Learn how DNA and your subconscious mind influence chronic pain—and how pharmacogenomics, hypnosis, and holistic tools can support personalized pain management.

In this episode, you will hear pharmacist Stacey D’Angelo’s personal story with chronic back pain and what finally helped her. Together we will:

 * Learn what deprescribing really means—and why it matters for people living with chronic pain
 * Discover how pharmacogenomics and DNA can help personalize medication decisions
 * Explore the complex relationship between medications, mindset, and emotional healing
 * Understand how medications for anxiety, depression, and pain can become less effective over time
 * Hear why slow, supported withdrawal from medications can lead to greater clarity and wellbeing
 * Explore natural and holistic alternatives like hypnosis, supplementation, and mindset work
 * Understand why emotional support, collaboration, and personalized care are essential
 * A must-listen if you're wondering, “Do I still need this medication?” or supporting a loved one who is

Stacey D’Angelo, BScPharm, RPh, is a pharmacist and founder of Your Simple Health, an independent practice focused on deprescribing and medication optimization. She helps people reduce or simplify their medications safely, using a personalized and holistic approach that considers lifestyle, genetics, and overall wellbeing.

Stacey began her career in long-term care, where she gained extensive experience managing polypharmacy in older adults. Over time, she became passionate about supporting patients through complex medication tapers and empowering them to take an active role in their health. She now partners with individuals and healthcare providers to create thoughtful deprescribing plans and is currently completing certification as a health and wellbeing coach to further support her clients—many of whom are navigating chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, and insomnia.

You can connect with Stacey here:

Website: https://www.simplehealthpharmacist.com/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceydangelo/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yoursimplehealth/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085572370229
Book a complimentary call: https://yoursimplehealth.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1/treatment/1

If you would like to learn hypnosis for pain management, you can schedule a free consultation with Robbie Spier Miller:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/book-now

*Each person’s situation is different, and the information shared in this podcast is not medical advice. Be sure to consult with your doctor and pharmacist when making decisions about your medication and health situation.

New Options for Chronic Pain: A Whole-Person Approach from a Pharmacist*

Learn how Dr. Sandeep Kapoor went from being a shy teenager in India to a physician, real estate entrepreneur, and mentor in Canada. You'll discover:

 * The importance of “growing outside the shade” of comfort
 * The life-changing moment that shifted his beliefs about science and spirituality
 * How he transformed a failed business venture into the seed money for a thriving real estate empire
 * Why your next step matters more than knowing the whole path—and how results can show you the way
 * His approach to calculated risk-taking and real estate investing as a path to freedom
 * The deeper purpose behind building wealth

After practicing medicine for over 16 years in India, Sandeep relocated to Canada, where he transformed a failed business venture into the seed capital for a growing real estate portfolio. Today, he manages over 70 residential units and leads multi-million dollar land development projects across Ontario and Alberta. A lifelong learner and natural mentor, Sandeep is passionate about helping others recognize opportunity, take aligned risks, and build meaningful wealth rooted in service and self-trust.

You can connect with Sandeep here:

Sandeep Singh Kapoor [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-singh-kapoor-61b213167/overlay/about-this-profile/], Realtor, Realty ONE Group, Toronto

https://map.realtyonegroup.com/real-estate-agent/51983/sandeep-kapoor

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

From Setback to 70 Properties: How Dr. Sandeep Kapoor Built a Life of Possibility

Join us in this episode for:

 * A lighthearted and honest look at midlife—from sudden health crises to unexpected epiphanies
 * Real talk about menopause, identity shifts, and stress-related illness—and how to cope when everything hits at once
 * How to spot the hidden signs of stress before your body forces you to stop
 * Ways to laugh at the hard stuff and find levity in the middle of big life changes
 * How to have better, braver conversations with your doctor
 * Why you might be asking yourself “Which woman am I today?” — and how that question can actually empower you
 * Practical tools for reframing midlife challenges using mindset, self-awareness, and stress reduction techniques
 * Inspiration to redefine what vibrant living looks like after 50

Deborah Knight is a communications strategist, storyteller, media expert and founder of DKPR Public Relations Inc., with 25+ years of experience representing celebrities, politicians, and business leaders in media, messaging, public speaking, content creation and brand presence. Her eclectic career spans corporate communications leadership at WestJet, the Rogers Centre, and Mirvish Productions, as well as previously working as an international tour manager and publicist working in New York, L.A., and Cannes.

