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HERspectiveLoving yourself without losing your cool feat. Shantelle BissonThe theme and topic of this episode is all about navigating life "without losing your cool." We are chatting with Shantelle Bisson, she is the Canadian best-selling Author of "Raising your kids without losing your cool," "Parenting your teen without losing your cool," and she recently just released her third book, "Loving yourself without losing your cool." All three of Shantelle's books are based on her own personal life experiences. Starting with being a very young mom of 3 while trying to make it as an actress in the very fickle and sexist entertainment industry, navigating through marriage, acknowledging past...2022-06-211h 13HERspectiveThe I Do's & I Don't's for wedding seasonWedding season is officially here! We are talking weddings post-covid, new and old trends and styles, our thoughts on Stag and Doe's, pre-wedding parties and plus ones. At the top of the show we are giving life advice on getting a puppy or having children. Thank you to our show sponsor Fungal Friend, use code HER20 at checkout at www.fungalfriend.com for 20% off your order Follow us @herspective_podcast2022-05-311h 08HERspectiveYour 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 20HERspectiveLife on the 'gram feat. Adrienne NeufeldWe are joined by hilarious and relatable content creator and comedian Adrienne Neufeld. We are discussing living life on social media, becoming a content creator, finding the always elusive "niche" and life after the loss of a child, Adrienne shares her heartbreaking story with us. Adrienne is a stay-at-home mom of 3 that "went viral" after doing a number of wildly funny instagram vids spoofing well known "influencers." Her success did not come over night but it has certainly come and continuing to grow. She shares what gaining social media success that has been like, not taking herself too seriously...2022-04-261h 26HERspectiveIt 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 12HERspectiveWhat can't live rent free, You! feat. Nadine LittleYou all know the saying "lives rent free in my head," well we are chatting NOT living rent free in real life on this episode. We are joined by licensed Paralegal Nadine Little of Little Paralegal Services. Recently, we have been hearing about issues with tenants and landlords coming up in our social circles. So we wanted to talk to someone that actually knows about the laws of the rental world, what rights do tenants and landlords have, dealing with "squatters" and how to protect yourself before entering into any type of rental agreement. Nadine also clears up a...2022-03-221h 22HERspectiveSocial 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 05HERspectiveAn 'O'de to the ladies! feat. Remy KassimirHappy International Women's Day to all the incredible women out there doing their thing and doing it their way! On HERspective we are constantly celebrating women and how amazing we all truly are; that's kind of the point of the show anyway. This episode is no exception, we are joined by the undeniably hilarious, brave and genious, New York comedian and creator of the wildly popular, 'How Cum' podcast, Remy Kassimir. We are talking to Remy about acheiving and NOT acheiving the big 'O' as she shares her struggle and journey to finally having an orgasm. We unpack why s...2022-03-081h 27HERspectiveWe're Back!We are so excited to be back after a 3 month hiatus and to be back behind the mics to bring you new, fun and intereting episodes with the help of amazing female guests! In this ep we fill you in on what we were up to while we were away, what's to come and we are introducing a funny segment called "I was today years onld when..." Of course we talk some celeb gossip with a sprinkling of mental health discussion. We want to hear from you too, shoot us a DM and share your own "I was today years...2022-03-0159 minHERspectiveThe ugly truth about abuse in professional sports feat. Erin WillsonIt sometimes seems hard to believe that professional athletes, like Olympians would ever experience any negative treatment let alone full on abusive treatment, but unfortunately it is a harsh reality for many of them. We are joined by the wonderful Erin Willson, currently a UofT PhD candidate and formerly a professional artistic swimming athlete from the 2012 Canadian Olympic team to discuss the serious issue of psychological abuse in professional sports. Erin is studying abuse in sport and its prevention, an area that she became interested in, particularly emotional abuse as this is what she experienced while on a National...2021-11-161h 39HERspectiveThe Colour Gap in the Workplace feat. Shahzia NoorallyWe chatted with seasoned HR professional Shahzia Noorally, who we met when we shared the panel with her during YEG Podfest this year. Shahzia is also a fellow podcaster and hosts The Colour Gap podcast, a show dedicated to sharing stories, experiences and career strategy and advice for women of colour, by women of colour. We wanted to speak to Shahzia to better understand the challenges and differences women of colour face when entering the workforce as well as moving with in it. She shares some of her experiences with us and gives great advice on how to navigate...2021-11-021h 31HERspectiveBreaking 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 11HERspectiveWomen on the Mics feat. Stacey Brotzel and Shahzia NoorallyWe