Episode 216: How To Navigate The Changing Corporate World, Communicating Better At Work, Building Side Hustles And The Power Of Generalists
Corporate culture is changing faster than ever before. We have quiet quitting and AI, mass layoffs and Gen-Z disruptors, side hustles and WFH warriors. How do you stand out, and how do we even figure out what we want from our careers?
Corporate culture is changing faster than ever before. We have quiet quitting and AI, mass layoffs and Gen-Z disruptors, side hustles and WFH warriors. How do you stand out, and how do we even figure out what we want from our careers?
I'm joined today by TMHTA team member Carolyn Schissler for a roundtable on our experiences, successes, and failures in the workplace, the state of work, and how we can make it work for us.
Tune in as we chat about:
The keys to corporate success, from getting hired to standing out
Being authentic and true to yourself VS assimilating into corporate culture
Being a generalist VS a specialist
Dealing with shitty bosses and brutal coworkers
The power of honest communication at work
The case for side hustles
The realities of working from home
Are work besties real friendships? What about office romances?
Networking on LinkedIn
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Episode 214: How To Find Love That Feels Safe, Build Confidence, Manage Mental Health And Discover Who You Really Are, with Hannah Brown
For all the Bachelorette fans tuning in, today is a must-listen, as I got to dive deep on allllll of the things with Bachelorette alum Hannah Brown.
For all the Bachelorette fans tuning in, today is a must-listen, as I got to dive deep on allllll of the things with Bachelorette alum Hannah Brown.
We talk relationships, therapy, cheating, mental health, insecurities, success, and how to really define ourselves when the world tries to put us in boxes... because whether you’re a TV star or an everyday muggle, we’re all trying to figure how who we are outside of the expectations and conditioning that have been placed on us.
Hannah has been through some insane life experiences… it’s clear that she’s really doing the work to overcome it all and to show up as her best self, and I’m grateful she could share some of that work with us today.
Hannah is a Television Personality, Podcast Host, and NYT Bestselling Author of her memoir, God Bless This Mess. After winning Miss Alabama USA 2018, she was a fan favourite on The Bachelor and then The Bachelorette, she won Dancing With The Stars, and she crushed it on the FOX show Special Forces. She hosts a self-improvement podcast called Better Tomorrow, and she shares her authenticity and vulnerability with her millions of followers on social media. And now, she’s releasing her debut romance novel “Mistakes We Never Made” this May.
Tune in as we chat about:
Hannah's engagement and what makes her feel safe in relationships
The case for couples therapy before there’s issues
Navigating cheating and betrayal
Rewiring our tendencies and changing our patterns
Building confidence and self-esteem
Dealing with depression and anxiety while in the public eye and on The Bachelorette
The tools that help Hannah with her mental health
Defying labels, the need for validation and figuring out who we really are
Overcoming fears and anxieties in her career
Finding joy and getting back to what makes us happy
Follow Hannah on Instagram and TikTok
Get Hannah's new book, Mistakes We Never Made.
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Episode 212: Forgiving Ourselves For The Past And Compassionately Accepting All The Versions We've Been | I’m The Problem It’s Me
Welcome back to my new series “I’m the problem, it’s me,” where I call bullshit on myself for the self-sabotage and mistakes I keep on making, because that’s the stuff that teaches us the most.
Welcome back to my new series “I’m the problem, it’s me,” where I call bullshit on myself for the self-sabotage and mistakes I keep on making, because that’s the stuff that teaches us the most.
Today is a vulnerable one. Remember that recent “show me you at 21” trend that circulated on social media? Well that deep-dive through old photo albums and Facebook timelines sent me into a certifiable spiral. Reflecting on who I was in my teens and early 20s, I was confronted with a tidal wave of self hate over how I looked and dressed, how much I drank, how obnoxiously and overly-sexualized I present myself, and how disconnected I seemed to be from who I really am.
The judgment and shame towards my past self was overwhelming, until I realized that my current self is in fact the problem. It’s easy to be critical in hindsight, but when we were young, we were almost always doing the best we could with what we knew.
I’ve spent a good chunk of adulthood resenting the versions of myself that came before this one. So it’s me, Gill, I’m the problem, it's me. And in today’s episode I’m rewriting my relationship with my past, and choosing compassion.
