In this week's episode, we discuss how to find balance by embracing both our masculine and feminine energy. We all have masculine and feminine energy within us and through our life experiences, we can develop one more than the other. Where masculine energy is more action-based, analytical and of the mind; feminine energy is more centered within the body, feeling-based and intuitive. It's normal to possess both and for most, it takes time to uncover what you need to lean into. With this awareness and framework, we look to see our imbalances and discuss ways to adjust the volume controls.Things we’re exploring:Can we value intellect and intuition more equally?Nicole working on embracing masculine energy to become stronger and more confidentChristina learning to tune more into the feminineShifting the patriarchy to matriarchyFollow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot more about childhood wounds and trauma and how they can wire the way we see and move through the world as adults. Through each of our journeys with intuitive therapy, we’ve been able to explore how our upbringing has influenced who we are today. We also chat about things we can do to de-program the not-so-good stuff.  It’s an eye-opening conversation, especially when viewed through the lens of trying to uncover why we’re so opposite.  We connect the dots on some of these key differences:Love relationships being the primary goal vs. being secondaryPeople-pleasing vs giving zero f*cksComplying vs needing to make our own decisionsFollow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

Times have changed. Our society and culture have evolved and yet marriage has essentially stayed the same. Kind of crazy, when you think about it. We want and expect choices in every other area of our lives, so why not in love relationships?  Let’s get creative and find more ways of doing modern love that work for modern times.  We swipe right on some of these ideas:Married but not living togetherWeekends and wednesdaysPlatonic Life PartnersSituationshipsPolyamoryFollow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

One of the great things about starting something new, is not being attached to a format or certain way of doing it.  While we definitely stressed about our first episodes, we’re trying to embrace more of a ‘let’s go with the flow’ attitude. Shoot the shit is in honour of just that. No singular topic. Zero planning. Nada notes. Just plug in the mics and hit record. Aaaaactually, maybe a little bit of planning...The random 💩 we shoot:Oscar Isaac, Oscar Isaac, Ossssscar IsaacCan a Task Rabbit replace a man? Co-parenting frictions Seriously though, has tech shitted up dating?Are we really going to do a sex episode? Follow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions that may be sensitive regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault. We both entered our twenties and the working world in the 90s…a time when sexual harassment and misogyny were served up on the regular.  What was NBD back then, is now a WTAF. Especially in the corporate world. So yea, thankfully we’ve made some progress.BUT, we also can’t pretend all that bad shit didn’t happen…or pretend that it didn’t imprint on us in some way. So we rewind the tape to unpack the baggage, and in the process try to lighten the load and heal some of the wounded parts of us.What’s on the carousel:Re-surfacing past sexual assaults and harassmentsHow women might unknowingly internalize these experiencesHow do these impact future love relationshipsDifferent coping strategiesShame and blameFollow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

It’s time to have some fun! We’ve all heard stories of people reentering the dating scene after ending long-term relationships….20+ years for some people!  Like, was the internet even around back then? Now, faced with a new world full of swiping, ghosting, dick pics and bad (like really bad) mirror selfies, what’s a grown woman to do?Time to get under the covers….How the dating landscape has changed since we were in our 20sLearning to say no and set boundariesDating red flagsOur take on online dating Giving zero f*cks and just having funYou can find us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

We think perfectionism can suck the joy out of life. Imagine what your day would feel like if you weren’t so self-critical? If you weren’t so attached to the outcome or the idea of flawlessness?As two trying-to-recover perfectionists, we explore the origin of (our) perfectionism and discuss ways to work through it so we can liberate ourselves from this toxic mindset.Things we talk about: Are we unknowingly teaching our kids to be perfectionists?The depths of negative self-talk and how we’re working through itThe pressure for women to do it allHow social media plays a role (good and bad)Our experiences with imposter syndromeWe hope you find something helpful. Follow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

Friendships have been a hot topic the last couple of years, which is no surprise (hello pandemic, we see you). With that in mind, we wanted to dig in a little more to talk about the beauty, the joy, the struggles, the laughter…and why they are becoming more important than ever as we get older.  Join us as we chat about what friendship means to us, things we’ve picked up along the way, and how we’re learning to navigate through our friction points. We talk about…Importance of reciprocity and active nurturingDeciding which friends are worth holding on toShowing appreciationHow vulnerability fosters a deeper connectionThe ding dong strategy (you gotta listen)Have a listen and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast 

How we view aging has been on our mind for a while and thankfully it’s starting to get more traction in the media and pop culture. We wanted to seize this opportunity to have a bigger conversation, to unpack some of these common narratives of what age looks and feels like at every decade. This is a hugely important and personal issue for us, so join us as we meander through our thought process on all things aging, including…Anti-aging as a marketing ployPressures to look young foreverDouble standards around agingWhy do women become ‘invisible’ as they get older?Can we just….re-frame aging into a more positive mindset?We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @CanWeJust_Podcast