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Alycia and Jessica struggled for years to find answers to some medical concerns they had. In 2020 they were finally able to find answers and get proper help. This podcast is to start the conversation on becoming a self-advocate for your health, body, and self. With conversations stemming from medical issues, food, body image, and more Alycia and Jessica hope to start a conversation that allows you to be heard.

Alycia and Jessica


    • Oct 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    S03 Ep 17: Finding Peace in the Plataeu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 30:48


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about the peace in the plateau. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at ⁠⁠conversationswithaandj@gmail.com⁠⁠ You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham Advocacy, Advocate, Conversations, Inspiration, queer, lgbtqia, lifestyle, energy,

    S03 E16: Black out days-Rotting the new recharge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 29:40


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about the importance black out days to reset your complete system. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at ⁠conversationswithaandj@gmail.com⁠ You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham Advocacy, Advocate, Conversations, Inspiration, queer, lgbtqia, lifestyle, energy,

    S03 E15: Life's Beautiful Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 27:02


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about discovering the beautiful adventures of life. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham Consistent Keywords: Advocacy, Advocate, Conversations, Inspiration, queer, lgbtqia, dream life, expansion

    S03 E14: Redefining Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 29:36


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about the importance of redefining love and not using pop culture to give us the foundation to what love means to us. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham Advocacy, Advocate, Conversations, Inspiration, queer, lgbtqia,

    S03E13 Its Time to Be Honest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 38:13


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about the beauty that happens when we start being honest. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham

    S03E12 Allowing Expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 28:42


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about Allowing in expansion into our lives through opening our hearts, minds, and becoming aware. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham

    S03E11 Let the Women do the Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 34:08


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica discuss the statement "let the women do the work" and the interesting different perspectives from seeing it energetically and good to being tired of the patriarchy. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham

    S03E10 Adult Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 34:30


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica are back and they talk about the difference in friendships from their 20's to their now 40's. They dive into understanding the differences between friends, acquaintance's, and people they are friendly to. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: thealycialarson TikTok: thealycialarson https://linktr.ee/Alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro Music: from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham

    S03 E03: 2023 Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 29:25


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica share a few of their favorite things from 2023. Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1W2IqZQKJVPg1iI8VDXkZ3?si=89cb59aba60444f5 As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at ⁠⁠conversationswithaandj@gmail.com⁠ You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ Alycia: IG: AlyciaSoulSpeaker TikTok: AlyciaSoulSpeaker ⁠https://linktr.ee/⁠alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    S03 Ep 02 Updates and TeaTime

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 38:31


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica give an update on what has happened over the last year since they last recorded season 2. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at ⁠conversationswithaandj@gmail.com You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ Alycia: IG: AlyciaEnergyFoodie TikTok: AlyciaEnergyFoodie https://linktr.ee/alycialarson Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham

    S03 Ep 01 We're Back - Advocacy Conversations with A and J

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 17:36


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica give an update on why they decided to bring back this podcast! As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: HJWE8OZOVMDRA2HY Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: AlyciaSoulSpeaker TikTok: AlyciaSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/Alycia Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    Pink Tax: What Can We Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 32:06


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about pink tax.  Is there anything we can do to change this practice? As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Fill out our survey on Body Image: https://forms.gle/ZNhGChbuQmK5citQ8 Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    Views on Body Image in Your 40s

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 30:02


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about how they currently see and feel about their bodies. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Google Form on Body Image: https://forms.gle/T8EF299HoAqmWMsh8  Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    New Year New Me with Guest Christin Saucier Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 71:41


    In this episode Alycia, Jessica and special Guest Christin Saucier continue the conversation around New Year New Me. To contact or learn more about our guest Christin Saucier she can be found: Business Name: Monadnock Nutrition Services Website: www.monadnocknutritionservices.com [http://www.monadnocknutritionservices.com/] Email Address: monadnocknutritionservices@gmail.com Social Media Handles: @monadnocknutritionservices **Originally Aired 1/17/2021

