Life Unfiltered: Burnout, Boundaries & Breakthroughs (with Hayden Vavra)

Life Unfiltered: Burnout, Boundaries & Breakthroughs (with Hayden Vavra)

Welcome to the 27th episode of The Living Word podcast! Join your host Genevieve Dowling for an unfiltered and deeply honest conversation with Hayden Vavra as they sit down to reflect on a season of spiritual initiation, energetic burnout, and the brave act of letting go. After a year of rapid growth, launches, and momentum, they reached a breaking point—mentally, physically, and spiritually. What followed was a complete surrender: to silence, to God, and to the uncomfortable void between seasons. Together, Genevieve and Hayden unpack: What burnout really looks like—even when everything appears “successful” from the outside How masculine energy, internalized timelines, and hustle culture lead to depletion The sacred power of pause—and why stopping is sometimes the most strategic move Letting go of identity and remembering who you are without the output Building a relationship with God that’s based on trust, not performance Creating from overflow instead of obligation This episode is for the leader in transition, the entrepreneur questioning momentum, and anyone who’s been silently asking: “What if I stop?”  If you’ve been navigating a void of your own, let this be your reminder—you are not behind, you are being held. Doors are open for a limited time! Recalibrated begins July 8th—our 4-week high-proximity virtual container to regulate your nervous system, clear old patterns, and return to your truth. Click here for more details and to register  [https://haygg.mykajabi.com/offers/XddcazKk/checkout] Have questions or want to explore if it's the right fit for you? BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL [https://calendly.com/withgg/recalibrated-discovery-call?month=2025-06] Curious to learn more about the OIR METHOD? Click here to learn more. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND43oINeDgI&feature=youtu.be] 👉  Check out the video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg [https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg] . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your community. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [02:06] What burnout feels like — energetically, spiritually & physically [04:41] Choosing not to launch: giving permission to rest [07:23] Navigating the internal discomfort of slowing down [11:10] False timelines and building trust in Divine timing [14:40] How masculine/feminine dynamics play into burnout & boundaries [16:53] Building a business from depletion vs. overflow [21:32] The hidden grief of identity loss when stepping away from momentum [27:36] Spiritual re-attunement and redefining success [34:21] Slowing down and receiving new direction through prayer [36:42] How faith grounds through uncertainty [43:18] Reclaiming rhythm, rest & radical permission [47:12] Redefining masculine productivity & presence RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow Hayden on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/haydenvavra/] Connect with Hayden on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenvavra/] Join the VIP List [https://withgg.komi.io/#19ef31e8-66ac-49d4-a669-f74fa6a17dd2] Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-dowling-90a8a56b/] Follow Genevieve on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ggdowl/?hl=en]

The Cortisol Crisis: Why Women Are Running on Empty (with Dr. Kristy Prouse)

Welcome to the 26th episode of The Living Word podcast! Join your host Geneviève Dowling for a transformative conversation with Dr. Kristy Prouse—renowned OBGYN, cellular biology expert, and a leading voice in integrative women’s health. From burning out in a high-pressure medical career to becoming a pioneer in functional medicine, Kristy shares the raw truth of rebuilding from the inside out—and why true healing requires surrender, not just strategy. In this episode, Geneviève and Kristy dive into: Burnout with a stethoscope: Why loving your job doesn’t protect you from collapse—and how Kristy’s crash became the foundation for a more powerful career in wellness. Hormones, hustle, and the hidden cost of “doing it all”: Understanding cortisol dysregulation, adrenal fatigue, and why modern womanhood is wired for burnout. Healing from the cellular level: Why menopause is finally getting airtime, but real change begins long before the hot flushes. The leaky bucket effect: How to assess your stress capacity, plug energy drains, and refill your life with joy, presence, and rest. Faith and physiology: The power of surrender—what it really means to let go, trust in divine timing, and reclaim peace as a practice. Medicine’s new frontier: Why the future of care is not either/or—and how functional and conventional medicine are finally beginning to converge. This episode is a must-listen for women navigating burnout, hormone shifts, or simply seeking a more holistic, grounded approach to health and wholeness. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still running on empty—this conversation will change how you see yourself, your stress, and your power. 👉  Check out the video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg [https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg] . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your community. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [01:14] Dr. Kristy Prouse’s incredible career path [02:32] Following her heart despite discouragement from guidance counsellors [06:00] Burnout in medicine and the hidden toll of overworking [08:12] How personal health struggles reshaped her view of patient care [09:45] Cortisol dysregulation: the silent epidemic among women [14:20] The “I used to” trap, comparison culture, and tying worth to productivity [15:10] The leaky bucket analogy: understanding energy, healing, and recovery [18:24] The convergence of conventional and functional medicine [23:25] A new generation’s interest in preventative care and biohacking [24:29] How surrender, faith, and divine trust accelerate healing [27:36] Final reflections on energy, attention, and the power of letting go [29:16] Gratitude, hope, and the beauty of feminine leadership in wellness RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Dr. Kristy on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kristy-prouse-md-frcsc-ob-gyn-79709461/] Check out:  www.regenalife.ca [http://www.regenalife.ca] www.hormonalhealth.ca [http://www.hormonalhealth.ca] www.scienceandhumans.com [http://www.scienceandhumans.com] Join the VIP List [https://withgg.komi.io/#19ef31e8-66ac-49d4-a669-f74fa6a17dd2] Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-dowling-90a8a56b/] Follow Genevieve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ggdowl/?hl=en]

