Unpacking Potato

Hi Tater tots! In this episode I address the saying "you have to love yourself before loving others" and how much I think that is BS. I also think love languages are BS. Love and relationships are so intricate and complicated - in the most beautiful and unique way possible. There are so many layers and factors that play into everything and I think it's important to address that! Also, I'm not saying you shouldn't love yourself first - but I disagree that you can't love others if you don't love yourself. Listen to find out more on why :) I wanted to preface this episode saying it's another rambly one but honestly at this point aren't all of them just me rambling on about something and going on 8 million tangents? haha Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hi tater tots! Thank you for being patient with me as I fall a bit behind on posting schedules, and thanks for sticking around. This week I am just rambling about my life and my current "figuring it out" process. I hope that hearing me ramble on how I DON'T have it all figured out and how that is OKAY (!!) helps you feel a bit better about maybe something in your life you don't feel is quite "right" or - as I like to say 23124235 times in this episode - "figured out". I say this at the end but I'll say it now. If you have any topic suggestions, questions, or anything else you'd like to share please please send them my way so I have something else to talk about! I need a smol distraction from my everyday ponderings of my own life rn. Love you all! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hello tater tots! This week I chat about intention vs impact and how I've been reflecting on how the differentiation impacts my life and interactions with people as well as my relationships. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hello tater tots! My cousins dog ate my pop filter. So I'm so sorry for the sound quality. I will get a new one ASAP! For this episode I reflect on some of the feelings I've been having while travelling and feeling like I don't belong in Korea. There's much more to dive into on this topic but I wanted to just talk about how it's been and how I've been feeling. Also I had to reuse an old mindful moment for todays episode - without the pop filter it sounded so bad so I had to improvise haha. Hope you had a great week! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hello my beautiful Tater Tots! I had a thought, I also want to start talking you PODatoes. Is that too much. Okay maybe. I still like tater tot, but I also love Podatoes hahah. This is what happens when I get jet lagged. Anyway... Another unexpected emotional one today - trigger warning I will be talking about trauma responses a bit, nothing traumatic will be shared but I know it can be a sensitive topic sometimes so please honour and respect how you are feeling on this topic before listening :) I wanted to share a thought I've been having over the last few months that I was able to finally articulate in session with a client recently. I love my job so so much and I am so incredibly grateful to have the privilege to be a part of some wonderful humans' lives - including yours!! I find it so much easier to come up with articulate ways of putting things when I'm in session with a client. I wanted to remind us all (myself included) that trauma responses do not mean we are broken. If we have days where we FEEL broken, which is totally valid and we can sit in that for a while and respect those feelings. However, having responses to trauma and having that be a part of our (sometimes daily) lives does not mean we have not moved on, or we are not healed, or we ARE broken in any way shape or form. Thank you for listening, love you all! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater Tots! In this episode I talk about how I spent my valentine's day, my tattoos, and a general life update and thoughts on my solo travelling. I think I'm starting to enjoy this video format, I think I will put it on youtube as well so you can read subtitles if you want to watch the video! I hope you are all having a wonderful week, Thanks for hanging out with me :) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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Hi Tater tots! I am uploading my very first video episode where I'm SOLO!! I had issues with audio recording and for some reason it works fine on zoom so I figured I'd try something new and include the video too. A lot of self-reflection on today's episode, kind of full of rambles and a classic potato metaphor. Travelling and recording episodes have proven to be more difficult than I anticipated, I thank you all in advance for your continued support and understanding :) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater Tots! This week I got to hang out with Kendyl, who I met through TikTok (I am loving all the connections I've been making on there!) and she talked to me a bit about her story as a late-blooming lesbian, Tiktok, and learning to better understand her past self. Since recording the episode, her and her fiancée have started their own podcast!! So make sure to check out their first episode and show them lots of love from the tater tots :) Kendyl's Tiktok @Kendylleigh13 Check out their Podcast!: Hers & Hers Podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater Tots! I had the pleasure of hanging out with Aly Bird and we talked about her experiences with grief and a more in-depth look at her new book, Grief Ally. Aly's Bio: Since her husband's untimely death, Aly Bird has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating first-hand knowledge, led her to create a roadmap for those committed to supporting the bereaved. A coach, speaker and workshop leader, Aly shows a clear path to those who have the courage to take on the vital role of being a grief ally. Learn more at www.alybird.com social media: @thealybird links to buy the book: www.alybird.com/book Thank you for hanging out with us today! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpackingpotato/message