were honoured to be invited to speak at the 2021 YEG Podfest, a virtual event all about Canadian Podcasting. We were asked to be on the panel called "Women on the Mics," to talk about women in podcasting and media. The segment was hosted by the CBC reporter Stacey Brotzel and we shared the virtual stage with fellow podcaster Shahzia Noorally of "the Colour Gap" podcast. We had a fun and frank conversation about women in podcasting, where we see areas of improvement, gaps that need to be closed and share out some of our fave podcasts we are...2021-10-061h 19HERspectiveSeason 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 00HERspectiveThe reality of blind love feat. Kelly Chase of Love is BlindSEASON 3 BABY!!! We are so excited to be entering our third season of the show and for our first episode of season 3 we are kicking it off with a mega-guest! Kelly Chase of the hit Netflix show 'Love is Blind' joins us to chat about her experience on the show, being a female reality TV star, over-night celebrity and what really goes on behind the scenes. We also chat about not getting closure in a relationship, dealing with rejection and self rediscovery. We also get the tea on what really happened between Kelly and Kenny (you may be surprised...2021-09-071h 26HERspectiveRecognizing & Surviving Toxic & Abusive Relationships feat. Nenia CorcoranWhen we think about abusive relationships our minds often go straight to physical abuse, but the reality is, that is not always the case. Abuse in relationships comes in all different forms and often isn't even recognized as abuse but instead seen as "normal." We are joined by Author and domestic abuse survivor Nenia Corcoran to discuss recognizing the signs and red flags of abuse ahead of time, how to avoid it and what to do if you become a victim of mental and/or physical abuse in a relationship. Nenia shares her story of how she didn't even...2021-08-241h 17HERspectiveConnecting, projecting and loving life! feat. Nora WendelThe experts say everything stems from experiences we all had during our childhood and as we continue to age we agree more and more with this theory. Nora Wendel, one of the leading worldwide experts of teaching Feminine Magnetism, Human connection and Authentic Relationships to women joins us to discuss the importance of getting in touch with our inner child, how to do so and why it is so important, especially as it relates to your love life. We also get real about projecting and why the issues we have with other people are usually actually just our own...2021-08-101h 14HERspectiveSex Life vs. Real Life!Like many, we were consumed by Netflix's fictional show 'Sex Life,' meaning we binged watched it in less than a week, how could you not?! The show was definitely a fun, sexy, guilty pleasure, but also got us thinking about our own REAL lives and past relationships. So much so that we wanted to unpack the show and how we related it to it in our own ways, discuss experiences we have had similar to Billie's (main female character), how we feel about our past lovers/lives, our thoughts on the way the characters mentalities were written and...2021-07-271h 11HERspectiveWomen 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 33HERspectiveWhat we wish we were taught in school!There are many things that we wish we were taught in school and I am sure most people at one point or another have had the "if only I learned that sooner..." moment, we certainly have! This episode is a long time coming, as in almost every episode we make the comment that "if only we had been taught that in school," we would have been better equipped later in life. So we decided to share our thoughts and opinions on what we think should have been, should be and shouldn't be taught in school. We also fill you...2021-06-151h 07HERspectiveReal 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 12HERspectiveSomatic Therapy feat. Kat NantzOn this episode we are joined by Kat Nantz, a Somatic Sex and Relationship coach and who also has one of the most calming energies we have ever experienced. Kat explains to us what Somatic Therapy is and why it is so beneficial for many different types of healing. Ever wondered why your body reacts in a way to a touch, but your mind responds differently, that is a somatic response and Kat breaks down exactly why that happens. We discuss how somatic therapy can help in sexual relationships, dealing with trauma, how to set energy boundaries and a...2021-05-251h 33HERspectivePivoting in life, business and out of trauma feat. Natalie and MarinaWe are joined by two truly inspirational ladies, Natalie James and Marina Billinghurst of the Pivot and Polish podcast. The four of us chat about pivoting in life and business and then pivoting again thanks to the unexpected pandemic. We discuss how to face trauma's and how to start healing from them; as well as the incredible communities that are built through women sharing their struggles and journeys. Natalie and Marina are two women that have amazing stories of triumphs and challenges and they share with us how they have gotten back up each time life has knocked them...2021-05-181h 14HERspectiveWho the hell does HERspective think they are?!Who in the hell does HERspective think they are? We wanted to do this episode to share who we are, why we started HERspective and our thoughts and personal opinions on what's happening in our country right now. We discuss some of our recent episodes