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For decades, Erin Davis helped radio listeners wake up and start their day as the host of the popular morning show on 98.1 CHFI Toronto. Now, her dream is to comfort listeners as they drift off to sleep. Seems only right, yes? Drift is that special and sacred place where you can truly relax and be at one with both your pillow and your imagination. Each Drift story begins with a few moments of relaxation and breathing. Then, when the magic of the story has been woven into your sleepy soul, a ...
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Adulting isn't easy, but we got you. Teach Me How To Adult is a smart, unfiltered podcast on everything you never learned growing up, because let’s be honest, no one prepared us for this. Between landing your dream job, crushing your love life, learning to invest, mastering your mindset and figuring out how to be happy along the way, there’s a lot to navigate. Join host Gillian Berner every week for expert interviews and game-changing advice on how we can all live our best lives. There’s mor ...
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Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! I hope you are getting showered in love, by someone else or yourself. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, or in a long-term relationship, I’ve been thinking about how—no matter our relationship status—we all seem to wrestle with the same thoughts: Am I too much? Am I too needy, or should I express my needs more…
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Once again we visit some of the most beautiful prose of the last century by Lebanese-American Kahlil Gibran. In this wise and wistful piece, we take in his thoughts on some of humankind's most wonderful gifts, followed by the sounds of the waves that will carry him home, and you to sleep. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Valentine’s Day can be triggering if you’re dealing with heartbreak or loneliness. But we’re in our era of embracing singleness and romancing our damn selves. So tune in as we throw it back to the best practical ad …
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We’re bringing you more than just the tip this week, so I highly recommend watching today’s episode on Spotify or YouTube to experience the visuals and product recommendations — if you’re not subscribed on Spotify and YouTube, go there now! Happy hump day friends, and welcome back to another episode of “No Dumb Questions,” where I answer allll your…
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This is a short and sweet folk tale that comes from India and you need only look up at clear night skies to meet our main characters. It's a whimsical story of Star, Sun, Moon and Wind and let me add Waves – as I do to the end of this story, to usher you into sweet dreams! Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, than…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. If you're feeling unsatisfied or incomplete in your love life, there’s more than one way to engage in sex, love, and relationships. But what does that look like? And how do we navigate alternative relationship style…
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As a conflict-avoidant people-pleaser, I have a story in my head that I don’t like the stress and pressure of being a manager. Delegating is hard, and giving feedback is uncomfortable. But that mindset has held me back from hiring, scaling, and taking my dreams to the next level. I know I’m not alone in this. A lot of us end up being managers over …
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You'll be as sorry as we were that this story is coming to its end but, ah, what a finish it is! A tale of friendship, of danger, and of the many adventures found in Rudyard Kipling's lush and viperous jungle comes to a close, but not without a lot of help from Mowgli's friends and a satisfying conclusion indeed. Listen free, thanks to our friends …
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. We all have a relationship with money. It's a largely unconscious belief system, and based on things we saw, learned, didn’t see and didn’t learn. And those financial beliefs we carry can dictate our earning potential, …
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How do we show up better for people in crisis, or anyone facing tragedy? Because I think a lot of the time, we’re getting it wrong. I believe that humans innately want to help, but societally, we were never taught HOW to help effectively. Whether someone we know is dealing with the aftermath of fires or natural disaster, job loss, a death, divorce/…
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Let your imagination scale the vines of steamy subterfuge in the second part of Rudyard Kipling's classic: as Mowgli grows from baby to adolescent, he is schooled in the ways of jungle survival and his lessons pay off big time when he finds himself kidnapped. Monkey business, indeed.... Enjoy free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift …
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you're in a cold-weather climate, your Seasonal Depression might be in full swing right about now. I've struggled with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) throughout adulthood, and I've finally started getting proactiv…
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A lot of us are partaking in Dry January, so I wanted to share how my relationship with alcohol has changed for the better over the last year, and why I started to drink with more healthy boundaries. Whether you’re sober-curious, or love drinking but want to be a bit more intentional, or you’re thinking it’s time to quit alcohol altogether, I hope …
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Immerse yourself in sultry and sometimes treacherous jungles, fields and caves of India where a young boy is raised by wolves, befriended by a wise bear and a cagey panther and hunted relentlessly by a tiger with a grudge. Enjoy this first of three parts of the Rudyard Kipling classic, free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free,…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Is fear of judgment, failure, change, or even fear of fear itself holding you back from reaching your full potential? We're throwing it back to a must-hear pep-talk from Judi for reframing our relationship with fear…
