Self-Care and Mindfulness with Rachel Kovacs DaCosta

In this episode, I speak with Briar Culbert, a mother, a dedicated partner, and a nature lover. Briar is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and completed her post-graduate studies in Spiritual Psychotherapy and Spiritual Direction. Her background in movement, biochemistry, and ceremony helps her foster a truly holistic and integrative approach with clients. Briar's aim through all of her work is to provide a supportive environment for each individual's healing - whether she's working with a client one-on-one or leading a group. Briar works to ask the right questions, guiding you on your journey of growth and change.Briar's recorded workshops are available for purchase on her website. All workshops are an hour in length and include an companion workbook with journal prompts and notes to expand on the workshop's details. Her reparenting and anger workshops are both popular ones for the parents she supports!You can learn more about Briar and her offerings here.You’re invitedHearth and Heart: Setting Intentions for 2025. Sunday December 29th, 3pm EST.Join me for an hour long journaling session where we’ll plant seeds for your most intentional year yet. I’ll share some reflective prompts, play beautiful music and together we’ll explore what your soul is longing for this year. We’ll focus on two themes:* SELF: body, mind and spirit and* HEARTH: home, family, rhythm.Workshop for paid subscribers. Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

This episode features Ali Miles an Advanced Sports Dietitian and the founder of Fuel School. She is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian with extensive qualifications and experience in elite performance nutrition.For the past nine years, Ali has been the performance dietitian for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and has supported our Australian athletes during the recent 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeong Chang, South Korea. She is also the performance dietitian for the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Team and from 2015-2023, Ali held the role of senior performance dietitian at St Kilda Football Club followed by North Melbourne Football Club.Ali is trusted by many of the world’s best athletes and teams to deliver proven performance nutrition strategies that are smart, strategic and cutting-edge, all while being realistic and embracing the essential human element within high-performance environments.Now, Ali is focused on sharing her wealth of experience with the next generation of athletes. She created Fuel School, an online performance nutrition hub designed to empower teenage athletes with the knowledge and confidence to fuel their goals. Fuel School bridges the gap between elite-level nutrition strategies and practical, accessible advice, helping young athletes maximise their potential in sport, school, and life.Resources mentioned in this episodeFuel School my online performance nutrition membership platform, which is dedicated to empowering teenage athletes to respect their bodies and fuel with confidence so that they reach their potential in sports, school and life.Free Masterclass “Are you Eating Enough?”Other links to support youNourish + Thrive eMag: As each season turns get fresh ideas and links to family-friendly recipes and meal planning resources straight to your inbox. Each seasonal eZine will help you plan and serve macro-balanced, nourishing and kid-friendly meals.All paid Substack subscribers get the seasonal copy of Nourish + Thrive sent to their inbox.Subscribe nowFor Black Friday week the entire shop including Winter in the Home, Creating a Digital Family Calendar, Note Taking for the Organized Family and the GOLDENTIME Journal are 20% off. Check out the sale here. Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I explore practical tips and meaningful ways to prepare your home for the transition from late autumn to winter, creating a cozy, safe space for the season ahead.Here are the resources + links I mentioned through this episode:Simple Preparations for Lantern WalkStoring your Children's Books by SeasonWaldorf and Nature Inspired Picture BooksPodcast episode with Eva-Maria Smith on Creating Hygge in the Homehttps://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/slow-living-and-hygge-with-eva-maria-smith/id1674845485?i=1000637338150My CoursesWinter in the HomeDigital Notetaking for the Organized FamilyWaitlist for GOLDENTIME Collective Radiance January 2025 CohortUse coupon code podcast15 for 15% off everything in the storeIf you's like to support my work and think a friend of family member would enjoy this episode please share with them or leave a review! Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I go over what my personal morning routine looks like- what the essentials are, why they're important to me and how they're backed by research.Below are some of the Resources mentioned in the show:The GOLDENTIME JournalGOLDENTIME Collective RadianceOpal Screen Blocking AppThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronPray As You Go daily podcast + AppMy Morning Favourites on AmazonAs a listener feel free to use podcast15 for 15% off the shop! Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak with Katie Rose. Katie is a yoga teacher, ayurveda guide, doula, and author with over 25 years of experience in the wellness world. Her popular online courses have helped hundreds of women from all over the world empower themselves.She is the founder and host of the annual Bhakti Women Online Yoga Summit and the author of several internationally available books, including ‘Mindful Living’ (Rockpool Publishing) and ‘The Yoga of Birth.’ Most recently, she authored 'Trust Life, Trust Yourself, Find Peace' (published by Affirm Press).She also happens to have been my very first in-person spiritual mentor- learn more about this story in the episode. Katie helps women move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to living vibrant, creative, and abundant lives. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her five children in a loud and busy household, where her meditation practice keeps her sane! Bhakti Club Women's Wellness Mini Course Exclusive GoldenTime waitlist invite! Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