Join me as I dive into:
Why looking into my past brought up so much shame
How accepting our past selves can lead to more confidence and compassion
Aiming for neutrality and acceptance VS unconditional self-love
The power of inner child work
The tools I’m using to build self-compassion and change my self-talk
Why you should write letters to your past self
Learning from the versions of ourselves that we’ve outgrown
Why growth and change can go hand-in-hand with grief
I hope we can all learn to love the past eras that brought us to this one, and in the meantime, know that I love you.
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Episode 211: How To Live Sustainably And Make Eco-Friendly Changes That Actually Make A Difference, with Julia Grieve | Earth Month Throwback
It’s earth month, and every April we find ourselves reevaluating our consumption habits and examining how we can lower our carbon footprint. But TBH, it feels hella stressful.
It’s earth month, and every April we find ourselves reevaluating our consumption habits and examining how we can lower our carbon footprint. But TBH, it feels hella stressful.
It's overwhelming trying to track alllll the things we're “supposed” to be doing. Between buying sustainable food, conserving water, shopping secondhand, swapping to eco-friendly appliances and tech, composting, and reducing waste, the list feels never-ending, and it feels like we're just not doing enough.
So we're throwing it back to an honest and tactical episode that changed our perspective on sustainable living, with the accidental environmentalist herself, Jules Grieve. Because it's easy to let perfect become the enemy of good, and being environmentally conscious is about finding realistic swaps that actually work with your lifestyle. Going green is a game of progress over perfection.
Julia is a TV personality, entrepreneur, fashion designer, former international model, and founder of the incredible Preloved, North America’s leading sustainable fashion brand that has diverted over a million sweaters from landfills.
She’s CityLine’s eco expert and regularly appears on Global News and in Canada’s biggest media outlets. Her mission is to show people how simple changes, over time, can have a huge impact, and she’s showing the world how we can take an eco-friendly approach to home design, health, food, fashion and lifestyle.
Tune in as we chat about:
How Julia became the “accidental environmentalist” and started her brand, Preloved
Julia’s top sustainable swaps that anyone can make
Tips for cutting out plastic and reducing your waste
Working towards a circular economy
Ways to repair, upcycle, and thrift to extend the lifecycle of our things
Hacks for cutting down on food waste, and the truth about recycling
Why we should be mindful of our water consumption
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Episode 210: What's the Worst That Can Happen? A Tool To Stop Catastrophizing And Get Unstuck
If an endless supply of “what ifs” are keeping you stuck in fear and inaction every time you need to make a decision or move forward, this tool could be a game-changer for you.
If an endless supply of “what ifs” are keeping you stuck in fear and inaction every time you need to make a decision or move forward, this tool could be a game-changer for you.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the valuable advice my career coach shared last year to help stop catastrophic thinking and get to the root of what’s actually causing you worry or paralysis. Because the answer to “what’s the worst that could happen?” usually isn’t as bad as we make it out to be, and even the worst case scenarios are almost always figureoutable.
Whether you’re stuck in business decisions, dating, networking, trip-planning or big life changes, keep digging one layer deeper until you find out what’s at the core of your worries, and if that’s something you could handle.
Tune in to hear more about:
How catastrophic thinking can hold us back
What was keeping me stuck in inaction
The simple tool my career coach used to change my mindset
Examining the root of your discomfort
Weighing out the worst-case scenarios
How this way of thinking helped me invest in real estate
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Episode 208: How To Build Healthy Routines, Hack Productivity & Achieve Balance, with Arrae founder Siff Haider
A big focus in my life this past year has been improving my health and creating habits and routines that are better for me. But I still really struggle with creating structure and efficient routines around productivity. Thankfully, today’s guest Siff Haider is well-versed in both. As an entrepreneur in the wellness space, Siff has developed an impressive balance across her work life and health habits, and in today’s episode, she reveals the tips and strategies that she used to improve her health and build a wildly successful business.
A big focus in my life this past year has been improving my health and creating habits and routines that are better for me. But I still really struggle with creating structure and efficient routines around productivity. Thankfully, today’s guest Siff Haider is well-versed in both. As an entrepreneur in the wellness space, Siff has developed an impressive balance across her work life and health habits, and in today’s episode, she reveals the tips and strategies that she used to improve her health and build a wildly successful business.
