The Stumbling Spirit

Shawn Clearsky Davies is the subject of award-winning documentary, Clear Sky. Still on the festival circuit, this unfiltered portrait has garnered international attention and praise for its real-time examination of the road to recovery of an addict in search of himself and his Indigenous culture. This inspirational account tackles childhood trauma, identity, spirituality and rehab with the help of long distance running, psychedelic-assisted therapy and sacred sweat-lodge ceremonies. Anishinaabe of the Ojibwe Nation, Shawn Clearsky Davies, opens up about his acclaimed film and transformative healing journey.Guest information:Instagram: @mizhakwad

According to Pia Mailhot-Leichter, life is the ultimate canvas. In her soul-nourishing book, "Welcome to The Creative Club - Make Life Your Biggest Art Project," Pia reflects on her past struggles, salutes her former self as a globetrotting nomad and totally re-writes her script in the name of creativity and manifesting her dreams. Today, Pia applies her expertise as a creative director, certified coach and entrepreneur to help others harness their creativity and paint their one-of-a-kind masterpiece called life. In this episode, Pia talks about her best-selling book and shares her insights on the power of creative rebellion.Guest informationEmail: pia@kollectiv.studioWebsite: https://kollectiv.studioBook available on Amazon and Bookshop.org

In January, 2026, Minneapolis dominated news headlines with US federal officers taking over city streets, making arrests at gunpoint and executing innocent civilians. While Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claimed to be cracking down on criminal aliens, it targeted undocumented workers and immigrant families, many of whom are people of colour without criminal records. At the same time, anti-ICE protesters were pepper sprayed and shot at with rubber bullets. Julia is a Minneapolis resident and community organizer who is part of the resistance movement. In our conversation, Julia opens up about her advocacy and what really happened on the ground in her home state of Minnesota.Note: This interview was recorded on 6 February 2026.

It's a wrap! Season 3 is now complete and host, Fabio da Silva Fernandes, goes down memory lane as he reflects on two major themes from this year's show:The importance of connection in our lives;And, the similarities and differences between resilience and survival.Special thanks to all of my amazing guests for sharing their compelling stories and expertise, and to all of my listeners for their ongoing support. Season 4 will commence in March, 2026!Guest information:Ep 01: Gary van der Meer (https://www.stjohnsottawa.com/)Ep 02: Anthony Patrick Manieri (https://anthonypatrickmanieri.com/) Ep 03: Heidi Bornstein (https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/)Ep 04: Anthony Smith (Instagram: @anthonynsmith)Ep 05: Niiamah Ashong (https://niiamahashong.com/)Ep 06: Jonathan Barichivich (https://jbarichivich.github.io/)Ep 07: Himla Soodyall (Email: himla@assaf.org.za)Ep 08: Edit B. Kiss (https://editbkiss.com/)Ep 09: Nicole Manes (https://nicolemanes.com)Ep 10: Alysa Reese (https://www.northstarmystic.com)Ep 11: Emily Gong (https://www.aact.community/)Ep 12: Leigh Whiting (https://www.sunstonecentre.com/)Ep 13: Jade Pichette (https://prideatwork.ca/)Ep 14: Michael Saver (https://www.michaelsaver.com/)Ep 15: Andy Campbell (https://www.askandycampbell.com/)Ep 16: Lauren Walker (https://www.athomeandabroadpodcast.com/)Ep 17: Jeyda Deyna (https://www.torontobreathwork.com/)

You might have recently come across various social media ads showing people on mats rhythmically panting followed by scenes of them sobbing and receiving emotional support with a gentle hand. Celebrity appeal has popularized this practice, which is part of a mindfulness industry worth billions of dollars. I’m talking about Breath Work - one of the top wellness trends at the moment. This body-based approach is said to release and transform emotional trauma, relieve mental stress and enhance general well-being. Jeyda Deyna is a Breath Work practitioner based in Toronto, and in this extensive interview, she shares her expertise and explains why this popular somatic practice is both healing and transformative.Guest information:Website: https://www.torontobreathwork.com/Email: jeyda@torontobreathwork.comInstagram: @torontobreathwork

Arguably the greatest scientific mind who ever lived, Albert Einstein once said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” And, iconic musician, David Bowie, once linked his drive to write songs to his “malevolent curiosity.” This inquisitive quality seems to not only spark new ideas and insights but also inspire creativity and growth. But what is curiosity? Why is it central to the human experience? And, why do we sometimes fear it and even block it? These are some of the questions I explore with Lauren Walker, co-author of "The Curiosity Reset - Embrace the Child Within and Discover Your True Path." In this illuminating conversation, Lauren gives us a framework for mapping our own curiosity.Guest information:Website: https://www.athomeandabroadpodcast.com/Instagram: @harrisandwalkerBook (Amazon): The Curiosity Reset - Embrace the Child Within and Discover Your True Path