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Alyson Schafer, Christy Primmer, and Faz Qazi

Victoria Banks and Margot McKinnon

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show dedicated to two wonderful women: The first is Victoria Banks a singer-songwriter who has been nominated for 11 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards and was named CCMA Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2010. She has been labeled “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville’s MusicRow magazine. She is here with her latest album “Uncovered,” and also tells us about her podcast The Table. In addition to singing a track from her lasted album, she will also sing one of Judy’s favourite songs of her’s, “Saints and Angels.” Also for anyone who wants to be a songwriter, Victoria offers incredible suggestions and tips on what it takes to write songs and make music.

The second incredible woman on the program is Pilates Guru Margot McKinnon. Her goal is the same today as when she opened her first Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Studio in Toronto back in 1998: “to help people transform their lives through movement.” Today, in addition to being a sought after teacher and presenter, with two Studios and Health Clinics in Toronto, Margot also offers Teacher Training programs and Continuing Education courses worldwide.

Marilyn Lightstone

This week on Finding Your Bliss we are thrilled to present an exclusive interview with a true national treasure: actress, singer, writer, and artist, Marilyn Lightstone. Marilyn talks with us about her dazzling career on stage, screen and television. She also sings, tells wonderful stories, and we share clips from her acclaimed and illustrious career. Audiences have heard Marilyn’s signature voice daily on Canada’s VisionTV, ONE TV, and The New Classical FM. She is recognized as one of Canada’s most pre-eminent and multi-faceted artists. We also find out about Marilyn’s latest show, a brand new podcast called “Marilyn Lightstone Reads” on Classical 96.3FM, and much more. You’re in for a real treat with this special edition of Marlyn Lightstone on Finding Your Bliss.

Darrin Baker

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, you will meet actor Darrin Baker. Darrin shares wonderful stories about his career as an actor on stage, screen, and television. He tells fascinating anecdotes about working with people such as Glenn Close, Phil Collins, Jackie Mason, Loretta Bailey, and Wendy Lands, just to name a few. As well, Darrin has taught acting for over 20 years and studied at NYC's Herbert Berghof Studios with the iconic Utan Hagen. Darrin will also be singing on the program.

Ebonnie Rowe, Rita Benzacar, Gillian Piltz and Jordan Alexander

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, it’s Honey Jam!! The concert showcase that gave super talents Nelly Furtado and Miss Jully Black a boost, and it began back in 1995 by the phenomenal Ebonnie Rowe, featuring an all female line up of aspiring musicians. She joins us this week to celebrate her 25th anniversary of spearheading Honey Jam, a non-profit program for young female artists all across Canada, culminating in a stellar showcase of live music. Our Featured Artist this week: Honey Jam alumna, the very talented Jordan Alexander will be singing her latest single, “You.” Also on the program, we have the uber successful mother/ daughter duo from a store in Toronto, with one of the coolest concepts ever! The store is called Thursdays, where new merchandise arrives in store every Thursday, hence their motto, “Thursdays and every other day.” We will be meeting the dynamic team of Rita Benzacar, Jimmy Benzacar and Gillian Piltz, and hearing all about how they have pivoted during Covid-19 with E-commerce, in-store shopping, personal shopping, drive-by pick ups and lots more.

Bridgit Dengel Gaspard and Travae Williams

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, social worker, performer and author Bridgit Dengel Gaspard is here with her book, The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals. She will talk about how to make it to the finish line, instead of stopping seven eights of the way there! And the Featured Artist this week is singer-songwriter Travae Williams. Travae is a singer, dancer, choreographer, actor, and musician. You will hear his latest single “We Gon’ Be Alright,” later on in the program.

Repeat: Two Inspirational Stories: Wendy Murphy and CZN

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a very special show featuring two incredible stories. Our first guest, Wendy Murphy was in a car accident when she was only 18 years old, leaving her confined to a wheelchair, and because of her ability to focus on the positive and her tremendous bravery, she found a new life purpose and became an inspiration to so many people. She tells us about her work as a model after the accident, with Rhona Mickelson, who was the founder of a talent agency for the physically challenged, which she first heard about on the Roger, Rick and Marilyn Show. She also talks about her career for over 8 years as a City TV television reporter and her incredible new book, Wendy Murphy’s Law: Whatever Can Go Wrong, Can Be Made Right.

Also on the program are the winners of the Canadian Family’s Got Talent competition, CZN. A group made up of three uber-talented singers and songwriters, C.J Capital, Matthew Novary Joseph, and Seth Zosky. Not only did they win first place, but they have been invited by Celebrity Judge Simon Cowell to appear on the next season of America’s Got Talent! Since this episode aired, CZN has written many more songs, and they shot a music video which is coming soon.

