Best Susannah Steers Podcasts (2025)

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Embracing Change: Finding Stability Through Movement 29:18

6d ago29:18

29:18

Change is the only constant in our lives, yet we instinctively resist it. Whether facing health challenges, career shifts, or global disruptions, change often throws us off balance—but what if we could transform this resistance into resilience? This deeply personal exploration unpacks how our nervous systems and brains are simultaneously hardwired …

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Finding Freedom Through Movement with Allison Birt 39:19

19d ago39:19

39:19

Discover the transformative power of mindful movement with movement educator Allison Birt as she shares her journey from ballet to Pilates teacher and Franklin Method practitioner. What happens when we shift our focus from punishing workouts to pleasurable movement? Allison reveals how our relationship with our bodies can fundamentally change when …

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Water, Work, and Wisdom: A Conversation with Olympic Kayaker Kamini Jain 26:22

27d ago26:22

26:22

Paddle into the remarkable world of Kamini Jain, an Olympic kayaker whose journey from shy teenager to Hall of Fame paddler reveals powerful lessons about perseverance, community, and finding strength on the water. Kamini's story begins with a quiet 14-year-old discovering kayaking – a perfect fit for her introverted nature that would eventually le…

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Why Good Posture is More than Just Looking Good 21:22

1M ago21:22

21:22

Have you ever considered that the way you stand and sit could be influencing everything from your aches and pains to your energy levels to your risk of chronic disease? Forget what you thought you knew about "standing up straight"—posture is far more dynamic and influential than most of us realize. I'm diving deep into our body's relationship with …

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Meditation as Medicine 38:19

2M ago38:19

38:19

In a world increasingly fraught with stress and anxiety, finding balance and peace can sometimes seem unattainable. This episode of the Heart of Motion podcast dives deep into the potent intersection of movement, mindfulness, and health, featuring expert insights from Siobhan O'Connell, a seasoned physiotherapist with 40+ years experience. We explo…

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The Science of Breath for Better Health 26:03

2M ago26:03

26:03

Enhance your health through the power of breath, and discover how such a simple act can profoundly impact your physical and emotional well-being. Join me, Susannah Steers, as I guide you through the often-overlooked science of breathing, drawing insights from James Nestor's "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." Together, we'll navigate the intri…

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Movement, Mindfulness, and the Art of Holistic Living with guest Tara Walsh 35:40

3M ago35:40

35:40

Ever wondered how movement can transform not just your body, but your entire way of living? Join us as we welcome Tara Walsh, an expert horticulturalist and outdoor enthusiast, whose life story is a testament to the power of movement. From the physically demanding world of horticulture to her mountain biking and outdoor adventures, Tara’s journey h…

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Movement Matters! Fitness & Mobility for Lifelong Health 21:32

3M ago21:32

21:32

Uncover the truth behind society's fitness myths and why your daily workout might not be enough for holistic health. Join host Susannah Steers for this episode of the Heart of Motion podcast as we explore the profound difference between fitness and movement training. Our modern conveniences have created a movement deficit, often leaving us with chr…

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Presence: A Gentler Transformation 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

What if the key to transformation isn't about chasing resolutions but cultivating presence? As we embark on Season 2 of the Heart of Motion Podcast, I share how the power of presence and mindfulness can break the cycle of failed New Year's resolutions, bringing balance to our physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. By acknowledging where we stand…

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Balancing Act: The Symphony of Movement, Stability, and Proprioception 21:58

4M ago21:58

21:58

Picture this: you're on a treadmill, and suddenly, you trip—your body reacts instinctively, keeping you from hitting the ground. This episode of Heart of Motion unpacks how our bodies maintain balance, whether on a treadmill or in everyday life. I guide you through the fascinating world of balance, exploring the harmony between our vestibular, visu…

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Embracing Authenticity: Marketing, Movement, and Midlife Transformation 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

What if you could align your business strategies with your true self, creating a life that reflects your core values and desires? Join me as I sit down with the influential Donna Cravotta, founder of Cravotta Media Group and the Be Visible Club Mastermind, to uncover the magic of authentic marketing and connection. Discover how Donna's transformati…

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Balancing the Beast: Stress, Movement, and Health 24:08

5M ago24:08

24:08

Could understanding the body's reaction to stress be key to unlocking better health? This week we unpack the nuanced relationship between stress, movement, and health. You'll learn how stress, in measured doses, can actually bolster strength and resilience, yet when unchecked, it can detrimentally impact our well-being. Stress and movement are more…

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Pilates, Pedals, and Presence 31:21

