Unpacking Potato

Hello tater tots! My cousins dog ate my pop filter. So I’m so sorry for the sound quality. I will get a new one ASAP! For this episode I reflect on some of the feelings I’ve been having while travelling and feeling like I don’t belong in Korea. There’s much more to dive into on this topic but I wanted to just talk about how it’s been and how I’ve been feeling. Also I had to reuse an old mindful mo...

Hello my beautiful Tater Tots! I had a thought, I also want to start talking you PODatoes. Is that too much. Okay maybe. I still like tater tot, but I also love Podatoes hahah. This is what happens when I get jet lagged. Anyway...  Another unexpected emotional one today - trigger warning I will be talking about trauma responses a bit, nothing traumatic will be shared but I know it can be a se...

Hi Tater Tots!  In this episode I talk about how I spent my valentine's day, my tattoos, and a general life update and thoughts on my solo travelling.  I think I'm starting to enjoy this video format, I think I will put it on youtube as well so you can read subtitles if you want to watch the video!  I hope you are all having a wonderful week,  Thanks for hanging out with me :)&...

Hi Tater tots! I am uploading my very first video episode where I'm SOLO!! I had issues with audio recording and for some reason it works fine on zoom so I figured I'd try something new and include the video too.   A lot of self-reflection on today's episode, kind of full of rambles and a classic potato metaphor.  Travelling and recording episodes have proven to be more difficult than I...

Hi Tater Tots! This week I got to hang out with Kendyl, who I met through TikTok (I am loving all the connections I've been making on there!) and she talked to me a bit about her story as a late-blooming lesbian, Tiktok, and learning to better understand her past self.  Since recording the episode, her and her fiancée have started their own podcast!! So make sure to check out their first epis...

Hi Tater Tots! I had the pleasure of hanging out with Aly Bird and we talked about her experiences with grief and a more in-depth look at her new book, Grief Ally. Aly’s Bio: Since her husband’s untimely death, Aly Bird has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating first-...

Hi tater tots! We have another stream of consciousness episode where I just talk and cross my fingers it all makes sense. Wanted to share more of what I’m going through and some of my reflections on that. LOML = Love Of My Life just in case you didn’t know that acronym!! Love you all, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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Sorry for the one day late episode!! But it was all meant to be because today is my birthday! Surprise birthday episode for both of us haha. In this episode I talk about a little more on self compassion, give-and-take in relationships, and my birthday! I hope you enjoy, sending love from Hawaii!  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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Hi tater tots! Happy new year! This episode is all about my main goal/intention for 2023. Self-Compassion has so many aspects to it that I want to put a real conscious and intentional effort into this year. I hope you enjoy this episode, as usual I go on some tangents but you’re probably used to that by now! Haha Hope you all had a safe NYE! Here’s to 2023 :)  --------------------------------...

Hi Tater tots! That didn’t last too long, I’m back! I missed sitting and talking to you all each week and I’m happy to be back chatting with y’all. This time of year has always been a very reflective time for me, I’m sure it is for a lot of you as well. Everything everywhere around us is all about wrapping up the year and celebrating the holiday season and anticipating the new year. So, naturally,...

Hi Tater Tots! I am sad to inform you that this will be the last Unpacking Potato episode for the foreseeable future! The last scheduled episode that is.  My goal was to do one year - and I am SO grateful for each and every one of you who took the time to listen. This episode I wanted to talk about why I started the podcast to begin with, how I felt last year around this time, the growth and...

Hi Tater tots!  This week I thought I'd talk about how to go about finding a therapist! Finding a new therapist can be super overwhelming and it can be really daunting to even start. I wanted to share some info, tips, and advice on what to look for when looking for a therapist to maybe help ease the process a bit! I talk about "shopping" for therapists, meanings of some designations, acronyms...

Hi Tater Tots,  It's a short one this week - I talk about my vulnerability hangover and if I think it's worth being vulnerable for!  Hope you have a wonderful week ahead :)  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   As usual, google forms are always open for suggestions, stories, feedback, etc. I'd love to hear from you.  Google f...

