The True North Show

On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Saras Naidoo, a wonderful and inspiring woman who brings love and joy into everything she speaks about.  She shares with us the journey she has been on for so long and how she has finally come home to herself and to the wisdom that has always been within.  Saras’s purpose is to be a guide for others and it is very clear in our conversation that she is doing this holistically in the community she has created and in the work she does with her clients.  What a joy it was to spend this time with her. Bio:Saras Naidoo is a guide, author, and space-holder devoted to helping people return to presence, alignment, and inner clarity.After retiring from a fulfilling career as a high school educator, where she taught Horticulture and developed experiential learning programs, Saras followed a deeper calling into holistic and energy-based healing.She is the founder of the Quantum Healing Circle for Women, a global heart-centred community, and the creator of the Chai-Chat series, a collection of 90 soulful reflections that gently guide individuals back to themselves.  This work evolved into her book, Chai Chat: A 90-Day Journey into Alignment, Inner Radiance & Self-Care.Blending her experience as a Master Gardener, Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and quantum healing practitioner, Saras brings a grounded yet intuitive approach to personal transformation.  Her work is rooted in simplicity, nature, and everyday rituals, reminding us that healing doesn’t have to be complicated.  Her work is also deeply shaped by her personal journey through cancer alongside her husband, which led her into profound inner healing and transformation. Through her warm and calming presence, Saras creates spaces where people can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. Use this link to purchase Chai-Chat: A 90-Day Journey into Alignment, Inner Radiance, and Self-Care.https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GSZMVVH6 Social Media:Website:                     www.sarasnaidoo.comFacebook:                   https://www.facebook.com/saras.naidoo.7/Instagram:                  https://www.instagram.com/sarasnaidoo51/LinkedIn:                     https://www.linkedin.com/in/saras-naidoo-7801b2151/Spices Website:         https://www.queeniespiceworks.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/quantumhealingcircleforwomen

On this episode of The True North Show, I am joined by Anne Clark, an incredible woman who plays a very big part in my life and my business. Anne and I dive into intuition and how you can use it to your advantage in your business. She shares stories about her various clients and how intuition has helped them to move forward and to make decisions that were best for them. Anne also talks about her personal connection to her intuition and how it has played a large part in her life, and still does. Our conversation is funny, light and filled with some amazing guidance. Anne C. Clark is a Spiritual Life Coach, Akashic Records Reader, and intuitive Online Business Manager (OBM) who helps seekers and entrepreneurs reconnect with their truth, release emotional blocks, and move into greater alignment with their highest potential. With a unique blend of spiritual wisdom, intuitive insight, and grounded strategy, Anne supports her clients in overcoming self-doubt, self-sabotage, and the fear that keeps them playing small.Through her work with the Akashic Records, Anne offers deep insight into the soul’s journey, illuminating past influences, present challenges, and future possibilities. Her approach is both practical and deeply spiritual, creating a safe, supportive space for transformation, healing, and self-discovery. She empowers clients who feel stuck to uncover their soul’s blueprint, activate their inner wisdom, and live authentically, aligned, and inspired.As an intuitive OBM, Anne also brings this same blend of clarity and intuition to her business clients, helping entrepreneurs align their operations and strategy with both their goals and personal values. Whether through one-to-one sessions or group coaching, Anne’s work is designed to leave clients feeling seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to create meaningful, lasting change.Social Media:Website:          https://www.annecclark.comFacebook:       https://www.facebook.com/theannecclarkInstagram:       https://www.instagram.com/theannecclarkLinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/annecclark/