Hi tater tots! We have another stream of consciousness episode where I just talk and cross my fingers it all makes sense. Wanted to share more of what I'm going through and some of my reflections on that. LOML = Love Of My Life just in case you didn't know that acronym!! Love you all, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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Sorry for the one day late episode!! But it was all meant to be because today is my birthday! Surprise birthday episode for both of us haha. In this episode I talk about a little more on self compassion, give-and-take in relationships, and my birthday! I hope you enjoy, sending love from Hawaii! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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Hi tater tots! Happy new year! This episode is all about my main goal/intention for 2023. Self-Compassion has so many aspects to it that I want to put a real conscious and intentional effort into this year. I hope you enjoy this episode, as usual I go on some tangents but you're probably used to that by now! Haha Hope you all had a safe NYE! Here's to 2023 :) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater tots! That didn't last too long, I'm back! I missed sitting and talking to you all each week and I'm happy to be back chatting with y'all. This time of year has always been a very reflective time for me, I'm sure it is for a lot of you as well. Everything everywhere around us is all about wrapping up the year and celebrating the holiday season and anticipating the new year. So, naturally, I looked back on my year and on all the different changes that occurred and how I've been feeling. And let me tell you, I had been ignoring how I've been feeling for a while because what surfaced was unexpected but also brought me so much clarity. This episode is a little bit about why I decided to stop posting and why I'm back. The life changes (as made obvious by the title) that occurred and some thoughts about it. The first time I recorded this episode I got really into details and it got very personal very fast - because that's what I'm used to. However I quickly realized that this doesn't impact just me, and there are people I care about who this impacts so I re-recorded and left out some of the more personal bits that were more about the intricacies of what happened. I also found myself being self-judgemental about the life changes and I talk a little about that as well - I will go deeper into that in another episode. My goal has been and always will be to do my best to be authentic and honest on here. I just have to be okay with the fact that it's not always pretty. If you're still reading, thank you. If you're still around listening and hanging out with me, I appreciate you. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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Hi Tater Tots! I am sad to inform you that this will be the last Unpacking Potato episode for the foreseeable future! The last scheduled episode that is. My goal was to do one year - and I am SO grateful for each and every one of you who took the time to listen. This episode I wanted to talk about why I started the podcast to begin with, how I felt last year around this time, the growth and unpacking I did of my own, and what's next. I cannot thank you all enough. Thank you for hanging out with me each week and spending time with me. Here's to an amazing chapter closing and an exciting chapter ahead! Love you all --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater tots! This week I thought I'd talk about how to go about finding a therapist! Finding a new therapist can be super overwhelming and it can be really daunting to even start. I wanted to share some info, tips, and advice on what to look for when looking for a therapist to maybe help ease the process a bit! I talk about "shopping" for therapists, meanings of some designations, acronyms, a small tip on what to do before your first sessions. I hope you enjoy :) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater Tots, It's a short one this week - I talk about my vulnerability hangover and if I think it's worth being vulnerable for! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead :) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater tots! I got to chat with Ellen today (IG @ellengardner_) about her journey so far with endometriosis. Follow her on instagram for more info/details of her continuing story. In todays' episode she talks about her symptoms, what she went through in order to get a diagnosis, and a bit about her continuing care. I apologize in advance for the audio quality - I edited it as much as I could but you can still hear some background noise and I hope it isn't too distracting!  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7  Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi my wonderful tater tots!  I have another amazing episode with a brand new guest!! This is the first time I've had a guest on the show that I didn't meet in "real life" (we met over TikTok) and this was a super cool experience for me!! I hope you enjoy our hang sesh.  Hina aka Heensie is a personal stylist and fashion content creator offering VIRTUAL styling services! She makes great educational content on all her platforms and she specializes in size inclusive, plus-sized fashion and her taste and her approach is - in my opinion - amazing. We talk about how she got into the industry, how she fell in love with fashion, and some very useful tips on finding your own style.  Heensie can be found on Instagram and TikTok as @heensiestyledme (click the links!!) and her website is https://heensie.style/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you.  Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7  Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi beautiful humans, ⬇️PLEASE READ⬇️ Big trigger warning for this episode. I talk about my experience going through a miscarriage and I talk about my thought/emotional process a bit. I will say this - a lot of what I went through I look back in disbelief sometimes so I do scoff here and there but I want you to know I am not trying to diminish or put down my own experience (or anyone else's) - laughing is a big coping mechanism of mine so I just wanted to put that out there. I also may sound a bit disconnected, which happens when I don't feel like getting emotional about something. This topic is something that when I let myself feel the pain for a moment I have no choice but to fully feel and I would not have been able to finish the episode so I did stop myself a couple times - but don't worry I gave space for myself feel the feels after. This past Monday marks 7 years since my miscarriage. It's taken me a long time to be able to talk about this publicly, and I've always wanted to but didn't feel I had the right place to share. I now feel safe and feel that I have processed enough to be emotionally prepared to share this in hopes of helping someone else who has gone through this and to raise awareness on the reality of miscarriage and some of the emotions that follow (this is just my experience, others may have different thoughts and emotions obviously).  Thank you for listening to my story.   *** EDIT - I say “cis women” at the beginning. What I should have said is “people with uteruses”. I unintentionally excluded trans men who choose to keep their reproductive organs and choose to carry*** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi my beautiful and wonderful Tater Tots!! We are BACK with weekly episodes!! Please submit any questions, topic suggestions, personal stories you want to share, or anything else in the google doc anonymously - or you can DM me on Instagram @UnpackingPotato I'd love to share more of the stories of listeners, or answer any questions that you have! I hope you all had a wonderful summer, I seriously have no idea where it all went, I feel like so much happened but it all FLEW by. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you did - I'd love it if you shared it with a friend you think would enjoy it too! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater tots!! I kind of can't believe it's already the end of August - but that means I'll be back with weekly episodes SOON! (September). I have an amazing guest for today's episode - Lani!! You can find her at @featherlitedesigns on Instagram for all your cereal-loving, 90s kid throwbacks, business design needs!! We chatted about how she came to own her own business and how different difficult moments of her life led her to a job she loves - and how normal it is to go off from the "path" that we all think/feel we need to be on... spoiler alert - there's no one "right path"!! I hope you enjoy today's episode, and as always, thank you for hanging out with us! xo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater tots! As you can tell by the title of this episode, my partner asked me to marry him a couple weeks ago!!  I thought I'd tell you our story from the start.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello Tater Tots! I've heard you and I'm listening! Some of you requested a longer version of the mindful moment I do at the start of every episode, so this 11 minute episode has some gratitude, letting go of thoughts, and ends with progressive muscle relaxation to help relax your mind and body to prep for sleep. I may redo- this one day, or just put different versions up but this is what I came up with so far for a quick and easy tool to help relax before sleep, any and all feedback is welcome! If you're reading this still - next week's episode is an extra special one, so make sure you don't miss it!! Good night :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater Tots! 1. I've missed you. I know I haven't actually been gone but its been a hot minute since I've sat down to record! 2. This episode is a v personal share. I say this in the episode but I'll say it again, I feel the more uncomfortable or nervous I am to share something, because I'm scared of judgement etc., the more important I think it is to just share the damn thing. 3. I created a Unpacking Potato (UP) Challenge for self care and self love. The link is in my link tree! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater tots! I'm writing this from beautiful Nova Scotia, on an awesome multi-provincial trip to visit some amazing friends and attend a well anticipated wedding! This week's episode is all about recognizing and being aware of the impact that external pressures (i.e. social media, hustle culture, etc.) have on our own job dissatisfaction. Like I always say, none of what I say on my podcast is direct advice or therapy in any shape or form, it's just to raise awareness, spread information, see different perspectives and get us thinking about our lives a bit more - and maybe a bit differently than you would on a regular day! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi tater tots! In this week's episode I share with you a bit of my story, more specifically my experiences with internalized racism. I think these types of topics are important to talk about and it's important to share our stories of grown and unpacking. I would be more than happy to get into it in more detail, as this episode is mostly about my own history with it so let me know if you'd like a part 2!! Remember new episodes are coming out every OTHER week for the summer, so there will be no new episode next week - a perfect time to catch up on older episodes you might have missed :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello beautiful tater tots! Happy Pride Month! I thought it was very fitting to talk about sexuality and coming out for the first episode of June! This is also my 30th episode which means SO much to me so I think this is a perfect time to bring up this topic. I hope you all have a wonderful month, sending love to all of you :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Tater Tots! This episode is about judging people. Others, yourself, situations, events, etc. I think it's important to talk about this openly and honestly! I think I will be finishing up Season 1 of Unpacking Potato at episode 30 and starting Season 2 in September, I haven't quite decided yet. So next week might be my last episode for the season!! I'll still post here and there on instagram so make sure to head over to @Unpackingpotato and follow! :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Happy Long weekend fellow Canadian