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HERspectiveYour Fungal Friend feat. Mercede CooperYou have heard us talk about our psilocybin microdosing journey for weeks now and how much we are loving it and highly recommend giving it a try. If you haven't taken our word for it yet, you should definitely take Mercede Cooper's. She is the Co-Founder of "Fungal Friend," a Canadian-made psilocybin products company. We are chatting with her all things "'shrooms," we get into the benefits of microdosing with psilocybin, why her and her husband started Fungal Friend, the misconceptions around microdosing and where it stands in Canada when it comes to legalization. Mercede shares an amazing story...2022-05-251h 46HERspectiveThat time at FAT! feat. Chavah LindsayYour HERspective girls went to FAT, Fashion Art Toronto and it was absolutley amazing! We met Canadian fashion designer, Chavah Lindsay, recorded a video episode with her at LOVT studio in Toronto and saw her collection launch on the runway. Definitely an experience for the HERspective books. We chatted with Chavah about being a designer in Canada, how she knew that she wanted to be a fashion designer from a very early age, the support she got from her parents to follow her dreams, the importance of supporting local designers and how she feels leading up to her first...2022-05-171h 08HERspectiveUltimatums, yes or no?Prompted by the Netflix show "The Ultimatum," we needed to chat through our thoughts and feelings on giving and being given an ultimatum in real life. We discuss when and why an ultimatum might be necessary, why it could be a red flag, how it is never "black and white," and why you always need to look within first. At the top of the show Jess shares the double-standards in her relationship and we fill ya'll in on our microdosing journey so far! Let us know your thoughts on the show, we love hearing from our listeners!2022-05-031h 20HERspectiveIt all starts in the womb feat. Tracy LeFleurWe are joined by the amazing Life and Embodiment Coach, Tracy LeFleur, she educates us on the practice of "Womb Healing," (abdominal massage for men) and why it is hugely beneficial in helping to relieve issues like feelings of separation, anxiety, indecisiveness and inability to set boundaries. When the womb is out of centre and does not receive enough blood flow it can lead to all kinds of physical and emotional blocks. Tracy explains that because the womb is an organ it's tissues hold memories both bad and good, womb healing is commonly used to help relieve traumas, some o...2022-04-191h 06HERspectiveBandwidth, boundaries and how to really be mindful feat. Dr. Abby MedcalfThis is a game changing episode! We are talking how to manage your mental bandwidth, properly setting boundaries and how to actually be mindful. We are joined by one of the most incredible women we have ever met, Dr. Abby Medcalf. She is a psychologist of over 30 years, best-selling author, Tedx speaker, podcast host of the "Relationships made easy" podcast and all-around Relationship Maven. Dr. Abby talks to us about why doing seemingly simple tasks at the end of the day are so difficult, why we have so much trouble setting boundaries with one person but not another, and...2022-04-121h 22HERspectiveThe one about Jess's big news and a bunch of other stuffIt’s just us this week, but we pack a ton into todays ep. First things first, Jess drops some MAJOR life news! We of course had to unpack and share our thoughts on last weeks Oscar’s moment and give our 2 cents on the Hollyweird machine that just keeps getting weirder. Like, why do celebrities get to make up words for their behaviours while us peasants just have to use regular old words? Is Britney just all of us on instagram? Does Kim K just keep digging herself deeper into a tone deaf hole? We take...2022-04-051h 16HERspectiveClimbing the corporate ladder as a female leader feat. Krista WebsterWe are chatting about becoming a female leader with powerhouse Krista Webster, CEO and President of Veritas Communications. Krista shares her experiences as a female starting out in the communications industry and her experience as a seasoned leader. She discusses the evolution of her climb up the corprate ladder and how that journey has shaped her leadership style today. We touch on the way women have to "show up" versus men in the corporate world, imposter syndrome, not having it all figured and the importance of giving yourself grace when you are not at your best. At the top...2022-03-291h 12HERspectiveSocial Media Musts feat. Brooke CorradettiWe're discussing the wonderful and addicting, but confusing world of social media with our favourite SM expert Brooke Corradetti, owner of 'Socially Brooke.' We are covering the importance of creating consistent content, developing content pillars (*spoiler alert, these change*), IG vs. Tik Tok, why you need social media for business and of course the ever-elusive algorithm. Brooke also shares upcoming changes to instagram that you may love or hate! Brooke helps her clients take their social accounts from meh to mega with