Radio show
Listen to the Finding Your Bliss radio show with Judy Librach and friends every Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, on Zoomer Radio, 740 AM and 96.7 FM. Finding Your Bliss is recorded with Squadcast.
Episodes
Dawn Librach and Caity Gyorgy
This week on Finding Your Bliss we have fashionista and entrepreneur Dawn Librach. She is the owner and creator of Rewind, now considered one of Toronto’s premiere stores for high-end vintage and designer resale. Our featured artist this week is talented jazz singer/composer and sensational scatter Caity Gyorgy. (“Katie George”), who has recently signed with La Reserve, the Brooklyn-based jazz label.
Marci Ien
This week on Finding Your Bliss, award-winning television host, journalist, author, and now Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, Marci Ien is on the program. She is here to talk about her exciting appointment as MP, her awesome career in television, and her engaging and inspiring new book Off Script: Living Out Loud. This soulful conversation between Marci and Judy, is one you don't want to miss!
Jack Lenz
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, the beyond talented Canadian composer who has produced films, TV series and music-based feature documentaries, as well as having composed music for motion pictures, tv, documentaries, and awards shows. He is best known for the Toronto Blue Jays theme song, “OK Blue Jays”, and he has also written songs for Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Canadian Tenors. His primary interest is in supporting children and families dealing with severe disabilities, and his daughter, Mercey, has given him this sense of mission.
Neil Zworth, Phyllis Newman, and Steve Koven
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we are so excited for the first day of Spring!! We’re celebrating Spring by doing a whole show on getting into shape with certified personalized fitness coach Neil Zworth, who designs custom-tailored programs at Endorphin Attainable FItness. Neil’s fitness programs are specifically designed for men and women over 50. And Phyllis Newman, who was the producer on the first season of Finding Your Bliss, has gotten into great shape by working with Neil! Also on the show, this week’s Featured Artist is jazz musician and composer Steve Koven with his latest album, LOVE!
Sarina Condello, Arlene Abramsky, and Amy Sky
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we are leaping into the world of dance with renowned dancer, choreographer, teacher, television host, and performing artist, Sarina Condello. She has created, produced and directed over 100 musical theatre productions for adults and children. Sarina has traveled the planet, studying how humanity and divinity are experienced through the performing arts, and she even created an award-winning documentary Thank You Tanzania, which has won countless film festival awards. Sarina, along with Sarah Ferris, just launched Sasafit, keeping women over 50 fit, happy and connected! We hear from Arlene, a 73-year-old student of Sarina's, about the impact of dancing. And this week’s featured artist is award-winning Toronto Singer/Songwriter Amy Sky.
Ralph Benmergui and Tyler Simmons
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we are joined by well-known Canadian radio and television host Ralph Benmergui, who we all fondly remember as beloved co-host, along with Valerie Pringle, on CBC’s Midday. Ralph is on the show to tell us all about what he’s up to now, which includes an upcoming book, his work as an ordained spiritual director, and his podcast, Not That Kind of Rabbi. Also on the program this week is featured artist Tyler Simmons, the super talented singer/songwriter with his gorgeous new cover of a hit song!!
Billy Newton-Davis
This week on Finding Your Bliss we’re joined (and serenaded!) by singer/songwriter/recording artist, Billy Newton-Davis, a four-time Juno Award winner for “Most Promising Male Vocalist”, and “Best R&B Recording”. Billy has extensively donated his talents toward humanitarian causes, raising money for various communities, AIDS awareness, Actors Equity, housing for people with mental illnesses, and countless other charities and causes. Billy recently received The CANFAR 2020 Creative Community Award.
Karen Porter and Alli Mang
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we’re all about feeling good - physically, mentality and spiritually. Joining us is Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Coach, Karen Porter, who talks all about how we can fuel our bodies to live our most radiant lives. Karen is also one of the contributing authors in the book: Ignite your Passion & Step into Your Purpose: 12 Incredible Stories of the Path to Purposeful Living. Also joining us is four-time best-selling author and entrepreneur Alli Mang. Alli joins us to talk about her diverse career in entertainment and shares her latest book, Finding The Light: How we transformed our fears into renewed hope during the pandemic. Alli is also our Featured Artist this week, singing one of the title songs from Jason Robert Brown’s off-Broadway work, ‘Songs for a New World’.
