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I love the smell of sweat 😉 . (and why you should too) I walked into the gym for the first time after years away from it. My body was different, after having 2 kids, 18 months apart.My energy was different, sleep was no longer predictable.My confidence was different, I didn’t feel like myself.My posture […]

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Mindset

The Labels We Give Ourselves And Why They Matter

Feeling Stuck In Your Identity Have you ever been labeled, either by someone else or yourself, and felt like it held you back? Like it almost boxed you into an identity that you couldn’t break out of?  Even words that might sound neutral can be limiting.  For example the word expert can be a way […]

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Mindset

Pushing Limits: Taking Goal Setting to the Extreme

Brace yourself for a story filled with determination, family love, and personal growth. In this episode, we follow Jason’s extraordinary goal to conquer the mighty waters of Lake Ontario. Meet Jason, a loving husband and doting father to a delightful five-year-old daughter. Amidst his bustling life, he reveals his new challenge — one that will […]

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Mindset

Wouldn’t It Be Amazing?

“And I just finished and someone handed me a towel and put it over my head. And it just sat there really calm, but just really just thought I gave it everything I did my best. It didn’t work out. That’s okay. And then the team manager came along and read the title of my […]

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Podcast

Do Affirmations Really Work?

Science about how positive affirmations impact your brain and also how to make them really work for you.

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Hi, I'm Rishma.
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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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