her specific strategies, branding know-how and passion for social media. At the top of the show...2022-03-151h 05HERspectiveBreaking up with Sugar feat. Julie DanilukWhat do Brain fog, mood swings, anxiety, depression, inflammation and heart disease all have in common? SUGAR! Sugar can cause or increase many different conditions, disorders and just general feelings of unwell. Which is why we are so excited to be chatting with Canadian Nutritionist, Award-winning author, TV host and our fave sugar expert, Julie Daniluk. Julie helps us understand why sugar is so addictive, the negative affects it has on our brains and bodies and shares easy ways to reduce or eliminate sugar from our diets. Julie shares her journey to becoming sugar-free and how to start eliminating i...2021-10-191h 11HERspectiveSeason 2 in Review with Lauren & JessBefore we get deep into season 3 (yipee). We wanted to do a little recap of some of our season 2 episodes. 44 eps in total and each one and each guest holds a special place in our hearts. We are so appreciative of all our boss babe guests that come on our show and share their story, wisdom and expertise with us and our listeners. We wish we could recap each ep and share our fave moments from every single show but we figured ya'll could just go and listen to them yourselves (and you should!) if you missed any. If...2021-09-211h 00HERspectiveWomen in Sports feat. Sabrina RazackWe welcome Researcher, Educator and soon to be Doctor, Sabrina Razack back to the show to talk about women and Trans-people in sports. Sabrina educates us on the inequalities, racism and general unfair treatment that unfortunately pollutes the professional female sports industry. With the amount of headlines popping up in the media surrounding women's sports right now, it is sometimes easy to get caught up in the wrong narrative, Sabrina shares different perspectives on the industry and how we as a society can help elevate and support pro-female athletes and their sports. We also get into the age old...2021-07-131h 21HERspectiveKeeping it real and chic! feat. Kimberley MarquisWith new Influencers and Content Creators popping up on social media daily, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to know who to follow for the kind of content you want. So many of new and old accounts are just trying to get a paycheque out of their posts and are lacking that relatability and authenticity most of us crave; enter 'The Chic Confidential' (TCC). We are chatting with one of our FAVE Influencers and we chose that term intentionally because we have truly been influenced by Kimberley Marquis many times, she is the creator of the wildly popular insta' account...2021-06-291h 33HERspectiveReal Estate therapy feat. Jodi GearIn this episode we are are joined by Remax Agent, Jodi Gear to talk about the current real estate market. Jodi breaks down what the market is doing right now, why she doesn't believe there is going to be much change in housing prices and the importance of being properly educated before buying or selling. She also talks about a side of being a real estate agent we never really thought about and the impacts of Covid on both residential and commercial real estate. Jess gets a ton of great advice as she starts to embark on her first...2021-06-011h 12HERspectiveShould they stay or should they go?! feat. Racquel Goldy & Natasha SalehiDid it even happen if you didn't post it? What if you did post it but wish it didn't happen? We are joined by the fabulous ladies of the Millennial Girls podcast, Racquel Goldy and Natasha Salehi to discuss whether to delete or not to delete an exes pictures off your social media. With each one of us being at all different stages of life, we all have different opinions and perspectives on this controversial question. The ladies also talk to us about how they got their start in media and how being furloughed due to Covid helped them...2021-02-021h 22HERspectiveDating after 30! feat. Marie NicolaWe are talking dating in or after your thirties with the fantastic Marie Nicola, one half of the Alt.Pop.Repeat podcast and previous guest of the show. Being single or dating post 30 often gets a lot of shade and is just another thing to add to the list of reasons women feel shame for. Well the shame stops here, because first off no one should feel shame about their dating or relationship status and second, Marie brings some new perspectives and shares her experiences about dating in and after her 30's that just may shine a new light...2021-01-191h 48HERspectiveChanging the script on relationship styles! feat. Leigh MontavonWe are flipping the script on what the majority of society still follows today! Joined by the incredible Leigh Montavon, holistic sex and relationship coach who specializes in working with queer, non-monogamous and kinky clients. We chat about different relationship styles and changing the proverbial script about sex, relationships and love that society has given us. We deep dive into polyamory, why a sex coach can help and that you do have a choice in what relationships you do or don't