Uncomfortable
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDebbie and her guests take a deep dive into taboo topics such as sex, money, death, mental health and more, in hopes of de-stigmatizing them and starting a conversation.
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Let's Talk About Sex
February 12, 2021 20:32 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Kim, host of the podcast Hush! We talk about sex, being pretty vanilla, our fantasies and what holds us back from experiencing them. About KimKim is the host of Hush! a podcast that talks about sex, dating and relationships. Like myself, Kim is a bit of a vanilla who is curious about sex and the different lifestyles out there. She has interviewed sex workers, dating app founders, porn stars, couples in the swinging lifestyle and more.In this episo...
Healing Trauma Through Poetry
January 16, 2021 02:39 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Bailee Noella. Bailee just released a book of poetry, Bathtub in Flames. She explains how her poetry was a way to help her heal the trauma she suffered due to sexual abuse.*Trigger Warning* - Bailee and I do touch on the sexual abuse that she went through as a child. If you suffered abuse, you may wish to skip this episode. If you need support, please scroll down for some resources. About BaileeBailee Noella is a poet who writes for personal catha...
Pop Culture Witchcraft
December 21, 2020 19:11 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Tarot Reader + Pop Culture Witch Lindsay Braynen. Lindsay educates me on how witchcraft has influenced pop culture and vice versa; how it’s largely a feminist movement; and how colonialism tried to destroy the spiritual practices of black and indigenous cultures. About Lindsay:Lindsay [she/her] is the Card-Reader + Star-Gazer behind DarkLake Tarot, where she combines her intuition, love of storytelling, and esoteric studies to encourage her client...
The Agenda Period
November 19, 2020 23:38 - 43 minutes - 40 MBCan you sync your cycle with your business?Yes you can! In this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Alyx Coble-Frakes, co-founder of The Agenda. Early in Alyx’s health coaching career it became obvious to her that her desire to do certain tasks varied based on where she was at in her menstrual cycle. About AlyxAlyx is the co-founder of The Agenda. Early in Alyx’s health coaching career it became obvious to her that her desire to do certain tasks varied based on where she was at in her mens...
Finding Community After Immigrating
October 14, 2020 01:22 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBHow hard is it to rebuild your community after immigrating to another country?In this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Mo! Sibyl is a Nigerian-born, US-educated, Korean speaking, struggling intellectual. Mo! moved to the US nine years ago to pursue the next steps in her education and career. In this episode, she shares a few of the lessons that she learned when she immigrated.Mo! also hosts The More Sibyl Podcast. A podcast about culture and cultural nomads designed for Blacks and Asians...
Trauma & Family Estrangement
September 18, 2020 15:22 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBWhat is trauma exactly? And how do we cope with it?In this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Joyous D. Williams, a mental health professional, art therapist, and coach. We discuss trauma, the different ways to cope, and dealing with family estrangement. About JoyousJoyous D. Williams is a Mental Health Professional serving the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. She is a nationally board-certified Art Therapist, specializing in brain-based, trauma-informed care. She’s also a coach studied in “...
I Call Bullshit
July 16, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBHow can you stay true to yourself, so you can call in the right relationship?In this episode of Uncomfortable, Deb chats with Self Care & Self Love Advocate Andrea Hill on calling yourself out on your own bullshit. Andrea explains how working on YOU by calling yourself out on your own bullshit, will allow you to feel more empowered, helping you to find a relationship that aligns with your true self.About Our Guest:Andrea Hill is a bullshit disturber, blindspot revealer, and love seeking missi...
Life as an Exclusive Companion
July 03, 2020 14:59 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWhat is the difference between an "exclusive companion" and "sex work"? In what ways to do those who work in the sex industry keep themselves as safe as possible? In this episode of Uncomfortable, Deb chats with Amy Taylor, model and exclusive companion who answers the above questions. Amy also talks about her experience of dealing with haters on and offline and explains the pros and cons of legalizing the sex industry.About Amy:Amy Taylor is the an exclusive companion based in the United Sta...
