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Stirring The PlotWhen Best Friends BreakupToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down to unpack a topic that doesn't get nearly enough airtime. Friendship breakups. We talk about breakups all the time. The playlist. The post-cry selfie. The haircut that screams “new era.” But friendship breakups? Crickets. No rom-com montage. No recovery kit. Just the quiet grief of losing the one person who once knew your soul better than anyone else. In Episode 14, Dayna is pulling back the curtain on the friendship breakups that shook her world in 2024. Three friendships. Three breakups. Three lessons I didn’t ask for but de...2025-07-1138 min
Stirring The PlotA Hot Lesbian’s Guide to Setting BoundariesToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down with none other than her besTEA and fellow emotionally intelligent bad bitch, Alexa Austin, for an episode that’s part confessional, part boundary bootcamp, and fully a love letter to no longer lighting yourself on fire to keep other people warm. In episode 13, the duo unpack codependency: how it starts in childhood, blossoms in our little lesbian situationships, and seeps into friendships disguised as “being the strong one.” From people-pleasing in your “perfect daughter” era to performing emotional labor like it’s your full-time job, Dayna and Alexa ar...2025-06-3032 min
Stirring The PlotDetachment, Dysphoria, and the Desire to Be UnderstoodToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois is joined by Winter, transmasc legend, emotionally unavailable icon, and fellow avoidant in recovery, for a conversation that might just hit a little too close to home. What happens when two avoidant besties sit down to unpack gender, religion, intimacy, and the Olympic sport of not texting back? Let’s just say… the mask comes off. This episode is for the avoidant girlies, gays, theys, and gentlethems who respond to vulnerability by ghosting, spiraling, or “accidentally” taking three weeks to reply to a message that just said “hey.” It’s for the...2025-06-2026 min
Masc Off PodcastUnmasking Femme and Masc FriendshipsIn this episode of Masc Off, I'm joined by my femme friend Dayna J. Francois, host of Stirring the Plot podcast, as we unpack the layered dynamics of masc and femme friendships. We dive into the assumptions people often place on our connection - especially within queer spaces. We also discuss how we have built a friendship that resists the binary. From misread intentions to the beauty of platonic intimacy, we talk about what it means to show up for each other without fitting into the boxes others expect.Check out Dayna's Stirring the...2025-06-1833 min
Stirring The PlotThe Seven Situationships of Dayna J. FrancoisToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois is taking a note out of Evelyn Hugo’s playbook and doing what the girls, gays, and theys have been begging her to do: tell the story. Or rather... tell seven of them. In honor of Pride Month, Dayna's cracking open the vault and giving you a front-row seat as she takes you on a chaotic, unhinged, slightly-too-personal journey through seven situationships that shaped her queer coming-of-age. Some were sweet, some were scandalous, and some should’ve stayed in the drafts. From the almosts to the absolutely-nots, Dayna walk...2025-06-1342 min
Stirring The PlotGraduated For The Plot Did you miss me? After an unintentional hiatus, she's back on the mic with a life update. Today on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois is stepping back on the mic with a diploma in one hand and a whole roster of unprocessed situationships in the other. She’s finally back after going ghost (for academic reasons, of course), and baby… she didn’t just graduate, she evolved. In this life update-slash-chaotic-reflection-slash-soft-launch-of-a-new-era, Dayna takes you behind the scenes of her time at PC: from cheerleading and creative writing clubs to literary awards, open mics, and matching with a...2025-06-0617 min
Stirring The PlotSoft Launching My Best Year YetNew year, new era, same unapologetic gay chaos. Today on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down to spill the piping hot tea where she's been hiding (hint: somewhere between the trenches of finals, holiday chaos, and a few too many emotionally unavailable women), serving up her 2024 wrapped (the wins, the cringe, and the women she probably should’ve blocked sooner), and and unveiling her official list of what’s in and what’s out for 2025. But this isn’t just your average New Year’s check-in, it’s a full-on sapphic reset. Think of this episode...2025-01-2822 min
