Finding Your Bliss Zoomer Podcast Network

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to preserving fertility, even in the face of cancer. Life Coach Judy Librach sits down with Oncofertility specialist Dr. Karen Glass from the CReATe Fertility Centre, and also with a very happy patient who was able to freeze her embryos before cancer treatment and is now pregnant with her first child!

Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33-years old and was told she needed to have surgery and treatment to remove it. After surgery, she was sent to the CReATe Fertility Clinic in Toronto to have her eggs retrieved as the cancer treatment could have hurt her ovarian reserve. She went to see Dr. Karen Glass at the CReATe Fertility Centre, and they decided to freeze her embryos instead of her eggs. As she puts it, “with Dr. Glass’s amazing expertise, I was able to retrieve 33 eggs, all of which were fertilized, and then 15 survived to 5 day blastocysts. This was a great turnout!”

On Valentine’s Day this past February, they did an embryo transfer and found out 10 days later that they are pregnant and expecting their first child!

More on Dr. Karen Glass: Born in Toronto, Dr. Karen Glass took her undergraduate training at University of Western Ontario, her medical training at University of Ottawa and her postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Dr. Glass’ interest in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery brought her to Los Angeles and UCLA where she had a dual appointment in the divisions of REI and Urogynecology. She worked with David Meldrum’s team at Reproductive Partners Medical Group for the REI part of her training.

In 1999, she returned to Canada as Assistant Professor at McMaster University. In 2002, Dr. Glass moved to Toronto to concentrate her efforts on REI and specifically Fertility Preservation in oncology patients. She joined the CReATe Fertility Centre. She is their Director of Fertility Preservation. She is on staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women’s College Hospital. She is Assistant Professor at University of Toronto.

She served on the executive of the Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group of the ASRM for 5 years (2009-2014). She is currently the Chair of the FP Special Interest Group of CFAS. She received a prestigious grant as a co-investigator from CIHR and CBCF to study young women with breast cancer (RUBY Study). She sits on the Oncofertility Working Group for Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. This is part of Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC). She sits on the Medical Advisory Panel of Fertile Future. In October 2015, Fertile Future honoured Dr. Glass for her work with young people with cancer. Dr. Glass has spoken all over Canada on Oncofertility. She sees young cancer patients from all over Ontario who require consultation and help regarding fertility preservation.

Also on the program we have Bonnie Fish, the Board President of the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) and Jennifer Ouaknine, the Executive Director of the ICRF, to discuss exciting cancer research and their upcoming Women of Action 20th anniversary event.

Bonnie Fish is a partner at the Toronto Law Firm of Fogler Rubinoff LLP, and as mentioned, is the Board President of Israel Cancer Research Fund. Bonnie has been the President of ICRF for over three years now and she also sits on the International Board of Trustees. Bonnie is also a co-chair of ICRF’s upcoming signature event, Women of Action which takes place on Sunday May 15th at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club.

Jennifer Ouaknine is the Executive Director of the Israel Cancer Research Fund in Toronto. Jennifer is a leader with a proven track record for delivering strong results in fundraising, event planning and execution, and management expertise. Prior to working in the non-for-profit world, Jennifer had a long and successful career in banking, serving the needs of their high-net-worth clients.

As Executive Director of IC

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to dance, music, and mindfulness. Life Coach Judy Librach is joined by Sarina Condello, who is back on again to talk all about her new Canadian-made, interactive YouTube channel MOSI + MOO. This show is a combination of live action dance programming, featuring two loveable puppets MOSI + MOO, and of course their dance teacher friend, Belle, played by Sarina Condello. In this program, kids can joyfully “dance to learn” as the show integrates numeracy, literacy, and teaches dance skills to young children.

Sarina Condello has integrated her love for life as a stage and film director, choreographer, dancer, educator, motivational speaker, television host, and founder of Learning By Heart Performing Arts Studio based out of Toronto, Canada. For over thirty years, Sarina has traveled the planet, studying how humanity and divinity are experienced through the performing arts. By combining dance and theatrical elements, mime and expressive art modalities from around the world, Sarina has invented a teaching methodology that inspires and galvanizes children, adults and international artists everywhere and anywhere she visits.

