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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47- Online shopping, new normal, and seeing a therapist
August 07, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBOnline shopping has increased by almost 50% in the last two years thanks to the COVID19 pandemic. Salima has been an avid online shopper for many years while Rita started buying things online mainly during the pandemic. We share our perspectives, our favorite online shops and whether or not we prefer the good old brick and mortar experience. We also touch on where we are at with "the new normal" and the opening of the economy. Finally, Salima's taken the bold step to starting therapy and is ...
Tarot for Schmoozers: The Hierophant and embracing traditional institutions
July 31, 2021 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Hierophant is card #5 in the major Arcana and come to remind us of the value that traditional institutions have in our lives. This "pope-looking" character also encourages us to take a path of education and always seek knowledge. The Hierophant is a kind guide, however, if this card is upside down, it might be a manipulative figure. Could it be that it's also time to chatter traditional "taboos" and break out of the mold of convetionality? This card is packed with wisdom and worth taking...
46-Supportive partners: building healthy relationships
July 24, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn our opinion, the most important quality to look for in any relationship is support. Especially when it comes to selecting our romantic life partner, we must know how to recognize a supportive partner from a non-supportive one. As Salima puts it: when you are in a non-supportive relationship,it's an early death sentence! Let's get schmoozing :) Link to article: https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/steps-to-becoming-a-supportive-partner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmoo...
Tarot for Schmoozers: The Emperor and taping into your masculine energy
July 17, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBCard #4 in the Major Arcana is The Emperor, a card that reminds us of masculine energy, power, and authority. Depending on when this card shows up in a reading, it could be a card that encourages you to step into your power, or it can be a card warning you about exerting your strength in detrimental ways. A very helpful card to make us reflect on masculine energy and the responsibility that comes with power. Let's get schmoozing with Tarot :) Buy your Tarot Deck here. Instagram: https://ww...
45-Bed time routines for adults!
July 11, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBBy performing the same activities in the same order every night, your brain comes to see those activities as a precursor to sleep. In this episode we discuss our routines and our bad habits before going to bed. We share tips on how to structure our evenings to helps our brain relax and enhance our sleep. Link to article: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/bedtime-routine-for-adults Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
Tarot for Schmoozers: The Empress and taping into your feminine energy
July 03, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThe Empress is card #3 in the Major Arcana. She is a beautiful woman sitting on several cushions and wearing a dress adorned with pomegranates. She wears a crown with 12 stars and holds a wand, as if to manifest all her desires. This card reminds us of the power of the feminine. It brings a message of abundance and fertility. If you are looking to attract creativity, birth, and sensuality in your life, this is the card to carry with you this week! Let's get schmoozing with Tarot :) Buy your...
Summer season: food, fashion and astrology: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
June 28, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSummer is our favorite season! We get to hang out outside, swim, camp, spend time at the local farm markets, attend weddings, and work on our tan. We realized through our conversation the importance of feeling good in our clothes during the summer to not confuse fashion errors with body insecurities. Listen to our conversation on summer fashion to brainstorm ideas about what's still in our closets and what's gotta go! As always, we discuss the three astrological signs of the season: Cancer,...
44-Summer season: food, fashion and astrology: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
June 28, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSummer is our favorite season! We get to hang out outside, swim, camp, spend time at the local farm markets, attend weddings, and work on our tan. We realized through our conversation the importance of feeling good in our clothes during the summer to not confuse fashion errors with body insecurities. Listen to our conversation on summer fashion to brainstorm ideas about what's still in our closets and what's gotta go! As always, we discuss the three astrological signs of the season: Cancer,...
Tarot for Schmoozers 4: The High Priestess, Asking questions about investment and success
June 15, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind. The perfect card to meditate with when learning Tarot as she will help you get in touch with your intuition. We discuss her attributes and we also ask the tarot questions about business investment and success. Let's get schmoozing! Buy your Tarot Deck here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
Tarot for Schmoozers: The High Priestess, Asking questions about investment and success
June 15, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind. The perfect card to meditate with when learning Tarot as she will help you get in touch with your intuition. We discuss her attributes and we also ask the tarot questions about business investment and success. Let's get schmoozing! Buy your Tarot Deck here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
43-Moving into a 100 years old home!