Trust the Process: Say Yes Strategically and Let Your Purpose Lead (with Lila Galipeau)

Welcome to the 25th episode of The Living Word podcast! Join your host Geneviève Dowling for a candid conversation with Lila Galipeau—founder of Partnr Media, recent Telfer School of Management graduate, and creator of a trust-first, purpose-led marketing agency.  From two gap-years at 18 to winning multiple case competitions and hiring a team before convocation, Lila shows how intention, boundaries, and strategic networking can turn student life into a thriving business incubator. In this episode, Geneviève and Lila dive into: * Intention → Action → Outcome: Why replacing vision boards with intention boards accelerates results—and how Lila uses this formula to guide every decision. * Boundaries that scale: Calculating “best ROI” for every yes, delegating early, and resisting FOMO so growth doesn’t become burnout. * Collaboration at the top: Leveraging ambassador programs, referral partnerships, and the mantra “competition happens at the bottom.” * The content machine: Turning a podcast into a networking engine that repurposes one hour of recording into weeks of high-impact content. * Borderless opportunity: Using AI and multilingual strategies to remove geographic limits and reframe “What if it fails?” into “What if it all works out?” This episode is bigger than business—it’s about trusting the process, backing purpose with strategy, and letting curiosity outrun fear. If you’re balancing education with a business, scaling a brand, or just need a reminder that your next leap can work out, this conversation is a must-listen. 👉  Check out the video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg [https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg] . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your community. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [01:14] Scaling Partnr Media during university [02:48] Entering business school with intention [05:35] The “Intention = Action = Outcome” formula [09:40] ROI-driven boundaries and saying no to FOMO [12:50] Debunking the “real-world” myth and living your purpose now [15:02] Plan first, then promote: the necessity of big-picture marketing [17:50] AI, multilingual strategy, and ambassador programs [23:21] Walking away from misaligned revenue & reframing fear of failure [26:31] Podcasting as a growth and networking tool [28:30] The content machine: turning one recording into weeks of assets RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Lila on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lila-galipeau/] Follow Partnr Media on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/partnr-media] Check out Partnr Media’s website [https://partnrmedia.com/] Follow Lila on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lilagalipeau/] Join the VIP List [https://withgg.komi.io/#19ef31e8-66ac-49d4-a669-f74fa6a17dd2] Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-dowling-90a8a56b/] Follow Genevieve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ggdowl/?hl=en]

Hormones in Motion: Strategies for 21st-Century Women (with Leigh Fehr-Little)

