Posts by Laura Loopstra

Join Host Melinda as she brings back the “Sofa Sisters” for a Full Circle Reunion! Some of you may remember this women’s talk show from 2006 – 2013 that aired on Global TV and Yes TV across Canada. Full Circle started out as the Friday Edition of 100 Huntley Street and then became a daily…

Why Jesus? Join Host Melinda as she asks these FIVE diverse guests who are authors, pastors, entrepreneurs, farmers and podcasters – WHY they follow Jesus. Jen Hatmaker (New York Times Bestselling Author, Podcaster & Speaker) Because He gives us courage to stand up against injustice. Because He sits with us in our sorrow. Because He’s…

This week on See Hear Love, Host Melinda sits down with bestselling author Holley Gerth to learn about the powerful purpose of Introverts, and the chairs are turned as Host Melinda gets interviewed with her husband Chris on their introvert & extrovert marriage – what works and what doesn’t… Talk about authentic and vulnerable! We…

Join Host Melinda and Co-Host Anne-Miranda as they listen and learn from Special Guests Jodi Ristau (works with indigenous communities in the Yukon), Amie Charlie (Founder, Arctic Youth Development Agency), and Livia Huang (works with the Federal Government in Iqaluit) as they share what life is like in the Yukon, NW Territories and Nunavut and…

1 in 5 Canadians suffer from mental illness at one point in their life. Today’s guests include Dr. Merry Lin, a clinical psychologist and author who has struggled with depression and anxiety. Steven Rolfe, Registered Nurse and Director of Mental Health Services at Indwell Hope and Homes. Carla Arges, mom blogger and author who is…

1 in 6 men will experience anxiety in their lifetime but are reluctant to talk about it. Join host Melinda as she asks experts, Dr. Merry (Psychologist & Podcaster) and Dr. Gregg Jantz (Founder, The Center – A Place of Hope) why men struggle with anxiety and depression, why shame and fear are at the…

Join host Melinda as she discusses the importance of adaptability with her special guests, Dr. Merry Lin (Psychologist, author and podcaster), Peter Lublink (Executive Director of Bethany Kids) Alyssa Esparaz (content & communications specialist), Hollie Taylor (radio host, podcaster, owner of Ten 16 Entertainment), Moheen Lombard (Mediator) and Mary Marantz (speaker, podcaster & author).

Sit down with Host Melinda as she gives four young, women leaders the floor. In this open mic, panel discussion-style episode, we’ll hear from Meisha Watson (Creator of Hey Meisha!), Crystal Lavallee (Executive Producer & Director) Christina Laurice (YES TV Host) and Camille Aguila (Marketing Manager) as they share what’s important to them, the challenges…

Join Host Melinda Estabrooks and special guests Lorie Hartshorn (Speaker, TV Host, Pastor & Author, FOUND: Unearthing Our True Identity & Purpose) and Sandee Macgregor (Blogger & Author, Can I Take It To Heaven?) as they discuss identity and purpose, why we believe lies and live into them, how God truly sees us, and how to talk to your kids about…

In this episode rerun, Host Melinda listens to special guests April Hernandez (Actor, Author of Embracing Me) and Carla Arges (Living with Bi-Polar & Mental Health Advocate) as they discuss their loneliness in post-partum depression and in their mental health struggles. Melinda also hears from Experts Dr. Merry Lin (Psychologist & Podcaster) and Eric O.…