Small Town Not Small Minds

Listen to this week’s episode to learn about pain science with our longtime friend and returning guest, Kalli. It’s worth it just to hear the most memorable small town thing a guest has shared with us!

What’s Up this week? Amy reflects on how she used to be partying with her university friends on the weekend and now they all carry snack bags and hang out in public parks together. Alix plays board games with her friends (and her former students - she’s so cool).

Jar of Questions this episode wants to know what element do you align with most? 🌍 💨 🔥 🌊

Interested in learning more about today’s episode? Check out Kalli’s website and insta Room to Rise

Curious about how the COVID-19 vaccine was created? Wondering what factors might exempt you from getting the vaccine? Wanting to hear about the pros and cons of being vaccinate?

Well it’s your lucky day, because that’s what this episode is all about! Alix and Amy sit down with Dr. Michael Denney to learn about all things vaccine.

What’s up this week? Alix gets her first bad Airbnb review and Amy visits the Vincent Van Gough exhibit.

Jar of Questions asks the #spiciest question so far: write us a hypothetical Yelp review from an ex.

Amy and Alix welcome Jen Muhlbach to talk about spiritual health. Jen is a yoga instructor, B. Class leader, and RMT in our local community. It’s through her work she infuses her spiritual guidance for others. During our conversation, she uses language that we can all relate to. We learn that we don’t have to put spirituality in a box, maybe it’s a vibe, energy, or the heart you put into something. Jen makes spirituality accessible for all.

Whats Up this week? Alix and Amy share their favourite songs at the moment and they are BOPS.

Jar of Questions challenges us to tell a specific memory from elementary or high school.

This week we talk to Amy’s long time friend, Trina. She is a Pipeline Engineer managing a transfer site in Montana. A role that is typically male dominated, Trina walks us through some of the hardships she’s had to overcome to establish herself. Trina is a trailblazer and advocates for young women coming into the business and operation side of things. She promotes a workplace that normalizes bringing your whole authentic self and heart to the job. Great work Trina!

What’s up with Amy and Alix you ask? Amy tells us her favourite new show and Alix reminisces on students from the past.

Our Jar of Questions asks what was your best and worst purchase of 2021?

Can we get a woohoo for season 2!!!

Our first episode is with our lovely friend, Paige. We started with a conversation about boundaries and it turned into a much larger conversation of self worth. Tune in to listen!

Whats Up? This week Amy makes a revelation about shutting doors and Alix shares the new breakfast you need to be eating.

Jar of Questions this week asks who would you want to narrate your life?

You are challenged to have a Hot Pod Summer by us! We made an adventure card for points (because playing games is only fun when you can win) to challenge you this summer. Listen in for the tasks and see the posted activity card on our Instagram page! Be sure to tag us for points earned to win a sick prize!

In Whats Up Alix and Amy talk about their journey throughout season one as well their second dose singing experience.

Jar of Question challenges us to think about a common experience that you have not experienced yourself.

Alix and Amy welcome brave immigrants: Sefton, Janny, and Sandra that share about their experiences adjusting to Canada. Whether 40+ years or 4 years, our guests share their battles, advice, and perspective about adjusting to life in a new country.

Whats up: we hear all about Alix’s journey to learn another language with our guest Sandra.

In Jar of Question, we explore our favourite breed of dog! 🐶

This week we bust some myths around bisexuality. Being bisexual can come with some stigma and the feeling that you don’t fully fit in with the heterosexual crowd while simultaneously not feeling like you are fully a part of the queer community. We’re here to say your bisexuality is V A L I D ✨

What’s Up this week? It’s Gemini season which means it’s Amy’s birthday 🎉

In our Jar of Questions we ask how do you know you’re making the right decisions?

Tired of only hearing about queer tragedy? Then listen to this episode because it’s all about celebrating all things LGBTQ+ some may even call them superpowers. Join hosts Amy and Alix, along with the witty, intellectual Nick Yarmey!

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What’s Up with us this week? We got roller blades and we have the bruises to prove it.

In our Jar of Questions we ask, what was your first CD you purchased?

First of all, a big thank you to Lakeisha Marie (@lakeeysha) for letting us use her gorgeous art for this week’s episode. Check out her stunning work and give her a follow ✨

Inspired by our conversation with Dr. Paulina Johnson, we delve into some of the history you might not have learned when you were in school. Amy teaches us about the Indian Act and the impact it still has to this day. Alix navigates a conversation around cultural appropriation. We provide some resources on how to be apart of the solution.

What’s Up, you ask? We created and hid a podcast geocache! Trek out to Rochon Sands to find it 📍

Our Jar of Questions takes us back to sociology days in uni and we ask what is an interesting observation that you’ve noticed about people.