The Papaya Podcast (Sarah Nicole Landry)

I pushed a human out of my body! Now come hear us replay what happened, why we chose a home water birth, what it was like (really), and all the nitty gritty bodily fluidy details. This is Shane’s (my husband) first time on the podcast and he does NOT disappoint. Buckle up, this is quite a ride. We laughed, we cried, we had a daughter! 

Follow Sarah and her new adventures in motherhood a decade later with new baby Lemmie on her IG @TheBirdsPapaya 

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In this engaging conversation, Maddy shares her journey from being a social media manager to becoming a full-time content creator known for her unique list videos. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of going viral, the importance of creativity, and the lessons learned from her experiences in the influencer landscape. Maddy also delves into her successful merchandising strategy and the realities of being your own boss, including dealing with imposter syndrome and creative blocks. In this conversation, Maddy and Sarah Nicole Landry discuss the challenges of navigating creative burnout, the pressures of content creation, and the impact of online hate. They explore the importance of authenticity and personal growth in their work, as well as the excitement of future projects and the unpredictability of the industry.

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One of my absolute favourite online creators is here today sharing all about his lifelong journey to being a Disney enthusiast, expert, and all around fan. We chat about WHY Michael doesn’t just move closer to the parks, along with YOUR QUESTIONS like…best rides, top foods, and what kind of add-ons make a trip extra magical. We also talk about how to experience the magic and see characters WITHOUT going actually INSIDE the parks(!!!) plus how to enjoy the trip when it rains and pours or goes downhill. Plus, an update on my RunDisney training!!

You can follow Michael @MichaelDoesDiz

You can listen to Diet Starts Tomorrow wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along @DietStartsTomorrow on IG

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Blogger/Instagrammer/Podcaster Bethanie Garcia documents her life online in a real and raw way alongside her husband and 5 kids, and there’s not much off limits. Creating an environment of healing and growing and learning as a young mom and wife, she opens the doors for others to share their stories, too. Including: Confessions via Instagram stories. One, that led her to buying a grapefruit for a very interesting reason...and we got into it all on the pod today!

Follow along with Bethanie and her sweet fam on IG @TheGarciaDiaries (and watch for those Tuesday confessions!) or visit www.thegarciadiaries.com

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Have you ever “wondered the weird”?? Well, Becci went there. Becci, aka Neighbour Becci is back and took over the podcast to ask YOUR questions about the weird and wonderful. Pizza toppings, life stuff, everything. Honestly, this went weirder and yet better than I could have anticipated, wildly weird… enjoy!

Follow Sarah (me) @TheBirdsPapaya on IG and Becci @NeighbourBecci

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When Fallon was just 9 years old, the unthinkable happened to her family. An unthinkable that lead to an unfolding of trauma that didn’t seem to end. Fallon, however, used her survival as a means to activate her story, and the story of so many others, including sitting on the board for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada. This mother of 3 is is turning tragedy into an opportunity to speak and advocate. 

You can follow Fallon @FallonFarinacci

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We did a birth podcast, we did a sex podcast, now it’s time to reflect on everything one year later. We’ve been married for 3 years, in a pandemic for two years, and new parents for one year. It’s been a LOT. We’ve had some major wins and misses, and we took the chance to sit down and reflect, and also talk about those changes, from bodies to moods and parenthood and everything in between PLUS a really wild Q&A you won’t want to miss! Buckle up, Shane’s back with the Dad Jokes.

You can follow me only because as per usual, Shane only has 9 IG posts.

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Case Kenny is a Chicago-based writer, podcaster, recording artist and creator of The New Mindset Journal. And many, myself included, discovered Case over the pandemic when these little notes of thoughts and encouragement went a long way for a lot of people. Case has been inspiring others to have a hunger and drive to be the best version of yourself and today we break down a bit of how that works, and what we can do to tap into our own thinking a bit more.

You can find Case on IG @Case.Kenny and listen to his podcast - New Mindset, Who Dis

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After discovering Maia on TikTok with a video of her taking her foot on a travel adventure before a planned amputation, I knew I had to ask her onto the podcast to share her outlooks on life and a body after impact. Maia was 19 years old, when a drunk driver hit her and her mom head on, causing Maia major bodily harm, chronic illness and a life completely turned upside down. Now Maia provides the blunt and honest truth of life after impact. Exploring living with injuries, surgery, recovery, medications, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain and mental health, Maia gives an insight into something not many could possibly prepare for in life, and yet finds good within it. Get ready to be absolutely inspired. 

Find Maia @LivingNowWithMaia on Instagram and Tiktok as well as her blog www.livingnowwithmaia.com

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***Trigger Warning*** Eating Disorders****

This week, Sarah and award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Lindsay Ell discuss the complexities of body image, eating disorders, and the healing power of music. She shares personal stories of struggle and recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and vulnerability. The discussion highlights the cultural pressures surrounding body image and the impact of the entertainment industry on personal perceptions of self-worth. Lindsay's new music, particularly her song 'Love Yourself,' serves as a backdrop for their exploration of these themes.

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It felt like it was time to do a little bit of offloading and opening up in honesty about some of the last year and do it in a way that was vulnerable, unplanned and completely off the cusp (is it cusp or cuff? meh). With everything from looking back on healing, why support is best and the problematic behaviour I recognized, hiring help, sex, body grief and the burnout epidemic. I hope today’s episode inspires us to get honest with our emotions, recognize and be candid about burnout, get real about sex - or no sex and why motherhood is SO different this time around.

As always you can follow along with daily adventures on stories @thebirdspapaya and follow along on podcast updates @thepapayapodcast

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To ask someone to “stop thinking” is like asking them to “stop blinking” , says Kara Lowentheil. So instead of stop thinking, what if we just rewired for NEW thoughts and a whole new way of thinking? Today we sit down with former women’s rights lawyer turned life coach as we explores social constructs, critical self thinking, the conditioning of our thoughts, our values and how we can begin exploring a new way of thinking. An unf*cking. A rewiring.

You can find Kara on ig @karaloewentheil or visit unfuckyourbrain.com

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Former Real Housewife Roxy Earle, aka @LuxuriousRoxy joins us to talk about her movement #MySizeRox, why she’s pushing back on the fashion industry by helping brands be more inclusive, and what her hopes are for women everywhere. This explosive and empowering episode will have you saying “hell yeah!” over and over again. Roxy will bulldoze your way into your hearts and newsfeed with her positive yet bold honesty about life, bodies, and the power we hold. 