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The new year self-improvement buzz can be really overwhelming if you’re struggling with which goals to focus on and how to actually implement them in sustainable ways. I’m a big dreamer, but I have a hard time with organization, time management and consistency. That’s why I called in the master of goal-setting and planning, the creative force behin…
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In this first story of the new year, let us listen to the thoughts of one of the great writers of the 20th century. Enjoy Kahlil Gibran's thoughts on marriage, children and pleasure – beautiful prose to put you to sleep gently, and it is followed by soft waves. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, t…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Is motivation a myth? How do you set goals that actually move the needle in your life? And does visualization really work? Siff Haider reveals the goal-setting and visualization strategies she's used to to improve h…
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Happy New Year and WELCOME TO SEASON 4 of Teach Me How To Adult! We’re kicking off 2025 with the manifesting and goal setting guide that will actually help you achieve your dreams this year. But we’re about working smarter, not harder, so this year I used AI to help shape my goals, habits, and map out my big picture dream life. It all started with …
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This classic tale of a special toy and the trials he faces proves again why the stories of Hans Christian Andersen will always stand the test of time, just like the heart of our tin hero. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them h…
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Whether you await the arrival of Père Noel, Sinterklaas or good ol' Santa, this timeless classic is a story that resonates and stirs the hearts and memories of young and old alike. Some relaxation to start, plus the story behind the story. A Merry (or Happy) Christmas to you from me and my friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free,…
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Over 100 years ago, an eight-year-old girl wrote to the editor of a New York City newspaper with a question: Is Santa Claus real? This is the story of how that letter and its famous, beautiful response - which you will also hear - came to be. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonder…
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Effie is a ten-year-old girl who has everything a child could want - except the spirit of Christmas in her heart. After she reads a Dickens classic and experiences a vivid dream, that all changes in this lovely tale of gratitude and generosity. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wond…
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Long have the Wise Men been believed to have started the idea of giving presents at Christmas. But this couple's mixup could very well have spelled the end of that whole tradition. Oh my.... Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of the…
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Join me for this beautiful story set around Christmastime in the forests of Germany where a little girl who lives with her grandmother holds great hopes that angels will bring her a Christmas gift. This tale brings into sharp focus the joy of appreciating what life gives us every day. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift i…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. This is our last episode of Season 3 before we break for the holidays. It's been such an incredible year filled with so much momentum and discovery, I can’t wait to share everything we have in store for January when…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Baking season. You’re in for a sweet treat today, because I spoke with one of the internet’s favourite bakers, Sarah Fennel of Broma Bakery (you might know her as the recipe developer who put the viral single-serve cookies on the map.) Most of us have a thing that we love and are good at, that’s currently j…
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This lovely story is about a little girl who helps an elf. He turns around and helps her become invisible, but is it a gift or a curse? She finds out – and so will you – in this beautiful tale set on Christmas Eve and morning. Enjoy Toinette and sweet dreams, mon ami! Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is …
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. With the holidays around the corner, setting savings goals can feel like a losing battle. So we're throwing it back to some helpful tips from Melissa Leong, on how to easily and gradually automate your savings so yo…
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We are rapidly approaching the end of the year, and I am SHOOK at how fast 2024 flew by. I have a rigorous reflection process, and I always find a ton of value in tracking the highs, lows, and lessons of the year, which help inform how I move forward into the new year. You need to understand where you’ve been to plan where you’re going, so today I’…
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In this retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fable, a tree yearns for everything it does not have, until he gets it and realizes he should have appreciated what he had. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to offe…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. If you're struggling with debt or moving the needle on your financial goals, this is a must-listen reminder for overcoming financial stress and toxic money patterns. A healthy money mindset is the missing ingredient…
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If you’re looking for the cheat code to catapult your career trajectory, today’s episode is a must-listen. We’re learning how to succeed using our most valuable currency: our reputation, and our networks, from global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein. Our reputations matter in every area of our lives, especially in this digital age when co…
