You Know What I Mean?

Another episode about Instagram??? At least it's not manifestation! “End Instagram” has been all over our feeds- and with good reason. Not only does the algorithm not work for anyone (except to show us ads), Instagram is basically Tik Tok at this point. On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss how Instagram is going the way of Facebook- trying to do too much, eventually not doing anything well, and losing even the one thing it did do well. Instagram, in their humble opinion, should stay in its lane as a photo sharing app. In the meantime, tune in next week for an update on Nadine's insta-cleanse and Tarini's update on the Riverdale season finale (if you know you know). Stream this week's episode wherever you listen to your podcast, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and follow on Instagram (if you aren't inspired to delete your Instagram after this episode) @ykwim.pod

On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss all things curly hair. But not how to take care of it (Ashley Tisdale already put out a video on that- IYKYK). Instead, it's about how curly hair is trendy and how it feels for people who have struggled with their hair forever. And while it may be trendy, when non-white people have curly hair it's still regarded as unruly, unkempt, unprofessional. Not only that, it's often shown as the “before” in makeovers and in movies, used as a way to denote characters as lower class, dirty, and often ugly. Listen to hear all their thoughts on curly hair, how it's represented, and why they ***will*** be gatekeeping (refer to Ashley Tisdale's curly hair tutorial). Stream wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

On last week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discussed the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade in the U.S. and its impact around the world. This week's episode continues the conversation in a different way. Women's bodies are constantly policed, whether through policy or in media. This week's episode explores not just the political implication on women's bodies but the social structures through which women and their bodies are conditioned to look, act, and feel. Listen to this week's episode wherever you get your podcast, follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod, and watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast.

The last week in politics has been… harrowing to say the least. The over turning of Roe v. Wade- which protects the right to an abortion- casts a dark shadow on the work countless people have been doing to push equality and democracy for everyone- especially those most marginalized. On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss what this means on a larger scale. Women's bodies have been up for grabs in every facet of society. Whether it's media, fashion, politics, family, and society at large, women's bodies have been controlled in some way, shape, and form - and all of them are harmful. It is with a heavy heart they discuss the impact this has on women but specifically marginalized communities whose intersectional identities render them most vulnerable. Listen to this week's episode wherever you stream your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

Even if you haven't kept up with it- you've kept up with it (just ask Tarini). The Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp trial has been all over social media and it seems that everyone has an opinion. On this week's episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss some of these opinions they've seen online. This trial got so messy in the court of social media, it's hard to tell what is what. Although the support seemed to be overwhelmingly in Depp's favour, the question of abuse from both sides is abundantly clear. What makes it murky is when people try to claim whose abuse is valid - and why. Listen to this week's episode as Nadine and Tarini *try* to not have an opinion on this case and unpack the many narratives being spread online about this highly publicized trial. Streaming wherever you listen to your episodes, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

Nadine and Tarini are feeling anxious. What about? They're not sure. On this week's episode they talk about understanding the root cause of their anxiety, letting go of the “all or nothing” mindset, and question the famous saying: “what matters is the journey, not the destination” - isn't the destination what we're all working towards anyway? Also featured: Tarini's **packed** to-do list and an overstretched analogy involving airports and travel checkpoints. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

Surprise! We're back after a quick hiatus! Nadine talks about voting in the Lebanese elections for the first time with her family, leading to a conversation on the importance of staying political engaged in every election. Nadine cries at the polls (any poll! voting, instagram...etc), and Tarini asks everyone labelling themselves as "fiscally conservative, socially liberal" to stop. On a more serious note, they also discuss the killing of Palestinian icon and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, and the hypocrisy of the West's response when it comes to crises in Europe versus the rest of the world. If you live in Ontario make sure you vote for the provincial elections on June 2nd (early voting has already started!!! For more information check out the Elections Ontario website) Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

It was Nadine's birthday this week!!!! Which means she's one year closer to turning 30. While at one point that may have caused her anxiety (we just can NOT check the next box over on the doctor's office form that asks your age, IYKYK) with age comes wisdom and this year it's ~no big deal~ (in the tik tok voice because that's all Nadine speaks in, again IYKYK). On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini also discuss entering your Saturn return - which happens when you enter 27. It's the time that Saturn returns into the same zodiac that it was in when you were born and is often a time that people go through big changes in their lives. Listen if you feel like you're also entering your Saturn return and feel like it's being unfair to you (it's not, it's growth!) or to learn about what it even is. Often in life we seek things that give us a sense of security or explanation when we're going through hard situations - one of those explanations could be your Saturn return (or this episode about it). Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