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Fashion and culture writer, Gianluca Russo, has spent much of his career documenting about fashion and culture, sure, but specialising in body diversity within it. Gianluca’s work has appeared in GQ, Glamour, InStyle, Teen Vogue, and now a new book including interviews with some of the biggest names in plus fashion and modelling titled: The Power Of Plus. Today, Gianluca joins us to discuss the book and the ongoing conversations of change, and why we should all care - plus or not.

You can find the book The Power Of Plus August 16th + follow on IG @powerofplus.co & @G_Russo1

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Does the word “money” make you sweat just a little? Yeah, me too! So today we dive into this realm of personal care by talking about our personal finances and looking at money in a whole new way. From savings, to optimizing our money and how we can use rewards programs like PC Optimum work in our favour! Asking hard questions, and getting tangible, easy to digest answers is what this episode is all about!

You can follow Jessica @Jessicaimoorhouse on IG, listen to her podcast “Mo’ Money Podcast with Jessica Moorhouse” or visit her website at www.jessicamoorhouse.com 

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Why can you get MORE insecure after a longer relationship? Why scheduled sex can be the best sex? The dating tip that changed our life + THEY KNOW WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE NAKED (!!!) and so so much more. Join us for this juicy episode, and our first ever sex therapy session.

You can follow Vanessa @VanessaMarinTherapy or visit vmtherapy.com

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Host Sarah Nicole Landry sits down with the voice of Disney's Moana, American actress Auli’i Cravalho and the songwriting duo making history, Barlow and Bear from the new Moana 2 movie soundtrack.

Cravalho, who voiced Moana at 14 and is now 24, reflected on the character's growth and the importance of Moana's non-traditional princess role. Barlow and Bear, the youngest all-female Disney songwriters, shared their experience and the emotional process of creating the new soundtrack. The hosts praised the film's cultural depth, particularly its representation of Pacific Island navigation and ancestry, and highlighted the immersive educational experiences during the press junket live from Hawaii.

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It’s been decades, and there has been little to no body diversity in one of televisions oldest franchises: The Bachelor/Bachelorette. I love the show, and it’s getting harder and harder to love it. So many of us are hoping for change, and today with sit down with Jenny & Epiphany who are ⅓ of the movement “Roses For EveryBody” - an ask for inclusivity into a show about love. Because everybody & every BODY deserves love!

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You can find Roses For Everybody and join the movement @RosesForEverybody on IG

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How is it dating a woman with kids? How do we feel about sex toys? What do we fight about the most? What turns each other on? You asked it - we answered it! This episode is a full q&a (with some tears) sharing a bit about our story and how we got here today.

Find our past two couples episodes of the podcast with the Birth Story and Spaghetti Vs Macaroni if you’re into more Shane content. Watch my stories for any bits of him too, he doesn't really do social media...

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What happens when someone asks us what our story is, and it just doesn’t feel like it’s good enough, big enough, or at all “noteworthy”? That’s what happened when I asked Aurora to come onto the podcast, and she felt like maybe she didn’t have that “thing”, no real authority on any one topic, feeling a little lost about it all… then realized, maybe this IS the thing, maybe THIS needs to be discussed. Have you ever felt like your life and your story is just not noteworthy enough? Just not extraordinary? Come take a listen and hear how we unpack exactly that. 

You can find Aurora at @AuroraMcCausland and listen to her podcast @YourBestFriendsPodcast

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Kristi Lee, an Aussie-Canadian, mother and crime podcast junkie decided to start her own one day as a creative outlet for herself outside of being a wife and mom. Canadian True Crime podcast was born and now has 200,000 downloads per episode, making it one of the top-performing crime podcasts there is! From motherhood, postpartum depression, anxiety and the one story that has always stuck with her, we're talking life, crime and human nature and our fascination with it all. 

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If you saw Ceci on social media, you probably wouldn’t guess or even imagine this mother of 6 and the reality that was her life before. That’s because Ceci Hendrickson grew up in a cult where it was all she knew. She was married, had children, but had nagging questions along the way about the constant changing rules and her reality inside a cult. Listen as Ceci shares her incredible story of breaking free from the cult, regaining custody of her children and building a life of freedom for herself and her family, and how she inspires other women to find freedom in their own lives, too

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Rose Stokes is an award-winning freelance writer and columnist, writing about the things many of us crave to read about. Covering topics such as health and wellbeing; women’s rights; LGBTQIA rights; mental health; diversity and inclusion; relationships, and more has landed Rose in publications such as Vice, Refinery29, The Economist, & Cosmopolitan UK with some of the juiciest and most relatable writings you’ll ever read. But then, a bigger story was featured. One where Rose herself shares her journey with fitness in a fat body, and the exclusions from the wellness industry because of size. Featured in a multi-page spread in Women’s Health UK it became a widely shared article around the world… landing her here with us today to talk about it all. 

"If your size isn’t catered for, the underlying message is that you don’t belong"

Follow Rose Stokes on IG @RoseStokes, website: www.rosestokes.co.uk and read the Women’s Health Article here: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/strength-training/a33441206/rose-stokes-odd-one-out/

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Sure, sex life can have ebbs and flows. But what about when it just stops, completely? Today we have on sex & intimacy coach, Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, SEP, to share her story of this happening to her and her work now to help others through it. We deep dive on understanding sex drive, regaining desire and finding intimacy without sex (been there!).

You can find Irene at https://www.irenefehr.com/ to find her free resources and to explore sex & intimacy coaching.

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You may recognize Kaycee as High School Musical’s Martha, but now a wife and mom and ahem, TIKTOK sensation! Kaycee has spent 18 years in the industry of dance and acting and social media and joins us to discuss how her body became “news” and how media plays a role in body image not just for those it’s about - but for the readers, too. Kaycee’s approach to life and dance is a true act of self-love because it’s a showing up, and it’s connecting! Kaycee has gained more than 37 MILLION likes on her videos, millions of followers, and dance moves that will have you smiling ear to ear before you know it.

You can follow Kaycee at @KaycStroh on IG & Tiktok and you can find her on YouTube!

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Shenae and AnnaLynne, met in the most famous zip code in the world - 90210. They spent 5 years and countless hours acting together on the teen drama, 90210 and just as many navigating personal drama behind-the-scenes. After nearly a decade apart, they came back together, delighting in differences and forming a deeper bond through light and heavy conversations in their friendship and through their podcast, Unzipped. Today they joined me to talk about their unique friendship, Shenae’s postpartum healing, AnnaLynne’s surprise viral podcast moment, and so much more.

Warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual trauma, maternal suicide.

