HERspective

The theme and topic of this episode is all about navigating life "without losing your cool." We are chatting with Shantelle Bisson, she is the Canadian best-selling Author of "Raising your kids without losing your cool," "Parenting your teen without losing your cool," and she recently just released her third book, "Loving yourself without losing your cool." All three of Shantelle's books are based on her own personal life experiences. Starting with being a very young mom of 3 while trying to make it as an actress in the very fickle and sexist entertainment industry, navigating through marriage, acknowledging past trauma's and learning how to move forward and finally through it all, learning how to love yourself! Shantelle gives us new perspective's on how to learn to love ourselves, the importance of truly apologizing at any age and why we need to focus on raising kind humans. Thank you to our show sponsor Fungal Friend, use code HER20 at checkout at www.fungalfriend.com for 20% off your order Follow us @herspective_podcast

Wedding season is officially here! We are talking weddings post-covid, new and old trends and styles, our thoughts on Stag and Doe's, pre-wedding parties and plus ones. At the top of the show we are giving life advice on getting a puppy or having children. Thank you to our show sponsor Fungal Friend, use code HER20 at checkout at www.fungalfriend.com for 20% off your order Follow us @herspective_podcast

You have heard us talk about our psilocybin microdosing journey for weeks now and how much we are loving it and highly recommend giving it a try. If you haven't taken our word for it yet, you should definitely take Mercede Cooper's. She is the Co-Founder of "Fungal Friend," a Canadian-made psilocybin products company. We are chatting with her all things "'shrooms," we get into the benefits of microdosing with psilocybin, why her and her husband started Fungal Friend, the misconceptions around microdosing and where it stands in Canada when it comes to legalization. Mercede shares an amazing story about her first experience with psilocybin and how it changed her life! If you are new to or curious about the world of microdosing this is the episode for you, Mercede answers all of our questions and gives us new insight and might have even convinced Jess to take her 'shrooms experience to the next level. We are also very excited to announce Fungal Friend as a sponsor of the show which means we get to give our listners a great offer, use code HER20 for 20% off any order at FungalFriend.com.  At the top of the show we air our grievances with a decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada and our issue with the popular media account 6ixBuzzTv.  Follow Mercede @goodmondaycreativeinc Follow Fungal Friend @your.fungal.friend Follow us @herspective_podcast

Your HERspective girls went to FAT, Fashion Art Toronto and it was absolutley amazing! We met Canadian fashion designer, Chavah Lindsay, recorded a video episode with her at LOVT studio in Toronto and saw her collection launch on the runway. Definitely an experience for the HERspective books. We chatted with Chavah about being a designer in Canada, how she knew that she wanted to be a fashion designer from a very early age, the support she got from her parents to follow her dreams, the importance of supporting local designers and how she feels leading up to her first Torotonto fashion show. At the top of the show Jess is dealing with her new puppy that is wreaking havoc on her life in the cutest of ways and we discuss Britney updates. Follow Chavah @Chavahlindsay and to shop her collections go to www.chavahlindsay.com Follow us @herspective_podcast

Prompted by the Netflix show "The Ultimatum," we needed to chat through our thoughts and feelings on giving and being given an ultimatum in real life. We discuss when and why an ultimatum might be necessary, why it could be a red flag, how it is never "black and white," and why you always need to look within first. At the top of the show Jess shares the double-standards in her relationship and we fill ya'll in on our microdosing journey so far! Let us know your thoughts on the show, we love hearing from our listeners! Follow and DM us @HERspective_podcast

We are joined by hilarious and relatable content creator and comedian Adrienne Neufeld. We are discussing living life on social media, becoming a content creator, finding the always elusive "niche" and life after the loss of a child, Adrienne shares her heartbreaking story with us. Adrienne is a stay-at-home mom of 3 that "went viral" after doing a number of wildly funny instagram vids spoofing well known "influencers." Her success did not come over night but it has certainly come and continuing to grow. She shares what gaining social media success that has been like, not taking herself too seriously, how social helped her cope with grief and using her platform to help other women that have had similar experiences. If you aren't already following Adrienne you should be! At the top of the show we question the world of social media, how we got to this point and dating shows like "Love is Blind" and "The Ultimatum." This is a social media world and we are just living in it! Follow Adrienne @adrienneneufeld Follow us @herspective_podcast

We are joined by the amazing Life and Embodiment Coach, Tracy LeFleur, she educates us on the practice of "Womb Healing," (abdominal massage for men) and why it is hugely beneficial in helping to relieve issues like feelings of separation, anxiety, indecisiveness and inability to set boundaries. When the womb is out of centre and does not receive enough blood flow it can lead to  all kinds of physical and emotional blocks. Tracy explains that because the womb is an organ it's tissues hold memories both bad and good, womb healing is commonly used to help relieve traumas, some of which may be passed down from your mother and even ancestors! This conversation was incredibly interesting and enlightening and we can't wait to have our virtual session with Tracy. Before Tracy joins us we chat about our first "normal" Easter in 2 years, Jess's weekend celebration, where we are in our microdosing journey and what Lauren's 95-year old Grannie with severe memory loss said this weekend that blew her away.  Follow Tracy @tracylefleur Follow us @herspective_podcast

