Finding Your Bliss

Judy Librach is a TV Host, Life Coach, Author, and Columnist (soon to be Yoga and Meditation Instructor), who is the creator of the “Finding Your Bliss” online magazine and the Instagram and Facebook account @theblissminute. Judy has a real desire to help people feel good about themselves and bring more joy and-well being into their everyday lives! Judy is looking forward to helping her listeners take one step closer to finding their bliss. For additional background, please see: JudyLibrach.com FindingYourBliss.com @theblissminute on Instagram @Judy Siblin-Librach and @theBlissMinute on Facebook

  1. 3D AGO

    Christine Anne Flynn

    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Christine Anne Flynn celebrated chef and author of her newest cookbook “Easy Does It” Christine Flynn is a celebrated cookbook author, recipe developer, and content creator. A veteran of the hospitality industry, she graduated at the top of her class from the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan and has worked in kitchens all across the globe, from Burgundy to Nantucket. She has a passion for simple recipes, affordable ingredients, loaded pantries, and cooking for pleasure. Christine lives on the Southern Shore of Nova Scotia with her family and various farm animals. Before moving to the East Coast, Christine was the proprietor of The Good Earth Winery, partner at “The Good Earth Farm” in Ontario, and executive chef and partner at iQ Food Co., a restaurant group with multiple locations in Toronto. A celebrated writer, food stylist, and photographer, Christine's work has also appeared in The New York Times, Wired and Bon Appètit, among others. She is a chef partner with Zing Pantry Shortcuts. Her first book, “How to Eat with One Hand”, was co-written with Emma Knight and published in 2021. A jack-of-all-trades and veteran of the food industry, Christine has packed years of knowledge into her books, “A Generous Meal", her second cookbook was released in February 2023. In her latest cookbook, “Easy Does It”,Christine Flynn takes decades of restaurant experience and distills it into simple strategies that anyone can use to enhance their culinary repertoire and confidence. ”Easy Does It” is about doing more with less. Less effort, less time, less fuss, and less waste. It's about knowing which corners are worth cutting in the pursuit of mouthwatering food—without sacrificing the joy that comes from eating visually stunning and delectable dishes. Then, Christine’s talented other half, Oscar Anderson-Shortt and his passion solo project DRFTR share an original. Blending soulful vocals with folk intimacy, R&B grooves, and pop sensibilities, DRFTR crafts raw, heartfelt songs about love, loss, desire, and the messy realities in between. We will get to hear his original song, “Summer Breeze”. Join us at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

    53 min
  2. MAY 16

    Kathryn Blaze Baum

    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Kathryn Blaze Baum, award-winning investigative reporter with The Globe and Mail, and author of “In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It.” Kathryn Blaze Baum has been a journalist for nearly two decades, and has probed systemic failures related to criminal justice, healthcare, immigration, labour law, food safety and child welfare. She has covered major breaking news events in Canada and internationally, including the 2013 Boston marathon bombing and the 2010 earthquake that rocked Haiti. Before joining The Globe and Mail, she was a reporter for The National Post and a Manhattan-based stringer for The New York Times. Kathryn lives in Toronto with her husband Dan and their three children. “In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It.” chronicles Kathryn’s own harrowing journey with IVF and surrogacy that culminated in two siblings for her daughter, each born four months apart – one via surrogate, and one naturally conceived – alongside an examination of the industry that explores questions of healthcare, ethics, the law, trauma and access. Join us at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