Gender Identity + Gender Affirming Surgery
June 18, 2020 17:35 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBWhat does “Gender Identity” mean? And how could the decision to go through gender affirming surgery impact a relationship?In this episode of Uncomfortable, Deb chats with Vancouver’s favourite queer podcasters Sara & Chloe about Sara’s decision to go through gender affirming surgery. Sara talks us through their decision and why the surgery is important to them. And Chloe tells us how she felt when Sara shared this decision with her. About Chloe & Sarah:Chloe is a queer, disabled feminist. S...
Sexual Abuse Prevention through Sex Education
May 22, 2020 16:45 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHow can parents help prevent sexual abuse happening to their kids? In this episode, Deb chats with Sexual Health Educator, Amy Lang. Amy helps educate parents and professionals about sexual abuse prevention by preparing them to have conversations about sex with children from a young age. About AmyA sexual health educator for over 20 years, Amy Lang, MA helps parents of all beliefs talk with kids of any age about the birds and the bees. She also works with youth serving organizations and provi...
Overcoming Bullying
May 08, 2020 15:11 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBThe trauma of racial bullying can continue affecting people of colour for a long time. Jade Pattenden, who was born in Scotland and then moved to Canada at a young age, has used advice and techniques that she read in self-help books to overcome the trauma of bullying and even find empathy towards those who bullied her.In this episode, we chat with Jade about moving forward after bullying and discovering that what you were bullied for can be your biggest asset.About JadeJade is the host of “I...
Sex With Younger Men
April 24, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBStevie never expected to have a sexual awakening in her mid-forties, especially one that involved men in their 20’s. After coming out of a passionless marriage, she decided to try online dating in hopes for a conventional relationship with someone around her age. However, things didn’t quite go as planned and before she knew it, she had a whole bunch of young men knocking at her door. About Stevie44-year old Stevie came out of a long passionless marriage and decided to start dating. She set u...
Overcoming Bulimia and Self-doubt
April 10, 2020 04:12 - 47 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Wellness & Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer Jetty Nieuwenhuis about overcoming bulimia and self-doubt.About JettyJetty Nieuwenhuis is a wellness + nutrition coach and personal trainer who helps her clients get to the route of their self-doubt. Jetty had bulimia for over 20 years. After a long journey battling the illness, she began helping others who needed support. She has also suffered from Lyme Disease and is now a volunteer with the ...
Social Distancing + Isolation
March 28, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 114 MBDue to the COVID-19 outbreak, most of us find ourselves stuck at home in self-isolation and practicing social distancing. For some, working from home is normal, for others they’ve lost their jobs and are having to find ways of coping.In this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with numerous people in different situations to find out how they are coping with this unsettling situation. About Our GuestsLisa Driver is a Spiritual Teacher, Author and mother of 2 very young ones living in Medici...
When to Divorce Your Spouse
March 13, 2020 05:30 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBAre you in a relationship that is "comfortable" but deep down something doesn't feel right? Do you want to leave your spouse but have been terrified to have the "conversation"? Then this episode is for you.In this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Dr. Courtney Paré. Courtney, a licensed naturopathic doctor who went through a divorce in 2018. This made her realize how important relationships are to our wellbeing. She then began incorporating relationship coaching into her work.About ...
Cripping Up Sex with Eva
February 28, 2020 03:45 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Eva Sweeney, creator of Cripping Up Sex with Eva. Eva is a genderqueer disabled female who works primarily as a sex educator and freelance writer. Eva started doing this work when she was a teen and realized that there was no information on how to integrate her sexuality with her disability. About EvaThrough her platform Cripping Up Sex With Eva, Eva Sweeney gives classes about sex and disability, topics that are not talked about nearly enou...