The pandemic taught us many things but one of the most important ones was the need to rest. On this week's episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss how rest as we know it has evolved over the course of the pandemic. It continues to do so, as things start to reopen and people look towards a “post pandemic” world. Both realities have brought about burnout - whether it's because of change, not enough connection, or too much connection. And if we aren't proactive, our bodies force us to rest. But rest isn't just taking a break- sometimes rest looks like doing more. More of what you enjoy, more of what gives you energy, more of what allows you to show up the way you want to (it could even be listening to YKWIM). Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

The devil works hard but Kris Jenner works harder. Which is probably why the Kardashians have finished (what feels like) their 100th season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and, before that's even completed, launched their new show (we don't know what it is called because we have not kept up with the Kardashians). This week on YKWIM, Tarini and Nadine broach the world of the Kardashians. There's so much to unpack from the Variety interview to the infamous Pepsi commercial - Nadine and Tarini talk about the impact the Kardashian/ Jenner clan have had on society, their responsibility as mega stars, and our obsession with them as a society. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Pod and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

At this point, this podcast should be renamed to some version of The Secret. Nadine and Tarini are back this week with, as what should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, an episode is all about signs. Whether you believe in divine intervention or not, some “coincidences” make it hard to believe that things are, well, just that - a coincidence. Tarini and Nadine discuss the difference between manifestation vs a sign (there *is* a difference and they *definitely* know it), signs that they look out for in their own lives and what they mean, and how to look out for them in your own life. They're like life/ the universe/ whatever you believe in nudging you in the right direction. And if nothing else, it feels nice to know that someone or something out there has your back. Listen wherever you like to stream your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and follow on Insta @ykwim.pod

Last week, Nadine's credit card struck again and she bought another meet and great with an influencer. This one wasn't a one on one but a group q&a where people started asking… personal questions. Influencers are a new wave of celebrities. They're the version of celebrities we feel closer to, like they're accessible to us. Especially with social media, the line between the elite and us commoners has been blurred. On this week's episode, Tarini and Nadine talk about what happens when people start to feel (maybe too?) close to celebrities and influencers, like they might even be friends. While YouTube, tik tok, and Instagram have made it so that we are privy to all parts of influencers' lives, there's still etiquette to be maintained and boundaries to be upheld. Listen to this week's episode wherever you stream your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

While it feels like we're out of the pandemic, we're actually not. And it's in fact quite the opposite- coronavirus remains raging across the world, mutating faster than Nadine can swipe her credit card (so you know it's fast). On this week's episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss this dissonance and how it's impacting our world - from big decisions we feel like we have to make because of this ~*uNpReCeDeNtEd TiMe*~, to retailers missing the mark and going out of business because they, too, can't figure out what's going on. 2020 BC (before coronavirus) is a time we all miss… but is it really? Nadine and Tarini talk about how while we think we want things to go back to “normal”, there's quite a lot we're actually okay leaving behind- and that's reflected in the choices we make. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that the only constant is change (and every decision you make doesn't have to be monumental- we're all just doing the best we can with what we have). Listen wherever you stream your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod

You know what they say, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. And it is, in a way. Inspiration is found everywhere and social media has made it so easy to be inspired. Whether it's other artists or even just content you see on people's platforms, it's a great way to stay on top of trends and follow what you like. But it also gets complicated when the line between inspiration and imitation start to blur. And while it can be flattering, it can also be dangerous. On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss everything from making money from “inspired” content all the way to the danger of copying of queer/ racialized/ creators from historically marginalized communities' work. Once again, they blame it on #capitalism (their favourite perpetrator) - but in the (social media) world in which we operate, we all have a responsibility to do better and be better. Listen wherever you steam your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod.

Rituals are meant to calm us, keep us grounded, help our wellbeing- but what if they no longer serve that purpose? Enter Tarini and Nadine: lovers of rituals but haters of actually doing them lol. Okay, that's only half true and while they have definitely mastered the art of creating these so called complicated rituals, do they really need them? On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss why we have rituals, what they really mean, and what they've learned from their own. From bullet journaling to saje-ing they have tried it all and the only thing that's stuck is absolutely nothing. Love that for them. Listen to this week's episode wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod.

This week's episode isn't one Tarini and Nadine thought they'd be recording. If you had told them even just a year ago that they'd be talking about the REAL secret (which is that the secret isn't real- iykyk) they'd have told you to stop speaking negativity into existence (lol they hate themselves too). But we are all about ✨growth✨ here at YKWIM and three years into a pandemic has given Nadine and Tarini time (too much, one might even say) to rethink just about everything. And one of those things is the power of manifestation and positive thinking. As a follow up to their previous episode “The Power Of Positive Thinking”, listen to this week's episode wherever you stream your podcasts, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod. Post referenced in episode linked below: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWW-w-AKWI6/?utm_medium=copy_link

