Crazy Beeutiful Life

Over the last year of hosting various Estrogen Empire topics, I thought it was time we create tangible change.  After learning about period inequity in Canada, I felt compelled to do something about it.  Did you know that 1 third of women under the age of 25 have struggled to pay for period products?  Did you know that in Northern Indigenous Communities in Canada can range anywhere from $16-$45?  Period inequity is a burden that many women face.  Access to menstrual products should be a human right, not a luxury.  The Estrogen Empire, it is time we come together to collect menstrual products to donate to those who need them.  I asked Founder of Moon Time Sisters Ontario to come on the show and provide insight to where our donations are going.  I will be collecting donations via mail and contactless drop off from now until March 8th.  Please, if you are able to donate 1 small pack of pads, please do.  Let's do this.

https://truenorthaid.ca/moon-time-sisters-ontario/ Moon Time Sisters Ontario.  When making a monetary donation please put "Moon Time Sisters Ontario" in the comment box.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-51629880

https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2019/09/09/the-heartbreaking-realities-of-period-poverty.html?rf

https://www.vice.com/en/article/ez8g87/the-women-trying-to-make-periods-more-affordable-in-northern-indigenous-communities

https://davidsuzuki.org/project/drinking-water-advisories/#:~:text=Drinking%20water%20advisories%20have%20been,for%20years%2C%20or%20even%20decades.

Almost everything we know about contraceptives, feminine surgeries, etc. was discovered by the exploitation of black women who were enslaved.  It is important the medical professionals know about how these biases may affect our practice, thought processes, and more.  Please check out the links below to learn from BIPOC creators about the systemic exploitation of black bodies in the name of "science".

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OubbcPEi39VyfZ465P2F2?si=W4znRVWITpSxOHkygSZD_Q Harriet A Washington - Medical Apartheid

https://yourdaye.com/vitals/cultural-musings/the-anti-black-history-of-contraception - The Anti-Black History of Contraception

https://www.history.com/news/the-father-of-modern-gynecology-performed-shocking-experiments-on-slaves

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dui1F7x9jNn8kH2fqW9Z0?si=kfdtMRlsRc-nngDj4CGdWw

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SBaAEvOnVVApltmgID0vC Black Birthers and Injustice

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EYVQyjq71SL7eLs7mNncZ - Black women and Childbirth

Hello y'all and Happy Monday!  In todays episode we chit chat about how important it is to recognize that February is Black History Month.  I encourage all of you, as well as myself, to talk actionable steps towards being anti-racist this month and every month moving forward.  In today's episode we do a little monthly check-in with my new years resolutions and goals.  We talk about dealing with and recovering from setbacks, and how to change your mindset so that you can be your most resilient self.  If January wasn't your month, this month is another opportunity to get after it and be your strongest, most resilient self.  Your goals are waiting for you to crush them, and I know you are capable.  In today's episode I share a very real story about how I found my resilience and what that looked like in my life.  This is your month to be productive, impactful, an to design a life that you love.  You can do this.  This episode also features a very special announcement about my FREE LIVE EXERCISE CLASSES taking place in the CBL facebook group!  If you are not in the group then please go and head there now so you don't miss out on these amazing free classes.  I can't wait to exercise with you all on Thursday mornings.  It's a beautiful life, I love you so much! Much love, Bee, xxo.

Hey y'all!  For my friends here in Ontario, we have been in a "lockdown" for what feels like forever.  It is easy to feel like we're stuck in a loop of doing the same things day in and day out.  We're not making many memories, experiencing the excitement or joy that comes with new experiences.  I feel you.  I know it's hard.  I am here for you.  This episode provides 5 tangible tips for breaking the loop and getting the most out of life again.  These tips are easy, appropriate, and safe to do.  Please give this episode a wee listen to get re-inspired for life again, I promise it will be worth it.  This episode was influenced after watching the short film Numb by Liv McNeil.  Please check out her short film on youtube.  Much love, xxo. Bee.

Hey y'all!  Welcome back to the Crazy Beeutiful Life Podcast.  Thank you so much for joining me on today's episode, today we are talking all things productivity!  With so much going on in the world it can be hard to focus and be productive.  With our phones always buzzing, the news always popping off, and more and more and more being added to our to-do-lists I totally understand how hard it is to be productive.  Today I offer 10 tips for increasing your productivity in 2021.  These tips are tangible, realistic, and will be sure to increase your output and productivity.  You will be sure to find something in these tips that works for you and increases the amount you are about to do this year!  Being productive doesn't mean adding more to the list, it means being more focused and effective during the time that you have.  I am sure you will love this episode!  Let me know your favourite tips for productivity in the CBL facebook group!  Good luck with all your goals and aspirations this year, much love, xxo. Bee. 

Hey everyone!  Welcome back to the Crazy Beeutiful Life and welcome to Bee's Estrogen Empire.  Bee's Estrogen Empire are a subseries of the Crazy Beeutiful Life, dedicated to discussing topics on women's health and the health of people who menstruate.  After using combined oral contraceptives (COCs) for the last ten years, I was shocked when I genuinely had no idea how they worked in my body. It appears I am not alone, experiencing a lack of information in a system that has build so much shame around periods and talking about them.  I want to uncover the many questions about COC and give you a clear picture about what is going on so you can make an informed decision for your health.  We can't cover COCs without talking about your cycle, so we touch on that as well.  There are a TON of different resources in the CBL facebook group, so head on over there for all the things! Lots of Love, xxo. Bee. 

There is hope.

Hey y'all!  Did you know that every year I set a theme heading into the new year!?  I love to set a theme because it's a small word or phrase that keeps me going and keeps me focussed throughout the year.  In today's episode I share my theme looking ahead at 2021 and you guys, I am SO excited.  I also share my resolutions, goals, and focus as we embark on this new beginning for all of us.  Hopefully you get some inspiration from this episode to build your dream in 2021.  Much love, xxo., Bee.

Hey y'all!  Happy 9th day of podmas, today we are joined by another special guest, one of my bestest friends, Carter.  Carter and I have been best friends since he was only 13 years old.  We have travelled, performed, loved, laughed and grown together.  Carter lives an incredibly crazy beautiful life.  He moved to Canada when he was 12, was a competitive swimmer, and we met when he started high school.  Since then Carter and I have become incredibly close.  Carter is everyone's biggest fan and biggest cheerleader.  We talk about finding your confidence, surrounding yourself with positivity and living life out loud and on purpose.  I love Carter's energy, love, and big personality.  You can find him on instagram @lil_holmzie.  Enjoy the episode!  Much love, xxo., Bee.