As 2025 comes to a close, I felt called to pause rather than push. This episode is a quiet reflection on a year filled with joy, grief, resilience, and everything in between.

I'm sharing an invitation for you to rest this holiday season, to allow your heart to unravel in the way that feels right for you. When we choose to feel, to trust ourselves, and to move toward alignment, we begin to remember who we are and how worthy we truly are.

As we head into 2026, I hope this episode reminds you of your strength, your humanity, and the magic that unfolds when you choose different.

I'll be back in the new year with new guests, new conversations, and new opportunities. Until then, I wish you a peaceful, grounding, and magical holiday season. The time is now, and you are so very worthy.

In today's episode we sit back down with Hady Ghoniem, a Canadian national kickboxing champion, and a shining light in the St. John's, Newfoundland community.

In Part 2, Hady opens up about what truly fuels him: an unshakeable competitive drive, the need to grow and push forward, and the support from those around him.

We talk about identity beyond accomplishments, how to navigate that harsh inner voice, and the strength that comes from letting people in. Hady reminds us that the magic isn't only in the medals, it's in the small human moments: coffee with a friend, a walk outside, connection, and companionship.

With honesty, humour, and heart, we dive into what it really means to be human. We all struggle, and we all have the power to choose empowerment over victimhood, community over isolation, and self-compassion over perfection.

Learn more about Hady at gohady.ca, and follow him on instagram at @hady_mma

Thank you!

We're joined this week from St. John's, Newfoundland, by a truly remarkable athlete and person, Hady Ghoneim.

Hady, who is originally from Egypt, came to Newfoundland 9 years ago to attend university. He has since dedicated himself to kickboxing, and with hard work and unrelenting determination, has recently achieved his goal of representing Canada in the WAKO World Kickboxing Champsionship in Abu Dhabi!

Hady shares how consistency, hard work, and pure drive got him to where he is today, and how you don't have to be superhuman to achieve incredible things. Most amazingly, he shares his story with humbleness and unrivaled positivity.

Thanks for joining us Hady and thank you for listening!

Find out more about Hady at gohady.ca and follow him on instagram at hady_mma