In today's episode, I speak with Bryce Reddy the creator of the popular IG account @mombrain.therapist. We talk about creating conscious and intentional screen time limits for both children and their parents. The bones of her message are that screentime boundaries and wellness start with us. We must model healthy screen use to ensure our children develop mindful habits themselves. She offers many ways we can begin checking in with ourselves and our children to strike a more healthy balance between virtual and real-time. Check-In Questions if you're beginning to feel screen use is being relied on too much in your home: Are we, or the kids, neglecting responsibilities in favour of screens? Are we leaning more into online relationships and pulling away from in-person relationships? Are we losing more time than we would like on our screens? Are we losing self-care tasks? Have I stopped doing other activities that I previously enjoyed? What's behind the uptick too? Are there potential mental health issues? Anxiety? Bullying? Are we spending enough time together as a family? Am I pervading family activities? Bryce's offeringsOver the Influence ChallengeDigital Guidelines for the Whole Family only $12Summer in the Home Use code podcast15 for 15% off Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

Chineylu Kunz is the founder of We Nurture Collective. She has worked as a Waldorf early childhood educator for over 25 years. She offers coaching support and mentoring for parents and early childhood educators. Chinyelu's mission is to make advice and guidance on Waldorf-inspired early years caregiving more easily accessible.Some things we discussed in the episode: Steiner's Six Basic Exercises Summer in the Home use discount code Podcast15 What it means to be "Worthy of Imitation by Jerilyn Burke Self-Care for Caregivers The Rest Time RhythmMore of Chinyelu's Work:We Nurture podcastWe Nurture BlogThe Nurturing Circle- online community Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode features Rachel Kovacs DaCosta, a psychotherapist who offers mindfulness techniques and support at the Rosedale Therapy Centre in Toronto.  Rachel is also the curator and creator behind @selflovesupply on Instagram - one of my favourite accounts to follow! We discussed mindfulness and self-care habits for both parents and their children. Rachel offers down-to-earth, simple and grounded advice to people of all ages.You can learn more about Rachel and her work here:@selflovesupplyRosedale Therapy [email protected] Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Rhythm Routine and Reverence, I speak with Theresa Piela, a trauma-informed EFT tapping practitioner and chronic illness coach.  She supports those dealing with complex illnesses & chronic fatigue, anxiety, & trauma who may have lost hope in their ability to heal.  With gut-centered nutrition, parts work, & brain rewiring techniques, she empowers her clients with self-healing tools to reclaim their purpose, re-build their confidence, and to ultimately heal themselves.In addition to working 1:1, Theresa is also the host of the Tapping with T app: an EFT and Brain Rewiring community for self-healers on the non-linear path. She will be releasing an EFT Tapping Certification course for practitioners and curious self-healers Fall of 2024. EFT Tapping app & membership: www.tappingwitht.com Instagram: @livingrootswellness Podcast The Heal Yourself Podcast contact Theresa: [email protected] Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

I'm kicking off a new season of episodes with a solo episode sharing my own bedtime routine including how I transition from dinner time to bedtime some family rituals favourite productsYou can find many of the products I mention here.This Journal post Creating a Peaceful Evening and Bedtime Routine describes in detail how to craft a bedtime routine for younger children. Click here if you want to learn more about the Digital Calendar system I use. Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe