Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 1h 21m
Activity Declining
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

I Have My Reasons is a podcast highlighting stories of human innovation, resiliency, and resourcefulness hosted by mom, clinical counsellor, and singer-songwriter, Deandra Dey.

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S5E1 I Have My Reasons S05 E01- Tamara Lich

Apr 04, 2025 1h 54m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons, Deandra Dey sits down with Tamara Lich. Tamara is a Metis grandmother, musician, author and activist. Tamara is well known for her involvement with the Freedom…

S4E3 I HAVE MY REASONS S04E03 - BevRita Jones

Jun 04, 2024 1h 18m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons, Deandra sits down with Anishinabe Elder Bev Rita Jones. Bev is a non traditionalist Elder who is from Keeseekoowenin First Nation in Manitoba Canada. In this…

S4E2 I HAVE MY REASONS S04EP2- Martin Comtois

May 15, 2024 1h 5m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down for the second time with Astrologer and Jungian dream analyst Martin Comtois. Martin was visiting Manitoba on his journey across Canada to care…

S4E1 I HAVE MY REASONS S04E01- Cara Luft

Feb 09, 2024 1h 16m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Juno nominated singer- songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft. As a Folk heroine Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of…

S3E3 I HAVE MY REASONS S03E03- Sarah Salter Kelly & Karli Brodeur

Dec 12, 2023 1h 23m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons, Deandra and Karli sit down with Sarah Salter Kelly who was visiting and offering workshops in Erickson Manitoba this past spring. Sarah is a talented writer,…

S3E2 I HAVE MY REASONS S03E02- Alana Levandoski

Sep 11, 2023 1h 35m

In this episode Deandra sits down with singer song-writer Alana Levandoski.  Alana has a remarkable way of transforming complex concepts and experiences into songs that speak to your heart and…

S3E1 I HAVE MY REASONS S03EP1- Karli Brodeur

Jun 28, 2023 1h 23m

I Have My Reasons is back with Season 3 Episode 1! Deandra is sitting down with her best friend and business partner, Karli Brodeur for their first-ever podcast episode together. They settle into an…

S2E9 I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP09-Kate Joyner

Sep 08, 2022 1h 9m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Kate Joyer. Kate is an artist, an activist and an alchemist of eros. She created The Dancing Serpent Mystery school, a temple of individual…

S2E8 I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP07- Gord Oaks

Aug 16, 2022 1h 31m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Gord Oaks. Gord is a Musician and Certified Shiatsu Acupressure Therapist (a relative of Acupuncture). He has been exploring, studying, and…

S2E7 I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP07- Annie Brees

Feb 07, 2022 1h 14m

In this episode of I HAVE MY REASONS Deandra sits down Annie Brees. Annie is a women's health coach and co-founder of both Balance 365 and Raise The Bar Initiative. In this episode she is hilarious,…

S2E6 I HAVE MY REASONS S02E06-Martin Comtois

Jan 17, 2022 1h 22m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Astrologer and Jungian dream analyst Martin Comtois. In this conversation they cover:AstrologyCar Jung and Jungian Psychology The…

S2E5 I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP05- Cecile Tucker

Dec 15, 2021 1h 17m

Deandra Dey sits down with Clinical Counsellor Cecile Tucker.  Deandra and Cecile worked together at a practise in Kamloops BC. Both Deandra and Cecile are passionate about trauma therapy and this…

S2E4 I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP04- Julie McCoppen

Jul 20, 2021 2h 13m

The new episode of I Have My Reasons is with Entrepreneur, photographer, birth educator, mother, doula(and honestly so much more) Julie McCoppen. Julie is an advocate and absolute powerhouse when it…

S2E3 I HAVE MY REASONS S02EP03- Lee Janzen

Apr 27, 2021 1h 31m

In this episode of I HAVE MY REASONS Deandra Dey sits down with midwife Lee Janzen.  Lee is a midwife with Sage Hill Community Midwives in Kamloops BC.  Deandra had the experience of working with Lee…

S2E3 Practise- Meditation for Expanding Awareness

Apr 20, 2021 14m

Staying connected to our inner experience or our outer experience is difficult at the best of times, but when we get into social situations or in a chaotic environment, it can be even more difficult…

S2E2 I HAVE MY REASONS S02E02- Verdell Jessup

Feb 23, 2021 1h 41m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons Mental Health Counsellor Deandra Dey sits down with British Columbia based Nervous system consultant,  Somatic Experiencing practitioner and Adventure guide…

S2E1 I HAVE MY REASONS S02 EP01- Deandra Dey

Nov 02, 2020 1h 16m

In this episode Deandra is interviewed by  friend and fellow podcaster Robyn McLean. Deandra is a counsellor, singer-song writer, yoga instructor, podcaster and mother. In this episode you will hear…

S1E10 I HAVE MY REASONS EP10 - Robyn McLean

Aug 13, 2020 1h 17m

Robyn has been working in the field of evaluation, applied research and strategy for more than fifteen years. She is the leader of her company Tapestry Evaluation and has a passion and focus for…

S1E9 I HAVE MY REASONS EP09- Stephanie Patsula

May 07, 2020 1h 14m

Stephanie Patsula is a Canadian Visual Artist, MFA candidate in New Media at the Unversity of Alberta, program director of Parallel Space and an Art Educator for the City of Edmonton. Stephanie is an…

S1E8 I HAVE MY REASONS EP08- Patricia Neufeld

Mar 20, 2020 1h 20m

In this episode of I Have My Reasons, I speak with Patricia Neufeld, Academic, Educator and Counsellor. Pat was my professor and clinical supervisor during my Masters of Education Counselling program…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does I Have My Reasons have?

I Have My Reasons has published 28 episodes since October 2019, covering topics in Education, Philosophy.

Is I Have My Reasons still active?

I Have My Reasons is currently declining with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 1h 21m.

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