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With a growing social media page discussing everything from parenthood to gender, exploring masculinity/femininity and labels for things that perhaps have always been there. We discuss Mike’s journey through their experience with gender, as well as how to be a better ally (like what do we do if we mislabel someone with the wrong pronouns?). I appreciate Mike’s openness to explore themselves as well as leaving things open-ended for change. The process of figuring out one’s self is not a destination, but a journey. One filled with change, resistance, and acceptance.

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After her father’s sudden passing, Shannon was left with an inheritance that allowed her to take a community Facebook page into Canada’s first non-profit born and run on social media. Mamas for Mamas is a now a national charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers (including men, trans, non-binary, and two-spirit clients in crisis) by providing ongoing support to individuals and families facing various poverty-related struggles. This includes emotional poverty. Whether needing support, or wanting to give it, Mamas for Mamas is meant to bridge the gap and make sure that no child or mama is left behind, if Mamas for Mamas can help it. This is an emotionally charged and honest conversation about how charity doesn’t solve poverty but community does.

To find out more, or to purchase a ticket for their upcoming event, visit www.mamasformamas.org and follow on IG @MamasforMamas   I'll be hosting a virtual event with Biossance, Oceana, and Sephora on August 17 at 4pm EST all about squalane, sharks, and skincare. You can join me by RSVP'ing here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/squalane-sharks-and-skincare-with-biossance-and-thebirdspapaya-registration-165447177963?aff=sarah."

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You may know Katie from the hit Reality TV show, Vanderpump Rules, but on this day, we sat down to talk real life with Katie, and is reality tv real for her?? From healthy relationship boundaries, drama and our sometimes addictions to it, body shaming in the public eye, and her traumatic incident where she quite literally shattered a glass ceiling, Katie is here to talk and share about it all. Katie Maloney isn’t shying away from sharing first-hand because she now has a new podcast “You’re Gonna Love Me” that JUST launched! And, well...it’s a must listen! 

Listen to Katie’s podcast You’re Gonna Love Me and follow along with Katie on IG @MusicKillsKate  

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We’ve heard about managing our anxiety or learning to cope with anxiety, but what about owning it? International Best Selling Book “Own Your Anxiety” author Julian Brass sits down and has a power hour with us, in a conversation that started over an email a year ago. This will leave you feeling inspired and thinking about our mental health in an entirely new light. Get ready to feel chills.

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At age 24, Keisha Greaves was in graduate school when she began to experience symptoms she couldn’t explain. As time went on, her symptoms increased and a diagnosis came, Keisha also worked to now grasp what her new life Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy would be. The world changed for her after diagnosis, from living a life with accessibility everywhere, to now navigating her every move with a need to accessibility for herself, and her wheelchair. Now, Keisha uses her bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising as well as her Master’s degree in Business to form a brand to help create a fashion line for those who also live with chronic illness or Muscular Dystrophy called Girls Chronically Rock. Garnering attention from such media outlets such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC News and more! Plus, she’s a motivational speaker on topics such as Balancing A Chronic Illness While Trying To Enjoy Your Everyday Life, as well as How To Be A Disability Advocate or Raise Money For Causes You Care About! Keisha may have had her life changed, but now she’s changing other’s lives by showing up exactly as she is, turning pain...into empowerment. 

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Life is happening and as most of us have figured out by now, it’s not without surprises, pain, suffering and life after. Dr. Neeta joins us today to speak on how she learned the hard way about all of that, but that ALSO there can be resiliency, joy, and support in the chaotic parts of life. Dr. Neeta’s goal is to help others navigate through magical and messy moments, and now is out with a new book “That Sucked, Now What: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess", a real-talk guide to personal growth that draws on embracing the suck while breaking through to lasting, audacious resilience.

Follow Dr. Neeta Bhushan on IG @neetabhushan and listen to her podcast The Brave Table and find the book “That Sucked, Now What” available now, and visit neetabhushan.com for more.

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Two best friends watched the documentary “Framing Britney” and now need to TALK ABOUT IT! Today, Bailey joins so we can vent/cry/share/gasp over all things Britney, her life, the rumours and the #FreeBritney movement. But most importantly, what did we learn? Beyond Britney herself and ther life that we hope she regains control of, what did we learn as consumers of media and pop culture, as women and as...well, humans.

Follow Bailey on IG @BaileyJSt and listen to her podcast along with co-host Jacci on “What Day Is It?” Pod.

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OG blogger, Roxanne West of the Bonjour Bliss Blog is known for her incredible home designs, impeccable fashion sense, adorable family and their travel together. What many didn’t know was that Roxanne was recently faced with one of the biggest decisions of her life; the decision to explant her breast implants. In this non-judgmental approach to her personal story, Roxanne takes us through how she came to this decision, and how she’s doing just WEEKS post op, and her first time traveling (and shopping) without her implants as she adjusts to a new form. We hope this conversation is light and informative around something we’re just newly discovering and discussing today. 

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Jordan is a long time blogger and content creator in the Toronto scene who’s been making a splash in her corner of the internet. Her approach to style, the best go to item in her closet and what she’s most looking forward to next.

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Join us in Apple Park as we discuss WWDC and being a woman in tech! Specifically, the app space. Lizzie Brown founded Yoga Wake Up, an app designed to harness our use of technology in a way that can ease us into our days, add movement and impact our overall wellness. All that, in just minutes. Big Tech can have a bad rep, but how we use it can truly be the way we change our relationship with it, especially with positive impact. Learn how Lizzie took an idea into an app model, supports yoga creators and has found the sweet spot in tech alongside wellness.

Follow Yoga Wake Up at YogaWakeUp.com or her socials @Lizzienbrown @YogaWakeUp

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After we were both featured in the same article that went viral, I knew I needed to sit down and get some expert conversations flowing about dieting, recovery and how we can be better supporters in that arena. Kyla Fox has established herself as a visionary and innovator, when it comes to re-framing the way Canadians think about and treat eating disorders. As someone who struggled herself with an eating disorder, Fox identified care gaps and fundamental flaws in the treatment and recovery approach. Kyla is a Master’s level clinician with degrees from both the University of Toronto in the Master’s of Social Work program as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women’s Studies. Kyla is a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She is also a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and the National Eating Disorders Association. With such deep and varied experience in the field, Kyla is regularly called on by Canada’s top media outlets as a special commentator on a broad list of topics, including: eating disorders, self-esteem, women’s health, body image, pregnancy and body confidence and more. Kyla and The Kyla Fox Centre were also recently highlighted on Gwyneth Paltrow’s highly acclaimed lifestyle website Goop. 

