude: Advice from Bestselling Author Erin Davis To live a happier more fulfilling life, we should live each day with gratitude. But how are we supposed to do this when life throws us a curveball? We chat with Toronto personality, Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame inductee, and bestselling author Erin Davis. She explains how it is possible to reclaim joy after hitting rock bottom. She also shares tips on how to grow with gratitude. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/13471979

5. How to Beat the Winters Blahs: Advice from Family Physician Dr. Onye Nnorom 02/15/2020

5. How to Beat the Winters Blahs: Advice from Family Physician Dr. Onye Nnorom Are you, or someone you know, affected by seasonal sadness? We chat with family physician and U of T professor Dr. Onye Nnorom. This expert explains why those affected at this time of year experience varying degrees of seasonal sadness. She also explains when to seek a physician’s help, and shares her BRITE tips to help beat those winter blues. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/13119263

4. Benefits of Meditation: Advice from Founder of The Mindfulness Expo Michelle Zarrin 01/15/2020

4. Benefits of Meditation: Advice from Founder of The Mindfulness Expo Michelle Zarrin Is it possible to regain balance when we find ourselves on shaky ground? We chat with meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, author and founder of The Mindfulness Expo Michelle Zarrin. This expert explains how having a meditation practice can help us discover inner peace, gain clarity, and realign ourselves with our daily priorities and purpose in life. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/12670931

3. Tech-based Life Hacks: Advice from Technology Expert Marc Saltzman 12/15/2019

3. Tech-based Life Hacks: Advice from Technology Expert Marc Saltzman Crunched for time as daily tasks seem to multiply right before your very eyes? We chat with technology evangelist, journalist, author, TV and radio personality Marc Saltzman. This expert reassures us that there is no shortage of apps and tech-related life hacks to help save you time, money, aggravation or all of the above. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/12409925

Episode 2: Bouncing Back from Burnout 11/15/2019

Episode 2: Bouncing Back from Burnout As multi-taskers, we are pulled in so many directions that burnout can happen at any time. Is is possible to bounce back from the effects of burnout? Christine Carew, ND, explains how identifying and removing obstacles can help you regain energy and kick burnout to the curb! /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/12044279

Episode 1 - Time to Quit Your Job? Advice from Career Coach Sarah Vermunt 10/15/2019

Episode 1 - Time to Quit Your Job? Advice from Career Coach Sarah Vermunt Real Moms. Real Chats. Real Topics - with your hosts, Anita MacArthur and Sheila Walsh. /episode/index/show/momssippingsangria/id/11739269

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