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In this episode, we’re joined by Tina—engineer by day, fitness instructor by night (and very early morning!)—who teaches Pilates and HIIT at some of Toronto’s top fitness studios.
We’re talking Pilates, strength training, workout routines, and how to make fitness actually fit into a busy life. Tina shares her take on the “lift heavy” movement, the biggest fitness misconceptions she wishes would disappear, and what aspiring fitness instructors should know before getting started.
Plus, we get into balancing multiple careers, staying consistent when life gets chaotic, and her best advice for anyone who finds the gym—or fitness in general—a little intimidating. Because apparently you don’t need to completely overhaul your life to get stronger. Who knew?

🎙️ In This Episode:
Pilates vs. strength training & creating a balanced workout
The truth behind common fitness misconceptions
How to become a fitness instructor
Staying active with a busy schedule
Getting started when fitness feels intimidating
Building confidence, consistency & a healthier fitness mindset

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It’s time for a mid-year goal check-in… and let’s just say, the results are humbling. We each started the year with three big goals and have officially accomplished one. Progress is progress, right?
Meanwhile, Tyerra took goal setting to another level with a 24-goal bingo card—only to discover that apparently making the bingo card was the easy part. 😂
We’re checking in on what worked, what absolutely did not, why some goals quietly disappeared from the group chat, and whether we still have time to turn things around. We wrap things up by choosing one big goal to accomplish before the end of the year—because clearly, we needed to lower the number of tabs open.
🎙️ In This Episode:
Our mid-year goal check-in
What we accomplished vs. what’s still sitting on the list
Tyerra’s overly ambitious 24-goal bingo card
Why some goals are harder to stick to than others
Resetting our goals without feeling like we failed
The ONE goal we’re committing to before year-end

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The kids grow up, move out, and suddenly the house is quiet. Sounds peaceful… so why are we feeling guilty for enjoying it? 😂
In this episode, we’re getting into the reality of empty nest syndrome, motherhood, identity, and what happens when the role that consumed so much of your life starts to change. Terri shares what it’s like navigating life as an empty nester, while Tyerra gives the adult-child perspective—including whether we actually feel guilty for leaving home.
We talk about losing yourself in motherhood, rediscovering who you are outside of being “Mom,” whether adult children are responsible for filling the void, and why this next chapter might be less about an empty nest and more about finally making room for yourself.
Because maybe the nest isn’t empty… maybe there’s just finally some space. 👀

🎙️ In This Episode:
The reality of empty nest syndrome
Motherhood, identity & finding yourself again
Feeling guilty about enjoying your newfound freedom
The adult-child perspective on leaving home
Should adult children be responsible for their parents’ loneliness?
Friendships, relationships & life after the kids leave

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In this episode, we're asking the question nobody wants to admit they're thinking: is a midlife crisis actually a crisis... or just the moment you realize your life isn't going exactly as planned?
We get into what a midlife crisis really looks like today, why so many of us feel like we're falling behind (even when we're not), and whether turning 30 is basically the new version of turning 50. We also put Terri in the hot seat to figure out if she's actually having a midlife crisis—or if becoming an empty nester and changing careers is simply the start of a brand-new chapter.
Whether you're questioning your career, your purpose, or just wondering why everyone else seems to have it together, this episode is your reminder that none of us really know what we're doing... and that's oddly comforting.

🎙️ In This Episode:
What a midlife crisis really looks like today
Midlife crisis vs. identity crisis
Why so many of us feel behind
Is 30 the new midlife? (Quarter-life crisis edition)
Is Terri actually having a midlife crisis?
Career changes, empty nests & starting over

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In this episode, we're proving that some movies only get better with age... while others had us booking tickets the second they hit theaters. We're sharing our all-time favorite classics, the three movies we could rewatch forever, and the best films we've seen this year.
From nostalgic comfort movies to recent blockbusters, we compare notes, defend our questionable picks, and inevitably judge each other's taste along the way. Whether you're looking for your next movie night recommendation or just want to know which films we think deserve all the hype, we've got opinions—and plenty of them.
Because let's be honest... there are two kinds of people: those who rewatch the same comfort movie 47 times, and those who somehow always have something new on their watchlist.

🎙️ In This Episode:
Our favourite "oldie but goodie" movies
The Top 3 movies we'll never get tired of watching
The best movies we've watched this year
The films that lived up to the hype (and the ones that didn't)
Movie recommendations for your next night in

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