I am a five time cancer survivor. I have been dodging bullets since 1999. I carry the BRCA1 "Anjelina Jolie” gene. I have had three ovarian cancers and two breast cancers. I attribute my survival to great medicine and doctors who listen, a loving and...
We, as women, never think we can take a risk. It is always about our families, managers and that our partners are looked after, nourished and secure. We forget that we must fill our vessels. Let’s be honest, it is scary to take that leap...
Anxiety can exacerbate even the simplest of parenting tasks and steal the gratification we should be receiving. But it is possible to gain control over your anxiety and create a healthy family dynamic. First posted on Best Health Here are four ways to manage your anxiety Having been...
I lost my best friend to a mental illness. He was charismatic, bright, kind, adventurous, funny, so talented and loved by so so many. He suffered, he fought, and despite every effort and by no fault of his own, he didn't get the right support, combination of medical help and resources to help him win his battle.
Igniting Possibilities : JOIN US ON MAY 3, 2017 for an evening of inspiring speakers highlighting the power and potential of women and what they bring to the world. This event will provide motivating insights into the world of the everyday woman, and how she can create positive...
The three lovely women behind Wise Women Canada and Women on the Fence are teaming up, and we couldn’t be more excited! Lisa Brookman and Liz Wiener, along with Erica Diamond each have very distinct brands, but one similar mission: To empower, inspire and educate...
We are so fortunate to have Hyba as the main sponsor of our upcoming event on Friday, April 7th, 2017: Off the Fence and Wise. As you know, we both love to be active and we always feel fabulous dressed in our Hyba activewear! Hyba encompasses everything...
Looking back, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when THE moment was. Maybe I wasn’t paying attention and I missed it. Maybe it was gradual. Maybe it was slowly sneaking up on me without a warning, making its transition mimic any other regular day. But there wasn’t...
Last week, at the end of a yoga class, the teacher announced that one of the class members was expecting a new grand-baby that day. She asked us to join her in an Om to welcome the new addition to the world. As the class...
A couple of weeks ago, we had the opportunity to be on a great new tv show called Montreal Billboard! We were excited to share the details of our blog and our weekly Sunday evening CJAD radio show - and participate in a round table...
"Anyway, ah was trying to say dat every warm-blooded woman me know want children. Yuh don't want to end up old an' lonely wid no children." From Nicole Dennis-Benn's 2016 novel, Here Comes the Sun. I want to start by letting you know that my husband and...
While there is more media attention and awareness about concussion, particularly in sport, there is little focus on the non athlete who becomes concussed. There is even less widespread knowledge about the 15% who experience post concussion syndrome, symptoms that persist beyond one year and that...
There is definitely something wrong when we find ourselves falling into the cantankerous trap; “but we don’t agree on venues and we don’t agree on menus”. Planning a family vacation can sometimes provoke angst amongst the members of the group. We have to take a...
Reader's Digest, Best Health - Elizabeth Wiener and Lisa Brookman The clinical psychologist says… In my practice, I work with people who struggle with depression. It’s not unusual for clients to feel apprehensive about beginning therapy, which is a reasonable response to a new situation. Once they...
’Tis the season to love… yourself! The Holiday blues gets to the best of us. But I am here to remind you that there is no better time to indulge, both selflessly and selfishly, than during the Holidays. Singles can (and should!) revel in the fact...
Meet Maria Licoudis; RN and Care Manager at Home Care Assistance. Her story is all too familiar; too much to get done and not enough hours in a day. Maria leads a very busy life. She is mom to her two girls Chloe and Connie, who...
Picoum - Jennifer Braun Woman across Canada are kicking butt in the workforce, all while maintaining their cool and doing the things in life they enjoy. “Motivation Monday: How she does it” is a news series where we profile notable women working in various fields to...
It’s not easy to admit that one is getting older, especially when your body and your mind are not what they used to be. Moving a family member into a senior care residence is never a simple decision. It may not be easy to broach the subject...
Last weekend, Lisa and I had the opportunity to speak at, and participate in, the Maddy K Inspires Retreat in St. Sauveur, Québec. As big believers in communication and authenticity, we were excited to let it all out; to share the stories of our pasts...
I was sitting at my desk staring at my phone as my colleagues started walking by my office doing as the voice on the PA system was instructing - heading toward the emergency exit and evacuating the building, when a friend of mine stopped and...
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For many people living with Crohn’s disease, life can involve urgent trips to the bathroom as well as pain. For some, Crohn’s can even be deadly. Living with a chronic disease like this can be difficult and isolating. In severe cases, the disease can lead...
Wise Women Canada was started by psychotherapist Lisa Brookman and educator Elizabeth Wiener. It focuses on women’s issues – particularly women’s mental health. They are currently promoting the movement #RaiseYourWiseHand around World Mental Health day on October 10th. By using the hashtag, they’re hoping we can help strip mental illness of the stigma...