This is a game changing episode! We are talking how to manage your mental bandwidth, properly setting boundaries and how to actually be mindful. We are joined by one of the most incredible women we have ever met, Dr. Abby Medcalf. She is a psychologist of over 30 years, best-selling author, Tedx speaker, podcast host of the "Relationships made easy" podcast and all-around Relationship Maven. Dr. Abby talks to us about why doing seemingly simple tasks at the end of the day are so difficult, why we have so much trouble setting boundaries with one person but not another, and gives us new perspectives and advice on how to actually be mindful. She blows our minds with information that we have never considered before and literally leaves us jaw-dropped and speechless with what she shares at the beginning of the show. We spill the "Britney tea," Jess gets a new name and we give you an update on our "'shrooms" journey. This is a MUST listen episode! Follow us @HERspective_podcast SociallyBrooke: Visit sociallybrooke.ca to get 10% off your first package with code HERspective10

It's just us this week, but we pack a ton into todays ep.  First things first, Jess drops some MAJOR life news! We of course had to unpack and share our thoughts on last weeks Oscar's moment and give our 2 cents on the Hollyweird machine that just keeps getting weirder. Like, why do celebrities get to make up words for their behaviours while us peasants just have to use regular old words? Is Britney just all of us on instagram? Does Kim K just keep digging herself deeper into a tone deaf hole? We take a trip down embarrassing email address lane and how humans really can't handle the internet. Enjoy! Follow us @HERspective_podcast SociallyBrooke: Visit sociallybrooke.ca to get 10% off your first package with code HERspective10

We are chatting about becoming a female leader with powerhouse Krista Webster, CEO and President of Veritas Communications. Krista shares her experiences as a female starting out in the communications industry and her experience as a seasoned leader. She discusses the evolution of her climb up the corprate ladder and how that journey has shaped her leadership style today. We touch on the way women have to "show up" versus men in the corporate world, imposter syndrome, not having it all figured and the importance of giving yourself grace when you are not at your best. At the top of the show we discuss Jess' vacay plans and what's happening with our Psilocybin (shrooms) journey.  Follow Krista @krista.webster and @veritascomm Follow us @HERspective_podcast SociallyBrooke: Visit sociallybrooke.ca to get 10% off your first package with code HERspective10

You all know the saying "lives rent free in my head," well we are chatting NOT living rent free in real life on this episode. We are joined by licensed Paralegal Nadine Little of Little Paralegal Services. Recently, we have been hearing about issues with tenants and landlords coming up in our social circles. So we wanted to talk to someone that actually knows about the laws of the rental world, what rights do tenants and landlords have, dealing with "squatters" and how to protect yourself before entering into any type of rental agreement. Nadine also clears up a misconception about eviction that we were "today years old when we learned..." Highly recommend tuning in for this one if you are looking to become a landlord or a tenant. We also celebrate the first day of Mask Mandates being dropped and share a new "I was today year's old when..." Follow Nadine @littleparalegalservices Follow us @HERspective_podcast SociallyBrooke: Visit sociallybrooke.ca to get 10% off your first package with code HERspective10

We're discussing the wonderful and addicting, but confusing world of social media with our favourite SM expert Brooke Corradetti, owner of 'Socially Brooke.' We are covering the importance of creating consistent content, developing content pillars (*spoiler alert, these change*), IG vs. Tik Tok, why you need social media for business and of course the ever-elusive algorithm. Brooke also shares upcoming changes to instagram that you may love or hate! Brooke helps her clients take their social accounts from meh to mega with her specific strategies, branding know-how and passion for social media. At the top of the show we dish on the drug journey that we are about to embark on and why Jess is worried she will end up crying in her closet. Don't forget to send us your "I was today years old when..." stories, we want to hear from you!   Follow Brooke on Instgram @sociallybrooke    Follow us @HERspective_podcast   SociallyBrooke: Visit sociallybrooke.ca to get 10% off your first package with HERspective10

Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible women out there doing their thing and doing it their way! On HERspective we are constantly celebrating women and how amazing we all truly are; that's kind of the point of the show anyway. This episode is no exception, we are joined by the undeniably hilarious, brave and genious, New York comedian and creator of the  wildly popular, 'How Cum' podcast, Remy Kassimir. We are talking to Remy about acheiving and NOT acheiving the big 'O' as she shares her struggle and journey to finally having an orgasm. We unpack why so many women who have experienced the same kind of struggle just accept it as normal or label themselves as "broken." Remy gets into why it took her so long to acheive and how she realized she wasn't "broken." The "How Cum" podcast has grown into a huge and aptly named, "cummunity" with "cumpanions" all over the world and has helped so many women. We share a listeners "I was today year's old when..." moment and the one from last week apparently wasn't ready to take a back seat yet as we circle back to hymen reconstruction. This episode is a total 'O'de to all our ladies out there, cheers to you all!   Follow Remy @remykassimir and the How Cum Podcast @howcumpodcast   Follow us @HERspective_podcast   SociallyBrooke: Visit sociallybrooke.ca to get 10% off your first package with HERspective10

We are so excited to be back after a 3 month hiatus and to be back behind the mics to bring you new, fun and intereting episodes with the help of amazing female guests! In this ep we fill you in on what we were up to while we were away, what's to come and we are introducing a funny segment called "I was today years onld when..." Of course we talk some celeb gossip with a sprinkling of mental health discussion. We want to hear from you too, shoot us a DM and share your own "I was today years old when" stories.  