want. Leigh is also a writer, speaker, parent, and co-host of the podcast Queers Next Door, another great...2020-12-151h 23HERspectiveDivorcing well! feat. Leanne TownsendToday we are discussing the big 'D' word...DIVORCE! We are joined by Leanne Townsend, one of Toronto's top family Law attorneys and divorce strategists; she is also a fellow podcaster. We get into the real laws of divorce and what the actual rights are when it comes to ending a marriage. Leanne gives us some serious insight about divorcing when infidelity, abuse and wealth are involved and why pre-nups shouldn't have a bad rap! We also chat about why relationships breakdown at different stages of life as well as the different reasons why men and women want a...2020-12-011h 20HERspectiveWorkin' on that fitness! feat. Karla GillisThis episode is one we have been wanting to do for a long time, joined by fitness expert Karla Gillis, Founder of KG Lifestyle we get into all things diet, exercise and mindfulness and how they all play a part in your overall wellness. Karla shares her story about how she started on her fitness journey and it isn't what we expected at all! She also breaks down misconceptions about types of exercises (it's a big one), she tells us how to pick a trainer that is right for you and spills the TEA on tummy tea's and other "...2020-11-241h 41HERspectiveHolding on to who you are after motherhood! feat. Lisa ColalilloWe are joined by the fabulous Lisa Colalilla of the wildly popular account @lisainthecity. Lisa is a mother, an entrepreneur, an influencer and a dancer extraordinaire! We are talking to Lisa about motherhood and the identity crisis that can come after becoming a mum. We also chat about how social media isn't all bad and can be used as a great way to connect, find and express yourself and even help regain who you are! Lisa shares her experience with identity loss and how she used her passion for dance plus instagram as a creative outlet and a way...2020-10-271h 30
The Bed Post PodcastJess and Lauren from HerspectiveIt's Episode 257, and Erin is chatting with Lauren and Jess from Herspective Podcast. Listen along as they talk about the origins of sexual hangups, gaining sexual confidence, and the gals ask Erin polyamory questions.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/2020-10-181h 03HERspectiveLife after Covid!We have been listening and taking in the world’s current atmosphere and we decided we wanted to do some manifesting for life, post-COVID. In this episode we talk about what we want most when life returns to "normal" again, mainly all you can eat sushi for Jess. We also discuss the habits we have formed during COVID that we want to keep up with once we are fully out of lock-down! We talk about the positives of this pandemic experience so far and how it has helped us reflect, learn and grow. We are excited to announce a ne...2020-06-2356 minHERspectiveBreaking up is hard to do! feat. Jaime BronsteinTrust your intuition! That’s the secret! Expert Jaime Bronstein joins us from sunny California to discuss the "ATVs" of love and happiness! Jaime is a Relationship Coach, the host of "Love Talk Live" on LA Talk radio, she's an author, blogger, wife and Mommy! She chats with us about breaking up and why it is ok to end a relationship even if it isn't bad or toxic. She teaches Jess how to trust her intuition, by starting with ordering a meal; and Lauren talks about the latest Canadian influencer beef. Tune in for another empowering episode about trusting yo...2020-06-161h 43HERspectiveThe FitMama mindset!Jen Oliver, creator and CEO of FitMama, TEDxTalks speaker, author of the best-selling book, 'The Love FitMama Way: Transforming the Core of Motherhood,' fitness coach, and host of FitMama podcast joins us to talk about how to keep not just the body, but mind and soul healthy too. Jen guides us through her holistic approach to being a total fit mama! Jess gushes about her newest "fashion" accessory and Lauren shares a creepy neighbour story. Follow us @herspective_podcast Follow Jen Oliver @lovejenoliver | @fitmamapodcast | www.jenoliver.com Thank you to our sponsor @in...2020-04-281h 49HERspectiveThe art of balancing life! (with influencer Em Weinmann)Today we have influencer/content creator/furniture designer/home beautifier and mum of two; the incredible Em Weinmann founder of @ushappyfour joining us social distancing style, to give us the BTS on influencing, being a public figure and the responsibilities that come with that, authenticity, mommy-ing to two daughters (one who is neuro-diverse) being a wifey, a business owner, and how to keep it all together and look good while doing it (or at least trying to)! We also fill you in on how we're keeping while in quarantine, Lauren’s only idea for supplemental income that is received wit...2020-04-212h 19HERspectiveThe Irish Good-bye!Happy St. Paddy's day everyone! And yes it is spelled with d's! Grab a pint and Listen in for some laughs and "real life Irish" facts on this silly, cheersy, green-beersy episode! Jess gives us a cheers tutorial and some cold hard coronavirus