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Hi friends! In Part 2 of Art as a Healer, we chat with Rosemary from @thegirlonharlow and Kendra (@kendraguidolin) about censorship in our work from others and ourselves, processing trauma or experiences through art, and using art for creative problem-solving. *Trigger Warning: There is mention of suicide in this episode (16:36-16:40). *Disclaimer: We are only sharing our experience with art and how it has helped us heal. we've all had our mental/psychological/physical challenges and we are not doctors or psychologists. Experience shared in this episode is not a replacement for medical advice. Stay tuned next week for Part 2! You can support Kendra and follow her on Instagram, @kendraguidolin (https://instagram.com/kendraguidolin) and find her work on kguidolin.wordpress.com. You can also support Rosemary's work, The Girl on Harlow Street, on Patreon, and all social media platforms on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. TMOTW YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyxsmDi9WxThb4Skh4teyw TGOHS Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RosemaryDavison TGOHS IG - @thegirlonharlow, https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonharlow TGOHS FB - https://www.facebook.com/thegirlonharlowstreet Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends, we're back after a long hiatus! In this episode, I'm back with another episode with Rosemary and Kendra. Rosemary is the author of the multi-genre online series of @thegirlonharlow and Kendra (@kendraguidolin) is her talented editor. In Part 1, we chat about how art is a healer, how it can be a form of escapism for us, and how art is a form of catharsis. *Disclaimer: We are only sharing our experience with art and how it has helped us heal. we've all had our mental/psychological/physical challenges and we are not doctors or psychologists. Experience shared in this episode is not a replacement for medical advice. Stay tuned next week for Part 2! You can support Kendra and follow her on Instagram, @kendraguidolin (https://instagram.com/kendraguidolin). You can also support Rosemary's work, The Girl on Harlow Street, on Patreon and all social media platforms on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. TMOTW YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyxsmDi9WxThb4Skh4teyw TGOHS Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RosemaryDavison TGOHS IG - @thegirlonharlow, https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonharlow TGOHS FB - https://www.facebook.com/thegirlonharlowstreet Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Happy 2022! ✨ We're back with another year of podcasting! Can you believe it? This month's episode we're chatting about how to achieve your goals this year with baby steps. Similar to last year's episode of "What I'm Leaving Behind in 2020 + Bringing in 2021", I chat about my top three goals for the year. I reflect on what happened in 2021, how baby steps can motivate you with your goals this year, and give thanks to you for a great 2021. Thank you to all of you who collaborated, listened, and supported the podcast the past year. I appreciate you so much. Cheers to the new year! Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Rosemary and Kendra from The Girl on Harlow Street (TGOHS). Rosemary is the author of the multi-genre online series of @thegirlonharlow and Kendra (@kendraguidolin) is her talented editor. *TRIGGER WARNING* Mentions of sexual assault and suicide. Rosemary, Kendra, and I chat about all things sexuality in the series — what inspired the stories that she wrote, describing the characters in the series, and sexuality being a gift. Thank you so much to Rosemary for being vulnerable and transparent in sharing her series with us and to Kendra for giving us an added layer of insight into the series. Join us in celebration for The Girl on Harlow Street's series launch on November 6th @ 3:00 PM (EST) / 8:00 PM (GMT)! Register for free on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-girl-on-harlow-street-series-launch-tickets-176786381827Hosted by Locals Festival (@localsfestival) Follow The Girl on Harlow Street on social media and read the first Episode of the series for free on Patreon. (https://linktr.ee/TheGirlOnHarlowStreet) Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Rosemary and Kendra from The Girl on Harlow Street (TGOHS). Rosemary is the author of the multi-genre online series of @thegirlonharlow and Kendra (@kendraguidolin) is her talented editor. Rosemary, Kendra, and I chat about all things sexuality in the series — the thought process behind Rosemary's scenes, how her grandparents have inspired her writing, and how the characters in her novel represent bits of herself. Thank you so much to Rosemary for being vulnerable and transparent in sharing her series with us and to Kendra for giving us an added layer of insight into the series. Listen to Part 2 next week on Sunday, October 17th, as we continue the conversation of sexuality in TGOHS. Join us in celebration for The Girl on Harlow Street's series launch on November 6th @ 3:00 PM (EST) / 8:00 PM (GMT)! Register for free on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-girl-on-harlow-street-series-launch-tickets-176786381827 Hosted by Locals Festival (@localsfestival) Follow The Girl on Harlow Street on social media and read the first Episode of the series for free on Patreon. (https://linktr.ee/TheGirlOnHarlowStreet) Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Welcome to the Out and Loud podcast series. Hosted by Ajuki and Erika. Stepping away from the anonymity that has become FOMO, Ajuki has lots to say and is ready to speak her mind. Erika is a multi-faceted creative that empathetically listens, giving others a safe space to share. In Episode 2 we talk with our guest Tanya (@tvnyx) about sexuality and Sex ED. We talk about what we wish we learned in school and the lack of sexual education in the LGBTQ+ community. Out & Loud is a podcast collaboration series with LGBTQ+ Collective FOMO and the Podcast, Speak Up Erika. Following in tradition of Speak Up, Erika and Ajuki will be discussing issues many are afraid to talk about but should, while including the perspective and voices of real queer people within the LGBTQ+ community in Toronto. Stay connected Ajuki: https://solo.to/ajuki Twitter - @AjukiWebster Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/c/AjukiX Speak Up Erika - https://solo.to/speakuperika