Actress Lorretta Bailey and Psychotherapist Victoria Lorient-Faibish

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, you will meet the actress Lorretta Bailey, who originated the role of Éponine in the Canadian Premiere of Les Miserables in 1989, produced by Mirvish Productions. In addition to performing all across the country, Lorretta Bailey is also a beloved teacher at Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre Program. You will hear a clip of her singing “On My Own” from an 1989 Benefit Concert for SickKids Hospital at the Sky Dome and much more. Also back on the program is Holistic Psychotherapist and author Victoria Lorient-Faibish. She will tell us all about how to cultivate internal stability, in order to create joy and peace, as we move onto month 7 of the pandemic. Her meditation CD is available at https://visualizationworks.com/.

Gabi Epstein and Suzi Kory

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have Gabi Epstein (Instagram: @gabifayepstein) on the program! She is one of Canada’s leading stage and cabaret performers, best known for playing Audrey in Stratford’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Her show “Gabs Sings Babs: Gabi Epstein sings the songs of Barbra Streisand” debuted at the Toronto Jazz Fest and has been performed all over Ontario and Quebec. Gabi also just staged a full one and a half-hour Livestream cabaret, “Gabi Epstein onLIVE,” produced by The Harold Greene Jewish Theatre and Stream Stage Productions, that felt like live theatre! Along with her husband Jeremy Lapalme, she is also the co-founder/creator of “The New Local: Dine In Sing Out!” which partners with local restaurants to bring you a virtual dinner and show experience. Also on the program, we have Country Rock Artist and motivational speaker Suzi Kory (Instagram: @suzikory). After creating and manifesting a meeting with her idol Axl Rose, from Guns N’ Roses, Suzi’s passion for music was reignited and changed the course of her life and her career. She shares her inspirational story about following your dreams at any age or stage in life!

Jully Black and Vanessa Sears

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a very special show celebrating two outstanding artists. First up, Canada’s Queen of R&B and Soul, and now award winning musical theatre actress extraordinaire, Miss Jully Black. Also on the program, award-winning singer, musical theatre performer and artist, Vanessa Sears. Their connection: Award-winning roles in the Musical Stage Company and Obsidian Theatre masterpiece, “Caroline, or Change”, and they are also both strong community leaders who are creating powerful change in the world. In addition to singing from the musical “Caroline, or Change”, Jully will be singing her hit song “Seven Day Fool”, and Vanessa will be singing a cover of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. Jully will also tell us about her exciting movement “100 Strong and Sexy”, a health, wellness and lifestyle organization whose mission is to help others find and commit to their health and wellness journey, and make deeper cultural connections in mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. To connect and sign up, go to www.100strongandsexy.com or follow Jully at @missjullyblack on Instagram. You can also follow Vanessa Sears on Instagram at @vanessa_sears.

Joy Boosters with Elaine Dembe and Singing, Sailing and Music with David Johanns

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Dr. Elaine Dembe a celebrated chiropractor and longevity specialist, a sought-after inspirational keynote speaker, media personality, and author of 2 best-selling books; Passionate Longevity – The 10 Secrets to Growing Younger and Use The Good Dishes – Finding Joy in Everyday Life is on the show. She has just come out with a new book as a response to COVID called, Use The Good Dishes: No Matter What Life Serves Up, which helps people navigate the fallout from the Coronavirus Pandemic with a positive outlook. David Johanns is also on the program. He is a composer, pianist, singer, real estate agent, with a passion for music, sailing, and photography. During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, he created a virtual piano bar on Facebook, where he took requests every night for 50 nights. He still continues with the virtual piano bar, which serves to lift people’s spirits in these trying times. Also off the top, Host Judy Librach in her Coaching Bliss Blast segment, enlightens her listeners on how to get connected to your passion and your purpose.

Executive Coach and Author Maggie Craddock and Jazz Musician Barry Livingston and the Barry Livingston Group

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, veteran Executive Coach Maggie Craddock, President, and CEO of Workplace Relationships, who is known for her work with Fortune 500 CEOs and senior management, has also written a fantastic book called Lifeboat: Navigating Unexpected Career Change and Disruption. She has been featured on CNBC, ABC News, and National Public Radio, and has also written a wide range of nationally syndicated articles on emotional agility in the workplace and her methodology has been discussed in publications ranging from the Harvard Business Review to Oprah Magazine. Also on the program, our Featured Artist of the week is the talented Jazz Musician and loyal “Finding Your Bliss fan,” Barry Livingston and his group, Barry Livingston Group.

Joy, Sunshine & Positivity!

