We completed the 15km Toronto Tough Mudder for the first time and we're here to tell you all about it from our experience! This Episode Covers: What is Tough Mudder? How do you train for Tough Mudder? What are the Tough Mudder obstacles like? What should you wear to a Tough Mudder? What shoes should you wear for Tough Mudder? What should you pack for Tough Mudder? THEME SONG: Burns Like Fire by Steven Ryan | LISTEN NOW...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It’s the day before Bridget and Mary take on Tough Mudder! In this episode we talk about how we're feeling, the setbacks we’ve faced and the distance we’ve come getting ready for the big day! Listen to the episode where we stepped up to the Tough Mudder challenge! LISTEN NOW THEME SONG: Burns Like Fire by Steven Ryan | LISTEN NOW...
Sep 16, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 35
When you learn to trust your gut, it can lead to so many opportunities. In this episode of Talking Twenty, Bridget & Mary Margaret sit down with Jeremy Morganty to talk his post school journey as a professional dancer and dance teacher. From teaching dance full-time in Hong Kong, to taking the risk to move to London and Freelance, Jeremy has demonstrated that not taking the 'safe route' can open up many doors. Grab a beer and chill out with us as we have a chat about finding your passion, tr...
Jun 24, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Grab a beer and come chill with us! From rowdy crowds in a small campus pub to being nominated for an ECMA, Daniel James McFadyen has lived the dream of many indie musicians in the span of just 8 years. Between all the jokes, sarcasm and technical difficulties, we get deep with Daniel on this episode about his journey throughout his twenties, focusing on his move from Bolton, Ontario to a small town in Nova Scotia where he learned to follow his heart and pursue his passion full-time. Daniel is n...
May 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
He made a podcast about WHAT? In this episode of Talking Twenty, Bridget & Mary Margaret sit down with Anthony DiFeo to talk how he turned the worst idea of his life into a year long podcast. It my not have ended up being his passion, but it's a great story and makes us even more curious about his post high school journey of pursuing his actual passion for theatre and acting. Grab a beer and chill out with us as we have a hilarious chat about podcasting, the post highschool journey, relation...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Looking to start a business with a friend? There are so many things to consider! In this episode, Bridget and Mary dive into what they've learned working together over the past few years while building Talking Twenty Podcast and Collective Creations Event Management. At the end of this episode you will have actionable tips on how you can set your business up for success, while also nurturing and maintaining that very important friendship that you worked so hard to build.
Apr 21, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Talking Twenty Podcast is all about revealing what goes on behind the scenes. Although our online presence may make us look like we're crushing our training program for the 15km Tough Mudder, let us tell you how it's really going. In this episode we talk about our training routines, and the mental hurdles that we are battling during the process. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkingtwenty)
Mar 25, 2022•31 min
From training for body building and dealing with body dysmorphia, to training for a Strongman Competition and having the ability to eat cheesecake for breakfast, Adam Tedesco has done it all. In this episode he sits down with us to talk about the connection between mental health and fitness, specifically chatting about body dysmorphia and the slippery slope of macro tracking. You'll get an inside look at the Strongman competition and the training regimen involved in the months leading up to the ...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr
Not loving your career can be scary, especially if you’ve been working on it since your early twenties. Join us in this episode as we sit down with Kelsey Richard, career pivot-er extraordinaire, as she talks about her 4 career changes throughout her twenties, making her journey from journalism as an TV Reporter, to working at Collective Arts Brewery in Hamilton, Ontario. Kelsey offers great insight on how to know when you’re ready to pivot your career path and will inspire you to leave that job...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Communication and understanding are key to a healthy, successful relationship. Join us in this episode as we sit down with #couplegoals couple Liam Jotham and Katie Havens as they chat about the relationship that they have developed against all odds. Coming from loss and abuse, they have learned first hand the key elements to a lasting partnership, and demonstrate it in this long distance relationship success story. Listen now to hear relationship advice about how to set up a successful relation...