June 05, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBMoving is an excellent way to let go. Let go of stuff, let go of bad habits, let go of energy that doesn't suit us anymore. Most of the time we move because we've outgrown our current space, maybe not always physically, but at least conceptually. We want to achieve different life goals and that includes a new home, a new city or a new country altogether! Salima and Steve have moved to a new home. But really it's an old home! Just turning 100 years old. It's also the home where Salima grew up...
Moving into a 100 years old home!
June 05, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBMoving is an excellent way to let go. Let go of stuff, let go of bad habits, let go of energy that doesn't suit us anymore. Most of the time we move because we've outgrown our current space, maybe not always physically, but at least conceptually. We want to achieve different life goals and that includes a new home, a new city or a new country altogether! Salima and Steve have moved to a new home. But really it's an old home! Just turning 100 years old. It's also the home where Salima grew up...
42-Trip planning to Hawaii: a conversation on post COVID travels, perfect packing and adventure tips
May 22, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBSalima got her two vaccine shots and she is ready to travel! Let's plan together and day dream about her exciting trip to Hawaii. After a long pandemic, the loss of her father and the move to a new state, Salima is ready to step out of her every day routine and explore the island life for a few days. Since Rita is a travel expert, she shares a mountain of tips on how to properly pack, how to decide which activities to do and something about a magical tea that helps you poop better!¡! This is...
Tarot for Schmoozers: The Magician, Asking good questions and Spirit Guide spread
May 15, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Magician is the first card of the major arcana and is full of potential. The Magician gives you the gift of manifestation. You have all the resources to accomplish your dreams. We dive deep into the meaning of this card both right side up and reversed. We also talk about the importance of asking the right questions to the Tarot Cards. Remember: Tarot helps you CREATE your future, so all your questions should feel empowering. Finally, we offer a cool spread to communicate with your spirit...
Tarot for Schmoozers 3: The Magician, Asking good questions and Spirit Guide spread
May 15, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Magician is the first card of the major arcana and is full of potential. The Magician gives you the gift of manifestation. You have all the resources to accomplish your dreams. We dive deep into the meaning of this card both right side up and reversed. We also talk about the importance of asking the right questions to the Tarot Cards. Remember: Tarot helps you CREATE your future, so all your questions should feel empowering. Finally, we offer a cool spread to communicate with your spirit...
Tarot for Schmoozers: The Fool and getting in the mindset of begining a new journey
May 01, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBThe Fool is card #0 in the Major Arcana. All of us schmoozers are The Fool as we begin this soul's journey through our learning of Tarot. The Fool is full if potential and reminds us that it's time to take a leap of faith. We don't have all the answers, but we have all the energy we need to get started! Buy your Tarot Deck here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
Tarot for Schmoozers 2: The Fool 0 (Major Arcana)
May 01, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBThe Fool is card #0 in the Major Arcana. All of us schmoozers are The Fool as we begin this soul's journey through our learning of Tarot. The Fool is full if potential and reminds us that it's time to take a leap of faith. We don't have all the answers, but we have all the energy we need to get started! Buy your Tarot Deck here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
41- Dealing with Toxic Positivity and developing a positive mindset
April 24, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBOur current culture is constantly pressuring us to see "the positive side of things". In theory this sounds like an encouraging advice, however, an overload of positivity can invalidate our more difficult feelings like sadness, deception or fear. When we do not have the space to express these negative emotions, we start feeling inadequate. We may even feel guilty that we are not being "positive enough". The social media tendency to only post our "happy moments" also creates a skewed realit...
Tarot for Schmoozers: Introducing your Tarot Deck (Rider-Waite Smith)
April 17, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Tarot Deck is divided in two parts: the major arcana and the minor arcana. The major arcana consists of 21 numbered cards plus the card zero "The fool". The minor arcana is split in four suits of 10 numbered cards and 4 "court cards". The suits are cups, wands, pentacles, and swords. In this episode, we open Salim'as first Tarot deck and have an overview of what the arcanas represent in a reading. We also look at each minor arcana suit separately and explain the fundamental meaning of ea...