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If you’ve ever felt you need to tell your story, use your voice or find a way to advocate for yourself in the everyday - Jam Gamble is a perfect stop on the path to getting there. Her #SlayTheMic is so much more than taking stages, it’s about your inner voice, learning how to empower yourself, your children and more. As someone who “talks too much” Jam turned it into a career as a “Slayer of the Mic” and teaches others the magic in finding your voice, TRUSTING your voice and using it.

Check out Jam @IAmJamGamble on IG and over at www.iamjamgamble.com/

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Becci is back and ready to debate, unpack and unleash some polls. We discuss Scandovol, some deeper feelings around it all, then into some polls around baby name stealing, wedding drama and is dming cheating?? Then of course, what’s the best lettuce and most romantic tv proposal. Buckle up for an hour of debates, advice and chaos.

Follow Becci @NeighbourBecci (with a “u”, we’re canadian!)

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Canada’s Got Talent GOLDEN BUZZER winners and finalists in America’s Got Talent, sisters Kayla & Stacey are here to talk about it all… or whatever random sh*t we found ourselves discussing like being a plus size musician, the golden buzzer moment and the dynamic of surprise pregnancies in early relationships and DOING WHAT YOU LOVE and SHOOTING YOUR SHOT.

Listen to their podcast I Have To Call My Sister and follow them @ihavetocallmysister as well as @staceykaymusic & @kaylabulmer

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Aleen & Sami, Co-Founders of Betches, the widely popular Instagram account with MILLIONS of followers, sit down today to talk about Diet Starts Tomorrow, their podcast & Instagram page which started being about dieting humour and turned into breaking up with diets altogether and we break down exactly why. We talk about how diets are distracting us, debunking diets with humour, celebrating things beyond the body and SO much more. This was one fun and engaging conversation around something that typically can be such a non-scale weight. 

You can listen to Diet Starts Tomorrow Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow them on IG @Aleen or @Sami or their page @DietStartsTomorrow and @Betches (along with their many other branches of the brand). 

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Just a couple of years ago, Hamilton, Ontario native Emily O'Brien spent 7 months in prison after being arrested at Pearson Airport for drug importation. Her story of how she got there and her journey since is truly captivating. But wait, popcorn? Find out how Emily grew a brand from prison, hiring other convicts as employees.

Her popcorn company is called Comeback Snacks but the company is only a fraction of her overall story or her mission in this world. Emily recently won a Women of Distinction award, as well as mentors, speaks at schools and through other organizations focusing on the success of women and girls and social justice efforts. As much as she is an extraordinary businesswoman, her advocacy and ability to educate are incredibly powerful. Can’t wait for you to hear her story. 

Follow Emily on IG @emz.obrien and @ComebackSnacks or visit her website at www.iamemilyobrien.com

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Selam Debs is an anti-racist educator as well as the founder of Juici Yoga, a yoga and meditation instructor, a restorative yoga teacher trainer, a holistic life coach, + a reiki master. Today Selam talks with us about the importance of building an anti-racist lens. As a mother, we also discuss raising a black son in today’s world, as well as white friendship and black joy. Selam shares how we are all part of this work, and the importance of changing the lens in which we see the world, an anti-racist lens. It was an honour to sit and learn from Selam and I hope everyone is ready to take notes. TW: Mentions of Abuse

You can follow along with Selam on IG @SelamDebs as well as www.selamdebs.com 

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What was a mutual decision, combined with a celebratory get well cake and sharing on social media about Shane getting a vasectomy turned into a wild ride of misconceptions, accusations and a news story we did NOT expect to be a part of. Facing backlash over a vasectomy was shocking, but not as shocking as some of the widely spread fears around a vasectomy. So we sat down, with covid, and shared the experience, taking on listener questions as well!

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2020 was not a year for many, but it was for Halifax, Canada’s Alicia McCarvell! After posting a video on TikTok about having a husband that was 10x hotter, Alicia went viral for their “groundbreaking” relationship, which with humour, ended up uprooting some deep societal standards and fears others have about being bigger than your partner. Now with 1.2 million TikTok followers and thousands of Instagram fans, Alicia continues to make us laugh, make us think, and then make us laugh some more about life, love, and butt shaking good times. From how she finds confidence in her body and beyond it, to why her husband’s abs don’t mean a good relationship - we laugh and explore the fears and realities around partners and changing bodies. Oh and we say “aboot” a lot, eh? 

Follow Alicia on Tiktok & IG @AliciaMcCarvell as well as their YouTube channel The McCarvell’s. 

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Today we sit down with the co-founder of one of the OG “no make up makeup” brands - NudeStix! Known for their time efficient products, user friendly approach and some pretty incredible viral moments. Taylor shares with us the foundation of the brand from conception to reality, what excites her and what scares her as a founder, and why luxury is more than just money…it’s time, too. 

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The absolutely delightful @JVN is backkkk to share all about @JVNHair and how and why this brand came to be. From breaking molds in hair care with intentionality, making it for hair concern not for hair type (gender, texture etc.) it brings into conversation some much bigger topics at play in the world, way beyond hair. We talk about the “come as you are” slogan, why @JVN isn’t obsessed with patience and an honest chat fame and reality and the need for self care.

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Meredith Shaw has a vast career from country music, model, inclusivity style-expert, radio show host and even cook show host! Her story, while ever-evolving, has also brought so many lessons and life tools along with it, which we’re so glad she could share some with us today. Meredith is a shining light, and her career is truly one to watch and be inspired by in all its “scrappy” ways from the get-go, like seeing a lack of representation in inclusive styling...and then doing it herself...on TV! Makes you wonder when you see yourself missing from a space, how can you show up in it? And maybe, with a story like Meredith’s, believe that you can. Because what do we always say? “I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m doing it anyway”

You can find Meredith and EVERYTHING she’s up to on IG @MeredithShaw

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This week we nerd out on VAGINAS!! Kim Vopni aka @VaginaCoach is a pelvic floor educator who's lending her knowledge to help us "Think Inside The Box!". From Kegels to peeing yourself, pain during sex and so much more. It's all going down. Way down, there. 

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Roles are reversed this week as Sarah interviews Kaitlyn! Back in 2018, Sarah’s first ever podcast interview was on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s hit podcast “Off The Vine” which pushed so for the Papaya Podcast to even come to be! This full-circle interview with Kaitlyn, we sit down in her home in Nashville, surrounded by friends and discuss her time as The Bachelorette, rescuing her amazing dogs from another country, what really to gets to her, and fun some life chats. Kaitlyn is an inspiration for anyone with or without a platform who wants to be inspired on how you can support other women without feeling threatened yourself. Dive into this episode with this truly a one of a kind human. 

