The Importance Of: Everything: Recent Episodes
Molly Robertson
When you’re a teenager, everything feels overwhelming and important and crazy, even without a global pandemic to worry about. Molly Robertson is a typical Canadian teenager trying to navigate typical Canadian teenager things, like how to be your own person, figuring out the future, love in all its forms, and surviving her final year of high school. Come for the conversation and stay for the relentless dad jokes and TikTok references. Find us on Spotify, the Anchor app, or wherever you get your podcasts. anchor.fm/theimportancepodcast @tioepodcast New episodes every Thursday.
Happy Monday everybody! In today's episode, Molly speaks with the lovely Rayne Daprato about all things productivity culture, including the pressures they feel to succeed, how productivity guilt affects them, and why it can be so hard to slow down. Whether you're back in school or not, make sure to take care of yourself, take time for yourself, and be kind to your mind. Hope you enjoy <3
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Rayne's family's podcast: A Bumpy Road: Adapting to Disability https://open.spotify.com/show/2gn0sWyWbFujaeOMsCiK4m or @ABumpyRoadPod on Twitter
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As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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You know what's crazy? TIOE has been around for a whole year! :')
Follow along as Molly looks back at the past year, including how the podcast has changed her life, why she was gone for six weeks, and the future of the podcast. To anyone who has ever listened or supported the pod: THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS. Hope you enjoy <3
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As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Do recurring dreams have a deeper meaning? Is astrology actually real? If you could have a do-over, would you take it?
With the help of her lovely listeners, Molly discusses the results from several recent Instagram polls, some of which are deep and others that are light-hearted and fun. The world feels super heavy lately so this episode is especially chatty, happy, and carefree. Thanks to everyone who participated! Hope you enjoy <3
*This episode was recorded on July 15, 2021. Stay tuned for an update as TIOE officially returns from its hiatus! :)
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As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Happy disability pride month! This week on TIOE, Kelly Johnston speaks with Molly about her book on accessibility inequity, "Unreported". They also talk about disability and accessibility in our schools and communities, or (in some cases) the lack of it. Finally, Kelly reveals her personal icons and heroes, and why disability advocacy means so much to her. Hope you enjoy <3
Kelly's email: kellyfm111@hotmail.com
Kelly's survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAlpQLSeRagynCj_NzWGN8sZv830eY_UV8GdotV5K3SdotDr9p7K6ueg/viewform
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson and fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
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As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Molly & Mickey are back and better than ever! In today's episode, the girls are here to talk about the issues present within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and stereotypical coming-of-age movies (and the positive aspects of these films). They also talk about the whole notion of romanticizing your life and how it can lead to comparison, poor mental health, & feeling like you're not enough. Finally, Molly and Mickey talk about their favourite movies and TV shows at the moment, and just how much they love Tom Hiddleston. Hope you enjoy <3
SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for the Wandavision finale, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier finale, and the first two episodes of Loki
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As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Do aliens exist? Are more people dreamers or realists? What are your biggest red flags when meeting someone new?
With the help of her lovely listeners, Molly discusses the results from several recent Instagram polls, some of which are deep and others that are light-hearted and fun. The world feels super heavy lately so this episode is especially chatty, happy, and carefree. Thanks to everyone who participated! Hope you enjoy <3
Nayna Florence's 'Growing with the Flow': https://open.spotify.com/show/571TfkIrKfbMXse360yYfT
If you want to be part of the next round of polls, make sure to follow @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson on Instagram!
If you want to help this podcast reach new people, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Even after getting rejected from every nursing program she applied to, Molly didn't expect to feel as disappointed as she does. This week on TIOE, join Molly as she talks about everything to do with rejection, including her feelings about getting rejected, how society plays a role in rejection (no surprise there lol), and a weirdly cathartic reading of her rejection letter. Hope you enjoy <3
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson and fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
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As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Part 2 of this super special episode! Molly and Haley continue their in-depth discussion of 'SOUR' by continuing with 'enough for you' and going all the way to 'hope ur ok'. They wrap things up by ranking their top three songs (or top seven in Molly's case) and giving their final thoughts on the album as a whole. Hope you enjoy <3
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson and fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
If you want to help this podcast reach new people, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Happy 'SOUR' release week, everybody!! In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Molly and her lovely friend Haley go through each song on Olivia Rodrigo's sweet debut album 'SOUR' (see what I did there?). Join us as we overanalyze, discuss, and generally fangirl about this masterpiece of a debut. Miss Olivia, you're killing it!! Hope you enjoy <3
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson and fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
If you want to help this podcast reach new people, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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In this week's episode of TIOE, Molly is back to talk about everything to do with change, including how she is learning to adjust to big changes in her life, what 'letting go' can do for you, and why change can be both intimidating and super awesome. As things change, new situations can be unfamiliar, strange, and can be hard to navigate. On the other hand, change can bring a lot of opportunities to grow. Whatever you're going through, you got this. Hope you enjoy <3
Some free mental health resources:
- https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support
- https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/looking-for-mental-health-services
- https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-access-free-mental-health-and-emotional-support-during-the-covid-19-crisis-1.5519397
"The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-happiness-project/about-the-book/
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson and fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
If you want to help this podcast reach new people, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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How do you become more confident? What can you do to raise your self-esteem? Why does society make you feel bad about liking yourself?
