The Morning Meeting with Sarah & Jess

Introducing our brand-new series: Tid-bits for Bottom bits. In this reccuring segment, Sarah and Jess will explore the Pelvic Floor with Alana and Melissa, from Cabot Physiotherapy.  We will discuss specific areas of pelvic floor health in each episode, but first, lets chat the basics. 

What is the pelvic floor? You have one and you've probably been paying little attention to it. 

Who is pelvic floor physio for? What are some signs and symptoms of a weakened pelvic floor? What issues can be related back to the pelvic floor? Is pai...

From Hallmark, Netflix, BET Centric, Wellversed Entertainment and Global to The Morning Meeting table, Samantha Gracie, Actor, Singer/Songwriter and Acting Coach, sits down with Sarah and Jess from her home in Toronto,  Ontario to chat all about her career as an artist and what she's learned about herself along the way. We laughed, we cried, we learned, we were inspired and encouraged to say YES more often. Sam's poetic nature comes to life as she shares her journey through her professional experiences, the importance of play, heart first performances, and what motivates her through the highs and lows.  Wh...

FRESH BRAND, NEW SEASON, SAME US! 

Sarah and Jess are back, up close and personal baby! A little chit-chat to kick off our third (!) season together, a quick review of what we've been up to and what TMM Season 3 has in store - including  a brand new segment and some live events! We discuss getting 'Anchored' by "the Danielle's" and the dream team, how smells and sounds jog our memories, and how we think we would do on 'Big Brother'....'life vests' anyone?!

Teal to Heal is coming up Cape Breton - have you registered or...

Good food is a good mood!

In this special bonus episode, Sarah, sits down with Emma Jerrott, Program Coordinator of The Good Food Bus (@goodfoodbuscb).

Emma chats all about The Good Food Bus programming, their work in food security and their goals of making nutritious food more accessible and affordable to our Cape Breton communities.

In simple terms, Emma tells us to think of the Bus as the "produce aisle you would find in your grocery store, but on wheels."

We learn about the origin of the Good Food Bus, how...

Happy 'Grading Day' or 'Last Day of School', whatever you call it - school is out for the Summer and we thought there was no better way to celebrate than to share this insightful, funny, and interesting conversation we had with French immersion teacher and TikTok star - Mme. Rad aka the @radblondeteacher!

Learn more about how pandemic lockdowns led Lisa to trying a new creative outlet, that has since led to so much more. With videos reaching up to 7.5 MILLION views,  Lisa keeps us cool teaching us the latest trends, what the teaching landscape currently looks a...

We let the Husbands back!! Patrick and Daniel join Sarah and Jessica around the table for a long overdue double date. We chat about yesteryear - learning a thing or two about one another we didn't know before and we answer some questions from some Morning Meeting Members. Who was the bigger teenage delinquent? Has Jessica been backing the vehicle in? Has marriage changed our relationships? Are we scheduling sex? What are some of our favourite memories together? And then - we dive into our Love Languages.

We each took a quiz and meet to discuss our...

Well, we still aren't sure if it was a good idea to give these two the mics, but in the spirit of Mother's Day - HERE WE ARE! 

We sat down with our Moms, Margaret (Jessica) and Cathy (Sarah), for a fun light-hearted chat about motherhood, raising us (and our siblings), the challenges, the proud moments, the differences and similarities in our parenting styles, and the things they still don't know about us. 

We took questions from our meeting members and asked our Mom's what you wanted to know - we'd be lying if we sa...

You asked, we hoped, she delivered!

Sarah & Jess finally got to sit down with highly sought-after guest, Dr. Anna D'Intino. Naturopathic Doctor. Fertility-Helper. Hormone-Optimizer. Women's Health Advocate. 

Sarah & Jess asked all the things and Anna's (she said we could!) delivery of knowledge had us laughing until we cried. 

Take a deeper dive with us into naturopathic medicine, the purpose and proactiveness, the importance of vitamins and hormones, debunk some common myths about naturopathic approaches, and learn more about holistic health and wellness. Dr. Anna D’Intino educated us, made us laugh, and quickly beca...

There are no shortage of laughs around the table as Sarah & Jess sit down with Erin Romyn, the Homebody Hustler, for a real life honest chat on this episode of The Morning Meeting. We knew it was love at first sight...of the blog cover photo. #relatable. 

Erin is a blogger, stay at home Mom, Instagrammer, writer, introverted comedian who makes mundane life funny online. She has been openly sharing her life through Instagram (@thehomebodyhustler) and her blog (www.homebodyhustler.com/) in the pursuit of being vulnerable (and hilarious) online and normalizing it all, and is building c...

