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Activate & Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin
The *Activate and Illuminate Podcast with Melanie Wakelin* is a weekly celebration of real people sharing authentic stories of determination, perseverance, overcoming challenges, and simply choosing to show up. Tune in each week as we explore narratives that might challenge your assumptions, inspire you to show up differently, or even reshape your views on what's possible. You might find yourself moved to tears or eager to share this podcast with friends. Either way, we're thrilled you're here…
Episodes
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinKidnapped at 7, Rescued by the FBI at 14: A Story of Survival, Healing, and Hope with Alaina Mclain
Summary Alaina shares her harrowing childhood experiences of trauma, abuse, and survival, and how she transformed her pain into a mission to help others find…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinBeyond the Mainstream: Truth, Conspiracies & the Unknown With Kevin Hoyt
Episode Summary Mel sits down with Kevin Hoyt, an eighth-generation Vermonter, conservation educator, and founder of the Grassroots Warrior Network. They…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Science, Spirituality. and Mystery of Quantum Healing
The Science, Spirituality, and Mystery of Quantum Healing What happens when we begin questioning the beliefs that have shaped our lives? In this episode of…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinIs Ether The Missing Link Between Science, Consciousness & Spirituality?
Toby Jacobs joins to explain his lifelong exploration of spirituality, physics, and consciousness, and why he believes the ether is the underlying life force…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Frequency You Live In Is Creating Your Reality With Chris Doria
Summary In this enlightening conversation, Chris Doria shares his unique insights on resonance, frequency, coherence, and their profound impact on human life…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Mystical World of Mushrooms with Juliette Bryant
In this episode of Activate & Illuminate, Melanie welcomes nutritionist, author, educator, and founder of the School of Earth Wisdom, Juliette Bryant. With…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinOne Hospital Stay Nearly Changed Her Life Forever
What happens when a hospital stay leaves you unable to advocate for yourself? In this powerful conversation, Melanie speaks with returning guest Jane Scharf…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Hummingbird Mentality: What If You're Not Powerless? | Norman Traversy
Former firefighter and paramedic Norman Traversy shares the extraordinary story of surviving serious injuries, PTSD, losing his career and home, and ultimately…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Nurse They Called Ungovernable With Sarah Choujounian
Episode Summary What happens when a nurse speaks publicly about what she believes she witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic and refuses to stay silent? In…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinDavid Stephan | The Story Behind the Headlines Part 2
Summary David Stephan shares his account of his son's death, his family's legal battle, and the conviction that was later overturned. He discusses the medical…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinDavid Stephan / The Story Behind The Headlines
NEW EPISODE: David Stephan | The Story Behind the Headlines David Stephan joins Mel on Activate & Illuminate to share his account of his son's death, the legal…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Records, The River, and the questions surrounding Joel Mills Death
Summary In this episode, Melanie sits down with Shelley Jo, a mother who has spent the past three years searching for answers surrounding the death of her…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinMarried To The Mormon Madoff: The Ultimate Ponzie Scheme
What happens when the life you thought you built was actually built on a lie? In this powerful episode of Activate & Illuminate, Melanie Wakelin sits down with…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinWhy Bosnia and the Pyramids Could Change How We Understand Human Potential
Episode Summary What if humanity has forgotten more about its own potential than we realize? In this episode of Activate & Illuminate, Melanie Wakelin speaks…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinRethinking Everything We Know About Heart & Brain Health
In this episode of Activate & Illuminate, Melanie Wakelin sits down with physician, author, and health educator Bill Code, M.D. for a powerful conversation…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinSound Healing as Medicine for the Future with Rea Tarnava
Sound Healing as Medicine for the Future with Rea Tarnava Episode Summary: Melanie Wakelin interviews Rhea Tarnava, a practitioner of sound and vibration…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinInsight, Intuition, and Family Patterns With Kiara Hauch
Episode Summary: Melanie and her daughter Kiara explore the world of spiritual gifts and intuition. Kiara shares her personal journey of discovering her…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinI Wake Up Every Day Like This: Living With Tourette Syndrome With Baylee Nicole
Episode Summary What is it really like to live with Tourette syndrome? In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Melanie sits down with Baylee Nicole, a…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Power of Delusional Self-Belief | Alexei Fastlightning
Episode Summary From overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to becoming an entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Alexei Fastlightning shares how changing his…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Father Who Went to Prison Trying to Save His Daughter Featuring Iain Bryson
Website: iloveyoulikeone.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iloveyoulikeone/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086719568994…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Future of Humanity Is Already Here... Most People Just Can't See It With Tahira Amir Khan
Episode Summary What if the greatest technology we'll ever discover already exists inside of us? In this thought-provoking episode of Activate & Illuminate…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinUnveiling the Hidden Power of Pyramids: A Conversation with Dr. Sam Osmanagich
Unveiling the Hidden Power of Pyramids: A Conversation with Dr. Sam Osmanagich In this episode, we explore groundbreaking discoveries from Dr. Sam Osmanagich…
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Would You Risk Your Life for Freedom? This Family Did.