You can find Kaitlyn on Instagram @KaitlynBristowe, as well as HER podcast @OffTheVinePodcast, her scrunchie line @Dewedit and her new wines @SpadeAndSparrows  Shop Biossance at Sephora.com !  

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Jayne Mattingly is a long-time IG friend of mine who continually inspires me and today I am so excited to sit down with her and discuss work as a Body Image Coach, and her work as a disability advocate. Jayne’s personal story is also an important one. From able-bodied to disabled-bodied, Jayne discusses her journey with body grief and the importance of the word “and” (we’ll explain).

You can follow Jayne for her personal story and her work @RecoveryLoveAndCare on the gram, www.recoveryloveandcare.com and learn more or contribute to The And Initiative there.

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and it felt important to bring this topic to the podcast. With the diagnosis of endo taking often up to a decade, and too often it’s symptoms being called “normal” this was an opportunity for us to learn from another’s story so we are encouraged to become advocates for ourselves and our health. That’s where Leslie comes in. She’s young, cool as hell, and the mom to the world’s most famous pug, Doug. Her life is absolutely insane, from red carpets, a toy line, super bowl commercials and then to suffering in pain with this crippling disorder. Leslie shares her experience with endometriosis and how online community helped her along the way, and why she hopes to continue to spread awareness, including through music and her own online platform.

Follow Leslie @LeslieMosier on Instagram, along with @DougThePug and her husband (and support human) @RobChianelli  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X9BA28oKH4&feature=youtu.be 

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You may have come to know Monique Melton through her highly-followed instagram page @moemotivate and anti-racism work through her Shine Bright School (that I’m a student in) and The Shine Brighter Together Podcast. But today we rewind her career a bit, her journey from makeup artist, mom, wife to her highschool sweetheart into the work she does today and how it ALL connects.

If you’re open to supporting and following Monique’s work you can follow her @MoeMotivate, The Shine Brighter Together Podcast and explore more at www.moniquemelton.com

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As a young woman, Georgie faced cancer twice. Her body changed before her eyes, as she was faced with the battle for her life all while being congratulated for her thinness (we know, we’re rolling our eyes too). Diet culture and health intersect in Georgie’s story as she shares the lessons she learned from her fight with cancer, including the ebbs and flows of a body and a purpose BEYOND just losing and gaining weight - while also admitting, it’s not always been so easy. We also discuss the great lack of information around menopause, especially for younger women who have no idea what to expect and how to prepare for what’s to come.

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We are back taking on your questions for us, the real life neighbours, Sarah @thebirdspapaya & Becci @neighbourbecci . Here to serve up opinions on reality tv hot topics, friendships changing after a baby, and how to approach a body shaming grandma.

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After a long road of infertility and adoptions that fell through, when Katie and her husband had a birth mother come back with a changed heart, they became (surprise) instant parents to a little girl they named Ansley. Doctors warned them not to adopt because something was different about their baby girl, but, here they are now 6 years later finding joy in all that Ansley is. Now, through social media, Katie shares a really open and intimate look into the joys and often the specifics of disability parenting! . 

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Alex Light is a body confidence influencer who is committed to helping women across the world feel better in their own skin, exactly as they are. We discuss diets, obedience and the patriarchy, and how the EFF to navigate it. Happy New Year? January can be the perfect storm for those resisting diet culture but also having those feelings of craving change. Instead of pretending we don’t all have those feelings - lets talk about it! We’re sharing our stories about our bodies, diet culture and why we share. Yes, especially if you’re like us and often have craved and been confused by that January push for change, too!

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O my! We are SO-OH excited to welcome today’s guest to chat all things sex and orgasms! Vanessa Marin is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy and she’s here to help you stop feeling embarrassed about sex and start having way more fun in the bedroom. Vanessa has bachelor’s degrees in Human Sexuality and Sociology from Brown University, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. She writes for The New York Times, Allure, and Lifehacker, and has been featured over 1,000 times in major publications like O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery29, and Real Simple. Vanessa also specializes in online programs that help you transform your sex life from ordinary to extraordinary, all from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

You can follow Vanessa @vanessamarintherapyon IG, and learn more about her programs (and some special things for the Papayas!) here at www.vmtherapy.com/papaya

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Tasha Spillet-Sumner is an Afro-Indigenous NYT Bestselling Author, speaker, PhD Candidate and Mama. Today we sit down to talk about the ancestral teachings that helped her move through motherhood, into her writing and work that she does today. Join us for a powerful and moving conversation around what led Tasha here now, isolation with a new baby back into the world, and talking about the unsettling of things we thought to be true (and so much more).

Follow Tasha @Tasha.Spillett on IG, read her blog tashaspillett.com and find her books “I Sang You Down From The Stars” & series “Surviving the City”

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A big breakup, life shift, full-time career, PLUS a side gig of passion alongside a diagnosis of autism. Taylor Patrick has been doing and feeling it all. Today we sit down as Taylor shares about the highs and lows of life with autism, how a diagnosis made a difference, plus how it’s lended itself to her attention to detail with her small business: Shop Taylor X Patrick. From trusting new romance, understanding her neurodivergency, reflecting back on a life before diagnosis and ultimately what she hopes more folks knew about running a small black owned business! Plus, that moment with Lili Reinhart that changed her life. We dive in!

Follow @TaylorxPatrick on IG or @ShopTaylorxPatrick, or visit www.taylorxpatrick.com to shop her phone cases and more.

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In this weeks conversation, Sarah reunites with Hina Khan, a peak performance coach, to discuss the profound impact of self-image on personal and professional success. Hina emphasizes the importance of understanding one's self-worth, especially for women entrepreneurs, and how it influences their ability to charge for their services and set boundaries. The discussion delves into overcoming self-limiting beliefs, the significance of taking action despite fear, and the necessity of prioritizing self-care and saying no to maintain personal well-being. Hina shares practical strategies for building confidence and creating a life that aligns with one's true desires.

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One day Jasmin Steiner turned her camera on and began discussing when something is different, doesn’t mean it’s not beautiful… by breaking down history and the beauty standards that followed, Jasmin shared her heart. Then, she uploaded it to Instagram. That video? Got over 5 MILLION views, clearly connecting with so many. Since then Jasmin has continued to show up and showcase her own beauty, her truths, her motherhood, herself… all while encouraging others to celebrate their own. This bikini competitor turned twin mom (+1) is so inspiring and also brings some major thoughts into the conversations around self-love. 

