Tara Portelli has devoted her life using her personal and career experiences to help others overcome their own traumas. Her path to helping others, began as a Paramedic and now as the Founder/CEO of Arcadia Healing Sanctum, a Psilocybin and emotional healing centre for the mind, body and spirit.
Tara lives and breathes her mission is to liberate as many people from the "Prison of The Mind", as possible. Her hope is that through this podcast, people can find hope on their path to explore alternative ways of healing, thinking and being in the world. Most importantly, finding True, Self Love.
Tara Portelli has devoted her life using her personal and career experiences to help others overcome their own traumas. Her path to helping others, began as a Paramedic and now as the Founder/CEO of Arcadia Healing Sanctum, a Psilocybin and emotional healing centre for the mind, body and spirit.
Tara lives and breathes her mission is to liberate as many people from the "Prison of The Mind", as possible. Her hope is that through this podcast, people can find hope on their path to explore alternative ways of healing, thinking and being in the world. Most importantly, finding True, Self Love.
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Redefining Love is a podcast for anyone who has ever searched outside themselves for worth, acceptance, or love—only to find that the emptiness remains. Whether through toxic relationships, addiction, or the relentless pursuit of success, we chase fulfillment in all the wrong places. But the truth is, real love—the kind that heals—can only be found within.
Through raw and powerful storytelling, Redefining Love explores the rock bottoms and the breaking points that force us to look inward. It’s in the darkness of our struggles that we uncover our deepest strength. By embracing self-worth and radical self-love, we rise—not just back to the surface, but into a new, brighter light.
Join us as we rewrite the narrative on love, healing, and personal transformation. Because when we feel whole within, love stops being something we chase—and starts being something we embody.
All the heartbreak and struggle you’ve been through is preparing you for what you truly want. You can’t have the amazing things in your life if you’re not becoming the version of you who’s able to receive them. This applies to everything… especially relationships. Take a journey with me in this solo episode as I read two chapters from my book NUDE, sharing raw pieces of my life and the heartbreak I had to navigate. But like a perfectly orchestrated symphony, it all led to the triumph I’m living now because everything that fell apart was shaping who I was becoming. Life is always unfolding for us in ways we may not understand in the moment. But when you connect to the deeper purpose, you can release the fear and trust a little more in its magic. The universe is always listening to what you want, you just don’t always understand what the path will look like to get there. So trust in the perfectly timed unfolding in front of you. If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.
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Episode mentioned in the podcast: Episide #49 What It Takes To Find Real lLove In a World That Fakes It Get a copy of my book: NUDE; Saying a Beautiful Goodbye To Who You Think You Are and Stepping Into Who You Truly Are Buy in Canada: Amazon Chapters/Indigo Buy in USA: Amazon
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You want a relationship that feels deep and meaningful… that fairytale kind of love. But we’re living in a world where so much of it doesn’t feel real. Old-school love was rooted in simplicity with fewer distractions and more traditional roles but there wasn’t always space to grow or step into your higher purpose. Modern-day love is different. It’s filled with endless opportunities for infidelity in the age of social media, and a deep fear of vulnerability and truly being seen. I’m here to explore how we can bring the depth of traditional love into the modern world, with honesty, respect, and transparency. This means looking at the parts of ourselves we often avoid… especially in an age of micro-lies, even the ones we tell ourselves. This podcast is for those who want something real, love that isn’t diluted or built on illusion, but grounded in respect, honour, protection, and vulnerability, while allowing each other to grow into our fullest selves. This is the future we get to create for ourselves and for the generations to come. Are you ready for something real?
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Life has a way of breaking us open. Sometimes it comes through painful relationships, struggles at work, financial stress, or deep challenges within our families. And when enough of these moments begin to stack up, it can start to feel like life is happening to you. Many of us internalize these experiences as proof that we must have done something wrong, or that somehow we aren’t doing life the way we should be. But the truth is, this is life’s gentle guidance system. Every challenge, every heartbreak, every moment that pushes us inward is quietly guiding us toward the path of becoming our highest self. When we are pushed inward, we often have no choice but to face the parts of ourselves we have been avoiding the fears we carry, the identities we cling to, and the life we are terrified of losing. What we rarely see in those moments is that something more aligned, more expansive, and more beautiful is waiting on the other side. And that is why I am sharing these stories in my book Nude. Because within the breaking, the questioning, and the rebuilding, there is transformation. My hope is that somewhere in these pages, and in these words, you recognize a part of your own journey, and gain a deeper insight to the unfolding of life's, uncertainties. Remember, sometimes the hardest chapters of our lives are the ones that quietly lead us home to the truth of who we are.
