What does success look like? How can we live life to the fullest, remain true to ourselves and be kind to others? These are some of the questions I ask my friend, Ned Grossman, author of How to Succeed in Life: Ideas and Principles They Don’t Teach in School. Ned is wise, witty, and committed to keeping things simple and getting things done. As a p…

How can we learn to love ourselves and treat ourselves more kindly? How can we stop our negative self-talk and start to value our unique qualities and gifts? In today’s episode, I explore these questions with Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and Christian worship leader Sarah Kroger. We talk about faith, self-love, and self-acceptance, and Sarah…

What does it feel like to come home to yourself? How can you access your soul’s inner strength and live life with more compassion, grace, and joy? These are the questions I explore with my guest Dr. Melissa Moore, the co-founder of Karuna Training and author of The Diamonds Within Us: Uncovering Brilliant Sanity Through Contemplative Psychology. Me…

What does it mean to walk deep? And why does connecting with Nature, Self, and Spirit make us feel happier, healthier, and more fulfilled? These are some of the issues I explore with my guest Abigail Prout, who wrote her first anthology of poetry, Walk Deep, during the Covid pandemic. In that time of enforced isolation, Abigail felt drawn to writin…

What does it mean to be mindful? Does mindfulness always need to involve sitting in silence and concentrating on our breath, or can we find more creative ways to practise mindfulness that are better suited to our personalities and lifestyles? Today, I explore the topic of creative mindfulness with coach and singer/songwriter Katy Oberle, and we div…

Welcome to the new season of Let’s Connect, where I reflect on the lessons I’ve learned from living through the pandemic and share some of the tools I’ve been using to help navigate these strange and challenging times. In this first episode, I dive into mindfulness and creative leadership and suggest practical ways to shift stuck patterns like peop…

A solo episode of Let’s Connect is a real test of my confidence. Will I be good enough to carry the show? Will people like it? Is everyone laughing at me right now? How many times a day do you wonder if you measure up, or worse, convince yourself that you’re a total failure? The invitation in today’s episode is to start telling yourself a new story…

Why do some people heal, while others don’t? Why are some of us content with just a little, while others can never be satisfied, no matter how much they get out of life? My guest today on Let’s Connect is someone I fondly call my ginger sister, Bonnie Schroeder, a healing practitioner who has traveled five continents over three decades working as a…

With Christmas just a few days away, I wanted to offer a gift from my heart to yours. This time of year, we have an opportunity to reflect on forgiveness and peace. As we’re all staying home, some of us suffering old hurts and new loss, I’m reminded that our souls - everyone’s souls - just need to breathe. We need to see the glory of the simplicity…

What do you get when you put two professional life coaches and authors behind the mic at the same time? A provocative and inspiring conversation! As this episode of Let’s Connect begins, I burst at the seams in my excitement to announce a number of new projects that have been simmering on my creative stove for many months during the pandemic. I can…

Right now, we’re all being brought together by something we don’t want to have in our lives. As we all navigate COVID-19, our individual experiences are unique. There are children learning from home while their parents try to juggle work and homeschooling at the same time. There are countless people who’ve lost their jobs and who aren’t sure how th…

No one is you and THAT is your superpower. But how can you embrace your unique design when life’s experiences and relationships push you into self-doubt and fear of making bad decisions? In 1987, a Montréaler named Ra Uru Hu had a week-long mystical experience that birthed the Human Design System, which has been taught around the world. Human Desig…

Are toxic people who refuse to respect your boundaries showing up in your face and stealing your peace? We’ve all been there. Maybe your mother-in-law tells you how to live your life. Maybe a partner or coworker keeps hurling hurtful words at you. Or maybe, you’re noticing a pattern with troublemakers who are inexplicably drawn to you and just won’…

Behind all the headlines are journalists who try to bring meaningful stories to life. In a world where it’s becoming harder and harder to know what’s real in the news, this episode of Let’s Connect is a chance to hear first-hand from a storyteller toiling in the trenches who works every day to separate facts from fiction. Alison Hall is a national …

We’re living in a time where it’s becoming more and more difficult to discern what’s real and what’s a racket. The social networking systems we’re being informed by are feeding us a steady stream of content that complex algorithms have decided is what we’re craving. Perhaps most concerning is that so many of us are just going along largely unaware …

“Can I speak with you in private?” These are the chilling words that 24-year-old fitness trainer Matthew Ode heard from his doctor, before finding out that his body was being consumed by cancer. Matthew went into a coma. His organs started shutting down. Then he had a heart attack. It was looking dire. But he chose to fight for his life. In this we…

As I sat down to record this particular episode of the podcast, I had a major internal battle with myself. I was trying to be “perfect” and appear to have things all together, when inside of me, something just didn’t feel right! After 24 hours of struggling to get this podcast recorded, I finally came to understand what this inner battle was all ab…

