Episode 40: S&J Sessions: Friendships, Bridgerton, & the Padlet Confessions

Let’s talk conscious parenting! Is it just another parenting trend? Do we agree with it? Is it one in a long list of others meant to make us feel bad about ourselves and our current parenting styles? What does it even mean to be a 'conscious parent'? WE had QUESTIONS (& skepticism) so on this episode of The Morning Meeting we sit down with Conscious Parenting Coach, @theconscious_ishmom, Sheryl Fogarty to get all the answers!! Sheryl is a certified conscious parenting coach and owner of 'Conscious Parenting with Sheryl Fogarty'. She joins us around the table to break it all down—what it actually means, why it’s really not just another parenting trend, and how we can start being more intentional and connected with our kids. We realized we were trying to be conscious parents already and we didn't have anything to be scared of, although, this does require some work and effort. We chat all about the importance of self-awareness and reflection, community and connection, & how effective communication with ourselves and others really plays an integral role. By the end of the conversation we truly believe this idea of being 'conscious' isn't just for the parent/child dynamic, but other relationships, and brave leadership, too! We couldn’t fit it all into one episode, so welcome to Part 1 of our new series - 'The Conscious Chronicles' - an eye-opening conversation to introduce us to the world of Conscious Parenting, from here we will break down more specific aspects and applications in each subsequent episode. Join us—we’re learning right along with you! Visit ⁠www.sherylfogarty.com⁠ or @theconscious_ishmom on Instagram to schedule your free 30 minute discovery session with Sheryl. Conscious Parenting Coaching with Sheryl Fogarty—where mindful parenting meets joyful living. Because every moment with your child is a chance to grow together. This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected] YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast

The 5 stages of grief?! MYTH. Inequities in the workplace due to pregnancy & pregnancy loss? TRUE. Bereavement & Grief? NOT the same thing! Dr. Stephanie Gilbert has her doctorate in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and is an Associate Professor at Cape Breton University & in this episode she sits down with us to chat about how her current research focus was inspired by her own experiences with loss. She shares more on why bereavement and grief ARE Leadership issues, what you can be doing to ensure you are creating and contributing to a positive work culture for your employees and colleagues, and why we can ALL do better than "I'm sorry for your loss" when comforting others who are navigating through grief. She quickly starts busting some common 'grief myths', shares some phrases of support that can help us through death discomfort, explains why those experiencing pregnancy loss often go unsupported, and the importance of reviewing and adapting policies to be more supportive. She shares her own experiences with bereavement and grief due to pregnancy/infant loss and shares insights from research participants on their experiences returning to work (or not) after experiencing such loss. Loss is an inevitable part of life for all of us; but grief is both a universal and personal experience; making this an important listen for everyone! Connect with Dr. Stephanie Gilbert: [email protected] Instagram: @pregnancylossandwork www.pregnancyandwork.com This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected] YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast

A thriving community starts with a strong foundation. Money in, Money Out. The support is great, the need is greater, & until no patient needs them, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (CBRHF) will not rest. Aiming to eliminate barriers to health care in Unama'ki-Cape Breton, The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (CBRHF) is a registered charity responsible for raising funds to help strengthen health care on the Island - a cause near and dear to our hearts here at The Morning Meeting. In this special episode, we are joined by CBRHF Manager of Philanthropy, Caitlyn MacDonald, & Stephanie O'Neill (RN), Director of Emergency Services, Ambulatory Care, Spiritual Care (Eastern Zone, NSHA), who share about the importance of collaboration, reciprocity, & the impact initiatives & events have on community health and wellness. One of those initiatives, the Foundation's largest of the year, is RADIO DAY. The 17th annual Radio Day, presented in partnership by Hot 101.9 and New Country 103.5, will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 6am-6pm. Over the past 17 years, with the help of our incredible community, Radio Day has raised more than $11 MILLION for health care in Cape Breton. This year, the Foundation is asking for our community’s support in purchasing four portable ultrasound machines for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH). Medical experts estimate that these new machines will impact more than 6,000 patients annually. From trauma patients arriving to the emergency room, intensive care patients needing life-saving medications, to cardiac patients presenting with unidentified heart complications, and more, portable ultrasound machines allow health care experts to make faster decisions and to provide more precise treatments. Essentially, these machines provide time in situations where every second matters. While the CBRH has a dedicated ultrasound department, portable ultrasounds are needed for unscheduled point-of-care imaging. Currently, the CBRH only has two older models of this machine and requires more to meet the demand of our hospital and its patients. By supporting Radio Day 2024, you can directly and positively impact thousands of patients in our community, including our friends, families, and neighbours, when they need it most. LEARN MORE AND DONATE HERE. Website: cbrhfoundation.ca Phone: 902-567-7752Email: [email protected] "Give where you live, because you care" This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected] YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast

