Lowe Standards

Welcome to the first episode of Rapid Fire Monday — where we bring the conversations we’d normally have in private straight to the podcast.This week, we’re talking about the TV shows we’re currently obsessed with, the ones we think are overrated, and the series that completely took over our lives. From binge-worthy favorites to reality TV opinions we probably shouldn’t admit, this episode is one big yap session about what’s actually worth watching.🎙️ In This Episode:• TV shows we’re loving right now• Overrated shows we don’t understand• Binge-watch habits & guilty pleasures• Reality TV takes• Should we apply for the Amazing Race?✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Jean Palacios, Founder & CEO of Artisan Aesthetics, a luxury medical aesthetics brand helping women feel confident, empowered, and informed when it comes to skincare, beauty treatments, and aging.We get into the best anti-aging treatments, skincare products worth investing in, and the everyday habits that actually make a difference for your skin. From dark circles, puffiness, and hyperpigmentation to the truth about injectables and cosmetic treatments, this conversation covers what women should know before booking their next appointment.We also talk about how to approach aesthetics in a way that feels natural, informed, and aligned with your personal goals—not pressure.🎙️ In This Episode:• Best anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments• Morning & night skincare routine essentials• How to treat dark circles, puffiness & hyperpigmentation• What to know before trying injectables✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re asking a slightly uncomfortable question… has therapy become our favorite excuse?We get into the fine line between self-awareness and over-analysis, and whether every uncomfortable feeling needs a label—or if sometimes it’s just part of being human. From “is this trauma?” to “or am I just being challenged?”, we unpack when discomfort is actually growth in disguise.We also talk about whether we’re starting to over-identify with our wounds, and what happens when understanding your pain turns into centering your identity around it. Because healing is important—but so is accountability.It’s honest, a little spicy, and the kind of conversation that might have you side-eyeing your own thought patterns (in the best way).🎙️ In This Episode:• Is every uncomfortable feeling trauma?• Discomfort vs growth: where’s the line?• Are we over-identifying with our wounds?• Self-awareness vs accountability✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Fiona Lake Waslander, Cofounder & CEO of Coral and a leading voice in women’s health. With a background in tech, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, she’s on a mission to close the gap in support for women navigating midlife health.We dive into what women can actually expect during perimenopause and menopause, from hormonal shifts to changes in energy, weight, and overall well-being. We also talk about how younger women can prepare early, what’s really going on with weight gain in midlife, and the often-unspoken topic of sex drive, hormones, and testosterone.This conversation is honest, informative, and long overdue—because understanding your body shouldn’t start when you’re already in the middle of the change.🎙️ In This Episode:• What to expect during perimenopause and menopause• How younger women can prepare early• Hormones, weight gain, and midlife changes• Sex drive, testosterone, and women’s health✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re asking the question everyone has an opinion on but no one fully agrees about—what even is a “summer body” anymore… and do we still want one?We get into the fine line between self-improvement and external pressure, and whether working on your body is empowering, performative… or a little bit of both. We also unpack the shift from body positivity to body neutrality, and whether that mindset actually feels healthier in real life.Of course, we had to go there—are we all secretly lying when we say looks don’t matter? And are we allowed to have aesthetic goals without feeling guilty about it?It’s honest, a little controversial, and full of the kind of thoughts you usually only say out loud to your closest friends.🎙️ In This Episode:• “Summer body” culture—outdated or still relevant?• Self-improvement vs external pressure• Body positivity vs body neutrality• Do looks actually matter?• Having aesthetic goals without guilt✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re diving into the little things that make life feel slightly more expensive—but worth it. From what actually counts as a “little luxury” to the things we’ll defend spending money on forever, we’re unpacking the habits, splurges, and small upgrades that bring us joy.We get into the generational differences—where one of us is all about quality, comfort, and practicality, and the other is here for convenience, vibes, and aesthetic. We also talk about the guilty pleasures we’re officially done feeling guilty about, the funniest purchases we somehow justify, and the one luxury that has become completely non-negotiable.Because at this point… is it really a guilty pleasure, or just part of the lifestyle?🎙️ In This Episode:• What counts as a “little luxury”• Generational differences in spending habits• Guilty pleasures we’re no longer apologizing for• The funniest things we justify spending money on• Our non-negotiable everyday luxuries✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault, your go-to design BFF making DIY actually doable. With over 20 years in television, she’s known for bringing colour, creativity, and affordable style into everyday homes.We get into all things DIY and home design—from choosing the right paint colours and refreshing your space to 2026 design trends and what projects are actually worth doing yourself. We also talk about how DIY differs across generations and how to upgrade your home without overspending.Plus, Leigh-Ann shares her best DIY success and a few disaster stories—because not every project goes as planned.🎨 In This Episode:• Paint colours & easy home refresh tips• DIY projects worth doing (and skipping)• Affordable home upgrades• Best DIY wins—and fails✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re getting honest about beauty, aging, and the ever-changing standards we’re all trying to keep up with. From Botox debates to the idea of “aging gracefully,” we talk about where we draw the line—and why that line keeps moving.We share some of our best and worst beauty decisions, the trends we’ve tried (and maybe regret), and the things we’re still curious enough to experiment with. It’s a mix of laughs, real opinions, and a reminder that beauty routines, like boundaries, are personal.Because whether you’re team “age naturally” or team “a little tweak never hurt anybody,” we can all agree on one thing: everyone has an opinion.🎙️ In This Episode:• Our thoughts on modern beauty standards• Aging gracefully… or redefining what that means• Best and worst beauty decisions we’ve made• Treatments and trends we’re curious to try next✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we sit down with senior consumer marketing and communications leader Jennifer Stein, with over 23 years of experience working with major consumer brands across both agency and corporate environments. We talk about what it really took to build a successful career, how work–life balance has evolved over time, and how different generations define success, ambition, and leadership.From navigating long-term career growth to reflecting on lessons learned along the way, this conversation explores how perspectives on work are shifting between Generation X and Generation Z, and what younger professionals entering the workforce should keep in mind.🎙️ In This Episode:• Work–life balance: Generation X vs Generation Z• What it really takes to build a successful career• How the definition of success is changing• Lessons from 20+ years in marketing and communications• Advice for the next generation entering the workforce✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we get honest (and a little unhinged) about weight, patience, and growing up in a family that loves food. Like… if good food enters the house, it’s survival of the fittest—and there’s a strong chance you might not get any.We talk about society’s obsession with weight loss and how it hits women differently across generations, how weight struggles ripple through family dynamics, and the unspoken pressure that comes with it all. We also unpack how our perspectives have changed over time, what healing actually looks like now, and how our individual struggles have shaped the way we see ourselves—and each other.Expect laughs, real conversations, a little self-reflection, and plenty of food talk along the way. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re losing weight or just losing patience, this one’s for you.✨Link for the WonderBra https://www.wonderbra.ca/en/e1569.html✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Christina Chin, who traded a six-figure strategy consulting career for a pickleball paddle and never looked back. She’s now a 7x Canadian National Pickleball Champion, startup founder, content creator, and the internet’s favorite “corp to court” success story.We get into everything from life as a professional pickleball athlete to betting on yourself, leaving comfort behind, and building a career around passion. Expect real talk, inspiring moments, and plenty of pickleball conversation—from competing at the highest level to creating content and growing businesses in the sport.🎙️ In This Episode:• Going from corporate life to pro pickleball• Pickleball training, tournaments & lifestyle• Building businesses in sports• Chasing passion over comfort✨ New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠⁠✨Follow us on ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