On this episode of The True North Show, I am joined by a very special returning guest Rosemary Gattuso.  Since we last spoke Rosemary’s world has changed significantly as she has become a carer for her parents.  This change has pivoted her writing in a very different direction, and her new book has flowed through her with such pace that she finished the first draft in 8 weeks.  Rosemary is in the last stages of having the book finalised and published and throughout our conversation she shares why it is so important to her right now. Bio:Rosemary Gattuso is a trauma-informed family mediator, couples counsellor, and author of It’s Not You, It’s Me! A Chronic Overthinker’s Guide to Self-Reflection.  With over 15 years’ experience in family mediation and restorative justice, she supports families through separation with a respectful, child-focused approach. She has advanced training in mediation from Harvard and serves on panels for the Defence Force Ombudsman, the National Redress Scheme, and the Territories Stolen Generations Scheme. Rosemary blends neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and lived experience to show how overthinking can be reframed as a strength and a pathway to resilience.  She has delivered workshops for schools, businesses, and mental health settings, and has spoken on ABC Radio, podcasts, and to first responders and the US Defence Force. Her book, It’s Not You, it’s Me! A Chronic Overthinker’s Guide to Self-Reflection, has been endorsed by Professor Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory) and Petrea King (Quest for Life Foundation). Rosemary is currently preparing to release her second book, Tell Someone Who Cares, informed by her lived experience as a carer.  The book focuses on emotionally supporting carers through a strengths-based lens, helping them recognise both the challenges and the strengths within the caring experience. Social Media:Website:         https://www.rosemarygattuso.com/Instagram:      www.instagram.com/rosemarygattuso/Facebook:       www.facebook.com/rosemarygattusoLinkedIn:          www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarygattuso/

On this week’s episode of The True North Show, I am joined by Megan Bassili, an incredible woman who I have know for a few years now.  Megan and I dive deeply into the process of embodiment, she explains what this really means and why the work she is doing with her clients is different to anything else you may have heard of or experienced.  Megan also shares with us the meaning and definition behind EDGE Codex and why this work has become such a focus.  Bio:Megan Bassili is an Embodied CEO, psychic business strategist, and founder of the EDGE Codex, a transformational framework recoding the way leaders build wealth. With a decade of experience, she combines psychic business and wealth readings, energy transmissions, and voice activations that work at the level of the nervous system, cells, and subconscious mind.She channels offers, copy, strategy, and energetic discrepancies, communicating directly with her clients' highest selves to unlock the income and impact already coded into their field.People shift just by being in her presence.  Megan isn't here to teach you strategy. She's here to recode who you are so wealth becomes inevitable. Social Media:Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/megsbassili/Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/megs.bassili.3/

On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Carolyn Apostolou, a woman who has found a calling that is so aligned with every part of her.  Carolyn has always embraced the flow of opportunities in her life and her career and when things feel right she says yes.  Those choices have led Carolyn to this incredible work she does with organisations, people and leaders to help them move from burnout to sustainable high performance, and she does it with an energy that is trusted, grounded and heart led.  You will definitely want to watch this episode as Carolyn shares her SHINE strategy, a simple yet very effective tool that will help anyone, regardless of where they are on their journey, to start prioritising their wellbeing.Bio:Carolyn Apostolou is a Multi-International Award-Winning catalyst for change in workplace wellbeing, dedicated to helping individuals and organisations reach their full potential.An accredited coach, mentor and keynote speaker, Carolyn has spent years empowering leaders and teams through tailored wellbeing programs that reduce stress, prevent burnout and create thriving, high-performing cultures.  She partners with businesses to design strategic wellbeing initiatives that lift performance, strengthen retention and support sustainable success.For individuals, her signature 30-Day Reset provides a clear, practical pathway out of exhaustion, replacing overwhelm with confidence, energy and lasting healthy habits. Whether delivering a keynote or working closely with a team, Carolyn brings warmth, clarity and a deep understanding of human behaviour to every room she enters.Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice and focused on real-world application. Her mission is simple: to help people take control of their wellbeing so they can show up as their best selves at work and in life. Because wellbeing isn’t just personal. It’s professional power. Social Media:Website:         https://carolynapostolou.com.au/Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/carolynapostoloucoaching/LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynapostolou/Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1422406014806279