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have two fatastic guests. First up is singer Lisa Sonshine from the Juno-nominated duo Sonshine & Broccoli, who are the hottest children entertainers around. This award-winning children’s musical entertainment group have rocked out shows all across the country and have had audiences singing and dancing along to their 5 hit studio albums. Proud wife, entertainer and mom of baby Zade, Lisa brings joy, style, positivity and sunshine to all. Her body-positive and all-inclusive warm personality attracts people and parents country-wide. Also on the program, is Amy Goldberg a.k.a Amy G. Amy is the founder of The Trustrise, where she shows people, teams, companies and audiences how to take decisive action toward living an inspired life. She is an international speaker, well-being expert, growth and action strategist, and author. She works with Fortune 100 companies, rock stars, personalities, professionals, and those ready to take action. Her book BE YOUR TRUTH shows you how to embrace your truth to get to your best life. Our Featured Artist this week is rock musician Tommy Gunn, who also happens to be Amy Goldberg’s husband.

Juno Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Laila Biali & Psychotherapist Ruth Rosenhek

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Juno Award Winning Singer/Songwriter and Pianist, Laila Biali will be talking about her most recent album, Out of Dust. Also on the program is Psychotherapist, and Social/Environmental Activist, Ruth Rosenhek, coming all the way from Australia.

Singer-Songwriters Wendy Lands and 10-year-old Nina and Michele Viner, Author of “A Few Words About Mental Health.”

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show dedicated to mental health and to a wonderful story about the joy of music. We are delighted to welcome back singer/songwriter Wendy Lands to the program. And also, you will meet Nina, a 10-year-old singer from Vancouver, who has a serendipitous connection with Wendy. They both will be meeting on the air for the first time. Also on the show is author Michele Viner with her book, “A Few Words About Mental Health,” written from the perspective of a mother whose daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 15. Partial proceeds from the book go to support mental health causes.

Finding Grace and Peace of Mind Through Therapy, Meditation and Music

This episode of Finding Your Bliss is dedicated to finding grace and peace of mind. Joining Judy Librach is Jaime Saibil, a psychotherapist with nearly a decade of experience providing counselling and consulting in the healthcare and the weight loss industry. She also specializes in the areas of stress, anxiety, depression, couples-related issues, communication and conflict resolution, blended families, alcohol and substance abuse, eating disorders, and much more. Also on the program is lawyer and yoga and meditation instructor, Josh Cohen, who teaches meditation in the 889 teacher training program and drop-in classes at Downward Dog. The Featured Artist this week is the talented singer/songwriter, Tyler Simmons.

Ellen Schwartz and Artist Mike Rosen from Lady Mystics

There are people that you meet in life that have a light around them and bring so much illumination to others. One of those people is Ellen Schwartz. On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we talk to Ellen about her beloved son Jacob Schwartz, who was born with a rare neurodegenerative disease called Canavan disease. The world learned from Jacob Schwartz, who was full of love and of goodness about how to be a better person, and how to live life with positivity and love. This show is dedicated to his memory. Ellen has written two books, Lessons from Jacob: A Disabled Son Teaches his Mother about Courage, Hope and the Joy of Living Life to the Fullest and Without One Word Spoken: 18 Life Lessons from Jacob. Ellen is also the Co-founder of Jacob’s Ladder and the Founder of Project Give Back. She was honoured with A Woman of Action award by Israel Cancer Research Fund. She was awarded a Queens Jubilee medal and in 2016 she was presented with the Meritorious Service Decoration by the Governor General of Canada. This episode also features a song that was written, created and performed for Jacob by many of his friends and family called, “I Rise Above”, (available on iTunes or Apple Music). Our talented featured artist this episode is Mike Rosen from Lady Mystics.

Giving Back Through Music With Limore Zisckind, Bradley Harder & Hayley Preziosi

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a whole episode dedicated to music, giving, and kindness. And what all three of our guests all have in common is they are singers and musicians who give back using their music. First up, Limore Zisckind who overcame an advanced breast cancer diagnosis with her special brand of “Aggressive Positivity”, which is now a new book available on Amazon. Her album “Alive” went viral triggering newspaper and international TV coverage. You’re going to meet her and hear her sing today. Also on the program is Pandemic pie-maker Bradley Harder who is giving his pies away for free during Covid-19, and he is also an amazing musician. And last but not least, we will also hear a gorgeous new song, from Singer-Songwriter, vocal coach, and member of the acapella group Countermeasure, Hayley Preziosi.

Two Inspirational Stories: Wendy Murphy and CZN

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a very special show featuring two incredible stories. Our first guest, Wendy Murphy was in a car accident when she was only 18 years old, leaving her confined to a wheelchair, and because of her ability to focus on the positive and her tremendous bravery, she found a new life purpose and became an inspiration to so many people. She tells us about her work as a model after the accident, with Rhona Mickelson, who was the founder of a talent agency for the physically challenged, which she first heard about on the Roger, Rick and Marilyn Show. She also talks about her career for over 8 years as a City TV television reporter and her incredible new book, Wendy Murphy’s Law: Whatever Can Go Wrong, Can Be Made Right.