New year SAME US and we're not mad about it. 2022 is straight up looking like 2020 take two- but maybe this is the year we finally learn that New Year's is not a big deal and we don't need to make a million resolutions to change into any better version of ourselves. It's just another day, another year and we're all doing our best. On this week's episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss what has already felt like the longest year and we're only halfway through January. The last few years have been extremely difficult for a lot of people. If you're somebody saying “2021 was my year!” that's amazing but please stop putting up your “year in reviews”- if Nadine hears that Bruno Mars and Adele remix tik tok again she's going to “chop her ears off” (her words). It's also okay if it wasn't your year - it wasn't Tarini and Nadine's year either (again, their words). And if the new year blues have hit hard this is the episode for you. Listen on all streaming platforms, watch on YouTube @ You Know What I Mean? podcast and follow on Insta @ykwim.pod

Nothing has us feeling more negative than a positive COVID test. When the emphasis for so long has been on what individuals need to do, it can feel like a personal failure when you see a positive test result but on this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini break down why that isn't true. Having COVID is hard enough, don't be harder on yourself! The complete mismanagement of the pandemic by global leaders (and you know how much Tarini and Nadine love ~global affairs~) has taken form in many ways but primarily in leaving us all vulnerable. From vaccine hoarding to prioritizing corporations, the world has lost the plot on the pandemic and unfortunately, we have to pay the price. New year, same Nadine and Tarini, starting off 2022 with an episode about the pandemic (you know what the say about old habits) - streaming on all major platforms, on YouTube @ You Know What I Mean? Pod, and on Instagram @ykwim.pod.

The last episode of the season!!!! And of course it's about our favourite (worst) topic ever: the coronavirus. It's only fitting considering our first episode this season was about the pandemic, that it's also what the last episode is about. It's been a hard year and a half and the pandemic has infiltrated every part of our lives. On this week's episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss (as usual) the impact of the coronavirus on their life in light of things starting to open again. While everything came to a screeching halt in March 2020 and we had to adjust to the #lockdownlife, it gave us a lot (too much) of time to reflect. The slower pace put a lot in perspective- mainly, that pre-pandemic life was a little unsustainable. Recently though, perspectives regarding the coronavirus have seemed more hopeful. Vaccinations rates have increased (in the West) and life has started to resemble what we knew it to be. But it feels like just as we had gotten used to life in lockdown, we now have to get used to life “post” lockdown… and the roller coaster continues. Nadine is anxious, Tarini is optimistic, but just like the rest of the world, they really have no clue wtf is going on. Listen to all YKWIM episodes on your favourite streaming platform, follow on Instagram @YKWIM.pod, or hangout and watch the episode on YouTube @ You Know What I Mean? Podcast

The pandemic put a lot of plans on hold but what if… hear us out… we were okay with them being on hold. Pre-pandemic life felt like a WILD time. Imagine doing ALL those things in one day - we literally cannot. And while a lot of things that got put on pause indefinitely during the pandemic were bad, some things weren't. On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini start talking about their plans that were put on hold - mainly, to !!finally!! move out and move in together. But, in true Nadine and Tarini fashion, nothing is as easy as it seems. And if they can't have it all they don't want it at all. In all fairness though, there *is* more to it. Tarini and Nadine discuss the pressure they feel as children in immigrant households with different values, what that meant growing up, and also what that looks like for them in the future. Whether it's moving out, supporting your family, or staying in touch with your culture (take a shot every time Tarini says that in this episode), everything is not always as straightforward as it might first appear and in the wise words of Newton: every action has an equal and opposite reaction - and you can hear Tarini and Nadine discuss them all. Want to keep up with all things YKWIM? Follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod, watch and listen on YouTube @ You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and stream wherever you get your podcasts.

It seems like every time you turn on the news there's something new happening, and in the worst way. Nadine and Tarini have been trying to record this episode for weeks now but it's impossible to talk about any one tragedy that's taken place in the world without talking about them all - because they're all connected, also in the worst way. The structures of oppression that have maintained the occupation in Palestine are the same that continue to allow the occupation in Kashmir are the same that have allowed for Canada's history of colonization. It's important to draw parallels between these two in particular because it highlights the role the West has played in the narrative of the East. This week, Nadine and Tarini discuss today's global affairs (their favourite issue) and how to learn to acknowledge your own bias to start and dismantle the systems in which we operate that uphold oppression against marginalized communities. Want more YKWIM? Follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod, on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and stream on your favourite podcasting platform.

There is a lot going on in the world right now, and it’s not easy to keep up on a good day, let alone when it feels like everything is on fire around you. This week’s episode is about how to avoid feeling overwhelmed while staying educated about global affairs (fun not fun game: take a shot every time someone says global affairs). Tarini and Nadine discuss the pressure social media puts on everyone - no matter how you’re engaging - to be doing it differently. It’s also made everyone the last word on everything, which is harmful for a whole different set of reasons. Staying vigilant and aware of what’s happening to the communities around you has certainly become easier with the rise of social media being used to disseminate news and raise awareness, but not without its challenges. Especially during *unprecedented times* like these, that continue to amaze us (in the worst way) with how unprecedented and precedented they truly are, somehow both at the same time, even consuming media can lead to burnout. Listen to hear Nadine and Tarini talk about what’s happening around the world and how they’re keeping up (and making it count). Follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod, on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, or wherever you like to stream your podcasts to listen to this week’s episode and catch up on ones you’ve missed.

