Life Off The Leesh: Recent Episodes
Alicia Bryan
A feel-good, relatable podcast that will make you feel like you're on the couch with your best friend, having a wine and a laugh. I chat about topics every twenty or thirty-something year old goes through; Love, heartbreak, friends, jobs and all the highs and lows in-bewteen (with humour, of course). Come on this crazy journey of life with me and really live life off the 'leesh.'
Follow the podcast on instagram @lifeofftheleesh to follow along and be featured on episodes and more.
Hello my good things!
Welcome back after a long hiatus. On today's episode Leesh talks about her time spent on an Australian farm and why the heck she had to do that in the first place. This is a different episode as Leesh takes you first hand into a more story-telling episode (WITH SOUND EFFECTS) of how she mustered up the courage to leave her boyfriend in the city and head in the country to tackle one of the hardest things she has done.
It is recommended to wear headphones for this episode and turn it up! Thanks for the continued listeners of LIfe Off The Leesh and how appreciated you are.
Socials: Instagram : @LIFEOFFTHELEESH
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Today is a very significant day on the podcast because we are dropping this episode on Australia Day. However like many people who visit Australia and many people who reside here, I didn't know the dark history behind this national holiday.
Today's guest is here to educate, inform and spread awareness about the Aboriginal history of this land and why most terms describing Australia Day include Invasion Day and Survival Day.
Without further adieu, grab a drink, pull up a seat and let's welcome Rachal Allan.
A little about our guest:
I’m a proud Gamilaroi woman, born in Quirindi , a tiny town in north west NSW. I’m currently living and working in Dharawal Country, down on the South Coast.
I’m an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner – all of my jobs since I left school have been working for Aboriginal organisations or in identified positions working with community.
I did a little stint at the Aboriginal Legal Service, then as a project officer with an Aboriginal Medical Service, traveling to communities in north-west, central-west and far-west NSW to deliver education about smoking and healthy lifestyles.
I’ve lived in Wollongong for almost 6 years. For 5 years, I worked at the Aboriginal Medical Service here. Now I work for a sports club as their Indigenous Programs Coordinator and get to work with kids and communities promoting healthy lifestyles education and organising all the clubs events around important dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people like NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week events.
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS:
@blakbusiness
@senatorbriggs
@lakkariart
@sar.ra__
@taylah_gray
@thejourno_
@nakkiah
@ gamminthreads
@yarli_creative
@clothingthegap
@brooke.blurton
@lidiathorpegunniagunditj
@tradingblak@dranitaheiss
TELEVISION:
@nitv_au
@abcindigenous
MUSICIANS MENTIONED:
@dabakerboy
@thekidlaroi
KOOKABURRA REMIX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRSLjjGhbvc
Ho Ho Ho and a Merry Christmas to you all! I made it to SIX days of Christmas and if that is not an accomplishment, I don't know what is LOL.
Today we have Jamie on the podcast and we quiz each other all about Christmas trivia with some drinks ready at hand. We are so close to Christmas we can taste it so why don't you join along in this fun episode, grab a drink and learn a few more things you may not have known about this holiday.
This episode will also be the last episode of 2020, and Life Off The Leesh will be back in the new year with some fresh content and back to regular programming.
SO grab a drink and let's get MERRY!
Where to find Leesh:
Instagram - @lifeofftheleesh
DM for features and feedback!
Welcome back to Leeshmas!
We had a little break because well, it's the Holidays and shit is getting real super quick!
TODAY is day 5 and we chat about some tips on being just a little bit more sustainable this year and future years to come. Some simple, easy choices that we can start doing now so our planet is not one big burning piece of plastic in 20 years.
A super quick episode today but just some awareness on what we can do for our Mother Earth :)
Day 6 Coming Up in a few days keep your eyes and ears peeled.
Let's get started!
Where to find Leesh:
Instagram - @lifeofftheleesh
DM for features and for things you want to hear!
Welcome back to Day 4 of Leeshmas!
This episode is short and sweet as Leesh lists off a few of her favourite Christmas activities and they all happen to be Covid Restriction friendly. Back in Canada there has been a lot of new restrictions released lately and it definitely can put a damper on the holidays... however Leesh is here for you (ie. this episode may be more relevant to the North American listeners but everyone is welcome to have a listen!!)