and guests, the topic that peaked our interest so much that it spawned a podcast and why we are unapologetically ourselves. We are pretty much open books and we love to hear opinions and feedback, we are also always trying to learn and keep an open mind. As we mention in the show, if...2021-05-1153 minHERspectiveCovid convo: An alternative perspective with Stephanie SibbioWe are chatting with the lovely Stephanie Sibbio of the popular insta account 100millionmoms. Stephanie has been labeled an "anti-masker" and "anti-vaxxer" due to her opinions and choices to not wear a mask or get the Covid vaccine and she shares her experiences due to these choices. We wanted to chat with Stephanie for this reason, but also because she is a health professional and has done a TON of research about this pandemic and has a lot of information as well as a different perspective that goes against the common narrative we are constantly hearing on every news...2021-05-041h 41HERspectiveFree Them! pt. 2 feat. Shae InvidiataWe are joined for a part two of our conversation with the one and only Shae Invidiata, Founder of Free Them, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending human slavery. With so much to cover, we wanted Shae to take us on a deeper dive into why the world has allowed the abuse, exploitation and objectification of children to become such a lucrative and multi-billion dollar business. We wanted to know who the key players are in this industry and why the media almost never reports on what should be considered one of the biggest news stories in the world...2021-04-271h 21HERspectiveChippendales and Women's Liberation! feat. Dr. Natalia PetrzelaEver seen a 'Magic Mike' or 'Thunder Down Under,' or any other choreographed male dance (strip) show? If so, have you ever wondered how they got started or to go even deeper have you ever wondered if they played a part in the women's liberation movement? Probably not, and neither had we until we discovered the incredibly engaging and fascinating Dr. Natalia Petrzela, a NYC based Historian, Author, Teacher, Activist and podcast host. Natalia co-produced and hosted the podcast "Welcome to Your Fantasy," which chronicles the history of the "Chippendales." If you don't know what that is, you're a...2021-04-201h 19HERspectiveSociety and it's standards can just F*ck off sometimes!It's just us on this one and we are coming in hot with our thoughts and opinions on some recent trending events in the media, i.e. Khloe's "photogate," Rachel Hollis' tone deaf comments, being in a THIRD lockdown and mainstream media in general. We wanted to chat all this out because each topic hits on serious issues that continue to plague society and are endlessly perpetuated by the media. Like the unattainable beauty standards that even the celebs that created them seemingly can't handle, the cancel culture monster society has created with a blood thirsty appetite and feeling...2021-04-131h 19HERspectiveGut health and Covid feat. Dr. Sapna MakhijaWe are talking serious "shit" on this episode, literally and figuratively. Joined by Dr. Sapna Makhija, specialist in Gastroenterology and certified nutrition coach we get into the importance of a healthy gut and how your gut health could put you at risk of experiencing worse Covid-19 symptoms during and after contracting the virus. Dr. Makhija also shares what to look for in your poop after a bowel movement, and yes, you should be checking out your own poop regularly. She breaks down some serious misconceptions about how often you should have bowel movements, what is actually irregular and why m...2021-04-061h 09HERspectiveFrom serving tables to serving Tik Tok ads over night! feat. Julia GrandoniWe are joined by well known Canadian Tiktoker and content creator Julia Grandoni, and does she have a story to tell! Hers is one that feels like it could only happen in a movie, but it is very much Julia's reality. Julia tells us about how she went from serving tables at a Montreal restaurant to serving up Tik Tok ads essentially over night. It started with a video about an angry customer that went viral which led to Tik Tok sliding into her DMs! Julia talks about the importance of being her authentic self as a content creator...2021-03-301h 07HERspectiveNo Budget Babe! feat. Nicole VictoriaLadies it is time to say good-bye to budgets and to start changing the way you look at money and manage your finances. We are joined by Nicole Victoria, Founder and CEO of No Budget Babe. Nicole is a Money Coach and a financial literacy advocate, she specializes in helping women in their 20's and 30's properly manage their money and build bank accounts that never stop growing. Nicole shares about her own financial hardships that lead her down the path to learn everything she could about personal finances until she developed the perfect formula and from there No...2021-03-231h 10HERspectiveFree Them! feat. Shae Invidiata*Trigger Warning* This episode may contain triggering subject matter - We are talking about a very frightening and upsetting, yet unfortunately a very real global issue, Human Trafficking. We are joined by Shae Invidiata the Founder of the not-for-profit organization Free-Them. Since 2010 Shae and her team of dedicated volunteers have been working towards awakening the world to the dark secrets of human trafficking by focusing on generating awareness, advocacy, education and strengthening government policies on human trafficking