Also on the program are the winners of the Canadian Family’s Got Talent competition, CZN. A group made up of three uber-talented singers and songwriters, C.J Capital, Matthew Novary Joseph, and Seth Zosky. Not only did they win first place, but they have been invited by Celebrity Judge Simon Cowell to appear on the next season of America’s Got Talent!

Inspirational Hour with Mary Morassutti, Jeffrey Eisen, Simon Rakoff and Bill McBirnie

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we are joined by the Founder and President of H.U.B Inc. (Heighten Your Business), the incredible Mary Morassutti, and Spiritual Life Coach, author, channeler, energy intuitive, teacher, nature and travel photographer Jeffrey Eisen, who co-authored the book Empowered Youth with his son Michael. Also on the program, some laughter with one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians, Simon Rakoff. And also this episode features some music with the fun and feeling good jazz stylings of Flautist Bill McBirnie.

Canadian Singer Sarah Slean and Master Life Coach Darlene Chrissley

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, three time Juno nominee, Canadian singer, musician, poet, visual artist and actress Sarah Slean joins us on the show. She will be singing and telling us all about her dazzling musical career and her profoundly intimate and highly intelligent relationship with music. Also on the program, Master Life Coach, and founding member of the International Coach Federation and performer Darlene Chrissley will also be here to talk about finding your bliss in these challenging times. Darlene is also the author of the book, Conversations for Power and Possibility, which is now also an inspirational course called The Creative Response: Finding Power and Possibility in Times of Crisis.

Coping Tips During COVID-19 with Alyson Pancer, Ellen Chaikof and Jazz Singer Rosanne Agasee

In this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we are focusing on coping strategies to help everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining us on the program is Alyson Pancer, a clinical counselling hypnotherapist who specializes in mindfulness based therapies. Also on the show we have Ellen Chaikof, a lawyer by training, who is also a writer and a community leader. She will be on the show in a new segment called “Ask Ellen” And finally, later in the show, our featured artist of the week is the very talented Jazz singer Rosanne Agasee.

Rebecca Eckler and Genevieve Marentette “Gigi”

Joining us this week on Finding Your Bliss, we have two great powerhouse women. First up is one of Canada’s best known journalists and authors, Rebecca Eckler, and she is here to tell us all about her 10th book, Blissfully Blended BS, and shares her secret coping tips from waxing to chocolate and lots more! Also on the show, Canadian Jazz singer extraordinaire Genevieve Marentette, also known as Gigi is back with her mesmerizing and magical jazz-stylings. In this time of social distancing and quarantine, you can commission Gigi to create a bespoke recording of a song that you love. This makes a perfect digital gift from an extraordinary interpreter. She will also be singing one of her gorgeous creations on the program.

Liz West, Mark Hebscher and Singer Alex Pangman

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, seasoned television personality Liz West, who has reported, hosted and anchored for 5 networks across Canada, including CityTV, CTV, and The W Network. She tells us all about her book: Scratch Your Buts- Seven Words that Get in the Way, and also as an experienced media trainer, she gives us tips on how to be at our best at the podium, on camera, and on Zoom!!! She is also joined by surprise guest Sportscaster Mark Hebscher “Hebsy,” who talks about his book: The Greatest Athlete (You’ve never Heard of): Canada’s First Gold Medalist, and everyone shares lots of laughs together on the air. Our Featured Artist of the week is Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing, Alex Pangman.

Author Jennifer Louden and Singer Jules Halpern

In this episode of Finding Your Bliss we are back with a Season Premiere of all new shows. Guest starring in this show are: Personal growth expert Jennifer Louden who asks the most important question you’ll ever ask yourself, which is why it is so important to bother, with her latest book, Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next. For more information on her book, go to jenniferlouden.com. Also on this episode is the incredibly talented 13-year-old singer Jules Halpern singing a Stevie Wonder cover. You can hear her music on Instagram @jules_music27 and also on Youtube simply under the name, Jules.

Repeat: Melissa DiMarco and Unsung Heroes

The star of City TV’s Out There With Melissa DiMarco, who is taking a short break from interviewing A-List celebrities on the red carpet at TIFF to be with us in the studio and then these Uber talented singers and performers from Unsung Heroes Productions joining us in the studio led by the very talented founder and artistic director Neal Dlin. The angelic singing of Joanna Pearl, Amanda Silcoff, and Lindsay Ritter in the studio will blow you away!

