Unrefined Mettle Podcast

On this episode we talk to pals from coast-to-coast (and a few provinces in between!), as they take us on some of their favourite vacations around the globe.  A little OOH LA LA in Europe... Maura incites a bituv drama at the Edmonton International Airport... and Kate's grownup tastebuds learn a little something new in South Africa...    Episode Music ~ Blue Sky ~ Quincas Moreira Like a Polaroid ~ Spazz Cardigan Love Aside ~ Patrick Patrikios The World's Fair ~ Godmode Sunset Dream ~ Cheel Campfire Song ~ Chris Haugen Beyond ~ Patrick Patrikios In the Distance ~ Dan Lebowitz Wanting ~ Kate Ward   Don't forget to send us your stories!  Or get in touch with an episode idea! unrefinedmettle.ca | unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com Social Media - @UnrefinedMettle

WE'RE BACK FOR A WHOLE NEW ROUND OF EPISODES! Episode 34 ~ Ridiculously Sexy Stories - Did you invent the mind-blowing orgasm?  Ever triaged a penis?  Can't eat a favourite snack without thinking about "that one time"??  On this episode, we share some steamy, hilarious, and oh-so-marvellous RIDICULOUSLY SEXY STORIES from a few of our pals + listeners.     Episode Music Blue Sky - Quincas Moreira Like A Polaroid - Spazz Cardigan Full Moon Empty House - Trevor Garrod Forever - Anno Domini Beats Island Woke - Freedom Trail Studios Disco Climax - An Jone Parisian Cafe - Aaron Kenny Wanting - Kate Ward   Find episodes, blogs + more at unrefinedmettle.ca Have an episode idea?  Want to send us some love? Email us at unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com | Social Media: @UnrefinedMettle

This week we take a dive in to the world of sensitivity and respect as it relates to gender pronouns, comedy, and the way we educate ourselves on these matters.  It's a bit more serious than usual - but it's important that we continue this dialogue in order to embrace the world we live in. Music in this episode: Blue Sky - Quincas MoreiraCampfire Song - Chris HaugenLike A Polaroid - Spazz CardiganOrange Foot - Dan HenigWanting - Kate Ward   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!www.unrefinedmettle.ca  |  unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.comFB: @ Unrefined Mettle  | T: @unrefinedmettle | IG: @unrefinedmettle

Unrefined Mettle is BACK with Episode 32: Don't Sneeze on the Asparagus!  On the show we have a good ol' chat about the passage of time, our current view of the world (spoiler: it hasn't changed much - it's still just as unrefined!), and a bit'uva personal update from both of us. Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: @unrefinedmettle | Insta: @unrefinedmettle | Twitter: @unrefinedmettle Get in touch with us at unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com | www.unrefinedmettle.ca    

It's been a hot minute since we put up an episode, so here we are with Episode 31!  After taking a short break to work at the 38th Edmonton Fringe Festival, we took the time to sit down and decompress after the last few months - always a great way to work through The Feelings!  Grab your favourite beverage and a snack, and join us for the last official episode of the summer season! Stay tuned for brand new episodes coming this fall! MUSIC:Blue Sky - Quincas MoreiraCampfire Song - Chris HaugenLike A Polaroid - Spazz CardiganOrange Foot - Dan HenigDreamer - DivKidWanting - Kate Ward WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!www.unrefinedmettle.ca  |  unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.comFB: @ Unrefined Mettle  | T: @unrefinedmettle | IG: @unrefinedmettle

Our 30th episode!!!  On the show this week we delve in to our personal experiences with the messier side of healing: healing from illness, from physical injury, progress in healing from traumatic events and episodes.  We acknowledge that there is no right or wrong way to do the work - and you only do the work when AND if you are truly ready.   As a podcast, Unrefined Mettle creates a safe and secure place to feel ALL THE FEELS.  We hope you'll join us for our latest episode - and sit with us as we work through the messier side of healing.   We'll be back in the Fall with all-new episodes of the show.  Until then, have a safe and happy summer! All our love,K + M MUSIC:Blue Sky - Quincas MoreiraCampfire Song - Chris HaugenLike A Polaroid - Spazz CardiganDreamer - DivKidWanting - Kate Ward WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!www.unrefinedmettle.ca  |  unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.comFB: @ Unrefined Mettle  | T: @unrefinedmettle | IG: @unrefinedmettle

