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  • Paula Wolfson

    Paula Wolfson
    Apr 26 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Paula Wolfson! Paula Wolfson is a Dora Mavor Moore Award winning musical theatre artist with over 40 years worth of appearances in mega musical tours and small shows in towns you’ve likely never heard of, covering much of the North American continent. After receiving her Artist Educator certificate from the Royal Conservatory, Paula embarked on a new musical trail, finding great pleasure in facilitating singing and personal expression with the vulnerable (people diagnosed with Parkinsonʼs Disease; the mentally ill; Alzheimerʼs/dementia). She now focuses on Conducting “Singing With Parkinson’s,” a Registered Charity which she founded. Paula also led the Chazzanut for Congregation Shir Libeynu at the MN JCC for 8 years. Follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
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  • Elizabeth Manley

    Elizabeth Manley
    Apr 19 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Canada’s sweetheart, Elizabeth Manley. Elizabeth Ann Manley, born on August 7, 1965, in Belleville, Ontario, is a Canadian figure skating icon whose career has left an indelible mark on the sport and inspired generations of athletes. She was raised in Trenton and later Ottawa, Manley was the only daughter in a family of four children. Her early life was shaped by her father's military career, which led to occasional moves, and her parents' divorce in the 1970s left her primarily in the care of her mother, Joan. Manley's journey in figure skating began at a young age, with her mother investing significant time and resources into her daughter's burgeoning talent. Her first major international success came in 1982 when she won the bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany. That same year, she made her senior World Championships debut, finishing 13th in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 1982-83 season marked a challenging period for Manley. In pursuit of more intensive training, she relocated to Lake Placid, New York. However, this move led to depression and homesickness, resulting in physical manifestations such as hair loss and weight gain. Despite briefly stepping away from the sport, Manley's resilience shone through as she resumed her career under the guidance of coaches Peter and Sonya Dunfield at the Gloucester Skating Club in Orleans, Ontario. Manley's perseverance paid off in the following years. She competed at the 1984 Winter Olympics, placing 13th, and steadily improved her standings at the World Championships between 1984 and 1987. Her breakthrough came at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, where she was initially considered an underdog. Despite battling illness, Manley delivered a stunning performance in the long program, securing the silver medal and catapulting herself to national celebrity status in Canada. Following her Olympic triumph, Manley turned professional, embarking on a successful career in ice shows and television specials. She particularly enjoyed her role as Cinderella in Dorothy Hamill's Ice Capades, describing it as her favourite time as a professional skater. In recent years, Manley has transitioned into coaching, working at the Elizabeth Manley rink in Ottawa. She has also become a powerful advocate for mental health awareness, drawing from her own experiences with depression. Manley has been open about her struggles, using her platform to help others facing similar challenges. Manley's impressive list of accomplishments includes being a three-time Canadian Figure Skating Champion, a two-time U.S. Open Figure Skating Champion, and the 1988 World Figure Skating Silver Medalist. She is credited as the first Canadian female to successfully land a triple-double combination jump in competition. In recognition of her contributions to sport and society, Manley was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1988. Her legacy was further cemented with her induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Manley's personal life has been marked by both triumphs and challenges. The loss of her mother to ovarian cancer in July 2008 inspired her to become a spokesperson for Ovarian Cancer Canada's Winners Walk of Hope. In 2019, Manley married television producer David N. Rosen. She continues to be a spokesperson for various organizations, including the Alzheimer's Society of Ottawa and Canada. Today, Elizabeth Manley continues to be an influential figure in the world of figure skating and beyond. Her journey from Olympic medalist to mental health advocate exemplifies the power of resilience and the importance of using one's platform for positive change. As she approaches her 60th birthday, Manley's legacy as both an athlete and a compassionate advocate continues to inspire and impact lives across Canada and beyond. In 2025, Manley remains active in the figure skating communi ...
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  • Nicole Bellmore and Amy de Nobriga

    Nicole Bellmore and Amy de Nobriga
    Apr 12 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by singer/songwriter, Nicole Bellmore! Nicole Bellmore is a singer/songwriter based in Toronto, Canada with an insatiable passion for music. Nicole began playing piano at the age of 8 and taking vocal lessons at 14. She performed in theatre for 6 years. Since 2018, Nicole has been writing music, developing her sound and embarking on her journey as a singer/songwriter. Nicole released her first single in 2020 and has been releasing singles ever since. She describes her music as an invigorating and stimulating dreamy pop sound with prominent r&b-style beats and hints of house/electronic influences. Nicole produces emotions in her melodies that transport you into a better headspace, invoke mindfulness and inspire you to embrace your truth. Nicole's latest project is about reflection, growth and reaching new heights. 'Altitude' the album is out now! Click on the links below to listen to her songs from this interview: - “Ever Since October” by Nicole Bellmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5j-9jTnZY8 - “Altitude” by Nicole Bellmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_78lO_xeR-s - Nicole Bellmore’s Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/78S4O8tvjsfr8LJqAGYfkd Also on the program, we have a social worker and therapist Amy de Nobriga. Amy is the founder of The Walking Therapist and is a highly experienced social worker with over 20 years in the field. She holds a Master's in Social Work, a Bachelor's in Social Work, and a BA in Psychology. Amy has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including children, teenagers, adults, seniors, couples, families, and groups. Her specialties include supporting clients with life transitions, mood disorders, emotional struggles, trauma, substance use, grief, parenting, relationship challenges, and more. Amy has worked with individuals facing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, self-esteem challenges, and relationship struggles. In her therapeutic practice, Amy employs a variety of evidence-based modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Practice, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Her approach is client-centered, empathetic, and grounded in creating a safe, supportive environment for personal growth and healing. Follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
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  • Jean Meltzer