Lisa Borden and David Newton with featured artist Micah Barnes
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss is our Valentine's Day show, all about learning how to love yourself and create more wellness in your life. We have two phenomenal people on the program. David Newton is a movement-based therapist and wellness coach who was teaching 40 fitness classes a week before the pandemic, and Lisa Borden of Borden Communications is an effective communicator who helps bring voice and shape to people’s ideas, coaching them to understand their exact purpose and to be their own best expert. Lisa and David have written two books: The Akira State Workbook, an indispensable guide to feeling well, looking well, and being well in today’s world, and the book No Worries, which teaches you how to think optimistically for a happier life. Our featured artist this week is Juno award nominee, Canadian jazz singer and vocal coach, Micah Barnes, formerly of The Nylons, with his latest single The End of a Love Affair. Micah also just released the sultry and steamy 1940’s Hollywood-inspired music video for this new song, which has already passed 100K views on YouTube, and is the latest from Micah’s most recent number one iTunes Jazz album, Vegas Breeze.
The Social’s Melissa Grelo
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we have the beautiful and talented TV personality Melissa Grelo of CTV’s The Social. She’s also known for co-hosting Toronto’s most-watched morning news program, CP24 Breakfast. On the popular program The Social (her brainchild), Melissa has been co-host and moderator since the show first hit the airwaves in 2013. Melissa has also been part of leading important discussions with change makers, authors and some of the hottest celebrities and musicians from around the globe. In addition to covering the 2013 Academy Awards, she also co-hosted the Olympics for CTV in 2010. She hosts important network broadcasts, like the Bell Let’s Talk mental health special with Howie Mandel, and she reports for special events like the last two royal weddings.
Countermeasure music
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, the award-winning Canadian a capella group Countermeasure. Anyone who has seen the film Pitch Perfect knows that there is something instantly feel-good about a group of talented singers who sing without instrumental accompaniment. Think everything from pop to jazz to original music, and their voices alone make it all happen musically. Artistic Director Aaron Jensen and one of their singers, Hayley Preziosi, are on the program to tell you all about what makes Countermeasure Canada’s leading a capella group, so joyful, so creative and so infectious! We will also hear some songs from their latest album, Guest Sessions. Countermeasure has just released the video for Hold On - the first single from their concept album, Guest Sessions. Countermeasure's musical director, Aaron Jensen, composed Hold On, inspired by a conversation with bandmate and vocal soloist Qwyn Alexis. The song reflects the experiences of motherhood: the fear and helplessness of setting your children out into the world, and the hope that by instilling them with love, decency, and pride, they'll be equipped to face whatever life has in store. The video for Hold On features Qwyn’s actual family - and represents how the images seen on the news, and the horrors of ongoing conflicts in the world, can infiltrate and intrude into our daily lives. Its message is more relevant now than ever - that amidst chaos and upheaval, you can always find strength in yourself, and through supportive relationships. The track also features award-winning Toronto-based vibraphonist, Michael Davidson.
Jeanne Beker Part 2, plus Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we have the exciting conclusion to our interview with celebrated journalist and Canadian media icon, Jeanne Beker. (For the first time in 70 episodes of our program, this two-part interview is a first!!) Jeanne Beker was the host of the internationally syndicated Fashion Television (FT), which aired for 27 years and won viewers in more than 130 countries. Jeanne now hosts a regular series for the Shopping channel entitled Style Matters with Jeanne Beker. She also hosts her own podcast, Beyond Style Matters. This week’s Featured Artist is a much-loved return guest, jazz vocalist Genevieve ‘Gigi' Marentette.
Jeanne Beker, Part 1
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we talk to Canadian media icon, Jeanne Beker. This celebrated journalist started her career as an actress, and then moved into radio and television as co-host of the ground-breaking series The New Music, and entertainment anchor on CityPulse News. Jeanne was the host of the internationally syndicated Fashion Television, which aired for 27 years and had viewers in more than 130 countries. Jeanne was recently named Style Editor of The Shopping Channel, and hosts a regular series for the channel entitled Style Matters with Jeanne Beker. Jeanne is also a host of the podcast “Beyond Style Matters”. Also on the program, this week’s Featured Artist is Canadian folk-country singer/songwriter Joey O’Neil.
Maryon Stewart and Halle Burnett
On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books, Maryon Stewart. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms, without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 Maryon was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail. Visit her online at www.maryonstewart.com/book. Also on the program is our Featured Artist, the 17 year-old singer songwriter Halle Burnett, singing an original song.