On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Carolyn Wilman who has an incredible and fascinating story to share about how things aligned in her life and put her on the path she is on.  Carolyn came to prominence as The Contest Queen, teaching others how to find, organize, enter, and win sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways.  Her proven online entry system, outlined in How To Win Cash, Cars, Trips & More!, has helped others win millions in cash and prizes.  If you ever wondered about embracing a “winning strategy” then you will not want to miss this episode. Bio:Before you can win, whether it’s a sweepstakes or in life, you must believe you are a winner.That’s why Carolyn Wilman, Founder of two other successful businesses dedicated to victory, has created Words for Winning, through which she republishes out-of-print books that help you manifest your best life.These mindset and metaphysical books include all of Helene Hadsell’s works, and soon to be released are all of Tag & Judith Powell’s books and audio series.  In fact, Carolyn has committed to publishing one book each month in 2026.Words for Winning speaks to the person who wants to expand their mind and heart, Carolyn explains, noting that contrary to popular belief, winning is not about besting someone else, it’s about actualizing yourself, winning should make us better people.Carolyn came to prominence as The Contest Queen, teaching others how to find, organize, enter, and win sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways.  Her proven online entry system, outlined in How To Win Cash, Cars, Trips & More!, has helped others win millions in cash and prizes.That business led to the formation of Idea Majesty, an agency helping companies create exciting giveaways and virally promoting them to engaged audiences.  To what does Carolyn Wilman owe her personal success? “I am lucky,” she begins, “lucky enough to have learned to heed my inner voice.”Social Media:Website:         https://wordsforwinning.com/Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/WordsForWinning/Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/wordsforwinning/LinkedIn:         http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynwilmanTikTok:             https://www.tiktok.com/@wordsforwinning

On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Yvette Timmins, an amazing woman who I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with over the last year.  Yvette shares with us the power of nature, and in particular, the energy that flowers have and how they can heal.  Even if you have a couple of roses sitting in a small vase by your bed or in your loungeroom can have a dramatic effect on the energy which flows into your soul.  Even the colours of the flowers can have different vibrations and effects and I absolutely LOVE the insights she gives us as to the power of a red rose. Bio:For Yvette Timmins, flowers are more than just a profession they are a family legacy. With a Grandmother, Great Aunt, and Great Grandmother who were all florists, it would be easy to say that creativity is in her blood.  However, Yvette believes that the art of floristry isn’t a special skill reserved for the chosen few; it is an innate ability available to anyone willing to silence their inner critic and connect with nature. With over 30 years in the industry, Yvette has truly "done it all”.  She has climbed every rung of the ladder, moving from a Casual Assistant to Senior Florist, Shop Manager, and Shop Owner, eventually becoming a Floristry Teacher and the Principal of Bloom College, which she founded in 2013.  Her leadership extends to the national stage, where she served as a founding director and board member of Flower Industry Australia. Beyond the business of blooms, Yvette is a champion for the mental health benefits of creativity, she has witnessed firsthand how working with nature decreases anxiety and nurtures the soul.  This passion led her to co-found the charity Floral Acts of Kindness and to write her recently published book, Feed Your Soul with Flowers. Today, through her online membership and app, Yvette is dedicated to ensuring that geography and physical ability are no longer barriers to learning.  She is here to help you grow your business and feed your soul, one stem at a time. Use this link to purchase the book – Feed Your Soul With Flowershttps://study.bloomcollege.com.au/Feed-Your-Soul-Flowers-Book Social Media:Website:         https://bloomcollege.com.au/Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/bloomcollegeInstagram:      https://www.instagram.com/bloomcollege

On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Steve Bambury.  We have an incredible conversation and explore Steve’s defining moment when he realised that happiness and purpose comes from within, not from external “things” or people and how that has stayed with him through his whole career and personal life.  Steve shares with me an exciting and new adventure that he is stepping into and how this move re-iterates all the work he does with his clients, he truly is a leader who walks the talk. Bio:Steve Bambury is a Strategic Growth Catalyst and Associate Neuroplastician® who helps ambitious founders scale without chaos.  With over 40 years building, growing, and leading companies, he brings hard-won experience as a veteran CEO, technology pioneer, and sales leader. Steve specialises in helping founders who have “hit the ceiling” move from being essential operators to true board-level leaders, turning their companies into assets that can thrive without them. His methodology blends commercial rigour, strategic governance, and disciplined execution to replace guesswork with predictable revenue, robust advisory boards, and accountable implementation. Steve’s background in neuroplasticity gives him a deep understanding of human behaviour, shifting sales and leadership from hope and luck to clarity and results.  Through structured frameworks, he enables businesses to professionalise operations, make better decisions, and build systems that consistently outperform their competitors.  Ultimately, Steve’s work is about freedom: ensuring the business serves the life of the founder, not the other way around. He is currently selecting a limited number of companies to work with for the upcoming 2026 year.  If you are a business owner looking to scale without the chaos, now is a great time to connect. Social Media:Website:       https://touchstoneadvisory.com.au/ LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bambury/          

