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We all have a pivotal moment in our lives that changed the trajectory of where we thought we were headed. The Safe Haven offers a space for conversations about those pivots, and what keeps us moving forward. Amanda is a kind and empathetic host, allowing her guests the opportunity to share their stories as she navigates the conversation from a place of love and natural curiosity. *Tune is to hear the new bi-weekly segment of The Safe Haven, called "ROAD TRIP!" - a light hearted podcast for the kinds of conversations you have with your besties while on a road trip.

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We all have a pivotal moment in our lives that changed the trajectory of where we thought we were headed. The Safe Haven offers a space for conversations about those pivots, and what keeps us moving forward. Amanda is a kind and empathetic host, allowing her guests the opportunity to share their stories as she navigates the conversation from a place of love and natural curiosity. *Tune is to hear the new bi-weekly segment of The Safe Haven, called "ROAD TRIP!" - a light hearted podcast for the kinds of conversations you have with your besties while on a road trip.

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English


Episodes
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It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later! - ROAD TRIP #23

5/23/2022
Just as Jenn’s heli ski lodge season comes to an end - a new lodge season is about to begin! We hear the latest from Jenn’s wild runarounds and adventures and what’s currently keeping her busy these days, and what her summer plans entail. A few candid updates from the copilots before a rather large change up… Amanda and Jenn have been hinting at the van’s needs for a service appointment over the last few weeks, and it’s finally time to park the van indefinitely. Between time commitments and...

Duration:00:27:40

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The Art of Reinvention + The Thresholds of Change with Rainier Wylde

5/16/2022
Rainier Wylde is a teacher and writer who, as his son would say, is gifted with how he’s able to make people truly feel things. He has been a successful entrepreneur, a psychotherapist, a professor of psychology, and a spiritual director. His own experiences have contributed to his deep compassion for others, for the world, and for himself. He is committed to writing about living life to the fullest, and teaching others how to access and acknowledge their deepest truths. In this fantastic...

Duration:00:36:18

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Dog Chats, Abundance Mindset, and Books! Lifer Emily is in the Vaaaannn!! - ROAD TRIP #22

5/9/2022
As we were all aware, Jenn’s season wrap up at the lodge has had her as busy as a bee! She was unable to join Amanda in the van this week, as she had to head out to the island to grab her stuff and move it closer to where she’s working. The van had to head in for some maintenance, so one of Amanda’s besties, Emily Bromley, sat shotgun for the ride today! In this candid catch up, Amanda and Emily gush about plant names, their individual journeys into an abundance mindset, and what books...

Duration:00:38:18

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I Am Me; Navigating Identity Through Commitment to Oneself

5/2/2022
CW: Today’s guest speaks about their sexual assault / rape. They also recount one morning’s thoughts on dying by suicide. Mx Trina Prince (they/them) is a trans, non-binary, disabled, neurodivergent, white person, who currently lives on the territories of the Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, and Musqueam First Nations (colonially know as Port Moody, BC). Ever since Trina became a survivor of sexual assault in 2009, they have been a huge advocate for ending all forms of...

Duration:00:31:03

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Grizzly Bears are Coming Out. Oh, hey Fiona!… ROAD TRIP #21

4/25/2022
CW: Today’s guest speaks about her sexual assault / rape. Amanda and Jenn hit the road for another great adventure… stocked with some meat and cheese snacks from Great Canadian Meats, they’re ready for a good catch up! After some funny stories and updates, Fiona calls! Thank goodness for the Bluetooth speaker! Fiona and Jenn met on the Island last summer, and we’ve all been in touch since. With a big heart and beautiful visions, Fiona fills us in on what she’s been up to lately with her...

Duration:00:43:41

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Decolonization and Divesting from Whiteness; Amidst the Pivot'ing'

4/18/2022
Kina Reed is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioner. She is also the creator and curator behind the social media platforms, The AntiBlackness Reader Project and Divesting From Whiteness. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies and is a published researcher, conference presenter and public speaker. Her public advocacy is largely inspired by her academic research relating to social power and its intersections with race and gender identity constructions. She formerly...

Duration:00:47:27

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Room service? I’ll take twenty pairs of slippers… - ROAD TRIP #20

4/11/2022
We love being friends and we love our friends and seeing our friends so much. On today’s drive, Jenn tells us about her visit with a lifetime friend, Julie Moore! That gets us into chatting about a mug from The Dorothy Motel in Banff that was recently shipped to Ontario, and somehow that weaves into Jenn’s wild order of slippers… you just wait. Amanda tells a few stories about her serendipitous meetings of new friends in Kaslo while house/dog-sitting for friends, and what happens on garbage...

Duration:00:34:56

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Finding Alignment and Flow State: The Power of Dark Places

4/4/2022
Ariana Novak is a passionate, empathetic and community cultivating being with a deep desire for connection and helping others heal and live a healthy life. She’s one of the co-owners of hustl and flow and more recently of their latest adventure, Everlove, in Collingwood. In this conversation, we hear about Ariana’s three week turned six-month journey in Costa Rica and how this was so pivotal for her own personal healing. This weaves into the power of darkness, inner child work, and the...

Duration:00:33:52

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Question Ping Pong Continues… Road Trip #19

3/28/2022
Well, post-White Bark coffees, Amanda and Jenn resume the drive onwards to Jenn’s massage and continue their squirrel brain question ping pong. They dive into the questions and anecdotal stories around: Have you always liked your coffee black? What scents do you prefer? What’s your alter ego’s name? - Buckle up for Jenn’s story for this one… Then, where do you feel most centered and happy? And if you could travel back in time… So happy you’re here with us! --- LINKS: Come follow along!...

