Life Changes Channel

Deena Kordt

Divorce & More. Life comes with many changes - some expected, some unexpected, some positive, some challenging, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. There are people who care & want to help. I'm here to connect you with them! What is YOUR next step? Hi! I’m Deena Kordt. An author, publisher & advocate. Join me on the Life Changes Channel (formerly the Divorce Magazine Canada Podcast) & meet others like you, as well as those who can help you. You are going to hear from our team of experts & professionals how to navigate life's changes with more ease and less drama. Do you have questions or a suggestion for a topic you want to know more about? Let me know! Follow this podcast and find us on social. You can watch these interviews on our YouTube channel - linked in each episode. Know anyone who might find this information helpful? Be a friend & share it! Thanks for listening! Please connect with us @ www.lifechangesmag.com And hey! Thank you for hanging out with me today. Keep smiling that beautiful smile. The world needs your sunshine!

  1. #222 Shift Happens Show: Xmas Party

    12/19/2025

    #222 Shift Happens Show: Xmas Party

    Join us! as we get festive and discuss all things Xmas Parties: appropriate (& inappropriate) behavior, hosting, hostess gifts, office parties, little know historical bits & bobs, what's on our wish list, and more! We were  LIVE on the "Shift Happens Show" Season 7 Finale. Here's the replay with Cari Hansen of Underground Radio C. We have fun, we invite your input, we explore shifts that happen & ones we want to create. It's a real shift show! To find all the replays & information on upcoming shows, check here. Let us know if there are topics you'd like us to discuss, send us your comments & feedback. Tag us with all of your shifts #shifthappensshow Email: hello@lifechangesmag.com Facebook: Underground Radio C Watch the video of this show on our YouTube channel. ~~~ Find out more about "The Path Ahead" Program created by Annie Alport & Christina Gierus for women navigating divorce, at any stage. Use code is LIFE10 for a 10% discount and save $150! ~~~ Find all of Deena's books here ~~~ Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 7m
  2. #221 How to Tell Your Kids. With Louise Rellis

    12/15/2025

    #221 How to Tell Your Kids. With Louise Rellis

    How do you tell your kids that you're getting a divorce? Traumatologist, Louise Rellis of Anam Rural Youth, shares tips to help you (& your kids) with this difficult conversation. For more information or to initiate a referral, you can find Louise online @ anamruralyouth.com Phone: 403.318.7690 Email: louise@anamruralyouth.com Facebook: anamruralyouth Instagram: anamruralyouth LinkedIn: Louise Rellis Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. ~~~ Catch the replays: Women's Health Panel Men's Health Panel ~~~ Find all of Deena's books here Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  3. #220 Talk to More People. With Tony Esteves

    12/12/2025

    #220 Talk to More People. With Tony Esteves

    Talk to More People! You can feel alive and invigorated again by reconnecting with yourself and others. Tony Esteves is a keynote speaker, author, and The Human Connection Guide who helps people rediscover joy, confidence, and meaning through genuine human connection. A former circus performer and TEDx speaker, he brings curiosity, play, and even freestyle rap to his work, helping people feel alive and connected again. He is the author of Talk2MorePeople: Change Your Life by Meeting People. TonyEsteves.com For more info. or to connect with Tony: LinkedIn: estevestony Human Connection Guide Newsletter: T2MPnews Author Website: Talk2MorePeople.com Speaker Website: tonyesteves.com Instagram: talk2morepeople YouTube: Talk2morepeople Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. ~~~ Catch the Women's Health Panel Replay here. ~~~ Jodie Graham's Women's Retreat in Tulum, Mexico Use code: NEWCHAPTER for 20% off when you register. ~~~ Connect with My Friend Anna Cleaning ~~~ Find all of Deena's books here Book Deena to speak  Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min
  4. #219 The Path Ahead. With Annie Alport and Christina Gierus

    12/10/2025

    #219 The Path Ahead. With Annie Alport and Christina Gierus

    Are you divorced or considering divorce and could use some help with the path ahead? There's a new community of support coming in the new year. Meet the founders Annie Alport and Christina Gierus. Christina and Annie created The Path Ahead to help women rebuild life after divorce. This six-month guided cohort blends expert coaching, evidence-based tools, and compassionate support to restore health, identity, and financial confidence. Christina, a registered nurse and founder of The Answer Redefined, guides women in regaining physical and emotional wellbeing. Annie, a Canadian lawyer and founder of Unbroke, helps women rewrite financial narratives and make empowered decisions. Together, they help participants move from uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and forward momentum. Be Part of the Founding Cohort for The Path Ahead Use code is LIFE10 for a 10% discount and save $150! For more information:  getunbroke.ca/thepathahead Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min
  5. #218 It Could Be Perimenopause. With Dr. Esnielle Brooks