Siff is the co-founder of popular natural supplement and wellness brand, Arrae, which offers high-quality supplements that solve targeted issues like bloating, constipation and anxiety. She’s also the host of The Dream Bigger Podcast, where she interviews guests like Tinx, Glucose Goddess, Lauryn Bosstick, Miranda Kerr, and more, about health and wellness, entrepreneurship, beauty and self-care.
Tune in as we chat about
Siff’s journey to healing her health and immune system
What fuelled her to launch Arrae
The game-changing healthy habits & changes Siff implemented
The power of a grounding morning routine
How Siff prioritizes routine and consistency
The goal-setting strategy that’s driven success
Why the delulu mindset is necessary
Visualization and vision boarding
Finding balance in the sometimes-rigid wellness world
The importance of financial empowerment for women
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Episode 206: How To Manifest Your Own Magic, Find Humanity In The Business World, And Build Your Dream Community
If you think your life isn’t full of little miracles, you might not be paying attention. The world is full of magic, if only we paused to notice it. And the more we recognize everyday magic and meet it half way, the more we receive it.
If you think your life isn’t full of little miracles, you might not be paying attention. The world is full of magic, if only we paused to notice it. And the more we recognize everyday magic and meet it half way, the more we receive it.
I’m joined today by my dear friend Sophia Bentaher, one of the most magical souls I’ve met, who has developed a potent recipe for creating community, connecting beyond the robotic tendencies of corporations and customer service protocols, and manifesting the things we want.
Sophia is a producer, talent manager to Spoken Word Artist IN-Q, a creative, a master baker, and a free spirit who has carved out her own unconventional path while living across multiple countries.
Join us as we chat about:
How Sophia calls magic into her life and manifests what she desires (from cars to romance)
Why luck has nothing to do with it
The cycle of generosity
Practicing gratitude and noticing the good
Getting present with journaling and meditation
Creating human connections in the workplace
The power of finding humanity and authenticity in every situation
Sophia’s tricks for cultivating community and friendship through curiosity
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Episode 204: How To Deal With Emotional Eating And Heal Our Hormones And Relationship With Food, with Amber Romaniuk
Our relationship with food is so complex and important for both our physical and mental health. I’ve spent a lot of my adult life trying to deprogram diet culture and deal with guilt around certain foods, reprogramming the morality we place on how we eat. And I've spent the last few years trying to figure out how to use food to make me feel physically good... how can I nourish myself, how can I optimize myself with what I consume, and how food impacts my hormone imbalances.
Our relationship with food is so complex and important for both our physical and mental health. I’ve spent a lot of my adult life trying to deprogram diet culture and deal with guilt around certain foods, reprogramming the morality we place on how we eat. And I've spent the last few years trying to figure out how to use food to make me feel physically good... how can I nourish myself, how can I optimize myself with what I consume, and how food impacts my hormone imbalances.
So today, we're diving deep with Amber Romaniuk on emotional eating, diet culture, food triggers, and the impact of hormones and cravings.
Amber is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 10 years experience helping women create body confidence, intuition and optimal health through mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over a million downloads. Amber overcame her own emotional eating journey after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs combined, spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones, digestion. Now she helps others achieve Body Freedom so they can experience true confidence and health.
Tune in as we chat about:
Common emotional eating triggers
Tuning into the difference between physical and emotional hunger
Tools to combat emotional cravings
How food impacts our mood and energy
The effects of diet culture and what to know about intuitive eating
How hormones impact our appetite and blood sugar
Understanding thyroid levels, cortisol, and adrenal fatigue
How our cycle impacts our appetite
Amber's take on intermittent fasting and hunger cues
Tips for improving digestion
Follow Amber:
https://instagram.com/amberromaniuk
https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/
https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk
This show is produced by:
Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & Editor
Olivia Nashmi, Audio Engineer
Kyla Killackey, Digital Editor
Carolyn Schissler , Designer & Web Producer
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Episode 202: How to Meet People in an Over-optimized world
Welcome to the first episode of our new series “I’m the problem, it’s me,” where I deep dive on the struggles and fuck-ups I’ve been facing lately, because let’s be honest, sometimes we’re the problem. And those experiences are usually our greatest teachers. Think of this as adulting confessions.