Tbt to when Nadine and Tarini thought this pandemic would end “and once it’s over, we’ll wish we’d made better use of this time”. Over a year into the pandemic, and with the situation seemingly only getting worse worldwide, the only thing that’s becoming abundantly clear is that there is no longer a time in our lives that won’t be impacted by the pandemic. In fact, this pandemic has highlighted how society and societal institutions continue to fail communities most marginalized and that world leaders are not leading their countries with success. The devil works hard, but capitalism works harder. And that’s proven to be true even a worldwide pandemic. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss the global vaccine supply shortages, smear campaigns against different brands, and what the divide between who does and doesn’t have access to safe vaccination actually means. Unfortunately this pandemic won’t end until we learn to support those most vulnerable to economic and social downfall and the sooner we learn that, the better it will be for all of us. Until then, stay safe, stay home, and do what you can to stay sane! If that includes YKWIM, listen on all major streaming platforms and follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod and on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast.

Everyone’s been talking about Ginny and Georgia, namely Taylor Swift. After calling out the show and Netflix for a joke made against her in bad taste, instead of the show being held accountable, it instead got all the publicity it needed. As they say, no attention is bad attention. So on this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini watched Ginny and Georgia and they have some thoughts (when do they not). This is an extra special episode because it’s the first time (!!!!!) that Nadine has actually watched, in its entirety, a show Tarini has told her to - that alone is worthy of an episode. Ginny and Georgia is about the relationship between a mom and daughter, and their experience in a new town called Wellsbury. From relationships to murder to destigmatizing mental health and women’s sexuality, this show literally tries to do it all - a jack of all trades but a master of none is how Tarini would sum it up in a sentence. Some things it does well, some things it misses the mark on, but what’s for sure is that it’s a Netflix algorithm hit. Listen to this episode if you’ve watched the show or if you’re wondering whether you should and looking for something new to start during the third (!!!!!!!) lockdown in Ontario. Don’t forget to keep up with all things YKWIM on Instagram @ykwim.pod, YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and to listen wherever you stream your podcasts.

This week’s episode brings a special guest to YKWIM! Meet Haniya - a second year resident physician in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology program at the University of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster University and a Master of Science in Systems Leadership and Innovation from the University of Toronto, which she completed as a LEAD Scholar. In her off time, she teaches a part-time introductory course on the fundamentals of global health at McMaster University, and indulges in new ice-creams spots, short and long walks, and the latest Netflix shows. Anyone who has ever listened to one of Nadine and Tarini’s conversations knows they love to talk about everything health and wellness. But with so much information (and so many opinions) that women are constantly bombarded with, it’s not always to tell fact from fiction. That’s why Haniya is here to chat with Tarini and Nadine about women’s health as it relates to women today. From contemporary issues (do women in their twenties need to worry about freezing their eggs?) to old wives tales (cranberry juice cures UTIs!), they discuss it all. The health care world is an important space in which, like many others, women’s specific needs are not always acknowledged. Health equity remains a big challenge that this episode touches upon, and especially how the pandemic has exacerbated the need to focus on women’s health - now more than ever. Listen on all major streaming platforms, follow YKWIM on Instagram @YKWIM.POD, or watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast.

March is International Women’s History Month and this past Monday we celebrated International Women’s Day. The fight for women’s equality is a definitely nothing new. It’s a tale as old as Adam and Eve - and, in fact, this week’s episode discusses just that. The oppression of women dates back to the beginning of seemingly all religion and is woven deeply in all societal institutions - no one and nothing is immune. From politics to everyday interactions, women are constantly having to fight for a way to the top - and then it’s another fight to actually get to the top. Forget the top, it’s a battle to get anywhere - figuratively and literally. Whether it’s catcalling or the systemic disenfranchisement of women, join Tarini and Nadine as they discuss the importance of this day and month, and what it means to them as women with intersectional identities. The good news? Because the ill treatment of women goes so far and so deep, finding ways to support women is easier and more accessible than ever. Support women artists, shop from stores owned by women, and if nothing else, speak up in front of your friends, family, peers, and coworkers when you hear something that’s not right. Let’s all start holding each other accountable and start paying women (literally and figuratively) what they’re owed. Follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod, watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and stream wherever you like to catch up on your podcasts

The truest form of self care is learning more about yourself - and we all know how much YKWIM loves self care. There are a million tests you can take online (the Myers-Briggs, Enneagram type, to name a few) that we take the easy route by letting these online quizzes tell us about ourselves instead of figuring it out on our own. This week’s episode was supposed to be about love languages - another quiz you can take online, but what is more important than loving yourself? This week, Nadine and Tarini discuss how hard the pandemic has been (surprise surprise) and how the need for self care is more important now than ever. Taking quizzes are super fun (it’s literally what Buzzfeed has built its following upon) but relying on them can actually be detrimental towards our actual process of ~self discovery~. We’re constantly changing, growing, and reacting to the events around us (like the pandemic!!!) that impact us in ways we only understand by truly being connected to ourselves. Take this as a sign to do something for, and become closer with, yourself. Listen on all major streaming platforms and follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod or watch on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast.

