The Gist of "It"

This week on the Gist of "It", Nic and Adrienna celebrate International Youth Day! Engaging youth is SO important for our communities. Not only does it give youth a sense of purpose and opportunity to grow, we can learn a lot from youth as well! Your favourite duo chat about the importance of youth engagement, how it could have benefitted them growing up, AND how they currently work with youth in the community. For more information on their youth initiative, follow the links below: International Youth Day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day For more information on Thrive: "Like a Girl" or to get involved: Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Email: info@thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/ Have a topic suggestion or little thing you'd like to share? Contact us today! Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Twitter: @thegistofitpod Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl

This week on The Gist of It, Nic and Adrienna sit down with personal trainer Kennedy Williams to chat about the ins and outs of the fitness industry. Continuing with the AMPLIFY series, Kennedy chats about how she got into personal training and her early fitness experiences. PLUS she offers some great tips for anyone starting out, looking for a change or just stuck in their fitness goals. You won't want to miss out on what she has to say! For more information on some of the products mention and for contact information, check the links below: 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/ Kennedy's Contact Info: Instagram: @kennedyfit Youtube: www.youtube.com/KennedyWilliams Our Information: Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Twitter: @thegistofitpod Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/ Have a little thing or topic suggestion? Send us a message and we'll incorporate your thoughts into our show!

This week on The Gist Of It, Nic and Adrienna revisit the topic of self-care. As International Self-Care Day has just passed, your favourite duo chat about the importance of self-care, the types of self-care and what they've been doing to keep themselves on track! For more information on what they discussed, visit the following links: Forest Therapy by Sarah Ivens - https://www.amazon.ca/Forest-Therapy-Seasonal-Embrace-Happier/dp/0738285137 Self-care Plan: https://schools.au.reachout.com/articles/developing-a-self-care-plan Have a little thing or topic suggestion? Get in touch with us! Our Information: Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Twitter: @thegistofitpod Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

This week on The Gist of It, Nic and Adrienna chat about our experiences living through physical distancing. Diving into what makes someone a hugger vs. a non-hugger, they also explore some of the few ways their peers have been coping with physical distancing! To round out the episode, your favourite duo chat with a special guest about the realities of online dating. For more information of today's episode content, visit the following links: Developing a self-care plan: https://schools.au.reachout.com/articles/developing-a-self-care-plan Article on Huggers vs. Non-huggers: https://time.com/5379586/people-hate-hugged-science/ Featured Guest: Nicole Ayala Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicayalav/ Our information: Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Twitter: @thegistofitpod Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

This week on The Gist of It, Nic and Adrienna get the low down on personal hygiene products. From outdated government regulations to the dirty "dozen" chemicals list, they chat about the downfalls of the cosmetics industry and clean brands that are great alternatives to your everyday go-tos. PLUS are the dangerous chemicals really only in creams and lotions? Find out when your favourite duo chat about the safety of conventional pads and tampons. For more information of today's episode content, visit the following links: What's Inside? That Counts: A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in our Cosmetics: https://davidsuzuki.org/science-learning-centre-article/whats-inside-counts-survey-toxic-ingredients-cosmetics/ The "Dirty" Dozen List: https://davidsuzuki.org/queen-of-green/dirty-dozen-cosmetic-chemicals-avoid/ Reusable menstrual cups: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g23117116/menstrual-cups/ Reusable pads - Canadian Brand: https://hannahpad.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI567jjazP6gIVFKSzCh39xgqQEAAYAiAAEgIiV_D_BwE Reusable tampon applicator (Note: This is the website that Nic ordered from - not US based): https://wearedame.co/ Toxic Beauty Documentary: https://www.toxicbeautydoc.com/the-film Canadian Skincare Companies: Kaia Naturals: https://kaianaturals.com/about/ The Green Beaver Company: https://greenbeaver.com/en/story Skwalen Botanicals (Indigenous owned): https://skwalwen.com/ Cheekbone Beauty (Indigenous owned): https://cheekbonebeauty.ca/ Other Skincare/Cosmetics Companies: Indie Lee: https://indielee.com/ Rosen Skincare (Black owned): https://rosenskincare.com/ Epsiebody (Black owned): https://epsiebody.com/ Bison Star Naturals (Indigenous owned): https://bisonstarnaturals.com/ Quw'utsun Made (Indigenous owned): @quwutsunmade on Instagram Affordable/convenient options: Tom's of Maine: https://www.tomsofmaine.com/ Burt's Bees: https://www.burtsbees.ca/ Our information: Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Twitter: @thegistofitpod Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