Tarot for Schmoozers 1: Introducing your Tarot Deck (Rider-Waite Smith)
April 17, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Tarot Deck is divided in two parts: the major arcana and the minor arcana. The major arcana consists of 21 numbered cards plus the card zero "The fool". The minor arcana is split in four suits of 10 numbered cards and 4 "court cards". The suits are cups, wands, pentacles, and swords. In this episode, we open Salim'as first Tarot deck and have an overview of what the arcanas represent in a reading. We also look at each minor arcana suit separately and explain the fundamental meaning of ea...
40- Pop Culture! Kardashians, Bridgerton, Sex and the City...
April 10, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB**ALLEGEDLY** The Kardashian Curse is a phenomena by which all men who get involved with a Kardashian sister end up going crazy. They go crazy because they fall in love and then they just can't handle the intensity of the K-Family. On another note, who has lived through Bridgerton this winter 2021? How hot is the Duke? Who wishes ball seasons were still a thing? We praise the author Julia Quinn and the Netflix series producer Shonda Rhimes for putting together a story that completely elevat...
39- 2021 Spring season, fashion, food and astrology
March 27, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThe spring equinox is here! If you missed the boat on your "New Year's resolutions", we suggest that you make spring your new "New year". and start from scratch. Spring 2021 is not easy as the pandemic is still affecting our lives so we share some tips on how to feel better by going out and enjoying nature. At the very least, we can find comfort in the world of fashion by letting go of the thick winter coats and playing mix and match and layering with different items. Of course, as in every...
40- 2021 Spring season, fashion, food and astrology
March 27, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThe spring equinox is here! If you missed the boat on your "New Year's resolutions", we suggest that you make spring your new "New year". and start from scratch. Spring 2021 is not easy as the pandemic is still affecting our lives so we share some tips on how to feel better by going out and enjoying nature. At the very least, we can find comfort in the world of fashion by letting go of the think winter coats and playing mix and match and layering with different clothe items. Of course, as i...
38-Self Care routines: laser hair removal, vampire facial and more
March 13, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode we discuss what self-care means to us. It starts with listening to your body and your mind when it tells you: "I am tired, please stop whatever you're doing." That message is important to recognize, especially for overachievers, workaholics or busy moms! What activities are considered self-care? Sometimes it means cooking the food you feel will be nutritious, sometimes it means going to the spa. Salima and Rita share some of their self-care routines such as how to have fabulo...
37-Sensuality: tap into your power!
February 27, 2021 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBWe all get uncomfortable with the word "sensuality". Why is that? In this episode we discuss the importance of building a sensual lifestyle to feel more confident, reduce anxiety and stress, and have harmonious relationships. Join us in this conversation to gain a completely new outlook on sensuality, one that is totally separate from sexuality and that has everything to do with waking your senses up to all the beauty and joy in your own life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_bo...
36-Astrology and Numerology mini-course with Jhandra Castellanos
February 20, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe had no idea there was such thing as a sun sign, a moon sign and an ascending sing! If you're also scratching your head and wondering what this is about, welcome to the world of astrology! We are welcoming the Pisces season by diving right into the zodiac and our special guest, Jhandra Castellanos, explains to us how to fully understand ourselves based on the three zodiac signs that shape our personalities based on the day, location and hour that we were born. Knowing which three signs in...
Astrology and Numerology mini-course with Jhandra Castellanos
February 20, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe had no idea there was such thing as a sun sign, a moon sign and an ascending sing! If you're also scratching your head and wondering what this is about, welcome to the world of astrology! We are welcoming the Pisces season by diving right into the zodiac and our special guest, Jhandra Castellanos, explains to us how to fully understand ourselves based on the three zodiac signs that shape our personalities based on the day, location and hour that we were born. Knowing which three signs in...
35- Valentine's conversation on love with our significant others
February 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBFor Valentine's weekend we offer you a conversation on love with our significant others. Get in a romantic mood with us by taking note of the questions we ask in this podcast to have a deep and loving conversation with your significant other too! Steve and Julio tell us how they felt when they first met us, what personality traits they love most about us and in which ways we enhance their lives. Stay tunes till the end because both Salima and Rita drop some major news bombs when sharing whe...