It sometimes seems hard to believe that professional athletes, like Olympians would ever experience any negative treatment let alone full on abusive treatment, but unfortunately it is a harsh reality for many of them. We are joined by the wonderful Erin Willson, currently a UofT PhD candidate and formerly a professional artistic swimming athlete from the 2012 Canadian Olympic team to discuss the serious issue of psychological abuse in professional sports. Erin is studying abuse in sport and its prevention, an area that she became interested in, particularly emotional abuse as this is what she experienced while on a National team. Erin talks to us about how psychological abuse is normalized and accepted in sports and often flies under the radar as it is not a criminal offence, like sexual or physical abuse. However, it is equally damaging and causes serious trauma and lasting negative effects to many athletes, which is why it needs to be talked about, banned from sports and the abusers need to be held accountable and face harsher consequences. Erin opens our eyes to a dark side of sports we had no idea about. At the top of the show we get dish on some celeb gossip, i.e. Free Britney (duh) and Elon Musks distasteful publicity stunt as well as Lauren shares how she really feels about a federal Covid policy. It's a juicy one!!! Follow Erin Willson @willsonerin Follow us @herspective_podcast

We chatted with seasoned HR professional Shahzia Noorally, who we met when we shared the panel with her during YEG Podfest this year. Shahzia is also a fellow podcaster and hosts The Colour Gap podcast, a show dedicated to sharing stories, experiences and career strategy and advice for women of colour, by women of colour. We wanted to speak to Shahzia to better understand the challenges and differences women of colour face when entering the workforce as well as moving with in it. She shares some of her experiences with us and gives great advice on how to navigate the work force as women of colour as well as for those that do not identify as BIPOC and they can be allies, support and empower all women. We also discuss a major statement that Elon Musk has made and how it ties back to a belief we have shared many times on the show.

What do Brain fog, mood swings, anxiety, depression, inflammation and heart disease all have in common? SUGAR! Sugar can cause or increase many different conditions, disorders and just general feelings of unwell. Which is why we are so excited to be chatting with Canadian Nutritionist, Award-winning author, TV host and our fave sugar expert, Julie Daniluk. Julie helps us understand why sugar is so addictive, the negative affects it has on our brains and bodies and shares easy ways to reduce or eliminate sugar from our diets.  Julie shares her journey to becoming sugar-free and how to start eliminating inflammatory sugars from our diets and embrace a naturally sweet life. Before we are joined by Julie we share some "life moments" and Jess's decision to only have a baby girl.  Follow Julie Daniluk @juliedaniluk Follow us @HERspective_podcast

We were honoured to be invited to speak at the 2021 YEG Podfest, a virtual event all about Canadian Podcasting. We were asked to be on the panel called "Women on the Mics," to talk about women in podcasting and media. The segment was hosted by the CBC reporter Stacey Brotzel and we shared the virtual stage with fellow podcaster Shahzia Noorally of "the Colour Gap" podcast. We had a fun and frank conversation about women in podcasting, where we see areas of improvement, gaps that need to be closed and share out some of our fave podcasts we are listening to. We wanted to share this awesome interview and experience with you! Also, we talk about why we are cursed and updates on Britney at the top of the show. Follow us @HERspective_podcast Follow Stacey Brotzel @staceybrotzel Follow Shazhia Noorally @thecolourgap  

Before we get deep into season 3 (yipee). We wanted to do a little recap of some of our season 2 episodes. 44 eps in total and each one and each guest holds a special place in our hearts. We are so appreciative of all our boss babe guests that come on our show and share their story, wisdom and expertise with us and our listeners. We wish we could recap each ep and share our fave moments from every single show but we figured ya'll could just go and listen to them yourselves (and you should!) if you missed any. If you want to get the Coles notes on season 2 this is the episode to check out. Season 2 was full of COVID talk, cus what else really happened in 2020, but we also recap on "shit" talk, vagina's, the algorithm, the importance of critical thinking and so much more! We also get into the latest on Britney Spears as another ode to Season 2. Follow us @herspective_podcast

SEASON 3 BABY!!! We are so excited to be entering our third season of the show and for our first episode of season 3 we are kicking it off with a mega-guest! Kelly Chase of the hit Netflix show 'Love is Blind' joins us to chat about her experience on the show, being a female reality TV star, over-night celebrity and what really goes on behind the scenes. We also chat about not getting closure in a relationship, dealing with rejection and self rediscovery. We also get the tea on what really happened between Kelly and Kenny (you may be surprised), as well as some other insider info on other show mates. Kelly also gets vulnerable and shares some intimate details of her struggles with her own body and sexuality. Kelly is now a successful and sought after Business and Mindset Coach and is dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs realize their full potential and overcome obstacles in their lives. She gives us some tips and tricks to manifest our own success!

