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Voted Best Life Coach by Best in Edmonton

by Carolyn Collin November 6, 2020

By Noah Murray

Sometimes, we stumble through life and need a pick-me-up. And sometimes, that pick-me-up comes in the form of a life coach. If you need such a pick-me-up, the best life coaches in Edmonton can help you see life through a new lens.

Searching for those who can give you a boost, we’ve turned to the life coaches who offer the best-regarded and most in-demand services. At the end of our search, these were the ones we found to be the best life coaches in Edmonton:

First in our list of the best life coaches in Edmonton is Redefine.

Redefine specializes not just in life coaching but in spiritual healing through Reiki energy and yoga practice. They also provide support groups for divorcees and relationship endings.

As they’re one of the best life coaches in Edmonton, you’re assured that you will get great care, a boost in self-esteem, and healing through Redefine.

Highlights

Retreats available
Divorce and relationship ending support groups
Spiritual healing available

Customer Reviews

Customers are all praise for them. Take a look at these reviews:

“I understand now that Spirit steered me to Carolyn in a time when my life was in a million fragments. Carolyn’s love and spirit helped me get to a place/space of self love embraced in the love of the Holy Spirit.”
—Lorraine Oberg, Testimonials

“My emotional and spiritual advisor. Finds me calm and happiness. Take bad out. insert good. Thank you.”
—Brandon Van Unen, Testimonials

Source: Best in Edmonton

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Weaving Self-Care Into Your Daily Life

by Carolyn Collin April 8, 2016

Taking care of yourself is a three-fold approach that helps to nature and nourish the mind, body, and spirit within the natural course of every day.

Mind:

Take a break from the bad news, and gossip. It’s difficult to find spiritual sustenance and renewal in a World full of negative messages and tension. Commit to turning off the tv, radio, phone and internet one day per week. The weeklong bombardment of negativity from virtually every media outlet can wreak havoc on your mind, body and spirit. Add 10-20 minutes of daily meditation. Hundreds of scientific studies have shown meditation can aid in a plethora of mental, physical, and emotional ills, including coronary problems, cancer, and depression.

Body:

What you put into your body will ultimately be the fuel that either pushes you onward and upward or pulls you downward and backwards. Think before you eat. Ask yourself this question before putting foods or liquids in your body, is what I’m about to ingest going to benefit my body, mind and spirit? How can I care for myself in this moment? Eat and drink for the mind and body!

Spirit:

Seek insight from many sources. Through the ages, people have turned to spiritual traditions to search for wisdom about life’s meaning and purpose. Today’s seekers mine ancient wisdom traditions, science, meditation, and many other avenues. Instead of only sticking to one belief system, explore a variety of sources for guidance.

Yield Perspective Behind Your Pain

by Carolyn Collin August 8, 2016

Today I would like to touch on pain and the purpose behind it. I’m sure you would agree, there isn’t a human being out there that hasn’t been touched with some level of pain. Whether it be a small hurt that remains for a short term or a much larger one that persists for years or maybe a lifetime.

Whatever level of experience you have gone through, its important to your wellbeing to frame your pain in a way that will serve and support your highest good.

Pain, A Powerful Elixir For Change…

The emotions that arise from a painful strife or a struggle can provide a remarkable amount of fuel to move you forward like no other experience can. When you look at pain from this point of view it may provide your mind with the ability to manage it’s state, towards healthier ways of thinking and behaving.

Take a moment to recall a time when you were going through something that redefined you in ways for the better? Note, you may have not realized it until years later, the hidden gem it contributed to your world. Are you going through another one of those times now? With this said, I encourage you to use the power of hindsight to yield a pragmatic perspective behind your current affliction(s).

Based on the results in my own life and personal reflection, I have always been carried to higher ground. I believe pain can be a powerful game changer. Yet, it’s important to note that there are also opportunities to transform without having to pass through such adversity.

What Are Your Painful Emotions Telling You…

What if there was a book out there that could tell you exactly what your emotions are for and the gift concealed within them? Emotions such as: anger, guilt, shame, fear, confusion, jealousy, envy, sadness, grief, depression, joy and happiness.