A sought‑after media commentator, Deborah has been featured regularly on CBC News, CTV, Global News, CP24, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, The National Post, Metroland, and Canadian Business and podcasts, sharing her expertise on public relations, advertising, and the evolving media landscape. A cancer survivor and patient advocate , and media spokesperson, she is writing Menopause Speaks , opening courageous conversations for Mount Sinai Women’s Health Initiative, tackling the taboos around women’s health.

For over two decades, she has led major fundraising efforts with Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation, including spearheading the creation of a scholarship program for high school students, leading the development of a new Boys and Girls Club in Cabbagetown, and launching The Water Drop Project in the Caribbean to provide clean water for communities in need.

Known for her resilience, reinvention, and signature question—“Why aren’t we talking about this stuff?”—Deborah inspires others to step boldly into their own second chapters.

Deborah Knight, Principal and Publicist

dkpr public relations inc.

416-200-3577 (dkpr)  office

Toronto

www.dkpr.ca [http://www.dkpr.ca/]

Twitter @dkprtoronto

Join us for FREE Stress Management workshops, both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Learn more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

Which Woman Am I Today? Facing Midlife With Humour, Healing & Reinvention

Tawnya Jacques — mother, wife, hypnotist, and teacher — shares how learning to let go of fear, control, and self-judgment has led her to a new kind of freedom. In this conversation, we explore how:

 * Letting go of control helped her shift from tension to trust, especially in parenting teenage boys.
 * Old patterns of fear, perfectionism, and people-pleasing were showing up in her relationships, her parenting, and even her intimacy.
 * Learning hypnosis and NLP gave her tools to move from self-judgment to self-trust, and build healthier relationships.
 * Embracing freedom, flexibility, and curiosity has become a way of life.
 * This shift is helping her kids become more confident, independent, and emotionally resilient.
 * She discovered the difference between having rules and embodying values (and why that matters more than we think).
 * Finding her voice as an independent woman means she no longer has to earn love through control or overgiving. She can build connection from a place of confidence.

Tawnya Jacques is the heart behind Hamilton Hypnosis, where she helps people shift stuck patterns and find their way back to peace, purpose, and possibility. With a background in education and a deep love for helping others grow, she’s also a proud wife to Ben and mom to Caleb (16) and Callum (14), her daily reminders of love, laughter, and life’s sweetest moments.

Connect with Tawnya:

https://www.hamiltonhypnosis.com/

Join us for FREE Stress Management workshops, both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Learn more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

From Fear to Freedom: Learning to Turst Instead of Control

Host Robbie Spier Miller speaks with Scott Bridger from the Burlington Chamber of Commerce about the impact of community-centred leadership in business and life.

 * Scott shares stories from his small-town upbringing and early volunteer experiences that shaped his core values of integrity, accountability, and generosity.
 * Learn how those values continue to inform his work supporting entrepreneurs, nurturing local business, and creating culture at the chamber.
 * From volunteering at a day camp at age 13 to mentoring new business owners today, Scott’s journey is a powerful example of how service leads to success.
 * The episode explores how connection, contribution, and character form the foundation of meaningful leadership—both in organizations and in everyday life.
 * Perfect for entrepreneurs, community builders, and anyone who wants to lead with more purpose and people-focus.

With over 25 years of experience in the Chamber of Commerce network, Scott Bridger is a seasoned leader in community engagement and membership development, currently serving at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.

He is a current member of the Burlington Today Advisory Board, a past President of the Canadian Chamber Executives, and was honoured as Employee of the Year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Scott’s deep roots in volunteerism include serving as Board President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region and Chair of Cambridge Celebrates Canada Day—roles that reflect his lifelong commitment to giving back and bringing people together.

Scott is passionate about travel, sports, and family—and most of all, he loves connecting with entrepreneurs to help them grow, thrive, and feel at home in their community.

You can connect with Scott Bridger here:

https://www.burlingtonchamber.com/who-we-are-bcc/

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

Community-Centred Leadership: What Growing Up in a Small Town Taught One Man About Business, Belonging, and Giving Back

Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no? Or replaying a conversation in your head, worrying you upset someone? In this episode, we welcome Gilian Verworn, the Director of Hypnosis Niagara to explore the surprising truth about people-pleasing, what it’s really doing to your relationships, and how you can let it go.

