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Brain Spaghetti

By Brain Spaghetti

Brain Spaghetti is the podcast that explores supporting inclusive communities, social justice, and building common ground with curiosity and humour all while being a safe space for learning.

Join Rebecca, a young community builder, as she chats with guests about what unites and divides us and what we can do to support communities where everyone belongs. If you are interested in learning and leading a more intentionally inclusive life, this is the podcast for you!!
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Beyond Surviving and the Neuroscience of Sexual Abuse

Brain SpaghettiApr 19, 2022

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Beyond Surviving and the Neuroscience of Sexual Abuse

Beyond Surviving and the Neuroscience of Sexual Abuse

Rachel Grant of Rachel Grant Coaching
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https://www.instagram.com/coachrachelgrant/
https://www.rachelgrantcoaching.com/freebies/
- Check out this link for the FREE 3 Stages of Recovery check list

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Time Stamps:
[00:00-06:17] - Beyond Surviving Sexual Abuse

[06:18-10:35] - Sexual abuse and mental health

[10:36-19:30] - How does sexual abuse impact our brains? 
- Developing Mind by Dan Siegal

[19:31-28:58] - retraining our Neuronal pathways

[28:59- 31:33] - Outro

Apr 19, 202231:34
Getting Curious about Tarot & My First Reading with Emily McGill

Getting Curious about Tarot & My First Reading with Emily McGill

Emily McGill of Emily McGill Entertainment
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/emilyannemcg/
https://www.emilymcgillentertainment.com/
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-05:16] - Tarot as a tool for self-connection

[05:17-12:44] - Spirituality is an individualized experience 

[12:45-15:55] - Getting started with Tarot, OSHO Zen Tarot Deck

[15:56-26:20] - Splitting the deck, Major and Minor Arcana, different Tarot decks

[26:21- ] Rebecca's first Tarot reading

[22:31-46:31] - Outro

Mar 20, 202246:32
The 5 Year Marriage with Annmarie Kelly Part 2

The 5 Year Marriage with Annmarie Kelly Part 2

Annmarie Kelly -  Author and Empowerment Coach 
Curiosity Conversations: Beginners Guide to a Brillant Badass Marriage
The Five-Year Marriage: Shifting the Marriage Paradigm
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-18:06] - Important Conversations for a "Brillant Badass Marriage"
- Curiosity Conversations
- ABC's -Power of Agreements, Bonus of Boundaries and Curse of Compromise

[18:07-23:06] - Should couples live together before getting married?

[23:07-23:21] - Communication is the key to creating intimacy

[23:22-27:52] - The Power of Parternships

[27:53 - 33:30] -  “
Victorious Woman:Shaping Life’s Challenges into Personal Victories”, “Victory by Design” and Female Empowerment 

[22:31-36:09] - Outro

Feb 27, 202236:09
The 5 Year Marriage with Annmarie Kelly Part 1

The 5 Year Marriage with Annmarie Kelly Part 1

Annmarie Kelly -  Author and Empowerment Coach

https://annmariekelly.com/

Curiosity Conversations: Beginners Guide to a Brillant Badass Marriage

The Five-Year Marriage: Shifting the Marriage Paradigm

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Time Stamps:
[00:00-13:35] - Meet Annmarie Kelly and the 5 Year Marriage

[13:36-19:46] - Is is the end of til' death do us part?

[19:47-24:18] - Communication and negotiation through change

[24:19-25:32] - Outro

Part 2 of this conversation is coming to wherever you get your podcasts Sunday, February 27th at 10 am EST!

Feb 13, 202225:33
My World's on fire how 'bout yours?

My World's on fire how 'bout yours?

Brain Spaghetti is a podcast about social justice, supporting inclusive communities, finding common ground, and is a safe space for learning.
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-02:08] - Intro

[02:09-05:18] - Rebecca and Brain Spaghetti Update
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Donate to my team for Dry February here to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society

[05:19-10:35] - Something good in the news
- 19 year-old Zara Rutherford becomes the youngest woman to fly around the world solo
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zara-rutherford-youngest-woman-aviator_n_61e9a84de4b01440a6890c1d
- Gary Chambers  released a campaign video entitled “37 Seconds” which features him smoking a blunt and discussing the disproportionate number of black people in the US  arrested and incarcerated on marijuana-related charges
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marijuana-ad-gary-chambers_n_61e6d17fe4b03874b2dd377c
- Live Cells in Human Breast Milk could lead to advancements in Breast Cancer treatments
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https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/live-cells-discovered-in-human-breast-milk/