Welcome to the 24th episode of The Living Word podcast! Join your host Geneviève Dowling for an eye-opening conversation with Leigh Fehr-Little—prescribing pharmacist, compounding specialist, and co-founder of Solutions Clinical Pharmacy. After nearly three decades behind the counter (and a life-changing medical mission to Honduras), Leigh is leading a movement that blends evidence-based medicine with lifestyle, mindset, and nervous-system work to help women reclaim vibrant hormonal health. In this episode, Geneviève and Leigh explore: * Why “we’re not mini-males:” Understanding our cyclical nature is the key to real empowerment—and to breaking through the hormone noise. * Common vs. normal: Fatigue, brain fog, and low mood may be widespread, but that doesn’t mean we should settle for them. * The toolbox mindset. From bio-identical hormones to aromatherapy and meditation—how opening all the drawers creates truly personalised care. Hormones in motion: How estrogen, progesterone and more continuously “shape-shift” in the liver—and what that means for testing, patience, and progress. The perfect storm of 2025: Longer lifespans, chronic stress and endocrine disruptors demand a new standard for energy, resilience, and self-advocacy. This episode is bigger than hormones—it’s about raising the bar, listening to your story, and choosing a path that supports your highest evolution. If you care about integrative medicine, women’s vitality, or simply feeling refreshed when you wake up, this conversation is a must-listen. 👉  Check out the video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg [https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg] . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your community. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [02:34] Leigh’s 29-year journey in pharmacy [06:04] How energy shapes healing relationships [08:04] Embracing cyclical biology as women [12:18] Blending Western medicine with functional, lifestyle, and mindset tools [13:40] Honduras medical mission: what life looks like without modern medicine [18:45] Opening every drawer from hormones to meditation without choosing sides [22:29] Busting the myth that “everybody’s tired” [24:32] Nervous-system work and patience with hormonal shifts [27:15] Liver conversion, endocrine interplay, and why results take weeks [29:17] Tune into body sensations, emotions, and cycles for deeper self-awareness RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Leigh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-fehr-little-33193a94/] Check out Leigh’s website [https://solutionspharmacy.ca/vitality-health-coaching/] Subscribe to Leigh’s newsletter [https://vitalityholistichealth.myflodesk.com/joinme?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafE8X26MSc-dbyFs83BinJKRtt7_sraN5NXwzt0upGye8JezO5ihLFf4m7DZw_aem_XqBH-39RbftEboethB935A] Follow Leigh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/leighfehrlittle/] Join the VIP List [https://withgg.komi.io/#19ef31e8-66ac-49d4-a669-f74fa6a17dd2] Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-dowling-90a8a56b/] Follow Genevieve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ggdowl/?hl=en]

What’s In Your Products? A Deep Dive into Chemical-Free Living (with Jessie Pineault and Annette Garcea)

Welcome to the 23rd episode of The Living Word podcast! Join your host Genevieve Dowling for a transformative conversation with Jessie Pineault and Annette Garcea—two visionary women leading a movement in holistic wellness, conscious motherhood, and truth-telling in the personal care industry. Annette Garcea is the co-owner and educator behind Damiva and Fourth Era, a pioneer brand creating undiluted, chemical-free skincare and feminine care products. Her journey from motherhood to thyroid diagnosis led her to uncover the hidden toxins affecting women’s health—and now she’s on a mission to educate and empower women around the world. Jessie Pineault is a women’s holistic health and empowerment coach based in Tulum. With a background in fitness and a deep passion for spiritual embodiment, she guides women in aligning the physical and energetic body. As a conscious mother, Jessie brings a powerful voice to this conversation on wellness, intentional living, and reclaiming the sacred feminine. In this episode, Annette and Jessie share: * The hidden dangers of “clean” and “green” beauty marketing—and why most labels are lying to you. * The truth about water in your products—and how it can mean hidden hormone-disrupting chemicals. * Why modern women are experiencing record levels of hormonal imbalance, PCOS, infertility, and autoimmune conditions.How personal care products affect not just fertility and hormones—but also spiritual energy, creativity, and embodiment. * The Fourth Era of Beauty—what it is, why it matters, and how to protect your body’s most sacred systems. This episode is about more than just skincare—it’s about reclaiming your health, honoring your body, and choosing products that support your highest evolution. If you're passionate about clean living, conscious parenting, spiritual embodiment, or hormonal health—this episode is a must listen. 👉  Check out the video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg [https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordwithgg] . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your community. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [03:28] Annette’s journey: From her daughter’s chronic illness to discovering clean, chemical-free care [07:36] Hashimoto’s, hormone disruption, and personal healing through skincare awareness [09:24] Jessie’s conscious motherhood journey and the 4 eras of beauty [12:42] The truth about water in beauty products [18:51] The impact of toxins on fertility [21:15] The biggest lie in wellness [23:31] Skincare during pregnancy and breastfeeding [26:37] Womb wisdom, creation energy, and spiritual disconnection [27:26] Embodiment, spiritual bypassing, and honoring the body as sacred RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Annette on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-garcea-19763824/] Check out Damiva’s website [https://damiva.com/] Check out the Fourth Era’s website [https://damiva.com/collections/fourth-era] Follow Damiva on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bydamiva/] Follow Jessie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessiepineault/]  Follow Jessie on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@jessiepineault] Subscribe to Jessie’s Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@jessiepineault] Book [https://tr.ee/XfRAOEVjUJ] a coaching session with Jessie Join the VIP List [https://withgg.komi.io/#19ef31e8-66ac-49d4-a669-f74fa6a17dd2] Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-dowling-90a8a56b/] Follow Genevieve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ggdowl/?hl=en]