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We're constantly getting to know our minds. And when we have guests, we get to know them behind their public image, so that you can get to know them beyond their Social Media presence. Mental health awareness and inclusivity across the human spectrum (especially with the LGBTQ+ community) is near and dear to us. We find the beauty in vulnerability. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (@PardonMyMind) to continue supporting us, as these episodes can be WATCHED as well! Follow us on Instagr ...
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Are you listening, or are you already commenting? We chat about how comments and opinions are put on a pedestal. These days, the narrative in the digital world has already been formed before the actual narrator has had the chance to be fully listened to. Are folx reacting poorly based on woke exhaustion? And, is there a lack of emotional availabili…
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In this episode of Pardon My Mind, Rachel shares her struggles with being addicted to suffering, while Hiiro reflects on his deep-rooted complex of being forgotten and forgetting anything in general. How are these concepts presented in our lives, and what began these behavioural patterns and ultimately may impact the future? Can you relate? LINKS: …
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And just like that... Wait... wrong show! Hello and from the 🧠 🧠 of Rachel and Hiiro, we welcome you back to PMM! It's been a hot Summer and we're ready to deep dive into discussions about real life and all things mental health, and then some. We try to get to the point (you'll see what we mean when you start listening...), as Rachel opens up about…
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Get ready to sit down and absorb the many intriguing stories that Jeremie Jalapeno (nee Drainville) has to impart to us, ranging from how he started the infamous Men in Tubs calendar to his "trip" (pun INtended) in Peru. Jeremie “Jalapeno” hails from Gatineau, Quebec and currently resides in Nelson, BC. His love for snowboarding brought him to BC. …
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Check out Part 1 with Alice on Episode 78! We're so inspired by their transformation and how far they've come! We caught up with Canada's ONLY professional drag wrestler, Alice Starr, who appeared on the pod last year as they were breaking into the world of wrestling through drag! Since our last chat, Alice has become one of the main stars on the C…
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We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Picker, who has drawn commissions from and performances by the world’s leading musicians, orchestras, and opera houses! Tobias, is known for his scores behind many operas, including his most recent adaptation of the iconic non-fiction book, Awakenings, by Oliver Sacks. You may recall the famous movie adaptati…
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In this episode, we chat about turning your mental health challenges into your own, personal superpowers! Also, as we approach another year older, how does our mental health get affected by our birthdays?? Pardon My Mind Links: Watch This Episode on YouTube Instagram (@pardonmymindpod) Facebook (@pardonmymindpod) Website…
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*Magdalena joins the conversation at the 16 minute mark.* Magdalena is a storyteller through the mediums of photography, filmmaking and storytelling. She is an artist who is not afraid show the authentic, raw and beautiful messiness of being human. Her subject matter has ranged throughout the years, from skate culture, the heavy metal music scene, …
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We're joined by genderqueer trans Jew and multi-hyphenate, Dubbs Weinblatt (they/them)! Dubbs grew up in Ohio and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY and is an established writer, producer, podcaster and activist. They spent 5 years as an Associate Director of Education and Training for an organization called Keshet (Rainbow in Hebrew), a national or…
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The Last Sip episodes are just us… your Jewcy co-hosts. We squeeze out that last drop of the convo. In this episode we discuss how mental health has been put in the spotlight by celebrities who share their raw journeys, the people who inspire us to keep on trucking with our own mental health journeys, neurodiversity and more. We're so happy you fou…
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What happens when 4 Jews, nonetheless all podcasters, join over Zoom for an episode about Jewish culture and entertainment? Well, you get the JEWIEST banter and chutzpah, that's what! Join us for a fun and insightful kvetch session with the hosts of A Bintel Brief Podcast, Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. A Bintel Brief is your classic Jewish advice co…
