Nancy Regan
Author of From Showing Off to Showing Up; An Impostor's Journey From Perfect to Present
07/01/2024
As my audiobook makes it way into the world (...finally! Talk about a slow birth process!š) I am ever more grateful for the many conversations I've had with podcasters and radio hosts across North America. But this one holds a special place in my heart, because the host, Anne BĆ©rubĆ© inhabits a part of my heart (and a good chunk of my book too!). You can tell by the nature of the conversation (particularly the humour AND the vulnerability) that we have a cherished friendship.
One of the things we talk about is overcoming perfectionism, and throughout this book journey, there have been many divine signs to remind me of something I stressed in the book - that it's an ongoing PRACTICE. The audiobook is ready for you on KOBO (link in comments), and it's also posted on Audible...but here's the catch. There's a glitch in the way it was uploaded to Audible, so if you choose to listen to it now (rather than a week from now) you'll discover you have to fast-forward through the accessible cover-read off the top. LOL.
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ps. This was recorded a while ago...so the info at the end about the book's availability is outdated. You can find "From Showing Off to Showing Up" at local bookstores or online in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia.
pps. Be sure to look for Anne's books; her most recent, the magnificent Burnout Antidote - and her first, Be Feel Think Do.
Thanks for listening ! š¤
Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
šæ Hello Beautiful Souls! šæ
Last fall, I had the profound joy of welcoming the incredibly authentic and inspiring Nancy Regan to the Embodied podcast. For those of you who have yet to meet Nancy, she's a presentation coach, professional communicator, author, and a beacon of light in the realm of self-acceptance and presence.
š About Nancyās Book š
Nancy's first book, "From Showing Off to Showing Up: An Impostor's Journey from Perfect to Presence," is a divine mix of memoir and self-help, and itās a heartfelt call to authenticity. This book invites you to embrace every fragment of your being, encouraging self-acceptance and intimacy with oneself, echoing Nancyās soulful dance with acceptance.
š¬ Our Heartfelt Conversation š¬
Our interaction on the podcast was more than just a formal exchange; it was filled with laughter and genuine connection. For those familiar with our friendship, you know how deeply Nancy has impacted my life and refined my public speaking skills, enriching my journey with her passion for storytelling and her remarkable background.
š Journey of Acceptance š
Our conversation ventured into the depths of self-judgment and the beauty of embracing self-acceptance. Nancy's book acts as a mirror, showing the possibility of being kind, accepting, and free to feel. It shares the message that itās possible to embrace our entire selves and to be more loving and accepting, especially towards the parts we often hide.
āļø A Creative Struggle āļø
We delved into the challenges of writing and the whispers of the inner critic, sharing anecdotes about our personal battles with our inner impostors and the resilience it takes to continue the creative process amidst self-doubt and criticism.
šŗ Concluding Thoughts šŗ
Nancy's book is more than a read; it's an empowering experience, a reminder of the transformative power of kindness, acceptance, and emotional intimacy with oneself.
For those on a journey to live a life of presence over perfection and to delve deeper into self-acceptance and love, Nancy's "From Showing Off to Showing Up" is your guiding beacon of light.
š§ Listen In! š§
You can delve deeper into our enriching conversation by listening to our hour-long podcast. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or simply follow the link: https://b.link/jjuacbs7
š For those who wish to embrace their true selves without judgment, this book and our conversation are gifts of wisdom and love, and Iām elated to share them with you. š
Hey Facebook Friends, I need your advice.
A dear friend is currently going through rigorous treatment for Stage 3 Breast Cancer. She is single, has no source of income while off work, and is struggling.
She's truly one of the most giving, compassionate, hard working people I've ever encountered in my life...and I feel the NEED to help her right now!
Is GoFundMe the best option? Are there other alternatives I should consider? (and if so, why?)
Pros & Cons would be helpful.
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Thanks so much in advance for sharing your knowledge and experience with me! XO
23/12/2023
At Christmas, time deepens. The Celtic imagination knew that time is eternity in disguise. They embraced the day as a sacred space. Christmas reminds us to glory in the simplicity and wonder of one day; it unveils the extraordinary that our hurried lives conceal and neglect.
We have been given such immense possibilities. We desperately need to make clearances in our entangled lives to let our souls breathe. We must take care of ourselves and especially of our suffering brothers and sisters.