and the exploitation of persons. Shae talks about the importance of reframing perspectives and language around the victims of human trafficking which...2021-03-161h 21HERspectiveWomen's day is every day! feat. Sabrina RazackOn the heels of International Women's Day we are chatting with yet another amazing and inspiring woman. A mother of two, an Educator, Researcher and soon to be Doctor, Sabrina Razack joins us to talk about gender inequality, breaking down the patriarchy and ways society needs to shift its mindset to be more inclusive. With Sabrina and Lauren both being mothers of boys we talk about the importance of educating their sons about gender equality, the type of language used when talking about women and how more men need to advocate for women's rights and that starts with the...2021-03-092h 15HERspectiveA trip down episode lane!We learn at least one thing from every episode we do, and often the learnings we take away are about ourselves. We have been able to develop more confidence, tools to better our mental health, how to have a good relationship with money, tips on building a business, how to talk about sexual needs, how to cope with insecurities, even how to breathe properly! The learning really has been endless and we have our guests to thank for all of it! So in this episode we wanted to take a trip down what we are calling episode lane and...2021-03-021h 07HERspectiveKids, Coping and Covid feat. Kayla MarquesWe are almost at a full year since the pandemic really hit and shut the world down; and since then it has become the topic of most conversations. With multiple school closures, isolation, removal of organized sports and other activities children depend on for socialization and even refuge, we wanted to chat about the affects the pandemic has had and continues to have on children. Joined by Clinical therapist and social worker in children’s mental health Kayla Marques, we discuss signs, symptoms and tips on how to help children cope with the drastic changes in their lives and li...2021-02-231h 22HERspectiveInsights into the social media algorithm! feat. Brooke CorradettiOrganic growth, algorithm, followers, insights, we have all heard these terms, and pretend we know what an algorithm is, but what do they really mean and what do they have to do with social media? To help breakdown the mysteries behind the scrolling and likes, we are joined by Social Media Manager Brooke Corradetti of Socially Brooke. Brooke gives us the 411 on how to navigate the ins and outs of your insta accounts as well as tips on how to generate more real followers, how to spot bots, why not to buy followers and the importance of posting and e...2021-02-161h 07HERspectiveBreaking up, making up & waking up! feat. Kerolin BassierWe are joined by the fabulous and 'ab-ulous' Kerolin Bassier, she is a fitness enthusiast (best abs ever), mum of two, entrepreneur, mental health advocate and tell-it-like-it-is lady. Kerolin shares her experiences and journey of break-ups and make-ups with her now husband which helped her learn about who she is and discover her voice to express what she wanted and what she wouldn't stand for. She also discusses the "wake-ups" she went through that helped her find real confidence as well as healthy ways to cope with mental illness. We talk #momlife and the parts of it that are...2021-02-091h 24HERspectiveShould 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 22HERspectiveThe Vagina Coach! Kim VopniYou heard it here first folks! We have the Vagina Coach (yes you read that right) on to tell you all about your body and we guarantee you are going to learn a thing or two. Certified Fitness professional, women's health educator, published author, speaker, entrepreneur and mama, Kim Vopni joins us to talk about the importance of pelvic floor health. This is a topic rarely discussed but is one of the most important factors in women's physical health and wellness, especially for pre and post child birth. We are blown away by how much we didn't know or...2021-01-261h 32HERspectiveDating 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 48HERspectiveMore "O's!" instead of "oh no's" in 2021! feat. Dr. Shari CaplanCan you believe it is actually 2021, felt like 2020 went on for a decade but thankfully that crapshoot of a year is finally behind us! We are heading into this new year with positivity, optimism and more orgasms, cus who doesn't want more orgasms right!? We are making 2021 the year of the 'O' and you should too! To help us kick it off we are joined by the amazing Dr. Shari Caplan, she is the Medical Director and Founder of VitalityMD, an integrative medical lifestyle centre that specializes in women's sexual health and overall wellness. Dr. Caplan is here to...2021-01-121h 14HERspectiveOde to UFO's! feat. Chrissy NewtonHappy Holidays everyone! We are so glad 2020 is almost over and are taking the positive and optimist route going into 2021! For our last episode of the year we opted to go non-traditional. So to close out 2020 we are venturing out of our territory and into the world of UFO's and extra-terrestrial life. Joined by UFO enthusiast and past guest, the ultra interesting and intelligent, Chrissy Newton, co-host of Alt.Pop.Repeat. podcast. We scratch the surface on the topic of UFO's, the phenomena that so many have witnessed but reluctantly talk about, government cover-ups and why interest in UFO's...2020-12-222h 25HERspectiveChanging 