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Can We Just...He was my Husband- A Solo EpSend us a textIn this life we have big choices and one of those choices begins with where do I want to stand with my story, In the lightness or in the heavy darkness? Walking through my experience with divorce I'll say -we chose, the "wasband" and myself, to navigate this time towards the lighter tones. Join me as I walk through my POV on divorce as I find a way to lighten the heavy load of this difficult journey and make peace with it, move forward, and relearn how to love the “new” layers within our...
2024-10-1428 minCan We Just...Her pickers off... with Janine MarkeySend us a textShe’s a boss! Move aside Janine has entered the building! Moving West Coast, East Coast & a stint in PEI she storms Ottawa with her sassy ways, pilates methods & basically leaves jaws dropping all over Canada. Owner of @theplaygroundpilatescollective master trainer and just all around amazing 5 foot 10 boss woman. She’ll have a room in tears of laughter or tears of pain! Join us as we talk candid about moving across the country, building a business, having life fall apart, being a mom to 2 dogs, being single after marriage & tattoos for days...
2024-07-3043 minCan We Just...Back to my Roots with Marisa JaramilloSend us a textWelcome back to the podcast Marisa Jaramillo! Lots has changed since last seasons interview including countries! We go back to her roots, coming to you all the way from Colombia 🇨🇴 and talk all things new! A husband, a new country of residence and finding new ground without that immediate support system and navigating her new digital media company with her business partner from abroad. She’s climbing and finding her new way through... quite literally she took me up a very steep mountain and made me go with on this visit. After all she was...
2024-07-0942 minCan We Just...Closet Sessions - A mini episode.Send us a textJust when you think you've got some peace and quiet the noise floods in. Join me from my closet as we chat about the voices in our heads during the busier times and a little story about making some "permanent" decisions. It's a mini episode and what I can promise is the acoustics are pretty darn amazing. You never know this might be a thing where we record the solo eps from "the closet".
2024-06-1818 minCan We Just...Soul 2 Soul with Arielle RichardSend us a textShe’s EVERYTHING! Arielle Richard drops some serious jaws with her quick wit and stunning humour. Her journey is admirable, real, raw, brave, & beautiful. Her venerability is honourable. Her comical aspect is beyond hilarious and quite literally had me in tears at times. She is a force to be reckoned with, through stories of moving across the country, starting fresh, unlearning old social habits, transitioning and becoming so incredibly bold with a beauty that she shines this amazing light with every room and conversation she enters into. We are so excited to have yo...
2024-06-0455 minCan We Just..."Shit or get off the pot!" A chit-chat with my former NYC gal, Kinga CzekajSend us a textCWJ is back!! The intro EP into Season 3 I welcome my long term- long distance gal pal Kinga Czekaj to the CWJ podcast. We talk about , college at FIT, love, life, children, friendship and seeing through a traumatic event such as 9/11 in NYC together in 2001. We laugh lots, & have some pretty similar and fun experiences that we dive into that bond us for life. We hope you enjoy!
2024-05-2038 minCan We Just...Yolo! It's a solo Episode.Send us a textSolo on the podcast for this EP, so bear with me as I, Nicole Sjostedt, dive into wrapping up our Season 2. Lots of gratitude for a season full of incredible guests, and equally so our amazing support system of listeners, TY! This EP i'm letting you in on me working through letting go and looking back at a bit of the past to push us forward! I’m doing the damn thing and taking the mic alone for the very first time… wish me luck! I got this...
2023-12-0414 minCan We Just...The catch up EP with Marlayna Pincott & Nicole SjostedtSend us a textIt was "A lot going on girl summer!" Needless to say we had a few things to catch up on. Join us for a short, sweet convo on our summer lessons, messings and blessings. It's been a bit of a whirlwind summer and we kinda just wanted to check in! Enjoy.
2023-09-2631 minCan We Just...Life, Love & New Beginnings with Marisa JaramilloSend us a textShe's got soul. If we were to give you one word to describe this wonderful human- soul it would be! She's ambitious in a laid back, relaxed, fun-loving kinda way. With a fearless latin edge, she lights up a room with a wink and an unforgiving smile. Join us as we get candid with Marisa Jaramillo about her dancing days to her fitness/health and wellness journey - Zumba instructor included, to a degree in marketing and communications from SFU. She balances 2 businesses; Pilates based fitness app - Money Maker Workouts with her b...
