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Friendo

by AmandaMuse

You know that feeling you get when you’re around a good friend? There’s nothing like it in the world. It can completely turn around a bad day and make a great one even better. That's what Friendo is all about. Every single person no matter who they are has a story and on Friendo we'll celebrate them. Every episode, host and Youtube sensation AmandaMuse introduces you to some of the most fascinating people on the planet. People that will inspire you, make you laugh, make you think and everything in between. More than anything, Friendo is a place where we can just be ourselves.

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Episodes

  1. Are We Supposed to Suffer through Perimenopause and Menopause? with Dr. Sarah Connors

    Night sweats? Wrinkles? Low sex-drive? What did I miss? Aging as a person with a uterus is so mysterious. The information isn't exactly spilling over so our chat today with Dr. Sarah Connors opened my eyes and I hope you walk away with a few new tips. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for…

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  2. I Didn't Understand Her Message Until I Needed It with Sarah Nicole Landry / The Birds Papaya

    Change is inevitable, how do we sit with these changes and embrace them? Today Sarah Nicole Landry joins me to share about her life and how it's shifted in the past 2 years. We talk motherhood, the business of being an influencer, her life right now with all the ups and downs and how to embrace...

  3. How to Begin Again After the Last 2 Years | Amanda Solo

    Amanda's first solo episode this season. Take a walk down memory lane from these last 2 years. Let's talk about recovery, trauma and starting again. Thank you for being here! Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Follow along on social:Instagram @hellofriendoshopInstagram…

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  4. Life Changing News with Husband Dean

    After nearly 2 long years, Dean is returning to the skies. Today we share how the news of his return impacted us, we both had very different reactions! Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week AND a Friendo Recommendation! Thank you for being here! Explore my shop:...

  5. Cooking and Confidence? How To Start Early and Why This Is Important with Meg Tucker

    Building confidence in the kitchen can be easy, we just need to start young! Meg Tucker shares more on how to do this and why it's important. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week AND a Friendo Recommendation! Thank you for being here! Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com...

  6. #MomTruths and A Few Things You Don't Know about Cat & Nat

    Best friends having private conversations on a public platform - my guests today, Cat & Nat, are doing this every day for their communities and are celebrated for it! From books, to wine, and live shows and live videos and the viral #MomTruths videos they are working hard and are loved by many.…

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  7. Gender Norms, Parenting and Personal Tragedy with Dani Schaffer / City Girl Gone Mom

    "Just a Mom" is how Danielle Schaffer describes herself, as a mom of 4 living in California...but with over 3M followers on TikTok I think there's a bit more to her than the job title of mom! Join me as we discuss parenting, gender norms, the reality of success on TikTok with teen children and...

  8. Your Body is NOT the Problem with Dara Bergeron / Mom Bod Love

    Your body is not the problem, so there's no solution needed - how does that sit with you? My conversation today with Dara Bergeron of Mom.Bod.Love gave me so much food for thought with my relationship with my body and how I feel about the body neutrality movement. I also discuss my reaction Ep 53...

  9. Celebrating Motherhood, Sarcasm and Haters with Brittany Ostofe / Bosstofe

    Life is so much better with laughter! Brittany Ostofe is no stranger to fun, and her ability to shine light on the humorous side of motherhood, relationships and life in general keeps us coming back for more on her Instagram and TikTok feeds! Join us as we discuss how Brittany got started in…

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  10. Burnout to Career Shift and Starting Again with Joanna Fowler / Nesting Story

    Have you ever thought about shifting your career? Making a job change? It's scary, it's overwhelming and totally exciting all at the same time! My guest Joanna Fowler of Nesting Story shares her experience with her business venture The Water Cooler Co and what this change has been like her. Stick...

  11. What is Menstrual Equity and Why We Need To Care with Rachel Ettinger / Shop Here For Her

    What's the deal with menstrual equity anyway? Join me today with my guest Rachel Ettinger and her mission to spread awareness and education on menstruation. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week AND a Friendo Recommendation! Thank you for being here! Explore my shop:...