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Leah Lax joins us from Texas and takes an inning (or 2) from the Astros World Series game to get Jewcy about her vibrant story and upcoming opera based on her memoir, Uncovered: How I Left Hasidic Life and Finally Came Home. Leah is a published award-winning fiction, nonfiction and prose poetry author. The opera, based on Uncovered, will be premier…
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We're joined by local BC, Canada queer, and thanks to his partner Jer, TikTok icon, Darcy Michael! A man of many stories and talents, Darcy got his humble beginnings in performing arts through theatre and drama. This led him to stand up comedy and then into TV and media opportunities. He has toured with Russell Peters and starred opposite Canadian …
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Ruby Starlight, international drag artist, sparkles in this raw and sincere discussion about drag, art, race and culture, including professional and personal experiences in between. Learn about her story and starting drag only 2 years ago, yet making a name for herself both in France and Vancouver, Canada! Ruby's Links: Instagram (@itsrubystarlight…
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We get to chat with Latin Pop duo, BriGuel! A creative couple living in New York City, Brianne and Miguel Gluckstern are on a mission to harmonize humanity through their work in music and film. From award-winning shorts, anthemic songs and philanthropic initiatives, these 2 are a force to be reckoned with. Their current fundraiser is for Ukrainian …
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With everyone "back to school", your favourite Jewcy Duo is back in business and ready to pump up the content with a fresh Last Sip catch-up edition! We talk about what we've been up to this Summer, while on hiatus, and our mental health journeys throughout that time. The transition from Summer into Fall can be an emotional roller coaster for an an…
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This is one of the most emotionally moving episodes we've recorded to date. We cover some sensitive mental health topics, such as medication, as well as suicide. If you're in Canada and you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, please visit https://thelifelinecanada.ca/suicide-prevention-crisis-centre-contact-information/crisis…
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Cody Candelario blows our minds with many stories behind his journey and self discovery of becoming the chef he is today. Far beyond his fame from season 19 of Hell's Kitchen, he started working in the kitchen as a teenager and gradually moved up the ladder across different restaurants. Cody opens up about his media production brand and how it is t…
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Leon Elias Wu, Founder and Creator of SharpeHaus joins us for a down to earth discussion about his journey as an Asian-American Gentletransman and his achievements so far within activism, fashion and lifestyle. A true advocate for the LGBTQ+ communities, Leon is only getting started with his initiatives and opens up about his visions and aspiration…
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The incredibly talented fashion entrepreneur and founder of Showroom Etc, Elaine Mensah, sways into the podcast for a fun and insightful chat about all things motherhood, entrepreneurialism and fashion/beauty from an African perspective. Showroom Etc is a business development and multi-brand showroom dedicated to redefining how the world experience…
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Our very own Juice Boxx from Canada's Drag Race and the Semi-Qualified Queens Podcast joins your Jewcy Duo for a fun and close up look at their journey. Juice was on Season 1 of Canada's Drag Race and made a huge impact in the time on the show, establishing their brand and presenting across the country and beyond, including DragCon! Learn about the…
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The effervescent and fiercely down-to-earth Puerto Rican dancer/producer, Cesar Abreu, joins us from NYC for a deep dive into his life story, from growing up in Puerto Rico to planting roots in NYC. Cesar is known for his initial fame on a Puerto Rican TV series and for being a part of the infamous group, Menudo! He grew up in a large and expressiv…
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Charlie David is a tried and true Queer Canadian producer and has been part of LGBTQ+ media for over 2 decades. A couple of his well known credits include being a lead role in Dante's Cove and for 10 years was the host of OUTtv's gay travel guide show, 'Bump!' He is the founder or Border2Border Entertainment in Toronto, Canada and is currently work…
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You can catch Part 1 with Christina on Episode 48! You asked for it, and we couldn't have agreed more that we NEEDED her back on the show! Culinary badass, Chef Christina Wilson, returns for an extra Jewcy catch-up where all subjects are truly up for discussion including the current state of the culinary world, gender/sexuality, lifestyle/culture, …
