"Highest Self": a spiritual term describing a state of being in which you are aligned with the natural evolution & growth of your soul - i.e. aligning with the process of evolving deeper and deeper into greater wholeness, love, inner peace and the path of your highest potential

Within RISE, you learn skills, practices & concepts that help you align to your Highest Self and create greater states of healing, love, peace, wholeness and empowerment within.

Finding greater love, happiness and peace within is one of the most valuable things we can discover within our lives.

Instead of being tossed around on the emotional rollercoaster of your outer world, practice this inner work to help heal and re-connect with yourself, finding a place of love, happiness, stability, abundance and peace within.

When we discover this place and practice returning to it, we can also see our outer life shift as well! This is because when we change our inner vibration, our outer life also responds to this shift.

This is the process and the effects of healing and raising consciousness.

Program includes skills of meditation, self-love work, inner child work, belief systems work, manifestation/co-creation, journaling, EFT tapping & more. Weekly group coaching calls to learn and practice the skills + weekly LIVE group guided meditations.

RISE is for you if you struggle with...

Negative, stressed, anxious inner chatter or ruminating thoughts
Sadness, feeling "stuck" or lack of inner contentment
Lack of self-love, self-acceptance and feeling not good enough
Feeling a lack of self-connection, inner peace or inner fulfillment
Low confidence or self-esteem
Reacting strongly to situations or feeling like your emotions are ruling you
Fears, doubts or limiting beliefs that keep you from feeling grounded and keep you from taking action on your goals and desires
Feel you have wounds and/or negative experiences from your past that are affecting your thoughts, emotions and behaviours today
Unhealthy behaviour patterns or loops that leave you feeling shame or lack of personal power

And if you're desiring to...

Learn practices and skills that create grounded-ness, inner happiness, and inner peace
Develop greater self-love, wholeness and self-acceptance
Understand the relationship between your past and your thoughts, emotions and behaviours as an adult
Learn how to work with your mind & thoughts to create less suffering, less conflict and greater health, ease, peace + improved relationships with others
Develop greater confidence, self-esteem & empowerment (i.e. personal power)
Learn how to connect with and use your intuition to navigate a more authentic life path
Better understand consciousness and the path of healing, raising vibration and evolving into greater freedom and personal power
Learn and practice law-of-attraction and manifestation to step into alignment with your highest self and to create greater health, abundance, opportunity and synchronicity in your life

Hi! I'm Shawna...

You've made it to the right place!

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

Having a stronger inner foundation, improved coping skills and a stronger relationship with ourselves, are some of the most valuable & fulfilling changes we can make.

Whether you're looking to better yourself for your own inner peace & well-being, heal emotions and belief systems from the past, show up as a better version of yourself for you and for those around you, Rise can help get you there!

With Rise, you'll learn lifelong tools, perspectives & practices that help you work with your thoughts, emotions and energy in a healing and empowering way.

Continue applying these practices and watch as they shift you into living as your Highest Self and help you create a more peaceful and fulfilling life that 's aligned with your heart and soul.

A bit about me...

I'm a previous mental health nurse (of 10 years) - now full-time meditation & breathwork teacher and psychospiritual coach.

Psychospiritual coaching combines personal psychotherapeutic modalities (such as CBT - cognitive behavioural therapy, EFT tapping - emotional freedom technique, and inner child work) with spiritual coaching. This combination of modalities is what I LOVE, because working with my own mind with these tools has LITERALLY transformed my life.

MY JOURNEY...

In my teens and early 20's I struggled with anxiety and depression and was consumed with negative thoughts and low self-esteem. At 22, I remember thinking, how challenging and unfulfilling life would be if I continued living how I was. I felt I needed to take more self-responsibility for my mental and emotional well-being, how my mind was operating and the direction of the fulfillment 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 his 8-week meditation program.

The practice of meditation brought to me quietness and peace I had not experienced before and falling in love with this first practice opened the doors to a deeper healing, transformative and spiritual journey for me .

I became a certified meditation teacher and over the past 11 years, I’ve been teaching meditation and 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.

I created and practiced a toolbox of the most effective skills & practices I found, which slowly helped me heal from the inside out and re-programmed my mind to think in new ways.

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 stay aligned with my Highest Self.

It's my passion now, as a meditation teacher & women's coach, to also teach these skills to other women, so they can empower their lives in similar ways.

Wherever you are on your personal journey, join me for 6 weeks of healing, shifting & stepping into a space of greater love, peace & empowerment <3

MODULE ONE: THE PATH + SOUL PREP

UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS & 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, how relates to healing, 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, raising consciousness
Understanding our True Self/Highest Self and how we align ourselves onto this path
Understanding what it means to develop spiritually, what it means to form a relationship with Spirit and how this can assist your healing and growth, outcomes within your life and your alignment to your Highest Self
Included Guided MP3 Meditation: Daily Morning Meditation to Align With Our Highest Self

MODULE TWO: MANIFESTATION & CO-CREATION

ALIGNING YOUR ENERGY 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 (what's commonly known as "law-of-attraction"): how it works and the science behind it + how we can use it for healing, growth and the highest good versus using it for our ego
We're always manifesting...what we're manifesting is what's important.: Getting CLEAR on what your Highest Self desires through journaling & reflection
My exact daily co-creation practice that I've used for 4+ years and 4 reasons why manifestation might not be working for you
Easy Alignment, Manifestation & Co-Creative Exercises you can practice daily + discussion on taking aligned actions
Included Guided MP3 Meditations: Law-of-Attraction Guided Meditation, LOVE & Manifestation Guided Meditation, Becoming a Magnet for Abundance Guided Meditation

MODULE THREE: HEALING OUR WOUNDED SELF

HEALING PARTS OF OURSELVES THAT NEED LOVE THROUGH INNER CHILD WORK AND THE USE OF INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)

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)
Practicing shifting our wounded self's belief systems and stepping into belief systems that align with our Highest Self/True Self
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 WITH EFT TAPPING (EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE)

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 FIVE: SELF-LOVE, WHOLENESS & SURRENDER

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

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 SIX: 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

First Soul Circle of the Month: Oracle, Self-Love, Manifestation + Breathwork

During this soul circle, we start with drawing an oracle card for guidance & inner reflection. We then move into self-love & manifestation work (on-paper & guided meditation). We close with a 30-min optional breathwork practice.

Second Soul Circle of the Month: Inner Child Work, Self-Love & Belief Systems Work. During this soul circle we explore inner child work - looking at our triggers and challenges and how they connect to inner wounds and limiting belief systems wanting to be healed. We work on re-parenting and healing ourselves as well as shifting belief systems to connect back to greater love, peace and empowerment. This includes on-paper/guided journaling work as well as guided meditation.

"Radiant Mind Academy 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 Shawna's Radiant Mind Academy 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 the Radiant Mind Academy 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

"Shawna's 12-week program, Radiant Mind Academy, 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 for RMA, 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 Radiant Mind Academy 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. Radiant Mind Academy 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. Radiant Mind Academy will give you the power and tools you need to heal yourself."

- MELISSA

"I began Radiant Mind Academy 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

"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.

RISE is for you if you struggle with...

And if you're desiring to...

Hi! I'm Shawna...

A bit about me...

THAT'S WHEN THINGS BEGAN TO CHANGE...

6 WEEKS OF PDF CONTENT

LIVE COACHING CALL WITH EVERY MODULE

LIBRARY OF 25+ MP3 GUIDED MEDITATIONS

TWICE MONTHLY ONLINE LIVE SOUL CIRCLES