Welcome to the first episode of our new series “I’m the problem, it’s me,” where I deep dive on the struggles and fuck-ups I’ve been facing lately, because let’s be honest, sometimes we’re the problem. And those experiences are usually our greatest teachers. Think of this as adulting confessions.
And today, I’m calling bullshit on all of the complaining I do about how impossible it is to meet people, and how lonely I feel. Because the reality is, I’ve been optimizing myself out of human connection and removing all my chances for meeting new people in the name of efficiency.
Social connection should never be a “reward” we have to earn by being productive and efficient, so I’m on a mission to rewrite how I meet new people and interact with my current network.
Tune in as I unpack my problems, and the solutions I’m trying:
How apps and automated deliveries have replaced human interaction
The link between our social lives and healthspan
What we can learn from the blue zones
The plan to meet more like-minded friends
The concept of the “premium effect” in dating
Being strategic about where and how I meet people
Habit stacking tasks and creating community
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Episode 200: How to change your mind, navigate divorce, pivot your path and date with intention
Sometimes, you have to let go of something good to let in something great. It’s easy to feel stuck in the choices we’ve made — the job we worked hard to get, the relationship we’ve invested in, the city we chose — but life is not linear, and it’s okay to change your mind.
Sometimes, you have to let go of something good to let in something great. It’s easy to feel stuck in the choices we’ve made — the job we worked hard to get, the relationship we’ve invested in, the city we chose — but life is not linear, and it’s okay to change your mind.
In today’s juicy and vulnerable episode, we’re talking about the magic that can happen when you take the courageous, abundant path, instead of following “what we’re supposed to do.” I’m joined by Alessia Scauzillo, who is the embodiment of following your intuition, embracing the unknown, and pivoting towards the life you really want.
It can feel scary to break free from the traditional path, especially when we’re urged to keep up with the societal norms of chasing high-earning corporate careers and the marriage-house-baby trajectory, but that formula isn’t a reality for many of us, and there are so many exciting ways we can choose to live when we prioritize courage over comfort.
Alessia is the founder of A Sculpt Body, an online fitness platform and community of thousands of women. Alessia left her decade-long career in the finance world to build her fitness company after falling in love with wellness. She’s hosted over 20 sold out events with over 1,000+ women at top venues across Toronto, NYC and Miami. She’s regularly featured in media brands like Breakfast Television, We Met At Acme, and Business Insider as an expert in balanced wellness, navigating divorce and relationships, and creating your entrepreneurial dreams.
Tune in as we chat about:
What Alessia learned through her divorce and the realities of 'conscious uncoupling'
How to know when it’s time to leave... a job, a relationship, a place
Dealing with fear of regret and the unknown
Tapping into your intuition and learning to trust your gut
Dating with intention and confidence
There are still good guys out there!!!
Working out for mental clarity and living with balance
The power of your community during big transitions
How grief helped fuel Alessia's biggest life decisions
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Episode 191: How To Level Up Your Life, Spending, And Productivity With 5 Adulting Upgrades
Lately my to-do list has felt never-ending, and it’s become overwhelming trying to excel at allll the things. So I’ve been deep-diving on how to automate my life a bit more so I can easily level up my everyday habits and routines, and make or save more money along the way.
Lately my to-do list has felt never-ending, and it’s become overwhelming trying to excel at allll the things. So I’ve been deep-diving on how to automate my life a bit more so I can easily level up my everyday habits and routines, and make or save more money along the way.
The economy is trash and adulting is hard, so I’m not gatekeeping on these efficient hacks that will simplify your life and maximize your time.
Let’s do some adulting math! Tune in to learn more about:
Apps and browser extensions that will help you save automatically
The best bank accounts to maximize your savings and investments
Travel plug-ins that guarantee cheap flight deals
Automating your paychecks to savings and investments
Taking advantage of the best credit cards for points
Using loyalty reward apps and cards to earn when you spend
How to use AI to increase your productivity
Finding easy and trust-worthy home insurance
Why you should be setting up your will already
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Episode 189: How To Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder And Get More Energy, with Chemical Engineer Chloe Deutscher
If the winter blues are hitting hard and you’ve been feeling a little more SAD lately, you’re not alone. As the temperature drops and the mornings/evenings continue to be dark AF, it’s harder to feel positive and energetic these days (hellllllo, Blue Monday). But Seasonal Depression doesn’t need to be the status quo.