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 23HERspectiveCannabis and parenthood! feat. Keira FaeOn this episode we are talking cannabis, weed, grass, Mary-J, green...whatever you call, it we are deep diving on puffing the piff (or eating it) during parenthood. We are joined by Keira Fae, the founder of the very popular and informative site cannabisandparenthood.com. Keira started her cannabis and parenthood journey over 5 years ago after she became pregnant and felt there was little to no information provided on the topic; so she decided to build a resource for parents to learn more about the cannabis plant and how its use can apply it to all aspects of parenthood...2020-12-081h 41HERspectiveDivorcing 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 41HERspectiveDealing with a Stage 4 Clinger! feat. Claudia & Kate NichollsClaudia and Kate Nicholls are in the virtual house! The hilarious, real and relatable mother daughter duo of the popular podcast "Stage 4 Clinger" join us to talk about navigating life after a Stage 4 Breast cancer diagnosis. The two share their experiences from diagnosis to now and the ways they cope with having a loved one living with a terminal illness. The two fill us in on why starting a podcast and using humour is a big part of the coping process for them. We talk politics (including our hot Canadian politician), favourite places to travel, bucket lists, the "Four...2020-11-171h 31HERspectiveThe Friendship ep!Romantic relationships get all the attention; beginnings, break-ups and everything in between, but what about friendships? Today we are discussing just that, friendships! We are talking all the eb's and flows that can happen during a friendship - how they start, how they change, life stages, drifting apart, jealousy, rekindling, saying yes to new friends and lots more. We share our experiences with all of it and what we have learned, which usually always ends with introspection. Enjoy!2020-11-101h 30HERspectiveThe power of make-up! feat. Julia DantasOn this episode, we go much deeper than the surface when it comes to make-up! We are chatting with the incredibly talented, inspiring and award winning make-up artist Julia Dantas. Julia has went through and accomplished A LOT in her young 24 years and has quite the story to share. Julia talks to us about overcoming an illness during her most formative years and how she used her passion for make-up artistry to help her through it; and how sheer dedication and a serious hustle paved the way for her success! Julia has a very impressive resume, from being a...2020-11-031h 32HERspectiveHolding 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 30HERspectiveEnergy healing! feat. Melissa HewisonOn today's episode we continue down the spiritual path we have been on lately and are joined by Energy Healer, Melissa Hewison. Melissa walks us through what energy healing is all about, channelling energy, what an energy healing session is like and how Melissa knew this was her calling. We also discuss why spiritual and holistic treatments are being sought after more and more as people seem to be seeking deeper connections and meanings. We talk aura's and the aura sprays that Melissa makes using very intentional ingredients, your souls true calling and why each of us need to...2020-10-201h 25
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 03HERspectiveThe importance of gratitude!Coming off the Thanksgiving long weekend we wanted to be in full holiday spirit and really get into what we are grateful for. We discuss gratitude, what it really means and how to cultivate it and how practicing it daily could vastly improve your mental health! We also give more insight into the pod’s origin story and our friendship and and how it all came to be. Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for this episode. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 at check out and get 20% off your first orde...2020-10-131h 06HERspectiveThe power of breath! feat. Lori KamerToday's episode packs a holistic and spiritual punch! We are joined by Lori Kamer, a practitioner of alternative health. Lori is truly a Jill-of-all trades in the holistic health field, she is registered Acupuncturist, certified yoga trainer, meditation coach, trained in Reiki and to top it off she has a Psych degree! Lori has been teaching movement, breathwork and meditation for the past 11 years. She talks to us about the power of breath and how it can be a pathway to a spiritual awakening, it can also give us the ability to learn how to control our mindset and...2020-10-062h 02HERspectiveGet those O's girl! feat. Gigi EngleLadies, start your vibrators, because this episode is all about female pleasure and breaking down the stigma's that stifle it. Certified Sexologist, Sex Coach and feminist-author, Gigi Engle joins us all the way from Crete, Greece to talk about why female masturbation is still so taboo and why so many women are unfamiliar and uncomfortable with their own bodies. We chat why society has reserved sexual pleasure and masturbation just for men and how that is finally changing. We talk about the importance of empowering women to love themselves and that it's ok to show your Va-jay love too! W...2020-09-291h 28HERspectiveSex work and the pandemic! feat. Lady PimHave pandemic fatigue? Same! Dealing with life through COVID is tough, we know that, it's all we have heard and talked about for the past 8 months. But what about the industries