I’d like to introduce you to a book called, “The Language of Emotions,” written by Karla McLaren. She is an award-winning author and pioneering educator that has created a resource, on the full spectrum of human emotions which teaches you how to work through your feelings in order to receive their hidden wisdom and blessings for the purpose of living a more balanced and happy life.

Shift Perspective By Giving Your Brain New Information…

In order to get “unstuck” from emotional trauma and discomfort, I would advise and encourage you to view the circumstance with a different lens. You can do this by reading or researching the conditions or dilemma your undergoing. You can also ask others for help, such as hiring a life coach. Providing your mind with new ideas and new information to chew on, will allow an opportunity for the old mental tapes to be recorded over. Subsequently, a shift in perspective then has a chance to occur and therefore so do your results. As always, I wish you all the best!

Get in Touch With Your Inner Dosha

by Carolyn Collin September 8, 2016

I first learnt about Ayurveda and dosha’s through the teachings and practices of yoga. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to one’s health and is unique to each individual depending upon one’s mind and body constitution. Its a guidance method for how to maintain emotional and physical health throughout your day.

Ayurvedic Medicine Reflects On the Individual…

It began thousands of years ago in India and has made its way into our Western culture. When it comes to eating, I feel that modern medicine, groups everyone in a one size fits all category such as Canada’s Food Guide push, which advises how much we should all be consuming from all the food categories without consideration of you as a unique individual. With this being said, Ayurvedic medicine reflects on the individual and his/her lifestyle as well as emotional and psychological daily tendencies.

So What’s A Dosha?

Ayurveda describes the dosha’s, “three energies believed to circulate in the body and govern physiological activity.” The three types are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each comes with its own list of foods you’d be best to stay away from and foods that would line up beautifully with your body as a whole. When you make the decision to eat in alignment with your dosha, you open the doors to feeling at an optimal health in your mind, body and spirit.

How Do I know What Dosha I Am?

There are plenty of websites out there with quizzes ready for you to answer a culmination of questions to find out your dosha. Note, we can typically find ourselves to be a combination of these though one may be your primary. Perhaps you may want to check out Joyful Belly which has a “create your diet” tab along with recipes and a list of ingredients that work for each dosha.

Doing some research in this area is worth a shot especially if you’ve been feeling low energy, lethargic, anxious, fearful and not so hot on the outside as well. It could be that your food consumption is contributing to your ill feelings. As always, wishing you well.

The Practice of Crystal Healing

by Carolyn Collin October 24, 2016

I have been interested in crystals since my early twenties and own quite the collection of rocks, stones, and crystals. Naturally this led to my interest in working with crystals for the benefit of healing myself and others. Crystal healing is an energy healing modality that addresses energetic imbalances throughout the body.

As humans, we have a physical body and an energetic body. Most people are familiar with treating and taking care of the physical body and haven’t learnt or even know that they also have an energetic body that also requires attention. What you do, what you eat and how you process life experiences can have a great affect to both of these bodies.

For example: If you break your leg, you would go to your family physician or hospital to care of the fracture. Thereafter you may consult a physiotherapist to get your leg moving the way it has been designed to. In the same way, if you’re feeling “off” or feeling an inability to use your voice because of the fear to speak up for yourself, then a Crystal Healer may be able to assist you in removing a possible block in your throat chakra. (What are Chakras?)

The practice of crystal healing is a holistic approach to returning the energy body to its normal functioning state. It is an intuitive art that works with the subtle body. Crystals in themselves, possess various energetic properties that can aid in healing, improve a circumstance, and/or manifest a desired outcome. Note, all forms of energy healing need to be experienced in order to be “felt” to understand and believe in its power and effectiveness. Therefore, its important to keep an open mind.

To learn more about The Practice of Crystal Healing check out “Change Your Energy.”

Divorce concerns? Hindsight is 20/20…I offer you my ‘in’sight

by Carolyn Collin November 8, 2016

Article featured in the Divorce Magazine published by Dorothy Briggs.

Here you are in a new place? A place you’ve never been with questions like; What’s going to happen to you? What will the future look like? How will you manage financially? Most importantly, what will happen to the kids? All these unknown fears fill up your mind and body making you feel completely out of control and helpless.

Fear of the unknown is one of the most difficult things we go through. We all have the desire to feel safe, loved and wanted. When divorce happens, these all come into question and shakes us to the very core.