Hi friends! We're finally collaborating with Ron (@r0nrivera), the creator and co-host of the Creating Strong Ties (@creatingstrongties) podcast and creator of 5thEYE Media (@5theye). Ron & I have a juicy conversation all about relationships, difficulties in relationships, and what we see for our futures. Tune in in a couple of weeks for Part 2 for our next collab episode where we chat about all things podcasting. Listen to the Creating Strong Ties podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Deezer with their goal of feeding the community through visual, audible and sustainable mediums. (https://linktr.ee/creatingstrongties) ​​Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi Speak Up listeners! We're back with Part 2 with Yoga ft. Dr. Joyce Fu starting off with a short meditation and chatting about all things yoga filmed on International Yoga Day! For a while now, I've been wanting to include some meditation in my episodes and I'm thankful Dr. Joyce was able to guide one for us in this episode. We also chat about why she became a yoga teacher, challenges with teaching yoga online, and how yoga ties in with mental health. Thank you Joyce for coming back on the podcast and chatting more about your expertise in yoga. I've been attended her online classes for months now and I always feel reborn and grounded. Feel free to connect with Dr. Joyce Fu below

Welcome to the Out and Loud podcast series. Hosted by Ajuki and Erika. Stepping away from the anonymity that has become FOMO, Ajuki has lots to say and is ready to speak her mind. Erika is a multi-faceted creative that empathetically listens, giving others a safe space to share. Out & Loud is a podcast collaboration series with LGBTQ+ Collective FOMO and the Podcast, Speak Up Erika. Following in tradition of Speak Up, Erika and Ajuki will be discussing issues many are afraid to talk about but should, while including the perspective and voices of real queer people within the LGBTQ+ community in Toronto. Today we're talking with Déjà (@kjdeja) about oversharing on social media & question if social media is a safe space. Déjà, Ajuki, and Erika speak about their personal experiences with social media, work and vulnerability while posting online. About the Hosts Ajuki (@ajukix) is queer creative artist. The first official FOMO (@fomo.to) event took place in the winter of 2018 with the help of many LGBTQ+ community members and with it's success Ajuki quickly saw the need for more inclusive, queer spaces. Additionally, Ajuki is an emerging singer/songwriter and the creator and host of the radio show Northbound. Erika (@lalalaerika) is an author, podcast, and event producer. Her book "Speak Up is a collection of creative, non-fiction, short stories where she should have spoken up but didn't. Erika continues these vulnerable conversations on her podcast, Speak Up Erika (@speakuperika). Stay connected Ajuki: https://solo.to/ajuki Twitter - @AjukiWebster Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/c/AjukiX

Hi friends! This week's episode is with Dr. Joyce Fu, a doctor, chiropractor and yoga teacher. Joyce shares how our physical health is connected to our mental health, how moving releases hormones that make us feel better, and how physical therapy works. We forget how much of our physical health is tied to how we feel mentally. Our body is all connected and we can't neglect taking care of ourselves mentally as much as physically. Thank you so much Joyce for being a guest on the podcast. Look out for Part 2 as we chat about Yoga! Feel free to connect with Dr. Joyce Fu below

