Podcast
What am I doing with my life?
This is a podcast where I ask interesting people what they’re doing with their lives. How did they end up where they are and how do they pursue joy in their vocation? What values do they live by and what advice do they have for people like me, people who feel a bit lost and are still trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives?
The main themes of the podcast are vocation and mental health. How do you find joy and meaning in your work? What motivates you to keep working? What advice do you have for people whose mental health feels so debilitatingly awful that they can’t drag themselves out of bed to slog through another day filled with the horrors of capitalism?
Honestly, this podcast is more for my curiosity, I want to bring people in whose lives I find fascinating or whose lives I strive to emanate in some way and ask them questions about how they got there to help me figure out what the heck I’m doing with my life.
Growing Up
Season 1; Episode 20
Meet Nandish, an agricultural scientist, lead grower at a vertical farm, and passionate horticulturalist. In this conversation, Nandish and I talk about the benefits of growing a kitchen garden, the pros and cons of vertical farming versus traditional farming, how to find a career you’re passionate about, and a short introduction to hydroponic farming.
Rejecting Hustle Culture
Season 1; Episode 19
Meet Jeff, a writer, communications professional, and design specialist for a university research hub. In this conversation, Jeff and I talk about his experience writing and publishing novels, working behind the scenes to amplify the voices of activists, getting along with coworkers, being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and the importance of stability in a work environment.
The Healing Power of Nature
Season 1; Episode 18
Meet Raeanna, a forager, business owner, chef, and wellness professional specializing in connecting people to nature and their local food systems. In this conversation, Rae and I talked about how she got started in the food industry, becoming a self-taught forager, the joys and pains of working for yourself, ethical and safe foraging practices, building your home food culture, and the most important homesteading skill everyone should know.
Developing Yourself
Season 1; Episode 17
Meet Chelsea, a researcher, sessional university instructor, development studies scholar, and travel nanny. In this episode, Chelsea and I talk about her experience working and volunteering in Afghanistan, how she became a travel nanny on the side, what it’s like teaching university at such a young age, and a quick run-down on what exactly is “development.”
Events, Emails, and Entrepreneurship
Season 1; Episode 16
Meet Jade, an event coordinator, business owner, and community champion. In this episode, Jade and I discuss how she became the owner of a hotel and events venue, her sole proprietor journey and event planning business, the values of volunteering in your community, getting tested for ADHD, and being one of the youngest Rotarians in Chilliwack.
Working with the Subconscious
Season 1; Episode 15
Meet Alyssa, a hypnotherapist and entrepreneur. In this episode, Alyssa and I talk about overcoming limiting beliefs, the difference between regular talk therapy and hypnotherapy, debunking hypnotherapy myths, and how to get back to what truly makes you happy.
The Soft Life
Season 1; Episode 14
Meet Jacqueline, a visual storyteller, immigration youth worker, strategic communicator, and champion of women’s empowerment. In this episode, Jacqueline and I talk about what it was like moving to three different African nations before the age of ten, the struggles of being an international student, how to take care of your mental health while working in the non-profit sector, and what living ‘the soft life’ means to her.
Farts and Giggles
Season 1; Episode 13
Meet Lucas, a systems developer, computer wizard, spreadsheet genius, and the most handsome boyfriend. In this episode, Lucas and I talk about adding value to the company you work for, what exactly is a systems developer, how to teach yourself to code, how to cope with depression and anxiety while working full-time, and how to develop useful systems in your own life.
Reducing Harm
Season 1; Episode 12
Meet Robert, a mental health worker, harm reduction advocate, program coordinator of a low-income housing unit on the Downtown Eastside, and a raver at EDM music festivals. In this episode, Robert and I talk about working in the harm reduction tent at music festivals, getting his Bachelor of Arts in psychology, his journey to becoming a clinical psychologist, and how to protect yourself from burnout in high-stress front-line jobs.
