The Papaya Podcast

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.

From the moment I met Myles, I knew I wanted them to be in my life. This magnetic person quickly made an impact on me and I know has for so many others. But who is Myles Sexton? Well, Myles (They/Them) is a Model, Creative Director, Stylist, Makeup Artist HIV/AIDS and Sobriety Activist, and Queer Fashion Nomad. Myles' editorial work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Elle, New York Times, and Fashion Magazine. But today, we sit down with Myles to go back to the beginning, to young Myles of a small town through a life of discovery, and the mountaintop moment that changed their life. Myles is one to watch, but also listen and learn from. IG: @mylessexton 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.shopify.com/papaya and get a one-dollar-per month trail period Go to www.californiarunes.ca for more information, recipes and nutritional facts 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 year and a half into marriage, Gabrielle found out her husband had been having an affair with a nineteen-year-old for six months. She then filed for divorce and left. Two weeks later met a man, and fell madly in love. This fairy-tale romance lasted for a month and a half before he convinced Gabrielle to join him on a month long vacation in Italy. But 48 hours before, he told her he needed to go alone. Left heartbroken and devastated, Gabrielle made the decision to go to Europe on her own, journal it, and ended up writing a bestseller “Eat, Pray, #FML”. I discovered Gabrielle as she told her story on TikTok, where she's amassed 1.2 Million followers now invested in her life advice, stories and journey ahead. Gabrielle found how to love herself through really difficult heartbreaks, and joins us today to share her story and a little bit of what she has learned along the way. Follow Gabrielle on IG @GabrielleStone & TikTok @Gabrielle_Stone and find her book “Eat, Pray, #FML”, along with the new follow up book “The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl” + you can listen to her pod @FMLTalkPodcast 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.

One of my absolute favourite online creators is here today sharing all about his lifelong journey to being a Disney enthusiast, expert, and all around fan. We chat about WHY Michael doesn’t just move closer to the parks, along with YOUR QUESTIONS like…best rides, top foods, and what kind of add-ons make a trip extra magical. We also talk about how to experience the magic and see characters WITHOUT going actually INSIDE the parks(!!!) plus how to enjoy the trip when it rains and pours or goes downhill. Plus, an update on my RunDisney training!! You can follow Michael @MichaelDoesDiz You can listen to Diet Starts Tomorrow wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along @DietStartsTomorrow 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 Go to www.californiaprunes.ca for more information, recipes and nutrition facts 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 Betches’ Podcast “Diet Starts Tomorrow” has two NEW hosts Emily & Remy come on to share their learning experience in a space that talks about bodies, diets and all the bits in between. We talk about plastic surgery regrets, an experience with Fat Camp, the word diet itself and SO much more. Today’s conversation is about not getting it all right, but talking about it to figure things out as we go. You can listen to Diet Starts Tomorrow wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along @DietStartsTomorrow 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 Go to www.californiaprunes.ca for more information, recipes and nutrition facts Go to www.prettylitter.com/papaya to save 20% on 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.

Sure, sex life can have ebbs and flows. But what about when it just stops, completely? Today we have on sex & intimacy coach, Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, SEP, to share her story of this happening to her and her work now to help others through it. We deep dive on understanding sex drive, regaining desire and finding intimacy without sex (been there!). You can find Irene at https://www.irenefehr.com/ to find her free resources and to explore sex & intimacy coaching. 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.shopify.com/papaya for for a one-dollar-per-month trial period Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life is happening and as most of us have figured out by now, it’s not without surprises, pain, suffering and life after. Dr. Neeta joins us today to speak on how she learned the hard way about all of that, but that ALSO there can be resiliency, joy, and support in the chaotic parts of life. Dr. Neeta’s goal is to help others navigate through magical and messy moments, and now is out with a new book “That Sucked, Now What: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess", a real-talk guide to personal growth that draws on embracing the suck while breaking through to lasting, audacious resilience. Follow Dr. Neeta Bhushan on IG @neetabhushan and listen to her podcast The Brave Table and find the book “That Sucked, Now What” available now, and visit neetabhushan.com for 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.

