Resources:

September is Sexual Health month, and this is a topic I've been wanting to dive into for a while. With one day left of the month, it was a push, but I am uploading this episode just in time with some educational content on 3 of the most common STDS, interesting facts & common misconceptions.  Lets Dive In!

RESOURCES:

FREE Condoms Online Ontario SEX IT SMART https://forms.ottawapublichealth.ca/Sexual-Health/Condom-Order-Form-English

FREE Condoms Manitoba Area: https://www.getsomecondoms.com

FREE ONLINE TESTING British Columbia: https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/more-info/

If someone doesn’t want to use a condom – Condom Comebacks:

https://getsomecondoms.com/condoms/condom-comebacks

WEBSITES:

https://www.cdc.gov

https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm

Trachoma: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trachoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20378505

HPV Men: https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/hpv-virus-men

Herpes Screening: https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/screening.htm

Talking to your partner about HSV:  www.gytnow.org/talking-to-your-partner

From Chronic Fatigue to the Corduroy Enduro - Rose Lantaigne shares her story on how she lost her passion to illness & then re found her way back to biking and a new outlook on life.

In 2014, Rose Lantaigne fell ill from the Epstein Barr virus which left her chronically fatigued, depressed, anxious and weak, and took her from her passion of enduro and trials Moto riding. After conventional medicine failed to recognized what was wrong with her, she took it upon herself to begin her own healing journey, diving into health and wellness podcasts, reading books on natural medicine, experimenting with diets protocols and supplements, and even tapping into her spirituality. 

In this episode Rose talks about her career, finding love, falling ill, learning new methods of healing and her passion for dirtbikes. 

SHOW NOTES:

01:25 Her career as Mine Infrastructure Designer 

16:00 Rose Talks about her experience at the Corduroy Enduro (Canada's toughest off-road race since 1953)

28:00 Becoming ILL

Find more on Rose at: 

Instagram @rose.lantaigne 

Youtube Rose Lantaigne

Wanetta Beal is a local Vancouver Island woman with a story worth sharing. After being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder disorder in her early years, Wanetta struggled to loose weight & live a balanced life. Starting her fitness journey as a way to loose weight, Wanetta then took fitness to a whole other level, with her first major acheivement being to cycle from Vancouver Island to Mexico! Goal setting, finding a supportive community and learning proper nutrition aided in weight loss, treatment for her mental health, and a lifestyle worth living. In this episode Wanetta shares stories of her struggles and successes in athletic achievements, raw food nutrition, mental health, & more. Be sure to check this episode out!

Some of her major achievements:

Cycled from Vancouver Island to Mexico

Cycled from Vancouver Island to P.E.I

3 Iron Man Tri-athalons in 72hrs

Ran the West Coast Trail in record time 

Wanetta owns the gym One on One Fitness with her husband Grai Beal. She is also a successful Realtor with Macdonald Realty in Parksville/Qualicum Beach. 

Articles:

PQB News 

Black Press Media

With so much controversy, and so much still unknown, it is no wonder that C19 and the V@X is still such a hot topic. Whatever you believe in, we are here to share one young female athletes personal story on her experience with v@xine induced myocarditis and C19. We hope this episode is informative, relieves some fears and stigmas and creates more open and compassionate dialog around these particularly delicate subjects. 

Disclaimer: These are merely personal experiences and opinions. If you have specific questions around v@xines, C19 or anything medical discussed in this episode, please consult a health care professional.

Ever wonder what it is truly like to be a Professional Cheerleader in the Canadian Football League? In this episode, my friend and former Ottawa Redblacks cheer teammate, Erin Chapman & I dive into our experience as CFL cheerleaders, Pros & Cons of the Industry, and give you a behind the scenes peak into the world of professional cheerleading. Get ready for some dirt to be dished!

Erin Chapman is a former Ottawa Redblacks cheerleader, Miss Elite Americas winner 2021, founder of the You Go Girl Project Canada, and works for the special Olympics. Check out more on Erin & the Ottawa Redblacks Cheer team below!  

