The Laundry Basket Podcast
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Cousins Rita and Salima offer you a podcast to listen to while you do the laundry, walk your dog, drive to work, cook your next meal, and simply need two friends to chat away with!
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Episodes
27- The Life Treadmill exhaution, The Power of Slow, Therapy vs. Friendship and Shakira with BZRP
February 04, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWho else feels totally exhausted? Salima and Rita share their theories on why the start of 2023 feels a bit heavy. A good solution is to incorporate the philosophy of slowing down and make the world accommodate to your speed. For those who enjoy therapy, could you reach the same results by sharing your problems with friends? And also, we are totally team Shakira and dig her new songw ith BZRP.
26- Mixed cultural heritage
January 28, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe world is becoming a melting pot of several cultures coming together. Rita and Salima share their experiences as mixed heritage humans.
25-Finding the positive in life, a King's Christmas message, Being a political homeless.
January 21, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThere will always be suffering in life, the key is to train our brain to find the positive. The King of Spain offers a Christmas message for his nation while Rita and Salima discuss the feeling of being political homeless.
24- Holidays and New Year traditions
January 14, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBRita and Salima discuss a few traditions they follow, or are in the process of creating for the Holidays season.
23-IG Cleanse, Fifa World Cup Feelings, Duendes are coming for you
January 08, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBReturning from the Holidays, Rita and Salima talk about a few things that happened in the last two weeks of 2022 such as how they felt during the Fifa World Cup seeing Morocco and Argentina play, Rita stopped using IG, and Duendes are starting to invade other people's lives!
22- Am I the asshole?
December 24, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBSalima reads out some stories of a classic thread from Reddit where people explain situations when they acted petty. The key question to debate is whether or not they behaved like assholes. Put on your judging cap and let's diving into other people's drama while folding that laundry.
21-Baby schedules, Aliens in Mexico, Suing parents for social media exposure, Honoring your feelings during the holidays.
December 18, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBRita spent some time in a home with a baby and shares what she's learnt about parenthood. Salima honored her feelings during the holiday season and teaches us about telling the truth when communicating. Aliens might be protecting some towns in Mexico while parents are getting sued for posting about their children on social media. Let's toss it all in the laundry basket!
20- Running a successful consultancy business: Interviewing Rita
December 03, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBRita shares her experience and tips about how to run a successful consultancy business.
19- Crypto issues, grooming, and loving your community
November 26, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBThe crypto currency world has shown to be very unstable this year. Rita shares what she can't stand about crypto. We discuss our love for grooming and smelling good. Community love may be more important than we give it credit for.
18-Having an Online Business: Interviewing Salima
November 19, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBWe dive into the world of online businesses in the form of Blogs, Photo and Video Posts and more related services. Salima tells us how she started her business, how much it cost her and what the current challenges are.
17-Robots at work, A quiz for ppl turning 30, COVID Traffic Jam
November 12, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBImagine a robot helping you out with your tasks at work. A quiz for people turning 30. Post-Covid consequences: products and services are delayed. What are the long-term effects of the pandemic in our culture. Ranting on poor customer service. Google's strategy to keep you on their page.
16-Home ownership for millennials, Virtual Reality, Sexist Micro Agressions, and more...
November 09, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHow come millennials cannot buy the same properties as their parents? Is virtual reality going to takeover our lives? Can you believe there are still men out there that simply can't take a woman seriously at a professional level? We discuss all this and more...
15-Day of the Dead
November 05, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBFrom the night of October 31st to November 2nd is the celebration of the Day of the Dead for many cultures. During these days, families create altars commemorating their loved ones who have passed. Some believe the souls return to pay a visit to those who remember them.
14- All Things Halloween: history, costumes, gender roles, decoration and more!
October 28, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOne of the BEST traditions we have in North America is Halloween. A time to get creative and explore our personalities by dressing up in fun costumes and being silly. We discuss the origins of this holiday and how we like to celebrate it!
13- Hair: Humanity's obsession with hair and would you go gray?
