Scenic Route, Social Change and Mental Health Conversations for Perfectionists
Forget the fast lane! The Scenic Route is where perfectionists slow down, get better, and create real change. We explore:Mental health wisdom (minus toxic positivity)Social change (that starts from within)System critiques (with actionable solutions)Inner wisdom (over external validation)Mindfulness for minimalists (no crystals required) Join Jennifer Walter, sociologist (MASoc UCC) and recovering perfectionist, for weekly conversations that blend critical thinking with oh-so-much compassion. Whether you're questioning everything or trying to find peace amongst the chaos, you'll find space here for your inner voice, mindset, mental health, and collective change—you're in the right place. We make space for both personal healing and collective change—with a side of potty humour. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Ready to walk the scenic route? The view up here is *chef's kiss.*
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Perimenopause Club: Break Free from Supplement Scams & Reclaim Your Health with Nutritionist Sandra Mikhail
Ready to cut through the noise around perimenopause? In this episode, nutritionist Sandra Mikhail helps us navigate the complex world of women"s health without falling prey to expensive supplement marketing. Key Episode HighlightsCommon perimenopause symptoms and when they typically startWhy supplement companies target
Breaking Society's Binary: A Revolutionary Tale of Gender Identity & Freedom with Don Mamone
In this transformative episode, identity coach and speaker Don Mamone (they/them/theirs) shares their powerful journey beyond society"s gender binary. From navigating privilege to embracing radical freedom, Don reveals the profound costs and unexpected rewards of choosing authenticity over conformity. Don challenges us
Ever hit "complete purchase," only to be smacked with a wave of buyer"s remorse? Join activist and author Aja Barber as she rips the band-aid off our collective consumption addiction and helps us imagine a world beyond fast fashion. In this eye-opening episode of the Scenic Route, we dive deep into:Why your shopping ha
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the psychology of toxic relationships with author and creativity coach Caitlin Liz Fisher. Breaking the silence on why leaving isn"t as simple as "just walking away," Caitlin shares her raw, personal journey through abuse, manipulation, and, ultimately, freedom. In This Episo
Ever wondered how fear shapes your reality and what it takes to overcome it? Discover how to turn fear and anxiety into powerful tools for personal growth and success. In this empowering episode of The Scenic Route Podcast, host Jennifer Walter and guest Jana Osta, a hypnotherapist and Kundalini yoga teacher, explore p
Grief and Healing: The Art of Somatic Awareness and Witnessing with Parijat Deshpande
In this powerful episode of The Scenic Route Podcast, host Jennifer Walter dives deep into the often misunderstood world of grief and healing with expert Parijat Deshpande, MS and founder of Ruvelle. Together, they explore: The universal nature of grief and why all loss is validHow to integrate loss into daily life an