[10:36- 15:04] - Look, listen and read
- Look: The Sex Lives of College Girls
- Listen: Sibling Rivalry and Violating Community Guidelines
- Read: Burnout: The Secret to Ending the Stress Cycle and Acid for the Children

[15:05- 16:25] - Outro

Feb 06, 202216:25
Content Creation and Local Gift Guide 2021 with Tori from Doll and Dye

Content Creation and Local Gift Guide 2021 with Tori from Doll and Dye

Tori Izzio - Doll and Dye

https://dollanddye.ca/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dollanddye
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-08:06] - Meet Tori and Doll and Dye

[08:07-11:26] - Advice for Content Creators

[11:27-13:59] - Favourite brands to work with

[14:00- 20:08] - Happy Doll-idays, support local Ottawa

[20:09- 31:42] - Local Gift Guide 2021
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Bar from Afar
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10 Toes Coffee House
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Cafe Latte Cino
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Red Door Provisions
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Equator Coffee
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Carrot Top Soap Shop
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Kanel Spices
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Happy Goat
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Dunrobin Distillery
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WoodWood Toys
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Cup of Te
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Bushbalm
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Fuckin' Delicious Creations
*Check out
Doll and Dye or Brain Spaghetti's Instagram for more great suggestions

[31:43-34:35] - Outo

Dec 02, 202134:36
Art, The Female Gaze, Digital Media and Disrupting Beauty Standards with Lala Drona

Art, The Female Gaze, Digital Media and Disrupting Beauty Standards with Lala Drona

Lala Drona

http://www.laladrona.com/home.html
Blog:
https://basedonafact.wordpress.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dronalala/
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-07:20] - Meeting Lala Drona

[07:21-12:34] - "Based on a Fact" and Lala's Art

[12:35-20:09] - Has social and digital media exasperated the female gaze?

[20:10- 25:17] - Facetune, plastic surgery and body image

[25:18- 30:06] - Advice on how to disrupt your understanding of beauty standards

[30:07-33:36] - Advice for new artists and Outro

Nov 25, 202133:37
The Political Assistant, The Culture of Sexism in Politics, working for Rick Chiarelli with Nancy O'Brien

The Political Assistant, The Culture of Sexism in Politics, working for Rick Chiarelli with Nancy O'Brien

Nancy O'Brien

https://nancyobrienbooks.weebly.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/therealnancyobrien/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NancyObooks?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

The Political Assitant: Election Year:
https://www.amazon.ca/Political-Assistant-Election-Year/dp/1777342414/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1637252919&sr=8-1
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** Content warning: explicit mention of sexual harassment, assault, and violence.**

Time Stamps:
[00:00-05:31] - Introduction to Nancy O'Brien 

[05:32-14:27] - Working for Rick Chiarelli, supporting Survivors and the lack of accountability for elected officials in the Municipal Act

[14:28-20:58] -  How do we hold elected officials accountable? 

[20:59-22:30]  - The Political Assistant: Election Year and The Political Assistant: Corruption  

[22:31-30:35] - Tolerance - a documentary on the culture of sexism in politics

[30:35-37:39] - The culture of Sexism needs to change

[37:40-39:17] - Outro

Nov 18, 202139:17
Finding your Self-Worth, Shadow Work & Tarot Cards with Megan Hamilton

Finding your Self-Worth, Shadow Work & Tarot Cards with Megan Hamilton

Megan Hamilton of UBU Skills

https://www.ubuskills.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills/
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-06:18] - Megan Hamilton of UBU Skills and candid conversation

[06:19-17:18] - Confidence and Visibility coaching, helping underrepresented voices build their confidence

[17:19-23:36] - What's holding women and non-binary folks from taking up space and making their voices heard

