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You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Three: Venus in RetrogradeThis chapter delves into some of the history about body image and digs into where and when "fatness fell out of favour". There is some historical information and modern statistics and research. Kate's candid discussion of fatphobia's roots in racism is sobering. Take a deep breath, babes. This is a tough one.
2025-11-191h 16You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Two: Shrinking CostsIn this heavy research and scientific study chapter, Kate tackles some of the health related panics caused by fatphobia, internalized and otherwise. We share and comment on some of the studies and make observations about the systemic nature of fatphobia and the damage it does. Jen waxes poetic with her beautiful words and Elaina talks about 50 Cent (again). More importantly, to our listeners, we hope this episode helps begin (or continue) the shift in the way you perceive yourself and your body.
2025-10-3045 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter One: The Straitjacket of FatphobiaFor this episode, we reflect on the first chapter of Unshrinking - and it's a doozy. We chat about the various "arenas" where fatphobia does a lot of damage to the quality of life for people considered fat or overweight. We drop some hard truths and do some vulnerable self-reflection. Hope you can find what you need in this episode.
2025-10-1558 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapSeason Four OpenerWelcome back for our fourth season of You Sow What You Hope to Reap! We are so glad you’re here. In this first episode, Jen and Elaina tackle the Introduction of Kate Manne’s Unshrinking. They share insights and discuss some of the big topics coming up in later chapters of the book. They gush about Kate’s brilliance as a writer and reflect on the journey to get to this point. They also acknowledge some of the challenges that will come with tackling a book like this. We can’t wait to start this next adventur...
2025-09-1044 min
FLASHBACKS: A FLASH REWATCH PODCASTFLASHBACKS: VFX TEAM INTERVIEWWe have a very special episode of the rewatch podcast today where we interview The VFX team behind CW's The Flash! Our guests are: Jacob Patrick, Elaina Scott, Jennifer Hachigan, Stefan, Heather Grocock, Jason Shulman, Albert Wood, and Derek Raymond!Next time we'll be back to our regular episode by episode coverage!pipeline: https://realpython.com/coders: https://exercism.org/Stefan's tutorials!!! https://www.cgcircuit.com/instructor/stefan.bredereckJen's game:https://www.mypethooligan.com/
2025-05-062h 11You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter 8: Real Self-Care is An Assertion of PowerHere we are! The final chapter of Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's Real Self-Care. What an incredible journey this has been.In this final episode, we discuss changing our narratives to own our power. We chat privilege, growth, community and agency. We discuss, question, ponder, laugh and share.Enjoy!
2025-03-191h 15You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Seven: Real Self-Care Brings You Closer to Yourself Part TwoPart Two & the Real Self-Care CompassIn this episode, we tackle Dr. Lakshmin's self-care compass and struggle through some of the difficulties we faced trying to complete this activity. We share some laughs, some truths and engage in some thoughtful tangents. Happy listening!
2025-02-1348 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Seven: Real Self-Care Brings You Closer to Yourself Part OneAfter a wee break - WE'RE BACK!
In this episode, we tackle the first half of chapter seven. We get into core values and how they affect our decisions and goals. Just as important, Dr. Lakshmin challenges us (and the rest of her readers) to sit in our accomplishments and take the time to "digest" them. We laugh, we dig deep and we reflect. Happy listening!
2025-02-041h 11You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Six: Real Self-Care Means Treating Yourself with CompassionIn this, sixth, chapter of Real Self-Care, Dr. Lakshmin explores setting boundaries with ourselves, Martyr Mode, framing our inner critic and the other voices and acknowledging we have a body and what it needs. While this may have been a challenging read, the subsequent conversation was enlightening and really helped to conceptualize the idea and how to be kind to oneself. We hope you enjoy!
2024-12-071h 34
The Briefing with Jen PsakiThe Loyalist: Trump Picks Kash Patel for FBI DirectorJen Psaki examines Kash Patel's background and role in MAGA-world, which has been almost entirely defined by his blind loyalty to Donald Trump. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Jen to discuss her reporting on Patel, including his long history of spreading lies and the danger he poses if confirmed as FBI director. Next, Jen is joined by legal expert Andrew Weissmann and national security analyst Frank Figliuzzi to discuss the implications of Patel's promise to dismantle the so-called "deep state." Jen is also joined by Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to...
