Newfound Happy Hour

In this episode, Emily shares how her plans of leaving Newfoundland for somewhere like Wall Street evolved when she became CEO of Sucseed, a social enterprise venture formed in Enactus, at Memorial University. She talks about the real issue of food insecurity and how her family’s farming roots led her in that direction. She also talks about her positions with CIBC, the Memorial Centre for Entrepre...

The first part of this episode was on all the appointments in the first trimester, from finding out she was pregnant until getting her NIPT results at 12 weeks.  This episode is a follow up with everything Sarah purchased in the first trimester, while trying to avoid spending money on anything unnecessary. What is necessary during this time? Well. We are not holding back on any topics that may be...

In this episode Sarah chats with Hannah from Spark Your Growth and details her job as a trauma therapist and owning her own practice. She goes over a typical day for her, how she ended up in this career, and her time in Labrador. She also chats about how Spark Your Growth was actually started from a covid blog - similar to this podcast! Getting into counselling or therapy can be overwhelming so if...

In the first episode of season 5 Sarah goes over some plans for the year - which now include giving birth and becoming a mother! She tells the story of her unplanned pregnancy and hiding it over the holidays. "But wait, wasn't she always openly on the fence about having a baby?"  Yes, yes she was. She shares past thoughts on being childfree, and how she came to the decision of feeli...

In the last episode of season 4, on New Years Eve, Sarah chats a bit about each episode of Newfound Happy Hour in 2025. Everything from self love, life updates, relationships, and politics - we went through it all!  She ends with talking about the busy new year, upcoming things she can't yet talk about, and if all you did this year was survive, that's okay. See you in 2026! Follow for up...

In this episode, Sarah gets her colour analysis done with Laura from LBD Colour Analysis! If you notice that wearing certain colours always get you compliments, that shade is likely in your colour palette season and that's what we're discussing today. Laura tells us about her career as a nail tech and how it led into offering individual colour analysis sessions here in St. Johns. She als...

In part two with Janelle the pre-game continues and a less serious conversation.. for the most part. Topics include the contents of Sarahs notes app (karaoke songs and plans for 2026-2027) and Janelles organization of beauty products and TikTok’s in her phone. Also thoughts on AI, Piczo websites, and hot takes they’ve noted over the past few months. You’re basically along for the ride for a typica...

In part one of this episode, Janelle shares the major life changes she made at 30, and how a lot of it related to her ADHD. She explains how she got diagnosed, and how it presents differently in different people. They chat about the effect of ADHD on different aspects of life.  And of course we share some advice! Stay tuned for part 2 (and 3?) of this episode and follow on socials @newfoundhappyho...

Lots to talk about in part two! Sarah and Mike chat about roles in a relationship, love languages and how they change, and how love languages extend into your friendships/other relationships too. They also talk about how you become more comfortable in your emotions as you age, and often prioritize yourself more which ironically makes you a better partner.  He gives advice on social media dangers,...

In part one of this episode with Mike of the Taking Action Podcast, Sarah asks about his experience attending Speed Dating NL, and dating in general as a single dad. They talk about how different things are attractive for different people, and the importance of compatible lifestyles when it comes to dating. Mike also gives his take on if a mans job affects his behaviour when it comes to relationsh...

In a quick little episode (that's a few weeks delayed) Sarah gives a life update and touches on why she's been so busy lately. She echoes sentiments talked about in the last NFHH episode of season 3 and how we all need to focus on our wins more and not the things we do not have, or how long it took to get what we do. Also happy pride! The St. John's pride parade is Sunday, July 20th...

Sarah explains the voting process and where to get information on elections.ca and smartvoting.ca to help you get out and vote on April 28th. She also rants about the things she’s noticed on social media and how most of the time, she will speak up when it comes to misinformation or lack of critical thinking. She also discusses how a few years back, a pro-life premier in NB halted funding to Clinic...

It can be overwhelming trying to figure out what the hell is going on when it comes to politics. On this episode, Sarah chats with Matt Babb about where to begin when you want to get educated on politics, particularly here in NL and Canada. He breaks down leaders at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels and how to handle information you see on social media. As always we end with some advic...

Happy IWD! Sarah talks a bit more about Speed dating NL and how it works. As usual we touch on relationships, with todays episode explaining why we still need International Women's Day, why we need to speak up more when it comes to injustices and violence against women, and some statistics about that in Newfoundland. She includes advice for both men and women on what we should be doing to mak...

Happy Valentines Day! Whether single, in love, or in between, this episode is for everyone. Sarah talks with Emily about how she came to prioritize self love and how it seems Gen Zs are learning these lessons earlier than millennials may have. They chat about love outside of relationships and advice for how to live life being single to the fullest. They also end with advice which applies to both t...

In the first episode of season 4, Sarah talks about how she began her new year with a juice cleanse, and hibernating, to prepare for 2025. She gives a review on the juice cleanse and talks about her plans and resolutions for the year which include thrifting, joining a feminist book club, and learning more about Canadian politics/companies. She also discusses hosting something new - presented by Ne...

In the season 3 finale Sarah talks about feeling closure upon ending 2024 and her twenties. Ending the year satisfied in multiple aspects of her life, she talks about the things she has done and decisions she has made throughout her twenties to get here, in terms of career, finances, friendship, love, and travel. This episode is one big farewell to the last decade, and all the realizations she has...

In another solo episode, Sarah talks about her experience growing up with Taylor Swift and her tips to other concert goers of the upcoming 5 final shows of the Eras tour. This episode we start a new segment called "Show Them This" where you can all save your breath in those moments you want to go on a rant explaining yourself to someone. Today, for any swiftie who constantly gets questio...

In this solo episode (which is the first episode available on video on select streaming services) Sarah talks about her decision to come off birth control after 15 years.  Sharing the experiences of her listeners, and things she has learned in the past 10 months, she gives an overview of what to be aware of if you are considering this yourself. Also discussed are cycle tracking in apps and helpful...

Melissas episode continues in part 2 where she tells Sarah all about post partum and why it's beneficial to consider counselling/therapy before, during, and after giving birth. She also talks about making mom friends and practicing gratitude, then ends with some advice! This is the last part of the Mothers Day series - check out the first 2 episodes with Sarah and Hailey as everyone has uniqu...

In part 1 of Melissa’s episode, she tells Sarah about her c section, VBAC birth, and all that comes with going from one child to two. They discuss gender roles, not just for kids but parents, and some lessons she’s learned so far.  Stay tuned for part 2 next week with Melissa! Follow on Facebook, Instagram, tiktok @newfoundhappyhour 

In the second part of this Mothers Day series and part 2 of Haileys episode, she continues talking about being conscious of what we teach our kids from a young age. She talks travelling with a baby, her experiences with multiple miscarriages, and speaking up for yourself as a mom. They circle back to gender roles discussed in the first episode, how the working/stay at home parent roles can reverse...

In the next part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah has a conversation with her friend of 26+ years, Hailey. She shares her experience with pregnancy/birth and having a 16 month old. They talk about the best time of year to be pregnant, birth trauma (trigger warning), and what its like raising a son in todays world.  Stay tuned for the next weekly episode on Fridays :)  Follow on Instagram/Tiktok/F...

In the second part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah continues her conversation with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum.  She talks about her biggest surprises of motherhood, and our host talks about how it can feel for the childless friend when her closest friends are starting that journey without her.  They also talk about being child fre...

In the first part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah chats with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum.  She talks about her fears surrounding pregnancy and birth, and how those around her helped her conquer her fears. She also tells us about the reassuring signs she has gotten in regards to this pregnancy and birth, and the links to Newfoundlan...