Tater tots! Seems like a lot of people are out and about enjoying the sunshine and having a good time this long weekend so I got to thinking about having fun as adults and what that even means. Stay safe and remember your sunscreen :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hey Tater Tots! One of you awesome humans sent in a topic suggestion and asked me to talk about my experiences growing up in an Asian household and asked about my thoughts and opinions around conversations surrounding sexual education and sexuality. I love getting topic suggestions, questions, and stories so much!! Thank you so much for submitting :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello Tater Tots! I missed you!!! In this episode we're diving into fears, anxiety, worries, and overall avoidance of new relationships due to fears linked to past experiences. I had a good talk with a friend that brought up thoughts of similar past struggles (and current struggles) and I wanted to share it with you all. If you've never been afraid of new relationships, you might think this episode isn't for you (which might be the case!) but I think that this topic can be applied to friendships as well as work/professional/career linked relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi tater tots! This episode is kind of a continuation of the last episode. I had so many thoughts about last week's episode so I wanted to share them with you in classic potato fashion - stream of consciousness style. This week I talk about empowerment, power, and control and ask some questions to hopefully get your brain juices flowing on what those words mean to you! As always, I am so grateful to each and every one of you for listening. I hope you enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello beautiful tater tots! I'm getting less and less nervous posting episodes, but I still get nervous, especially when the topics are personal and emotional to me. (which they normally all are haha). I recently took on an endeavour that made me realize I am not as recovered from my mental health concerns as I thought I was. I'm doing much better, for sure, but this stressor allowed me to see I have more work to do in order to be back at my "typical" state and I found myself frustrated, angry, and upset at myself for not being as "okay" as I thought I "should be" at this point. I wanted to share my thought process a little bit in hopes that if you do the same, you know you're not alone and learn that it's a common thought process - but it's usually not helpful to our situation and we can try to show ourselves a bit more compassion, empathy and kindness in these moments. I am so thankful for you all for hanging out with me each week. Thank you again for listening! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello tater tots! This is a VIDEO episode!! What?!?! My first zoom episode with the lovely Makayla from @KeepitBalancedBookkeeping (on Instagram) and I thought I'd share it as a video. Makayla takes us through her journey to becoming a bookkeeper and shares some advice for business people! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello tater tots!  A quick episode for you today - 26 minutes of me talking about identifying and feeling our feelings.  Make sure you check out the instagram post to see the feeling wheel! Or you can google "feelings wheel". I hope you all have a great week!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7  Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Potatoes! I sat down with Valley Girls Dance's Candice Robillard and we chatted about her start-up story and talked more in depth about what about her job she loves most and what parts she finds a bit harder. I wish I could have made a 2 hour episode, we had so much to talk about, but this is a great intro to what Valley Girls Dance is all about if you don't know already! Make sure to check out the instagram @ValleyGirlsDance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello tater tots! EPISODE 20. Can you believe it? I can't hahah Today I wanted to talk about communication. It was a lot to get into 30 ish minutes so I might elaborate on the different topics more later if there is an interest! If you want me to elaborate please message me on instagram or fill out the google form to ask questions, etc. I wanted to discuss communication and how it relates to people-pleasing, and I wanted to shed light on perception vs. intention and how we can overcome being perceived "incorrectly" and portray our intentions to people. I am so thankful for each and every one of you who listen to any of my episodes, thank you so much!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hi Beautiful Potatoes! This week I will be sharing a personal story submission that I received, and I'll be talking a little about my own experience/relationship with working out. This is my first regular Sunday episode combining a personal story with my thoughts and experiences so any feedback would be appreciated if you like this kind of format! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello Potatoes,  I have another guest with me on today's episode! Allyson Leet (@allysonleet on IG and Tiktok) is an actor, director, producer, business owner, and an amazing human being and ultimate hype woman.  We talk about celebrating little wins, dealing with rejection in the arts, and life as an actor. Allyson shares with us a little bit on how she got to where she in today and gives us a little glimpse into her life as an actor and teacher. I hope you love it - make sure to check her out on Instagram and TikTok and send her some love!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello Potatoes! This week I have another guest with me! @Cheryl.Jacqueline (she/her) (IG and TikTok) is a single mom, web and graphic design, self-leadership coach, and all around amazing human who embraces her multi-passionate personality which I admire so much. In this episode we learn a bit on what coaching really is, how it differs from therapy, who can benefit, and Cheryl shares some valuable (hehe on the pun) information on discovering your own values. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it! Here's the link for Cheryl's upcoming Workshop! https://www.cheryljacqueline.com/core-values-workshop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello my lovely potatoes! This week I thought it would be fitting to talk about Valentine's day! It's not my favourite holiday, I won't lie. But it's still important to unpack and look at the reasons we may love/hate the holiday. In this episode we will discuss expectations and my personal questions in a relationship context. As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello awesome potatoes! Sometimes I get asked "how do I become more confident" or "how do I learn to listen and trust my gut?" I wanted to talk about this topic this week because I truly believe that we slowly lose our confidence and the ability to listen to our gut as we grow up. I think we are born with confidence and the ability to listen to our gut feelings, but I think throughout our life we slowly and gradually forget and then just come to accept that we "don't have confidence". We also go through lots of things in life that might cause us to lose trust in our own judgement, but I believe it is important to remember that trust and confidence can be rebuilt within ourselves. Thank you for listening! ==================================================================================== Check out @unpackingpotato on Instagram for the latest updates and sneak previews on future episodes! If you have a story or have a question you would like me to share and discuss on a future episode, I'd absolutely love it if you filled out the google form below! You can be completely anonymous if you want! Google form for submissions:https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello wonderful tater tots! In 2021, I left my very stable, promising career path after over 6 years of school and training because it wasn't good for my mental health. It was the best decision I ever made but it was also one of the hardest ones I have made to date. I realized that I might not be alone in this and wanted to share my thought processes, fears, and feelings when I contemplated my departure in hopes that you will find it helpful for your own thought process! All I want is for people to feel a little less alone and know that the thoughts, problems, and life events we go through are things everyone goes through too! We just might have a bit of a different process getting through it. I personally find it really helpful to hear others' experiences, so I thought I'd share mine. Thank you so much for your continued support, ----------------------- Check out @unpackingpotato on Instagram for the latest updates and sneak previews on future episodes! If you have a story or have a question you would like me to share and discuss on a future episode, I'd absolutely love it if you filled out the google form below! You can be completely anonymous if you want! Google form for submissions:https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello wonderful potatoes! This week I was inspired to talk about how my perfectionistic tendencies and my previous goals of productivity got in the way of my creative side. I've been exploring mu creative side more and more and wondered to myself why I hadn't done it sooner. I share with you my thoughts and reflections while unpacking where I think it stems from. Check out @unpackingpotato on Instagram for the latest updates and sneak previews on future episodes! If you have a story or have a question you would like me to share and discuss on a future episode, I'd absolutely love it if you filled out the google form below! You can be completely anonymous if you want! Google form for submissions:https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Instagram, Youtube, and other links: https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you for joining me this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello awesome potatoes! This week I wanted to talk about unpacking needs, wants and desires. I think so often we forget about ourselves and all our focus goes to those around us - friends, family, partners, etc. But it's SO important to recognize and acknowledge our own needs, wants and desires and do what we can do make them happen! If some of those things involve another person, it's important and can be very helpful to practice how to clearly communicate those needs, wants and/or desires to the other party! Check out @unpackingpotato on Instagram for the latest updates and sneak previews on future episodes! If you have a story or have a question you would like me to share and discuss on a future episode, I'd absolutely love it if you filled out the google form below! You can be completely anonymous if you want! Click HERE for Google form for submissions! https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Click HERE for the Instagram, Youtube, and other links https://linktr.ee/UnpackingPotato If you've enjoyed the podcast please submit a rating! Spotify now has ratings for all your favourite podcasts :) Thank you so much for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello my awesome potatoes! It's my birthday episode!! In this episode I tell you all about my 30th birthday and I share my special birthday tradition with you!! The first 20 minutes is me talking about what I did on my birthday and me reflecting, so if you want to skip to regular scheduled programming feel free to skip ahead! I think aging is a gift and a privilege. I think society takes this beautiful thing and transforms it into something undesirable for women. I want to unpack that. Check out @unpackingpotato on Instagram for the latest updates and sneak previews on future episodes! If you have a story or have a question you would like me to share and discuss on a future episode, I'd absolutely love it if you filled out the google form below! You can be completely anonymous if you want! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Thank you again for listening, it means the world to me! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Happy New Year my awesome tater tots! 2022... I'm so curious how this year will unfold. For today's episode, I wanted to unpack New Year's Resolutions and goal setting. Why do we make New Year's Resolutions? What purpose do they serve? Is it for motivation? Is it because everyone else does it so we feel like we need to participate? I think the most important part of this time of year is to reflect and be gentle and kind to yourself - you'll hear me say that a lot in this episode. Remember to please leave a rating and review on Apple podcast if you've enjoyed the episode! Soon reviews and ratings will be available on Spotify too!! Check out @unpackingpotato on Instagram for the latest updates and sneak previews on future episodes! If you have a story or have a question you would like me to share and discuss on a future episode, I'd absolutely love it if you filled out the google form below! You can be completely anonymous if you want! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 I hope you enjoy this episode! Ps. How is it that it's episode 10 already?! So cool. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello there beautiful tater tots! I decided to release this episode a couple days earlier because I wanted it to be available in time for Christmas! (it's a quick episode, so have a listen while you're getting ready!) Like I said in last week's episode, the holidays have a lot of pressure to be a joyous and happy time for everyone, but a lot of the time that is not the case. Just remember, that your feelings are 100% valid and you are not alone! In today's episode I discuss setting boundaries and the importance of checking in with yourself to figure out those boundaries, because sometimes we even need to set boundaries with ourselves. Although it can be difficult to have those conversations, I offer a few tips and ideas of examples you could use if you find yourself in a situation where you have to set a boundary with someone. I would love to hear your feedback, feel free to DM me on instagram @UnpackingPotato and if you've enjoyed my podcast so far please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Apparently it really helps get it out there more! Also if you have a question, concern, personal story you'd like to share, or a topic suggestion anonymously make sure to submit a Google Form here: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 I hope you are gentle and kind to yourself over the holidays, because you deserve it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello there beautiful tater tots!  I hope you are doing well, I find the holidays are supposed to be joyful but often can be the hardest time of year for a lot of humans.  In today's episode I unpack Hallmark movies and the common movie tropes in them. Specifically, I go deeper into love bombing because I think Hallmark movies normalize this type of behaviour for the beginnings of relationships and portray harmful ideals of what love should look like.  I would love to hear your feedback, feel free to DM me on instagram @UnpackingPotato and if you've enjoyed my podcast so far please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps get it out there more apparently!  Also if you have a question, concern, personal story you'd like to share, or a topic suggestion anonymously make sure to submit a Google Form here: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7  Also I'm almost at 500 overall listens on the podcast and I'm BLOWN AWAY. I say this all the time but THANK YOU for listening!!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello beautiful tater tots! This is such a special episode because... I have my first guest!!! @TheNatalieJoy is a Tiktoker, actress, mom of four gorgeous children and two adorable kitties, wife, and an amazing friend. We talk about her journey exploring her identity within motherhood and how she's had to unlearn behaviours that societal expectations ingrained in her identity as a mother. Between talking about how societal views of influencers are deeply rooted in misogyny and favourite movies, we chat about a lot of topics so be prepared! Make sure to check her out on Tiktok and Instagram at @TheNatalieJoy and show her some love! Check out @unpackingpotato on Instagram for the latest updates and sneak previews on future episodes! If you have a story or have a question you would like me to share and discuss on a future episode, I'd absolutely love it if you filled out the google form below! You can be completely anonymous if you want! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Thank you for listening! As each day goes on I am more and more blown away by how much fun this experience has been and so grateful for the continued support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message

Hello you beautiful potato!  This is an extra special episode, because it's the VERY FIRST story time! One of our amazing listeners wrote into the Google form and shared a story with me which I am so excited to share with you all. I decided to share this on a random day as a bonus, so I am not limited to sharing them only on Sundays so that if I ever get many stories I can share them as they come in.  One of my main goals for this podcast is to share people's stories so that others can relate and find comfort that they are not alone. However, this isn't the only goal. I think that listening to the stories of others that are not relatable to you is also incredibly beneficial in opening our eyes to different experiences, learning about how others view the world, or deal with issues that occur in our lives. As a therapist, I have the privilege and honour to hear the stories of many wonderful humans, and I learn something every time I hear a story about someone's own perspective of their lives. I wanted to bring some of that to this podcast.  As you will see in this episode, I simply read the story word for word from the google form, and I highlight a few aspects of it that stood out to me.  I hope you enjoy this very first episode of Story time, if you would like to share your own story, please fill out the google form below. I would absolutely love it! Google form for submissions: https://forms.gle/87hBYpypVZnyp9Yt7 Thank you so much for your continued support, I hope you have a great day!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpackingpotato/message