When we think about abusive relationships our minds often go straight to physical abuse, but the reality is, that is not always the case. Abuse in relationships comes in all different forms and often isn't even recognized as abuse but instead seen as "normal." We are joined by Author and domestic abuse survivor Nenia Corcoran to discuss recognizing the signs and red flags of abuse ahead of time, how to avoid it and what to do if you become a victim of mental and/or physical abuse in a relationship. Nenia shares her story of how she didn't even realize she was in an abusive relationship for over a decade and what it took to finally realize it and get out. Nenia has since started writing young adult fiction novels to help her work through her past. Although her novels are fiction, she draws a lot from her own experiences and by doing so hopes it will help young people avoid going through what she did. Also, this is the last episode of season 2! Thank you to all our listeners and supporters and we can't wait to continue to bring you more new and amazing guests in season 3. We are kicking it off with a BANG! We are bringing you a special guest from a very popular Netflix show for episode 1... think you can guess who it is? Follow Nenia Corcoran @neniacorcoran and for more information go to www.neniacorcoran.com Follow us @herspective_podcast

The experts say everything stems from experiences we all had during our childhood and as we continue to age we agree more and more with this theory. Nora Wendel, one of the leading worldwide experts of teaching Feminine Magnetism, Human connection and Authentic Relationships to women joins us to discuss the importance of getting in touch with our inner child, how to do so and why it is so important, especially as it relates to your love life. We also get real about projecting and why the issues we have with other people are usually actually just our own issues. Nora also shares her journey from living with chronic anxiety to living confidently, sexy and free. Nora gives us lots of enlightening information, but if you want even more, you should check out her new book, available now on Amazon. At the top of the show we give our two cents on the nonsense, "Love is Blind: After the Alter" episodes.  Follow Nora @norawendel  to purchase her book head to  Follow us @HERspective_podcast If you haven't already please rate, review and subscribe!

Like many, we were consumed by Netflix's fictional show 'Sex Life,' meaning we binged watched it in less than a week, how could you not?! The show was definitely a fun, sexy, guilty pleasure, but also got us thinking about our own REAL lives and past relationships. So much so that we wanted to unpack the show and how we related it to it in our own ways, discuss experiences we have had similar to Billie's (main female character), how we feel about our past lovers/lives, our thoughts on the way the characters mentalities were written and of course if we are team Coop or team Brad. We also give our thoughts on the ending and what we think it meant. Definitely some *spoiler alerts* in this ep so save this one until after you've watched the show. At the top of the show Lauren shares a story on stupidity and wants to know if you can relate Follow us @HERspective_podcast Please remember to rate, review and subscribe!

We welcome Researcher, Educator and soon to be Doctor, Sabrina Razack back to the show to talk about women and Trans-people in sports. Sabrina educates us on the inequalities, racism and general unfair treatment that unfortunately pollutes the professional female sports industry. With the amount of headlines popping up in the media surrounding women's sports right now, it is sometimes easy to get caught up in the wrong narrative, Sabrina shares different perspectives on the industry and how we as a society can help elevate and support pro-female athletes and their sports. We also get into the age old debate of whether men are actually stronger than women, therefore are better athletes, or are we just conditioned to believe they are. This is a jam packed episode that is sure to get you thinking. Lauren and Jess discuss plant casualties, Lauren's latest procedure and whether to watch the Netflix show 'Sex Life' with your partner or alone.  Follow Sabrina @becauseofhersports Follow us @herspective_podcast

With new Influencers and Content Creators popping up on social media daily, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to know who to follow for the kind of content you want. So many of new and old accounts are just trying to get a paycheque out of their posts and are lacking that relatability and authenticity most of us crave; enter 'The Chic Confidential' (TCC). We are chatting with one of our FAVE Influencers and we chose that term intentionally because we have truly been influenced by Kimberley Marquis many times, she is the creator of the wildly popular insta' account @thechicconfidential. Kimberley shares how becoming a content creator kind of happened by accident and actually started through scrapbooking, which led to a blog which ultimately led to Instagram. We talk about the importance of authenticity, relatability, working with the right brands and why you probably wont find success if you are just doing it for some quick cash (insider info: content creation rarely brings quick cash). We were drawn to TCC and Kim because of how she keeps her content relatable, friendly and authentic, her page is a fun and safe space for all women. Kim tells us why she thinks it is important to manage her own page and to always respond to every DM (trolling excluded), she believes in creating great content but also in community. Lauren and Jess give a quick recap of their long awaited reunion, #freebritney talk is back and Lauren shares some firsts for her!  Follow Kimberley @thechicconfidential Follow us @herspective_podcast  

There are many things that we wish we were taught in school and I am sure most people at one point or another have had the "if only I learned that sooner..." moment, we certainly have! This episode is a long time coming, as in almost every episode we make the comment that "if only we had been taught that in school," we would have been better equipped later in life. So we decided to share our thoughts and opinions on what we think should have been, should be and shouldn't be taught in school. We also fill you in on some changes to the show and an update on how we have been dealing with lockdown life lately.  