If the winter blues are hitting hard and you’ve been feeling a little more SAD lately, you’re not alone. As the temperature drops and the mornings/evenings continue to be dark AF, it’s harder to feel positive and energetic these days (hellllllo, Blue Monday). But Seasonal Depression doesn’t need to be the status quo.
If you’re feeling exhausted, depressed, irritable, like you have no interest in the things that used to bring you joy, and like your appetite and sleep cycle are out of whack, this episode is a must-listen for practical, medical, and mindset tips for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder.
None of us should feel depressed for an entire season. So I called in the biohacking pro, Chloe Deutscher.
Chloe is a chemical engineer who has dedicated her career to the intersection of science, consciousness, and mental health. She’s the co-founder and the CEO of Liquid Culture, a biotech company focused on novel fungi manufacturing and developing innovative products for optimal wellbeing. She shares her actionable tips, knowledge, and experience in the fields of biohacking, mental health, and psychedelics on her popular TikTok account, @chloegoesinward, where she empowers people to overcome mental health challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Tune in as we chat about:
The symptoms of SAD and how to know if you have it
The power of daylight exposure, light therapy and SAD lamps
Regulating sleep patterns and dealing with insomnia
Natural ways to boost your serotonin levels
Chloe’s top vitamin and supplement recommendations to improve mood and energy (some are unexpected!!)
Why cold exposure and plunging can actually help combat SAD?
How diet and blood sugar management impacts your mental health
Mindset shifts and tools like hypnosis meditation and EFT tapping to reprogram negativity
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Episode 187: How to embrace heartache, alchemize emotions, and harness vulnerability with allie michelle
Feeling your feelings can be really hard, but it's necessary for living a full life...and we can do hard things. This episode will help us learn to alchemize our emotions and, as today’s guest so perfectly says, “find the strength it takes to be soft.”
Feeling your feelings can be really hard, but it's necessary for living a full life...and we can do hard things. This episode will help us learn to alchemize our emotions and, as today’s guest so perfectly says, “find the strength it takes to be soft.”
I called in the queen of turning pain into beauty: The wise, talented, and incredibly lovely @alliemichellel, who captures the depths of human emotion through her beautiful writing and spoken word. It can feel overwhelming to be a sensitive empath in the world today, but our sensitivity is our superpower, and our grief is just a representation of how deeply we love.
@alliemichellel is a 3x Best-selling author and spoken word artist. She's one of my favourite poets, and her new fantasy novel, Legends of Lemuria, comes out this February on @thoughtcatalog (but you can pre-order it now))! Allie runs Pen 2 Publish, a program to help writers create, publish and market their books, she co-founded a community for mental health and wellness called We Are Warriors, and she's also a certified meditation, breathwork and yoga teacher.
Tune in as we chat about:
Feeling deeply without being consumed by it
Unhealthy VS healthy empathy, and navigating life as sensitive souls
How to actively process pain and difficult emotions
Inner child work
The power of embracing heartbreak
Using fear as a positive compass VS a deterrent
Finding your voice as a storyteller
Showing up as your most raw, unmasked self
The art of really breathing
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Episode 185: How To Set Delusional Goals And Manifest Big Dreams in 2024
I'm not one for TikTok trends, but hear me out... A little bit of delulu might actually be the solulu. Your dream life happens by design, but most of us don't even create the space to dream of what we really want. And the purpose of manifesting and delusional thinking is to imagine our ideal reality, and then integrate that vision and the actions we need to take to get there into our subconscious beliefs and daily habits.
I'm not one for TikTok trends, but hear me out... A little bit of delulu might actually be the solulu. Your dream life happens by design, but most of us don't even create the space to dream of what we really want. And the purpose of manifesting and delusional thinking is to imagine our ideal reality, and then integrate that vision and the actions we need to take to get there into our subconscious beliefs and daily habits.
This year, we’re dreaming bigger than daily water intake and step counts. We’re going all in on getting out of our comfort zone and setting goals that could truly change our lives. Because if your goals aren’t making you a little uncomfortable, they’re not fucking big enough.
