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Continue reading →: How to Stand Alone – Finding your Inner Belonging
This week on the blog I want to dive into something deeply personal yet universally important—finding your own sense of belonging. This is not about fitting in; it’s about knowing that you belong, even when you’re standing alone. The Power of True Belonging Brené Brown’s book Braving the Wilderness has…
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Continue reading →: The Answer to Youth Mental Health – with Karen Young
The Power of Community in Shaping Our Youth It was in the early 90’s when Iceland was experiencing over 85% of their youth struggling with addiction, bullying, and at risk behaviours. The community and parents decided to rally together to DO SOMETHING about it and 10 years later, the number…
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Continue reading →: Moving From Feeling Powerless to Powerful – with Bernii Godwin
This week on the blog, we are exploring how to create a powerful culture in schools, homes, and communities. Special guest Bernii Godwin from Brisbane, Australia, shares insights from her book Loving Your Students on Purpose, inspired by Danny Silk’s work. The Problem of Powerlessness in Schools During recent teachers’…
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Continue reading →: The Hidden Cost of Giving: Why Self-Care is Non-Negotiable
Giving and giving and giving has a weight. We Need Self-Care How to stay strong while making a difference. These are the self care strategies you need. Today, I’m sharing something deeply personal about self-care, especially for those of us who are constantly giving to others. Lately, I’ve been noticing…
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Continue reading →: 7 Simple Steps to Build Community – With Ken Lima-Coelho
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ken Lima-Coelho, CEO of Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Calgary. When someone asked him how to create community, he came up with the Seven Up Strategy—a framework for fostering strong, engaged communities. These seven steps provide a roadmap for meaningful involvement and lasting impact: Here’s…
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Continue reading →: This Creative Marketing Manager is Creating Community at a Mall!
This week on the Bravely Connected Podcast, I interview Alexandra Velosa, Marketing Manger at Southcentre mall, who believes that community isn’t just about the places we live—it’s about the people who make those places feel like home. It’s about stepping up, finding ways to connect, and using what we have…
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Continue reading →: The Prescription for Anxiety and Depression We Don’t Expect
Anxiety, depression, and loneliness are at an all-time high, but the solution might be simpler than we think. This week, I spoke to a group of seventh graders about building a culture of belonging. Their response? Indifference. Instead of lecturing, I asked, What would it look like to give a…
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Continue reading →: The Problem Isn’t Screens – It’s MUCH Deeper (and what we can do about it)
Screens are often blamed as the top reason for disconnection in society. While they contribute to rising mental health struggles, stopping the conversation there is a mistake. We’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. How Screens Became a Lifeline When my oldest son was born in 2006, Facebook had…
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Continue reading →: Why We Protect Ourselves in Social settings – and how we can build connection
The Power of Connection This week on the blog, I am sharing a secret that will change everything you know about human behaviour. If you are a parent, educator, or leader, this is something you absolutely need to understand. When we don’t know this one thing, we become reactive instead…
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Continue reading →: The Needed Shift from Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces
In today’s world, we often talk about creating safe spaces. While well-intentioned, they don’t always serve us the way we hope. Many people have experienced trauma, and trauma shapes how we perceive the world. As Bessel van der Kolk describes in The Body Keeps the Score, trauma varies in intensity,…
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