The Sisterhood Unleashed Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Two moms from small-town Ontario who share a love of deep conversation, social issues, red wine and raising half-decent humans.
Stef chats solo on this week's episode with a pep talk on shame during the pandemic (and otherwise), and a gentle reminder to keep your mouth shut if you have nothing nice to say.
Article: Mom Shaming is Running Rampant During the Pandemic
For more encouraging and polite-but-firm messages coming from a lovely southern accent, check out Anne Smith at @butnotallatonce on Instagram.
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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
If you're an adult who doesn't struggle with meal ideas for yourself and/or your family, stop listening to this podcast. We can't be friends. Just kidding - but we know that meal times can be challenging for lots of families. Busy schedules, picky eaters, big messes, getting stuck in a dinner "rut" - feeding people is overwhelming. When we came across Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean, we were inspired by her flexible approach to meal planning, her healthy meal ideas and tips for getting kids involved in the kitchen. In this episode, Lindsay shares her advice tips for all of those struggles and more.
Find Lindsay, aka The Lean Green Bean, on Instagram, or visit her blog for recipes, the Dinner Spark, the Snack Spark and more.
Stef's fave this week: Mike's Hot Honey (or check out a DIY version here!) - great in salad dressings, on pizza, chicken and so much more
Amanda's fave: Yoga Nidra - lots of videos on Youtube!
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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
It's a stressful time of year, so to lighten the mood, Amanda and Stef invite a special guest and longtime friend of the pod to join them in this episode for a fun round of "ask us anything." We're talking mom life, meal planning and sharing some of the burning questions that listeners had for us - and even some info that you didn't ask for, too. Mom, if you're listening - skip through that part!
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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
It's officially here - back to school week is upon us. We're unpacking a giant suitcase full of feelings this week, talking about the end-of-summer blues, autumn (and back-to-school) anxiety, fall transitions, meal planning and so much more. Plus, Stef's summer camping saga comes to a close (finally). Whatever these coming weeks bring, we're with you and we're sending you all the love. Read more about autumn anxiety here, here and here.
Things we're loving this week
@TheLeanGreenBean on Instagram (and check out her blog too!)
Schitt's Creek - again. Seriously. Watch it.
Lindsay Letters - catch her on Instagram too
Taylor Swift's folklore
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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
This week Amanda and Stef chat with Alanna Doxtdator, fitness instructor and business owner of Barbells and Baby Bumps. Alanna shares our passion of promoting a strong sense of community for women and mamas in Haldimand-Norfolk and specializes in pre- and post-natal fitness. We talk body image and body positivity, the benefits of exercise toward mental and physical health and how attention to rehabilitating your pelvic floor can prevent you from peeing your pants!
Find Alanna on Instagram at @alannadox, and visit Barbells and Baby Bumps on Facebook. Be sure to check out The Village Norfolk, which Alanna runs with Brittany from The Doula Tree, on Facebook and Instagram too!
Things we love in this episode: The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory The Jilly Box Just some beautiful photos of hydrangeas
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Over their morning coffees, Stef and Amanda reflect on why they started Sisterhood Unleashed and discuss the importance of setting boundaries and healthy communication. And, with help from Amanda's husband Clay, Stef reveals one of Amanda's deep, dark secrets. Spoiler alert: she's actually a much deeper sleeper than she lets on. Catch Stef's favourite moment of the week at the 1:30 mark.
Also mentioned in this episode: Glennon Doyle (aka our BFF) on Instagram Mindful Boundaries on Instagram Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Schitt's Creek Little Asia and Heal
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With a global pandemic hindering our vacation options this summer, Stef and Amanda chat with Caroline and Jon Jager of Homegrown Hideaway, just down the road in our neighbouring Norfolk County. With its luxurious glampsites, an abundant garden and local food options, and warm, welcoming hosts, Homegrown Hideaway is the kind of camping that Stef might actually be able to get on board with.
Be sure to check out Homegrown Hideaway on Instagram and Facebook.
Our favourites this week:
Everything is fine shirt
Atlas Online Yoga Teacher training
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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
The first rule about fight club: We don’t talk about fight club.
In an effort to avoid differing opinions, have you lumped the pandemic into that, "let's just not talk about it" taboo category of politics, religion and sex? In this episode, Amanda and Stef wade uncharted waters with an honest conversation about sending children back to school during a global pandemic. The uncertainty and added pressure on parents is going to be felt, on some level, across the board. The take home here: everyone will be making a decision that works best for their family.
Things we love from this episode that you can find online:
A projector and screen for outdoor movie nights The best air mattress Amazon could provide The Nottawasaga Inn & Resort Untamed by Glennon Doyle - AGAIN (book club to come)
What we're drinking: The strongest lattes our at-home espresso machines can provide us at 6:30 a.m.
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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Amanda and Stef kick off the episode with a conversation about a prominent influencer's recent experience with social media bullying. The ladies interview Lindsey Hardy, of An Intimate Affair – Microweddings and Elopements in Dunnville, Ont., about small weddings (during a pandemic or otherwise), the importance of inclusion and the power of a supportive community. Be sure to check out An Intimate Affair on Facebook, Instagram and Wedding Wire.
Favourites mentioned in this episode:
The Birds Papaya Love on The Spectrum Katy Perry Untamed
What we're drinking
Yogi tea Matua Sauvignon Blanc Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon
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We kick this episode off with something different in our glasses – er, mugs. This episode focuses on the neverending mental load that comes with being a woman in 2020. Inspired by a quote from author Shauna Niequist, we discuss self-care, shame and kindness while attempting to solve all of the problems of the world over a cup of tea.
Mentioned in this episode:
Shauna Niequist
Joy Bakery & Café Urban Parisian All I Really Need To Know, I Learned in Kindergarten
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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Global pandemic or not, mental health – especially among moms – is something both Amanda and Stef are passionate about. The girls dive into anxiety, coping skills and a candid conversation about mental health in this episode with Becky Stark Lammel, a local social worker and mental health counsellor. Becky talks about cognitive behaviour therapy, coping toolkits, self care and more in this episode of Sisterhood Unleashed.
To meet Becky or learn more about her practice, visit her online at bslcounselling.ca.
Our faves this week:
Cravings by Brittany Selkirk Provincial Park Dingers Taps & Grill and Rustic & Reclaimed
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In the first episode of Sisterhood Unleashed, Stef and Amanda share a little bit about themselves, ask serious questions (are there really bears in Selkirk?) and discuss their plans for the pod.
This week's faves:
The Local Life on Locke
Fresh Market Kitchen
Pom Collection
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Recipes: Alison Roman's The Dip, The Stew and The Cookies; Fraiche Living's Perfect White Buns
Music: http://purple-planet.com