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Restless with Alex and Alexis
Restless with Alex and Alexis explores our inability to feel settled in a world that wants us to decide once and for all who we are supposed to be. As millennials taught to choose a path OR choose a life that isn't meaningful, we explore our struggle choosing between defining our purpose and learning how to be still in a world of constant unrest.Tune into Restless with Alex and Alexis to commiserate with us! We will focus on issues we are both passionate and restless about, including: Our personal experiences, careers and how we find meaning in life, and seeking authenticity versus popularity in art, films and literature.
Welcome back restless pod friends! Or should we say, we're back! Blame Alex's naiveté. Despite our absence and lack of loyalty to our fans (sorry Helena in New Zealand!) we hope you will stick around for this episode, as it is truly special story.
We interview Miguel Buebos to learn about his immigration journey from his home in Singapore to becoming a Canadian citizen. We discuss his Filipino heritage, his life growing up in Singapore, and how these identities intersect for him. Then, Miguel and Alexis discuss the process of becoming a Canadian citizen.
If you want to learn more about his story, see his sister, Nina Buebos’ take on their life growing up here:
https://2023.workingdraftmagazine.com/2023/04/04/between-cultures/
Thanks for listening. If you like this episode, please follow us on @restlesspod, leave us a review on Apple podcasts, and share this with someone who is curious about living in Singapore, or becoming a Canadian citizen!
Happy Lunar New Year and Happy 2023! We’re back for season 3! Alexis shares the Chinese zodiac forecast for the year of the Water Rabbit, and Alex brings her amateur tarot reading talents to the podcast table ! BONUS: we had a special guest, Miguel Buebos join us to have his cards read ! Tune into our next episode where we interview Miguel on his unique life story.
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SURPRISE!!!!WE'RE BACK! This episode is being released on Alex's THIRTIETH birthday (December 2nd)!! Omg she's not 20 something anymore- but is she still restless??
Tune in to find out as Alexis helps Alex reflect on what lessons she's bringing to her thirties, and the mess she is leaving behind ;).
We want to hear from you - share your thoughts on our Instagram page! If you are 20, do you find Alex wise or delusional? Or if you are 30, what can you relate to? Or is it too delusional and you can't relate? :D
In our next episode, Alexis owns the mic to share the drama of all things wedding planning! shivers in anticipation
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Restlessness and Religion- they just go together right? At some point in our lives, we have all tried to find the meaning of life, something to make sense of what seems utterly pointless as ants in the middle of an endless universe. On this special interview episode, we talk to the kind, lovely and talented hairstylist Chanté who frequently went to church as a young person. Whether it was attending service, volunteering, leading youth groups or hanging with church friends, it made up a huge part of her identity. Chanté shares with us how church framed every aspect of her life, when she knew she had to leave it behind, and where she stands on religion now. The Restless girls also share their P.O.V. on religion, with Alex growing up Mennonite, and Alexis growing up Catholic.
Where do you stand on religion? Do you share similar experiences with Chanté ?We'd love to hear what you think about this episode!
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Surprise! We're back, and we have even more to say about friendship. In this second part of our friendship series, we explore the reasons for why female friendships can fade, boundaries, and communication styles. We also hold ourselves accountable through taking the 'am i a good friend quiz".
Spoiler alert: we had another fight. Let's just say, talking about friendship can bring up a lot and show how strong your connection is!
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Links referenced:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/06/womens-friendships-are-complicated/563945/#:~:text=As%20distressing%20as,part%20of%20friendship.%E2%80%9D
https://hellogiggles.com/love-sex/friends/friendship-boundaries/https://www.bustle.com/life/9-boundaries-you-should-have-in-your-friendships-according-to-experts-9345200https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/how-friendships-change-over-time-in-adulthood/411466/https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/2019/12/9070112/importance-of-female-friendshipshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-is-state-mind/201807/the-recipe-healthy-and-long-lasting-friendships
Oooh, this episode is JUICY! Ever been ghosted by a friend, or lose a friend and wish things were different? Then this episode is for you.
Not only do we share anonymous listener experiences with their friendship breakups and restlessly speculate about the reasons for our own, but we hash out a little fight we had recently!
Yeah, we're going there. ELITE CONTENT ONLY.
While this episode gets quite serious, we always find the humor in it all.
Content warning: discussions of sexual assault, self-harm, and domestic abuse are included in this episode.
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Links referenced:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a25939904/signs-of-toxic-friendships/
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/05/robin-dunbar-explains-circles-friendship-dunbars-number/618931/
We're BACK for season 2! Miss us? I mean, we did. . . .this show is therapy for us! In this episode, we discuss how 2021 went, whether we feel like adults now, job rejection, revisiting career purpose, losing loved ones and new beginnings in 2022. Are we still restless? Tune in to find out...