In this episode we are are joined by Remax Agent, Jodi Gear to talk about the current real estate market. Jodi breaks down what the market is doing right now, why she doesn't believe there is going to be much change in housing prices and the importance of being properly educated before buying or selling. She also talks about a side of being a real estate agent we never really thought about and the impacts of Covid on both residential and commercial real estate. Jess gets a ton of great advice as she starts to embark on her first time home buying journey. *note the conversation focuses on the Ontario real estate market.  Follow Jodi Gear @jodi_maryroyteam  Follow us @HERspective_podcast

On this episode we are joined by Kat Nantz, a Somatic Sex and Relationship coach and who also has one of the most calming energies we have ever experienced. Kat explains to us what Somatic Therapy is and why it is so beneficial for many different types of healing. Ever wondered why your body reacts in a way to a touch, but your mind responds differently, that is a somatic response and Kat breaks down exactly why that happens. We discuss how somatic therapy can help in sexual relationships, dealing with trauma, how to set energy boundaries and a ton more. We took SO much from this conversation and hope you will too! We loved chatting with Kat so much we had a hard time ending the show, so we hope to have her back on to take us on an even deeper dive of Somatic Therapy, stay tuned for a part 2! Follow Kat @katnantz Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are joined by two truly inspirational ladies, Natalie James and Marina Billinghurst of the Pivot and Polish podcast. The four of us chat about pivoting in life and business and then pivoting again thanks to the unexpected pandemic. We discuss how to face trauma's and how to start healing from them; as well as the incredible communities that are built through women sharing their struggles and journeys. Natalie and Marina are two women that have amazing stories of triumphs and challenges and they share with us how they have gotten back up each time life has knocked them down, pivoted and came out more polished every time.  Follow Natalie and Marina @PivotandPolishpodcast Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Who in the hell does HERspective think they are? We wanted to do this episode to share who we are, why we started HERspective and our thoughts and personal opinions on what's happening in our country right now. We discuss some of our recent episodes and guests, the topic that peaked our interest so much that it spawned a podcast and why we are unapologetically ourselves. We are pretty much open books and we love to hear opinions and feedback, we are also always trying to learn and keep an open mind. As we mention in the show, if you hear something during a show that you want to school us on, reach out, we want to hear from you!  Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are chatting with the lovely Stephanie Sibbio of the popular insta account 100millionmoms. Stephanie has been labeled an "anti-masker" and "anti-vaxxer" due to her opinions and choices to not wear a mask or get the Covid vaccine and she shares her experiences due to these choices. We wanted to chat with Stephanie for this reason, but also because she is a health professional and has done a TON of research about this pandemic and has a lot of information as well as a different perspective that goes against the common narrative we are constantly hearing on every news channel. Stephanie reminds us of the importance to always ask questions, do your research and to be a critical thinker. It was a refreshing conversation and to learn from someone on the other side of the proverbial (covid) fence.  Follow Stephanie @100millionmoms and @glowingmamafit Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are joined for a part two of our conversation with the one and only Shae Invidiata, Founder of Free Them, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending human slavery. With so much to cover, we wanted Shae to take us on a deeper dive into why the world has allowed the abuse, exploitation and objectification of children to become such a lucrative and multi-billion dollar business. We wanted to know who the key players are in this industry and why the media almost never reports on what should be considered one of the biggest news stories in the world. We are imploring all of our listeners to take a stand and start speaking out against human slavery and the suffering of our most vulnerable, our children. Make no mistake, this is a very serious issue and it IS happening right in our own backyards!  Follow @Free_them_ or Go to Free-them.ca for more information and how you can help join the fight against Human Trafficking. Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Ever seen a 'Magic Mike' or 'Thunder Down Under,' or any other choreographed male dance (strip) show? If so, have you ever wondered how they got started or to go even deeper have you ever wondered if they played a part in the women's liberation movement? Probably not, and neither had we until we discovered the incredibly engaging and fascinating Dr. Natalia Petrzela, a NYC based Historian, Author, Teacher, Activist and podcast host.  Natalia co-produced and hosted the podcast "Welcome to Your Fantasy," which chronicles the history of the "Chippendales." If you don't know what that is, you're about to find out! But that isn't all we wanted to chat to Natalia about, we wanted to talk about how the beginning of an all-male strip show that was originally JUST for women, may we be so bold to say, could have had a hand (or other body parts ;) in shaping the women's liberation movement and how that has translated into where we are today. Natalia shares her POV, expertise and some fun tidbits on the "Chippendale's" guys. Grab a stiff drink and tune in! Listen to the 'Welcome to Your Fantasy' podcast exclusively on Spotify. Follow Dr. Natalia Petrzela @nataliaptrzela and @chippendalesrevealed  Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

