Reluctant Growth: Recent Episodes
Skye MacDonald
Change is one of our biggest fears, and also the only way we grow. We are all afraid and extremely curious about who we would be if we could change. Not change as in “lose 10lbs” or “have bigger boobs.” Change as is, no longer have anxiety, embrace healthy relationships, stop putting ourselves down, and give up on that bad habit we know is sabotaging us. Change to be who our souls tell us we are.
In this podcast, Skye MacDonald, a retired party girl discusses sobriety, fitness and mental health with guests who inspire
In this episode of Reluctant Growth, Sydney and I talk about the gifts of sobriety and chat about dating sober. Sydney has been sober for 6 months. She is one of my favourite people and her funny energy, infectious relatability and kindness is the best. I hope you find this episode relatable, funny and inspiring. I find myself to be the most annoying human being on Earth. I digress.
Hello! This weeks episode is up with Jaime Gladman! Jaime got sober while working in the bar industry. She’s also extremely hot, as you can see. A true unicorn. She has been alcohol free for 2 years! Check it out now on all podcast platforms and YouTube! #recovery #mentalhealth #fitness #health #addiction #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #healing #anxiety #wellness #depression #love #selflove #sober #sobriety #recoveryispossible #therapy #motivation #mentalhealthmatters #soberlife #mentalillness #rehab #ptsd #addictionrecovery #trauma #edrecovery #healthylifestyle #workout #training #bhfyp
I am really excited to introduce you all to Alyssa Anderson! Alyssa is the host of “Approached” the podcast. She is a yoga teacher, entertainer and one of my very good friends. Not many people know this, but Alyssa is the main reason I got sober. She has been extremely supportive of me since day one and sharing her journey with me changed my life. I hope it changes yours too! I think of Alyssa as my sober fairy godmother in some ways. Thank you Alyssa for joining me.
I am really interested after getting sober and going through the pandemic for almost two years, how we can grow resilience. True resilience. Finding a way to enjoy life’s light even though we inevitably experience dark times too. Sarah is an example of someone who is resilient to me. Sarah got diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2018 at 26 years old. This disease can be debilitating. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves. Sarah shows bravery, resilience, humour and love in the face of a terrifying disease. She makes me feel like my problems are small, but she still has room for them. She is the best. Thank you Sarah for joining me. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Hello! I'm so excited to share with you my episode with the beautiful Sydney Owchar. Sydney and I went to theatre school together and she is one of the funniest, most beautiful kind actors I know. She shared with me she had recently gotten sober and I had to have her on my podcast. I can't wait to see where Sydney goes and all of the success ahead of her. I hope you enjoy this honest, raw conversation about alcoholism and sobriety.
HELLO! HAPPPPPPAY NEW YEAR!
This week we are talking all things tips for Sober January. I asked all my sober friends for their best tips and this is what they told me. :)
Hello! I am SO lucky to have beautiful Jordan join me this week. Jordan is one of the TOP Drag Queens in Toronto with the fabulous name "Tiffany Boxx." The founder of one of the largest drag brunches in North America, "Play Date Toronto," Jordan is one of the most tenacious, determined and beautiful people I know. A perfect mix of drive, dedication and a can do attitude, mixed with dreamer vibes. After recording this podcast I felt so energized and positive.
I found this podcast episode super inspiring and fun. I always learn so much from them. Life has not been easy for Jordan but they shine so much and make Earth better.
Around 30 minutes in we talk sobriety!
Thank youuuu! Enjoy the episode.
Bianca works as a content creator and psychedelic drug educator out of Costa Rica. She was in the scene with me in Toronto for years. Bianca is such an example of someone who wasn’t happy, and changed their life accordingly. She is the BEST vibes. I love learning from her and hearing her stories.
Hello my friends,
Jenny was kind enough to give me her time to do this podcast. She really inspires me. Jenny has been through heart break and disappointment and still is like a Phoenix rising from the ashes with tons of jokes. Like a really funny phoenix. She even makes me laugh during this when its not appropriate to laugh and I am sorry for that. Jenny has this humanity to her that is infectious. Thank you Jenny and I hope you all are as inspired as meee.
Hello my friends!
I am so grateful and excited to present to you Reluctant Growth. My new weekly podcast featuring curious conversations to design the life we want. I want to say thank you for being on this beautiful journey with me. I can't wait to introduce you to my guests and start your weeks off with ME. Every Monday! I love you!
HI BIMBOS
In this episode of the Bimbo Podcast I explore CATFISH. Not the actual fish but the deceptions we have online and why we have them, and then I share the story of my favourite catfish in history ANNE OF CLEVES. She be cat fishing through her portrait lol. I hope you enjoy this episode love you bye.
In this episode of the bimbo podcast I dive into men and golf, what kind golf men you should date- what makes a hot golfer and why you should pick up golf ourselves. Men please don't be mad at me lol.
Matthew A is a singer songwriter, educator, activist and so much fun! Matthew stopped by my backyard to chit chat and I loved our convo. We talk about a lot of stuff, play who's the ass hole, talk real housewives, racism, which Kardashian we'd sacrifice and a whole lot of laughs. Thank you Matthew for your beautiful soul and energy. I hope you enjoy listeners.
This week, Laura is on talking about fitness and health and healthy body image. We discuss how to start a fitness journey, setting healthy boundaries with unattainable beauty standards and our favourite go to healthy foods- NO calorie counting.Bleh. Anyhooooo I hope you are doing okay love you bye.
