Episodes
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Shannon lost her entire adolescence after enduring years of sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather.
In this deeply moving episode, Shannon opens up about her painful past, her path to recovery, and how she turned her experiences into a driving force for advocacy and empowerment. All parents need to listen to this episode.
To follow Shannon Burns on social media @itsshannonburns.
A guide for sexual assault survivors - Canada.ca
Resources for survivors | Define the Line - McGill University
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f you're raising a tween or teen right now, chances are someone in your orbit has mentioned Adolescence — the British four-part drama that follows the fictional story of a 13-year-old boy accused of stabbing a teenage girl. At its core, the series asks a chilling question: could any boy be pulled into the world of online radicalization and incel culture?
This episode, we unpack the show’s provocative themes and the cultural conversations it’s sparked — from fears about the manosphere to whether we’re in the middle of a new teen panic, or just the latest iteration of one. We also talk honestly about what it’s like raising boys in a world that feels increasingly angry and confusing. And we really want to hear your thoughts, too.
For more information about “Adolescence”:
https://time.com/7267884/adolescence-netflix-explained/
Send us your thoughts and feelings on Instagram @cynthiaandjosie or email us at [email protected]
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In this episode, we’re getting real about navigating long-term relationships with a little help from couples therapy. From dealing with the daily irritations to keeping the spark alive, we share practical tips on how to communicate better without sounding like you’re reading from a manual. If you’re in a long-term relationship (or thinking about it), tune in for some honest, relatable advice on how to survive—and thrive—together.
**Please note: we think therapy with real humans is best but if you can’t afford or just want some instant advice, check out:
https://deepai.org/chat/relationships
If you loved this episode or any others, please send to your friends and tell them to subscribe to our podcast!! :)
Also, we love hearing from you! Send your comments, questions and queries to [email protected].
And we hope you will follow us on IG @cynthiaandjosie.
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Josie had a work trip to a gorgeous Bahamian resort, and of course, Cynthia tagged along as her ‘plus one’ (because who wouldn’t?). What followed was a perfect mix of sun, sand, laughter, tears, and enough snoring to make the ocean sound like a lullaby.
For more information on where we stayed, visit Sandals Royal Bahamian
We were also one of the featured podcasts on @applepodcasts grid for #internationalwomensday2025. Let’s keep celebrating women all month long by supporting more female led podcasts!! We would love it if you share your favourite episodes with a friend :)
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A decade ago, lifestyle expert and bestselling author Debbie Travis swapped her fast-paced career as a television host for a quieter life in a crumbling 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany, where she now hosts transformative wellness retreats. In this episode, we dive into her latest book, Laugh More—a hilarious, heartfelt collection of real-life stories—and explore themes of following your dreams, trusting your intuition, and taking bold risks in pursuit of your passions.
For more information on Debbie, her books and her retreats, visit : https://debbietravis.com/
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One ordinary morning, radio personality Taylor Kaye was getting ready for her day when her husband suffered a sudden stroke. In a matter of hours, everything changed—he could no longer walk or speak. In this episode, Taylor shares the moment she realized what was happening, her journey through the healthcare system, the challenges of raising her daughters while her husband is in a care home, and the lessons she’s learned along the way—including what she wishes she had known before.
If you want to contact Taylor, message her at taylorkaye.com
Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to message us at [email protected]
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Ready to level up your love life in 2025? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we give you a totally non-scientific and completely arbitrary list of what’s “in” and what’s “out” in the world of sex this year. From hand jobs to mindful sex – if you’re looking for ideas on how to spend your v-day – this is the episode for you.
Hit play now and share this episode with a friend who needs a spicy Valentine's upgrade!
What's your take? Do you agree with our INs and OUTs? Drop your thoughts in the comments or DM us at @cynthiaandjosie
Thanks so much for listening Canada, if you know anyone in the US...send this along.
Recorded in Toronto/Product of Canada
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We’re so grateful for you! Thank you for your patience and for tuning in. If you ever have feedback or thoughts, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Just a small favour: before hitting “send” on anything heated or full of vitriol, take a deep breath—our nervous systems thank you in advance for that!