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Known for their hilarious viral videos “Mom Truths” along with a top podcast, a hit book, and ya know, a worldwide tour, these two best friends have got it all together, by having nothing together at all. Honesty and humour at the core of what they do, they’ve been able to break down barriers between motherhood, womanhood, relationships and all that jazz with a real honest look at it all, in a way that leaves you laughing time after time. In this episode we go on a wild ride with Cat & Nat as they explain their beginnings, how they met, how this all came to be, and how this duo is taking on the world. 

Follow on IG/FB @CatandNat, and check out their book “Mom Truths”, as well as their Podcast “Mom Truths: The Podcast” Produced by Dear Media. 

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Content Warning: Discussion of weight

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick is the kind of blogger & creator you just don’t forget about. The way she writes and goes in on topics from skin care to the best straw out there, she has been relied upon by millions for her latest and hottest tips and tricks. Her brand is so authentically her, as is everything she does. Throw motherhood into the mix, and well, how is she doing *all that*?? Get your notepads out today babes, because no matter what or where you are in life or what your career aspirations are, Lauryn has something to help us all with this episode.

Find Lauryn @LaurynBosstick on IG as well as her brand @TheSkinnyConfidential, blog www.theskinnyconfidential.com and podcast with over 80 million downloads co-hosted by her husband Michael, The Skinny Confidential HIM+HER.

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From the moment he shakes his iced coffee in the air summoning the energy to get through that day, it’s hard to not immediately fall in love with who we know as @Rod. How one man took what was Gen Z’s space and made it his own, Rod gives us the millennial experience, through mental health, celebrity scream worthy moments and so much more. Today we talk about his journey into being a creator, along with body dysmorphia, the most surprising celebrity encounters and yeah, I asked about it - “the poop story”. 

You can find Rod on Tiktok @Rod or on IG @Justme.Rod and listen to his BRAND NEW PODCAST “Millennial Made with Rod”   

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The Almost 30 Podcast is a top-rated lifestyle podcast, brand and community brought to life by LA-based best friends, Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik. Their conversations often revolve around transitional times in life...and it’s not just for those who are “almost 30” after all! So we got talking, we got pod-swapping, and well… transformative conversations were had. From life editing (clearing out bad habits & toxic friendships) to body acceptance and so much more, this is an encouraging, uplifting, simplifying conversation around some of the changes we can make in our lives that can really bring about some positive changes to our overall wellness. 

You can follow Almost 30 Podcast at @Almost30Podcast and their hosts @itskrista and @lindseysimcik or check out www.almost30.com or listen wherever you play your pods!

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After fleeing a relationship, Brandi found herself in a women’s shelter with $15 and a laptop to her name. With that laptop, she would learn how to photoshop and create a dream beauty brand, and sell its products before they even existed. What happened next is nothing short of tenacious and inspiring. That non-existent beauty brand dream just 5 years later became a $15 Million Dollar evaluated beauty company, Evio Beauty. Hiring fellow women from the shelter and creating change as she goes, we learn about running a business as a movement is something that will leave everyone inspired and hope-filled.

Follow along with Evio @EvioBeauty or shop at EvioBeauty.com and follow founder Brandi @BrandiLeifso on Instagram!

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Doula & host of Dear Doula Podcast, joins us today to talk about all things postpartum, parenting, intuition and why we aren’t our mothers (good or bad). This episode is designed to remind us to slow down, trust ourselves and remember that we are the experts of our own babies.

You can follow Brandi on IG @Brandy_Jordan_Official and find her podcast @DearDoulaPodcast 

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You may recognize her as Dr April Kepner from Grey's but now she's here with a whole new HALLMARK HOLIDAY series "Mistletoe Murders". We talk all things holiday movies, white vs colour lights and why this role is her perfect alter ego.

Watch Mistletoe Murders on Hallmark + now and follow Sarah @thesarahdrew

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Jjanga is bold, inspiring and baring it all with us today on the show. Former model & dancer, mother and DV survivor, Jjanga now is living her best life while also battling lupus and the judgements around weight gain AND weight loss. We dive into her desire to stand in the messy and still be loud. To own her story without shame, and to inspire others to push through the barriers of what others may say or think and show up just as she is today. 

Check out @Jj.anga on IG and @LuckyJjanga on Tiktok! 

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Krystian is a proud wife and mom to an adorable 2 year old son. Oh, and she’s also a black woman, a gay woman, and in a bi-racial relationship raising a bi-racial son. Krystian sits down to share with us how it’s been for her and her family during the BLM movement in combination with Pride month, raising a son in today's world, and how she believes we can all be better with just one simple thing: LOVE. 

Follow along with Krystian on @Krystian_Gabrielle

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Today we’re in LA sitting down with @NicoleWalters to talk about everything from body image, marriage (and divorce) and wealth. Nicole is a former top-selling corporate exec who quit her six-figure sales job in front of 10,000 people, took what she knew and built a million-dollar business in one short year. We dive into the discomfort some of us feel about making money and if the other shoe is going to drop. Nicole walks us through being bold, asking questions, making money and doing good with it! 

Follow Nicole @NicoleWalters on IG and listen to her podcast The Nicole Walters Podcast.

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Welcome back to The Papaya Podcast! Sarah and Shane are back with a BIG CATCHUP as they dive into everything that happened this summer and updates for everyone in the family!! We talk Disney, D23, Brazil, Maya off to Uni, living in Renos, Sarah’s hypnotherapy and a bunch more.

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Amin Jaswal was in her 20’s when she began to realize something was off and was dismissed by doctors repeatedly. Until one day, in pain and frustration, she took herself to the ER, only to find out she had cancer. Cervical cancer to be exact. This cancer was not detectable by a pap smear and without her own self-advocacy, she may not be here. Passionate to share her story, normalize discussions around discharge, and discomforts, Amin joins us today to share what life looks like when you’re young, single, and have cancer. There is love, romance, and loss in life… and Amin took time to write down her emotions into poetry. Now, a book, A Light Within My Light (preorder April 12 2021). Amin inspires the survivor in all of us, to live life, create boundaries, and fight for yourself.

You can find Amin on IG @AminJaswal and pre-order her book, A Light Within My Light at www.aminjaswal.com

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This week we are in Apple Park with the twins of @beckermanblog as they share their stories about individuality, breaking fashion molds, as well as their incredible story of an unbelievable career, alongside sisterhood and friendship. Their story will inspire you to choose your own path, finally wear what you want, and to not look at “failure” the same way again. 

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

www.thebirdspapaya.com

Find Sarah on Instagram:

@thebirdspapaya

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thepapayapodcast Produced by Dear Media.

