Greater happiness, inner peace, abundance, emotion regulation, and empowerment is possible...

But, if we desire it...

we need to be willing to show up to the inner work to get there.

YOUR MIND IS POWERFUL!

AND... IT'S THE STARTING PLACE OF CREATING SHIFTS AND RADICAL TRANSFORMATION WITHIN YOUR LIFE

It's time to step back into the power of your life...

RISE teaches you how to use your mind to: improve mood and create greater inner peace, improve emotion regulation & reactivity, reduce stress, create greater happiness & fulfillment within your life, heal from past experiences that are affecting your thoughts, mood and behaviours, heal from loss or challenging life transitions, use your mind to manifest and create a more aligned and abundant life, create an improved relationship with yourself and develop greater self-love, form a supportive relationship with Spirit, tune in to your intuition, and MORE.

RISE is for you if you're struggling with...

A deep inner feeling that your life is meant to be more loving, more peaceful, more abundant, more purposeful and simply more enjoyable to live
Sadness, feeling "stuck" or lack of inner contentment
Negative, stressed and anxious thoughts that seem to be running the show
Lack of self-love, self-acceptance and feeling not good enough with self-critical and self-attacking thoughts
Reacting strongly to situations or feeling like your emotions are ruling you
Fears, doubts, low confidence or limiting beliefs that keep you from feeling grounded and keep you from taking action on your goals and desires
Unhealthy behaviour patterns or loops that leave you feeling shame or lack of personal power
Bringing your goals, desires and visions to life
Being in situations and environments that don't feel aligned with your soul (relationships, jobs, financial situations, etc.)

And/or if you're desiring to...

Better understand consciousness and the path of healing, raising vibration and evolving into greater freedom and personal power
Learn practices and skills that decrease stress and overwhelm and create greater happiness and inner peace
Learn and implement the powerful practice of law-of-attraction and manifestation to step into greater health, abundance, opportunity and synchronicity in your life - this changed my life!
Develop greater self-love, wholeness and self-acceptance
Learn how to embody and bring to reality your Highest Self
Learn how to self-soothe and self-regulate emotions during times of stress or triggers
Develop greater confidence, self-esteem & empowerment (i.e. personal power)
Understand what belief systems are causing suffering, stress and "stuck-ness" and step into more empowered belief systems that serve your mind, mood and align with your life visions & goals
Learn how to connect with and use your intuition to navigate a more authentic life path

Hi! I'm Shawna...

You've made it to the right place!

Working with my own mind & energy and doing deeper, inner work has literally transformed my life...

I'm a previous mental health nurse (of 8 years) - now full-time meditation teacher and psychospiritual coach.

Psychospiritual coaching involves a combination of therapy-based skills (CBT, EFT tapping, inner child work) and spiritual concepts and practices (meditation, manifestation, etc).

This combination of modalities is what I LOVE, because it's created so much healing and so much shift within my own life and within the lives of my clients as well!

My story of shifting darkness into light...

In my teens and early 20's I struggled with anxiety and depression and was consumed with negative & stressful thoughts and low self-esteem. I was also engaging in unhealthy behaviours such as binge drinking and serial dating and was in school to step into work and a career that didn't actually align with my soul.

At 22, I remember thinking, how challenging and unfulfilling life would be if I continued living how I was. I didn't think we were meant to be living lives of suffering, stress, sadness and lack of fulfillment and deep down I felt that life was meant to be...more.

I decided to begin to take more self-responsibility for my mental and emotional well-being, how my mind was operating and the direction of my life.

THAT'S WHEN THINGS BEGAN TO CHANGE...

Through a psychologist, I was introduced to mindfulness, meditation & working with the mind to heal and empower oneself. I committed to an 8-week meditation program.

In 2014, I became a certified meditation teacher and began dedicating my time to exploring, practicing and receiving training in different healing modalities and ways of working with the mind & one's energy for healing, empowerment and growth.

From 2014-2017 I was teaching meditation classes and doing private coaching sessions on the side of my nursing job. In 2018, a family tragedy occurred and my brother passed away from an accidental drug overdose. This tragedy brought me even deeper into my healing and spiritual path - it had to as for me, in this state of grief, it felt like there were two choices "commit to the inner work" or stay in darkness.