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Welcome to Season 2! Join us as we chat about our very first guested episode of Season 2 coming in time for Valentine's day (...barf). We sit down with an amazing couple to chat about the development of their relationship, touching on everything from partner communication to the importance of self love, as well as the specifics of being in a relationship with and as someone who is transgender. In this episode we announce our Giveaway winner from the Christmas giveaway that we completely forgot a...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Happy 2022! Join us for the first episode of the new year where we reflect on all things 2021. AKA: our careers, COVID, and this podcast. Tune in for snippits from past episodes where our guests had hindsight about their twenties and follow along as we reflect on the episode, the recording process and our thoughts about the content - it's like hindsightception. - Bridget has officially started her cool new job as a Video Host & Producer for the platform that Talking Twenty uses to record epi...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Join us for a Rock ‘n Talk with the owner and founder of Front Porch Music, Canada’s largest digital publication to help Canadian Country Artists grow and reach new audiences. Logan Miller joins us to chat about the reason behind the development of this company, what life event lead him to create this opportunity for himself and others, as well as the mental process behind being an entrepreneur and employing other people. This episode covers: What Front Porch Music is and it came to be. Insight ...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Join us in this pre-episode chat as we chat IN PERSON about next week's guest, the entrepreneurial lifestyle that he lives, and the hustle mentality that has pushed him to start Canada's largest digital publication for Country Music Artists, Front Porch Music. We also chat about old and new Christmas Traditions, and how they have evolved throughout the years. ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Enter now on Instagram for a chance to win one of our brand new Talking Twenty meme mugs, a novelty Cup of Té mug and ...
Dec 17, 2021•30 min
In this episode of Talking Twenty, we are joined by writer, producer & TV host Duhin Nanda, who you may know as the host of YTV's 'Big Fun Movies'. Of course we talk about the inevitable - what’s it like interviewing stars like Zendaya, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Morgan Freeman, Danny Devito and Rhianna? However, we also dive deep on the reality behind the scenes of this dream job, as well as the ups and downs of the start of Duhin’s career in the entertainment industry. The episode focuses...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Join Bridget and Mary in the pre-episode chat as they talk about some really cool people doing some really cool things. First up: Duhin Nanda, next week's guest and host of YTV's 'Big Fun Movies'. Duhin joins Talking Twenty to chat about his super cool job interviewing stars like Zendaya, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Morgan Freeman, Danny Devito, Rhianna and so many more to talk about upcoming movies that they are in. He chats about the reality behind the scenes of this dream job and the path he ...
Dec 04, 2021•29 min
In this episode of Talking Twenty, Bridget and Mary-Margaret are joined by the highly successful and inspiring, Taylor Lindsay-Noel, the original pivot-er. While training as a gymnast for the 2012 olympics, Taylor suffered a life changing spinal cord injury which left her paralyzed from the chest down. At just 14 years old, she had to re-identify herself and use the strong mentality she had gained as a trained athlete, to completely adapt mentally, physically, emotionally and socially to a new l...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 52 min
In this episode of the Talking Twenty Podcast, Bridget and Mary-Margaret talk about next week's guest, Taylor Lindsay Noel- the original pivot-er. While training as a gymnast for the 2012 olympics, Taylor suffered a life changing spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the neck down. At just 14 years old, she had to re-identify herself and use the strong mentality that she gained as a trained athlete to completely adapt mentally, physically, emotionally and socially to living life in a w...
Nov 19, 2021•34 min
In this episode of Talking Twenty, Bridget and Mary-Margaret sit down with Spencer Barlow, AKA host of BarHigh Podcast and Vlog The Shiftwork Athlete, to chat about their 3 different perspectives when it comes to living with ADHD with and without medication. Spencer emphasizes the positives and negatives of approaching life from a constantly curious perspective, starting off the episode by getting open and vulnerable, and finishing off the episode with an inside look into why he is probably one ...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Join Bridget and Mary in this pre-episode chat as they discuss next week's guest and the 3 perspectives that they all have surrounding life with ADHD. Mary and Bridget also talk about their first podcast money making strategy (help), and their other business that encompasses 12 different things, in true ADHD fashion. Want to buy a mug? Email us! podcast@talkingtwenty.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkingtwenty)...
