Uncomfortable.
Comfortable conversations around uncomfortable topics.
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Money 101 for Entrepreneurs
December 6th, 2019
In this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Merideth Bisiker, a Certified Money Coach. We talk about money, taxes, and what to think about when you are an entrepreneur.
About MeredithFor the past 25 years, …
Absent Parents
November 22nd, 2019
In this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Erica and Sana from the Systers With A Why podcast. The sisters share their experience growing up …
Reconciliation
November 8th, 2019
In this episode of Uncomfortable, Debbie chats with Chastity Davis, a mixed heritage woman of First Nations and European descent. We chat about …
Periods Part 2: Menstrual Products, Poverty, & Power
October 25th, 2019
In this episode of Uncomfortable, we chat with Madeleine Shaw, co-founder of Lunapads. Lunapads is a Vancouver based business that manufactures reusable menstrual products. We discuss period products, myths, shame, …
Periods Part 1: Period Bypassing
October 11th, 2019
In this episode of Uncomfortable, we talk to De’Nicea Hilton, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Holistic Period & Fertility Strategist. We chat …
Giving a F*ck About Climate Change
September 29th, 2019
This episode comes to you live from the Climate Strike in Vancouver. Debbie is joined by marching buddies Jessica Roberts-Farina and Peggy Liu as well as over 100,000 others from Vancouver as they strike and march for …
Masturbation
September 16th, 2019
In this episode we chat with Cate from the Swinging Down Under podcast! Cate, and her partner Darrell are the hosts of the non-monogamous podcast Swinging Down Under. They started their journey in 2014 and wanted to pay …
Being a Traditional Wife
August 30th, 2019
In this episode we chat to Nadia La Russa. Nadia describes herself as a "spiritually traditional" wife, meaning that she lives by the bible's definition of being a wife: " Wives must submit to their husbands as is …
Entrepreneurship & Mental Health
August 16th, 2019
In this episode we talk to Jason Van Orden. Jason is a successful entrepreneur who openly talks about his struggles with ADHD & anxiety. Jason …
Igniting Your Sensuality
August 2nd, 2019
In this episode we chat with Lisa & Paula from TrufElle about igniting your sensuality. TrufElle is a movement that provides the tools through …
The Millennial Career Struggle
July 18th, 2019
In this episode we chat to four millennials who currently struggle or who have struggled with their career. Millennials get a bad rap for not settling in one career or trying to do too many things at once. Is it a …
Shame & Vulnerability
July 5th, 2019
In this episode we talk to Rebecca Ching about shame & vulnerability. Rebecca is a therapist, speaker, writer, leadership consultant and workshop …
Feeling Lost & Uncertain About My Future
June 21st, 2019
In this episode we talk to content writer and blogger Philip Volna who at a very young age, felt lost and uncertain about his future. When Philip was …
Calling Off Your Wedding
June 7th, 2019
In this episode we talk to Lorie Corcuera who back in 2012 called off her wedding. It wasn’t until her partner asked her to marry him, she realized that the relationship wasn’t right for her. Calling off her wedding, …
Tantric Sex
May 24th, 2019
In this episode we talk to Julia Kovacs who explains the history and intentions behind Tantra and Tantric Sex. Julia is an intimacy coach who's …
Sex Work
May 10th, 2019
In this episode of Uncomfortable, we chat to Heidi who has been a sex worker for 10 years. Heidi shares details of her life as a sex worker and sugar baby and explains how she has found empowerment, boundary setting and …
Living with Chronic Illness
April 26th, 2019
In this episode I talk to Shannon MacFarlane. Shannon remembers suffering from endometriosis from as young as 12 years old. Since then she has been …
Ethical Non-Monogamous Lifestyle
April 12th, 2019
In this episode we explore ethical non-monogamy. I was lucky enough to chat with Tori and Soul of the Torrid Souls podcast. Tori and Soul are a same …
Moving past the feeling of shame after having an abortion
April 5th, 2019
