Grit and Grace: Real Conversatons on Resilience, Growth and Living in Alignment
Grit & Grace is a weekly podcast hosted by master coach Pam Rader and embodiment coach Erin Payne, with regular appearances from Brian Thiessen. It features raw, unscripted conversations about resilience, personal growth, nervous system regulation, and living in alignment. The show challenges the culture of borrowed answers and outsourced authority, encouraging listeners to rebuild self-trust and find earned direction. Each episode explores topics like somatic healing, self-trust, and personal transformation.
Episodes
You're Not Miserable, You're Just Too Into Yourself: Rumination, Co-Regulation & the LIFT Method
When you're in a funk, what's the first thing you want to do? Go home, shut the door, and figure out what's wrong with you. It feels like self-care. Most of the time, it's the thing keeping you stuck.In this episode of Grit and Grace, Pam Rader and Erin Payne make a bold case: a lot of our unhappiness comes from being a little too into ourselves. There's a difference between rest and hiding, and m
Stop Arguing With Reality: How to Find Peace in the Chaos
If you pray for peace, you might just be given a storm in which to practice it.This week Pam and Erin recorded in the middle of real life. Erin's four-year-old is home sick (and makes a few cameos), and Pam just got back from a Nashville trip that started with a bear sighting, a bloody fall on the way to the airport, and a phone left in an Uber. Then came the noise and crowds of Broadway, a $12 be
How to Overcome Fear of Failure (What Neuroscience Says)
Ever wonder why building muscle requires literally tearing it? Failure works the same way — and today Pam and Erin unpack the real biology behind why avoiding failure might be hurting you more than failing ever could.This isn't "failure is part of growth" as a platitude. It's hormesis — the same biological principle behind muscle growth, immune resilience, and aging — applied to your confidence, m
Self-Sabotage, Self-Trust & the Discipline vs. Devotion Trap: The 5 Saboteur Archetypes
Self-sabotage isn't a willpower problem — it's a self-trust problem. In this episode of Grit & Grace, Pam Rader and Erin Payne break down why self-sabotage, self-trust, and the nervous system are so deeply connected, and introduce the 5 Saboteur Archetypes: the Rationalizer, the Defender, the Justifier, the Comfort Loyalist, and the Discomfort-Averse.Pam makes the case that self-sabotage isn't
Manifestation Blocks: The Universal Truth Behind Jim Curtis's Release, Align, Become
Why can't you manifest the thing you want — more money, the right relationship, more peace — even when you're doing everything right? In this episode of Grit & Grace, hosts Pam Rader and Erin Payne break down the real reason manifestation stalls out in the gap between wanting something and receiving it, and the missing step almost no one talks about: forgiveness.Pam and Erin unpack Jim Curtis'
Self-Trust, Nervous System Regulation & the CORE Method for Lasting Change
Self-trust is the missing ingredient in personal development — and it's why you can do all the "right" work and still feel stuck. In this episode of Grit & Grace, Pam Rader and Erin Payne break down the exact methodology they use with coaching clients to create lasting, sustainable change: CORE — Create Safety, Observe Patterns, Restore Self-Trust, Embody & Integrate.Pam shares the real st
Meet Your Safety Officer: Dopamine, Avoidant Attachment & Why Familiar Isn't the Same as Safe
Self-trust starts the moment you stop blaming your circumstances and start naming your patterns. In this raw, funny episode, Pam Rader sits down with co-host Erin Payne and returning guest Brian Thiessen ("the cowboy") to pull apart the invisible loops that keep smart, capable people stuck in the same relationship, business, or money pattern over and over again.They introduce the "safety officer"
The Shadow side of Grace, Boundaries and Self-Love
An Instagram reel sparked this one — a rapid-fire list of "therapy speak" turned into spiritual bypass. Pam and Erin take it further, unpacking the idea that a shadow isn't the bad stuff — it's the stuff getting a standing ovation. If it's being applauded, you can't see the pattern that's keeping you stuck.This episode breaks down the real difference between healthy behavior and its shadow twin:Gi
"The Belief You Didn't Know You Had" — Money, Love & Being Chosen
The beliefs running your life are rarely the ones you'd say out loud. In this episode, Pam Rader and Erin Payne pull back the curtain on the beliefs hiding beneath the surface — the ones disguised as gratitude, independence, or "good enough" — and hand you a real framework for finding them.This is self-trust in action: instead of borrowing someone else's story about money, love, or worthiness, you
