The Live Free Podcast - The Evolution of You

Jess Tetu shares her experiences growing up in a small town in Saskatchewan, facing challenges such as her family's financial struggles, her father's addiction, and the eventual loss of her home. She discusses how she overcame these obstacles through her resilience, determination, and conscious choices, eventually building a successful business and becoming a public speaker to share her story and help others.

Jess talks about the transformative power of belief and the importance of small steps to heal hardships. This episode is sure to knock your socks off!

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Overcoming adversity at a very young age, Jess began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jess is the sole owner of five Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan’s Beauty Brand), Founder & CEO of Iconic Betty Jewelry, Founder of Jess Tetu Consulting, and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a not-for-profit charity she created. She was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, and most recently received one of Canada’s most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women Connect With Jess:

Laura speaks to us today about her "frying pan" moment. The moment when her whole life came crashing in on her. Prior to her messy divorce, Laura was living "the dream" She had a beautiful family and a secure job and everything was going along swimmingly on paper.

Yet, behind closed doors, her world was falling apart.

Laura speaks to us about her depression, her healing, and her alchemy story. You will be left in awe as you hear about her bravery and tenacity.

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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Paige as she opens up about the rollercoaster ride that defined her early university years. Paige's upbringing painted a picture of warmth and optimism, but life had other plans in store. Suddenly, she found herself navigating life's pressures and the complexities of love, leading her down a path of disordered eating and a loss of control, all while grappling with an unplanned pregnancy. Just as she began to piece herself back together, fate dealt another blow with a heartbreaking diagnosis for her premature daughter. Despite the overwhelming challenges, Paige chose resilience over defeat. Instead of letting her struggles consume her, she resolved to use them as stepping stones toward a greater purpose. Today, Paige has become a fierce advocate for accessibility, empowerment, and support. Paige is also and author in a book called "Me, You and the Nicu" lending her voice through her writing to support parents of premature babies. Through her journey of healing and self-discovery, she not only uplifts herself but also those around her, offering hope and inspiration through her own experiences. With each heartfelt moment, this episode invites you to share in Paige's journey, reminding us all of the transformative power of resilience, empathy, and the human spirit. Connect With Paige:

Jennifer Draper joins us today to discuss how she truly turned her pain into her power. After a difficult upbringing with an absent mother and no father in her life, Jennifer found herself helping others around her to feel seen, heard, and have a sense of belonging. Never having felt that herself Jennifer made it her mission to "feel the fear and do it anyway" Today she is known all over the country as the woman who brings women together. Be ready to be inspired and moved with this powerful story of alchemy. Enjoy!

What's your version of success? Is your definition inconsistent with your values and beliefs? Listen in and find out how you can refine this term to give you joy and fulfillment.

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We all want to get to the other side of discomfort. I get that! It certainly isn't an easy place to stay in.

How do we get through quickly? Stick around and find out!

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Lisa suffered a loss many of us cannot even begin to comprehend. The loss of a child. In this devastation, she learned so much about what it is to navigate both grief and the reintroduction of joy.

Her pain-to-power story will inspire and move you. This is a must-listen episode.

In today's episode, we are talking about the swings of self-esteem, self-assurance, and the inner critic.

Sometimes, you feel great, others.. not so great. Let's normalize that swing, shall we??

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All of the juicy details about the book I wrote (coming out 2024) are here! I hope you enjoy it. Happy Holidays From Live Free!

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In this power-packed episode, we will hear from Jessica. Jessica is a survivor turned advocate and her story of pain to power will knock your socks off!

Whether you are a survivor, patient or you have never had experiences with cancer, this episode is for you!

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Today we have Krystle on the podcast to talk about her experiences with triple negative breast cancer. Krystle is a powerhouse of positivity and perseverance. Listen in..

Krystle's Tips For Mental Health:

• Have an "army" around you.
• Choose a loved one and fight like hell for them (for Krystle this was her children)
• Have a counsellor who makes you feel seen
• Fuel your body with healthy foods
• Treat your health and well being as your full time job!
• Take naps when you need them
• Move your body daily
• Read, keep your mind engaged
• Puzzles/Games
• Writing. Either through journaling or social media
• Top Tip: See the good in everyday (no matter what)

Krystle's top tips for side effects:

• Neuropathy - Ice mitts
• Low white blood cell count - High protein
• Fatigue - Gentle exercises
• Weight - Supportive weight loss program for survivors

Cancer is hard on a marriage.. Like.. Really hard. There is hope though! Listen in xo

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A life of your dreams is not only possible but inevitable. Don't believe me?! Take in this episode 💖

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Cancer left me feeling ugly and unfeminine. Here is what I did that helped!

