Iliyana Shoushounova

I'm Talking Waffles

Society EN ↓ 98 episodes

I’m Talking Waffles is the #2 podcast for young adults who are doing their best to navigate the world. I feel you, being a young adult means a lot of guessing and hoping for the best. Come listen and learn from my experiences as I share my thoughts/advice for young adults, ridiculous endeavours, and strange stories! New episodes every Monday!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: imtalkingwaffles.wordpress.com

Author

Iliyana Shoushounova

Category

Society

Latest episode

Oct 16, 2023

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Episodes

The Pandemic in the Eyes of a 23-Year-Old 05.09.2022

I recently caught COVID-19 which gave me a lot of time to reflect on my personal experience throughout this entire pandemic.  This week, let's talk about how wild grocery store customers were at the beginning of 2020, adjusting to WFH life, as well as what I feel I've missed out on because of the isolation.  New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MER...

Perseids Meteor Shower 15.08.2022

A few days ago the Perseids meteor shower peaked in the sky of the Northern Hemisphere.  The Perseids are an annual meteor shower that peak in August. Let's talk about the Perseids, their parent comet Swift-Tuttle, how to see them, and how amazing they are IRL. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles...

How to Create a Daily Routine That Works For You 08.08.2022

Happy Monday! This week I talk about routine, how to build and actually stick to a daily routine, as well as figuring out what you really want in a routine. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to like and follow I'm Talking Waffles on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube!

Summer Bucket List 01.08.2022

People always say "I'm going to add it to my bucket list.", but what does that really mean?  In this week's episode, I explain the benefits of a bucket list, how to make one without feeling overwhelmed, what I include in my summer bucket list, and more! New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't f...

Imposter Syndrome 25.07.2022

Have you ever experienced Imposter Syndrome?  Imposter Syndrome means that you have feelings of self-doubt and feel like a fraud despite your education, experience, and accomplishments.  In this week's episode, I talk about the 5 different kinds of Imposter Syndrome, what you can do to eliminate them, and how I overcame my Imposter Syndrome.  New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A W...

IKEA Mayhem 18.07.2022

Wonder why I went to IKEA 3 times in one week? In this week's episode, I share why I felt the need to go there 3 times and the importance of having a space you love. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to like and follow I'm Talking Waffles on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and You...

Vacation in Montréal, Québec 11.07.2022

I'm back from my vacation!  In this week's episode, I talk about my time in Montréal, Québec, how the airplane got delayed because of the extra passenger, the amazing food I tried, exploring the botanical gardens, the BioSphere/BioDome, beach day, and so much more! New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaf...

The SAT as a Homeschooler (homeschool stories part 2) 27.06.2022

In order to get accepted to Universities and Colleges, I had to take the SAT as a teenager to prove that I had an education.  This week I talk about my experience with the SAT as a homeschooler, my INTENSE math anxiety, how test scores don't define who you are and what you can achieve, and why I burned my SAT in front of my pool. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffle...

Your Most Common Homeschooling Questions Answered (homeschool stories part 1) 20.06.2022

"What was being homeschooled like?" is the number one question I've been asked my entire life.  This week, I answer your burning homeschooling questions such as "Were you homeschooled your entire life?", "How did the grading system work?", "Did you actually learn anything?", "How did you get into college without a real diploma?" & many more!  New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WE...

Would You Rather...? 13.06.2022

This week I dive into some Would You Rather questions!  Let's talk about questions such as being remembered in the history books for something terrible or being forgotten completely after you die, being in a zombie apocalypse or a robot apocalypse, having 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife  or always having a knife but never being able to use spoons, and many more! New episode ev...

My Instagram Got HACKED 06.06.2022

Did you know 20% of social accounts will be compromised at some point? In this week's episode, I talk about my experience with my personal Instagram getting hacked, how I got it back, and what the mean hacker did. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to like and follow I'm Talking Waffles...

Why You Should Take Time Off 16.05.2022

You're a great performer so why bother taking time off, right? In this episode, I talk about all the reasons (as backed up by science!) why you should be taking time off, my own experience as someone who feels guilty about taking time off, and the health benefits.  New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaf...