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Just new to these book readings? Here are previous readings to get you started. Book Reading Nude: Intro & Chapter 1
Get a copy of my book: NUDE; Saying a Beautiful Goodbye To Who You Think You Are and Stepping Into Who You Truly Are Buy in Canada: Amazon Chapters/Indigo Buy in USA: Amazon
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One day you wake up and something feels different. Your body is changing. Your mind feels foggy. Your emotions move in unfamiliar ways, and the person you once knew in the mirror seems to be shifting into someone new. As we age, our youthful beauty slowly begins to slip away, and we transition into a profound metamorphosis of the body. In its place, we step into earned wisdom and a deeper internal beauty, learning to release the need for external validation. As a tribute to International Women’s Day, I want to discuss the changes happening in the aging female body as she enters into perimenopause and beyond. The difficulty of navigating a physically different version of ourselves, and how we can preserve our bodies, manage symptoms, and deepen a compassionate and loving relationship with ourselves. Moving through these changes is not easy. Sometimes it can even feel terrifying as we grieve the loss of our youth. But within this transition also lives an invitation, to understand our worth more deeply and to recognize all that we bring to the world through the wisdom that comes with age. If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.
Get a copy of my book: NUDE; Saying a Beautiful Goodbye To Who You Think You Are and Stepping Into Who You Truly Are Buy in Canada: Amazon Chapters/Indigo Buy in USA: Amazon
Connect with me: Follow me on IG @iamtaraportelli www.taraportelli.com
When we move through difficult seasons in life, sometimes hearing someone else’s story, their truth on the other side of adversity, becomes the light we hold on to. The reminder that we will make it through. Difficulties aren’t random. They invite us to choose differently. They redirect us toward a life that is more aligned, more expansive, and ultimately more incredible than the one we were trying to force. We’ve been conditioned to believe life has to look a certain way, milestones to hit, accomplishments to achieve, material things to accumulate, in order to be happy. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. If anything, that belief system pulls us further from our authenticity and inner knowing. And in many ways… it’s by design. In this solo episode, I share the introduction and first chapter of my book as the beginning of a deeply personal series. I’ll be reading the intimate details of my life experience in the hope that, through my story, you begin to see your own more clearly. This series will be raw and vulnerable, but also supportive and illuminating, helping you navigate your own journey with greater ease, wisdom, and self-trust. If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.
Get a copy of my book: NUDE; Saying a Beautiful Goodbye To Who You Think You Are and Stepping Into Who You Truly Are Buy in Canada: Amazon Chapters/Indigo Buy in USA: Amazon
Connect with me: Follow me on IG @iamtaraportelli www.taraportelli.com
Are you curious about “non-monogamous ” relationships? No matter what side of the coin you fall on, this conversation is going to be anything but surface level. In this episode, I have a raw conversation with Candace Klein, lawyer, entrepreneur, and transformational leader whose work bridges finance, technology, and human development. She’s the author of Typhoon Honey: The only way out is through" and has also recently published "Polyagony: The Art of Repair in Open Relationships". We explore the topic of polyamory and open relating, a dynamic I don’t personally align with and we lean into the tension with honesty and respect. Questioning, if these relationships are sustainable or if they are a way to avoid deep intimacy. This conversation is about curiosity and about emotional intelligence. Asking the hard questions: Can non-monogamy truly create safety? What happens to attachment, trust, and long-term devotion? Where do empowerment and avoidance get blurred? As someone who believes deeply in commitment and sacred partnership, I challenge Candace’s views and she challenges mine. What unfolds is a grounded, thoughtful dialogue about love, autonomy, jealousy, power, trauma, and growth. Whether you agree, disagree, or sit somewhere in between, this episode invites you to think critically about what conscious relationship really means and to examine your own beliefs about intimacy, freedom, and devotion. This is a brave one. And I’m here for it. (This is the first conversation of a two part series)
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As a First Responder, there really is no room for trauma, the job demands resilience at any cost. You are expected to keep it together and not show signs of weakness. The truth is, the body remembers what the mind tries to forget, forced silence becomes dangerous. In this solo episode, I share my story as a former Paramedic, how one call became the tipping point that sent me into a spiral of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I talk openly about the experienced isolation, in the face of ridicule and the lack of real support when you’re struggling to put your uniform on. This isn’t a clinical conversation. It’s a human one. I also share what actually helped me heal when traditional paths fail. My experience with a single dose of Psilocybin that became the turning point, allowing me to reclaim my life, my nervous system, and my sense of self. If you’re a first responder, a veteran, or someone quietly carrying trauma while trying to be “OK,” this episode is for you. You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. There is hope and there are other ways forward.
