The Balance and Bliss Podcast

27/09/2023

Did you see the news yesterday? Tickets for the BLOOM transformation event being hosted at the Hacienda in Kitchener went live for y’all to invest in yourselves!

Myself and my 3 other cohosts Kim Basler Christine Dainard and Mariangelica Forero
have been intentionally crafting every single detail of this day for you since May and will continue to do so right up until the very minute that you step through the doors on March 23, 2024.

What if for a day we opened a door in your life that has been either bolted shut or barely open. A door that leads to more joy, growth, and connections with people who just 'get' you.

Think about those dreams you've been getting lost in lately, like growing your business, writing that book, adding more ease into your life, or simply putting yourself first, for once.

Remember those times you had to skip your yoga class or say no to dinner with friends because your day was jam-packed with things on other people’s priority list, or being the helper & fixer for almost everyone in your life?

BLOOM is where we'll help you make those dreams come alive. It's your chance to hit pause on the daily grind and invest in your growth. Think of it as that glorious 'me' day you've been yearning for, without the guilt we also know creeps up when you think of doing anything for yourself…
So, if this sounds a bit like you, grab your favorite girlfriend and join us. You're in the right spot. Let's get ready to bloom together!

Grab your ticket here and make that first step to commit to this for YOU!

BLOOM March 23rd 2023. In-Person Transformational Event for women in Kitchener-Waterloo. Conference style, lux vibes, and delicious meals. Embrace self-discovery, authentic connections, and the power to nurture your dreams.

04/05/2023

Body Bliss Book 3- want to author??

I can’t say too much about Book 3 before 2 comes out (WHICH IS SO SOON!) but I will leave this here in saying that if you’ve been watching these beautiful books come into the world and have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to message me to learn more about YOU becoming an author too because slots are already being filled. Women are stepping up to elevate this message!

14/06/2022

🎤New Episode Drop

Hey guys…Kim here!

I’ve got a few big show and life updates that I want to share with you.

This week’s episode was originally a video that I shared on Instagram where I poured my heart out and shared a bit of what’s up in my world.

Thanks for being here with me and I hope this honest message resonates with you today.

If you missed it, tune in and have a little listen.

And holy cow we’re almost done season 2!

Stay Tuned for our epic finale next Monday!

06/05/2022

A little (or maybe BIG) podcast update.

Hey friends, I made you this video with all the deets on some upcoming changes.

I didn’t edit it one bit (except adding this filter because it makes me feel cute ok?!)

But mostly because it’s from my heart and authenticity is where it’s at for me.

Thank you for supporting Andrea and I as we created this beautiful space for the last 2 years.

I’ll be sticking around until mid-June and then I’ll be completely handing the mic over to Andrea…make sure you give her some love
because the show ain’t over!

Thank you thank you thank you for everything.
❤️❤️❤️

12/04/2022

You know that feeling you have when there are 8000 things on your to-do list, your kids are sick and you’ve got a work deadline in 4 hours, and your dishwasher just broke?!🙈🤯

Yeah, I’m talking about overwhelm today.

This week I (Kim) am sharing one particular moment from a simple Peloton workout where I was able to catch myself in a crappy negative thought loop, change gears and chill the heck out.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a Peloton…this theme is universal!

I’m also sharing a few strategies that I’ve learned over the years that have really helped me work through some tough moments where I felt completely stuck.

I promise they’re simple because overwhelmed people ain't got time for complicated!

Here’s what I’m talking about in this episode:

🚴 The advice my Mom gave me about overwhelm. I hate it but I also love it.!

🚴 The power of timers and just getting started.

🚴 The productivity version of a HIIT workout.

🚴 My to-do list makeover that massively reduces my overwhelm.

You can listen today in the link below and let us know when you do. I’d love to know if this one hits home for ya!

🎙️LISTEN HERE: https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

28/03/2022

Every so often, you meet someone that inspires you so much you want to share them with the world. 🌟🌟🌟

Mariangelica Forero from Honest Hustle is a force to be reckoned with, to say the least.💗

Mariangelica is an entrepreneur, digital marketer and strategist, wife, mother, and a self-proclaimed night owl. In October 2020, she founded The Honest Hustle Club, an incredible community of like-minded entrepreneurs who have become family!

She believes strongly in the power of women coming together in a community to support and uplift one another.

In today's episode, we discuss how her life started here in Canada. An immigrant from Venezuela, she and her family had to fight for their right to stay in Canada and to be worthy to be a part of this community.

Now she teaches other women to feel worth in their business and in themselves. She has created an immense community and has so much inspiration to share. ✨✨✨

You can listen in the link below and be prepared to leave feeling uplifted and inspired!.

🎙️LISTEN HERE https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d35xm-11c7823

21/03/2022

What would your 10 year old self think of who you are now?