... at least during a pandemic. But it seems like everyone’s sticking to the original version because every time we log on to Instagram, there is without a doubt a new person flying to Mexico (Ted Cruz, Ontario finance minister, that girl from your highschool who thinks she’s an influencer, actual influencers) - the list goes on. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss the two kinds of vacationers during the pandemic - the one who thinks they’re in an ad for itravel2000 and those who enter the witness protection program before boarding their flight. But on a serious note, this pandemic has hit those with structural and societal inequities stacked against them the most. While those communities fight for basic rights like food, shelter, and safety for themselves and their families, it seems a little tone deaf to be travelling to “take a break” from the pandemic. No doubt it’s been hard on everyone in many different ways, but putting yourself (and others!) in covid’s line of sight is definitely not helping anyone. So as the Ontario government concisely put it: we’re opening the economy but STAY AT HOME but the mall is open but STAY AT HOME but restaurants are open but STAY AT HOME. Want more YKWIM? Follow us on Instagram @ykwim.pod, on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast, and on your favourite streaming platform.

This week’s episode features YKWIM’s second guest! Say hello to Krystal of KrystalRoseFit, a holistic health coach and certified trainer blazing her own path in the health and wellness world. If you’ve ever listened to an episode you know the only thing we like more than saying “you know what I mean?” is talking about health and wellness and this week’s episode is about exactly that. Krystal, Nadine, and Tarini discuss what holistic health means, how today’s world has impacted our wellness, and how to create sustainable habits around health and wellness. February and March are the biggest months for health and wellness, so show yourself some self love this Valentine’s Day, listen to this episode, and treat yourself to a new wellness routine - you deserve it. Keep up with all things YKWIM on Instagram @ykwim.pod or on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast. Streaming on all major streaming platforms.

This Thursday was #BellLetsTalk Day - a term coined by Bell Media to dedicate a day to raising awareness about mental health. For every share, repost, and retweet, the company donates five cents towards mental health programs. While this may seem like an altruistic initiative at first, programs started by large corporations rarely are. The very fact that Bell Media - one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies started #BellLetsTalk by pledging ten cents for every share, and has now dropped it to five cents as the initiative gained momentum, says it all. This week, Nadine and Tarini discuss what #BellLetsTalk has become, what is represents, and whether or not it actually does what it claims to - raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health. Notably, this week’s episode also has the worst connection issues to date, and Bell is Tarini and Nadine’s wifi service provider. Coincidence? We think not. The FBI agents are always listening and as Nadine says on this episode, “capitalism supports capitalism”. Want to know more? Stream on all major streaming platform at You Know What I Mean?, follow us on Instagram @ykwim.pod, and watch the episode on YouTube at You Know What I Mean? Podcast.

Gwyneth Paltrow is heralded as the queen of health and wellness - creator of Goop and self proclaimed founder of yoga in the western world, she has become an icon in the health and wellness world but not exclusively for good reasons. The health and wellness world seems less like a place to learn how to take care of yourself and more a space that’s completely whitewashed cultural practices of wellness and repackaged it in white paper (if you know what we mean). On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss wellness rituals from different cultures that have been appropriated in the Western world. From turmeric lattes (yes, turmeric with an r, not tumeric) to sageing, Youtube vloggers have us believing they invented these practices themselves, and in the process, end up ruining these customs for the people to whom it truly belongs. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about the appropriation of wellness rituals, it’s harmful impact of it on our communities, and what you can do to become more mindful that your self care rituals take care of the world around you, too. Follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod, watch on YouTube, or stream on all streaming platforms.