As a TV personality, she has appeared on Global TV’s Pop Stars, Big Voice, and has been a movement coach for Battle of the Blades. Sarina has also created and starred in two TV series: Way Off Broadway and The Barefoot Dancer.

She has choreographed for Canadian musical artists such as: Marc Jordan, Amy Sky, Olivia Newton John, and Jane Siberry, and many more.

Her award winning documentary “Thank You Tanzania” has been screened throughout North America and won countless film festival awards.

To date, Sarina has created, produced and directed over 100 musical theatre productions for adults and children. Her dance classes designed for her neighbours and community seniors have been running for 20 plus years.

In 2021, Sarina, along with her business partner, Sarah Ferris, launched a new platform which focuses on the importance of movement for people over 50, called Sasa Fit. All of her dance classes are a fun adventure and they train your body and mind simultaneously.

Also back on the program we have Mindfulness Expert Linda Janasz, an integrative and performance coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, meditation practitioner, researcher, and an award-winning journalist. She is also the founder of Mindful Alliance. In addition to numerous degrees, she also has a PHD in philosophy.

She continued her studies through the Milton Erickson Foundation, receiving a Masters of Psychotherapy as well as Buddhism and Leadership through Harvard. As well, Linda Janasz completed the MBSR (Mindfulness Stress Reduction Training) through the Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine Program at South Miami Hospital.

She developed and has presented the “MindMedMove” (MMM) Program, which is a dynamic 6-week training course that you’ll hear all about on the show. In addition, the “MMM” Program has been taught at Memorial Regional Hospital, Southeastern University, LLI and Gilda’s Club, where she received a programming grant.

Linda works with both individuals and organizations, including numerous Fortune 500 Companies, non-profits, and National Law Firms. Her “Gratitude in the Workplace,” “Working Wisdom,” and “Competitive Edge” column all highlight the benefits of Mindfulness in the workplace.

Linda Janasz is known for empowering individuals and companies to develop the skills, strategies, and practical applications to achieve resilience, productivity, motivation, and well-being.

And finally, closing out the show is one of our favourite singer/songwriters, the super talented Jules Halpern with her awesome cover of “In My Life” by The Beatles!

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This week on Finding Your Bliss, Bliss Expert and Life Coach Judy Librach is joined by the uber-talented Jake Epstein, a Toronto based actor, singer and writer. Along with his many starring roles both on and off Broadway, he has appeared in over 40 TV shows and films. Of these, he is best known for his roles in Degrassi, Designated Survivor, and Suits. Coming soon, he will appear in the new seasons of Umbrella Academy and Hardy Boys. And he is starring in a one-man show "Boy Falls From the Sky," produced by Mirvish Productions, now playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto until May 29, 2022.

Jake Epstein originated the role of Gerry Goffin on Broadway in the Tony-nominated hit BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, and survived a year as Spider-Man in SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK. On tour, he has performed in most major theatres across the U.S., starring in the Tony Award winning hit SPRING AWAKENING (Melchior) as well as Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT (Will). Off-Broadway, he starred in the New York Times critic's pick STRAIGHT. Selected regional credits include BILLY ELLIOT (Mirvish), THEREFORE CHOOSE LIFE (Harold Green Jewish Theatre, Broadway World Award), DOG SEES GOD (Michael Rubinoff), two Ross Petty Pantos, and the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE (Arena Stages in Washington D.C.). He has appeared in over 40 TV shows and films, but is best known for Degrassi, for which he won a Gemini Award, Designated Survivor (ABC and Netflix) and Suits (USA Network and Netflix). In his upcoming projects, Jake will appear in the newest seasons of Umbrella Academy (Netflix) and Hardy Boys (Netflix and Disney+).

And make sure to check out his one-man show, “Boy Falls from the Sky,” produced by Mirvish Productions. For tickets, just go to mirvish.com.

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Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, we’re devoting the hour to self-care and spreading joy through music. Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined once again by ICF-credentialed Professional Certified Coach Jenny Tryansky, who fuels her clients with confidence and teaches them the importance of using self-care to rest, recharge, and be at your absolute best.

In her private coaching practice, Jenny works virtually with clients all around the world, specializing in working one-on-one with people who are driven, yet highly self-critical. She coaches clients to build meaningful, authentic lives, tackling personal and professional challenges with self-compassion and resilience, as they move forward toward their goals fuelled with confidence, instead of self-criticism.

