Kelly Wilson

The town that built me. As we head into December I am excited to be wrapping my month of hometown stories. Hearing/seeing where someone grew up can give you so much insight into who they are, so if you didn’t catch this months podcasts you can find the link in my bio to all past, present, and future episodes. Next up: December business spotlights!! stay tuned

Towns change; they grow or diminish, but hometowns remain as we left them. Jayne Anne Phillips Click the link in my bio to hear the final ep. of my hometown month. Thank you to all my special guests this month and I hope those of you who may not be able to go home this year, still find comfort and family during this Holiday season. K

Sleep is so important in maintaining a healthy and well balanced mindset. Unfortunately with my health, sleep isn’t something I get. I am so frustrated with the very little sleep I do get. It changes everything, and heightens my pain. It’s little things like being able to sleep through the night that I used to take for granted and I want to encourage you today to appreciate the small things, including being able to sleep through the night.

Today’s lesson learned: Don’t talk to me before my coffee #wednesdayhumor

Interviewing someone you’ve know for as long as I’ve known Trent was the fun I didn’t know I needed! Anyone who knows me knows you can always find some @bigfiddlestill in my home at any given time I am so proud to know Trent and his hardworking family and continue to support this booming business! Click the link in my bio to hear more about this amazing story and follow them on Facebook to stay up to date with all things BIG FIDDLE Side note: I don’t normally wear hats

Sometimes I wouldn’t have thought I had it in me to fight but I found the strength somewhere. Whether that was for meds, my kids, or a cause I believed in, but it was so important for me to keep going. I realized that backing down wasn’t an option when it comes to something I feel strongly about.

On this week's podcast I interview someone I grew up alongside and I have watched develop and grow a very successful business and beautiful family! Trent Jewett is the owner of BigFiddle Still, a smooth flavour-infused vodka that is best served with friends. Distilled right here in the village of Harvey, New Brunswick; home of the Big Fiddle. Tune in now to hear more about this amazing journey Trent and his family have been on growing a well-known name and product, that started from a small town dream. https://podcasts.apple.com//my-life-in-pieces/id1505408889

Does anyone else cringe at the sight of this like I do? that haircut... but in all seriousness, I loved my childhood! We may not have had it all, but we persevered through a lot as a family. If you haven’t listened yet, search Kelly Wilson My Life In Pieces on any podcast platform to hear more about my upbringing in and stay tuned for a very special ep. this weekend!

Over the years I searched for happiness in so many places, other people, shopping, etc. Once I had the strength and courage to look deep inside myself and start fixing me from the inside I can truly say I slowly but surely found what I was looking for.

In my opinion, a part of my success in still being alive is that I have been my own health advocate. I have chosen to fight for myself every step of the way. Tune in to today’s podcast as I dive deeper into what triggered this response for me, and very scary experience with my son that solidified this me. I will ALWAYS do my own research and stand up for what I believe. Link is in my bio!

In the beginning there was a little girl without a care in the world . She was happy , secure and innocent. This week I am talking about my early childhood and how special these times were to me. I have been through a lot in my life, but I can always find comfort in remembering my upbringing, even though it wasn't always perfect and we endured a lot as a family, at the end of the day, I was loved and that's all I could ask for. Tune in now to Thanks For The Memories available wherever you listen to podcasts!

Spending the weekend with our sweet Grandson! I get sleep trapped a lot Don’t forget, a new podcast goes live tomorrow and this one is all about fighting for yourself and advocating for your own health. Stay tuned for some really special guest speakers in the coming weeks! Happy Saturday!

What are your treasures?

This week we are talking about health. If you checked out my most recent podcast, you know about the long, exhausting fight we had to with government to get the medication I needed to prolong my life. While I believe that fighting and staying optimistic is the best way to handle these situations (most of the time) another reason that I (and most people around me) believe I am still alive is because no matter what the odds were, I always strived to learn as much as I could ab...out my diagnosis. Sometimes this would mean doctors, google, any kind of research I could get my hands on really. So on this Monday I will leave you with one thing that I strongly believe applies to all situations: Knowledge is power.