Imposter Syndrome
February 14, 2020 03:24 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBImposter Syndrome is something that so many of us deal with. Not feeling “good enough” can stop us from pursuing a certain career, standing up for what we believe in, or even doing something fun like erotic dancing!In this episode, Debbie chats with Erica Courdae, Certified Coach and Entrepreneur. Erica’s work primarily focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She explains her take on Imposter Syndrome and speaks to how the lack of diversity in the media contributes to that deeply rooted ...
Homesickness + Searching For Identity
January 31, 2020 06:02 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBDo you consider your birthplace to be part of your identity? What happens when you move away from that place? Do you lose part of who you are? Or are you recreating your identity? What does it mean to be a settler in Canada?In this episode, Debbie chats with Victoria Spooner, radio show host, musician and fellow Brit who moved to Canada 7.5 years ago. Victoria struggles with homesickness and trying to figure out her identity.About VictoriaVictoria Spooner is a communications professional, mus...
Sex Education for Parents & Kids
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWe all learned about the birds and the bees at some point – at school, on YouTube, from our friends, or *cringe* from THAT TALK with our parents. But maybe talking sex with your parents or kids doesn’t have to be that weird?In this episode, Debbie chats with Kim Cook, sex educator, nurse, and author of Teen World Confidential, about how parents (and their kids) can normalize conversations about sex, relationships, masturbation, identity, and more!National Sex Education day is on February 2. T...
Trans Death Care
December 20, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Toni King-Rose, an advocator for Transgender Rights within funeral and death care services and offers peer support for Trans people working in the death care industry. About Toni:Toni is a 20-year-old, male-identifying, openly transgender funeral student currently going through an accredited Canadian mortuary Program. He works part-time at an independent retirement living complex as a housekeeper and friend and volunteers with Dying With Dig...
Money 101 for Entrepreneurs
December 06, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Merideth Bisiker, a Certified Money Coach. We talk about money, taxes, and what to think about when you are an entrepreneur.About MeredithFor the past 25 years, Merideth Bisiker has been working in banking, finance and accounting…and loves it! As Payroll Compliance Practitioner (Canadian Payroll Association), she is currently pursuing the Chartered Personal Accountant designation.Merideth is passionate about the stories that “the numbers” te...
Absent Parents
November 22, 2019 13:30 - 59 minutes - 82 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Erica and Sana from the Systers With A Why podcast. The sisters share their experience growing up in a single-parent household and why they don’t feel the need to look for their father.Systers With A Why is a podcast where two sisters, Erica and Sana, casually chat about the “Why’s” of life while questioning themselves and others. You can find it on all of your favourite podcast players! In this episode, we chat about absent parents. Both Sa...
Reconciliation
November 08, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Chastity Davis, a mixed heritage woman of First Nations and European descent. We chat about reconciliation and what it means both politically and individually. About ChastityChastity Davis is a mixed heritage woman of First Nations and European descent. A proud member of the Tla’amin Nation, located in Powell River just off the beautiful Sunshine Coast of BC. Chastity strives to keep her sacred First Nations culture, traditions, and values i...
Periods Part 2: Menstrual Products, Poverty, & Power
October 25, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, we chat with Madeleine Shaw, co-founder of Lunapads. Lunapads is a Vancouver based business that manufactures reusable menstrual products. We discuss period products, myths, shame, period poverty and, so much more!About Our Guest:Madeleine Shaw, the co-founder of Lunapads. Lunapads create reusable alternatives to disposable pads & tampons featuring modern washable cloth pads, magical leak-free period undies, and menstrual cups. Madeleine is not only one part ...
Periods Part 1: Period Bypassing
October 11, 2019 03:18 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, we talk to De’Nicea Hilton, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Holistic Period & Fertility Strategist. We chat about “Period Bypassing” a term coined by De’Nicea during her work with women around menstrual cycles. About De'Nicea:Imagine a place where girls, teens and women walk around completely aware of themselves, Being Whole, and so comfortable fully expressing their Authentic Selves. They’re exuding confidence and loving who they are. And to think…it all s...