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Without realizing it, you are unconsciously programmed for fear. That same fear is blocking you, blocking you from abundance, love, and everything you want to experience in your life. In this solo episode, I share my own experience navigating fear, along with the steps to actually create your manifestations in your life within 72 hours. This practice came to my awareness just last week, and once you begin implementing it, you’ll become the witness to your manifestations turning into your reality. I also share a key statement that could change everything, from the love you’ve been blocking to the career you’ve always dreamed of. Everything is available to you. This episode offers techniques to unstick yourself from fear, release grief, and step into a life of infinite abundance and love. An episode that could quite literally change your life. Listen to the Audio: In 72 Hours Your Reality Will Shift Dramatically Learn More about Psilocybin Therapy to Shift Your Limiting Beliefs and Live The Most Incredible Life You Could Imagine: Arcadia Healing Sanctum If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.
Why are we so insecure? Why do we choose fear over love? So many of us are afraid to open our hearts because of past hurts and the fear of vulnerability. Yet the truth is this: love is our natural state, and there is nothing to fear. You are love. And how beautiful would it be to share that love with others, without clinging to fear of loss, but instead trusting the powerful frequency love carries and allowing it to flow freely, no matter what happens. There is a deep inner knowing that when we are in love, we are walking in our truth. In this episode with Aline Ghorayeb, author of A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene, a work of sacred revelation, Gnostic wisdom, and inner alchemy, she teaches how to use love as a source of power rather than weakness. Learn how to let go, soften your heart, and truly let love in. Aline is certified in Applied Jungian Psychology, an accredited coach, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and a devoted student of A Course in Miracles, integrating its teachings of Love, unity, and inner peace into my life and work.d inner peace into my life and work.
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IG: Aline Ghorayeb Get her book: A Change of Heart with Mary Magdelene
If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.
Why are we so insecure? Why do we choose fear over love? So many of us are afraid to open our hearts because of past hurts and the fear of vulnerability. Yet the truth is this: love is our natural state, and there is nothing to fear. You are love. And how beautiful would it be to share that love with others, without clinging to fear of loss, but instead trusting the powerful frequency love carries and allowing it to flow freely, no matter what happens. There is a deep inner knowing that when we are in love, we are walking in our truth. In this two part series with Aline Ghorayeb, author of A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene, a work of sacred revelation, Gnostic wisdom, and inner alchemy, she teaches how to use love as a source of power rather than weakness. Learn how to let go, soften your heart, and truly let love in. Aline is certified in Applied Jungian Psychology, an accredited coach, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and a devoted student of A Course in Miracles, integrating its teachings of Love, unity, and inner peace into my life and work.d inner peace into my life and work.
Connect with Aline: IG: Aline Ghorayeb Get her book: A Change of Heart with Mary Magdelene
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So here we are in 2026, and you genuinely want to manifest your dream life. You’ve tried everything, yet nothing seems to be working. You feel ready… but somehow it just isn’t happening. The truth is, there’s something you’re missing, something so profound when it comes to accessing the reality you desire, and almost no one is talking about it. It’s not as simple as staying positive or thinking about what you want. Trust me, I did that for years and it didn’t work. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my secret to accessing the mystery and magic of life, while also becoming the version of yourself who can actually receive every dream your heart desires. I’ve created a reality that, at times, makes me stop and pinch myself, wondering if this is truly my life. This episode will help you understand what’s been keeping you stuck, how to shift it, and how to finally access the life you’ve been calling in.
