What if healing trauma didn't have to take years? In this episode, we sit down with Judy Holly, a clinical social worker and trauma therapist, to explore brainspotting - a powerful therapy technique that's changing lives in just 3-8 sessions.

Brainspotting uses specific eye positions to access the deep parts of your brain where trauma, anxiety, and emotional blocks are stored. Developed in 2003, this relatively new therapy isn't widely known yet, but the results speak for themselves.

In this conversation, Judy breaks down:

• What brainspotting is and how it actually works
• The neuroscience behind why it's so effective
• Real client success stories, including her daughter's premature birth trauma resolved in one session and clients breaking decades-long addictions
• What a session feels like - from finding your "brainspot" to processing with bilateral sound
• Why this therapy can heal in weeks what talk therapy takes years to address

Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, addiction, or feeling stuck in life, this episode will introduce you to a therapy modality that accesses the hidden parts of your brain where healing happens.

Connect with Judy Holly:Instagram: @ManifestationTherapyWebsite: manifestationtherapy.com

In this episode, Ashley offers an unfiltered look at the dog rescue crisis unfolding across Canada, a reality most people never see. Spoiler alert: it is not just overcrowded shelters. It is underfunded grassroots rescues, complex challenges in Northern Indigenous communities, the lasting impact of colonization, and a system that leans heavily on a small group of exhausted people trying to fill the gaps.

Ashley breaks down the history of community dogs, why certain regions face unique challenges, and how legislation, lack of resources, and geographic isolation all play a role. She also explains why rescues are constantly operating on fumes and what meaningful support actually looks like beyond the usual “adopt, foster, donate” messaging.

What we cover

The cultural history of community dogs in Indigenous communities
How colonization and government systems created long term challenges still felt today
Why shelters across Canada are overwhelmed
The financial reality behind rescue work and why organizations are always stretched thin
The difference between large shelters and small grassroots rescues
What real, practical help looks like even for people who cannot foster or volunteer
The emotional weight of rescue work and why people stay committed anyway

Whether you care deeply about animal welfare, want to understand the forces behind Canada’s growing dog crisis, or simply want a clearer picture of what rescuers face every day, this conversation shines a light on a world that is often misunderstood and rarely talked about honestly.

In this episode, Meg pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to become a licensed hairstylist. Spoiler alert: it's thousands of hours of training, deep knowledge of chemistry and color theory, and continuous education to stay current with evolving trends and techniques.

We're talking about the reality behind the misconception that hairdressers "just play with hair" - when the truth is, it's a skilled trade requiring serious dedication, artistry, and intelligence.

What we cover:

• The extensive training and certification required to become a hairstylist
• Why chemistry knowledge is essential for color work
• The ongoing education needed to keep up with industry trends
• Why this profession deserves way more respect than it gets
• The artistry and technical skill behind what looks effortless

Whether you're considering beauty school, already in the industry, or just want to appreciate the professionals who make you look and feel amazing - this conversation will change how you see hairdressing.

About the show:You Get Paid To Do What?! explores the real stories behind different careers through authentic conversations with everyday people doing extraordinary work.