If you’re feeling generous, we’d absolutely love it if you left us a positive review on Apple Music! It’s super easy—just click here (APPLE) and scroll to the bottom.
And for those of you in the GTA, if you’re curious whether you’re more of a Josie or a Cynthia at Othership, they’ve kindly shared some discount codes for us to pass along:
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WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 3!
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If you’ve noticed more urine leaks and accidents since you hit (peri)menopause, you are definitely not alone.
Declining levels of hormones, especially estrogen, can affect your continence. The impact can range from an inconvenience to a devastating effect on quality of life. But it doesn’t have to!
In honour of World Menopause Month we are answering all your questions all about incontinence during menopause with Dr Sheila Wijayasinghe.Please Note:
- All opinions and recommendations are Dr. Sheila’s
- TENA is not offering medical advice
- The content we shared is for informational purposes only, you must always consult your physician for recommendations and treatments adapted to your specific needs
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Well we made it!! Thanks for sticking with us and sharing all of your wonderful thoughts during this season. We need a bit of a break but we hope you will enjoy this last episode of the season where we answer all of YOUR burning questions. Topics range from parenting challenges to relationship challenges to everything in between.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: If you heard the episode "If It Can Happen To Her, If Can Happen To You" then you know Shannon's story. We recently learned that Shannon's son had a severe bike accident. It has been a complete emotional collapse for her family and a catastrophic life change for her son. Please open the link below and support or share if you can. https://gofund.me/9a075c59.
Our hearts are with her and her family. xoxo
This is the last episode of Season 2. We will be back. Thank you for listening and being part of our lives every single week. We are taking a much needed break but we can't wait to talk again soon. In the meantime stay tuned to our social media pages.
With Love,
Cynthia and Josie
P.S. A tiny treat for people in Toronto or in the surrounding areas: Cynthia's favourite place, Othership is offering our community, 11% off the 2 week intro offer as well as the 3 pack, single drop-in as well as class packs. It can be used one time per person and is for the Toronto locations only. Cynthia highly recommends the 2 week all you can use offer (CODE IS: PLEASURE:)
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Do you fear sneezing and having a little pee come out? Have you found yourself worried if you laugh too hard at a movie that you might leave a wet spot behind? Incontinence is a very common experience that is unfortunately still a HUGE unmentionable.
🎙On this week’s episode, we talk with urogynecologist Dr. Dana Soroka about the different kinds of incontinence and what can be done to help those experience it, live life without compromise. We also answer YOUR questions about it.
This episode is in partnership with @tena.canada, a global leader in incontinence solutions.
Please Note:
- All opinions and recommendations are Dr. Soroka’s
- TENA is not offering medical advice.
- The content we shared is for informational purposes only, you always must consult your physician for recommendations and treatments adapted to your specific needs.
To learn more, visit www.tena.ca
#Incontinence #Unmentionables #CynthiaAndJosie’sUnmentionables #Podcasts #Partner #TENACanada #Urology #BladderLeakage -
Are you feeling extra crusty/crispy lately? Ruminating over things when you should be sleeping? On the brink of tears at any given moment? Josie recently has been feeling this way and she thinks it’s something called “busy depression”. Cynthia thinks it’s closer to burnout. So if you’re wondering if what you’re feeling is hormones, stress, “busy depression”, burnout or some combination- this is the mini group therapy session for you. Cynthia also goes through her 3-step beginning of burnout formula that might help if you ever find yourself on fire.
NOTES:
In case you missed them, here are the links to our previous episodes on burnout: (add links here)
Also, if you’re in the Toronto area and want to check out one of Cynthia’s favourite places for calm, you can get 11% off credit packages at Othership. Code: PLEASURE. (This can only be used on credit packages & one time per person.) https://www.othership.us
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How can you get over heartbreak? Should you have breakup sex? Can you truly be friends with an ex? You asked and we answered (Josie even cracks open her high school diary). It’s an entire episode on everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask when it comes to former lovers and flames.
