The Soul Booth

The Soul Booth

Welcome to The Soul Booth...a cozy corner that fosters meaningful conversation. The Soul Booth serves up a heaping helping of connection, authenticity, and inspiration - with the dynamic mission of discovering the ingredients to a happy and fulfilled life. Season Two Guests include Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Berube, Rick Hansen and more.

  1. A Conversation About Race with Rachel Zellars

    2020-07-24

    A Conversation About Race with Rachel Zellars

    The past few months have brought into focus the lived experience of Black people in North America, and the protests that were triggered by George Floyd's murder have awakened a lot of us to the despicable lack of value attached to black lives by TOO many.  My poem, in the thumbnail of this episode, sums up for me how I have been feeling about it all…and I was supremely grateful for the conversation you’re about to hear.  I found out about the African Nova Scotian Freedom School recently in conversation with a friend, and when I reached out to the woman who came up with the idea, it became clear immediately that I wanted to help amplify her voice, and her message! Rachel Zellars is a lawyer and an Assistant Professor in the department of Social Justice & Community Studies at St. Mary’s University, and although she grew up in Baltimore, she was drawn to Nova Scotia because of our dynamic Black community and the history at its foundation. Now she’s contributing in a meaningful new way to forging a bright and powerful future, by helping to create a new month long online program for teenagers across the province. It’s aimed at teaching leadership skills that will “create ripples that will be wide and deep for many generations to come.” This conversation goes deep and wide as well. Rachel and I talk about the program and its goals, but we also get into her fascinating life experience, and the activism that has provided roots for the current BLM movement. Oh, and it gets emotional - ‘cause let’s be honest; you can’t have an authentic exchange on this subject without emotion!  I hope you enjoy this episode, and find it as meaningful as I do. And in the spirit of being part of the solution, I invite you to listen with an ear to how you might be able to help… In appreciation & love, Nancy

    1h 16m
  2. 2020-03-20

    The Power Of Togetherness in Times of Great Uncertainty

    Hello my Soul Booth friends. The world has changed radically since I posted my last podcast episode. What we’re going through now as a global community is unprecedented (in our lifetimes) and pretty damn scary ! On Monday morning, I reached out to my friend Anne Bérube to touch base, and to express my gratitude for how she has taught me to move through emotions - a practise that is saving my sanity these days! I also mentioned that I am feeling strongly that we are all called to service in this experience. We talked about hosting an online gathering to connect people - to each other, and to their own feelings of fear and sadness. What resulted was this conversation..and I can't remember ever being part of a group exchange that felt more needed, nourishing, and fortifying.  Thanks so much to Anne Bérubé for facilitating this virtual visit. May this demonstration of vulnerability and connectedness be a Calm Balm for many. Please…stay safe, and stay “tuned" ❤️ Nancy Here’s a note from Anne about "The Power Of Togetherness in Times of Great Uncertainty”. In this special episode of my podcast, I am joined by Carole MacInnis, Nancy Regan and @ Celine Levasseur Burlock for a conversation that feels like a warm blanket of compassion and gentleness in a time of disorienting uncertainty. This is the audio recording of our online gathering, held March 18th 2020, with the intention to connect and support our community. Enjoy xo

    1h 17m
  3. 2020-01-24

    Coco Love Alcorn: Out of the hard times...

    "Out of the hard times in life comes rebirth. Out of the hard times in life, we grow."  Coco Love Alcorn's lyrics have always hit home for me, but none more so than this line from her new album Rebirth. I've recently been through one of those times in life that meld pain with beauty, and grief with gratitude...and in retrospect, this beautiful conversation a couple of months ago helped prepare me for what has come to pass. If you already know Coco, you probably already love her. If you don't, here's the scoop. She's a singer-songwriter whose style swings between jazz and pop, but as you'll hear in this episode, her sweet spot is "quiet fire"! Her voice and her lyrics are soul lifting, the reason why several of the songs on her last album Wonderland travelled far and wide on the voices of choirs internationally. This Soul Booth conversation is as comfortable as a chat can be, and full of spirit - just like Coco's music. She even managed to get me singing! Rebirth has been released since we recorded this convo, so be sure to check out the album @ cocolovealcorn.com. My personal fave is her song The Keeper, which she sings in a beautifully simple version with her ukulele in this episode. But it's not all about the music. We also talk about fear, creativity, motherhood, and much more :) As always, thanks so much for your support of The Soul Booth…and stay tuned! Nancy *** You can support this podcast by visiting soultribehub.com and signing up for a free membership. You’ll find exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes video, meditations, and our virtual book club. Do you have a question for Nancy or an upcoming guest? You can submit them by text, audio, or video at soultribehub.com and your query might be featured on a future episode. This episode was supported by: Golden Realty Group (www.soldongold.ca) Hotel Halifax (www.hotelhalifax.ca) Homebase by Anne Bérubé (www.anneberube.com) Downtown Halifax Business Commission (www.downtownhalifax.ca)

