The Papaya Podcast

From Fashion blogger to Sports Illustrated Swim Rookie, Achieng is ready to pump us all up with her wisdom, infectious joy and the way to live and love yourself RIGHT NOW TODAY. She shares her swim search journey and how we can all be more gentle with ourselves, because we’re human and this is our first time doing the dang thing, too. This is the kind of episode that just may change the very way you see yourself and how you live your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re taking the podcast to a press junket! Today on the show is Lisa Vanderpump herself along with 4 castmembers of the new show Vanderpump Villa - Hannah, Emily, Andre & Marciano. We talk about their lives (and relationships) transitioning into reality TV, working for Lisa and of course what sets this show apart from the rest. Lisa shares some insights about how this was and entirely different experience for her too along with some insightful tidbits for us all!Watch Vanderpump Villa starting today (April 1) on Disney+ in Canada and HULU in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answering the juicy questions, confessions and neighbourly advice. This week we chat about a private polygamy relationship and whether or not the writer should go public, boundaries with in-laws and a newborn, navigating co-parenting while wanting to move closer to family when your ex doesn’t, “helpful” gossip or just gossip? Follow @NeighbourBecci and @TheBirdsPapaya and submit your questions/confessions to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an absolute skeptic, this was SO much different than what I even expected. Through tears of joy, validation and so much more, we unpack my (private) psychic reading with Kate Van Horn, author of the new book The Inner Tarot. Exploring the black, white and grey areas of psychic readings, even from a skeptics point of view - there was a lot to learn, explore and dive into. Visit @kate.van.horn on social and https://www.katevanhorn.com/ for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt that others just knew how to lead, how to navigate social media, have more emotional regulation or just pretty much having it together? Today we sit down with clinical psychologist, Dr Jody Carrington about exactly this: emotional regulation and learning when you don’t have the script yet. We talk about happiness, and the fact that NO ONE is happy ALL the time, but we can be vulnerable with our joy. Check out www.drjodycarrington.com or @DrJodyCarrington on socials. Check out her books “Feeling Seen”, “Kids These Days” and “Teachers These Days” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I can't remember anyone I've seen at a public pool with such a memorable body, good or bad that I think about it ever again” - Josie Balka, our guest today… and that quote? From a sound bite you’ve likely heard thousands of times across social media. But where did it come from? Josie shares her struggle to accept her voice, find her words and share her lived experience through her “self proclaimed writing” and spoken word. If you’ve ever experienced a changing body (ahem, all of us) or want to find YOUR voice, your story, or just listen to some words to find a place for it all to land, this episode is for you.Check out @JosieBalka on IG & TiktokDiscussions of plastic surgery, near-death, weight loss and miscarriage topics are all in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggle to meditate? Skeptic about manifestation? Yep, that’s me! So today we have on guest Mimi Bouchard who is the founder of Superhuman App, an app that’s different kind of meditation- it’s activation. We explore what that means, looks like, and how we can shift ourselves into a more positive lifestyle by changing the way we think of and for ourselves. Check out @superhumanapp in the App Store and find Mimi on socials @mimibouchard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once a month neighbours Sarah & Becci welcome you to the neighbourhood of confessions, advice, and straight up settling age-old debates. Today we read some emails we received asking questions like what to do if your kid wants to meet a friend from online? Or, how would you handle a male partner that has a lower sex drive than you and not feel bad about yourself? Or - do we believe loved ones come back and visit us? Join us as we explore our non-expectopinion based only chats on life, love, and the real messy things we just wanna dive head first into. Submit your questions for future episodes to [email protected] and follow us @neighbourbecci & @TheBirdsPapaya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Those of us with ADHD have brains that work differently, which means we need to work differently” - howtoadhd.comSo let’s talk about it! Jessica McCabe from YouTube’s series “how to ADHD” and now with a new book of the same name discusses some of the ways in can work WITH their brain! This episode helps with understanding for both those who have ADHD or maybe for someone to understand someone else who does! Follow Jessica and her work @howtoadhd on IG/Youtube/Tiktok and pickup the book “How to ADHD: an Insider’s Guide to Working With Your Brain”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bethanie & Anthony Garcia are the power couple behind The Garcia Diaries instagram and podcast where they open up in very real ways about life, love, and well…bodies too! Bethanie grew an instagram following for her honest approach to motherhood and podpartum, body image and more. THEN, opened up