Jennifer Lyall and Amy Pitt
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we have Intuitive Business Mentor and Chief Energy Optimizer Jennifer Lyall, who talks about her illuminating book A Beginner’s Guide to the Soul, and offers techniques to help you learn to master your energy and intuition so you can enhance your impact and income, while doing what makes your heart sing! Also on this show we have singer-songwriter Amy Pitt. Amy reveals how mindfulness and well-being affect creativity. Amy leads workshops that encourage others to live from a holistic perspective, and offers mindfulness tips from her published work, Spiralling Back To The Spark: A Spiritual Journey Towards Authentic Creativity. Amy also sings one of her newest songs!
Repeat: 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/.
Thom Ernst, Roberta Battaglia, and Nina Turin
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we're celebrating with our annual Holiday Episode! Joining us on the program is America's Got Talent’s Golden Buzzer Winner, Roberta Battaglia. Ten years old at the time, Roberta’s outstanding performance had an incredible 22 million views on Youtube in only two weeks. This beyond-talented vocalist from Toronto, Canada also contributed a very important performance at Idea City, presented by our very own Moses Znaimer, who described Roberta at the time as a nine year-old powerhouse!! She will sing on the show this week, and tell us all what she is up to right now!
Also joining us for our annual holiday show is film and television critic Thom Ernst, who is back with all of his favourite picks for movies and television series this Christmas. Thom was the voice of The Interviews on TVO’s longest running movie program Saturday Night at the Movies. Thom also has his own podcast with the Kingston Canadian Film Festival called Rewind, Fast Forward. Also, we are delighted to welcome back Nina Turin as our Featured Artist with a special Christmas carol just for us at the end of the show! Nina is a ten-year-old singer from Vancouver, British Columbia, best known for her a capella singing, which can be heard on her Soundcloud account: “Songs From a 10-Year-Old Vancouver Girl.”
Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we have world-renowned cellist Ofra Harnoy and Canadain trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott. Ofra Harnoy has established herself as one of the greatest cellists on the world’s concert stage. She is one of Canada’s most celebrated personalities and is a member of the Order of Canada. She has recorded more than 40 solo albums and commands a vast repertoire. She has won many awards and distinctions for her recordings, including five JUNO Awards. Ofra’s husband and collaborator is Canadian trumpeter Mike Herriott. Mike is a multi-instrumentalist in both the classical and jazz genres, and is in huge demand as a lead trumpeter, jazz improviser, orchestral soloist, bassist, arranger and composer. Mike has toured extensively with a host of luminaries, including Doc Severinsen, Michael Buble, Seth MacFarlane, and more. Mike's vast recording career includes sessions with Michael Bublé, Jann Arden, Paul Brandt, and for Warner, Universal, Sony, Disney, CBC, CTV, and NBC. On this week’s Finding Your Bliss show, Ofra and Mike talk about their latest CD, “On the Rock,” which celebrates the music of their new home in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Jully Black , Robin Sharma, Meditation and More!
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a first!!! This week Host Judy Librach will be co-hosting the show with the beautiful and talented Queen of R&B and Soul, Miss Jully Black. Jully is also the founder of a very inspirational health, wellness and lifestyle organization called 100 Strong and Sexy. In addition, it is our great honour to welcome the legendary and respected humanitarian and best-selling author of 20 books, including his latest blockbuster The 5AM Club! Of course we are speaking about acclaimed author and leadership guru Robin Sharma, who has sold over 15 million books worldwide! Also on the program is our regular meditation expert Josh Cohen, and Rosanna Francis, the She-EO of Rosie's Big Dream Events.
Sidra Rubin, Olivia Daniels, Les Horan and Abigail Lumsden
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss is Sidra Rubin, owner of the popular Montréal Boutique Blush & Vyne. Sidra took the plunge into entrepreneurship at the age of 26 and has never looked back. Now she sells exclusively in the online space and has a loyal following of women of all ages. Her goal has always been to offer a curated collection of affordable fashion and to connect deeply with her customers. Sidra also writes a blog that she keeps updated on her website. Next, Canadian performer, director, and theatre artist Olivia Daniels comes on the program to talk about her new venture, Artists In Residence. Olivia earned a BFA in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She has worked alongside many acclaimed artists, including Philip Akin, Louise Pitre, Kent Gash, Shelley Butler, Gary Griffin, Michael McElroy, Eden Espinosa, and Chilina Kennedy. Rounding out the show this week are New York husband and wife team Les Horan and Abigail Lumsden. These two versatile musicians have been recording a video a day during the pandemic, and have a beautiful cover to share with our listeners.