  12. Mommy Blogging to Brené Brown: The Power of Yes with Laura Mayes

    Laura is an OG in the land of Mommy Bloggers and she's taken her career to incredible heights all by saying YES! From Emmy awards, to podcast production with Brené Brown and co-founder of Mom 2.0. (an incredible summit for creators and business owners) - her experience is gold and I'm so excited…

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  13. Secrets, Confessions & New Years Resolutions with Tova Leigh

    Tova slid into my DM's a few years back and we've been friends ever since! This visit to the podcast (it's Tova's 3rd appearance) we discuss her new book, how she stays motivated as a creator and what life has been like for her in the UK as mom of 3 during a pandemic. Stick around for my 3...

  14. The Holiday Special: When Things Don't Turn Out as Expected

    Let's talk about the holidays when it didn't go according to plan! Stick around for my 3 holiday themed favourite things for the week! Thank you for being here! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Explore my shop and use code SANTA for 10% OFF: http://www.hellofriendo.com Follow along on...

  15. Talking About Hard Things with Libby / Diary of An Honest Mom

    Motherhood highs and lows, childhood trauma but make it funny? This is exactly what Libby from Diary of An Honest Mom shares and it's so stinkin' relatable. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week! Thank you for being here! Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Libby...

  16. Life After a Double Mastectomy with Kate Hahn

    Kate had to make a difficult decision about her body and her health, and is now enjoying her life to its fullest. Later in the episode Dean and I discuss sitting with someone in their discomfort, why this is so tricky, and how we've handled difficult moments in our lives. Stick around for my 3...

  17. Wearing All the Hats as a Mom with Katie Watkins / Confidentially Katie

    Working full time, creating relatable Instagram posts, losing weight, gaining weight, working out, not working out, creating viral TikTok videos and being a mom to 3...those are just a few things my guest Katie discusses. Later in the episode Dean and I ask each other questions about the truth on...

  18. The Invisible Woman with Dr. Sarah Connors

    Let's talk health and healthcare with Dr. Sarah Connors, an Indigenous Naturopathic Doctor & Birth Doula. She believes when women are their healthiest selves they can affect the health and lives of their families and that of the next seven generations. Later in the episode Dean and I discuss the...

  19. You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Down Syndrome & Parenting with Jen O'Hara

    How would react if you were given a diagnosis you weren't expecting? What if it was for your unborn child? Today Jen O'Hara shares her experience with her son Will receiving a neurodivergent diagnosis of Down Syndrome. Later in the episode Dean and I share how we aim to create an environmnet…

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  20. Breaking The Tech Startup Glass Ceiling with Patricia Stockie-Abdallah

    Did you start something new over the last 18 months? My guest today, Patricia Stockie-Abdallah designed and developed an app while pregnant and homeschooling her two older children! Today we discuss this journey and why changing what a tech founder looks like is so important. Later in the episode...

  21. How to Cook for your Family and Not Hate it with Andrea Buckett

    Cooking? Yay or Nay? Why is it so hard?! Let's talk all things food preparation and eating with Chef and Food Expert Andrea Buckett. Later in the episode Dean and I share our favourite Fall recipes and our passion for that Foodie Life! Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week! Thank…

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  22. Staying Hungry and Humble After Viral Success with Julie Nolke

    What would you tell YOUR past self about the pandemic? My guest Julie Nolke shares this and so much on her self-titled sketch comedy YouTube channel. Julie is a writer, comedian and creator and today she shares how she creates in the digital and traditional media spaces, along with how she…

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  23. New Season Trailer

    You know that feeling you get when you’re around a good friend? There’s nothing like it in the world. It can completely turn around a bad day and make a great one even better. That's what Friendo is all about. Every single person no matter who they are has a story and on Friendo we'll celebrate...

  24. The Aftermath of True Crime and Victimhood with Amy B. Chesler

    I love the true crime genre, but the reality is true crime is not entertainment especially for those who have lived it. My guest Amy B. Chesler shares her new book Working for Justice. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week! Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:36 Friend to Friend...

  25. The Windy Road of Pregnancy Loss and Grief with Aislinn Noltie

    October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month. My guest Aislinn shares her experience of losing her daughter in 2019. I also share a personal story of loss I've never shared before. A trigger warning is needed for this episode as we are discussing miscarriage. Stick around for my 3…

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  26. Leggings ARE Pants and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Jenka Clothing Co.

    Sick and tired of pricey leggings? Kim Melbourne of Jenka Clothing Co. decided to find the best quality leggings and build a business around her vision! Later on Dean and I share the reality of running a small business and imposter syndrome. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week!...

