Coffee & Convos: 2026 Past Events

JANUARY

Jan 6: Talking Toddlers

Britt Meropoulis, Speech Pathologist with Dream Pediatrics

Britt will be talking about what typical language development looks like, what skills to watch for, when to reach out to an SLP, and what that process looks like locally here in Edmonton.

Jan 7: Busy Mom Workout

Kaye Burrows, Fitness Coach with Core Love Fitness

Kaye will be speaking about how to workout safely as a busy mom.

Jan 13: Advocacy in Women's Health

Georgia Miller, teacher, author and philanthropist with Mindful Brunette and Elisa Proulx, coach, trainer and owner of Self-Assured Speakers

Join Georgia and Elisa as they speak about self-advocacy in women's health. 

Jan 14: Regulating Emotions As Parents

Rashmani Chakrabarty, Registered Psychologist and Founder of Midnight Sun Wellness

Regulating emotions as parents is an essential skill. Unfortunately, it's also easier said than done. Rashmani's talk will focus on some foundational emotional regulation skills derived from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Jan 20: TBA

Chantel McEvoy, Registered Psychologist with Chantel McEvoy Psychology and Consulting

TBA

Jan 21: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a free cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker today.

Jan 27: Gentle Parenting & Emotional Regulation

Georgia Miller, teacher, author and philanthropist with Mindful Brunette and Megan

Georgia and Megan will be discussing emotional regulation strategies. They will dive deep into what gentle parenting means and the positive and lasting impact it has on our kids.

Jan 28: Setting Intentions

Iesha Madden, Career Coach & Mom Content Creator

Setting intentions for the year ahead. Iesha will also touch a bit on reflecting as a mom and how doing both can help us to thrive.

FEBRUARY

Feb 3: How We Support Ourselves & Others

Sam Dover, Registered Psychologist with Dover Psychology

Because so many of us are taught how to get things in life and hustle towards our goals, we can often feel a bit disoriented and overwhelmed when we lose something. Sam's talk will focus on how we support ourselves and others after loss. 

Feb 10: Breath Work and Grounding

Cari Macintosh, Provisional Psychologist with Balance Psychology

Cari will explore breath work techniques and grounding strategies that give moms simple, supportive tools to help moms manage tough days more effectively.

Feb 17: Minimize Stress on Hands

Audree Foster, Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with Reach Sports Physiotherapy and Hand Clinic

Audree will talk about common hand and wrist conditions during pregnancy and postpartum period as well as tips and tricks to prevent or manage them. Some ergonomic strategies will also be discussed to minimize stress on hands.

Feb 24: No One is Meant To Do Motherhood Alone

Melissa Hanson, Registered Provisional Psychologist with Century Park Pain & Health Clinic and Beaumont Wellness Centre

Motherhood is beautiful — and hard. Learn what’s normal, what may signal Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), and how to get support. No one is meant to do this alone.