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Do find something to snuggle and listen to this favourite tale of a boy's much-loved bunny who yearns to become real. It is a beautiful reminder always to look beneath the surface - in this case, the soft, furry fabric of the story's title. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful spons…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. We could all use a confidence boost sometimes, and we’re throwing it back to Komal Minhas, who drops doable research-backed tips on how to cultivate more confidence and courage to tap into our potential. Komal is an…
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I’ve been struggling with self-trust and self-doubt lately, so today we’re diving deep on how to build more self-worth and how self-accountability is the ultimate confidence-builder, with my dear friend and self-love queen, Afomia Hailemeskel. There’s nobody better to speak to about self-worth and self-trust than Afomia — she’s a Certified Life Coa…
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Often when we hear of someone who is surrounded by yes-men (and women), they're described in terms of this story by Hans Christian Andersen. But who remembers the details of this scantily-clad leader and how he ended up being such a cautionary tale? Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Is it safe to pick stocks, and what should you know as a beginner investor? Do you invest your money in large amounts, or dollar cost average into the market? And how do you prioritize sustainable investing? We’re t…
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Welcome back to another edition of “I’m the problem, it’s me”, where I call bullshit on myself for the stuff I’ve been getting wrong, because we learn the most through our fuck-ups. If you’re listening to this, you’re probably dating or thinking about dating… but please (speaking from experience!), whatever you do, don’t date someone for what you t…
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This is a slightly reimagined Grimm Brothers' tale of a poor man who uses his wits to win and makes his fellow townsfolk really wish they had not ignored him. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to offer 10% off all onlin…
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Are you feeling lonely and disconnected? There’s a phenomenon right now I’m seeing in friendships, where we get stuck in the “catching up” loop. As we get older and enter our “splinter era” of different schedules, different priorities, and different life stages, it can feel like our friendships constantly take the backseat. We’re relegated to a one…
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Old Aesop was indeed a wise man – he told short tales that had messages that still resonate today. Like the moral of this story: no one is too small to help...and we should never, ever judge the size of one's heart by one's stature. Enjoy this story and sweet dreams! Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our won…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. I'm here this week to myth-bust our ideas of desire, because most of the conflict couples have around sex comes down to having different desire responses. Tune in as we throw it back to this deep dive on how to appr…
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I’ve been hitting a ceiling with my upper limits lately — in love, business, and life decisions, limiting beliefs and self-sabotage have been showing all the way up. So I revisited this episode with Lori Harder, and it was a powerful reminder of how to get out of my own way… it felt right to throw it back to this top-performing episode today for an…
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Sometimes the best tales are the ones that go in a different direction than you expect, as with this story of an ingenious and optimistic young woman (channeling her inner Julia Sugarbaker!) who makes her dream come true, but on her terms. Based on The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil…
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It’s World Mental Health Day this week, and we're having lots of important conversations to increase awareness around emotional wellbeing. I called in Trauma Therapist Simone Saunders to learn more about somatic therapy, how our mental health impacts our physical health, and how trauma and distress shows up in our bodies. Anxiety and mental illness…
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This enlightening tale is one that was written centuries ago by the prolific Aesop. I'll take you to a gentle day under fluttering leaves and warming sunshine with a message of being in the moment. All this, as you drift off to a place where there is no hurry...only peace. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to o…
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If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to take off — we got you. Book a call with us, and we’ll help you hone in your unique idea, figure out equipment and editing, and market your show! Check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off th…
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We’re heading into mental health awareness week, and these conversations are crucial as we face a global mental health crisis, with 1 in 3 people struggling with a mental health issue in North America. Almost every person I’m close with has been affected by mental health struggles, and I dealt with my own uncomfortable bout of anxiety and depressio…
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For nearly a century-and-a-half, this story has been told as a morality tale - perhaps even one of a cautionary tone. Set in Paris in the 19th century, you will share in the wonder about what could well be a tale of Cinderella told almost entirely in reverse. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful s…
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