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This is your soul calling. What if the parts of yourself you keep pushing down are actually the doorway to your greatest magic? In this activating conversation, award-winning Oracle and visionary Charlotte Szivak invites you to reconnect with your inner medicine, awaken radical self-love, and learn how to listen to the quiet (and not-so-quiet) voice of your soul. Together, we explore what happens when you truly step into your authentic self and embrace real self-love, not the fluffy kind, but the deep, honest love found in the acceptance and embrace of the shadows of the self. Charlotte closes the episode with a powerful activation to call in your higher self and anchor it into your body. Doing so will give you access to sacred wisdom, dissolve self-doubt, and step into deeper alignment with your truth and power. This episode is a transmission for anyone ready to remember who they are, reclaim their brilliance, and embody their divinity, no bypassing, just real, soulful initiation. As a Visionary, Charlotte Szivak supports and guides women to hear their soul’s voice in alignment with their vision, soul medicine, & inner sacred union. She is an International Best-selling author, Award-winning Oracle, Cosmic channel, Sacred Songstress, Quantum Soul Healer, Spiritual Ascension Mentor, Womb Priestess and Founder/Creatrix of the global Goddess Alchemy Collective and Mystery School Featured in numerous international TV and radio shows, including Discovery, USA Global TV, & CTV. The Official Psychic on Y108FM's Mornings for 10+ years and featured in ELLE Canada, REUTERS & Yahoo! Born in the Waterfalls Capital of the World on a New Moon Solar Eclipse, gifting her with X-Ray vision and full sensory perception. She is an EPIC cosmic adventurer that can be found igniting pillars of light, while co-creating sacred spaces on tours, retreats, and online. Charlotte weaves Initiations of Light for her soul clients journeying along the Royal road of their brilliance, elevating ecstatic embodiment, gifts and divinity through ceremonial leadership, cyclic living, sacred programs, Egyptian retreats, 1:1 Oracle guidance readings, mentorships, and living light transmission
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Do you find yourself caught in a spiral that keeps you stuck, disempowered, and disconnected from your true value and self-worth? This part of you that wants more, yet doesn’t fully believe it’s possible? We are our own worst critics, and our self-judgments hold us back from seeing the incredible humans we truly are. We stay trapped in limiting beliefs about what’s possible for us and what we are capable of becoming. Many of us use words to tear ourselves down, when we should be using them to build ourselves up. The subconscious mind runs 95% of what we think and feel, so let’s tap into it. Through this the second guided meditation of this series over the holidays, we begin to change the way we experience our own value and self-worth. This meditation is designed to elevate you and help reprogram the subconscious through the power of affirmation.
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Do you find yourself feeling guilt or shame, or beating yourself up over mistakes in an attempt to become perfect? Perfection is an illusion. The truth is… our mistakes are some of our greatest teachers. In this podcast, and over the next two weeks, I’m inviting you to take a journey into the deeper parts of yourself. The places that hold darkness. The parts of you that may not feel fully accepted. Using my guided meditations, I will gently guide you into a beautiful reconnection with yourself—one that feels safe and expansive, allowing you to be more fully you in the world. Together, we will softly illuminate these spaces, meeting them with compassion, forgiveness, worthiness, and acknowledgment. These meditations are sacred invitations—practices I have previously offered only within my personal, in-person transformational retreats. It is an honour to now share them with you here, as a doorway into deeper self-connection and healing.
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Do you want to change things in your life, but the unpredictability of what’s on the other side of that change has you spinning? What if the uncertainty, the not knowing, is actually where the magic of life lies? Staying comfortable creates a false sense of security, because at any given moment the world you know can shift, just like we witnessed during the pandemic. The real question is: are you going to live a muted version of your life for a false promise of happiness and prosperity? In this solo episode, I share my own experience of finally taking a step forward I’d been hesitating to take, only to find myself packing my bags and returning to the same circumstance, yet with new experiences, new growth, and, most importantly, a new lens. This episode will leave you inspired to take that long-awaited step into the life you keep imagining, and to release the version of yourself that stays tucked inside that “perfect” little box holding you back. Your bigger self is waiting for you, waiting for you to step into your true potential Once you realize the only person blocking your path is you, you’ll understand that predictability isn’t where life happens, the magic is in the messy, shadowy hallways that eventually lead you into the light.