How to Stop Following Someone Else's Map and Start Trusting Yourself
Are you actually living your life — or just checking off someone else's itinerary?In this episode, Pam and Erin unpack Sadhguru's powerful Tourist vs. Traveler teaching and ask the question most of us have never dared to answer honestly: whose map am I following?Tourists go where everyone says to go. They gather evidence they were there, post the photo, and move on. Travelers slow down, follow the
The Freedom Trap: Why You're Already Free (And Don't Know It)
Are you chasing freedom — or running from fear?In this episode, Pam and Erin are joined by returning guest Brian Thiessen 🤠 for a raw and real conversation about one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth: freedom.Most of us treat freedom like a destination with a locked gate — something we'll finally reach when the debt is gone, the relationship changes, the kids grow up, or the jo
Snake or Rope? How to Stop Making Decisions from Fear and Find Clarity
Have you ever sent a text, gotten silence back — and immediately decided it meant the worst?That gap between what actually happened and the meaning you assigned it? That's where most of our suffering lives. And it might be costing you some of the most important relationships in your life.In this episode, Pam Rader and Erin Payne unpack a powerful yogic teaching — the Snake and the Rope — and explo
You Are Not Your Story: Setting Down the Past to Step Into Who You're Becoming
You Are Not Your Story: Setting Down the Past to Step Into Who You're BecomingHave you ever caught yourself leading with your hardest chapters — the divorce, the breakdown, the business that fell apart — as proof you've earned the right to be taken seriously?In this episode, Pam Rader and embodiment coach Erin Payne pull apart a pattern that shows up in even the most self-aware people: the story w
Gottman's Four Horsemen: The Patterns That Are Killing Your Relationship
What if the thing quietly killing your relationship isn't the big blowouts — but the small patterns you've never even noticed?In this episode of Grit and Grace, Pam and Erin sit down with Aftin Jolly, Registered Clinical Counselor and Level 2 Gottman-trained couples therapist based in Kelowna, BC. Aftin brings clinical expertise and raw honesty to one of our most requested topics — relationships.
The Law of Assumption: How Your Hidden Beliefs Are Creating Your Reality (And How to Change Them)
What if the life you're living right now isn't happening to you — but because of you?In this episode, Pam and Erin dive deep into the Law of Assumption — the teaching made famous by Neville Goddard and later built upon by Bob Proctor — and explore how our unconscious assumptions about love, money, worthiness, and belonging quietly shape every outcome in our lives.This one gets personal. Pam shares
Resentment is Self Abandonment with Attitude: Here's how to stop
You’re not just “irritated.”You’re not just “tired of people.”You might be resentful… and it’s costing you more than you think.In this raw and honest conversation, Pam and Erin unpack one of the most misunderstood emotional patterns: resentment.Not as something someone else is doing to you…But as a powerful signal that you’ve abandoned yourself somewhere along the way.Because here’s the truth:Rese
The Real Reason You Can't Let Go (It's Not What You Think)
What if the stuff you're holding onto isn't just clutter — it's proof you haven't fully chosen yourself yet?In this episode, Pam and Erin get real about the deeper meaning behind the things we just can't seem to let go of — from engagement rings and grandma's China to love letters from exes and shoes that don't even fit. What starts as a conversation about spring cleaning quickly becomes a raw, ho
Question Everything: Charisma, Cult Thinking & the Danger of Outsourcing Your Truth
Are we unknowingly shaping our lives around advice from wounded people?In this thought-provoking episode of Grit & Grace, Pam and Erin dive into the hidden risks of blindly following popular ideas — from relationship trends and parenting philosophies to spiritual influencers and self-help movements.Together, they explore how easily we can outsource our inner authority when charisma, belonging,
36. Theresa Lear Levine: Tapping into Success
Theresa Lear Levine is the founder of Becoming More Me, the author of the book that shares the same title and host of Becoming More Me Podcast. She lives near Washington, DC, with her husband, Jeff, their 4 boys, and her yellow lab.