Giving a F*ck About Climate Change
September 29, 2019 21:14 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThis episode comes to you live from the Climate Strike in Vancouver. Debbie is joined by marching buddies Jessica Roberts-Farina and Peggy Liu as well as over 100,000 others from Vancouver as they strike and march for Climate Action.About Peggy:Peggy Liu is a writer, story-teller, self-proclaimed bibliophile, and mediocre advice-giver. When she isn’t digging her way to the bottom of a peanut butter jar or walking around Vancouver with her camera, she’s analyzing and over-analyzing relationshi...
Masturbation
September 16, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBIn this episode we chat with Cate from the Swinging Down Under podcast! Cate, and her partner Darrell are the hosts of the non-monogamous podcast Swinging Down Under. They started their journey in 2014 and wanted to pay it forward by chronicling our journey from monogamy into Non-Monogamy. In their podcast they share their own stories mixed in with interviews from other non-monogamous, sex positive or curious couples, educators and more. In this episode of Uncomfortable, we chat with Cate spe...
Being a Traditional Wife
August 30, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode we chat to Nadia La Russa. Nadia describes herself as a "spiritually traditional" wife, meaning that she lives by the bible's definition of being a wife: " Wives must submit to their husbands as is fitting in the Lord". (Colossians 3:18). Nadia explains what this means and how it works for her relationship and that choosing this type of relationship doesn’t mean that she isn’t a feminist. About NadiaNadia La Russa is a successful serial entrepreneur. She owns several companies...
Entrepreneurship & Mental Health
August 16, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode we talk to Jason Van Orden. Jason is a successful entrepreneur who openly talks about his struggles with ADHD & anxiety. Jason speaks to how these mental health disorders affect his business and the tools that he uses to cope. About Our Guest:Jason helps thought leaders to reach a larger audience with their ideas, create new income streams from their expertise, and build business models that align with their values and goals. As a consultant, trainer, and strategist, he draws ...
Igniting Your Sensuality
August 02, 2019 15:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode we chat with Lisa & Paula from TrufElle about igniting your sensuality. TrufElle is a movement that provides the tools through chocolates, resources, network connections and events to facilitate the awakening of your inner desires and sexuality. About our Guests:TrufElle is a movement that provides the tools through chocolates, resources, net-work connections and events to facilitate the awakening of your inner desires and sexuality.Lisa met her husband while still in high sch...
The Millennial Career Struggle
July 18, 2019 15:10 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIn this episode we chat to four millennials who currently struggle or who have struggled with their career. Millennials get a bad rap for not settling in one career or trying to do too many things at once. Is it a millennial thing? Are we just indecisive? Do we just have FOMO? Or do we just take on too much because have one steady job is no longer realistic? About Our Guests:Jessica Roberts-FarinaJessica Roberts-Farina is a communications and marketing professional born and raised in Vancouve...
Shame & Vulnerability
July 05, 2019 14:10 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode we talk to Rebecca Ching about shame & vulnerability. Rebecca is a therapist, speaker, writer, leadership consultant and workshop facilitator. We chat about how shame is ground zero to most uncomfortable topics and what we can do to move through shame.About Rebecca:Rebecca Ching is a therapist, speaker, writer, leadership consultant and workshop facilitator. She is the CEO and founder of Potentia Family Therapy, Inc. – which is a brick and mortar integrated mental health pract...
Feeling Lost & Uncertain About My Future
June 21, 2019 14:46 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode we talk to content writer and blogger Philip Volna who at a very young age, felt lost and uncertain about his future. When Philip was just 14 years old, he struggled with depression as he felt that he needed to have his career path all figured out. About Philip:Philip is a Ukrainian digital content strategist, self-help consultant, and entrepreneur. He is also the author and founder of the website lifetomake.com.From a very young age Philip felt very lost and suffered from de...