6M ago31:21

31:21

Learn about ways to balance a bustling career, family life, and a passion for fitness with our guest, Nicole Howell. As a North Shore mountain biker, mother, and employment law partner in Vancouver, Nicole brings a unique perspective to integrating movement into a jam-packed schedule. Nicole’s story is a testament to finding joy and presence in eve…

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Discovering Core Strength Beyond the Abdominals 29:50

6M ago29:50

29:50

Unlock the secrets of true core strength! Join me as we challenge the widespread myth that a strong core is all about abs. In this episode, we redefine what it truly means to have a robust core by exploring the intricate dance between the deep inner unit core musculature (including the deep abdominal wall), and other systems in the body. Discover h…

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Resilience, Healing, and Connection through Somatics with Amy Ruth 49:38

7M ago49:38

49:38

What if your body could tell you stories of resilience, healing, and a deeper mind-body connection? Join us as we explore the transformative power of somatics and movement integration with the exceptional Amy Kiara-Ruth. With a rich tapestry of expertise in dance, Pilates, kinesiology, and various somatic practices like Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Amy sha…

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Julie Rothschild on Art, Movement, and Menopause 35:16

7M ago35:16

35:16

Join me as I reconnect with the extraordinary Julie Rothschild, a dancer, artist, and movement teacher whose journey through art and motion will leave you inspired. Julie takes us through her profound relationship with dance and how the pandemic led her to the intricate world of tapestry weaving, offering a new dimension to her creative expression …

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Unlocking the Secrets to Flexibility and Joint Health 28:05

8M ago28:05

28:05

Ready to unlock the secrets behind true flexibility and joint health? Discover how understanding the interplay between muscles, bones, and soft tissues can transform your range of motion and overall mobility. On this episode of the Heart of Motion podcast, we tackle common complaints like tight hips, stiff backs, and sore necks by examining the cru…

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Doing Hard Things with Love 41:07

8M ago41:07

41:07

In this episode of the Heart of Motion podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Kristy Kilcup, a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 30 years of experience. Kristy recounts her inspiring journey of finding solace and self-assurance through sports and physical activity, despite facing struggles in academic settings. Join me as Kristy candid…

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Organizing Your Movement: A Path to Strength, Freedom and Joy 39:32

9M ago39:32

39:32

Can organizing your movements really transform your life? Discover the surprising intersection between Marie Kondo's organizational methods and movement patterns on today's Heart of Motion podcast. We share an inspiring story of one client's journey from debilitating back pain to newfound freedom and joy through tailored movement practices. This ta…

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An Olympian Brings The Cheese: A Life in Motion 27:55

9M ago27:55

27:55

As the 2024 Olympics Games begin, join host Susannah Steers for a fun conversation with Doug Martin, Olympian and owner of The Cheeseman, a boutique European-style cheese shop in North Vancouver, BC. Learn about the life of a world class competitive swimmer in the 1970's, and what to expect from this year's Olympic swimmers. Doug explains how the t…

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Movement for Life... and Menopause. 51:04

10M ago51:04

51:04

Join Susannah, and Gillian McCormick, Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Specialist, for a wide-ranging conversation about movement as a key element of health care throughout our lives, and particularly for women experiencing symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause. We talk about what happens when our bodies start to change and how that might affec…

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Movement Is Everywhere 17:45

10M ago17:45

17:45

Movement is everywhere. We find it easily in our physical activities, exercise and sports. We know it exists in the flow of the ocean and the wind, in the smallest cells and in the massive expanse of galaxies. Movement is essential to life. Beyond "exercise" - movement is a way for us to connect to ourselves, and to the people and the world around …

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Heart of Motion - Podcast Trailer 2:20

11M ago2:20

2:20

Welcome to the Heart of Motion, a new podcast dedicated to the heart, soul and science of movement. Movement and physical activity connect us more deeply to ourselves, to our bodies and to the things in life that are most important to us. It's more than just a "fitness routine" - so let's talk about it! Join host Susannah Steers every couple of wee…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 10 / w Red Stone Snake Woman 1:21:38

3y ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Susannah and Gillian get back to their roots with an in-depth conversation with Traditional Knowledge Keeper Red Stone Snake Woman, Jenny Sawanohk. Jenny does not shy away from telling it like it is about Truth and Reconciliation, decolonization, land back and the 8th Fire Prophesy. https://www.redstonesnakewoman.ca/ https://fncaringsociety.com/7-f…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 9 / Urban Indigeneity, Social Movements & Art 55:50