    12/05/2025

    #218 It Could Be Perimenopause. With Dr. Esnielle Brooks

    Those nagging night sweats, brain fog, hot flashes, lack of sleep.. it could be perimenopause. Menopause expert, Dr. Esnielle Brooks is back today from her Red Deer, Alberta Menopause Clinic to help us understand what perimenopause can look like, how early it can start, and why it's very important to be aware of this. Born, raised, and educated in South Africa, Esnielle brings a global lens to her work in women’s health. She's a certified menopause practitioner, continuously deepening her knowledge in women’s and sexual health, honouring the complexity of this life stage with both science and sensitivity.  She's the founder of The Menopause Clinic and The WellPause Collective, two spaces rooted in empowerment, education, and community. Esnielle is a proud mother of three incredible children and shares life’s quieter moments with two soulful dogs who’ve walked many chapters with her. Her work is grounded in connection, curiosity, and care, creating space for women to feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate transformation. For more information:  Menopause Foundation of Canada To contact Dr. Brooks: Phone: 403-347-4002 Email: hello@mymenopauseclinic.ca Website: mymenopauseclinic.ca LinkedIn: Dr. Esnielle Brooks Instagram: the.menopause.clinic The Menopause Clinic Unit 120, 2810 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, Alberta, Canada WellPause Collective Instagram: wellpausecollective Facebook: The-WellPause-Collective Great resource for patients: menopause.org/patient-education Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Catch the Women's Health Panel Replay here. Dr. Brooks on: Episode #201 "All Things Menopause" Episode #213 "Menopause: Mental & Sexual Health" ~~~ Jodie Graham's Women's Retreat in Tulum, Mexico Use code: NEWCHAPTER for 20% off when you register. ~~~ Connect with My Friend Anna Cleaning ~~~ Find all of Deena's books here Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  6. #217 Shift Happens Show: Gift Shifts

    12/03/2025

    #217 Shift Happens Show: Gift Shifts

    Join us! as we discuss all things Gifting: gift giving, wish lists, online & in-person shopping, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, supporting local, gift cards, charitable, experience & travel gifts. We were  LIVE on the "Shift Happens Show" Season 7 Premiere. Here's the replay with Cari Hansen of Underground Radio C. We have fun, we invite your input, we explore shifts that happen & ones we want to create. It's a real shift show! To find all the replays & information on upcoming shows, check here. Let us know if there are topics you'd like us to discuss, send us your comments & feedback. Tag us with all of your shifts #shifthappensshow Email: hello@lifechangesmag.com Facebook: Underground Radio C Watch the video of this show on our YouTube channel. ~~~ Jodie Graham's Women's Retreat in Tulum, Mexico Use code: NEWCHAPTER for 20% off when you register by November 30th, 2025 ~~~ Find all of Deena's books here ~~~ Connect with My Friend Anna Cleaning ~~~ Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 10m
  7. #216 Handling the Holidays. With Louise Rellis

    12/01/2025

    #216 Handling the Holidays. With Louise Rellis

    How can you handle the holiday season when dealing with difficult situations like divorce? Traumatologist, Louise Rellis of Anam Rural Youth, shares tips to help you (& your kids) with the tricky conversations, the awkward events and the people you'd rather avoid. For more information or to initiate a referral, you can find Louise online @ anamruralyouth.com Phone: 403.318.7690 Email: louise@anamruralyouth.com Facebook: anamruralyouth Instagram: anamruralyouth LinkedIn: Louise Rellis Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. ~~~ Jodie Graham's Women's Retreat in Tulum, Mexico Use code: NEWCHAPTER for 20% off when you register by November 30th, 2025 ~~~ Catch the replays: Women's Health Panel Men's Health Panel ~~~ Connect with My Friend Anna Cleaning ~~~ Find all of Deena's books here Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  8. #215 Preventing Teen Suicide. With Isaiah Neil