So join me in shooting your moonshot in 2024, and tune in to learn about:
How being a little delulu can build resilience and alter self-efficacy and self-talk
The science behind optimism and confidence in major achievements
The importance of breaking big goals down into achievable steps
Gathering evidence for your goals and building self-belief
Vision boarding and visualization exercises for dreaming big
The power of affirmations and mantras
Surrounding yourself with supportive dreamers
After you document your epic dreams for the year, I hope you can share them with people who will support you and hold you accountable. And if you don’t have those people, share them with me. I’d love to hear your sky-high goals, so slide into my DMs and we can help each other make it happen. You got this!
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Episode 181: When Two Become One — Cailyn’s Retirement From Podcasting
If we’ve learned anything along our adulting journey, it’s that change is the only constant in life. And today’s episode announces a BIG change that we’ve been sitting on. Grab your tissues, pour yourself something tasty, and get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as we say farewell to one half of our dynamic duo, and welcome in a new solo era of Teach Me How To Adult.
If we’ve learned anything along our adulting journey, it’s that change is the only constant in life. And today’s episode announces a BIG change that we’ve been sitting on. Grab your tissues, pour yourself something tasty, and get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as we say farewell to one half of our dynamic duo, and welcome in a new solo era of Teach Me How To Adult.
Prepare for laughter and fave memories, biggest lessons learned, many tears, and a whole lot of nostalgia as we recap over 3 years of podcast memories together. (No, we’re not okay.)
Please join us in raising a glass to our beloved Cailyn, as she trades in her mic for a new chapter of her adulting journey and retires from her podcasting career.
Tune in as we talk about:
Why Cailyn made the tough decision to step away from the podcast
Reminiscing on Gill & Cailyn’s favourite podcast moments together
Cailyn’s biggest lessons learned over the last two seasons
Advice on going into business with your bestie
Gill’s new direction for the podcast in Season 3
This is no Call Her Daddy break-up, so we’re not saying goodbye to Cailyn — we’re saying see you later, and we can look forward to her popping in for some fun episodes in season 3. Whether you’re new here or a long time listener, we’re so grateful you’re on this journey with us, and can’t wait to share Season 3 with you this January. Same place, same time, just Gill.
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Episode 177: How To Take Control Of My Fertility, with Dr. Marjorie Dixon
If you’re nearing (or in) your 30s, you might’ve noticed a new phenomenon taking over your girls’ night convos, your office, and your Instagram feeds. It seems like everyone is suddenly getting pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or worried about whether they’ll be able to get pregnant when they’re ready.
If you’re nearing (or in) your 30s, you might’ve noticed a new phenomenon taking over your girls’ night convos, your office, and your Instagram feeds. It seems like everyone is suddenly getting pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or worried about whether they’ll be able to get pregnant when they’re ready.
The stress of fertility is real, and in today’s highly-requested episode, we debunk common fertility myths and get valuable medical advice from Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Marjorie Dixon on how to prepare for and take control of your fertility journey, whether you’re just starting to learn about natural fertility or dealing with IVF or egg-freezing.
If you’re stressed about your fertility, or you feel like you don’t really understand how your body works, this episode is a must-listen.
Dr. Dixon is the Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health, a full-service fertility and IVF centre. She has an Accredited Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, she’s a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, and she’s an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. She has won the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Momentum Award, and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society’s Mathias Gysler Award for her leadership in improving reproductive care in underserved communities. She’s also a regular expert on Cityline championing women’s health and reproductive wellness.
Tune in as we chat about:
Fertility 101: Understanding ovulation and how to track it
When are you considered infertile? How long should it take to get pregnant?
Exercise and nutrition tips to improve natural fertility and boost egg quality
Supplements and vitamins to help fertility
The truth about age-related fertility decline
Proactive fertility assessments and the labs/tests to get
Family planning options for same-sex couples and people who are single
How IVF actually works, and why some clinics do it better
Dealing with PCOS and endometriosis
When to consider egg freezing and what to expect
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Episode 175: How To Grow Through What You Go Through: The Power of Post-Traumatic Growth
There’s a powerful quote that says, “A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul.“ That one line has become a mantra for us, a reminder that some of the shittiest things we go through can create quantum leaps of growth and resilience. Think of that shit as fertilizer, because we grow through what we go through.
There’s a powerful quote that says, “A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul.“ That one line has become a mantra for us, a reminder that some of the shittiest things we go through can create quantum leaps of growth and resilience. Think of that shit as fertilizer, because we grow through what we go through.