October 26, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHumans are obsessed with hair. We attribute religious and social meaning to hairstyles and we just can't get enough of it. We also discuss our worst haircut moments and the dilema with going gray!!
12- Snoring Solutions, Voodoo dolls, Ye buys Parler, Racist City Councilors, Kids on social media, and more...
October 22, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHow to stop snoring, why are Voodoo dolls problematic and what's the deal with rich people buying social media platforms? We also debate if kids should have a presence on social media and a few more things from this week's news.
11- Puerto Rico: what's going on?
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBTh island of Puerto Rico has been struggling with black outs since it was hit by hurricane Maria in 2017. Last month, hurricane Fiaona further damaged the power grid and several weeks later parts of the island are still without electricity. We take a look at Puerto Rico's unique situation and how its current political relationship with the USA is contributing to its demise.
11- Puerto Rico: what's going on?
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBTh island of Puerto Rico has been struggling with black outs since it was hit by hurricane Maria in 2017. Last month, hurricane Fiaona further damaged the power grid and several weeks later parts of the island are still without electricity. We take a look at Puerto Rico's unique situation and how its current political relationship with the USA is contributing to its demise.
10- Getting out of your comfort zone, Witch hunting, BBL, being on live TV and more
October 14, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWe ramble about witch hunting, men bathroom etiquette, getting a BBL, memories of going to block buster, and a few more things...
9-Spooky October, Managing Moroccan meals, Weekly routines, living with robots, and more!
October 12, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe month of October is officially the spooky-est time of the year and we share the legend of "El Duende". We go through our weekly routines based on each day and we offer some tips on managing eating meals in Morocco.
9-Spooky October, Managing Moroccan meals, Weekly routines, living with robots, and more!
October 12, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe month of October is officially the spooky-est time of the year and we share the legend of "El Duende". We go through our weekly routines based on each day and we offer some tips on managing eating meals in Morocco.
8-How the pandemic changed us
October 08, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWe managed to think of positive ways the pandemic changed us. We've picked up some habits that we still enjoy today. It's important to review how we lived through the traumatic events of the two years of COVID-19 pandemic to release the stresses that may still linger around.
7- Fall Fashion, Bridal dress shopping in Paris, and more...
October 02, 2022 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSalima is loving off the fall season and we're excited that all fashion trends are in for the fall. If you are planning on buying a wedding dress, listen to Rita's experience shopping in Paris.
6- Life updates: TikTok impacting elections, Adam Neumann drama, app loyalty and couples' massages
September 16, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week's updates touch on how our digital world and algorithms keep impacting our lives and political decisions. We also are pretty fed up with white men getting investment capital without ever being held accountable. Salima realizes she seems to be loyal to some apps and Rita tells us how couples' massages really feel like.
6- TikTok impacting elections, Adam Neumann drama, app loyalty and couples' massages
September 16, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week's updates touch on how our digital world and algorithms keep impacting our lives and political decisions. We also are pretty fed up with white men getting investment capital without ever being held accountable. Salima realizes she seems to be loyal to some apps and Rita tells us how couples' massages really feel like.
5- Cleaning out our closets!!
September 09, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIf the item does not bring you joy anymore, it's time to let it go! Rita and Salima discuss their approach to cleaning their closets, getting rid of old clothes, putting order in the bathroom vanity, and all the good stuff we do once in a while to change up the energy around our material possessions.
4- Life Updates: Retiring in Italy, Life Management schedules, Being an Extrovert
September 02, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBSalima says good bye to her uncle and aunt who decided to retire in Italy after building a life in the USA. Rita needs to take several hours over the weekend to do life-management duties and Salima is ready to welcome the fall season to work indoors without feeling guilty she's missing out on the sunshine.
4- Retiring in Italy, Life Management schedules, Being an Extrovert
September 02, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBSalima says good bye to her uncle and aunt who decided to retire in Italy after building a life in the USA. Rita needs to take several hours over the weekend to do life-management duties and Salima is ready to welcome the fall season to work indoors without feeling guilty she's missing out on the sunshine.
