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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12-Mental Health
July 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis topic was chosen by our guest Kristen who bravely suggested discussing issues of depression and loneliness. Salima and I were so inspired by her courage at being vulnerable and open to want to share such deep feelings with the world that we decided to also bring to light some of our own struggles with mental health. If you are worried about this episode bringing you down, let me appease you right away. This one is not about leaving you sad while listening to our stories but rather bring...
11-Multi-ethnic relationships
July 04, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBMulti-Ethnic Relationships are more and more common in today's modern societies. in this podcast, we chat with our friend Leonardo who is Mexican and has a German girlfriend. We take a look at some basic differences between cultures and how they can be surmounted through effective communication and love. We also make reference to this article about the importance of ending the use of the word "race" when discussing human differences. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/04/rac...
10-Entrepreneurship
June 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBEntrepreneurship is one of the most natural phenomena in human nature. It basically means that a person has an idea for a product or holds a certain skill that can be converted into a service and this person will offer this product or service as value to other people, in exchange for something. In our society, we exchange money for value. In other societies and other times in history, it was common to exchange value for value. For example, the fisherman gives me fish and in exchange I paint ...
Entrepreneurship
June 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBEntrepreneurship is one of the most natural phenomena in human nature. It basically means that a person has an idea for a product or holds a certain skill that can be converted into a service and this person will offer this product or service as value to other people, in exchange for something. In our society, we exchange money for value. In other societies and other times in history, it was common to exchange value for value. For example, the fisherman gives me fish and in exchange I paint ...
9-Online Dating-Male perspective
June 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBOnline dating has become an integral part of our societies, especially in North America. Some of us have never even downloaded an online dating app (like myself and Salima), while others have benefited greatly from this technology and have been able to meet people they otherwise would have not had the chance to ever cross paths with. There are still many different opinions about online dating; some people question if these are truly apps for dating or only apps to be used for boody calls. Ot...
Online Dating-Male perspective
June 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBOnline dating has become an integral part of our societies, especially in North America. Some of us have never even downloaded an online dating app (like myself and Salima), while others have benefited greatly from this technology and have been able to meet people they otherwise would have not had the chance to ever cross paths with. There are still many different opinions about online dating; some people question if these are truly apps for dating or only apps to be used for boody calls. Ot...
8-Toxic People
June 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn any type of relationship, there can be differences of opinions, fights or misunderstandings. It’s important to point out that not all conflict definitely involves toxic people. The term "toxic people" refers to people who truly, and often intentionally, act in a way to deliberately hurt the other people around them. Let's keep this introduction short and jump right into our topic because in this week's conversation, the devil is in the details. Quote of the week: "Don't Let Toxic People ...
Toxic People
June 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn any type of relationship, there can be differences of opinions, fights or misunderstandings. It’s important to point out that not all conflict definitely involves toxic people. The term "toxic people" refers to people who truly, and often intentionally, act in a way to deliberately hurt the other people around them. Let's keep this introduction short and jump right into our topic because in this week's conversation, the devil is in the details. Quote of the week: "Don't Let Toxic People ...
7-Black Lives Matter
June 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBPolice brutality and systematic oppression against black people in America is nothing new. However, in May 2020, the murder of George Floyd by a police officer who choked him with his knee triggered an international uprising of the masses demanding for justice. Salima, Rita and special guest Mina discuss their impressions of the #blacklivesmatter movement. Quote of the week: “Being anti-racist isn’t convenient. If it feels convenient for you, you’re not doing enough and you’re not an anti-r...
Black Lives Matter
June 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBPolice brutality and systematic oppression against black people in America is nothing new. However, in May 2020, the murder of George Floyd by a police officer who choked him with his knee triggered an international uprising of the masses demanding for justice. Salima, Rita and special guest Mina discuss their impressions of the #blacklivesmatter movement. Quote of the week: “Being anti-racist isn’t convenient. If it feels convenient for you, you’re not doing enough and you’re not an anti-r...
6-Psychic
May 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis week, we want to explore the limits of our imagination and discuss the realm of the supernatural. In all cultures of the world, there are stories of sorcerers, witches, magicians, fortune tellers, magic potions, and many other ways in which humans entertain the idea of tapping into another dimension of reality. Salima and I were eager to bring up this conversation because we have different experiences with the idea of psychic abilities. I find that, since childhood, the world of fortune...
