Jess and Laura are kicking off the new era of the Wyldharts Podcast in this short yet sweet episode. Get re-introduced to the women behind the podcast and lean in for what to expect moving forward.

Did you know, Methamphetamine, better known as crystal meth, is 300 times more addictive than cocaine? Did you know, it has the power to change your brain chemistry after only a few times? In this episode, Jess & Laura sit down with their friend Jeremy, to discuss how he went from a successful musician and landscape foreman to a crystal meth user and his journey through addiction and into recovery. This is a powerful episode where Jere intimately shares hitting his rock bottom and what ultimately lead him to seek treatment. He discusses what recovery has looked like and what he is out to create for himself now being 14 months sober. Sit back, grab a Kleenex., and open your heart to this amazing story so that maybe, just maybe, your perception of addiction can shift to a more compassionate and empathetic narrative.

Addiction and mental illness will affect 1 in 5 Canadians, so chances are good that you or someone you know is struggling with this. This episode may be triggering for many, but know that you are never alone, and that help is available. Contact Wellness Together Canada at 1-866-585-0445 to speak with someone today.

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Did you know stress is one of the largest root causes of health issues? Stress causes your mind to become overburdened by worries, many of which are out of your control. Plus it can affect your digestive system, bring on feelings of depression & insomnia, create headaches, trigger acne, decrease your libido, lead to substance abuse, increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, lead to weight gain and cause chest pain. Many of us are living with chronic stress and in this episode, Jess & Laura discuss how using meditation and living mindfully can benefit your daily life. They walk through different techniques of mediation that they use and share some free resources on ways to help you get started with your mediation practice. If you've ever been curious about starting meditation or living more mindfully, this is one episode you don't want to miss!

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Do you have trouble getting organized, get distracted easily, have angry outbursts, always show up late and are a master at procrastination? If any or all of that sounds like you, take a listen to this episode where Laura & Jess talk through what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is and what their journey has been like living with it unbeknownst to them for over 30 years vs what life is like now that they have been medicated for a few months. In this episode the girls talk about what lead to their self discovery of ADHD, their symptoms of ADHD, how they talked to their doctors about it and what differences they notice now that they have a diagnosis and are being medicated. They briefly discuss the medication they are on now compared to what the options were back when they were kids and dismantle the stereotypical views they had of what a person with ADHD looked like.

As you listen to this episode, if any of what is discussed resonates with you or someone you know, reach out to your family doctor to have a discussion. Jess & Laura are not medical experts, but are more than happy to share their experiences with the goal of helping others begin advocating for their own mental wellness journeys.

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Are you curious about cannabis but not quite ready to take the leap and go to a dispensary? After Episode 12: Meeting Mary-Jane, Jess & Laura were sent a number of questions about what cannabis dispensaries were like along with a few other questions on weed and in this episode they are answering them all! Jess & Laura aren't promoting the use of cannabis, but offering their experiences and sharing their stories in an effort to remove the stigma around cannabis. They talk about their first experiences going into a dispensary, what to expect when you go in, their preferred stores and why you shouldn't let other people's judgements prevent you from entering a store. Beyond dispensaries, the girls share some ways you can consume cannabis, briefly touch on the differences between smoking and vaping and share what some of their favourite strains are. This is the episode for you if you've ever found yourself in the position of wanting to try cannabis but felt unsure of where to start, where to go and who to talk to about getting some more information.

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How are you doing? Don't just answer "I'm good" or "Fine." Take a moment, look within and for once be really honest with yourself and ask yourself how are you actually doing? Really look for yourself. Wherever you're at, whether the top of your game or the lowest you've felt in a while, you deserve to and owe it to yourself to make your mental wellness a priority. In this episode, Jess & Laura discuss their experiences with counselling, therapy and give a brief overview of their mental health support journey. They go over how they first started seeking support, what their experiences were like and how you can go about getting started on your own journey. The girls get candid about what's actually in your control and what isn't and break down some common misconceptions about counselling. The way they look at mental health is that it should be treated the same as your physical health and isn't something to be ignored or dealt with only when in times of crisis. Also as a fun bonus, Jess gives an update on how her whistling training has been going!

Honestly, if you've ever thought about counselling or therapy but just didn't know where to start or if you've been prioritizing everyone else's happiness and health over your own for a bit too long, this is the episode for you! 

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Haley Linski is a Self Love Coach, the host of the Hearing Yourself Podcast and an all around amazing human being who is out to create a world where you can elevate your own voice to advocate for yourself, create amazing connections with like minded people. She was born with a sensorineural hearing loss in both her ears and challenges each of us to really start hearing ourselves. In this episode, Jess & Laura sit down with Haley and learn about her journey growing up Hard of Hearing in a hearing world, the challenges Covid created for her and how she is living her best life now as a psychiatric nurse, Self Love Coach and podcast host. Oh and did we mention she's also planning her wedding?

Jess gets a bit emotional in this episode as she shares the positive impact Haley really is in the community. Especially in her own family because Jess' son was also born with a sensorineural hearing loss in both of his ears. Beyond the sentimental emotions, this episode is jam packed with laughter, discussions on podcast goals (look out Zac Efron, we're coming for you), and shared childhood memories of growing up at the rink and how we like to prepare our hotdogs now as adults.

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**For Haley's Self Love Coaching program, reach out to Haley on her Instagram page

Have you ever noticed, Fall brings all the best things? Soup, pumpkins, pies, boots, scarves and so much more! In this episode, Jess & Laura explore their love of Autumn and how in their youth, a correlation was created between fall fashion and body image. They discuss how their views of themselves has evolved over the years, beauty standards and how life is simply too damn short to spend any time hating yourself. 

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In this episode, Jess & Laura reflect on the whirlwind that was Summer 2021. From Laura's wedding to healing trauma surrounding sexual abuse and then getting diagnosed with ADHD, this was a big few months for both girls and they are eager to share part of their stories. You'll hear about some of their ideas around Season 2 of the podcast and get the inside scoop on what their summer highlights were.

Mary Jane, aka Ganja, aka Marijuana, is the topic of discussion in this episode. Jess & Laura are on a mission to end the stigma around Weed, the people who use it and why they even use it in the first place. As many Canadian millennials can relate to, growing up in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) era we were taught that Marijuana was the "Devil's Lettuce" and if taken would only ever lead to harder drugs, therefore it must be avoided at all costs. Stoners, aka people who smoke a ton of weed, were only ever depicted as lazy, unmotivated individuals who usually lived in their mom's basement and listened to Bob Marley. 

However, since Cannabis became legal for recreational use in October, 2018 (Canada) both Laura & Jess have learned more about it and have come to discover that those stereotypes are nothing more than urban myths. In this episode, learn about the girl's first experiences with smoking weed, why they enjoy it now and their high hopes for the future. They break down the differences between CBD and THC, sativa vs indica and sprinkle in a few fun facts along the way.

They also discuss the effects cannabis can have on a person and that, it, just like any substance, can be abused. If you or someone you know is having substance abuse issues and/or dealing with addiction, you are not alone and help is available.

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