Finding Your Bliss

• Kate Campbell

  On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by musician, actress, filmmaker, pilot and Executive Producer of Trailblazing Talks with Dini Petty, the amazing Kate Campbell. Kate Campbell is an award-winning filmmaker, international actor and vocalist. Appearing in the Oscar-nominated film Gone Girl, and earning a Maverick Movie Award Nomination for her role in Badsville, directed by April Mullen, Kate recently portrayed prosecutor Jamie Glenway in the fourth season of the CBS series In the Dark, starred as Trudy Cromwell in the Bell Fibe TV series, BIKE, and played Edith Wharton in the 16th season of The Murdoch Mysteries. As a vocalist and frontwoman for LA-based bands The Martini Kings and Pop Nouveau Jazz, Kate has performed for high-profile clients, including The Academy Awards, The Emmy Awards, HBO, Warner Bros, The Getty Center, Universal, and Disney. She headlined for several years at the Purple Room in Palm Springs and has also sung with Robby Krieger of The Doors and Jeff Goldblum and his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. In the past five years, Kate has directed and produced seven short-form projects and garnered international acclaim. Her narrative short film Boundless, about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII, won 13 international awards and screened globally. Boundless has 11 cast members, 60 extras, 40 crew, and flying warplanes. The project is now advancing into international co-production development as a TV mini-series. Kate is the showrunner, creator and the executive producer of Trailblazing Talks with Dini Petty, a one-hour TV special celebrating the broadcast icon’s remarkable return to network Television at 80, and also features two other trailblazing women of diverse backgrounds from Dini’s past. Kate is also attached to direct two feature films: the women-driven psychological thriller Satisfaction, and the dramatic feature Green Mountain State, which was a finalist in the 2022 Sundance Writer's Lab. Kate is a student pilot and proud member of the Ninety-Nines Women’s Flying Organization, founded by Amelia Earhart in 1929. Trailblazing Talks is a series hosted by Dini Petty, celebrating resilience, courage, and the true cost of leadership. Through intimate conversations with remarkable guests, the show explores legacy, purpose, and the courage it takes to keep leading at every stage of life. You can watch Trailblazing Talks by visiting https://www.thenewsforum.ca/series/trailblazingtalks or on the following TV channels: Bell Satellite: Channel 506 Rogers: Channel 107 Shaw Direct:Channel 253 Telus: Channel 842 Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. 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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• Dini Petty

  On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by legendary journalist and talk show host, Dini Petty who's back on the program to discuss her new series, Trailblazing Talks with Dini Petty. Familiar to Canadian viewers through her ten years as host of the highly successful national daily talk show on CTV “The Dini Petty Show “and became known as "Canada's OPRAH" Before CTV, Dini’s ten years at City TV Dini set precedents as the award- winning anchor of Toronto’s City-TV and host of an innovative talk show that set Canadian broadcast records for size of its viewing audience. Dini won many awards for her documentary work at City TV as writer and host on City Pulse News at 6:00, where Dini co-anchored and reported. In 1980, Dini created television history when the camera followed her through the pregnancy and birth of her son Nicholas. This award-winning documentary helped to demystify and break down the stigma of pregnancy and childbirth. Going the distance was nothing new for Dini who has five thousand hours as pilot-in-command of a “pink” Hughes 300 helicopter – making her the first woman in aviation history to pilot a helicopter while simultaneously reporting on traffic. Dini has many commercials, made for TV films and roles on the big screen to her credit. Dini is the recipient of Six Can Pro Awards for television excellence for either her talk show or documentary work. Four Gemini awards for her interviewing skills. The NATPE International Iris Award, an American award for best International Program re: Dini’s interview with Red Skelton and The Canadian of Distinction Award. In 1992, Dini was recognized for her years of public service by the Royal General Bulb Growers Assoc. of the Netherlands and had a triumph tulip named after her. Dini became the spokesperson for an International Aid Organization encouraging Canadians to sponsor children in third world countries. Dini hosted a documentary that was centered around her trip to Romania to meet her sponsored child. The documentary-infomercial quickly became the single most successful fund raiser Christian Children’s Fund has ever done. Dini acted as spokesperson for Amnesty International, the Canadian infomercial she hosted to raise funds and increase membership has became one of their most successful ever in Canada and the USA. Dini help to found the Youth Pregnancy Phone line in her early days at CITY-TV. When the funding ended, it was refunded and continues to this day under a new name – The Kids Help Phone -Canada's only free, national, bilingual, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service for kids up to 20 years of age. Dini wrote a children's book that became an instant best seller "The Queen the Bear and The Bumblebee," an epic piece of poetry. Dini is now preparing her next book, a collection of her poetry. Over the last several years, Dini has put together a one woman play " A Broad View" that is touring Canada to rave reviews and is now touring her second one woman show “ Men and Other Furry Creatures." Trailblazing Talks is a series hosted by Dini Petty, celebrating resilience, courage, and the true cost of leadership. Through intimate conversations with remarkable guests, the show explores legacy, purpose, and the courage it takes to keep leading at every stage of life. You can watch Trailblazing Talks by visiting https://www.thenewsforum.ca/series/trailblazingtalks or on the following TV channels: Bell Satellite: Channel 506 Rogers: Channel 107 Shaw Direct:Channel 253 Telus: Channel 842 Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. 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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• Kat Ostroumova and Lucy Ellis

