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Reflection…

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

I see myself. A person I love and respect looking back at me.

But, now my body has something it’s revealed through some testing with more tests and surgery on the way.

My brain has come through a hole in my bone between eardrum and brain. There is CSF fluid that it is holding back. CSF acts as a cushion to protect the brain and spinal cord from injury. 

And, I am reflecting.

On how it was a little bit of joy in my ignorance over the past year thinking my family doctor was correct in prescribing ear drops and ear prescriptions (one I was allergic to AmaClav) and had me on a list to see an ENT. So I saw a private ENT and it has led me here. To surgery. To the reveal of a rare instance in adults.

I love my dogs so much and I hope that I can continue to share my time with them after surgery.

I am embracing parts of my business that I feel compelled to take care of. To stay active and hopeful. My podcast is there and my presence on social media is still there.

But, I am shedding what no longer serves me. Including false friendships and a few parasites that pretended friendship in order to receive financial help from me.

My hope is to survive surgery and keep pushing towards my PhD.

Dr Susan David

Begin the New Year with Breathwork!

First of all, thanks for reading my blog! I appreciate you.

January 1st 2025 there’s an event at Banook Canoe Club in Dartmouth, N.S., Canada. It starts at 6pm and doors open at 545pm with a note not to be late.

More info HERE

Why am I highlighting this in my blog post?

Due to the family health challenges that I’ve dealt with in 2024 and those that are ongoing into 2025 along with my own surgery coming up on a cyst in my ear I know that what I do to create stress relief is important. Don’t you agree?

Besides using the SUPERPATCH for stress relief (Vibrotactile technology at work with the Central Nervous System) I engage in Yoga practice daily as well as Reiki work.

What? You may ask.

I am evidence based but I have found holistic methods to relieve stress that work and have science showing their effects on the body.

This year for 2025 my word is AWARE.

I am AWARE of my Mom’s radiation treatment…

I am AWARE of complications for my own surgery…

I am AWARE of powerful grief surrounding my two dogs’ deaths this year.

I am AWARE that I am only in control of myself and my own reactions to all of this.

I am AWARE that my Aunt in Alberta and my Uncle in Cape Breton have serious health issues that I cannot fix….

There’s a meditation practice that the Chopra Center teaches us Primordial Sound Meditation Instructors that begins with “I am…”

And, I feel it now. I. Am.

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Book on Kindle today Dec 12th 2024

First of all, thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I’m happy to support individuals on their health and business challenges through their journey on this river of life.

Today, I have news – a book I’m an author in releases today! December 12th, 2024 on Kindle.

So, if you feel like spending $0.99 US on a book today please consider ours!

Suzy Prudden was an amazing publisher to work with and I’m so excited that eWomenNetwork offers these opportunities for their members.

Get the book for $0.99 at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPMTPP5T

If you are in Canada use this link:https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DPMTPP5T

If you are in Australia use this link:https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DPMTPP5T

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Myself and fourteen other women business professionals offer tips, advice and plans on how to work through the ups and downs of business and life challenges. You get to sneak peek into what these women offer to their clients – all in one book!

Thanks again for stopping by my blog,

Yours in health, Tara

Life altering news filtered through a book “Finding Hildasay”

I bought this book online from Sherlock and Pages , an independent bookstore in the UK.

And, it captivated me from Day 1. It has been a page turner. A complete story of one man, a military veteran, determined to raise funds for fellow veterans and their families as he battles elements, insects, lack of food, injuries and more in a walk of self-discovery to find his own mental health again.

As some of you know, this year I have had my Mom and my Dad’s older brother deal with health issues. Both are terminal. This past week, my Mom’s sister (one of her caretakers) is undergoing health concerns that are quite serious to contemplate and I was just cleared for surgery to remove a cyst and some fluid in my inner ear. I will be booking that as soon as I can. I have been dealing with this issue for almost a year thanks to the Nova Scotia health care system.

I am not asking for sympathy. I am asking for action – this past week we were all deluged with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. I made the best of Giving Tuesday as much as I could afford (been saving for months thanks to income from SuperPatch) and a lot went to pet rescues and the NS SPCA.

https://taracmacdonald.superpatch.com

In action – support this bookshop! They have made a tenancious goal but I know from my years in working in publishing in Ontario that these bookshops are constantly battling celebrating authors to looking at covering their storefront rent.

This Christmas give the gift of reading and help this community bookshop stay strong.

Because the books they recommend are quite remarkable and provide perspective as you go through life.

My latest podcast episode releases tomorrow found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify HERE

I managed to be a contributor to an eWomenNetwork non-fiction book that releases on December 12th, 2024 and we could use your help to purchase it online to gain recognition as a bestseller through Amazon (more to come…).

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I’m ready for improved sleep!

Recently, you may have heard that BODi formerly Beachbody has let go of its MLM structure shifting to affiliate. I also have a business with Superpatch and I have decided, after much thought, to enhance my wellness coaching with their patches while remaining a BODI affiliate.

I’m sharing key points from this article available on Thrive ​

Let’s touch base with how important Sleep is!

Sleep  improves brain function

When you are sleeping, your brain is busy working. It begins to prepare for the next day by forming new pathways, which help you with learning and the retention of information.

Because of this, a good night’s sleep is essential for learning and focusing throughout the next day. If you don’t get enough, you are going to struggle to focus the next day.

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​Sleep improves your overall physical health

While you sleep, your body works on healing your heart and blood vessels. Because of this, long-term sleep deprivation can cause heart and kidney disease, high blood pressure, and even strokes.

Sleep  improves your immune system

People who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to catch the common cold and other illnesses that get passed around. This is because of the way that their immune system responds to illness changes, making it not as efficient.