and people we don't hear about, like the sex work industry and how those that depend on it for their livelihood are coping. A marginalized community on the best of days, a stigmatized and taboo industry every other day; but one that still very much exists all around us and involves our fellow members of society both as the service providers and consumers. We are honoured to be...2020-09-221h 37HERspectiveMixed Chicks! feat. Wendi and KimWe're chatting with Wendi and Kim, the founders and creators of the hugely successful, global brand 'Mixed Chicks.' They share their stories of what it was like growing up multi-racial in a very segregated America and the major challenges they faced, even right down to selecting hair products. This is what ultimately lead to the creation of Mixed Chicks many years later. Hear how Wendi and Kim became fast friends through their mutual needs and struggles with finding the right hair products and how what started as a little garage business turned into so much more than just...2020-09-151h 16HERspectiveThe (not so) simple life! feat. Dallas JamesThis episode marks our 1 year anniversary! And to celebrate we left the studio and went on a road trip to do remote recording with the coolest lady farmer there is! We are on location at the James Family farm with Dallas James. We visited with the highland cows, toured the breathtaking and sprawling property, enjoyed the fresh farmland air and learned all about Dallas and how the James Family Farm came to be! Dallas has the most intoxicating energy and she brings new meaning to the saying "life is too short." This is a super special episode and you...2020-09-081h 15HERspectiveIts happening in our own backyard! feat. Julie Neubauer*Trigger Warning Episode - sensitive content* We are discussing sex and human trafficking on this episode with Covenant House Toronto’s Manager of Human Trafficking Services, Julie Neubauer. Julie educates us about sex trafficking and its very real presence in Canada. She talks to us about how the victims get pulled into a life of trafficking, how predators target their victims and the tactics they use to keep them involved. She breaks down the misconceptions and stigmas about the predators and victims and that it isn't like what you see in the movies. She explains how to spot trafficking, how...2020-09-011h 42HERspectiveReprogram and rise up! feat. Narley KarikariWe are uncovering the truth about hypnotherapy with Certified Life and Mindset coach Narley Karikari. She breaks down what hypnotherapy really is, what it is not, why it is a great tool and how it can help. Narley talks to us about releasing the mindset blocks, procrastination and self-sabotage and how subconscious reprogramming works to help us stop standing in our own way and start allowing for more clarity, confidence and the ability to reach your highest potential. If you are feeling stuck and not sure why you can't take that next step in your career, success, relationship or...2020-08-251h 24HERspectiveTo date, or not to date a friends ex, that is the question!Can you EVER date a friends ex? We're talking about this controversial topic today. We give our 'herspectives' on the matter and it is definitely not as black and white as we may have thought. So many factors to consider if you find yourself in this situation. How long ago did your friend date the person? How long did they last together? What was the break-up like? How close are you to your friend? The list goes on and on and we cover it all! We also, of course, bring you your weekly Kanye/Britney update and we give...2020-08-181h 19HERspectiveDate Smart! feat. Lisa FeiLisa Fei, CEO and Founder of SmartDate; a new app that is sure to change the game of dating and relationships. She joins us to talk about why she decided to create SmartDate even though she had no background or experience with app development, walking away from an engagement, following her passion of helping others, entrepreneurship and choosing her happiness above all. She inspires us with her story on why she decided make a huge change in her life despite her culture, the challenges and criticism. Single, dating or in a relationship, you will be rushing to download the...2020-08-111h 29HERspectiveBeing not skinny but not fat and brave! feat. Amanda HirschWe have the woman behind the wildly funny and popular insta' account and podcast, 'Not Skinny But Not Fat,' Amanda Hirsch on the show! She joins us to talk about body image, the "bravery"movement, reality TV, how posting her own thoughts and opinions turned into one of instagram’s hottest accounts and then into a podcast with a major network. Also, since she is the queen of celeb gossip we of course chatted about what she thinks is really up with Britney and Kanye. We also talk pregnancy, COVID and authenticity! Join us in fan-girling over this awe...2020-08-041h 29HERspectiveIf the shoe fits! feat. Hayla AminiHayla is in the house! Canadian shoe brand, House of Hayla’s co-founder, Hayla Amini chats with us about going into business with your life partner, being a female entrepreneur, following your dreams and facing your fears! She fills us in how she balances being a new mom, running a company and life with her partner in business and love. Tune in to hear from the face (and foot) of the worlds only monochromatic shoe line! We go a little deeper into the #freebritney situation and what is going on with "KimYe" and remind ourselves that we are all