Cows Are Lovely
Season 1; Episode 11
Meet Russell, a farmer, podcaster, board member of many non-profits, and a passionate cultivator of community. In this episode, Russell and I talk about the joys of working in the agricultural industry, the ethics of livestock and dairy farming, dealing with stress in a weather-dependent job, reparations between farmers and First Nations communities, and debunking farmer stereotypes.
Diving Into the Deep End
Season 1; Episode 10
Meet Maggie, a backpacker, human rights student, vegan chef, yoga teacher, and forever explorer. In this episode, Maggie and I talk about working abroad, finding a deeper purpose in traveling, becoming an international student in Ireland, seasons of transition, thriving in chaos and cultural immersions, and her next move to Malta.
Feel It to Heal It
Season 1; Episode 9
Meet Teryn, a sports journalist, radio producer, podcaster, and Formula One fanatic. In this episode, Teryn and I talk about the importance of community journalism, making the most of every opportunity, how to network even when you have social anxiety, de-stigmatizing counseling and medication to treat mental health issues, and reconciling personal and on-air personas.
Becoming Known
Season 1; Episode 8
Meet Catherine, a writer, editor, art therapist, book reviewer, artist, and a chaser of dreams. In this episode, Catherine and I talk about being a self-employed creative, how to stay on track and find motivation when you struggle with ADHD, the fear of being known, how to let go of what you “should” do and do more of what you want to do, and the importance of being a cat.
We Contain Multitudes
Season 1; Episode 7
Meet Ember, an artist, teacher, curator, community builder, and manifester. In this episode, Ember and I talk about what art school is like, the business of being a full-time artist, how to access the different parts of yourself that exist in other realities, and how to manifest the life you’ve always dreamed of.
Embrace the Cringe
Season 1; Episode 6
Meet Sara and Camila, professional caregivers, bunny moms, wonderful friends, and my two favorite weirdos. In this episode, Sara, Camila, and I talk about how caring is a gendered profession fuelled by the patriarchy, what it’s like navigating parental expectations when you’re a 1st and 2nd gen Canadian, how much it costs to raise a child, teaching teenagers sex ed and other nursing nightmares, and strategies to cope with your ADHD in the workplace.
Not Today Satan
Season 1; Episode 5
Meet Keighley, a full-time park walker, nature artist at StudioKeighls, cat mom, and fabulous roommate/friend. In this episode, Keighley and I talk about our two very different experiences in YWAM, speaking in tongues, how to talk to your boss/coworkers about your mental health struggles, alternative therapies for treating depression and anxiety, and what it’s like running an Etsy shop.
Social Twerker
Season 1; Episode 4
Meet Hannah, a social worker, forest dweller, ray of sunshine, and all-around amazing person. In this episode, we talk about being a mentally ill university student, how to start healthy habits that prioritize your well being, friendship breakups, trauma-informed care, depressive episodes, and the different facets of social work.
The Power of Intuition
Season 1; Episode 3
Meet Vera, a treehugger, crazy cat lady, model hermit, and a forever free spirit who will never claim just one career. In this episode, we dish on the pros and cons of working in the customer service industry, working in remote lodge jobs, how we went from being enemies to friends, her childhood in Bosnia, trauma bonding with coworkers, and using your intuition to help you find your next perfect job.
It Girl
Season 1; Episode 2
Meet Chandy, a prolific writer, researcher, and quality control manager for a biology instruments company. In this episode, we talk about transitioning from being a university student to a 9-5 career lady, what motivates us to go to work, how can we make a difference in the world through our work, the pressure of potential, the importance of networking, setting attainable goals, and what it's like being an "It Girl."
Two Medicated Girlies
Season 1; Episode 1
Meet Darien, community developer, writer, activist, and founder of Zapta Magazine. For this premier episode, we talk about what it's like to love and hate a job simultaneously, burnout, how to find community, seasons of transition, mental health, and the birth of capitalism.
