Shantelle Bisson is a published author, small business owner, and author of three books; two of which are Best Sellers. Shantelle's books include tips to help readers get through life with more calm, and teach them how to relate, communicate, and get closer to their kids, life partners, and themselves. Shantelle strives to help people feel empowered to heal their past so they can be different parents to their kids, and love themselves more completely.Raised by a dynamic, hardworking, committed single mother, at the age of eighteen, Shantelle picked the man who would become the father of her three daughters, and her life partner. Shantelle's wonderful husband and father to her three kids, is Yannick Bisson, an internationally celebrated actor who can be seen on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries the world over. They have been married for 34 years and running.With the tools and ability to heal her own traumatic past, coming out of all that she did so with a strong healthy family nucleus, and three socially aware, empathetic, compassionate human beings, she began to write about her struggles, and victories, for Huffington Post. Through this opportunity, she was tapped to begin writing about her parenting journey for another online magazine, Zoomer. In addition to Shantelle's guest hosting gigs on CBC's The Goods, as well as weekly on-air parenting expert panels for other local Canadian news outlets.After sharing so much of her story with major news outlets and witnessing how handheld devices, and social media were creating such disconnect and distraction in parenting, and relationships; Shantelle's series of books were born; Without Losing Your Cool. From Raising kids Without Losing Your Cool to Parenting Your Teen Without Losing Your Cool, and now Loving Yourself without Losing Your Cool, as well as her series of journals. Shantelle's mission is to help you with the steps you need to create the life you want.From Shantelle herself: I’ve been digging deep, uncovering the best parts of myself for as long as I can remember. I did the f*#king work and broke the cycle of alcoholism that coursed through my veins, I overcame years of bulimia and shame, and healed from all the sexual abuse I endured.I've overcome everything that was "meant to destroy" me and I'm still standing and actually living a life of Grace And Joy. My mission is to inspire you to find your inner rock star, and your ability to forgive yourself when you fuck up. I want you to know that losing your cool doesn't mean "it's over" there are ways up and out of your darkness, whatever that darkness is...the sun always rises.For more from Shantelle, or connect with her directly, please visit: https://shantellebisson.com/--As always, thanks so much for tuning into Breaking Brave! If you like the show, please subscribe, review, and/or send us your suggestions or questions via the platforms below! For more from Marilyn Barefoot or to get in touch with her directly, please connect via:Marilyn's website: https://marilynbarefoot.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynbarefootbigideas/ Twitter: @MarilynBarefoot Instagram: @marilynbarefoot ABOUT Marilyn Barefoot, the Host of Breaking Brave:Breaking Brave is Hosted by Marilyn Barefoot, one of the foremost business coaches & creative ideators in North America - Marilyn gets hired by several of the world's biggest brands, companies, and organizations (the NHL, McDonald's, Deloitte, Coca-Cola, MTV, Viacom, The CFL, Forbes Magazine; to name just a few) to help them get unstuck and generate big, creative ideas.It helps us so much to have your feedback which goes a really long way in helping us shape the future of Breaking Brave and host the guests you're most interested...