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The very first Canadian to win Survivor (Season 41), Erika Casupanan, fills us in about her life before the show, during the unique Survivor process and the aftermath of production. Erika is an incredibly eloquent, sincere and captivating human that isn't afraid to share from her heart and inspire other folx. Coming from a career in PR, Erika expla…
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*Jimbo & Brady pop into the conversation around the 25 minute mark.* Jimbo the Drag Clown and his partner, Brady Taylor, ZOOM'd in from across the pond while touring all over the UK following Jimbo's successful run on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World! Jimbo and Brady have done their fair share of interviews separately, but this is the very FIRST…
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1 Girl 5 Gays alum, Mike Yerxa, joins us from Toronto, Canada for a candid dialogue about mental health, LGBTQ+ living and storytelling through reality TV production. Yerxa grew up in a very creative family, which influenced his love of movies, theatre and Olympic sports (figure skating!). He opens up about his childhood and high school years. We g…
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Daniela Dib is a Vancouver, Canada based fitness instructor with a long history of being a professional ballet dancer, motivational speaker and the former senior instructor for Soul Cycle's Yaletown location. She joins us to open up about her journey from the start and how she wound up being able to pivot her platform of teaching fitness through he…
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Is you good? Is you okay? Because we wanted to know! The OG of YouTube, GloZell Green, is the quintessential force of viral videos. She is a former stand-up comedian, mother, voice actor and continues to make waves in media and entertainment in North America. Originally from Orlando, Florida, GloZell currently lives in LA, California with her daugh…
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Sex... Sex... S.E.X? What isn't talked about in this raunchy Last Sip that isn't somehow sexually charged? We get as raw and as candid as ever with throwback references in social cultural platforms, including Chat Roulette! Rachel settles on her prospective drag persona that seasons both sweet and a little spicy 😈. Last Sip editions are up close an…
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Keep those engines revved as we are joined by Vancouver Drag Artist and Canada's Drag Race S2 alumni, Synthia Kiss! Synthia, originally from Ontario, moved to Vancouver, BC to follow the fashion design industry with Kit & Ace. From there she dove into drag performance and competed in a drag competition, which led to being a part of Vancouver's Brat…
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Wanna be on T O P? The one and only, fiercely real, Cory Wade tunes in from NYC for a raw and inspirational dialogue, rooted in mental health. Cory opens up about the power and complexities of being an empath... need we say more, given your Jewcy Duo didn't blink an eye when the discussion dove deeper? Cory is fondly known for being the very first …
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Hold your Jewce boxes close to your jugs hennies, Canada's Drag Race Season 2 Runner-Up, Kendall Gender, struts by for a sincere and candid hangout with us! Born in beautiful BC, Kendall is more than a drag artist, she is an activist and advocate for the 2SLGBTQQPIA+ community and their allies. Kendall opens up about the initiatives and inspiration…
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Trevor Boris is a Canadian television producer and is the current executive producer and showrunner for Canada's Drag Race! He started initially as a stand-up comedian in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. From there he moved to Toronto after performing a successful show at Yuk Yuk's and 3 months later he landed his spot as a comedian for Much Music's leg…
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Rogue is a Vancouver, Canada born and raised, Jewish, Non-Binary Drag Artist taking the local scene by storm! We dive into Rogue's journey through their gender, sexuality and self-expression which ultimately led them to the medium of drag. Rogue always loved being on stage and began their drag career in 2017, refining over the last 5 years especial…
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The #HotTamaleTrain joins us for episode 80! Mary is known by most fans as the beloved ballroom expert judge/choreographer on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance. As always, we do our Jewcy diligence and get to know Mary beyond what you might know her as on television. She opens up about her childhood and upbringing, as well as her background within p…