Mental health is now a subject of open discussion, a dramatic change in the perception of what used to be an extremely sensitive topic. I have always been interested in the subject, especially as I learn to take care of my own mental health through meditation. In this episode, my goal is to find out as much as I can about mental health; especially …

How will you practice gratitude if you are facing a $30,000 house repair? This was Keith Macpherson’s personal experience when he was challenged to practice gratitude in his most challenging times, just like facing a $30,000 bill to repair his house in Canada. Keith lives in Winnipeg, Canada, and it's quite common for houses in Canada that shift fo…

In this episode, I’m joined by Kat Trimarco, a spiritual quantum teacher, life-coach, published author and public speaker. Kat Trimarco is an Evolutionary Thought Leader, Spiritual Quantum Teacher & Life Coach, published author & speaker.She teaches people to understand and work with Universal Laws, their thoughts, emotions, energies and different …

In this solo podcast episode, Keith shares his perspective on the powerful practice of forgiveness and speaks about a Mark Twain quote that deeply inspired him, "Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that crushed it". Macpherson explains, If we want to be free, we must learn how to practice forgiveness in our lives. Keith a…

In today’s show, Keith catches up with his friend, singer-songwriter Hayley Gene Penner. Hayley talks about growing up with a famous father, starting out in the music industry, and moving to California, where she underwent a six-year ‘boot camp’ immersion in L.A life. She describes the sense of emotional freedom she experienced during the process o…

In this this episode, Keith talks about Vulnerability. He purposely has no guests today on the show and instead takes a personal deep dive into today’s topic. For those who are regular listeners, every second week of the month for this point forward, Keith will be doing this Q and A format and answer your questions along with sharing powerful insig…

In this week's episode, Keith has a powerful conversation with Victor McGuire, the founder and executive director of Coaching for Everyone, a new nonprofit startup whose mission is to make professional coaching services accessible to underserved and underrepresented groups. The nonprofit will focus on providing coaching and coaching training to Bla…

In today's episode, Keith is joined by Jessica Hendrick, a certified conscious relationship coach. Jessica assists clients who are experiencing challenges in their relationship by making them aware that, sometimes, their persistent relationship problems are not caused by external factors, but actually, they are the result of our own learned behavio…

In this episode, Keith’s guests are Kiirsten May and Alex Varricchio, the founders and owners of the award-winning Uphouse marketing agency. During their conversation, Kiirsten and Alex share some simple but effective ways to boost creativity and bring promising ideas to life. They talk about the importance of crafting authentic and compelling bran…

Keith is joined this week by Karla Dueck Thiessen, a schoolteacher, author, and Reiki Master. Karla has been integrating mindfulness into her lessons for the past six years and has witnessed the positive effects it has on her pupils’ behavior and wellbeing. She believes that cultivating a mindfulness practice can help children’s emotional and intel…

In this episode, Keith interviews clinical psychologist, mediation teacher and podcaster, Dr. Elizabeth Cronin. Dr. Cronin talks about helping people to understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behavior and explains how therapy can teach us to identify and change negative thought patterns. She also discusses the benefits of …

In this episode, Keith is joined by psychologist, author, keynote speaker and career coach, Denise Dudley. Denise explains how to communicate effectively both in the workplace and in personal relationships. She stresses the importance of listening and paying proper attention to what others have to say and shares some practical career advice from he…

In this episode, Keith connects with clinical psychologist Dr. Lori Whatley, author of Connected and Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Reconnect with the World around You. Dr Lori discusses the impact that digital addiction has on our relationships, our productivity, and our wellbeing and provides practical advice about reducing our r…

In this episode, Keith interviews Sophie Gray, creator of the DiveThru journaling app. Sophie reveals how she turned to journaling to cure the anxiety and sense of alienation she felt after building her successful fitness brand on Instagram. She is a firm believer in the process of putting her thoughts down on paper in order to gain greater insight…

In this episode, Keith chats to Jane Helbrecht, public speaker and partner at Acuity HR Solutions, about goal setting and leadership. Jane believes in setting audacious goals and achieving them by learning to abandon perfectionism and concentrate on getting things done. She understands that personal growth occurs when we dare to do something challe…

In this episode, Keith talks to singer and musician Don Amero about the process of songwriting and the healing power of music. Don describes his musical journey and reveals how music has helped him to get through some dark days in his life. His mission is to create music that moves and uplifts its listeners and inspires them to do good things for t…

In this episode, Giovanna Minenna talks to Keith Macpherson about the ancient Hawaiian healing and spiritual practice of Huna Kane and about finding the divine in ourselves and in our everyday lives. Keith describes his efforts to balance masculine and feminine energy, to live more in his heart than in his head and to connect to his highest self, w…

