Yana shares her unexpected journey from Ukraine to Windsor, Canada. What began as a short trip for a cousin’s wedding turned into a permanent life shift due to the outbreak of war. Yana opens up about adjusting to a new country, building a life in Windsor, and finding community through dance. She reflects on how surrendering to life’s flow—paired with a deep love of joy, spirituality, and movement—led her to meet her husband, co-organize Kizomba events, and even launch a YouTube comedy channel called Wife vs. World. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and contagious enthusiasm for life.

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LINKS

Yana:
https://www.instagram.com/yanochka_heley/

Wife vs World:
https://www.youtube.com/@wifevsworld
https://www.instagram.com/wifevsworld/

Art of Dance Studio:
https://artofdance.ca/classes

WinKizX Festival September 6/7 2025:
https://artofdance.ca/classes/ols/products/winkizx-september-6th-7th

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#ImmigrantStory
#FromUkraineToCanada
#KizombaDance
#WindsorOntario
#TinasArenaPodcast
#DanceCommunity
#WifeVsWorld
#SpiritualGrowth
#LifeInCanada
#WomenWhoInspire

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Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Yana
05:01 – Finding Joy on Purpose: A Conscious Choice
08:16 – How Dance Became Her Lifelong Passion
13:18 – WinKizX Festival
15:18 – Wife vs. World: A YouTube Channel Born from Laughter
19:01 – Art of Dance
20:08 – Final Thoughts

I completed my first Spartan Ultra 50K in 11.5 hours—through rocks, mud, lightning, and self-doubt—and lived to tell the messy story!

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – I Finished a 50K Spartan Ultra! (And Got Bronze)
04:43 – Gear Talk: Shoes, Insoles, and Tradeoffs
06:10 – Transition Zone Decisions: No Sock Change
10:45 – Fueling: Maple Syrup + Maltodextrin Homemade Gels
12:00 – Transition Bucket Essentials (What I Packed vs. What I Used)
14:57 – Would I Do This Race Again? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
18:00 – Training Reflection: I Mostly Walked. You Can Too.
22:50 – New Goals: Faster 5K, Pull-Ups, and Push-Ups

Spartan Ultra 50K race recap
first ultramarathon experience
beginner spartan ultra
obstacle course race tips
running with rocks in shoes
ultra marathon gear and nutrition
homemade race fuel
slow ultramarathon finisher
how to train for spartan ultra

50K OCR recap
#SpartanUltra
#UltraMarathonRecap
#ObstacleCourseRace
#FirstUltramarathon
#MudRun
#SpartanRace
#RunningJourney
#OCRTraining
#FinishLineFeels
#HomemadeRaceFuel

I’m ten days away from running a 50K Spartan Ultra, and I’m not going to lie—I’m terrified. This episode is a raw, honest look at my training journey: from zero miles per week to 30+, battling illness, and managing injury... I talk about what I wish I had done differently, how I’m mentally preparing, and why even being scared means I’ve chosen the right goal. If you’re training for your first big race or just love hearing what it takes to push your limits—this one’s for you.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – I’m Running a 50K Spartan Ultra in 10 Days
04:00 – Injury History: Why I’m Not Pushing Too Hard
06:37 – Running Slow First, Then Building Speed
09:10 – Looking Forward
10:11 – Why Being Terrified Means It’s a Good Goal
11:00 – Leave Me Your Questions for the Race Recap!

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#SpartanUltra
#UltramarathonTraining
#OCRTraining
#FirstUltraMarathon
#RunningJourney
#FitnessGoals
#SpartanRace
#EnduranceAthlete
#MindOverMiles
#FromZeroToUltra

Diana opens up about the series of traumatic events that changed the course of her life—three major accidents, chronic pain, and the emotional toll of living with diabetes. Through her own healing process using Reiki, clinical hypnotherapy, somatic therapy, and a powerful shift in mindset, she found not only relief but also a new purpose. Now Diana helps others tap into their own ability to heal. From the power of loving self-talk to building a deeper connection with pain, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and gentle reminders that our bodies are always trying to help us heal—if we only listen.

Find Diana Semaan here:
https://www.instagram.com/yourhealingcentre
https://linktr.ee/yourhealingcentre

#HealingJourney
#ReikiHealing
#TraumaRecovery
#SelfLove
#ChronicPainRelief
#MindBodyConnection
#Hypnotherapy
#HolisticHealing
#PodcastInterview
#EmotionalHealing

healing from trauma Reiki healing story hypnotherapy for pain self-love after trauma body-based healing chronic pain and mindset healing chronic illness naturally emotional healing journey somatic therapy self-healing tools

Andrea Chapman Anderson shares her transformative experience with cold plunging, revealing how focusing on the good can shift your mindset, build resilience, and improve emotional well-being.

Find Andrea at:
https://andreachapmananderson.com/4simplerecipes
https://www.instagram.com/andreachapmananderson

#ColdPlunge #MindsetShift #OvercomingFear #EmotionalResilience #WellnessJourney #SelfGrowth #NervousSystemRegulation #StressRelief #TinasArena

cold plunge benefits, mindset shift, overcoming fear, emotional resilience, ice bath therapy, nervous system regulation, meditation, self-improvement, stress relief, growth mindset, conscious parenting, health and wellness

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Andrea’s First Cold Plunge Experience
01:54 - How Focusing on the Good Made It Easier
06:42 - How to Apply This to Everyday Life
10:16 - Meditation, Nervous System Regulation & Cold Exposure
15:43 - Cold Plunging as a Tool for Personal Growth
17:42 - Andrea’s Work: Supporting Families & Parents
19:26 - Free Gift: Calming Recipes & Where to Find Andrea

Seba shares her powerful journey of discovering that joy is an internal experience, even through profound loss, and how it shaped her approach to life, creativity, and branding.

Find Seba online:
https://www.designrepublicstudio.com/
https://instagram.com/designrepublic_

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Welcome to Tina’s Arena
01:39 - Choosing Joy, Even in Difficult Times
06:02 - Letting Go of Expectations
08:29 - The Power of Balance: Why Being a ‘Five’ Matters
12:12 - Creativity, Self-Expression & Building an Authentic Brand
19:41 - Seba’s Work & How to Connect with Her

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joy, happiness, self-discovery, mindset shift, finding balance, overcoming grief, self-expression, creative living, life lessons, authenticity, storytelling, emotional resilience, personal growth, branding, connection

#JoyFromWithin #FindingBalance #SelfDiscovery #GriefAndGrowth #EmotionalResilience #CreativeLiving #AuthenticBranding #LifeLessons #TinasArena

I am taking this channel into a new direction in the new year!