ju...2020-07-281h 03HERspectiveIt's written in the stars! feat. Dr. Jennifer FreedRenowned Psychological Astrologer Dr. Jennifer Freed joins us to explain why she believes astrology is such an important part of psychology, why it matters what position the stars and planets are in and what Mercury in Retrograde really means. Dr. Freed gives us insight into our own birth charts and why the stars say we are a perfect pair! We also get a little political this ep; there may be a new career on the horizon for Lauren and we hope there isn't one for Kanye. Take a listen!2020-07-211h 11HERspectiveCome into the light, the white light! feat. Apryl MunroEver find a dime or a feather in the unlikeliest of places or get that feeling that you are not alone? Do you ever wonder what happens after you die? We have questions and Canadian Medium or more aptly titled Inuitive, Apryl Munro has the answers. She joins us to talk about her gift of Mediumship, white light, spirit guides, life after death, "the awakening" and all that is in between. She helps breaks down stigma's and misconceptions about what comes with being a Medium and she shares how she has learned to navigate through her gift. We even...2020-07-141h 42HERspectiveDating during Covid! feat. Carmelia RayCelebrity Matchmaker and Dating expert, Carmelia Ray is back on the show and this time she is dishing on dating during Covid and how the whole dating scene has changed due to the pandemic. She talks about how people are becoming even more picky and judgmental and how it could be hindering their chances at love, she gives tips on how to prep for a Zoom date as well as the do's and don'ts. If you are single and aren't sure how to navigate dating during and post-Covid this is the episode you need to hear! Follow...2020-07-081h 16HERspectiveStay in school! feat. Beckie DileoWe talk why it is actually cool to stay in school with Beckie Dileo Creative Director at the 6ix Academy in Toronto. We get into why embracing social media, technology and current trends and cultures in the classroom is so important. Beckie breaks down some misconceptions about teachers and the education system and gives some serious tips on how to be the kind of teacher students want to learn from. She also tells us how the 6ix Academy went from "Dangerous Minds," to creative minds. Follow Beckie on instagram @beckiedileo and the 6ix Academy @6ixacademy ...2020-07-011h 34HERspectiveLife 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 43HERspectiveMindset over matter! feat. Makini SmithMakini Smith; Mother, Entrepreneur, Mindset Coach, Author, App creator, Motivational speaker and the host of "A walk in my stilettos" podcast joins us to discuss the power and importance of a positive mindset and how it can take you from just living to living the life you want. We discuss fears and failures, negative thinking and how a Mindset Coach can help you turn negativity into positivity and how to get focused on achieving your biggest goals and realizing your wildest dreams! Follow us @herspective_podcast Follow @therealmakinismith @awalkinmystilettos www.awalkinmystilettos.com 2020-06-091h 36HERspectiveWhat's in your culture? feat. Chrissy Newton and Marie NicolaWe are joined by Chrissy Newton and Marie Nicola, another female-lead, podcast duo and the hosts of Alt.pop.Repeat. These ladies are pro's on pop and subculture and together we deep dive into counterculture and cancel culture to further understand how all of these "cultures" have shaped our society as we know it today. We also address the most recent tragedies against the black community and how the white community can and MUST step up and do their part to end systemic racism. Follow us @herspective_podcast Follow @altpoprepeat and Chrissy Newton @missvocab and Ma...2020-06-031h 32HERspectiveThe 'rona and weddings!The very seasoned Creator and Founder of Designed Dream Event Coordination, Fidan Ismayilova, joins us to talk about how COVID is affecting weddings in 2020. Fidan shares the ways she is pivoting her business and still helping brides and grooms create a beautiful and memorable day during this "new normal." She tells us how she stays positive during these crazy times and how it keeps her business successful and her clients happy. We also cover how we are coping with our never ending new obsessions and neurosis while in quarantine. Follow us @herspective_podcast Follow Fidan...2020-05-261h 44
HERspectiveWhat we all Strive for!We have our first Toronto-based, Canadian female pop and R&B artist on the show; the incredibly talented Taya Marquis! Taya shares what it's like being a female artist on the Canadian music scene, owning your style and image, why being your own boss is so important; especially in this industry and as a female. She tells why resilience is the name of the game and about her experiences dating within the industry. We touch on social media, vulnerability and so much more. Taya treats us to little sample of her new Latin song Acapella style and chats about...2020-05-192h 05HERspectiveThe 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 19HERspectiveDating in captivity!The pandemic has brought unprecedented times for all of us and in our first official "quarantine" episode we explore how social distancing can affect relationships and dating. We share some tips on how to get through it with an old or new partner. We try to find the positives and the humour in these scary times because if you don't