Two Feet Apart

Did you know that your pelvic floor is actually part of your core?

Dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and wellness with Ellie Hong, a business owner, orthopedic and pelvic floor physiotherapist, and women’s health coach. Discover the behind-the-scenes of running a business in the health sector, uncover intriguing pelvic floor fun facts, and gain invaluable insights into navigating decision-making processes. Ellie also shares candidly about the realities of burnout and offers practical tips for maintaining balance and well-being. Join us for a fun discussion blending business savvy with health expertise.

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“Years later, a conversation I had on the set of Suicide Squad with Will Smith was an "aha" moment. Will asked me, "Viola, who are you?"

"What does that mean? I know who I am," I replied with indignant confidence.

He asked again, "No, but who are you?"

"What does that mean?" I asked again.

"Look, I'm always going to be that fifteen-year-old boy whose girlfriend broke up with him. That's always going to be me. So, who are you?"” (Viola Davis, Finding Me)

Join me for an empowering episode with Jordanne, the unstoppable force balancing a career in social services, motherhood, and advocacy like a boss! From navigating the complexities of advocacy in her profession to embracing her intersecting identities, Jordanne shares her insights and experiences.

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Ready to be inspired by someone who has conquered both the dance floor and the business world?

Come along on a new journey as Ella, a retired ballroom dancing world champion, serial entrepreneur, and mom, joins me for a motivating conversation. Together, we delve into her experiences in competitive dance, her decision to pursue university education as a mature student, her adept navigation of significant life transitions, and her exciting exploration of new career avenues.

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"It's not "I'm in charge". Mothering to me is not "I'm in charge. You listen to me, this is how I want it done" It's about taking care of the other person." (Amy Pearson)

In this episode, join me as I welcome special guest Amy Pearson, a phenomenal Life Coach and Talent Manager. Together, we explore the power of speaking with grace to ourselves and nurturing a positive mindset. We'll uncover strategies to halt the chain of negativity, fostering kindness and acceptance.

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Book (mentioned) Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

Feeling overwhelmed by work stress? You're not alone! According to the Center for Disease Control/National Institute on Occupational Safety & Health, the workplace is the number one cause of life stress. 

In this episode, we're joined by Danica, a full-time creator in personal finance and travel, as we explore her daring move abroad, navigate stress leaves, and uncover the critical need for prioritizing mental health. Tune in for insightful stories and practical tips to survive work stress and thrive amidst life's pressures.

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Did you know that different mental health diagnoses can show up differently from person to person based on their race?

Join Julianna Harry, business owner, toddler mom, registered psychotherapist and me while we cover what a day in the life of a psychotherapist is like, how different diagnoses show up differently in Black, Indigenous and people of colour, and why it's important that therapists understand culture.

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Did you know that Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that affects about two out of 100 people, causing hair loss that may come and go over an individual's lifetime—or the hair loss may be constant.

In this episode, you'll join me and Joy Blenman, writer, marketer and content creator. We dive into the topic of Alopecia and talk about different types, common misconceptions and frequently asked questions. We also chat about the importance of storytelling, non-linear career paths and taking the leap when starting something new.

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What would it look like if all people who dreamt of making their community a better place had access to the network and tools that they needed to scale their impact?

Join me and Nia Faith Betty, advocate, entrepreneur, fashion designer, speaker and co-creator of Révolutionnaire while we reflect on inclusivity and diversity in the professional dance community, the importance of recharging in activism, using passion as your power and more.

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Period and menstrual pain getting you down? You're not ovary-acting.

Join me and Melissa, host of the Pain With Me podcast while we discuss normalizing period talk, dive into the cycle syncing you may see trending and talk about the importance of advocating for yourself, especially in medical settings.

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How did the Canadian music scene evolve with the rising popularity of R&B? To what extent did American influence truly impact the landscape?

Join me and Dr. Amara Pope, a distinguished PhD Graduate, in this episode as we uncover the overlooked history of Canadian R&B music. We'll delve into the journey of turning personal passions into an academic PhD study, and engage in discussions about the profound significance of cultural representation and much more!

