Not Your Average Girl

Sarah and Jess are joined by Ashantis Jones, CPT, MEd, and Self Love Therapist. Ashantis shares her journey to rebuilding her life after breaking up with her live-in boyfriend and losing her job. We talk about recovering from eating disorders, learning how to live for yourself, developing a healthy relationship with fitness and health, and much more. Ashantis shares her insight into how young adults can improve their mental wellness, the power of therapy, and why medication isn't always a bad thing.

Jess and Sarah are joined by Deanna Frig, mindset & success coach. Deanna shares her insight into how to live a more intentional life, and talks about how to ensure the dreams you're following are your own. She offers tips for setting goals, creating a vision board, and getting on a path to true happiness and freedom. Enjoy the girl chat! Deanna's Instagram: @yourcoachdeanna Deanna's website: https://yourcoachdeanna.com/ -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah and Jess are joined by Jen Glaser, Co-Founder of ZippyPaws. Jen shares her experience starting ZippyPaws right after graduating college. She talks about what drove her to start on the path of entrepreneurship right after graduation, and the challenges that came with it. Jen discusses imposter syndrome during the early stages of her career. She also shares her advice on identifying and playing to your strengths, following your passions, and the intricacies of balancing life as a business owner. ZippyPaws: https://zippypaws.com/ ZippyPaws Instagram: @ZippyPaws Dog Mom Podcast: @dogmompodcast Jen's Instagram: @jenkoala -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah takes on a topic very close to her heart in this solo episode: being a highly sensitive person (HSP). Sarah shares what being an HSP is and how you might identify yourself as an HSP. She shares her own experiences and how being a highly sensitive person impacted her life growing up and into adulthood, and how she's learned to manage and cope with some of the qualities of being an HSP. https://hsperson.com/ Take the HSP test: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

In this episode, Sarah and Jess are joined by mother-daughter duo, Delia Folk and Alison Bruhn of The Style That Binds Us to discuss fashion, and how style is tied to our identity and confidence. Delia and Alison share how to build your personal brand through style, create a mood board, and the science of dressing! We also discuss the importance of representation in the fashion industry, adaptive fashion, and inclusivity. thestylethatbindsus.com Instagram: @thestylethatbindsus & @alisonbruhn & @deliafolk YouTube: The Style That Binds Us -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah and Jess bring back their most popular guests yet, Ben and Scott, otherwise known as the boyfriends! The four read Sarah and Jess' old journal entries while enjoying one too many white claws. Learn about Jess' many elementary school crushes, obsession with drawing monkies, writing quotes of the day, and 10-year-old burns, and Sarah's 'mature womanly' thoughts as a 17-year-old. This is a silly episode, and we hope you enjoy a good laugh with us! **Content warning: Lots of swear words + adult content** -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Jess and Sarah are so excited to share this episode with Allison Lang, amputee, advocate for body inclusivity and model. The girls share a raw and authentic conversation about what it feels like growing up with physical differences, the impacts of bullying, and how the lack of body diversity in media impacts young girls. Allison shares her experience as an amputee in the modelling industry, problems with the lack of representation in media, disability tokenism, and self acceptance. Finally, Allison shares her insights about ableism and why it's so problematic. This episode is the first of many in a series about diversity & inclusion. Follow Allison on Instagram: @allisonelang Follow Allison on Twitter: @allisonelang Follow NYAG on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew Not Your Average Girl: Podcasts for women, girl talk podcast.

In this bonus episode for International Women's Day #IWD2021, Jess and Sarah sit down the President of @contiki Canada, Sheralyn Berry. The women discuss Sheralyn's experience climbing the corporate ladder and reaching a high level position as a woman in business, finding her voice, and never being afraid to speak up in the room. Sheralyn shares the importance of finding a mentor and learning to accept difficult feedback. The women discuss Sheralyn's top travel experiences, where they hope to travel in the future after the pandemic, and why a career in travel is so amazing. Follow Sheralyn on Instagram: @sheralynberry Follow NYAG on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew Not Your Average Girl: Podcasts for women, girl talk podcast.