Summary In this conversation, Tony Chin shares the harrowing story of his mother's escape from Communist China, detailing her struggles and the journey that…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinScooped from my Home at 4 Years Old by the Government with Robin Linn
Episode Summary: Melanie Wakelin speaks with Robin Linn about the Sixties Scoop, a tragic chapter in Canadian history where Indigenous children were forcibly…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Girl Locked Upstairs: Surviving Captivity and Finding Freedom
Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Melanie Wakelin sits down with Tanya Kach, whose story captured international headlines and…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinLearning to Live in Two Worlds After Loss With Gail
Episode Summary In this deeply emotional and powerful episode of Activate and Illuminate, Learning to Live in Two Worlds After Loss Provenzano joins Melanie…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinA Face Frozen In Time: Carrie's Story Of Medical Injury
Episode Summary In this emotional and deeply personal episode of the Activate & Illuminate podcast, host Melanie Wakelin sits down with Alberta advocate Carrie…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinSuicide Awareness: Just Stay For Another Day With Sachia Tasz
In this deeply raw and powerful episode, Sachia Tasz shares the story behind her movement "Just Stay For Another Day", born from the tragic loss of her partner…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinSmall Town, Big Data: The Hidden Cost Of AI Infrastructure In Canada
Small Town, Big Data: The Hidden Cost of AI Infrastructure in Canada Episode Summary In this eye-opening episode, host Melanie Wakelin sits down with Bek…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinWhat If This Could Save The Bees... And Maybe Us Too
Join us in this fascinating episode as Brent Knudsen, a visionary leader with a background in quantum physics, sacred geometry, and financial technology…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinStill Listening: New Insights From The Telepathy Tapes Families With Caroline Coleman
Episode Summary In this deeply thought-provoking episode, Melanie Wakelin sits down with Caroline Coleman, one of the original mothers featured in The…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Telepathy Tapes: The Mom's Perspective
Episode Summary In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode, we sit down with Laura Hirsch, author and advocate, to explore her son Trevor's…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Future of Healthcare: How to Take Control of Your Health in 2026
Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Alan Brough, co-owner of ReVitalife Wellness and Executive Director of the Canada Health Alliance, to explore…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinAgainst the Tide: Ted Murray's Journey Home
Summary: In this episode, Melanie Wakelin interviews her uncle, Ted Murray, who shares the incredible story of a two-and-a-half-year adventure that began as a…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinSteve Jamieson: CEO of PXCH
In this episode, Melanie Wakelin sits down with Steve Jamieson, CEO of Pitch (PXCH), to explore how online communication is evolving and why traditional…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinCyber Security Do's & Dont's With Kathy Macdonald
Episode Summary In this episode, Melanie Wakelin speaks with Kathy Macdonald, a former Calgary Police Service officer with 25 years of experience in fraud…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinWeather Wars & Frankenskies With Matt Landman
Summary: In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, Melanie sits down with filmmaker and activist Matt Landman, creator of the documentary…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Ibogaine Journey: Death Of The Old Self
In this episode, Melanie sits down with Patrick and Michelle Fishley, co-founders of Soul Reflections, to unpack what Ibogaine and the Iboga plant are, why…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinLove, Loss, and Community: A Heartfelt Conversation with Ted and Kath Murray
Love, Loss, and Community: A Heartfelt Conversation with Ted and Kath Murray With February being the month we celebrate Valentine's Day and messages of love…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinDating Do's & Don'ts With Professional Matchmaker Megan Tyschuk
In this episode, Melanie speaks with Megan Tyschuk, a professional dating coach and matchmaker with Love at First Like, about what it really takes to find…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinIs Love A Feeling Or A Decision With Jessica Rueger Ep. 53
Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wakelin and Jessica Rueger delve into the multifaceted nature of love, exploring whether it is a feeling or a choice…