Ā©JOHN O'DONOHUE
Excerpt from the unpublished collection of John O'Donohue: https://johnodonohue.com/
County Clare, Ireland
Photo: Ā© Ann Cahill
08/12/2023
Iāve done hundreds of movie junket interviews. This prank wouldāve been my nightmare scenario. š¤š
https://youtu.be/UbB_NkQrDr4?si=NmICjImX7e_TLNOl
Jennifer Aniston Interview Prank Millions of you watched Chris Starkās interviews with Mila Kunis and Jennifer Aniston. The amazing thing about those videos was, despite his awkward question...
What an honour to have my friend Jasyn Lucas as a guest on the Canadian Love Map podcast. This gifted artist and musician has an important story to tell.
Jasyn talks movingly about being a survivor of the Sixtiesā Scoop, and how his adoptive mother played a huge role in helping him find his Indigenous birth family. His journey to reconnect with his full identity informs his paintings, and his deep love of the Northern Lights illuminates the darkness for others. āØ
Do yourself a favour; check out Jasynās artwork, and experience the beauty of the artist by listening to his episode (on whatever podcast platform you prefer)
Hereās the Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-love-map/id1533294517?i=1000637021182
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āItās been scientifically proven that when readers engage with fiction, itās as a participant. They emerge more empathetic.ā - These words on Monday evening from Whitney Moran, the Managing Editor of Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press. She was speaking about the new book ROAR by Shelley Thompson, and thereās no question that this book has the power to change minds and make the world a better place.
As I said in my intro on stage, it brought me to tears in the Prologue! š¤
If you missed this amazing book launch at The Carleton, hereās your chance to hear a world-class storyteller read from her new book; a work of literature, but also an act of LOVE.
And donāt miss the moving performances of T. Thomason and Ian Sherwood !
What an utter treat- and honour - it was to participate in this gathering. ā¤ļø
I can hardly explain how happy I am to share this weekās episode of the Canadian Love Map podcast ! āØ
If you think you know the full story of Hope Blooms, youāll likely be thrilled to find thereās more to this incredible social enterprise than you thought.
If you donāt know ANYTHING about themā¦other than their now famous appearance on CBCās Dragonsā Den - you are in for a TREAT!
Oh, and you might wanna grab a tissue, because thereās a reason this story made Arlene Dickinson cry ! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Thanks so much to Jessie Jollymore and Kolade Boboye for being two of the greatest Love Map guests ever! šš
Tune into the podcast on whatever platform āsuits yer fancyā !
10/11/2023
Hereās an amazing way to spend your Monday evening. Register for a FREE ticket to join the fun at ROAR! Shelley Thompson Book Launch
Shelleyās written an extraordinary book -on the heels of her ground-breaking film āDawn, her Dad, and the Tractorā - and she continues to mend fences, help heal families, and foster deeper understanding of the issues faced by Trans people.
She wrote both the book and the film after her own young-adult child transitioned, so thereās a sensitivity and empathy woven into both projects.
There will be readings from Roar, music by two incredible musicians - T. Thomason and Ian Sherwood ā¦and a mediocre MC š (Thatās me practicing false humility š
Hope to see you at Halifaxās premiere music (& Spoken Word) venue The Carleton ā¤ļø
Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
We are thrilled to be hosting ROAR! Shelley Thompson Book Launch at The Carleton this upcoming Monday, November 13th. This is actor/author Shelley Thompsonās first novel from Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press. She will be joined by MC Nancy Regan and special guests Ian Sherwood and T. Thomason. Shelley will be reading from the novel and will have books for sale. Doors open at 5:30pm with the event getting underway at 7pm. Admission is FREE so arrive early! Register here: https://www.thecarleton.ca/events/roar-shelley-thompson-book-launch/
08/11/2023
What a joy to help Steve Murphy celebrate the launch of his new book this evening in Halifax.
I was straight off an international flight, so decided to be responsible and wear a maskā¦but if you look closely youāll see I gave it an appropriate theme! šš·
Be sure to check our Murphyās Logic - at bookstores everywhere now (and of course online as well)
Here are some highlight photos featuring just a few of the fabulous old friends from āboth sides of cameraā as Murph would say!
And kudos to Paul Hollingsworth for doing a great interview with the master interviewer himself!!
Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
CTV Atlantic News CTV Atlantic, Halifax NS
CTV's Live at 5
03/11/2023
Hilarious!! This is me, shooting the backstage monitor while listening to James Mullinger (onstage) telling the audience the now-infamous story of our ill-fated trip to Tim Hortonās ! ššš
Thanks for your beautiful words, my friend. ā¤ļø
(If you havenāt heard the Timās tale, and want to see what had me laughing so hard, please see the comments section below and Iāll link it there ! For the recordā¦like the best of stories, MOST of it is trueš„ø)
Thanks to photographer-extraordinaire Tyler Warren Ellis for this shot! šø
Love this beautiful photograph of the great Nancy Regan side stage at last weekās tour show at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax. Truly the nicest person in showbiz, she is endlessly kind, supportive, philanthropic and as charming and smart as she appeared on television night after night. Very grateful to have her in my life. Looking forward to sharing a stage again soon.
Photograph: Tyler Warren Ellis
01/11/2023
Itās hard to believe that Audrey J. Parker left us five years ago.
This conversation in the Soul Booth was a gift we gave each other. Itās full of heart and humour - and life & death - and I thought I should share it on this anniversary of her departure.
Aud inspired many, contributed in such a deeply meaningful way, and she is MISSED so much!!! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Dying in Style - Audrey Parker in The Soul Booth Terminal. Cancer. They are two words that are bound to stop any conversation, but in this episode of The Soul Booth, they're conversation starters ! Consid...
31/10/2023
If you need a laugh to escape the weight of the world for a moment ā¦this should do the trick. ā¤ļø
James Mullinger tells a good story. And most of itās true. š¤š
James Mullinger - The Infamous, Uncut Nancy Regan, Nikki Payne & Tim Hortons Story! #JamesMullinger James Mullinger - The Full, Uncut Nancy Regan, Nikki Payne & Tim Hortons Story! Filmed live at Imperial Theatre, Saint John, April 2023Directed by Tyler Warr...
21/10/2023
Just a coupla olā TV broadcasters fan-gurling over this brand new book by our long time friend and mentor, Steve Murphy š¤šā¤ļø
Murphyās Logic is a fascinating journey behind the scenes of Steveās award-winning 45 year career in the news business.
Itās available now, so get your copy before it SELLS OUT!
Ps. I was touched and honoured to discover that Murph quoted my book in his. About what, you ask? Iāll give you a hint: Impostor Syndrome. š¤
(As always, I loved my visit with Starr Cunningham at the lovely Open Book Coffee ā¤ļø)
Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
You know itās a good day when you get interviewed by one of your best friends in the worldā¦about a book into which youāve poured your heart. Thanks for this Anne BĆ©rubĆ©. ā¤ļø
20/10/2023
I canāt decide if the family of Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy is more about musicā¦or magic. There is something utterly enchanting about this crew. āØā¤ļø
Discover How Music Shapes Our Family's Unique Journey Explore our family's musical journey, from introducing our kids to music at a young age to the incredible adventures and bonds it has created. Learn why music education is an essential part of our children's upbringing and how it has enriched our lives in ways money can't buy.
āOpen up my soul and let the sun shine inā¦āš¶
Thatās a lyric from Bruce Guthroās song Walk This Road, and it really landed for me as I was driving along the road on my way home from Cape Breton this morningā¦with a BG playlist turned up loud. ā¤
It was raining, but it took me back to the magical glow of the Celtic Colours concert I got to host last night in Inverness.
I donāt have onstage shots or video of the performers (ācause none were allowed) but I do have this snippet of the backstage warmup before the show. (and I couldāve gone home happy after just that!)
I will report that during the actual performance, the phenomenally talented Mary Frances Leahey practically lit the venue on fire with her fiddle - and her feet - while Natalie MacMaster shone in the role of Stage-Mom.
In fact, the only time Natalie joined me on stage was to quickly hand me her cell phone so I could do an impromptu long-distance interview with the winner of the big draw (who had already returned to Alberta) š Talk about resourceful! Sitting in the crowd, Natalie heard me call out the name and phone number from the ticket a couple of times (while we waited for a winner to present themselves) so she took it upon herself to dial him. š¤
The other act of the night was 6 Hearts - an astounding amalgam of the powerhouse bands, The East Pointers and Vishten - formed after both groups suffered tragic losses. As their bio says, āfour hearts converging in mesmerizing contemporary traditional music, strengthened by the two hearts that remain with them in spirit.ā They were utterly enchanting. āØ
Next year, do yourself a favour and seriously consider making your way to Cape Breton for the Celtic Colours International Festival andā¦open up your soul and let the love shine in.