In this episode, Keith talks to Sarah Chipman, creator of the Soulfull Nourishment support group, about overcoming an eating disorder. Sarah reveals how her condition was a way of coping with her feelings and admits she was initially reluctant to seek treatment. Since her recovery, Sarah is committed to maintaining her physical, mental, and spiritu…

In this episode, Keith chats to Vanessa McDonald, founder of Courage Creator and author of The Brave Journal, about how to get out of a rut and start living a life that is aligned with your true purpose. Vanessa discusses the benefits of building your brave muscles, growing out of your comfort zone, and challenging yourself to grow and improve. She…

Keith’s guest today is Dr. Erin Fall Haskell, author, entrepreneur and TV host of Good Morning LaLa Land. Dr. Erin describes the process of spiritual awakening and discusses the need to shed past identities and reprogram the subconscious mind in order to align with your personal truth and start living a soul-filled life. She helps others to connect…

In this episode, Keith talks to professional athlete Kienan LaFrance about what it’s like to play in the CFL. Kienan discusses the highs and lows of his career and reveals how his competitive instinct, combined with talent and hard work, paved the way for his sporting success. He is currently a running back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and is p…

In today’s show, Keith chats to wellness entrepreneur Joseph Khoja about what he has learned from his years of working in the field of personal development. Joseph stresses the importance of accepting our imperfections whilst having the courage to challenge our limiting beliefs and improve our lives. He reminds us to practice gratitude for what we …

In this episode, Keith sits down with Registered Dietitian Vincci Tsui to discuss intuitive and mindful eating. Vincci encourages us to stop dieting and start building a healthy relationship with food by trusting our intuition to let us know what, when and how much we should eat. She asks us to regard food as morally neutral, neither good nor bad, …

Keith’s guest this week is Dr. Friedemann Schaub, host of The Empowerment Radio Show, author of The Fear and Anxiety Solution and creator of The Accelerated Breakthrough Program. Dr. Friedemann believes that anxiety occurs when we become disconnected from our true selves. He urges us to see anxiety as a symptom of a deeper unease which we can use a…

Today Keith connects with Laurie Duperier, who has written a book about her very special relationship with her dog, Gunny. Laurie believes that Gunny had a story to share with the world and, with the help of an animal communicator, she set about interpreting Gunny’s thoughts and putting them down on paper. Laurie speaks movingly about the depth of …

In today’s show, Keith talks to Dr. Greg Wells, scientist, author and performance physiologist. Dr. Wells urges us to take control of our lives by identifying our priorities, re-scheduling our calendars and taking time to do the things that are important for us. He advises us to defend our time from the demands of others and explains how to maximiz…

In this episode, Keith interviews Shannon Leppky, founder of SEE Coaching and Consulting, about her work as an executive coach and provider of leadership programs. Shannon outlines her professional background and discusses her recent venture into equine-assisted coaching where she works with horses to help clients develop a deeper sense of clarity …

In this week’s episode, Keith is joined by Dr. Riley Klassen, a chiropractor with a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Riley explains how the position of the spine affects the nervous system and impacts our overall health. He specializes in providing gentle chiropractic care and advocates a proactive approach, stressing the importance of ma…

Keith’s guest this week is Monica Berg, author and Chief Communications Officer at The Kabbalah Centre, New York. Monica is a passionate advocate for the power of change to bring more joy, peace, and fulfillment into our lives. She talks about the teachings of the Kabbalah tradition and the need to tame the ego in order to expand consciousness and …

Keith is joined this week by his friend, Suzi Friesen, who runs the Project 11 program promoting mental health awareness in schools. Listen in as Suzi explains the importance of developing healthy coping strategies early in life and shares how her interest in mental wellbeing was shaped by her childhood experience of watching her mother struggle wi…

In this week’s episode, Keith’s guest is Roger Berrington, development coach and visionary. Roger likes to think of life as a game of snakes and ladders where the qualities of hope, optimism and confidence can inspire you to achieve your goals and take you to the next level. As well, he emphasizes the role of resilience in allowing individuals to o…

On today's podcast Keith is joined in the studio by Leslee Watt to discuss her upcoming book "Wide Open". During the fall of 2015, Leslee walked the El Camino trail, a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe that culminate at the tomb of St. James in north-west Spain.Af Keith MacPherson

On this week's episode, Keith is joined by Tim Magwood to discuss heartfulness in the workplace. Tim is a fountain of knowledge who has been described as having the mind of an entrepreneur, the heart of a coach and storyteller and the soul of a singer-songwriter. Listen in as Tim shares his insight on how to bring more heartfulness into our everyda…