Hi Tater tots! I got to chat with Ellen today (IG @ellengardner_) about her journey so far with endometriosis. Follow her on instagram for more info/details of her continuing story. In todays' episode she talks about her symptoms, what she went through in order to get a diagnosis, and a bit about her continuing care. I apologize in advance for the audio quality - I edited it as much as I could but...

Hi my wonderful tater tots!  I have another amazing episode with a brand new guest!! This is the first time I've had a guest on the show that I didn't meet in "real life" (we met over TikTok) and this was a super cool experience for me!! I hope you enjoy our hang sesh.  Hina aka Heensie is a personal stylist and fashion content creator offering VIRTUAL styling services! She makes great educational...

Hi beautiful humans, ⬇️PLEASE READ⬇️ Big trigger warning for this episode. I talk about my experience going through a miscarriage and I talk about my thought/emotional process a bit. I will say this - a lot of what I went through I look back in disbelief sometimes so I do scoff here and there but I want you to know I am not trying to diminish or put down my own experience (or anyone else's) - laug...

Hi my beautiful and wonderful Tater Tots!!  We are BACK with weekly episodes!! Please submit any questions, topic suggestions, personal stories you want to share, or anything else in the google doc anonymously - or you can DM me on Instagram @UnpackingPotato I'd love to share more of the stories of listeners, or answer any questions that you have!  I hope you all had a wonderful summer,...

Hi Tater tots!! I kind of can't believe it's already the end of August - but that means I'll be back with weekly episodes SOON! (September). I have an amazing guest for today's episode - Lani!! You can find her at @featherlitedesigns on Instagram for all your cereal-loving, 90s kid throwbacks, business design needs!!  We chatted about how she came to own her own business and how different dif...

Hello Tater Tots! I've heard you and I'm listening! Some of you requested a longer version of the mindful moment I do at the start of every episode, so this 11 minute episode has some gratitude, letting go of thoughts, and ends with progressive muscle relaxation to help relax your mind and body to prep for sleep. I may redo- this one day, or just put different versions up but this is what I came u...

Hi Tater Tots! 1. I've missed you. I know I haven't actually been gone but its been a hot minute since I've sat down to record!  2. This episode is a v personal share. I say this in the episode but I'll say it again, I feel the more uncomfortable or nervous I am to share something, because I'm scared of judgement etc., the more important I think it is to just share the damn thing.  3. I...

Hi Tater tots!  I'm writing this from beautiful Nova Scotia, on an awesome multi-provincial trip to visit some amazing friends and attend a well anticipated wedding! This week's episode is all about recognizing and being aware of the impact that external pressures (i.e. social media, hustle culture, etc.) have on our own job dissatisfaction. Like I always say, none of what I say on my podcast...

Hi tater tots!  In this week's episode I share with you a bit of my story, more specifically my experiences with internalized racism. I think these types of topics are important to talk about and it's important to share our stories of grown and unpacking. I would be more than happy to get into it in more detail, as this episode is mostly about my own history with it so let me know if you'd li...

Hello beautiful tater tots! Happy Pride Month!  I thought it was very fitting to talk about sexuality and coming out for the first episode of June! This is also my 30th episode which means SO much to me so I think this is a perfect time to bring up this topic.  I hope you all have a wonderful month, sending love to all of you :)  -----------------------------------------------------...

Hi Tater Tots!  This episode is about judging people. Others, yourself, situations, events, etc. I think it's important to talk about this openly and honestly! I think I will be finishing up Season 1 of Unpacking Potato at episode 30 and starting Season 2 in September, I haven't quite decided yet. So next week might be my last episode for the season!! I'll still post here and there on instagr...

Happy Long weekend fellow Canadian Tater tots!  Seems like a lot of people are out and about enjoying the sunshine and having a good time this long weekend so I got to thinking about having fun as adults and what that even means.  Stay safe and remember your sunscreen :)  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As usual, google...