If Nike emailed you to work with them, would you think it was a scam?! Emma sure did! Emma Flynn is an influencer in the running scene who is dedicated to shattering stereotypes and encouraging individuals of all body types to believe in their capabilities. In this episode, she's around the table discussing how "action creates energy" has helped her create simple, actionable, and sustainable habit loops which led to shifts in perspective, love for her body, and finding joy in running! Showing up authentically online in both triumphs and setbacks along the way is how Emma creates genuine connections with her community - garnering over 128K TikTok followers and 60K+ Instagram followers - leading to brand partnerships with Nike, Bloom, Coros, and Shokz. But haters are still going to hate, and internet trolls be trollin'.. so how does Emma handle the trolls, continue to fall in love with her body, feel safe while running, shift perspectives, flip scripts, and find consistency in her approach to health and wellness? Tune in to find out. Connect with Emma - @itsemflynn This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] This Episode of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is also sponsored by Conscious Parenting with Sheryl Fogarty—where your journey to enlightened parenting begins! Connect with Sheryl: Website: ⁠https://sherylfogarty.com/⁠ Socials: @theconscious_ishmom Conscious Parenting Coaching with Sheryl Fogarty—where mindful parenting meets joyful living. Because every moment with your child is a chance to grow together. Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected] YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast

Did we just become best friends?! We may have just met (in person) but we laughed until our bellies hurt chatting with Percy and Clary Ager, aka the Zucchini Wives!! The owners and operators of Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space and partners in marriage, business, and most importantly - dreaming! From Vancouver Island to Cape Breton Island - they moved across the country to start an inclusive and intersectional flower farm and wedding venue after falling in love with Unama'ki during a visit for a friend's wedding. A few short weeks later - they were selling everything they owned and moving to the other side of the country following their dream; becoming flower farmers in Rural Nova Scotia, while centering the importance of belonging, accessibility, and inclusivity and the beauty in creating spaces for joy and connection. Percy and Clary tell us all about their vision for Ager Lane, upcoming events on the farm, flower u-pick options (the Sunflowers are back!), and their non-profit Nectar. Community and intentionality are the foundation of Ager Lane - there are so many funny, tender, honest, and inspiring moments throughout this episode, the courage is contagious! "Get going then get good!" Find Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space: 1033 St James Rd, Big Bras d'Or, NS B1X 1A5 Website: www.agerlane.com Socials: @zucchini.wives @ager.lane @nectar.cb This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] This Episode of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is also sponsored by Conscious Parenting with Sheryl Fogarty—where your journey to enlightened parenting begins! Connect with Sheryl: Website: https://sherylfogarty.com/ Socials: @theconscious_ishmom Conscious Parenting Coaching with Sheryl Fogarty—where mindful parenting meets joyful living. Because every moment with your child is a chance to grow together. Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected] YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast

We are back with our first S&J Session of Season 4. We are taking you back to the holy day of June 13th in this episode (Jess' Birthday and Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 release day!!!) As we prepared for Summer, we sat down and chatted growing older, our predictions for the season (Spoilers!), and the complexities of friendships & relationships inspired by all the anonymous thoughts and confessions left on our first Padlet from you, the listeners! We find ourselves with different thoughts, advice, and experiences (shocker!) as we respond to all of you! Thanks to everyone who participated - we look forward to the next one! This episode is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected] YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast

