In this episode of "Podcasts and Portraits: Reflections of Women Over 40," host Ariane Jaschke engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mandy Kuelz. They explore various facets of her life, including motherhood, international experiences, and intuitive abilities. The conversation delves into Mandy's intuitive mediumship, her approach to parenting, and her spiritual practices.They discuss a variety of topics centered around motherhood, including Mandy's journey through the toddler and teenage years, and the unique challenges she faced. Mandy also dives into her personal backstory, sharing her experiences living in multiple countries, learning different languages, and ultimately settling in British Columbia.

The conversation transitions into Mandy's spiritual journey, where she elaborates on her intuitive mediumship and how it intertwined with her role as a mother. She discusses the importance of healing, self-awareness, and the impact of embodying these qualities on her children. Mandy provides insights into the concept of empaths and differentiates between healed and unhealed empathy, touching on her own personal growth and experiences.

The discussion also highlights how Mandy's intuitive abilities guided her through her parenting journey and how these skills were passed down to her children. The episode concludes with some fascinating anecdotes about her spiritual experiences and a reflection on the importance of trusting one's intuition.

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In this episode of 'Podcasts and Portraits: Reflections of Women Over 40,' host and photographer, Ariane Jaschke engages in a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Trish, the creative force behind Whisk Catering. Despite initial nervousness, Trish candidly shares her life's journey, how she transitioned from a demanding career in the film industry to starting her own successful catering business. Trish opens up about the challenges she faced, including balancing work and family, and how her unexpected pivot to entrepreneurship was fueled by necessity and passion.

Listeners will be captivated by her bravery, creativity, and the wisdom she's accumulated along the way. From catering for celebrities to creating lavish meals within the constraints of specialized diets, Trish's story is a testament to resilience and following one's dreams, even if those dreams lead to piloting a plane.

This episode is filled with warmth, laughter, and invaluable life lessons on overcoming fear and embracing change.

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The podcast "Podcasts and Portraits: Reflections of Women Over 40" features host Ariane Jaschke engaging in heartfelt conversations and inspiring tales with women over 40. In episode 11, Ariane interviews her guest Leesa, who shares her compelling journey of navigating breast cancer and advocating for her health. Leesa discusses the importance of self-advocacy, the emotional impact of her diagnosis and treatment, on her family, and her decision to choose aesthetic flat closure after a double mastectomy.

The conversation also delves into critical support from her late husband during his battle with melanoma and the importance of managing expectations in relationships. Furthermore, Leesa details a personal story of empowerment, when she confidently went topless at a resort to normalize flat closure, which inspired others to address their health concerns.

Throughout the episode, Leesa emphasizes resilience, the value of humor and positivity, and the power of sharing experiences to support and educate others. The episode underscores the importance of documenting one's medical journey and maintaining open, honest communication in personal relationships.

For more information on Aesthetic Flat Closure take a peek here:

https://notputtingonashirt.org/whatisflatclosure/

https://www.flatclosurenow.org/

https://breastcancerprogress.ca/know_more_stories/ellyn-winters/

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Mammogram information:

https://cancer.ca/en/treatments/tests-and-procedures/mammography

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/breast/who-should-screen

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