Yes the world is on fire and on top of that we are in the heat of perimenopause. In the episode, we talk about premenstrual mood swings, random weight gain and that feeling that you are becoming invisible (until someone randomly hits on you). We also analyze Josie’s claim that she’s “face blind” (is that a thing?). It’s a rambling/meandering episode that we hope feels like we are sitting in your living room with you. Link to Trevor Noah talking about the village https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 12
You know him from The Kids In The Hall, or his work on SNL, or from his adorably weird live shows. He is gloriously unhinged and quietly profound… and completely Canadian. We chat with Bruce McCulloch about his career, the challenges of working in comedy today, cancel culture and so much more. Links: For more info on Bruce and his upcoming shows visit: https://bruciomcculloch.com If you want to revisit some Kids In The Hall: The Daves I Know https://youtu.be/8nvzEqsZIGo?si=Ymyn67mAFf4ZcVU- Runni...
Jun 10, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 11
We’re not sure if it’s because we are getting older or because the world feels really off its kilter right now but we’ve been thinking a lot about our belief systems and what happens…after this all ends. The interesting thing is that more and more science is supporting ideas that were once considered the realm of weird. From telepathy to past lives to visions of Buddha, we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one! In notes: Sailing Around The World With His Cat: @Sailing_with_phoenix The Tel...
May 26, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Toronto's own Cynthia and Josie dive deep into the pain, chaos and unexpected gifts of breakups, the kind that leave you crying in your car, texting your ex, or googling soulmate signs at 3am. In this raw and honest episode, we talk: Why breakups feel like grief Should you wallow in the saddness How to move on Breakup rules we live by How to come out ahead Whether you're in ti, over it, or bakc in bed with them again, this one is for you....
May 13, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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...
Apr 29, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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 ...
Apr 14, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 yo...
Apr 01, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 podc...
Mar 18, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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...
Mar 11, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 t...
Feb 25, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 comment...
Feb 11, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 hello@cynthiaandjosie.com . 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 fo...
Jan 28, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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. Shei...
Oct 17, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 s...
Jul 03, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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 ...
Jun 20, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 form...
Jun 11, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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.
Jun 04, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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 emer...
May 28, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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 eac...
May 20, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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...
May 07, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 ...
Apr 30, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 hello@cynthiaandjosie.com If y...
Apr 23, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 Planning Trevents — Wedding & Event Planningtrevents.ca To wri...
Apr 16, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 hello@cynthiaandjosie.com. Link to: Mindful Sex by Dr. Lori Brotto https://w...
Apr 09, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Many people argue that kids these days aren’t as strong because they all receive “participation” ribbons or trophies. They say that if there isn’t a clear “winner”, kids will grow up weak and will be less inclined to work hard. In this episode we share some recent tough parenting moments that illuminate some of the problems with this argument.
Apr 02, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Recently, Josie found herself at the non-off leash park near her house. When she kindly asked a man to leash his dog because her son was terrified, he adamantly refused. In a fit of anger, he hurled the label "Karen" at Josie. In this episode, we delve into the origins, evolution, and lessons behind the term "Karen." Have you ever pondered where this name and its meaning originated? Have you ever wondered if you've accidentally channeled your inner Karen? And hey, what's a person named Karen to ...
Mar 26, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Have you ever found yourself getting turned on by something strange? Things like gym equipment or giant nostrils? How about gardening noises or the arm hair on a stranger? In this episode we share some of the beautifully bizarre things that people have found unexpectedly erotic..and our other halves even share theirs!
Mar 19, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Have you ever asked “the universe” for guidance? Cynthia did, and you’ll never guess what happened next. This episode is a journey filled with laughter, tears, and some revelations we've never dared to share including conversations with trees, ghostly encounters, and our thoughts on the mysteries of life after death.
Mar 12, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In light of International Women’s Day, we wanted to celebrate, not only each other, but women we admire. So we started by writing letters of love to one another because, let’s be honest, even though you might have all kinds of feels for your good girlfriends: how often do you tell them? We also sit down with activist and curve model model, Lauren Chan about how she deals with online haters, how her body image has changed since coming out, and she gives advice for all of us on how to love our bod...
Mar 06, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On the road of life we are faced with many different paths which will inevitably lead us to different destinations. Should we move to a new city or stay put? Should we date this person or that person? Should we have kids or remain childless? Should we stay or leave our job? Wouldnt it be nice if we all knew the keys to making big life decisions without regret? In this episode we go through them all: from the value of making some decisions very quickly, to learning not to fear failure. From check...
Feb 27, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