    New Year-New Me Pt 1 with Christin Saucier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 52:06


    In this episode Alycia and Jessica invite Christin Saucier back to the podcast to discuss the pressure of New Year New Me. To find out more and connect with Christin you can find her at Business Name: Monadnock Nutrition Services Website: www.monadnocknutritionservices.com [http://www.monadnocknutritionservices.com/] Email Address: monadnocknutritionservices@gmail.com Social Media Handles: @monadnocknutritionservices **Originally aired 1/10/2021

    Being Child Free in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 30:34


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about their current thoughts and feelings around being child free right now. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    Diet Culture Vultures- Special guest Christin Saucier Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 84:17


    In this episode Alycia and Jessica continue a conversationwith Christin Saucier a licensed nutritionist.  They discuss all things nutrition, diet, and what it means to intuitively eat. Business Name: Monadnock Nutrition Services Website: www.monadnocknutritionservices.com [http://www.monadnocknutritionservices.com/] Email Address: monadnocknutritionservices@gmail.com Social Media Handles: @monadnocknutritionservices Original Air Date: 10/4/2020

    Women's Health: Cervical Awareness (January)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 28:55


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about Women's Health, more specifically cervical health, and the importance of educating yourself and routine appointments. Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/index.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352501 https://www.who.int/health-topics/cervical-cancer https://www.womenshealth.gov/cancer/cervical-cancer As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    Ep 7: Diet Culture Vultures- Special guest Christin Saucier Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 60:18


    In this episode Alycia and Jessica have a conversation with special guest Christin Saucier who is a licensed nutritionist.  They spoke about diet culture, disordered eating, and eating disorders. To reach Christin for more information or help: Business Name: Monadnock Nutrition Services Website: www.monadnocknutritionservices.com [http://www.monadnocknutritionservices.com/] Email Address: monadnocknutritionservices@gmail.com Social Media Handles: @monadnocknutritionservices **Original Air Date: 09/27/2020

    Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 28:20


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about the new year and their thoughts around 2023 As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ https://linktr.ee/conversationswithaandj Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    It's Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 34:28


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about Christmas and the traditions they have for the holidays! As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    When Enough is Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 33:23


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica talk about when enough is enough.  This quickly turned into a conversation on boundaries and leaving toxic situations. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    Feminism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 31:14


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica discuss their views on feminism.  It's not a simple clear definition. As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    We're Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 30:32


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica update everyone on what has been going on in their life during their year hiatus.   As always we invite you to be a part of the conversation.  If you have a story you want to share, an opinion, or you have learned something you want to share please message us at conversationswithaandj@gmail.com [conversationswithaandj@gmail.com] Golden Nugget: https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYzWbGgR2pma1rgEAAAAt:type:feature Outro Music: Letting Go by Hotham You can find us here: IG: ConversationswithAandJ FB: ConversationswithAandJ Alycia: IG: SpiritualSoulSpeaker TikTok: SpiritualSoulSpeaker https://linktr.ee/spiritualsoulspeaker Jessica: IG: jaydancer8 TikTok: jessicamduplessiscoy

    The Turning Point Part 3 Life After Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 56:19


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica share how they are following recovery of their medical procedures. Originally Aired: 09/06/2020

    The Turning Point Part 2 Procedures

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 64:35


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica share what procedures they had done to help them live a better quality of life. Originally Aired: 08/30/2020

    The Turning Point Part 1 Navigating to Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 75:07


    In this episode Alycia and Jessica share the story of their battle with finding a medical diagnosis for what they struggle with. Originally Aired: 08/23/2020

    The Conversation Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 55:08


    In this episode, Alycia and Jessica introduce themselves and invite everyone to take part in the conversation. Originally Aired: 08/16/2020

    Trailer - Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 0:52


    Welcome to season 2.  Alycia and Jessica are back and ready to jump into topics from grief, medical struggles, careers, and so much more.

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