    11/28/2025

    #215 Preventing Teen Suicide. With Isaiah Neil

    Isaiah Neil is a proud University of Alberta and Golden Bears Athletics Alumni from Edmonton, Alberta, who is leveraging his profound leadership by educating both youth and organizations on mental health and resilience with practical, real-world tools that foster emotional agility and resilience.  Isaiah has worked with Canada’s largest youth mental health initiatives, Bell Let’s Talk and Jack.org, and been featured on CBC and CTV News. He is also a new member of the National Youth Council of Mental Health Commission of Canada. His goal is to be one of Canada’s top keynote speakers and leaders for mental health to support organizations serving youth and families. Connect with Isaiah: Website: blueshoes.ca Instagram: isaiahneil_ Instagram: blueshoes.studio YouTube: Blue Shoes Studio LinkedIn: Isaiah Neil Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Mental Health Resources: National 1. 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or Text 988 (Toll-free) National service for anyone across Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone else. 2. Kids Help Phone (Youth) Call 1-800-668-6868 OR Text CONNECT to 686868 Free, confidential support for young people (ages 5-20) in Canada. Text support is available 24/7. 3. Crisis Text LineText CONNECT to 741741 Text-based support for immediate crisis and suicide intervention. Provincial 4. Mental Health Help Line (AHS) 1-877-303-2642 (Toll-free) 24/7 confidential service providing support, information, and referrals to Albertans. 5. Addiction Helpline (AHS) 1-866-332-2322 (Toll-free) Confidential support, information, and referral to addiction programs for alcohol, drugs, and problem gambling. 6. 211 Alberta Call 211 OR Text INFO to 211 24/7 confidential information and referral to thousands of community and social services across Alberta, including non-urgent mental health services. Municipal 7. Distress Centre Calgary 403-266-HELP (4357) (24/7 Crisis Line) 8. CMHA Edmonton Distress Line 780-482-HELP (4357) (24/7 Crisis Line) Literacy and Learning Resources 1. Jack.org Educator Hub Learn about a variety of mental health topics with Jack.org’s resource hub. 2. Be There Certificate Learn how to support yourself and others who may be struggling with their mental health. 3. Kids Help Phone | Supports for Caring Parents Resources for parents support youth that are struggling in various topics 4. QPR Training Learn how to support individuals experiencing suicidal ideation. 5. Mental Health First Aid Learn the basics of mental health and how to support those in need of mental health support ~~~ Jodie Graham's Women's Retreat in Tulum, Mexico Use code: NEWCHAPTER for 20% off when you register by November 30th, 2025 ~~~ Catch the replays: Women's Health Panel Men's Health Panel ~~~ Connect with My Friend Anna Cleaning ~~~ Find all of Deena's books here Join our NEW MEMBER SPACE!! Free Event Tickets, Giveaways, Early Access & More_____________________________ Subscribe to our newsletters! so you're the 1st to get updates._____________________________ Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with SAFETRACKS GPS Device. Get $30 off with promo code UGLOW30 _____________________________ Subscribe to our podcast so you'll be notified when new episodes drop. _____________________________ Check out my Talk Show "The SHIFT HAPPENS Show"! _____________________________ Connect with us @ lifechangesmag.com where you'll find: magazines (past & present) as downloadable PDFsevents schedule & linksteam contacts, interviews, articlesbloghow you can join our teamYou are not alone. We want to help :)_____________________________ Please refer to our Terms of Service available at this link: lifechangesmag.com/terms-of-service_____________________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min
5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Divorce & More. Life comes with many changes - some expected, some unexpected, some positive, some challenging, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. There are people who care & want to help. I'm here to connect you with them! What is YOUR next step? Hi! I’m Deena Kordt. An author, publisher & advocate. Join me on the Life Changes Channel (formerly the Divorce Magazine Canada Podcast) & meet others like you, as well as those who can help you. You are going to hear from our team of experts & professionals how to navigate life's changes with more ease and less drama. Do you have questions or a suggestion for a topic you want to know more about? Let me know! Follow this podcast and find us on social. You can watch these interviews on our YouTube channel - linked in each episode. Know anyone who might find this information helpful? Be a friend & share it! Thanks for listening! Please connect with us @ www.lifechangesmag.com And hey! Thank you for hanging out with me today. Keep smiling that beautiful smile. The world needs your sunshine!