Health class didn’t teach us what we needed to know, and so TikTok breakout star Dr. Jennifer Lincoln came to change that and bring to the forefront approachable bite-size education one video and post at a time. Today she brings the conversation to the pod to talk about the myths, the fads, the importance of knowing what’s going on. 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.shopify.com/papaya for for a one-dollar-per-month trial period Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take some of the toughest poll questions from hot dogs, returning gifts if the marriage ended, to infidelity and bring them onto a podcast platform! Neighbour Becci runs weekly polls in her instagram stories where people can submit their stumped questions and ask community members to settle the debate, but this week she brings them HERE. You can follow Becci @NeighbourBecci 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 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 opened IG stories back up for Q&A for Shane and I, and answered a lot of those burning questions many of you had. Like, how much sex are we having? How do we balance kids and co-parenting? Who IS the default parent? And what’s Shane’s opinion on my job in social media and our relationship? And of course, Disney, and just why we’re going again…after we just went last year. PHEW! It’s a biggie but it’s maybe our fav episode yet (minus the zombies). 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.

Case Kenny is a Chicago-based writer, podcaster, recording artist and creator of The New Mindset Journal. And many, myself included, discovered Case over the pandemic when these little notes of thoughts and encouragement went a long way for a lot of people. Case has been inspiring others to have a hunger and drive to be the best version of yourself and today we break down a bit of how that works, and what we can do to tap into our own thinking a bit more. You can find Case on IG @Case.Kenny and listen to his podcast - New Mindset, Who Dis 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.

Her relationship, her divorce, her body and her every move it seems has been making headlines over the years. Today we sit down in LA with Vanderpump Rules star Katie Maloney to hear what SHE has to say about it all, the final push to walk away from a marriage and sharing stories of the good and bad that comes along with a life event like divorce in the public eye. You can find Katie on IG @MusicKillsKate and listen to her podcast @YoureGonnaLoveMe This episode is brought to you by BetterHelpGo to www.betterhelp.com/papaya for 10% off Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kendra Fisher when faced with the opportunity to realize her dream of goaltending for Team Canada, was also diagnosed with a Severe Anxiety Disorder coupled with Severe Panic Attacks, Depression and Agoraphobia; forcing her to leave the National Program in order to seek help to learn how to live with what had become a crippling disease. Kendra now shares her personal journey and has joined efforts to bring Mental Health issues to the forefront. It is her hope that her story will offer both hope and promise to others dealing with Mental Illness. Todays episode unpacks that experience, the last few years, and parenting through it all. Follow Kendra on IG @kfisher30 and visit Kendrafisher.com Check out WOW! The #1 podcast for curious kids and their grownups, you can listen add free on the Amazon Music or Wondery App Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re in LA sitting down with @NicoleWalters to talk about everything from body image, marriage (and divorce) and wealth. Nicole is a former top-selling corporate exec who quit her six-figure sales job in front of 10,000 people, took what she knew and built a million-dollar business in one short year. We dive into the discomfort some of us feel about making money and if the other shoe is going to drop. Nicole walks us through being bold, asking questions, making money and doing good with it! Follow Nicole @NicoleWalters on IG and listen to her podcast The Nicole Walters Podcast. Check out WOW! The #1 podcast for curious kids and their grownups, you can listen add free on the Amazon Music or Wondery App Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beast. Beauty. Brains. Olympic Rugby player Ilona Maher is here today to share about her breakout success on TikTok, redefining feminism and her love of lipstick. Ilona shares about her journey with feminism alongside athleticism, including body image and sports. Ilona has taken her experiences, personality and story to the social media spaces where she and her magnetic personality shine. Go to www.dipsea.com/PAPAYA and get 30 days of full access for free Go to www.betterhelp.com/papaya and save 10% off your first month Go to www.clare.com/PAPAYA to get 10% off your first order Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We want more home cooked meals, but it’s overwhelming and frustrating and we need a change! Today we get down to how to be successful in the kitchen, the value (not hindrance) of