as most of you know Instagram has been a big part of my life. it's literally why I am where I am today. but like many, the relationship feels rocky right now with the constant updates and glitches - so where do we as creators and consumers go? so today I open up about where I am at, answers some questions, but most importantly START the new seasons of the Big Sister Podcast. and to those who have been my day one, I cant thank you enough, and I hope this will be a new way we can connect with each...
May 25, 2022•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In this new series w/ Gina, owner of @design.bar.studio, we are chatting all things small business's. Starting with, why we struggle to start in the first place aka Action Paralysis. We dive into how it happens, when it happens and how you can over come it in your small business journey to success. ENJOY!
Oct 14, 2021•12 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Sex isn’t just P in V, and to be taught that, is outdated and far from inclusive! So many grey areas have filled the gaps the education system left out. So in this episode, we are filling them with solid, sex-positive cement! Including; - how female genitalia work! - your vulva is glorious, get to know it! - how close is your circle? Close enough to chat about masturbation? - removing shame around very common things, such as vaginismus, STD’s and other syndromes! We hope you leave this episode k...
Jun 01, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this episode we discuss the science behind sex drive and why it doesn’t exist (at least what we think to be true). The dual control method is unpacked, a new narrative to the outdated high/low “sex drive” belief. A narrative that gives you more power over your own body and desires. We help you to understand that you are a unique system, with unique & different & ever-changing sexual turn-ons & turn-offs. So therefore We all need to be actively creating the most appealing contexts ...
May 24, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In the new season w/ @emmkirsty a qualified embodiment practitioner. To be honest a podcast could never encompass all we have to say about comprehensive sex education, it’s advantages and how we can go about it. But for now, We am here. We are here to start and continue the conversations, the laughs and the hard questions. Enjoy!
May 18, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The most common question asked in Dr. Jess Stanbridge's practice ~ so we decided to record a podcast together and discuss how we can aid in the healing and holding space of those we love the most. One of the biggest takeaways I got from this episode was before trying to help we must first check-in with our capacity to be able to fully offer our support which, is just one of the many topics of discussion in today's podcast episode.
Nov 02, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 3
"I would like to start this by stating that everyone has mental health ~ we sometimes forget that. There can be a sense of “othering” when we talk about mental health but it’s incredibly important to remember that because you have brain, you have mental health. And the definition of mental health is not the absence of a mental illness; it’s includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It also determines how we handle stress, make life choices and relate to others. Just like you lo...
Oct 26, 2020•37 min•Season 4Ep. 2
If not me, who? If not now, then when? ... I asked myself after a week of being cyberbullied. At what point of being bullied online do we draw the line and stand up and talk about how these negligible actions affect real people behind our screens ~ This thought soon afterward became the catalyst to this season of the Podcast with our new co-host Dr. Jessica Stanbridge, a qualified psychiatrist who specialises in womxn's mental health. In EP.01 today, we discuss: what cyberbullying is and how it ...
Oct 12, 2020•47 min•Season 4Ep. 1
I am more than my autoimmune ~ there is more to my story, but for today I will be sharing my update Hashiomots Thyroids journey and where I am at with my co-host and registered dietician Jessica Kotlowitz on the final episode of season 3. We get to 100's of your questions that include but not limited to: What is Hashies? What are the symptoms? Do I still experience flare-ups if so what are they and how often? What and how with testing for Hashies? What medication am I on, is it helping? How to d...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In todays episode we dive into the background on what makes for evidence-based recommendations in nutrition and how nutrition myths can spread and how they fool us. We also get into: ~ How to decipher which myths are true or false? ~ Gluten: is gluten unhealthy? Should we all be avoiding it? ~ Organic foods and pesticides. Is organic really healthier? ~ Soy: Do soy products contain estrogen? Do they affect your hormone levels? Can soy be part of a healthy diet? ~ Juicing: Should we all be juicin...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Jessica’s and Candice share their journeys to becoming vegan and more plant based. We also dive into some of the below questions: Is veganism a fad diet? Is veganism a weight loss diet? Is a vegan diet safe? What are the common nutrients of concern on a vegan diet? Which supplements do you need to take as a vegan? What common mistakes do people make when following a vegan diet. Should a vegan diet be 100% whole-foods? How to eat a balanced, healthy vegan diet....