Hi friends! We're finally back with another episode. This week I bring back my guest Carlos as we chat about life after graduation. Graduating high school and doing Grade 13, graduating undergrad, and the pressures within ourselves, our family, and society. We also chat about working minimum wage jobs, figuring out what defines success, and what advice we'd give our younger self. Thank you so much Carlos for coming on the podcast and being a guest! I hope you find value and enjoy this episode. And congratulations to 2021 graduates! Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! We're here with a fresh new series, and chatting about women in the gaming industry with Maii + Mango. Welcome back Mango, and thank you Maii for reaching out to speak more about this important topic. In this series, we'll be talking about stereotypes and stigmas, challenges of minority groups in gaming, the sexualization of women in gaming, and toxic gaming environments. In Part 2 of this intro episode, we chat about marginalized communities including the exclusion of the black community in gaming and we get to learn some top gaming terms to know. If you're looking for female communities in gaming feel free to check out Femme Gaming on Instagram (@femmegaming) who empowers and supports the female gamer. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! We're here with a fresh new series, and chatting about women in the gaming industry with Maii + Mango. Welcome back Mango, and thank you Maii for reaching out to speak more about this important topic. In this series, we'll be talking about stereotypes and stigmas, challenges of minority groups in gaming, the sexualization of women in gaming, and toxic gaming environments. In Part 1 of this intro episode, we get to know Maii + Mango's background with gaming, our experiences in male-dominated gaming spaces, chat about what defines someone as a "gamer," and focus on League of Legends. Stay tuned for the rest of Part 1 soon! If you're looking for female communities in gaming feel free to check out Femme Gaming on Instagram (@femmegaming) who empowers and supports the female gamer. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! We're finally back with Part 2 of Surviving Covid with Charlene and Edline. In this episode we chat about recovery, what it's like to go back to work post-covid, and vaccinations. Stay safe and well, protect yourself and others, and be kind. Disclaimer: We are just sharing our personal experience with covid. Please speak to your doctor or medical professional if you're experiencing symptoms and do your own research. Telehealth Ontario for medical advice: +1 866-797-0000 Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this episode, I bring back Charlene and Edline and we talk about our covid experiences. In Part 1 we chat about, what happened when we first got diagnosed, our symptoms, and what we went through when we found out we were positive. We hope you enjoy this episode, we'll be posting Part 2 in a couple of days where we'll chat about our recovery, what it's like going back to work and life post-covid, and the effects of mental health during recovery. Stay safe and well, protect yourself and others, and be kind. Disclaimer: We are just sharing our personal experience with covid. Please speak to your doctor or medical professional if you're experiencing symptoms and do your own research. Telehealth Ontario for medical advice: +1 866-797-0000 Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! It's been a while but, we're back doing the series with my faves, Cruz + T, and we're chatting about dating. Can you believe we're already on Part 5? In this episode, we talk about how our mental health has affected our dating, our needs and wants in a relationship, and our love languages. We also chat about issues that arise because of our mental health, advice for dating someone who has a disorder, and things that aren't helpful to your partner. Thank you for your continuous support of the series! Catch us in a couple of weeks for Part 6 talking about psychedelics. We are not experts but we hope that having these conversations and sharing our own experiences help educate others and help those who are feeling the way we are. Thank you so much to Cruz + T for doing this series with me, for being amazing guests and for sharing their vulnerability and experiences with us.

Hi friends! Wow, it's been a while since I did a solo episode, huh? I've missed speaking y'all one-on-one. Here we have a raw and real episode of my acne journey and trying to shift my mindset to embrace the skin I'm in. In this episode, I chat about growing up with acne and struggling with finding beauty, a time where a manager told me I had to wear makeup, and chatting about Lou Northcote's #freethepimple. This was a difficult episode to record because I'm not yet there with loving myself and my blemished self, but one day we will get there and this is a step in the right direction! To everyone who has experienced acne and is struggling, your acne doesn't define you and you are beautiful. Links to the articles and stats mentioned:

Hi friends! We're back with our first podcast live stream for the "Raising Mental Health Awareness" series with my lovely friends Cruz and T. This series chats about all things mental health — from disorders to therapy, to how to get diagnosed, to the health care system. In this episode, we hopped on Instagram Live and answered all your burning questions! From mental health, to how many tattoos we have, to what's our skincare routine? (Note: This episode is an edited version of what's on IG). Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions and viewed the live stream! To view the full Instagram live stream on @SpeakUpErika, you can check out the IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CNWAi8YCbqb. We hope you enjoyed this episode, and if you'd like more live stream episodes please let us know! Stayed tuned in a few weeks where we'll be chatting about Mental Health & Dating. We are not experts but we hope that having these conversations and sharing our own experiences help educate others and help those who are feeling the way we are. Thank you so much to Cruz + T for doing this series with me, for being amazing guests and for sharing their vulnerability and experiences with us.