On this week's episode, Kate + Maura open up about their personal journeys with depression and anxiety, Akashic Record meditations, and discovering "pueefs".  Join them as they discuss how they are continuously learning to navigate the world of mental illness using their always unrefined brand of comedy, fun apps, and the magick of "mental health check-ins".   Get in touch! unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.comFB: @Unrefined Mettle | Twitter: @unrefinedmettle | IG: @unrefinedmettleWebsite: www.unrefinedmettlepodcast.com Music:Blue Sky - Quincas MoreiraCampfire - Chris HaugenLike A Polaroid - Spazz CardiganDreamer - DivKidWanting - Kate Ward

Episode 28 ~ Raging Vaginas.  In which Kate + Maura discuss the de-mystification of having three holes, the distinct (and ever worrying) lack of sex education in today's society, and just how crucial women's voices are in the world today.  Content Warning: We have some candid conversations about anatomy and bodily functions.  Swearing as usual. Join the conversation!  www.unrefinedmettle.ca  | unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com FB: Unrefined Mettle | Twitter: @unrefinedmettle | Instagram: @unrefinedmettle 

The Blair Witch.  Slenderman.  The Momo Challenge.  And that's just the beginning... On today's episode, we dive in to some of the modern-day urban legends that have been fuelled by the accessibility of social media.  Inspired in part by the tragic events of the Slenderman attack in Wisconsin, we discuss our own experiences with these urban legends and their impact on society at a time when the world is just as frightening as these stories. Links to articles, videos and more will be included on the website - do stop by for a spell! www.unrefinedmettle.ca  For more Unrefined Mettle, follow us on Twitter, Instagram + Facebook.  

Weeeee're back!  It's been a hot minute since we've been able to sit and record an episode, but we are so excited to be back in action!  On the show today, we discuss the connections we have - or don't have - with people in our lives.  From the strongest bonds to those passing moments when you make a brief connection with a stranger, we talk about the invisible threads that connect humans to other humans. Have your say!  Write to us at unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com Follow us! Facebook - @Unrefined Mettle | Twitter - @unrefinedmettle | Instagram - @unrefinedmettle Website: www.unrefinedmettle.ca  

On this episode, we discuss the diversity of creative expression - from painting with the more seductive body parts to the dismantling of creative blocks through trauma and pain. With a definite nod to artists whose work is entwined with mental illness, and a love/hate relationship with the musical, "Rent", Kate and Maura continue their empowerment adventures as they navigate the waters of personal creative expression. Episode Links:Creative Writing Prompts - https://theyfightcrime.org/ Laura Dodsworth, Creator + Photographer - https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/100-vaginas-channel-4 Winnipeg Fringe Festival news story (Mayonnaise Enemas) - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/enemas-and-sex-act-shock-audience-at-winnipeg-fringe-show-1.1390274 NPR Training - https://training.npr.org/ Episode Music:Blue Sky - Quincas Moreria In the Distance - Dan Lebowitz Like a Polaroid- Spazz Cardigan Campfire Son - Chris Haugen Wanting Too - Kate Ward   We want to hear from you!  Send us your thoughts, episode suggestions and more at:unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com | FB: @Unrefined Mettle | Twitter: @unrefinedmettleInstagram: unrefinedmettle  

I'm (Maura) publishing this episode quite a bit later in the day than I normally do - and that's not because I've forgotten... or, perhaps we can blame it on aging??  Who knows!  Either way, here's the latest episode of the podcast in which we discuss all the ways we may or may not be disgracefully aging.  And you know what?  That's okay!  There are things about growing old that WE get to define - and once you reach a certain age, you just stop giving a shit about what other people think.  Okay, okay - for some of us, that may have come a long time before eligibility for the Seniors' Discount is a thing... but still! PS.  Kate started her treatment for MS today - make sure you stop by and read her beautiful blog at www.unrefinedmettle.ca/blog  Don't forget to write to us!unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com | FB: Unrefined Mettle |Twitter: @unrefinedmettle | Instagram: Unrefined Mettle     xx, M.

In this episode, we welcome back our favourite SHE-RO, Dawn, as we sit down to mark International Women's Day by honouring the fierce femmes of the world who blazed the trail all those years ago, and those who continue the work today. Contact us!unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com | FB: @unrefined mettle | T: @unrefinedmettleInstagram: @unrefinedmettle  

When it comes to sex, expectations versus reality play a pretty major role in how we see and feel about ourselves sexually.  On this episode, Kate and Maura discuss how "sexpectations" often fall short of reality, and the ways in which we can perhaps steer the course for greater, more mind-blowing sex. Send us your best and worst sex stories!  Email us at unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com - WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Website: www.unrefinedmettle.ca  Facebook: @unrefined mettle | Twitter: @unrefinedmettle | Insta: unrefinedmettle    

This week, we take a look at the way mental illness is depicted in movies and on television shows.  A huge THANK YOU to our listener and friend, Jess, who suggested this topic after listening to the Horror + Feminism episode from October 2018.   If you have a topic to suggest, we're all ears!  Don't forget to get in touch by emailing us at unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com or on the website www.unrefinedmettle.ca!

