Andrina Tisi, owner of www.wholelicious.com, is a health & lifestyle coach, yoga teacher & Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner based in Zurich, Switzerland.In this episode We chat with Andrina Tisi about the shame around money and the emotional toll an inheritance can present. Andrina lost her dad when she we just 15, then her brother just a few years ago. Even though she can live comfortable from the inheritance that was left to her, she would give it all back just to spend another 5 minutes with them. ⁣Andrina had opens about the emotions she felt around receiving an inheritance when her dad passed away and how it brought a lot of guilt and shame. We also chat about how money, regardless of circumstances, can solve problems, create problems and bring about strong emotions and feelings.Please note that this episode contains adult language. We recommend you pop your headphones on while listening! ResourcesFeel free to connect with Andrina over on her website & social media profiles:Website: www.wholelicious.comInstagram: @wholeliciousFacebook: @wholeliciousTwitter: @andrinactisiGot any resources on money and shame that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page!

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In this episode we explore Cervical Fluids. I love this topic and am so happy that I found Jessica Roberts-Farina who is an avid fan of tracking her cervical fluids! We chat about the stigma around this topic and go into detail on the types of fluids and what they can mean. Jessica Roberts-Farina is a communications and marketing professional born and raised in Vancouver. Her journey into tracking her cervical fluid began in May after experiencing a complete breakdown of her health and a decision to take control of her health and wellbeing. When not tracking her menstrual cycles, Jess spends her time dancing, birding, and trying to be best friends with all the dogs in her neighbourhood.In this episode, Jessica and I get into detail about cervical fluids. Please note that neither Jessica or I are medical professionals. We are speaking solely from our own research and experience. If you do feel that there is something abnormal about your cervical fluid, then please consult a medical professional.We do get into some graphic details in this episode, and as always there is some adult language so make sure to pop your headphones on! Enjoy!If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! ResourcesFeel free to connect with Jessica over on her LinkedIn account. We highly recommend the following apps for tracking your period and cervical fluids (again, we are not being paid by either of these companies):Clue:www.helloclue.comGet the app over on the App StoreFlo: www.flo.health.comGet the app over on the App StoreGot any resources on cervical fluids that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page!

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In this episode we explore Anal Health. Thanks to Kerin "KB" Berger Founder of Queer MEDucation who answers our questions specifically around Anal Sex, the risks involved, and how to do it safely.Kerin "KB" Berger is the founder of Queer MEDucation, a website and podcast about improving the quality of health care for LGBTQI+GNC people. Kerin is a Physician Assistant licensed under the National Certification Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and the Physician Assistant Board of California. Kerin’s clinical practice includes queer health, sexual health, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), HIV care, and dermatology. The Queer Meducation podcast is a series of interviews with medial experts, mental health professionals, students, advocates, community members and allies that are passionate about improving the health and well being of queer people. I highly recommend that you check it out!If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! ResourcesFeel free to connect with Kerin over on the Queer MEDucation website & social media profiles:Website: www.queermeducation.comMake sure to check out the Queer MEDucation Podcast over on iTunes.Instagram: @QueerMEDucationFacebook: @QueerMEDucationThe American Sexual Health Association: ashasexualhealth.orgCentre for Disease Control: cdc.govGot any resources on anal health that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page!

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Every parent has their own birthing story. Jackie Chemelli shares her experience birthing her beautiful twin boys Sawyer & Miller and the decisions she had to make during and after the birth. "It's not like in the movies" Jackie assures us. Jackie Chemelli is the founder and owner of Lace Brick Design, an adventure lifestyle brand for women. She also recently launched an adventure brand for baby girls: Baby Brick Brand! Jackie loves french fries & foggy forests and she never says no to an adventure! She's a partner to one of Canada’s top western leathersmiths, Ben Forster TFB Leather and a new mom to the coolest twin boys, Sawyer & Miller. Jackie thrives on building community & connecting like-minded go-getters. She loves sharing her obsession with entrepreneurship, her accumulated brand building knowledge, & her passion for a creative life. Working hard each day to find a humble balance in love, life, motherhood, and business, Jackie challenges herself to live her best life in a way that inspires others to do the same!If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! ResourcesFeel free to connect with Jackie over on her website & social media profiles:Website: www.lacebrickdesign.comInstagram: Lace Brick Design: @lacebrickdesign Baby Brick Brand: @babybrickbrandJackie Chemelli: @jaclyn_lisaFacebook:Lace Brick Design: @lacebrickdesign Baby Brick Brand: @babybrickbrandIf you are interested in reading about the birthing experiences of other parents then check out this link to thebump.com. And we found a podcast on birthing stories (and more)! Check out The Birth Hour by Bryn Huntpalmer. Got any resources on birthing that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page! Feel free to share your own birthing story in the comments. We'd love to hear it!