  On this week of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by renowned women’s wellness coach and hormonal imbalance specialist, Kat Ostroumova. Also on the program, we have the talented singer/songwriter Lucy Ellis, sharing her song 202020.  Kat Ostroumova is a renowned women’s wellness coach, hormonal imbalance specialist, keynote speaker, and panelist who has dedicated her life to helping women regain control of their health. Having battled hypothyroidism for over a decade, Kat understands firsthand the physical and emotional toll that hormonal imbalances can take. Rather than letting her condition define her, she made a commitment to transform her lifestyle and mindset. Through discipline, education, and self-care, she overcame the challenges of her diagnosis and went on to compete at the World’s Beauty Fitness Fashion (WBFF) competition, where she secured multiple top-three finishes across various categories. Her personal journey from struggle to success fuels her passion for helping other women overcome similar challenges. As the Founder and CEO of Kat International Wellness, Kat has built a thriving online coaching platform that empowers thousands of women worldwide. Through the Kat Intl Fitness App, she offers customized fitness and nutrition programs, mindset coaching, and a line of professional grade resistance bands to help women achieve their health and wellness goals. Specializing in hormonal imbalances such as hypothyroidism, PCOS, and metabolic disorders, Kat provides science-backed, personalized strategies that support sustainable results, increased energy, and improved overall well-being. Her innovative approach has earned her a reputation as a leader in the fitness and wellness industry with a niche focus on women’s hormonal imbalances. Kat’s impact has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. In 2024, she was named Canada’s Top Fitness Trainer, a testament to her expertise and dedication in the field. She was also the recipient of the 2023 Waterfront Magazine People’s Choice Award in the Health and Fitness category. In addition, she has been featured in Inside Fitness Magazine’s Hot & Fit 100, as well as Fit and Firm Magazine. Her insights have been shared across major publications, podcasts, national television, and radio interviews, solidifying her as an authority in the wellness industry. Beyond coaching, Kat is a sponsored athlete for Goli Nutrition, Rival Nutrition, and 6 Pack Fitness Bags, representing top wellness brands in Canada and the United States. With an unwavering commitment to empowering women, Kat continues to inspire, educate, and transform lives on a global scale. Lucy Ellis is a singer/songwriter and composer based in Toronto. She grew up playing classical piano up to grade 10 RCM and jazz standards at retirement homes, while making songs on Garageband to show to her teachers during recess. Her biggest influences growing up were movie scores. They made her feel like whatever she was going through was part of a greater story - like in a movie. During the pandemic, Lucy produced covers with arrangements that were uniquely hers: adding a jazzy twist or an underscore of cinematic strings. During that time she was diagnosed with depression, and began writing originals to figure out how she was feeling, influenced by songwriters like Paul Simon, and poetry she enjoyed in high school like Robert Frost. Writing helped her make sense of things, and she started to post her original songs on YouTube. Since beginning to post, she’s gained over 150,000 subscribers, 20,000,000 video plays, and a placement in HBO’s “Made for Love.” She’s collaborated with Juno nominated artists Connor Price and Alex Bird and frequently collaborates with the SOCAN and CSA award-winning Ari Posner. Above all, she found a community of fans worldwide who related to lyrics she wrote about feeling alone. So while she writes music to heal, she writes knowing it might re ...

