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Beyond the Weight with Henny and Sandy

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Our podcast is just us, chatting about activity, food, mindset, and life in general.
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Episodes

Beyond the Weight 2.48: Thank You and Good-Night!

For our series finale episode (Can we even call it that?), we wanted to thank each and every person who listened to us, engaged with us, and encouraged us throughout this podcast journey. For now, we say good-bye to the podcasting world, but we’re open to what the future holds for us.

May 27, 202534 minEp. 315

Beyond the Weight 2.47: What Do You Want To Know?

This week’s question was so open-ended that we weren’t sure where it was going to take us. It ended up bringing us a delightful conversation about countries we’d love to visit and cities in which we’re currently living. What do you still want to know about us? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

May 20, 202520 minEp. 314

Beyond the Weight 2.46: Age is Just a Number

This week’s question was a fun and easy one! We both feel so fortunate to have built the friendship that we share today, and it was fun to talk about it a bit! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

May 13, 202519 minEp. 313

Beyond the Weight 2.45: Weighing In

Join us as we chat about our decided effort to recommit to making healthy choices, building healthy habits, and removing those unhelpful behaviours that have been creeping back into our lives. We also discuss a recent headline in the Globe and Mail about doctors prescribing weight loss drugs and/or bariatric surgery to teens. Finally, we talk a bit about Sandy’s upcoming birthday vacation! It’s very exciting!

May 06, 20251 hrEp. 312

Beyond the Weight 2.44: But You Need ID!

This week’s question seemed pretty quick and easy at first, but then we both got ourselves second-guessing a bit! (Well, Henny was more unsure than Sandy, to be honest.) And at the end of the day, we think we both answered incorrectly! Whoops! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Apr 29, 202518 minEp. 311

Beyond the Weight 2.43: No Regrets

This week’s question brought us on a few tangents, but we hope you’ll indulge us anyway! We have a good conversation about how realistic it is to “never go to bed angry” and discuss the difference between irritation, annoyance, and anger. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Apr 22, 202519 minEp. 310

Beyond the Weight 2.42: No Laughing Matter

This week’s question gave us lots to talk about but not too much to chuckle about. We had a great conversation about jokes and comedy and when certain jokes may or may not be acceptable! What do you think? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Apr 15, 202520 minEp. 309

Beyond the Weight 2.41: Braver Together

This week’s question was a fun one because it brought us down memory lane. We recall how we met and how we first became fast friends. We were both a bit brave by ourselves, but we’re both much braver together. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Apr 08, 202520 minEp. 308

Beyond the Weight 2.40: Trad-wife Life

Join us as we chat about food safety, items that can and cannot be recycled, and what it means to be living the trad-wife life. Sandy has a large event to attend, and she’s anxious about the small talk. Henny is coming to the rescue though because she’s just listened to a podcast all about the Science of Conversation! **Show Notes** Podcasts we mentioned: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (Episode on Food Safety) Armchair Expert (Episode 859)

Apr 01, 202559 minEp. 307

Beyond the Weight 2.39: Cry Me a River

This week’s question isn’t actually a tear-jerker! Don’t worry. We do have some good discussion about what makes us cry and how we feel about crying in front of other people. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Mar 25, 202519 minEp. 306

Beyond the Weight 2.38: Red Cheeks

This week’s question may bring you some second-hand embarrassment as we tell some of our most humiliating (and hilarious) stories. Join us as we chuckle and cringe at some of our past experiences. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Mar 18, 202520 minEp. 305

Beyond the Weight 2.37: Surprise! I like you!

This week’s question was surprisingly easy to answer and gave us both a nice surprise. Think about the people in your life who you admire. Is the thing you admire about them something they would expect? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Mar 11, 202522 minEp. 304

Beyond the Weight 2.36: It’s Called Balance

Join us as we chat about our favourite kitchen gadgets, our favourite meals to cook at home, and our favourite dishes to order at a restaurant. We also discuss the importance of research concerning women’s health and the necessity of reproductive rights. Finally, we’re super excited about participating in a Choir! Choir! Choir! performance. It’s time to get our Queen on! **Show Notes** Documentary we mentioned: Żurawski v Texas

Mar 04, 202557 minEp. 303

Beyond the Weight 2.35: Promise We Won’t Laugh

This week’s question gave us some good food for thought. We have a good giggle about a paddle-boarding adventure we went on together years ago. We have some serious chat too. Don’t worry! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Feb 25, 202517 minEp. 302

Beyond the Weight 2.34: Join Us

This week’s question is a pretty straightforward one, but we were unsure as to whether or not we’d have good answers. Don’t worry! We both thought of something! Let us know if you’d be interested in being our plus ones for either of our requests! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Feb 18, 202517 minEp. 301