Duration:00:30:54

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Representation Is Vital and Empowering

3/21/2022
Mary Fashik is a Lebanese-born, Queer Disability Rights Activist, author, public speaker and workshop facilitator. In 2019, Mary founded Upgrade Accessibility, a movement designed to challenge today’s accessibility standards. The movement has grown to include disability rights, intersectionality, disability justice, equity and unequivocally supports Black Lives Matter / Black Disabled Lives Matter. In the conversation today, Mary shares the backstory to Upgrade Accessibility and where and...

Duration:00:35:52

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Squirrel Brains + Question Ping Pong… Road Trip #18

3/14/2022
Who would have thought that asking each other random questions could be this fun?! Buckle up for a laugh, because this one is one of the most fun yet. For this drive, Amanda and Jenn ping pong random questions back and forth - everything from “where would you love to travel again?” to “how do you show up best in friendships?” then onwards to “scuba diving, or skydiving?” and “what’s a compliment you receive most often?” The memories and random stories to accompany the answers are enough to...

Duration:00:39:24

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Perspective Shifts - Grief as a Gift

3/7/2022
Content Warning: Sudden Death of Lauren’s Dad Lauren is a heart forward, grounded, wise and incredibly empathetic woman. She’s a wife and a Mom, working for a large corporate company and is very intentional about the division and allocation of her time and energy. Lauren’s Dad died tragically in a car accident when she was ten years old. This extreme life pivot is one that Lauren can see so clearly now, how it plays into her every day. In this conversation, we hear about how suppressing...

Duration:00:28:49

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Let’s Play: Imagine You Won $60 MILLION Dollars… - ROAD TRIP #17

2/28/2022
Your favourite Road Warriors are back! And this chat is so good, so fun, and will get you thinking! The majority of this conversation plays with the idea: So, you just won $60 MILLION DOLLARS… who have you told, and what have you bought? Buckle up for this laugh-filled ride! --- LINKS: Come follow along! @roadtripbuckleup Website: thesafehaven.co Instagram: @thesafehavenpodcast Facebook: The Safe Haven All the good stuff: linktree/thesafehavenpodcast Email: hello@thesafehaven.co

Duration:00:33:56

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Finding Happiness, Connection and Direction After Loss

2/21/2022
Content Warning: Still-Birth Shelby Foster was born in Leamington, Ontario. After life adventures and starting a family moved her around, she’s landed back in Leamington and has taken the deep dive into establishing her own Bed and Breakfast with intention and clear visions. In the conversation today, you’ll hear how one of Shelby’s biggest life pivots - her son Calvin’s death - helped propel her into a life she loves. Through many deep realization and life lessons, Shelby has learned that...

Duration:00:33:10

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Diving into our Love Languages… What are yours? - ROAD TRIP #16

2/14/2022
Amanda and Jenn are back in the van. They start with a quick card flip and then dive into their own personal experiences with the “Five Love Languages” - fitting as today is Valentine’s Day! After a candid chat about how they each feel loved and give love out to those around them, they explore the three different types of love and how that’s showed up in their lives so far. A candid chat from our hearts to yours! ♡ --- LINKS: Come follow along! @roadtripbuckleup Website:...

Duration:00:40:23

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Mark Groves: Influential Mentors, Create the Love, Break Ups, Media and Morning Routines (Part 2 of 2)

2/7/2022
Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, Create the Love Cards and Mine'd. In other words, he's a speaker, writer, motivator, creator and collaborator. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. His purpose is to empower individuals to step into their power, transform the way they relate to themselves and others, and create authentic change. Today’s...

Duration:00:51:22

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Mark Groves: Embracing our Sensitivities, Honouring Ourselves, and Stepping into Heartbreak with Intention (Part 1 of 2)

2/7/2022
Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, Create the Love Cards and Mine'd. In other words, he's a speaker, writer, motivator, creator and collaborator. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. His purpose is to empower individuals to step into their power, transform the way they relate to themselves and others, and create authentic change. In...

Duration:00:44:41

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Sun Signs and Planets and Birth Charts, OH MY! Astrologer Alex Albert is with us today! - ROAD TRIP #15

1/31/2022
Don’t worry friends, we got the Bluetooth speaker hooked up in time for my friend Alex Albert’s phone call to come in! Great timing, considering Jenn and I were just talking about our shared love of and interest in all things ASTROLOGY! As Amanda and Jenn start their drive, there’s some chit chat about evolving friendships and gratitude for it.. And then ALEX CALLS! Alex tells us all about our individual birth charts, and what different things are going on for Jenn and I in our worlds. We...

Duration:00:58:17

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Grounded + Healing; Soul Sisters and Musicians

1/24/2022
Becky and Emmalee are more than just bandmates. They truly believe that they’ve lived parallel lives before and are connected on a soul level. In the conversation today, we hear the backstory to Hollow Twin, how Becky and Emmalee met, and where they’re at now with life and music. We hear about transitions and grounding practices through the pandemic, and what their creative process is while making music. --- LINKS: Hollow Twin on Instagram: @hollowtwin Hollow Twin’s Links:...

Duration:00:26:11

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On the road again! A reflective drive to start the year. - ROAD TRIP #14

1/17/2022
Amanda and Jenn are as thrilled as ever to be back in the van together, starting off their 2022 Road Trip adventures. This lovely catch up includes some more elaboration on words being carried into 2022, as well as some significant card flips of late. There is definitely a shared excitement heading into the unknowns of 2022… as dark and heavy and chaotic as the world seems to be, Amanda and Jenn are optimistic that great things are coming in their individual lives and for the greater...

Duration:00:30:35