The Humans 'R' Us podcast is about ordinary people who have said 'YES' to themselves. Their experiences - good and bad - have helped to make them who they are in this moment. This is a podcast about growth and being ones true authentic self - whatever form that takes. The podcast focuses on stories from people who have traditionally been silenced or gone unheard. By having my guests share their personal stories I hope to inspire others to live their truth.
Valeria - Spiritual Growth and Creator of The Twentyverse
On this week’s episode of the Humans ‘R’ Us podcast I share my conversation with Valeria. She is the creator of The Twentyverse, a podcast host and a course creator through her brand Young&Frutiful, and a pioneer spiritual gal in her 20's living the human experience. We talk about the development of her spiritual practice, her love of affirmation, and how she inspires other to live their truths.
Connect with Valeria:
Instagram: @thetwentyverse (https://www.instagram.com/thetwentyverse/)
Website: Young&Fruitful (https://young-healing.mn.co/)
Resources:
Positive Daily Affirmations: Is There Science Behind It? (https://positivepsychology.com/daily-affirmations/) By Catherine Moore
Self-Improvement is Important So is Spiritual Growth (https://medium.com/mystic-minds/self-improvement-is-important-but-so-is-spiritual-growth-cb17954d2f3a) by Kimberly Fosu
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5 Jul 2021
Ep. 15: Renelle Briggs - Confidence Mentor and Entrepreneur
Renelle Briggs is a confidence mentor, digital creator, and founder of the Confidence Club and the host of the Confidence Club Podcast. She teaches people to show up confidently in their life and create financial freedom. On this week’s episode Renelle and I talk about being true to yourself, how to change the stories we tell yourself about money and why mindset is so important when building up your confidence.
Connect with Renelle Briggs:
Instagram: @renellebriggs (https://www.instagram.com/renellebriggs/)
Confidence Club Podcast (https://theconfidenceclub.buzzsprout.com/) with Renelle Briggs
Clubhouse: @renellebriggs and The Confidence Crew room
Resources:
What is Self-Confidence + 9 Ways to Improve It (https://positivepsychology.com/self-confidence/) by Courtney E. Ackerman, M.A.
Why Self-Confidence is More Important Than You Think (https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/shyness-is-nice/201809/why-self-confidence-is-more-important-you-think) by Barbara Parkway Ph.D
How Generation Z is Altering the Face of Entrepreneurship for Good (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/358930) by Chidike Samuelson
Gen Z Entrepreneurs are Thriving During the Pandemic (https://genzidentitylab.com/gen-z-entrepreneurs-are-thriving-during-the-pandemic/)by Ian Fox
Think and Grow Rich (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30186948-think-and-grow-rich) by Napoleon Hill
Your Are a Badass (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15843166-you-are-a-badass?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aBefKh4BRo&rank=1) by Jen Sincero
You Are a Badass at Making Money (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30900534-you-are-a-badass-at-making-money?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=FJ1X2PS0kG&rank=2) by Jen Sincero
The Four Agreements (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30900534-you-are-a-badass-at-making-money?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=FJ1X2PS0kG&rank=2) by Miguel Ruiz
Humans ‘R’ Us Episode 7: Garrett Philbin - Financial Coach and Founder of Be Awesome Not Broke (https://www.humansrus.com/episodes/ep-7-garrett-philbin)
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28 Jun 2021
COACH JORDANNA - CERTIFIED EATING & FITNESS COACH
Coach Jordanna is an eating psychology coach, personal trainer, author, model and mama. From her personal journey of discovering a deep love for her body, she helps women learn to live shame free in their bodies by teaching them to redefine their relationship with food and grow a healthy love for themselves. We talk body image, diet culture, intuitive eating and how Jordanna is raising her daughter to be a strong woman.
