This week’s episode brings you another dose of Small Talk before we get deep. We start by explaining why our last episode mysteriously disappeared in some countries, an overdue Spice and Strike birthday recap, and discuss the important midweek truth that all good stuff drops on Wednesdays... Including Dancing with the Stars and, of course, us. From there, we spiral into some random hard-hitting questions: can you actually work out with your hair down? Why do some gym bros wear a cap to workout? Is Skims’ new “bushy underwear” collection giving 15th-century Merkin revival? Because apparently, there's a reason you probably didn't know why people used to wear merkins.

Then it’s time for Big Talk, where we get real about what it means to live in a body that doesn’t always cooperate. Nadya shares the moment it hit her that she was actually sick, how “trusting your body” takes on new meaning after a chronic illness diagnosis, and the misconceptions that still surround autoimmune diseases. We also talk about grief, joy, and what it takes to keep showing up for yourself when your body feels unpredictable. Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or just want to understand it better, this episode is equal parts laughter, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.

Thanks for talking!

For the first time ever, we’re welcoming a guest on the pod! Join your co-hosts Marie and Nadya for a special conversation that marks a new chapter for Can You Talk?

We kick things off in "Small Talk" with some light-hearted life updates: Marie shares birthday feels as her big day approaches, while Nadya talks about her recent cacao ceremony experience, yes, the drink that kind of tasted like soil, but the emotional clarity it brought her was anything but earthy.

Then, for "Big Talk" we dive into a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation with our first guest, Kia Sebastian who is a Filipino-Chinese third culture kid, free diver, fitness enthusiast, photographer, and first-time mom currently living in Sweden and working in the flexible workspace industry. From chasing diplomatic dreams in Hong Kong to marine conservation in the Philippines to the health and wellness space in Hawaii, and now navigating motherhood far from home, Kia opens up about how her identity has shape shifted across continents and life chapters.

We talk about:

-Letting go of past selves and embracing reinvention

-The raw truths of postpartum and motherhood in a new country

-Raising a multicultural child far from home

-Reconciling body image and self-worth

- How interpersonal relationships like friendships, romance, and the self shift through major transitions

Kia reflects on what it means to be more than a mom... as a woman, a creative, and a global soul. Whether you're navigating new beginnings or reflecting on who you’ve become, this episode will resonate one way or another! Tune in for a conversation on change, culture, connection, and coming home to yourself.

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Hikes, Happy Meals, and the Love Language of Birthdays... Welcome to another episode of Can You Talk. By the end of this one, you’ll walk away with 5 ways to rethink how you show up for someone’s birthday- and your own!

In today’s Small Talk, Marie recaps her annual retreat to the Catskill Mountains, Nadya shares a gratitude journal update, and some thoughts on punchy birthday branding (Spice & Strike, anyone?).

For Big Talk, we ask: How do you celebrate someone in a way that actually feels good to them? Whether it's throwing a party or just ordering takeout, the answer lies in their love language. We talk about why some people dread their birthdays, how past disappointments and discomfort with attention can shape their experience, and what it means to show up in a way that feels most supportive.

We dig into questions like:

• Is it fair to encourage someone to celebrate if they hate their birthday? Do they really hate it or do they just not know how to ask for what they want? How do you celebrate someone who doesn’t like being celebrated especially when you yourself love birthdays? And how can you celebrate yourself with intention on your own special day?

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