The Intersection Podcast

We are back with another episode, that was pre-recorded before Linda left us for Africa. If you can't tell by our drained voices, we were feeling it.

So to lighten the load, we decide to record a more *fun* episode, where we live react to some funny Twitter threads. 

Join Linda, B, and Jo as we read through some mundane facts that blew people out of the water (and even blew us away) and learn about some people's interesting names. We even learn that for a while Linda didn't know where pasta came from and where she actually thought they came from.

This will be our last episode that was pre-recorded before Linda left, so we promise we will have a little bit more life again. But we thoroughly enjoyed recording this episode, definitely laughed a lot, and hope you enjoy listening along!

Hey guys,

We are back with another episode!

Now we recorded this episode back in the beginning of March because our girl Linda is away on vacation right now (internally sobs with jealousy), so of course by this time we were all running on fumes. With this being said, please mentally prepare yourselves for the "authentic" (as Linda calls it) train wreck this episode is. 

Join Linda, B, and Jo as we talk about the advice we often give out (based on experiences or our jobs) that we even struggle to follow ourselves. We get real with ya'll about expectations and how hard they can be to keep up with!

But in our usual messy fashion, we get off topic talking abut caffeine addictions, getting energy from Tylenol???, the world being so damn expensive, arguing if avocados are a fruit or veggie, and Jo giving us some inspiration from Colonel Sanders??

We hope you enjoy this episode and laugh as much as we did making it. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and like on Apple Podcasts. Let us know what you think of our "authentic" selves and what you would like to see in the future! Until next time lovelies!

In this Episode of the Intersection, Jo, Linda, and B discuss what Women's Empowerment means to them. B, Linda and Jo celebrate the women in their lives that inspire them, thus empower them. The theme for this International Women's Day is Women Empowering Women. They talk about misogyny and how to empower women, while at the same breaking down the system of white supremacy and patriarchy.

Linda, B, and Jo talk about systematic issues and inequality that women still through today. They talked about the Intersectionality of women's issues and inequality. And also talked about what they hope the future of feminism and the feminist movement will be. 

We hope that the future of the feminist movement will be inclusive of all women, and their individual lived and unique experiences. Celebrate all the amazing women in your lives. Women and men, we hope you continue to do your work to dismantle inequality against women.  Happy International Women's Day to all individual that identifies as women Lindam Jo, and B sending you all love and appreciation today.

Hello, pod-listers, your besties (B, Linda, and Jo) are back, but with a special Guest for this episode. Our special guest is Jamie-Lee Denton. She is an incredible woman, that shares her vulnerable, assuring, and powerful story about her mental health and wellness. 

Jo, B, Linda discuss the disparities in the health system, social norms, and expectations that play a part in why Black Mental Health is not mainstream. Jamie Lee discusses the barriers that Black people face when and while dealing with Mental Health.

Jamie, Linda, B, and Jo discusses the generational differences between Black parents and their kids, how those differences affect mental health and the conversations about it.

Awareness for Black Mental Health needs to discuss more, resources to support Black people and their mental health and wellness needed to be provided. 

Jamie and Linda discuss the complicated and heavy burden of the saying  (Strong Black Woman).  Our guest was very honest with her story, thus, Linda, Jo, and B hope you enjoy the episode. That you learn something new, and most importantly that you take care of your mental health.

Black Mental Health and Wellness matters and everyone should do their part to ensure that is a reality. Black people take care of mental health and find healthy ways to cope.  We hope that you are as blessed as we were with Jamie's story and knowledge. 
 

Hey pod-listeners, your 3 besties are back. First and foremost, B, Linda, and Jo want to wish everyone Happy Black History Month. We hope you find new joy, understanding, passion, and love during this Black History. 

The theme of this year's Black History is Black Mental and Wellness. To all our Black listeners or those who identify as Black, African Americans, or African Canadians, or whatever you identify as, we Hope this month bring joy and happiness, and to everyone else or those who are not black and don't identify as Black, we hope you take the time to learn about Black History and celebrate all the sacrifices that Black people have made against all odds in hope of a better world.  

In this Episode, B, Jo, and Linda give you some useful tips on how to have  UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS about racism or anything else. Linda, B, and Jo are not experts in any shape or form, but using their personal experience, they provide guidelines, tips, things to think about when you want to have uncomfortable conservation with anyone about anything.

B, Linda, and Jo are aware that having uncomfortable conversations is not easy but necessary. We also know that is important to set clear boundaries when you are going to have an uncomfortable conversation with anyone. We ended the Episode by celebrating Black History, culture, and people and we hope you do the same. 