Jenny has a passion and interest in helping people value authentic self-care as an essential ingredient to living a full life. Her private group program and employee wellness seminar "Running on Rest" (inspired by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith), empowers people to use rest as fuel for their busy lives, emphasizing that taking good care of ourselves first is how we can bring our best to the work, people and things we give our energy to every day. In addition to coaching private clients, Jenny is a writer, speaker, workshop & group leader, and mindful self-compassion advocate.

Also on the program, we have talented singer and songwriter Emilia De Cola. From the age of 7, Emilia started classical training in voice and piano through studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She continued her education at Western University, where she graduated with a degree in Music Education at the Don Wright Faculty of Music with Honours. Emilia then achieved a student audition scholarship at Berklee College of Music. She completed a diploma at Berklee in Professional Music, collaborating with top musicians worldwide and learning from industry experts. Besides classical music, Emilia loves to perform different musical genres such as R&B, Jazz, and Pop. She has performed at various locations in the GTA and Berklee College of Music. Emilia is currently working on more original music to release in the near future. She looks forward to inspiring others with her music and sending messages of love and positivity to everyone.

Check out Emilia's beautiful rendition of "Little Voice" on our SoundCloud by clicking on this link: https://soundcloud.com/user-201921535-658441499/little-voice-cover-by-emilia-de-cola?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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This week on Finding Your Bliss: a show devoted to love, romance, and lighting a fire in your relationship. Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by our Celebrity Guest Cynthia Loyst, co-host of the daytime TV talk show "The Social" on CTV. A sex educator and author, Cynthia Loyst shows women how to get to the heart of what they need and want in her book "Find Your Pleasure."

Since 2013, Cynthia has been a co-host on the popular national television show "The Social" and has had the pleasure to interview a wide variety of fascinating people, such as Ryan Reynolds, Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman, Lena Dunham, Kate Bornstein, Sapphire, Vivica A.Fox, Jenna Lyons, and Rod Stewart, just to name a few. Prior to that she was a producer and writer on a variety of productions and was nominated for several awards for her work on the documentary series SexTV.

Her book, “Find Your Pleasure: The Art Of Living A More Joyful Life” was published by Simon & Schuster in 2020 and was on the national bestseller list for over 9 weeks.

She is also a sought after keynote speaker and guest lecturer at Colleges and Universities including Ryerson University, Sheridan College, Bishops University and the University of Toronto. She has received awards for her work in sex-education from the Society For The Scientific Study of Sexuality, as well as from Planned Parenthood in Toronto. She is also a graduate of The University Of Michigan’s sex education program.

We loved having her on the show and she was one of our favourite guests ever! If you missed it... hope you can catch the podcast.

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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss expert Judy Librach is joined by theatre, cabaret and concert performer, Kelly Holiff. Kelly is an awesome talent, with some of her performance highlights including; touring with Colm Wilkinson, opening for President Bush and President Clinton; and being a voice for The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Kelly has also had the pleasure of tributing some of the most iconic singers of our time, including Janis Joplin and Rosemary Clooney.

Some of her theatre credits include Brooke in Noises Off (Mayfield), Captain Hook in Peter Pan (Neptune Theatre), Aldonza/Dulcinea in Man Of La Mancha (Drayton), Uncovered (Musical Stage Co.), Ursula in Little Mermaid (Drayton), Taking The A Train (Soulpepper), Anne Of Green Gables (Charlottetown), Hairspray (Capitol Theatre), Sound Of Music (Aquarius) and Knishes and Grits (Harold Green Jewish Theatre).

Coming soon, you can see Kelly headlining in the show, Rumour Has It: The Songbook Of Adele, at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Neptune Theatre). After that, you can find her headlining the show Mixed Tape (Musical Stage Company), in Toronto. Kelly will also talk about her exciting role in Amy Sky’s new show Beyond.

Check out Kelly singing "Defying Gravity": https://youtu.be/D2nSl4dOdno

Also, check out Kelly singing "Ready To Be Loved" on her YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YUfboa-fdB8

You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to Finding Your Bliss.
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