Ashley Hareguy joins Sarah & Jess around The Morning Meeting table to discuss her journey since receiving a brain cancer diagnosis in March of 2020. The world was changing for most of us then, but for Ashley, in a different way. After learning of her cystic glioblastoma, Ashley decided she would face every part of this journey with humour and positivity. Not once did she waver in the fact that she could, and would, fight this. Through surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, while parenting a toddler (now 6 year old), Ashley was persistent and determined to be the example of a positive survivor story to tell for others, one she wished she found when starting her own journey. Ashley started a Go Gray in May campaign that raises funds for the Tom MacNeil Cancer Patient Care Fund at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Donations can be made here https://www.cbrhfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/donate-now/ Ashley has us laughing throughout this episode, and we almost made it through without any tears at all, but we know this may be a heavy topic for some and if this is too much to listen to while managing your own health anxieties, we understand. Ashley's Go Gray in May Cape Breton Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559310623768 This episode is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected]

On this episode of the Morning Meeting, Sarah & Jess sit down with Danielle Patterson & Danielle Johnson, AKA "The Danielles", owners of Anchored Ideas, Anchored Recruiting and City Print Plus, to chat about navigating business, partnerships, parenthood, and leadership on our island and beyond these past 7 years. We go back to the beginning - from payroll on napkins, to almost losing it all during covid, the build up since then, and how their heart and hype help other entrepreneurs' dreams come true. Anchored Ideas is Cape Breton's leading marketing and communications agency. Known for their heart and hype - these powerhouse professionals will help you build your brand, define your difference, and connect you with those who matter. Looking to bring your vision to life? Contact Anchored today. Call: (902) 537-2050 Email: [email protected] Social: @anchoredideas This episode is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected] Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: [email protected]

Patrick & Daniel are back around the table, and this time, we are actually airing it. The Husbands join us for an everyday chat where we discuss the deep cuts of parenthood & marriage: household chores, budgeting, school lunches, kids' sports schedules, birthday parties and more. This episode of The Morning Meeting has been sponsored by: Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected]  Link to Kelly's online interactive estate planning form: https://forms.gle/sadDgmVXDBdAAEyG7  ⁠⁠⁠ Anchored Ideas is Cape Breton's leading marketing and communications agency. Known for their heart and hype - these powerhouse professionals will help you build your brand, define your difference, and connect you with those who matter. Looking to bring your vision to life? Contact Anchored today. Call: (902) 537-2050 Email: [email protected] Social: @anchoredideas  Island Folk Cider House 52 Nepean St, Sydney, NS B1P 1J2 Social: @islandfolkcider Website: https://www.islandfolkcider.ca Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess  Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email:  [email protected]  

You may hear a familiar voice on this one, as Jess flips the script & puts Sarah in the 'guest' seat to answer all of your communication questions. We discuss some elements of interpersonal relationships, share some public speaking tips, highlight the importance of active listening, decide that Jess may be a 'defensive listener', and share why Sarah strongly believes that 'direct is kind'. One thing we know for sure, it really is amazing that we ever communicate effectively!! This episode of The Morning Meeting has been sponsored by: Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: [email protected]  Link to Kelly's online interactive estate planning form: https://forms.gle/sadDgmVXDBdAAEyG7  ⁠ Anchored Ideas is Cape Breton's leading marketing and communications agency. Known for their heart and hype - these powerhouse professionals will help you build your brand, define your difference, and connect you with those who matter. Looking to bring your vision to life? Contact Anchored today. Call: (902) 537-2050 Email: [email protected] Social: @anchoredideas  Island Folk Cider House 52 Nepean St, Sydney, NS B1P 1J2 Social: @islandfolkcider Website: https://www.islandfolkcider.ca Email: ⁠⁠[email protected] Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess  Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email:  [email protected]