What is something that you used to dream about that has already happened or that you’ve already achieved?

Today's Bite sized Bliss is a little bit of a walk down memory lane. We're thinking about our lives now, and what our younger selves would think of the women we have become.

We’re also inviting you to reflect on how far you’ve come and celebrate the achievements you’ve made. Your 10 year old self would likely be really proud of you.😉

🎙LISTEN HERE https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

14/03/2022

I’ve got 99 problems and 97 of them are completely made-up scenarios in my head that I’m stressing about for no logical reason.🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

Can we talk about anxiety for a minute?

It seems like everyone is feeling highly anxious these days. Or maybe it's just that we finally have some language for the uncomfortable emotions we’re feeling.

Either way, we have a lot of questions about anxiety! I (Kim) sat down with Lauren Spinella, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional for a deep dive on the topic.

Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode:

⭐What the heck is anxiety anyway?

⭐How anxiety shows up for different people

⭐Why overplanning is NOT a solution for our anxiety

⭐How Anxiety can actually work in our favour. It’s not necessarily a bad thing.

You can listen today in the link below as always. We hope you enjoy this episode and it reminds you that there is nothing wrong with your little anxious self. Also, there are strategies you can use to help you through it… you got this ok?!

🎙LISTEN HERE https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

28/02/2022

Ever have that little voice inside your head that tells you you're not qualified to do the thing?

Who are YOU to give that advice or take that job or go for that big goal?

That my friends is Imposter Syndrome.
In today's episode we’re talking to , a therapist who is passionate about supporting women who experience anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem to overcome mental health challenges and work towards building meaningful, fulfilling lives.

We talk about what Imposter Syndrome is, how to spot it when it’s creeping in and how we can work with it, instead of against it! You can listen today in the link below.

So how about you…Have you felt this whole Imposter Syndrome thing before or is it just us?😉

LISTEN HERE 👇 https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-81-mastering-your-imposter-syndrome-w-jacqueline-peters/

21/02/2022

Ever started a new workout plan and then injure yourself 2 days later?🙄🙄

Or maybe you’ve had a big life change like a new job or a move that has really thrown off your workout game?🤦‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

We've all been there! And in today's Bite-Sized episode, we share our own stories of workout setbacks, how we’re rolling with them, and even a few lessons learned along the way.

You can listen today in the link below. If you’re working through a minor setback, just know that it’s normal AND it gets better.

You got this!❤️

LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

07/02/2022

Confidence is not “They will like me. Confidence is “I’ll be fine if they don’t.” -Christina Grimme

In today's episode we are talking about confidence and self-esteem.

✨How do you create more confidence?

✨Where does it come from?

✨What do you need to do to get there?

Andrea’s covering it all in today’s episode.
LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

24/01/2022

💫What if you let go of the hustle?

💫What if you could let go of the stress and the constant need for perfection?

💫What if life could actually feel EASY?

I know, I know…we were a bit skeptical too.😉

But there is something about chatting with that makes you realize that it doesn’t have to be so hard.

We sat down with Katie to talk about creating our own definition of success, creating a life with more freedom and fun, and we walked through some simple strategies to actually make it all happen…even with kids.

You can tune into this one today in the link below. We promise that Katie’s chill vibe will help you to feel a sense of calm and be a lot kinder to yourself. She’s a breath of fresh air!

LISTEN HERE👉http://ow.ly/B7sW50HBwJz

17/01/2022

🎤⭐NEW EPISODE DROP⭐🎤

Ever wondered how to create vision boards? Or what the purpose of a vision board even is?

They are all the rage, and can seriously be life changing!

In this solo episode, Andrea is talking about how she got started into vision boarding, the purpose behind the practice, how she makes hers and she shares with you information about her upcoming virtual vision boarding event which you can grab tickets to!

Want to attend Andrea's virtual workshop, click the link in the bio over at , she would love to see you there!

10/01/2022

We're back with our first episode of 2022!

Yes it’s a New Year and yes we know that you’ve likely had lots of conversations about goals and resolutions but we’re not gonna do that here.

This year we’re spending a bit of time reflecting on the past year and taking stock of where we are now, the lessons we’ve learned, and what we want more of this year.

And we’ve got 3 big questions you can ask yourself to help you reflect on the past year, and take what you need to move forward. It’s a gentle way to move into a new year.

🎙️LISTEN HERE https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

20/12/2021

🎁The 2021 Holiday Episode is HERE!🎁

Here’s what we’re talking about:

🎄Setting boundaries around the holiday season. Family, friends, kids. Clear is kind.

🎄Some of our favourite Christmas traditions (and movies…all the movies!)

🎄And of course some year-end reflections. It’s been a big year!

Put us on in your earbuds while you’re taking a walk, baking (er eating) your cookies, and sipping some festive nog. That’s the vibe we’re going for here. (Link is below to listen.)