Repeat: Mental Health Empowerment Day

Leanne Mattlow raises awareness about Mental Health Empowerment Day. 1.2 million young Canadians struggle with mental health issues. Leanne is joined by Sharon Neiss-Arbess, author of Me and My So-Called Friends and creator of Brave the Waves: a program for building resiliency in the classroom. One in two Canadians will have a mental illness by age 40. Also, Lindsi Hollend, a talented fine arts photographer stops by to share her personal story.

Repeat: Yoga and Meditation

This episode of Finding Your Bliss this week looks at the joys, benefits and bliss of Yoga and Meditation. We will understand how even at its most basic level, yoga helps us find inner harmony, balance and an overall sense of well being. We talk to 5 masterful yoga educators, beginning with two wonderful yoga teachers who not only teach YOGA classes, but are also renowned for their excellent Yoga Teacher Training programs, and they are Jody Fischtein and Mark Morra. Also on this episode, we have renowned yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Chakra expert Carolina Carvahlo, and lawyer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Josh Cohen. As well, you will enjoy the musical mantra stylings of singer/songwriter and chanting and mantra artist Lana Sugarman.

Repeat: How to Conquer Anxiety

In a show dedicated to combating and overcoming anxiety, this episode of Finding Your Bliss features two excellent guests who help others tackle their anxiety. You will meet the incredible and inspirational Life Coach Carly Cooper who has developed a wonderful program on how to control anxiety, called The Conquer Anxiety System. Also on the program we talk to accomplished author Tom Bunn, who when he was an airline captain, began a quest to find a solution that would help fearful fliers control their panic. His book Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety, and Claustrophobia (New World Library) grew out of a fear-of-flying course that he created.

Repeat: Julia Cameron

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, a whole show devoted to CREATIVITY. Host Judy Librach welcomes Julia Cameron, the seminal author on creativity, especially with her transformational book The Artist’s Way which recently was celebrated in a 25th Anniversary edition. Hailed by the New York Times as “The Queen of Change”, Julia Cameron talks with Judy about The Artist’s Way and also about her latest book, It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again. Julia Cameron also discusses the importance of the Morning Pages, which she describes as a very potent tool for not only unlocking one’s creativity, but for organizing scrambled thoughts.

Repeat: Jack Canfield

Judy Librach spends the full hour with Jack Canfield, author of the beloved Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Jack talks about “The Success Principles” and his show One Day to Greatness Live with Jack Canfield coming to Toronto on October 26th.

Reinventing Yourself and Finding Calm During the Coronavirus Crisis

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss we are talking about reinventing yourself and as well, we are talking about how to stay calm in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis. We have some great suggestions on how to stay positive and how times like this force us to take a pause and reflect on what really matters, to embrace all the simple pleasures in life and how to lean into more faith and less fear. On the show we have Dr. Sam Gerstein an emergency room doctor who later in life discovered his passion, which is helping other people find theirs. He went from emergency medicine to psychotherapy and wrote the book called Live Your Dreams: Doctor’s Orders. Also on the program, Naomi Parness, a celebrated television reporter for over 20 years at CTV, who just reinvented her career launching KPW Communications, a PR and Communications company. And finally, after years of working in the food industry, Neil Zworth did a complete career 180, becoming a highly successful fitness trainer catering to the 50 plus crowd. He achieves this by doing at home personal training, and is even doing virtual training by Zoom, Skype and FaceTime. There is also a very calming meditation at the end of the show that is designed to reduced the anxiety and fear that many of us are experiencing.

How to Conquer Anxiety

In a show dedicated to combating and overcoming anxiety, this episode of Finding Your Bliss features two excellent guests who help others tackle their anxiety. You will meet the incredible and inspirational Life Coach Carly Cooper who has developed a wonderful program on how to control anxiety, called The Conquer Anxiety System. Also on the program we talk to accomplished author Tom Bunn, who when he was an airline captain, began a quest to find a solution that would help fearful fliers control their panic. His book Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety, and Claustrophobia (New World Library) grew out of a fear-of-flying course that he created.

Canadian Broadcasting Icon Dini Petty and Psychotherapist and Author Victoria Lorient Faibish

Canadian Broadcasting icon Dini Petty guest stars on Finding Your Bliss this week. She became a household name in the 1970s when she was the first woman to fly a pink helicopter, while simultaneously broadcasting traffic reports for the radio station ‘CKEY’. She has been described as Canada’s Oprah, and she was part of the original and groundbreaking City TV News Team, for City Pulse News. Also she was the trailblazing, original host of City TV’s City Line and the celebrated host of the award-winning and longest running national television talk show in the country. She has conducted over 20,000 interviews and talks on the show about notable celebrities such as Red Skelton, Sarah the Duchess of York, Lauren Bacall, Harrison Ford, Cloris Leachman, just to name a few. In recent years Dini has turned her love of poetry into a bestselling children’s book, The Queen, the Bear and The Bumblebee, and she has been nominated and recognized for numerous awards for her talk show and documentary work. As well we also hear about her charity work and the exciting projects she has coming up. Also on the show this week, is Psychotherapist, Life Coach, author, Media Personality and Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Victoria Lorient Faibish, who talks about her upcoming workshop “Stop Dimming Your Light” as well as her two books, “Connecting: Rewire Your Relationship Culture” and “Finding Your Self-Culture: Moving from Depression and Anxiety to Monumental Self Acceptance.”

