The Sisterhood Unleashed Podcast

On shame and judgment: help, encourage or hush

Stef chats solo on this week's episode with a pep talk on shame during the pandemic (and otherwise), and a gentle reminder to keep your mouth shut if you have nothing nice to say. 

Article: Mom Shaming is Running Rampant During the Pandemic

For more encouraging and polite-but-firm messages coming from a lovely southern accent, check out Anne Smith at @butnotallatonce on Instagram. 

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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

 

Get a handle on meal prep with The Lean Green Bean

If you're an adult who doesn't struggle with meal ideas for yourself and/or your family, stop listening to this podcast. We can't be friends. Just kidding - but we know that meal times can be challenging for lots of families. Busy schedules, picky eaters, big messes, getting stuck in a dinner "rut" - feeding people is overwhelming. When we came across Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean, we were inspired by her flexible approach to meal planning, her healthy meal ideas and tips for getting kids involved in the kitchen. In this episode, Lindsay shares her advice tips for all of those struggles and more. 

Find Lindsay, aka The Lean Green Bean, on Instagram, or visit her blog for recipes, the Dinner Spark, the Snack Spark and more. 

Stef's fave this week: Mike's Hot Honey (or check out a DIY version here!) - great in salad dressings, on pizza, chicken and so much more

Amanda's fave: Yoga Nidra - lots of videos on Youtube! 

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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Would you rather...

It's a stressful time of year, so to lighten the mood, Amanda and Stef invite a special guest and longtime friend of the pod to join them in this episode for a fun round of "ask us anything." We're talking mom life, meal planning and sharing some of the burning questions that listeners had for us - and even some info that you didn't ask for, too. Mom, if you're listening - skip through that part! 

 

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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Marking the end of the incredibly long and slightly disorganized March Break

It's officially here - back to school week is upon us. We're unpacking a giant suitcase full of feelings this week, talking about the end-of-summer blues, autumn (and back-to-school) anxiety, fall transitions, meal planning and so much more. Plus, Stef's summer camping saga comes to a close (finally). Whatever these coming weeks bring, we're with you and we're sending you all the love. Read more about autumn anxiety here, here and here. 

Things we're loving this week

@TheLeanGreenBean on Instagram (and check out her blog too!)

Schitt's Creek - again. Seriously. Watch it. 

Lindsay Letters - catch her on Instagram too

Taylor Swift's folklore 

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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Show up for yourself

This week Amanda and Stef chat with Alanna Doxtdator, fitness instructor and business owner of Barbells and Baby Bumps. Alanna shares our passion of promoting a strong sense of community for women and mamas in Haldimand-Norfolk and specializes in pre- and post-natal fitness. We talk body image and body positivity, the benefits of exercise toward mental and physical health and how attention to rehabilitating your pelvic floor can prevent you from peeing your pants! 

 

Find Alanna on Instagram at @alannadox, and visit Barbells and Baby Bumps on Facebook. Be sure to check out The Village Norfolk, which Alanna runs with Brittany from The Doula Tree,  on Facebook and Instagram too!

Things we love in this episode: 
The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
The Jilly Box
Just some beautiful photos of hydrangeas

Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

 

Life is not linear

Over their morning coffees, Stef and Amanda reflect on why they started Sisterhood Unleashed and discuss the importance of setting boundaries and healthy communication. And, with help from Amanda's husband Clay, Stef reveals one of Amanda's deep, dark secrets. Spoiler alert: she's actually
a much deeper sleeper than she lets on. Catch Stef's favourite moment of the week at the 1:30 mark. 

Also mentioned in this episode: 
Glennon Doyle (aka our BFF) on Instagram
Mindful Boundaries on Instagram
Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation
Schitt's Creek
Little Asia and Heal 


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An outdoor shower sounds so romantic

With a global pandemic hindering our vacation options this summer, Stef and Amanda chat with Caroline and Jon Jager of Homegrown Hideaway, just down the road in our neighbouring Norfolk County. With its luxurious glampsites, an abundant garden and local food options, and warm, welcoming hosts, Homegrown Hideaway is the kind of camping that Stef might actually be able to get on board with. 

Be sure to check out Homegrown Hideaway on Instagram and Facebook.

 

Our favourites this week: 

Everything is fine shirt

Atlas Online Yoga Teacher training 

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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

We don't talk about fight club

The first rule about fight club: We don’t talk about fight club. 

 

In an effort to avoid differing opinions, have you lumped the pandemic into that, "let's just not talk about it" taboo category of politics, religion and sex? In this episode, Amanda and Stef wade uncharted waters with an honest conversation about sending children back to school during a global pandemic. The uncertainty and added pressure on parents is going to be felt, on some level, across the board. The take home here: everyone will be making a decision that works best for their family. 

Things we love from this episode that you can find online: 

A projector and screen for outdoor movie nights

The best air mattress Amazon could provide 
The Nottawasaga Inn & Resort
Untamed by Glennon Doyle - AGAIN (book club to come)

What we're drinking: 
The strongest lattes our at-home espresso machines can provide us at 6:30 a.m. 

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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Everyone should know that they're welcome

Amanda and Stef kick off the episode with a conversation about a prominent influencer's recent experience with social media bullying. The ladies interview Lindsey Hardy, of An Intimate Affair – Microweddings and Elopements in Dunnville, Ont., about small weddings (during a pandemic or otherwise), the importance of inclusion and the power of a supportive community. Be sure to check out An Intimate Affair on Facebook, Instagram and Wedding Wire. 

Favourites mentioned in this episode:

The Birds Papaya
Love on The Spectrum
Katy Perry
Untamed


What we're drinking

Yogi tea
Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon

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Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Tea, self-care and rose-coloured glasses

We kick this episode off with something different in our glasses – er, mugs. This episode focuses on the neverending mental load that comes with being a woman in 2020. Inspired by a quote from author Shauna Niequist, we discuss self-care, shame and kindness while attempting to solve all of the problems of the world over a cup of tea. 

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Shauna Niequist

Joy Bakery & Café
Urban Parisian
All I Really Need To Know, I Learned in Kindergarten

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