It's just us on this one and we are coming in hot with our thoughts and opinions on some recent trending events in the media, i.e. Khloe's "photogate," Rachel Hollis' tone deaf comments, being in a THIRD lockdown and mainstream media in general. We wanted to chat all this out because each topic hits on serious issues that continue to plague society and are endlessly perpetuated by the media. Like the unattainable beauty standards that even the celebs that created them seemingly can't handle, the cancel culture monster society has created with a blood thirsty appetite and feeling like you can't trust anything you see, read or hear anymore. We are calling it all out and sharing the realizations we have come to and how we have changed our perceptions and are pivoting our approach to how we choose to receive information from now on as well as the importance of critical thinking.  Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are talking serious "shit" on this episode, literally and figuratively. Joined by Dr. Sapna Makhija, specialist in Gastroenterology and certified nutrition coach we get into the importance of a healthy gut and how your gut health could put you at risk of experiencing worse Covid-19 symptoms during and after contracting the virus. Dr. Makhija also shares what to look for in your poop after a bowel movement, and yes, you should be checking out your own poop regularly.  She breaks down some serious misconceptions about how often you should have bowel movements, what is actually irregular and why most vitamins and supplements are probably just ending up as "expensive pee." Dr. Makhija tells us some hilarious stories and experiences that come with being in her field, she also gives great tips on how to keep your gut health in check! Follow Dr. Sapna Makhija on @makhijamd Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are joined by well known Canadian Tiktoker and content creator Julia Grandoni, and does she have a story to tell! Hers is one that feels like it could only happen in a movie, but it is very much Julia's reality. Julia tells us about how she went from serving tables at a Montreal restaurant to serving up Tik Tok ads essentially over night. It started with a video about an angry customer that went viral which led to Tik Tok sliding into her DMs! Julia talks about the importance of being her authentic self as a content creator and giving back to her community. She feels a lot of gratitude for her new found notoriety and where that has gotten her and wants to help others reach their ultimate potential too. Take a listen, we know you will love hearing Julia's story as much as we did! Follow Julia on all platforms @juliagrandoni Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Ladies it is time to say good-bye to budgets and to start changing the way you look at money and manage your finances. We are joined by Nicole Victoria, Founder and CEO of No Budget Babe. Nicole is a Money Coach and a financial literacy advocate, she specializes in helping women in their 20's and 30's properly manage their money and build bank accounts that never stop growing. Nicole shares about her own financial hardships that lead her down the path to learn everything she could about personal finances until she developed the perfect formula and from there No Budget Babe was born. We learned so much from this chat, why budgets don't actually work, how to properly invest, why a financial advisor might not be the best bet for you (even if they don't work for a bank) and tons of other tips, you can hear Lauren vigorously jotting down notes throughout the episode so you might want to have a pen and paper handy. If you are interested in a different perspective on finances, investments and money management, you need to take a listen! Follow Nicole Victoria @nobudgetbabe Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

*Trigger Warning* This episode may contain triggering subject matter - We are talking about a very frightening and upsetting, yet unfortunately a very real global issue, Human Trafficking. We are joined by Shae Invidiata the Founder of the not-for-profit organization Free-Them. Since 2010 Shae and her team of dedicated volunteers have been working towards awakening the world to the dark secrets of human trafficking by focusing on generating awareness, advocacy, education and strengthening government policies on human trafficking and the exploitation of persons. Shae talks about the importance of reframing perspectives and language around the victims of human trafficking which are primarily women and children, the most vulnerable. She also shares the staggering monetary statistics that are generated by the business/trade of humans and why that is the biggest reason it exists and continues to grow at a rapid pace as well as many other FACTS. Some of the biggest questions we had is, if "everyone" is so against the sale of children for sex and slavery, why is it still happening? Why do we not hear about it in the media? Why would governments and societies not be taking a much bigger and louder stance against it? We put these questions to you, our listeners, ask yourselves these questions. Sadly, many of the answers point in a direction we don't want to believe (think the elite). We can no longer operate under the "ignorance is bliss" mentality, it is time our societies come together and use all voices to demand the end of this abhorrent business. We need to protect our children and the exploited. Those participating and profiting off human trafficking must be exposed and brought to justice! Please listen and learn how you can take a stand and join the fight to end human trafficking. Follow @Free_them_ Go to Free-them.ca for more information and how you can help join the fight against Human Trafficking. Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

