This week we have another guest episode talking with Tess Barclay, an influencer and entrepreneur who founded Busy Blooming, a brand to help creators build their vision and embrace the cringe. We discuss how to build the why of your personal brand, how to handle other people’s opinions, and how to thrive as an influencer in today's space. She shares such helpful tips and resources for people at all stages of their journey, and discusses how she built her business. Check out Tess on...

This week we have Dr. Susan Biali Haas, a writer and an MD focussed on educating others about burnout, mental health, and reslience. We discuss our experiences with burnout in the medical profession, how to identify burnout, and how to address and prevent burnout. Check out Dr. Susan Biali Haas on Instagram @drsusanbiali and her website thriveworklive.com, and read her books "Live a Life you Love and "The Resilient Life" *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical or...

This week we have another guest episode talking with Rachel Wiseman, a Toronto-based investment banking analyst and content creator. We discuss the struggles of maintaining a balanced lifestyle in demanding careers, how content creation is viewed in traditional workplaces, and how to navigate your personal finances as a woman in your 20s. Check out Rachel Wiseman on Instagram @rawmakeup__ and on TikTok @rawmakeup *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, mental...

This week we have Dr. Frances Mei Hardin, an ENT surgeon and founder of Rethinking Residency, a wellness resource for individuals in the medical field. We discuss the culture within residency and touch on everything from sexism in the industry and negative interactions with superiors to challenging the system. Dr. Hardin also shares some of her best advice for navigating toxic work cultures and protecting your peace. Check out Dr. Frances Mei Hardin on Instagram @francesmei.md and Rethinking...

This week's guest episode is about all things diet culture, body image, and self-love!! I am joined by my friend, body-positive content creator, and holistic nutritionist, Raquel Benitah. We talk all about our experiences with diet culture in high school and beyond, how it impacts our current life, and how we deal with bad body image days. These experiences are (unfortunately) so common but please remember you're never alone - if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to...

Sitting down for a solo episode to chat with you guys about the things I have done (and will continue to do) to "glow up" from the inside out. Everything from advice that has changed my mental health to my favorite beauty treatments for a confidence boost. *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, nutrition, or mental health advice. If you are struggling please speak with your health care practitioner. *  SOCIALS  Podcast: @youarenottobusypodcast (IG)  Host:...

Welcome to the first guest episode of Season 3 !! Beyond excited to bringing you this conversation with Jami Alix, an actor, writer, and content creator. We talk all things about changing your mind, reinventing yourself, the importance of vulnerability (especially online). Thank you for listening and I hope you were able to connect or take something away from this conversation 3 Check out Jami on Instagram @jamialix and her podcast @undiscoveredbyjami *DISCLAIMER: No information in this...

It's officially 2024 and we are back for season 3 of the podcast! Starting off strong with solo episode all about GOAL SETTING. We reflect on my 2023 goals, discuss my goals for 2024 and how I plan to ~actually~ stick to them! *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, nutrition, or mental health advice. If you are struggling please speak with your health care practitioner. *  SOCIALS  Podcast: @youarenottobusypodcast (IG)  Host: @noamraiter (IG & Tik Tok)  For...

This week we have another guest episode with Dr. Christina Huang, the Dermatology Chief Resident at U of T and a fellow Doctor with a passion for medicine, skincare, and wellness. We discuss all things skincare, which is such a popular and important topic. We talk about preventative skincare, injectables, and the best tips and tricks for helping you feel confident in your skin. We also debunk some common misconceptions surrounding skincare, which are everywhere on social media right...

We are FINALLY back with another guest episode, this past month has been so chaotic with work and life, I'm sorry I've missed a few weeks. This episode will make up for it all though as we talk with Tara Murphy about all things finances. This can be such a scary topic for me and so many people, and in this episode Tara gives us all the information and confidence to make smart investment decisions, no matter what stage you're at. Check out Tara on Instagram @taramariemurphy *DISCLAIMER: No...

This week we have a guest episode with another one of my good friends, Jaya Bhardwaj, a recent grad working in tech and a part-time content creator. We discuss a wide range of topics, from navigating gender biases in the workplace, seeking out new opportunities, and our best advice for applying for and getting jobs in a competitive market. Although our fields are so different, many of our experiences have been the same, and we've both learned so many lessons in our few years in the work force...