We’re auditing our friendships — and yes, it gets real.In this episode, we take a funny but honest look at the friendships in our lives and the unspoken standards we’ve been living by. We talk about seasonal friendships, how to tell when you’re growing together versus growing apart, and the small moments that quietly signal it might be time for a shift.We get into quality over quantity, why reaching out actually matters, and how to reassess energy, communication, and boundaries without immediately cutting people off. We also talk about how to end a friendship the right way — because ghosting? Not it.We wrap the episode by naming one friendship standard we’re intentionally raising moving forward. No drama, no shade — just growth, honesty, and a little yapping along the way. If you’ve ever questioned a friendship but didn’t know what to do next, this one’s for you.✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Belicia Chung, who manages affiliate influencers at Amazon Canada by day and is a content creator by night in the food, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle space.We get into everything from Amazon life and influencer management to beauty hacks we swear by, hot pilates routines, and the realistic intentions we’re setting for the year ahead. Expect laughs, relatable moments, and a few tips you’ll want to steal—plus plenty of talk about food, fitness, and figuring it all out as we go.🎙️ In This Episode:• Working at Amazon Canada• Affiliate influencer management• Beauty & wellness routines• Hot pilates• New Year intentions✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

In this episode, we’re diving into the parenting moments that shaped childhood, the lessons we carried into adulthood, and the things we’d definitely do differently if we were parenting today. From well-intentioned rules to “you’ll understand when you’re older” moments, we unpack how past parenting choices land differently through a modern lens.Expect honest reflection, generational perspective, lots of laughs, and a few stories that might hit a little too close to home. This conversation is about growth, understanding, and realizing that love can look different depending on the era you grew up in.If you’ve ever questioned the way you were raised, laughed at the differences between generations, or wondered whether parents always know best… this one’s for you.✨New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast✨Follow us on https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

“She says mother knows best… but does she really?” 👀This is your first look at Low(e) Standards, a new mother–daughter podcast with Terri Lowe and her daughter Tyerra. From two different generations, we’re having honest, funny, and sometimes heated conversations about life, growth, and everything in between.Episode one is called “Mother Knows Best… But Does She Really?” — and this teaser is just a taste of what’s coming.Enjoy the sneak peek, follow/subscribe, and stay tuned for the full episode dropping February 1st, 2026!