On the heels of International Women's Day we are chatting with yet another amazing and inspiring woman. A mother of two, an Educator, Researcher and soon to be Doctor, Sabrina Razack joins us to talk about gender inequality, breaking down the patriarchy and ways society needs to shift its mindset to be more inclusive. With Sabrina and Lauren both being mothers of boys we talk about the importance of educating their sons about gender equality, the type of language used when talking about women and how more men need to advocate for women's rights and that starts with the conversations we have at home with our kids. Sabrina has also worked with the Canadian Association for Canadian Women and Sport where she designed programs and resources for newcomers and Racialized females. At the University of Toronto she is a third-year PhD scholar in the graduate program for Kinesiology & Physical Education, Collaborative Specialization in Women & Gender Studies. Cheers to girl power!  Follow Sabrina @becauseofhersports Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We learn at least one thing from every episode we do, and often the learnings we take away are about ourselves. We have been able to develop more confidence, tools to better our mental health, how to have a good relationship with money, tips on building a business, how to talk about sexual needs, how to cope with insecurities, even how to breathe properly! The learning really has been endless and we have our guests to thank for all of it! So in this episode we wanted to take a trip down what we are calling episode lane and recounting many of the episodes that really resonated with us personally. Some of which we even made commitments to making a change in our lives and we asked 'you', our listeners to hold us accountable for, so take a listen to see where we are at with those. By no means is this a recap of favourite episodes, because they are all faves for different reasons and we love each and every guest for their uniqueness and willingness to share their stories, experiences and expertise with us and our listeners. So consider this the first of what we hope will be one of many "trip down episode lane" episodes!  Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are almost at a full year since the pandemic really hit and shut the world down; and since then it has become the topic of most conversations. With multiple school closures, isolation, removal of organized sports and other activities children depend on for socialization and even refuge, we wanted to chat about the affects the pandemic has had and continues to have on children. Joined by Clinical therapist and social worker in children’s mental health Kayla Marques, we discuss signs, symptoms and tips on how to help children cope with the drastic changes in their lives and lifestyles; as well as points on what to look for when it comes to mental health conditions like depression and anxiety within kids. Kayla also breaks down some misconceptions about mental illness and provides a ton of valuable information and perspectives on what parents/guardians can do to help the children in their lives get through these challenging times. For more information on children's mental health resources check out Kinark and Kids Help Phone Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Organic growth, algorithm, followers, insights,  we have all heard these terms, and pretend we know what an algorithm is, but what do they really mean and what do they have to do with social media? To help breakdown the mysteries behind the scrolling and likes, we are joined by Social Media Manager Brooke Corradetti of Socially Brooke. Brooke gives us the 411 on how to navigate the ins and outs of your insta accounts as well as tips on how to generate more real followers, how to spot bots, why not to buy followers and the importance of posting and engagement on ALL the different channels within instagram, yes that means reels, stories and posts!   Follow Brooke @sociallybrooke__ Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are joined by the fabulous and 'ab-ulous' Kerolin Bassier, she is a fitness enthusiast (best abs ever), mum of two, entrepreneur, mental health advocate and tell-it-like-it-is lady. Kerolin shares her experiences and journey of break-ups and make-ups with her now husband which helped her learn about who she is and discover her voice to express what she wanted and what she wouldn't stand for. She also discusses the "wake-ups" she went through that helped her find real confidence as well as healthy ways to cope with mental illness. We talk #momlife and the parts of it that are rarely discussed, like how so many moms don't even know they are suffering from post-partum depression. We also get into why it is so important to talk about ALL the sides of motherhood, not just the good and the  "it is such a blessing," sides, it is, but it's also hard AF!  Follow Kerolin @kerolin.tv Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Did it even happen if you didn't post it? What if you did post it but wish it didn't happen? We are joined by the fabulous ladies of the Millennial Girls podcast, Racquel Goldy and Natasha Salehi to discuss whether to delete or not to delete an exes pictures off your social media. With each one of us being at all different stages of life, we all have different opinions and perspectives on this controversial question. The ladies also talk to us about how they got their start in media and how being furloughed due to Covid helped them start a podcast. We also chat about how we all need that one "FBI" friend and why Natasha cancelled her wedding (it wasn't due to the pandemic btw). Lauren and Jess talk mental health and how lockdown part 2 is taking a different toll.  Follow @millennial_girls Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

You heard it here first folks! We have the Vagina Coach (yes you read that right) on to tell you all about your body and we guarantee you are going to learn a thing or two. Certified Fitness professional, women's health educator, published author, speaker, entrepreneur and mama, Kim Vopni joins us to talk about the importance of pelvic floor health. This is a topic rarely discussed but is one of the most important factors in women's physical health and wellness, especially for pre and post child birth. We are blown away by how much we didn't know or understand about our own bodies and how little attention pelvic floor health gets in the medical field. Kim breaks down many misconceptions i.e. how you're actually supposed to do Kegels (we promise you're doing it wrong). We get into the whole "bounce back body" obsession and how other cultures respect and honour new mothers through the practice of "Mother Roasting," something our society really needs to adopt. Kim gives us the info we didn't know we needed and we love her for it. To our pregnant friends and fam, scrap the baby shower and ask for appointments with a pelvic floor coach. You can thank us later, you're welcome! Follow Kim Vopni @vaginacoach Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