Sarah and Jess sit down for a very important, very impactful, very inspiring chat around the table with the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada, IVF warrior, and Mom of 3, Carolynn Dubé and Entrepreneur, IVF warrior, and Mom of 2, Danielle Patterson, both passionate advocates for those on their own fertility journeys. 

Carolynn and Danielle know the importance of sharing and connecting in ways that feel right to you, and have not stopped working behind the scenes so others feel supported and recognized. This is a story of hope, will, and connection for a more supportive future; a un...

It's US! Duh. WE are back around the table with one another and we are catching up! It has been a minute.

We chat about the Super Bowl *(halftime show)*, sharing tendencies on social media, drinking water or lack there of and how the shopping channel may help your water intake...  and that's all basically in the first sentence. We take a quick breath and collect ourselves and continue sharing what we've been up to, how we've been feeling and what we want to chat about next! 

- Eminem is our love language
- So...

In this second half of our two part episode with Mayor Amanda McDougall we continue chatting about her political career, experiences in parenthood, and the importance of community support, both professionally and personally. 

Amanda continues to be open and honest as she discusses accessibility, equity and equality in healthcare, public spaces, services and more. She discusses what she is learning from her son's Down Syndrome diagnosis, the importance of open conversations with children and adults alike, and her advice for other parents finding themselves on a similar journey. 

She is leading with empathy and working ha...

In this episode 'Your Worship', Mayor Amanda McDougall, is joining us around the table for the first half of a two part episode. We have an inspiring and insightful chat about the importance of inclusivity; in the workplace, our homes, and the community at large. 

Amanda (she told us we could call her that), is honest and humble, raw and real, unfiltered and so lovely as she shares her experience navigating the road to the Mayor's office, to Halifax for prenatal appointments, and to an unexpected diagnosis for her baby that led to a beautiful community of s...

Say it with us now... "Every Vulva is a Good Vulva!"  Dr. Gillian MacMullin is back around the table with Sarah & Jess for the second installment of our WINE & GYNE Series and this time she is teaching us all about Vulvar Dermatology - what is it, what we need to know, what's 'healthy and normal' and when to ask your doctor more.

Gill tells us to throw out those 'fresh and clean' women specific washes and why 'just water' is all it needs, the vulvar anatomy, grooming do's and don'ts, the bumps and lumps, odor and itch, d...

We're back, baby!! To kick off Season 2, Jess & Sarah sit down with Kathleen Yurchesyn, former CEO of the CB Regional Chamber of Commerce, and current VP, Operations and Corporate Development at Novaporte.

The talk around the table is all about goal setting, finding your confidence and using it to lead a more intentional, connected, and enjoyable life. It's a NEW YEAR, but that isn't the only reason you should be setting goals. Don't let the pressure get to you. It's never too late to make some intentions and follow through in ways that you know will work...

We started this season with a "Tush, Scootin' Hemmy" & if you stuck with us since, you are our kind of people, & even if you aren't - you know you're still welcome here. Consider this the conclusion to the scoot' - did J nail it at her most recent appointment? Why did S want to name this episode a "Tush, Scootin', HIMmy"? You will have to listen to this episode to find out! 
 
 Sarah and Jessica are back! And the only thing they missed more than one another, is all of you! After a summer hiatus the gals' got...

We started this season with a "Tush, Scootin' Hemmy" & if you stuck with us since, you are our kind of people, & even if you aren't - you know you're still welcome here. Consider this the conclusion to the scoot' - did J nail it at her most recent appointment? Why did S want to name this episode a "Tush, Scootin', HIMmy"? You will have to listen to this episode to find out! 

Sarah and Jessica are back! And the only thing they missed more than one another, is all of you! After a summer hiatus t...

Sarah & Jess sit down with OBGYN, animal lover, crafter extraordinaire, Dr. Gillian MacMullin to explore the depths of what we should all know about women's health. We were learning so much & having so much fun we all agreed this had to be a reoccurring segment. So welcome to the initial episode, our consult appointment if you will, of WINE & GYNE: The Series. Join us every 6-8 weeks for our follow up appointment as Dr. MacMullin breaks down specific topics in women's health for us: hormones, family planning, pre-family planning and contraception, vaginal health, vulvar dermatology, the list is endless! 

Sarah & Jess continue to learn from and listen to Heather and Hayley as they continue taking us on their journey to meeting their son Grey through Reciprocal IVF. Over our two episodes they discuss the early stages of research, to picking a sperm donor, to the personal decisions, painful procedures, pregnancy, delivery and birth of their son, to adjusting to parenthood, and deciding what’s next! They cover the ins and outs, costs associated, the risks and rewards, difficult decisions, the discriminatory and privileged processes, and what it was like navigating through (traditionally) heteronormative systems as a same sex co...