2024-12-0241 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Five: Real Self-Care Requires BoundariesThis episode was a tough one to record. Between sickness and the intensity and frustration of reading and digesting chapter five... it was a challenge to say the least.
Chapter five is all about boundaries -- why we set them, how to set them and how to take a new perspective on the residual guilt. Our reading showed us the pervasiveness of the concept of boundary setting and called for some pretty significant introspection. Despite it's difficulty, we highly recommend reading this chapter.
Buckle up, babes. Let get into it.
2024-11-201h 36You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Four: Taking Back the ReinsIn this episode, we begin Part Two ofReal Self-Carewith Chapter Four. We discuss the principles of self-care and some of the “yellow flags” in doing this type of introspective work. Additionally, we got to acknowledge Jen’s birthday have some really meaningful conversations. We hope you enjoy!
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Your Journey to FertilityHow to Shift Your Mindset to Support Your FertilitySend a textWhere do you turn when you've already tried EVERYTHING on your fertility journey?You have the perfect diet, you're taking all the best quality supplements, you've done all your doctor told you to do...but you still don't have your baby.Today on the podcast, I am speaking with Elaina from Magic Mindset Fertility who will explain exactly why focusing on your body isn't the way forward when you're TTC. And instead, how shifting your focus to your mindset + energy can have a far greater impact.
2024-10-2252 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Three: The Game is RiggedIn this episode, we discuss the many ways the system is rigged against us and how it makes breaking the status quo more difficult. The chapter is challenging but inspiring. It is great reminder that we have the power to create change but the work comes in adapting a pre-existing mindset. Bottomline? Marginalized & oppressed populations are ready to draw our line in the sand and say that enough is enough. Social justice as a part of self-care sounds exactly right to us.
2024-10-181h 13You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapters One & Two: Empty Calories and Why It’s Hard to Resist the SeductionFor this episode, we began Part One of Dr. Lakshmin’s Real Self-Care. Chapter One: Empty Calories focuses on the failures of faux self care and Chapter Two: Why It’s Hard to Resist the Seduction delves into the reasons why we turn to self-care measures. Thus far we are blown away by the information and insight offered and we are excited to keep learning with you. We hope you enjoy!
2024-10-041h 27You Sow What You Hope To ReapSeason Three Introduction to Real Self CareIn this first episode of Season Three, we dive head-first and heart-first into the Introduction of Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness. This book came to us highly recommended from someone we admire and, while slightly intimidated, we are committed to this journey with you all and look forward to the growth and learning to take place. We hope you enjoy!
2024-09-1847 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapSeason Two BONUS EPISODEIn this bonus episode, the excellent Dave Fletcher joins us in the studio (Elaina’s office) to ask us some viewer questions. We are super grateful for our fam, fans & friends contributions to this episode - we hope you enjoy!
2024-07-031h 05You Sow What You Hope To ReapGuidepost #10 & Season Two Sign-OffThis is it - our second season of You Sow What You Hope to Reap concludes with the final guidepost in Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection. Guidepost ten is all about laughter, song and dance. Thanks for joining us on this amazing journey of human becoming :)
2024-06-2646 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapGuidepost #8 & Guidepost #9In this week’s episode, recorded on a rainy Tuesday (yes, it’s relevant), we discuss the next two guideposts: Cultivating Calm and Stillness and Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle & Cultivating Meaningful Work and Letting Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed-To”. Second last episode of Season Two - we hope you enjoy!
2024-06-191h 10You Sow What You Hope To ReapGuideposts # 6 & #7This week, in the next two guideposts, Brené Brown encourages Cultivating Creativity and Cultivating Play and Rest and we wholeheartedly agree. We discuss the importance of looking beyond barriers and finding happiness in creative outlets (ps - creativity IS for everyone). Then we get to chat about play and why too much scheduling can get in the way of fun. We hope you enjoy!
2024-06-1258 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapGuideposts #4 & #5This week’s episode is about Cultivating Gratitude and Joy (and letting go of scarcity and fear) and Cultivating Intuition and Trust while letting go of the need for certainty. After sharing some highlights from the chapters in The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown, we share our buns - the things that stuck with us after reading - and did some learning and reflecting. We were so privileged to be able to attend a Mental Health Summit this past weekend and we excitedly share some of the incredible ideas and insights. We hope you enjoy!