So what can you do with all these fears and where can you go?

My company ReDefine™ is about redefining your stories, your self-imposed limitations and your filters of perception in order to start creating a life that is more meaningful and enjoyable, and aligns with your deepest desires. Too many people are paralyzed with fear, locked in the ‘what if’s’ believing there was no way out.

Allow me to settle your fears regarding you and your kids. I have learnt very valuable lessons over the years having dealt with my own family law and parenting challenges up until my son was 16yrs old. Now, 18yrs old, we are closer now than ever before. I am motivated in rebuilding those who find themselves in similar situations and offer my wisdom in hopes to save you from undue hardship.

As a Certified Life Coach and Holistic Practitioner I assist folks with creating strategies to produce a life that they can feel great about. I offer one on one yoga, reiki, crystal healing, support groups, and health & wellness retreats to help reconnect to what matters most–you.

Testimonial: I have known Carolyn for over 4 years. Carolyn has given me guidance with unconditional love and acceptance with respects to my divorce and parenting issues that I’ve had to face. She has opened not only my mind to a different thought process but given me back my voice. I’ve rediscovered my self-worth, revalued myself and found my footing with stronger parenting skills. This is all from Carolyn asking me the right questions at the right moments. I cannot express the gratitude I have for her being in my life and helping me rebuild my personal foundation and strength. Nicole New

You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a 30 minute complimentary consultation to support you at this time. Wishing you well.

Warmly,

Carolyn

2016 Inner Reflections

by Carolyn Collin December 31, 2016

As this year comes to a close, I marked the occasion with a solo trip out to the country to conduct my annual journal burn. This outing is about reflecting on growth, the difficult times faced and setting intentions for the New Year. I believe its important to look back for the purpose of understanding where you’ve been and where you are now. Further, a review can provide an injection of confidence and a reference point to draw from when life goes sideways. (Ex. Wow I made it through that?! If I did that, I can do anything…type thing.)

During 2016 I continued cultivating a daily meditation and spiritual practice. It’s interesting how the more I take time to usher stillness within, the more I want to stay in that safe place. There is something expansive, very special and peaceful about the inner space. It requires no form of monetary payment, just patience, discipline and letting go. Yes, it can be difficult to sit still in a society thats geared to move from one thing to the next but dear friends the sojourn is so worth the effort.

On another note, I have read many fascinating books about the journey of the soul and the mind of the ego. As an example in “Spiritual Partnership, bestselling author Gary Zukav reveals a profound new relationship dynamic that enables us to reach our full potential and create authentic power and a joyful life. Spiritual partnerships are not only for couples in marriage; they can be created anywhere two or more individuals decide to engage as equals for the purpose of spiritual development.” This book is currently streaming on my iPhone through this fabulous ap called Hoopla. (Best 2016 find!)

This year I moved from being fearful to being faithful. One sweet soul that helped me along my journey was Regan Gee. He is one of the most genuine, interesting and grounded persons I know. I learnt about what it truly means to love oneself unconditionally. He also opened my mind to the possibilities about how I can realize my ultimate dream. This divine encounter was a gift that has changed me forever– for the better.

All and all theres much to be grateful for in 2016 (despite the aches and pains I encountered along the way.) Now considering the aforementioned, do you have any inner reflections about your year that you’d like to share? I’m always here to listen to your stories. Wishing you the best in 2017. Big ((HUGS)).

Warmly,

Carolyn

Give Up The Ghost

by Carolyn Collin January 16, 2019

It’s time to give up the ghosts that haunt your mind

They’re not real

They’ve been kept alive by your belief in them

Mental constructs created by you

Isn’t it time to believe in something greater?

Something that will uplift your being…

Instead of saying, “why was this done to me?”

Know that it was done ‘for you’

to bring you to higher ground

Can’t you see that so many gifts came out of that place?

There’s an intelligence in the Universe that sees 360′

You cannot possibly know what anything is for

Quit fighting yourself

And creating dis-ease in your body

There is nothing to fear

Don’t believe me?

Look in the darkest places of your mind

Let what needs to be said-said

Let what needs to be heard-heard

Let what needs to be felt-felt

And then B.R.E.A.T.H.

