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This week's episode is chock full of our musings about life and the things on our minds. Tune in to hear what we're thinking about these days - from last minute pivots to what to do for the next 50 years.

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Our guest this week, N.G. Avant, is an award-winning indie author who made the leap into fiction after working in municipal politics. Her first series, Capital City, grew out of her experience in politics. She joins us to discuss her new book Nexus, which is the first book in her new series, Witchy Women. This series continues N.G,'s focus on strong female leads, resilience, and empowerment while weaving in themes of politics, justice, and magic. Women, their journeys, their friendships, and their resilience are at the heart of both series. Tune into the discussion to hear how writing has been a huge part of N.G.'s healing while shaping her voice and her process.

Where to find N.G. Avant:

Website: ngavant.ca

Instagram: @NGAvantAuthor

Email: author@ngavant.ca

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Ah, rest - arguably most of us don't get enough of it. Did you know that sleep is only one way to rest? In fact, there are 7! Tune in to find out what the 7 types are and why they're important.

Photo by Baptista Ime James on Unsplash

Articles referenced for this episode:

https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health/seven-rest-types

https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/

https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-rest-11794029

https://lynnfraserstillpoint.medium.com/grind-culture-016fce563d9a

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Dear Martin by Nic Stone stands as the final book in our 2025 Banned Books Series. Dear Martin tells the story of a Black teenager trying to work through the effects of being racially profiled by the police. But that's only one part of the story; there's quite a bit packed into this concise, tightly written book. Tune in to hear our reactions to Nic Stone's brilliant and thought-provoking debut. We also share our reflections on how we have been affected by reading and discussing banned books.

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By now, just about everyone has commented on the New York Times OpEd piece "Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?". Well, now it's our turn. Tune in to hear our thoughts about the saga.

Mentioned in this episode:

- "Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?" https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/opinion/women-workplace-feminism-conservative.html

- "Women Didn't Ruin the Workplace. Capitalism Did." https://www.salon.com/2025/11/10/women-didnt-ruin-the-workplace-capitalism-did/

- "When the Headline Gets It Wrong" https://msmagazine.com/2025/11/08/conservative-feminism-new-york-times-headline-liberal-feminism-ruin-workplace/

- The New York Times' Cowardly War on Women" https://jessica.substack.com/p/ny-times-douthat-feminist-workplace

- "Did the New York Times Ruin Opinions?" https://wkamaubell.substack.com/p/did-the-new-york-times-ruin-having?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwY2xjawOUSPJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtQ0hLaGdnUXJtdHNIVkNpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjyCl6vYg7QY3FnzD83X2N1FJJWKTnY91J3hfa9zuWoq2hfMSbKY7uSUzSS__aem_rMThy1r9Oma8gNg23uFQ0A&triedRedirect=true

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It's time for another installment of our Banned Books Series! This month we're discussing Almost Perfect, winner of the first Stonewall Award for Children's & Young Adult Literature, written by Brian Katcher. This book follows Logan, a high school senior, as he works through his feelings about his friendship and budding romance with an 18-year-old trans woman. This is a well-written book worth reading and discussing. Tune in to hear our conversation.

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In this post-Roe world of fewer states with legalized access to abortion care women are forced to travel to get the healthcare that they need and want. Our guest this week, Rev. Erika Ferguson, founded an organization that helps women make that journey - Tubman Travel Project, a first-of-its-kind travel model for reproductive freedom travel. Tune in to this inspiring conversation to hear how Rev. Erika was fueled by her own experience as a teenager to pay it forward to help as many women and families as she can.

Where to find Rev. Erika Ferguson and the Tubman Travel Project:

Website: www.tubmantravel.org

Instagram: @tubmantravel

Facebook: facebook.com/tubmantravel

Podcast: The Repro Report

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So much of the popular lore around midlife leads us to believe that it's just a slog to endure. And, honestly, so many women in midlife feel like that's true. But it doesn't have to be this way. Our midlife years can be full of vibrancy, joy, passion and reinvention. How do we make that happen? Our guest Carla Wainwright knows how. Tune in to find out what she has to say about adding some joy and vibrancy to midlife.

Carla Wainwright is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Sexual Awakening Facilitator, and Midlife Alchemist. She supports women 40+ to boost energy, balance hormones, and reconnect with their pleasure and vitality through a blend of metabolic health strategies, nervous system healing, and feminine embodiment practices.

With a background in biology, homeopathy, and over two decades of experience in the healing arts, Carla bridges science with sacred wisdom. She is especially passionate about helping women reframe midlife as a transformative rite of passage – a portal to deeper clarity, creative power, and authentic expression.

Where to find Carla Wainwright:

Website: https://vibrancyreset.com/

Instagram: @carlawainwright

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlaWainwrightCreatrix/

Free Gift ~ Vibrancy Guide: https://vibrancyreset.com/

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