2023-08-2447 minCan We Just...Food for thought with RD Frankie ReinboltSend us a text Registered dietitian Frankie Reinbolt chats to us on this episode of the CWJ podcast. Join us as we walk through her process in becoming an RD and diving into her "why" behind her journey into this field of work. Her natural calming way comes to light during this amazing conversation. With a new certification in fertility and nutrition she gives us a bit of insight on how she educates her clients about her areas of expertise, and how she can help them through their individual needs in customizing a nutritional plan and inspiring t...
2023-08-0953 minCan We Just...From Bandit Buddies to a Solid Sistership with Charlotte Yumiko MacGregor-featuring Marlayna PincottSend us a textThe title of this Ep says it all really. Meet Marlayna's BFF Charlotte Yumiko MacGregor, hairapist healer extraordinaire. Needless to say these two Reiki Masters hold a very long sistership spanning over 25 years, from their turbulent teenage pasts into a wild journey of growth, embodying philosophy, nutrition, and "Hairapy" - yes you read that right (how cool is that!?) Join us as we dive into an adventurous talk about parallels in life, witch doctors, crystals, growth, race, running from the cops, hairapy, to natural tea remedies nutrition and natural healing from the inside...
2023-07-0446 minCan We Just...Hitting it with compassion- featuring Marlayna PincottSend us a textCompassion we would say is the diamond of all tools for our hearts and soul. Join us, Marlayna Pincott and Nicole Sjostedt as we chat through the ways we are growing and finding ways to shift our POV's through a love and compassion lense. We talk through our current thoughts around navigating relationship and or conversation with people in despair. We touch base on recognizing and taking into account how our own filters take part in how we hear things as well as being aware that we see things through our own lense...
2023-06-0628 minCan We Just...Doing the damn thing. Dating Talks with Sunny Savereux and Brandi BerkeySend us a textSometimes we've just gotta brush ourselves off and try again. It's hard enough to try and pick yourself up off the floor after a break up but then to try and create a profile and expose yourself onto a dating app platform... oh my!Join me Nicole Sjostedt, Sunny Savereux and Brandi Berkey as we chit-chat about our experiences out there in the big ol "online" world of dating... a hilarious talk and one that promises to make you smile, cringe and possibly gasp out loud. It's an interesting time to date...
2023-05-2450 minCan We Just...You do you. The truths in transitioning with Klaudette Galindo-featuring Marlayna PincottSend us a textWe could not be more honoured and excited about this incredible episode. We have an in-depth conversation with Klaudette Galindo about her move to Canada in 2022 from Mexico and the process she is going through with transitioning. We hear about her journey growing up in Mexico, her support channels and her journey in coming to understand that there were options out there for her to feel more connected to her true authentic self. Through a lot of love and understanding, patience, curiosity and courage she has leaned on her closest family and fr...
2023-05-0950 minCan We Just...Balancing Act with Pooya Nabei featuring Marlayna PincottSend us a textFun loving, talented photographer Pooya Nabei shares his multilayered story and experiences moving from Iran to Canada at the tender age of 17. He walks us through adjusting to a new culture, language, social dynamic and more. Pooya's wonderful journey of growing through his curiosities in photography and the arts which ultimately he made into a career. His optimism to try new things, explore and immerse himself into Canadian culture and lifestyle was, and still is courageous. He explains from an immigrants point of view how he struggled and still struggles with the balancing ac...
2023-04-2535 minCan We Just...The Welcome Episode "finding purpose" featuring Marlayna PincottSend us a textCan We Just... Welcome Marlayna Pincott as a new Co-Host to the CWJ Podcast! We are super excited to get reacquainted for a second time this season 2 and candidly chat about how we got here. We dive into our pasts and talk about moving moments, our inspirations and reasons for talking forward our experiences that lead us to co-hosting a podcast together. Just two girls growing up in two totally different places, two totally different lives and realizing how we connect and are similar in so many different ways. From our shared values...
2023-04-1136 minCan We Just...Never Settle with Sunanda SavereuxSend us a textShared history is a beautiful thing. Join me, Nicole Sjostedt, as I chat with one of the OG's to me. My long time BFF, my style guru, love coach and quite frankly as frank as I can put this... Right Frank? -(Sunny's legendary father) She is the no BS, tell it like it is, truth hurts but I'm here for you, ride or die friend, daughter, sister, and auntie Sunanda Savereux. She is truly one of a kind and let me tell ya... she's got a thing or two to say about l...