We will explore:

 * The hidden fears that shaped Gillian’s relationships with women—and how she saw them as fact, not patterns
 * What it feels like to live in a loop of people-pleasing, fear of judgment, and emotional intensity
 * The moment she realized “this isn’t who I am”—and the power of seeing behaviour as something we do, not are
 * How shifting out of placating led to deeper connection, confidence, and ease (in life and business)
 * How healing old relational patterns helps us help others more effectively
 * Why letting go of guilt and shame can change everything

Gilian Verworn's journey in hypnosis began when she was recommended by a physiotherapist to explore using hypnosis as an option to manage her chronic pain. She was so amazed by the results that hypnosis had for her that she dedicated her life to making these tools more accessible to the public. With degrees in Physics and Education and Certified through Hypnosis Training Canada, Master Hypnotist Society Canada and the National Guild of Hypnotists, Gilian Verworn has a practical approach to hypnosis that is founded in client results. She has been running the successful hypnosis clinic, Hypnosis Niagara (see the website www.niagara.clinic [http://www.niagara.clinic/]), in St. Catharines and specializes in helping people quit smoking, lose weight and manage stress. She works with clients in person and online.

Gilian offers free hypnotic screenings to help people learn more about hypnosis. You can book yours by visiting the website www.niagara.clinic [http://www.niagara.clinic/], calling or texting her at 289 219 1759, or sending her an email to hypnosis@niagara.clinic

Join us for FREE Stress Management workshops, both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Learn more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

What People-Pleasing Really Does to Your Relationships (and How to Break Free)

In this conversation, we explore:

 * Why “hustle harder” isn’t the path to true success (and what to do instead)
 * How to set clear boundaries without sacrificing results
 * The role leaders play in creating safe, high-performing teams
 * Practical ways to align your work with your values and personal rhythm

Executive Leadership Coach Stephanie Woodward shares her own journey from being a self-described “productivity addict” to creating a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with work. We dig into the shared responsibilities of leaders and team members, the underrated power of psychological safety and resilience, and the importance of knowing your own limits. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating your own career path, this episode will give you practical tools to align your productivity with what truly matters, so you can enjoy your career without burning out.

Stephanie Woodward, the founder of Agency to Change, works with individuals, leaders and organizations to optimize their approach to work, leadership and workplace culture. She is the creator of the Conscious Productivity assessment, host of the newly released Conscious Productivity Podcast, and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller The Big Scale Back: Success and Balance By Your Own Design.

Take Stephanie's free Conscious Productivity Quiz and get your personal productivity profile: https://conscious-productivity.scoreapp.com/

Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @agencytochange

We are getting many requests these days for help with managing stress and navigating all of the change happening around us. So, we are offering free Stress Management workshops, both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Learn more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

The End of Burnout: How to Align Your Work and Wellbeing

What does it take to rebuild your life after enormous loss, and not just survive, but rise? Kristina Shea joins us to share her experience of moving from heartache to purpose.

Whether you’re going through your own storm or ready to take a bold leap, Kristina’s story shows us that the sky isn’t the limit, it’s just the beginning.

In this episode, we talk about:

 * Her “do it scared, do it anyway” approach to business, motherhood, and reinvention
 * The power of purpose, even (especially) when you don’t feel “ready”
 * Why comparison kills confidence, and what to do instead

Kristina Shea’s life has been one of profound reinvention and resilience. She is a single mother who has lost two husbands, and survived a toxic, narcissistic relationship during COVID. Through these personal challenges, she has continuously chosen growth, rebuilding her life with vision and purpose.

A passionate traveler and lifelong learner, Kristina has gone diving into the Great Barrier Reef, plunging 130 feet into the Blue Hole in Belize, trekking through Bali and Thailand, and even paragliding off a mountain in Turkey.

These moments weren’t about thrill — they were about courage, self-trust, and the belief that possibility exists at every edge.

At the heart of Kristina’s work is her personal philosophy: BlueSky Thinking — the belief that we can remove our own ceilings, imagine more expansive futures, and take bold, aligned action toward growth.