Hi friends! Welcome back to the Speak Up Erika podcast. I'm your host Erika and this podcast talks about topics we're afraid to speak up about but should. This week, I chat with Caroline a.k.a. Vaybe on what's it like being a creative. Caroline and I chat about what it's like working from home as an artist, personal tips on how to deal with creative burnout, and why she decided to rebrand from Art by Caro to Vaybe Art. Thank you again Caroline for being a guest on the podcast, for being with me throughout this journey, and for sharing your perspectives of the struggles working from home and in the arts. If you didn't know, Caroline drew the lovely botanical illustrations for my book & for my Instagram posts. She's a painter, artist, and pianist who paints landscapes and anime. Check out her artwork on Instagram as @vaybe.art, http://instagram.com/vaybe.art. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! We're back with Part 3 of "Raising Mental Health Awareness" with my lovely friends Cruz and T. This series chats about all things mental health — from disorders to therapy, to how to get diagnosed, to the health care system. In this episode, we chat about therapy. We talk about why we decided to take therapy, the stigmas behind therapy and normalizing it, and what we think of the pros and cons. We end off by chatting about times where therapy may not have helped us and where we see ourselves in the future taking care of our mental health. Book recommendations from this episode:

Hi friends! In this episode, I chat with Edline about growing up as Asian Canadian women of Philippine descent. We chat about the struggles and stereotypes of growing up Filipino and the lack of diversity and the misrepresentation of Asians in media and conforming to Western culture. We also talk about how covid has affected the AAPI community, what we can do as people/allies/and society to make a change, educate ourselves and unlearn our racial biases. This is such a heavy topic and hits home for us. We don't represent all Asians but we're sharing our stories and experience to create conversation and raise awareness. Rest in Power to the victims of the Atlanta terrorist attack. To those who identify with the AAPI community, my heart reaches out to you. Take time to take care of your mental health and to heal if you are hurting. Resources:

Hi friends! We're back with Part 2 of "Raising Mental Health Awareness" with my lovely friends Cruz and T. This series chats about all things mental health — from disorders to therapy, to how to get diagnosed, to the health care system. In this episode, we chat about the Canadian health care system. We share our personal experiences of the healthcare system, self-diagnosis, misdiagnosis and how to get diagnosed for a mental health disorder. Stay tuned for Part 3 in a few weeks as we'll be talking about therapy and sharing our experiences, the pros and cons of therapy and more. We are not experts but we hope that having these conversations and sharing our own experiences help educate others and help those who are feeling the way we are. Thank you so much to Cruz + T for doing this series with me, for being amazing guests and for sharing their vulnerability and experiences with us.

Hi friends! In today's episode I speak with my friend Debbie from 3GL Consulting. We chat about abuse, mental health, and therapy. Debbie highlights the importance of raising awareness about the abuse of women, young girls and individuals during the pandemic. She also shares her advice on how to aid our mental health and how to help family and our loved ones during this time. Debbie is an author, counsellor, life coach, motivational speaker and business owner of 3GL Consulting, focusing on creating safe spaces. Thank you so much again Debbie for returning back to the podcast! I appreciate you so much for sharing your expertise and experience. If you missed out on our first episode together, check out Ep.11 Bare Feet ft. Debbie, where she talks about her abduction story. Support Debbie!