In this episode of TIOE, Molly and her good friend Arvjola Zogu (@arvjola_z) talk about everything to do with confidence, including what confidence means to them, the impact that social media has on their self-esteem, and their journeys to loving themselves. A reminder that loving yourself is not a linear process, and that it takes a lot of time and effort to do on some days. Hope you enjoy <3
Also, it's worth mentioning that some of the methods of becoming confident that the girls recommend in this podcast may not apply to everyone. We're all going through different things and some of the time, it is not possible to "smile more" or "repeat positive affirmations". Whatever you're dealing with at the moment, you're absolutely not alone.
Arvjola's Instagram: @arvjola_z
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson and fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
If you want to help this podcast reach new people, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theimportancepodcast/message
Does everything happen for a reason? Should you be friends with your ex? And perhaps the most important question of all: is cream cheese actually good?
This week, Molly and her good friend Kate are here to give their thoughts on your unpopular opinions, from the great cereal debate to TV shows to getting over not-so-significant others. A big thanks to everyone who sent an opinion in! Hope you enjoy <3
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Kate's Instagram: @kate.megginson
Kate's small business: @emotionalbaggageshop
Link to Kate's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/EmotionalBaggageCA
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson. Also, make sure to fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
If you want to help this podcast reach new people, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theimportancepodcast/message
High school: it's messy. It's weird af. It's hilarious and random. And in today's episode, Molly and her good friend Bella talk allllll about it, including how they feel about finishing high school early, their 'high school musical' moments, what being in IB has really been like, and so so much more. The girls also look back on the very first episode of TIOE, in which Bella was the first guest... talk about a full-circle moment. Hope you enjoy! <3
If you want to connect, give feedback, or are interested in being on the podcast, feel free to reach out on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson. Also, make sure to fill out the Google form that is linked in the bio @tioepodcast
If you want to help this podcast reach new people, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
The posting schedule has been all over the place as of late because of exams but now that those are over, I have some more time on my hands. Stay tuned for more information on that... ;)
As always, if you read to the end you're the GOAT and ily. Thank you for being here, you're so so loved.
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Episode 11(?)! On today's episode of The Importance Of: Everything, Molly recounts her love for live music, Percy Jackson, and long walks in the woods, among other things. She also admits how she has been feeling about the insanity that is life during a pandemic. Everyone has been feeling some type of way lately, so this is a very lighthearted, chill, and conversational episode. Listen to it when you feel lonely (or when you just really need to talk with someone outside of your household). Hope you enjoy <3
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If you read to the end you're the GOAT. Thanks for being here, you're so so loved.
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In this episode, Molly talks about some of her favorite music, artists, and podcasts at the moment. She also talks about how 'life burnout' has been affecting her lately in terms of the podcast (and also just life in general -- your girl is going thru it at the moment). This is a very chill and conversational episode in a soon-to-be series of episodes because at this point, we all need new music hehe! Hope you enjoy it!
MEDIA REFERENCED:
Music
'folklore' by Taylor Swift: https://open.spotify.com/album/1pzvBxYgT6OVwJLtHkrdQK
'evermore' by Taylor Swift: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Xoteh7uEpea4TohMxjtaq
'cold/mess' by Prateek Kuhad: https://open.spotify.com/album/668sak5iUcXZeaOwq3fERM?highlight=spotify:track:2AoWWiMelowkStJoqPMDed
'This is James Bay' by Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX6NGqhh2TgdK
'Sara Bareilles: Live at the Variety Playhouse' by Sara Bareilles: https://open.spotify.com/album/7L4ZgnQqEhCEsV9GnMeXtE?highlight=spotify:track:228D5H3pvraPBbFgACLOhu
'Kendrick Lamar' by Kendrick Lamar: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YZyLoL8N0Wb9xBt1NhZWg
'Melodrama' by Lorde: https://open.spotify.com/album/2B87zXm9bOWvAJdkJBTpzF
Podcasts
Teenager Therapy: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xxFg2YQAByj5YbwPkG2rP
Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VzFvh1JlEhBMS6ZHZ8CNO
Meet-Cute: https://open.spotify.com/show/67jrL2uia5n5vbc7bo7WAg
Modern Love: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Er7mSPq9IEewOgbPD3vO
Playlists
Find it all at molly_oliivia on Spotify. Molly's favorite playlist right now: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SUZPQeoDqLg9Vl2WsqPTS
Connect with Molly on Instagram: @tioepodcast or @molls.robertson
Send her a voice message using the link below:
New episodes every Thursday!