2023-03-2845 minCan We Just...Emotion in Motion with Nik AndrewsSend us a textOn this weeks podcast join me, Nicole Sjostedt, as I chat to my Personal Trainer, Published Wellness Expert, Actor and Friend Nik Andrews. We jump into all sorts of health and wellness life lessons from Nik's MMA background to his now personal training and nutrition businesses. We talk about his journey into his acting career, the highs, the lows and jumping off, leaving the marketing arena and focusing on his life long pursuit in film. His unwavering, persistence and staggering will has shown time and time again this man isn't going anywhere but...
2023-03-1450 minCan We Just...becoming YOU... with Travis CheneySend us a textTHIS is an episode you won't want to miss. Join me, Nicole Sjostedt, as I chat with my dear friend, my pilates instructor and cheerleader extraordinaire Travis Cheney. We dive into all sorts of great topics such as growing up in a small town, the trials and tribulations of school, the dynamics of friends, moving on and grabbing independence in the BIG city- YVR. Bullying, taking charge of your own narrative, being an advocate for your own belief systems, health and wellness including exercise, dieting and motivation. Being authentically yourself, knowing your worth...
2023-02-2859 minCan We Just...The Blanket of Shame around Ethnicity- featuring Marlayna PincottSend us a textJoin me Nicole Sjostedt and special guest Marlayna Pincott as we dive deep into a conversation about our personal experiences of being women of mixed race. Adoption playing a huge role in both of our paths detaching both of us from our culture and knowledge of our ancestral lineage. We talk about growing up feeling, as some would say, "other" and walk you through our different journeys from childhood experiences straight through to adulthood. We talk about finding out our heritages through DNA testing and from there starting to connect the dot...
2023-02-141h 02Can We Just...14. Table for 1, Please, featuring Christina TanSend us a textAnd, we are back! This week on the mic we are chatting about being…SINGLE. Forget the idea that it’s a bad thing. There is so much to love about choosing to be a single woman. For some, it takes time to build up the confidence to be comfortable in your own presence. For others, it’s the only way to be. We want to celebrate the joys of being solo and also break some stereotypes around women who are single past a certain age (hello - Samantha Jones!).On the ta...
2022-10-0453 minCan We Just...13. Let Your Heart Run the Show Featuring Christina Tan & Dr. Divi ChandnaSend us a textHave you ever heard of intuitive coaching? Or, have you been curious about how to get in touch with your higher self? This week, we welcome our very first guest, Dr. Divi Chandna to the pod, to demystify some of the woo. As current clients, we asked Divi to share her story with us. During the episode, she talks about her transition from being a family doctor to an intuitive coach with a thriving practice. We’re big believers in her approach as she’s guided us through a deep, heart-centred way of heal...
2022-09-1946 minCan We Just...12. A Labour Day Special: The Work We Aren’t Talking About, featuring Christina TanSend us a textHappy Labour Day everyone! We thought, what better time to dive into a discussion around work? But not your 9-5 or side hustle…we want to talk about invisible labour. This less recognized type of labour consists of unpaid work that is taken for granted, unrecognized and undervalued. Invisible labour permeates our relationships, careers, households, and even our sexual health. Tune into this week’s episode where we discuss:What does invisible labour look like?How does invisible labour traditionally impact women more than anyone else?What resources exist to under...
2022-09-0554 minCan We Just...11. Can We Just...Break the Ice? (Mini Episode, featuring Christina Tan)Send us a textIntroducing the first (of many) Can We Just… Minis! A bite-sized episode filled with questions that help us lighten things up and allow our listeners to get to know us a bit better. We are asking each other ten questions this week, from embarrassing moments to dating red flags…we are spilling the tea. We hope you enjoy getting to know the ladies behind the mic. Follow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast and send us a DM with a question you want to hear answered in the next #CWJMini.
2022-08-2934 minCan We Just...10. Let That Sh*t Go, featuring Christina TanSend us a textSometimes we carry around a lot of psychic baggage without even knowing it. Sometimes we know we’ve got a tote bag full of toxic thoughts, but we’re not sure how to unload them. We know it’s an important step on the path to personal freedom, so we keep at it…looking for ways to release these invisible energy suckers. In this episode, we explore ways to question and reframe societal conditioning, shift anger to forgiveness, and look inwards to find the confidence to show up as our authentic selves.
2022-08-1759 minCan We Just...9. Masculine and Feminine Energies: Finding Your Balance and Shifting the Patriarchy, featuring Christina TanSend us a textIn this week's episode, we discuss how to find balance by embracing both our masculine and feminine energy. We all have masculine and feminine energy within us and through our life experiences, we can develop one more than the other. Where masculine energy is more action-based, analytical and of the mind; feminine energy is more centered within the body, feeling-based and intuitive. It's normal to possess both and for most, it takes time to uncover what you need to lean into. With this awareness and framework, we look to see our imbalances and...
