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Today we chat with Erica Zisman from the Therapists Who Brunch Podcast. Our FIRST EVER podcast cross over and we're so excited! Erica is a Therapist and Parent Coach who has been working as Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US. We walked to pick her brain about what it's like to work with children in their important and vulnerable years that ultimately mold them into adults. Erica opens up about her own mental health journey and what led her to become a LCSW. All that and more in today's episode!! Some useful mental health resources provided by Erica: Psychology Today Alma Good Therapy Instagram (look at who therapists who follow) Google search for therapy and your zip code could also work Find Erica on Instagram and take a listen to their podcast, Therapists Who Brunch https://www.instagram.com/therapywitherica/ https://www.instagram.com/therapistswhobrunch/ https://therapywithericaz.com Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]  Check out our NEW youtube channel & TikTok: https://linktr.ee/notyourtherapists

“Content is literally all around you…from your experience to your memories…how do you use this as a form of self expression” Listeners, if you don’t know Sharon already…YOU SHOULD.  This women is bursting with ideas to share with the world. It’s no secret that we live in a digital world and even if you try your hardest to avoid it, you literally can’t. Even if you aren’t on social media to make a living, we are creators and consumers of all types of content online.  We tackled: how to keep the creative juices flowingthe proven 9 square formulasocial media adsbeing present in social settings instead of being on your phoneRunning a business as an introvert Ya’ll, she knows what she is talking about! She’s worked for the FBI annnnnd started her first business in elementary school - no joke! Find Sharon on Own Trail: https://owntrail.com/trail/thecontentlady Find Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contentplanningcompany/ Content Planning Company Website: https://www.contentplanningcompany.com/

Doula's are magical for your mental health as an expecting parent. We had the opportunity to talk with Sarah from ElderFlower Doula on the benefits of hiring a Doula for your pre-pregnancy to postpartum and everything in between. There are so many types of Doulas out there (which we had no idea about prior to this episode), and finding the right one is super important.  Sarah teaches us what to look for when finding the right Doula for you and the different things they can be trained to help with during your journey to parenthood. She's kindly supplied us with a group of links to more information on how to find (AND BECOME!!) a Doula!  Check out Sarah here! - https://elderflowerdoula.ca/who-is-elderflower-doula/ How to find a doula/doula organizations https://www.bcdoulas.org/ https://doulamatch.net/ https://bcaafc.com/dafgp/ Doula schools (just a few well known with the association) https://www.dona.org/become-a-doula/birth-doula-certification/ https://doulatraining.ca/ https://motherwit.ca/ https://wisewomanwayofbirth.com/ https://www.birthtakesavillage.com/doula-training-vancouver/ https://bebomia.com/ https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/birth-doula-studies/ https://www.pacificrimcollege.com/faculties-programs/program/holistic-doula-certificate/ Classes or organizations many doulas add on to their training: https://postpartum.org/services/training-talks/ https://www.lllc.ca/ https://www.sanyas.ca/training/british-columbia https://safebeginnings.ca/cpr-hcp-for-doulas/ https://safebeginnings.ca/cpst-car-seat-tech-certification-training/ Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]  out our NEW youtube channel & TikTok: https://linktr.ee/notyourtherapists

We caught up with ALLLL THE DRAMMMA from Love Island and the Bachelorette.  **Major spoilers in this episode if you aren’t caught up**.  First we discussed a period mishap that is probably all too common (but most definitely shouldn’t be - BE CAREUL OUT THERE).  We talked about why we chose to take a mental health intermission and why you should too! Back to business:  We talked about Katie’s choice on how she closed out the season as well as her Aunt Lindsey and the toxic femininity she portrayed.  We tried to figure out how exactly people find love on reality tv; why it may or may not work out and the pressures put on the contestants to either win the money or win the partner. Question for our listeners:  Do you want to see more of us on our social media?  Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]  out our NEW youtube channel & TikTok: https://linktr.ee/notyourtherapists

The past year and a half has been a lot for everyone.  The social changes forced upon us by the pandemic has really made us rethink our social interactions, relationships and how we live our lives in general.  We’re not sure here; are we going to all be boring forever?  Does it take a lot of time to rebuild up the energy to spend time with other people?  Now, as covid hopefully begins to come to a close, how do we begin to fill our social tank.  With restrictions up in the air, how do you plan events…gatherings…travel and will we forever be scared to be around people who are sick?  Feeling like an introvert after the pandemic?  Kelly is too and we tried to give some suggestions to ease our way back into our social lives. DM us on instagram  or email us to order YOUR “social tank” today :) Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Enjoying our episodes? Rate us and tell your friends!  Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

We start this episode off talking about Starbucks drink hacks. If you hate Starbucks plz fast forward to 5:37 LOL. Real talk: breakups. They are hard, sometimes ugly, sometimes freeing and almost always a back and forth conversation within yourself if it’s the right thing to do. So far, Brittany has managed to avoid this part of her life altogether, leaving Kelly to talk about all of the relationships that have ended in her life. Leave it to Brittany though, to have the best advice! We talk about how, why and when people may breakup, tools to use when being the breakupER vs the breakupEE and how to continue to love yourself through what some people think is a “failed” relationship. We also touch on unhealthy relationship habits, why people may choose to stay in relationships and the confusion around timeline ultimatums. Tiktok: Starbucks drinks - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdt7fBhG/ Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Enjoying our episodes? Rate us and tell your friends!  Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

