Paisanas Podcast

In today's episode, Vin & Kiki reflect on a topic that many can relate to: passion and purpose, and we aim to provide a bit of perspective. Some key topics and takeways are: - The pressure to define your purpose - The stoic perspective on passion - Slowing down and enjoying the journey - It’s okay to change your mind - Detaching your identity from your purpose - Trust the process - Don’t follow your passion…. Your passion follows you :) - Being your best self as a conduit - Shame towards money-making - Staying open to change and evolution - It’s okay to not know - Womanhood as it relates to purpose Resources & Inspiration: Service Over Purpose, by Tara from Slowdown Farmstead - some incredible musings on natural living, the circle of life, and more, highly highly recommended to both subscribe to her Substack! TEDx: Stop searching for your passion by Terri Trespicio - a succinct explanation on the topic, Terri has also written Unfollow Your Passion: How to create a life that matters to you, which is on our reading list for 2023! "To live a life full of meaning and value, you don’t follow your passion, your passion follows you." - Terri Trespicio Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on TwitterTaking a leap to follow our passions

After a month-long hiatus, Vin & Kiki back with the hottest of topics! Breath, or breathwork, seems to be EVERYWHERE these days. Every wellness-inclined person (& their mom!) seems to be exploring the world of breath, which we believe to be a super powerful tool! In this episode, we share: - why we need to “learn” how to breathe - how to incorporate breathwork into daily life - breath supporting fitness routines and challenges - why being a "mouth breather" is a bad thing (sorry, not sorry!) - air quality, posture, and lack of strength has led to poor breathing - jaw development and mewing (hint: everything comes back to your diet!!) - if you have breath, you have options - breath as a mechanism for self-regulation - the transmutation of energy through breath - the vulnerability of breathing Tools & Resources mentioned: Joe Rogan Experience #1506 - James Nestor - Vin's recommendation to dive deeper on the topic of breath Cat Meffan Yoga Breathing & Pranayama - "all about breathing, starting with the basics" Additional sources of inspiration and info: Breathe & Flow Breathwork playlist - the next step in your intentional breathwork journey James Nestor: Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art - "Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again." Scott Schwenk: Why We Breathe on the Commune Podcast - "In this episode, Jeff and Scott discuss the science of the breath as well as delve into the more subtle spiritual and psychological aspects of this mysterious, powerful process we undertake more than 20,000 times a day." Mouth Taping for Sleep: Does It Actually Help? by The Sleep Doctor What is Mewing? by Eric Davis Dental How we breathe has major impacts on our body, as published in CBC, July 2021 Why Are We Seeing So Much More Mouth Breathing, Gum Disease and Poor Sleep in Modern Times? by Dr. Sharona Dayan Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

This episode is brought to you by the courage to be uncomfortable! Freshly back a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico for Vin and with an upcoming trip to Mexico City for Kiki, the discussion of travel quickly evolved into a dissection of how our own self-image plays a part in the way we experience the world. We get into:   - the judgement surrounding your destination or itinerary - gaining perspective on your identity - the ego-death that occurs when embracing the unknown - the dissolution of the American or Canadian dream - media manipulation on what is "safe" or "dangerous" - implications of increasing globalism - how Toronto has changed recently - letting go of the need to be perfect, clean, or sterile - our deep admiration for ESL immigrants - the multicultural gift that is a restaurant's BOH  And a big shout out to everyone's favourite... ""Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind." - Anthony Bourdain ♥ Tools & Resources for travelling: Atlas Obscura - the weirdest and the most wonderful travel destinations Anthony Bourdain Taught Us How To Travel by Kyle Force - "His shows weren't about food, they were about embracing the "weirdness" of other cultures and not being afraid of what's different." Legal Nomads Travel Resources - covers everything including accommodations, visas, emergency preparedness, safety, packing, and more Immigrants Face Crisis of the Withering Canadian Dream by Claudia Hepburn and Irfhan Rawji - Is the Canadian dream dead? Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