Content warning: suicide is discussed in this episode.
If you or a loved one are struggling, please visit https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/resources/mental-health-resource-guide-for-winnipeg/ for mental health resources. You are loved and we love you.
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In our eleventh episode, we have our first guest! Our friend Tanya Jaggard is a wonderful baker (@saltbutterandsunshine on IG) and an avid true crime listener. Lucky for us, she is a walking true crime encyclopedia who possesses a Bachelor of Psychology which gave her a firm foundation on the mentality of serial killers.
We dive into some popular theories and research on why women love true crime and why men do not consume true crime nearly as much as women do. We also have some crucial conversations on the impact of true crime stories on our mental health, the possibility of true crime as a feminist concept, copaganda and the lack of intersectionality in true crime media.
It’s a long one, but so worth it.
Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out why we think we are drawn to the genre, and let us know why you are drawn (or not) to true crime.
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Articles researched/mentioned in this episode:
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Why do people like true crime before bedtime? Murder media as a psychological coping strategy by Wistar Murray | https://thriveworks.com/blog/why-people-like-true-crime-before-bedtime-murder-media-psychological-coping-strategy/
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Why Women Are Obsessed With True Crime
by Laura Barcella https://forge.medium.com/women-watch-tv-murders-for-anxiety-relief-aaf4173acc2f -
Research Reveals Why Women Love True Crime by Eden Arielle Gordon https://www.magellantv.com/articles/research-reveals-why-women-love-true-crime
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True crime shows spotlight women as victims — but don't help improve women's safety
by Brigittine French
https://www.salon.com/2021/03/28/true-crime-shows-spotlight-women-as-victims-but-dont-help-improve-womens-safety/ -
"May We Be Buried Alive Together": Towards an Intersectional Feminist " by Alexandra White (claremont.edu) https://scholarship.claremont.edu/pomona_theses/231/
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“True Crime Is Cathartic for Women. It’s Also Cop Propaganda.” By P.E. Moskowitz https://www.motherjones.com/media/2020/06/true-crime-podcasts-white-women/
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A Feminist Re-Framing of Women’s Fascination With The ‘True Crime’ Genre by G.C. Frank https://standrewsradio.com/a-feminist-re-framing-of-womens-fascination-with-the-true-crime-genre/
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The racial bias of true crime: Why is murder marketed to white women? By Aidan Milan, https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/01/the-racial-bias-of-true-crime-why-is-murder-marketed-to-white-women-13615372/
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Can true crime be feminist?By Amy Beddows https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2021/04/29/can-true-crime-be-feminist/
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My Mental Health Got Better After I Gave Up True Crime by Steph Coelho https://greatist.com/health/is-true-crime-unhealthy
It's the 10th episode and Alex and Alexis are tackling the complicated meaning behind the term 'girlboss'. Listen to our duo talk about how being a girl boss started as a term that empowered women and slowly unveiled itself to actually be something toxic.
Articles mentioned:
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/stephaniemcneal/rachel-hollis-apology-maya-angelou-quote
https://www.vox.com/22466574/gaslight-gatekeep-girlboss-meaning
https://newrepublic.com/article/160904/sheryl-sandberg-resign
In this video, it's Alexis' time to be on the spot! Her boyfriend, Tyrell, asks her about writer's block, how her being an immigrant affects her work, and some more silly questions like who's her celebrity crush. Tyrell also judges her for liking Carly Rae Jepsen as much as she does!
Thank you for tuning in on this episode! To catch everything about Alex and Alexis, follow them on @restlesspod on Instagram!
They're finally on YouTube as well! Go on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPfkcON6zIE0I2zq-xSJag to be directed on our Restless Podcast channel!
See you on our next episode!
For some weird reason we agreed to let our boyfriends interview us for our podcast so you can get to know us more. We start with Alex and her boyfriend Malcolm, who grills her on everything from their interracial relationship, what she would do if money wasn't an issue, her worst habits, and throws in some fun questions such as her cartoon crushes, embarrassing moments, favourite writers, and childhood idols. For some cute and cringey video footage, check out the video on our Youtube Restless Podcast!
Were you surprised to learn any of this about Alex? any more questions to make her sweat more? Let us know on Instagram @restlesspod. Thanks for tuning in! Join us next week for All About Alexis!
Alex and Alexis are back and they're here to talk about dating!
In this episode, your fave duo talks about their dating experiences, their views on dating apps, and how The Notebook is actually very problematic! They also read some cringe stories and dating advice submitted to us over @restlesspod on Instagram!
Do you have any cringe dating stories? What about cute ones? Shoot us a message on our Instagram, @restlesspod! Any other comments or suggestions? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast!