Welcome baby Blake. Our co-host Kelly welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world on May 17th - under very awful circumstances. Kelly was diagnosed with gestational diabetes as well as hypertension in her third trimester of pregnancy and it was all downhill from there. After an insane and eventful week in the hospital (with multiple medical diagnoses, tests and pain) Blake was safely born via emergency c-section. What could go wrong did go wrong, and this episode tells the events that happened during the best and worst week of her life.  The complications didn’t stop there which led Kelly and her husband to have a baby in the NICU and further health concerns for her. From pumping & breastfeeding to feelings of guilt, it’s all in this episode. Stay tuned for part two in the coming months to hear more about Blake’s NICU stay. Donating to BC Women’s Milk Bank: http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/milk-bank/donating-milk Follow Kilig Candle Co: https://www.instagram.com/kiligcandleco/ Postpartum Instagram Accounts: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/ https://www.instagram.com/momfreely/ https://www.instagram.com/happyasamother/ https://www.instagram.com/psychedmommy/ https://www.instagram.com/postpartum/ *the medical information in this episode should not replace the advice of a medical doctor. All information is based on Kelly’s experience and understanding of certain terms and events. Always consult with your doctor prior to making any medical decisions* Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

In today’s episode, we have the joy of chatting with Jessika, the Founder of Jiyubox - a seasonal subscription box and online marketplace that curates clean, Indie beauty skincare and wellness products. Jiyubox introduces its community to small businesses across North America who are passionate about creating clean beauty products that are usually found in local boutique shops. Jessika is passionate about helping her peers and community become their best self and strive for success. Jiyubox came to fruition in search of breaking free from the nine to five grind and following her life's goals and passions. She is a firm believer in continuous improvement, constant learning, and always seeking new challenges. Building a product-based business is no joke and it takes a toll on your social, romantic and personal life: annnnnnnd queue BURNOUT :(.  When your financial stability and success as a company relies on only you, you have to make some sacrifices. So again, we landed on the topic of work-life balance and how to achieve everything you want while also living the life that makes you happy. It takes hard work, major dedication and the right conversations with yourself and your partner/friends to be able to find a balance that works for everyone. Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look into the process of brand creation and what the future holds for Jiyu Box. Discount code: NYT10 for 10% off an Annual Subscription or 1 Year Subscription or the first box of a Seasonal Subscription. Fall box starts shipping September 1st (they've sold out of the last 4 seasons!!) Buy your Jiyu box here: https://www.jiyubox.ca Follow Jiju Box on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiyubox/ Other Socials: (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter): @jiyubox Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

“Somedays are worse mentally, some are worse physically and some emotionally.  It’s all about being able to tell yourself: it’s ok if you’re having a s****y day” In this episode we welcome Alisha, who was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis at the young age of 24.  Since the diagnosis, her life has changed A LOT.  Alisha bravely spoke about what MS is, how if affects her life, her mental health, what treatments she has undergone and the side effects that may come with them. What happens when medical interventions don’t work?  What happens when you relapse?  How do you carry on living a “normal” adult life while dealing with an often debilitating disease.  SPOILER:  get you some friends like Alisha.  If one thing is apparent in this episode, it’s that having a village of support can really lift you up when you’re struggling and be the shoulder(s) to lean on when it’s just not your day, week or month.  Alisha has some fantastic advice for anyone going through changes in their life and how to accept/deal with unsolicited advice from others. What is so incredible about Alisha is that she took something that could have brought her down - and almost did - and made it into something so yummy.  This episode is all about finding your passion in life and doing it surrounded by the people you love - even in the face of adversity. Thank you Alisha for showing us and our listeners what it truly means to live. To support Alisha’s fudge journey, follow their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baekerella.co/ Purchase Alisha’s book*: https://amzn.to/3vSq9nx *affiliate link Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Enjoying our episodes? Rate us and tell your friends!  Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

What is your relationship with organization?  Are you friends, enemies or acquaintances?  We were challenged by a listener to talk about our organizational habits, how we stay organized and to give advice to each other (and you!).  We feel like organization may actually be an objective term.  What feels productive and organized to one person, may be absolute chaos to someone else.  What’s the difference between physical and mental organization?  Once again we’ve come to the conversation of balance: finding the habits and tactics that work best for you!  Also included in this episode are our fave quick & easy meal/snack ideas that are great for on the go and those with busy lifestyles (so like…ALL OF US!).   Brittany's Burrito Bowl - 2 cups cooked brown rice - 1 can black beans - 1 small can of corn - 1/2 cup tex mex cheese - 1 tbs lime juice - 1/4 cup medium salsa  - handful of chopped cilantro - 1 or 2 whole avocados (depending on the size) cut into bite size pieces  Kelly’s Add ins - Halved cherry tomatoes - Roasted chickpeas - Chopped red pepper (or whatever colour is your fave) - HOT SAUCE mix all ingredients together & enjoy! Sweet Bake Shop by Tessa Sam Recipe Book*  CAN - https://amzn.to/3fTTqbc US - https://amzn.to/3vu0TVb Listen in for more fun recipe ideas and tag us in your fave easy meals on instagram! *affiliate link Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected]. —— Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapists/, where we have fun giveaways for our listeners. Enjoying our episodes? Rate us and tell your friends!  Your Podcasters: KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/ BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/ **For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]