I chose to commit. Around this time, I stumbled upon manifestation and the practices of law-of-attraction. I began showing up daily to my previous practices and to manifestation and law-of-attraction - at this time, I was manifesting healing and stepping back into my power.

When I began using my mind in this focused way, RADICAL life shifts began to occur. Opportunities for healing, such as breathwork, EFT tapping and inner child work as well as perfectly aligned teachers and mentors began coming into my life and I learned practices that helped bring me out of darkness and grief and work through past wounds and ways of being that were keeping me stuck.

I then began applying my practices and manifestation into other areas of my life - my business. I wanted to shift out of nursing and into full-time entrepreneurship. With the power of my inner work and practices, I created a six-figure business by 2021, left my nursing career and by 2023, I created a million-dollar brand.

Not only has this work brought me inward healing and outward entrepreneurial and financial success, I've also stepped into an aligned romantic relationship, a healthier lifestyle and feel a true sense of inner peace, happiness and empowerment.

As I reflect on my path, I believe sustainable healing, growth and expansion comes from a combination of practices that help us heal things from the past and ways of being that are affecting our thoughts, beliefs, behaviours and nervous systems as well as practices that align our minds to our Higher Self and re-program in more empowering thoughts and belief systems that actually serve our lives.

Welcome to... RISE.

RISE includes the absolute most effective skills and practices I have found on my own 12 year journey for healing, transformation and for bringing your true desires and Highest Self into reality.

Because these skills have transformed my life so powerfully, they continue to be part of my daily routines to keep me aligned, guided and fulfilled from within, to work through challenges and triggers when they come up and to create an empowered reality that is aligned with my soul.

Whether you're looking for greater healing, inner peace, emotion regulation and happiness, looking to step into greater self-esteem or confidence or looking to bring life visions and goals to life, RISE can help you get there.

Wherever you are on your personal journey, join me for 12 weeks of healing, shifting & using your mind to step into a space of greater love, peace & empowerment <3

"Shawna's program is the best investment I have ever made for myself. Truly. I am forever changed and am excited to continue along this journey long after the course ends. For many years I have struggled with anxiety, periods of depression, perfectionism and lack of self-love. It was at my lowest point that I took a leap of faith and registered, committing to going in with an open mind and seeing where it takes me. Early in the program, I couldn't believe the positive impact I was feeling in my body, mind and spirit. I have learned so much about myself and have learned how to work with fear and anxiety to heal and grow. I absolutely recommend this program for every woman; and especially those who are struggling with poor mental health, their purpose/direction in life or simply interested in exploring the world from a Spiritual perspective. Thank you Shawna for bringing this program into the world and for shining your light so bright. I am so grateful."

- KATIE

"My time with Shawna has been extremely enlightening. Previously, many of the thoughts I had on repeat in my head were negative and this really affected me mentally and physically. This program gave me the tools I needed for positive personal growth. I've seen big improvements with my mood, self-love, self-acceptance and confidence. Throughout the program, I developed my own daily practices which are hugely helpful and I also have skills to shift negative thoughts and be in a state of higher vibration. Shawna is an amazing leader. Her patience, understanding and wisdom allowed me to believe in myself and see my own potential. I would recommend this program to any woman that is dealing with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety or negative thinking. Shawna will give you the power and tools you need to heal yourself."

- MELISSA

"I began this program at, unknowingly, the perfect time. My Mom was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer shortly after we started. I truly think I would have fallen apart without this course. It used to be my tendency to feel like I’m never doing enough, always striving for perfection. I finally learned how to move past these tendencies and shift to acceptance and peace with who and what I'm doing. I actually established a morning routine, learning that it can be super simple to be very effective. Radiant Mind Academy has also had a positive effect on my family. My teenage son tried and loves using some of the skills. Because of this program, I am a better Wife, Mom and Daughter. I now take time to attend to and raise my own vibration, and I've learned how to fill up my own cup without relying on or putting expectations on others. My new found confidence, inner-strength and peace is making life happier for me and for my family, and the shift in my energy is also making my business more successful. Thank You Shawna for teaching so much practical information, in digestible and approachable ways! This program is a life changer for sure!"