Nov 05, 2021•29 min
*CONTENT WARNING: This episode talks about miscarriages. Take a moment to think of that one teacher that you had that made a huge impact of your life. Maybe it was their teaching style or the way that they pushed you. Perhaps it was that they saw your true potential or because they continued to be a mentor into your adult life. In this episode of the Talking Twenty Podcast, Bridget and Mary-Margaret are joined that teacher from Mary-Margaret's life. Frank Adriano is a man who has done it all and...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this pre-release chat, Bridget and Mary-Margaret chat about next week's guest, a previous teacher and now friend that broke barriers in Mary's life and helped guide her through High School. This is Talking Twenty's second Baby Boomer guest, this time chatting about the similarities and differences of our twenties in the different generations with a big focus on taking risks during your twenties, the importance of finding a supportive partner and the differences in what and how the two generat...
Oct 22, 2021•32 min
Do you ever see those people online who look like they are just crushing it and you really want to find out how? Patrick James Clark is a singer-songwriter who writes songs for both himself and other known Canadian Artists. He’s a newly published author of a Science Fiction Novel. He’s been releasing new music this year AND, along with playing gigs himself, he has been the opening act for many well known Canadian bands like The Reklaws, Chad Brownlee and James Barker Band. So how did he get to w...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In this Pre-Release Chat, Bridget and Mary-Margaret talk about next week's guest Patrick James Clark, a Canadian Singer-Songwriter, Published Author and Finalist in The Shot Canada (the finale of which is happening tonight, October 8, 2021 at 8PM EST!). Join them as they discuss how Patrick's talent, humility and charisma is stirring up the excitement for this release. But wait, Patrick isn't the only one with a talent in this trio. Bridget and Mary also chat about how Mary is monetizing her ran...
Oct 08, 2021•31 min
Join us in part 2 of this episode as Bridget, Mary Margaret and Madelaine demonstrate a gentle approach to the conversation surrounding the history of the Indigenous Community and the struggles that they have faced. Madelaine shares knowledge that should be widespread and offers advice on how to self learn about the topic and how you can take progressive action towards reconciliation. Part 2 covers: - The impact of the Residential School findings on the Indigenous Community - The ongoing issues ...
Sep 30, 2021•49 min
In this episode of the Talking Twenty Podcast, Bridget and Mary Margaret are joined by Madelaine McCracken, a 24 year old with a uniquely humble mindset, who has taken on the very important responsibility of teaching other teachers about how to properly integrate the indigenous curriculum in the classroom. Join us in part 1 of this episode, released ahead of the very first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as Madelaine demonstrates a solution based mentality, discussing her journey of r...
Sep 28, 2021•41 min
Yes, we were told by strangers to shut up twice in 24 hours last weekend. Join us, 2 excessively loud humans, in the raw unedited pre-release chat (okay, maybe the volume was turned down a bit) as we talk about the experience and how it made us feel. We also talk about what's coming up next week on the podcast: an educational episode on Indigenous History, focusing on how you can take progressive action towards reconciliation. The episode will released in 2 parts, Part 1 on September 28 and Part...
Sep 24, 2021•37 min
We all know how important it is to be able to adjust to changing life circumstances and when things don’t go according to plan. In this episode of Talking Twenty, Bridget and Mary sit down with Kathleen Gemmiti, a 29 year old who has mastered the art of the pivot. Grab a coffee and join us as we sit down and talk about the importance of adjusting your mindset in unforeseen circumstances that arise in the workplace, parenting and of course, the biggest pivot-worthy event that we have all faced so...
Sep 17, 2021•56 min
Make like a fridge and chill out with Bridget and Mary in this raw, unedited episode full of failed metaphorical attempts as they sit down for Friday Happy Hour to chat about the Podcast and where it's at, their new attempted TikTok Strategy (please help) and of course, next week's episode featuring a new mother who discusses the struggle of lockdown with a newborn and a toddler. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkingtwenty)...
Sep 10, 2021•28 min
In this episode of Talking Twenty, Bridget & Mary Margaret sit down with their close friend Jordan Percival to talk about the Millennial Mindset and how and why it differs from that of our parent’s generation. The episode focuses on how his career path change led him to his job as the Digital Marketing Manager for Canada’s Largest Independent Record Label, while also starting up his own Indie Record Label. Jordan also gives valuable knowledge about the logistics behind buying a house with yo...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