[23:36- 25:29] - Go to therapy and download TikTok

[25:30- 33:24] - Tarot Cards and Shadow Work, Jessica Dore
@thejessicadore  

[33:25-38:28] - Tarot Cards, Spirituality, and The Rider Deck

[38:29-41:51] - Where to start with Tarot Cards and Shadow Work 

[41:52-48:02] - Outro

Nov 04, 202148:02
Leveraging Profits for Good with Jenny Nuccio

Leveraging Profits for Good with Jenny Nuccio

Jenny Nuccio of The School of Ethical Impact and Imani Collective

The School of Ethical Impact
https://schoolofethicalimpact.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/schoolofethicalimpact/

Imani Collective
https://imanicollective.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/imanicollective/

Maggie Noax and Hannah Miller's book "Magnify Impact"
https://www.magnify-impact.com/book
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-2:45] - Jenny Nuccio and The School of Ethical Impact Introduction

[2:46-06:09] - Leveraging profits for good and Jenny's experience with Imani Collective

[06:10-15:44] - Social change is part of business in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors

[15:44- 26:05] - Impact vs. Intention

[26:06- 31:44] - What do you recommend for someone looking to evaluate their impact? 

[31:44 - 32:47] Outro

Oct 28, 202132:47
Race and Health Equity with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis - Part 2

Race and Health Equity with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis - Part 2

Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis of 365 Diversity
https://365diversity.com/
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Time Stamps:
[00:00 - 1:08] Land acknowledgment and intro

[1:09 - 7:20 ] Race and health equity is not just an American issue

[1:40] Mention of "The Skin We're In" by Desmond Cole
Desmond Cole's Twitter

[7:20 - 24:13 ] What is health equity? How does health inequity impact Black Indigenous and Latine communities? 

[24:14 - 27:08] How has health inequity has impacted Black, Indigenous, and Latine communities' desire to get the COVID-19 vaccination?

[27:09 - 29:48] Outro

Oct 21, 202130:04
Race and Health Equity with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis - Part 1

Race and Health Equity with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis - Part 1

Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis of 365 Diversity
https://365diversity.com/
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Time Stamps:
[00:00-5:34] - Dr. Dennis and 365Diversity introduction

[5:34-8:31] - How to stay motivated when learning about systematic racism, oppression and doing social change work

[8:31-11:39] - Education is controlled by the power majority

[11:39- 16:16] - How do we define diverse leadership? Who defines diverse leadership?

[16:19- 23:12] What is health equity?

[23:13 - 32:22] Contributors and collaborator, not allies - going beyond performative allyship

[32:23 - 33:23] Come back for part 2!

Oct 14, 202133:25
Back on our BS
Oct 07, 202106:25
Bloopers

Bloopers

A few funny moments from the editing room at Brain Spaghetti HQ. Laugh at me - with me!

Have a great Summer! 

- Rebecca

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Jun 23, 202103:47
Episode 13 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Emma

Episode 13 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Emma

This is the fourth episode in a four-part series of interviews, in this episode, Rebecca chats with Emma who shares her experience unlearning diet culture and the systems of oppression that exist in our society reinforcing the "ideal body type" 

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Join host, Rebecca, as she shares her encounters with diet culture and chats with 5 women living across North America about their experiences with diet culture and their journeys of unlearning societal pressures to achieve a certain body to be "healthy".

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A podcast that talks about supporting communities where everyone is welcome and aims to be a safe space for learning.

Jun 09, 202131:15
Episode 12 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Kirsten

Episode 12 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Kirsten

This is the third episode in a four-part series of interviews, in this episode, Rebecca chats with Kirsten who shares her experience unlearning diet culture and the colonial context that allows diet culture to thrive. 

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Join host, Rebecca, as she shares her encounters with diet culture and chats with 5 women living across North America about their experiences with diet culture and their journeys of unlearning societal pressures to achieve a certain body to be "healthy". 

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May 26, 202136:49
Episode 11 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Jenna & Amanda

Episode 11 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Jenna & Amanda

This episode is the second in a three-part series on breaking up with diet culture. In this episode, Rebecca chats with Jenna and Amanda, where they share some of their stories learning and un-learning diet culture.

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Join host, Rebecca, as she shares her encounters with diet culture and chats with 5 women living across North America about their experiences with diet culture and their journeys of unlearning societal pressures to achieve a certain body to be "healthy".

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May 12, 202151:55
Episode 10 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Roxy & Rebecca

Episode 10 - Diet Culture Dropouts: Roxy & Rebecca

This episode is the first in a three-part series on breaking up with diet culture. In this episode, Rebecca talks a bit about the history of diet culture and body positivity, shares some of her story, and chats with guest - Roxy, about her experience learning and un-learning diet culture. 

