this is it actually.

a second act is defined as something a person devotes their life to later in life, after retiring or quitting an original occupation and usually, …

let’s face it, june is pretty much a write-off when it comes to school. teachers trying to teach, kids muscling through last assignments & …

i'd say that some of the things that have changed my life also get a little twisted up with left or right turns, sliding doors, sometimes regret - …

so i came up with this brilliant topic idea and then i was like, uh oh. how DO we make the world better? 

i mean, not that i thought we were going to …

regret can be a joykiller – and a non-mover-forwarder in lots of ways. but we all have it. for one thing or many. is there any good that comes from it? i like to think that it's a lesson-giver. acknowledging it, …

i love love love life lessons. 

i mean, it kind of makes sense because my whole THIS IS A TIP thing is pretty much based around life lessons & …

when we think about what 'made' us - we tend to think BIG. but that's not always the way.
it doesn't have to be some giant, in-your-face momentous occasion - sure, it CAN be - but it can also be small subtle things that …

get ready for a lil' 5-parter!
this is the first episode in my 5 part mini-series within the podcast called YOUR STORIES. it’s less about me & more about YOU.
today we begin with CHILDHOOD. 'cuz it's the one thing we …

tiia's podcast statistics: 

70% of listeners are women, 28% are men & 2% are non-binary.

i'd like to think that a lot of the topics we talk about can resonate with everybody & anybody, but i also acknowledge …

my birth certificate says 'jennifer' but the only person to call me that was my mom when she was mad. (& that stayed true well into my adult …

dan fischer was heading out on his surfboard, in his regular everyday way, & he decided he wanted to take his dad - who had passed away - with …

being a teen is no picnic but also actually the best. today's stories include: weird teen style, teenage love, teen pregnancy, 80s, 90s & 00s babies & the crystal clear memory of a first not-so-great kiss. it's …

leisse wilcox is obsessed with relationships. she's an expert in helping people finding truth and beauty in the relationships we have with ourself and others. 

leisse is a TEDx speaker, 2x author, NLP practitioner, top …

i can't believe it's taken me 84 episodes to get to parenting, but let's face it, it's a biggie. 

we barely scratch the surface but this episode is loaded with a bunch of different stories from all different types of …

i never owned a pair of penny loafers & i cobbled together looks through the fashion racks at bargain harold’s and bi-way. my hair was my hair – …

we're baaaackk! & i can't think of a better guest to kick off season 3 with!

LU has created LULAND - a world of positivity, female empowerment, graciousness, gratitude & community. it all began with a clothing …

a little look back with a large look ahead, it's the final episode of season 2! with a beautiful astrology reading from my special guest kesley, …

today's topic could be a million-parter - cuz let's face it, EVERYTHING is a thing that happened. i like to think there's a lesson - or a great …

i feel fortunate to be able to say i've experienced some pretty momentous holidays in my life. both of the travel & marked-date-on-the-calendar …

not gonna' lie, it wasn't the easiest thing in the world to get people to tell their stories of selflessness but i was determined to get them, 'cuz i know they're out there! these ones do not disappoint. #DoGoodShit 

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my friend sylvia's new podcast YOUR TWO CENTS: the podcast, is not only informative & entertaining - it also boasts some BIGASS NAMES.
today we …

small town people qualities: hardworking. supportive. interested. (could also be interpreted as 'nosy' :). kind. helpful. opinionated. dreamers. big …

a movement speaker, an event creator, a yogini & an author of the book NOTHING SEXIER THAN FREEDOM & YOUR INNER EVOLUTION.

helen’s signature talk PROTECT THE THRONE is kind of like a slap in the face. in a good …

my mom & i sold all my dad's old records in a yard sale & immediately regretted everything we'd ever done. vinyl's the coolest & here's …

born in nigeria, dr. omodele ayeni is one of 5 kids. he grew up in a small town in northern ontario & his parents are his heroes. he loves helping people, he’s got a million stories & he loves his family. sound …

teenagers are funny & hard to understand & a little bit scary. they're also smart & cool & way more knowledgeable than i ever was.

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stephanie is a 32 year old dreamer who had big plans for her life, but then got the news that she is dying. i'm so grateful to have heard her …

most of my insecurities started from someone telling me that i should be insecure about something. body stuff, too big, too small, job insecurity... …

darren keefe is an actor, a designer, a woodworking wizard, a kindness junkie & social media's #1 DANCING CARPENTER.

i hope you enjoy our chat!

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it's a love/hate thing. but it's also a super human connection, keepin' up with the world kinda' thing. social media brought me to you, so i'm …

when i started talking about my miscarriage, i was stunned at how many similar stories i heard. 