My First Car -- Phillip 02.05.2022

Everyone's first car has quite the story to tell.  This week we talk about my first ever car, a 1999 Toyota Corolla I named Phillip, how he was the definition of a beater car, the story of how I somehow passed my driving exam, and the entire timeline of how I got Phillip to how he passed away. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.st...

How Dragon Ball Z Shaped My Childhood 25.04.2022

Dragon Ball Z had such an intense chokehold on me when I was a child that it honestly shaped who I am today. Let's talk about my INTENSE Dragon Ball Z obsession, Hey Gohank, and how it got me interested in writing and filmmaking. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to like and follow I'm...

Laser Tag 18.04.2022

When I was a kid I worked at my dad's laser tag company. Let's talk about what it was like working at a laser tag company, the infamous laser tag hands, blue on blue, and why I can't stand "We Are the Champions". New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to like and follow I'm Talking Waffles o...

Book Review: They Both Die at the End 11.04.2022

This week I tackle They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Published in 2017, this novel focuses on two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus, who discover that they only have one day left to live. With themes of living versus dying and what it means to accept death, this is a book review you won't want to miss. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://...

April Fools' Day 04.04.2022

Coming from a family of 11 you can imagine the pranks that were pulled on April Fools' Day.  In this week's episode, I talk about all of the pranks I pulled with my siblings on April Fools' Day as well as which pranks were immediately banned by my family. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't...

Coyotes, Scary Masks, & More #MiniWaffles 28.03.2022

Introducing #MiniWaffles! This is a new segment in the I'm Talking Waffles podcast where I talk about a bunch of different shorter stories that wouldn't be long enough for their own episode. This week, I talk about my scary coyotes incidents, that time my dad used to wear a scary mask and scare the neighbourhood children, and more! New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.c...

What 36 Hours Without Sleep Is Really Like 21.03.2022

Ever wonder what 36 hours without sleep is like? In this week's episode, I talk about my experience not sleeping for 36 hours straight as well as what sleep deprivation does to your body when you don't sleep for 24, 36, 48, & 72 hours. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to like and f...

Everything You Need to Know About Pi Day 14.03.2022

Happy Pi Day! 🥧 In today's special episode, let's talk about the history of Pi Day, how you can celebrate, and test your knowledge about pi in a fun "game show" I called Test Your Pi Day Knowledge. Each question scored correctly is 50 points. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to like a...

My Most Iconic Injuries 07.03.2022

Potential trigger warning: Mentions of blood. In this week's episode, I talk about some of my most iconic injuries! This ranges from how I got the massive scar on my lip to burning my thumb and hand with a glue gun pretty badly. Come join me and laugh at my pain. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Do...

That Time I Went to California 28.02.2022

In 2007, Make a Wish Foundation gave my family the opportunity to go to California to see the pandas, the killer whales, Legoland, universal studios, and of course the palm trees. Come join me as we go back in time to talk about my first ever trip outside of Canada and the iconic "Flea on My Knee" song. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://mer...

A Very Honest Book Review of The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle 21.02.2022

This week I tackle The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Published in 1997, the Power of Now presents itself as a discussion about how people interact with themselves and others. The concept of self-reflection and presence in the moment are presented along with simple exercises for the achievement of its principles. Come join me as we talk about my VERY honest opinion about this book. New episode eve...

How to Enjoy Your Own Company (Even if You Don't Like Yourself) 14.02.2022

Happy Valentine's Day! 💘  In the spirit of this holiday, I am going to give you my tips and tricks about how you can enjoy your own company (even if you don't like yourself), the difference between loneliness and being alone, and how I learned to enjoy my own company as an adult. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements....

How to Survive Seasonal Depression 07.02.2022

In today's highly requested episode, I cover my tips and tricks on how you can survive the winter blues, seasonal depression, and or seasonal affective disorder.  Last year I covered the winter blues so this year we are back with some more tips to help you out! (PLEASE NOTE: I am not a medical professional this is just what has worked for me and people I know). New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE...

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