This will be the last episode for 2021 as we take some time off to enjoy the holidays with our people. We hope you can do the same… rest is highly productive.

Happy Holidays and we’ll catch you in Jan 2022!

LISTEN HERE🎙️http://ow.ly/CaZR50HfGJh

13/12/2021

Kim Basler Food Freedom & Mindset Coach, is changing the way we think about movement and our bodies.

But it wasn’t always this way.

While Kim was building her career in fitness, she was living in a painful and secretive cycle of body shame and disordered eating.

Kim shares her powerful journey to recovery and how she’s helping other women and the fitness industry revisit their definitions of health, wellness, and movement.

Tune in for a powerful conversation in the link below today.

LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

And in honour of this conversation, we'd love to know how you are honouring and respecting your body this week. I'll go first.

I (other Kim that co-hosts the show:) took a nap last week instead of working out because my body just needed it. And it felt REALLY good.

Your turn.👇🏻

06/12/2021

NEW EPISODE DROP

It's Monday which means that we are dropping another juicy conversation on the pod today.

In today's episode we break the mold of EVERYTHING you think you know about wellness and rebuild what we think it SHOULD look like, and where we feel the world is headed. (Told you it was juicy!)

We are joined by , a born leader who has really stepped into this role as the Founder and CEO of a virtual movement membership that is taking the world by storm.

Starting with the foundation of movement, Lee-Anne quickly expanded her business by offering coaching and educational tools around mindset. Specializing in workplace wellness, Lee-Anne saw barriers in accessing movement she could remove and gaps in industries she could fill.

Lee-Anne is a true creative, a strategic expert, a big thinker, and she will encourage you to do and be the same. Now a sought after speaker, a workplace wellness expert, a disruptor in the fitness industry and a thought leader, Lee-Anne is excited to see where Sekond Skin Society will take her next.

Basically, she is a force y'all

In this episode we talk about:

⭐The great resignation.

-⭐What wellness really means to us and what it should mean for us all.

-⭐Giving you permission to stop doing things that don't bring you joy
.. and much more! Tune in to, you won't want to miss it!

29/11/2021

Sometimes you've gotta go THROUGH the fire, not around it.🔥

Andrea had a pretty bad anxiety episode in spin class recently and it was really, really scary.

If you’ve experienced this kind of thing before then you know it’s paralyzing and definitely very real.

Today we’re talking about how she was able to work through it in real time and some of the strategies that we use to overcome a challenging moment.

Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode:

💜 The power of self-talk.

💜 The difference between letting yourself feel a feeling OR just squashing it down. One works better than the other.

💜 The affirmation that Kim uses to help her feel calm no matter what is going on.

You can tune into this Bite Sized Bliss episode in the link below. We hope you find something here that helps you get through a tough moment this week.💜

LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

22/11/2021

⭐🎤 New Episode Drop 🎤⭐

Today we are coming at you with another Q & A style episode where we answer YOUR questions submitted to us! This is our favourite because we love to connect with you and are so happy to answer what you want to know!

Today we’re covering everything from:

✔️The biggest mindset shifts we've had

✔️How to move through injury

✔️What is in our cups (literally)

✔️How to trust your intuition

✔️Getting through anxiety in the moment

If you have a question you'd like us to answer, send us a DM!

20/11/2021

Well if that isn’t a mic drop, I don’t know what is?!!🎤

Here are 3 simple ways that you can recharge your battery and feel a bit more like yourself today.

🛏️ Rest: Yes it’s highly productive! Ever notice how you come back from vacation or a long weekend feeling excited and creative and often armed with the answers to a problem you couldn’t solve last week? Yup...rest is everything!

👯‍♀️Connection: Man oh man we need human connection like we need the air we breathe. You’ve likely noticed that meeting people in person vs virtually leaves you feeling way more energized and well...kind of warm and fuzzy. That’s because you’re wired to connect with others...in real life!

❤️Gratitude: The practice of gratitude is NOT about ignoring the hard things in your life and trying to coat them with sugar. It’s the act of noticing the day-to-day Bliss that’s happening around you on a random Wednesday...and it’s been proven to help you feel happier and more content.

That’s exactly why we created The Re-inventing Bliss Live Event.

On Thurs Dec 2nd you’re invited to an evening of Bliss The Sunday Studio Recharge your battery, reconnect to yourself and others and discover how you can feel more bliss and happiness every single day.

You can grab your ticket in the link below. But don’t wait too long...Tickets are almost 70% sold out.

If you’re feeling, exhausted, burnt out, or a touch un-inspired- we created this just for you!

Don’t get caught up in the hustle.

Don’t believe the lie that you don’t deserve rest and recovery.

And stop believing that you have to wait to feel joy and bliss.