Green Day sang “Wake Me Up When September Ends” because they clearly hadn’t lived through January in a pandemic before. The first episode of the new year is almost a follow up to the last episode of the last year. While 2021 holds a lot of hope for new beginnings, Nadine and Tarini just aren’t feeling it. This week, they discuss life in shiny new 2021 (hint: it doesn’t feel shiny or new) and why this year doesn’t have the same sense of refreshed energy a new year usually brings with it. A new year is definitely a chance to be out with the old and in with the new, but that was before 2020 and 2021. This year’s version is out with the pandemic and in with the vaccination. Feeling the post-holiday (or general life in a pandemic, unprecedented times, winter, January) blues? Join the club - this week’s episode is for you, listen to feel a little less socially distanced and a little more like you’re still able to hangout with your friends. Stream on all major platforms, including YouTube, and follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.Instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

As this year comes to an end, there’s a lot to reflect on. 2020 has been a wild ride and not in a good way. We didn’t just have to change our plans for this year but literally cancel them completely. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss planning for an upcoming year when the only thing guaranteed about the upcoming year is that there will be a lot of unknown. Whether you’re (trying to) set goals, use the winter solstice new moon to manifest what you want (no judgement), or just generally trying to make sense of what you want to do next, this week’s episode is for you. Tarini and Nadine talk about all of that (yes even their winter solstice rituals) and how they’re feeling about ~going with the flow~ that will be 2021. The last episode of the year is all about looking forward with (cautious) hope and maybe, FINALLY, realizing that the only constant in life is change and the only thing you can control is yourself (even though sometimes you just need to cry it out and it is what it is). Listen on all major streaming platforms and follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.Instagram.com/YKWIM.POD

COVID fatigue is hitting Nadine and Tarini hard this week. But this week’s episode is not just about covid fatigue - it’s everything that comes along with it. While working from home has been great, there are also a few challenges. Like why does the internet always cut out and freeze when you’re in the middle of eating on a zoom call? And when are we finally going to learn how to mute/ unmute ourselves so people can hear us say only the things we want them to? You know what else is hard? Doing everything in the same space. With the same people. Your bedroom is now where you work, eat, sleep, and hangout - there has never been a worse all in one. It’s been a rollercoaster to say the least and Tarini and Nadine discuss it all. As a very crazy year comes to an end, there’s been a lot of anxiety and while they may not sound like it, there’s also a lot of hope for what the new year will bring. Listen to this week’s episode to feel the covid feels (like literally all of them) and remind ourselves that even though Jan 1st 2021 at 12am won’t fix all our problems, it’s a reminder of how far we’ve been able to push ourselves. For now, we hope there’s a break before the push starts again. Find YKWIM on all major streaming platforms and on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below https://www.Instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

Welcome to the Pink Table Talk where Nadine and Tarini talk about what happens on the Red Table Talk. Just kidding but why does it feel like they always take on different news anchors’/ hosts’ personalities (remember the CNN anchor/ political analyst phase during elections) after watching their show? A question for another week, because on this week’s episode Nadine and Tarini are discussing Olivia Jade’s interview with Jada, Willow, and Adrienne on their show, the Red Table Talk. Olivia Jade is the daughter of actress Lori Laughlin (or as most people know her, Aunt Becky from Full House) and famous designer Mossimo Giannulli (or as most people know him - they don’t), who were indicted in the 2019 US college admissions scandal that reverberated through the world for the entitled attitude from those responsible. It once again represents the classism, elitism, racism (all the bad isms) blatantly rampant in our society. On a serious note, this week’s discussion analyzes Jade’s response to the event, the Red Table Talk’s approach while speaking with Jade, and truthfully the power of good PR. Listen now wherever you stream your podcasts and keep up with YKWIM on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.Instagram.com/YKWIM.POD

Tarini and Nadine are self-proclaimed thoughtful gifters. As much as they love getting gifts (and they love getting gifts) putting effort into thinking of what to get, where to get it from, and giving a meaningful present is equally as fun for them. And not just making sure that giving the gift feels good, where it comes from has to make you feel good too. With online shopping (read: Amazon) becoming more prevalent in general but especially this year, it’s becoming harder to find a gift that does both. This week’s episode is here to help with just that. Nadine and Tarini discuss how to shop more ethically, why it’s important, and what they do to ensure that the process of finding the perfect gift feels just as rewarding as it does when you finally give it. Stream every YKWIM episodes on all major streaming platforms and follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.Instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

“‘Stop right now, thank you very much. I need somebody with a human touch - The Spice Girls’”- YKWIM. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini talk about the impact the digital world has on our real world. Everything from how we think to how we act has been impacted by the digital world we live in - and we don’t just mean Instagram. Although that may have been where it started, the invasive impact of the “influencer” generation is no longer restricted to how we look, it’s become a part of how we live. If you’re getting Black Mirror vibes, you’re not wrong - listen to Tarini and Nadine talk through the real life episode of a dystopian world it feels like they’re living through wherever you stream podcasts. Keep up with all things YKWIM on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.Instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