As an EFT Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, Theresa implements a unique and integrative approach to nervous system regulation, subconscious mind work, the Law
The Quiet Power of Being Unimpressive (feat. our resident Cowboy, Brian Thiessen)
Grit & Grace Podcast — The Quiet Power of Being Unimpressive (feat. our resident Cowboy, Brian Thiessen)What if the most aligned version of you… isn’t the flashiest one?In this episode, Pam and Erin are joined by our resident cowboy, Brian Thiessen, for a funny-as-hell and surprisingly profound conversation about the difference between being impressive and being inspiring—and why “choosing the
Drama is Not a Love Language- Calling All Intensity Junkies
Addicted to Intensity? Here's how to stop letting it run your life.Ever notice how things can be good… and then your brain is like, “Cool cool cool—let’s ruin it”? 🙃In this episode, Pam and Erin get hilariously honest about the sneaky ways a dysregulated nervous system can become addicted to intensity—creating drama, urgency, and “problems” where none exist… even when our wise adult knows better.
2. From Ashes to Authenticity
In this heartfelt episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, co-host Pam Rader opens up about her ongoing journey of reinvention and what it truly means to live authentically. With Erin Payne by her side, the conversation moves through themes of service, freedom, and the kind of depth in relationships that brings lasting fulfillment.Pam shares hard-won wisdom on why resilience matters, how the words w
57. Healing Doesn't Have to be Hard : Biohacking Your Way to Peace with Akary Busto
In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Pam Rader sits down with Akary Busto—transformational specialist, emotional biohacker, and founder of Uhkare Mind Body Soul—to explore how understanding and regulating the nervous system can become the gateway to profound healing.Akary shares her own path from self-betrayal to self-advocacy and reveals how breath work, narrative reframing, and human
38. The Power of Stories and Why Changing Yours can Change Everything
Have you got a disempowering story playing in the background of your mind? You've been abandoned or betrayed, other people are lucky, you're not good enough? In this solo episode, Pam dives into the power our stories hold to shape our identities and how growth in any area of our lives requires us to examine our old stories with new eyes. She gives some practical tips on how to let go of the old na
14. Stop Playing Defence
Do you get defensive when someone gives you simple feedback? Have you ever considered that defensiveness keeps you from unlocking the next level in your life? In this episode we delve into the value of learning to recieve feedback with curiousity and grace and how doing so can help you to become the best version of yourself on your journey toward your biggest aspirations.
21. Jaclyn Robertson: OKGN's Heart Led Changemaker
Jaclyn Robertson, Owner and founder of Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel Inc., is a dynamic entrepreneur deeply rooted in the Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada. With a background in psychology, Jaclyn's mission is to authentically connect people and foster a profound sense of belonging in the community.Driven by her passion for both people and business, Jaclyn leads with a conscious, purpose-filled, and heart
3. "I'm Just Being Honest"
Have you ever considered that honesty and truth are two different things? In this solo episode, I explore the distinction between the two and how becoming a seeker of truth can change everything in your life for the better.