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I love you and I need a break. I'm tired and I'm so excited. I'm independent and I need help. Feel familiar? The duality of the word "and" is something often felt but rarely expressed.

In this episode, you'll join me and Sarah Nicole Landry, a Creator of 15 years, Mom of 4, Writer, Speaker and Podcast Host as we offer you a new narrative of the power of the word "and" that offers space for all the feelings. Humbled AND grateful is one of the impactful duos that we explore while we chat all about witnessing ourselves evolve in online spaces, living with family as adults, navigating relationships as a single parent, the impact of community and so much more.

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"Understand that self-care is different from self-love. If you're nowhere near a place of love for yourself, self-care can be a conduit to self-love. So stop telling yourself to love yourself. That's a loaded demand. There's pressure behind it. And it makes you feel defective if you struggle with it. The truth is, we all struggle with self-love because we don't know how to love ourselves. It's not something we practice. Yes, we're good at loving others. But rarely do we even prioritize loving ourselves, much less practice it. So start small. Plan the first date with yourself and see where it goes. Look, it doesn't have to be dinner and a movie. Or at the other extreme, a trip to Bali. That's self-help talk... It's not about the activity. It's about the connection. Are you connecting with yourself? Leaning into the discomfort of sitting with yourself? Or are you on your phone and in your head the entire time, running a to-do list...?" (JOHN KIM, LMFT and Author of Single on Purpose: Finding Yourself First)

In this episode, you'll join me and Shawnaci Schroeder, Self Love Influencer that loves to romanticize the little moments, soak in the mundane and help you feel a little less alone. We chat all about dating yourself, friendships as adults, keeping relationships easy and so much more.

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What role can art really play in our mental health journeys?

Join me for a conversation with Artist and Mental Health Educator, Ellie Floyd, as we delve into the powerful intersection of art and mental health. Ellie chats about the role of art in promoting mindfulness, self-reflection, and resilience, emphasizing its potential to inspire empathy, connect communities, and break down barriers surrounding mental health.

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TW: Mentions of suicidal ideations.

In this episode, we chat with two amazing brides, who despite the challenges of COVID-19 and fertility treatments, were able to start their successful beignet business and fulfill their dream of having a child.

Guests, Lisa and Ashley, share their experiences on how they navigated the ups and downs of entrepreneurship during the pandemic, and how their passion for beignets kept them going. They also discuss the journey they went through with fertility treatments, the emotional toll of the pandemic through that, and how listeners can best support friends and family on the fertility journey as well.

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Money seems to be high on the list of things everyone deals with and thinks about but nobody wants to discuss it. Why?

In this episode, you'll join me and Martha Adams, Author, Certified Financial Planner and Financial Educator while we go deep on how to make the money conversation more accessible, approaches to normalizing conversations we usually avoid, the debate regarding paying your kids an allowance and more.

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Raffela Mancuso is an internet creator speaking on allyship and breaking stigmas. In this episode we chat about how she became an ‘influencer’, the cost of having hard conversations, why there is so much discomfort with the term privilege, dismantling diet culture and more.

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Oh, my, gosh, Becci - Look at her… Boundaries!

Join me and Teacher, Romance Author, Snack Aficionado and Everyone’s Favourite Neighbour, Becci. We dive into the best ways to cultivate confidence, maintain boundaries online, the validity of seeking ease in your life, how love doesn't have to be hard and more.

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Imagine that you didn’t have a home, community or access to food or warmth BUT you had the ability to numb out and disconnect from your reality - would you?

In this episode you’ll join Sam, an Indigenous Harm Reduction Advocate, and me while we break down the controversy around safe injection sites, the why’s around substance use, boundaries while supporting loved ones and so, so much more.

Content Warning: Mention of suicide and overdose.

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At this moment, what do you need? What would make you feel well? 

In this episode, you’ll join a conversation with Julia, the creator of Glass Full, and me while we deep dive into seasonal ebbs and flows through self-care routines, being present participants in our own lives, meeting people where they’re at & so much more.

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Grab a drink. Take a seat. 10 strangers. 5 minutes. 

Let's chat love. And by love, I mean, Speed Dating! Sam is the host and creator of Happy Hour Speed Dating and joins me in this episode to talk about traditional vs non-traditional dating, what a speed dating event looks like from start to finish and everything in between.