  27. The Reality of Addiction and Family Life with Katie McHone-Jones

    What would you do if you discovered your partner had a secret drug addiction? Katie McHone-Jones of Boy Problems Podcast shares her story about how she supports her husband on his journey of recovery. Later in the episode Dean and I get REAL about how life is going now that the kids are back in...

  28. All Things Aviation with Pilot Dean

    32 years as a pilot has equipped my husband Dean with stories upon stories! Join Dean and I for a special Aviation themed episode as we pull back the curtain on cabin crew life answering your questions! Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week! Thank you for being here!…

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  29. Sleep Routines, Sleep Paralysis and Back To School with Alanna McGinn

    It's nearly back to school, how's the sleeping situation in your home? Join me and guest Alanna McGinn of Good Night Sleep Site as we share hacks to prepare for getting back on schedule for sleep. Later in the episode Dean and I share a few supernatural sleep stories and stick around for my 3...

  30. Spark Curiosity in Nature but Don't Romanticize It with Becca Kedenburg

    Forest bathing? Sit spots? Does this interest you or nah? Join me for a conversation with Becca Kedenburg of Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and explore how to cultivate curiosity in nature. Dean shares how he really feels about camping and stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week!...

  31. Hacks to Makeover Your Look with Chantsy, and Amanda's 3 Favourite Things

    What's your fashion like these days? I LOVE MAKEOVERS, but not everyone in my life feels the same. Join me today as I discuss fashion and coffee with Ottawa based creator Chantsy. Dean and I tackle how we feel about our bodies and how this relates to what we wear. Stick around for my 3 favourite...

  32. Modesty, Swimwear and Parenting with Jen Hardie

    Is modesty uncool? What about modesty with our children as they age? How do model independence with our fashion and knowing when it's appropriate to wear certain things and when not to? My guest today, Jen Hardie, noticed a gap in the children's swimwear market and created a brand new style for...

  33. Are the Kids Coping with Life in a Pandemic? with Jessica Gottlieb

    If the adults are experiencing enormous amounts of stress? What about the kids? My guest today, Jessica Gottlieb, shares her take on how we can equip our kids with tools to cope in trying times. Later in the episode Dean and I share a bit more about life as parents these days; from report cards…

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  34. How to Have Fun with TikTok and Being a Dad Online with Clive Felice

    Are you loving or loathing TikTok? Short form video is having it's moment right now and Clive Felice from Dads With Attitude and I discuss comedy and being a Dad online right now. Dean and I tackle our thoughts on the platform and how we feel about living a real life, and sharing entertaining...

  35. 2021 Hair Trends, Makeovers and Going Grey with Hairstylist Courtney Bond

    Yes or no for epic hair makeovers? It grows back, why not have a little fun with it! Join me for a hair themed discussion with Courtney Bond, a hairstylist with over 20 years experience. We discuss being a hairstylist in Ontario Canada during a pandemic, hair awards, hairstylist assumptions and...

  36. Setting Sustainable Health Goals with Tara Smith

    Does the idea of setting health goals kind of freak you out? If it does, you're not alone! Covid is exacerbating health concerns, and changing routines and behaviours takes cognitive energy - how do you make changes in the midst of decision fatigue? Join me for an insightful discussion with Tara...

  37. My Dad Has Cancer: Misdiagnosis, Radiation and What's Next

    From misdiagnosis to surgery and then radiation - today my Dad, John, sits down with me to share his Cancer experience during a pandemic. Thank you for being here! Today’s episode is sponsored by Pillway. Sign up at Pillway.com or download the Pillway app and use code AmandaMuse50 for up to 50%…

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  38. A Life Reset after Divorce with Joanna from Nesting Story

    Do you have that friend you can talk to about anything? Joanna is mine. She's been my work-wife for the last 5 years and we always have so much fun when we're together! She has had a tricky year going through a huge life change while also sharing her life online. Join me for an awesome chat with...

  39. It's OK not to be OK: Mental Health Struggles with AmandaMuse

    Anyone else experiencing mental health struggles that they haven't had for years?! This past year has caused a few things I thought were handled to reappear. As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to share my story in hopes of reminding you that you're not alone. Thank you for being...