1. Dhorea Ramanula
In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Dhorea Ramanula. Dhorea has an extraordinary story that will captivate and inspire you. As a woman of colour who is a Woman of Colour, Metis and White, she discusses the deeply distressing cost of living inauthentically as a way to belong. Dhorea's unique background and shockingly real story are both heartbreaking and soul-stirring. As the co-founder
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Your Emotions are NOT Facts
Grit & Grace with Pam Rader & Erin PayneWhat if the thing causing the most chaos in your relationships…isn’t what happened — but what you told yourself it meant?In this honest (and hilariously cringey) episode, Pam and Erin pull back the curtain on the emotional spirals we all experience — from insecurity and jealousy to over-processing childhood wounds and defending feelings that may not
55. The Future of Leadership with Susan Power
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Susan Power, founder of Powered Up Leadership in Halifax, to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in today’s world. Together, we dismantle the outdated notion that leadership is just a title or a role. Instead, we make the case that leadership is a way of being—how you show up in your work, relationships, and daily life.We talk about why socia
7. Are you the Judge that you Fear?
In this episode that is recorded on International Women's Day, I explore the theme of inclusion from a unique angle. What if discrimination, exclusion and unfairness aren't just a governmental, societal or corporate issue but an issue that starts with your lack or self worth?
6. Thoughts on Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome affects most of us at some time in our lives. I've had some thoughts about it recently that I am thrilled to share with you. Check out this episode if you've been doubting yourself!
11. Nice is Nasty
In a disconnected world where we seek belonging at all costs, the tendency to be nice has replaced common sense, truth and our self-worth. Listen up if you want a pathway out of people-pleasing hell.
Curiosity, Courage & the Unknown: The Path to Secure Love With Dr. Rebecca Reid
In this rich and deeply human conversation, Pam and Erin sit down with Dr. Rebecca Reid—family physician, embodiment coach, and wise guide in the realms of healing, attachment, spirituality, and conscious relationship. Together, they explore what it truly takes to grow, to listen inwardly, and to show up for relationships as places of transformation.This episode goes far beyond theory. It’s a hear
64. Know Your Worth with Lynn Hiscoe
In this powerful and uplifting episode of Authenticity Unleashed, host Pam Rader sits down with Lynn Hiscoe—a registered clinical counsellor, social worker, speaker, author, and founder of emPoweredlives—to explore the deep roots of self‑worth and how we can cultivate it in our lives (empoweredlives.ca).Lynn brings more than two decades of experience supporting professionals, educators, and indivi
26. The Thing that Keeps you Stuck: Can You Handle the Truth?
In this episode, I share a massive unlock for your life. We all get stuck occasionally, but having a reliable pathway for getting unstuck is like having a master key to the next level in your pocket. I share the inspiring story of my son's journey in recovery and how it was ONE thing that made the difference. If we are courageous enough to take a look at who we are being, we can move mountains. Tu
45. Charles Canaan: "Toxic" The Truth about the Opioid Crisis
Podcast Show Notes: Authenticity Unleashed with Pam Rader
🎙 Episode: A Conversation with Charles Canaan – Understanding the Opioid Crisis and the Power of Compassion
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Charles Canaan to discuss the heartbreaking realities of the opioid crisis and why education, awareness, and compassion are essential if we want to create real change. We dive into the impact
42. Beyond the Bank Account: The 5 Dimensions of True Wealth That Money Can't Buy
Beyond the Bank Account: The 5 Dimensions of True Wealth That Money Can't Buy
Do you measure your wealth solely by your bank balance? Research shows that after $75,000 annually, more money doesn't significantly impact happiness. In this transformative episode of Authenticity Unleashed, Pam explores the five essential dimensions of wealth that create a truly rich life: health, relationships, time,
33. Sean Frost: Live Like They Dream
In this episode jam-packed with wisdom bombs, Pam interviews the dynamic and inspiring Sean McRae, known professionally as Sean Frost. Sean is an incredible example of the power of living from a place of awe, wonder, and gratitude. He is carving out a life that most people could only dream of and he's doing it HIS way.