2024-06-051h 34
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDonald Trump GUILTY on All 34 Counts, Defiantly RamblesThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Depending on the vehicles you drive, you may pay 37% more than average insurance costs due to thefts. Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Thursday that immigrants were responsible for shooting at a Jewish girls' elementary school in North York, despite police saying they have little information on the suspects. Niagara police say they’ve solved a 25-year-old murder using DNA and genetic genealogy connecting the death of a Toronto woman to a suspect from Northern Ontario. Coming to the Westdale Theatre on June 9, "an Indigenous collaboration that is not to be mi...
2024-06-011h 15You Sow What You Hope To ReapGuideposts #2 & #3For this week’s episode, we cover the guideposts on Cultivating Self-Compassion (#2) and Cultivating a Resilient Spirit (#3). With open hearts, insight, and a few teeny, tiny tangents, we tested our vulnerability by sharing our individual results from Dr. Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion Test. We hope you enjoy!
2024-05-291h 43You Sow What You Hope To ReapGuidepost #1: Cultivating AuthenticityIn the first of ten guideposts, we talk about what it means to strive for authenticity. In the “new”, Reading Report we both highlight sections of this chapter that were important to us before a segue into our Burns. Then we tried something a little different and played a word game. We hope you enjoy!
2024-05-221h 56You Sow What You Hope To ReapThe Things That Get in the WayIn this episode, we forego our typical episode format and converse openly about shame. In this chapter of The Gift of Imperfect, Brene Brown teaches us that shame resilience is about sharing our stories and we set out to do exactly that. We hope you enjoy!
2024-05-151h 22
Sneaky Leak PodcastEp. 33 - Big Hoops And Bigger Dreams w/ @Jen4rmtheblockHenny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.
Thanks so much @Jen4rmTheBlock for being a wonderful guest this week! If you didnt’t know her then, get to know her now because we bet you’ll deff be seeing her name around - Jen is an Chicana LA native content creator who carries her upbringing and heritage on her sleeve. From working at a nonprofit to being styled in Adidas for Coachella, no dream is too big for her...
2024-05-101h 37You Sow What You Hope To ReapCourage, Compassion, Connection + Love, Belonging and Being EnoughIn this episode, we discuss the next two sections of Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection. We both found that this week’s reading challenged us emotionally but laid some great groundwork for heartfelt conversation.
2024-05-081h 30You Sow What You Hope To ReapSeason Two PremiereIn our debut Season Two episode, we cover the Anniversary Note, Preface and Introduction of Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection. Brene’s gift with words guides us through the first few sections of the book study and fuels our excitement to continue through this second season. We hope you enjoy!
2024-05-0347 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapSeason One FinaleWe did it! This is officially the end of Season One! To culminate, we invited our dear friend Cilena Mathieu to help us reminisce. Jen also had a chance to interview our music creator Silas Klassan and Elaina had an opportunity to interview Abi Reimer - artwork creator. It is the “perfect” ending to a wonderful adventure.
2024-04-241h 21You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Eight: Grow MightyIn this eighth and final chapter, we discuss the difficulties of growth, healing and self-compassion. This chapter was a beautiful compilation of all we’ve learned and there was a lot of reflection for both of us. We hope you enjoy!
2024-04-101h 19You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Seven: What Makes You StrongerIn this episode, we tackle the seventh chapter of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle (by the incredible Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski). This chapter is all about rest - why we avoid it, why we need it AND some resources to help reconceptualize how we make time for ourselves (hear that, human givers?)
2024-03-271h 12Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWill Canadians revolt if they realize how broke they are?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:We examine the escalator tax on alcohol and ponder if it's worth keeping when we just keep pushing it back. Bruce Winder discusses how some retailers are lowering their prices in order to win back customers. Environment minister Guilbeault's comments about roadbuilding are still creating trouble for him, and work for his staff. The total solar eclipse is coming up! Dr. Elania Hyde walks us through how we can look, and maybe even take pictures of the event safely. In a new piece for The Conversation Dr...