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Megan is a Vancouver based graphic designer and creative. She is passionately driven and continuously inspired by the power of story-telling and ability to connect with others through shared experiences. At her final year at Emily Carr University + Design she began Of Loss and Grief, an award winning project exploring the ongoing and very personal process of life after loss. Between her personal projects and working at a local design studio, Megan is a front porch and hammock enthusiast, an avid traveler and gallery-goer. She’s a daughter, older sister, friend, feminist, aspiring boss lady!We talk pretty candidly about loss and grief. If you have lost someone recently then please do listen with care and make sure that you are kind to yourself and take care of yourself during and after the episode.If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! Resources:Feel free to connect with Megan over on her website & social media profiles:Website: www.megan-kwan.comOf Loss & Grief: www.oflossandgrief.coInstagram: @mkwan.design References to things we made in the episode: Books:Smoke Gets Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin DoughtyWhat to do when I'm gone: A mother's wisdom to her daughter by Suzy HopkinsThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Got any resources on body positivity that you'd love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we'll add them to this page! Thanks!

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Caroline MacGillivray is the founder of Beauty Night Society, a Vancouver based organization that helps build self esteem & change the lives of impoverished women.At the tender age of 3, Caroline began to explore a relationship with movement. Ballet, writing, musical theatre, voice overs and acting classes fleshed out her world. In 2000 while researching an acting role, Caroline founded Beauty Night Society based on an interaction she had with a women who needed help. After 18 years, Beauty Night Society, is an award-winning registered Canadian charity. Beauty Night has given more than 50,000 life-makeovers to women who live in poverty. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed: she is honoured to be a 2002 Flare Volunteer Award (national) recipient, Shakti Public Service 2012 recipient, 2010 Spirit of the Crane Gold Community Award recipient, MetoWe Finalist (National), 2 time Woman of Worth finalist and a five-time YWCA Woman of Distinction Nominee.In addition to wellness and health promotion work, Caroline began teaching classes. Workshops, speaking engagements, dance, qigong, yoga & aerial yoga are some of the offerings she shares. In addition to her work with Beauty Night Society,  Caroline is a Masters in Medical Qi Gong, Yoga Teacher & radio show host.In this episode, Caroline discusses body positivity and self-care and why it’s so important to look after number 1 (that’s YOU!) If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! Resources:Feel free to connect with Caroline over on her website & social media profiles:Website: www.carolinemacgillivray.comInstagram: @caroline_macgillivrayTwitter: @qi_salonFind our more about her amazing work with Beauty Night Society by visiting www.beautynight.org.Caroline is also the host of two local radio shows Sexy in Vancity and Humans of the Downtown Eastside both hosted on Save on Radio. Make sure to check them out!References to things we made in the episode:Caroline mentioned Mike Writing Narrated Blog – where Mike Wright reads out blog posts for those who are too busy to read!Short guided meditations using apps Calm or Headspace.Documentary “Petals – Journey into Self Discovery” based on the book “Petals” by Nick Karras Got any resources on body positivity that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page! Thanks!

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It can be difficult enough navigating through life living with one mental health diagnosis. Kirsten Barkved shares her story of living with two. Kirsten suffers from both anxiety and depression. In this episode she explains how one can trigger the other and discusses the things that help her cope – one of which is her adorable dogs.Kirsten Barkved is a writer who thinks that the best way to solve all your problems is to melt some cheese on them. When she isn’t dismantling the patriarchy, petting as many dogs as possible, or trying to finish her first novel, she is exploring the very complicated, very necessary work of breaking apart the stigma of mental illness in her writing.Kirsten is very open about the fact that she suffers from both anxiety and depression. During our conversation she walks me through her journey of coping with not one, but two mental health disorders.We talk pretty candidly about mental health and Kirsten does describe the feelings and experiences that she has so if you are someone who also suffers from a mental health issue then do listen with caution and make sure that you are kind to yourself and take care of yourself during and after the episode.If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes!ResourcesFeel free to connect with Kirsten over on her social media profiles.Twitter: @kirstenbarkvedInstagram: @keerstunBC Association of Clinical CounsellorsCanadian Mental Health AssociationJericho CounsellingGot any resources on anxiety or depression that you'd love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we'll add them to this page! Thanks!