He is a successful serial entrepreneur, a devoted family man, and a community
Invisible Contracts: The Promises We Forgot We Made
Pam and Erin get real about “invisible contracts”—the unconscious promises we made (often as kids or in intense moments) to keep ourselves safe… that now keep us small. From “I’ll never need anyone” to “If I’m chosen, I’m worthy,” they unpack how these agreements live in the body, show up in relationships, and how to renegotiate them with awareness, compassion, and new action. Expect nervous-syste
The Season of Firsts: Grief, Boundaries & Becoming
Big life shifts come with a thousand “firsts”—first holiday alone, first mortgage in your own name, first week without the kids, first date after years, first time setting a real boundary. In this raw, hopeful conversation, Pam and Erin unpack the messy middle of change and how to meet it with self-compassion, sovereignty, and a dash of courage.We explore:Expanding capacity when life suddenly doub
60. Stop Seeking, Start Trusting: The Lesson of Bharadvāja
In this episode, Pam explores the difference between endlessly seeking knowledge and truly living what we know. She shares a personal story of 25 years of spiritual seeking, the moment she chose to set aside the textbooks, and the freedom that comes from listening inwardly.Drawing on the ancient yogic story of the sage Bharadvāja—who spent three lifetimes memorizing sacred texts only to be told he
17. Luke Wiltshire: Rising From the Depths
Luke Wiltshire works on the front lines of the growing opioid crisis in Kelowna's downtown shelters. He is an addiction counsellor, coach, and facilitator of "Loving your Addict" meetings that support families of those who are struggling with addiction.
In this episode, we explore Luke's rise from the depths of adverse childhood experiences that left him in a constant state of rage, leading him t
Darkness has its teachings: Every Emotion is a Portal
What if sadness, anger, doubt, and anxiety weren’t problems to fix—but teachers inviting us into deeper truth?In this honest and timely conversation, Pam Rader and Erin Payne explore why our culture’s obsession with “being happy” often disconnects us from our humanity—and how so-called undesirable emotions can actually become portals for healing, clarity, and personal power.As the holidays approac
16. How to Sharpen Your Axe: Tips for Becoming the Best You
Do you think your personality is fixed? If you do you would be mistaken. We are either reacting to life and repeating the past or we can use the challenges that we face to develop into better and better versions of ourselves. In this episode, I give you a roadmap to letting go of the old versions of yourself and creating a version of yourself that is highly aligned with what you value most.
58. Beyond the Selfie: How Conscious Travel Transforms Us with Zach Smith
Beyond the Selfie: How Conscious Travel Transforms UsIn this powerful episode, Pam Rader sits down with Zach Smith, founder and CEO of Anywhere.com, to explore how travel can be more than just a break from daily life—it can be a path to deeper self-discovery and global connection.Together, they challenge the norms of cookie-cutter tourism and dive into what it means to travel with curiosity, prese
63. Life Lessons From the Wild West
🎙️ Life Lessons from the Wild West — Solo Episode with Pam RaderIn this solo episode of Authenticity Unleashed, Pam Rader takes you on a deeply personal ride through the Wild West of reinvention — a chapter marked by heartbreak, self-discovery, dating after divorce, grief, growth, and building a new life on her own terms.Through 9 raw, real, and richly told life lessons, Pam reflects on the unpred
12. Jonas Saul: Dropkick Doubt
In this episode, I am joined by Jonas Saul, the best-selling author of the Sarah Roberts series. He has written and published over forty-five thrillers, and after selling several million books, he signed up with Gandolfo Helin & Fountain Literary and Dramatic Rights Management.Jonas has often outranked Stephen King and Dean Koontz on Amazon during the past decade.Also, as the editor-in-chief a
32. Do the Thing and Get the Power: How to Stop Procrastinating
In this episode, Pam shares some simple but profound mindset shifts that can help you move from procrastination to productivity. If you struggle with putting things off and feel guilty, overwhelmed and stressed, this episode is for you!
