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Dr. Shabita Teja reflects on her 22-year healing journey with ulcerative colitis, from feeling disconnected from her body to understanding what true healing requires.

She reveals how attempts to ignore her pain failed and how real progress began when she listened to her body and soul.

Listen to the full episode to hear how she moved from years of despair and struggle to finally feeling grounded, connected, and better than ever.

Dr. Shabita Teja’s Bio:

Dr. Shabita Teja is a licensed naturopathic physician and pharmacist offering holistic, evidence-informed care at the Boucher Naturopathic Clinic and Polo Health & Longevity Centre. With degrees in both pharmaceutical sciences from UBC and naturopathic medicine from the Boucher Institute, Dr. Teja bridges conventional and natural therapies to support patients in achieving lasting wellness.

As a previous clinic owner at Sinclair Wellness Centre, her compassionate clinical style is shaped by her own lived experience with chronic pain, ulcerative colitis, and fertility challenges. As one of BC's first spinal cord stimulator recipients and an ostomate, Dr. Teja brings deep empathy and resilience to every patient interaction—particularly with those navigating chronic conditions such as IBD.

She offers naturopathic services, including acupuncture, IV therapy, prescriptions & cosmetic Botox. Dr. Teja is passionate about supporting patients in feeling seen, heard, and empowered in their healthcare journeys.

Appointments available Monday & Thursdays; Tues & Fri afternoons. Book online or call Polo Health clinic to schedule.

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In this episode of The Joy of Being You podcast, Stacey Stevens shares her remarkable journey from a runaway teenager to a thriving lawyer and sought-after speaker. She shares candidly about the struggles of escaping a toxic relationship, the grit it took to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney, and the lessons she’s learned about self-trust, resilience, and empowerment. Stacey’s story is a powerful reminder that our past does not define us, but it can fuel us. Her insights offer inspiration and encouragement for anyone, especially young women, seeking to rise above hardship and create a life of strength, purpose, and joy. Tune in, be inspired, and reflect on how you, too, can take steps toward your goals.

About Stacey Stevens

Stacey Stevens is an award-winning lawyer, speaker, and author who went from leaving home at 15 to becoming a senior partner at one of Ontario's top personal injury law firms. She built her career in a male-dominated profession while raising two children and earning her law degree in her late thirties.

Today, Stacey helps ambitious women break free from performance conditioning, those deeply ingrained patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-abandonment, so they can reclaim their autonomy, self-worth, and personal power.

Through her talks, writing, and mentorship, Stacey inspires women to stop shrinking themselves, rewrite their identity on their terms, and show up with confidence, fulfillment, and resilience—in law and in life.

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LinkedIn: Stacey L Stevens LLB

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In this episode of The Joy of Being You, host Eva Nagy welcomes Gilda Montenegro-Fix, a Costa Rican woman, mother, and two-time Olympian, whose story serves as a testament to resilience, courage, and the power of following one's heart. Gilda reflects on overcoming profound challenges, including the loss of both parents by the age of 18, breaking cultural barriers as Costa Rica’s first female whitewater rafting guide, and competing internationally in rafting. Together, Gilda and Eva explore the importance of living in co-creation with the universe, simplifying life, and reclaiming peace and joy. Gilda reminds us that our worth is far greater than our achievements and that joy and wellbeing are our birthright.