We are talking dating in or after your thirties with the fantastic Marie Nicola, one half of the Alt.Pop.Repeat podcast and previous guest of the show. Being single or dating post 30 often gets a lot of shade and is just another thing to add to the list of reasons women feel shame for. Well the shame stops here, because first off no one should feel shame about their dating or relationship status and second, Marie brings some new perspectives and shares her experiences about dating in and after her 30's that just may shine a new light on dating. Marie talks to us about toxic relationships, not feeling worthy, fear of starting over and how one day that all changed and so did her outlook on life and dating. She also shares some hilarious first (and last) date stories! We talk about "Blue Monday," and January being a tough month for mental health, nevermind layering lockdowns on top of it. We give some binge-worthy reco's and Jess brings a (not so) hot take on how great the Marvel movie's franchise is. To our beloved listeners, if you ever need someone to talk to about anything at all, please don't hesitate to reach out, we all need a little help sometimes and we are here for you.  Follow Marie @Karmacake Check out the @altpoprepeat podcast Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Can you believe it is actually 2021, felt like 2020 went on for a decade but thankfully that crapshoot of a year is finally behind us! We are heading into this new year with positivity, optimism and more orgasms, cus who doesn't want more orgasms right!? We are making 2021 the year of the 'O' and you should too! To help us kick it off we are joined by the amazing Dr. Shari Caplan, she is the Medical Director and Founder of VitalityMD, an integrative medical lifestyle centre that specializes in women's sexual health and overall wellness. Dr. Caplan is here to help us understand our hormones, libido and that orgasms and good sex don't have to end after babies or menopause. She talks to us about the treatments available for Sexual Interest & Arousal disorder or Stress Urinary Incontinence in women; two of which are the aptly named "'O' shot" and "Viveve." These treatments can take your orgasm from "ok" to "O F*ck ya" and so much more.  Tune in and join the conversation to normalize that women deserve pleasure too!  Follow @VitalityMDtor Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our new product sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Happy Holidays everyone! We are so glad 2020 is almost over and are taking the positive and optimist route going into 2021! For our last episode of the year we opted to go non-traditional. So to close out 2020 we are venturing out of our territory and into the world of UFO's and extra-terrestrial life. Joined by UFO enthusiast and past guest, the ultra interesting and intelligent, Chrissy Newton, co-host of Alt.Pop.Repeat. podcast. We scratch the surface on the topic of UFO's, the phenomena that so many have witnessed but reluctantly talk about, government cover-ups and why interest in UFO's and ET life in mainstream media is starting to pick up steam. Lauren and Chrissy also share their UFO experiences. Take your tinfoil hats off for this one folks and open your mind to different perspectives because, "the truth is out there." Wishing everyone a merry and bright end to 2020 as well as a huge thanks to all our listeners, guests and partners for their continued support of the show. Talk to you next year!

We are flipping the script on what the majority of society still follows today! Joined by the incredible Leigh Montavon, holistic sex and relationship coach who specializes in working with queer, non-monogamous and kinky clients. We chat about different relationship styles and changing the proverbial script about sex, relationships and love that society has given us. We deep dive into polyamory, why a sex coach can help and that you do have a choice in what relationships you do or don't want. Leigh is also a writer, speaker, parent, and co-host of the podcast Queers Next Door, another great resource for advice and information. Plus, we share a funny story about our girls xmas dinner and how Jess is NOT good under pressure.  Follow Leigh Montavon @sexcoachleigh and @queersnextdoor  Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

On this episode we are talking cannabis, weed, grass, Mary-J, green...whatever you call, it we are deep diving on puffing the piff (or eating it) during parenthood. We are joined by Keira Fae, the founder of the very popular and informative site cannabisandparenthood.com. Keira started her cannabis and parenthood journey over 5 years ago after she became pregnant and felt there was little to no information provided on the topic; so she decided to build a resource for parents to learn more about the cannabis plant and how its use can apply it to all aspects of parenthood. Keira is extremely well researched on cannabis use in pregnancy and parenthood and has been breaking down and sharing her learnings so other parents can make informed decisions on cannabis use that is right for them. If you are a cannabis user and a parent or becoming one, this is the episode for you! We also discuss our borderline unhealthy obsession with Schitt's Creek and the cast and announce our HERfestive giveaway! Follow Keira @cannabisandparenthood and for more information go to the website www.cannabisandparenthood.com Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

Today we are discussing the big 'D' word...DIVORCE! We are joined by Leanne Townsend, one of Toronto's top family Law attorneys and divorce strategists; she is also a fellow podcaster. We get into the real laws of divorce and what the actual rights are when it comes to ending a marriage. Leanne gives us some serious insight about divorcing when infidelity, abuse and wealth are involved and why pre-nups shouldn't have a bad rap! We also chat about why relationships breakdown at different stages of life as well as the different reasons why men and women want a divorce. Lauren and Jess talk about their "black and green thumbs," (guess who has what) and we dish on Britney news! Follow Leanne Townsend @leannetownsendlife or for more information go to www.leannetownsend.ca Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com