In this engaging conversation, Sarah Nicole Landry interviews Hillary LeBlanc, a freelance journalist and advocate for sobriety. Hillary shares her journey to sobriety, the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, and how her experiences shaped her career in journalism. The discussion delves into the evolving landscape of media, the impact of censorship, and the rise of platforms like Substack. Hillary also reflects on her transition from the East Coast to Toronto, highlighting the...

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...

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

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,...

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. Follow @jordanadrienne on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life only gets better when you decide to live it. What it’s like to live in the face of hate and criticism for existing in your body. Finding joy in the life you have now, and the importance of better body image in every avenue of your life. Follow @msgigggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. TW mentions of suicide and mental health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

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.  Check out @TaylorFrankel and @NudeStix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

We'll BRB, but here's a minisode to update you on what's happening, what's coming, and how we're picking up a shoe that dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two pink-loving gals come together to talk about (yes) our favourite colour (pink) and why it means something to us (it’s deeper than you think). We also discuss Morgan’s experiences with reality TV and knowing when to CALL IT, when to STOP, when to SAY NO, and create boundaries in a world that celebrates the climb up the mountain, some know when to stop and rest. Morgan opens up about leaving the narratives others gave her through TV shows and instead, becoming her OWN show. Follow...

Shane and I sit down to share about a topic I’m asked about a lot - Nintendo Switch. We’ve had our system for many years and have had quite a journey with the console and games over the years. Get our best advice for solo, partner or family play and what games changed the game for us!  Disclosure:Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features....

Many folks have faced a diagnosis or will in their lifetime. It changes the course of your life, identity and what you know. Leanne Hainsby may be known for her work as a Peleton Instructor but in January of 2023 she revealed a private journey she had been on with breast cancer. Her story has helped others activate themselves to push for answers and get the right diagnosis. But diagnosis wasn’t the end of the road, as Leanne found herself working through her identity crisis, moving through...

LIVE IN MIAMI! Sports Illustrated’s Lauren Chan is here! Lauren is a model and TV personality here to share her story on her career, coming out (with a splash!) and how coming out helped her come more into her own, in so many ways. We talk about what shifted for her in no longer living for the male gaze, how her fashion has evolved with it - and what rooted her heart for talking about size inclusivity.  Follow lauren @Lcchan on socials  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

is week we (the neighbours) ask each other questions as we catch up on all the wild things going on. From Becci’s viral moment, her thoughts on that, a breakdown of the iconic movie Beautiful Disaster, financial learnings (ahem, taxes!) and Sarah chats all things Sports Illustrated Miami Swim Week.  Follow @NeighbourBecci and @TheBirdsPapaya See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sexologist, Psychotherapist and Neurodivergent Carlen Costa joins us today! We talk about everything from somatic therapy, the “normal” amount of sex, working through discomforts and life changes that impact the body. This episode is a spicy dive into reconnecting with our bodies in a really meaningful and impactful way.  Find Carlen on IG @Carlen.Costa and listen to her podcast @SpicyFatPodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

We all know I love a good thrift haul, but getting started can be so overwhelming. So today, we have on the thrifting queen, Macy Eleni to walk us through getting started, strategies and more! Macy shares her story of mental health, healing from an eating disorder and how THRIFTING was a big part of her healing. We talk strategy, best finds, and the thrifted items we left behind that haunt us to this day. We hope this episode inspires your next estate sale, yard sale or (you guessed it),...

Najwa is such a powerful writer that even if you don’t follow her, you’ve likely read, shared, or saved her work before. Her belief is that we can heal through words, and you feel that when you read hers. Today she joins us to share a bit about her story, her new book “The Only Constant”, opens up about change and our resistance to it, even though - it is a guarantee.  Join millions of others who follow Najwa and her work @NajwaZebian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Movie Star, 3x Webby Award winner, speaker, actor, model, tv show host and social media star Madison Tevlin joins us today. She shares with us a bit more of her journey through assumptions people make of her, and how her mom helped inspire “you can and you will” type attitude that we all see in Maddie today. She is smashing biases, and building a career and life for herself in so many inspiring ways that all of us can learn from and look up to. ⁠ Find Tara @MadisonTevlin on IG &...

“None of us learns any of this in school. The people who really needed me weren't the already rich dudes who watch finance news, but my former self. The broke girl. The lost girl.”  - Nicole Lapin  Today we break into discomforts around money, managing it, relationships with it, financial literacy and SO more. Nicole is a money expert tackling the topics we are often too scared to approach, and breaks it into baby steps that we can start taking. Her #1 podcast: Money Rehab, and her books:...

Author of “Glow in the F*cking Dark” and “Buy The F*cking Lillies”, Tara Schuster joins us today for an incredibly note worthy episode (literally, grab a note pad and be ready to take notes). Tara dives into reparenting yourself, navigating jealousy of other’s stories, self care (it’s the cake, not the icing!) and so much more.  CONTENT WARNING: mentions of suicidal ideation Find Tara @TaraSchuster on IG and her books wherever you buy books. See Privacy Policy at...

In her 20’s Jamie met a man, who happened to be a father of 3 and found herself in the new role of a step parent. Entering into parenthood part way, with a role that didn’t seem to have a lot of information and support, Jamie found herself frustrated and alone in the experience and decided to do something about it. Now, Jamie has a world-wide community of step-parents accessing support and guidance through the world of what is often painted as the “villain” and with some guiding words for us...

From Fashion blogger to Sports Illustrated Swim Rookie, Achieng is ready to pump us all up with her wisdom, infectious joy and the way to live and love yourself RIGHT NOW TODAY. She shares her swim search journey and how we can all be more gentle with ourselves, because we’re human and this is our first time doing the dang thing, too. This is the kind of episode that just may change the very way you see yourself and how you live your life! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...