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After a lifetime of bullying, Megan found acceptance in a fat-positive community that changed the way she started to view herself and her body. After growing confidence through modelling and new narratives, Megan has been a part of the body positive movement before it ever hit the mainstream. Find out what she thinks about it all, what she has to tell us all about what it’s like to exist in a bigger body in today’s society, and why we truly can all be a part of the conversation. 

You can follow Megan @_bopo_mama_ 

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Sarah sits down for a solo pod (while travelling) to talk about the mom guilt that has followed through every stage, stay at home mom to single mom to working remarried mom, why does it never end even when you're doing it all? do men experience this? do we perpetuate it? Taking a look back at the "Things I've Never Heard Said To My Husband" series from IG and talking about the standards we put on ourselves, the generational changes that may play a part, what we would hope for our own kids, while also remembering that you're somebody's daughter too...

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Her relationship, her divorce, her body and her every move it seems has been making headlines over the years. Today we sit down in LA with Vanderpump Rules star Katie Maloney to hear what SHE has to say about it all, the final push to walk away from a marriage and sharing stories of the good and bad that comes along with a life event like divorce in the public eye.

You can find Katie on IG @MusicKillsKate and listen to her podcast @YoureGonnaLoveMe

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This week Sarah welcomes Jessica Campbell, a trailblazing female coach in the NHL, to discuss her journey in a male-dominated sport. Jessica shares her experiences transitioning from a player to a coach, the pressures and responsibilities she faces, and the importance of focusing on merit over gender. They delve into the challenges of imposter syndrome, the impact of COVID-19 on Jessica's career, and the significance of being a role model for other women in sports. Highlighting the importance of perseverance and authenticity in achieving success, you won't want to miss this one.

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Today’s episode is co-hosted by Drag Race superfan @Neighbourbecci as we welcome @KendallGender to the show to talk about their experience on Canada’s Drag Race & beyond. We talk about how life is for them now, and how we can help support the drag community in the current misinformation & hate directed towards the community. Kendall is known for being on season 2 of Canada’s Drag race where she placed in the top 3, and then more recently - Canada VS the World.

Follow along @KendallGender on IG

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After years and years of exercise being motivated by body hate, or desire to look a certain way, I felt incredibly lost with movement, fitness, exercise the whole shebang. Healing from a difficult pregnancy, a pandemic, changing body and diet culture - where does fitness even fit in anymore? If I’m exercising daily, does that mean I’m back in diet culture? Today we unpack movement and fitness and doing it for other reasons with instructor and friend Lauren Leavell. We dive into our upbringings with exercise, what Lauren’s intentional programs are doing subconsciously for many, abelism in “as long as you’re healthy” mentalities and so much more!

Follow Lauren on IG @LaurenLeavellFitness or visit her site https://www.laurenleavellfitness.com/ to sign up for the email, or join her affordable and approachable memberships. Produced by Dear Media 

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A top nominated guest for The Papaya Podcast, Amanda Muse is ready to sit down and share! Amanda was a new young mother living abroad with her pilot husband when she realized, she could get really involved in the community experience online. So she picked up a camera, and it began. Years have passed, and she continues to carry around a camera, living and breathing the walks of life while sharing it in a way that feels so unlike the rest: raw, gritty and real...before all of that was “cool”. In this podcast, we talk about her 15 year age-gap marriage, the importance of community building, women & their worth, and that one accidental phone call Amanda & Sarah had, that changed Sarah’s life. Tune in for this “girlfriends who love to chat” conversation around this wild life we lead. 

You can find Amanda on Instagram @AmandaMuse, as well as Youtube @AmandaMuse and tune into HER podcast “The Sandwich” With Amanda Muse. Produced by Dear Media. 

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One of our top guests ever is back! Nicole Breanne came on The Papaya Podcast a couple years back to share her story of her divorce and finding love again. A big part of that story was the friendship that got her through. Now, she’s back to share vulnerably something that so many of us have experienced but rarely have the space to talk about - what happens when a friendship changes, shifts, or even ends? Why is navigating friendship pauses and breakups so taboo? Why is it always drama? Is there a better way? Nicole’s thoughtful approach to the entire conversation is not to be missed.

Follow Nicole on IG @NicoleBreanne

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Welcome to the brand new Papaya Podcast, hosted by Sarah Nicole. Creator of @thebirdspapaya, Sarah is stepping out and sharing her brand new podcast. Speaking through vulnerability with confidence, Sarah is sharing her journey in the digital space, all leading up to starting her own show, with today’s episode.

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

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@thebirdspapaya

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What do you get when you put together a light hearted, feminine brand with a hilarious podcast, and a whole lot of coffee and plants? You get today’s guest, Bailey Stanworth. Founder of @playdigital, @shopstateofgrace, and the co-host of @whatdayisitpodcast, Bailey is a creative powerhouse who is sharing her inspiring story and amazing sense of humour with us today. Joining us later in the show is Bailey’s life-saving intern Jacci, who hosts the What Day is It? podcast alongside her. Sit back, relax, and enjoy today’s episode covering everything from becoming your own boss to lightning round Friends trivia!

Find Bailey Online:

@baileyjst

@playdigital

@whatdayisitpodcast

Find Jacci Online:

@jaccirai

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

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@thebirdspapaya

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Today we are chatting with Briana, the founder of Bikini Body Mommy, mother of five from Southern California, and all around body-confident babe. Briana’s empowering home workouts have had a huge impact on countless women’s personal wellness journeys, and today we get to hear the story behind it all, from the Bikini Body Mommy herself!

Find Briana Online:

@bikinibodymommy

bikinibodymommy.com

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

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@thebirdspapaya

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Kenzie Brenna is an actress, speaker, and writer from Canada sharing the most vulnerable parts of herself to show other women they are not alone. From mental health to body confidence, Kenzie is not afraid to tackle it all with grace. Tune into this week’s episode for some serious real talk about how we can learn to love ourselves from the inside out.

Find Kenzie Online:

@kenziebrenna

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

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Today we’re getting deep with Ashley from Mind Online Therapy. We’re tackling everything from postpartum mental health, sexuality in relationships or as a single mom, and so much more. Tune in and chill out, and prepare for this heartfelt therapy session with Sarah and Ashley.

Find Mind Online Therapy Online:

https://www.mindonline.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/mindonlinetherapy/

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

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@thebirdspapaya

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Today we’re getting approachable with Samantha and Alyssa! Take a deep dive into the truth behind the beauty industry and the world of influencers, revealed by some of the most authentic girls in the game. Samantha Ravndahl is a talented makeup artist, Instagram creator, YouTuber and podcast host alongside her best friend Alyssa Anderson. In this episode, we’re chatting about the reality of brand deals and the impact of advertising online, how to work towards self acceptance and starting to love ourselves, building relationships and living life with friends, and everything in between.