See you on the 5th day of Leeshmas!
Where to find more podcast content:
@lifeofftheleesh - INSTAGRAM
DM FOR MORE COVID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES.
G'day m8's how ya goin' it's a ripper episode today with Leesh and her boyfriend Jamie, as they dive into what makes a Canadian and Australian Christmas so special yet so different.
They chat about the build up to Christmas, with the main, obvious reason being winter vs summer. Jamie talks about different activities Aussies do on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, mainly just drinking beer in air conditioning somewhere.
Leesh talks about the lineup her family and most Canadians do on a classic Christmas INCLUDING watching the World Juniors Hockey on boxing day (which sadly, does not exist this year), and more!
Buckle up for this one and let's get festive.
Where to find Leesh:
Instagram - @lifeofftheleesh
DM ME TO BE A GUEST OR TO SEND ANY CHRISTMAS STORIES I CAN SHARE ON THE PODCAST!
Day 2 of Leeshmas is ALL about gift giving and buying local!
Especially during this hard time, it is so important to remember the true meaning of the Holidays and just being with loved ones.
Today, Leesh talks about how long gift giving has been around for (also that male monkeys give their female partners food for gifts and if that isn't the best gift of all I don't know what is).
She then explains that if you can't think of anything to get someone, try and think of an experience or memory as a gift instead. Sustainable and memorable!
Lastly, she dives into the importance of buying local and local websites both in Australia and Canada to shop from espeically supporting small businesses during this covid-19 pandemic.
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and let's get started!
Where to find Life off the Leesh
@lifeofftheleesh INSTAGRAM - DM If you want to be on a future episode or know anyone who would like to chat all things life.
The time has come for the 12 Days of Leeshmas!!
Welcome to Day 1 where Leesh talks about her favourite childhood Christmas memories going back to when she found out Santa wasn't real SPOILER FOR THE MOMS LISTENING IN THE CAR (and the adults who can't bear the truth)* and talks about the amazing lengths her parents went through to make sure Leesh and her brother believed in the spirit of Christmas.
Grab a cup of spiked eggnog, a cozy blanket and let's get started on the 1st Day of Leeshmas!
NEW EPISODE TOMORROW
Where to find me:
Instagram @lifeofftheleesh.
LET ME KNOW YOUR CHRISTMAS STORIES!
Welcome back to another episode of Life off the Leesh!
On today's episode we have Allison Lang - a digitial marketer, photography enthusiast, travel warrior (I should mention 29 countries at only 27 years old!!) and if that's not impessive enough she's also a below-the-knee amputee.
Allison and I chat about how she got to where she is today and the obstacles she overcame in sport, school and travel, and how this has shaped her to become the loving role-model she is today.
At the end of the episode Allison shares some super exciting news that she hasn't released until this podcast!!
Want to find out more and help?
https://www.waramps.ca/home/
Want to find Allison?
Instagram: @allisonelang
Want to find more podcast content?
Instagram: @lifeofftheleesh
Today Leesh royally messed up and therfore had to record on a Monday night. This weekend flew by and sometimes thats just life. So on a Monday night after a long slog at work Alicia and Jamie sit down and talk about the very fun and hilarious topic about drinking alcohol and getting drunk for the first time. They dive into their agnst teenage years and talk about the alcoholic beverages they can't believe they used to drink. Stay tuned for this fun and short episode and of course, pour yourself a drink!
Instagram: @lifeofftheleesh
Tell me YOUR first funny memories of drinking alcohol on instagram and make sure to tune into next episode later this week!
Welcome back to another epsiode of Life off the Leesh!
A quick note: under no circumstance is this episode shaming anyone who has settled down, found their person and/or made a family in their twenties. If you have, we are over the moon for you!! This episode is about embracing what you have at your own time in your life, and if you have found your own timeline already then we couldn't be happier :)
Today, we have a special guest who is joining us from Canada. She has travelled the world, went deep sea diving, sandboarded down volcanoes and literally jumped out of a plane in the sky (by CHOICE).. has a dog and a cat and enjoys boxed wine on weekends... everyone welcome Kayla Fraser!