34- Two nurses from Washington state share how it feels to work during COVID19
February 06, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBKirsten and Moriah are two nurses who work in hospitals in Washington state. This week, they are sharing with us their experiences during the COVID19 pandemic. This episode is dedicated to all the health care workers around the world showing up every day to care for patients, risking their own lives to help the rest of us get through the pandemic. We schmooze about many aspects of their jobs and the health care system. They explain the struggles of getting the personal protective equipment a...
33- Naturopathic medicine, a conversation with Dr. Megan Maycher
January 31, 2021 01:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBNathuropathic medicine is based on applying a wholesome approach to health. This means that when you go see a naturopath, you will be analyzing the root cause of your symptoms and develop a plan to rebuild your body's health one step at a time. There won't be a quick fix solution or a magic pill to make everything disappear. You will have to make lifestyle changes and adopt new eating habits. But it will all be worth it! Naturopaths are here to remind us that our bodies know how to heal them...
32- Being a Trans Man; Kyle tells us his personal experience
January 24, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBEvery trans person has their own transition story. In this episode, our guest Kyle, shares with us how he decided to transition into a male body and how this affected his life, his personality and his emotional health and well being. Our current society is still plagued with violence against trans people, gender fluid persons, and anyone who does not abide by the traditionally accepted "man" or "woman". Some of the topics we discuss in this episode: -How did Kyle realize he wanted to be in...
31- Starting 2021, the energy of winter, the power of mediums and astrology tips
January 16, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWe're kicking off 2021 with a pleasant conversation that touches on the season of winter, the power of mediums, and the energy of astrology. Since most of us are still practicing social distancing and spending many hours in our homes, we go over a list of activities that can be fun to do indoors, either alone or with our core bubble. We also ponder on the meaning of winter in our yearly cycle. Have you ever noticed how things seem to go into an "automatic routine" type of rhythm in the fir...
30- Lessons from 2020 and Happy New Year!
December 26, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThe year 2020 was challenging for everyone. Salima and Rita discuss what were the lessons learnt from this year. How did this year shape their personalities and their outlook on life. This episode is to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021 with a new perspective, after having gone through the pandemic, waiting for vaccines, being surprised with loss and grief, and having made tremendous changes in business. Let's get schmoozing... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
29- Hearbreaks: how they feel and how to learn from them and move on
November 28, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBEveryone has experienced the terrible feeling of sadness that comes from having your heart broken. It may have been due to a romantic relationship that ended, a friendship that went sour, a fight with a family member or even a project falling apart. In this episode Salima and Rita discuss their experiences in heart break and the lessons they learnt from them. Why it is important to take the opportunity to reflect about the lessons we can learn through heartbreak and mainly: how to continue l...
28- Birthdays and dealing with the dilema of aging
November 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBBirthdays are a time to rejoice and celebrate. But what about the people who feel stressed out, awkward or flat out depressed on their birthdays? After all, it is a day that marks our aging and a reminder that time is piling up, making us stress about whether or not our lives are "on track". In this episode, we share our ideas about how to overcome these feelings of pressure and aging by defending the importance of celebrating life and self-love on birthdays. Let's get schmoozing! Instagra...
27- Spirituality and Meditation as a daily practice
November 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIn this episode we explore what spirituality means to us and how it guides our lives. We discuss beliefs such as Buddhism, reincarnation, past lives and organized religion. We also dive into the practice of meditation and how it can help us in our every day lives in having better control of our emotions, feeling more calm and grounded. We also share some tips for meditation-starters! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmooze_booze/
26_How it feels to live in the USA right now (Nov 2020)
November 06, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBTRUMP vs. BIDEN election of November 2020!!! We've all seen the drama unfolding, and although it makes for great entertainment, this theatrical display of political wars is in fact distracting us from looking at the tragic demise of the world's most militarized nation. The USA has been an almost uncontested world power since the second world war, and is traditionally seen as a world leader in quality of life, technology, scientific advancements, and what we all know as "The American Dream". ...
25_The Fall Season and how to tap into its energy
October 31, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBI’m sure you noticed that each season brings its own energy. Certainly, fall does not go unnoticed as it interrupts the heat and the fun of summer and carries us indoors, wraps us into cozy sweaters and encourages us to slow down. But have you ever wondered if the stars and the zodiac signs might have anything to do with it? It’s no circumstance that we celebrate spooky traditions and remember our ancestors during the fall season. Salima and I take a look at what we love about the fall seaso...
