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Hi friends! We are here for our second episode of season three, woohoo! On this episode we are going to go over some bad dating advice. Gwen and Aisley have each compiled a list of common bad dating advice given to people. Neither of us have exchanged our lists with each other, so we are going into it fresh without any preconceived thoughts. A lot of this bad dating advice is pretty common for people to hear growing up or throughout their early adulthood. What bad dating advice have you been given? Have you ever given any bad dating advice? Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Wow, we are so happy and thankful to be back with another episode! We hope everyone was able to enjoy their summer as much as possible! The season premiere is pretty laid back and low-key - we just wanted to have a chat with you. Mainly in this episode we discuss what happened over the summer for each of us and what is coming to be in the foreseeable future. We also go over what will be happening this season, including going into some detail about our decision regarding posting changes. As of this season, we will be posting bi-weekly episodes. As we are both entering our second year of our Masters degree, it is becoming more and more time consuming, and we just don't feel we can commit the same amount of energy to the podcast. We hope you understand this decision and still join us for our future episodes. We are sooo happy to back!! E-mail us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

We are back from our little week off to let you know that we will be taking another break! Haha, we know it isn't the most exciting news, but we need a little rest and recuperation. In this episode we will be reflecting on what it has been like starting the podcast and journeying through this whole process. This certainly isn't our last episode! We are just taking a break to do some summer things and get more prepared for when school takes a hectic turn come September. Join us for the season two finale as we discuss some of our favourite episodes and the episodes or moments that have made us cringe! A big thank you to everyone involved and everyone who has listened to an episode. We will be back the last week of August. In the mean time, please reach out to us if you would like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea for a topic that you feel is worth discussing. Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Oh hey there, friends! We've got part two of our adulting episodes here. For this episode, Adam joined us to go through the second half of our adulting checklist. In case you didn't listen to the previous episode (which, if you haven't, be sure to do so before or after!), this list was compiled using a variety of websites and adulting checklists. We go through and identify whether or not we do the thing, and then determine if it should be a prerequisite to adulthood and adulting. What are your thoughts on adulting in general, and do you have anything you completely agree or disagree with on this list? We would love to hear from you! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

The day we have long been awaiting has finally arrived! Here is part two of our interviews with folks from the LGBTQ+ community. If you are an avid listener, you probably have heard us talking about making this episode for quite some time now. We are so excited, and thankful to everyone involved, for making this happen! Similarly to the first part of this series (which, if you haven't already listened, go give it a listen before or after

We are excited for this episode!! What a wild ride it was reading some passages of "men writing women." This week we take a peak into a weird world of fiction. Where men know no bounds or limitations to their opinions on how women's bodies function!! It is both funny and alarming. We really hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Also, what are you experiences with encountering the way women are written about in books and literature? Get in touch with us! opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Oh hi there, friend! We are back with yet another episode. On this episode things will be a little different, and even more relaxed (if you can imagine). As you may, or may not know, Aisley is a picky eater. It's something we have discussed on the pod a few times. Gwen came up with the idea to make some foods that would purposefully place Aisley outside of her comfort zone. During the episode, Aisley will try foods and discuss. We will also discuss picky eating and foods in general. Are you a picky eater, too? How did you find this style of episode? Let us know! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hello, hello everyone! We are back with another episode and this week we are talking about FOMO. Have you ever experienced FOMO? On this episode we are going to be explaining what FOMO is and what the research says about it. We'll also be taking a short test to assess and reflect on how much we experience feelings of missing out. We will talk about our own experiences with FOMO, and then we're going to get into what "the experts" say about dealing and overcoming FOMO. We'd love to know what your thoughts are on this topic too! As mentioned in the episode, here is the FOMO scale. Use a 0-10 rating to assess and reflect on your own experiences with FOMO: Scale by: Andrew Przybylski (2013) I fear others have more rewarding experiences than me. I fear my friends have more rewarding experiences than me. I get worried when I find out my friends are having fun without me. I get anxious when I don't know what my friends are up to. It is important that I understand my friends' "in-jokes." Sometimes, I wonder if I spend too much time keeping up with what is going on. It bothers me when I miss an opportunity to meet up with friends. When I have a good time, it is important for me to share the details online (e.g. updating status). When I miss out on a planned get-together, it bothers me. When I go on vacation, I continue to keep tabs on what my friends are doing. Email us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hey, hey everyone! To kick off the month of June we are talking about... well... June! This week we're discussing the holidays and celebrations that take place in June in Canada. Of course, this month is PRIDE! A big huge Happy Pride to everyone! It is also National Indigenous History Month. So, let's remember to honour, celebrate, and educate ourselves on Indigenous history and culture. There are also some surprising holidays... some of them are propaganda??? We hope you enjoy this episode, do you celebrate any of these holidays? Some Netflix watching for Pride Month: - Disclosure (2020) - The Death & Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017) - All In My Family (2019) For Indigenous content on Instagram, follow: - @snottynoserezkids - @shinanova - @wetsuweten_checkpoint - @notoriouscree Get in touch with us! opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