Erins Instagram: @erinclairechapman

Redblacks Cheer Instagram: @redblackscheer

The YOU GO GIRL PODCAST: Listen Here

0:40 - Intro to the episode

2:40 - About Erin Chapman, her history with dance, the You Go Girl Project & Pageant life

8:08 - Diving into the CFL - What made us join the Ottawa Redblacks Cheer Team

12:55 - Trying out for the team - our experiences 

19:25 - Difference between CFL, high school and university cheerleading 

25:35 - Erin runs us through a typical Game Day

31:05 - The Industry - Things people may not know about the CFL & Cheerleaders 

44:40 - THE NO FRATERNIZATION RULE - Is it fair?

50:25 - Where the industry could make changes to better support cheerleaders

51:00 - Uniforms

54:35 - Benefits of being a CFL cheerleader - What can you apply to work?

59:08 - Favourite things about being a CFL cheerleader

1:04:25 - Most Memorable Moments

1:07:15 - Funny Moments

1:11:38 - CONFESSIONS!! 

1:25:15 - Wrap up! - How you can show your support to the athletes 

THANK YOU!

Chantelle Dillon is the owner & instructor at Rhythm & Beet Collective, an online Barre & Pilates Fitness community, and is also in school to be a Holistic Neutritionalist. She opens up about her experience with birth control use and the life altering side effects from years of being on it. Together we discuss the many challenges woman face with life on "The Pill", and give some insight on how to better protect yourself before making the choice to go on it. 

INSTAGRAM: @rhythm.and.beet.collective

0:48 - Intro/About Chantelle

1:50 - Getting started with Rhythm & Beet Collective

5:40 - Body Image, reasons for getting into fitness

8:45 - The time we did a photoshoot at the Westin Harbor Front Toronto

9:35 - Birth control - discussion, Chantelle’s experience with, side effects, etc.

12:35 - “The Pill” causing issues - Auto Immune Disorder

14:19 - Side effects from coming off the pill

17:00 - Kela’s experiences with birth control, estrogen allergy, Depo Provera, Copper IUD

21:00 - Life without Birth control, naturopathic approach to health

25:20 - Recommendations for woman thinking about going on birth control

32:50 - Wrap Up

Can males & females truly be just friends? Here's the personal scoop from Canadian Wakeboard Pro, Kelsey Chiappa, who's no stranger to being a female in a male dominated sport. From making a name as a female rider, gaining respect from the boys, navigating uncomfortable and traumatic experiences to creating life long friendships with the opposite sex, I think it's safe to say that with the right attitude, male/female friendships can be some of the most valued and capable of lasting a lifetime. Be sure to check this episode out!

INSTAGRAM: @kchiappa

0:40 - Intro/About Kelsey

5:13 - Getting in Wakeboarding

7:50 - Cable Wakeboarding explained, male:female ratio at the parks

11:45 - Challenges being a female around males at the cable park

14:25 - Personal story on sexual harassment

23:10 - Can males & females be friends? And what makes those friendships work

29:30 - Being friends with males while in a relationship

34:35 - Types of behavior that is appropriate/inappropriate in male/female friendships especially while dating someone else

37:30 - Benefits to having male/female relationships

43:45 - What is in store for you over the next year

45:10 - New OUTHOUSE movie…Premier 2023?

If you want to check out the OUTHOUSE 1, Deuce, & Turd, check it out on VIMEO or the links below!

OUTHOUSE The Deuce HERE See Kelsey @ 4:55!

OUTHOUSE The Turd HERE See Kelsey @ 28:55!

Badass female enduro rider Chrisma Wortley opens up about her unique upbringing, personal struggles and recent divorce and how it has shaped her into the wonderful and resilient woman she is today. It is never easy sharing your struggles with the world, and we are so lucky to have her on the show!

0:42 - Intro/About Chrisma

6:00 - Growing up in Africa and Australia

11:40 - Moving to Canada

17:20 - Relationship with parents

22:20 - Hardships/Marriage/Divorce

40:30 - Setting Boundaries, The 5 Love Languages & Embracing the lessons learned

48:43 - Getting her happiness back, Therapy, Learning to say no & becoming self-aware

58:05 - What has kept her driving forward in riding moto

1:03:20 - Goals for this upcoming year