Psychic
May 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis week, we want to explore the limits of our imagination and discuss the realm of the supernatural. In all cultures of the world, there are stories of sorcerers, witches, magicians, fortune tellers, magic potions, and many other ways in which humans entertain the idea of tapping into another dimension of reality. Salima and I were eager to bring up this conversation because we have different experiences with the idea of psychic abilities. I find that, since childhood, the world of fortune...
5-Modern Moms_Modern Families Series
May 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBModern Families is a new series on the podcast. In this episode we will talk about modern moms. Our modern societies have evolved to create a wonderful environment where women can enter any career they please and thrive at work. However, amidst this passionate fight for women’s equal rights and opportunities in the professional realms, many mothers are beginning to notice that there is an aspect of our societies that is still lagging behind, not reconciling completely between the ambitious...
Modern Moms_Modern Families Series
May 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBModern Families is a new series on the podcast. In this episode we will talk about modern moms. Our modern societies have evolved to create a wonderful environment where women can enter any career they please and thrive at work. However, amidst this passionate fight for women’s equal rights and opportunities in the professional realms, many mothers are beginning to notice that there is an aspect of our societies that is still lagging behind, not reconciling completely between the ambitious...
4-Marriage
May 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe union of marriage exists in all societies around the world. Each country and religion shapes the requirements, conditions and laws that regulate marriages, sometimes radically different from one culture to another. Beyond the legal or holly framework of this union, does marriage mean the same thing to everyone on an emotional level? Are there fundamental questions we should ask ourselves when considering getting married? Is there a secret to a happy and long lasting marriage? Salima and ...
Marriage
May 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe union of marriage exists in all societies around the world. Each country and religion shapes the requirements, conditions and laws that regulate marriages, sometimes radically different from one culture to another. Beyond the legal or holly framework of this union, does marriage mean the same thing to everyone on an emotional level? Are there fundamental questions we should ask ourselves when considering getting married? Is there a secret to a happy and long lasting marriage? Salima and ...
3-Wine and its pleasures
May 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThe oldest traces of grape wine production have been found in Europe, somewhere between what is today Armenia and Georgia, dating as far back as 4000 BC. Ever since, wine has been a loyal friend to many artists, poets, travelers, emperors, and even religious leaders. It has become a major part of many culture’s identities around the world and every year, millions of tourists travel from one country to another, to discover the treasures each wine region has to offer. Exploring the world of w...
Wine and its pleasures
May 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThe oldest traces of grape wine production have been found in Europe, somewhere between what is today Armenia and Georgia, dating as far back as 4000 BC. Ever since, wine has been a loyal friend to many artists, poets, travelers, emperors, and even religious leaders. It has become a major part of many culture’s identities around the world and every year, millions of tourists travel from one country to another, to discover the treasures each wine region has to offer. Exploring the world of w...
2-Romance
May 02, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBAt this point in our lives, we’ve had our fair share of experience with romance. Today we’re talking all things romance, from past romantic gestures to societal expectations, and diving deep into our understanding of the 5 love languages. “There are five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch." - Dr. Gary Chapman Take the quiz to find out your love language here!
Romance
May 02, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBAt this point in our lives, we’ve had our fair share of experience with romance. Today we’re talking all things romance, from past romantic gestures to societal expectations, and diving deep into our understanding of the 5 love languages. “There are five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch." - Dr. Gary Chapman Take the quiz to find out your love language here!
1-Quarantine during COVID19
April 25, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBSince mid-March 2020, most of the world has been in a state of quarantine to contain the spread of the corona virus. It is during this time of confinement that the Schmooze and Booze podcast is born and we are dedicating our first episode to the extraordinary circumstances our world is facing, forcing us to be patient, resilient, positive and compassionate. Can we find a silver lining through the atrocities of illness, death, and economic recession? Let’s dive right into it. “Yesterday I wa...
Quarantine during COVID19
April 25, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBSince mid-March 2020, most of the world has been in a state of quarantine to contain the spread of the corona virus. It is during this time of confinement that the Schmooze and Booze podcast is born and we are dedicating our first episode to the extraordinary circumstances our world is facing, forcing us to be patient, resilient, positive and compassionate. Can we find a silver lining through the atrocities of illness, death, and economic recession? Let’s dive right into it. “Yesterday I wa...