Guests of the happiness show

Lynda is the Director of the International Association for Journal Writing. She is a Registered Social Worker, a Certified Professional Coach and an expert in writing for wellness and personal growth. Lynda has been journaling since she was a young girl and now she still regularly writes, speaks, and teaches about the healing power of expressive writing and storytelling.

Lynda offers training workshops, webinars, inspirational speaking and has authored 2 books on the healing and transformational power of journaling.

It was so inspiring to speak to Lynda – not only did she have fun, creative ideas, but there was so much embedded wisdom in everything she said.

Today Catherine is a successful business woman – founder and owner of a company called So Young in Toronto ON, which designs and manufactures lunch boxes, cooler bags and backpacks. It has a mission of healthy living, inspiration and eco-responsibility but the core mission is to empower others to overcome their own limiting beliefs and access the courage necessary to pursue their own best life.

Catherine is not a stranger to accessing courage. 20 years ago, she had a drug addiction which she overcame. I am grateful and thankful that she shares her story with us today. 

Dr. Maria Sirois who is a clinical psychologist who has worked specifically in the area of positive psychology and wellness for 20 years. She is an expert on resilience of the human spirit and has authored  2 books about loss. Maria is a speaker, storyteller, educator and I know you will love her wisdom and authenticity. She shares with us 4 specific strategies for developing resilience and coping in difficult times.

Amanda Tangorra  has had an impressive career in education including teaching in Australia, Brazil and Canada.  She is the owner and Director of Education at The It’s 4 Kids Schoolhouse in Paris, Ontario – a private school that offers supplementary and enrichment programs from Kindergarten to High School. 

Amanda understands that the social, physical and emotional needs of a child and their family are connected and all pivotal to happiness and success. She believes that every child can be successful once you determine their learning style and unique talents and skills. Amanda sees that a big part of her job is to be an advocate for the family and child, and to make connections so that participation, learning and happiness are maximized.

Shawna is a published author, speaker (TED X) and advocate for mental health. She is a certified Suicide Prevention Trainer and has experience in suicide intervention, bereavement and trauma resiliency. Her company, Life Voice in Guelph ON, specializes in workshops that build a culture of understanding and care about mental health issues. Her workshops cover topics ranging from mental wellness, suicide intervention, coping, resiliency, and compassion fatigue, allowing participants to better support people living with depression, anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, substance misuse, psychosis, and thoughts of suicide.  

Listen to my thought-provoking  interview with Shawna in Episode #6 - How are You Really? 

 Luke Iorio is a Father, Husband, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Podcaster, and Partner and Director at the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching.    

Luke is an explorer of consciousness, working to disrupt unconscious thinking, and supporting others in transforming their world by thinking intentionally to uncover what they were truly meant to be and do. 

Luke is the host of the successful podcasts 'One Idea Away' and 'The Meaningful Way', where he’s had the good fortune to interview 100s of people on mindfulness, consciousness, purpose, total wellbeing, and of course, happiness!

Hear Luke's interesting viewpoints in Episode #5,  Listening to Your Inner Voice.

Sandro Formica PhD  is totally passionate about teaching us how to honour who we truly are because it is fundamental to our happiness.  Sandro Formica is a professor of Personal Empowerment at Florida International University and University of Palermo in Italy and is an international speaker and author,  He counsels educational institutions, governments and businesses and provides a structured model for people to look within, and transform from within so that they can live a happier and more fulfilling life. 

Experience Sandro's contagious enthusiasm in Episodes #3 and #4 on Personal Empowerment.

Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD  – teacher, author, lecturer, and international thought leader on happiness. Dr. Ben-Shahar is one of the top happiness experts in the world and is famous for having had one of the most highly attended classes at Harvard University in positive psychology. He has authored 10 books on happiness, translated into 25 languages.  Tal founded the Happiness Studies Academy, which offers a year long intensive study on science-based happiness.  His depth of knowledge and understanding of the science of happiness is absolutely amazing. 

Listen to Tal's wonderful insights and helpful advice in Episodes #1 and #2.