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with special guests: @sarahdmcc …

ooh summer, you wily minx. you know you're my first love but your commitment to sticking around is less than impressive. so if i had to choose a runner-up, autumn, you're it. 

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with special guests: @lexiedee29 …

isn't the goal always to be better, smarter & just more in tune when it comes to love & relationships?

i think so! here's my chat with love expert lily walford.

special guest: @lovewithintelligenceofficial.

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it's about to get all name-droppy up in here. celebrities! they're just like us! with special guests: @skottdaltonic, @jenniferpodemski, @craigpew, …

hair's the thing... if you have it or don't, like it or not, everybody has a story about hair.

with special guests: @trieb_entertainment, …

i love the newness of spring & i love the crispy smell of fall but summer will always be my absolute favourite. 

winter never stood a chance.

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a healed memory is not a deleted memory, yet forgiveness can be one mothereffer to come to terms with.

with special guests: @jeffadmartin, …

to all the cool dads... happy father's day.

with special guests: @shopblueberrymoon, @jessica.m.wright, @barbbaguley, @1handwonders, @t.howden, …

i'm checking in on you... and a little bit on me. i'm really glad you're here & i think you're pretty alright.

*the cold open on today's episode …

guilt can show up in a bunch of ways & it can be a soul-sucking spiral. it can linger in our lives & carry a lot of weight, if we let it.

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DOGS. come ON. we don't call them human's best friend for nothing. funny, loyal, sweet, weird, smart, ridiculous JOY.

with very special guests: …

if you had the chance to say something to your younger self – what would you say? do you even know? there’s gotta’ be some potholes you can warn your …

it's INTERNATIONAL NURSES WEEK! 

i didn’t actually know that until my friend ashley asked me if i'd consider doing an episode on nurses. 

oh hells ya!

and especially after this last year - cuz in my opinion, nurses are …

lottery numbers, lucky numbers, angel numbers, our age, our IQ, our grades, our weight, 12 months of the year, all the days in a month, scoring in sports, rating our crushes, giving out our number, birthdays, …

our small town's high school is closing its doors & all these decades later, there are still things to say.

GBSS, your colours are green & …

being healthy includes being mentally healthy. it's the core of who we are! i hope this episode resonates, even just a little. you deserve to be happy. 

with special guests: @jennforgie, @arwenhumphreys, @haleyy.bee …

the definition of freedom is: having the ability to act or change without constraint. 

& obviously being free means different things to different …

when I’m putting the voicemails together for each episode, i laugh & cry & FEEL all the feels 'cuz my guests are the best & their stories …

along with life, comes loss. that's just the deal. it's kind of all around. i know from experience that it’s ok to feel broken by loss & sometimes being reminded that we're not alone can help in dark days.

with …

i like to think that we get to learn from the people who have made a lasting impression on us and then in a dreamy world, we adopt those good qualities and pay them forward.

with special guests: @jcoopstagram, …

this is the behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes of a late night talk show. it's larry sanders... but in real life.

working on a late night talk show was pretty much the most fun thing i've ever done & on this …

tingly hands, vibrating body, loopy lightheadedness... and not in the good way. anxiety is a mothereffer but man, is there strength in numbers.

with special guests: @theoftenunseen, @justbreathemama, @allyse_has_anxiety …

this will come as no surprise. i love words. especially the good ones.

with special guest: @aceisjoy.

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one sweater, brown cords, a rain jacket, hiking boots, birkenstocks, dress, a bunch of tshirts, shorts & a 'let's go europe'. that's all i packed & it's all i needed.

with special guests: @bcraiganderson, …

valentine’s day. you either love it or hate it. for a sweet little calendar date all about love, It’s kind of a hot button topic. my valentine's story may not be what you think. plus stories about love, roses & …

we talk university life, big cities, small towns, road trips & how jay went from counting pills to hosting one of the biggest shows on TSN.

my …

yep. i forgot stuff again. here's some stories i failed to mention in episodes 22-40. 

& this is the final episode of season 1! thanks for being …

well 2020. that was it. the year that nothing & everything happened. 

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with special guests: @cloudydayclothing_, @beardedbakerto, @ms.rush, …

the holidays can be a giant jumble of feelings. funny, sad, heartsick, wonderful. this episode has a little bit of all of it. 

love to everyone. 

x.