Today Vin & Kiki break down their experiences with anxiety what's worked (or hasn't) when facing some of the more challenging moments.  - anxiety vs overwhelm - learning to regulate - how to know you're on the right path - movement as medicine - the importance of routine - intentional speech Tools & Resources mentioned: Caroline Myss on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday, "Intention, Power, and Grace" - a discussion on tapping into your intuition and purpose, and how to know you're on the right path Mel Robbins 5 Second Rule - following your instincts and harnessing your self-control Crawling Exercises by Phase 6 Fitness - Kiki's mention and suggestion of a primal movement work out Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

Sometimes synchronicity just *works*. This is one of those beautiful cases! As self-proclaimed "lifelong learners", we embraced this conversation with enthusiasm and eager to provide a new perspective on education. Breaking it down: - our K-12 education journeys - the trauma of the public education experience - traditional "high school to uni to career" pressure - homeschooling and alternative schooling benefits - understanding your learning styles - multiple intelligences theory - remaining curious no matter your age - self-directed learning & online courses - do the credentials matter? - getting clear on what you're into - pursuing education for joy, not career Tools & Resources mentioned: Jordan Peterson’s 10 Step Process for Stronger Writing Multiple Intelligences Quizzes: Personality Max & Career Discovery Ultralearning by Scott H. Young - Kiki's recco to understand HOW to learn (& quickly!!) Other sources of education & learning inspiration: Jordan Peterson's Self Authoring - "a series of online writing programs that collectively help you explore your past, present and future" Self-Taught: Life Stories from Self-Directed Learners - Official trailer Saylor Academy - "a nonprofit initiative working since 2008 to offer free and open online courses to all who want to learn" How The Fiat System Broke Education - how the petrodollar system has destroyed American education Homeschool with Daniel Prince & Fiat Education with Daniel Prince hosted by Saifedean Ammous Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

In my (Kiki's) fave episode to date, we get into such a fun + beautiful + empowering discussion around mindset, motivation, manifestation, gratitude, and getting into a positive frame of mind. For the record - this s*** ain’t easy! But it’s definitely worth it. ♥️ - the perspective of gratitude in developing countries - the personal responsibility necessary for creating our most ideal lives - how the divine plays a part in gratitude - a gratitude-first approach to manifestation - having a go-to person for venting without judgement or advice - breaking the inertia of negative energy - tools to help “fake it” - getting clear on exactly what it is that you want - being intentional in your choice in music - words as spells & reframing your thoughts - a space that’s YOURS to BE Tools & Resources mentioned: Dr Wayne W. Dyer - Kiki’s recco (thanks Dad!) for all things manifestation and motivation Other sources of inspiration: @meditationmountain for Meditation and Manifestation episodes @tobemagnetic for Neural Manifestation inspiration and workshops Mastering the Art of Manifesting! Wishes Fulfilled by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer audiobook on YouTube Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

Fitness and mobility is a topic near and dear to both Kiki + Vin ❤️. Kiki's past growing up as a competitive athlete, combined with Vin's fitness coaching and various modality exploration, fosters a conversation that is open-minded to all different sorts of exercise. We speak about some of the basics, and some of the nitty gritty, including: - honouring and understanding your own body - building a fitness routine - exploring creative modalities and physical expression - posture and energetics - prioritizing mobility and joy - the importance of rest - accepting pain and injuries Tools + resources mentioned: @vin_musicco - for Vin's fitness coaching schedules + content 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson - as mentioned by Kiki The Toe Spacer - realign toes to it’s natural state for better circulation, improve flexibility and mobility, build stronger foot muscles, and relieve pain Other mobility inspiration: @the.movement.architect - Vin's friend, a fitness coach, combat sport instructor + movement composer @francheskafit - a functional movement coach @breatheandflow - Kiki & Vin's yoga recco  @phase6fitness - 6 stage approach to fitness, building strength & mobility  Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