    Jean Meltzer
    Apr 5 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Jean Meltzer! Dubbed “The Queen of Jewish Romance,” Jean Meltzer is the internationally bestselling author of The Matzah Ball, Mr. Perfect on Paper, Kissing Kosher, and Magical Meet Cute, and the recipient of several writing honours including, Amazon Best Romance, Apple Best Book of October, Apple Best Audiobook of the Year, Booklist Top Ten Romances for 2023, and LibraryReads. Passionate about telling Jewish stories in new ways, she is the Founder & CEO of Jewish Joy LLC, the umbrella organization to Jewish Women Talk About Romance Books, The Jewish Joy Book Club, The Jewish Joy Box, and JewishJoyCon, coming in 2026. Jean has served as a judge for the National Jewish Book Awards and is a sought-after speaker, sharing how her experiences with chronic illness and disability have fueled her commitment to authenticity and joy. She is the host of the podcast Chronically Fabulous with Jean Meltzer, as well as a founding member of the non-profit The Artists Against Antisemitism. Prior to becoming an author, Jean studied dramatic writing at NYU Tisch and earned numerous awards for her work producing television, including a National Daytime Emmy. In 2006, she left the entertainment industry, and driven by a deep desire to reconnect to her faith, moved to Israel to study. She spent five years in rabbinical school, before her chronic illness forced her to withdraw, and her father told her she should write a book—just not a Jewish one because no one reads those. Thankfully, she didn’t listen. “The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah” is her fifth novel. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at www.findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
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  • Amy Fish

    Amy Fish
    Mar 29 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Amy Fish with her latest book “One in Six Million: The Baby by the Roadside and the Man Who Retraced a Holocaust Survivor’s Lost Identity” (Goose Lane Editions 2025). It is set to be released on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Amy’s other works include “Honeymoon Sneakers: A Cautionary Tale” (Cactus Press 2024), “I Wanted Fries with That: How to Ask for What You Want and Get What You Need” (New World Library 2019) and “The ART of Complaining Effectively” (Avmor 2015). Fries was named by the CBC as one of “40 works of Creative Non-Fiction to Watch Out For”, and was a pick for “14 books for those that love to laugh” both in 2019. Amy is a staff reviewer and interviewer for Hippocampus Magazine for Creative Non-Fiction and the Ombudsman at Concordia University in Montreal. Follow her Substack “Persistence for Writers” which comes out every Monday, or find her on Instagram at @amyfishwrites. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
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  • Maya Gamzu

    Maya Gamzu
    Mar 22 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Canada’s Got Talent Gold Buzzer recipient, Maya Gamzu! Maya is a 16-year-old singer and songwriter, with 10 years of experience. She began her musical journey at age 6 and has since performed in singing competitions across Israel, Europe, and Canada. In 2023, she participated in Canada’s Got Talent, earned a Golden Buzzer and reached the semi-finals. Maya also attended Berklee College of Music’s Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive Program on scholarship. With a passion for music, Maya is excited to continue pursuing her career as an artist and sharing her music with the world. Check out Maya's beautiful music from our interview by clicking the links below: "Golden Buzzer - Canada's Got Talent" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORM-2aFv_Go "Semi-Finals - Canada's Got Talent" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67wUkjXOX5o "Forget it All" by Maya Gamzu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4jPTtq7_Rg You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
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  • Elizabeth Rosner

    Elizabeth Rosner
    Mar 15 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Elizabeth Rosner! Elizabeth Rosner is an award winning author, poet and teacher whose work focuses on the redemptive power of storytelling and deep listening. Her six books have been translated into twelve languages and have received literary prizes in the US and abroad. Her most recent book, “THIRD EAR: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening,” blends personal stories of growing up in a multilingual household with multidisciplinary research about sound and silence in the natural world. Her previous book, “SURVIVOR CAFÉ: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory,” was a finalist for a National Jewish Book Award, and her first novel, “THE SPEED OF LIGHT,” won Hadassah Magazine’s Ribalow Prize in 2002, judged by Elie Wiesel. Elizabeth leads writing workshops internationally; her teaching carries forward a message of perseverance and tenacious optimism. Elizabeth’s essays and reviews have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Elle, the San Francisco Chronicle and others. She lives in Berkeley, California. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
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  • Laurie Gelman

    Laurie Gelman
    Mar 8 2025
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by television personality, former YTV Host and author, Laurie Gelman! Laurie is a former journalist/talk show host who spent 25 years in Broadcasting before trying her hand at writing fiction. She started her career as a video jockey on a Canadian show called Rock n’ Talk, then moved to Miami to work as a reporter for the Fox station. WSVN. Her next job was as co-host of the f/X morning show Breakfast Time with Tom Bergeron. She also spent time as a correspondent for Good Morning America and the CBS Early Show. Laurie turned her sights to writing seven years ago and has written four best-selling books, Class Mom, You’ve Been Volunteered,Yoga Pant Nation, and Smells Like Tween Spirit. She is currently working on her fifth book! Laurie lives in New York City with her husband Michael Gelman, the longtime Executive Producer of the talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Mark,” and with her two daughters, Jamie and Misha. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
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    56 m
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