Ageing Ungracefully: Recent Episodes
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Lifes stories, as told by you the listener as well as myself. The heartbreak, joy, and process of getting older.
This episode we're talking about where I've been for the last few months, what's been happening, and what I've learned. A Brief update on things to come and the future of ageing ungracefully.
Disappeared for awhile to figure my life out, then it became a dumpster fire. In this episode we're talking about what's currently happening in my life. From Loss and grief, heart break and the fact that my job of the last 8 years ended abruptly and unexpectedly and knowing inherently. It's going to be okay. Every ending can push you to a new beginning.
This episode is out of the norm. It's 5 years since one of he most important people in my life passed on and it felt like at 5 years the best way to honour her was to speak about her.
In this episode we're talking about how our inner critic are often voices that we learned in our lives of when we weren't meeting other's expectations and how important it is to learn that your inner critic lies. They often are the pieces of you that want to keep you small and digestible for others. It is not your job to be digestible, it's your job to have joy and life experiences that help you to grow and find your own happiness.
In this episode we're talking about periods, vagina's, having babies, PMDD, PMS, Endometriosis, Andeomyosis, and the fun of reproductive health. We're going back through my own experiences, talking about womb health (shout out Wildrose apothecary), and the importance of destimatizing periods, sex, and sex related illness.
When we're kids, we often hear to think about the future. But often I find that the parts of the future we need to think about broad sides us like a 2/4 on a Tuesday. It can be incredibly uncomfortable to talk about planning for the death of someone you love, or planning for illness or potential illness. So why wait until it happens. Have the convos when life is quiet, so when you're hit by that reality you at least have an outline to follow.
In this episode we talk about eating disorders, sobriety during tough times and making life decisions.
In this episode we're doing a life update and the what the current state of affairs is teaching me about myself, the beauty of creativity and chasing your joy.
- Trigger warning*
Discusses illness and death.
In this episode we will be picking up where we left off. This second part covers the current issues facing the indigenous communities in Manitoba and how you can help. trigger warning: this episode talks about death, murder, generational trauma, and rape
In this episode we're talking about racism, racial profiling, Missing Murdered Indigenous Women,Girls and 2 Spirit people and heavier topics of discussion then our regular discussions. This is a two part episode due to the heaviness of the content.
Warning: This episode talks about, racism, death, murder, sexual abuse and trauma.
A Follow up to the question we received for solicited advice. We're talking about does grief ever end and should I break up with my boyfriend?
On today's episode we're giving solicited advice. Ask and you shall receive! We're talking about some light and some heavy topics today, questions about misogny, introversion, and attachment and anxiety in relationships. She's a long one and we didnt even get through all of the questions! I've decided to do a part two to this episode as well and we're still welcoming questions.
What is normal? Do you feel normal? Are you normal? This week we're talking about a topic that has continuously showed up in the last few weeks and the importance of self love in the journey to normalcy.
We've all been there. You say something, they hear you, and you're left wondering how you the heck you both got it so wrong. This week we're talking about attachment styles, miscommunications, and relationships.
In this episode we're talking about our inner children, and hanging out with our inner teenager and trusting them with our joy.
In this week's episode we're acknowledging that the things we tell ourselves aren't always true and a part of growth is acknowledging the parts of you that make you, well.. you. Join me as I talk about my journey back to spoken word poetry and being on stage, as well as discuss the pieces that I'm performing for soul speak at The Grindstone!
In this episode of Ageing Ungracefully we're talking about the adventures of healing and the realizations on deep diving. What if you love someone? What if that someone doesnt love you? What if you're heartbroken for more then a minute over a failed friendship or relationship? Why do we have to force ourselves to rush through healing like it isn't one of the hardest things to do. Let's talk about the adventure rather then the destination.
In this episode we talk about every day magic, a long with spiritual magic. Intuition, connection, synchronicity and the beauty of developing these gifts as we get older.
When I was younger, I was fearless. But somewhere a long the way life crept in and over time it became harder to step out of my comfort zone. More uncomfortable being seen for who I was. Before 2023 started, I shifted my focus to radical joy and trying new things. Come with me on this adventure of trying new things in my 30's
In this episode we're talking about the future of the podcast, Expectation vs reality, and the New Year new me vibes.
Well, It's almost been a year of joining you all in your homes weekly. A Massive thank you as we say farewell to 2022. This episode is a year in review and a recognition of how far we've come.
In this episode we're talking about the stress of the holiday season and the need to slow down. Coupled with the adventures in burnout and exhaustion.
In this episode we're talking about getting addicted to healing and forgetting to pause and remember how far you've come and what you went through to get there.
This week we're talking about breaking cycles such as people pleasing, being at the receiving end of bad behaviour and recognizing who you want to become while grieving who you were and who you thought you'd be.
In this episode we talk about dating in your 20's and dating in your 30's and how important it is to make your mistakes, and have your character development moments because who you will become will be worth the moments where you weren't sure.
On this weeks podcast, we're talking about the endemic, the end of a chapter and how quickly we go from wanting it to just be tomorrow already to wanting time to slow down so we can enjoy more of the moments.
happy halloween! On this episode we're talking about believing in the unseen, and my own experiences with things, out of this world. Stories of ghosts, stories of premonition, and tales of the unexplainable.
On this episode we're talking about the current media frenzy surrounding cheating scandals. My own personal experience's with being cheated on, cheating and being the other women (unknowingly) as well as perspective on the false and sometimes toxic narratives that surround cheating and how we could do with a little more compassion and understanding for everyone involved and a lot more communication.
