Small Town Not Small Minds

The birds 🦢 and the bees 🐝. Yep that’s the topic for this month. Tune in to get spicy with us. And by spicy we mean talking about the incredible traits of bees and birds. We are fascinated by these creatures and think you will be too by the end of this episode!

What’s Up? We recap Portugal 🇵🇹 so listen in to feel like you are back in the 30 degree heat with us.

JOQ: What do you remember from the actual birds and bees conversation with your parents?

You probably know your Chinese Zodiac sign, but we bet you don’t know the story behind it all. Kate Mak joins us on the show to chronicle the origin story. Listen in on this epic tale as we learn a little more about the traits of each animal and where it all began.

What’s Up? Alix hosts the event of the season with her Survivor party. You won’t want to miss the deets.

JOQ: How do you align with your Chinese Zodiac?

This month we’re sitting down with Rebecca Higgs of DIY Mom, a powerhouse who built her life from the ground up. From life on the road, to solo parenting and starring in her own house flipping show, Rebecca is truly a Jill of all Trades. Tune in as we celebrate another story of modern feminism in action.

What’s Up? Alix deals with an escape artist while Amy picks up a new hobby that’s sweeping the nation.

JOQ: If there was a museum of your life what items would be found in your gift shop?

Tune into this month’s episode to learn how your habits can impact your DNA and how buildings mess with your mind (in a good way). That’s right, we are exploring Epigenetics and neuroarchitecture.

What’s Up? Alix has finally chosen a phrase to guide 2025 and Amy picks up a habit best known in the geriatric community.

Jar of Questions: What mythical creature are you?

Tune in for our slays from 2024. We recommend everything from our favourite books, shows, and places to eat. Listen in and then tell us your slays this year.

What’s up? Amy moved into her new condo purchased in Calgary. Alix did it again…. She cut her bangs and would not recommend.

JOQ: what is a holiday tradition that you still enjoy in the winter ?

Did you know your bestie could save your life? Amy brings forward the importance of female friendships and the women’s health and lifespan. As a self proclaimed morning person, Alix digs into the topic of sleep chronotypes as a way of exposing our sleeping cycles.

What’s Up? Alix’s mom finds some treasures in her bedside drawer and Amy’s dad offers up an odd gift to her.

Jar of Questions: Which sleep chronotype are you?

**episode artwork by @lorriegotdesigns and sleep chronotype artwork by Calm

Have you heard of the 4B movement? This episode explores the idea that was born in s Korea. Then we dive into words with racist origins. 

Whats up? We got a cabin! Alix shares the news that her family just purchased a fabulous vacation home. We can’t wait to use it. Amy is preparing to buy a house! Relator Amye can also help you buy your next home too (shameless plug). 

JOQ: What is a conspiracy theory that you sort of believe in?