Find Samantha Online:

https://www.instagram.com/ssssamanthaa/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qI3HpiBua75glb4RV5mWA

Find Alyssa Online:

https://www.instagram.com/alyssanicanderson/

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The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

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@thebirdspapaya

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Shaughnessy is a restorative tattoo artist based in British Columbia, Canada who is passionate about making people feel confident by restoring their natural features with tattooing. Today we’re chatting with Shaughnessy about how she got her start with eyebrow microblading and how that eventually led into her tattooing areolas onto breast cancer survivors as well as other people who have lost their nipples. Plus, tune into a bonus segment on today’s episode all about the best parts of visiting Vancouver!

Find Shaughnessy online:

https://www.instagram.com/shaughnessy/

https://www.instagram.com/studiosashiko/

https://studiosashiko.com/

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

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@thebirdspapaya

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Tune in to today’s episode for a heartfelt conversation with Anna and Lindy, the founders of Love Powered Co, a company that creates affirmation cards that promote self love and confidence in women, teens, and kids. In addition to hearing their incredible story, we’re chatting all about finding confidence in motherhood (if that’s even possible?), growing a brand new company from the ground up, and how to learn an attitude of community instead of competition with other women. Ready to feel inspired? Hit that play button!

Find Love Powered Co Online:

https://www.instagram.com/lovepoweredco/

https://lovepoweredco.com/

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

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@thebirdspapaya

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Today we’re sitting down with Leisse Wilcox, professional human and brand therapist who shares the journey that transformed her into the person that she is today. Get ready to dive into true vulnerability, because we’re covering everything from learning to love yourself after massive change, growing confidence and designing a life for yourself, and leaning into a crisis to improve your life. Leisse is teaching us how to turn something ugly into something beautiful with what she calls Emotional Alchemy, every step of the way.

Find Leisse Online:

https://www.instagram.com/leissewilcox/

https://leissewilcox.ca/

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

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@thebirdspapaya

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Let’s get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Today we’re going to learn some important truths about how we exist in the world and how we can take a step back and learn from others. Jenny Jay is generously educating about white privilege, sharing about her own culture, and when it’s the right time to be curious and ask questions of people in marginalized groups, and when it’s the right time to use good old Google. This episode is all about having important conversations and becoming more aware of our places in the world. Tune in!

Find Jenny Online:

https://www.instagram.com/justaskjenny/

https://www.jennyjay.net/

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

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@thebirdspapaya

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Today we’re getting personal with a Q&A! Sarah is answering your questions about everything from mental self awareness, losing weight and still being an advocate for self acceptance, grieving the loss of a past self, what she eats, and more! Tune in for some real talk and authentic vulnerability!

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Today we’re sitting down with Jessica Mann, makeup artist and content creator behind @TheBlondeMann on Instagram. We’re keeping it light, and then diving deep talking about everything from being voted the best selfie taker in high school to the importance of women raising each other up and growing together, rather than isolating ourselves in a competitive mentality. Tune in as we discover the positive side of social media, learn about how to deal with family members who don’t support your dreams and discuss the true power of makeup to make us feel confident and to express ourselves creatively.

Find Jessica Online:

https://www.instagram.com/theblondemann/

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

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@thebirdspapaya

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We’re chatting with Arielle Estoria, poet, author, speaker and total empath. Tune in and get ready because we’re covering everything from how to deal with comparison to how to crush it on your first date. Plus, why we shouldn’t be scared of fighting or “passionate discussions” in relationships, and how to find your way in a career when you have lots of different passions.

Find Arielle Online:

https://www.instagram.com/arielleestoria/

https://www.arielleestoria.com/

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

www.thebirdspapaya.com

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@thebirdspapaya

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On today’s episode, we’re sitting down (or, really, snuggling up to) Chelsea Charlotte, of @choosingchelsea. Chelsea is a mom, a registered nurse, and a self-love and body confidence advocate online. We chat about how to find yourself and focus on your own self development, even as a young mom. Chelsea’s experience and journey through self consciousness and into self confidence will inspire you as we learn about how she got to where she is today.

Find Chelsea Online:

https://www.instagram.com/choosingchelsea/

https://www.iamchoosingchelsea.com

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

www.thebirdspapaya.com

Find Sarah on Instagram:

@thebirdspapaya

Follow the podcast on Instagram:

@thepapayapodcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Julie Cole of Mabel’s Labels, a company by moms, for moms, creating durable and fun labels for families. We talk everything mom life and business with Julie, learning from her story of advocating for kids facing adversity, how a new diagnosis unexpectedly pushed her towards entrepreneurship, and of course, how she balances it all raising six kids and running a business. Settle in and join today’s conversation for some motherhood and business inspiration!

Find Mabel’s Labels Online:

https://mabelslabels.ca

https://www.instagram.com/mabelslabels

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

www.thebirdspapaya.com

Find Sarah on Instagram:

@thebirdspapaya

Follow the podcast on Instagram:

@thepapayapodcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trigger Warning: child abuse, addiction

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Alexis Haines, the host of the Recovering from Reality Podcast, a show inspired by her public journey from reality TV sensation and heroin addiction to sobriety, motherhood, and wellness. We’re opening up, and diving deep into dealing with trauma, moving beyond our shame, and how to truly find healing. Learn from Alexis’s massive transformation and find hope even in the darkest moments in your life.

Find Alexis Haines Online:

https://www.instagram.com/itsalexishaines/

https://www.recoveringfromreality.com

The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together.

For more information visit:

www.thebirdspapaya.com

Find Sarah on Instagram:

@thebirdspapaya

Follow the podcast on Instagram:

@thepapayapodcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If you visit Huda Alvi’s Instagram page you’ll see the words “Brown Girl Breaking Stigmas One Caption At A Time”, and this conversation with her is no different. Huda takes us through her own journey through marriage, divorce, the impact of it all on her family and then remarriage with a blended family. Huda is a wealth of life experience, and perspective that not many of us are often aware of when it comes to racial and cultural differences on topics as simple as dating, and as devastating as divorce. These conversations aren’t always comfortable to have, but Huda navigates them oh-so-well. She’s smart, honest, and approachable. 

Follow Huda on IG @HudaAlvi, as well as the company she co-founded @The.Girls.Trip 

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Produced by Dear Media. 

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