  40. Building an Online Community with The GG Sisters Laura & Josie Cannone

    Could you work with your sibling? Start a business and then a social media platform with your sister? My friends, and awesome creators Laura and Josie also known as The GG Sisters are the Friendo guests today and I'm excited to share their story with you. Let's talk life as creators, business...

  41. Food Instagram VS Reality and Understanding our Why with Eve Turow-Paul

    How do you feel posting your regular Tuesday dinner online in a sea of internet chefs and food bloggers?! Less than? Influenced? Unaffected? My guest today Eve Turow-Paul, shares her research on how to connect, understand and better serve people in this Digital Age. Thank you for being here!...

  42. How to Advocate for an Invisible Illness with Jes Hojsan

    What is an invisible illness? How would you proceed if you weren't taken seriously about pain you lived with daily? My guest today, Jes Hojsan, creator at House of Spoons on Instagram shares her experience with chronic illness and pain, along with being a mother to little ones and a Canadian...

  43. Indigenous Culture & Connection with Melissa Braun

    Do you feel connected to your culture? My guest today, Melissa Braun, an Aboriginal - Ojibway woman shares her experience of being born on a Reserve in Northern Manitoba and growing up in the northern town of The Pas and eventually moving to a Mennonite based community. We share thoughts on...

  44. Taking Your Financial Power Back with Martha Adams

    Are you confident with your finances? Would you feel nervous or fearful about leading a conversation with your financial planner about YOUR money? My guest today Martha Adams, a Certified Financial Planner professional, author and speaker shares with us her new book "Cleopatra's Riches: How to...

  45. Origin Stories & How They Impact Us with Garion Sparks-Austin

    Garion was left on a doorstep shortly after her birth in South Korea, this led her to being adopted and raised in Ontario, Canada. How does our origin story impact us? What if we don't know the details of our start in the world? Today my Friendo guest Garion Sparks-Austin shares her origin story...

  46. Trailblazing & Transitions with Jill Krause

    Being vulnerable is hard. Being vulnerable online might be even harder! My guest today Jill Krause does not shy away from real moments and has shared her lived experience online for many years. A Mom of 4, a Blogger, an Author - Jill wears many hats and I'm thrilled to share her story with you...

  47. It's Time To Punch Something with Gail King

    Kickboxing is my new love, have you tried it yet? Let's talk with World Champion Kickboxer, Gail King. Gail is the owner of Valhalla Mixed Martial Arts and her passion for the sport is infectious! Today we talk about her start in the industry, her love of kickboxing, starting a business in 2020…

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  48. Making Food Fun & Approachable For Kids with Alison Burke

    Confidence is key in the kitchen! Teaching kids ownership with food preperation and skills on how to cook is so important. Kids who feel confident with food become adults who have a healthy relationship with their nutrition. My guest Alison Burke, owner and creator of Nourish To You, shares her...

  49. Motherless Motherhood with Danica Chamberlain

    However you came into parenting, we normally have a blueprint (good or bad) on how we want to be in our new roles. How does losing your mother in childhood impact you as a mother? My guest today, Danica Chamberlain, shares her story with us. Thank you for being here! Explore my shop:...

  50. Sense of Self Identity and Feeling "Other" with Leila Schrenk

    Do you ever feel "other"? Our sense of self and identity are connected to so many things. How do you cultivate community? What makes you feel connected? Today my guest Leila Schrenk shares her experience with "other" and how this has impacted her sense of belonging and her role in motherhood.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

You know that feeling you get when you’re around a good friend? There’s nothing like it in the world. It can completely turn around a bad day and make a great one even better. That's what Friendo is all about. Every single person no matter who they are has a story and on Friendo we'll celebrate them. Every episode, host and Youtube sensation AmandaMuse introduces you to some of the most fascinating people on the planet. People that will inspire you, make you laugh, make you think and everything in between. More than anything, Friendo is a place where we can just be ourselves.

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What is Friendo about?

You know that feeling you get when you’re around a good friend? There’s nothing like it in the world. It can completely turn around a bad day and make a great one even better. That's what Friendo is all about. Every single person no matter who they are has a story and on Friendo we'll celebrate...

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Friendo publishes regularly with 103 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

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Friendo is created and hosted by AmandaMuse.
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