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• Naomi Snieckus and Joe DaCosta

  On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by actor, writer, and half of the acclaimed comedy duo Baram and Snieckus, the very talented Naomi Snieckus. An actor / writer / improviser / producer/director Naomi was a regular for 8 seasons on CBC’s hit comedy, ‘Mr. D’ (two time ACTRA nominated, four time CSA nominated and Canadian Comedy Award winner). She is an alumnus of 'The Second City Toronto' where she wrote and performed in five hit shows. She is a producer and founder of the new podcast Firecracker Department and half of the award winning duo Baram & Snieckus. Her TV and film credits include Designated Survivor, I Martin Short Go Home, ‘Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour’ (co-starring the cast of 'Trailer Park Boys'), ‘The Listener’, ‘Degrassi’, ‘Being Erica’, ‘Wingin’ It’, and ‘Dino Dan’. She is the voice of ‘Aunt Turtle’ on the cartoon ‘Franklin the Turtle’ and ‘June’ on Monsters. She co-created the digital show ‘Doing it With Brian and Darla’ for CBC Comedy and ‘The Casting Room’ Web Series (LA WebFest and CCA winner). Naomi has also won a Canadian Comedy Award in the category of Best Female Improviser. She was a regular on ‘George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight’ on CBC, and is the host of the popular podcast Firecracker Department. She is a founding member and Co-Artistic Director of the five-time Canadian Comedy Award winning troupe ‘The National Theatre of the World. You can see her in the feature films such as : “Disney Zombies”, “Kiss and Cry” , ‘Happily Ever After’ with Alex Kingston and Peter Firth and ‘Two for One’ with Gavin Crawford, “SAW 3D”, “The Swap”, and most recently in ‘Canadian Strain’ with Colin Mochrie. She currently has a show in development with the CBC called “Charlie & Flo”. You can catch her and her comedy partner/husband Matt Baram on their comedy podcast “Baram & Snieckus” @baramsnieckus as well as the engaging and inspiring discussions on her podcast the Firecracker Department. Also on the program is the amazing singer/songwriter Joe DaCosta performing his song “God Lives Here.” Joe DaCosta is a dreamer who, up until the past 7 years, never believed enough in himself to live his dream. Joe always wanted people to hear his songs, but he always had an excuse to not make it happen. For a time, he let his age get in the way, and what he thought were his mediocre guitar playing, disqualified him from even trying. Now, Joe is living his dream and sharing his original music with the world. Joe is a self taught musician who writes from the heart. He plays guitar, harmonica and sings. He’s written over one hundred songs. To Joe, music is his passion, and he’ll be playing and sharing his gift for the rest of his life. You can find more of Joe’s music by visiting his YouTube Channel and Facebook page here: https://www.youtube.com/@j.f.dacosta3207 https://www.facebook.com/jfdacosta912/ Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. 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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• Tonya Lester

  On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Tonya Lester, Brooklyn-based psychotherapist, couples counselor, and author of the new book “Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself!” According to author Tonya Lester, at a time when their rights and voices are under increasing scrutiny and challenge, it’s more important than ever for women to be able to speak up for what they believe in. Too often, women are encouraged to be nurturers and peacemakers, which carries the implied message that they shouldn’t rock the boat — when in fact, being assertive is often exactly what’s required to create the life they truly want. In Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself (New World Library, October 21, 2025), popular psychotherapist, Psychology Today blogger, and go-to relationship expert Tonya Lester offers conflict-averse women a bold directive: It’s OK to be difficult. Not mean, not rigid, not a bully — but the kind of difficult that makes the people in their lives see them and understand what they need. “I want to help you learn that seeking harmony for its own sake is a trap. That there’s no winning in making everyone else happy at your own expense. And that in nearly every situation, it is within your power to make positive changes,” writes Lester “Truly intractable situations are rare. But to change your circumstances, you must be willing to push back.” Push Back challenges advice telling women they should smooth out interpersonal struggles and equips readers with the tools to build a life that works better for everyone in it, starting with themselves. The book is filled with real client stories, powerful self-assessments, sample dialogues, and practical tools to help readers: Express their needs and set boundaries Engage in honest, productive conflict Deal calmly with backlash from spouses, coworkers, family, and friends Stand firm in their convictions “Focusing on what we can control — how we move through the world — is how we meaningfully change our situation and set a healthy example for those in our lives,” writes Lester. “Even if we’ve been overaccommodating in the past or our needs have changed, we can still learn to assert ourselves. Our pasts don’t have to determine our futures. We’re allowed to change” Tonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication. Her essay “Couples Therapist, Heal Thyself” was published in the Modern Love column in The New York Times, and she has been writing the popular Staying Sane Inside Insanity blog for Psychology Today since 2020. She has been featured as an expert in The Guardian, Newsweek, Well+Good, HuffPo, Fatherly, and the Bumble site The Buzz. Visit her online at http://www.TonyaLester.com. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. 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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