CHOOSE POSITIVE LIVING SARA TROY

C25-51. Celeste Walmsley’s Laser Hair Removal

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Celeste Walmsley, on air from December 23rd

Celeste grew up with CAH (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia) & PCOS (Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome) and has felt the challenges & embarrassment of Hirsutism, “five o’clock shadow, pigmentation & hair loss on her head.  She wants to help others who have had these same issues and have been negatively impacted by them.  For this reason, her approach to providing Laser Hair Removal services is to be empathetic, kind, accepting & encouraging so clients leave feeling cared for, understood, not judged & ready to show the world the beauty they possess.  She now specializes with trans women and women dealing with PCOS and excess facial and body hair.

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Celeste started Lisse Laser & Skin Studio, an award-winning boutique clinic and the most specialized laser studio in Qualicum Beach, with advanced expertise in Laser Hair Removal and Laser Skin Rejuvenation because of her own journey with excess body hair.  She wanted the opportunity to start a business where she could work from her home studio and make her own hours, due to health reasons at the start of her business.  She wanted to make laser both accessible and affordable, without compromising on excellence.?  This was a standard she was not willing to compromise on.

At Lisse, she’s all about the human touch. She builds lasting relationships, not just client files. The client’s needs come first—because she truly cares, and her clients genuinely matter to her.??

Celeste understands because of her own experience with PCOS & Hirsutism, how deeply personal body hair can be, and no amount of hair will ever make her uncomfortable or not willing to serve you. She’s created a beautiful, Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2S+ judgement-free & sensory-friendly space, where it feels safe for anyone who enters to be authentic & their natural selves.  She is comfortable with others being un-masked around her & she actively does laser for clients with ADHD, AuDHD, Autism & Tourettes.

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C25-50. Kate King’s MEND OR MOVE ON

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Kate King, on air from December 16th

Katie King, licensed professional counselor and author of MEND OR MOVE ON: A Guide to Healing or Leaving Toxic Relationships (January 13, 2026), helps people navigate the complexities of harmful relationships — from manipulative partners and domineering bosses to abusive parents and family dysfunction. She explores the controversial yet increasingly necessary decision to choose estrangement or no-contact with toxic family members, including parents, and why this step is often essential for emotional safety and long-term well-being. King clarifies what truly defines a toxic relationship versus one that has simply run its course, while outlining seven common traps that keep people stuck in damaging dynamics. She offers practical tools for breaking free from psychological and emotional harm, releasing guilt, and setting boundaries that can actually strengthen healthy connections. King also distinguishes interdependency from codependency, shares communication strategies to avoid triggering conflict, and emphasizes the role of curiosity, compassion, and everyday kindness in building relationships rooted in dignity and mutual respect. As she notes, no one should settle for a bond that diminishes their autonomy or wellbeing — because toxic is toxic, and everyone deserves to grow in healthy connection.

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Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, is a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist with nearly twenty years of experience helping individuals heal their inner wounds so they can positively contribute to the evolving collective. Her work incorporates a dynamic synergy of brain and nervous system science, psychological teachings, spiritual practices, and art therapeutic creative expression to provide a unique and effective approach to healing and growth, personally and relationally. King is also a professional artist, podcast host,  creative entrepreneur, and multi-award-winning author. Her previous books include The Radiant Life Project (2023), a psychological self-help guide to cultivating a deeply healthy, empowered life, and The Authentic Mother (2014), a creativity-based companion book for new parents. She lives with her husband and two children in Morrison, Colorado.   

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C25-45. Valerie Flynn’s Writers of Meaning

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Valerie Flynn, on air from November 11th

Valerie’s why is Dreaming, Discover and Play.  As a realistic optimist, she dreams of a better future.  As a learner, she follows different rabbit trails where her curiosity leads her.  And she enjoys spreading joy and adding whimsy to brighten the day.  Valerie is looking for resonators who enjoy learning, dream of a better future and are working to build that future for themselves.

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Professionally, Valerie worked in film/video & radio as a production manager/producer for over 30 years with her father and brother. Some of the media projects she worked on were with Hanna-Barbera, Putnam Berkley, and Turner Entertainment. 

When their father passed away in 2011, she and her brother settle down into a quiet life of caregiving for their mother and his wife.

After a 14-year hiatus from media production, she returned to hosting two podcasts, co-wrote a book, and enjoys meeting and interviewing new people for LionHawk Entertainment’s Legacy Keepsake services. 

Currently, Valerie Flynn is an author, podcaster and learner. “Writers of Meaning: An Anthology on Community” was born online, by, about and for community.  Estuary is a small group discussion protocol that facilitates deeper, more meaningful conversation.  Two pieces in the book explain how it developed and points to how to create your own Estuary.  

Valerie wants to connect with other creatives, lifelong learners and memento makers.  Her aim is to pursue what’s meaningful and cultivate connections.  

She“Writers of Meaning: An Anthology on Community” was a co-producer of the “Words of Freedom” radio show for 9 years. Inspired from the “Words of Freedom ~ Men of History” Living History Audio-book.

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C25-40. Anastasia Shade Cedar & Silk Picnics.

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Anastasia Shade, on air from October 7th

With over 25 years of experience in high-end spas catering to celebrity clients, I have been immersed in the world of luxury. My passion for my work has always been about providing exceptional care and ensuring that every client enjoys an unparalleled experience. As a self-proclaimed beach enthusiast aka Beach Bum, I thrive in the great outdoors, where I find my true sense of peace and fulfillment.
When I venture out, I do so in style, prioritizing comfort without compromising on elegance. It was only a matter of time before I transformed this passion into a reality for others to enjoy. I am dedicated to weaving together all my interests to create a business that is a true extension of myself. By collaborating with local companies, I aim to bring their services and products to life while indulging in my love for outdoor luxury.

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I am passionate about helping business owners reach their goals and objectives. At ActionCOACH Vancouver, I drive business growth, develop innovative strategies, and establish relationships with potential clients who are determined to succeed.

This venture is not just a business; it’s a calling that was meant to be.

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C25-39. Lisa K Friedman’s novel “Hello Wife” 

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Mental Health Awareness with Sara Troy and her guest Lisa Friedman, on air from September 30th

K. Friedman, author of the novel Hello Wife Lisa explores the devastating impact of opioid abuse on the families of those who are addicted

Single, unfulfilled, and well into middle age, Charlotte Lansing desperately seeks love and acceptance. When she announces her engagement to an unemployed morphine addict, her family is thrown into turmoil. Her mother tries to prevent disaster, her father tries to bridge the divide, and her sister clings to the hope that their bond will protect Charlotte. But Charlotte has finally found happiness, and she resists their efforts even as she disappears into her new husband’s addiction.

As Charlotte’s family grapples with the storm her choices unleash, Hello Wife lays bare the fragility of love, the strength of sisterhood, and the invisible scars of the opioid crisis. Darkly funny, achingly real, and unexpectedly hopeful, this unforgettable novel pulses with emotion and humanity on every page.

With razor-sharp insight and tender prose, Friedman invites readers into the life of a woman determined to hold onto happiness, despite all consequences. And, in this case, the consequences are dire.

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Lisa K Friedman is an award-winning essayist, author and educator whose work appears in newspapers and magazines in print and online, including The New York Times, Smithsonian, and in The Huffington Post, where she maintained a humor column for several years. She holds a MA degree in Fiction from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in American Literature from George Washington University. She teaches creative writing at American University, and mentors professional and beginning writers in the art of fiction. When she is not writing, Lisa is sailing on a sunfish with her dog at the bow. She lives in Washington DC.

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