The Catalyst with Samantha Kris

In Episode 03 six-time best-selling author and business coach, Marsha Vanwynsberghe, shares her story as a mother who dealt with teen substance abuse. After grueling years of shame and judgement, nearly losing both her sons four days apart and feeling completely helpless, Marsha found a way to reclaim her power. We discuss how important it was for her to put down the armour she’d carried for so long, how essential taking ownership of her choices was and how the process radically changed the trajectory of her life and the lives of her family. 

This episode is packed with valuable tools to help you own your story, no matter your background, and will inspire you to:

• Take back your personal power by learning to stand on your story, as opposed to in it
• Successfully make the shift from a victim mindset to an ownership mindset
• Respect and honour what you need through times of change 

Be sure to check out Marsha’s book, When She Stopped Asking Why. And if you’d like to connect with Marsha, you can visit her website or find her on Facebook and Instagram.

In episode 2 we chat with Paul Simard, TEDx speaker, HuMENity Curator and Director at UNHCR Canada, about the transition from outdated to modern masculinity. He shares openly about his struggles, his growth and his mission to create a new paradigm for boys and men across the globe. He believes boys and men need to be invited to understand, engage with and embrace their emotions and to love what they find, both in themselves, and in others. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The evolution of a man’s role from a provider to an equal
• What society can do to create brave spaces where vulnerability can live
• How critical self-awareness is and ways to practice it daily

Paul recommended two books which helped him on his journey, they are A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life (referred to as Curiosity Conversations in the episode) and Face to Face, both by Brian Grazer.

To learn more about Paul and support his efforts in empowering boys, men and refugees, check out the links below. You can connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn.

TEDx talk: The Mythical Man

HuMENity

UNHCR

The Catalyst with Samantha Kris is all about change; what sparks it, why we get stuck and how we can lean in a little more easily. In Episode 01 clinical psychologist, Dr. Myrna Lashley, helps us understand what's happening under the hood. Together we explore where resistance to change comes from and ways in which we can embrace the unknown.

In this episode you will learn:

• Powerful visualization exercises
• The importance of understanding our fears
• What children can teach us about navigating change

Connect with Myrna on Facebook or email her at myrnalashley@gmail.com

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Get to know your host, Samantha Kris. In Episode 00 she shares some of the twists and turns of her professional life, what drove her to start this podcast and what to expect from future episodes.