Beyond the Weight 2.33: Funnier Than We Look

This week’s question sounds a bit clunky, but it turned out to be fun and easy to answer! In fact, the trickiest part of the question ended up being deciding on which 3 things we would pick. What would you say is true about both of us? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Feb 11, 202516 minEp. 300

Beyond the Weight 2.32: Speak Up

Join us as we chat about our new understanding of what it means to be defiant. When can defiance be advantageous to us, and how do we practice it? Henny wore her PJs to the store the other day, and Sandy refused a service based on a poor Google Review. How do you think we’re doing in our defiant era? **Show Notes** Podcast we mentioned: Armchair Expert (Episode with Sunita Sah)

Feb 04, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 299

Beyond the Weight 2.31: Loving Ourselves

This week’s question brought us everything: clichés, revelations, laughter, and tears. The question had us thinking about past decisions, about our current lives, about our times abroad, about aging, and about - you guessed it - weight. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Jan 28, 202526 minEp. 298

Beyond the Weight 2.30: It’s All in the Family

This week’s question had us strolling down memory lane for a bit. We think it’s always interesting to hear about other people’s experiences within their families and familial relationships. We hope you like hearing a bit about ours! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Jan 21, 202522 minEp. 297

Beyond the Weight 2.29: What I Like About You

This week’s question might be the best one yet. We had so much fun identifying the very best of each other. It was tough to pick only five words! We did stick to 5 words each, but we ran over time a bit. Hope you don’t mind! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Jan 14, 202525 minEp. 296

Beyond the Weight 2.28: Coming in Hot for 2025!

Join us as we chat about a bunch of different customer services experiences we had over the holiday season. Henny watched a few different shoes this past week, and we get into a long conversation about naked bodies. A bit of a weird way to start 2025, we know, but that’s what we’ve got for you! **Show Notes** Shows we mentioned: Your Fat Friend (on CBC Gem) Naked Attraction (on Crave)

Jan 07, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 294

Beyond the Weight 2.27: To You, With Love

This week’s question had us feeling all warm and tingly. We love love, and we loved chatting about how we show love to the people in our lives who are most important to us. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Dec 31, 202420 minEp. 295

Beyond the Weight 2.26: Communication is Key

This week’s question isn’t a repeat, but it does seem a bit similar to a question we had a few weeks ago. However, we have a completely new and interesting conversation about it. Can your romantic partner be your best friend? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Dec 24, 202419 minEp. 293

Beyond the Weight 2.25: Ch-ch-changes!

This week’s question got us thinking about change. Change is hard. Change is necessary. Change is ongoing and continuous. And usually, change is good. All that being said, we don't anticipate changes for us in the near future! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Dec 17, 202418 minEp. 292

Beyond the Weight 2.24: That Was the Worst!

This week’s question could have gone to the deep dark depths of despair, but somehow it brought us some laughter too. Wishing you all some light and love even when things are tough. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Dec 10, 202419 minEp. 291

Beyond the Weight 2.23: It’s Precarious!

Join us as we chat about Henny’s latest tea obsession and Sandy’s ongoing kitchen wizardry. We also discuss a variety of ways we can make food prep work a bit better for us. Finally, we chat about group behaviour, social phenomena, and how quickly ideas can spread as we break down a book we’ve both just finished. **Show Notes** Books we mentioned: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Hi Honey, I’m Homo! Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture By Matt Baume...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 290

Beyond the Weight 2.22: Won’t Forget That

This week’s question was uplifting for both of us. We had surprisingly similar answers too. If you want to put a smile on your face, you really have to answer this question! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Nov 26, 202416 minEp. 289

Beyond the Weight 2.21: You’ve Got A Friend In Me

This week’s question got us a bit emotional and then it got us a bit silly. Would you expect anything else from the two of us? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Nov 19, 202420 minEp. 288

Beyond the Weight 2.20: What Have You Done?

This week’s question was great food for thought! We got to thinking about what it actually means to have accomplished something and whether or not our “great” accomplishments have to be big things. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Nov 12, 202418 minEp. 287

Beyond the Weight 2.19: It Was (Not) So Good!

Join us as we chat about so many of our favourite things: food, kitchen gadgets, people who comment on our weight, and the joys of being women. Just kidding . . . those aren’t all our favourite things, but we DO talk about them all this week! We go from air fryers to shepherd’s pie to menopause in just over an hour. Ready to join us?! **Show Notes** Podcast we mentioned: Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book we mentioned: Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolutio...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 286
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