The list I promised:

1. Lashes
2. Makeup
3. Hair
4. Start exercising
5. Get photoshoot
6. Get a new wardrobe
7. Get "foobs"
8. Facial treatments
9. Vitamin E & C serum
10. Permanent makeup
11. Teeth whitening
12. Improve diet
13. Sleep more
14. Change dress styles
15. Spray tan
16. Supplements
17. Change haircoloring
18. Alter Ego ****

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Ummm... What the heck do you mean Christine?! Well, listen in and find out. There is a method to my madness!

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In this episode we explore real, researched, proven tips to avoid a Cancer reccurance with cancer recovery expert Dr. Amy Morris. Your not going to want to miss this one!

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In this episode, we will discuss how to get through life's most painful seasons and how to keep our spirits high when you can't seem to catch a break. Enjoy

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The power of the present moment can heal a broken heart.

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In this episode, we will discuss how to allow and surrender to the process in an effort to alleviate pain and suffering.

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As survivors of health trauma, we try everything we can under the sun to help ourselves get our health and vitality back. Yet we can never seem to get ahead. This certainly isn't for lack of trying... Listen in the find out more!

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Today we are joined by Dawn from the Brielle Grace foundation in NY state. Dawn is a beautiful example of achemy. She is a 2 time cancer survivor who has changed the lives of thousands and created a foundation for cancer victims to gain awareness, financial aid, knowledge, holistic services and resources. Thank you to Dawn for sharing her story.

Are you feeling low? Lost? Confused? This is common for people who have been through trauma. The good news is we can rise above it. Listen in to learn how...

1) Give yourself permission to feel low, don't judge it.

2) In moments of intensity try not to avoid the emotion but instead only feel the percentage of it that you feel you can handle.

3) Engage in healthy habits:

• Exercise
• Meditation
• Daily journalling
• Talk-therapy
• Acupuncture
• Yoga
• Deep breathing
• 5,4,3,2,1 Technique
• Subconscious reprogramming
• EFT tapping

4) Take a mental health day (or two)

5) Try natural remedies for calming the nervous system.

6) FIND COMMUNITY

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What do you do when life gets chaotic? Hide? Run? Numb? Get busy? Tune into this episode to find out some tips and tricks that I use.

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This hack is simple yet profound!

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Self-help practices can sometimes be futile if you aren't coming at them from a space of compassion. How can we improve that?

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You are stronger than you even realize. You've got this girl!

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Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted at your schedule? Maybe its because you are filling it with things that never needed to be there in the first place.

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Claim it sister! Embody all that you are!

This little known secret that we all don't want to talk about.

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Manifestation has a lot of rules... Lets simply the process.

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What is the meaning of life? How do we become free? Within this powerful episode I will be detailing exactly what created clairity for me and how you can apply it too.

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What does it mean to unlock your potential? What can we do to unlock it?

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How do we become happy? Why do we sabotage ourselves? Listen in to find out more...

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Intention seems so arbitrary. However, setting intentions behind your goals can change everything!

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Hope is an effective tool is easing pain and lack. If you are feeling low lately. Listen to this...

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If you are feeling anxious, unsettled, uncomfortable, unhappy or worried. Listen to this episode. This trick will make a huge difference for you today!

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In this episode Susan I discuss tools that you can use with your children that are intentional, conscientious and aligned.

Sarah is an intuitive counsellor and master of her craft. She is here today to talk to us about how to cultivate our intuitive abilities in order to manifest the life of our dreams.

Isn't it about time you went back to living? I know you didn't fight this hard to always be in fear... check this episode out to put that fear to rest. Once and for all.

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Mindfulness is a word that is thrown out alot lately. 

So what is it? Why would we want to practice it? How do we practice it?

Listen in.. 

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Human Design is taking the world by storm! It is changing lives and I cannot wait for this episode to change yours too! Enjoy xo

Lets go back to Grade 8 science in an attempt to wrap our brains around the phenomenon that is "The Law Of Attraction" that has been building momentum for years now. This is a different kind of podcast for me but an important one if you want to implement this stuff into your life but just don't know how. Enjoy!

Interested in "Embody - Your Abundance"?

Tangible tools that actually work!

1. Grounding - visualization, nature walks, presence. 
2. 4-7-8 nervous system breathing.
3. "Ocean Breath" technique.
4. "Fuck It" therapy 
5. Ecstatic Dance
6. Sound therapy - Frequencies, uplifting music, scream therapy.
7. ***Long Term: Changing your stories.

In this episode, I want to explore our power in relationships.  Do you give it away? Harbour it?  What do you do when turmoil strikes? 

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The secret no one has ever told you about!

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