24-Cannabis- with guest speaker Souki Mahfoud
October 10, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBCannabis became legal in Canada on October 17th 2018, for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Canada is the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to formally legalize the cultivation and consumption of the plant and its bi-products. The government of Canada has put a tremendous amount of resources in the regulation of both medicinal and recreational use of the plant. We have become a pioneering country in the transition to a safe and healthy cannabis consumption, and we are proud...
23-Imposter Syndrome
October 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBMany people feel like frauds - like they are not worthy of their success, no matter how many trophies, certificates, or accolades they've received. They diminish the significance of their achievements and attribute them to luck or other forces outside their control, rather than their own effort, dedication, and even intelligence. For people with impostor syndrome, their biggest fear is that people will soon discover that they are frauds and not as skilled, intelligent, or competent as the ma...
22- We don't get it
September 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThere are certain things about our world we simply don't get. And most of the times, these are man-made situations that do not makes sense, are not fair and should really get us confused and frustrated to the point of wanting to do something about it! In this episode, we discuss different aspects of our world that we don't get and hope to see changing soon. Quote of the week: “If confusion is the first step to knowledge, I must be a genius.” - Larry Leissner
21-Advice to younger self
September 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIf you could have a conversation with your younger self to share some advice that you believe would have saved you a few heart aches or painful situations, what would it be? This week's episode is packed with positive messages not only from Salima and I but also from several shmoozers who shared their advice with us!
20- Battle of the Sexes
September 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWithin our conversation, we want to raise questions and issues about problems we have experienced ourselves or have seen close friends go through with regards to sexual attraction and life-partnership between men and women. The feminist movements have done an amazing job at advancing the socio economic situation of women in many societies around the world. However, we are noticing that through these changes of dynamic between men and women, we have created imperfect systems that create voids...
19- Friendship
September 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBEverybody needs friends! In this episode, Salima and Rita discuss the different types of friendships that we come across in our lifetime. It's an hour dedicated to the gift of friendship! “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”- Marcel Proust
18- Building a business
August 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBSalima and Rita both own small businesses. In this episode, we take you inside of Rita's business mind as Salima interviews her on different aspects related to starting and growing a business. A lot of the conversation also revolves around self-confidence and how to plan and execute a strategy for reaching your goals, so it's not only about business, but rather about building a leaders' mindset. You are the leader of your life! Quote of the week: “Be messy, complicated and afraid. Show up...
17- Health & Fitness
August 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBThe world of health and fitness is dominated by men. How does this impact women in sports since childhood all the way to world class competition? As a woman, did you know that there are certain workouts that you should or should not do based on your period cycle? We invited expert Maria Benkhalti, who has a a PHD in Public Health, a masters in Molecular and Cellular biology focusing on exercise science and a bachelor's of Kinesiology, to share her knowledge with the Shmoozers community. Mari...
16- Beauty & Vanity
August 15, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWhat do you most love about your looks? Is there something you'd like to change about your physique? We asked the shmoozers community these questions and found out that most of us have insecurities that prevent us from feeling completely beautiful. In this episode, we discuss various aspects of beauty and vanity and how to turn things around to feel more beautiful and more confident in our bodies. Find us on IG: @schmooze_booze Quote of the week: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” - Ma...
15- Instagram for projects and business
August 08, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBInstagram is a fabulous platform to connect with others and make your project or business grow. In this episode, Salima discusses openly her strategies for growing her IG account @salimaskitchen and how this platform opened doors for profitable contracts and professional growth. Quote of the week: “A big project is like a messy house, simply pick a corner and just get started.” - Unknown
14-Money
August 01, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMONEY! We love money :) Mainly, we love the things that money provides us with, like security, well-being, health, fun, and growth of a community. In this episode we discuss how some of our belief systems are blocking us from getting more money in our bank accounts and how to overcome this. We also discuss ways in which we manage our finances and share tips and resources on how to empower our communities create wealth.
13-Energy Shift
July 18, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIt's been 3 months that Schmooze & Booze has been publishing weekly episodes. What has it been like? How did the shift of energies in the year 2020 affect us and how can you benefit from it? Listen to this shorter episode to get inspired and learn how to engage more with our schmoozers community!