The Motovation Podcast
Welcome to The Motovation Podcast, where motorcycles serve as the ultimate metaphor for navigating life’s twists and turns. Whether you're revving up for a fresh start, leaning into challenges, or embracing the open road of self-discovery, this podcast fuels your journey with personal growth, resilience, and real-life inspiration.
Why Listen?
Join hosts Krissy Vann and Laurie Joy as they explore powerful stories of women who ride through life with courage, grit, and determination. But this podcast isn’t just about motorcycles—it’s about building community, embracing transformation, and unlocking your full potential. Expect deep conversations, heartfelt laughter, and the kind of ‘aha’ moments that will inspire you to chase your dreams fearlessly.
Meet Your Hosts:
🎙️ Krissy Vann – A seasoned broadcaster (The Weather Network, CBC, CTV News) and passionate storyteller, Krissy traded in TV studios for life on two wheels. She now blends her love for adventure with insightful interviews that empower listeners. By day, she navigates the corporate fitness world; by night, she shares transformative stories from the motorcycling community and beyond.
🎙️ Laurie Joy – Known as Vancouver’s "child whisperer", Laurie is an expert in neuroscience and human behavior. She brings humor, wisdom, and real-life guidance to help listeners navigate the challenges of adulthood. Her storytelling makes personal growth both relatable and entertaining.
What You’ll Get:
✅ Inspiring stories of resilience & reinvention
✅ Actionable life lessons & personal growth strategies
✅ Empowering conversations on self-discovery, mindset, and motivation
✅ A welcoming community that fuels your passion for adventure & self-improvement
Subscribe to The Motovation Podcast and join a growing movement of bold, adventurous, and resilient individualsembracing life’s ride—wherever it may take them.
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The Motovation Podcast
From Passenger to Pilot: The Midlife Shift of Supporting Aging Parents
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Throttle back and tune in as The Motovation Podcast tackles one of life’s trickiest corners—caring for aging parents—through the eyes of adults in their late thirties and forties who still feel like kids at heart.
In this episode host Krissy Vann and Laurie Joy Kingwell ride through:
- Role reversal and identity shifts: Why managing doctor appointments, medications, and finances can feel like taking a sudden detour on a familiar highway.
- Essential legal prep: Power of attorney, health care proxies, and estate planning explained in clear language so you can stop Googling in a panic at midnight.
- End of life conversations: Practical tips for asking about funeral wishes and remembrance without stalling the emotional engine.
- Hidden grief and anticipatory loss: Recognizing the subtle sadness that creeps in long before an obituary is written.
- Self-care for caregivers: How to balance work, relationships, and your own mental health while the family dynamics shift under your tires.
Whether you are already deep in the caregiving lane or you just noticed a few potholes ahead, this episode provides expert insights, heartfelt stories, and a touch of humor to keep the ride smoother. Subscribe and share with anyone researching “how to help aging parents” or “family caregiving tips” so they can gear up for the road ahead.