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"It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The (Canadian) National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

On December 6, we remember:

• Geneviève Bergeron
• Hélène Colgan
• Nathalie Croteau
• Barbara Daigneault
• Anne-Marie Edward
• Maud Haviernick
• Maryse Laganière
• Maryse Leclair
• Anne-Marie Lemay
• Sonia Pelletier
• Michèle Richard
• Annie St-Arneault
• Annie Turcotte
• Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz"*

And, Fallon's Mother, Sherry Paul (among, unfortunately, many others). 

In this episode, you will join the powerful Fallon Farinacci, White Thunder Woman, and I while we discuss Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, judicial systems failures in Indigenous (& marginalized) communities, how/where to start on the Calls to Action, maintaining cultural awareness with our children and more. 

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Tis the season that brings up a wide range of feelings for many - Joy, love, celebration, existential dread… While it can be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also feel like the worst. One way to avoid the latter is by introducing boundaries with those around you.

Just in time for the holidays, join Hannah B, Internet Queen and Confidence Content Creator, and I while we chat about using boundaries as the highest form of respect, navigating tricky family gatherings, addressing diet culture commentary, protecting your peace, relationship contracts and so much more. 

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"Be careful. Honouring your parents sounds great, but if you take it too far, well, you might forget to honour yourself." - Turning Red.

Join Educator, Single Mom, Immigrant and Founder of Feminine Harbor, Carolina, and I while we discuss the complexities of raising our children to be better than us, generational patterns and legacies, the impact of community storytelling and not letting our hurt define us. 

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Exercise. Movement. Good/bad food. Fuel. Which terms do you use? What feelings do they bring up for you? 

In today's episode, we chat with Andrea Mondoux, 3x best-selling author, podcast host, lifestyle transformation coach and speaker. We chat about her journey and how that inspired what she does, her passions evolving into business ventures, the language we use with ourselves and so much more. 

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Have you seen online content with an image description at the end of the caption? Do you understand the importance of using them, even on an individual and personal basis?

Join the fabulous intersectional educator, writer & advocate Jessica Taylor and I while we break down the significance of accessibility on social media, the use and concept of trigger warnings, having the power to heal, introspective relationships and so much more.

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People (I especially) often talk about the power and impact of sharing your story but a common question is how can you make your story into something empowering when there are chapters of hardship? 

Join Mother, Anti-Racism Educator, and Yoga Studio Owner Selam Debs and I while we discuss honouring your worth, the impact of sharing stories, raising children of colour, code switching and more. 

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Trick question - What is small about small businesses? These business owners are the sales team, management, production, marketing, public relations and more.

Join the phenomenal woman behind Abbie Darling Customs, Abbie Kingsbury and I while we talk about removing the word ‘small’ out of small businesses, using criticisms as an empowering learning opportunity, finding confidence in your appearance as you age and more life lessons that can be used as points of self-education and healing.

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The bonus episode that you didn't know you needed. In this week's conversations, we roll up our sleeves and go deep. First, we chat with Jan Hendrik about his realities as a white trans male as well as his experience with intensive brain surgery and a bout of meningitis.

Stay tuned for the end of the episode for a feature clip highlighting a discussion with poet and author Elizabeth Weseloh based on the power of words and the impact writing has on your mental health. 

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You deserve the bare minimum. Right? Isn’t that always what we’re told? I want to remind you that you don’t. You deserve abundance and fulfilment and much more. Here’s the catch, at some point you have to learn to ask for it. As individuals our unique needs vary significantly but that doesn’t mean that they are of lesser value. 

Season 2 is back and starting off with an inspiring conversation with Mariangelica Forero, the incredible and dynamic woman behind The Honest Hustle Club. We’re here to remind you that you are worthy. We’re here to remind you that you can choose to follow a path paved by your passion. And we’re here to remind you that not only is there power in your stories but there’s also an underestimated amount of power within the stories of those around you.

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Say it with me.... "You’re good. You’re fine." Repeat as many times as needed.

