Emotional Brunch

In a Pandemic world, Jess and Elena talk about loneliness, and how it strikes differently when you're at home all the time. In tackling this vulnerable issue, we hope to give you some tips on how we manage it and normalize the experience of feeling lonely, even around other people. We reference this article - "4 Ways to Navigate Loneliness During COVID and Beyond" (https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/packing-success/202007/4-ways-navigate-loneliness-during-covid-and-beyond) At a socially distanced brunch-making, we focused on different ways to eat your brunch - whether just eating some good ol' fashioned cereal, cream cheese toast with avocado and capers, to an egg on a bagel with some salad. Major thanks to our lovely guest, Beren, who inspired us to talk about this very vulnerable issue. We would also like to thank our lovely editor, Alec for editing our zoom podcast. Follow us on: Instagram @emotionalbrunch Facebook - www.facebook.com/emotionalbrunch Twitter @EmotionalBrunch

In a Pandemic world, Jess and Elena talk about the challenging and loving aspects of living with your partner 24/7. From the intimacy of having all your meals together to bickering over who is doing the dishes, we offer suggestions for being patient and maintaining that spark. We reference this article - "Can Your Relationship Survive the Pandemic" https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5811146/coronavirus-married-relationship/%3Famp%3Dtrue At a socially distanced brunch-making, we focused on different ways to eat your brunch - whether with locally sourced cheese from Kelowna and Quebec, eggs with Huevos Rancheros, or an omelette with chorizo. Major thanks to our lovely guests, Francis and Michael, or as we like to refer to them, "couple goals". A little about Michael - https://www.michaelvsmith.com/ A little about Francis - https://fccs.ok.ubc.ca/about/contact/francis-langevin/ We would also like to thank our lovely editor, Alec for editing our zoom podcast. Follow us on: Instagram @emotionalbrunch Facebook - www.facebook.com/emotionalbrunch Twitter @EmotionalBrunch *This was recorded in late May 2020 and though the world is opening up, we're staying safe and hope you are too

In a Pandemic world, Jess and Elena talk about the importance of friendships at a social distance and some tips on how to take care of yourself, while also maintaining your relationships. At a socially distanced brunch-making, we focused on different ways to poach your eggs, whether on toast, with caviar, some cheese, or huevos rancheros. We referenced this article - "Friendships are crucial to survive the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic. Why do they feel so hard?" https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2020/4/15/21215120/coronavirus-covid-19-friendship-loneliness Major thanks to our lovely guests, Hannah and Sarah for their expertise on long-distance friendships and kindred spirits. Hannah and Sarah are the editors and creators of Feels Zine and have recently released their Kinship issue - https://feelszine.com/ We would also like to thank our lovely editor, Mitchell for editing our 1st zoom podcast. Follow us on: Instagram @emotionalbrunch Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbrunch Twitter @EmotionalBrunch *This was recorded in May 2020 and though the world is opening up, we're staying safe and hope you are too

Jess and Elena delve into the mysteries of being a mother and the institution of motherhood, while enjoying turkey endive wraps with miso glazed sweet potatoes. Major thanks to our lovely guests, Tara and Fiona for their perspectives on mothering and our lovely editor, Mitchell for making this an easy-to-listen to podcast. In this podcast, we mention the following article: The Birth of a Mother by Alexandra Sacks, 2017 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.html Follow us on: Instagram @emotionalbrunch Facebook /emotionalbrunch/ Twitter @EmotionalBrunch *This was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the world. We're staying home and staying safe and hoping that you are too

Jess and Elena reflect on 2019 and suggest some tips on how to make realistic goals for 2020 and how to take care of yourself. This is just the first of many mini-brunch breaks where we order in food from our local restaurants. This chat was supported by our order from Kiva's Bagel Bar (https://www.kivasbagels.ca/). Follow us on: Instagram @emotionalbrunch Facebook /emotionalbrunch/ Twitter @EmotionalBrunch *This was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the world. We're staying home and staying safe and hoping that you are too

Elena and Jess delve into the mysteries of male friendship with the help of Mitchell and Ken, two experts with plenty of male bonding expertise to share. Over sausages, we explore the dynamics of emotional male connections and how to help your male partner navigate this maze of friendships. Follow us on: Instagram @emotionalbrunch Facebook /emotionalbrunch/ Twitter @EmotionalBrunch

After a sobering holiday season, Jess and Elena check in with Hannah and Sarah, creators of Feels Zine to discuss how to process grief. We couldn't have it without food though and what's better comfort food than some homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.

While enjoying some shish kabobs and mimosas, Jess and Elena and their accomplished guests, Anik and Sarina discuss the challenges and rewards for figuring out your way in the world.

While enjoying a delish dish of cracked eggs and baked avocados, Jess and Elena discuss some sweet strategies to help deal with the controversial discourse emerging around feminism and what it means to be a lady in 2018.

Welcome to Season 2: Frankly My Dears, We Just Don't Give a Ham! In this episode we discuss femail dynamics in the work place with special guests Byron & Adrian

For the final episode of Season 1, we serve up quiche, coffee and mimosas in the style of a live podcast! We couldn't have done this without the help of David H, who supplied the venue, Alec M. who hooked up the sound and took our head shots, Tony Ochre who supplied episode cover art and Felicia who helped serve our guests. We hope you enjoy our tribute to Galentines. Lots o' hugs & quiches your gals, Jess and Elena.

This episode, Elena and Jessie introduce you to their relationship goal couple Felicia and Max Powers! This high energy episode over a tradish-dish of bacon and eggs will have you grabbing your sides and lowering the volume. This is our first mimosa episode, and **spoiler** Jess gets tipsy. ***Special thanks to Tony Ochre for this episode's cover art.

In this episode, Jessie and Elena recover from a flu-ridden trip and a shaky ride to the Big Apple. We hope these rants warm your hearts as much as our rustic chicken soup soothed our souls. ***Special thanks to Tony Ochre for this episode's cover art.

In this episode, Jessie and Elena discuss the epidemic of manspreading along with many more problematic space invasions. Hope you don't get too wrapped up in our rants, we guarantee this one will serve up some laughs! ***Special thanks to Tony Ochre for this episode's cover art.

We've made it to episode 3!!!! Elena, Jessie and our friend Beren partake in a bountiful beach brunch at Hanlan's Point, a clothing optional beach in Toronto. We can confirm, although you'll never see, 2/3 of us do go topless. Over tasty frittata sandwiches, we discuss female comedy, and hope we do the genre justice. ***Special thanks to Tony Ochre for this episode's cover art.

In this episode Jessie and Elena with special guest Franca try not to tear up while discussing the topic of crying in public - over fish cake eggs-Benedict and an Italian desert . ***Special thanks to Tony Ochre for this episode's cover art.

In this pilot episode, Jessie and Elena discuss the trials and tribulations of being wedding guests and offer some suggestions on how hopeful nuptials can make the guesting experience more palatable. ***Special thanks to Tony Ochre for this episode's cover art.