Connect with Coach Jordanna:
Work with Jordanna
Instagram: @jordannanativ
Resources:
Recognizing and Resisting Diet Culture (https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/recognizing-and-resisting-diet-culture) from National Eating Disorders Association
Why is Diet Culture so Toxic (https://www.dhnusmcgill.com/single-post/why-is-diet-culture-so-toxic) from Dietetics & Human Nutrition Undergraduate Society - McGill University
What is Intuitive Eating? A Nutritionist Weights in on this Popular Anti-Diet (https://www.health.com/nutrition/intuitive-eating) from health.com
The Latest Diet Trend is Not Dieting: “Intuitive Eating” encourages people to eat whatever they want. It might be great advice. (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/02/intuitive-eating/583357/) By Amanda Mull from The Atlantic
Why We Need to Stop Telling Little Girls How Pretty They Are (https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/beauty-sick/201711/why-we-need-stop-telling-little-girls-how-pretty-they-are) by Renee Engeln Ph.D from Psychology Today
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21 Jun 2021
The Stolbie Sisters: Witches of Grasstown and Cannabis Influencers
Tamu and Zia Stolbie are the Witches of Gastown, entrepreneurs and creatives living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They talk with me about their childhood with their grandmother - she rode her bicycle around the pyramids at Giza when she was a child - whose everyday magical practices greatly influenced their own story as witches, being co-founders of the Coven Club to bring women together in order to create a space of support, and how they use cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms to increase their creativity and work flow.
Connect with the Stolbie Sisters:
Follow them on Instagram: @stolbisisters
The Stolbie Sisters (http://www.stolbiesisters.com/home) - Tamu and Zia Stolbie are the Witches of Gastown, entrepreneurs and creative living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
GG Media Lab (http://www.ggmedialab.com/) - Incubator for Creatives.
The High-End Dinner Series (https://www.highenddinner.com/) - Serves elevated infused cannabis meals created by the Budder Chef.
Resources:
Cannabis Canada Weekly: Legal Canadian Market Expected to Peek by 2026 (https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/cannabis-canada-weekly-legal-canadian-market-expected-to-peak-by-2026-report-1.1585568) from BNN Bloomberg
Two Years After Legalizing Cannabis, Has Canada Kept Its Promise? (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/23/world/canada/marijuana-legalization-promises-made.html) By Tracy Sherlock
They Broke my ‘Mental Shackles’: Could Magic Mushrooms be the Answer to Depression?
By Josh Jacobs
Psychedelic Treatment with Psilocybin Relieves Major Depression, Study Shows (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/psychedelic-treatment-with-psilocybin-relieves-major-depression-study-shows) from Johns Hopkins Medicine
How to Dose Psychedelic Mushrooms (https://www.leafly.ca/learn/psychedelics/how-to-dose-mushrooms) By Nick Jikomes, PhD
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14 Jun 2021
Sophie - Gender Euphoria
Sophie is a queer writer, trans history researcher and entrepreneur. They share with me the gender euphoria that they experienced after transitioning, how being a good ally means shutting up and listening, and finding their confidence through running their own business.
Connect with Sophie:
Instagram: @queer.trans.writer.sophie (https://www.instagram.com/queer.trans.writer.sophie/)
Website: sbedwards.co (https://www.sbedwards.co)
Resources:
Gender Dysphoria (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gender-dysphoria/symptoms-causes/syc-20475255) from the Mayo Clinic
Gender Dysphoria, Gender Euphoria Portraits by - and for - the trans and non binary community by Elly Belle (https://www.thecut.com/2021/03/photographs-documenting-dysphoria-by-salgu-wissmath.html)
Elliot Page Recalls PANIC ATTACKS Over Gender Dysphoria During Height of His Fame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2V-l6Wevow)
Dr. Will Powers - Powers Family Medicine (https://powersfamilymedicine.com/about)
- Twitter: @DrWilliamPowers (https://twitter.com/drwilliampowers?lang=en)
Coddling of the American Mind (https://www.thecoddling.com/) by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
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7 Jun 2021
ALEXIS SILVERA - PRACTITIONER OF AFRO-DIASPORIC SHAMANISM
Alexis Silvera is a traditional healer, occultist and astrologer. The belief that reconnection to one's ancestors can be a healing and revolutionary act is central to the work she does with her clients. She shares her journey of how she became a practitioner of Afro-Diasporic Shamanism and how it lead her to take up more space as a black queer woman.