3y ago55:50

55:50

In this episode we talk about the final three modules of the Indigenous Canada course including Indigenous in the City, Social Movements and Indigenous Art. Wet’suwet’en: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Canadian_pipeline_and_railway_protests @hesquiaht Carol Anne Hilton, MBA @helen_knott Helen Knott @KimTallBear Kim TallBear @DecolonizeWealth @Q…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 8 / Indigenous Women 30:57

3y ago30:57

30:57

This conversation delves into the lives of Indigenous Girls, Women and Genderful People whose community status, societal roles and responsibilities have been irrevocably changed due to the heteronormative, patriarchal, and misogynist influence of colonial settler culture. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Genderful https://www.forbes.…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 7/ Sovereign Lands 42:34

3y ago42:34

42:34

In this episode of our ongoing journey to learn more about the Indigenous experience of life in Canada, we explore what Indigenous relationship to the land really means. It's a whole lot more than finding a dot on a map! We're referencing Module 8 in the Indigenous Canada Course. From Indigenous worldview to Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) t…

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Conversations About Decolonization: Episode 6 / Red Power 35:14

3y ago35:14

35:14

By the 1970's and 80's, whether settler Canada understood it or not, the reality was that generations of Indigenous people had attended and/or been scarred by the residential school system. Traditional gender roles and ways of life had been flipped on their heads. As more indigenous folks moved into urban areas, they were bumping up against Canada'…

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Conversations About Decolonization: Episode 5 / The Modern Indian 27:56

3y ago27:56

27:56

This weeks episode centers around the events that bring the Indigenous people from the late 1800's into the modern time. The focus includes economic enterprises that the Indigenous people could engage in, the movement from the reservation to the cities and factors that pushed and pulled people off the reservations. Inherent here are conversations a…

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Conversations Aboout Decolonization: Episode 4 / Residential Schools 37:42

3y ago37:42

37:42

The story of Indian Residential Schools is one of the darkest chapters in Canadian History. Join us as we talk through the reality of Residential School: it's impacts on the children, parents, survivors and communities. This will give the background for what trauma experts are realizing is a pervasive influence on the health of the Indigenous peopl…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 3 / Legal Traditions 28:05

3y ago28:05

28:05

Come with us as we delve into Week 4 of the Indigenous Canada Course all about Legal Traditions. We will cover how Colonial ideas of law are different than Indigenous legal traditions, and how settlers utilized Colonial law to disrupt Indigenous cultural traditions of justice, systems of government, and trade. Find the Indigenous Canada Course: Ind…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 2 / Treaties 28:05

3+ y ago28:05

28:05

Susannah and Gillian cover week 3 of the Indigenous Canada course. This module covers the history of the treaty process in Canada from the Peace and Friendship Treaties all the way through the Modern Treaties. It is shown that the two sovereign nations involved in the treaties viewed the process of negotiation, and the content of each treaty very d…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 1 / Indigenous Worldview & The Fur Trade 42:48

3+ y ago42:48

42:48

We're diving into learning about Indigenous History and Culture in Canada with the Indigenous Canada course, developed by the University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies. This week we cover a summary of what we learned in Weeks 1 and 2 of the course. We gain a better understanding of Indigenous Worldview and the events of the Fur Trade. These …

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Season 5 Teaser: Conversations About Decolonization 18:03

3+ y ago18:03

18:03

Season 5 of the Small Conversations for a Better World Podcast is coming up in January 2022! This season, we're doing something a little different. We're dedicating this entire season to conversations about decolonization. And we want you to join us! Here's the plan: Hosts Gillian McCormick and Susannah Steers are currently completing the Indigenou…

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Strength Training and The Menstrual Cycle w/ Amy Bowe 54:41

3+ y ago54:41

54:41

These days, there is more and more evidence to suggest that strength training is beneficial for women of all ages. For a lot of women, that has meant going to the gym and training in exactly the same way a man does. But what if the variable and changing hormone levels in a woman's body affect performance in ways we have not fully accounted for? Wha…

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Housing the Homeless w Sandra Vasquez 1:07:38

3+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

With all the election campaigning in Canada in recent weeks, we've heard a lot about affordable housing. What does that really mean for some of the more vulnerable people in our community? In this week's episode, we get down to the nitty-gritty of housing and homelessness in BC. With her vast experience in different countries, Sandra gives us a sen…

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The State of Menopause w/ Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko - Part 2 40:31

3+ y ago40:31

40:31

Joins us for Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko about menopause. In this episode we discuss the Women's Health Initiative in the early 2000's and how it derailed the treatment of menopause for a generation of women and their healthcare providers. Learn what current research shows about different treatments and what …

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The State of Menopause w/ Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko - Part 1 42:22