Kristina Shea is a creative strategist, entrepreneur, board director, and founder of two purpose-driven ventures: BlueSky BlueOcean Agency, and Women Up.

With over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, communications, and creative leadership, Kristina teaches AI marketing masterminds to entrepreneurs and professionals, helping them build future-ready visibility and growth strategies.

She also serves as a Board Director for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, where she advocates for entrepreneurship, innovation, and the advancement of women in leadership.

You can connect with Kristina Shea on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-shea-pmp-66a8b55/ [https://linktr.ee/BlueSkysLife]

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

Blue Skies, Deep Dives: From Grief To Gutsy Moves

In this episode, we explore how Kate McDowell healed from a critical illness, and now helps others do the same through nutrition, hypnosis, and NLP.

Kate shares how she broke free from the invisible rules that were holding her back, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and how she built a thriving business by challenging what she’d been taught to believe and seeking out new options.

Whether you're navigating chronic illness, stuck in old patterns, or simply wondering what’s really possible when you see the world differently, this conversation will open your eyes.

🌀 We talk about:
• The cost of people-pleasing and playing small
• Reclaiming agency in your health and your business
• Using hypnosis and NLP to shift beliefs and create real change
• Letting go of waiting for permission and creating your future with intention

Tune in and discover what becomes possible when you take a leadership role in your health, your career and your life.

The Rules Said She Couldn’t Heal. How She Found Freedom Beyond a Chronic Diagnosis

For years, Cyndi Tryon tried to be everything to everyone, especially her kids. But beneath the love and care was a deep tangle of guilt, control, and the fear of not being enough. She shares what happened when she finally let go of the ‘good mom’ routine—and how that one shift was the best thing she could do for her family, her relationships, and her own life.

We will explore:

 * How “helping” adult children can unintentionally hold them back
 * What it looks like to let go of control and trust that others will find their way
 * The surprising positive ripple effect this shift had on Cyndi’s family, romantic relationship and hypnosis clients
 * Examples of how healing ourselves helps the next generation

Looking for more support to make these changes in your own life? Join us for a two-day Navigating Family Dynamics workshop on Nov 15–16, 2025. Learn more at https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/family-dynamics-workshop [https://hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

Cyndi Tryon has a passion for guiding hypnosis clients to attain their goals. She is the Director of Kahshe Hypnosis and an Associate Trainer at Hypnosis Training Canada.

You can connect with Cyndi here: https://www.kahshehypnosis.com/

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

What I Found When I Stopped Trying to Be the ‘Good Mom’—And Why Everyone’s Better for It

You want to make the most of your life and business. Sometimes challenges can make it hard to see the way forward. The key to success? Developing the habit of possibility—the mindset that helps you tu

The Habit of Possibility Podcast · Zencastr

The Habit of Possibility Podcast

You want to make the most of your life and business. Sometimes challenges can make it hard to see the way forward. The key to success? Developing the habit of possibility—the mindset that helps you turn obstacles into opportunities.

Each week, human performance expert Robbie Spier Miller interviews entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators who create success by embracing possibility, even in the face of adversity. Their insights will help you develop a resilient mindset, overcome setbacks, and make bold moves in both business and life.

If you're ready to shift your perspective, take inspired action, and create new opportunities, The Habit of Possibility is your go-to podcast for personal and professional growth.

An award-winning performance expert and hypnotist, Robbie coaches and consults with individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and corporations to help them achieve more success. She teaches personal mastery, leadership, effective communication, relationships, navigating change, and cultivating a growth mindset.

During her career as an IT consultant, she learned subconscious hypnosis strategies to manage stress and workplace politics. Impressed by the results, she wanted to help others discover hypnosis benefits.

Over the past 20 years, Robbie has helped thousands improve their business and personal lives. She is the Director of Hypnosis Training Canada and Mind Link Consulting, and previously served as the Director of Burlington Hypnosis Centre, which continues to thrive under new ownership. 

If you need a proven professional to save you time, money, and energy, Robbie is the one.

Tree Ryde, business owner and corporate consultant, says: “Training with Robbie helped me easily connect with more people, deliver valuable results, and build solid client relationships. My business has grown exponentially.”

Connect with Robbie:

https://linktr.ee/robbiespiermiller

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com

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