about her own choices such as things she regrets (weight loss injections) and things she doesn’t (a boob job). You know, the big gray area that nobody wants to talk about: Body Image & Body Autonomy. We get into how Anthony supported her choices and how Bethanie ultimately has been managing in the backlash of being honest. We also talk about their separation, social media (and ok… a little bit about the Eagles).Follow Bethanie @TheGarciaDiaries and Anthony’s at @SirGarciaDiaries and finally listen to their podcast The Garcia Diaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a little hiatus we are back and ready to bare it all, kinda. Reflecting on what nearly had me decided to end the podcast and ultimately choosing to move forward with it. Looking back on the last year, mental health, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and having to choose what “success” is. Because if it’s all in the numbers, and not in your heart? I don’t think we’re winning. PLUS, we make an announcement of a new upcoming series on @ThePapayaPodcast that YOU can be a part of! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They’re both running wildly successful businesses, raising families, and cooking at home? Well, let’s dive into it all AND talk about their new NYT Bestselling cookbook, Fraiche Foods Fuller Hearts, a follow up from their first cookbook. We dive into what it takes to make a cookbook, why they did it and that awful question every mother is asked - how do you balance it all? The answers are refreshing and real. As always, these two are a hoot to hang out with and we’re so looking forward to you listening in today!Follow @FraicheLiving (Tori) and @Jillian.Harris on IG and check out their cookbook wherever cookbooks are sold and the limited edition @TheJillyBox Fraiche Food Fuller Hearts Collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A returning fave guest - Meredith Shaw is here! The new Breakfast Television co-host, model, stylist, and all around all-star human is here to give us an update AND some incredible insights into the journey. Prepare your hearts for some major ah-ha moments and wisdom from one of the best.Follow @MeredithShaw and tune in weekday mornings for her co-hosting Breakfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the middle of a pandemic with a visible gap in the market of nails, one woman came up with an idea, tossed it around with friends, created a brand name and then WENT FOR IT. Today Bailey joins us to talk about what it took to go from idea to reality, imposter syndrome to scoring two Dragons on Dragon’s Den and just all it can take for a small business to make it among the big fish. She also shares her top strategy for brand building and the core ethos that keeps her going.Shop @GetQuickies with code “PAPAYAQUICKIE” for 20% off and check out Bailey’s page @BaileyJSt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first ever podcast movie review and it’s none other than the 5-part Twilight Series that we binged over 3 days…and blanked out a little around Eclipse. Alas, a decade or so late to the game, we sat down to watch some of the most iconic movies of our generation, and broke down exactly the wins, the hilarity, and the plot holes that frustrated us. I’ll be honest - I have no idea how this podcast will play out for listeners because we were CHAOTIC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a 10 year creator who went from a booming business to financial failure, Daniel, known online and his blog as @DoTheDaniel, shares his story on not knowing it all. We discuss the growing toxicity in social media, where we hope it goes and his new career into a lifestyle expert on Cityline!Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had some listener submitted questions and I’m answering them on the pod today, grilled by none other than our sometimes co-host @neighbourbecci (who asks you don’tfollow her, but really - you should). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previously a longtime Tinder employee, Julia has ample experience in the dating field both personally and professionally. Countless bad dates and blocked numbers led her to decide to stop settling and enjoy the in between. Julia is the host of the popular Pretty Much Done podcast where she welcomes experts, authors and celebrities who have experienced love and love loss and who are pretty much done settling for anything less than what they deserve.At 30 years old, Julia went viral for showcasing a day in her life as a single woman with no kids, after a political commentator shared her video calling her life "meaningless" because it doesn't revolve around growing a family. His commentary, and the ensuing dialogue from conservative media sparked a firestorm as thousands of women flooded Julia’s DMs with their own stories on how they live life on their own terms and timeline and praised her.Follow Julia on Tiktok & IG @pmdpod and listen to her podcast “Pretty Much Done” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To look at @Briony now is to see decades of work turning what seems impossible to possible through her art on a world’s stage. From figuring out what she wanted to do in her 30’s, finding her way in a man’s world and turning trash to treasure, her story is beyond inspiring and telling of a career where fear is often a part of the success story. From her first successful photo to photographing Oprah and creating larger than life sculptures and breaking the stigma of the “starving artist”, Briony is here to share just