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Join host, Rebecca, as she shares her encounters with diet culture and chats with 5 women living across North America about their experiences with diet culture and their journeys of unlearning societal pressures to achieve a certain body to be "healthy". 

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Apr 28, 202125:45
Episode 9 - Who Run the World? Girls!

Episode 9 - Who Run the World? Girls!

Join host, Rebecca, as she chats with her guest Kelly King-Corbin about her business HolistiLife, the importance of supporting female-owned small business, and the societal structures that hold women back from reaching our full potential.
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Mar 31, 202139:03
Episode 8 - Race Relations and Relationship Building

Episode 8 - Race Relations and Relationship Building

Join host, Rebecca, as she chats with her guest Bo-Dean Sanders about his book "Race Against...Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion Through Sport". Bo-Dean's story tells his experience playing football at the high school and college levels. He shares how the pursuit of his dream to play college ball and the relationships he made along the way, shaped his understanding of race relations. 

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Mar 10, 202130:28
Episode 7 - We're all Poetic Land Mermaids

Episode 7 - We're all Poetic Land Mermaids

Join host, Rebecca, as she chats with her guest Tay Gondek about the importance of maintaining non-romantic relationships and how the pandemic has impacted how we connect.

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Feb 12, 202124:43
Episode 6 - Drink Local

Episode 6 - Drink Local

Brain Spaghetti is a podcast that discusses social issues with curiosity and humor with hopes of building positive connections.

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Join host, Rebecca, and guest, Michelle Hempstock, from the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies (SOBDL) for a beverage tasting featuring two Ontario craft beers and an Ontario craft cocktail. Michelle and Rebecca chat about the SOBDL, how to get involved, and give you some solid recommendations for beverginos made in Ontario that make great holiday drinks. 

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Dec 18, 202038:47
Episode 5 - Taking Good Care Amidst the Winter Scaries

Episode 5 - Taking Good Care Amidst the Winter Scaries

Brain Spaghetti is a podcast that discusses social issues with curiosity and humor with hopes of building positive connections.

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Join host, Rebecca, and guest, Jenna Haack, Health Coach and founder for Heart Yourself Healthy, as they chat about the importance of taking good care of your mental and physical well-being, especially as we go into the Winter months. 

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Dec 08, 202039:41
Episode 4 - Supporting the Local Economy w/ Birch Jewellery

Episode 4 - Supporting the Local Economy w/ Birch Jewellery

Brain Spaghetti is a podcast that discusses social issues with curiosity and humor with hopes of building positive connections.

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Join host, Rebecca, and guest, Samantha Brazeau-Wilson, Maker, and Founder of Birch Jewellery, as they chat about the importance of supporting small and local businesses'. 

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Nov 24, 202024:53
Episode 3 - 2020 Fatigue & Taking Care of Your Mental Health

Episode 3 - 2020 Fatigue & Taking Care of Your Mental Health

Brain Spaghetti is a podcast that discusses social issues with curiosity and humor with hopes of building positive connections.
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Join Rebecca and guest Doug Raymond as they have a conversation about mental health, the uncertainty 2020 has brought, how it's impacted people's view of their mental health and how they practice mental wellness.
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Nov 17, 202033:59
Episode 2 - Relearning your ABCD's + Practicing a Growth Mindset

Episode 2 - Relearning your ABCD's + Practicing a Growth Mindset

Brain Spaghetti is a podcast that discusses social issues with curiosity and humor with hopes of building positive connections.

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Learn about Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and Growth Mindset. Rebecca shares how these ideas have helped shape her journey in supporting inclusive communities and leading a more intentional life.

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Oct 21, 202016:07
Episode 1 - What the heck is Brain Spaghetti?

Episode 1 - What the heck is Brain Spaghetti?

Brain Spaghetti is a podcast that discusses social issues with curiosity and humor with hopes of building positive connections.
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Meet host Rebecca Coxon and learn more about what to expect for the future of Brain Spaghetti.
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Oct 07, 202018:28
Trailer

Trailer

Coming soon - Brain Spaghetti! A podcast about social issues, belonging, and building positive connections. 

Sep 15, 202001:17