This week's episode was so much fun to create! We compiled a checklist from various resources across the internet of what it means to be an adult. What sorts of life skills are typically thought to be associated with adulthood? What skills do people believe all adults should know? Is adulting really all that it's cut out to be? Haha... the answer is no. So in this episode we will be going through the checklist and discusses whether we know how to do these things and if we think they are prerequisites to adulthood. Do you believe there is a right way to adult? Email us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hello friends! This week we are bringing you more content from Reddit (and now Whisper). We are reading peoples' anonymous confessions! There is a bit of everything this week, from faking illnesses, to bad driving, and weird cat dynamics. We hope that you will enjoy this episode and its more casual feel. In the future, is there any subreddits you know of that have some good stuff to look through? Or maybe your own juicy confessions? We would love to know!! Email us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

*Trigger & Content Warning: in this episode we will be discussing bodies in detail, eating, diet culture, and other sensitive themes. This episode takes a "discuss and learn" type of approach. We are going to be going over the both the body positivity movement and the body neutrality movement. Both Gwen and Aisley only have surface level knowledge about these movement coming into this episode. Together we will be going through both movements, deciphering the differences, the similarities, and the importance both hold in today's society. This is such a complex topic and this episode only paints a limited picture of both movements. Open to Discussion would love to know what others think about these topics. If you have ideas on how and where to expand the conversation on this topic, we are all ears! Please read over the article referenced in this episode: The Black History of the Body Positive Movement (Briana Dominici) https://zenerations.org/2020/08/21/the-black-history-of-the-body-positive-movement/ Get in touch with us! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

*Content Warning: in this episode we will be discussing mental health, triggers, and in some cases suicide. Please be aware of any sensitive content that may arise during this conversation. Hi friends! We are very excited to bring this episode to you! We sat down to have a conversation with Amanda Feige, who runs The Stigma Sanctuary on Instagram. Amanda is a psychotherapist-in-training and believes in opening up a platform that allows open and non-judgmental discussion about mental health and wellness. In this episode we will be discussing stigma and how it impacts our daily lives. Stigma is something that everyone can likely relate to in some aspect of their lives. We want to open up the discussion about stigma - what is it, who does it impact, why is it here, etc. - in hopes to create some community, common ground, and help to reduce stigma. Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Follow and reach out to Amanda: @thestigmasanctuary We want to hear from you! E-mail: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hi lovely listeners! Welcome to another laid back episode where we once again visit Reddit for some unpopular opinions! We've got a little bit of everything in this episode - some laughs, some serious talk, and just some random conversation. These are often some of the most fun episodes for us to record! The unpopular opinions covered in this episode have to do with women's and men's sports; rules around driving; dress codes; proper ways to listen to music; umami; the benefit of the doubt; being "ugly" as a social inconvenience; adjusting the goods; and whether bugs should be dog sized or not. We hope you enjoy this episode! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod Logo art by: Yitzchok Sabel Instagram: @d7mtg Website: https://d7m.tg/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

This episode was not planned, but due to on the fly issues we had to switch things up quickly. So, this episode is just going to be a fun and easy-listening type of thing! We found some popular "who is more likely to" questions, and we are going to go through them together and decide on who is more likely to _______! We hope you find this enjoy this and share some laughter (: Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @aisleycanflyy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