For this week's episode we're back with one of my good friends Arasteh, a PhD student and content creator that I met through social media. We chat about our opinions, tips, and experiences with entering and being in the content creation space. Loved this discussion so much because we've had a lot of similar experiences with doing content creation on the side - having different goals for our pages, comparing ourselves to full-time creators, and maintaining our drive and passion in our busy...

Hello hello! So sorry I missed last week's episode, but following my own advice from this week's episode I'm going to be more consistent with it going forward :) Anyway - this week's topic is one that I've talked about a lot in previous episodes but it deserves its own - self confidence.  We talk about my opinions, tips, and experiences over my 24 years so far (and it was only interrupted by my pager twice haha) *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, nutrition, or...

My first in-person guest episode in such a long time - had such a good time recording this episode with Isabelle Heikens, a pharmacy student turned content creation focussing on fashion and food.  We've had so many similar experiences over the years that this episode pretty much became a shared stream of consciousness.  We talked about everything from our entry into the content creation space, the connections between education and the real world, and our future plans and goals. For more...

Back this week with another solo episode I’ve been wanting to do forever - we’re talking about hobbies! This episode was inspired by a reel I posted recently talking about my journey through discovering my hobbies - we talk about how our hobbies evolve, how to find new ones, and the benefits of doing things you’re bad at. *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, nutrition, or mental health advice. I only ever speak to my own experiences with mental health, etc. in...

Happy new year!  It's been a long time since the last episode but we! are!! back!!! This week is another solo episode talking about creating the life of your dreams - all things manifestation, vision boarding, and more.  I've been seeing this topic everywhere with the start of the new year and I'm using this opportunity to talk about all my perspectives on it! *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, nutrition, or mental health advice. I only ever speak to my own...

Here it is, another solo episode, this time talking about one of my most-requested topics - imposter syndrome.  I discuss my relationship with imposter syndrome over the years, how it plays a role in different aspects of your life, and how to work towards eliminating the feelings of "not deserving" your accomplishments.  I also did a fun little Q&A and talk about some of the assumptions about me that you guys submitted! *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical,...

Missed last week's episode but we're back and better than ever with an episode with Emily Newton, an ex-varsity athlete and creator of Balanced Factor, a platform dedicated to helping people understand the complexities of human health and well-being.  We had such a good conversation about identity and how it changes as we grow, and how difficult it can be to remove yourself from the toxic parts of it. For more information, check Emily out on Instagram @balancedfactor or listen to her podcast...

I finally sat down and recorded a solo episode, which you guys have been requesting forever.  Had a lot to say this week about living alone, spending time alone, and using that time to improve all aspects of your life.  We further discuss the impacts of spending alone time on your career, hobbies, and especially relationships.  Hope you guys love this episode, let me know your thoughts! *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, nutrition, or mental health advice. I...

This is one of my most genuine episodes, as I talk with my friend Shania Bhopa about all things life in your twenties  We discuss our experiences navigating friendships, being excited about life, and accepting the different seasons of your life. For more information, check Shania out on Instagram or TikTok @wellbyshania! *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical or mental health advice. I only ever speak to my own experiences with mental health, etc. in order to...

In this episode, we talk with Ash Beckham, a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and mother who focusses on inclusion activism.  We discuss her perspective on leadership, valuing different perspectives, and accepting that there's always more to learn. For more information, check Ash out on Instagram @theashbeckham, or visit her website ashbeckham.com or read her book Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader.  *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical...

In this episode, we talk with Alessia Scauzillo, the creator of ASculptBody.com, an online platform for low impact workouts.  We discuss her journey from the cut-throat world of corporate finance into the world of fitness entrepreneurship, and all the trials and tribulations along the way.  For more information, check Alessia out on Instagram @alessiasculpt, or visit her website ASculptBody.com and for a limited time receive a 30-day free trial! *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast...

This week, we talk with Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist, author, podcast host, and so much more. Her work in psychiatrist is broad but today we dive deep into her recent book “The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius”. Through analysis of famous historical figures and everyday examples we discuss how what someone people may see as their biggest barrier, may actually be there most unique strength. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, we cover them all. For more information, check out...

This week we're back with another long-awaited solo episode where I take you through my entire journey through medicine so far.  From being diagnosed with a brain tumour as a young child, to the MCAT and medical school applications, to picking a specialty and beginning residency, I discuss my whole path and all the experiences along it. *DISCLAIMER: No information in this podcast constitutes medical, nutrition, or mental health advice. I only ever speak to my own experiences with mental...