Today's episode features our very first guest on the Paisanas Podcast! Vincenza hosts Frances Young of The Fearless Project as they discuss their mutual love for fitness and health, and Frances enlightens the audience with an intro of sorts to human design! In between the laughs, in this episode you can expect:  - what even is human design? - human design types - harnessing your energy and strategy  - using human design to maximize your potential  - why working with a reader can help supercharge your journey Find Frances: @thefearlessprojectltd on Instagram Book a free 30 min human design consultation with Frances  Tools + resources mentioned: My Human Design App by Jenna Zoe, as recco'd by Frances Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

Wheeewee! In this episode, Vin + Kiki get Vulnerable! With a capital V! About our own journeys with some of the shadowy aspects of our health journeys. We open our hearts and share our experiences about some of the missteps along the way and where we're at now, especially when it comes to those bad college habits. We get intimate about: - imposter syndrome - fostering balance - smoking - alcohol use  - pharma + medication Tools + resources mentioned: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson - "the orange book" about controlling what you care about Nadi Shodhana Pranayama - alternate nostril breathing as recco'd by Vin Additional resources: Reframe: Drink Less & Thrive - an excellent app & Insta account to follow if you're looking to more knowledge about sobriety Quit It Lite - an app to help track your progress when quitting smoking cigarettes Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

In this episode, Vin + Kiki discuss their personal food journeys, from 100% plant-based, to carnivore, and everything in between. We talk about the whys, the hows, and where we're at now. We also get into:  - priorities when sourcing produce - veg preparation methods  - what is glyphosate and why you should be concerned - energetic relationship to food - taking our time to eat Tools + resources mentioned: Living Libations - Vin's recco for natural beauty products Xamania - Kiki's Mexico-based recco for skin care Zach Bush + Rich Roll - GMOs, Glyphosate, & Gut Health on YouTube Farmer's Footprint - Zach Bush MD's non-profit, "a coalition of farmers, educators, doctors, scientists, and business leaders aiming to expose the human and environmental impacts of chemical farming and offer a path forward through regenerative agricultural practices" Dopesick - "exploring the epicentre of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma, to a distressed Virginia mining community and to the hallways of the DEA" (IMDB) How to Grow Sprouts in a Jar - Home for the Harvest Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

Today's episode gets into our food systems and our connection to the food we consume. We share the knowledge we've gathered through the years of navigating various diets, including:  - dairy industry & regulations - how to source raw dairy  - what makes raw dairy different - our emotional connection to what we consume - the importance of shopping locally Tools + resources mentioned: Steven Rinella, Meat Eater Additional learning + sources: The Homegrown Podcast The Livings Roots Podcast Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

Today's conversation is centered around TMI topics - contraceptives, periods, hygiene of all kinds, hormones... you name it. Kiki + Vin share their person journeys in the area of feminine care, as well as their takes on: - birth control + contraceptives  - data privacy  - seed + moon cycling - menstrual hygiene tools - hormone health  - alternative skincare for your body  - underarm care Tools + resources mentioned: @cycles.app - Kiki's reco for a more data-secure cycle tracking app - best used without creating an account, which will store your info locally on your device only The Great Hack - "Exploring how a data company named Cambridge Analytica came to symbolise the dark side of social media in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as uncovered by journalist Carole Cadwalladr." Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You? Dr. Jolene Brighten's Hormonal Imbalance Quiz Routine - Vin's reco for natural deodorant - specifically any without Baking Soda Find us: @paisanaspodcast on Instagram @paisanaspodcast on Twitter

In the first episode of Paisanas Podcast, we introduce ourselves and our goal for this project. We delve into sleep, routines, flow state, and give you a glimpse of the myriad of topics we'll be covering as this unfolds. Tools + resources mentioned: @georgiesgardens on Instagram for the most insightful posts on seasonal living, sun exposure, and grounding