In light of International Women’s Day, we  wanted to celebrate, not only each other, but women we admire. So we started by writing letters of love to one another because, let’s be honest, even though you might have all kinds of feels for your good girlfriends: how often do you tell them? We also sit down with activist and curve model model, Lauren Chan about how she deals with online haters, how her body image has changed since coming out, and she gives advice for all of us on how to love our bodies better.

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around body, so just protect yourself if that’s a topic that sensitive for you

For more information on Lauren, check out her IG @lcchan.

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We hope you will pass this episode along to any women you love today!!

And if you want to send us a love letter, our email is [email protected]

 

On the road of life we are faced with many different paths which will inevitably lead us to different destinations. Should we move to a new city or stay put? Should we date this person or that person? Should we have kids or remain childless? Should we stay or leave our job? 

 

Wouldnt it be nice if we all knew the keys to making big life decisions without regret? In this episode we go through them all: from the value of making some decisions very quickly, to learning not to fear failure. From checking in with our deep inner voice, to consulting with our wisest friends - we also share some of our insights and experiences when it comes to making big life changes. 

 

On the road of life we are faced with many different paths which will inevitably lead us to different destinations. Should we move to a new city or stay put? Should we date this person or that person? Should we have kids or remain childless? Should we stay or leave our job? 

 

Wouldnt it be nice if we all knew the keys to making big life decisions without regret? In this episode we go through them all: from the value of making some decisions very quickly, to learning not to fear failure. From checking in with our deep inner voice, to consulting with our wisest friends - we also share some of our insights and experiences when it comes to making big life changes. 

 

 

 

The very first book that Cynthia picked up when she went on stress leave was a NYT bestseller called “Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle”. 

 

In this episode we are joined by one of the books authors, Amelia Nagoski to talk about the book and her burnout journey. She also gives tips on everything from the signs of burnout, why human “givers” are more likely to experience it, and what we can all do to start to heal from it. 

 

The audio version of Burnout is now out and available HERE

 

Also, Amelia’s sister and co-author Emily wasn’t able to make it to our interview because she is out promoting a brand new book out about sex called: Come Together: the science (and art!) of creating lasting sexual connections. For more info: 

https://www.emilynagoski.com

 

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Do you low-key hate Valentine’s day? Do all of the garish red decorations and chocolate dipped hearts have you asking yourself if this “holiday” is more about selling shit than helping lovers truly connect? In the spirit of actually making your relationship better, we have a list of questions that research suggests you should ask yourself and/or your long term partner every year as part of your maintenance. Questions like: do you still hold hands? Is the sex fun or a chore? Are you afraid of having an empty nest, and so much more. We hope you will do this with your other half, and let us know how it goes!!

 

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In the wake of the sexually explicit AI generated images of Taylor Swift that went viral, many of us are thinking about the future of sex tech and how it will impact us. Is it all downright scary or will there be some opportunities for pleasure? In this episode, we speak with tech expert Amber MacArthur, about the good, the bad, and the downright scary implications of this fast growing industry, and unpack why there is an urgent need for regulations in this space.  

 

For more on amber:

AmberMac.comambermac.com

 

And on IG : @ambermac

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If you were dating someone who was great at the beginning but after a while made you feel like garbage - you would probably dump that person, right? Or at least see them way less?

 

Whether you are doing a damp or dry January or just starting to think about this relationship this is a MUST LISTEN episode.  

 

We share our experiences and also chat with Canadian icon #JannArden about her journey quitting alcohol and how leaving it behind has helped her creatively.  She also talks about her new book, The Bittlemores. (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/734047/the-bittlemores-by-jann-arden/9781039008717)

 

For more information about Jann and her upcoming projects, visit: https://www.jannarden.com

 

If you’re curious about the full list of symptoms for alcohol use disorder, visit here:

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder

 

And if you’re struggling, here are a few resources:

 

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html

 

https://thisnakedmind.com

 

 

Also, take a listen to our last episode with Jann titled:  "I Heard You Slept With Jann Arden" 

 

Cynthia and Josie both had big changes in their lives this week: Josie started a brand new job in radio ( Click Here)  and Cynthia went back to her old job in television (Click Here) in a new way. Of course, there were some tears. And with tears come a whole lot of feelings…

 

Why are we so afraid of showing vulnerability, especially in the workplace? What if the answer to a lot of our problems could be fixed if we were all a little more vulnerable?  

 

 

*****Also, if you are just catching up on what’s been happening with Cynthia, you might want to go HERE and then HERE.

 

And if you are following us on Apple Podcasts, they had a funky update and you might now be “paused”. If you can tap the plus + button in the upper right corner to make sure you are getting every new episode we would really appreciate.

 

As always, we love hearing from you - especially those of you who have questions and stories about #burnout. Email us at [email protected].

We live in an era where, thankfully, society is embracing and celebrating body diversity more than ever before. And yet behind closed doors, we all still often hear people whispering about their own body issues.   If we do want to lose weight, how do we ensure we do it in a healthy, sustainable way and that doesn’t break the bank or kill our joy?  In this episode we tackle this fraught unmentionable with author and podcaster, Gina Livy who has created her own answer to this age-old dilemma. *trigger warning: this conversation talks about weight loss and disordered eating

 

Gina’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/weigh-in-with-gina/id1605204908‎Weigh In with Gina on Apple Podcasts‎Health & Fitness · 2024podcasts.apple.com

 

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After months of being on stress/burnout leave, Cynthia gives an update on how she’s doing. And while she’s not completely on the other side, there are a few things (that are simple and free!) that she is doing differently in 2024. So, If you haven’t made your resolutions yet, grab a pen and paper and get ready to be inspired (even while you eye roll lol)

Have questions for our burnout expert? Send them to [email protected]

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Finally, we would be forever grateful if you like our show - please make sure you are following ours so you never miss an episode! (even if you did it before, you might have to do it again as there were some tech things that we don’t understand but are annoying all the same).

This episode was recorded a week following the November six episode titled "It’s Been a Hard Few Weeks." But just before posting the episode, we made the decision to hold off. Cynthia was sorting out work details and we felt it best for us to stop recording and prioritize her mental health. Recognizing some of the important information in this podcast, we're airing it now. 

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