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Leah Carey is a sexual communication coach who helps women learn to communicate about sex so they can get what they really want in the bedroom.  She is the creator and host of the podcast “Good Girls Talk About Sex.” Sexual freedom is a subject that is deeply personal to Leah because she spent most of her life being a VERY good girl.  She only had sex inside committed relationships and most of that sex was either boring or painful. In 2017 she had the opportunity to leave everything behind and travel the United States on a journey she called her “Freedom Tour.”  Little did she know that along the way she would discover her sexual freedom as well. She is passionate about breaking the silence, fear, and shame around women’s sexuality and pleasure, and redefining what it means to be a “good girl.” You can find Leah online at www.LeahCarey.com, and on social media channels as @goodgirlstalk.  The podcast “Good Girls Talk About Sex” is available on all major podcasting platforms. ResourcesFeel free to connect with Leah over on her website and social media profiles.Websites:Podcast: Good Girls Talk About SexWebsite: www.leahcarey.comSocial Media:Twitter: @goodgirlstalkInstagram: @goodgirlstalkFacebook: @goodgirlstalkYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/goodgirlstalkResources:Dr. Evelin Dacker – www.MakeTimeForTheTalk.comSex Positive Resources Vancouver:Vancouver Sex Positive Society – Meetup.comSex Positive Magazine – Vancouver EventsGot any resources on sex positivity that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page! Thanks!

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Christine Wild, author of Just Bad Timing, is a passionate writer, on paper and in life. She’s the host of Running Wild With Christine: Sex, Success and Other Slippery Rabbit Holes, an Anchor podcast.Christine is a world-travelled, fiercely independent woman who doesn’t let much get in her way. She likes to eat, drink wine, and write in strange places. She loves reading Hemingway and prefers summers. Above all, she enjoys meaningful conversations, preferably from a handsome stranger, in the privacy of nights that turn into mornings. Christine and I chat pretty candidly about her experience attending Sex Parties in Vancouver. We talk about expectations, what to wear, what you might see, and the rules involved. If you’ve never been to a sex party then you are going to learn a lot!If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! ResourcesCheck out Christine’s book “Just Bad Timing” Available for pre-order over on Amazon and iBooks.Feel free to connect with Christine over on her websites and social media profiles.Websites:Podcast: anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristineBook: justbadtiming.comSocial Media:Twitter: @christinewild_Instagram: @runningwildwithchristineFacebook: christinewildjbtSex Parties in Vancouver:Sin City Fetish NightSex Uninterrupted – Vancouver EventsThe Art of LovingFetVancouver.comThe Space2 – Rope ClassesGot any resources on sex parties that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page! Thanks!

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In this episode I chat with Andrea Loewen. Andrea is a writer, theatre-maker, and choreographer in Vancouver, BC. However our topic today has nothing to do with any of Andrea’s amazing skills. Despite Andrea being an incredibly talented and seemingly happy-go-luck person, she actually suffered, and still occasionally suffers from depression.Andrea is lucky enough to be in a place now where she can talk openly about her experience, in-fact she loves talking about depression and self-loathing even though she knows that it can make others feel incredibly uncomfortable. I love her openness and even fun approach towards what can be a very dark topic! Andrea’s first book, Feeling Better: A Field Guide to Liking Yourself, releases February of 2019 and is available for pre-sale via Amazon and Indigo. I hope that you enjoy this episode and get a lot from it. You might even, like me, come to a big ah-ha moment!We talk pretty candidly about depression and Andrea does go into the feelings that she experiences so if you are someone who suffers from depression or mental health then do listen with caution and make sure that you are kind to yourself and take care of yourself during and after the episode.If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! ResourcesCheck out Andrea’s book “Feeling Better: A Field Guide to Liking Yourself. Practices, habits and tools to learn how to actually like yourself” Available for pre-order over on Amazon and Indigo!Feel free to connect with Andrea over on her websites and social media profiles.Websites:www.andrealoewen.comwww.feelingbetterbook.comSocial Media:Twitter: @ms_andreajoyInstagram: @ms_andreajoy and @feelingbetterguideFacebook: andreatheloewenGot any resources on depression or self-loathing that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page! Thanks!

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