Bless those gals who burned their bras in the 1960's women's movement, making way for us to have a seat at the table — but did that actually just put more on our plates? As we slowly shift towards true gender equality, there's a lot of conversation around emotional labour and domestic duties still being imbalanced in heterosexual relationships. My guest, Jen Rainnie, is a single mother, athlete, business owner, friend, and traveller who has found her footing in the big question: can wo...
Nov 8, 2023
50 min
Consensual non-monogamy is still taboo and can bring up feelings of fear, jealousy, and insecurity for many people. However, with infidelity being one of the top reasons for divorce, I'm curious about the data around how a polyamorous lifestyle can actually bring many couples together in truth and connection. I sat down with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother, Ph.D., a registered psychologist and head of the UBC Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab to explore the topic of ethical non-monogamy. In this...
Oct 11, 2023
45 min
TW: Domestic violence, war, pregnancy loss. Resilience isn't something we are born with, it's something we cultivate. Elly Seddon joins me today to talk about some of the hardships that have helped her become the successful lawyer, wife, and mother that she is today. Hardships including living in a refugee camp, surviving domestic abuse, and challenges and loss in her fertility journey. We'll also discuss how her experience with domestic violence and her knowledge of the legal system have i...
Aug 23, 2023
48 min
Women's health has historically taken a backseat to general medical studies. Pelvic floor therapy is often an afterthought with child birth, and other than that completely ignored. Kate von Schellwitz, MPT and pelvic floor therapist, sits down to talk about the importance of understanding, maintaining, and rehabilitating your pelvic floor whether you're an expectant mother, postpartum, or planning to remain child free. Kate's IG: @physio.kate Kate's website: gravidaphysio.com
Aug 14, 2023
42 min
In the last decade, cannabis has made a big impact as legalization becomes more widespread across the globe. In my hometown of Vancouver, cannabis has always been part of the culture, but I haven’t exactly participated to the fullest extent. Besides a few experimental edibles and drops of CBD oil at the end of an especially stressful day, my knowledge of cannabis is very general — let’s be real, I’m more of a wine gal! That’s why I sat down with Zia and Tam, better known as the Stolbie ...
Aug 2, 2023
53 min
As a woman, it’s pretty important to me that there’s a huge orgasm gap between men and women. Why is that, and how can women get theirs? I sat down with Gigi Engle, an award-winning author and certified sex educator, to unpack this. Gigi isn’t a stranger to ruffling some feathers — her blunt and honest articles on sexuality have gone viral and started valuable online conversations, even getting groups to chime in who normally wouldn’t. Our conversation definitely took on that unapologe...
Aug 2, 2023
40 min
Clinical counsellor, Kaitlin Stephens, takes us on a journey to understand the impact of body dysmorphia and the toxic image culture that has permeated society for years. Through education, awareness, and self-love, we uncover the transformation towards something greater than body positivity. Discover how early experiences shape our perceptions, as we seek to empower women to embrace the vessels that carry us through the world, challenge harmful stereotypes, and foster a healthier relationshi...
Aug 2, 2023
28 min
And I’m your host, Stef Vassos. In season one, I’ll be digging into a myriad of topics that affect women, alongside experts and everyday women who are living these experiences. The orgasm gap and women's sexualityThe influence of social media on teen girlsWomen in cannabisBody image issues and how to conquer them and more!Broad World started as a blog in 2012 when I was 20-something, living abroad, and traveling to more than 50 countries. Everywhere I went, I was meeting dynamic, accompl...
May 14, 2021
59 sec