Let me introduce you to a sleep aid that has been studied by researchers including this journal article here
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Vibrotactile technology is based in evidence researched science and may help you improve your quality of life. I am highlighting the Sleep patch because sleep is essential for our lives as pointed out above.

This SuperPatch that you can buy 28 patches of at a time in one packet may help you overcome sleeping difficulties for under $75.00 Canadian.

​Purchase it here!​

​https://taracmacdonald.superpatch.com/​

I appreciate your consideration and support for my business,

Yours in health,

Tara

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Two books and some gummies…

This mystery fiction book is on pre-order from Canadian author Tom Ryan click HERE

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This cookbook is on pre-order from American author Kylie Sakaida, MS, RD Click HERE

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These are local to Halifax, N.S. Swole Bears Protein Gummies by a sixteen year old entrepreneur order thru Insta HERE

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These are available worldwide for Creatine needs – use coupon LukeHanna at checkout and email Legion if there are any issues paying and getting that discount from Luke’s coupon HERE

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I don’t get paid for these recommendations but having used them/ordered the books I highly recommend them all. Tom’s book drops October 15th and Kylie’s drops soon!

I’m currently working on the research proposal final act for the application in February and have taken a sabbatical from new clients for the next month or so. Find me on socials for promos, tips and evidence based info. I’ve grown from getting involved as a BODi coach while doing Co-Active Training for my CPCC coach certification / Primoridial Meditation Instructor / Yoga Teacher / Reiki Master and DoTerra essential oils seller to evolve into my Masters degrees heading to the PhD. When you know better… do better! I believe in balance and helping individuals, one by one, find the fun in fitness.

Yours in health, Tara

Check out this new app!

Visit my podcast for the latest news on Jenny Harkleroad’s new app!

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/plus-fitness-with-tara/id1495594086?i=1000664814587

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Jenny’s new app can be found on Apple and Android Platforms – Leap Transformation Method! https://www.leaptransformationmethod.com/

Leading Ladies Network Event June 20th Thursday 5pm-7pm

Well, it has been a minute.This Thursday night at 5pm-7pm come meet me at The Halifax Club in downtown Halifax for a few hours of business networking! Tickets  HERE ​

Why Leading Ladies Halifax? Well…I’ve been networking with Leading Ladies as a member since January 2017.

My entrepreneur life was packed with to-do lists and staff drama and Leading Ladies provided a way to continue to bring in customers outside of all of that. It started as a fun evening with cocktails and snacks. It became so much more!

Because my clients for wellness coaching from 2017-2019 were those willing to make time in their day to workout.Not everyone does or can do that.

Also, I was based in Dartmouth but I found prospects at these events willing to drive for the “right fit” fitness club.

So, I’ve seen the ROI firsthand. Becoming a sponsor in 2023 was a no brainer.At the time I was working on my Masters degree thru distance education and setting up a chapter of eWomenNetwork.

I already knew there was a lot of work put into these events as my first entrepreneurial life was in short film and video content production as Producer, Director and Writer. I set up film sets and pulled in moving targets for a living in that role.

I see how hard Menna and her Wing Women work. It is a valued production in our community.So – hope to see you there in person!

She also has an education program to teach women how to network effectively. Link  HERE ​

I recently came back from a trip to London, England and to the University of Portsmouth to initiate the process in pursuing my PhD through that university.

Everything went well and despite London’s reputation as having rain it was sunny 95% of the time and I actually used “sun cream” or “sun block” as we call it.

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Happy New Year!

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My New Year is starting with an appointment book getting full for podcast interviews and improved health for my dogs after 7 weeks of fighting off an unknown bronchial virus they’ve had.

I’d love you to check out Denise Angst’s interview on my podcast, Plus Fitness with Tara, HERE.

She’s got a retreat happening March 1st-3rd at this great retreat center in Ontario near Belgrave and looking to find like-minded women who want to reset, enjoy sound bath meditation and yoga and feel the connection we can bring as we slow down this weekend from our busy lives.

Find out more HERE.

What I love about Denise’s story is that her and her husband, from Europe, didn’t know anyone or the language in Canada and went to every local social event they could to get to know their community and have a strong history of volunteering. They believe in creating connection to help others and also have overcome challenges in their dairy farm business. Truly resilient.

So I’m looking forward to Jan 26th as I host a virtual event that day with Dr. Elizabeth Rosner! An eWomenNetwork member in Atlanta, Georgia who works closing with the King Center. Register for the event here – it’s $60.00 Non-member rate and $35.00 Member rate. Pay online at the link.

https://www.ewomennetwork.com/event/leading-with-love-01-26-2024-9923/register

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

This weekend I had the best news of my professional career – I achieved the Masters of Kinesiology that I’ve been working on at California Baptist University for 2.5 years.

Pause from COVID, sewer backup that made my house unliveable, hurricanes, threat of flood and fire and storms that knocked out power to my house – all overcome!

My Dad’s favourite saying was “Never, never, never… NEVER! Give up.”

And I really feel this. Through persistence I was able to achieve my degree. As someone introduced to Kinesiology through CanFitPro certification and training I feel that no matter what size you are, what education you’re at – it’s worthwhile to pursue those dreams. I am a plus sized personal trainer. I am a curvy girl. Thanks to Yoga and Reiki for helping with the mental blocks I had on achieving this particular degree.

And, my friends along the way for their support. Just listening to me by text and Facebook Messenger meant that I did not shrink away from the work for this dream.

I created the physical labs on video, passed the written and multiple choice tests, wrote the assignments and did the group project work and completed the presentations. But friends and family got me through.

So… thank you!

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