having kids get involved and a whole lot about the brilliant combination of teaching + recipes. John Kanell is a cooking & baking expert and founder of Preppy Kitchen, a digital food and family-focused brand that empowers and inspires those who enjoy cooking at all skill levels. Kanell founded the site Preppy Kitchen in 2015 and channelled its almost-immediate success into an enormous platform with a combined following of over 8.5 million. John spent over a decade teaching middle school math and science before turning his attention to creating content in the kitchen. Preppy Kitchen is now a nationally renowned cooking and baking destination, featured by The Drew Barrymore Show, The Today Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Good Morning America, Home & Family, PEOPLE, Vogue, ELLE Décor, Better Homes & Gardens, and Woman’s Day; and John has appeared as a guest judge on Food Network’s Chopped: Sweets & Disney’s Magic-Bakeoff. You find John’s new book wherever books are sold and follow along on socials @PreppyKitchen or preppykitchen.com Visit Clare at www.clare.com/PAPAYA to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/PAPAYA for 10% off Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was so excited to have the opportunity to sit down with Dyson Engineer Niamh Turney about her experience as a woman in tech, especially at a young age. What I didn’t expect was a conversation that would literally change the way I parent, move in rooms, and find confidence in moments where I may be a little more introverted. This podcast explores the curious world of Dyson, careers starting at 19 to careers starting at 40. Failure, passion and all the bits in between. Oh, and how jet technology is literally in hair tools now - SO FASCINATING! Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Download Stir or tell your single friends to try it out! Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You have probably heard her music by now. Whether “Fat Funny Friend” or “You May Not Like Her” as these songs and sounds have gone viral all over tiktok and instagram reels with unbelievable amounts of shared experiences. The woman and force behind them, Maddie Zahm. Maddie sits with me today and we walk through our commonalities from weight loss experiences, purity culture and so much more. Break out the tissues for this one. You can find Maddie on Tiktok @MaddieZahms or IG @MaddieZahm and download her music and visit https://maddiezahmmusic.com/ CW: Weight loss, mentions of body harm ideation.Sponsors:Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Download Stir or tell your single friends to try it out! Visit Clare at www.clare.com/PAPAYA to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/PAPAYA for 10% off Go to www.shopify.com/papaya to start selling online today Sponsored by betterhelp: Learn more and save 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/papaya Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristi, well known as Raw Beauty Kristi, is a youtube/instagram creator that began with roots in sharing infertility and ended up in makeup, motherhood and exploring all the raw honesty of it all. I found Kristi years ago, as she discussed her infertility and migraines on another podcast and her approach to life in a real honest way I was just so drawn to. From the deep dives to the fluff of a good lipstick… she really just goes there. You can find Kristi on IG @RawBeautyKristi and on YT RawBeautyKristi (1.2M Subs!) Visit Clare at www.clare.com/PAPAYA to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/PAPAYA for 10% off Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might recognize Lauren from her viral 2020 video “Unmuted”. Since then Lauren has continued to expand upon what it means to use your voice, even authoring one of our favorite bedtime books for children “Your Voice Matters”. Lauren has done some incredible work and her voice and story is not one to be missed. You can find Lauren on IG @LaurenWTaylor and find her book “Your Voice Matters” Wherever Books Are Sold For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30day free trial when you go to www.DipseaStories.com/PAPAYA Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been decades, and there has been little to no body diversity in one of televisions oldest franchises: The Bachelor/Bachelorette. I love the show, and it’s getting harder and harder to love it. So many of us are hoping for change, and today with sit down with Jenny & Epiphany who are ⅓ of the movement “Roses For EveryBody” - an ask for inclusivity into a show about love. Because everybody & every BODY deserves love! Visit Clare at www.clare.com/PAPAYA to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/PAPAYA for 10% off You can find Roses For Everybody and join the movement @RosesForEverybody on IG Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To ask someone to “stop thinking” is like asking them to “stop blinking” , says Kara Lowentheil. So instead of stop thinking, what if we just rewired for NEW thoughts and a whole new way of thinking? Today we sit down with