Another year older, another wiser. At least, that’s what they say. But you know what else comes with another year? We don’t know, and while Nadine and Tarini don’t do well in uncertainty - it’s not wisdom for them - and that’s for sure. As Tarini’s birthday comes closer, so does her quarter century crisis. Sure, 25 doesn’t seem like a big deal but it certainly feels like one. And in this week’s episode Nadine and Tarini discuss all the things that 25 brings (and along with wisdom, can confirm it didn’t bring $25 mill either - so thanks for nothing, Drake!). From unrealistic expectations set by television (and Drake) about how your life is *supposed* to look at 25, to social pressures that come with age, they’re feeling it all this week and in true YKWIM fashion, they made an episode about it. So if you, like them, are feeling some way about another trip around the sun (please make no mistake - by which we mean having an existential crisis), stream the latest episode wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. Not enough YKWIM? Follow them on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

Is mercury in retrograde? Is it a full moon? While it certainly feels like these are very strong contenders for why the last week has felt more like a year, the real reason is the 2020 U.S. elections. Nadine and Tarini are exhausted - and they aren’t the only ones. The general anxiety of the pandemic, daylight savings (hello, S.A.D.) and the drawn out elections have left everyone feeling drained. Any one of these things is a lot to deal with, let alone dealing with them altogether. While the aftermath of the elections has left us feeling hopeful, the work isn’t done and taking time to recharge to come back stronger is imperative. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss just that - how the last week has left them feeling and what they’re doing to move forward; they’re turning their low power mode on and taking time to recharge. Listen if you’re also in need of some rest and relaxation. Want more YKWIM? Follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below. Streaming now wherever you like to listen to your podcasts https://www.instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

This week especially, there’s only one thing on people’s mind - the U.S. elections - and rightfully so. Last week, Nadine and Tarini discussed the impact of the elections on the world, and this week, they have brought in YKWIM’s first guest! Give a warm welcome to Rishav - currently a fourth year law student at Syracuse University, Rishav joins them from New York to talk about the importance of this election and the last four years, his experience living in New York during elections, and his volunteer work with the 2020 democratic campaign. While Nadine and Tarini grill Rishav like this is actually CNN and not YKWIM, this week’s conversation is of the utmost importance. If the last four years have been an indication of anything, it’s that we cannot continue this way. Change is vital; people’s lives and livelihoods depend on it, and it’s everyone’s duty to make sure they vote. So while there is a new episode this week, listen while you *anxiously* await the results, listen on your way to voting, listen while you send in your ballot - available wherever you like to stream podcasts. Want more YKWIM? Follow along using the link below or find YKWIM on Instagram @ykwim.pod https://www.instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

SEASON THREE HERE WE COME! We are back and better and we could not start this season without addressing the elephant in... the world. Whether it’s the coronavirus, the elections, or the general state of the world, the US seems to be the epicentre of all the madness (which, all things considered, isn’t surprising). On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini (try to) discuss why you should care about the US election no matter where you live. But, just like this year’s election, this conversation is so much more than that. It’s hard to keep up with everything 2020 has thrown at us, and while it may not seem like it’s stopping any time soon, Nadine and Tarini are here wondering - wtf is happening in the U.S. (and the world)?! Want to keep up with all things YKWIM? Follow along on Instagram using the link below or find us @ykwim.pod and on all major streaming platforms. https://www.instagram.com/ykwim.pod

As we all know, it doesn’t take a lot for Nadine to fall for good marketing. But this may be one of her most outrageous purchases yet. Welcome to the last episode of season two: the chilling adventures of... Nadine’s credit card. TBH quarantine or not it‘s been having the most fun — girl has been around. In Nadine’s defence, everyone’s been talking about spending money on experiences instead of things, so in true Nadine fashion, she found the most expensive experience yet: $100 for two minutes to talk to Gavin Leatherwood. If you don’t know who that is (we don’t blame you), he plays Nick on The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and while Nadine repents for saying “Praise Satan!!!” she doesn’t repent for her wallet. Hear the whole story by streaming this week’s episode wherever you like to listen to podcasts, and follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.ca/YKWIM.pod

One of the main tenets as the conversation around race and racism continues is intersectionality. Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, intersectionality is the overlapping of a person’s identities as it relates to social structures such as race, gender, and class, to create a nuanced experience of marginalization. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini further explore how to understand intersectionality and it’s importance as the fight against racism continues. Understanding intersectionality helps us further recognize how power and privilege can impact everyone’s identity and experience in a multi-faceted and specific way, enabling all of us to be better allies. While this week’s episode is a little different than the rest, the need for it is undoubtedly extremely important. It is through candid conversation that we can grow and make impactful change. See below for the articles referenced in this episode: https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination https://www.instagram.com/p/CB2cGZ7AHeQ/?igshid=23cz2cldoa1 https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-census-middle-east-north-africa-race/ Like what you hear? Follow along and continue the conversation on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.ca/YKWIM.pod

This week’s episode is taking a bit of a turn for the religious. Nadine and Tarini are talking about God. The number of times they say “oh my God” you’d think God would have heard them by now but it seems to be taking a little more than that. They discuss their relationship with their faith, how they got there, and how to navigate your own relationship with religion or spirituality. Also does God care if you watch Sabrina the teenage witch and do full moon rituals? Let them know in the comments below by following on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.ca/ykwim.pod