Hi friends! In today's episode, we're starting a series with Cruz + T! This series is called "Raising Mental Health Awareness" and we'll be chatting about all things mental health – from disorders, to therapy, to how to get diagnosed, to the health care system. In Part 1 we get to learn who Cruz and T are, chat about what mental health means to us, learn about their disorders and cry together. We also talk about how our mental health affects us as creatives. Sending so much love and appreciation to Cruz + T for doing this series with me! Support their creative work on Instagram, Cruz @vnyvc (https://www.instagram.com/vnyvc​) & T @itsbbtea (https://www.instagram.com/itsbbtea​). Listen to the Creating Strong Ties podcast on YouTube, Deezer, Spotify, Apple Podcast (http://linktr.ee/creatingstrongties​). We hope that having these conversations and sharing our own experiences helps educate others and help those who are feeling the way we are. You are strong to ask for help. You are beautiful. You are loved. Below are some mental health resources. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this episode, I chat with my friend Devanté about childhood experiences and the stigmas of mental health in men. We chat about the balance between feminine and masculine energies, how our childhood experiences shaped us into the people that we are today, and the relation between growing up and experiencing stigmas of men's mental health. Thank you so much Devanté (https://www.instagram.com/deveydgaf) for being a guest and fan of the podcast. I'm thrilled and this episode left me speechless and thinking. Thank you for sharing your experiences, emotional intelligence, and valuable insights. Support his production company and continuous work creating safe spaces on Instagram at "Don't Give Away Your Future" Productions, @Producedbydgaf (https://www.instagram.com/producedbydgaf). As Black History Month comes to an end, thank you to my amazing guests for being part of the podcast and allowing me to highlight the importance of mental health in black communities, amplifying melanated voices and sharing their stories. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this week's episode, I chat with O'Neil about job hunting. We chat about his own experience in job hunting, the pressure of fitting into society and having immigrant parents and also what's it's like being a minority in the workplace. Thank you so much O'Neil for being an awesome guest on the podcast and for being real and vulnerable with us. Check out his IG @oneilmurphs (instagram.com/oneilmurphs) for content on videography and cooking. Also check out @localsfestival (instagram.com/localsfestival) an online festival supporting locals and giving back to the community in a sustainable way. In honour of celebrating black history month, I'll be collaborating with some amazing people and amplifying melanated voices. Throughout the month we'll be highlighting the importance of mental health in the black community through their stories. Below are some resources for mental health. Free therapy (people living in Ontario)

Hi friends! In this week's episode, I chat with Sabriya about mental health. We chat about her own mental health journey, the importance of chatting about the gray area when it comes to suicide and also the barriers with receiving therapy. We have a lil longer episode but such valuable information and thoughts from the lovely Sabriya. Thank you so much for being vulnerable and strong for sharing your experience and for being a voice about very important topics that aren't always talked about. Feel free to connect with Sabriya on Instagram @Sabriyuh (https://www.instagram.com/sabriyuh). In honour of celebrating black history month, I'll be collaborating with some amazing people and amplifying melanated voices. Throughout the month we'll be highlighting the importance of mental health in the black community through their stories. Below are some resources for mental health. Free therapy (people living in Ontario)

Hi friends! In this episode, I chat with my regular guest Mango about crying. We chat about why we think it's appropriate to cry or not cry in certain situations, reasons of why we think we cry and the stigma behind women and men crying. Thank you, Mango, for being an amazing guest as always. Stay tuned for future episodes together. I hope you enjoy this episode and relate in some way. In honour of celebrating black history month, I'll be collaborating with some amazing people and sharing black voices. Throughout the month we'll be highlighting the importance of mental health in the BIPOC community through their stories. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this week's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Sara about diabetes. Sara shares her experience when she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, how she handles her diabetes day-to-day and misconceptions of people living with diabetes. Thank you so much Sara for being such an amazing guest and for educating myself and others about diabetes. This episode really opened my eyes about the hardships of people with diabetes and that they're warriors!!! Be sure to support Sara's business Diawear on Instagram as @wearediawear and connect with her if you're looking for more information about diabetes. Resources for diabetes information: JDRF: https://www.jdrf.ca (charity committed to finding a cure for diabetes) Diawear: https://www.instagram.com/wearediawear (fashionable dresses for people living with diabetes) Myabetic: https://www.myabetic.com (stylish diabetes accessories)