AMPLIFY: Meet Michelle Beausejour. The face behind The Birch Trail, Michelle's has always had a passion for handmade jewelry using natural materials that have been grown in a garden, wild harvested, gifted or locally and ethically sourced. As our second guest in the Amplify series, we sat down with Michelle to talk a bit about Indigenous History and the context of Canada Day as an ally. We hope that you utilize Michelle's words as a gateway to your learning. For more info on the items discussed, follow the links below: Turtle Island brief history: https://ccgsd-ccdgs.org/what-is-turtle-island/ Fete des patriotes: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/national-patriots-day The Indian Act: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/i-5/ Decolonization is not a Metaphor - Eve Tuck (https://unsettlingamerica.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/decolonization-is-not-a-metaphor/) The Mandela Effect: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mandela-effect#:~:text=The%20bottom%20line,imperfect%20memory%20can%20be%20sometimes. Residential Schools: https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/article/history-of-residential-schools/ Foster system: 1) https://thetyee.ca/News/2018/05/09/Canada-Crisis-Indignenous-Welfare/ 2) https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-residential-school-monster-now-lives-in-child-welfare-system-2/ 3) http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/interrupted-childhoods TRC: http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ What are Man Camps: https://unistoten.camp/mancamps/ All my Relations Podcast: https://www.allmyrelationspodcast.com/ HBC + Indigenous People: https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/untold-story-hudsons-bay-company Instagram Accounts: Creatif Montreal: @collectifcreatifetsymtl Marisa de la Peña: @Marisa.de.la.pena Michelle's Contact Info: Instagram: @thebirchtrail https://thebirchtrail.squarespace.com/contact 41 Day Project: https://thebirchtrail.squarespace.com/reclaiming-identity Our Contact Info: Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

AMPLIFY: Meet Keessa Lynch. A photographer from Milton, Ontario, Keessa focuses on diversifying the arts through her captured moments of people of colour. As our first guest in the Amplify series, we sat down with Keessa to talk a bit about the current state in the Black Lives Matter movement. For more resources please visit this link: https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/core-concepts/whiteness-and-white-privilege Keessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keessalynch/ https://www.instagram.com/thenorthernfro/ Raccoon video: https://youtu.be/22NYKoxkx7Y

This week on The Gist of It, Nic and Adrienna get the low down on the female athlete triad. Having been athletes themselves, they chat about their experience as a female athlete trying to find the balance between health and training. They focus in on the importance of owning your period and using it to your advantage for training, just like the US National Soccer Team! For more information on what they chatted about, follow the links: The Female Athlete Triad: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/triad.html US National Soccer Team Cycling Tracking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE88tQlSVyc&feature=youtu.be Seed Cycling: https://proovtest.com/blogs/blog/seed-cycling Episode 8 of The Gist of It - 23:25: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMXtNZTWTWo&t=11s Don't forget to send us your topic suggestions and little things! Our information: Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Twitter: @thegistofitpod Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Email subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl

This week on The Gist of It, Nic and Adrienna talk about their personal experiences with Zoom burnout. PLUS you won't want to miss out on the announcement Nic and Adrienna have at the end of episode! Life in quarantine has made it VERY difficult to distinguish between personal and work space. Adding the stress of video calls on top of everything else can be really exhausting which is why it's really important to focus on supporting ourselves and our wellness through this time. Listen in for tips on how to support yourself during video calls. For more information on what was discussed, follow the links below: The Reason Zoom Calls Drain Our Energy: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/... Facebook Infographic by Carleton SWA: https://www.facebook.com/102895088486... Want to get in touch with us? Don't forget to send us your #thelittlethings and topic suggestions! Instagram: @thegistofitpodcast Twitter: @thegistofitpodcast Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thriv... Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca

This week, Nic and Adrienna get down to business on sun care in honour of Melanoma Awareness Month! With the warm weather coming, it's time to talk about why it's so important to protect yourself from the sun. From their own reasons for being sun-aware, to safe sunscreens available on the market, they hope to inspire you to take sun damage more seriously. PLUS they sat down with a very special guest, Ms. Emma Newman, to talk about her experience being diagnosed with Melanoma at the young age of 23! This episode is jammed packed with information you won't want to miss out on. For more information on the items discussed: Health Canada Sunscreen Review: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/drugs-health-products/report-sunscreen-testing-2018.html EWG's Guide to Sunscreens: https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/ Impact Melanoma: https://impactmelanoma.org/ Emma's Initiative: @spottheuglyduckling on Instagram Have a topic idea or a #thelittlethings piece you'd like to share? Get in contact with us! Our information: Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thriv... Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

This week, Nic and Adrienna kick off Women's Health Month with a chat about advocating for yourself in the health care system and the feminization of health care. For more information on the items discussed, check out the following links: Are you ready to find your health? quiz: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/find-your-health Feminization of health: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/women-and-pain-disparities-in-experience-and-treatment-2017100912562 Advocating for yourself + others: http://www.bcwomens.ca/health-info/staying-healthy/navigating-the-health-system/advocacy-for-yourself-others Have a topic idea or a #thelittlethings piece you'd like to share? Get in contact with us! Our information: Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

This week, Nic and Adrienna chat about health and sustainability! As Earth month is coming to a close, they hope you find some inspiration on how you can live sustainably while benefiting your health too! Check out what they have to say on sustainable eating and cleaning. For more information on the items discussed, check out the following links: WWF article on eating sustainably: https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/six-tips-help-you-eat-more-sustainably VG Meats sustainability: https://vgmeats.ca/the-ethics-of-food-and-why-we-care/ United by Blue: https://unitedbyblue.com/blogs/united-by-blue-journal/the-case-for-washing-your-clothes-less Wands for Wildlife: https://www.appalachianwild.org/wands-for-wildlife.html Zero Waste Cosmetics: https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/10-zero-waste-makeup-brands Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/ Have a topic idea or a #thelittlethings piece you'd like to share? Get in contact with us! Our information: Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

This week, Nic and Adrienna sat down with Holistic Nutritionist, Jiordana Saade! Based on listeners requests, the trio touch on fitness and nutrition, hormone balancing, seeding cycling and immunity boosters. Adrienna also touches on her experience as one of Jiordana's clients! This episode is jammed packed with information you won't want to miss out on. For more information on the items discussed, use the following links: Jiordana's Contact Information: Instagram: @jiordana_imindnutrition Website: www.imindnutrition.com Email: jiordana@imindnutrition.com Book Reference: Reversible - Dr. Mohammed Abrahim https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086Y5KFK9/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1586534830&refinements=p_27%3ADr.+Mohammed+Abrahim&s=books&sr=1-1 Timings: Fitness and nutrition: 0:6:00 Hormone Balancing: 0:14:45 Seed Cycling: 0:23:25 Adaptogens: 0:28:40 Immunity boosters: 0:46:35 Suggested websites: Seed Cycling: https://proovtest.com/blogs/blog/seed-cycling PCOS: https://www.larabriden.com/best-natural-anti-androgen-treatments-hirsutism/#comments Supplements: For info on how to use these visit our resources page (www.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/) - VITEX (St. Francis) - B6(B-complex AOR) - DIM or indole-3 carbonyl (Nature's way) - Evening Primrose (Natural Factors) - Ashwagandha (Ghanda-600 AOR) - Rhodiola (Rhozivia) - FISH OILS (high 1:1 ratio CanPrev) - UDOS OIL (Flora) - Vitamin D (GNA naturals) - Vitamin C (Liposomal C- NAKA) - Zinc (Chelated- Trophic 30mg) - Oil of oregano (Canprev, or Natural factors) Our information: Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email: info@thrivelikeagirl.ca Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/ Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl

This week, Nic and Adrienna got down to business! After having an epiphany, the duo decide to make a shift in the podcast. Tune in to hear more about our revamped process AND our special guest for next week! For more information on the items discussed, use the following links: Bedtime stories for grown-ups: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/ The Daily Good Subscription: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/the-daily-good Our next special guest: Jiordana Saade, Nutritionist @jiordana.imindnutrition https://www.imindnutrition.com/ Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

This week, Nic and Adrienna answer questions sent in by YOU! From most embarrassing fashion trends to their career aspirations, get more cozy with your hosts. Hint: You can check out their fashion Oh-Nos on the Thrive: "Like a Girl" Website. PLUS, they throw it back to their teen years, by doing a Buzzfeed quiz! For more information on the items discussed, use the following links: Feature Friday Acid Wash IGTV Video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-QGREAnGBB/?igshid=1j2nv5pbehb47 Fashion "Oh-No" pictures: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca/stay-connected/ Info on Lavender: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/therese-borchard-sanity-break/5-calming-herbs-to-soothe-anxiety/ Buzzfeed Quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/make-your-own-emo-playlist-and-well-reveal-your-e Remaining calm during anxious times article: www/thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/ Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email Subscription: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: wwww.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/

This week we chat about life in quarantine with special guest, Jacquie Brogan. With the sun shining bright, we hope to help brighten your day amidst this global craze. For more information on items we chatted about, use the following links: Book References: Fierce Fairytales by Nikita Gill: https://www.amazon.ca/Fierce-Fairytal... Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay: https://www.amazon.ca/Bad-Feminist-Es... La Petit Mort by Olivie Blake: https://www.amazon.ca/Petite-Mort-Oli... Tempest by Steve Sam-Sandberg: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... Chaos by Tom O'Neill: https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/to... Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources page: https://thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/Thrivelikeagirl.ca/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thrivelikeagirl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd07... Email List: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thriv... Shout outs: Curiosa: Purveyors of Extraordinary Things - Small shop in Toronto, ON Find them at: @curiosasociety www.curiosasociety.com

Hey y'all! This week catch us talking about the blurred lines between social media and reality. From Influencers to the latest TikTok craze - you won't want to miss out! For more info, check out the links below: Nose thread on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amphiarause/status/1228671948814782464 Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca/resources/ Instagram: @thrivelikeagirl.ca Facebook: @thrivelikeagirl Email List: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl

This week catch us talking about language. We chat about being aware of the language we use and got it may affect those around us. We are trying to be the best allies we can be to our communities, will you join us too? For more information on items we chatted about, use the following links: Referenced post: https://australiansanta.com/post/173623002659/unpopular-opinion-straight-people-using-partner Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources page: https://thrivelikeagirl.wordpress.com/resources/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/Thrivelikeagirl_hamilton/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thrivelikeagirl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd07s4OqyMONZV3nRPaJ4wA/ Email List: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl

This week catch us talking about the ins and outs of our self-care routines as well as the struggle of prioritizing yourself in the daily hustle. For more information on items we chatted about use the following links: Books mentioned: Forest Therapy by Sarah Ivens The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Twitter Reference: https://twitter.com/Amphiarause/status/1228671948814782464 Quote Reference: https://quotecatalog.com/quote/brianna-wiest-true-self-care-81z5yea/ Website: www.thrivelikeagirl.ca Resources page: https://thrivelikeagirl.wordpress.com/resources/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/Thrivelikeagirl_hamilton/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thrivelikeagirl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd07s4OqyMONZV3nRPaJ4wA/ Email List: https://mailchi.mp/ed414ffcd271/thrivelikeagirl Victoria Bauman (Breathwork Facilitator/personal coach): @Victoria_bauman

Hey! We're Nic and Adrienna and we're on a mission to create conversations around everything and anything under the sun with a focus on our special interests. Here's a chance to learn a bit more about who we are and why we're doing this before we get down to the nitty gritty.

The Gist Of "It": Trailer by Nic and Adrienna