"It's the regular people who have overcome major challenges and bounced back who inspire me. I'm finding out what makes them so resilient, speaking with experts too, and sharing their stories and findings with you." Janet Fanaki, Creator of RESILIENT PEOPLE
Fix your gut health! That's the message that Ashley Koff, Registered Dietitian, celebrated author and public speaker gives to her clients. Ashley believes that in order to function well we need to fix our digestive issues first.
In our interview she discusses her assessment tool, choices that will keep you healthy, the importance of regular check-ins and easy ways to obtain better health.
In our interview she discusses her assessment tool, choices that will keep you healthy, the importance of regular check-ins and easy ways to obtain better health.
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Nigel 'Awesome' Adams lives in northern Quebec in a tiny village called, Kangiqsujuaq. His life was incredibly traumatic growing up, surrounded by violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and suicide. At one point, Nigel himself thought that he would end his life too.
Through a positive mentor he was able to turn his life around. He is now giving a voice to his people by talking openly about the challenges that Indigenous people face in Canada's northern communities.
Nigel contributed a short essay for RESILIENT PEOPLE on his experience and how he hopes to make a change in northern communities.
Nigel 'Awesome' Adams lives in northern Quebec in a tiny village called, Kangiqsujuaq. His life was incredibly traumatic growing up, surrounded by violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and suicide. At one point, Nigel himself thought that he would end his life too.
Through a positive mentor he was able to turn his life around. He is now giving a voice to his people by talking openly about the challenges that Indigenous people face in Canada's northern communities.
Nigel contributed a short essay for RESILIENT PEOPLE on his experience and how he hopes to make a change in northern communities.
Dawn Custode is dying of cancer. Since her diagnosis over two and a half years ago, she has faced the disease with the same conviction as she has lived her entire life.
She continued to go sailing with her husband, took vacations like travelling to Africa, and visited with as many family and friends that her energy and time would allow. I spoke with Dawn over the phone in late April. At this point, she has weeks and maybe days to live, but it’s important for her to share her lessons on resilience, stressing that everyone get a colonoscopy, and not waste a minute of time. Here is the transcript to our interview. To listen to the full interview, scroll to the bottom of the story. |
Kristy Wieber and Lisa Owen are the co-owners of Rent frock Repeat. In 2010, they revolutionized the way women dressed for formal occasions with an online rental business and two bustling showrooms in Toronto and Ottawa.
Now the pair has put their successful business on pause to start a new venture, a monthly subscription service for casual and office wear. Promising to make our closets more exciting and lessen the fashion footprint. I sat down with Kristy and Lisa to talk about running a business – the resilience it takes and the rewards that come with it. |
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Ashley Koff RD is an internationally-renowned registered dietitian and knows the key to resolving the nation's health crisis is through better nutrition. She created The Better Nutrition, Simplified Program, a virtual tool kit that includes: The Better Nutrition Plan, recipes, nutrition lessons, consults, and The Ashley Koff Approved (AKA) Personal Shopper.
Ashley has appeared on national television programs including The Doctor Oz show, speaks across the country and is an acclaimed author.
Now she has written an article for RESILIENT PEOPLE on achieving resilience through better nutrition.
Ashley Koff RD is an internationally-renowned registered dietitian and knows the key to resolving the nation's health crisis is through better nutrition. She created The Better Nutrition, Simplified Program, a virtual tool kit that includes: The Better Nutrition Plan, recipes, nutrition lessons, consults, and The Ashley Koff Approved (AKA) Personal Shopper.
Ashley has appeared on national television programs including The Doctor Oz show, speaks across the country and is an acclaimed author.
Now she has written an article for RESILIENT PEOPLE on achieving resilience through better nutrition.
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Susan Mintz returns to RESILIENT PEOPLE to talk about her life as an activist, HIV, AIDS and hospice care.
She feels very strongly about the hospice services she and her husband Jeffrey received when he was undergoing palliative care as well as the respite and sense of community that benefited her as a caregiver.
Watch and listen to her talk about her journey and the merits of taking on a cause to build resilience.
She feels very strongly about the hospice services she and her husband Jeffrey received when he was undergoing palliative care as well as the respite and sense of community that benefited her as a caregiver.
Watch and listen to her talk about her journey and the merits of taking on a cause to build resilience.
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Jane Kristoffy is a teacher, guidance counsellor, school administrator and a mom. She is also the owner of Right Track Educational Services which consults students and parents on reaching success in academics and life.
She spoke with RESILIENT PEOPLE about building resilience in kids and the things that we should stop doing right now.
She spoke with RESILIENT PEOPLE about building resilience in kids and the things that we should stop doing right now.
photo courtesy The Confetti Project
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