31. Stop Chasing Happiness: Do these 3 things instead
In this solo episode of Authenticity Unleashed, I dive into the deeper meaning of happiness and why chasing it directly often leads to disappointment. We explore the concept that happiness is not something to be pursued, but rather a byproduct of living in alignment with our values, purpose, and authentic selves. Backed by research, real-life stories, and yogic wisdom, this episode reveals how fo
29. Courageous Action: How Practicing Courage Changes the Game
In this solo episode, I explain the 3 types of courage that we can practice to level up our leadership and our lives. You may be surprised that you are great in one area but need to step it up in another.
Check out shiftlabs.ca and pamrader.com for more ways to connect!
28. Ashley Ramsay: A Feminine Force for Change
Ashley Ramsay is a longtime Kelowna resident, entrepreneur, and community advocate, and is throwing her hat into the political arena as a candidate for BC United (formerly BC Liberals). As the founder of a successful animation company that generated hundreds of jobs, Ashley knows firsthand what it takes to create success in a high-intensity world. Her passion lies in fostering and serving the com
The Cost of Being Reasonable: When Emotional Regulation Becomes Self-Abandonment
Reasonable Is Just Fear in a Nice OutfitIn this episode of Grit & Grace, Pam Rader and Erin Payne dive into a conversation many of us didn’t realize we needed—the hidden cost of being “reasonable.”You know the pendulum:On one end, emotional chaos and oversharing.On the other, being so calm, regulated, and “mature” that you quietly disappear.Somewhere along the way, emotional regulation got con
41. Dr. Divi : The Power of Intuition to Get What You Want
Episode 41 is a Banger!
Pam dives into all things energy, the spirit world and how our emotional state attracts our experiences. Listen to learn why using your intuition is more powerful than using your brain!
Dr. Divi has been a family doctor for 25 years and is the founder of the Mind Body Spirit Center.
She is also an author, international speaker & teacher.
Her training post-medical sch
34. Mitch Calvert: The Secret is there is no Secret
Mitch Calvert is the founder of Calvert Fitness, and his story of transformation from an obese, and embarrassed, video game-playing, junk food-eating teenager to a thriving fitness coach is inspiring not only because of his physical transformation but because it's so full of raw truth. Mitch's "No BS" approach challenges the quick-fix narratives and dives into the reality of sustainable changes an
65. Everything Changes: Authenticity Unleashed is Evolving
After a year and a half of raw conversations, vulnerable stories, and powerful transformations, Authenticity Unleashed comes to a close.In this final episode, I reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared—our guests, the grit we’ve unpacked, the lessons learned, and the community that’s grown around these conversations. This podcast has always been about living in truth, even when life burns do
61. From Panic to Presence: Transforming Anxious Attachment in Relationships
In this deeply personal episode, I share my own surprising discovery that I have an anxious attachment style—even after years of personal development work.Dating someone with avoidant tendencies has become both mirror and teacher for me. I open up about moments when my nervous system panicked, the roots of those responses in my past relationship, and the humbling gift of seeing how the same dynami
55. Reinventing Myself at 53: Following Truth Over Tradition
What if the life you were living wasn’t the one that truly aligned with your heart? In this raw and empowering solo episode, Pam Rader shares her journey of reinvention after the end of a 19-year marriage — and what it means to follow your truth even when it goes against societal norms.From softening into feminine energy to releasing the pressure to perform for others, Pam opens up about the surpr
30. Check Your Lenses: Your Unconscious Biases May be Screwing up Your Life
Join me on a revealing journey into the hidden corners of our minds in the latest episode of Authenticity Unleashed. In "Check Your Lenses," I dive deep into the unconscious biases that shape our perceptions and decisions, often without our awareness. Whether it's the self-serving bias that skews our interpretation of success, or the halo effect that clouds our judgment of others, these biases ca
46.The Boundary Blind Spot: The surprising ways you are crossing boundaries (and how to stop)
In this solo episode, I break down the truth about boundaries—what they are, what they aren't, and how we often get them wrong. Many of us were never taught how to set boundaries, instead learning to be people-pleasers as a survival strategy. But that’s not a way to live. I unpack the critical distinction between boundaries and ultimatums—one being an act of self-responsibility, the other a form o
From Armour to Ease: Rebalancing Your Feminine & Masculine
