Episodes

  • Redefining beauty standards: Disability advocacy in the pageant world with Andreia Pacheco

    Redefining beauty standards: Disability advocacy in the pageant world with Andreia Pacheco
    Jun 23 2025
    Andrea Pacheco is a beauty pageant titleholder who is breaking stereotypes and bringing disabilities to the forefront. Andrea was born with Okihiro Syndrome, and despite being underestimated her whole life, she become Miss Canada United World 2024. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    47 mins
  • HTSM Happy Hour: New to Pride? Confidence tips for showing up as you are

    HTSM Happy Hour: New to Pride? Confidence tips for showing up as you are
    Jun 16 2025
    Welcome to your Pride season pep talk! In this solo episode, Erika shares advice for those celebrating their first Pride. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    23 mins
  • Queer mental health, late bloomer advice, femme lesbian love: Eva Bloom chats all things queer

    Queer mental health, late bloomer advice, femme lesbian love: Eva Bloom chats all things queer
    Jun 9 2025
    It's time to talk all things queerness. Eva Bloom returns to the podcast to talk mental health after coming out, being a late bloomer, queer identity, femme awesomeness and more! Stay tuned for a special GIVEAWAY with Happy Tears. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    37 mins
  • When your queerness and cultural heritage don’t mix (or so you think…) with Cal Campos

    When your queerness and cultural heritage don’t mix (or so you think…) with Cal Campos
    Jun 2 2025
    In this heartfelt episode, Cal Campos chats about growing up feeling like their queerness and Filipino heritage didn't mix, and reclaiming both identities as they grew up. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    46 mins
  • HTSM Happy Hour: Erika’s personal positive self talk tracks

    HTSM Happy Hour: Erika’s personal positive self talk tracks
    May 26 2025
    Self talk is serious business! In this solo episode, Erika shares the positive self talk that she uses personally to help her grow from a corporate perfectionist to a more confident, grounded version of herself. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    27 mins
  • From anxiety to laughter: The power of improv on your personal growth with Coko Galore

    From anxiety to laughter: The power of improv on your personal growth with Coko Galore
    May 19 2025
    Improv sounds anxiety inducing, but it can actually help to EASE your anxiety. Coko Galore is a comedian on Second City Toronto's mainstage and she knows firsthand how improv can help you build confidence on stage and in life. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    41 mins
  • Surviving the psych ward, Asian mental health and turning it all into a romcom with Leanne Toshiko Simpson

    Surviving the psych ward, Asian mental health and turning it all into a romcom with Leanne Toshiko Simpson
    May 12 2025
    How does mental illness affect your relationships? Leanne Toshiko Simpson is a psych ward survivor and fourth generation Japanese Canadian who turned her experience into a refreshingly honest romcom novel about people with mental illness. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    40 mins
  • How to actually take up space and advocate for yourself with Krystl Fabella of Filipina on the Rise

    How to actually take up space and advocate for yourself with Krystl Fabella of Filipina on the Rise
    May 5 2025
    What if we don't know HOW to take up space? Maybe it wasn't naturally part of our culture? Krystl Fabella, founder of Filipina on the Rise, joins the pod for a vulnerable conversation about realizing we need to take up space and how to actually do it. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    58 mins