It's that time!  We're back with Episode 20 of the show, "That Gillette Ad".  We discuss the impact of the now-infamous commercial that has people swinging in all directions.  Is it a good thing?  Is it just a bunch of bullshit presented by a company that has seen its own share of sexual harassment issues?  What does it mean to you?  Sit with us for a spell as we throw our own hats in to the ring of public opinion... As always, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  Get in touch with us at w: www.unrefinedmettle.ca | e: unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com

Happy Holidays OF ALL KINDS from Kate & Maura of the Unrefined Mettle podcast.  In this episode, the girls talk Christmas memories, favourite holiday movies, and how to get through the stress so many of us feel at this time of year in particular. We hope you have a wonderful holiday, whatever you celebrate! XoXo

 In this episode we talk about the pros and a few of the cons that come with pharmaceutical aid in treating mental illness. With guest Heather.

In this episode, Kate and Maura have a good ol' fashioned discussion about a mixed bag of subjects. Remember to keep in touch with us - www.unrefinedmettle.ca | unrefinedmetttlepodcast@gmail.com 

On this special Halloween episode, we have our first-ever "Candy Panel" with special guests, Matt and Marisa.  We talk favourites at this time of year - candy, movies, costumes, memories and more.   HAPPY HALLOWEEN + A BLESSED SAMHAIN from Unrefined Mettle!

On our episode today, we discuss feminism, horror movies, and the Final Girl trope.  SCARY BUSINESS.

On the podcast today, we are joined by Michelle Kennedy (Bio in companion blog) and discuss the culture of violence, abuse and rape that is so prevalent in our communities and societies today.  It was a tough conversation, but one that must be had with greater and greater frequency.  Please reach out to us if you have any comments, concerns, feedback, or experiences you would like to share.  We maintain the strictest confidentiality.  www.unrefinedmettle.ca  / www.michellekennedy.net  TW:  We discuss the impact of sexual assault, rape and violence.   

We're THRILLED to be back for our first full-length episode of Round 2 of the Unrefined Mettle Podcast!  On the podcast today, we have one of our favourite guests, Dawn, and we discuss the climate of polarization and extremism in society.     Don't forget to send us your feedback, comments, questions and suggestions - you can reach us at unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com!   Check out our website + blog at www.unrefinedmettle.ca HAPPY LISTENING!

WE ARE BACK!  After an unplanned but much needed hiatus, we are back with Round 2 of the podcast.  In this pre-episode, we discuss an article about the exploitation of women's health through celebrity status, and what we got up to over the summer of 2018.  Much Love! 

In this episode, we discuss the layers of identity and how we as a whole are impacted by the boundaries of identity markers.

Our guest this week is Allen Featherstone of The Featherstone Podcast. We laugh a lot while talking about what it's like trying to be creative and productive while also dealing with depression.

In this episode, we delve in to the impacts of living with someone with an addiction and what it means to move away from the situation.

Sex.  In this episode, we discuss our feelings about sex, porn, and the importance of getting to know "yourself". CONTENT WARNING:  Adult topics, strong language, and personal opinions.

Aaaand on this episode of Unrefined Mettle, we discuss where WE stand with the "Body Positivity" movement of the times.  What are your thoughts?

In this episode, we sit with Kate's cousin, Dawn, and discuss the ins and outs of self-esteem and how the power of words - both positive and negative - plays a key role in creating our personal edicts and esteems.

In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with anxiety and the occasionally humourous ways in which we are learning to cope.

In this episode, we speak to our good friend, Matt, who is a local physical performer and horror actor.  We discuss his experiences of being harassed while performing.

In which we delve in to the dark world of harassment from a woman's POV.

Welcome to the first full-length episode of the Unrefined Mettle Podcast!  We are thrilled to have you with us - and thrilled to be here.  In our first episode, we talk to our Social Media Manager, Heather, about the communication processes we encounter - as women, as men, as people.  If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, send us a line at unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com - we would love to hear from you!

Welcome to Unrefined Mettle - the Podcast.  We are Kate and Maura, and we will be your hosts on this crazy journey towards self-empowerment.  We'll laugh, we'll cry - we'll get absolutely messy.  But above all, we'll be unrefined, because that's just the way we like it!   Our website is on the way, but in the mean time you can contact us at: unrefinedmettlepodcast@gmail.com