Pam and Erin unpack the “boss babe” era—how what felt like empowerment was often survival mode in disguise. They share the moments that taught them softness isn’t weakness, why we armored up in the first place, and how to rebalance masculine and feminine energy (in ourselves and our relationships). Expect real talk on resentment, invisible expectations, why control is a sneaky addiction, and how t
Forgiveness Is Freedom: Putting Down the Rock Before the New Year
As the year comes to a close and Christmas approaches, Pam Rader and Erin Payne invite you into an honest, compassionate conversation about forgiveness—not as a moral obligation, but as a pathway to freedom, peace, and reclaimed energy.This episode is for anyone who has had a hard year—marked by endings, grief, disappointment, or emotional exhaustion—and is ready to stop carrying the weight of res
8. Ryan Leier: The Lion Roars
Ryan Leier is a father, beloved yoga teacher, knowledge keeper, partner and student who has dedicated his life to studying and sharing the healing powers of yoga with the world. He has captivated the hearts and minds of countless individuals, including celebrity figures who can't help but be inspired by Ryan's teachings. The founder of One Yoga, a Lululemon Global Ambassador and the founder of Vin
51. What Your Love Language Says About Your Unhealed Past
We’ve all heard about the five love languages — physical touch, words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, and receiving gifts — as tools to better understand how we give and receive love.But what if your love language isn’t just a preference…What if it’s a signal of where you didn’t receive the love you needed most?In this episode, Pam Rader takes you beneath the surface of the love lan
54. The Power of Enough with Nicole Richard
The Power of Enough with Nicole RichardIn this heart-opening episode of Authenticity Unleashed, Pam sits down with Nicole Richard, founder of Wax Pencil Headshots, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to belong. Together, they explore the unseen ripple effect of everyday kindness, the transformative power of operating from the belief that "I am enough," and how giving back can be
22. The Five things that will F$%K up your Life
In this episode, I am going old school. We explore ancient wisdom that can guide you from suffering and powerlessness to peace. Yoga has been a part of my life for almost 30 years, and its teachings never fail me when I'm struggling. As Captain Jack Sparrow famously said, "The problem isn't the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." Learn the 5 Hindrances and how they can royall
48."Living Spirituality: Beyond the Ashram & Into Everyday Life with Jaromyr Kynl"
"Living Spirituality: Beyond the Ashram & Into Everyday Life with Jaromyr Kynl"In this enriching conversation, I sit down with my dear friend and spiritual teacher, Jaromyr Kynl, to explore what it truly means to integrate spirituality into everyday life. We go beyond the ashram, temple, or place of worship and into the real, raw human experience—where spirituality isn’t something we visit but
3. Cowboy Up: Lessons in Grit and Grace
In this candid and captivating episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, host Pam Rader sits down with Brian Thiessen—former professional steer wrestler and occasional co-host—to unpack the grit, wisdom, and surprising depth of cowboy culture.From the camaraderie that defines life on the rodeo circuit to the calculated relationship cowboys have with risk and fear, Brian reveals how a simple, rugged w
50. Heartbreak Recovery: The 5 Stages No One Talks About
In this raw and real solo episode, I share the 5 often overlooked stages of healing from heartbreak:ShatteringWithdrawalInternalizing RejectionRageLiftingThese stages go beyond the traditional grief model—and straight into the heart of what it really feels like to lose someone you love. Whether you're reeling from a breakup, navigating divorce, or processing an unexpected ending, this episode offe
49. Mind Shit to Mind Shifts: Unlocking the Power of Your Subconscious with Cindy Legare
In this episode of Authenticity Unleashed, I sit down with Cindy Legare, a wellness mindset coach who helps high achievers create lasting transformation by addressing the subconscious mind. Cindy’s work goes beyond surface-level strategies, diving deep into the beliefs that shape our behaviors—because without a shift in the mind, change in the body (or life) won’t stick.We explore:Why mindset is t
43. Andres Schabelman: Captains Wanted- How to Steer Your Life Toward Truth and Alignement
Episode #42: Authenticity Unleashed – A Conversation with Andres Schabelman, Author of Captains Wanted
In Episode #42 of Authenticity Unleashed, we dive into a profound conversation with Andres Schabelman, author of the forthcoming novel Captains Wanted. Andres, a former tech entrepreneur who was among the first 30 employees at Airbnb and later served as VP of International Expansion at Fiverr,
4. Pam Dhillon
Pam Dhillon is an incredible example of living a heart-led life. She was an Registered Massage Therapist at the age of 17 and although she created a thriving and lucrative career in her field she felt called to move toward sharing the Body Talk modality. Making this bold move went against the grain for what most people consider a "successful" path but Pam is a highly intuitive woman who believes i