Gail was 24 when she unexpectedly fell pregnant. She was in the middle of university, wasn’t in a great financial position, therefore decided to have an abortion. Over 10 years later, she still feels regret over her …
Trauma and Intimacy
March 29th, 2019
In this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Vancouver writer Peggy Liu. Peggy and I discuss how childhood trauma and learned behaviours can affect …
Death, Money and Shame
March 22nd, 2019
Andrina Tisi, owner of www.wholelicious.com, is a health & lifestyle coach, yoga teacher & Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner based in …
Cervical Fluid
March 15th, 2019
In this episode we explore Cervical Fluids. I love this topic and am so happy that I found Jessica Roberts-Farina who is an avid fan of tracking her cervical fluids! We chat about the stigma around this topic and go …
Anal Health
March 8th, 2019
In this episode we explore Anal Health. Thanks to Kerin "KB" Berger Founder of Queer MEDucation who answers our questions specifically around Anal …
The Birthing Story
March 1st, 2019
Every parent has their own birthing story. Jackie Chemelli shares her experience birthing her beautiful twin boys Sawyer & Miller and the …
Loss & Grief
February 22nd, 2019
Megan is a Vancouver based graphic designer and creative. She is passionately driven and continuously inspired by the power of story-telling and ability to connect with others through shared experiences. At her final …
Body Positivity
February 15th, 2019
Caroline MacGillivray is the founder of Beauty Night Society, a Vancouver based organization that helps build self esteem & change the lives of …
Anxiety vs Depression
February 8th, 2019
It can be difficult enough navigating through life living with one mental health diagnosis. Kirsten Barkved shares her story of living with two. …
Good Girls Talk Sex
January 31st, 2019
What to expect at a sex party
January 25th, 2019
Christine Wild, author of Just Bad Timing, is a passionate writer, on paper and in life. She’s the host of Running Wild With Christine: Sex, Success …
Overcoming Self-loathing & Depression
January 18th, 2019
In this episode I chat with Andrea Loewen. Andrea is a writer, theatre-maker, and choreographer in Vancouver, BC. However our topic today has nothing to do with any of Andrea’s amazing skills. Despite Andrea being an …
Sex and Disability
January 11th, 2019
In this week’s episode, my guest is Spencer Williams, a 27 year old man who has cerebral palsy but he doesn’t let that stop him. Spencer and I talk …
The Male Vulnerability Issue
January 3rd, 2019
In this week’s episode, we talk about The Male Vulnerability Issue with Connor Aylwin. After running a summer contracting business in university that …
Money & Relationships
December 24th, 2018
In this week’s episode, we talk Money & Relationships with Financial Advisor, Tracy Theemes. Prior to co-founding Sophia Financial Group, Raymond …
Update Episode - Debtalks is now Uncomfortable.
December 6th, 2018
Debbie here, host of our new rebranded podcast: Uncomfortable. Comfortable conversations around uncomfortable topics.
This little 5-minute episode that you are listening to right now is just a quick update on the new …
The Reality of Your Mortality
November 25th, 2017
Why are we so scared to talk about death? This is one of the questions I asked my guests Michelle Pante and Reena Lazar. Michelle and Reena co-founded WillowEoL about 1.5 years ago and are …
A-sexuality
September 24th, 2017
I'm incredibly excited for this episode, mostly because I had the pleasure of interviewing two very open and opinionated people about a very personal topic.
A huge thanks to Christof and Sarah for being open to chatting …
Arranging Love & Marriage
August 20th, 2017
In this episode, I wanted to continue our LOVE theme and explore dating even more. This time with a focus on dating in the more traditional sense (i.e. off-line), and marriage.
I spoke with Priya Bangar, Founder of …
Love, Sex, Relationships and Rabbit Killers
June 4th, 2017
*Revision* This episode was originally the first DebTalks podcast episode (prior to our rebrand). We love it so much that we want it to continue to be part of Uncomfortable. A big thanks to Jill Prescott & Andrea …
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