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Year In Review With Melanie Wakelin
Episode summary Melanie Wakelin celebrates one year of Activate and Illuminate with a recap of the first 50 episodes. She shares why the show exists, what…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinPeople Over Profit: Scaling Without Selling Out
Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wakelin interviews Vanessa Marshall, the founder of Jack 59, an indigenous and women-owned haircare company. Vanessa…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinWhat Every Entrepreneur Should Know With Harvey Conner
In this episode, Melanie Wakelin interviews Harvey Conner, an author and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinNavigating The Big C With Love With Cheryl McCartney
Summary In this conversation, Cheryl shares her profound journey through life, marked by synchronicities, personal growth, and the challenges of facing cancer…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinNear Death Experience Or Divine Intervention? With Amalia Kovach
Summary: Amalia shares her near-death experience and spiritual transformation, discussing her journey from trauma to awakening. Melanie Wakelin interviews…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Kind Of Art You Don't Recover From: Autumn Sky
Summary: In this enlightening conversation, Melanie Wakelin speaks with artist Autumn Skye about the profound impact of art on self-discovery and healing…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinThe Pyramids. Fact Or Fiction? With Dr. Sam Osmanagich
In this episode, Dr. Sam Osmanagich discusses the mysteries of the Bosnian Pyramids, challenging conventional archaeological narratives. He explores the…
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Harnessing Numerology For Business Success
In this episode, Melanie Wakelin and Cindy Van Arnam explore the transformative power of numerology in personal and business contexts. Cindy shares her journey…
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The Art & Language Of Love With Jessica Rueger
In this episode, Melanie Wakelin interviews Jessica Rueger, an accomplished author and coach from the East Coast of the United States. They discuss Jessica's…
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What Canadians Don't Know About Their Rights With Jane Scharf
Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wakelin interviews Jane Scharf, a legal advocate and civic engineer from Ottawa, who discusses the current state of…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinOSTRICHGATE: The Expert Doctor Tells Us What Went Wrong With Jeff Wilson
Veterinary epidemiologist Dr. Jeff Wilson joins Melanie Wakelin to unpack the BC ostrich culling, why outbreak response best practices were not followed, and…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinEscaping Poland To Canada: Teresa's Journey To Freedom
Teresa shares her journey from Poland to Canada, highlighting her experiences and the importance of civil liberties. She emphasizes the value of truth, hard…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinA Discussion On Nature Deficit Disorder
Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wakelin and Sarah Junck discuss the challenges and triumphs of homeschooling, particularly in the context of Sarah's…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinYour Feelings Need A Personal Trainer With Theresa de Rox
Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wakelin speaks with Teresa de Rox about Kindred Meditation, an ancient form of meditation that emphasizes emotional…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinSurgery In Trance: Where Hypnosis Meets Anesthesia
summaryIn this conversation, Dr. Debs Eastwood shares her unique journey into medicine, highlighting her experiences in anaesthetics and the importance of…
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinAuthor Of The Freedom Swimmers: His Mother's Legacy Of Courage and Freedom
In this conversation, Tony Chin shares the harrowing story of his mother's escape from Communist China, detailing her struggles and the journey that led to her…
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All Things Intuition from a Younger Generation's Perspective with Kiara Hauch EP36
Melanie and her daughter Kiara explore the world of spiritual gifts and intuition. Kiara shares her personal journey of discovering her intuitive abilities…
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Authenticity in Transition with Dean Rasmussen EP35
Dean Rasmussen shares his journey as a trans man, exploring themes of identity, masculinity, and the challenges faced during his transition. He discusses the…
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Biochar: Can it Save the World? with Kevin Smith EP34
Mel is chatting with Kevin Smith about the innovative uses and benefits of biochar, a high-quality charcoal made from organic materials. They discuss its…