Stirring The PlotI Love You, I'm SorryToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down and unpacks her heavy heart in the wake of the 2024 presidential election results. Whether she's navigating her emotions or creating a love letter to all the marginalized groups impacted by this election, Dayna stands in solidarity with you all. America has failed us, so our work is only just beginning. This episode may be short, but it's important, so believe us when we tell you, I love you...I'm sorry.SHOW NOTES:Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:Dial 988 or visit www.988...2024-11-0713 min
Stirring The Plot"Moun pou ou se moun pa ou nèt" // A buddy is a buddy all the way. Friendship is foreverToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down with one of her day ones, her island sister, and nurse in training Emmana Jules! Started from the Islands now they're here! In episode 7, the duo spill the tea on their bestie origin story and how a friendship can survive over 300 miles and more than twenty years! Emmana unpacks her lore, from ballet slippers to scrubs, from the stage to the hospital, what can't she do? Emmana gives us insight on what it's like balancing teaching dance classes, going to school, working full time, and maintaining...2024-10-0453 min
Stirring The PlotHer Body is Bible, but Thank God I’m DeconstructedToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down to spill the piping hot tea. While everyone has been having a Brat Girl Summer, Dayna has been having a Past Girl Summer, and in episode 6 she unpacks exactly why. Does this qualify as a Misadventures in Dating? Maybe. Dayna takes a deep dive into the “straight girl phenomenon" that exists in our sapphic culture, shares the lore on how a three month wlw situationship can derail you, and what feelings can resurface when that same situationship breaks contact one year later. Alexa, play “Good Luck, Babe...2024-09-0727 min
Stirring The PlotEGGsactly Where We're Meant To BeToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down with one of her besTEAs, Genesis Quiroz! In episode 5, the duo crack the eggshell and open up about their friendship, signs that they knew they were queer, and their worst high! Got a wand and a rabbit? Tune in as the pair unpack the importance of the Chappell Roan phenomenon. There's nothing casual about healing your inner child, and the duo discuss eggsactly that! Genesis scrambles up some stories about navigating her pansexuality, journey with religion, and overcoming addiction. Whether you're fried or sunny side up...2024-08-301h 10
Stirring The PlotI Survived Being Queer in Catholic SchoolToday on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down with bisexual icon Andrea! Started from bumble now they're here. In episode 4, the duo unpacks everything from their first date to forgotten strap-ons to wlw situationships! Andrea opens up and shares her real experience on what it was like being queer in an all girls Catholic High School, bisexual erasure, and leaving the stability of a longterm relationship in order to live her most authentic life. Settle in because this is a yapfest you don't wanna miss!SHOW...2024-08-211h 14
Stirring The PlotAddressing the MASC shortage...Today on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down with certified MASC Winter Rosay! In episode 3, the duo finally address the burning topic: The MASC Shortage, unpack femme and masc dynamics, and navigating monogamy vs non-monogamy in this nonchalant situationship world. Stick around and have a laugh with us as we debrief relationship "icks", bedroom dynamics, and the shortissance (I see you, king. Claim your crown!). Winter also opens up about their journey about being Transmasculine and the real truths that come along with becoming your most authentic self. Get cozy and settle in because...2024-08-151h 03
Stirring The PlotWelcome to Yapping 101Today on Stirring the Plot Podcast, your host Dayna J. Francois sits down with her GBF Dimas! Dimas celebrates the release of his newest collection, Never to Bedlam by sharing some juicy stories. In episode 2, the duo spills the tea on relationships, kinks, religious shame, and sex. Dimas gets candid about bedroom dynamics, situationships, and his bisexual awakening. Dimas teases that there might just be another collection on the horizon, but until then...You better settle in because there is so much to unpack with these two!SHOW NOTES:SEND ME YOUR STORIES...2024-08-0738 min
Stirring The PlotDayna Stirs the PlotWelcome to the Stirring the Plot Podcast, hosted by Dayna J. Francois. Whether you're gay, hot, or doing it for the plot... this is the podcast for you. Join Dayna weekly as she dives into the sapphic world she's found herself in, plots and schemes, and spills the tea with some of her favorite guests! Make sure that you subscribe and tune in weekly. Because she's gay, she's hot, and if there is one thing about Dayna...she's gonna stir the plot.SHOW NOTES:SEND ME YOUR...2024-07-3106 min
