#50: “All That Glitters is Not Gold with Leanne Townsend" Today we chat with Leanne Townsend.  Leanne is a Family Lawyer & Divorce Coach. Leanne provides legal and coaching support for all stages of the divorce process (pre-divorce, management and recovery post-divorce).   She is regularly interviewed in the media and has been featured in Lawyer’s Daily, Divorce Magazine, Daring Woman Magazine, and she has been a guest expert on a number of radio stations and podcasts on topics including abusive relationships, divorcing a narcissist and divorce recovery.  Leanne openly shares her journey with us, how she hit bottom, then learned to remove the masks of perfection and ask for help to create the shift she required for her life.  In addition, she has spoken at a variety of events focused on women empowerment, and she regularly writes her own blog on topics about dating, relationships and family law. Leanne has degrees in political science, education and law. Her biggest pride and joy is her two teenage children who she lives with in Toronto, Canada. In addition to her business, Leanne is passionate about fitness, travel and lifelong education. In this episode we talk about: 1. The mask of perfectionism and how it is impossible to maintain.  2. The more masks we wear in our lives, the less relatable we are to others and the less likely we are to ask for help when we hit bottom.  3. Knowing when our problems are bigger than us and that we rarely have the solutions on our own.   4. Being grateful for our challenges as they shape us into who we are meant to become.   5. The tremendous power in owning our stories without any shame because that is the turning point where all change begins.  6. The freedom of vulnerability and showing up as our true selves.  That is how we impact and light the way for others.  7. Creating massive change in our lives is possible! Connect with Leanne Townsend   Email: [email protected] Website:  https://www.leannetownsend.ca/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannetownsendlife/  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leannetownsendlife/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannetownsendlife/ Connect with Marsha: Book your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761 Check out my website -  https://www.marshavanw.com/ Connect on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com.marshavanwynsberghe Connect on Instagram --  https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw/ About Marsha –  Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach  Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Inspire Yourself Forward” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.