2022-08-0240 minCan We Just...8. Time to Connect the Dots, featuring Christina TanSend us a textLately, we’ve been hearing a lot more about childhood wounds and trauma and how they can wire the way we see and move through the world as adults. Through each of our journeys with intuitive therapy, we’ve been able to explore how our upbringing has influenced who we are today. We also chat about things we can do to de-program the not-so-good stuff. It’s an eye-opening conversation, especially when viewed through the lens of trying to uncover why we’re so opposite. We connect the dots on some of these k...
2022-07-0653 minCan We Just...7. Modern Love for Modern Times, featuring Christina TanSend us a textTimes have changed. Our society and culture have evolved and yet marriage has essentially stayed the same. Kind of crazy, when you think about it. We want and expect choices in every other area of our lives, so why not in love relationships? Let’s get creative and find more ways of doing modern love that work for modern times. We swipe right on some of these ideas:Married but not living togetherWeekends and wednesdaysPlatonic Life PartnersSituationshipsPolyamoryFollow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast
2022-06-0947 minCan We Just...6. Shoot the Sh*t, featuring Christina TanSend us a textOne of the great things about starting something new, is not being attached to a format or certain way of doing it. While we definitely stressed about our first episodes, we’re trying to embrace more of a ‘let’s go with the flow’ attitude. Shoot the shit is in honour of just that. No singular topic. Zero planning. Nada notes. Just plug in the mics and hit record. Aaaaactually, maybe a little bit of planning...The random 💩 we shoot:Oscar Isaac, Oscar Isaac, Ossssscar IsaacCan a Task Rabbit replace a man? Co-pa...
2022-05-1741 minCan We Just...5. Baggage Claim, featuring Christina TanSend us a textTrigger warning: This episode contains discussions that may be sensitive regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault. We both entered our twenties and the working world in the 90s…a time when sexual harassment and misogyny were served up on the regular. What was NBD back then, is now a WTAF. Especially in the corporate world. So yea, thankfully we’ve made some progress.BUT, we also can’t pretend all that bad shit didn’t happen…or pretend that it didn’t imprint on us in some way. So we rewind the...
2022-05-0448 minCan We Just...4. Middle-Aged and Out of the Cage, featuring Christina TanSend us a textIt’s time to have some fun! We’ve all heard stories of people reentering the dating scene after ending long-term relationships….20+ years for some people! Like, was the internet even around back then? Now, faced with a new world full of swiping, ghosting, dick pics and bad (like really bad) mirror selfies, what’s a grown woman to do?Time to get under the covers….How the dating landscape has changed since we were in our 20sLearning to say no and set boundariesDating red flagsOur take on online dati...
2022-04-1953 minCan We Just...3. Perfectionism is a Sneaky B*tch, featuring Christina TanSend us a textWe think perfectionism can suck the joy out of life. Imagine what your day would feel like if you weren’t so self-critical? If you weren’t so attached to the outcome or the idea of flawlessness?As two trying-to-recover perfectionists, we explore the origin of (our) perfectionism and discuss ways to work through it so we can liberate ourselves from this toxic mindset.Things we talk about: Are we unknowingly teaching our kids to be perfectionists?The depths of negative self-talk and how we’re working through itThe p...
2022-03-2944 minCan We Just...2. Can We Be Better Friends? Featuring Christina TanSend us a textFriendships have been a hot topic the last couple of years, which is no surprise (hello pandemic, we see you). With that in mind, we wanted to dig in a little more to talk about the beauty, the joy, the struggles, the laughter…and why they are becoming more important than ever as we get older. Join us as we chat about what friendship means to us, things we’ve picked up along the way, and how we’re learning to navigate through our friction points. We talk about…Importan...
2022-03-1642 minCan We Just...1. Let’s Unf*ck the Idea of Anti-Aging featuring Christina TanSend us a textHow we view aging has been on our mind for a while and thankfully it’s starting to get more traction in the media and pop culture. We wanted to seize this opportunity to have a bigger conversation, to unpack some of these common narratives of what age looks and feels like at every decade. This is a hugely important and personal issue for us, so join us as we meander through our thought process on all things aging, including…Anti-aging as a marketing ployPressures to look young foreverDouble standards aroun...
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