2024-03-221h 16
Grant Writing & FundingRevitalizing Farming: Elaina's Grant Writing Business and Impact in AgricultureThis episode, Elaina Michale is on a mission to accelerate regenerative agriculture through her grant writing and funding services.Elaina explains the benefits of having a niche for your grant writing business, how to find more grant writing clients, and the ways to improve your grant writing skills. She also talks about the usefulness of being in a grant writing community, and the different ways that a grant writing mentorship programme has helped her.About Elaina MichaelElaina has always been drawn to understanding and deepening our connection to...
2024-03-1938 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Six: ConnectThis chapter marks the beginning of Part III: Wax On, Wax Off. In this episode, we talk about connection, the Bubble of Love and the dangers of loneliness.
2024-03-131h 18You Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Five: The Bikini Industrial Complex (BIC)In this episode, we take a deep breath and dive into the fifth chapter of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. This chapter takes a closer look at how capitalism and the patriarchy have taught us to see our bodies as the enemy when, in fact, the BIC is the enemy.
2024-02-281h 01Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWhy can't the Stoney Creek parking lot be turned into housing WITH parking?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:What are the safety issues with a solar eclipse, and are they worth shutting down school early or should schools be taking advantage of the cosmic, educational moment? The Online Harms Bill has a focus on human rights and stiffening responses to hate crimes in online platforms: is the bill living up to its goal or missing the mark? In an age of artificial intelligence, how crucial is it to be taught writing? What does the CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association think of the NDP-Liberal pharmacare plans? In an...
2024-02-281h 03You Sow What You Hope To ReapElaina’s Big BurnCONTENT WARNING. This episode discusses murder, violence, sexual violence, rape and assault. The topics are difficult and potentially triggering. Please listen with care if you chose to proceed. The mention of “explicit misogyny” in Chapter Four opened up some emotional wounds for Elaina so she had to share them with Jen.
2024-02-0949 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Four: The Game is RiggedIn this episode, we cover the fourth chapter of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. This chapter is titled ‘The Game is Rigged’ and we get a chance to weigh in on the patriarchy, gas lighting, human giver syndrome and more. Stay tuned for a Chapter Four Part Two where we dig a bit deeper into explicit misogyny.
2024-02-0700 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Three: MeaningIn this episode, we cover chapter three of Burnout and talk about meaning (what,how, why, when and where).
2024-02-0351 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapBONUS Episode with Special GuestKelly Frewin, drama teacher extraordinaire, stops by the podcast to share his insight on meaning, teaching and personal growth.
2024-02-0357 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIf our politicians were doing better in the polls, would they still be talking about crime?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Why are school boards concerned about eclipses? The Russia-Ukraine POW swaps: are they a sign of de-escalation? What do they mean for the war? The affordability crisis is increasingly impacting the ability for Canadians to retire. The RNC and Trump’s relationship may make for a continually interesting race. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation president and CEO Catherine Tait told the House of Commons heritage committee she and the CBC executive team does not get “so-called bonuses” but isn’t ruling out “incentive pay” as the Crown corporation plans layoffs. In a recent piece...
2024-02-011h 16You Sow What You Hope To ReapMini Episode #2: Thaw Your FreezeThis episode is in large part dedicated and intended for our students. Here are some tips and tricks for getting through a freeze response.
2024-01-1017 min
Petty AstrologyThe Astrology of Gypsy Rose BlanchardKaycee Felton-Lui is joined by astrologer Jen Russell for a conversation about the astrology of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
Kaycee also talks about how you can make the most of the astrology of the so-called New Year.
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This episode was produced by Laurie Rivers and Elaina Tunder, and made possible by sponsors on Patreon.
Podcast art designed by Max Roux
2024-01-0453 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter Two: #persistIn this episode, we cover chapter two of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. We laugh. We cry. We hope you enjoy!
2023-12-2058 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapMini Episode #1: What is the Patriarchy?A context conversation about misogyny and the patriarchy
2023-12-1340 minYou Sow What You Hope To ReapChapter One: Complete the CycleJen & Elaina dive into the first chapter of Burnout with a quick summary and some burning ideas, heartfelt anecdotes and some hopefully helpful takeaways.
2023-12-0639 min
You Sow What You Hope To ReapThe PilotPilot Episode of You Sow What you Hope to Reap! On this very first episode, Jen & Elaina chat about what brought them to this podcast and the book that inspired this fun new endeavour.