Mastermind Groups!

This episode of Finding Your Bliss focuses on mastermind groups! A mastermind is a small gathering of people, that meets weekly or monthly to tackle challenges and problems together. Anyone can create their own mastermind group, whether it’s for first time writers, artists, entrepreneurs, anything you can dream of . Members share their struggles, receive advice, and share connections. And most importantly, the members of your mastermind group believe in you, even when you’re feeling unsure and anxious as you try to take your next step forward. The mastermind concept has been hailed by Forbes Magazine as being critical to success and focus. On this show we bring together members of the Big Heart Mastermind, , a group of women who have been meeting for 10 years, and who have all seen the amazing benefits and results of belonging to a group such as this. We’ll also be sharing tips on how to start and manage your own mastermind group. And even some ideas on different themes for creating a mastermind group. What’s great, is that It’s free, it’s easy, and you’ll be forever changed by this type of unconditional support. The show is guest starring some of the members of this group — Elaine Overholt from Big Voice Studios, Mag Ruffman, Della Bitove, Renee Welling, Hayley Preziosi, Patricia Mackenzie. The show also features many of our guests and their beautiful singing, from their singles, albums, and musical tracks.

All You Need Is Love

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, love is in the air! Our studio is transformed into a smoky jazz club with incredible musical guest, Genevieve Marentette, also known as “Gigi”. She is one of the finest jazz singers in the country and joined by George Koller on Bass and Bill McBirnie on Flute. Also on the program, is couple’s therapist and author Linda Carroll and her fantastic book called Love Skills; Keys to Unlocking Lasting and Wholehearted Love. This is really like a couples workshop in a book and shows that even conflict, when navigated properly, can lead to renewed closeness and unprecedented connection.

Julia Cameron

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, a whole show devoted to CREATIVITY. Host Judy Librach welcomes Julia Cameron, the seminal author on creativity, especially with her transformational book The Artist’s Way which recently was celebrated in a 25th Anniversary edition. Hailed by the New York Times as “The Queen of Change”, Julia Cameron talks with Judy about The Artist’s Way and also about her latest book, It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again.

Singing and How to Become a More Powerful Performer

On today’s show we’re talking about something that many of us love to do. Whether it’s in the shower, or in the car, or on a world stage, on Broadway, at the Grammy awards, in a karaoke bar or in a reality singing competition, we all love to sing. So whether you are someone who just loves to sing for fun, or you’re an aspiring singer, or professional singer, you’re going to love this episode. And you are going to love our guests on today’s show. We have two world class vocal coaches who share a passion for musical artists of all genres and help them reach their greatest potential. They’ve written a fabulous book called Power of Performance: Becoming the Artist You Are Meant To Be. They are Juno nominated Mary-Lu Zahalan who is also the Head of the Commercial Vocal Department in the Music Theatre Performance Degree program at Sheridan College. And also co-written by singer Lorraine Lawson who has been described as Canada’s Mariah Carey and she is also the Vocal Coach for CTV’s The Launch, and founder of Lawson Vocal Studios. And singing an original song live in our studios is talented singer Trevor LaRose who was a finalist in CTV’s The Launch.

Positivity

On the show this week, Founder and President of Positive People Army, Heidi Allen is in studio to talk to Judy all about positivity, and how we can become a positive person in order to live a more joyful and fulfilling life. Also on the show, Certified Life Fulfilment Coach and Television Producer from ET Canada, Sharon Stokes tell us all about how we can take steps to live more positively. As inspirational author Sharon Adler writes: “When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.”

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a meditative technique that falls under the broader umbrella of Meditation. According to our first guest, Yoga and Meditation Teacher and lawyer, Josh Cohen, “meditation is the state of being completely at one with what is arising in the present moment, such that the subject/object/ paradigm dissolves completely.” Also on this episode, mindfulness, meditation and movement instructor, speaker, and integrative coach Linda Janasz talks all about her experience with Mindfulness Meditation.. The show also features an audio clip and a discussion of Jon Kabat-Zinn reading from his book Mindfulness for Beginners – courtesy of Soundstrue.com. As well, we discuss the different ways we can meditate, from using a mantra, to practicing TM, (Transcendental Meditation) to using some of the wonderful meditation phone apps, such as the Serenity App, (which we have a clip of on the show) We also learn how, when, why and where to meditate, and how important it is to meditate daily to create a viable practice so that the average person can integrate and implement mindfulness into their lives.

