Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

Erika talks about her journey from being underestimated to living her dream. She dives into her mental health journey, the pressures of growing up balancing North American and Filipino values, and her mission to inspire underdogs. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Neda Kalantar returns to the podcast! This time she's a reality TV champion!! Neda talks about winning the Traitors Canada and what made her decide to return to reality TV. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In this special solo episode, Erika is sharing her favourite advice. Erika shares heartfelt insights on getting over perfectionism, why you should always try, choosing the harder path, saying no and knowing your values. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Can astrology help boost your confidence? Astrologer Sarah Goldsmith talks about how astrology can make sense of your anxiety and help you to feel more confident. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Netflix reality star Dominique Defoe (Too Hot to Handle S4 and Perfect Match S2) shares her experiences as a queer woman of color in the straight dating show landscape. Dominique opens up about the misrepresentation and bisexual fetishization she faced. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

It's a Traitors Canada reunion! Leroy Fontaine joins the pod to talk about his children's book Sekweha the Super Kid and His Cultural Cape. Leroy talks about reconnecting with his Indigenous culture after becoming a dad. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Can numerology help with your personal growth? Numerologist Courtney Taylor joins the pod to introduce us to the world of numerology. Courtney dives into the meaning of each number and your personal numbers. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Katurah Topps (Survivor 45) opens up about growing up in a cult and the complexities of sharing such a personal story with millions. Erika and Katurah discuss the realities of playing Survivor while being underestimated. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Minister Rechie Valdez is the first Filipina-Canadian Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. Rechie shares her journey from a stable corporate banking career to entrepreneurship and ultimately to federal politics. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Alexa Steele reminisces about her time on the iconic show Degrassi: The Next Generation. She talks auditioning for the show, playing two different characters, working with her sister and still being recognized for her childhood fame. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Mara Hutchinson was diagnosed with a rare eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa, that caused her to go blind at 28. Instead of falling apart, she became a disability advocate and fashion influencer. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Bayleigh Pelham talks unexpectedly becoming the last Big Brother Canada winner. She shares her incredible journey to winning BBCAN12 after getting removed from the cast of BBCAN11 at the last minute because her ex was on the cast! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Celeste Anderson is a pro gamer and the first winner of the reality show King of the Nerds. She opens up about backlash after winning the competition and being under edited. Erika's mind is blown over how similar their reality TV experiences were. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Neda Kalantar joins the podcast for her first interview in six years (!!!) to talk abut her two times on Big Brother Canada. She opens up about how the hate she received after season 2 impacted the way she approached the game in season 5. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Taylor Lindsay-Noel of Access By Tay has never let her wheelchair slow her down. Taylor is a disability advocate, CEO, motivational speaker and content creator known for her accessibility reviews of restaurants. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Todd Herzog, winner of Survivor China and Erika's all-time favourite Survivor player, talks about having his life dream come true at the age of 22. Plus, Todd is candid about what it was like having his struggles with alcoholism broadcast to millions. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In this Pride Month special, we're putting the spotlight on the not-for-profit Rainbow Railroad and its work to help at-risk LGBTQI+ people around the globe. Warning: mentions of violence throughout the episode. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Time to get into your feels. Simone Saunders (therapist, Tiktok creator and founder of the Cognitive Corner) joins the podcast to explain what it means to *actually* feel your feelings. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Sometimes super fans get judged. The truth is being a super fan can unlock community, growth and joy! This week, Kayla and Bethany of the Stanning BTS podcast talk about how being ARMY (aka BTS fans) changed their lives for the better. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

A lot of your life changes when you're coming out and this can be especially hard when you're from a religious family. Content creator Gay Italian Nonna shares her story of coming out to her immigrant, Catholic family. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Ever wonder if you're queer enough? In a special HTSM happy hour episode, Erika and her pal Alena Papayanis (Dear Queer, Podcast) share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Imagine realizing you're queer on a TV show with 24/7 live feeds and a whole country watching you? That's what happened to Willow Faith on Big Brother Canada 3. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Comedian Tranna Wintour (Celebrity Big Brother Quebec) left her bank job, started stand up comedy and came to understand her trans identity all at the same time. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

For many athletes, a scholarship and spot on a D1 team are the dream. But what happens when the dream isn't all it's cracked up to be? Pro runner Aleeya Hutchins took the leap to quit her D1 team and return to Canada for private training. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The first step to making a dream come true is as simple as a thought. Manifestation coach Kathleen Cameron joins the podcast to share how our thoughts can create the reality of our dreams. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/