I'm Talking Waffles

This week I tackle Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief as the first-ever book review on the I'm Talking Waffles podcast. Percy Jackson & the Olympians is a series of 5 books written by Rick Riordan in the early 2000s that follows the adventures of Percy Jackson, a boy who discovers he is a demi-god. Come join me as we talk about the first book in the series The Lightning Thi...

Like the majority of humans, I had to get my wisdom teeth taken out, in fact, I got them taken out a few days before the pandemic struck Canada.  Come join me as I talk about how my wisdom teeth allowed me to time travel, the experience before and after, as well as what it was like getting them taken out as an adult (I mean I was 19 or something when I got them taken out but whatever). New ep...

One year ago I'm Talking Waffles was released to the world! Join me as we talk about what it takes to make a solo podcast, the research involved, the graphics, and comparing 2021 to 2022. 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, Tw...

When I was a kid I was OBSESSED with mermaids to the point where I did everything in my power to become one. I collected everything mermaid-related, read all books involving mermaids, created my own mermaid show with my sister that we forced my family to watch, and even followed random spells online to become a mermaid.  Come join me on my trip down memory lane as I talk about my childhood ob...

Welcome to 2022! A brand new year also means a brand new season of I'm Talking Waffles! Join me as I dive into my New Year's resolution, how you can set goals, the importance of accepting that things don't always turn out the way you expect them to, and how I think I had COVID-19 during the holiday break. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://m...

As the new year approaches we often get reflective.  In this episode, I reflect on the highlights of 2021 as well as the low lights in the wonderful land of Iliyana. From going to Vancouver to see my sisters to how my concussion forced me to reflect on everything around me. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imt...

Being Canadian means the majority of the time we are experiencing snow; either creating great memories or fighting for our lives to survive in the cruel conditions.  In this week's episode, we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to snow, ice, and blizzards. This includes everything from that time my friend and I almost died when our car skidded off the road to the mysterious...

Every family and country has its own special tradition. In my family, we would have special stockings, toilet paper tubes full of cash, looking for a Christmas pickle on the tree, and opening one present on Christmas eve. Let's explore my family's Christmas traditions as well as those from Mexico, China, Sweden & more! New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAV...

The colder weather and shorter days are the key ingredients for the winter blues. As someone who started this podcast because of the winter blues, let's talk about some of the ways you can beat it as well as the difference between the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements....

For the first time in over a year, I met my coworkers in real life and had quite the experience.  Let's talk about the awkwardness of meeting for the first time, the new experiences, and the differences between working from home and working irl! New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffles Don't forget to...

Growing up with many siblings means that we created a lot of strange and sometimes questionable games. In this episode, I dive into the many many different games we used to play including Michael Jackson ghost, avalanche, the floor is lava, up to the moon, HWP & more! New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingw...

It has officially been a week and one day since the start of NaNoWriMo (aka National November Writing Month) and as an avid writer, I wanted to share some of my best tips and tricks to help you reach the 50k goal! In this episode, I cover character creation, writing strategies, recommend reading material, motivation, and how to stay on track. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalki...

Curious about what life with Invisalign is like? The cost? What it is like compared to braces? I spill all the details and more in this episode! 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!

Spooky season is coming to an end, so I wanted to end this Halloween month by talking about irrational childhood fears that my siblings and I had. These range from thinking there were sharks in the pool to the oddly specific mutant mice that only existed if our dad went to bed. New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imta...

For someone who is scared of horror movies, I sure watch a lot of them! 😨 This episode covers my favourite horror movies, their storylines, and what they're all about.  The list features IT Chapter 1 & 2, The Ring, Poltergeist, Coraline, Insidious, and more! New episode every Monday! 🔥 WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffl...

Following along with the spooky theme, this week I touch on the spooky theme of mental illness. When I was a kid I used to believe very strongly that everything I touched was poison and I would die if I ingested it. To make it scarier, I would wash my hands to the point where they would bleed and hurt. This story follows along on what living with OCD is truly like, the horrors behind it, the thoug...

When I was growing up I lived in a home that was over 100 years old and most definitely haunted. 👻 This episode is all about my family's ghost who we named Harold; Harold was a poltergeist and LOVED causing trouble, however, we also LOVED blaming Harold for our mistakes so it was kind of a fair deal. Tune in to discover what life living with a ghost was like as well as 3 other paranormal stories...

Downtown is always an interesting place, especially at night. In this episode my BF and I witnessed a drug deal while we were getting ice cream. Not long after one of the guys who was part of it demanded my BF and I stay for a while and chat with him in a dark creepy corner. He was incredibly adement about keeping us there and I think he wanted our organs. Tune in to find out the other creepy thin...

This is part 2 of the Vancouver adventures! In this final part of the Vancouver adventures series, I talk about some really strange things I witnessed in Vancouver -- and some fun places I went with my sisters! This ranges from the person dressed as a dinosaur on the SkyTrain, to the guy who was arrested but still enjoying a nice cup of coffee, the unfortunate drug issues, a guy eating bugs despit...

This is part 1 of the Vancouver adventures!  For my vacation, I traveled to beautiful British Columbia to see my three sisters who live there. We did all the fun touristy things but what we didn't expect was to witness a hit and run in Gastown, BC, involving a taxi driver and a cyclist.  This is the story of what we saw that night and our experience with giving a statement to the police....

In this story, I talk about the time I tried avoiding some bikers and ended up breaking my shoe and getting TONS of awful blisters.  Enjoy my adventure as I tried to find new shoes while suffering because no one sold my size lol. 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'...

Let's explore the history of Nintendo's gaming consoles from 1997-to the present.  In this episode, I talk about the consoles, their specs, the number of units sold, features, as well as some nostalgic stories regarding the GameCube, Wii, Wii U & Switch systems. New episode every Monday! WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaffl...

Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move . It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. In this episode I dive into my own experience with sleep paralysis, share stories of others experienc...

If you've ever taken public transportation there is a high chance you've had an unpleasant encounter, be it from weird people on the bus/train or the fact that buses just don't show up. I have had my fair share of public transportation horror stories involving my inability to find the right bus, getting confused about the numbers on the bus, as well as creepy people who do creepy things. Sit back...

COVID-19 has become a very interesting topic online; from people who are completely against it to those who just want it to end. No matter your opinion on the matter, this is the retelling of my experience with the COVID-19 vaccines and the adventures and thoughts I have. New episode every Monday! WE HAVE A WEBSITE: imtalkingwaffles.ca! WE HAVE MERCH: https://merch.streamelements.com/imtalkingwaff...