TRIGGER WARNING : Fatphobia, eating disorders Part II to our Embodiment Series! Megan interviews Grace Hussey about fatphobia, eating disorders, fat acceptance, setting boundaries, and the healthy at any size movement. Grace Hussey, BSW RSW, MDiv stn., IDCF, is the founder of Graceway Therapy, and Therapist with a 20-year background in addiction and mental health. Grace specializes in working with those who have ADHD/neurodivergence, struggle with body/fat acceptance, self-worth issues, and/or depression/anxiety. As a woman with invisible disability, who lives in a larger body, Grace understands the importance of the right support to successfully navigate life and is dedicated to helping her clients find a caring and compassionate way to mental health and wellness. You can contact Grace for a free 20-minute consultation at info@gracewaytherapy.ca or through her professional profile by clicking this link: Psychology Today Profile
We start off with a few quotes from Hillary McBride and Megan's unpublished literary works (lolol) and then we discuss the divine image in all bodies, positive & negative body image, body dysmorphia, fatphobia, The Whale (DO BETTER, DARREN ARONOFSKY) and our personal journeys with our relationship to our bodies. Our podcast is on hiatus until after May 5th so our beloved editor Taleh can finish his thesis submission! He's doing amazing and we couldn't be more proud.
We discuss the history of sex toys, common types of sex toys, myths about sex toys, facts about the female orgasm/how it works, and then we talk about our personal journey with sex toys.
IT'S ALL FOR YOU, DAMIAN!!!!!! Kayte, Megan & special guest Spenny discuss Megan's roman empire, the worst horror movies ever made and the best horror movies ever made, our favourite sub-genres of horror, and the multiple times that Kevin and Jesse scared Megan shitless.
We discuss the history of pornography, its pros and cons, why men watch porn at work, how it was discussed with us growing up in the church, and how we feel about it now.
Part TWO to the Missionary Position! We have Tracy Butcher, our little east coast baby, on the podcast this week to talk about her and Megan's experiences at Teen Missions International. We talk about meeting each other, first impressions, the Lord's Boot Camp, the Ethiopian hotel experience, Harold the Slug, not being a good homeschooled child, misogyny, Special Blessings, voluntourism, and the unfortunate sweatpants incident. Plus a few other memories. I laughed a lot when we recorded this and I hope you'll enjoy listening to it!
Kayte & Megan dive in to discuss short-term and long-term overseas missionary work, the influences of white saviourism & cultural imperialism, the movie Silence (2016), and what we see as the main problems with missionary work. Then we hear from Mike & Amanda of Lehigh Acres FL, two former missionaries who still believe in the importance and goodness of missionary work. Lastly, Megan & Kayte give their personal experiences and thoughts. Books Referenced : The Very Worst Missionary (A Memoir or Whatever) - Jamie Wright The Gospel of Trees - Apricot Irving Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver Original Recipe Bible
An episode about the wildest things that we've ever witnessed during a church service. Yes, we do mention Scott Pence's laugh. #NeverForget. If you need me, I'll be in the kitchen eating those Roger's sugar cubes.
Kayte & Megan discuss Christian Summer Camp! In Grande Prairie! In the 90s and early 2000s! The pranks, the safety concerns, the crushes, the food, the screaming matches between fifteen year olds, why you shouldn't moon the children, being landlocked, and the lore of Nik the Knife Man.
A very silly episode featuring surprise guest appearances from Henry (a cat), Vincent (another cat), and Dino (a human). We discuss our pet peeves of online dating profiles, a few stories, online dating safety, and Kayte takes Megan's serial killer assessment quiz.
TRIGGER WARNING : This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse and transphobia Megan & Kayte sit down with Ocie and Dino to discuss their trans journeys, when they realized their gender identity didn't match their biology, seeking gender-affirming care, and how they navigated the reactions from their churches and families.
Kayte and Megan relate an anecdote about the hottest birthday party of the year, and then move on to talk about the identities and struggles of trans people in the church and in the world at large, feminine vs. masculine personality traits, why the church cares so much, and what does one DO with transphobes nowadays? And at the end, I co-opt a quote from Ronny R, just to prove a point. My parents are both thrilled and apprehensive. Books Referenced : Annabel by Kathleen Winters The Holy Longing by Ronald Rohlheiser
We had a subject matter expert, the Reverend Reize, on to discuss what the bible ACTUALLY says about sex before marriage, blow jobs before marriage, sensual hand holding in a dark movie theater before marriage, and all the rest of it. Be prepared to have your mind blown (intellectually). #LetMeBlowYaMind
TRIGGER WARNING : Sexual trauma, spiritual trauma, abuse, misogyny Kayte and Megan discuss the history of PURITY CULTURE, their experience of purity culture growing up in the church, and how their views on sex and sexuality have changed now.
Kayte & Megan discuss depression, borderline personality disorder, and dissociation. They also review their coping mechanisms for depression and dissociation. TRIGGER WARNINGS : mental disorders, trauma, suicidal ideation
Megan & Kayte discuss how they met, growing up in the Grande Prairie Church of Christ, and how they feel about Christianity now.