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The Real TalkFrom Colombia to Canada: A True Story of Immigration and PurposeIn this episode, we sit down with William and Maria, a married couple from Colombia, to hear about their incredible immigration journey. They share why they left Colombia, their experience navigating the immigration process, and what brought them to Vernon, BC. We also dive into their reflections on building a new life, fitting into the community, and their exciting plans for the future. #immigrationcanada #newbeginnings #therealtalkpodcast Instagram - @itstherealtalkpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpod Tiktok - @itstherealtalkpod Spotify - https://shorturl.at/4ZmM62025-05-2032 min
The Real TalkFighting for Visibility: Dawn Tucker on Queer Youth, Advocacy, and Community ChangeIn this episode, we sit down with Dawn Tucker, an educator and advocate, to discuss their journey growing up queer in a small town, the importance of representation, and their work supporting queer youth. From creating safe spaces and alliances in schools to founding a local pride committee and navigating local politics. Join us for an honest conversation about identity, community, and change.Instagram - @itstherealtalkpodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpodTiktok - @itstherealtalkpod Spotify - https://shorturl.at/4ZmM62025-05-131h 02
The Real TalkNavigating Gender, Growth & God: An LGBTQ Love StoryIn this episode, we have Benton, a transgender man, and his partner Robyn, a queer Christian, explore their personal journeys and relationship. Benton shares his experiences with transitioning to male, gender-confirming surgery, recovery, and navigating gender dysphoria, while Robyn provides insight into balancing faith and identity. Together, they discuss the unique challenges and growth within their relationship, offering an honest look at love, resilience, and self-discovery. Instagram - @itstherealtalkpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpod Tiktok - @itstherealtalkpod Spotify - https://shorturl.at/4ZmM62025-05-0549 min
The Real TalkRedefining Women in Trades: The Fight for Equality in Forestry | The Real Talk PodcastIn this episode, Courtney shares her journey as a woman in the male dominated forestry world. From facing down stereotypes and isolation in logging camps to finding confidence and breaking barriers. Tune in for her inspiring story of grit, growth, and redefining forestry for the next generation. This episode is brought to you by @storyhive Instagram - @itstherealtalkpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpod Tiktok - @itstherealtalkpod Spotify - https://shorturl.at/4ZmM62025-04-2925 min
The Real TalkRewriting Her Story: Aidan’s Journey Beyond Her Past | The Real Talk PodcastJoin us as we talk with Aidan about her challenging upbringing, navigating instability, and finding her way through adversity. Aidan shares how her childhood shaped her and the moment she decided to break the cycle for her own daughters. She reflects on the impact of motherhood, her journey to sobriety, and her pursuit of a fitness career. A powerful conversation about resilience, personal growth, and building a new path forward. This episode is brought to you by @storyhive Instagram - @itstherealtalkpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpod Tiktok - @itstherealtalkpod 2025-04-2331 min
The Real TalkThe Reality of Transition: Claire on Growth, Pain & Finding Joy | The Real Talk PodcastJoin us as we talk with Claire Millar, one year after her gender-confirming surgery. Claire shares her recovery journey, the challenges she’s faced, and the mental and physical effects of the surgery. We dive into gender dysphoria and euphoria, exploring how she copes and thrives. Claire also discusses relearning her anatomy and the ongoing nature of her transition. A powerful episode on the realities of gender identity and transformation. This episode is brought to you by @storyhive Instagram - @itstherealtalkpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpod Tiktok...2025-04-1443 min
The Real TalkYour Body, Your Birth: Plus Size Pregnancy, Stigma, Advocacy | The Real Talk PodcastIn this powerful episode, Lauralee shares her deeply personal journey through healthcare as she navigates issues related to patient rights, pregnancy, and weight management. Lauralee reflects on the emotional and physical challenges she faced during her pregnancy, including fear-driven care, constant pressure regarding her BMI, and her struggle to assert her rights as a patient. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion about healthcare, body image, and advocacy. This episode is brought to you by Telus STORYHIVE Instagram - @itstherealtalkpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpod Tiktok - @itstherealtalkpod ...2025-04-0833 min