- MELANIE

MODULE ONE: SOUL PREP

UNDERSTANDING THE PATH OF HEALING, GROWTH, RAISING CONSCIOUSNESS & ALIGNING TO OUR HIGHEST SELF

Introduction to the healing and growth journey - understanding the energetic process of healing, growth and raising consciousness - what this means & what it can look and feel like within your life
Causes of stress, mood struggles and disharmony in the mind (from a Western perspective vs. Eastern spiritual perspective) - 20 different contributors with journaling, reflection prompts & healing recommendations
Learning my 4-part framework for healing, growth, empowerment & raising consciousness
Understanding our True Self/Highest Self and how we align ourselves onto this path
Understanding what it means to form a relationship with Spirit and how this can assist your healing and growth and transforming your outer reality
Included Guided MP3 Meditation: Daily Morning Meditation to Align With Our Highest Self

MODULE TWO: MANIFESTION & CREATING A NEW REALITY

CREATING A NEW REALITY THAT'S ALIGNED TO YOUR AUTHENTIC DESIRES AND TO THE PATH OF YOUR HIGHEST SELF

How I shifted my own life path through the practice of manifestation & co-creation
Learn the theory of manifestation & co-creation: how it works, the science behind it + how we can use it for healing, growth and transformation
Getting CLEAR on what your Highest Self truly desires through journaling & reflection
My exact daily manifestation practice that I've used for 4+ years: Learn easy Manifestation routines you can practice in under 5 minutes that will transform your life
4 reasons why manifestation might not be working for you
Included Guided MP3 Meditations: Law-of-Attraction Guided Meditation, LOVE & Manifestation Guided Meditation, Becoming a Magnet for Abundance Guided Meditation

MODULE THREE: HEALING YOUR WOUNDED SELF

HEALING PARTS OF OURSELVES THAT NEED LOVE THROUGH INNER CHILD WORK

Understanding how our wounded self affects our alignment with our Highest Self and affects our ability to experience peace, love and fulfillment within
Understanding how past wounds have affected your psyche and how they affect your thoughts, emotions & behaviours - (they're showing up and affecting our lives WAY more than we think)
How to tell when your wounded self is taking over your system (and taking over your thoughts, emotions & behaviours) + understanding the belief systems of your wounded Self and how this affects your life
How we heal these wounded parts through inner child work + introduction to Internal Family Systems (past alumni's FAVOURITE, most valuable framework, which explains so much about themselves, their behaviours and their lives)
Journaling Worksheet for Uncovering & Healing the Inner Child + MP3 Guided Meditations: Healing the Inner Child Guided Meditation

MODULE FOUR: WORKING WITH CHALLENGING EMOTIONS

WORKING WITH CHALLENGING EMOTIONS THAT ARE KEEPING YOU STUCK

Understanding the root meaning of different challenging emotions
How to effectively work with states like anger, sadness, anxiety, frustration, fear, worry & doubt (instead of ignoring them, having them rule your mind or instead of lashing out)
Understanding how suppressed emotions (deeper emotions you're not addressing) affect your mind, body, soul, and your behaviours & choices
Learning the powerful emotion release practice EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) for emotional states such as anxiety, sadness, anger, frustration, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem & more - guided tapping videos included!
Included EFT Tapping Videos for Working With Challenging Emotions

MODULE SIX: WORKING WITH LIMITING BELIEFS

AND SHIFTING INTO MORE EMPOWERING BELIEF SYSTEMS

Explore the limiting beliefs that may be sitting in your subconscious mind
Explore how these subconscious limiting beliefs may be affecting your thoughts, emotions and behaviours and your ability to reach your goals & true desires
How to transform fear & limiting beliefs in a powerful way
Creating and programming in new beliefs that SERVE and EMPOWER you and serve your desires & goals
Guided MP3 Meditations: Transforming Limiting Beliefs Guided Meditation

MODULE SEVEN: SELF-LOVE, WHOLENESS & SURRENDER

THE PRACTICE OF SELF-LOVE, SURRENDER AND RETURNING BACK TO WHOLENESS & OUR TRUE SELF

Understanding how so many internal and external conflicts, "stuck-ness" and frustration stem back to lack of self-love
The one constant in your life: YOU; hence the importance of creating a more loving and supportive relationship with yourself
What developing a relationship based on more love, gentleness, kindness, support and acceptance actually looks like
How to create an environment of safety, fullness and self-soothing within (so that we're not always reaching outside of ourselves for comfort, pleasure, love & safety)
What does surrender mean? How does it improve our relationship with ourself and create greater inner peace and flow?
Weekly practices for self-love & surrender
Plus Self-Love MP3 Guided Meditations: Connecting to Love Guided Meditation + Worthiness & Self-Love Guided Meditation