On this week's episode Gwen has a little social experiment in store that Aisley doesn't have any idea about! After our check-in's, Gwen will present Aisley with made-up news articles, but she doesn't know that they are actually made up. Gwen has curated news articles that she knows are hot topic points for discussion - maybe even slightly triggering. Gwen will be taking a stance on views that are not actually her own to see the kind of reaction Aisley will have. Will Aisley catch on? Will things get heated? You'll have to listen to find out! We want to hear from you! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Last week we took the 16Personalities version of the MBTI personality test (so if you haven't already checked that one out, make sure to give it a listen first!), this week we are taking the Big 5 (OCEAN) personality test. Before we do that, we are going to be discussing a new trend going around that originated on TikTok, called Super Straight. We discuss our perspectives on this newly identified "sexuality", and go over some of the implications it has on the LGBTQ+ community. No check-ins this week, so after our discussing on Super Straight, we will be getting right into our personality test. We would love to know what your Big 5 personality test said. Let us know on Instagram! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

This week we decided to do a personality test! As always, we begin with our check-ins and then get into some background on personality tests and what experience we have with them so far. Then we will be getting right into the 16Personalities version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test. We both go through the questionnaire together and then go over our results. We'd love to know if you have done this test and what your results are, so don't forget to head on over to our Instagram page and let us know in the comments of the trailer for this episode! 16Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Have an idea for an episode? Do you have something you feel is worthy of a discussion on the podcast? Let us know! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Content Warning: In this episode we discuss Canada's criminal justice system and some sensitive topics do comes up occasionally throughout the episode. Please be advised when listening. We are so very excited to have Amber Carlsson of the podcast All Things Criminal on this episode with us. Amber brings us her knowledge of Canada's criminal justice system and the realities for those who experience the criminal system. We have some honest and real discussions about how some people come to find themselves involved in this system, and how the system disproportionately affects certain groups of people. Remember to check out Amber's podcast All Things Criminal and check her out on Instagram! Amber Carlsson & All Things Criminal @ambercarlsson @allthingscriminal.podcast Do you have a topic of discussion you want to share with us? Let us know and email us at opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

We are channeling some laid back energy this week. After our usual check-in's we get into a conversation about society - societal expectations, detriments, and consequences. Gwen and Aisley have been having some deep and in-depth conversations lately about many things. Although, they all seem to come back to the specific society we live in and how it moulds us as we age and maneuver through life. We would love to hear your thoughts on these topics! Join the conversation on instagram or send us an email! opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Welcome back to another week, another episode! We are bringing a bit of a lighter, fun episode this week. However, first we will begin with why we do our check-in's. We had someone ask about the purpose of checking in and whether or not it felt invasive. We answer this and some others aspects of the purpose of our check-ins. Then, we actually get into our check-ins! Then onto the fun! This week we have a list of "common" pet peeves to go through together and see which ones we identify with or not. We want to know your opinions as well! Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

We are so excited to finally be sharing this episode with you! We have been working on it for quite some time now and we are appreciative for this platform to be able to share this with everyone. On this episode, we have three very special interviews for you. First, we will share our own story and experience of being a part of this community and sharing about our own identities. On this episode our guests are: Eboni, KT, and Maria. Don't forget to check out Eboni and KT's podcasts as well! Eboni: Podcast: The Hot Girl Hour Insta: @thehotgirlhour and @heyeboni KT: Podcast The Utopic Socialist Our goal is to make this into a series and continue interviewing people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, where they share their story and a bit about themselves with us and our listeners. Part two is in the making and if you are interested in being a part of this series (or if you have an idea for another) please email us, we would love to hear from you! Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

CONTENT WARNING: 23:35-44:50. Hi friends and thanks for tuning into another episode! This week, Gwen has a ghost update up for us! We discuss Marilyn Manson and the current accusations against him. Then we finish this episode off with a word association game to try to ease into a lighter headspace. Talk about ghost:  https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/episodes/Ep--006-Forever-alone--Get-a-guest-ei9g24 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

TRIGGER WARNING: we will be discussing sensitive topics such as suicide and suicide ideation in this episode. Discussion surrounding sensitive topics begins at 35:47 and ends at 43:10. This week we have an incredibly exciting episode with special guest Vanessa Gorelkin. Vanessa is an Occupational Therapist from the US and is joining us today to share her expertise on radical acceptance and how it can be used in everyday life. Join us while we discuss how radical acceptance plays a role in people's lives, what an occupational therapist does, and we have some meaningful discussions surrounding mental health. You can find Vanessa here: https://vanessagorelkin.com Instagram: @vanessagorelkinot Mental health resources: National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-273-8255 Canada Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868 Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 Hope for Wellness (Indigenous helpline): 1-855-242-3310 Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366 Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod Want advice or our opinion on a certain topic or event? Email us at opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