2023-11-2212 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonJagmeet Singh isn't pleased with David Johnston's refusal to step downThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Hamilton’s medical officer of health issued a heat warning for the next two days with the expectation of temperatures hitting close to 30 C. President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed his case on Thursday for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance and said he was confident a coalition of countries would form to provide Kyiv with Western fighter jets and Patriot missile-defence systems. Soon, each individual cigarette will come with its own warning. The first steps toward development in the lands around Hamilton’s airport have been taken. We get...
2023-06-021h 15Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDay 8 of the Federal Civil Service Strike, And They’re Still Getting Paid!The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to immediately stop paying striking employees and commit to clawing back every dime. After a three-year hiatus, the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek returns to Battlefield House Museum and Park. The Ontario government said Tuesday it is introducing a number of new measures to boost lagging police recruitment numbers, including eliminating a post-secondary education requirement to be hired as an officer and covering the costs of mandatory training. U.S. President Joe Biden has announced that he will...
2023-04-271h 17Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonBack in the saddle, and not on strike!The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Scott is back from Mexico just in time to see not only the Argos take the Grey Cup, but also the CUPE strike canceled, huzzah! As well, the finale of the Emergencies Act Inquiry is approaching. What do we need to be on lookout for in these final days, what needs addressing? Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch joins Scott for that. It is the end of the F1 season and the one and only Erik Tomas of Raceline Radio comes on to give the recap. We also start a dive...
2022-11-221h 19
Get Real KCElaina Huffman with National Catastrophe Restoration, IncNo one wants to imagine a catastrophic event at their home, but unfortunately they can and do happen. Fires, floods, storms, and even equipment failure can create significant damage to your home, often beyond the obvious. In this episode, Elaina Huffman with NCRI walks Jen & Erik through how companies can respond to these situations, techniques used to mitigate problems, and things to watch out for if disaster occurs.
2021-09-1534 min
What You LoveHow Do I Deal With Sadness?We are continuing our emotions series with this question about sadness. What's the difference between sadness and depression, and how do I know when to seek help? We'll also discuss the most prevalent myths about depression. Mentioned In This Episode: None Like Him by Jen Wilkin Romans 8:26 Mudhouse Sabbath by Lauren Winner What We Love Holly - Refuge by Cline Elaina - The Mysterious Benedict Society on Disney Plus CONNECT WITH HOLLY: IG: @Hollybird72 Facebook: @HollyJohnsonProsser
2021-08-1137 min
Philosophy Casting CallOn creative philosophical practices and the power of showing up w/Jen ScuroThis is the one where Élaina asks Jen Scuro about her artistic practice’s place in all the stages of her academic career. Plus, there’s a bonus update at the end!CN: Ableism and miscarriageYou can learn more about Jen on her website: https://jenniferscurophd.squarespace.com/home and find teaching resources on her Academia.edu page: https://molloy.academia.edu/JenniferScuroBooks mentioned in the episode: Addressing Ableism, by Jennifer Scuro The Pregnancy (does not equal) Childbearing Project: A Phenomenology of Miscarriage, by Jennifer Scuro The Queer Art o...
2021-07-2651 min
The Manuscript AcademyEpisode 27: GOAL! Video PodcastHappy 2018! We're here to talk about your goals, and how best to accomplish them.
NEW FEATURE: You can now *watch* this podcast as a video. In fact, it will make a lot more sense if you do! Just head on over to http://manuscriptacademy.com/videopodcast/ to view. It'll work on your phone, just like a podcast--but with a behind-the-scenes look at how we make these.
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The books we mentioned; Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and MFA vs. NYC, edited by Chad Harbach.
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2018-01-0830 min
JenJulius.com ~ Leadership CoachInspiration: The Ultimate Happiness HackJoin Jen Julius as she interviews Elaina Marie, author of Happiness is Overrated – Live the Inspired Life Instead, about using the incredible power of inspiration to live your happiest life. In order to experience lasting, foundational happiness that starts from within, we must stop pursuing the elusive and sometimes destructive happiness we’ve come to know, expect and accept. Inspiration is the ultimate happiness hack once we understand it’s distinct power and how to harness it. The 10 Empowering Principles of Inspiration can be applied to reach new happiness within your body, work, and relationships. The Inspired Mindset can be use...
2016-03-2345 min