Fertility and Finding Your Bliss

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we tackle Infertility. For many of us, bliss is having a family, but for one in six couples in Canada who suffer from infertility, this can be heartbreaking, painful and beyond stressful. Thanks to people like our first guest, Fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Clifford Librach, who is the founder of Create Fertility Centre, many people are able to overcome this painful struggle and have a family of their own. Also on the show, we meet Fertility counsellor Jan Silverman who also personally struggled with infertility and helps other people with their struggle, and Dr. Mary Wong, registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and registered acupuncturist and author of Pathways to Pregnancy: personal stories and practical advice on your fertility journey.

Food, Fitness and Finding Your Bliss

This week we’re diving right in and starting off the New Year on a positive and motivational note with our show on Food, Fitness and Finding Your Bliss! Guest Starring on the show are: celebrated author and nutritional guru Julie Daniluk telling us all about Meals that Heal Inflammation, Detoxing and Meals that Help you Detox. Also fitness trainer to the Rolling Stones and The Toronto Blue Jays and the creator of the Pilatecize workout routine, Haley Borden is on the program. And first up, Personal Development Coach, Jenny Tryansky, is on the show with some tips on how to start off 2020 on the right foot! Wishing you all a happy, healthy and blissful New Year!!!

Holiday Special

This week on Finding Your Bliss, welcome to the special Holiday Edition of the show. Featuring two of the magnificent stars of the National Ballet of Canada’s production of The Nutcracker. First Soloist Chelsy Meiss, who is dancing the part of the Snow Queen, and First Soloist Jack Bertinshaw, who is dancing the role of The Nutcracker, are in our studio for today’s festive show. As well, on the program this week, we have Film Critic extraordinaire Thom Ernst telling us all about the best Christmas films for the holiday season. Also, on the program this week, talented Second Year Musical Theatre students at Sheridan College Grace Rockett, Michelle Yu, and Lily Librach sing a beautiful holiday medley.

The Bliss of Stand-Up Comedy

Laughter has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, alleviate stress and anxiety and it’s really the best feel good medicine around! So welcome to our Comedy Club podcast this week on Finding Your Bliss when we feature celebrity comedienne, actress, writer and TV star Carla Collins, now making her home in Hollywood. She tells us what she’s been up to in L.A., we hear a track from her upcoming comedy album, find out all about her Carlawood reality series on Amazon Prime, and her dazzling new comedy meditation series. And we also meet up with a comedian who has been described as a tall glass of water and not only is he hilarious, but he is also a real class act. We talk to stand up comic Evan Carter later in the show. But first, we meet comedian Simon Rakoff, who is one of the most long standing comics on the Canadian scene, and still one of the funniest guys around!

Working With Family

On today’s show we’re talking about families who work together and the joys, sweat and tears that go with the territory of parents working with their children. First, we have a mother and daughter, Olga and Crystal Parussis, from one of the best Greek restaurants on the Danforth in Toronto, called Pantheon Restaurant, and they really are a dynamic duo. Later, we will meet an uber talented 17 year old pop singer, Ria, whose parents, Fatima and Victor Azevedo, co-manage her career along with Arrival Music Group Inc. Ria has an album coming out in February 2020 and she sings live on the show! You will also meet an incredible father and son dentistry duo who not only work together but play together too, enjoying many of the same things such as skiing, travelling, biking, and canoe trips. We will hear all about how they create beautiful smiles later on in the show. There are tears, laughter and beautiful music on this episode of Finding Your Bliss.

Yoga and Meditation

This episode of Finding Your Bliss this week looks at the joys, benefits and bliss of Yoga and Meditation. We will understand how even at its most basic level, yoga helps us find inner harmony, balance and an overall sense of well being. We talk to 5 masterful yoga educators, beginning with two wonderful yoga teachers who not only teach YOGA classes, but are also renowned for their excellent Yoga Teacher Training programs, and they are Jody Fischtein and Mark Morra. Also on this episode, we have renowned yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Chakra expert Carolina Carvahlo, and lawyer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Josh Cohen. As well, you will enjoy the musical mantra stylings of singer/songwriter and chanting and mantra artist Lana Sugarman.

Female Entrepreneurs: Mary Marassuti, Meni Mancini, & Jennifer Ettinger

On this show you will meet three powerhouse women who are highly successful, driven, and motivated entrepreneurs who have definitely found and are following their bliss. What they all have in common is that they are all members of H.U.B. Inc. which was founded by Mary Morassutti. This heartwarming podcast is filled with tips, information, and inspiration about it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.

Dr. Joe Schwarcz and Wendy Lands (Montreal in the House!)

