Raw Talk

In this cross collaboration episode, Raw Talks teams up with another Ottawa-based podcast called Talk Lab. Both hosts, Angie V and Ahmed, find common ground in their interest of hearing about people's life experiences and how these life experiences carry wisdom and deep learning. Discussion evolves around the idea of culture, ethnicity, and identity politics and how each host has had a variety of similar and contrasting experiences with their identity within Ontario. The episode also touches on the current reality of content creation and podcast production and how each host has developed their process for these. We hope you enjoy what we cooked up for you in this Raw Talk Lab. Find us on Instagram: @raw_talk.mp3 x @talk.lab20

This is a re-release of an episode released in Nov 2021, now including video! ----- How often do we wonder about the purpose of love? Or the nature of it? In this episode, Angie V contemplates the various definitions of love, and the behaviours, sometimes odd, that accompany the feeling of love or being in love. Using philosophy, biology, religion, and personal experiences as lenses of observation, let us ponder the nature of a feeling familiar to most yet mastered by none. SPECIAL BONUS! Angie V shares a raw unedited audio recording about love from pre-podcast days. Enjoy. ***Also, remember to spread some love.

This is a re-release of an episode released in Oct 2021, now including video! ----- This episode dives into the topic of generational trauma as an individual, first-person based experience, relating to the history of our grandparents and parents directly. Angie V discusses how the lives of our preceding generations can greatly affect our own life, specifically when it involves unresolved traumas and unhealed wounds. As a result, we may discover defence mechanisms and coping tactics within ourselves that can end up hindering our full experience of life. Not to mention, generational trauma can affect future generations (your kids) if left unattended. This episode encourages listeners to abandon blame and incite curiosity, in hopes of living genuine self-realization. Share this episode with your parents... Resources for further reading: https://www.ensembletherapy.com/blog/what-is-generational-trauma https://www.doctormotley.com/blogs/excelify/processing-ancestral-generational-trauma

This is a re-release of an episode released in Sep 2021, now including video! ----- This first episode of the Solo Series season of Raw Talk dives into defining manifesting, touching on how your attitude and faith affects the process, and argues the idea that we are subconsciously manifesting our reality all the time. Angie V plays off similar topics such as the Law of Attraction, affirmations/mantras, and high-frequency living. Literature mentioned: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Remember to engage with Raw Talk on Instagram (@raw_talk.mp3) and on your favourite streaming service.

There's no better time to release this episode! Recorded back in April, I was able to interview a close friend and muse from overseas. Verity Lo, who I met while on exchange in Australia, is a creative of all sorts specializing in dance & video production. She was one of the main motivators behind Raw Talk, so its only fitting to celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary with her. Listen in on our discussions surrounding creating & pursuing your own definition of success, including dismantling pre-conditioned beliefs and other peoples' definition of success, and finding comfort in success. We confront moments of privilege awareness, the idea of growing apart from friends, and the necessity of selfishness. This talk will eventually have you reflecting on the importance of identity recognition, learning what it takes to connect with others beyond common interests, and recognizing the difference between who you desire to be and who you actually are. I hope you enjoy this straight up raw talk! Cheers! Would not be here without you, loyal listeners. Thank you! - Angie V

How often do we wonder about the purpose of love? Or the nature of it? In this episode, Angie V contemplates the various definitions of love, and the behaviours, sometimes odd, that accompany the feeling of love or being in love. Using philosophy, biology, religion, and personal experiences as lenses of observation, let us ponder the nature of a feeling familiar to most yet mastered by none. SPECIAL BONUS! Angie V shares a raw unedited audio recording about love from pre-podcast days. Enjoy. ***Also, remember to spread some love.

This episode dives into the topic of generational trauma as an individual, first-person based experience, relating to the history of our grandparents and parents directly. Angie V discusses how the lives of our preceding generations can greatly affect our own life, specifically when it involves unresolved traumas and unhealed wounds. As a result, we may discover defence mechanisms and coping tactics within ourselves that can end up hindering our full experience of life. Not to mention, generational trauma can affect future generations (your kids) if left unattended. This episode encourages listeners to abandon blame and incite curiosity, in hopes of living genuine self-realization. Share this episode with your parents... Resources for further reading: https://www.ensembletherapy.com/blog/what-is-generational-trauma https://www.doctormotley.com/blogs/excelify/processing-ancestral-generational-trauma

This first episode of the Solo Series season of Raw Talk dives into defining manifesting, touching on how your attitude and faith affects the process, and argues the idea that we are subconsciously manifesting our reality all the time. Angie V plays off similar topics such as the Law of Attraction, affirmations/mantras, and high-frequency living. Literature mentioned: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Remember to engage with Raw Talk on Instagram (@raw_talk.mp3) and on your favourite streaming service. Share with a friend or with a stranger, feedback encouraged!