Joining Sarah & Jess around the table for this week's Morning Meeting is Dr. Heather & Hayley Rudderham. Heather and Hayley sit down with us over the course of two episodes to share their journey through reciprocal IVF beginning with the early stages of research, to picking a sperm donor, to the personal decisions, painful procedures, pregnancy, delivery and birth of their son, to adjusting to parenthood, and deciding what’s next! They cover the ins and outs, costs associated, the risks and rewards, difficult decisions, the discriminatory and privileged processes, and what it was like navigating through (traditionally) heteronormative systems as...

This week during The Morning Meeting, Sarah & Jess are joined by a registered dietitian who helps them make peace with the fact they are now responsible to feed other humans for the. rest. of. their. lives.

Ann Marion Willis is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping people enjoy delicious food while reaching their health goals and improving their relationship with their bodies.

She joins TMM to chat with the gals about the beauty of balance, the hook of diet culture, eating healthy on a budget, grocery shopping with ease, and how to have fun...

The gals are back in lockdown “working from home” with their kids and spouses….need we say more?

Join us for (yet another) Zoom Meeting as Sarah and Jess pull up a seat for a lockdown lowdown vent sesh.

We know things are feeling heavy right now for many, we are no exception, but we try to keep it real and light during this week’s meeting. Consider this our little check in – we hope you and yours are doing well. Rounding out the agenda: some Covid thoughts, feeling our feels, toddler attitudes, Kaitlyn Bristowe’s new ROCK, ju...

Joining Sarah & Jess around the table for this episode of The Morning Meeting are two very special guests - the other duo behind TMM - the gals' husbands Patrick & Daniel (AKA: Pat & Dan). The handsome hubby's pull up a seat to answer some hard-hitting questions sent in by you - the listeners! Find out who gets the credit for this couple friendship blossoming, who farted first, & how the love stories began. The foursome discusses their pet peeves & pastimes (hint: its golf and hockey), parenting hacks & challenges, their funniest & favorite memories, what they've learned from one another & why they can only...

In this Episode of the Morning Meeting Sarah and Jess invite Jill McPherson, Owner of Island Folk Cider House, around the table - actually, she invited S&J around hers! Join the gals for their first on location recording as they learn from and laugh with Jill as she tells them about the long and winding, interesting path that led her to the cidery.

We laugh - loudly & frequently - in this one, so adjust your volume accordingly. Jill's adventures have taken her all over the world & we are so glad they eventually led her home creating a...

Jessica and Sarah catch up on their week before continuing their chat with Tara Forgeron from Tara Forgeron Psychology. Adulting 101: a nest in the soffit, a nail biter and itchy pits; naturally, we blame it all on teeth. Tara rejoins S&J to continue discussing the importance of taking care of our minds in adulthood and shares some helpful tips and tidbits around access and advocacy, meditation, mom-guilt, emotional regulation, and wellness goals. We close out our insightful and encouraging meeting with Tara by asking some of our staple questions and round out our chat with some 'Would You Rather's...

Jessica and Sarah catch up on their week – a Fool’s Spring, a family trip, and the first ‘dog’ of the season – before welcoming their first guest around the table for the morning meeting. Tara Forgeron, from Tara Forgeron Psychology & Associates Inc, joins S&J to discuss the importance of taking care of our minds in adulthood and shares some helpful tips and tidbits around talk therapy, mindfulness, personal growth, boundary setting, mind/body connection, mom guilt and more in part one of this two-part insightful and encouraging discussion. Come laugh & learn with us and stay tuned for Part 2 of our chat w...

*inserts laughing cry emoji here* We'll take our parts on the side & jeans skinny forever, please. In this 'bonus episode' of TMM - Sarah & Jess discuss a few different trends based on your suggestions; some they don't fully understand, ones they will never let go of, and those that leave them wondering W.T.F. Call them a couple of ol' millennial gals who like what they like, sorry Gen Z'ers.

Episode 2!
On this episode of The Morning Meeting - Sarah and Jess catch up after a long week, (it was only Wednesday). They touch on the 4th trimester - does it ever end? Jessica tells us about her pap test scooting and tushy bidet experience. Warning: sensitive subject matter.

Welcome to The Morning Meeting with Sarah & Jess. In this very first episode - you'll get to know your hosts of TMM and find out why they wanted to start this podcast. They introduce each other, because no one likes to introduce themselves, and they highlight some ways the two are alike and vastly different. It takes all kinds of kinds - they are an example of that!