On this episode, we discuss the diversity of creative expression - from painting with the more seductive body parts to the dismantling of creative blocks through trauma and pain. With a definite nod to artists whose work is entwined with mental illness, and a love/hate relationship with the musical, "Rent", Kate and Maura continue their empowerment adventures as they navigate the waters of personal creative expression.

Episode Links:Creative Writing Prompts - https://theyfightcrime.org/

Laura Dodsworth, Creator + Photographer - https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/100-vaginas-channel-4

Winnipeg Fringe Festival news story (Mayonnaise Enemas) - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/enemas-and-sex-act-shock-audience-at-winnipeg-fringe-show-1.1390274

NPR Training - https://training.npr.org/

Episode Music:Blue Sky - Quincas Moreria In the Distance - Dan Lebowitz Like a Polaroid- Spazz Cardigan Campfire Son - Chris Haugen Wanting Too - Kate Ward

 

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I'm (Maura) publishing this episode quite a bit later in the day than I normally do - and that's not because I've forgotten... or, perhaps we can blame it on aging??  Who knows!  Either way, here's the latest episode of the podcast in which we discuss all the ways we may or may not be disgracefully aging.  And you know what?  That's okay!  There are things about growing old that WE get to define - and once you reach a certain age, you just stop giving a shit about what other people think.  Okay, okay - for some of us, that may have come a long time before eligibility for the Seniors' Discount is a thing... but still! PS.  Kate started her treatment for MS today - make sure you stop by and read her beautiful blog at www.unrefinedmettle.ca/blog 

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xx,

M.

In this episode, we welcome back our favourite SHE-RO, Dawn, as we sit down to mark International Women's Day by honouring the fierce femmes of the world who blazed the trail all those years ago, and those who continue the work today.

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When it comes to sex, expectations versus reality play a pretty major role in how we see and feel about ourselves sexually.  On this episode, Kate and Maura discuss how "sexpectations" often fall short of reality, and the ways in which we can perhaps steer the course for greater, more mind-blowing sex.

Send us your best and worst sex stories!  Email us at [email protected] - WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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This week, we take a look at the way mental illness is depicted in movies and on television shows.  A huge THANK YOU to our listener and friend, Jess, who suggested this topic after listening to the Horror + Feminism episode from October 2018.  

If you have a topic to suggest, we're all ears!  Don't forget to get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] or on the website www.unrefinedmettle.ca!

It's that time!  We're back with Episode 20 of the show, "That Gillette Ad".  We discuss the impact of the now-infamous commercial that has people swinging in all directions.  Is it a good thing?  Is it just a bunch of bullshit presented by a company that has seen its own share of sexual harassment issues?  What does it mean to you?  Sit with us for a spell as we throw our own hats in to the ring of public opinion...

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Happy Holidays OF ALL KINDS from Kate & Maura of the Unrefined Mettle podcast.  In this episode, the girls talk Christmas memories, favourite holiday movies, and how to get through the stress so many of us feel at this time of year in particular.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday, whatever you celebrate! XoXo

In this episode we talk about the pros and a few of the cons that come with pharmaceutical aid in treating mental illness. With guest Heather.

In this episode, Kate and Maura have a good ol' fashioned discussion about a mixed bag of subjects.

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On this special Halloween episode, we have our first-ever "Candy Panel" with special guests, Matt and Marisa.  We talk favourites at this time of year - candy, movies, costumes, memories and more.  

HAPPY HALLOWEEN + A BLESSED SAMHAIN from Unrefined Mettle!