have laughter what do you have? We fill you in on how we are handling isolation and how embarrassingly quick we allow lack of hygiene to take over when social standards no longer matter and ramble far too long...2020-03-311h 18HERspectiveBusiness Babes!Lauren Smith, Event Planner extraordinaire, Social Influencer and the Leader of the Business Babes Toronto chapter talks to us about taking a leap of faith, going way outside of your comfort zone by asking a women she didn't know for coffee and becoming your true self. She shares her journey from a high profile corporate career to leading one of the five Business Babes chapters; a community of women dedicated to the support and growth of women in business. She discusses her experiences with imposter syndrome, "fake it til you make it," and finally deciding to live her truth...2020-03-241h 38HERspectiveThe 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 44HERspectiveIt doesn't just happen on the school yard!Today’s episode comes the day before National Anti-Bullying day and in light of that we are joined by two past guests to talk about a real-life adult workplace bullying situation they experienced. Bullying can come in many forms, in all sorts of environments and at any age. With this episode we hope to help bring awareness to the different signs of bullying through our personal experience and to the issues it can cause. Our goal is to encourage people to speak up and seek help if they find themselves or others victims of any type of bullying. Also th...2020-02-251h 24HERspectiveGotta 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 minHERspectiveIt's called FASHUN!This week’s guest talks to us about all things FASHUN (fashion for the layman). Mel Chia, buyer/consultant for luxury brands joins us to discuss females in fashion, insights into the industry, are trends really a thing; she breaks some of the stigma about the fashion world that “Devil Wears Prada” gave us. Tune in to hear from someone who has actually been to Fashion Week's around the world, and yes, they are as cool as you’d think, but it's also a grind! We also talk (new) Batman, because obvi! We touch on last week’s ep and why we...2020-01-211h 40HERspectiveMake women great again!Make women great again! Yes you read that right, that is the slogan for the 22 Convention, an event created by the founder of the Manosphere; Anthony "Dream" Johnson, along side his extreme, right-winged, power seeking cronies. An event so ridiculous that it is almost unbelievable, in fact we still aren't sure if we believe it. The purpose of the event is to "make women great again," by having a panel of MEN tell women how to become, well great, again, while attempting to dismantle feminism. There's just so much to unpack here! Listen in while we break down the...2020-01-141h 08
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 29HERspectiveHealthy sex for everyone!This episode is a 2-fer! Airial Clatney, Sexual Health educator working with people with diverse abilities from a sex-positive perspective. She is also the Co-Founder of a new brand of all-natural lubricants called Intamo Pleasurables. Part 1 of this ep is all about inclusive sex education and creating safe and comfortable dialogue about sexuality for everyone! In part 2 Airial tells us all about the Intamo products and their benefits. Two words ladies, hyaluronic acid for the vajay and so much more! We welcome Intamo as our first partner and they are offering our listeners a special offer, 20% off your order w...2019-12-171h 30HERspectiveWhips, chains, say my name, bitch!Our safe word is "pineapple!" We learn so much about the world of kink and Pro-Domming with our new friend Lady Pim a Toronto Pro-Dominatrix. She clears up the stereo-types, misconceptions and stigmas that surround this occupation of the sex work industry. From conquering a fear to sex therapy to role playing a job interview, Pro-Domming is so much more than whips and gags! We also do a little recap of our shower thoughts episode and make sure to stay tuned after for another round of “Ride or Die” stories from our listeners. They just keep getting better and bett...2019-12-101h 40HERspectiveShower thoughts and our two-sense on nonsense!"What is the meaning of life, why did I spend $15 on that specialty donut last year I could really use that money right now...." We have all been there, lying awake at 3am plagued with thoughts of that amazing shirt that seemed to have just vanished, or how when you're in the shower you come up with the best comebacks ever! On this episode we chat about all kinds of randomness that keeps us up at night or in full conversation with ourselves in the shower. We know you will relate to this episode in a big way. We...2019-12-0357 minHERspectiveFrom basements to Boss Babe!"She started from the bottom now she here..." and by the bottom we mean the bottom of a house, the basement. And by here, we mean running a wildly successful multi-million dollar lash business. Award winning CEO and Founder of Sugarlash Pro, Courtney Buhler is the epitome of an inspiring and relatable boss babe! She talks entrepreneurship, motherhood, work-life balance, and how a little grit can take you a long way! We also introduce a fun new segment after the talk with Courtney called “Ride or Die,” where we share hilarious listener stories of how they knew a friend was...2019-11-261h 17HERspectiveIt 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