Aug 20, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In todays episode Jessica Kotlowitz, a registered dietitian and myself share our journeys with IBS. We dive into: What is IBS? How is it diagnosed? How does gut health play a role in IBS? How do you treat IBS? What is “leaky gut”? Which foods affect gut health and IBS? (sugar? Gluten? Dairy? Prebiotics?) Probiotics and prebiotics: Do you need supplements? Which supplements should you take? Should you eat fermented foods? Etc. Can your gut health affect your mood and vice versa?...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In today's episode, Jess and I share our journeys to food freedom PLUS: ~ What is diet culture + what does dieting does to our relationship with food and our body? ~ Why diets do not work + what the science says. ~ Why cutting out food groups/ following restrictive diets can affect your health. ~ Orthorexia, food phobias, fear-mongering, and social media. ~ And how to move forward from diet culture to food freedom and body kindness.
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Today’s podcast topic has always been one of interest to me as the rise of fad supplements and the ‘one pill or powder fixes all’ continues to surface on our feeds and dig into our pockets. We touch on marketing, legislation, regulation. False marketing claims vs. evidence-based supplements. Nutrition supplements and their uses. Toxicity/ danger of nutritional supplements + interaction with medications. Fad supplements: collagen, fat burners, detox teas/ capsules, hair/skin/nail formulations,imm...
Jul 29, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Host Candice Bodington & Co - Host Jessica Kotlowitz share their story of coming off the pill. We discuss if food, nutrition and exercise affect hormonal balance and fertility, managing acne and if it can aid in regulating your period. Most importantly discussing when should you stop blaming your diet/ yourself for the imbalances you may be experiencing. Show notes: Sex explained on Netflix The Flo app to track your cycle...
Jul 24, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
When it comes to starting a small business, the highs and lows demand a tone of patients and a sprinkle of good timing. In today’s episode I sit down w/ Robyn Keyser, founder of Artclub and Friends where we chat about the reality of being a womxn entrepreneur in a predominately male-run industry. We also get into the importance of being fulfilled in your job, which always comes down to the intention of you why.
Mar 05, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
"Fast fashion is everyone's problem because everyone wears clothes" - a quote from today's episode with the founders of Style Rotate, Cape Towns' favorite rotational wardrobe. I sit down with both Cleo and Natasha and discuss their new business model, fast fashion, greenwashing and thin privilege within the fashion space. An inspiring and educational episode that we hope encourages listeners to make small changes. Lets rent, borrow, share looks and join the movement!...
Feb 25, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Yup, today’s podcast with Dana Alloy, an evidence-based reproductive health researcher at UCL and Women's health educator, is all about the menstrual cycle, PCOS, hormone imbalances, the pill, loss of period, the importance of having an educated conversation with your doctors. Dana and I share our own stories around hormonal imbalances, and she gives her honest thoughts on where we are with certain research based on today's topic. It's a juicy one, and for more Women's health information, head t...
Feb 20, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
"Don’t look for relationships" - Luke Wright Sharing a glimpse into our 6-year relationship in todays episode. Answering all your questions how we keep the spark alive, jealousy and marriage. We are by no means experts, but personally, I enjoy hearing others' love stories, commonality, and learnings in relatable relationships. Hope you enjoy, and if you do have a hot sec to rate and review, that would be so nice!
Feb 13, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Spilling the tea about your finances into todays episode with PierreVan Der Merve a financial representative for Liberty and Stanlib.We had an INSANE amount of interest on this weeks topic, but we narrowed it down to: Practical ways to start saving and the billy basics. How to save when you have limited funds and living hand to month. How to overcome finial anxiety? Should I leave work and travel? How to set up a monthly budget and keep it updated? Is property still a good place to invest your m...