Hello, the Intersection Podcast listeners, this is our1 Year Anniversary Episode. B, Jo, and Linda have had their first in-person Episode, since the creation of the podcast. In honour of 1 year Anniversary, we took the time to say THANK YOU, to all of our listeners around the world. 

We look back at the best moments and memories that we have created since the podcast launched. In celebration, Linda, B, and Jo drink wine throughout the whole episode, so we invite you all to celebrate with us in whatever way you want, as you listen to this special episode. We hope for the sake of your time and ears, that we make sense because we had so much fun recording the episode. 

The episode takes different turns, topics, laughs, and moods, so we hope you listen until the end. We hope listening to this episode is as fun as it was for us to record it. Disclaimer: Linda, Jo, and Brittany consumed lots of wine while recording the Episode. Hang in there as we go over all the places during this episode, but we promise, it will be fun if you like chaos. 

Happy Anniversary to the Intersection Podcast and to our incredible and loyal listeners. YWC is so grateful to everyone that has taken the time, to listen to us and gave us a chance. We are and will be forever grateful. 

TW: This episode contains information about eating disorders, suicide, and substance use. 

In this episode, Jo, Linda, and B are joined by a very special guest, who agreed to share her story and journey with Mental Health. 

Our Guest's name is Sammi. She was courageous, open and vulnerable with her story and journey with mental health, particularly BDP, which she goes into depth with her struggle and remission with BDP and the diagnosis.

Sammi sheds light on the realities of mental health, the broken health system, and gave some realistic coping skills. B, Jo, and Linda learned a lot from Sammi, and were honored she agreed to bless YWC and our listeners with her story.  

Sammi, Jo, Linda, and Brittany did some affirmations at the end of the episode, and encouraged all our listeners to check up on your friends and family. 

Linda, Jo, and Brittany were honored with Sammi's story, and we hope that our listeners are blessed, seen, understood, and inspired with Sammi's story and journey of mental health.

In this Episode, we end up on the topic of COVID because both B and Linda are sick and tested positive for Covid. Jo is chilling, as she should. B and Linda talk about their experience with Covid, how they contracted over the holiday, and we talk about the importance of protecting yourself and your loved ones against Covid as the new variant is very transmissible. Please be careful out there. 

B, Linda, and Jo touch on the importance of vaccinations and long COVID symptoms people may experience (including testing ketchup???). We encourage our listeners to do their part against COVID, including things like staying home when you're sick, masks, and vaccinations for those who can. Jo also gave Linda and anyone that might need it, tips on how to deal with people who may have different views from yourself and how to navigate these differences. As we hopefully move into a post-COVID world, we question how we can find peace in this chaos and what maybe the world needs in order to move forward all together. 

Please remember that we are not experts, and encourage you all to gather your own information to make informed decisions for yourself. YWC welcomes you into the New Year, and thanks to you all for sticking with us thus, far. 

Hey friends, we are back with another episode all about the holiday season, this time focusing on the New Year. Join Linda, B, and Jo as we talk about how we usually celebrate the new year, what the new year means to us (including not always feeling like January is the start of a new year), and why we don't set "goals" for the new year (and what we do instead). 

Of course there is singing, laughing, and side track conversations (like another pet peeve of Linda's, which hint: involves moisturizer?), but most of all we just want to say horray ya'll, we made it through another year!!!! We hope your holiday season has been safe & warm and that you all enjoy this episode. Don't forget to leave a rating/review and to check out our social media @yegwellnesscollective!  Happy New Years! 

TW: this episode touches on eating disorders and complicated relationships with food. 

In this episode, B, Jo, and Linda talk all about the holiday season. B, Jo, and Linda discuss their family Christmas traditions and B talks about much she loves Christmas (she is one of the people that put up their Christmas tree before December).

B, Jo, and Linda also discuss some of the triggers that people can experience during the holiday season. Triggers and anxiety that people experience during the holiday season are hard, so we urge you all to have compassion for yourself.

Finally, B, Jo, and Linda talked about their favourite and least favourite parts about the holidays (and B has a very passionate dislike).

YWC recognises that the holiday season looks different for everyone, so we hope you have a happy holiday in whatever way you and your family are celebrating or not. 

We remind you all to be conscious and mindful as you don't know what people might be going through. Be kind, and please remind yourself to take care of yourself. 

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Linda, B, and Jo.