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Daniel is an American born and raised creative visionary that is known for performance artistry, including his inner embodiment that is, Jomama Jones! In this dialogue topics cover the nuances of mental health, racism, gender and sexuality and their intersectionality throughout the decades from the 1960's to today. Daniel is also a fellow Aquarius,…
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Check out Part 2 with Alice on Episode 109! KaPow! Alice Starr (AKA Canada's ONLY drag queen wrestler) joins us from Toronto, Canada. Alice tells us all about how and why she began blending the two industries that are Drag and Wrestling, and shares that she had never done drag prior to introducing Alice Starr to the wrestling ring! We also learn ab…
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What happens when you put 3 Jews on a podcast slated for an hour? You get MORE than an hour! Sam Led, no-nonsense mindset and transformation coach, stops by for a mental health focused discussion about overcoming his anxiety and neurodiversity and empowering others to do the same. The subjects we cram into this episode vary within the mental health…
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Mike Zaremba, co-founder of Float House Vancouver (Canada's premier sensory deprivation tank facility), drops into the Jewcy tank with us! We discuss all things health and self care through floatation therapy and the many benefits it provides. Additionally we chat about small businesses ownership, healing through psychedelics and exploration throug…
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Listen to Part 1 with Shawn on Episode 70! Shawn Antonio returns to continue his truth bombing extravaganza. His engines are definitely revved up fiercely in this part 2! Shawn imparts further wisdom, as the Jewcy trio pop off like a bucket of sweet and salty 🍿. We have a very raw and candid volley with Shawn covering topics close to their hearts a…
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Melina Schein is one of those spirits that is one of a kind. Born in Argentina and raised in Manhattan, NYC, Melina moved for love to a much, much smaller town, Vernon, BC, Canada. She had left the hustle of the Big Apple as an undergraduate in voice and piano accompaniment of The Juilliard School. She is a human of many talents that go beyond (or …
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Alicia Antonio swings by for a chill and informative chat about her unique gift of storytelling. She is the partner of GJ alum, Shawn Antonio (Episode 70), and Alicia has been a huge supporter of the podcast including the referrer of some of our Hell's Kitchen guests! Originally from Down Under in Adelaide, Alicia established herself as an actor an…
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Award Winning DJ. Music Artist. Radio Show Host. Dancer. Former UK Pop Star. Dancer. Shining Light of Positivity. Mental Health Warrior. Mom. - These are just a few impressive labels we can apply to Chloe Morgan, our special guest on episode 72 of Getting Jewcy! Chloe joins us from her home in White Rock, BC, Canada and shows us that you can have b…
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On episodes of The Last Sip, you get to know us a little better. We squeeze out that last drop of the convo - never backing down from getting real, open and honest. The chat starts with "growing up Jewcy", as Rachel is recording from her mom's place in Vancouver. We're so happy you found us! In order to continue making Jewcy content for you we'd lo…
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In this episode we get a dose of the Menzies! Chris Menzies, self love advocate and personal trainer, joins us from North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Chris has lived many different lives and has worn many hats: husband, father, personal trainer, LGBTQ+ ally, behavioral change specialist and 100% DILF… hmmm…. Hiiro… really?? lol! Chris dives into his sto…
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Listen to Part 2 with Shawn on Episode 75! Do you need a spot of sunshine today? Yes? Then this is your episode. Shawn Antonio joins us from Los Angeles and he had us at his infectious laugh… and his hat! Shawn is a celebrity life coach, author, and motivational speaker. He’s coached everyone from A-list actors to people who are housing and financi…
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*You can catch our 1st chat with Jeff in our very first episode with a guest, recorded 1 year prior, on episode 2!* We come full circle with our first ever guest and Jewcy (and hunky) Mensch, Jeff Grace! Jeff is a man of many gifts including teaching yoga from a swimmers specific lens, an advocate for mental health and bi-polar disorder, and amplif…
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In this episode of The Last Sip, where we squeeze out that last drop of the convo, our chat revolves around the comparisons that people are making about the vaccine passports in Canada. We realize this is a very hot and controversial topic and it's not our intension to hurt anyone who finds this particular episode. We aren't always so serious with …
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