MODULE EIGHT: PRACTICING PEACE

THE PATH OF AWAKENING BY RETURNING TO OUR TRUE NATURE

Understanding what's called "The Direct Path of Awakening" in meditation literature
Understanding peace, enlightenment and awakening from the Direct Path approach + how to experience awakening through The Direct Path
Reviewing practices and approaches of The Direct Path
Weekly practice: Exploring four styles of Direct Path guided meditations to return back to our True Nature (peace, wholeness, presence and love)
How to bring peace and Direct Path practices into everyday life
4 Included MP3 Direct Path Guided Meditations

"This program supported me through a time of great transition in my life. I was a new momma, struggling with anxiety and fear, going through a divorce and had just moved across the world from Australia to Canada. When I look back at this time, I am left with self love and gratitude because with this program, I was able to handle those things with grace and love. I was left with great awareness of my thoughts and emotions and forgiveness for any shame and guilt I was dealing with. I have so many tools to tackle everyday life challenges. I still continue to practice my daily rituals and will pass these practices down to my daughter."

- JAMIE

"Finding and being a part of this program has been the best thing to happen to me this year! It presented itself to me at a vulnerable time in my life and helped put me back on the upswing! The materials learned have helped me become more aware of my needs/wants/desires. My self love/worth/confidence has improved immensely and has projected my life in a more positive direction from the path I was previously on. These are practices and skills that you will carry for life and share with others and I am so overly grateful for Shawna. Thank you so much for this incredible program!"

- KATE

"After working through this program, I feel so incredibly grateful. The skills that Shawna shares are incredibly valuable and insightful. Her program is beneficial no matter where you are in your journey through life and can add great value to how you live your day-to-day. I feel incredibly grounded moving forward and continue to feel lifted by this program. Knowing that there is so much content that I get to keep/have continuous access to is so reassuring! Shawna really helps show how making small daily changes can reap great benefits. Thank you so much!"

- DEIDRA

"I'm amazed at how much meditation changes your mood and overall perspective. As someone who was very much a skeptic of meditation for a long time - I always felt like I couldn't do it well, or shut off my brain, or that it was something other people did and I wasn't one of those people; but I'm finding it's really helped my overall mental health. I was feeling down this morning and having a hard time concentrating, but then I did the Law-of-Attraction Guided Meditation and it completely shifted my mood. I became filled with gratitude and when I opened my eyes, amazingly light was shining through the window and it immediately shifted my spirits. I could feel a massive shift in my vibration. I'm so grateful for finally signing up for something like this and investing in myself."

- ASHLEY

YOUR GUIDE

SHAWNA THIBODEAU

Meditation & Breathwork Teacher, Psychospiritual Coach, Mental Health Nurse (RN, CPMHN(C))

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – McMaster University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Trent University
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Certification - Canadian Nurses Association; 8 years experience as a mental health nurse
Certified Meditation Facilitator (2014) – Naturality, Hamilton (in association with Yoga Alliance, Canada)
Certified Breathwork Facilitator (1:1 & Group) - Breathwork by Jon Paul Crimi, California
Level 1 & 2 EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) Certification - AAMET International
Level 1 & 2 Reiki + 35 hr Hands of Light Energy Healing Training - Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Fundamentals Program (2014) – University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
200hr Yoga Teacher Training - YogaRenew
Yoga.Psyche.Soul (2015) - 120hr Yoga Speciality Certificate on the Psychology of Yoga - Ashley Turner (MA,LMFT)
Breathe to Heal - Max Strom
Navigating Psychedelics for Clinicians and Therapists Certificate - Psychedelics Today

Excited to see you on the inside,

xx Shawna

Who is RISE for? What's the community like?

Rise is for any person with an interest in personal growth, healing and spiritual work that includes improving their relationship with themselves and developing greater self-love, self-acceptance, confidence, greater inner peace and greater happiness & fulfillment within. RISE can also help women struggling with depression, anxiety, up and down moods, reactivity & negative thinking. It's helped Mom's looking for more peace & balance, and it's also a popular program for yoga teachers + wellness, holistic & energy healing practitioners.