Hi friends! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Phoebe about motherhood. We chat about her journey of being a young mother, going through societal pressures and tips for moms in school. Thanks so much Mama P for sharing your experience with us! Shout out to being a rockstar mom and killing it and to all the moms out there. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi everyone! ✨ It's the first epi of 2021!!! We made it. This week's episode is about things I'm leaving behind in 2020 and things I'm bringing in 2021. I start off by reflecting, A LOT, then I go into the 3 things I don't want to bring into my life this year and 3 things I hope to bring. What are you leaving and bringing for yourself? What boundaries did you set for yourself this year? What does success and happiness look like for you this year? So many questions!!! I don't think this year will be too different in the sense of “normalcy” but, I do think that it'll be different because we're going in with different attitudes and expectations. Happy new year! If you're interested in doing free CBT therapy with Mind Beacon here's their website: https://platform.mindbeacon.io/ Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! Can't believe we made it to the last episode of 2020. In this final solo episode, I chat about two words that really stuck with me this year and that's privilege and gratitude. I talk about taking hugs and travelling for granted, the importance of acknowledging the two and also how gratitude doesn't equal happiness. Thank you for listening, supporting and to my guests for letting me share their story through my platform. Can't wait to bring you more content in 2021. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this week's episode, we have Part 2 for Post Grad Sad ft. Mango. In this episode we chat about creating a positive environment for a better headspace, building healthy relationships and causes for depressive episodes. **Disclaimer: We understand that other people experience sadness and depression in different ways, and this is just our own personal experience. We don't want to undermine or devalue other's experience with this topic. ** Loved doing this episode so much! Thank you Mango for sharing your realness and vulnerability with us – appreciate you so much. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this week's episode, I chat with my friend Mango about post grad sad. We chat about what it was like carrying negative emotions through graduation, learning how to put ourselves first and understanding what it's like to be a creative and entrepreneur in post grad. **Disclaimer: We understand that other people experience sadness and depression in different ways, and this is just our own personal experience. We don't want to undermine or devalue other's experience with this topic. ** Loved doing this episode so much! Thank you Mango for sharing your realness and vulnerability with us – appreciate you so much. Catch us next week for a Part 2 on Post Grad Sad. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Glo about music and therapy. We chat about how music has influenced her life, her own mental health journey and how therapy has helped her. Thanks so much Glo for your insightful thoughts and being vulnerable with us. Feel free to follow her and her future projects on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/gloholzapfel/ Apologies for the change in sounds around 18:30 as the microphone cut out but I hope you still find value in this episode

Hi friends! In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Christina about their journey with cross-dressing, how to stay optimistic in tough situations and advice on being comfortable in your own skin. Thank you so much Christina for sharing about who you are with us and your radiating positivity. You can stay updated with Christina on Instagram @queenchristinaxo. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! We back! In this episode, I chat about sadness. *trigger warning* I chat about my own experience with suicidal thoughts, grieving over the loss of someone and learning how to cope with these emotions. We associate being sad and crying with a lot of negativity, but I think sometimes it's okay to be sad and acknowledge how you're feeling. So, if you've ever felt this way, I feel you, I hear you, I see you. I hope this episode helps you in some way. This episode is dedicated to my friend Sylvia. We were supposed to do an episode together, and although that won't happen, I feel like this is our episode. Stay safe and well and take care of yourselves. If you need help please don't be afraid to reach out. Below are some resources for crisis lines for suicide, depression, and support: GTA: 416-408-HELP (4357) Peel: 905-459-7777 CAMH: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources Toronto Crisis Lines (suicide, depression, phone support, non-crisis, mental health services): https://www.toronto.ca/311/knowledgebase/kb/docs/articles/311-toronto/information-and-business-development/crisis-lines-suicide-depression-telephone-support-lines-non-crisis-mental-health-services.html Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this episode, I had the pleasure and honour of chatting with Jen from Jenuine Taste! We chat about overworking and social media, what's it's like working from home and growing a social media business. Jen shares her insights of how to disconnect from online and take time for ourselves to heal. She also tells us how @jenuinetaste began and her values as a content creator supporting the Vietnamese community. Thank you so much Jen for taking the time to be a guest on the podcast! Stay updated with her personal IG @jenniferdao (https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdao/) or her foodie IG @jenuinetaste (https://www.instagram.com/jenuinetaste/). Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this week's episode I speak about my own personal experience with my self-image from growing up with facial hair, acne, and my struggle with fitting with the beauty standard of Filipino and Western culture. This episode was difficult to record because I acknowledged and accepted that I didn't love myself growing up. Also, I realized how much our child traumas effect how we perceive ourselves up until now, as adults. Here's the article mentioned in the podcast from Business Insider about “11 Scientific Reasons Why Attractive People Are More Successful in Life” https://www.businessinsider.com/beautiful-people-make-more-money-2014-11 I appreciate all of you for listening to the podcast and for your continuous support. Sometimes, I have second thoughts with the content I produce because of how vulnerable I feel in these solo episodes but, I thank you so much for taking the time to listen. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this week's episode, the lovely Leia and I chat about therapy! Leia shares with us her experience with group therapy, her journey with mental health, and shares her perspective about mindfulness. Thank you so much Leia for speaking up, for being vulnerable, and for sharing with us

Hi friends! In this episode, we have part two with @antonmyks as we chat about online dating and mental health.

