I Have My Reasons

In this episode of I Have My Reasons, Deandra Dey sits down with Tamara Lich. Tamara is a Metis grandmother, musician, author and activist. Tamara is well known for her involvement with the Freedom Convoy Protest, a massive national protest movement that took place in February 2022 calling for the end to vaccine and lockdown mandates imposed during the COVID 19 pandemic. 
When this podcast was recorded Tamara was still awaiting the verdict for charges pressed against her by the Crown. While the media has portrayed a very specific story about who Tamara is and what the Freedom Convoy protest was all about, Tamara is here on this podcast sharing pieces of her story.

In this podcast we discuss:

- The misconceptions of the freedom convoy movement
- Some of the finer details of the protest 
- How she became involved in the movement 
- Tamara personal experience and life as she awaits her verdict 
- Her take on politics now 
... And more!

Show Links:
Military Propaganda Testing- Ottawa Citizen

Hold the Line- Tamara Lich

Judge Rules Use of The Emergencies Act Violation of Protesters Charter of Rights and Freedoms 

Connect with Deandra 
Grit and Growth Wellness
Deandra’s Instagram
Deandra Website

In this episode of I Have My Reasons, Deandra sits down with Anishinabe Elder Bev Rita Jones. Bev is a non traditionalist Elder who is from Keeseekoowenin First Nation in Manitoba Canada. In this episode Deandra and Bev discuss Bev's documentary "Policy Baby" where is which she shares her remarkable journey growing up in- between two worlds deeply impacted by colonial policy. Bev also shares heartfelt stories about her healing journey as well as some really important upcoming initiatives such as her Annual Water Walk and her ceremony planned for June 21st in Riding Mountain National Park.

Get in touch with BevRita Jones:
Anishinaabe Ikwe Water Walk June 13-17
Policy Baby Trailer
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Deandra:
Grit and Growth Wellness
Deandra’s Instagram
Deandra Website

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down for the second time with Astrologer and Jungian dream analyst Martin Comtois. Martin was visiting Manitoba on his journey across Canada to care for his mother during the last weeks of her life. Deandra and Martin recorded this podcast during the April solar eclipse, an auspicious time!  In this conversation, they are talking specifically about Dreamwork!

Connect with Martin:
Healer Dreamer Astrology
Youtube
Email

Connect with Deandra:
Grit and Growth Wellness
Deandra’s Instagram
Deandra Website

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Juno nominated singer- songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft. As a Folk heroine Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style comes wrapped in a warm and delicious sense of humor.

In this episode Deandra and Cara discuss:

Cara’s childhood steeped in music and community
Being a woman in the changing and evolving music industry
The archetype of the artist and landing in trust
The beginning of the crowd funding and patreon era
Life performance and community connection

And more!

Connect with Cara Luft:
Website
Instagram
Spotify

Connect with Deandra:
Grit and Growth Wellness
Deandra’s Instagram
Deandra Website

In this episode of I Have My Reasons, Deandra and Karli sit down with Sarah Salter Kelly who was visiting and offering workshops in Erickson Manitoba this past spring. Sarah is a talented writer, healer and speaker.

Her wisdom is authentic, embodied and hard won – generated through years of integrating the tragic homicide of her mother and learning to forgive the perpetrator – alongside 30 years of studying personal growth, mysticism, restorative justice, and earth-based healing traditions.

Over the past 16 years she has run a private healing practice, facilitated retreats in Canada and in Peru, taught trauma-focused and shamanic healing workshops, and presented at conferences/public events. Most recently she has authored her first book Trauma as Medicine.

In this episode Deandra and Karli sit down with Sarah and discuss:
- The conception and birth of her book “Trauma as Medicine”
- Trauma healing as a self led empowered journey
- Living an embodied life
- Psychedelic therapy
- Healing and motherhood
- And so much more!

Connect with Sarah Salter Kelly:
Website
Instagram
Facebook

Connect with Deandra and Karli: 
Grit and Growth Wellness
Deandra’s Instagram
Deandra Website

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