Sarah and Jess welcome Harmonie Vachon, Digital Content Producer, on the podcast to discuss content creation, YouTube, and starting a side gig. We discuss how Harmonie got her start on YouTube, how she's found success through consistency, and reaching one million views on her YouTube channel. Harmonie shares her advice for budding creatives and people looking to start a side gig in content creation. -- Follow Harmonie's YouTube channel: Harmonie Vachon Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

This ep is personal, honest, raw and intimate - the type of conversation best friends usually have behind closed doors. Jess and Sarah discuss what it's like to fall in love again after devastating heartbreak, relationship trauma, and long-term relationships ending. They share the damaging thought process and what they experienced before they broke off their past relationships, then talk about the magic of refinding themselves after a break up. Finally, the girls discuss how past relationship traumas affect their current relationships, what fears they have about moving forward in their relationships, relationship anxiety, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

In this solo episode, Jess talks sustainability in your 20s and her journey with living a more sustainable lifestyle. Taking a non-judgemental approach, Jess discusses how reducing certain foods in your diet can help the environment, simple sustainability tips, and making small sacrifices. Jess shares advice for how to change the way you consume goods, how to vote with your dollar, offers tips for thrifting and how to engage your local government. Check a clothing company's sustainability: https://goodonyou.eco/ -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah and Jess read the advice you gave us on our Instagram stories. The girls talk about not caring about what other people think and living life for yourself. They discuss the concept of someone else's success not being your failure. They read advice about not being afraid of hearing no and just asking for what you need and more! Finally, Jess and Sarah share their own advice. Don't miss this girl chat episode. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah and Jess are joined by Brianna Neely of hunny b. skin. They talk about Bri's chronic condition, TMJ, and what it's like living with chronic pain in your 20s. The girls discuss living with mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, self care and self work, and the importance of taking a much needed break. Bri shares her journey of starting her skin care brand, how she turned her passion into a business, the value of bee-based ingredients and how she maintains healthy balance in her life. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags hunny b. skin Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah and Jess discuss the weird shit they do that they're not sure other people do. Do you eat snacks in the bath tub? Have full blown concerts in your car? Grab your own butt? Enjoy this silly girl talk episode! We hope you laugh right along with us. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Jess and Sarah welcome actress and model, Emily Loewen, to discuss her journey of self growth and self love. The girls discuss how bullying in high school can impact your mental health into adulthood, what they wish they knew as teenage girls, strategies for self love and acceptance, and embracing the 'middle space'. Please enjoy this girl talk podcast episode! -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah and Jess discuss the concept of New Years Resolutions and why they aren't always a recipe for success. The girls share their insight into how to make intentions that provide a framework for accomplishing realistic, maintainable goals. Enjoy our practical advice for goal setting and creating healthy habits that last! -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Erin Hamilton, Certified Personal Trainer, joins Jess and Sarah to discuss health and fitness. The girls talk about body image issues, the pressure to be thin when you're younger and binge eating habits. Erin shares her advice for working towards intuitive eating and a healthy, balanced lifestyle. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

In celebration of the end of 2020 and Jess joining Sarah as a 26-year-old, the girls collectively share 26 things they learned by age 26. From attitudes towards eating and how to put yourself first to how crappy store-bought fake eyelashes are and the importance of carrying a spare pair of underwear. Jess and Sarah get emotional talking about how the podcast has impacted their friendship. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah introduces Jess for our first solo episode. While searching through her old journals, Jess found several notes she had written as a teenager struggling with anxiety, self worth and body image. Jess wanted to share what it was like to read these thoughts 10 years later from a much different place, hoping to demonstrate how life does get better. Please be kind, as this episode is extremely personal and vulnerable. This may be triggering to those struggling with dark and depressive thoughts. Like always, we encourage you to seek professional help if you are having these sorts of thoughts. -- If you're dealing with depression or anxiety, don't struggle alone. Please reach out for help. You are loved. You are valid. And you deserve to find peace. Fraser Health Crisis Line: https://www.options.bc.ca/program/fraser-health-crisis-line Canadian Mental Health Association crisis line: 1-800-784-2433 or 310-6789 Reduced cost counselling resources: http://willowtreecounselling.ca/wp-content/themes/willowtree/reduced-cost-counselling.pdf Resources for Marginalized Communities and Allies: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/resources-for-marginalized-communities-and-allies/ Mental Health resources for Black Canadians: https://www.unisonfund.ca/blog/post/mental-health-resources-black-canadians LGBTQQIP2SAA mental health resources: https://www.lifevoice.ca/crisis-supports/lgbtq-crisis-supports

