The Star Parent

Valerie Constantineau is a special care councilor and youth protection worker. She has a personal message for anyone wanting to go down the adoption path. All parents can learn from their experience and we welcome you to share with others.  Anyone needing extra support feel free to book an appointment with us, free of charge.  https://calendly.com/thestarparent/15min Send us an email for the links to the zoom support calls on Mondays and Tuesdays.  We hold space for everyone needing to share their truth. Stat blessed! https://www.rumeurduloup.com/johanne-lemieux-femme-de-coeur-et-de-convictions/

Guy Giard is a Happiness Coach, Certified Humor Professional, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Theatre Improvisation Performer, Speaker, Singer, Musician and Author who enthusiastically explores and challenges his own limits. After a successful career as a professional visual artist, he began teaching art at museums and giving speeches on art, music and the healing powers of laughter. He volunteered with Doctor Patch Adams on multiple humanitarian clown trips, offering smiles and respite to children, elders and caregivers in orphanages, hospitals and care facilities in Russia, Guatemala, Peru, India and other nations, under the alias, Uku the clown. He recently published his memoir, “The Courage to Love, from Abuse to Happiness,” which details his personal recovery from childhood sexual abuse. He now gives seminars, workshops and one-on-one coaching based on his talks: “The Courage to Love” and “The 5 Dimensions of Being”. Presently he regularly gives concerts and performs on stage under the name of Monsieur Bonheur Mr. Happiness. Most of his work, including exhibitions, musical compositions, performances and interviews are available for your pleasure on his website: www.guygiard.com, youtube and Instagram. And he loves you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYHay1XN3gE&list=PL149ADD193F2F8723 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hiaCLfAvJE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1qQ97yLo84

Guy Giard is a Happiness Coach, Certified Humor Professional, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Theatre Improvisation Performer, Speaker, Singer, Musician and Author who enthusiastically explores and challenges his own limits. After a successful career as a professional visual artist, he began teaching art at museums and giving speeches on art, music and the healing powers of laughter. He volunteered with Doctor Patch Adams on multiple humanitarian clown trips, offering smiles and respite to children, elders and caregivers in orphanages, hospitals and care facilities in Russia, Guatemala, Peru, India and other nations, under the alias, Uku the clown. He recently published his memoir, “The Courage to Love, from Abuse to Happiness,” which details his personal recovery from childhood sexual abuse. He now gives seminars, workshops and one-on-one coaching based on his talks: “The Courage to Love” and “The 5 Dimensions of Being”. Presently he regularly gives concerts and performs on stage under the name of Monsieur Bonheur Mr. Happiness. Most of his work, including exhibitions, musical compositions, performances and interviews are available for your pleasure on his website: http://guygiard.com , youtube and Instagram. And he loves you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYHay1XN3gE&list=PL149ADD193F2F8723 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hiaCLfAvJE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1qQ97yLo84

After a deep dive recording with Mr. Happiness Guy Giard, I took some time to process. The homework that he gave me was heavy and as the days passed my curiosity required silence. I share my thoughts on my healing process and what to look for in the months to come.

Stay at home Dad, Game Developer, Kevin Petker shares his experience learning to parent while healing from past trauma. We welcome Kevin as a contributor to better parenting for ourselves and others. Games Design: https://kpetker.itch.io/ Twitter: @KevinPetker Instagram: kpetker BlueSky: @kevinpetker.bsky.social

Dawn Bates is in Montreal and she is not mincing words with her friend,host and co author Lorraine Elizabeth Campbell. An international bestselling author of 17 books on five continents, author coach, educator, and publisher, Dawn specialises in developing global leaders into global authorities who wish to give a voice to the voiceless whilst working with them to create brand expansion strategies through high level activism and authorship. To discover more about Dawn, please visit www.dawnbates.com/dive And subscribe to her weekly email updates. You can also connect with her via LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/dawnbates For more information about Lorraine's story and ways to support. https://gofund.me/6d064630 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thestarparentpodcast?igsh=anAzcmo4NjlleGdj

Ottawa social worker and dream teacher Cheryl Grant joins us to talk about dreams. “Real magic is the art of bringing gifts from a deeper world into this world” -Robert Moss Dreams hold keys that unlock a deeper awareness and wisdom that exists inside of each of us. This unlocking can help you to overcome obstacles and move more confidently in the direction of the life you want to live. Tune in this Wednesday and listen to Cheryl Grant social worker and dream teacher share about the importance of our dreams, how to explore them with your family. Cheryl explains her four week workshop that is being offered this February online! cherylgrantcounselling.ca cherylgrantcreative.ca

Lorraine breakdowns her journey of healing and why pain is so powerful to share. We welcome you to share your stories with us. There is a link on our Instagram page to schedule a support call. We are calling on warriors, healers and love. Please share Lorraine's story. https://gofund.me/6d064630

Our first podcast comes out tomorrow. Blessings to you.