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What if your deepest secret was an addiction?
To the outside world, Shannon McKinnon seemed like the epitome of success: a loving husband, a thriving career in television, and two beautiful children. But behind closed doors, she was waging a silent war with heroin addiction. In this episode, Shannon shares her journey from battling chronic pain to slipping into addiction, losing her home, job, and marriage, and nearly her life. Listen as she reveals how she found the strength to rebuild and emerge more grateful than ever. -
So last episode on home vs hospital births inspired a lot of heated conversations! Many of you expressed how surprising it was to hear close friends completely disagree with each other. With that in mind, we decided to try to unpack some of the reasons why it often feels like everyone is fighting these days (even with those who share the same views!). We also discuss how fear and trauma impacts our ability to listen deeply and why we should all start assuming the best instead of the worst of each other.
More information about Daryl Davis: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/accidental-courtesy/
NYT ARTICLE: What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/style/loretta-ross-smith-college-cancel-culture.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb
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We generally get along about most things. But once we had a discussion and realized that there is a topic we totally disagree on: where to give birth. We unpack our radically different birth stories and debate the pros and cons of home vs hospital births on this heated episode (proving you can still be friends with people you don’t always agree with!)
For more information on Hypnobirthing if you’re interested: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/hypnobirthing#methods
For more information about Elaine Welteroth and her charity, follow @birthfund
Here’s also an article written by her on Black maternal health: https://time.com/6249274/elaine-welteroth-midwifery-care-maternal-health/
And if you’re interested, check out episode 5 of For The Culture, called “The Standard Of Care”:
https://gem.cbc.ca/for-the-culture-with-amanda-parris
Lancet Article : Home birth—proceed with caution
Home Births Proceed With Caution
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Psychologists are increasingly saying that focusing on yourself is more likely to lead to a happy life. So what if instead of trying to find your “other half” you instead decide to make yourself whole. In this episode we chat with Andrea Bain, author of Single Girl Problems: Why Being Single Isn’t A Problem To Be Solved about how to reframe and embrace solo living.
To get a copy of Andrea’s book, click this link: https://www.amazon.ca/Single-Girl-Problems-Problem-Solved/dp/1459739094
If you are interested in Othership, the fine folks there have offered our listeners 11% off credit packages by using the Code: PLEASURE. **This can only be used on credit packages & one time per person. Just download the booking app https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/othership-booking-app/id1604297378
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Aging is hard. It can feel sometimes like everything is falling apart: our faces, our bodies, our moods and our goals. But research shows that there are certain things we should all be focusing on in order to live the rest of our lives without any major regrets. From relationships to stress to speaking our unmentionables, this is your informal guide to aging well.
Have a great unmentionable story? Or are you an expert and want to be a guest on our show: email us at [email protected]
If you have it in your heart to leave us a (positive) review on Apple, we would be so grateful. Here is the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cynthia-and-josies-unmentionables/id1668439555
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Also, do you have an event coming up this summer that you would love to have us join? You can dm or email us anytime!
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Why do so many women turn into Bridezillas? How much is too much to spend on “the dress”? What is it about weddings that make everyone so horny except for the bride and groom? In this episode we share our marital memories and unpack a whole bunch of unmentionables with Wedding planner extraordinaire Trevor Frankfort.
For more info on Trevor and how to book him for your next event: https://trevents.caTrevents — Wedding & Event PlanningTrevents — Wedding & Event Planningtrevents.ca
To write us with your unmentionable ideas: [email protected]
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We asked you for your most unmentionable questions and boy, you did not disappoint. In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, we answer your queries and give advice on everything from what makes good lingerie to what can be done in a sexless marriages, from family planning regrets to adjusting to new jobs and everything in between.
As always, we love hearing from you. Send us your thoughts and ideas for future podcast to [email protected].
Link to: Mindful Sex by Dr. Lori Brotto
https://www.amazon.ca/Better-Sex-through-Mindfulness-Cultivate/dp/1771642351
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