what it takes. Follow @Briony on IG or check out brionydouglas.comCW: mentions of sexual assault in the workplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re baaaack and we have some polls to answer and debates to settle and Sarah goes off on some pretty big predictions. A fun time episode that goes deep and really not that deep at all.Follow @NeighbourBecci for her weekly polls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you parenting differently than your peers, or worried about how your job/lifestyle/personality fits into nurturing little ones? This episode we explore those questions and more with Jess from @NurturedFirst an online platform dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers for raising little ones (yes, even if it’s different than the mom groups are!). We also dive into finding yourself again after birth, postpartum anxiety (it’s not JUST being a worrier) and supporting individual little beings and their individual little personalities. Follow @NurturedFirst on IG with their community of over 1.3 million followers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do I cost too much to love? Am I easy to leave? Why did a friendship end? How do we let them go, and let them go with grace? Today’s episode was born out of a carried conversation from a previous episode on Friend Divorce. The topic is raw, real, taboo and often never really talked about. Devrie Brynn is an online creator, tiktok and reel maker with her little connecting one minute story-telling and now a new book “You’re Gonna Die Alone (and other good news) out this October! You can follow her at @DevrieBrynn on IG and Tiktok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me in Apple Park is Apple’s VP of Health, Dr. Sumbul Desai. We learn how she merged the worlds of health, science and technology into her career from lived experiences and her own mother’s stroke that led her to pursue medicine. Now into an evolving role in changing (and saving) lives with common technology devices, we discuss some of the core ways we can utilize technology to benefit our health, including preventative care, and the importance of taking care of us. Paying attention, taking notes, not letting the little things just slide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now at the 5 year mark of marriage, we sit down to discuss the recent highs and lows of mental health (Sarah’s PMDD) and how we’ve been managing and growing our relationship in a harder time. We discuss the impact on each other, the relationship itself, what’s helped, what’s not, our fears and more.This episode contains some content around self harm, su!cidal ideation and mental health. While we share our own individual experiences, we want to caution that this is not expert advice. Please seek support from a health care provider if you’re struggling <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 16, Katrina found out a shocking discovery - she was under the umbrella of “intersex”. Intersex is a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male (via Intersex Society of North America). Katrina’s discovery came with a wave of reality when it came to fertility, and searching for a community that was hard to find. With so much misunderstanding around Intersex, Katrina now shares her story to help others who may have be Intersex as well (around 2% of the population) not feel so alone. Katrina is the owner of @eco.refillary.com and @innascentsContent: discussions of sex/gender/fertility throughout this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

@neighbourbecci and her strong opinions is back - and she brought DEBATES! We go through some of the biggest debates of our time. From ghosts, sandwiches & even Edward Cullen. We don’t want to spoil this DEBATABLY best episode ever.Please let us know your favourite chicken nugget dip in the comments.You can follow Becci @NeighbourBecciPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Shazma Mithani is an ER doctor from Edmonton, Alberta and she works with both adult and pediatric patients. Her mission is simply to empower each of us to stay healthy, and out of the ER. Dr. Shazma shares the common reasons she sees families in the ER, and what she personally avoids because of it. She posts on social media little bits of medical literacy to help us understand what to expect from an ER visit, how to prevent illness, what you can do from home and when you should see a doctor. This episode is meant to remove shame from the unknowns in parenthood for everything from injury to the constant evolving of rules/advice out there. This episode is not for medical advice, but informational purposes only!You can follow Dr. Shazma on IG @DrShazmaMithaniPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeAt Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well - being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at WestinProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Rogers is a podcast host and creator under the title “Freckled Foodie”. But when she became a mother, she realized there was more to what she wanted to share online. She began to share the real parts of motherhood that she felt were unseen and unheard, alongside those food posts. Cameron is now a mental health champion, community curator, and approachable mother who uses her raw voice and relatable humour to cultivate a candid space that reminds her audience they are never alone on their journey. We talk about getting out of the pain olympics of parenthood, returning to life & yourself after becoming a mother, plus what she’s doing differently in this pregnancy & postpartum preparation.You can follow Cameron @CameronOaksRogers on IG or visit her blog freckledfoodie.com and listen to her podcast “Freckled Foodie & Friends”!