Stirring The PlotWelcome to Stirring the PlotWelcome to the Stirring the Plot Podcast, hosted by Dayna J. Francois. Whether you're gay, hot, or doing it for the plot... this is the podcast for you. Join Dayna weekly as she dives into the sapphic world she's found herself in, plots and schemes, and spills the tea with some of her favorite guests! Make sure that you subscribe and tune in weekly. Because she's gay, she's hot, and if there is one thing about Dayna...she's gonna stir the plot.SHOW NOTES:SEND ME YOUR STORIES HERE!Email...2024-07-2600 min
The ResearchWorks PodcastEpisode 112 (Professor Laurent Servais)Financial cost and quality of life of patients with spinal muscular atrophy identified by symptoms or newborn screeningTamara Dangouloff, Mickael Hiligsmann, Nicolas Deconinck, Adèle D'Amico, Andreea M Seferian, François Boemer, Laurent ServaisFree articleAbstract in English and SpanishAim: To compare the societal financial costs and quality of life (QoL) of untreated patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and treated patients identified because they presented symptoms or were identified by early testing (si...2023-08-0453 min
The (Dam)n PodcastWe Have Something To Tell You…Well, we’ve officially made it to the end of Season One of The (Dam)n Podcast! Your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla want to thank everyone who has supported us on this journey so far! Although season one has reached the end, season two is right around the corner! We have so much planned for next season! Like we said in the beginning, we’re just two women in our early twenties just trying to figure life shit out, so grab a glass of wine with us! If you enjoyed listening to season one, make sure that you subscribe to o...2022-06-0915 min
The (Dam)n PodcastWe Don't Need Thoughts & Prayers, We Need Rules & RegulationsTrigger Warning: Gun Violence, Child death, RacismToday on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla sat down to discuss gun violence in America. On May 24, 2022, a mass shooting took place at at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas where nineteen students and two teachers were killed, and seventeen others were wounded. On May 14, 2022, a mass shooting occurred in Buffalo, New York, United States, at a Tops Friendly Markets store, a supermarket in the East Side neighborhood. Ten black people were killed and three other people were injured. Our bodies are not designed to absorb...2022-06-0235 min
The (Dam)n PodcastMisadventures in Dating: Complete 180Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla bring you the second episode in their fan favorite installment: Misadventures in Dating! In episode 10, the duo share two EPIC dating fails. Mikayla shares why you should never date your teammate, because one date turns into an unexpected medical fake out! While Dayna proves that ghosting might be a good thing after all. Spoiler alert: Never date a standup comedian! With that being said, grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit is just getting started!SHOW NOTES:SEND US YOUR STORIES...2022-05-2754 min
The (Dam)n PodcastNo Uterus, No Opinion. Let’s Chat: Roe v. WadeToday on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla sat down with Emmana Jules to discuss all things Roe v. Wade. In 1973, Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to have an abortion without undue restrictive interference from the government. Now in 2022, the Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Alito and obtained by POLITICO. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion. Restrictions and bans on abortion access is a direct violation of...2022-05-1800 min
The (Dam)n PodcastThe Reddit Files : Am I The Asshole? Probably, Yeah.TRIGGER WARNING: mentions Suicide, emotional manipulation, and emotional abuseToday on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla bring you the second episode in their installment: The Reddit Files! You've heard their stories, you've heard their friend's stories, but today, the duo dives headfirst into Reddit threads once again. Today's episode begs the question: Am I the Asshole? The answer's probably, yes. This week, the duo brings you another short and sweet episode, but you definitely don't want to miss it! With that being said, grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit...2022-05-1339 min