Calling Off Your Wedding
June 07, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode we talk to Lorie Corcuera who back in 2012 called off her wedding. It wasn’t until her partner asked her to marry him, she realized that the relationship wasn’t right for her. Calling off her wedding, and choosing herself over pleasing everyone else, gave her the strength to leave her job, create a successful business and become a coach and a mentor. About Lorie:Lorie Corcuera is the Co-Founder and CEO at SPARK Creations & Company Inc., a training and development organization...
Tantric Sex
May 24, 2019 14:05 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn this episode we talk to Julia Kovacs who explains the history and intentions behind Tantra and Tantric Sex. Julia is an intimacy coach who's mission is to change the paradigms of the public’s perception of sex.About JuliaJulia is dedicated to empowering everyone to live life orgasmically. She accomplishes this by working with men and women individually, and in groups, to overcome their past conditioning related to intimacy. The goal is to teach people how to live an orgasmic life each mome...
Sex Work
May 10, 2019 13:07 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, we chat to Heidi who has been a sex worker for 10 years. Heidi shares details of her life as a sex worker and sugar baby and explains how she has found empowerment, boundary setting and financial independence through the many lessons sex working has provided.About Heidi:Heidi is a 30 year old queer woman and has been a sex worker on/off for the last 10 years. Originally she was drawn to the double life that sex work provided, and found it a useful tool to qui...
Living with Chronic Illness
April 26, 2019 13:16 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode I talk to Shannon MacFarlane. Shannon remembers suffering from endometriosis from as young as 12 years old. Since then she has been diagnosed with three other chronic illnesses. Shannon is also a mother who’s son also suffers from a chronic illness. Shannon shares her journey and what her day-to-day life is like living with illnesses that others struggle to understand. About Shannon:Shannon lives, loves, and plays in Tacoma, WA, USA, with her husband, son, and kitties. As much...
Ethical Non-Monogamous Lifestyle
April 12, 2019 13:24 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBIn this episode we explore ethical non-monogamy. I was lucky enough to chat with Tori and Soul of the Torrid Souls podcast. Tori and Soul are a same sex, bi-sexual, ethical non-monogamous couple. They have been together for many years but just recently got married. This was an incredibly fun convo that was highly educational!About Tori & Soul:Tori and Soul are a passionately married couple. Like many of you they navigate all the normal things of life like family and work. Perhaps, not so li...
Moving past the feeling of shame after having an abortion
April 05, 2019 14:10 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBGail was 24 when she unexpectedly fell pregnant. She was in the middle of university, wasn’t in a great financial position, therefore decided to have an abortion. Over 10 years later, she still feels regret over her decision. In this episode Gail shares her story and talks to the lack of education around the topic of abortion. In this episode I chat with Gail who shares her experience and feelings around having an abortion. Back in 2008 when she was a full-time university student training to ...
Trauma and Intimacy
March 29, 2019 13:27 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Vancouver writer Peggy Liu. Peggy and I discuss how childhood trauma and learned behaviours can affect intimacy and vulnerability in relationships. About Peggy:Peggy is a writer, story-teller, self-proclaimed bibliophile, and mediocre advice-giver. When she isn't digging her way to the bottom of a peanut butter jar or walking around Vancouver with her camera, she's analyzing and over-analyzing relationship dynamics, cognitive and behavioural patte...
Death, Money and Shame
March 22, 2019 13:05 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBAndrina Tisi, owner of www.wholelicious.com, is a health & lifestyle coach, yoga teacher & Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner based in Zurich, Switzerland.In this episode We chat with Andrina Tisi about the shame around money and the emotional toll an inheritance can present. Andrina lost her dad when she we just 15, then her brother just a few years ago. Even though she can live comfortable from the inheritance that was left to her, she would give it all back just to spend another 5 mi...
Cervical Fluid
March 15, 2019 13:35 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode we explore Cervical Fluids. I love this topic and am so happy that I found Jessica Roberts-Farina who is an avid fan of tracking her cervical fluids! We chat about the stigma around this topic and go into detail on the types of fluids and what they can mean. Jessica Roberts-Farina is a communications and marketing professional born and raised in Vancouver. Her journey into tracking her cervical fluid began in May after experiencing a complete breakdown of her health and a deci...
