A Bigger Picture Wellness

09/17/2026

Heather and I are back at United Strangers Coffee (2740 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver) for the next series of monthly Death Cafes! Each Death Cafe occurs on the last Sunday of each month, from 2:00 - 3:30pm. Grab a drink and a snack and spend some time with a community of people needing a place to talk about their grief and loss; a community that understands without needing an explanation.

08/20/2026

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08/11/2026

Registration for The Nature of Grief closes August 26th. In this last video, Michael and I discuss things that may still be keeping people back from joining this group. If you want to have any further concerns addressed, please feel free to send us a message here or connect with me at [email protected]!

07/30/2026

In preparation for the "Nature of Grief - Time Away from the Noise" retreat that we are scheduling for the end of September, Michael Kahn and I spoke about the idea of "making space for grief." If you are interested in joining us on Mayne Island between September 28 and October 3 or would like more information about the event, please visit www.abiggerpicture.ca/events for all the retreat details or go directly to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nature-of-grief-time-away-from-the-noise-tickets-1984515320746?aff=oddtdtcreator to register today!

07/29/2026

What’s your life’s mantra?

07/29/2026

07/15/2026

Here's another video from Michael and I, talking about what it really means to "make space for grief" - a commonly used phrase when dealing with grief and loss. If you would like to learn more about our upcoming grief retreat, please visit www.abiggerpicture.ca/events!

07/06/2026

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07/01/2026

In this next video, Michael and I discuss the idea of "coping" when it comes to grief and loss. As Michael says in the video, "Grieving takes a lot out of us" and, in the face of that, the invitation is to bring into our lives things, people, or activities that replenish us. To learn more about our grief retreat, please visit www.abiggerpicture.ca/events!

06/26/2026

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This is me in 1991. Here's what I wish I could tell this young woman about the years ahead.

Being hard on myself would never make me better. It would only make me unhappy.

Perfection is an illusion. Chasing it is like chasing a rainbow. You never get there, and in the process, you miss the beauty of the one that's right in front of you.

There is enough time. Yes, life is short and worth savouring. But feeling like you're always behind, never doing enough, or racing to where you think you "should" be is exhausting. We are where we are. Knowing life is short should help us appreciate each day, not rush through it.

It's impossible to be in two places at once. When you're working, work. When you're with your kids, notice them. Enjoy them. Be present.

Yoga really does work. It eases pain, teaches us to notice our breath, and gives us tools for self-regulation that build over time.

It's okay to let go of people who no longer fit who you are today. Let them go with love, gratitude, and compassion. For them and for yourself.

Eat regularly. Move every day. Love your body.

Your body is a bloody miracle.