FACTS, that's right actual facts, not "fake news" like you're used to from us. Lauren attempts to explain why St. Paddy's day is even a thing...not as factual. We share some St. Paddy's day drunken experiences, fart talk and give you a special ending. Cheers!2020-03-1753 minHERspectiveThe gift of thrift!She’s thrifty and she's thriving! New Love Threads founder and TSN stylist, Kerry Gendron joins us to talk about all the benefits of thrifting; from the environmental effects to the obvious financial advantages. She unveils her plan to bring sustainability to the big networks one at a time. She hits us with some staggering stats about our fave retailers that may make you think twice about your next purchase. She gives us thrifting tips on how you can get all the goods too at a fraction of the cost! Jess' talks about her unique conference experience and Lauren sha...2020-03-101h 41HERspectiveFull sexual self-ESTEEM ahead!We have an amazing guest on this week's episode - Best selling author, international award winning speaker, blogger & columnist, Sexologist, Dr. Trina Read! We chat about her 5 steps to achieving sexual self-esteem, why you should never put your needs second, and how to be well on your way to your sex marathon and so much more. This is a sex packed episode that will help you understand why you feel just 'meh' about sex and fall into "spectatoring," we know, it was a new word for us too. We chat about the Curry's sexy vacay pic and Jess' nakedness. 2020-03-031h 44HERspectiveGotta get that money right...!Our first money episode! We are joined by superstar "shEO" and Financial Broker Rebecca Bittner. She tells her story of financial hardship, the moment she realized she did not know the "rules of money" and how that lead her on a mission to get HER money right which sent her on a path to change careers and to help many women and men to get their finances in order all while building a successful brokerage. Also more office moments, intense elevator experiences and why Jess won't commit to a wedding planning job.2020-02-111h 33HERspectiveInside a Sex Club!Ever wondered what it is really like in a sex club? We did too, so who better to fill us in than Ace Allure, an Aquaflirt at Toronto’s hottest sex club. She gives us the BTS on DTF night and, in customary fashion squashes stigmas and misconceptions that most people probably have. Join us for an eye-opening, fisting-filled, super-sexy episode about what really goes on inside the club. You'll be surprised by the truth, and even more surprised that you just might have the urge to go check it out yourself. We talk more office life and update on...2020-02-041h 42HERspectivePart 2: Make women great again!We have more to say! So we had to do a part 2. We do a deeper dive into the history & importance of feminism & continue to dismantle Anthony "Dream" Johnson's position and "facts," also about the Good Morning Britain clip he sent us. Tune in for some research on what feminism means in the modern world (to us) and the correlation we found between happiness and feminism. We chat about Lauren's thoughts on porn and Jess' always interesting "love life" and DM slides. Follow us @herspective_podcast 2020-01-2859 min
HERspectiveInfertility Doctors: Modern day Storks!Starting off 2020 with a “bang!” Or not, actually which ever way you look at it. We talk to Dr. Sharma, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist at Create Fertility Centre in Toronto. She shares all details on IVF and the “non-traditional” ways to have a baby and family. She expertly explains the technological advancements of IVF and the “non-traditional” way to having a baby. Dr. Sharma provides insights and perspectives on the options available to those who want or need alternative ways to have a family. She opens our eyes to the still-taboo world of egg donation, surrogacy, IVF and more! We cha...2020-01-061h 29HERspectiveIt feels good to Vent!It's not too late and you are not too old! We are joined by the ultra inspiring Natalie James, Founder and Owner of Vent Blow Dry Bar in Toronto. She shares her story of how a personal struggle from birth motivated her to follow her dreams and build a space for all women to come to be pampered, practice self-care, build confidence and "vent." Her story is one of realization, courage, tragedy and self-acceptance, all of which played a part in helping her pursue her passion and embark on a journey of entrepreneurship. Lauren fact checks Jess and we...2019-11-191h 22HERspectiveLearn how to commit before you quit!Why man great, til they gotta…commit? Same goes for women! Are dating apps helping or hindering your chances at finding love? It’s no secret things have changed in the dating scene, especially in the last few years. Those fresh and back on the market are having a perplexing time navigating the dating scene and we have Toronto’s very own sexologist and relationship expert, Dr. Jessica O’Reilly, aka Dr. Jess, here with us today to help us understand the current dating game. The doctor is in folks, and it is time to diagnose some of the mystifyi...2019-11-121h 12