The (Dam)n PodcastWe Talk in Poems NowHappy National Poetry Month! Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla sit down with published poet Dimas Mata Martinez and discussed all things poetry! Can you say hashtag unfiltered? Because today’s episode is packed full of raw, real, and uncensored truths that are often sidestepped in the “mainstream poetry” world. Dimas peels back the layers and the trio discuss the truths that encompass his journey through the poetry world, fighting back against the restraints of his toxic religious upbringing, and being robbed of a relationship with a father he’d always wanted. You may...2022-04-281h 48
The (Dam)n PodcastAll I Want is Black CoffeeHappy National Poetry Month! Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla are headed off to Montreal, Canada to sit down with author and poet Sabrina Manganiello! The trio discuss all things poetry, writing, and diving headfirst into the world of fiction. Sabrina shares some insight on the self-publication process and we even get a sneak peak into her debut poetry novel: Black Coffee! *Snap Snap Snap Snap* With that being said, grab a glass of wine (or some black coffee if you're so inclined) and settle in because shit is just getting started!...2022-04-2039 min
The (Dam)n PodcastThe Reddit Files: Dating Disasters Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla introduce their brand new installment: The Reddit Files! You've heard their stories, you've heard their friend's stories, but today, the duo dives headfirst into Reddit threads, and share some crazy and funny dating fails from users all over the world! This week's episode is short and sweet, but you definitely don't want to miss it! With that being said, grab a glass a wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! Don't forget to rate and share our podcast, Thank you guys so much...2022-04-1336 min
The (Dam)n PodcastMisadventures in Dating: Let's Not Meet AgainToday on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla are joined with their very first special guest: Louis Leyva! And also, welcome the very first installment of our series: Misadventures in Dating! Today, the trio share some of their worst dating experiences! Red Flag Alert! With that being said, grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! FOLLOW LOUIS HERE!!Instagram: @Louis.leyva2022-04-0600 min
The (Dam)n PodcastBeyond Black History MonthHappy Black History Month...s! Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-host Dayna and Mikayla discuss what "Black Lives Matter" really means and why talking about Black History goes beyond the month of February. Settle in for a longer episode this time around as the duo share their experiences growing up being black women in a white washed country, how it's shaped them into the women they are today, and the struggles that they faced along the way. In episode three, the duo will touch up on some sensitive topics, so trigger warning: police brutality, racism, black trauma...2022-03-301h 15
The (Dam)n PodcastAll I Need is Wine and My GalentineHappy Valentine's Day! Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla discuss Dayna's most embarrassing Valentine's Day experience and discuss how the duo became friends! So, grab a glass of wine (or that hard shit if you're a member of the lonely hearts club) and settle in because shit is just getting started! 2022-02-1835 min
The (Dam)n PodcastThere's a First Time for EverythingWelcome to the series premiere of The (Dam)n Podcast! Your Co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla start the season off with a bang and dive into detail on their first times! So grab a glass of wine, and settle in because shit is just getting started!2022-02-0941 min
The (Dam)n PodcastWelcome to The (Dam)m Podcast Welcome to The (Dam)n Podcast! We're just two women in our early twenties just trying to figure life shit out, so grab a glass of wine with us and let's get personal because shit is just getting started! 2022-02-0900 min
WTC Winnipeg's Podcast - BDC Small Business Week"Rediscover Winnipeg while enjoying our amenities" | Interview with Jean-François Vary - Tourism seriesIn this episode, Jean-François Vary, General Manager of Fairmont Winnipeg, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Dayna Spiring about the procedures and incentives that they have put in place to help Manitobans be tourists in their own backyard. In addition to their rigorous cleanliness procedures that have been implemented with the guidance of specialists, they began offering special packages for guests such as the "Summer Staycation Package". The Fairmont Winnipeg is located on Lombard Avenue in downtown Winnipeg and the hotel offers world-class amenities such as a saltwater pool and rental bikes for guests to enjoy the ci...2020-07-2907 min