The Real TalkBending without Breaking: Life with Scoliosis | The Real Talk PodcastIn this episode of The Real Talk, host Cierra Carlyle sits down with Phoebe, a Vernon BC resident, to explore her journey with scoliosis. Diagnosed at 12, Phoebe shares the challenges she faced, including the diagnosis, undergoing corrective surgeries, and how scoliosis has shaped her quality of life. Through this candid conversation, we uncover Phoebe's resilience and strength, offering an inspiring look at living with scoliosis and overcoming adversity. This episode is brought to you by Telus STORYHIVE Instagram - @itstherealtalkpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itstherealtalkpod Tiktok - @itstherealtalkpod 2025-04-0830 min
The Real TalkWeight Loss, Confidence & Dating: The Reality No One Talks About | The Real Talk PodcastIn this episode, I sit down with Jen, who shares her raw, unfiltered journey of weight loss, body image, dating, and self-confidence. From weight blindness to realizing how drastically people treat you differently after losing weight, we dive into some hard truths. But don’t worry—it’s not all serious! We also get into: ✨ The hilarious chaos of Jen’s dating life & how she swindled a game worn Travis Kelce jersey ✨ How quitting her job changed her entire health & fitness mindset ✨ The struggles of plus-size shopping & controversial takes on fast fashion ✨ How weight...2025-02-281h 02
MÚSICA DE CONTRABANDOMÚSICA DE CONTRABANDO T34C021 Rock's King Tribute, una recreación del histórico Aloha From Hawai de Elvis (06/02/2025)
Nueva entrega de Música de Contrabando, semanario de actualidad musical (6/2/2025)Entrevistas:- Rock's King Tribute es una recreación, con más de 40 músicos, del concierto Aloha from Hawai de Elvis Presley. Nos lo presentan Abdón Alcáraz, Willy Climent y Fiti Espejo.- Reverxo nos presentan su EP Seres Imperfectos.Noticias: Black Sabbath se reunen para un último concierto. GRAMMYS: Beyoncé gana su primer Grammy a Album del año. Los miembros de Nirvana se reunen por los incendios de California. ACDC en Madrid en julio. The Libertines se convierten en hologramas. Elton John respalda...2025-02-063h 51
The Real Talk(#27) Growth in Your 20s, Thriving in Your 30sThis episode we have Brand Ambassador Kelsey telling us her journey of growing through her 20s, leaving her comfort zone, doing life for her, leaving unfulfilling relationships, and so much more. Join the Pillow Talk Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2078916948808206/2024-06-1042 min
The Real Talk(#25 & 26) It Gets BetterTRIGGER WARNING - This episode has many topics including many types of abuse, medical trauma, abortion, marriage, separation, and much more. It is not an easy listen but it is very eye opening. This episode, our guest Melissa takes us through the last 10 years of her life. This is a double episode 2 hours in length to fit in everything in detail. Melissa is living proof that you can make it through the worst possible circumstances and prove that it does get better. Join the Pillow Talk Community: https://www.facebook.com...2024-04-102h 00
The Real Talk(#24) Growing up Youtube - The Ups and Downs by being Raised OnlineThis episode we have Brand Ambassador Alex and host Cierra talking about their shared love for Youtube Culture and what it was like growing up with a new rising platform. They go over everything from bad & good influences, Christianity & Youtubers, the influence youtubers had on them, and so much more.Join the Pillow Talk Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2078916948808206/2024-03-251h 09
The Real Talk(#23) The Surrogate Diaries: More then being a life giverThis episode of The Real Talk we have Ashley of All Together Surrogacy. She takes us through her own surrogacy journeys, the WHY behind becoming a surrogate, how being a surrogate is more then bringing children into the world, opening her own agency, and so much more. Visit the All Together Surrogacy website: https://alltogethersurrogacy.ca/Join the Pillow Talk Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2078916948808206/2024-02-211h 04
The Real Talk(#22) Faith Untangled: Escaping Oppressive Religion and ThrivingThis episode we have Brand Ambassador Chelsey who tells us her journey living through oppressive religion. They go through her entire life of being Mennonite, breaking free, the struggles of growing up this way, how it still effects her, where she is now, and so much more.Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Okanagan Boudoir - Self Love & Empowerment - Pillow Talk Studios on Facebook for all our up to date news.2024-01-241h 59