YKWIM took a little break to reflect meaningfully on everything that’s been happening in the world. And this week’s episode is about exactly that. Tarini and Nadine talk about the reverberations being felt worldwide in the wake of George Floyd and how the world has been responding. Finally, it seems, brands are being called out and held responsible for their complicity in upholding systemic racism. Finally, it seems, everyone is waking up and understanding their own bias. But what’s also clear is that while it looks like everyone is engaging online, engagement offline still wanes. While social media activism is at an all time high, real change happens when you practice what you post. Want to keep up with YKWIM? Listen on your favourite streaming app or follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.ca/ykwim.pod For articles referenced in the episode, follow the link below: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/performative-grief-online

This week’s episode is like nothing we’ve ever done before - Nadine reads Tarini’s tarot cards! Nadine started reading tarot cards a year ago, and is slowly completing her transformation in to full shaman (half kidding) Tarot cards have been around for hundreds of years and are used to help guide people using energy. The reader picks cards from the deck that help you figure out what you’re dealing with - it’s not a magic 8 ball to answer yes or no questions, but more about seeking guidance through situations in your life. There are many different ways of reading tarot, some focus on conscious and subconscious connection while others focus on past/ present/ future timelines. Before you get confused between this episode and a That’s so Raven one, hear them out - listen to this week’s episode about tarot cards and leave a comment about what you think. Want more YKWIM? Follow us on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

May is mental health awareness month, and mental health is one of the biggest buzzwords nowadays. It’s all over social media and at the top of everyone’s mind. Everyone’s giving their opinion on self care and dealing with mental health - it’s hard to figure out what’s real and what’s been commercialized for consumption. Nadine and Tarini have many episodes about self care and how it’s been commodified for social media, but this week’s episode is a little different. Looking into the science of mental health, they take a more research-based approach to understanding what mental health is, the social stigmas around it, and new research about holistic approaches. Listen to learn more about existing and upcoming research in the mental health field and hopefully gain insight into how to best take care of your mental health. Like what you hear? Follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.com/ykwim.pod

Quarantine has not been good for most things, but you know what it has been good for? Our Netflix queue. And one of the latest shows added to Netflix has been Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever. The show follows Devi, a young Indian American girl in California navigating teenage life with her immigrant family. This week, Nadine and Tarini share their thoughts on Never Have I Ever, discuss the importance of representation in media and whether or not it was impactful in this show. They watched the entire season and have a lot of thoughts (like, a lot - fair warning on Tarini’s monologues to come) on what this show did well, whether they were able to relate as immigrants themselves, and what it means to be depict the experiences of minority groups in media. Listen to this week’s episode and share your thoughts too - especially if you’ve watched the show. Follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.ca/YKWIM.pod

Taking care of your health has never been as important as it is right now. But this is not another episode telling you to journal or workout (although, guilty - we’ve been there). This week, Nadine and Tarini are talking all about taking care of your energy and of yourself ~spiritually~. Yes, okay, we know how it sounds (and Nadine may have almost become a shaman) but just like taking care of your physical and mental health, energy and spirituality health is equally important. It sets you up to have strong mental health and, in turn, physical health because it’s all about connecting with yourself - start by taking care of yourself from the inside and the outside will follow. OKAY we’re really starting to sound like Gwenyth Paltrow pitching Goop on her Tedtalk, but this episode is definitely worth the listen. And who knows, maybe you’ll discover something new about yourself along the way. Like what you hear? Listen to every episode on your favourite streaming platform and follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.ca/ykwim.pod

Last week, Nadine turned 25 and had a quarter life crisis. But with age comes wisdom, and this week’s words of wisdom are all about relationships. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss what it means to be a good friend, outgrowing friendships, and learning how to level set for better relationships. It’s not easy, but who you surround yourself with romantically and platonically is important, which is why Nadine and Tarini are here to help. Step one? Take your love language test (half kidding) and step two listen to this episode (100% serious). Like what you hear? Subscribe to us on your favourite streaming platform and follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.com/YKWIM.pod

Are celebrities ok? Asking for a friend. No doubt these are trying times and unsurprisingly it seems the world has turned to social media to deal with it. You can not go one minute without reading about what an influencer or celebrity is doing during their quarantine and why are so many people going live??? (Again, asking for a friend) On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini delve into the world of Instagram during quarantine szn. Everyone’s become the quarantine police and cancel culture has made a hard comeback. As times change, so does what we’re looking for as consumers and what we create as influencers, but as Tarini and Nadine discuss, consuming and creating in a conscious way should always stay the same. Like what you hear? Follow along on your favourite streaming platform or on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the following link: https://www.instagram.com/YKWIM.pod