In the last month, there has definitely been tougher moments - doctors visits, tests, pain, lack of sleep and more. But I choose to see the good. The laughter, the snuggles with my grandson, the visits with family, beautiful weather, great glasses of wine over good conversations with amazing friends. And this is just to name a few. I don’t pretend to know everyone’s trauma, or pain they’re experiencing. I just know that this way of living has worked for me. Beginning and ending every day with gratitude and positivity no matter how many negative things come your way.

@jfklodge is one of my favourite places, we love meeting all the new people who stay with us and seeing familiar faces. Not to mention its stunning in all seasons! Stay tuned for a special giveaway!

Wishing the sweetest couple a wonderful wedding day! I am so sad we can’t be there with you but I know your day will be beautiful and filled with so much happiness!@jessscotty_90

NEW PODCAST One sunny afternoon in the fall of 2011 I was out for a walk enjoying my day, when all of a sudden I heard a pop. My knee had almost given out and became very painful, it started to swell and tripled in size. What took place over the next few weeks shocked and horrified me, but once I again, I began a new fight most thought I was destined to lose. Click the link in my bio to hear more about the 2ND terminal illness I battle every single day.

My favourite lunch date enjoying some delicious Mac and cheese at @540kitchenandbar

Ready for the cooler weather and warm coffees in the morning!

Words to live by

Over the weekend, two of my good friends and I put on our catering and party planning hats to create the most fantastic COVID friendly baby shower for a dear friend of ours and her baby girl. We baked mini desserts, cupcakes, cheesecakes, meringue, and many other treats. We decorated tables, tied balloons and let the party commence. We had such an incredible time celebrating and indulging. It is always so rewarding when these plans come together, but we'd be lying if we said it was easy! Shout out to the party planners who make it look effortless!

Starting the week off right, taking photos at some of my favourite downtown locations and finishing off with lunch at @540kitchenandbar . . Happy Monday!

Can’t wait to share some of my travel stories with you all very soon!! Who else is fighting off the travel bug right now? Where is the first place you are headed when this is all over?

If you are one of those people who can sleep in late on Sunday, I am jealous! Tell me below? Are you an alarm snoozer, or early bird!

If I told you this was a non alcoholic drink, would you believe me? #TGIF

Playtime with Grammy and Grampy! This sweet boy has us wrapped around his little fingers.

A little me time as I reflect on last weeks podcast episode with my dear friend @yvo_murphy . The world works in mysterious ways and im so thankful for special people and special places which find their way to you, exactly when you need them.

Sometimes you meet people at pivotal moments in your life, and it’s evident that you were destined to have that person in your life. My next guest is exactly that. A stranger I met on a plane, who quickly became a friend, I will cherish forever. Yvonne Murphy is a woman of many talents. She’s a singer, an actress, and a writer. She is a mother of 4, a grandmother of 9, and an NHL wife, who remains a prominent face in the hockey community. ... I am so thankful that you guys get to know her further, check out Stranger On A Plane now airing on all podcast platforms! https://podcasts.apple.com//my-life-in-pieces/id1505408889

Happy New Brunswick Day!

Eat the damn cake. I said these words earlier this week, and I meant it whole heartedly. I have struggled with body image issues, as I know most women have. Society puts a lot of pressure on us to look a certain way, which often leads us to hate the body that keeps us moving daily. I restricted myself for so many years, and forbid myself from eating that one bite of cake - then one day I woke up with celiac disease and could no longer eat any of the chocolate cake, even if I wanted to. Life is short. Instead of looking in the mirror today and hating the body you have, realize that your body is perfect no matter the size or shape. If you want a bite of cake, then have that bite of cake and enjoy every second of that delicious flavour. Love yourself and enjoy your life. You need to be your biggest cheerleader.