Health & lifestyle
These samples of my published magazine writing show the range of topics I’ve covered over the decades in Health and Lifestyle. Periodically, I add new material and more from my archives. Stay tuned.
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Heather Conn reveals two favourite cards from her SoulCollage deck
The following article, which I wrote, appeared in the Sept. 26, 2016 issue of the global e-newsletter Soul Treasures, published by KaleidoSoul in Massachusetts. Reader Kas Sobey-Knabb responded: “Heather, just wanted to reach out to you after reading your upbeat and lovely piece in Kaleidosoul Soul Songs.Enjoyed it and meeting your 2 Neters [symbolic guides]! Quite colorful…
Body rolling: Find deep relief without massage
In the December 2003 issue of Canada’s Alive magazine, I introduced a new technique of applying balls of various sizes to pressure points. Using one’s weight against the balls goes deep into tissue, relaxes muscles, and helps to loosen tendons. It works! Click this link Have a ball (2) to read my feature.
Podcast offers ‘deeply vulnerable conversation’ about forgiveness and healing
It’s not easy publicly discussing a topic like incest that still engenders so much shame and secrecy in every world culture. And many people think that forgiving an abuser means that you condone or dismiss the behaviour. That’s not true at all. You’ll find out why if you listen to my hour long-talk with Brenda…
Forensic dentistry: a lot more than just murder cases
In the fall of 2008, I interviewed forensic dentist Dr. David Sweet, who runs B.O.L.D., the world’s leading forensic dentistry lab at the University of British Columbia. Sweet has pioneered many cutting-edge forensic techniques and appeared on the television show Cold Case Files. Click this link http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/impressions/2008/fall/Impressions-Fall2008.pdf to see my Impressions magazine cover story, page 9. (Impressions won…
Can you find a man by getting to know a horse?
As a neophyte rider and horse-whisperer-in-training, I discovered the benefits and challenges of “Equine therapy” on assignment for Alive magazine, Canada’s national health publication, in May 2004. Read my tongue-in-cheek feature at Equine Therapy.
Candace Campo celebrates her Indigenous history, culture and ancestors through Talaysay Tours
I profiled and photographed Candace Campo, co-founder of Talaysay Tours and a shishalh Nation member, for the winter 2022 issue of Sunshine Coast Life Magazine. Each year, her First Nations ecotour company hosts visitors from around the globe, introducing them to Pacific Northwest Indigenous culture, history, ancestors, local flora and fauna, and the spiritual significance…