Anal Health
March 08, 2019 14:11 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode we explore Anal Health. Thanks to Kerin "KB" Berger Founder of Queer MEDucation who answers our questions specifically around Anal Sex, the risks involved, and how to do it safely.Kerin "KB" Berger is the founder of Queer MEDucation, a website and podcast about improving the quality of health care for LGBTQI+GNC people. Kerin is a Physician Assistant licensed under the National Certification Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and the Physician Assistant Board of Califo...
The Birthing Story
March 01, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBEvery parent has their own birthing story. Jackie Chemelli shares her experience birthing her beautiful twin boys Sawyer & Miller and the decisions she had to make during and after the birth. "It's not like in the movies" Jackie assures us. Jackie Chemelli is the founder and owner of Lace Brick Design, an adventure lifestyle brand for women. She also recently launched an adventure brand for baby girls: Baby Brick Brand! Jackie loves french fries & foggy forests and she never says no to an adv...
Loss & Grief
February 22, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMegan is a Vancouver based graphic designer and creative. She is passionately driven and continuously inspired by the power of story-telling and ability to connect with others through shared experiences. At her final year at Emily Carr University + Design she began Of Loss and Grief, an award winning project exploring the ongoing and very personal process of life after loss. Between her personal projects and working at a local design studio, Megan is a front porch and hammock enthusiast, an a...
Body Positivity
February 15, 2019 13:41 - 54 minutes - 50 MBCaroline MacGillivray is the founder of Beauty Night Society, a Vancouver based organization that helps build self esteem & change the lives of impoverished women.At the tender age of 3, Caroline began to explore a relationship with movement. Ballet, writing, musical theatre, voice overs and acting classes fleshed out her world. In 2000 while researching an acting role, Caroline founded Beauty Night Society based on an interaction she had with a women who needed help. After 18 years, Beauty N...
Anxiety vs Depression
February 08, 2019 13:36 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIt can be difficult enough navigating through life living with one mental health diagnosis. Kirsten Barkved shares her story of living with two. Kirsten suffers from both anxiety and depression. In this episode she explains how one can trigger the other and discusses the things that help her cope – one of which is her adorable dogs.Kirsten Barkved is a writer who thinks that the best way to solve all your problems is to melt some cheese on them. When she isn’t dismantling the patriarchy, pett...
Good Girls Talk Sex
January 31, 2019 15:30 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBLeah Carey is a sexual communication coach who helps women learn to communicate about sex so they can get what they really want in the bedroom. She is the creator and host of the podcast “Good Girls Talk About Sex.” Sexual freedom is a subject that is deeply personal to Leah because she spent most of her life being a VERY good girl. She only had sex inside committed relationships and most of that sex was either boring or painful. In 2017 she had the opportunity to leave everything behind an...
What to expect at a sex party
January 25, 2019 02:11 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBChristine Wild, author of Just Bad Timing, is a passionate writer, on paper and in life. She’s the host of Running Wild With Christine: Sex, Success and Other Slippery Rabbit Holes, an Anchor podcast.Christine is a world-travelled, fiercely independent woman who doesn’t let much get in her way. She likes to eat, drink wine, and write in strange places. She loves reading Hemingway and prefers summers. Above all, she enjoys meaningful conversations, preferably from a handsome stranger, in the p...
Overcoming Self-loathing & Depression
January 18, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Andrea Loewen. Andrea is a writer, theatre-maker, and choreographer in Vancouver, BC. However our topic today has nothing to do with any of Andrea’s amazing skills. Despite Andrea being an incredibly talented and seemingly happy-go-luck person, she actually suffered, and still occasionally suffers from depression.Andrea is lucky enough to be in a place now where she can talk openly about her experience, in-fact she loves talking about depression and self-loathing e...