She's back! Featured on episodes 2 and 3, guest Elly K enables endless discussion on the topics presented throughout the entire Raw Talk season simultaneously intertwined with entertaining - embarrassing - stories. Join our talk about personality, identity, and behaviour... and its extremes, opposites, and everything in-between. This wholesome season finale ties up a whole series of cumulative growth and reflection, a perfect opportunity to reveal that within yourself as well! Don't you worry, this journey of Raw Talk is just getting started.

Guest Nawfel D is a multidisciplinary artist eager to share the complexities of creation and consumption of different art forms. We start this episode by discussing inspiration methods, perspective differences, and reflection processes that tie in to our forms of artistic expression, and how suffering amongst other emotions can be embraced throughout. Further along we discuss the impacts of unexpected life events, especially tragedy and loss, as an experience that calls for acceptance and first-person living. We then dive into how humans are on a constant pursuit of answers... leading to discussion on the fundamental nature of humans: structure.

Meet guest Ro Sanne (Rosie)! This episode shares how I met my soul sister while stranded abroad, and lets you in on our chaotic travel stories amidst a global pandemic. We discuss the realities of quarantine in Australia, stranger non-danger, blessings in disguise, and crisis management... Reminder: Its not that deep! Rosie has a podcast of her own called Letters to Wastemen, also available on most platforms! Check her out on Instagram (@letterstowastemen) for more content, sharing is caring ;)

Last up on the 1-on-1 sessions with the guests from ep. 4, this episode takes us a step closer into the mind of guest Firas. According to an online personality test, both him and I fall under the Entertainer type, so discussion begins around our fairly basic human interaction skills, including conflict resolution, and the stigmas around giving and receiving criticism. Ultimately, we sparsely discuss the idea that while we are all different, fundamentally we are all the same... Make sure to check us out on Instagram at @raw_talk.mp3 for more raw content!

Back with another guest from episode 4, tech wizard Abdulnour shares about how his childhood allowed him to be self-sufficient when it comes to technology, and introduces his greater goal when it comes to tech, discussing issues such as social/economic disparities of tech accessibility and the power of unaware consumers. Follow his new account on Tik Tok: brofesxr - for super helpful tech tips delivered right to your phone! Also remember to press Share, because if you enjoyed this or any other episode, odds are someone else will too.

On this episode, guest Renno shares about his Croatian-Filipino background and how it has impacted his theories on successful relationships. Discussion surrounding polygamy and compatibility also arise, leading on to awareness of inherent survival needs and fundamentals of evolution, and how they affect our life daily. Renno's advice to you: Be Curious.

This pre-lockdown session includes ambience and chill vibes. Guests Firas, Renno, & Abdulnour are a trio that consistently encourage growth in all aspects of life, combining different individualities to tackle everyday struggles. Dive into discussion between topics such as motivation vs habit, overthinking vs awareness, logic vs emotion... Disclaimer: Audio quality is not crystal crisp around the middle portion of the episode due to recording arrangement, mic quality, and surrounding noise, BUT it does get better towards the end AND with your patience and open mind, this episode (alike every other) can deliver awakening and warm ~socially-distanced~ energy.

Pulling the plug on safe answers, guest Ingram R invites us to reflect on the motives for why we choose to (or not to) express certain thoughts. Dive into this laid back sibling sesh with discussions about living in the moment, flipping cars, creativity vs inspiration, stress, giving yourself the chance to enjoy, accessible consciousness, superpowers...

We're back with guest Elly K, bringing awareness to key concepts surrounding self love such as the power of women, being at peace with yourself, misery is necessary, playing victim, mistakes are good... Let us know what you think! Comments, concerns, questions are welcome via social media. Book mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Guest Elly K. invites us into her definition of self love while touching base with her middle eastern upbringing, and further debating concepts such as insecurities, modern information overload, cancel culture... This topic raps up with part 2, releasing next week.

Welcome to Raw Talk! This introductory episode is a solo-dive into expressing various trains of thought. Join host Angie in this sporadic exploration of topics such as objective truths, the neutrality of life, the external versus internal, vulnerability, buttons you have to press, accessibility to others...