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Self declared unapologetic lazy person, while also being a NYT Bestselling Author for her book “Tough Titties”, Laura Belgray is here to be the soothing balm to the societal pressures to be something you’re not and instead find success in exactly who you are - even if you’re super “late” to the game (aka, you’re not late at all).You can follow Laura @LauraBelgray on IG and check out her book “Tough Titties” wherever you get your booksPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeFind more weeknight dinner recipes at Pillsbury.comProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zehra is a fitness coach, kinesiology and Cityline expert and founder of FitNest. Her focus is on fitness, food, family & travel. But it’s rare that you see a fitness influencer that isn’t showcasing their body or that generally doesn’t create body-centric focus to fitness. Today we discuss that and how she’s navigated her own personal success in an industry built on optics. It’s a unique approach based on an individual choice and one that I hold so much respect and admiration for as I’ve been a witness for Zehra’s many years online and in the fitness space. We talk about her online journey, the importance of fitness beyond optics, and simplifying the process for us, especially as we age (and perhaps require modifications).Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeYou can follow Zehra @Zallibhai on IGProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Jamie Varon makes you THINK. Really think. Her writings often going viral, most recently a writing about relatability and the boxes we keep each other in. We discuss the invisible line between an underdog to a sell out /unrelatable woman and how we can keep growing if we keep staying small (tall poppy syndrome). We also discuss Jamie’s two books including her upcoming first novel of a plus-size protagonist (not the side character) and her story of life and love, and her “being made into a movie” book Radically Content. This is a great chat about dreams, failures, and the inbetweens on the road to get there.Find Jamie @JamieVaron on IG and visit her website www.jamievaron.com for more on her book Radically Content and the upcoming “Main Character Energy”Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeFind more weeknight dinner recipes at Pillsbury.com Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was a rare conversation in which my jaw literally dropped during the episode. Minaa is an author, mental health educator and teaches people how to cultivate friendships, self-efficacy and build community. Who are your friends? We dive into the categories of friendship, why your therapist is NOT your friend and letting go of work/life balance and letting in work/life harmony. This episode helps unpack our discomforts around loneliness, co-regulation vs self regulation and gives a lot of “ah-ha”s to the life we live and the people we live it with.Follow Minaa at @Minaa_b on IG and check out www.minaab.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now a children’s book author, father of 2 twin girls, engaged to be married and creator on @TheDadDiaries.ca Joseph takes us back to when this all began as he was on a career high, all around the world and hit with the realization: he wanted to become a dad. However, the path to building that family wasn’t so easy. With overseas surrogacy, Joseph found himself as a news headline when he was declined being able to bring his newborn twins home, which began an online campaign to unite this family at home in Canada. Joseph shares of those days, the trials and triumphs to building his family - and just how did his big Italian family react to him choosing to be a single father? And, his brand new book.Follow Joseph on his journey @TheDadDiaries.ca and check out his new book “The Twin Diaries”Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you head to Tiffany’s site you’ll read this, and it’ll likely hit you to your core: “You have been bombarded with messages that tell you that your body isn’t good enough. You’ve tried all the diets, tried to cardio away your unhappiness and still felt empty and broken. You thought you’d be happier if you dropped those “last 10 pounds” You’ve Googled how to get rid of cellulite. You’ve tried growing your butt while minimizing your waist.And you’ve felt like you weren't enough.That’s because those fleeting aesthetic based goals are not enough to maintain a healthy body image. I believe in a lifestyle of movement and health centered on feeling better, not looking better.” - TiffanyIma.comTiffany is a long time online friend of mine, and this week she is in GUELPH to sit down with me and discuss mindset shifts and living joyfully in the body, not always against it like we are taught to be!Follow Tiffany @TiffanyIma on IG or visit TiffanyIma.