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PS. Because this FB page won't let me add videos & photos together in one post, I'll add some pictures in the comments section. (tricky, eh? :)
VishtĆØn The East Pointers
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
Thanks so much to Kathryn Taylor Media for this rich conversation. ā¤
Too often in this world, we honour accomplishment and neglect to celebrate humanity. I had the privilege this evening to attend an event at which both were on full display.
Donna Morrissey was interviewed by her friend (& mine) Mary Lynk for an episode of Ideas on CBC Radio. They were talking about Donna's exciting new novel "Rage the Night" - a riveting work of fiction based on an historic Newfoundland tragedy.
Donna started the evening by Showing UP fully, sharing with the audience the brutal decision she'd had to make about whether to go ahead with the evening. You see, Donna's husband Rick died just three weeks ago, and she had to choose whether to honour her role as "newly minted widow" or embrace the opportunity to mark the launch of her latest passion project. She did both - magnificently.
At one point, Donna described some characters in her book as "strong, fierce, honourable, and true". All those adjectives describe her as well.
Thanks Mary, for holding space so powerfully for a truly rich conversation, and thank you Donna for the gift of your pure presence and grace. ā¤
Penguin Books
23/08/2023
We're looking for love... for our 7th season!
Do you have a classic romance story? What about a strong family connection or a meaningful friendship? Maybe you have a story about the power of community or a passion project that is helping others. Whatever your story is, we want to hear it!
We are looking for guests for Season 7 of Canadian Love Map starting in September. Click the links below to apply to be a guest or nominate a story on someone's behalf!
Apply To Be A Guest: https://bit.ly/45mTyZk
Nominate A Love Story: bit.ly/3RLGGFN
Canadian Love Map is a Charm Diamonds podcast, hosted by Nancy Regan and produced by Podstarter
Are you ready to be a WISH-MAKER ?! :)šš§āØāļø
Our roster is filling up fast, so this is a final call for teams (or individuals) to register now !
Women FORE Wishes is October 12, 2023 at the Chester Golf Club. Cost is $210 per person or $840 per team of four -and that fee can be fundraised or paid outright š
After August 31st, there will be a waitlist for wish-makers, so ACT NOW !! and help us make WISHES COME TRUE ! ā¤
To find out more, contact Tammy at [email protected] or pick up the phone and call this delightful human at 902-809-1313.
If you can't make it to this fun event, you can still be a Wish-Maker by SHARING this post ! ā¤
19/08/2023
Way to go, Daphne Greer, Author! So excited to see you get this recognition. And also delighted that more Canadian kids will be exposed to your fabulous books! š¤ā¤ļø
Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
We are thrilled to find Daphne Greerās new book Jacobās Dilemna in CBCās 15 Canadian middle-grade and YA books to read this summer.
Jacobās Dilemna is available for purchase at your local bookstore and online.
Daphne Greer, Author
The weather forecast is looking much improved, so this weekend might be the perfect time for a drive to River John, NS!
Iām SO looking forward to being a part of Read by the Sea. Will I see you there? š¤šš
06/07/2023
Iām always excited to read the edition of The Coast because it offers some well-earned recognition to a huge variety of people who are working hard, bringing creativity, and making Halifax a more dynamic city.
Nominations are open now, and for the first time everā¦Iām posting a solicit for this fun competition. If youāve listened to the Canadian Love Map podcast, or read my book āFrom Showing Off to Showing UPā, Iād love it if youād consider clicking on the link below and nominating either of them.
And feel free to share this post (with or without my ask! š)
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Best of Halifax 2022 Readersā Choice Awards results It's the 28th annual BOH, celebrating hundreds of gold, silver and bronze winners who make the city great.
19/06/2023
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This week's love story is a two for one! We hear from Kevin Cottreau and Nick Jackson about their relationship but we also learn about the friendship with "The Golden Girls".
You don't want to miss this one! Tune in now everywhere you find podcasts!
Canadian Love Map is a CharmDiamonds podcast, hosted by Nancy Regan and produced by Podstarter
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