And breath some more

Let all the pain go thats been stored in your body for so long

You are far too precious to continue carrying a burden that was never yours to carry

Stop haunting yourself

The beautiful thing is…

Theres always ‘choice’

You can let them go at any time

And set yourself free

Only love is real

Give up the ghost beloved

~Carolyn

Sometimes You Just Have to ReTREAT…

by Carolyn Collin February 15, 2019

As a retreat facilitator, I understand the importance of personal retreats and taking time to recharge ones batteries. This year I decided to go to Sedona, Arizona which is a desert town near Flagstaff. I heard great things about it within my spiritual community. Among its many energy vortices, its surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls, pine forests and hiking trails. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. In addition, there are a multitude of crystal shops and psychics at every street corner.

After a modest bit of research, I decided to book a retreat experience with a local company in the heart of Sedona. You can pick one of their customized retreat packages or create your own. This is perfect as we all know–one size does not fit all! The 3 day adventure included a sound healing and soul retrieval session, dosha and chakra tour and a relaxing massage.

The owner was very accommodating and assisted in the scheduling, pick ups and drop offs. This was an important feature in being able to attend all sessions but also in getting around with no concerns.

Now normally I would link a website that I speak of in my blog to promote a business or product but in this case I am choosing not to. Heres why: I did not feel I received my monies worth for most of the sessions. The $240US dosha tour consisted of sitting outside in cold and windy weather for about 15-20min filling out a few worksheets. Consequently it became unbearable so we made our way back to the facilitators car for the remaining portion of the tour. I will say that the facilitator was a great gal but one must always have a contingency plan for bad weather. Note, I did receive a meager refund after emailing my dissatisfaction.

That being said, the soul retrieval and sound healing session were well worth the money spent. My tour guide was wholly versed, attentive and caring. The space was a tipi set up with every sound instrument you can imagine which included a cozy lounging nest for the participant to lay down on. I received some great tips on healing products and a sound healing CD to take home.

If you are interested in visiting Sedona, AZ please do NOT pay a retreat company to bring you to the energy vortex spots. These are free to visit. The company I found wanted to charge $240-360US. I personally found a local resident who graciously took me to various spots. I honestly believe some of these “tours” are overly priced and that people (like me) are being taken advantage of because they do not know any better. (I would have rather purchased a Deepak Chopra book on Ayurvedic Medicine and consulted an Ayurvedic Practitioner in my own city in exchange for the dosha tour.)

All in all, I had a wonderful time and truly owe it to my couchsurfing friend, DS. The take away–do your research and don’t just read the testimonials on the site where you may be interested in going. No company would post unfavourable feedback on their own website. Explore travel blogs, sites and forums that inform the consumer about the good, the bad and the ugly. In this way, you know what you’re getting into.

Om*

Things that make you go mmm…

by Carolyn Collin April 14, 2019

Spring has finally arrived and I’m excited! (Though as I write this, Environment Canada has reported a 20-30cm snow fall warning for the city of Edmonton.) The going within and hibernation is over; newness abounds. I am certain this is my favourite season of the year. I sense the qualities of a cleansed mind, body and soul. There’s a tangible hunger in the air and a desire to experience life in a whole new way–such as adding more yum to life.

Suffice it to say, I’ve experienced my share of hardship and now I’m at a period in my life where all things favourable have begun to unearth. It really is up to you and I to take as much duty and care of our own existence. Yes sh*t happens that is outside our control but for the most part we do have a pretty big say. Therefore I propose we all make a long list of things that bring the mmm to our minds and act on it.

My list of mmm looks like this…reading a great book in a nice steaming hot bubble bath, candles lit and blues music playing in the foreground. Pillow talk with the one I’m connected to and care for deeply. Spontaneous trips to the mountains with limited luggage and my kayak in tow. Flat bread home made pizza, with pesto sauce, prosciutto, tomato, arugula and smoky cheese…mmmmm.

What wets your appetite? When do you make time for such things? Can you taste life in the now or do you need to wait until all the chores and to do’s are accomplished?

This Spring my intention is to experience more joy, take ample moments to pause or nap and dance like nobody’s watching (like I’ve done numerous times in my kitchen!) What will you decide to manufacture in the days, months to come? More yuck or more yum?