The Tea with Laura & Rachele

In this encore episode we're sharing our top self-care tips for relaxing and recovering from long and tiring days. Stress and anxiety seem more prevalent than ever these days. We're living on the edge of constant adrenal fatigue which can have detrimental effects on your health. We need to make sure we are taking care of ourselves to avoid burnout. We also share our favourite guilty pleasures, because life is for enjoying! Share yo...

In this episode we discuss how you can balance continuing education, work and the rest of your life. These study tips will help you complete your course or program without pulling your hair out. They also apply to "passion" projects and skills you're learning for enrichment or fun Listen in now! Let us know what you're studying and what your helpful tips are!

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In this episode we discuss how you can enjoy social media without becoming addicted to it. There's no need to go cold turkey and have major fomo. With some simple steps you can clean up your social media so you're seeing what matters to you. Listen in now! Let us know if you're going a social media lite!

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In this episode we're discussing purging your closet and other items in a strategic way that respects your emotions, budget and environment. There are so many options to upcycle and recycle clothes that just don't work for you anymore. FYI make sure the clothes that are ready for the bin don't end up in the garbage and instead make sure they get picked up with textiles if applicable in your city. Also think twice before dropping of...

In this episode we're discussing our journey with natural health for female hormonal issues we have been dealing with such as PMS including migraines, menstruation spotting and acne. So many women suffer from hormonal imbalances. Sometimes their not taken seriously (phantom period pain) or only the symptom is being treated instead of the root problem. Listen in now!

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In this episode we are recalling those money goals you set for yourself as your New Year's resolution. No shame if your money habits are sliding back into their old ways. It's hard to make a change and we've lost the initial excitement of a New Year. As we reach the middle of March we are here to remind you of those goals and help you achieve them with some easy tips to save money and get rid of debt. Share your financial tips with...

In this encore of episode four we're discussing women's natural cycles and how we're learning to listen to our bodies. Learn about the difference phases of your cycle: Follicular, Ovulation, Luteal and Menstruation. Did you know you can hack each phase to optimize your life? Know when to work hard and when to rest. We also dive into our wild journey with understanding our bodies and our opinions on sexual education from parents and...

In this encore episode we're discussing the 5 types of Imposter Syndrome.

#1: The Expert - Experts believe they will never know enough and they fear being exposed as inexperienced or unknowledgeable.

#2: The Super Woman/Man - People who are convinced they’re phonies amongst colleagues, they often push themselves to work harder to make up for their insecurities.

#3: The Perfectionist - Perfectionists set unattainable goals for thems...

In this episode we try our best to save you money at the grocery store as food has easily become one of our highest monthly expenses. These tips will help you cut your grocery bill in half, manage inflation and prevent food waste. We give the stats on Canadian grocery stores, food insecurity and how well Galen Weston is doing financially. This episode is jam packed with using point programs and buying strategies. We also share some...

In this episode we discuss the lessons we learned in 2022 and how we are bringing them forward into 2023. Share your lessons for this year with us! Listen in now!

Lessons for 2023

- Everyone is on their own journey. You can't live there lives for them or fix everything and always be the saviour.

- You are responsible for your own experience. Check your mindset before reacting to things happening around you. Don't let your scars and...

In this series finale of our Abortion episodes we welcome Katie Dean from the Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition. Katie begins with her heartbreaking story and facing off with an anti-abortion group canvasing her neighbourhood with graphic images. That led her to starting the VDLC with Natalie Wakim.

The VDLC is a London, Ontario based organization that started when anti-abortion activists permeated the city with graphic pamph...

In this episode we have two very special guests, Joyce Arthur and Annaliese Downey. Joyce is an abortion rights activist and the founder and Executive Director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada. Annaliese is a recent graduate from the English Department at the University of Lethbridge and a Volunteer Researcher with the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada. She’s currently involved with two projects with ARCC and is passion...

The Midnights album is out! Taylor Swift has done it again with this one. In this bonus episode we breakdown the songs, discuss theories and share what we love about each song by Miss Taylor Swift. We're going to say it now this is her most personal album to date. Listen in now!

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Decafe Coffee| Laura - Honey Lavender Rooibos

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In this episode we're sharing our current workout routines and motivation tips as we head into fall and winter. It's getting cold and it's getting dark which definitely has an effect on how motivated we are to get to the gym. This winter we're changing it up with different activities where we still get our heart rates up, but it fits with our lifestyles. Share what you're doing! Listen in now! 

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In this episode we have very special guest Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff joining us to discuss the importance and benefits of provinces providing free birth control to all Canadians. His experience in policy writing at all government levels has lead the charge on AccessBC holding the NDP government accountable to fulfilling their promise of providing free contraction to all BC residents.. In this episode listeners will be inspired to ...

In this episode we have very special guest Dr. Ruth Habte joining us. She is an OB/GYN Resident out of University of British Columbia and Campaign Organizer for AccessBC. In this discussion Dr. Ruth defines reproductive justice and how prevalent it is in Canada's health care system. She highlights both sides of the conversation as the Right to Parent and the Right to Not Parent. It's shocking how many people are not allowed to make...

In this episode we have very special guest Joyce Arthur joining us. Joyce has been an abortion rights activist since 1988. She is the founder and Executive Director of Canada’s national pro-choice group, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), which protects the legal right to abortion on request and works to improve access to quality abortion services. In Part Two of our Abortion Episodes we discuss how everyone can become...

In this episode we're discussing safety tips when it comes to travelling solo and as a woman. Now we don't want to scare you, but there are some important lessons we all need to be aware of. The mot important thing is to be aware of your surroundings so you can have a memorable trip for the right reasons! Let us know your travel safety tips. Listen in now! 

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