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in Apple Park as we discuss WWDC and being a woman in tech! Specifically, the app space. Lizzie Brown founded Yoga Wake Up, an app designed to harness our use of technology in a way that can ease us into our days, add movement and impact our overall wellness. All that, in just minutes. Big Tech can have a bad rep, but how we use it can truly be the way we change our relationship with it, especially with positive impact. Learn how Lizzie took an idea into an app model, supports yoga creators and has found the sweet spot in tech alongside wellness. Follow Yoga Wake Up at YogaWakeUp.com or her socials @Lizzienbrown @YogaWakeUpPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or consumer of social media you may have noticed the last several months have been… different. Everything feels like it’s in a decline, but is it? One of my fave follows on IG @YourSocialTeam’s founder Manu is here to share with us exactly what’s going on, facts vs speculation and where we should be best investing our time on the apps! If you’re a new, curious to start or OG creator - this one’s for you!! Ride the waves of the algorithm with a bit more confidence (along with the unknowns). Follow Manu @YourSocialTeam or visit yoursocial.team Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ll never forget when a doctor said to me that my symptoms COULD be signs that menopause is coming. I was floored. And clueless. When exactly does menopause start? What does it look like? What do I need to be aware of? Is my sex life DOOMED when it comes? We breakdown all the common questions, the unknowns and the new ways we can look at menopause, understand it, and even find community in this seemingly taboo topic (because why aren’t we talking about it?) Follow Shirley & her community @MenopauseChicks Content warning: discussions about self-harm, and weight Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becci is back and ready to debate, unpack and unleash some polls. We discuss Scandovol, some deeper feelings around it all, then into some polls around baby name stealing, wedding drama and is dming cheating?? Then of course, what’s the best lettuce and most romantic tv proposal. Buckle up for an hour of debates, advice and chaos. Follow Becci @NeighbourBecci (with a “u”, we’re canadian!) Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When being diagnosed with a chronic illness at age 11, that certainly shaped Gigi into who she is today and how she shows up not only for others with invisible illnesses, but to speak to KIDS about it too. She wrote a book for kids on chronic illness, is a photographer, model (ahem, sports illustrated swim model) and has been featured in Bustle, Business Insider, Forbes & Vogue Business. This is one Gen Z that’s looking to change the way we show up, and how we view invisible illness. Follow @itsgigirobinson and find her book “A Kids Book About Chronic Illness” here. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This conversation may be one of THE most refreshing, validating and beautiful ones we’ve ever had on the show. Jessamyn Stanley, is an author, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and advocate who has been featured in SELF Magazine, The New York Times, CNN, Good Morning America, Vogue, InStyle, BET, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Allure, Shape, Out Magazine, Forbes and more recently Women’s Health BODY edition. Jessamyn walks us through her journey with her body, including the bad feelings, her yoga practice and how we can get through those tough days. Follow @mynameisjessamyn or visit her website for more https://jessamynstanley.com/ Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An AI bot showed up on my Snapchat. Then Chat GBT started being talked about everywhere. Panic felt like it was rising on the whole AI thing, including for me who felt so uneasy about the unknown. Today we welcome Sinead Bovell, model and tech expert who explores the conversations around AI all over, including sources such as CNN and Vogue. Sinead shares about AI, the importance of diversity in tech especially in the creations of AI, and WHAT ABOUT JOBS? Follow Sinead on IG @sineadbovell and check out her business WayeTalks.com Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our top guests ever is back! Nicole Breanne came on The Papaya Podcast a couple years back to share her story of her divorce and finding love again. A big part of that story was the friendship that got her through. Now, she’s back to share vulnerably something that so many of us have experienced but rarely have the space to talk about - what happens when a friendship changes, shifts, or even ends? Why is navigating friendship pauses and breakups so taboo? Why is it always drama? Is there a better way? Nicole’s thoughtful approach to the entire conversation is not to be missed. Follow Nicole on IG @NicoleBreanne Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you saw Ceci on social media, you probably wouldn’t guess or even imagine this mother of 6 and the reality that was her life before. That’s because Ceci Hendrickson grew up in a cult where it was all she knew. She was married, had children, but had nagging questions along the way about the constant changing rules and her reality inside a cult. Listen as Ceci shares her incredible story of breaking free from the cult, regaining custody of her children and building a life of freedom for herself and her family, and how she inspires other women to find freedom in their own lives, too Follow Ceci on IG @Ceci.Hendrickson and her shop @PinkValorPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While in LA, we sit down with Tiktok & IG Star, Ellie Zeiler! Ellie rose to fame over the pandemic by sharing about her life and navigating the teen years while also working with major brands, and discussing topics from politics to what’s for dinner. Now, Ellie boasts over 12.5 