    1h 33m
  4. Holly Carr and Alan Bateman: The Most Creative Home in Canada

    2019-10-29

    Holly Carr and Alan Bateman: The Most Creative Home in Canada

    If there were a prize for “The Most Creative Home in Canada,” Holly Carr and Alan Bateman would be in the running! Their 200-year-old farmhouse in Canning, Nova Scotia, is not only home to the two accomplished and innovative artists, but it’s also home to their wildly creative studio where they make very different types of art. The beautiful spot at the base of the north mountain in the Annapolis Valley also plays host to joyful gatherings that allow others to discover and revel in their innate creativity. Throw in two meals of fresh local food, delivered in a feast setting with literary readings and live musical guests, and creativity oozes out through the cracks in the old farmhouse walls! Nancy had the chance to sit down with Holly and Alan in their loft studio for a fun heart-to-heart about their full and festive lives. The conversation covers a lot of interesting territory: Art & nature as medicine Navigating a 24-7 partnership The influence of Alan’s famous father, landscape artist Robert Bateman Holly’s innovative new multimedia theatre production Come along for the ride in this rollicking episode of The Soul Booth. *** You can support this podcast by visiting soultribehub.com and signing up for a free membership. You’ll find exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes video, meditations, and our virtual book club. Do you have a question for Nancy or an upcoming guest? You can submit them by text, audio, or video at soultribehub.com and your query might be featured on a future episode. This episode was supported by: Golden Realty Group (www.soldongold.ca) Hotel Halifax (www.hotelhalifax.ca) Homebase by Anne Bérubé (www.anneberube.com) Downtown Halifax Business Commission (www.downtownhalifax.ca)

    1h 35m
  5. Margie McCain: The Soul of Money

    2019-10-03

    Margie McCain: The Soul of Money

    My guest in this episode of The Soul Booth has given away more money than most of us will ever dream of having. She’s a philanthropist, a feminist, an advocate, and an activist. And despite her extraordinary wealth, and the fact that she’s in her 80’s, Margaret McCain is busy with all those roles! Her nickname “Margie” reflects how down-to-earth she is, and you’ll find that out for yourself within the first few minutes of this podcast when we dig into the subject I was dying to talk about - the soul of money. What she has to say will probably surprise you. Some quick background notes first though; - Born Margaret Norrie, she married Wallace McCain before he started a little family business with his brother Harrison called McCain Foods (!) - In 1994, she became the first female Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. - She’s been a widow since Wallace died in 2011, and has 4 adult children (Michael, Scott, Eleanor, and Martha) 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. - She’s a feisty champion for Canada’s youngest citizens. - She’s got a quick mind, a sharp wit, and a huge heart ! I think you’re really going to enjoy this organic conversation with a woman I consider a role-model and a hero. Stay tuned ;) Nancy *** You can support this podcast by visiting soultribehub.com and signing up for a free membership. You’ll find exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes video, meditations, and our virtual book club. Do you have a question for Nancy or an upcoming guest? You can submit them by text, audio, or video at soultribehub.com and your query might be featured on a future episode. This episode was supported by: Golden Realty Group (www.soldongold.ca) Hotel Halifax (www.hotelhalifax.ca) Homebase by Anne Bérubé (www.anneberube.com) Downtown Halifax Business Commission (www.downtownhalifax.ca)

    1h 34m
4.9
out of 5
31 Ratings

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Welcome to The Soul Booth...a cozy corner that fosters meaningful conversation. The Soul Booth serves up a heaping helping of connection, authenticity, and inspiration - with the dynamic mission of discovering the ingredients to a happy and fulfilled life. Season Two Guests include Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Berube, Rick Hansen and more.