Ignite the Chat

Gia Laurent
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It’s not just another podcast – it’s a movement. The show is all about mental health through the eyes of those who suffer from and live with mental illness every day. We come as many, standing together to change the conversation around mental health for good. Whether you are someone who suffers, a care-giver, or simply a person who wants to learn more about their mental health, this is the place for you! Listen as our host, Gia Laurent, takes you through countless stories told with raw courage that will leave you emotional, motivated, and inspired. Together, we can ignite the chat.

  1. 07/09/2024

    BENJAMIN'S QUEST FOR BRAVERY - A CHILDREN'S BEDTIME STORY MEDITATION

    This episode of Ignite the Chat is another one for all parents and children out there, who love a bit of story time before drifting off to sleep. Benjamin's Quest for Bravery is a children's story, written by our host, Gia Laurent. It is all about a little boy who, despite his fears, discovers the true meaning of bravery. This story is for children of all ages—a soothing story narrated by me, for you, as a guided meditation. For more of our guided meditations for children, please check the show's catalogue. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.inkstane.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

  2. 07/09/2024

    THE FLAME OF FOCUS - A GUIDED MEDITATION

    Welcome to this guided meditation of focus. In, today's episode, we will explore the mesmerizing dance of a candle flame as a focal point for our meditation. This practice, often referred to as TRA TA KA  in traditional meditation, involves steady gazing at a flame to enhance concentration and bring about a deep sense of calm and inner peace. This meditation invites you to connect with the subtle and powerful presence of the flame, allowing it to guide you into a state of focused tranquility. *For best results, please listen with headphones* For more of our guided meditations, please check the show's catalogue. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.inkstane.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

  3. 07/03/2024

    The Whispering Willow and the Little Firefly: A Children's Meditation Story

    This episode is for parents and children everywhere! It's another tale of The Whispering Willow. A children's meditation story series, written and narrated by host Gia Laurent. It is a bedtime story (that can also be used at any time of day too) designed to be soothing and calming. It is perfect for helping children fall asleep while emphasizing themes of self-worth, courage, and the magic of the night. *For best results, please listen with headphones* For more of our children's guided meditations, please check the show's catalogue. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.inkstane.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

  4. 07/02/2024

    RESTORATIVE REFUGE: A GUIDED MEDITATION FOR PTSD AND TRAUMA RELIEF

    This is a guided meditation designed specifically for those who suffer from trauma, PTSD, and nightmares to find peace and calm in the present moment. It demonstrates the importance of grounding yourself in the here and now. *For best results, please listen with headphones* For more of our guided meditations, please check the show's catalogue. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.inkstane.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

  5. 07/01/2024

    SWEET DREAMS: A GUIDED MEDITATION FOR DEEP SLEEP

    Welcome to Sweet Dreams. A guided sleep meditation, designed to calm and sooth you. This is a detailed step-by-step guide to help those suffering from insomnia to relax their anxious minds and drift off into a peaceful sleep. *For best results, please listen with headphones* For more of our guided meditations, please check the show's catalogue. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.inkstane.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

  6. 06/29/2024

    GENTLE SUNRISE: GUIDED MORNING MEDITATION

    Start your day with peace and clarity with our guided morning meditation, designed to calm your mind and uplift your spirit, setting a positive tone for your morning. This meditation is especially created for those who wake up feeling anxious and nervous to begin their day. *For best results, please listen with headphones*For more of our guided meditations, please check the show's catalogue. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠⁠⁠www.inkstane.com⁠⁠⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠⁠⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠⁠⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠⁠⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠⁠⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

  7. 06/28/2024

    Stand By Me

    In this episode, we explore how you can support loved ones during their anxiety and depression moments. Discover the power of simply being present - no grand gestures required. We hope you enjoy this message. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠⁠www.inkstane.com⁠⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

  8. 04/30/2024

    Finding Your Confidence: A Guided Meditation

    Step into your power and embrace your true self in this empowering guided meditation session. Join us as we journey through mindfulness and confidence, unlocking the inner strength and self-assurance that lies within. Discover the beauty of being authentically you and cultivate a deep sense of self-love and acceptance. To get the most from this episode, it would be best heard with headphones during a moment in your day when you are relaxing.   *CAUTION*  Do not listen to this episode while you are driving or operating machinery.   Practicing meditation for even just a few minutes a day is a helpful tool for self-care.  This is our very first meditation, so we hope you enjoy it.   Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. For more information about us, visit ⁠www.inkstane.com⁠ . For more information about Gia Laurent, please visit our website listed above, or find her on social media:   IG - @wordsbylaurent / @inkstane , FaceBook - Gia Laurent, TWITTER - @inkstane If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP: Crisis Services Canada: Phone - 1-833-456-4566 Mobile – “Start” 45645 Website – ⁠https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en⁠ Kids Help Phone: Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mobile – “Connect” 686868 Website - ⁠https://kidshelpphone.ca/⁠ CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website - ⁠http://www.camh.ca/⁠ FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911 - - - - - The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

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It’s not just another podcast – it’s a movement. The show is all about mental health through the eyes of those who suffer from and live with mental illness every day. We come as many, standing together to change the conversation around mental health for good. Whether you are someone who suffers, a care-giver, or simply a person who wants to learn more about their mental health, this is the place for you! Listen as our host, Gia Laurent, takes you through countless stories told with raw courage that will leave you emotional, motivated, and inspired. Together, we can ignite the chat.

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  • Creator
    Gia Laurent
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gia Laurent
  • Show Website
    Ignite the Chat