On this week's podcast we are talking about wanting to be a jelly fish. But really, we're diving into re-parenting our inner teenager. We ask the question, what would teenage you think of you now?
In this episode, I cry, but I promise it is much more than me crying for 30 Minutes. We talk about making decisions to change your life, going through the hard part to get to the good, and figuring out who you are after life changes.
This week we continue our conversation on being ungracefully fat with our guest Courtney Versteegt.
It's finally happened, we finally have another guest episode! In this episode we're talking about body, body image , and having relationships as a big person. Huge thank you to this Week's guest Courtney!
This week we're talking about the ungraceful journey of realizing that sometimes, you were the problem. What we thought we knew, Vs what we learned a long the way. Trigger warning Brief mention of sexual assault.
This Week we're doing a catch up, talking about the next life chapter and the recognition of myself and my own sexuality.
This week's episode we're talking about all that's gone on in my life recently. The sheer amount of stress that I've been going through and processing, as well as the little lessons in all of it.
In this episode we continue to discuss Indian Residential Schools, the pope's visit to Maskwacis Alberta, and the feelings surrounding the events of the day and my own take and changed perspective.
In this episode we're talking about the visit from Pope Francis in Alberta Canada and the impending feelings and impact expected. We discuss the Indian Residential School system and the continued fall out in the name of "truth and reconciliation".
This week we're talking about the evolution of friendships/ relationships, polyamory and staying close to those who make you feel like Sunshine.
In this episode we're answering your questions about micro-dosing, and the importance of really getting to know the people in your life.
In this episode we talk about the importance of rest, celebrating how far you've come, and the beginning of my journey in Microdosing.
This week we talk about the transition of 20's to 30's and manifesting the life you want through real life actions. Witnessing what you want and what you will allow.
In this week's episode we're talking about all that has changed, standing in our own power, and reflecting on how far we've come. We also jump in to talk about the fact we're in Pride month 2022, and all that's changed.
In this episode we talk about spiralling and how to ask for what you need. How to own your inner bad ass and that wherever you are currently is totally okay. You're not alone, and we can get through this together.
This week we're talking about finding Joy, when joy seems impossible to find. Utilizing our psychologist tool kits, and knowing that it's okay if you're still figuring out what joy is to you.
In this episode we're talking about, fear of abandonment, being alone, feeling anxious and the up's and downs of the world and remembering ourselves and the oneness in it all.
This week we talk about mothers. What makes you a mother, why did you choose not to become a mother or why did you choose to become a mother? We celebrate mothers and women who have chosen differently on this weeks episode.
In this week's episode we're joined by guest Josh Rille, and we will be discussing being queer in a small town, the growth and evolution of ones self and what we would have told our younger selves if given the chance.
On this episode we decide to go 3 for 3 and to celebrate my 33 birthday. We'll talk about life lessons, learning to speak kindly to yourself, talking to your anxiety and trusting your gut. Understanding that part of ageing ungracefully is being well, ungraceful.
In this week's episode we talk about Afrah's upcoming birthday and what she's learned so far in her life and some of the things she's learned a long the way.
In this episode we talk about, learning to rest and the impacts of not resting on the nervous system. What life was like during Afrah's espresso fueled 20's and what she's learned about her body and needs now. As well as tips and tricks for resting and learning your own boundaries and needs around rest.
In this week's episode we talk about the discomfort of changing. We talk about the seasons of life and leaning into what is best for ourselves and how when we nurture what is best for us we in turn nurture what is best for those around us.
In this episode, we get a little bit raw about the current state of affairs in my life. The up's and downs of love and relationship, and leaning into discomfort and changes.
In this week's episode we talk about what being a women means to you. We celebrate international Women's day, and we learn a little more about our host and what being a women means to her and what it's meant to her on this crazy path called life.
The current world is a shit show, there is nothing about it that feels like it makes sense and we're all trying to live our lives while dealing with things that are far greater than we ever imagined. While simultaneously trying to live our own lives. In this episode we talk about being stressed, anxious, nervous and overwhelmed and the small things we can for ourselves.
In this episode we talk about relationships, the definition, how to have them, when to end them, the joy and heart ache of navigating connection with others.
In this episode we talk about one of the building blocks for healthy relationships. Whether that be with ones self, with family, or friends. We explore my journey with boundaries and some key fundamentals I learnt on the path of communicating and having healthy boundaries.
In today's episode we talk about Illness vs wellness. What we learn, what we can take away, and how we can shift our mindsets, or how we don't shift our mindsets. That everyone's way in which they deal with being unwell in sacred to everybody, and their body.
This episode talks more about mental health and differing journeys down that road. Questions you should ask yourself, and questions you should ask others when taking your own journey. In this episode we will hear from Sharla about her triumphs and struggles with her mental health and what she learned a long the way!
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE HAS MENTION OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SUICIDE, SUICIDAL IDEATION, AND SEXAUL ABUSE
In this weeks episode of ageing ungracefully, the host, Afrah. Speaks about her journey with trauma, mental health issues, and healing.
TRIGGER WARNING: Podcaster speaks about sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and trauma.
This week we talk about grief, the cycles, the process and the impact. I will share a story of my own journey with grief, but hope to hear from some of you!
This episode is all about introductions my friends. It's all about learning more about the intention of this podcast, myself, and what's to come.