3+ y ago42:22

42:22

Menopause. Traditionally, menopause has been something we don't really talk about. It has been something that women have had to deal with quietly and often on their own. Today - we're going to TALK about it! Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko, a family physician with a special interest in women's health. We dig into…

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Health for Seniors in BC w/ Isobel Mackenzie 1:03:20

3+ y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Seniors in British Columbia face a range of challenges, from healthcare to housing, finances and personal supports. The Covid19 pandemic exposed many of the ways that we need to think and act differently to better support our seniors in the later stages of their lives. Isobel Mackenzie, BC's Seniors' Advocate, joined us for a wide-ranging conversat…

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Big Data w/ Dr. Maya Gislason 51:08

3+ y ago51:08

51:08

Data is, by definition, the facts, statistics and information we gather for research and analysis. In our digital age, data is being produced, analyzed and used in volumes and ways that are difficult to imagine. Among other things, data is the stuff that health and public policies are made of; the information that often decides where the money goes…

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A Conversation About Trauma w/ Tyler Milley, Part 2 32:32

4y ago32:32

32:32

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we discuss mature themes, including issues of violence, indigenous traumas and more. Please consider whether this conversation is appropriate for you and/or others in your environs before pressing play. This episode is Part 2 of our in-depth conversation about trauma with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Tyler Mille…

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A Conversation About Trauma w/ Tyler Milley, Part 1 44:54

4y ago44:54

44:54

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we discuss mature themes, including issues of violence, indigenous traumas and more. Please consider whether this conversation is appropriate for you and/or others in your environs before pressing play. Trauma can be acute. Trauma can be chronic. Trauma is always overwhelming. In today's episode, we're digging into…

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Lost Immunity / w Daniel Kalla 55:24

4y ago55:24

55:24

Lost Immunity is the latest explosive thriller from international bestselling author and physician Daniel Kalla. In a story with some uncomfortable parallels to the Covid19 pandemic, an experimental vaccine is deployed to battle a lethal outbreak - until patients start dying of unknown causes. Are the deaths due to bad science, or is there somethin…

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Food Security: A Social Justice Issue w/ Dr. Tammara Soma 52:24

4y ago52:24

52:24

When was the last time you thought about the food you eat - beyond "what's for dinner?" In this our final episode of Season 3, we have a HUGE conversation about food systems and food security with Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor in the School of Resource Management at Simon Fraser University. We dig deep into food systems, food waste, food se…

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Inside Search and Rescue w/ Dave Steers 56:24

4y ago56:24

56:24

Do you love to play outside? How much do you know about the skilled volunteers who jump into action to help when things go south for us in the wilderness? Part outdoor adventurers, part community-minded volunteers, Search and Rescue members offer an extra layer of safety for anyone exploring the outdoors in beautiful BC. Join us for a conversation …

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Kangaroo Care w/ Alix Woldring & Sarah Coutts 1:00:06

4y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

A conversation about the readiness of British Columbia NICU's to employ a model of care imported from Columbia called Kangaroo Care with the project coordinator and an Independent Consultant working for Perinatal Services. BIO: Sarah Coutts - Independent Consultant, Kangaroo Care Project Sarah is a lactation consultant, neonatal nurse and the mothe…

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Concussion & Optometry w/ Dr. Coralee Mueller 1:01:40

4y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Concussion is a confusing, somewhat misunderstood diagnosis that impacts many individuals every day. We have an in-depth conversation about Concussion, to discuss what it is, what happens to individuals who have one and what kinds of things help to cure concussion. One intervention that can really make a difference for those who suffer concussion i…

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Homeless Youth & Bootcamps for Change w/ Katie Heggtveit 55:25

4+ y ago55:25

55:25

Homelessness is a pervasive and growing problem in Canada. It is both a cause and a consequence of many serious problems around a person's health and wellbeing. When homelessness strikes for our youth, those problems can be amplified exponentially, and can have impacts that last a lifetime. Katie Heggtveit is the Founder and Director of Impact, Boo…

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The Truth About Endometriosis w/ Jill Mueller, PT 48:03

4+ y ago48:03

48:03

Endometriosis is a diagnosis that many women in Canada and globally struggle with. It can take many years to be diagnosed, leads to serious health issues and creates significant economic impacts. Endometriosis is present in 50% of women with infertility and often results in chronic pain. There are many myths and much misinformation about endometrio…

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The Social Determinants of Health w/ Kristy Kerr 50:35

4+ y ago50:35

50:35

We may not always connect the dots, but our social environment has a massive impact on our health and wellbeing. Social Determinants of Health involve a list of things that are proven to directly influence health outcomes. They include sex, gender identity, race, the level of education of your parents and of yourself, where you live, how much money…

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