On this week’s episode of The True North Show, I am joined by Dr Gloria Vanderhors,t who shares with us in depth the work she is doing to help men and father’s raise their boys to be comfortable with showing emotion and to have empathy.  This work is going to have a huge impact on the generations that follow and the research she has uncovered is incredible and gives insight into the fact that men and boys are taught to be tough and not to show emotion.  Bio:Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and Washington, DC, with over 50 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and thrive. Her clinical work is rooted in neuroscience, attachment theory, and a deep respect for each person’s lived experience.  Through secure online therapy, she provides evidence-based care for trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relational challenges. Dr. Vanderhorst began her career with children and adolescents, which sparked a lifelong interest in how early experiences shape emotional development and interpersonal patterns.  She now works extensively with adults, couples, and families seeking meaningful change. Her career includes influential roles such as Director of Child and Adolescent Services at the Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland and tenured Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology at Towson University.  She is also the founder of Vanderhorst & Associates. Her best-selling book Read, Reflect, Respond: The 3 R’s of Growth and Change introduces readers to a practical framework for understanding and transforming personal narratives. Her upcoming title, How Not to F$%! Up Being a Father, is a bold, insightful guide for raising emotionally intelligent boys with empathy and intention. Dr. Vanderhorst brings specialized training in Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, neuro-cognitive therapy, ADHD and executive functioning support, and collaborative dispute resolution.  Her dynamic expertise makes her a compelling voice for keynote engagements, expert panels, and educational workshops that bridge psychology, personal development, and emotional wellness. Social Media:Website:         www.drvanderhorst.comFacebook:       https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/gkvanderhorst/LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/ Purchase Gloria’s book using this link:https://www.amazon.com.au/Read-Reflect-Respond-Growth-Change-ebook/dp/B0F1GCQGZB

On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Lawyer Johnson who inspires everyone he speaks to.  Lawyer shares his story from childhood to the choices he made that saw him spending time in the prison system.  His journey is incredible and each step of the way he has taken action, learned and grown with every experience.  He has shared the deep and traumatic details of his journey in a memoir in the hopes of inspiring others that anything is possible.Bio:Lawyer Johnson is a transformational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose life’s work is turning pain into purpose.  Born into adversity and shaped by childhood sexual abuse, emotional silence, and systemic barriers, Lawyer spent years internalising pain without the language or tools to process it.  That unresolved trauma contributed to destructive choices that led to incarceration in early adulthood, where he began the deep inner work that would ultimately change the trajectory of his life.  Through mentorship, education, and spiritual growth, he learned to name his wounds, accept accountability, and refuse to let his past define his future. Lawyer is the author of the memoir My Pain Is My Identity, a raw account of trauma, incarceration, faith, and redemption that resonates with survivors of abuse, justice-impacted individuals, faith communities, and seekers of personal growth.  As a speaker, he is known for emotionally grounded storytelling and practical tools that equip audiences to pursue healing, emotional discipline, leadership, and faith-centred resilience. He is the founder of Motivational Wingz, a mentoring initiative for youth and adults affected by trauma and incarceration, and is the host of The Lawyer Johnson Talk Radio Show, where he amplifies conversations on healing, mental health, faith, and responsibility.  At the heart of his work is a simple conviction: your past explains you, but it does not define you. Social Media:Website:         https://lawyerjohnsonmotivationalwingz.com/Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/share/17wFY28mXx/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram:      https://www.instagram.com/lawyer_johnson2006LinkedIn:         www.linkedin.com/in/lawyer-johnson-132371386TikTok:            https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyerjohnsonoffi?_r=1&_t=ZT-92DfjljStxN Purchase Lawyer’s book using this link:https://www.amazon.com.au/MY-PAIN-IDENTITY-Lawyer-Johnson-ebook/dp/B0FPB4R271