The Real Talk(#21) The Childfree ChoiceIn this episode we have Brand Ambassador Andrea M & host Cierra talking about their personal decisions in being childfree. They go over reasons why they have made this decision, navigating it in all types of relationships, common things said to those who are childfree, and so much more.Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Okanagan Boudoir - Self Love & Empowerment - Pillow Talk Studios on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-12-0441 min
The Real Talk(#20) Rising Above Rage: A Tale of Personal TransformationIn this episode we have Brand Ambassador Sara. She will tell us about her transformation from going from an angry and hostile child to a flourishing and happy adult. We touch on the different reasons for anger and how she overcame her life challenges. Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Okanagan Boudoir - Self Love & Empowerment - Pillow Talk Studios on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-11-1328 min
The Real Talk(#19) From Shame to StrengthIn this episode we have Brand Ambassador Andrea. We go through her life of growing up religious with sexual shame, to becoming interested in reading & writing romance novels, losing a parent, going in and out of religion, being in an unfulfilling marriage, and so much more. Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Okanagan Boudoir - Self Love & Empowerment - Pillow Talk Studios on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-10-261h 32
The Real Talk(#18) Transforming Trauma into PassionIn this episode we have the amazing Shyan, a survivor of many challenges. She takes us through her journey of trauma and how she used it to find her passion in life.Episode contains talk of SA, grooming, and other traumatic events. Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Okanagan Boudoir - Self Love & Empowerment - Pillow Talk Studios on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-09-061h 33
The Real Talk(#17) Double Delivery: Exploring Surrogacy, C-Sections, and Vaginal BirthsThis episode we have Dale, a true warrior by many standards. We dive deep on her experience with surrogacy, c-section birth, and vaginal birth. Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Okanagan Boudoir - Self Love & Empowerment - Pillow Talk Studios on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-08-211h 55
The Real Talk(#16) Am I the Asshole for taking a 24 year olds Virginity?This episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Olivia, Krystanie, and host Cierra dive into user write ins and Reddit stories. The user write ins are JUICY this time around, you won't want to miss this one!Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-07-0439 min
The Real Talk(#15) Becoming Her: A Trans Woman's Triumph through Surgical TransitionThis episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Claire Nyssa and host Cierra talk about Claire's surgical transition to female. They go over everything from surgery prep, the surgery itself, meeting her new body parts, things she wished she knew before, and more. Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-05-1841 min
The Real Talk(#14) Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Online Childhood Grooming Welcome to The Real Talk with Pillow Talk Studios!In this episode episode, join host Cierra as she talks with our Brand Ambassador, Mackenzie, about her past experience with online childhood grooming. Mackenzie shares her story of being groomed at a young age and the impact it had on her life. She opens up about how the experience affected her trust in others and her journey to healing and breaking free from the cycle of abuse.Join us as we dive into the realities of child grooming happening in modern times and how easy it...2023-04-1132 min
The Real Talk(#13) The Real Opinions with Cierra & LivThis episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Olivia Daniell and host Cierra dive into user write ins and Reddit stories. Is it okay to stay friends with your siblings ex? What do you do when your friends all get together...without you? Why are people so scared if they have had cosmetic surgery? What do you do when your partner just won't change? Would you force your kids to wear something to appease family?Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-03-1350 min
The Real Talk(#12) In Search of Her - Transitioning in Your 40s This episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Claire Nyssa and host Cierra talk about Claire's transition to female in her mid 40s, how she is preparing for gender confirming surgery, the difference between transgender/crossdressing/drag, transgender history, how to help a transitioning friend, and so much more.Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-02-101h 02
