PODCAST

Welcome to Episode 21: From Gaps to Growth in 2024. In this year’s final episode, Kirsten brings together her 2024 podcast guests to share how they stepped out of their comfort zones and embraced their growth zones. By ‘Minding Their Gaps’, Kirsten and 11 guests openly reflect on pivotal growth moments that shaped their year, and will inspire their journey into 2025.

Welcome to Episode 20: Quantum Healing, where Kirsten is joined by Dr. Tracey Clarke, owner, director, and master practitioner at Quantum Physician. Dr. Clarke, an advanced certified BodyTalk practitioner with a Doctorate in Integrative Medicine and a diploma in manual osteopathy, integrates quantum principles into a holistic model of medicine that bridges Eastern and Western traditions. In this episode, Kirsten and Dr. Clarke explore how quantum theory manifests in our everyday lives, discussing topics such as entanglement, downward causation, the observation effect, and quantum leaping. Together, they uncover our universal quantum connectedness and guide us in tapping into our infinite potential.

Welcome to Episode 19: How to ‘Thrise’ where Kirsten is joined by Kasia Sitarz, creator of the term blending ‘thriving’ and ‘rising above’. Owner of The Clinic Health and Wellness, and host of the Thrise Podcast, Kasia brings her expertise as a Heart Coherence Coach, Intuitive Healer, and Fitness Ambassador to the conversation. In this episode, Kasia shares her inspiring journey of letting go of perfectionism, embracing authenticity, and embodying what it truly means to ‘thrise’. Together, Kirsten and Kasia explore the heart-brain connection, releasing trauma from the body, and nurturing healthy habits and relationships.

Welcome to Episode 18: Travel as Our Greatest Teacher, where Kirsten is joined by Melanie Caines, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500), Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, and Neurogenic Yoga & TRE provider. As a lover of travel, Melanie has been leading vibrant international yoga retreats in Costa Rica (where Kirsten first met her), Cuba, Mexico, Indonesia, Morocco, and across Europe for over a decade. On retreat and in this episode, Melanie and Kirsten shared laughter, tears, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of journeys not just destinations. Join them as they ‘unpack’ how travel can serve as our greatest teacher.

Welcome to Episode 17: Therapist Remix. In this exclusive episode, Kirsten switches things up by interviewing her Psychotherapist, Daniel Farb, who also writes and records rap music under the stage name, MC FÜBB. Merging his musical talent with his expertise in mental health, Daniel brings us behind the scenes of his song lyrics and personal experiences related to addiction, perfectionism, and the limitations of traditional mental healthcare. As a trained professional in one of Kirsten’s favourite therapeutic interventions: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Daniel reveals how we can unburden ourselves from the past by facing multiple ‘parts’ of ourselves, leading to a more integrated and fulfilling existence.

All musical rights of Daniel Farb’s songs included in this episode belong to MC FÜBB / Daniel Farb: “Dear Doctor”, “Perfect”, & “Opioid Crisis”, Wounded Healer, 2019, 705205 Records DK. MC FÜBB / Daniel Farb, has granted Kirsten Davidson consent to include his original audio tracks into this podcast episode.

Welcome to Episode 16: When Psychology Meets Philosophy, where Kirsten is joined by philosopher and bestselling author, Jonny Thomson. Well known for his books Mini Philosophy, Mini Big Ideas, and Mini Psychology, Jonny also runs the Mini Philosophy instagram account @philosophyminis. In this episode, Jonny shares his philosophical insights on meaning, free will, ethics, consciousness, and how not to be boring. As Kirsten and Jonny fuse their expertise of psychology and philosophy, they reveal how anyone can enrich their life by exploring it more deeply.

Welcome to Episode #15: Long for Nothing. In this episode, Kirsten brings us on a journey into the gap between ‘longing’ and ‘looking forward’ to things in life. As we learn how to overcome pain from the past, feel grateful for the present, and excitedly anticipate the future, we’ll find ourselves longing for nothing. Kirsten endorses that when we feel whole, we get to look forward to life instead of longing for a better one.

Welcome to Episode 14: Word To The Wise, where Kirsten is joined by retired Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Susan Dafoe. Susan specialized in gerontology, health education, relationships, parenting, neurofeedback, and continues to lead classes on yoga and mindfulness. In this episode, Susan’s shares her wisdom on wisdom itself through her professional and personal experiences as a mother of three, grandmother to six, daughter to her 99-year-old mother, sister to two brothers, and friend to many. Together, Susan and Kirsten explore the roots relationships, resilience, confidence, story-telling, and timeless life lessons.

Welcome to Episode #13: Taking Back The Morning. In this episode, Kirsten delves into the whole-body benefits of slowing down our mornings to engage in self-care practices. As we get up close and personal with our host, Kirsten shares the 6 habits that make up her ‘slow morning’ routine. By minding the gap between rushing and re-charging in the morning, we’ll discover how the latter can lead to a happier and healthier life.

Welcome to Episode 12: Olympic State of Mind, where Kirsten is joined by Professional Athlete, Austin Smeenk. Austin has represented Team Canada in wheelchair racing at the two most recent Paralympic Games and in 5 World Championships. In this episode, we’ll get a look inside the mind of an elite athlete during peak performance whilst training for the 2024 Paralympic Games held in Paris, France. With gratitude, Austin shares his wisdom on transforming obstacles into opportunities by prioritizing his mental and physical well-being.