Join us for part 2 of our Coming of Age Movie Series! This week we discuss Spirited Away (2001) by Hayao Miyazaki. We end the series by comparing the coming of age tropes from episode 5's Edge of Seventeen (2016) with Spirited Away.
Drink everytime we mention capitalism or Haku's bangs, and let us know what you love about Spirited Away! Is your favourite character Baby or are you normal and like No Face? :)
If you like this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and join the conversation @restlesspod on Instagram. Thanks for listening!
In this episode, Alex and Alexis start a series on Coming of Age Movies. This week, they discuss 2016’s Edge of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfeld.
Teenage ‘aesthetic’, manic pixie dream girls, consent, depression, and becoming comfortable with yourself are some of the topics explored.
Content warning: part of the podcast discusses consent, S.A., and may not be suitable for all listeners. Please feel free to skip 28:00 minutes – 37:00 minutes.
This week’s question for our audience: does a movie exist where the audience is led to empathize with a teen’s mental illness without the death of a parent? Let us know @restlesspod on Instagram!
Join us next week for part 2, where we discuss Spirited Away, and compare it with Edge of Seventeen!
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Pop that popcorn and get ready to cringe! in this first episode on a mini series about coming of age tropes, Alex and Alexis expose themselves on several levels, including the first time they accessed adult videos, their first periods and first heartbreaks, recount the last time they played outside, and summarize some millennial tropes such as horse girls and manic pixie dream girls.
Some timestamps if you want to cringe real quick:
- 14 minutes: first periods
- 22 minutes: the “talk”
- 45 minutes: summary of our key coming of age moments
FYI:
- Don't listen to this with parents or children around.
- Stay tuned until the end of the episode to find out what the next episode in this series will entail
- Be sure to manage your volume, Alex shrieks a lot in this one and we had some audio troubles!
- We finally made an episode in less than an hour!! Please thank us at our Instagram @restlesspod and be sure to let us know your answers to the below questions!!
Questions:
- Is it a right of passage for moms to buy their daughter junk food when she gets her first period?
- Did you document your first period in your diary?
- What stereotype were you stuck with in high school?
- Did you experience key “coming of age moments” such as the social construct of losing your virginity, at an age not portrayed in the media?
- Finally: What table did you sit at? Bet you can’t sit with us!!
In this episode of Restless, Alex and Alexis share their fears about their dreams of becoming moms while balancing their dream careers. They share feedback from some awesome moms on balancing work and parenting, discuss the barriers women face in “having it all”, float the idea of getting pregnant just to to feel less restless (jk) and question the legality of Twilight’s Jacob imprinting on Renesmee as a baby. Questions for our listeners this week include:
• Have you experienced discrimination during your pregnancy at work?
• Now that you are a mom, do you feel more settled about your career?
• Have you given birth while asleep?
Head to @restlesspod on instagram and let us know your thoughts in the comments, and if you like this episode, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!
In addition to the amazing mothers and folks we surveyed, we also discussed these articles:
- https://www.popsugar.com/family/Should-You-Quit-Your-Job-When-Youre-Pregnant-44478818
- https://www.parents.com/parenting/work/moms-who-reinvented-their-careers-from-corporate-to-family-friendly/
- https://www.popsugar.com/family/Why-Having-Kids-Good-Your-Career-44579927
- https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/16/opinion/sunday/capitalism-children.html
Intro and trailer music by https://malcolmjayproductions.com
In this episode, Alex and Alexis dive into their restlessness around choosing which career to take. As women in their late 20s, they question whether to be practical or to follow their dreams. Disclaimer: this episode was recorded on top of a hill—on a windy day—back in October 2020. Heads up for loud wind noises. Follow us on Instagram @restlesspod. Intro and trailer music by https://malcolmjayproductions.com
Restless with Alex and Alexisexplores our inability to feel settled in a world that wants us to decide once and for all who we are supposed to be. As millennials taught to choose a path OR choose a life that isn't meaningful, we explore our struggle choosing between defining our purpose and learning how to be still in a world of constant unrest.
**Tune in to hear us discuss issues we are both passionate and restless about, including our personal experiences, careers and how we find meaning in life, and seeking authenticity versus popularity in art, films and literature. Let us know what you are restless about on our instagram @restlesspod - we'd love to hear from you.
Trailer Music by Malcolm-Jay: https://malcolmjayproductions.com/**
Join us for the first episode of Restless with Alex and Alexis! We talk about what went wrong for us personally in 2020, and what miraculously went right. We then discuss our expectations and goals for 2021.
What were you restless about in 2020? What plans changed? What are your expectations for 2021? Share your answers on our 2020 post at our instagram @restlesspod!
Intro and Trailer music by https://malcolmjayproductions.com/