If you read this far, you're the GOAT and ily. Thanks for being here, you're so so loved <3
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Is the Law of Attraction real? Does manifesting work? Is the universe really listening to us?
In this episode, Molly talks about her experience with the Law of Attraction, positive affirmations, manifesting, and weirdly math lol. Hope you enjoy <3
Media referenced in this episode:
1. Love Your Life + Law of Attraction (Episode 126) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PJBsEmFsn6w0QWbQVV2tX?si=8D_Ztq-YSk2WPTYDUdWmzA
2. Notion: Free Productivity App https://www.notion.so/students/
Thanks so much for listening! Happy you're here :)
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Do you ever lie awake at night, wondering why you're not normal enough? Smart enough? Pretty enough? Outgoing enough? Sexy enough? In short, maybe you feel like you're just not enough.
In this episode, Molly talks with her fellow recovering perfectionist, Summer Chan (@summer.chh), about how perfectionism has affected them as high-achieving girls, including their mixed feelings around being in IB, relationships with friends, their uni fears, and the added pressure Summer feels as an Asian woman. The girls also talk about the book "Enough As She Is", by psychologist Rachel Simmons (you should read it, it's awesome). Hope you enjoy :')
CW: mentions of sexual harassment, explicit language (sorry little ones!)
In other news, the episode schedule is gonna be all over the place for the next few weeks with exams and everything. Hopefully I can get back to posting regularly by mid-February...
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If you read to the end you're a legend. So happy you're here <3
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...bro. 2020 has not been it.
Come reflect on this insane year with Molly, filled with euphoric highs, depressing lows, and everything in between. A reminder that if you're here, that's something to be proud of. Whether you're listening from Canada or Nigeria, Sweden or Switzerland, Molly is wishing you love, health, success, and most importantly, happiness.
Media referenced in this episode: Rachel Simmons's amazing book "Enough As She Is". <-- a REALLY really inspiring read for high-achieving girls... stay tuned for more details on that ;)
No spotlight for this ep! If you want to recommend a BIPOC-owned business, be on the podcast, have thoughts about my podcast, or just want to have a convo with someone new, follow or DM me on Instagram @tioepodcast or send me a voice message on Anchor (link in podcast description).
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Is a gap year a good idea? Is university the safe bet? How do you even decide what you want to do?
This episode is just for you and Molly. You're going to have a long, deep chat about comfort zones and living life to the fullest -- and what that even means! It was a Saturday in October and Molly suddenly had this overwhelming feeling like "hey, I feel behind and I don't know what I'm doing" so she decided to share. University and the future has her feeling ~stressed~ so she's just going to get it all out there in the hopes that everyone feels less alone. Hope you enjoy! <3
It makes me feel ALL THE FEELINGS to know that you took the time out of your day to listen to this episode. I love you and I'm very happy you're here.
Spotlight: Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Art Gallery
- Toronto-based black-owned art gallery
-"dedicated to supporting, documenting and showcasing the artistic and cultural contributions of Black artists and cultural workers in Canada and internationally" - www.afrobiz.ca
-find them at 19 Brock St., Toronto, Ontario, or on their website at www.bandgallery.com
Get some sunshine today. It's good for you. Hope you have a wonderful day!
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Welcome to the first bonus episode lol. This is very low-quality production but Molly's computer is ~malfunctioning~ so this is what we're left with. Super excited for next week's episode, it's gonna be a fun one!! get ready :))
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Episode 3!! Basically, Molly and her good friend Mickey Thomas (@mediocre_mickey) geek out about their favorite movies/shows/actors/actresses for half an hour. Hope you enjoy!! <3
Spotlight: A Different Booklist book store
-black-owned and operated; committed to telling Canada's stories to the GTA for over 22 years
-located at 779 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
-follow them on socials @adfrntbooklist and check out their website www.adifferentbooklist.com
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Episode 2!! Convo with one of Molly's best friends, Kate Megginson (@kate.megginson) about how ~main character energy~ can actually do more harm than good and how it can contribute to insecurities. The girls also talk about body image/body confidence and how movies/social media/society impacts it. Are there too many TikTok references? Maybe. Did Molly somehow find a way to bring One Direction into this conversation? Yes. Yes she did. Molly & Kate go off on so many random tangents but they both had a lot of fun making this episode. Hope you enjoy!! <3
TW: negative thoughts about body image (about halfway into episode)
Put a finger down for every time we say "like" in this episode. ;D
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Episode 1 YAY!!!!! In this episode, Molly talks with one of my best friends, Bella Jachymek (@bella.jachymek) about their high school experiences, Harry Styles, trying to get through grade 12 during a pandemic, their thoughts about university/the future/senioritis/leaving home/friends, and making the most of high school. Hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to The Importance Of: Everything: the Podcast! Meet creator & host Molly Robertson and learn what her podcast is all about. Hope you enjoy!
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