    59 min
  3. MAY 9

    Tsikki Thau

    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by internationally acclaimed manifestation coach, modern day guru and author Tsikki Thau. Her book “Attract It All: The Real Secret to Manifestation”, details her S.N.A.P method (Stop.Notice. Ask and Pivot) for stress relief and abundance. Tsikki has over 30 years of experience worldwide and has appeared as a featured expert on Fox 5 ‘The More Show”, Channel 13, Channel 3, Live to Give TV, Edutainment TV, The Ed Bernstein Show, Spotlight on Vegas Business, P.O.W.E.R. Magazine, MyVegas Magazine, Real Vegas Magazine and Las Vegas Review Journal. Tsikki Thau is considered a foremost authority in mind-over-body techniques, merging science with energy psychology methods in order to overcome stress related obstacles. She is a sought after Manifestation Coach and visionary behind S.N.A.P. - an instant stress relief method, The Will Power Seminar, The Essential Journal and Vibe-Up, all proven, scientifically based technologies designed to reprogram the mind to achieve a positive state of being. Tsikki’s mentorship and guidance has transformed the lives of clients of all ages, worldwide. Tsikki’s ultimate vision is to implement a stress management and meditation curriculum in education systems and corporations worldwide, to eliminate stress and anxiety and promote positive ways of thinking. She dedicates countless hours of her time to enrich the lives of members in her community & throughout the world. In acknowledgment of her community service, Tsikki has received several awards, including: Global Icon 2023 (CIAC Global), Top Stress Management Expert of the Year 2023 (IAOTP), the Give-Back Award (News Channel 13), Top Stress Management Expert (P.O.W.E.R. Magazine), The Beauty in, Beauty Out (BIBO) Award for Outstanding Holistic and Emotional Support, Heroes’ of Today Making a Difference through the Pandemic (Live to Give TV), Children’s Stress Management Expert (Edutainment TV), Las Vegas Magazine "Women Who Wow" Stress Management Expert, Women of Distinction Award in Education Category, The Best of Las Vegas Holistic Excellence Award, and the Las Vegas Small Business Excellence Award. Join us at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

    55 min
  4. APR 11

    Karen Shopsowitz, Barri Cohen and Linda Silver Dranoff

    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the visionary storytellers and creators behind “Fairly Equal: Conversations Toward a Feminist Future”, Karen Shopsowitz, Barri Cohen and Linda Silver Dranoff. Karen Shopsowitz is a Peabody-award winning producer, director, editor and cameraperson, whose work has been screened nationally and internationally. She was the director of TVO’s “Magic Shadows: Elwy Yost: A Life in Movies”, produced by Firestarter Productions. She also co-produced and edited “Mudder’s Hands”, a short documentary which was featured in FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, the Montreal Independent Film Festival, and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in Vermont. Karen was also the producer, director, editor and second cameraperson of “The Other Side of the Hero”, a documentary about first responders and PTSD, which aired on CBC’s documentary channel and has been screened across North America at several festivals and events. Other documentary highlights include directing, editing and co-writing “My Father's Camera”, which went on to win a prestigious Peabody Award. As well as her role as series producer, director and co-editor of CBC and SRC’s “Canada's War in Colour”, producer, director and editor of TVO’s “GrandParenting” and the CBC Documentary “One Summer at Camp Winston”. She was also the producer, director, writer, editor of the award-winning “My Grandparents Had a Hotel” which has screened globally. Karen has worked as a director and editor on dozens of productions, ranging from stand-alone documentaries to documentary series for television, fiction including “Angel Light”, which starred Sheila McCarthy and was screened at the Montreal World Film Festival, educational works, and music videos. Karen has a Masters of Fine Arts in Film and Video from York University, a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) from Carleton University, and a Certificate in Feature Film Writing from UCLA Extension, Writer’s Studio. She was also a participant in the 2012 Women in the Director’s Chair program. Barri Cohen is the Co-Producer and Director of “FAIRLY EQUAL: Conversations Toward a Feminist Future.” She is an award-winning producer, director, writer and consultant. Among her awards and nominations are those for her feature documentary “Unloved: Huronia's Forgotten Children”, and for “Toxic Trespass: Children’s Health and the Environment”. She also co-produced Phyllis Ellis's feature film, “Toxic Beauty” – which garnered an International Emmy nomination and several CSA awards, along with Banff Rockie and DGC nominations. Cohen’s film, “Unloved” premiered at Hot Docs in 2022, won the 3rd prize Audience Award, a DGC Award, and was nominated for four CSA awards. She recently completed story editing and production consulting on the feature documentary film, “Exclusion: A Century of Silence”, which uses a filmmaker's POV and family history to delve into the shocking history of Canada's anti-Chinese racist immigration policies. For Omni & Knowledge Network. Linda Silver Dranoff is a lawyer, writer and activist. As a lawyer in private practice, she appeared at every level of court in a precedent-setting career, helping countless individuals navigate the legal system. As an author and columnist, she provided Canadians with access to accurate, understandable and empowering legal information throughout her 25-year stint as a columnist at Chatelaine and as the author of “Women in Canadian Law (a history)”, “Every Woman’s Guide to the Law”, “Every Canadian’s Guide to the Law” and most recently, a memoir and history of the women’s movement “Fairly Equal: Lawyering the Feminist Revolution”. As an activist, she has advanced the cause of equality and social justice for Canadian women, including spearheading the reform of Ontario family law to provide for the equal sharing of family assets. She has spoken widely on legal, community, women's and law reform issues at ...