Hi friends! Here we have Part 1 featuring Teacher Anton. Anton and I chat about mental health and therapy. Anton gives great perspectives on how to start therapy, acknowledging how you feel when you think you have to go to therapy, and the benefits of therapy. Thank you so much @antonmyks for being a guest on the podcast. Catch our Part 2 next week! Anton's book reads: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (https://amzn.to/3n6dMAK), Users Guide to the Human Mind by Shawn Smith (https://amzn.to/36kjcm6), and Subtle Art of Not Giving AF (https://amzn.to/36gWRFI). Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

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Hi friends! In this episode, I chat with my cousin Charlene about the topic of siblings. We chat about juicy details like who we think is going to get married or pregnant first, our first fights, what it's like growing up with a brother or sister, and what's the future going to be like? Thanks so much Char for taking the time to chat with me and share your experiences. Feel free to follow Char on IG

Hi friends! In this episode, we have part two of how to increase your positive impact in sustainability and everyday life. 1. Talk about solutions 2. Research to find the best place to buy goods 3. Spend your energy restoring the environment Thanks so much Chantelle for being a guest on our podcast. It was so much fun chatting with you about sustainability but overall just learning on how to be a better person & give back to the community. Feel free to support Chantelle on @chantelle_okel to have a free consultation on hoslistic living. Feel free to check out @localsfestival – an online festival on supporting locals and giving back to the community. Some more sustainable resources:

Hi friends! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with a holistic lifestyle coach & mindfulness advocate, Chantelle Okel. She shares ways to use your time more mindfully to reduce your impact on the environment. 1. Stop focusing on all the problems, focus on skills or solutions 2. Evaluate what we need, we have more than what we need 3. Be mindful when and how we throw things out Thanks so much, Chantelle for sharing with us such valuable knowledge! Feel free to follow her on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/chantelle_okel, to learn more about mindful habits and sustainability. Her next workshop is Thurs, Aug 27th @ 9pm-10pm on DIY personal care products! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-steps-for-healthy-oceans-diy-personal-care-products-tickets-114369648698?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR3dmkh0ptaq_oWtNuUtxsahMTa9FYH3h70Ynkk8tecohvSA3tPss2V7Wfw Some more sustainable resources:

Hi friends! In this episode, I chat about five lessons I learned during the quarantine. I talk about my lifestyle pre-quarantine, slowing down, and reflecting during the downtime I had. What have you learned during this time? Feel free to share with me, I would love to know

Hi friends! In this episode, we have Liz Jakoi chat about what are limiting beliefs, how she uses neuroplasticity to rewire the brain, and how she helps people dealing with anxiety and depression. Feel free to follow Liz on Instagram @lizjakoi & connect with her to figure out your own limiting beliefs at www.lizjakoi.com. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! In this episode, we have Debbie Ali talk about her story. *trigger warning*. In 2006, Debbie was abducted for ransom on her birthday. She shares what happened to her, her experience afterwards, and her book "Bare Feet". Thank you Debbie for sharing your beautiful soul with us, for being brave to share your story, and giving back with what you do. Find Debbie's book "Bare Feet" on Amazon (https://www.amazon.ca/Bare-Feet-Debbie-Ali-ebook/dp/B0746PQ1VD/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=bare+feet&qid=1596627334&sr=8-2). You can reach Debbie's services or personally through her emails at 3glcounseling@gmail.com or deardaa4@gmail.com. Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!

Hi friends! I can't believe we're on Episode 10 already!!! In this episode, I chat about spirituality with my friend, Jessika. We chat about faith, yoga, and how we consume new media. Thank you so much Jess for being a guest and speaking up and chatting about your perspective + experiences!

Hi friends! In this episode, I chat with my friend Chris about mindset and mentorship. We bounce around ideas of alter egos, public speaking, sales mindset, and benefits of a mentor. Thank you so much Chris for sharing your perspectives and stories with us! Feel free to connect with Chris on his Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/sirchristhe7th/.