We are so excited for this episode!! It was so much fun for us to create this episode for everyone and we hope you enjoy is as much as we do! In this episode, we have each found some fun facts about the countries that listen to us. We each take turns quizzing each other. This was such a fun way to get to know the countries that have joined us. If you have any ideas of fun episode ideas like this, we would love to hear! Want advice or to hear our take on something? Email us at opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Thanks for coming back for another episode! This week we discuss the covid-19 vaccine and then close off with some funny posts from r/AmItheAsshole from Reddit. Gwen spent some time gathering some great information about the covid-19 vaccine for us. We hope you enjoy the episode and join us again next week! Don't forget to rate and review us! Need or want advice? Any topic? Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Thanks for joining us this week! On this episode we discuss meditation, breathing, and breath work. Is it for everyone? We talk about some of the practices we enjoy, dislike, and have tried in general. At the end of the episode, Gwen guides Aisley through a CBT grounding exercise. *Apologies for sound discrepancies this episode. Email us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hello lovely listeners! This episode is a bit of a longer one, so grab your popcorn and buckle in for some opinions! As always, we begin with check-in's (but we keep it short this episode). After that we get right on into rating pop-culture icons. We have categories for music, YouTuber's, influencers, movies, tv shows, actors, and other. This is just part one of the pop-culture episode. Next time we will have Adam join us. If you have any ideas for who we should rate for the next pop-culture episode, let us know! Email us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Welcome back everyone! We are so excited to be rested and back for a new season with some new content. For our first episode back, we wanted to do a fairly light-hearted and fun episode. After our check-in's, we go over what various people from 1921 thought the (then-) future of 2021 would look like. Did we meet their expectations? Join us to find out! Want some solicited advice that we read and respond to on the podcast? Reach out to us! Follow us on insta: @opentodiscussionpod Email us: @opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Welcome to the season finale! We decided to take a little holiday break and embrace the time for ourselves and to conjure up some great content for season two! For the finale, join us as we discuss the various holidays celebrated in December. Did you know of all these different holidays? We conclude the episode with some manifestations for 2021. We share what we hope to come and hope to manifest in the new year. We hope to have you join us in season two! Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod Email us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

A new week, a new episode! This week we bring to you a bit of a lighter episode as we get ready to close season one of Open to Discussion. Don't worry, there is still one more episode coming before season one ends! As always, we do our check-in's and discuss what's new in our lives. We have a 'Reddit Reads' segment where we go to the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit. Aisley reads three different threads to Gwen, then they discuss their thoughts on the situation and decide if the person is, or is not, an asshole. Then, Gwen brings a small list of positive events that have happened in 2020 that may have gone unnoticed due to the absolute chaos that the rest of 2020 has been. We conclude this episode with what were are grateful for in 2020, and of course, the quote of the day. Thanks for tuning in! Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod Email us: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