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music's so nice, i had to talk about it twice. this time it's music festivals & life-changing performances, the lessons learned when writing songs & the year's top artists, with a tip of the hat to nostalgia …

would you change an event of your life if you knew it was all going to turn out the same way anyway? do you dream about a life that didn’t happen …

every day or super. it all counts.

with special guests: michael, willow, lola, izzie, abby, jack, claire, stan & eleanor. thank you to their …

ok i know. this may be a silly subject. but come on, it's pizza. everyone has a story.

with special guests: @coachrsg, @ms.rush, @hmuir10, …

respect your elders. that’s a rule as old as, well, old people. but what about celebrate your elders? enjoy your elders? spend time with the people …

it's a cold hard fact that we need human connection. now, more than ever.

with special guest: @shopblueberrymoon.

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bodies. glorious gorgeous weird wonderful unique beautiful bodies. everyone's got a story.

with special guests: @robnardecchia, @michellemelles, …

whether we like it or not - and trust me, i don't always like it - change = growth. 

LEAN IN. 

with special guest: @iamjessejones / @thehouseofkuumba.

it gives us permission to feel. whether the feelings are happy & high, or lowest of the low, music always meets us there.

music is religion. it's medicine. it's pure magic. 

with special guests: @josiedye, …

it doesn't cost a thing & it can turn a whole mood. 

kind people are my kinda' people.

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finding balance - especially these days - seems next to impossible. everything is topsy-turvy. i've been asking myself what balance even means to me …

movies make us reflective, hopeful, gutwrenchingly sad. they offer perspective and escapism & sometimes they help us process our own difficult …

i love stuff & i'm gonna' tell you all about it. PLUS, i'm teaming up with my friend sylvia - from the podcast BEAUTY & STUFF - to get some …

boobs. jugs. melons. knockers. chest. bosom. bazooms. bazookas.

whatever you call them, however you relate to them & whether you have them or …

today's stories include celebrities, accidental overindulgence, the pitfalls of online dating & peeing in a bush. & those are just mine! ah, …

dr. jeremy goldberg (LONG DISTANCE LOVE BOMBS) wants you to live a life that would make YOU jealous, get UNstuck & follow your bliss.

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find …

every summer job has a story. good or bad... they were always memorable.

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sometimes i forget stuff. here's the stories i forgot to tell in episodes 1-20.

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growing up, sex was a non-topic in my house.

no birds, no bees... BUT, there was a book on hamsters. 

let's talk about sex, baby.

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everyone has their own definition of beauty.

inside, outside, it matters to us all in different ways.

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the afterglow is many different things. an italian rock band, magic hour, a taylor swift song. 

liz & julie, co-owners of the afterglow yoga …

got a tattoo? want a tattoo? love ‘em? loathe ‘em? don’t really care either way but like good stories?

this episode’s for you.

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both of my parents had cancer. i grew up thinking it was just a part of my DNA.

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there is something so special about a small town's general store. the people, the charm, the feeling of home. 

i grew up with one attached to my …

i was born in a small town... & i'll never not love talking about small town life.

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when things don't quite go as planned, you should just do a giveaway! listen for details & good luck!

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i'm lucky to be surrounded by diverse & beautiful humans who belong to the lgbtq2+ community. here are some of their stories.

happy pride!

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there is no end to the amount we could talk about love & i certainly didn't cover it all in the last 3 episodes but i sure loved talking about it.

alcohol addiction, a deeply-hidden secret & one great big love. séan mccann and andrea aragon co-write the story of their lives & the things …

ah new love. the sexy new relationship kind, the exciting fun newlywed kind, the smell of a new baby kind... there's nothing quite like it.

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follow …

how often do you find yourself wondering about the left or right turn your life did or didn't take & how you ended up exactly where you are? our …

some moms are dads, some dads are moms, some moms are moms on their own and some moms aren’t even our moms, they’re just special people who fill the …

we gossip. we share & exchange stuff. we wave from our front steps.

you can’t choose your neighbours but lucking into good ones is kind of like winning the lottery.

actually, even the wacky ones can be pretty …

if there were ever a time to practice mindfulness, 2020 may just be it. i chat with my yoga teacher & mindfulness coach, greg klym, to find out …

growing up, divorce seemed like a dirty word. i vowed to never let it happen to me. until it did. 

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being raised in a small town, bikes were everything. they represented fun, freedom & a kid's single mode of transportation. so when i grew up, …

mark groves is a human connection specialist - he connects humans to each other & back to themselves. he's helped me through many a dilemma (debacle?) and he's not afraid to speak & live his truth. he is a …

maybe you've heard about the magic of discovering dimes & what it means when they cross your path. admittedly, it's a little huh? does it actually mean anything? it most certainly does. here's my 10 cents on finding …

in this inaugural episode of TIIA, jeni tells stories about living without parents & gets others to share their stories as well. all the heart …

stories told, connections made... that's the hope anyway. 

this is the WHY of THIS IS IT.

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