Feb 05, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
"Do we overstep our own boundaries?" asks Ella Grace Denton, human being interested in lots of things but pursuing it all and founder of Stories Behind Things + The Luna Community. Ella and I share our personal stories around learning to speak our truth from the content we share on social media to how we show up to the people around us. In this conversation, Ella shares her 5 tips on what has helped her to speak her truth and how to rearrange the way we see guilt. Where to find Ella and her podc...
Jan 30, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We're in a new and interesting space in work life, where entrepreneurship is highly glorified and seems to be the new black on social media. In today's episode, we sit down to chat with Lucas, founder of Cheaky Co about what it really takes to start a business. You confined him at @cheakyco on Instagram to follow along on his journey in chickpea confectionery! Enjoy x
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In EPISODE 18 of The BodCast - Host, Candibod shares her Yoga Teacher Training experience in India. This episode includes all questions asked via her Instagram page. Topics covered include why I chose the place I did, how much it cost and whats next now that I'm qualified?! WAYS TO CONNECT W/CANDICE Website: www.candibod.com Instagram: @candibod Email: candice.bodington@gmail.com
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In today’s episode, Keri shares how she come across Human Design and what made her want to help other people interpret their Human Design charts? We also answer your questions like; what is Human Design? How does it help people? What are the different energy types and also dive into the host Candice Bodington chart! WAYS TO CONNECT W/KERI: Website: www.wearethewildlowers.co.za Email: keribainborough@gmail.com for bookings Instagram: @keribainborough
Oct 02, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In EPISODE 16 of The BodCast - Host, Candibod shares her journey with anxiety. This episode includes all questions asked via her Instagram page. Topics covered include how anxiety affects my IBS to how I stay productive as an anxious person. I really hope this episode adds the value you seek, all my love, Cands WAYS TO CONNECT W/CANDICE Website: www.candibod.com Instagram: @candibod Email: candice.bodington@gmail.com
Aug 05, 2019•30 min
In EPISODE 13 of The BodCast - Host, Candice Bodington sits down Nicole Reichlin to chat about how she has created a spiritual practice in this day and age. Nicole is an incredible yoga instructor, owner of Hunter Bennington, talented singer and our very own girl next door bad ass. WAYS TO CONNECT W/NICOLE: Instagram: @nicole_reichlin Email: Nic.reichlin@gmail.com
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In EPISODE 12 of The BodCast - Host, Candice Bodington interviews Oyama Botha the CEO of "Yammie Hearts and Curves" which is an image consulting agency which encourages radical self love, as well as products and services that enhance holistic self-esteem for all. She is also the cofounder of the "All Bodies Are Beautiful meet up" which inspires everyone to celebrate themselves through radical self love! She is a body positive curve model and blogger, and she is changing the world! FAQ to look fo...
May 29, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In EPISODE 11 of The BodCast - Host, Candice Bodington interviews Lexi Ryman a qualified yoga instructor and co-parent to Wild Thing Studio. In today's episode we answer all your FAQ regarding yoga. Questions answered: 1. Best way to learn from home? 2. Can you do yoga for pregnancy and if so, what are the benefits? 3. What does yoga really help with? 4. Can you do yoga with tight fascia and spondylosis? 5. How often should you practice to see the benefits? 6. I did gymnastics, and I love the sc...
May 21, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In EPISODE 10 of The BodCast - Host, Candice Bodington interviews Lexi Ryman a qualified yoga instructor and co-parent to Wild Thing Studio. In today's episode we bust some yoga myths, talk about the reality of being a yoga instructor and lightly summaries the main types of yoga. Topic's covered: Is it true you can’t do yoga if you are hyper mobile/flexible? You cant do yoga if you aren’t flexible. Yoga is easier if you are lighter in weight. Do you really get better with time? Does yoga help wi...
May 15, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In EPISODE 08 of The BodCast - Host, Candice Bodington interviews Mischke Bosse Mischke is a slow living, plant based, eco worriar here in Cape Town, South Africa. In today’s episode we chat about the power and mood changing actions a structured routine provides, while answering your FAQ's from Instagram. To conclude; inspiration can only take you so far, so having systems in place lead to completing goals/tasks. There is nothing magical about it, the only magic can be found in repetition and di...
Apr 23, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
