Small Town Not Small Minds

Small Town Not Small Minds

By Amy and AlixSociety & Culture
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Small Town Not Small Minds episodes

  • Episode 68: Plants and Problems
    Alix talks about botanical sexism and how it can impact both the natural environment as well as you and your personal allergies. Amy dives in the talk of the millennial midlife crisis and the on going conversation how millennials are changing trend from urbanization to homesteading.
    Whats up? Alix is loving her class and their historical understanding of colonization. Amy talks about her excitement to be back to beach bum mode in Mexico.
    Jar of Questions: What do you think the millennials midlife crisis is?
    29 min
  • Episode 67: Sticks and Chicks
    Amy and Alix explore some Hockey Basics now that Alix is fully into PWHL, and Amy enlightens us why women are having less children and later into their years.
    What’s up? Alix has been dog sitting and thinking of taking on a dog herself and Amy got to participate in an Indigenous ceremony while recognizing the importance of woman.
    JOQ: what two accessories would your character doll come with?
    27 min
  • Episode 66: Cases and Spaces
    This month Amy wants to know what’s up with the the horror and true crime junkies and Alix educates us on third places. Listen in and join the conversation.
    What’s Up? Plot twist, Alix is now a sports girlie and Amy has some big news to share. Tune in to find out!
    Jar of questions: what is one movie that slapped when you were younger but flopped for you later rewatching?
    34 min
  • Episode 65: Gifts and Gender Behaviours
    Alix and Amy bring their own topics in this month’s episodes. They discuss the history, vulnerability, and behaviours behind gift giving. Followed up with a discussion about gender flight and its occurrence in our society past and present.
    Whats up? Alix was moved by her small town Moon Light Madness, and Amy moved ten stories up in her cool building.
    JOQ: what is one life responsibility that you would outsource?
    35 min
  • Episode 64: Just My Type
    Have you ever wondered what enneagram type you are? Amy & Alix find out in this month’s episode. Listen for some insight into what types the podcast gals are and for more information on how you can find out your own!
    A big thanks to Nathalie and Dana for sharing their insights and doing a consult with us both. If you’re interested in discovering your own enneagram, contact @spaciousteams on Instagram and let them know you heard of them through the podcast. You’ll get $20 off your test and consult. It’s worth learning more about yourself!
    What’s Up? Amy tells us how her memory strategy backfires and Alix shares some news with her class.
    Jar of Questions: What food has the same energy as you?
    50 min
  • Episode 63: szn 4 era
    We’re in our szn 4 era and that means a new format! Alix and Amy bring their own topics on their minds. This episode Alix dissects the term heteropessimism and what we can learn from it. Amy challenges us to think how technology changes our behaviours.
    Whats up? Amy shares some interesting 🤨 family nicknames. Alix got a new whip and shares her thoughts on it.
    JOQ: what are you most and least excited to do in the life of Amy or Alix?
    36 min
  • Episode 62: When Life Gives You Lemons
    For the last episode of season 3, we have financial advisor, Danielle Lemon, on the pod. She’s here to help us become financially empowered. Listen in and follow @danielle.lemon to support your own financial growth and knowledge.
    What’s Up? Alix has a less than glamorous ‘glamping’ experience and Amy takes a trip to the ER after a track and field incident - don’t worry, she’s okay now!
    Jar of Questions: tell us your horrific/hilarious hamster (or similar pet) death experience.
    46 min
  • Episode 61: Your Story

    This month we have Brenda from Your Story Fitness talk to us about her own journey through fitness and how we can support our bodies the best way possible. Brenda makes fitness accessible for all and challenges us to change our mindset on what fitness means. Follow her on Instagram @your.story.fitness or even better drop by one of her classes in Red Deer! 


    What’s Up? Amy gave us the deets for her upcoming birthday and Alix rescues a bird that flew inside. 


    Jar of Questions: What kind of food truck would you operate? 

    46 min
  • Episode 60: PIVOT!
    This month we have Brittnay on the podcast to talk about how her life has changed since she moved from Alberta to BC. Brittnay is ultra motivated self starter. Listen in to be inspired by how she is able to take opportunities and pivot to create a life for herself. Follow her on Instagram @b.regan.steel ans Tiktok @britbechillin
    What’s Up? Alix is on a lucky winning streak and Amy got a piercing - tune in to find out where!
    Jar of Questions: What animated character do you most resemble?
    44 min
  • Episode 59: Fashion with the Fox
    What’s Up? Alix takes up a new mode of transportation at sea. Amy takes 120 Grade 9 students to a play in Calgary.
    This month we have guest, Taylor Fox, on the show to tell us about her fashion Instagram page @fashionwiththefox. She takes us behind the screen and into the life of a small town fashionista.
    Be sure to give Taylor a follow and check out all the accounts that give her inspiration.
    Jar of Questions: What type of student were you?
    45 min

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Changing the way society thinks about life in small towns, hosts Alix and Amy take on culture, local businesses, understanding tough subjects, and positive movements in small communities through…