SUMMER REWIND: The One About Collective Experiences, Body Beliefs, Self Criticism and Using Your Voice with Josie Balka
“I can't remember anyone I've seen at a public pool with such a memorable body, good or bad that I think about it ever again” - Josie Balka, our guest today… and that quote? From a sound bite you’ve likely heard thousands of times across social media. But where did it come from? Josie shares her struggle to accept her voice, find her words and share her lived experience through her “self proclaimed writing” and spoken word. If you’ve ever experienced a changing body (ahem, all of us) or want to find YOUR voice, your story, or just listen to some words to find a place for it all to land, this episode is for you.Check out @JosieBalka on IG & TiktokDiscussions of plastic surgery, near-death, weight loss and miscarriage topics are all in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SUMMER REWIND: The One About Loving the Body You Live in Right Now, Following Your Purpose, and Becoming a Sports Illustrated Rookie with Achieng Agutu
From Fashion blogger to Sports Illustrated Swim Rookie, Achieng is ready to pump us all up with her wisdom, infectious joy and the way to live and love yourself RIGHT NOW TODAY. She shares her swim search journey and how we can all be more gentle with ourselves, because we’re human and this is our first time doing the dang thing, too. This is the kind of episode that just may change the very way you see yourself and how you live your life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SUMMER REWIND: The One About The Ghosts of Friendships Ended with Devrie Brynn Donalson
Do I cost too much to love? Am I easy to leave? Why did a friendship end? How do we let them go, and let them go with grace? Today’s episode was born out of a carried conversation from a previous episode on Friend Divorce. The topic is raw, real, taboo and often never really talked about. Devrie Brynn is an online creator, tiktok and reel maker with her little connecting one minute story-telling and now a new book “You’re Gonna Die Alone (and other good news) out this October!You can follow her at @DevrieBrynn on IG and Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SUMMER REWIND: The One About Being A Late Bloomer with Laura Belgray
This week we are re-releasing an old episode that had so much impact on our audience! A self declared unapologetic lazy person, while also being a NYT Bestselling Author for her book “Tough Titties”, Laura Belgray is here to be the soothing balm to the societal pressures to be something you’re not and instead find success in exactly who you are - even if you’re super “late” to the game (aka, you’re not late at all).You can follow Laura @LauraBelgray on IG and check out her book “Tough Titties” wherever you get your books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The One About Monogamy, Comparing Sex Lives and the Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Tammy
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Tammy Nelson, a sex and relationship expert, discusses the evolving dynamics of intimacy and relationships in the post-pandemic world. The dialogue explores the importance of open communication about sexuality, the redefinition of cheating, and the need for curiosity over judgment in understanding diverse relationship structures. Dr. Nelson emphasizes that monogamy is not a binary concept and encourages couples to have regular check-ins to maintain a healthy relationship. The conversation highlights the significance of exploring intimacy beyond traditional boundaries and the role of curiosity in fostering deeper connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are all in this digital space together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.