Montreal is not only famous for their bagels and smoked meat, but also for my two guests on today’s show. On Finding Your Bliss this week we have Dr. Joe Schwarcz, the Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, which is dedicated to demystifying science for the public, the media and his students. Dr. Joe is not only a Chemistry professor, but he is also the author of 18 books demystifying chemistry and making the complex simple. He has also hosted his own radio show the “Dr. Joe Show” for 40 years in Montreal and is an expert at making sense out of the nonsense, exposing fake news, and answering all of our questions about food, diet, nutrition, health, aging and the chemistry of love. He also loves Musical Theatre and so he was thrilled to meet our next guest- singer, songwriter, actress and voiceover Queen Wendy Lands who also hails from Montreal. Wendy sings live on the show and tells us about her new one woman Musical cabaret show which is nominated for a Broadway world award.

Extraordinary Work in Cancer Research-ICRF

On this week’s show, we are focusing on the extraordinary work of the ICRF, Israeli Cancer Research Fund, a wonderful charity who have raised millions of dollars for cancer research, benefiting everyone around the world. Each year ICRF TORONTO puts on an event at Koerner Hall to raise funds for cancer research and this year it is called ICRF PRESENTS: Hollywood Rock, with rising stars being paired up with well known stars from American Idol, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and CTV’s The Launch. We also meet a brave woman who talks about her courageous battle with cancer and her triumph. As well, we speak to a leading oncologist about the strides we are making and the challenges we are still facing.

Laura Robinson and Rosanne Agasee

Actress, game inventor, and producer, Laura Robinson tells us all about the popular board game she invented, Balderdash and also tells us about her book, Count Your Blessings, which is part of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. And later, we have Rosanne Agasee on the program. Former Shopping Channel host, she also finds her bliss working as a successful luxury real estate agent and as well, she is a very talented Jazz vocalist. We will be playing a track from her album Home at Last, and she also will be singing live in our Zoomer studio.

Mental Health Empowerment Day

Leanne Mattlow raises awareness of Mental Health Empowerment Day. 1.2 million young Canadians struggle with mental health issues. Leanne is joined by Sharon Neiss-Arbess, author of Me and My So-Called Friends and creator of Brave the Waves: a program for building resiliency in the classroom. One in two Canadians will have a mental illness by age 40. Also, Lindsi Hollend, a talented fine arts photographer stops by to share her personal story.

Amy Fish and Darlene Chrissley

How to ask for what you want; and how to make your voice heard. Amy Fish talks about her new book, “I Wanted Fries With That: How to Ask For What You Want and Get What You Need”. Also writer, performer, and master coach for over twenty years, Darlene Chrissley, is here to help you live your wildest dreams!

Mag Ruffman and Jennifer Louden

You will know Mag Ruffman from the series Road to Avonlea. You may also remember her as the “TOOL GIRL” – which was not only a TV show, but also a regular column in The Toronto Star. Mag Ruffman joins Judy to talk about her self-help cabaret: a hilarious “one woman show” about one woman’s search for meaning and fulfillment.

Jack Canfield

Judy Librach spends the full hour with Jack Canfield, author of the beloved Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Jack talks about “The Success Principles” and his show One Day to Greatness Live with Jack Canfield coming to Toronto on October 26th.

Singing and Rediscovering Your Voice

Celebrity Vocal Coach to the Stars Elaine Overholt is in the house with incredible stories about stars she has worked with like Catherine Zeta Jones, Richard Gere, Rene Zelweiger, Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta, Ellen Degeneres and Shawn Mendes, just to name a few. She will also will be happy to take your calls about singing and rediscovering your voice. Listen, call in and ask questions about all things vocal. Elaine is excited to get to the heart and soul of your voice with you. Also on the show, a special guest will be in the studio, a musical theatre performer who will speak to us about finding her bliss through singing and giving back!

Dana Levinson, Ofra Harnoy, and Mike Herriott

Judy Librach speaks with former weather anchor and reporter Dana Levinson about her twenty year career, her future plans, and the time she met Sarah Jessica Parker. World renowned cellist Ofra Harnoy and her husband, trumpet player Mike Herriott, are in studio to talk about their fairytale romance, their gorgeous new album Back to Bach, and Ofra’s comeback concert produced by Mirvish Productions.

Melissa DiMarco and Unsung Heroes

The star of City TV’s Out There, Melissa DiMarco, who is taking a short break from interviewing A-List celebrities on the red carpet at TIFF to be with us in the studio and then these Uber talented singers and performers from Unsung Heroes Productions joining us in the studio led by the very talented founder and artistic director Neal Dlin. The angelic singing of Joanna Pearl, Amanda Silcoff, and Lindsay Ritter in the studio will blow you away!