So today we’re chatting about the psychological discovery of post-traumatic growth, and how some of the challenges we’ve faced in our lives changed and redirected us for the better.
Tune in as we talk about:
What’s post-traumatic growth, and how can it help us process hard times?
The framework of reinforcing post-traumatic growth
Disrupting our core belief systems after a traumatic event
Disclosure and the importance of sharing
Our struggles with binge-drinking and job loss
Reclaiming your narrative and writing your own story
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Episode 172: Teach Me How To Quit People-Pleasing And Create Honest Relationships, with Psychotherapist Kristina Virro
As born-and-raised (but recovering!) people pleasers, we have experienced first-hand how this habit can contribute to burnout, resentment, getting taken advantage of, and appeasing people who don’t respect our boundaries. But it’s time to break the cycle, because the key to happiness and success isn’t trying to please everyone… that’s actually the key to failure.
As born-and-raised (but recovering!) people pleasers, we have experienced first-hand how this habit can contribute to burnout, resentment, getting taken advantage of, and appeasing people who don’t respect our boundaries. But it’s time to break the cycle, because the key to happiness and success isn’t trying to please everyone… that’s actually the key to failure.
So we called in the expert, Kristina Virro. Kristina is a Registered Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist, who is dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and helping people learn effective strategies to feel less stuck and more empowered. She provides psychotherapy and nutritional counselling at her wellness clinic, Fresh Insight, and she has shared her expertise with major outlets like CP24, Canadian Living, and Global News Live. You might have seen her on social media, where she’s amassed over 100,000 followers on TikTok for her no-bullshit real talk about therapy and mental health.
Tune in as we chat about:
The psychological root of people-pleasing
The red flags to look out for if you have people-pleasing tendencies
The danger of prioritizing being liked over everything
How it affects communication — especially at work
How these behaviours impact your relationships
Understanding the fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses
Getting comfortable with letting people down
Establishing honest boundaries (without being an asshole)
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Episode 170: How To Craft The Perfect Elevator Pitch To Level Up Your Networking
We live in a pretty unforgiving world: According to research, people will form a solid impression of who you are within the first seven seconds of meeting you, and in less than a second they can start to determine traits like trustworthiness. The best way to guarantee a good first impression? A tried-and-tested elevator pitch.
We live in a pretty unforgiving world: According to research, people will form a solid impression of who you are within the first seven seconds of meeting you, and in less than a second they can start to determine traits like trustworthiness. The best way to guarantee a good first impression? A tried-and-tested elevator pitch.
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve given someone an elevator pitch about yourself at some point in your career. Or maybe even on a date. But if you’re not intentional about it, you’re missing out on opportunities.
A solid elevator pitch is key for networking, pitching yourself or your business, and speaking confidently about yourself in social situations. So in today’s episode, we’re tackling the best practices you need to capture your best self, and pitch what you do with confidence in any networking situation.
Tune in as we chat about:
The purpose and use cases for a good elevator pitch
Gill’s elevator pitch crisis — and how everything changed when she nailed it
Using the four “C”s to frame what you do and who you are
The importance of focusing on what you’re building towards
Confident body language tips
How Cailyn is framing her industry pivot
How your mindset determines a successful pitch
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Episode 168: How To Fix Your Self-Talk (And Shut Your Inner Critic Up!)
How do you generally talk to yourself? Are you critical? Mean? Doubtful? A lot of us can be our own biggest bullies, but our self-talk is one of the most important factors in the quality of our lives, relationships, career, and happiness.
How do you generally talk to yourself? Are you critical? Mean? Doubtful? A lot of us can be our own biggest bullies, but our self-talk is one of the most important factors in the quality of our lives, relationships, career, and happiness.
Your thoughts become actions, and they can determine everything in your life. So it’s our job to recognize them, acknowledge them, and then kindly tell these limiting beliefs to eff off, because we’ve got this.
Tune in as we chat about:
Countering our inner critic with empathy
Tweaking our language to be more confident
Using cognitive reframing to shift out of negative thoughts
Fighting negative self-talk with facts
rethinking our idea of failure
Calling out your loved ones on their negative self-talk
Positive affirmations and helpful mantras
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