Kayla and Alicia met 10 some years ago and have bonded through their years of singlehood and relationships, always taking time to talk about those deep life chats at 1am (while drinking wine). Today, Kayla and Alicia talk about society's pressures of "having it all" by 30, and that is is O.K to live your life at your own pace. Alicia gives her perspective of dating in her late twenties and having relationships build organically while Kayla puts her spin on being single and trying to date in a pandemic. They end the podcast with some cringey date stories and end with a few laughs.
Join them now, and don't forget the wine!
CDC statistics: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/17/women-in-30s-now-having-more-babies-than-younger-moms-in-us.html
Instagram: @lifeofftheleesh
What's Coming?
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Please send through your cringey or funny date stories to me by DM @lifeofftheleesh
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Christmas episodes, coming Dec 1st.
Introducing: Life Chats About Nothing! Okay, obviously it is about SOMETHING, but the fun part is, we don’t know what we are talking about until we are recording the podcast. My guest and I choose a random topic on Google and roll with it for 30 minutes. This was such a fun episode to record with Jamie and we even learned some new things about each other!
This is an unscripted, funny short and sweet episode that talks about the lighter side of things between my more deep and meaningful episodes. SO grab a drink and pretend you’re sitting down with us, and let’s have some Life Chats about Nothing.
Instagram: @lifeofftheleesh
Next episode: Dating in your late twenties and thirties!
Today Leesh is back with another iNsPiRiNg podcast, probably sharing too much of her life again. BUT that’s what we are all here for isn’t it? This episode Leesh took to her instagram (the once a week appearance) and asked YOU guys, the people, the listeners… what your good news was for the week for I’ll Drink To That! Then we dive right into some real stuff about 3 things Leesh has changed in her life that has helped her live a happier and more content life. Want to know what they are? Stay tuned to find out!
Instagram: @lifeofftheleesh
The Book She Always Quotes: The Happiness Equation - Neil Pasricha
The Dope Music: Youtube Copyright Free Lofi Chillhop
On today’s episode of Life off the Leesh, Alicia chats about ROUTINE and WAKING UP EARLY! She gives tips on how to organize and plan for a morning routine that will help you create a more enriched and organized day ahead. She shares some things she has learned from a few of her favorite books and what has helped her shift from the rushed, unorganized mess she was 5 years ago, into a brand new woman! On three everybody… Let’s Get Our Shit Together!
Books referenced:
The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha
Slow by Brooke McAlary
Routines and Rituals by Brooke McAlary
Welcome back! This episode is part 2 of Leesh’s solo traveling adventure across Vietnam and Bali before ending up in her current home of 2 years in Australia. Leesh chats about culture differences she found in Vietnam vs. Thailand, and some crazy stories along the way; like food poisoning, Harry Potter shit and being locked outside her hostel. Grab a drink and let’s go!
Welcome back! Today we are starting our series about SOLO traveling and Leesh's crazy experiences she endured in the first country she went to... Thailand! She talks about what made her want to solo travel, and the main "culture shocks" she noticed when traveling alone for the first time, ever. This is just part 1 so stay tuned for the next episode where she talks about the other countries she visited alone including Vietnam and Indonesia!
On today's episode, pour yourself a cup of coffee because Leesh really slows and chats about what it means to be truly alone, and the amazing benefits that come from it. She talks about being alone when you're single vs. in a relationship, and ends with some tips on some things she does while she is hangin' out with herself! Get cozy and let's get started.
On today's episode Leesh's Aussie boyfriend, Jamie, makes his debut on the podcast and they go head to head battling out the true question: who knows more about each other's country?! They quiz eachother on general terminology and trivia with some funny stories in-between (all over a few drinks, of course). Grab a drink and join them for this episode full of laughs and un-scripted Friday night chats. (There had to be some edits in this since it is a "some what" family-friendly podcast so don't mind the cuts LOL).
On the FIRST official episode of Life Off The Leesh, we dive right in. Leesh talks about where she grew up and the journey she has taken to get to where she is today... in Australia. Whether it was those first scary moments in college, her move out of her hometown in Canada, or even her move across the world, there is never a dull moment! If you enjoyed today's episode please make sure to rate and review, as well as follow along at @lifeofftheleeshpodcast on instagram! Weekly episodes to be released every Thursday (AEST).
Join me for weekly episodes and follow along @lifeofftheleeshpodcast. Can't wait to start having a few laughs and chats with you all.