In this episode, we break down 10 key financial truths that many Canadians overlook or misunderstand. From tax strategies to insurance and investing mindset, this conversation simplifies complex topics so anyone can understand and take action.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to maximize a TFSA
• The truth about RRSP taxation
• Why permanent tax shelters matter
• The benefits of segregated funds
• Financial planning considerations for unexpected life events
• Why it’s never too late to invest
• How to view market downturns as opportunities
• The reality behind GIC returns
• Differences between permanent and term insurance
• How financial education can remove fear and build confidence

Key Takeaway:
Financial literacy doesn’t have to be complicated. When you understand the basics, you gain the power to make smarter, more confident decisions.

Today's Guest: Elisa Kurylowicz Financial Broker & Mentor for ambitious professionals. Passionate about helping Canadians build and protect wealth using tax-sheltered strategies. @elisakurylowicz

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In this episode of The Muve Forward Podcast, Michelle shares an exciting personal milestone becoming a licensed financial broker. She discusses how financial awareness connects to our emotional well-being, why many people avoid their finances, and how gaining clarity can help reduce stress and create confidence about the future. Michelle also explains how working with a broker can provide access to multiple financial options and encourages listeners to start thinking about their long-term financial dreams.

In This Episode We Talk About

• Michelle’s journey to becoming a licensed financial broker
• The difference between working with a broker versus one institution
• Why people often avoid their finances
• The connection between money, stress, and our nervous system
• Allowing yourself to dream about your financial future
• Creating security for retirement and future generations
• How financial education can create empowerment and peace of mind

Michelle offers free 60-minute educational Zoom calls for anyone who wants to learn more about financial options and planning.

These calls are:

• No obligation
• No pressure
• No sales expectations

Just education and clarity.

Contact: michelle@muvelife.com

In this episode of the Muve Forward Podcast, Michelle shares an important update about the evolution of the podcast and the intentional shift toward deeper conversations around wellness, clean living, and personal growth.

After more than seven years of recording, this next chapter reflects a natural alignment with what the show has always stood for, learning from one another, improving our health, and moving forward with purpose.

Michelle talks about:

• Why the podcast is refocusing on wellness, intentional living, and whole-life health
• How past guest stories have always shaped the foundation of the show
• The connection between this shift and the evolution of her activewear brand, Muve Life, including the move toward Canadian-made organic cotton materials
• The mindset changes that come with getting older and prioritizing strength, energy, and well-being
• The power of learning from others’ life experiences and how guest conversations can fast-track personal growth
• Why she’s excited to reconnect with guests and build meaningful conversations again
• A new personal habit: intentionally trying new experiences each week to bring more joy, fun, and happiness into everyday life

Michelle also shares how elevating your life isn’t only about discipline, it’s about creating moments of connection, play, curiosity, and adventure that help you feel energized and inspired.

This episode sets the tone for the next phase of the Muve Forward Podcast. One focused on helping you live stronger, healthier, and more intentionally in every area of life.

Key Takeaway:
Small intentional choices from how we care for our health to the experiences we create can transform our energy, happiness, and overall quality of life.

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Website: www.themichellewolfe.com

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We talk a lot about manifestation, alignment, and high vibration—but what if the real shift comes from action? In this episode, we dive into why confidence isn’t something you wait for, but something you earn through doing the hard, unsexy work. If you’ve been feeling stuck, fearful, or unmotivated, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why thinking differently doesn’t create real change—action does
• How fear, avoidance, and excuses keep your nervous system stuck
• The truth about confidence and why you can’t wait for it
• A personal story about rebuilding confidence through consistent action
• How momentum shifts your energy and identity
• Why small reps matter more than motivation
• A simple daily challenge to help you move forward
• How decisiveness builds confidence (and lowers anxiety)

Key Takeaway:
Action doesn’t follow confidence. Confidence follows action.

Listener Challenge:
Set a 10-minute timer today and tackle the thing you’ve been avoiding. Keep one promise to yourself—and notice how your energy shifts.

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Muve Life @muvelife

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As the new year begins, we transition from the reflective energy of the Snake into the bold momentum of the Fire Horse. In this episode, we talk about letting go of disappointment from the past year, embracing change, and stepping into a new cycle with intention.

Whether last year was your best year or one that felt slow, unmotivated, or unfinished this episode is a reminder that nothing is wasted. You’re allowed to change your goals, shift your habits, and move forward without pressure or perfection.

Snowed in during a winter blizzard, this conversation invites stillness, reflection, and renewed hope a reminder that consistent action matters more than resolutions, and awareness is the foundation for real change.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

• The transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Fire Horse
• Why last year doesn’t define what’s possible now
• Letting go of guilt around unmet goals
• How to shift habits instead of chasing resolutions
• Creating momentum through consistency, not pressure
• Being open to change and unexpected gifts in the new year

Key Takeaway:

You don’t need a “new you.”
You need consistent action, honest awareness, and the courage to move forward.

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Website: www.themichellewolfe.com

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Muve Life @muvelife

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In this episode of The Muve Forward Podcast, I’m sharing a deeply personal and honest story about how easy it is to fall into the trap of noticing everything that’s “wrong” in your life — and how shifting your focus even slightly can change your entire energy. This is a high-vibe, inspiring conversation about rewiring your mindset from lack to possibility, reconnecting to what’s already working, and remembering that growth often happens underground before it ever shows on the surface.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The “Imperfection Trap” and why we fall into it
• A personal moment that shifted my focus
• How your brain’s Reticular Activating System decides what you see
• Why focusing on what’s missing creates more lack
• The simple perspective shift that changes how you FEEL
• A story about gardens, growth, and underground transformation
• How noticing what is working opens the door for more

This episode is perfect for you if:

• You’ve been stuck in “nothing is enough” mode
• You’re craving a positive energy shift
• You want to feel lighter, clearer, and more inspired
• You’re ready to stop staring at what’s missing and start seeing what’s possible

In This Episode:

• The natural rhythm of expansion and contraction — and why both are essential for growth.
• How our mind and body’s desire for safety can make change feel uncomfortable.
• The importance of recognizing life’s seasons — and how winter is just as valuable as summer.
• My personal reflections on feeling “stuck” and learning to trust the process.
• The story behind Muve Life Activewear and how movement mirrors personal evolution.
• How to keep showing up and growing — even when things feel hard or unclear.

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Website: www.themichellewolfe.com

Podcast @themuveforwardpodcast
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Muve Life @muvelife

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In this deeply personal and relatable episode, Michelle opens up about a year-long rut a time when motivation, drive, and desire seemed to disappear, even though life looked great on the outside.

From losing a job and a friend to falling into the social media doomscrolling trap, she explores how disconnection slowly crept in and what it took to find her spark again.

Through honesty, science, and soulful reflection, she shares practical steps to help you rebuild motivation from limiting social media to reconnecting with your purpose and doing “one hard thing” again.

If you’ve ever felt like your passion just stopped, this episode is your reminder that you’re not broken. You’re in a season and seasons always change.

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE
Website: www.themichellewolfe.com

Podcast @themuveforwardpodcast
Host @themichellewolfe
Muve Life @muvelife

Activewear
www.muvelife.com
15% discount code for Podcast listeners
“MUVEFORWARD"