The girls invite their boyfriends, Ben and Scott, on to discuss their tinder horror stories. The group shares their weirdest date experiences (diapers for partying, guy who has a bed in his van, elicit substances on the table at a restaurant and cheaters) from using online dating aps like Bumble, Tinder and Hinge. Enjoy! **Content warning: Lots of swear words + adult content** -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

In this episode Sarah and Jess discuss the true meaning of self care. The girls talk about how self care is commonly misconstrued and how self care is related to your overall and mental wellbeing. They also discuss the problem with consumer self care and come up with a new model for self care based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Amy Brown, one of the Top 10% of Realtors In Greater Vancouver, joins Jess for a candid conversation about her career journey towards becoming a successful Realtor working in the Tri-Cities area. Amy discusses finding her career path early in life, how getting fired early on in her career was the best thing that happened to her, how she stops herself from comparing her success to her colleague's and how she manages high-pressure situations. Amy's Instagram: @amybrownyvr.ca Amy's website: http://amybrownyvr.ca/ -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Jess and Sarah discuss the art of the selfie and reveal your responses to Jess' Instagram polls about selfies. The girls talk about how selfies can be a representation of mental health/self image, why we compare ourselves to others, and their own negative and positive experiences with selfies. Enjoy this week's girl talk! -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Maegan from Wild Hearts Creative joins Jess and Sarah to discuss what it's like getting laid off during covid, how to work up the courage to start your own business, the challenge of imposter syndrome and finally following your heart. Enjoy! Wild Hearts Creative on Instagram: @wildheartscreative -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Sarah and Jess put The New York Time's 36 Questions to Fall in Love to the test. The girls discuss their happiest memories, borderline disturbing (poop) embarrassing stories, and what friendship means to them. Do they fall in love? Are they closer as friends? Did they learn something new? Listen now for a classic girl talk podcast episode. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

In this raw and vulnerable episode, Sar and Jess come clean about their experiences with ignoring their gut feelings and the emotional toll it took on their lives. They share how to recognize a gut feeling, how to work up the courage to act on it and how it can lead to the ultimate journey of empowerment. If you're dealing with anxiety, don't struggle alone. Please reach out for help. You are loved. You are valid. And you deserve to find peace. Fraser Health Crisis Line: https://www.options.bc.ca/program/fraser-health-crisis-line Canadian Mental Health Association crisis line: 1-800-784-2433 or 310-6789 Reduced cost counselling resources: http://willowtreecounselling.ca/wp-content/themes/willowtree/reduced-cost-counselling.pdf -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

The girls play an adult game of Would You Rather full of inappropriate questions and innuendo, with a little feminist rant to spice things up. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast

Welcome to The Not Your Average Girl Podcast - the inspirational girl talk you need in your life. Bestfriends Sarah and Jess share how they became friends and recap what's happened in their lives so far in 2020. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew

Jess and Sarah discuss how their teenage expectations of womanhood fell flat, and dive into a discussion about the persistent struggle of self love and body image. -- Follow us on Instagram: @notyouraveragegirl.podcast Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessrstafford Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sar.mags Find us on your favourite platform: linktr.ee/notyouraveragegirl.podcast Intro/outro music by Benji: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MTZMuVLlcM4wIe0om2doA?si=GLBsf1YdTMCmiaUTd1Voew