Inspired Island
Inspired Island

Inspired Island

Grace McRae

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Inspired Island is designed to introduce you to the talented residents of Vashon Island, a small island in the Puget Sound. Host Grace McRae interviews the many business owners, community leaders, award-winning chefs, bestselling authors, historians, and artists who call Vashon “home.” We hope every episode leaves you feeling inspired! Inspired Island first airs on the Voice of Vashon, KVSH 101.9FM.

Recent Episodes

Abigail Lawson on Studio Stillpoint, her journey to yoga & community wellness
NOV 5, 2025
Abigail Lawson on Studio Stillpoint, her journey to yoga & community wellness

In this episode, we sit down with Abigail Lawson of Studio Stillpoint! Abby is a yoga teacher, a community builder, and a small-business owner on Vashon Island. With the help of a diverse group of fellow teachers, Abby curates a variety of yoga classes, community gatherings, and holistic practices at Stillpoint. Join us to hear how Abby first fell in love with yoga, her passion for community, and why she loves calling Vashon Island "home" after traveling all around the world. Abby shares her vision for Stillpoint and why wellness, at both individual and community levels, is more important than ever during these challenging times. 


Studio Stillpoint: www.studiostillpoint.com

*Please note that Abby leads a fabulous free yoga class for youth at 9am on Fridays*

Abby's Instagram: @abigailmlawson

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Susan Ross LICSW on mental health support, the power of neurofeedback and EMDR
MAY 19, 2025
Susan Ross LICSW on mental health support, the power of neurofeedback and EMDR

In this week's episode, we get to know Susan Ross, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Susan Ross & Associates here on Vashon Island. With over four decades of experience in therapy, Susan is passionate about supporting islanders with their mental health, especially overcoming traumas and conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Susan sheds light on several popular and effective modalities, including EMDR and neurofeedback -- a method that uses electrical impulses from the brain to create new pathways and reduce reactivity. Join us to hear about Susan's personal journey to therapy, her special interest in helping neurodivergent people, and her own reflections on the value of mental health support.


Susan's webpage: https://www.susanross.com/

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34 MIN
Aimée Cartier on helping people connect with their intuition & finding home on Vashon Island
APR 15, 2025
Aimée Cartier on helping people connect with their intuition & finding home on Vashon Island

In this episode, we get to know Aimée Cartier! You may know of Aimée from her Voice of Vashon show, Intuition For Changemakers. In this episode, we chat about Aimée's work as a psychic guide and intuition and empath teacher who supports her clients and students as they align with their own highest good. Aimée shares her personal story and how she realized her psychic gifts, and the unique opportunities and challenges she finds in this work.


We also discuss "Intuition for Activists", a free online event for Vashon residents that Aimée is hosting this Saturday, April 19! You can register now for this free event here.
Aimée's website: https://aimeecartier.com

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Katelyn Costley on midwifery & reproductive healthcare on Vashon Island
APR 1, 2025
Katelyn Costley on midwifery & reproductive healthcare on Vashon Island

Join us to meet Katelyn Costley! Katelyn is a licensed midwife and the executive director of Vashon Island Midwifery, an organization providing personalized and accessible reproductive, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum health and education services to birthing families on the island. Katelyn shares her journey into midwifery - inspired by her own personal childbirth experience - and her vision for a more personalized, holistic model of reproductive care for people and families. Join us to hear Katelyn's personal ties to Vashon, her insightful reflections on island life, and all the ways she and her team support our community every day.


Katelyn's website: https://www.vashonislandmidwifery.com

Instagram: @vashonislandmidwifery

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33 MIN
Eva Papp on the importance of authenticity & how to live your truth
MAR 20, 2025
Eva Papp on the importance of authenticity & how to live your truth

In this week's episode, we get to know Eva Papp! Eva is a psychotherapist, field researcher, and the author of the new book Chasing the Wild Authentic: A Field Guide to the Practices, Boundaries, and North Star of Living Your Truth, which presents a framework to discover a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of oneself through tapping into emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations -- what Eva calls "a 360 knowing." Join us to hear about Eva's own authenticity journey, why she left her psychotherapy practice to teach these concepts and skills, and some practical tips from her book.

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35 MIN