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Do you ever notice how some people seem to effortlessly attract everything they want into their lives? The beautiful relationship, the thriving career? Meanwhile, you’re watching videos and reading every book on manifestation, trying to call in your heart’s desires… yet somehow you still feel so far away from your dream. In this solo episode, I share the missing link to creating your dreams — the part they forgot to mention. They gave you “The Secret,” but left out a key ingredient in the recipe. It’s not as simple as focusing your mind on what you want and staying positive. In this episode, I open up about my own real-life experiences with manifestation and teach you how to truly connect with the things you’ve been dreaming about. To help you anchor this vibration into your body and move even closer to what you desire, I guide you through a powerful meditation designed to help you see your vision, feel it, and fully embody it. This episode is a special and unique opportunity to experience a guided meditation that I only offer inside my private retreats. It’s time to up-level and create the life you truly want.
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Men are often expected to be the providers and the foundation of a family, but the truth is, men are struggling now more than ever. Many are lost in a sea of uncertainty, battling a lack of self-worth, and moving through life with a quiet, heavy void. In this conversation with Carter Wall, former sports performance trainer for professional athletes in the NHL and NFL, and now a personal development coach for men, he offers powerful insight into the struggles men are currently facing. Through his own challenges—battling prostate cancer, facing financial ruin, and hitting rock bottom in his career—he found a way to rise again, stronger and better than ever, as a father, a husband, and a leader. Carter believes you don’t have to sacrifice your dreams for your family and that you can truly, “have both”. This episode will make you rethink how you’re showing up in your life, and it will inspire and guide you to take the necessary steps toward becoming the best man you can possibly be, for yourself and for your family.
Connect with Carter: https://www.instagram.com/coachcarterwalls/
Does fear hold you back from living the life you really want? Do you find yourself struggling to take a step forward because you’re afraid of failing, making the wrong choice, or facing absolute disaster? We’re wired for fear, fight or flight is our jam. In this solo episode, I dive into practical steps to overcome the fears that keep you from living your biggest and best life. Through personal stories and experiences of taking big risks, I share how leaning into fear and trusting that things will work out, helped me build a business that attracts people from all over the world and step into a version of myself I didn’t even know was possible. It’s true what they say: everything you’ve ever wanted lives on the other side of fear. This episode will inspire you to step away from fear and grow into your fullest, boldest self; the one who was meant to do great things.
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Women often hold themselves to incredibly high standards. Between being a daughter, sister, friend, and in many cases, a mother, the pressure to do it all and do it perfectly, can feel overwhelming. Every day becomes a balancing act of responsibilities and expectations. But the truth is, that level of perfection is impossible to sustain. Somewhere in the constant giving and doing, a woman begins to lose herself. What if she chose a different way?What if she started putting herself first, filling her own cup, getting the rest she needs, saying no when something doesn’t feel right, and saying yes when it truly does? Imagine if she met her own needs before trying to meet everyone else’s. How might that shift the quality of her relationships, her responsibilities and her peace of mind? Dr. Allison Alford, family communication expert and author of Good Daughtering, offers powerful tools to help you transform your family dynamics, create more space for yourself, and ultimately, redefine what it means to show up, for others and for you.
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Do you ever wake up with a vision — that burning idea that lights you up inside?For a moment, it feels so real… until your mind chimes in:“That would be impossible.”“I could never do that.” But here’s the truth: you absolutely can. That spark you felt? It’s the same feeling kids have when they want to play — pure excitement, pure possibility. Somewhere along the way, as we started “adulting,” life got serious, and we were taught to bury that magic. But you were never meant to lose it.You were conditioned to believe your dreams were just fantasies. Yet every visionary, every creator, every “great” you admire — they all began with that same spark.A vision that wouldn’t leave them alone.A pull so strong it kept them up at night and made them leap out of bed in the morning. In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into that phenomenon — how dreams turn into reality, and what it really takes to move through the self-doubt and sabotage that try to stop us. By the end, you’ll feel inspired to go after that thing you’ve always dreamed of — and actually believe it’s possible. Because it is.And maybe… it’s been waiting for you all along.
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