Tune in for an episode featuring the lovely Vanessa Smithers, freelance writer and workshop facilitator. We chat about the importance of seeking out supports, embracing vulnerability and putting yourself first. 

Vanessa also did us the honour of updating the Two Feet Apart origin story. Check out the full piece on our website.

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Season 2 continues! Let go and surrender with meme artist, author and poet James McCrae. Tune in for an episode exploring the concept of “be here now”, memes as an art medium, honouring your inner child and more.

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And, surgeons don't do their own surgeries. Naturally, it shouldn't be a surprise that therapists also usually have a therapist. So why does that seem like mind-blowing information to many people? Tune in to join Nicole Arzt, licensed marriage and family therapist, and me while we talk about the progression of normalizing therapy, how boring a problem-free life would be and much more.

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Let's talk death with Michele King. Michele is an end-of-life doula and shares some of her experiences and insights within the field of death education and normalizing death conversations as we've been able to with the transition of birth. Tune in to find out more about what an end-of-life doula does and how we can best utilize these services to benefit society as a whole.

"Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it" - Haruki Murakami

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Two guests that were both featured throughout season 1 make a special reappearance. In this episode, you will join Michael, Jordanne and I while we discuss being the "token black person", code-switching, and how various experiences shaped our self-identification as biracial people of colour.

To hear about the experience of first meeting Michael later in life, check out "Hey, Brother" Season 1, Episode 2.

To hear more about my trip to meet Jordanne and honour our father, check out "West Coast Trip" Season 1, Episode 5.
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Join me as I speak to a local blogger Jamila Kyari about bringing to life the concept of finding inspiration in your work, ways to reconnect with your roots through blogging and social media, the individualized definition of art and more.

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Growing up in a time where crash dieting and excessive exercise is not only normal but glorified, can be a difficult health barrier to work through. Another tough barrier for those that bear children? That immediate and unrealistic bounce back after pregnancy expectation...

Tune in for an incredible and informative episode featuring Rhonda Chamberlain, a physiotherapist and a pre and post-natal fitness coach that shares her passion for helping others move past these barriers,  and honouring your body through all of its stages (including childbearing).

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Joining me in this episode is Sentilla Bubb. Sentilla is a 23 year old Afro-Indigenous advocate, mentor and educator. We discuss the learning process in honouring your roots, cultural appropriation vs appreciation, the re-naming of sports teams/statues and more... 

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In this episode, you will join a close friend of mine, Kate Vanderlugt, and I, exploring some of her experiences that shaped happier endings. We get the chance to discuss her journey through dating after divorce, co-parenting, the desire to have relationship neutrality... And more. 

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Michelle Hughes is an incredible woman, a conversation starter and a change maker. In this episode, we discuss her experience and passion surrounding FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders). We also discuss grief (the balance between love and loss), checking our personal biases and how we can support those that do emotionally driven work. Tune in and find more resources on her Instagram page, below:

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Who is the first person you say 'Good Morning' to? Do you think that you can be in a healthy relationship if you’re not “healed” and “whole” yourself? How do you teach others to honour you? In this episode, I discuss metaphors and some of these concepts around self-worth with Certified Life Coach, Certified Mediator and Healing Facilitator, Delia Joseph. 

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Join Ashley Mariani (Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist), and I while we bust some myths about therapists, talk about steps to removing shame from taboo conversations and dive deep into our battles with Imposter syndrome.

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TW: Overdose.

Join me, myself and I in this bonus episode. Jam packed into these 24 minutes you will hear updates from Season 1 including a cross-country move, my thoughts on the BLM movement and it's sub-sequential progression in society, a bit more about the status of my separation and some mental health struggles discussed in "Seasonal Relationships". You will also gain insight in regards to what you can expect for the last half of Season 2, the big project that will be highlighted in Season 3 and more. 

Join the owner of Wiltshire Media, Elaine Kapogines and I as we go into topics such as journalism vs creative writing, how to choose business partners, putting your personality into your work and the importance of giving yourself credit. 

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Join Unlearn's VP of Equity Education, Lahkdeep Dhaliwal and I, as we discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, systematic racism, stories of the Sikh religion, and the importance of "shutting up".

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