It is an honour to introduce the gorgeous Joergette Mae Medel to the Why I Am Still Standing Podcast. Recorded a few weeks ago - our convo is raw, real and inviting – and although it isn’t the planned ‘recording version’ (it is the initial chat I have with all Guests to get to know them better, prior to the 'actual' Podcast recording), we have decided that Joergette is enough, I am enough and this version is enough to appreciate the wisdom, love and inspiration behind her truly remarkable story – which has changed her life ten-fold. The verse ‘She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.’ Proverbs 31:25-26, I believe, exemplifies Joergette in a nutshell. Here is Joergette in her bright light, who has experienced adversity in her past but is still standing! Joergette has not lost any of herself by being a wife/partner or a mother - she remains super strong and dignified and is not afraid of what the future holds.   Joergette is a truly amazing, strong and dignified woman, a woman to treasure and look up to.  And because of this, she empowers purpose-driven Women to RISE and transform their pain into Passion, Purpose and Power, so that they can ultimately live their passions and truly love their life. Amongst her many accolades, Joergette is a Certified Passion Test Facilitator, Heal Your Life Teacher and Art of Feminine Presence Teacher. She is also a recipient of the ‘Iconic Leaders Creating a Better World for All’ Award at the Annual Women Economic Forum – India 2019. Thank you Joergette, for your time and grace. So, have a listen and comment re your favourite part.  You will love it! Joergette would love to keep in touch with you here: Website: https://www.joergettemaemedel.com/ Access to Joergette’s book: https://www.joergettemaemedel.com/book  Marie can be contacted here: https://linktr.ee/mariempbarclay

So happy to introduce to you joyful and brave Clare Reilly sharing her motions of grief after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in April 2017.  Clare is an Outdoor Educator graduate, a Mum to 7 year old Elliot (who has appeared as a Guest on his Mum's Podcast this month) and wife to Jay. Clare amplifies how her life has changed from the diagnosis of MS, and basically from the get-go, refusing to let MS define her. In David Kessler’s book ‘Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief’ he mentions “Love and grief are inextricably intertwined.” and “…Healing doesn’t mean the loss didn’t happen. It means that it no longer controls us.”  The latter sums up how Clare is living her life now – with more meaning. Her effervescent nature and resilience allow her to do the normal, day to day simple things in life, incorporating her physical limitations. For Clare to better understand herself with MS and in teaching others how to love who they are, with or without a chronic illness, she launched the mindful Podcast ‘MS Understood’ in October 2020. Here Clare highlights stories of those living with MS and more recently Practitioners to those with MS, allowing continuous education of this chronic disease to reach a wider demographic of Listeners.  As MS is a disease that is misunderstood by so many people, it's great that Clare can shed light on quality information via her Guests and weekly Podcast (now passed episode #73). Follow/support her by having a listen! As a special gift idea for a friend/neighbour who needs a booster of positivity whilst navigating a chronic illness, delight them with Clare's Affirm cards for 29AUD plus postage. Thank you for joining us as a special Guest of influence Clare.  Best wishes on your journey, and we’d love to have you back.  Share/Like/Comment if you loved this, and keep in touch with Clare via links: https://www.instagram.com/clare.reilly/ https://linktr.ee/clarereilly ***** Marie can be contacted via: https://www.instagram.com/mariebarclay_iamstillstanding/ https://linktr.ee/mariempbarclay

What an amazing and delightful chat with an even more delightful lady!  I proudly introduce Kathleen Gage - a true professional in all that she touches. Kathleen's dedication and strength in setting non-negotiable standards to abstain from drinking over the past 38 years, is truly admirable. In this episode, we touch on trending topics ie. veganism, saving our planet, gay and lesbian marriage, spirituality, health, connections, prayer, mindfulness, love and humanity. Kathleen is now a staunch Vegan (nil consumption of animals and animal products), and she has years of experience as Host of two popular Podcasts; Vegan Visibility and Plant Based Eating for Health.  Kathleen is the Author of over a dozen books and is also a high-output content creator. Kathleen also busts the myth that as we age we decline - this is so not true in her case being the recipient of a well shaped mind, body, soul and spirit practised in her daily healthy choices of living a good, clean and active lifestyle. I'm pleased Kathleen continues to follow her heart and combines her passion for business, healthy living, and her love of animals, and in serving/coaching 1000's of men and women around the world.  You are amazing Kathleen! In hot demand as a keynote speaker, Kathleen is also a marketing strategist and visibility mentor and the proud founder of Vegan Visibility - a marketing and visibility consulting company dedicated to healthy living, compassion for animals and kindness to our planet.  This is also name of the Clubhouse Room she hosts bi-weekly. Kathleen embodies the essence of power and being highly charged 'naturally'.  She has over 30 years experience in a myriad of industries including high-tech, digital marketing, art, music, publishing, government, healthcare, pet services, environmental, health and fitness, spiritual, and manufacturing, amongst others.  

Do keep in touch with Kathleen below 👇🏼: Power Up Podcast: www.powerupforprofitspodcast.com

Plant Based Podcast: www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/podcast  

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/kathleengage

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlantBasedEatingforHealth/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerUpForProfits

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleengage

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleengage/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleengage/ Thank you again for your precious time and would love for you to return Kathleen. ❤️Xx Marie can be contacted via: https://linktr.ee/mariempbarclay