3- Make Instagram Instagram again, Tik Tok and Be Real
August 26, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBMost Instagram users and content creators have been feeling disappointed by recent changes on the platform that make it feel like the social media giant is trying desperately to copy TikTok. Salima and Rita discuss how they feel about the new trajectory the platform is taking and their overall relationship with social media.
2-Life updates: Akashic Record reading, Getting nails done, Good news USA, Bad Bunny
August 19, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBLife updates on Rita getting her first Akashic Record reading, Salima's new secret to perfect nails done at home, and some great news from the USA on the Ahmaud Arbery murder case and the Alex Jones verdict. We end the episode with a shout out to Bad Bunny's sweet latest album and how his allegedly open style relationship is shocking the media. Throw it all in the laundry basket!
2- Akashic Record reading, Getting nails done, Good news USA, Bad Bunny
August 19, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBLife updates on Rita getting her first Akashic Record reading, Salima's new secret to perfect nails done at home, and some great news from the USA on the Ahmaud Arbery murder case and the Alex Jones verdict. We end the episode with a shout out to Bad Bunny's sweet latest album and how his allegedly open style relationship is shocking the media. Throw it all in the laundry basket!
1- Our Relationship With Booze
August 13, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBRita and Salima have had opposite trajectories when it comes to alcohol consumption. While one started off as sober and later in adulthood discovered the pleasures of alcohol, the other started off hammered and is now taking a little break from the booze. Where do you fit in?
1-Our Relationship With Booze
August 13, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBRita and Salima have had opposite trajectories when it comes to alcohol consumption. While one started off as sober and later in adulthood discovered the pleasures of alcohol, the other started off hammered and is now taking a little break from the booze. Where do you fit in?
1- Our Relationship With Booze
August 13, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBRita and Salima have had opposite trajectories when it comes to alcohol consumption. While one started off as sober and later in adulthood discovered the pleasures of alcohol, the other started off hammered and is now taking a little break from the booze. Where do you fit in?
Last episode and NEW podcast launch!
August 03, 2022 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MBWe're saying "good bye" to Schmoooze and Booze and "welcome!" to our new podcast. Starting this weekend Rita and Salima will launch their new podcast name and format. Listen in for some insights. Thank you for your support!
60- Saying No to big opportunities
July 23, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBLearning which opportunities to say no to is crucial to build a life that is aligned with our values. We discuss various opportunities that came our way and looked very "big" but we decided to say no to. How did we make our choices? Listen to the podcast to find out! [email protected]
59-Getting organized!
July 16, 2022 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBFiling systems, home decluttering, kitchen and bathroom cabinets... life is a constant dance between having "stuff" and getting that "stuff" in the right place. We discuss the different ways we organize our lives an touch on how we deal with keeping up with having things in order. In some cases we're on top of, and in other instances, we simply suck at it! Let's get schmoozing!
58- Self Care: from pampering to mental health
July 02, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWe discuss the meaning of self-care in the different areas of our lives and go through some of our preferred self-care practices. From pampering our skin to taking care of our mental health! Here's the sweet tiktok we mentioned: https://www.tiktok.com/@imansanj/video/7108209766157143339?_t=8TAFRmhAmNu&_r=1
57-Working with chimps in Zambia and climate change with Ana Sol Giovanetti
June 05, 2022 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBOur guest Ana Sol Giovanetti worked for a year at a chimpanzee conservation center in Zambia and returned to Canada to continue contributing to the fight against climate change. She currently works for the Canadian Environmental Network where she helps in creating a bridge between policy makers and various grassroots NGOs dedicated to environmental preservation. We discuss the different ways the global south and the global north can contribute deep questions relevant to resolving the climate...
56- Undergarments; underwear, bras, body-shapers, etc.
May 29, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWe dive deep into the world of undergarments to discuss our favorite underwear, bras, body-shapers and more! Undergarments are like a secret universe hiding under all of our clothes. Rita and Salima decide to venture into this taboo topic. Let's get schmoozing!