5. Would You Rather be Right or Happy?
In this solo episode, I share a deeply personal story of the cost of holding on to righteousness. If you've been making someone wrong in your life, have a listen; this one's a game changer.
9. Sorry to Disapoint You.
In this episode, I dive into the concept of disappointment as a great teacher. Have you ever considered that when you understand the source of your disappointment, you can alter what's possible for your future?
Listen up because being disappointed never felt like such a great opportunity!
10. Anxious Much?
In this episode, I chat with Clinical Therapist Brent Hayter about the big "A". It seems no one is immune to experiencing anxiety in our fast-paced world . Things like comparison, disconnection and an evergrowing desire to fit in contribute to the very human experience of anxious feelings. So what do we do about it? We get deep into the exploration of the causes and effects of anxiety and talk abo
23. Alex Vigue: Slaying Stigma
Alex Vigue is the co-host of the popular "Let's Not Sugarcoat It" Podcast and she's on a mission to de-stigmatize addiction. Alex and I discuss the stigmas that we have around addiction and how privilege may be the only thing between you and the person pushing a shopping cart. Don't think you are guilty of stigmatizing others? Listen to this episode and you may just find yourself moved to take new
24. Monique Rondeau: Living Life on Your Terms
Monique Rondeau is shaking up the business world as the founder of Bikini Bliss Challenge and PNPL Apparel. She is a former fitness competitor and Playboy model who is living life on her terms. We explore the pitfalls of being a successful woman and how beauty is a double-edged sword. We dive into the importance of supporting and celebrating others along the way and what it means to live an aligne
27. Mike Shaw: Never Part of the Plan
At age 26, when Mike Shaw, freestyle skiing coach, stepped into the sunshine on a crisp Colorado morning, it never entered his mind that by three-thirty that afternoon, life as he knew it would be over. Working with his team at the 2013 World Cup competition at Copper Mountain, a catestrophic injury derailed his life's trajectory forever. "You'll never walk again," one doctor told him, knowing the
37. Dr, Nancy Crowell: Healing your Nervous System
Dr. Nancy Crowell is a trained Doctor of Oriental medicine, functional medicine and a transformational nervous system coach.
Her unique approach uncovers the thoughts and emotions at the core of any dis-ease and then incorporates this inner healing along with client-specific protocols for nutrition and well-being.
She’s been featured in places like Every Day Health, Medium, Oh Wabi Sabi, hosted
25. Anita Parker: Pursuing Passion, Purpose and the Courage to Let Go
Anita Parker is a dynamo! Founder of the Anita Parker Best Life Brand, Leader of the Wisdom, Wealth and Well-Being Organization, passionate community connector and master manifestor, Anita and I dive into life beyond perceptions and the sometimes rocky pathway to authentically aligning with your passion and purpose.
Anita shares her journey of having the courage to let go over and over again to c
