Mar 17, 2021How To Make Your Content and Curriculum More InclusiveI recently participated in a conversation about creating inclusive curriculum which was unfortunately deleted so I decided to reconstruct it. I’m re-sharing that feedback here so it can be a resource for people who are interested in inclusive content and curriculum creation because I think it’s important: If a student…Diversity And Inclusion2 min readDiversity And Inclusion2 min read
Mar 16, 2021How To Talk About Social Issues Without Looking Like A Bandwagon JumperSo many business owners who are reluctant to talk about important social issues ask “how do I do this without looking like a bandwagon jumper?” Nobody wants to look like a jerk who is just following the crowd and doesn’t really care. Here’s what you need: ✅ Clarity. Why does…Diversity And Inclusion2 min readDiversity And Inclusion2 min read
Published inAsparagus Magazine·Oct 22, 2020Sustainable. Period.A new generation of menstrual products cuts down on plastic waste. — Monthly menstruation cycles are unfortunately also typically cycles of waste. On average, a person who menstruates throws away 200 kgs of tampons, pads, and applicators in their lifetime. …Environment6 min readEnvironment6 min read
Published inAsparagus Magazine·Mar 11, 2020I’ve Been Lucky, but Indigenous Women Deserve Better Health OutcomesOur health-care systems discriminate against Indigenous women. It’s time for that to end. — I’m someone who bends too much, but never breaks. That’s not an inspirational statement about my tenacity — it’s strictly a medical distinction. I have joint hypermobility syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects my joints and connective tissue. This condition has led to an above-average amount of contact with the…Indigenous5 min readIndigenous5 min read
Oct 4, 2015You Took The Words Right Out Of My MouthPhoto Credit: Alison Tedford (because I don’t steal other people’s art) “You took the words right out of my mouth” is normally a pleasantry between people so familiar that they finish each other’s sentences effortlessly. That familiarity can be comforting and means that all the times you spoke before, you…Blogging3 min readBlogging3 min read
Sep 3, 2015Much Ado About Stretch MarksNot all that glitters is gold. My stretchmarks glitter, silvery, in the evening light, and I reflect on them and how my relationship with my body has changed over time. Once upon a time, I found myself 25 years old and a single mother, out of nowhere. I sat back…Body Image3 min readBody Image3 min read
Aug 31, 20159 Ways Sweat Pants Can Lead To DivorcePhoto Credit Jeremy Atkinson Eva Mendes warned us all about the matrimonial threat posed by sweatpants. I was trapped in the Toronto airport this weekend and their merchandisers seem hell bent on making it divorce proof. I couldn’t find sweatpants anywhere, and I really needed a pair. …Marriage2 min readMarriage2 min read
Aug 29, 2015What I’m Looking ForWe call it “Tinder Twenty Questions” but it often turns into “Go Fish!” It’s a brief interview process designed to determine preliminary interest beyond the superficial “You’re cute!” of a right swipe. Deal breakers, preferences, and scheduling are discussed. Boundaries are negotiated and common ground identified. Compatibility is explored. …Online Dating4 min readOnline Dating4 min read
Aug 29, 2015Put Me In Coach: Self-CompassionI coach a lot about self-compassion. When someone comes to me with icky feelings about a personal failing, I say, “What would you say to a friend who failed? Would you call them names? Or would you encourage them to be kind, help them problem solve how to do better…Coaching3 min readCoaching3 min read
Aug 8, 2015It’s Hard To Explain Goodbyes“Hello” was hard to say. Always the new girl, we moved more than most people who aren’t fugitives. I was awkward, hiding behind glasses and books. I was shy. It was hard to make friends. Becoming a mom, I thought my biggest challenge would be teaching my son to meet…Family2 min readFamily2 min read
