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Deep dive into perfectionism, self critique and compassion. How do you know if you need to be perfect, or if it’s OK to be good enough?

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Podcast

The Connected Parent

Want to feel more connected to your child, improve your patience and show up for your child as the parent you really want to be, all while also supporting your child’s confidence?

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Podcast

What if Burnout Is More Than Just Exhaustion?

There’s something significant that sits underneath these two parts of burnout – managing the demands of life on one side, and coping with stress on the other. Something more that impacts us on a deeper level and put us at risk for burnout in a more profound way.

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Wellness

Learning to Take Up Space: Interview with para-athlete Candice Combdon

Special bonus episode with Para-athlete Candice Combdon! ⁠  If you’ve been listening to the XO Conversations podcast, you know that the format is very different. ⁠ This is not the typical episode style because we wanted to share the entire conversation. ⁠  Candice talks to your host, Rishma Walji, about being born with spina bifida, […]

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Podcast

Making Meaningful Memories

Family bonding, connecting with those you love, and how you can intentionally build a richer ‘highlight reel’ of your own life.

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Wellness

Meditation (For People Who Can’t Meditate)

A new understanding of meditation and it’s effects on our brains. We discuss different ways can re-train our brain to practice positive processes and focused attention and get meditative effects in different ways as a bridge towards a real meditative practice.

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Wellness

How to REALLY create a habit

The missing piece of creating a lasting habit that goes beyond just the 21 day rule. It can’t be that simple, even though we want it to be. You need to go deep.

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Mindset

Adding a little ‘Extra’

I don’t want life to be ordinary. I want it to be extraordinary. The difference is just a little extra. How do you define living ‘a little extra’? 

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Relationships

Thoughtful Questions for Deeper Conversation

How to start deeper and more interesting conversations with people you want to really connect with.

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Relationships

Finding Friends Again

Building friendships in adulthood after losing touch with people who you actually want to spend time with.

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Hi, I'm Rishma.
Your BFF + New
Life Strategist.

I ran a thriving healthcare practice as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist for over 20 years. I also earned my PhD and spent time in academic research and teaching positions. Now, I read scientific studies because I'm passionate about personal growth. I use the insights to help me, and our community, live our own XO life.

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