    57 min
  5. APR 4

    Sharon and Randi Hampson

    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we revisit and celebrate the legendary children's singing group, known across the country as Sharon, Lois and Bram! Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach - a huge fan, is so thrilled to welcome the popular children’s entertainers, Sharon Hampson and her daughter Randi Hampson with lots of exciting news – their music, a new Lois, Bram and Randi vinyl, a new documentary and the group's latest book, Skinnamarink! Over the course of their 47 year musical journey, Sharon, Lois & Bram produced 22 recordings, numerous compilations, four songbooks and three award winning, best-selling children’s books. They are recipients of countless awards, Gold, Platinum, Double & Triple Platinum albums, induction into the Order of Canada and formerly Goodwill Ambassadors for UNICEF. The group is widely known as the most beloved children’s entertainers of all time. Sharon, Bram & Randi, under the Sharon, Lois & Bram banner, have continued to release music and entertain generations of fans, including their most recent full-length album, Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Elephant ShowStoppers, which was released on September 27, 2024. Sharon, Bram & Randi can also be found performing songs on social media, including TikTok and YouTube, where several of their videos have gone viral with millions of views and fans throughout the world! ABOUT SHARON, LOIS & BRAM… AND RANDI! From 1978 onward, Sharon, Lois & Bram were preeminent in all aspects of family entertainment across North America and other parts of the world. They appeared in many of the most prominent venues in the United States, including The Kennedy Center, the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Broadway’s Palace Theatre, as well as every major concert hall in Canada. They received countless awards, including Gold and Platinum Records, JUNO awards for Best Children’s Album, and sold millions of albums worldwide. They starred in two critically acclaimed television series: The Elephant Show (Nickelodeon in the U.S. and CBC in Canada) and Skinnamarink TV (The Learning Channel in the U.S. and CBC in Canada). Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison carried on together for more than 25 years after Lois Lilienstein stepped away from live performing in 2000 and later died in 2015. Fans of Sharon, Lois & Bram returned to Sharon & Bram’s concerts as young adults, or with their children and their children’s children. They knew every word and every action and greeted the duo as they would a treasured member of the family.The Sharon, Lois & Bram TikTok has made them social media darlings with over 35+M views, 199,000+ followers and 3+M likes. Following Bram’s retirement from touring, and with his encouragement, Sharon and her daughter Randi have continued to share the music of Sharon, Lois & Bram, as “A Sharon, Lois & Bram Singalong with Sharon & Randi.” They do keynote speeches, teacher workshops, story readings as well as live concerts with their family band. Randi Hampson is a driving force behind the current Sharon, Lois & Bram projects, including their recent Sharon, Lois & Bram Best of the Best Live and A Little Bit Country. Randi has also contributed significantly to other recent Sharon, Lois & Bram creative ventures, including producing and singing on the JUNO-nominated album, “Sharon & Bram and Friends,” and writing three best-selling picture books for Penguin Random House, Sharon, Lois & Bram's “Skinnamarink,” an award-winning best seller with more than 100,000 copies sold since its 2019 publication, One Elephant Went out to Play, and Peanut Butter and Jelly. Join us at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

    56 min
5
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

Judy Librach is a TV Host, Life Coach, Author, and Columnist (soon to be Yoga and Meditation Instructor), who is the creator of the “Finding Your Bliss” online magazine and the Instagram and Facebook account @theblissminute. Judy has a real desire to help people feel good about themselves and bring more joy and-well being into their everyday lives! Judy is looking forward to helping her listeners take one step closer to finding their bliss. For additional background, please see: JudyLibrach.com FindingYourBliss.com @theblissminute on Instagram @Judy Siblin-Librach and @theBlissMinute on Facebook

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