Hey Bimbos happy Monday! This is our smartest episode ever in BIMBO HISTORY! Lol. AI and Enviromental Sustainability with Sarah Marquis. Sarah is a PHD student focusing on Enviromental sustainability and AI in farming. I am a muppet. But she is so kind and patient with me! I hope we all can learn from her and keep fighting the good fight!
Hey Bimbos! Bria Mack joins me today! Bria is a talented writer, actor and producer. Bria always has me laughing and is always teaching me new things. They went to theatre school with me and continue to do amazing work and create art. Bria shares their journey with being non-binary and how to live your truth, be confident and how to overcome other's opinions. We talk about crazy jobs they had, including being a carnie. They now actively work in the film industry in Toronto and is on their way to dominating the world! Thank you Bria for being so funny, thoughtful and always engaging me.
Dating with DEAN! In this episode, comedian Dean Hebscher answers all my questions and makes me laugh. He is the host of his own podcast, The Clean Hamster Podcast- and is a hilarious guy. This is probably my favourite episode so far. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Maxwell is the host of the HIT Youtube cooking show "The Chef's Gone Mad"
Max grew up in Edmonton just like me! He attended the drama program at U of A before moving to Toronto. Max has been in several professional theatre productions since. Maxwell's authenticity, big belly laugh and joyful spirit is like medicine to a bad mood. In this episode Max and I chat about hot dog eating contests, carnies and being a competitive hockey boy/drama kid. Maxwell is extremely talented and also created The Bimbo Podcast graphics. Check out The Chefs Gone Mad on YouTube now!
Hey Bimbos!
This week my friend Hannah Whitmore is featured. Hannah and I attended theatre school together at Ryerson University and have been friends for about 10 years. Hannah is beautiful, talented and very charming and funny. She most importantly has been featured in Murdoch Mysteries, which I was never able to do in any of my acting time in Toronto. An Icon. I hope you relate/enjoy this episode of The Bimbo Podcast.
Hey Bimbos! This weeks episode features Jessica Henn. Jess is a very very smart, independent, strong woman and I have the privilege of calling her a friend! Jess and I met night clubbing in 2015 in Toronto's downtown scene. Jess now lives in Victoria, BC.
We've stayed in touch with each other, sending memes and funny videos etc, when I released my sober episode, I was so pleasantly surprised to receive a text from Jess, explaining she was sober too. I couldn't wait to have her on the podcast to talk about being sober girls. Jess is smart, kind and fiercely authentic. Jess inspires me, supports me and is always there for me no matter what. Love you Jess!
Maxine Fish is a British Army Reservist and MBA Student at Hult Business School. She has worked as a public health consultant, and recieved her Masters Degree in Medical Anthropology from London's prestigious UCL... and have I mentioned? Maxy is also HOT. AF. In an alternate universe, we met waitressing together at a bar called Rock N Horse in Toronto in 2015. She is one of my best friends, (how lucky am I?) and also one of the smartest women I know. We talk about the ~virus~, her experience being a woman in the MBA program, the British Army Reserves, Hinge, Elon Musk, Grimes (ALSO- Grimes took a 90k grant- not 60k).
Rahael Yohannes is a singer songwriter from Vancouver Canada, she is currently in Toronto working on music and being funny. I met Rahael working in the industry in Toronto and she is one of the most talented women I know. She is currently a part of The RBC Launch Program. Rahael's voice in unique. To me it has a very sweet, yet haunting tone. She conveys depth and love in everything she sings- even my stupid joke songs. I love you Rahael thank you for your inspiring talent and fun personality. What a fun episode.
Seth and I met at a Keg audition years ago when we realized we were both from Edmonton. We then worked at the same restaurant. Seth isn't just extremely handsome, he is an actor and "rec" investor. In this episode he teaches me wtf crypto currency is. Hehe. TO THE MOOOOON.
Paige is one of my best friends! She is a savvy social media marketer and up and coming real estate agent! Do all Gatorades taste the same?
Esra is one of my friends from my super fun party days in Toronto. We have shared so many hilarious and fun memories, and both know what it feels like when the party is over. Here is a happy/sad hangout with us.
Hey bimbos! I am so honoured to talk to Saskia in this episode about her experience being a mom during covid 19. Saskia was my manager and she is a great leader! She is very funny and smart and a super hard worker. She brings an honesty and authenticity talking about her experiences! Here’s to all the moms! We love you and appreciate you.
Hey Bimbos! Happy February 15th! I am very very excited and happy and I love you lots. Here is Episode 5, the Valentines Hangover Special.
Episode 4: Letizia Vecchio is one of the funniest, most talented people I know! She is so special to me as we both grew up in Edmonton and went to high school together. She is a funny funny woman and I really do think she is going to be famous. Here is a half hour of us watching the tumbleweeds roll by. We talk about relationships, Alberta, conspiracy theories and we laugh A LOT. <3
This is Sierra! Sierra is a vocal teacher, a singer/songwriter, a therapist in training, and was the keynote speaker at the BLM rally in Edmonton this past June. She is a descendent of the largest most northern black community in the world, Amber Valley. In this episode, Sierra teaches me about Amber Valley, racism in Canada, mental health in covid, relationship, setting boundaries and making space for people.
On Episode 2 of The Bimbo Podcast. Tom Sinclair is an actor and musician. His latest role is a Swedish assassin named Oscar in the Netflix hit “The Umbrella Academy.” I had the pleasure of studying theatre with Tom at Ryerson University. The son of a rock star- Tom is one of the most authentic and humble people I know and I hope you guys enjoy this interview as much as I did. Here is Tom!
Georgia and I talk. She is a talented actress and comedian. We discuss tall men, short men, Spartacus. We weigh in on SATC WITHOUT Kim Cattrall, talk about dogs and Backstreet Boys.