*TRIGGER & CONTENT WARNING - In this episode we will be discussing residential schools in Canada. Please be advised that we will be discussing, to some extent, physical and sexual abuse that took place within Canadian residential schools. We understand if you wish to opt out of this episode.* Welcome to part three of our Indigenous Peoples of Canada series, where we are discussing residential schools. We begin with our check-ins where Gwen shares a sad story about chocolate. We will give you an update on our December content and the ending of Season 1, but don't worry! Season 2 will be starting on January 11th, so you don't have to go too long without an episode. Then we get into the timeline of the history of residential schools in Canada. Please listen to the other episodes in this series if you have not already, and visit the links in the show notes of the episodes to further educate yourself on Indigenous topics. References for this episode: Residential Schools Timeline -> https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/timeline/residential-schools Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hello lovely listeners, and thanks for tuning into another episode! This week we have our opening chit chat about what's going on with us, then we get into our Solicited Advice with Gwen & Aisley segment, followed by the main event of a fun new game called Is This Animal a Dog or a Cat? We are full of energy this episode and wanted to provide some fun and light-hearted content. For this week Solicited Advice, a listener sent in a question asking us about choosing a future career and college / university path. We go over our feelings about career choices, options, and how we view our life paths. Our main segment today is called Is This Animal a Dog or a Cat? where we pick which animals exhibit more of a cat energy and which exhibit more of a dog energy. Join us for a silly game and let us know your answers to each animal, do you agree with our picks? Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Thanks for joining us for this very special and important episode. We are very happy to bring this to you and hope that you will listen all the way through (I know, it's a long one!). As usual, we do our check-ins and discuss what's been going on in our life. Then we get right into the the timeline of Indigenous Peoples history in Canada. Please visit and use the resources below: Main article used in podcast: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/timeline/first-nations Beaded Dreams: https://www.beadeddreams.ca Timeline of Colonization: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/timeline/colonization-and-immigration Indigenous Territory: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/indigenous-territory Indigenous Peoples: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/collection/aboriginal-peoples Indigenous Feminism: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/collection/aboriginal-peoples Indigenous Art & Stories: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/indigenous-arts-stories How to Help: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/ Indigenous Canadian Literature: https://www.amazon.ca/Best-Sellers-Books-Native-Canadian-Literature/zgbs/books/1051368 Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Welcome back everyone and thanks so much for tuning into this very special episode! We have been wanting to do this episode for awhile. As usual we begin with our check-in's, and then we have Solicited Advice with Gwen and Aisley, where we discuss some of our go-to resources and books that we enjoy. Then we will get into discussing Indigenous Peoples rich and diverse culture. Please visit and utilize these resources from this episode: Indigenous Peoples in Canada: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-people Timeline of History: https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/a-brief-timeline-of-the-history-of-indigenous-relations-in-canada Indigenous Culture: https://indigenoustourism.ca/cultures/ Indigenous Religion & Spirituality: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/religion-of-aboriginal-people Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Thanks for tuning back into another episode of Open to Discussion! We've got a longer episode that's packed with various topics! This week we begin with our check-in's where we also discuss how 2020 has us feeling, and then move into our segment of Solicited Advice with Gwen & Aisley. One of our lovely listeners wants to know how to overcome procrastination - particularly when working from home during a pandemic. We go over our experiences with procrastination and some of the resources we use to deal with feelings of boredom and wanting to procrastinate. Gwen had a funny dream that she has asked Aisley to analyze using a Dream Analysis app. We then discuss the exciting experience of wedding dress shopping for Gwen. Gwen talks about her expectations for dress shopping during the pandemic. We are looking forward to reporting back about how dress shopping went next week! Finally, we end the episode with some back and forth random questions before closing out with the quote of the day. Want advice? Have a question? Email us at opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Welcome back to another week of Open to Discussion and thank you for joining us! As always, we will do our chit-chat and check-in's. This week we share a bit about the difficulties of our week and how we have been feeling lately. On this segment of Solicited Advice with Gwen & Aisley, a listener sends in a question about friendship and loss of friendship. We have a good discussion about dynamics of relationships and when they drift apart. The core of our episode is on self-care - what is self-care? What isn't self-care? What does self-care entail? We also share our own experience with self-care. As always, we will end this episode with a quote of the day. Want advice or have a question? Email us at opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Happy Halloween everyone! We hope you are having a spooktacular Halloween and thank you for joining us. For this very special bonus episode, Adam will be joining us! In addition to being Aisley's partner, Adam loves Halloween and is a dedicated weekly listener of the podcast. Together, the three of us will discuss the best and worst Halloween candy and there will be a horror movie trivia (which we fail miserably at). We will be closing the episode with some spooky stories that each of us will read. As always, stay tuned for the quote of Halloween! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hey everyone and thanks so much for joining us in another episode! This time we will be discussing the history and traditions of Halloween. But first, we will do our check-ins and we also have an announcement for you. As always, we will end with a quote of the day. Hope you enjoy and have a very happy and spooky Halloween! Want to receive advice that we discuss on the podcast? Email us at opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com or send us a message on our Insta page @opentodiscussionpod (don't forget to follow too!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hello lovely listeners, and thank you for tuning in to this week's episode! As always, we will have our check-ins (or chickens) and catch up with what's been happening throughout our week. Aisley has brought us some happy news stories in the midst of all the bad news of 2020, including some good news for our marine life friends. We have officially decided that our advice segment is a permanent feature of our show - Solicited Advice with Gwen and Aisley. This week, our lovely listener Paige sent in a great question about being environmentally conscious throughout Halloween's celebration, which inspired us to dedicate our whole episode to Eco-Halloween! We go over our feelings on Halloween and how we can be better to our environment and still enjoy the celebration of having a spooky Halloween. Need advice? Have episode ideas, comments, questions, or concerns? Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Welcome back, lovely listeners! Join us this week with our very special guests for this week: Marianne and Nancy. Gwen and Aisley met and became friends with Marianne in their undergrad, and Nancy is a friend of Aisley's who is also currently in the MACP program. This week's episode goes in many directions and takes a more light-hearted and fun approach. As always, we begin with check-ins and introductions of our guests. Gwen has a funny (maybe not-so-funny?) story to share with us, and it takes us on a conversation surrounding death and death practices... but in a fun way!! One of our lovely listeners sent in an advice request surrounding COVID and boundaries, and we share our thoughts and advice. Then we will play a game of funny Fact or Fiction (hosted by Gwen), where Aisley, Nancy, and Marianne will decide whether the statement is a fact or if it is made up. Always remember, human is human! Have a question or want advice? Please email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Consent Tea video (as referenced in the episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Hello, lovely listeners! Join us this week for a fun and light-hearted episode. As always, we will have our check-in's and then Gwen is going to give everyone an update on her "guest" situation (see: Ep. 006: Forever Alone? Get a "guest"!). Then Aisley and Gwen will take turns playing 2 Truths 1 Lie. We thought this would be a fun way to get to know each other better, and for our listeners to get to know us a little more.  We would love to hear from you! Need/want advice? Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Join us, Aisley and Gwen, as we discuss some unpopular opinions! First, we get into some chit chat and check-ins surrounding school. Do you share the same views as us on gender reveal parties, kids, toxic faith/spirituality/religion, and batman? We get into some good discussion surrounding all of the aforementioned topics and dig into our feelings and perceptions on them. As always, stay tuned for the quote of the day! Let us know what your unpopular opinions are! Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @opentodiscussionpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