Connect with Alexis
Instagram: @alexissilvera (https://www.instagram.com/alexissilvera/?hl=en)
Website: www.alexissilvera.com (https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexissilvera.com%2F&e=ATOa71DP6sZCigl_x4Z2VFttp2ivp4x-gV1Qh3j9pjOjh0rVsN63lEjSxqnulwNdIptrJTYiHgWKGrJle7FWGsU&s=1)
Resources:
Video: Diaspora Definition...Who is the African Diaspora by Iveoma Media (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GRlPPKARts)
The Racist History of Jamaica’s Obeah Laws By Diana Paton (https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/the-racist-history-of-jamaicas-obeah-laws/)
Obeah: Resurgence of Jamaican 'Voodoo' By Nick Davis (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-23166213)
The Origins of Shamanism by Dr. Alberto Villoldo (https://thefourwinds.com/blog/shamanism/the-origins-of-shamanism/)
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22 Feb 2021
Miss Whimsy Thrift - Drag Queen & Makeup Artist
On the last episode of season one, I speak with the amazing, unique and creative drag queen Whimsy Thrift. They talk about modelling in their early 20s, how they were inspired to begin their drag queen career after seeing RuPaul’s Drag Race and taking the time over the past year to work on their drag and most importantly themselves.
15 Feb 2021
Chantal - Living With Endometriosis
Chantal talks about her experience with painful periods since the age of twelve, discovering she has endometriosis in her thirties, and the subsequent treatments she underwent to try and alleviate the intense, ending in her having a hysterectomy on September 27, 2019.
8 Feb 2021
Dr. Neha Bansal - Transgender Medicine
Dr. Neha Bansal talks about the importance of transgender medicine, working with her transgender patients, her experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine and what has surprised her during the past year as we all continue to live through the pandemic.
1 Feb 2021
Garrett Philbin - Financial Coach & Founder of Be Awesome Not Broke
It is my pleasure to talk to inspirational humans and financial coach, Garrett Philbin, founder of Be Awesome Not Broke on this week’s episode of Humans ‘R’ Us. He speaks to me about working 1-on-1 with his clients to help them achieve their financial goals, creating spaces where financial coaches can learn from one an other, and living on the road as a short term nomad.
25 Jan 2021
Dr. Shayla Garland - Benefits of Naturopathic Medicine
On this week’s episode I talk to the ray of sunshine that is Dr. Shayla Garland. A doctor for the past seven years, she speaks to me about the benefits of naturopathic medicine, finding calm in this crazy world and her love of sprouts!
18 Jan 2021
Cameron - Going Nipple Free
This week I talk to Cameron about their top surgery, taking testosterone and their decision to go nipple-free.
11 Jan 2021
Wendy the Witch - Psychic Medium
On this week’s episode, I speak with my friend Wendy the Witch about being the Psychic Comedian, how her life changed after learning transcendental meditation, what it means to her to fight the patriarchy and consciously consuming cannabis.
4 Jan 2021
Jenn - Learning to be an English - ASL Interpreter
On this week’s episode I talk with my friend Jenn about her experience of being an ASL - English Interpreting student and the difficulties of learning a visual language online in the time of COVID.
28 Dec 2020
Cecilia Morrell - Sex Work Is Work
Cecilia speaks honestly about starting out as a nude model and cam girl at the age of 19, embracing her sexuality as a woman, dating and social media’s war on sex workers.
18 Dec 2020
Nevada - Living her authentic life as a black trans woman
On this first episode of Humans ‘R’ Us, I talk with my friend Nevada about her journey to become the woman she always was. Born in North Carolina in the 80s, she tells the story of starting her male to female transition in her early 30s and how that changed her life completely. After being forced out of her job in NYC for beginning her transition, she moved to Canada to overcome this heart breaking betrayal and flee Trump taking up residences in the White House. Her journey truly takes off once she is in Toronto, bravely living as her true self.
Links and resources:
GrS Montreal
Vaginoplasty Surgery
Experiences of violent victimization and unwanted sexual behaviours among gay, lesbian, bisexual and other sexual minority people, and the transgender population, in Canada, 2018
At Least 350 Transgender People Have Been Killed Globally in 2020
Murders of Transgender People in 2020 Surpasses Total for Last Year In Just Seven Months
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