The Real Talk(#11) Picking Up The PiecesThis episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Krystanie and host Cierra talk about losing yourself, losing others, doing things for YOU, and picking up your life's pieces and putting them together again. Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2023-01-2441 min
The Real Talk(#10) Travel Horror Stories & Traveling Plus SizeThis episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Lauralee and host Cierra talk about some of their travel horror stories including shooting scares & traveling with a sibling. They also dive into traveling as a plus size person and give tips on how to make trips work for you no matter your size.Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-09-2731 min
The Real Talk(#9) Growing up "Fat" & Reclaiming your Body This episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Mel and host Cierra talk about growing up in the early 2000s, societies standards, reclaiming the word "fat", and how we treat ourselves.Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-08-1725 min
The Real Talk(#8) Someone Donated GrandmaThis episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Robyn and host Cierra talk about some of their past experiences in retail. From condescending men to...unusual donations, there's some fun stories shared!Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-08-0232 min
The Real Talk(#7) Being a Teen Mom, Leaving Abuse, Finding Your Way in LifeThis episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Alexis and host Cierra talk about Alexis' life. Finding out she was pregnant in high school, being with an abusive boyfriend, and finding her way in life on her own.Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-07-0715 min
The Real Talk(#6) Following Your Purpose This episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Mel and host Cierra talk about Mel's past few years of following her purpose. If you've ever been scared to go into a new career, this will give you perspective on trying new things and going with the flow.Follow Mel on IG @gel.by.melFollow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-06-1525 min
The Real Talk(#5) Life & Love after Trauma, Abuse & PTSDHello and Welcome to The Real Talk with Pillow Talk Studios!This episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Lauralee and host Cierra talk about Lauralee's trauma, abuse, and PTSD diagnosis. Although this would destroy many, Lauralee talks about how she came out on top and didn't let her past take over her.Follow Lauralee on IG @lauraleevlasveldFollow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-06-0218 min
The Real Talk(#4) Being Queer & Religious Hello and Welcome to The Real Talk with Pillow Talk Studios!This episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Robyn and host Cierra talk about Robyn's life as a Queer follower of Religion. They compare their two experiences growing up religious and how vastly different they were.Follow Robyn on IG @robynrolkeFollow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-05-0421 min
The Real Talk(#3) Our Bodies as we Age, "Plus Size" Fashion, Fitting in Society StandardsHello and Welcome to The Real Talk with Pillow Talk Studios!This episode we have Pillow Talk Brand Ambassador Jackie and host Cierra talking about our bodies, acceptance, the fashion industry, and fitting into society standards.Follow Jackie on IG @jackalandhydeFollow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-04-2719 min
The Real Talk(#2) Lets talk about GriefHello and Welcome to The Real Talk with Pillow Talk Studios! Trigger Warning - This episode mainly talks about grief and loss. Please do not listen if you are not in the right mindset. This year has been a wild one for host, Cierra. She goes over how grief and loss are currently effecting her life. Here is a short episode on her life this year.Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news.2022-04-1805 min
The Real Talk(#1) Who am I and How did I get Here?! Hello and Welcome to The Real Talk with Pillow Talk Studios! In this episode I, Cierra, the host, go over who I am and how I got here. It's been a wild road of entrepreneurship, mental health issues, learning about myself, and photography. Strap in and enjoy this short but sweet episode on how I got to where I am today. Follow @pillowtalk.studios on IG or join Pillow Talk Studios Exclusive VIP Group on Facebook for all our up to date news. 2022-04-0517 min