Million followers across platforms. We talk about her rise to fame, living on her own now and the reality of how she keeps going online centered in her “why”. We also chat about her podcast, I’ll Be Your Sister and the heart behind it. Follow Ellie @EllieZeiler on Tiktok & IG and listen to her podcast “I’ll Be Your Sister”Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Go to www.hiyahealth.com/PAPAYA and get 50% off your first order Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is co-hosted by Drag Race superfan @Neighbourbecci as we welcome @KendallGender to the show to talk about their experience on Canada’s Drag Race & beyond. We talk about how life is for them now, and how we can help support the drag community in the current misinformation & hate directed towards the community. Kendall is known for being on season 2 of Canada’s Drag race where she placed in the top 3, and then more recently - Canada VS the World. Follow along @KendallGender on IG Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode You can find Ferosom Forte in-store at Rexall or visit www.ferosomcanada.com to use code PAPAYA at checkout for 25% off your first purchase Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a young woman, Georgie faced cancer twice. Her body changed before her eyes, as she was faced with the battle for her life all while being congratulated for her thinness (we know, we’re rolling our eyes too). Diet culture and health intersect in Georgie’s story as she shares the lessons she learned from her fight with cancer, including the ebbs and flows of a body and a purpose BEYOND just losing and gaining weight - while also admitting, it’s not always been so easy. We also discuss the great lack of information around menopause, especially for younger women who have no idea what to expect and how to prepare for what’s to come. Follow Georgie @GeorgieeSwallow on IG Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode You can find Ferosom Forte in-store at Rexall or visit www.ferosomcanada.com to use code PAPAYA at checkout for 25% off your first purchase Go to www.hiyahealth.com/PAPAYA and get 50% off your first order Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Jemma’s 15th birthday we took a trip to the not-so-sunny LA, to explore, go to disneyland, and pop into the podcast studio! What was meant to be a quick little segment with Jemma, ended up a podcast where we discussed our time down there, the stuff that freaks us out (like bluetooth….!??!) and Alicia and I are reminded that we’re just ok in the eyes of a Gen Z kid. Jemma brings her dry humour and wit to the microphone today, as we brace ourselves for it all. Follow Alicia @AliciaMcCarvell on Tiktok & IG! Jemma you can find sometimes on her mom’s stories @theBirdsPapaya on IG. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode You can find Ferosom Forte in-store at Rexall or visit www.ferosomcanada.com to use code PAPAYA at checkout for 25% off your first purchase Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a decade with an eating disorder, Julia dedicated much of her career to helping others heal and find body acceptance. Right now, the pendulum is swinging so hard and many are struggling to find their place. What do we do with these temptations, thoughts and wonderings around a culture obsessed with being thinner, even at the expense of health? Then, we dive into the most searched thing about Julia…why did her engagement suddenly get called off and she’s never answered for why? Can you share on social media AND have boundaries? And what does life look like after the wreck? Find/Follow “Juju” Julia @FitFatAndAllThat or visit fitfatandallthat.com Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Go to www.hiyahealth.com/PAPAYA and get 50% off your first order Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big breakup, life shift, full-time career, PLUS a side gig of passion alongside a diagnosis of autism. Taylor Patrick has been doing and feeling it all. Today we sit down as Taylor shares about the highs and lows of life with autism, how a diagnosis made a difference, plus how it’s lended itself to her attention to detail with her small business: Shop Taylor X Patrick. From trusting new romance, understanding her neurodivergency, reflecting back on a life before diagnosis and ultimately what she hopes more folks knew about running a small black owned business! Plus, that moment with Lili Reinhart that changed her life. We dive in! Follow @TaylorxPatrick on IG or @ShopTaylorxPatrick, or visit www.taylorxpatrick.com to shop her phone cases and more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Daddy Issues” started as an anonymous meme page on instagram that quickly rose to fame and fandom (5.4 Million Followers!) with a combination of witty captions, comedy and internet culture. But, the person behind it would remain anonymous for quite some time. Today, front-and-centre is founder Violet Benson, who is now also host of one of the top women’s podcasts “Almost Adulting”. We spend the afternoon in her LA home, and deep dive into the person behind the memes. Just who is Violet Benson? The story may surprise you. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode Follow @Daddyissues_ @violetbenson and listen to the top podcast @AlmostAdulting wherever you find podcasts. Go to www.californiarunes.ca for more information, recipes and nutritional facts Go to www.prettylitter.com/papaya to save twenty percent on your first orderProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.