Simi Pannu, Nancy Crossley, and Doug and Jean Crossley
Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we're looking at beauty from the inside out. Our first guest is International Makeup Artist to the stars, Nancy Crossley, who talks about her exciting venture, BeautySoClean, which is the perfect solution to keeping your makeup and makeup brushes bacteria-free and sanitized (which is especially wonderful during Covid-19). She also talks about many of the stars she’s worked with, including Brad Pitt, Ringo Starr and Joan Rivers. Also on the program, Health Practitioner and Yoga Instructor, Simi Pannu talks about how she helps heal the whole person, focusing on the mind, body, and soul. And for this week’s Featured Artist segment, we are playing an incredible song sung by Nancy's father, the late Doug Crossley.
Christine Arylo, Lori Pearlstein, and Paige Blossom
On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we are joined by Christine Arylo, the author of Overwhelmed and Over It: Embrace Your Power to Stay Centred and Sustained in a Chaotic World. As a transformational leadership advisor, three time best-selling author, and host of the popular Feminine Power Time podcast, she is recognized worldwide for her work helping women to make shift happen — in the lives they lead, in the work they do, and the world they wish to create. Also on the program is Lori Pearlstein. She is an Improv Artist, who has worked as an actor, comedian, & casting director. After studying in NYC with Philip Seymour Hoffman, she moved back to Toronto and founded PlayWorks, which uses the principles of improv to help people become more comfortable with being uncomfortable, overcome fear of judgement & develop the confidence to face challenges. This show’s Featured Artist is talented 17-year-old Singer-Songwriter Paige Blossom.
Actor and Theatre Director Avery Saltzman
On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, one of Canada’s leading actors and theatre directors, Avery Saltzman is on the program. With a career spanning over 42 years in the business, he has worked with practically everyone in the Canadian musical theatre scene, and beyond. Avery co-founded the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company in 2006 alongside David Eisner and he is also the Co-Artistic Director of the Harold Green Jewish Theatre. After spending many years as an actor on Broadway– television, movie and stage actor Avery Saltzman moved back to Canada where he has been delighting audiences as one of Canada’s leading character actors. As the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote: “Avery Saltzman is an artist capable of understanding and communicating the humanity in the most inhumane of conditions”. Avery regales us with many stories from his illustrious career and talks about many of the stars he has worked with, and of course, he sings for us!
Ellen Chaikof, Mike Marian, Haley Alaggia, and Lily Librach
On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a great show in store for you. First up, we have our “Ask Ellen Expert,” Ellen Chaikof coming to us from the streets of New York, to talk all about the election, Covid-19, Broadway and all the questions you want answers to! Also on the show, our very own Haley Alaggia brings on her father, Musician Mike Marian to talk about his music and long awaited album. And finally, Singer/Actor/Dancer Lily Librach comes on the show to sing and talk about her bliss!
Tonia Cianciulli & “Jules”
On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have author and Canadian songstress, Tonia Evans Cianciulli, who is a multifaceted concert artist, enchanting her audiences across North America with her signature programs. She’s been praised for her versatility as a singer, her broadening repertoire and her “ability to invest any song with authentic emotion, no matter what the genre or subject matter.” We will also hear all about her new book The Heart’s Obsession – An Intimate Biography of Newfoundland Songstress Georgina Stirling’. Also back again on the program, Judy sits down with Jules, a 13-year-old student in Toronto. Jules has been singing since she could walk. She became known at nine years old, when she performed a cover of her favourite singer Stevie Wonder’s “Ribbon in the Sky,” which led to her being invited to sing at numerous festivals, including America’s Got Talent. She has sung both the Canadian and American national anthems at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Recently, Jules was invited to sing for Stronger Together/Tous Ensemble on national television with a who’s who of many well known Canadian singers and celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Drake, and Michael Bublé.
Alyson Schafer, Christy Primmer, and Faz Qazi
On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Parenting Expert and City TV’s “Marilyn Dennis regular” Alyson Schafer. Alyson is the host of her own show, The Parenting Show and she is also a three time Ted X speaker and author of many best-selling parenting books. She will talk all about coping with our new Covid reality. And as well, she will also speak about how to stay safe on university campuses and how to be a positive influence in your children’s and teen’s lives. Also on the program Christy Primmer is a Canadian author, TV Host of Women Who Lead, registered mental health counsellor and Success Coach for women. Christy founded her company Primetime Consulting Services Inc. in 2011 with the intention of providing services and products that educate and empower women to get back in the driver’s seat of their own lives. She teaches women how to reclaim their power, get uber confident, and create the life and business they desire.This week’s Featured Artist is our very own Audio Producer and talented musician, 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!