55- Cancel Culture: what does it really mean?
May 14, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWe are hearing the term a lot "This person is to be canceled", "I am canceling you" and other references to "cancel culture". Rita and Salima have an issue with this phrase because it doesn't actually mean just one thing. Instead, it encompasses a whole lot of ideas about group structures, consumer behavior and relationships. Join us in this conversation about cancel culture and see what conclusion we reach! Let's get schmoozing
54- Kids or no kids? (Or not sure?)
April 02, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBWe dive into the mindset of people, especially women, who decide NOT to have kids or who are simply unsure if they want to have kids or not. Parenthood is wonderful, but the sacrifices that parents must do to bring up their children in urban settings sometimes steal the joy away from life! What about fear of future regret for not having kids? Salima and Rita share their advice on how they got over that dilemma and alternative ways to feel love and part of a family. Let's get schmoozing!
53- Comparing different social media platforms
March 25, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBSocial media affects our personal lives and our businesses. We discuss which platforms we prefer and why, how we use them for our businesses and what type of relationship we have with each. This conversation could go on forever! Let's get schmoozing. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
52- Moving to Luxembourg from Toronto with Sofia
March 12, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWe interview Sofia (our cousin and sister) who moved from Toronto to Luxembourg. She gives us all the details about how she organized her move and the differences in lifestyle between Canada and Europe. If you are considering moving to Europe, this podcast will give you a very realistic picture of what to expect and how to prepare yourself. Let's get schmoozing! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
51- Energy healing, reiki, mediumship, akashic records with Maria Teresa Correa Solis
February 27, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThe cosmos is ruled by an invisible energy that travels through everything and everyone. Our guest, Maria Teresa Correa Solis, explains to us how she helps her clients heal through adjusting the energy surrounding their bodies and soul. We also discuss the soul's journey in this life and the afterlife. Let's get schmoozing! You contact María Teresa by text message or WhatsApp at : +1 (604) 992-3144 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
50-Things we don't give a F**k about anymore
February 13, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThere are things we felt we no longer need to give a fuck about and this is what we discuss in our first podcast of 2022. The pandemic made many of us reconsider our top values and priorities in life which means some of what used to worry us no longer affects us. We share the top aspects of our lives and our mind that we either stopped giving a rat's ass about or are trying our best to disengage from. Let's get schmoozing! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
49-Pandemic fatigue and taking a break
October 03, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe all feel it: an inexplicable burn out. A lack of motivation and inspiration. A need for more rest, and hesitation when making plans for future. This is the pandemic fatigue we are going through. In light of this, Salima and Rita are giving themselves a little break and the Schmooze and Booze podcast shall return in December 2021.
Tarot for Schmoozers: The Chariot and getting things in motion
September 25, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Chariot card is the 7th card of the Major Arcana. This powerful card encourages us to keep moving forward to achieve our goals. The energy of the whole universe is conspiring in our favor to get things done! On your big chariot, you might also be traveling soon, a trip that will shape your life and move you one step closer to your dreams. You are getting help from the universe, but you still need to poor your own effort in your projects. You will need discipline, hard work and, energy, ...
48-Planning a small wedding with Rita
August 27, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBRita got married in August 2021 and she had a tiny wedding ceremony. This beautiful small ceremony allowed her to really focus on her connection with her husband and the family and friends who came to celebrate. Many couples decided to have small weddings during the COVID19 pandemic and this is definitely a growing trend as it costs less and allows the bride and groom to enjoy their special day in a relaxed, stress-free manner. Do you prefer big wedding parties or small intimate receptions?...
Tarot for Schmoozers: The Lovers and being vulnerable
August 14, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Lovers card is the 6th card of the Major Arcana. It reminds us of the importance of being totally naked with our emotions to reach deep connections with those we love. The symbolism in the card is intense and also alludes to passion and duality. The card not only refers to the love in a romantic relationship but can also point at the union formed in all kinds of situations such as business partnerships, cultural clubs, or any situation where two or more individuals share a bond. How does...