Our Day Off
Our Day Off
Alyssa Maximov
This Montreal-based podcast explores accessible topics through discussion and brainstorming between the host, Alyssa, and her various guests. Guests include the occasional long-time friend but mainly random strangers she met through a Facebook add on her neighbourhood group. An avid podcast-listener, Alyssa decided to start her own, recording and editing during her days off to make yours even more enjoyable. Now go enjoy the rest of that long awaited day off, you deserve it! Production and editing by Alyssa Maximov. (https://rss.com/dashboard/podcasts/our-day-off) Music by Kabbalistic Village. (kabbalisticvillage.com/) Special thanks to all the guests on the show.
What concerns should we have regarding our privacy online? w/ Gena Kona Mercati
The internet is unavoidable nowadays. However, people have growing concerns with privacy online and on social media. What should we really be worried about? Should we even be concerned at all?... Thank you to Gena Kona Mercati
Jan 7, 2021
24 min
How does today's obsession with image impacts women? w/ Mila Kahkeshan
Today's episode denounces this generations obsession with image as well as unreasonable and unatteinable beauty standards. How detrimental is this for women, young and old?
Jan 7, 2021
23 min
How do millennials perceive the rise of social media+internet? w/ Whitney Pang
On this episode of Our Day Off, with the help of Whitney Pang, we remember our first encounter with social media and the internet and how it has shaped us. How does our experience differ from that of our parents?
Jan 7, 2021
21 min
Do break-ups really suck? w/ Pieter Luypaert
Break-ups are the worst...? Wait! Are they...? Production and film industry mogul Pieter Luypaert shares stories from his past to explore this topic of break-ups and how they affect our lives, in the short and long-term.
Jan 7, 2021
24 min
When does a significant other become family? w/ Susanna Kuhn
This episode was recorded with the help of wife, mother and professional Susanna Kuhn. Together, we explore the process of becoming family with a significant other by sharing experiences and life lessons.
Jan 7, 2021
21 min
How can we stay connected with friends and family through hard times? w/ Julia Massoud
Joining Julia Massoud, today's episode of the podcast explores feelings of disconnection with close ones, what the trigger is and how to reconnect. Thanks for listening and have a great rest of your day off!
Jan 7, 2021
24 min
What does generation Adderall look like from a teacher's standpoint? w/ Sam Krymalowski
Today's episode of Our Day Off was recorded with the help and expertise of teacher Mr. Krymalowski. This episode explores today's Adderall culture, over-diagnosed concentration and learning disabilities as well as our sometimes toxic success-driven society.
Jun 17, 2020
23 min
How important is education? w/ Arianna Dancziger
This episode of Our Day Off (ZOOM-edition) is thanks to early development educator, Arianna. Topics such as early education, importance of education for the formation of a cohesive society, and many more are covered. Enjoy!
Jun 17, 2020
28 min
What are the most effective educational systems across the world?
This episode of Our Day Off explores different educational systems both the host and anonymous guest have been through. What does an ideal system look like? What do children really need in terms of education? And more... Thanks for joining us in this wonderful discussion and have a great rest of your day off!
Jun 17, 2020
26 min
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected teaching? w/ April Reding
This first episode of Our Day Off joins primary teacher April Reding in discussion regarding the effect this global pandemic has had on schools and teaching. Thanks for taking time off your day off to listen!
Jun 17, 2020
25 min
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