former women’s rights lawyer turned life coach as we explores social constructs, critical self thinking, the conditioning of our thoughts, our values and how we can begin exploring a new way of thinking. An unf*cking. A rewiring. You can find Kara on ig @karaloewentheil or visit unfuckyourbrain.com Visit Clare at www.clare.com/PAPAYA to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. Go to www.shopify.com/papaya to start selling online today Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Such an incredible opportunity as I sat down in Apple Park with Liz Plosser, Editor-In-Chief of Women’s Health magazine to talk about the new Apple announcements, what they mean for women’s health (ahem, cycle tracking). We also chat about that ICONIC magazine cover, you know the one and so much more. Liz Plosser shares her career path, the history of the magazine (good and bad) and we break down the facets of health beyond a woman’s exterior appearance into all things mental health, menstrual health and the importance of subtle language. You can find Liz on IG @lizplosser and Women’s Health @womenshealthmag Visit Clare at www.clare.com/PAPAYA to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. Produced by Dear Media 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most-downloaded podcasts, LadyGang and its hosts Jac Vanek, Keltie Knight & Becca Tobin are HERE to talk about their new book “Lady Secrets” and a new tour! Lady Secrets is self-proclaimed a “Real, Raw & Ridiculous Confessions of Womanhood” and what makes this book unique is the community that told their secrets to make it happen via anonymous submissions. This is their second book, following their New York Times Bestselling “Act Like A Lady”. Today we chat about shame, secrets and the intersections that bond us. Lady Secrets is available for Pre-Order Sept 20, and check out @LadyGang podcast & socials for more on the Lady Gang tour with @JacVanek @Becca & @KeltieGo to www.dipsea.com/papaya to get 30 days full accessProduced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years and years of exercise being motivated by body hate, or desire to look a certain way, I felt incredibly lost with movement, fitness, exercise the whole shebang. Healing from a difficult pregnancy, a pandemic, changing body and diet culture - where does fitness even fit in anymore? If I’m exercising daily, does that mean I’m back in diet culture? Today we unpack movement and fitness and doing it for other reasons with instructor and friend Lauren Leavell. We dive into our upbringings with exercise, what Lauren’s intentional programs are doing subconsciously for many, abelism in “as long as you’re healthy” mentalities and so much more! Follow Lauren on IG @LaurenLeavellFitness or visit her site https://www.laurenleavellfitness.com/ to sign up for the email, or join her affordable and approachable memberships. Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke is one of the top (and only) women gamers in the industry with a dominant presence in the gaming world and over 1.1 million followers on Twitch. As the second ever woman creator to join top gaming organization 100 Thieves, Brooke has become one of the most prominent female role models in gaming, advocating for more women representation in the space as well as speaking out on issues like mental health, harassment and toxicity towards women. Today we chat about how we can advocate for better gaming spaces for women through being actively involved in our kid’s experiences with gaming, how she’s managed to make gaming her business and what the heck a professional gamer does! You can catch Brooke’s streams on Twitch BrookeAB, Instagram @BrookeABB Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Years ago I saw this viral video by this woman named Nora, aka @NoraBorealis, aka Nora McInerny. It was a 14 minute Ted Talk about grief, delivered with honesty, humour, and the notion that we don’t “Move On” from those we lose, we move forward WITH them and because of them. Nora is an expert in loss. She lost in a span of weeks her husband, her unborn child and her father. Yet today we share this insightful and beautiful message of grief and the journey through it, in ways beyond the loss of a person - this episode is not to be missed. Follow Nora @NoraBorealis on Instagram and Listen to her Podcast “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada’s Got Talent GOLDEN BUZZER winners and finalists in America’s Got Talent, sisters Kayla & Stacey are here to talk about it all… or whatever random sh*t we found ourselves discussing like being a plus size musician, the golden buzzer moment and the dynamic of surprise pregnancies in early relationships and DOING WHAT YOU LOVE and SHOOTING YOUR SHOT. Listen to their podcast I Have To Call My Sister and follow them @ihavetocallmysister as well as @staceykaymusic & @kaylabulmer CW discussions of fertility/surprise pregnancies Go to www.dispea.com/papaya for a 30 day free trial Check out Roku the #1 TV streaming platform in Canada get access to tongs of FREE entertainment along with their favorite streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Crave, Apple TV, and Prime Video Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion and culture writer, Gianluca Russo, has spent much of his career documenting about fashion and culture, sure, but specialising in body diversity within it. Gianluca’s work has appeared in GQ, Glamour, InStyle, Teen Vogue, and now a new book including interviews with some of the biggest names in plus fashion and modelling titled: The Power Of Plus. Today, Gianluca joins us to discuss the book and the ongoing conversations of change, and why we should all care - plus or not. You can find the book The Power Of Plus August 16th + follow on IG @powerofplus.co & @G_Russo1 Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane is baaaack as we unpack (literally and figuratively) from the first half of summer. A Disney Cruise, a trip to Nova Scotia to see the McCarvells, and so much more. We dive into travelling with toddlers and teens, the surprises and delights and moments to remember and Shane’s fav part of Nova Scotia (hint: it wasn’t the lobster). Catch up with us! You can follow me at @TheBirdsPapaya and apparently maybe Shane sometime soon… Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whenever conversations start about dieting and why someone may have started dieting, so many begin the answer with “well my mother…”. For Betty, this is a lot more complex, because based on her own mother’s feelings along with doctors advice of doing what was “best” for her daughter, it landed her and Betty in a feature article in VOGUE about how she successfully dieted her young 7 year old daughter. But, is mom really the problem? Today we unpack diet culture & dieting, mothers and the nuances and HONESTY of all the inbetweens. CW: Talks about active dieting, weight loss and medications You can follow Betty @BettyKubovyWeiss Go to www.betterhelp.com/papaya for 10% off your first month Go to www.frankbody.com and use code PAPAYA for 15% off storewide Go to www.thehydrojug.com and use code PAPAYA to get 10% off your 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.

How did one woman go from quitting a dream job at Google to finding her path of success on social media? Melissa Ong known as @ChunkysDead joins us to talk about sex positivity, how she brought big cl*t energy to life and the stats that show that things may just be going in the right direction. How to not deny who you are, and instead tap into the parts of you that maybe are just ready to shine. TW: Drug use mentioned You can follow Melissa on Tiktok & IG @ChunkysDead Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doula & host of Dear Doula Podcast, joins us today to talk about all things postpartum, parenting, intuition and why we aren’t our mothers (good or bad). This episode is designed to remind us to slow down, trust ourselves and remember that we are the experts of our own babies. You can follow Brandi on IG @Brandy_Jordan_Official and find her podcast @DearDoulaPodcast Go to www.dipsea.com/papaya and get a 30 day free trial Go to www.frankbody.com and use code PAPAYA for 15% off sitewide Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Divorce is a life event, one I’ve been through, and whether you’ve been through one, know someone who has or curious to what it can be like, this episode is for you. Divorce is chosen or chosen for you, but no matter what, it shakes the world you know and forces you into a new one. How can you plan? How can you cope? How can you move forward and make good choices? FOREVER CHOICES? What are some common post-divorce mistakes and what can we be doing in ALL relationships, right now that sets us up for success no matter how a relationship goes. Alicia Robertson of Lemonade Life supports women through the vulnerable and challenging time that is separation and divorce - helping them take their power back one intentional and informed decision at a time. This emotional and connected conversation is one I hope we can heal together through. You can follow Alicia on IG @LemonadeLifeCoach and find her book,”Making Lemonade” Go to www.betterhelp.com/papaya to get 10% off your first month Go to www.cozyearth.com and use code PAPAYA for 35% off Go to www.elvie.com/papaya to get your hands on the ElvieStride Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a recent plane ride home, a woman tapped me on the shoulder, slipped me a note, and shared with me about her documentary she was coming to Toronto to premiere. The documentary? Deconstructing Karen. The woman? Saira Rao. Today Saira and her Race2Dinner & Deconstructing Karen partner, Regina Jackson, join me to discuss the documentary, the dinners, the women and the whiteness. Discomfort, the goal, and why we need you. Check out race2dinner.com, follow @DeconstructingKaren on IG, pre-order the book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669854/white-women-by-regina-jackson-and-saira-rao/ AND view the movie in Toronto THIS WEEK at https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films/deconstructing-karen Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.