Two Feet Apart

Exercise. Movement. Good/bad food. Fuel. Which terms do you use? What feelings do they bring up for you?  In today's episode, we chat with Andrea Mondoux, 3x best-selling author, podcast host, lifestyle transformation coach and speaker. We chat about her journey and how that inspired what she does, her passions evolving into business ventures, the language we use with ourselves and so much mo...

Have you seen online content with an image description at the end of the caption? Do you understand the importance of using them, even on an individual and personal basis? Join the fabulous intersectional educator, writer & advocate Jessica Taylor and I while we break down the significance of accessibility on social media, the use and concept of trigger warnings, having the power to heal, intr...

People (I especially) often talk about the power and impact of sharing your story but a common question is how can you make your story into something empowering when there are chapters of hardship?  Join Mother, Anti-Racism Educator, and Yoga Studio Owner Selam Debs and I while we discuss honouring your worth, the impact of sharing stories, raising children of colour, code switching and more....

Trick question - What is small about small businesses? These business owners are the sales team, management, production, marketing, public relations and more. Join the phenomenal woman behind Abbie Darling Customs, Abbie Kingsbury and I while we talk about removing the word ‘small’ out of small businesses, using criticisms as an empowering learning opportunity, finding confidence in your appearanc...

The bonus episode that you didn't know you needed. In this week's conversations, we roll up our sleeves and go deep. First, we chat with Jan Hendrik about his realities as a white trans male as well as his experience with intensive brain surgery and a bout of meningitis. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for a feature clip highlighting a discussion with poet and author Elizabeth Weseloh based...

You deserve the bare minimum. Right? Isn’t that always what we’re told? I want to remind you that you don’t. You deserve abundance and fulfilment and much more. Here’s the catch, at some point you have to learn to ask for it. As individuals our unique needs vary significantly but that doesn’t mean that they are of lesser value.  Season 2 is back and starting off with an inspiring conversation...

Say it with me.... "You’re good. You’re fine." Repeat as many times as needed. Tune in for an episode featuring the lovely Vanessa Smithers, freelance writer and workshop facilitator. We chat about the importance of seeking out supports, embracing vulnerability and putting yourself first.  Vanessa also did us the honour of updating the Two Feet Apart origin story. Check out the full piece on...

Season 2 continues! Let go and surrender with meme artist, author and poet James McCrae. Tune in for an episode exploring the concept of “be here now”, memes as an art medium, honouring your inner child and more. Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speakers. Check out James’ Instagram, here: https://www.instagra...

Picture this: Your house is on fire. Just yours. Everything is burning and you can't find your cat. Or your kid. You feel helpless and after calling 911 you are anxiously awaiting the help that you obviously need. You look down the street and realize the firefighters are stopping at every house on the block, checking on your neighbours before coming to help you. You were never looking for special...

And, surgeons don't do their own surgeries. Naturally, it shouldn't be a surprise that therapists also usually have a therapist. So why does that seem like mind-blowing information to many people? Tune in to join Nicole Arzt, licensed marriage and family therapist, and me while we talk about the progression of normalizing therapy, how boring a problem-free life would be and much more. Please note...

Let's talk death with Michele King. Michele is an end-of-life doula and shares some of her experiences and insights within the field of death education and normalizing death conversations as we've been able to with the transition of birth. Tune in to find out more about what an end-of-life doula does and how we can best utilize these services to benefit society as a whole. "Death is not the opposi...

Two guests that were both featured throughout season 1 make a special reappearance. In this episode, you will join Michael, Jordanne and I while we discuss being the "token black person", code-switching, and how various experiences shaped our self-identification as biracial people of colour. To hear about the experience of first meeting Michael later in life, check out "Hey, Brother" Season 1, Epi...

Advocating for change in any context can be a big task to work through, but how do you balance it when the fire that fuels your passions also risks burning bridges? In this episode, you'll join me and Payton Shank, a student at McMaster University trying to advocate for systematic change within the university. BIPOC (pronounced "buy-pock"): Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. Please note that...

Join me as I speak to a local blogger Jamila Kyari about bringing to life the concept of finding inspiration in your work, ways to reconnect with your roots through blogging and social media, the individualized definition of art and more. Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speakers. Connect with Jamila on Insta...

Growing up in a time where crash dieting and excessive exercise is not only normal but glorified, can be a difficult health barrier to work through. Another tough barrier for those that bear children? That immediate and unrealistic bounce back after pregnancy expectation... Tune in for an incredible and informative episode featuring Rhonda Chamberlain, a physiotherapist and a pre and post-natal fi...

Join me and Andrew Robinson (also known as DrewSkey the Entertainer) while we go in depth about the importance of giving back to our communities, the impact of those who raise us and current vulnerabilities that men of colour face. Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speakers. Check out "The Man Don't Care" podc...

Joining me in this episode is Sentilla Bubb. Sentilla is a 23 year old Afro-Indigenous advocate, mentor and educator. We discuss the learning process in honouring your roots, cultural appropriation vs appreciation, the re-naming of sports teams/statues and more...  Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speake...

In this episode, you will join a close friend of mine, Kate Vanderlugt, and I, exploring some of her experiences that shaped happier endings. We get the chance to discuss her journey through dating after divorce, co-parenting, the desire to have relationship neutrality... And more.  Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may dif...

Michelle Hughes is an incredible woman, a conversation starter and a change maker. In this episode, we discuss her experience and passion surrounding FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders). We also discuss grief (the balance between love and loss), checking our personal biases and how we can support those that do emotionally driven work. Tune in and find more resources on her Instagram page, belo...

Who is the first person you say 'Good Morning' to? Do you think that you can be in a healthy relationship if you’re not “healed” and “whole” yourself? How do you teach others to honour you? In this episode, I discuss metaphors and some of these concepts around self-worth with Certified Life Coach, Certified Mediator and Healing Facilitator, Delia Joseph.  Please note that due to the COVID-19...

Join Ashley Mariani (Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist), and I while we bust some myths about therapists, talk about steps to removing shame from taboo conversations and dive deep into our battles with Imposter syndrome. Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speakers. You can check out her website and s...

TW: Overdose. Join me, myself and I in this bonus episode. Jam packed into these 24 minutes you will hear updates from Season 1 including a cross-country move, my thoughts on the BLM movement and it's sub-sequential progression in society, a bit more about the status of my separation and some mental health struggles discussed in "Seasonal Relationships". You will also gain insight in regards to wh...

So, you got to hear a bit about her experiences with racism and family dynamics throughout various episodes in Season 1, here you will get a chance to dive a bit deeper in her personal story. In this episode, you get to join me in a conversation with my sister Jordanne, an adventurous mom of 3. We discuss the stigma young parents face, the concept of not being okay, work/life balance as a single p...

Join the owner of Wiltshire Media, Elaine Kapogines and I as we go into topics such as journalism vs creative writing, how to choose business partners, putting your personality into your work and the importance of giving yourself credit.  Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speakers. You can find Elaine on...

Join Unlearn's VP of Equity Education, Lahkdeep Dhaliwal and I, as we discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, systematic racism, stories of the Sikh religion, and the importance of "shutting up". Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speakers. Learn whose land you're on: https://native-land.ca/ https://www.whose....