Episode 24 - Fariha Naqvi

Fariha Naqvi

On this episode, Fariha joins Sam to discuss her secular childhood growing up in Montreal, her realization and committment to her Muslim faith and the political climate in Quebec that informs her discussions with her kids and the larger public. Here are some of the topics that were covered in this episode:

• Fariha’s Blog - Canadian Mom Eh

• The letter that started it all - An Open Letter to Pauline Marois From a Hijab-Wearing Muslim Quebecois

• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Quebec’s use of the Notwithstanding Clause re: religious symbols

• Fariha’s welcome to City TV Montreal:

• Fariha’s Montreal Gazette Columns

• Fariha’s Huffington Post columns

Episode 18 - Jackie Yovanoff

On this episode of the podcast, Sam sits down with Jackie Yovanoff, a sex and sexuality educator. Some of the things they discussed on this episode include:

• Goderich, Ontario, Canada
• Catholic Schools in Ontario
• Polyamory - it's not what you see on Sister Wives
• Consensual non-monogamy
• Book - The Ethical Slut
• "Nesting Partner"
• The Hunger Games
• Toronto Star article that discusses Jacki's family

Episode 17 - Maria Lianos-Carbone

On this episode of the podcast, Sam sits down with Maria Lianos-Carbone, author of the book "Oh, Baby! A Mom's Self-Care Survival Guide For the First Year." Some of the things they discussed included:

• Postpartum depression and Depleted Mom Syndrome
• Social media expectations and causes of stress
• Perfect moms and new parent expectations
• Meditation, breathing and exercise as ways to alleviate stress
• The importance of community support
• Maria's book