This week on the Open to Discussion podcast we bring you our own advice in response to some posts on Reddit's r/Advice thread. Join us, as always, for our check-in's and some chit chat about how our week's have been going. We are looking for your Unpopular Opinions. Also, if you are looking for advice on a topic (of any kind), shoot us an email! We would love to hear from you, and unless otherwise specified, we keep all names private and confidential. opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of Open to Discussion! This week, Aisley and Gwen spend the episode going over some tips and guidelines when looking for a therapist. Choosing a therapist can often be an overwhelming task and we want to help make the process a little bit easier if at all possible. We break down the differences of therapist titles, various schools of psychotherapy, your rights as a client, where to locate a therapist and what to look for. We conclude this episode with some of our own therapy experiences and, as always, the quote of the day. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you! Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Join us this week as we discuss our feelings on attending post-secondary studies during a global pandemic and how it may impact the experience. We also combed through some reviews on monuments and notable tourist attractions to find interesting and funny one star reviews. Thanks for tuning in! We would love to hear from you! opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Thanks for tuning in to this weeks' episode! Gwen and Aisley analyze the new and controversial song by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. We delve into what feminism means to us and how this particular song fits into today's culture. Carole Baskin even has a concern about this song - do we? We are considering posting our podcasts to YouTube for more accessibility and video access, let us know what you think of this and if this would be helpful. Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Join us this week as we update you on our week and podcast analytics. On this episode, Gwen shares her story about her "guest" (ghost) and Aisley shares a concerning dating profile. We'd love to hear from you! Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Thanks for tuning in! On this episode, we update you on what's happening with the podcast and ourselves. Join us as we delve into alternative therapies - this week being EMDR and Rebirthing Therapy. We'd love to hear from you! opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

This week join us as we delve into the mysterious and complicated world of astrology. Don't forget to follow, rate and send us an email! Email: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message

Join Aisley and Gwen this week as they discuss and comment on some good news that's been happening in the world lately. They also take you through the reported rise of hauntings and what to do if you ever encounter a ghost... boo! Leave us a review on Apple podcasts and follow us on your favourite podcast streaming platform! Email us at: opentodiscussionpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentodiscussionpod/message