You can feel it right now, exactly as you are. We can’t wait to show you how.

SAVE YOUR SEAT ➡️http://ow.ly/q6cG50GSsW7

15/11/2021

✨Your body gives clear signals when something is off.✨

The question is, are you listening to what it’s telling you?

In today's episode, we chat with Mindy Ruddock The Wellness Path, a yoga and meditation practitioner, about her journey through burnout and how she brought herself back to a life of healing and calm.

Mindy uses the tools she has in her toolbox to help her clients, but she also empowers her clients to trust their intuition and guides them to discover the magic they already have inside.

In this episode, we discuss easy mediation practices and we also spend a little time diving into “crystals 101”, where Mindy shares her must-haves!

🎙️LISTEN HERE 🎙️https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

12/11/2021

What's up friends!

Happy Friday!

Kim and I are just sitting here thinking about how awesome it's going to be to get to spend the evening with you in just a few weeks!

If you haven't already heard we're putting together a pretty blissful event for you and tickets are already 60% sold out!

Capacity is limited so if you want to come out IRL to get super blessed out and have lots of laughs then make sure to click the link in our bio to grab yours!

Happy weekend 😌

08/11/2021

You know that mean voice inside your head that says things like:

“You suck."

"You never do it right."

"Why can’t you do things more like so and so down the street?!"

Yeah, that’s your inner critic and it can make some pretty painful statements.

But what if there was a way to work with your inner critic rather than against it?

I sat down with Sarah Houy, licensed professional counselor and CEO/ Co-founder of SenturApp to talk about why our inner critic comes out to play and the strategies we can use to transform it from harmful to helpful.

Stick with us here...you’ll see how it all comes together. Listen today in the link below.

PS. You’ll hear me (Kim) go through this exercise in real-time with Sarah as well. I get pretty real about some of the things that I’m going through in the hopes that you can pull something helpful from this episode. Gotta keep it real!

Enjoy this episode and please let us know your takeaways in the comments or the DM's.

LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

25/10/2021

Happiness is SCIENCE y'all!🔬🦠

Yup we are talking about science today, and not exactly in the way you'd think.

It turns out that there are small things that we can do every single day to feel more joy, connection, bliss, and well HAPPINESS?!

Join us as we dive into neurotransmitters, natural happiness "remedies" and easy tips you can take to increase your happiness TODAY!

Link is in the below to listen. Oh and if you love this episode, please share it with someone who needs it today. We can all use a little more happiness in our lives.😀❤️

LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

20/10/2021

Somebody in here it’s yer birthday!🎉

Happy birthday to my podcast co-host, the Wayne to my Garth 🥳🎉🎈

Thanks for being awkward with me friend.

Drop this lady some bday love in the comments👇👇👇

18/10/2021

Have you ever found yourself elbow deep in a bag of chips while bingeing Netflix after a stressful day?🍿🍷

Just us?

Sara Best is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Consistency Coach and is known to many as "the Nutritionist who never talks about food."

In this episode, Sara helps us uncover the real reasons we turn to food, how to reprogram your brain to create healthy, sustainable habits, and strategies for mindful eating.

Key takeaways in this episode include:

⭐It's never gonna work when you try to shove a food shaped peg into a feelings shaped hole.

⭐Feeling your feelings is a superpower

⭐You already know what to eat. You don't need another meal plan!

⭐Replace judgement with curiousity.

⭐You can trust yourself around food.

Check out this jam packed episode in the link in our below and be sure to check out the show notes to learn more about Sara's book "Turning off the Tap" and some awesome freebies she's generously sharing with us.⭐⭐⭐

LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

11/10/2021

Got 15 minutes? It's all you need for a quick jolt of motivation.⚡

Today we're introducing our brand new Bite Size Bliss episodes where we share a quick tip, or life lesson to help you to get back to (or stay in) a positive headspace. They're like a fun sized halloween version of your fave candy bar in the form of a podcast!🍫

Today Kim shares about a parenting fail that put her in a crappy mood. But she was able to reframe it, shake off the funk and save the day (because you can always turn your day around!)

Put on your headphones and take a quick walk around the block with us. We hope that this bite sized episode gives you exactly what you need today.

If you love this one, hit that share button. Chances are your friends may need this episode in their life today too.❤️❤️❤️

LISTEN HERE👉https://balanceandblisspodcast.podbean.com/

04/10/2021

NEW EPISODE DROP

We are SO anti- diet and we DESPISE diet culture (more on what diet culture is in another epi) and so we were so excited to have Barb from join us on the show for a chat about everything that is the opposite of diet culture.

Non-Diet Training.

And that's exactly what Barb does!

Listen to today's episode to hear more about what this means and to be reminded that you can eat and move your body in a way that's simply...JOYFUL!