Accidental Friends
Accidental Friends
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This is what you get when two Canadian women, who come from completely different backgrounds, serendipitously meet in a Brooklyn apartment. Alene Degian and Kristen Mandala became instant friends over their mutual sense of adventure, humour and tearing up the dance floor, which has since blossomed into a five year long friendship. Tune in every week as we have candid conversations about what we *thought* life would be like in our late 20s, and how our unique worldviews help us navigate all things personal, sexual, and professional.
Hate it or Love it: Social Media
It's the season finale, baby and we're talking social media! Social media plays such a huge part in our lives and we definitely have a love-hate relationship with it. Have you ever even looked at the amount of time you spend on there every day? It might scare you....it did us! So this episode we're breaking it all down for ya. From when we got our first cell phone (where's the Nokia brick phone gang?) to taking social media breaks to finding our middle ground and establishing boundaries. We're bringing you another Hate it or Love it: Social Media Edition.
Jul 29, 2021
39 min
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
When you were a kid, did that question stress you out or excite you? Did you ever think it was crazy how we had to decide our futures at 17? Well, you're not alone. Not everyone knows what they want their future to look like before they've even become a legal adult. And if you do, that's cool too!  Both of us have non-traditional careers and took non-traditional paths to get there. There's been a lot of trial and error to get to where we are now. So, in true Accidental Friends fashion, we wanted to share how we figured out "what we wanted to do" and why it's totally okay to make a career change at any time! 
Jul 22, 2021
36 min
What We Wish We Saw in Media
How often have you seen yourself represented on stage or screen? Someone that looks like you, acts like you, talks like you...and not an airbrushed version of you. If you're like us, it's not often. This week we discuss what we want to see more of in the media and why representation in the media is so important for our health, our growth, and our future generations. 
Jul 15, 2021
44 min
How We've Taken Control of Our Mental Health
Taking care of our mental health is something we feel very strongly about. Over the years of our friendship, we've had many conversations about our ups, downs and eventual best practices of what we find works for us individually so we wanted to share that with all of you. We understand everyone's experience with their mental health is very personal. We hope these tools and resources will come in handy or at the very least, we hope you feel that you are not alone. 
Jul 8, 2021
52 min
Let's talk about sex, baby!
We've sent out a disclaimer to our families: DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. Why? Because we are talking ALL. ABOUT. SEX. Oftentimes, there's a lot of shame, confusion, and just all around insecurity about this topic so we needed to debrief. We discuss where we first learned about sex and how our perceptions of it have changed over time. We talk good sex, female pleasure, and everything in between. You do not want to miss this one! 
Jun 24, 2021
45 min
Learning To Love Our Bodies
There's a moment in all our lives where we look at ourselves in the mirror and pick at every single thing we hate about our bodies. We've all been there. You're not alone. From a very early age, we are made to believe our bodies are never good enough. Too thin, too fat, too muscular, too (insert adjective here). This episode, we discuss our body image issues growing up, comments from others that confirmed our beliefs, and how loving your body is the most radical thing you can do in this society. 
Jun 17, 2021
47 min
Just the Tips: Working in the Restaurant Industry
Ever wanted to know what goes on behind-the-scenes at a restaurant? Well, we've got you covered. We tell you how we got started in the service industry, talk about some juicy guest stories (including the saucy ones), and what we learned along the way! Working in the service industry is not for the faint of heart so please be nice and tip your servers! 
Jun 10, 2021
50 min
Hate It or Love It: Body Hair
Let's talk BODY HAIR! It seems like most people have a pretty big love/hate relationship with it. In this episode, we're talking all about our relationship with body hair and whether it’s changed through the years. When did we first start waxing or shaving? How do we feel about it now? And if you've ever gotten waxed, we’re sure you’ll relate to some of the horror stories we’ve experienced along the way. 
Jun 3, 2021
45 min
How We Met
GET READY FOR OUR MEET CUTE! We’re taking you back to the fateful night that brought us together. It involved pickle-backs (duh), lots of dancing, and the shared experience of one of the strangest nights of our life. What was the defining moment that Alene knew Kristen was a real one? What was Kristen’s first impression of the girl who had been hanging out with her best friend all summer? Join us as we relive the weird details of that beautiful night!
May 27, 2021
33 min
How Our First Loves Shaped Us
In this episode, we go back in time to our very first loves! Who were we? Who were they? And how low was the bar? Listen in as we reminisce with stories of our first loves, the ways they shaped all our subsequent relationships and how we went from accepting the bare minimum to believing that we deserve nothing but the best!
May 20, 2021
50 min
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