Pardon My Mind with Rachel & Hiiro

Nov 08 2023 123 ep. 70 mins 1

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We're constantly getting to know our minds. And when we have guests, we get to know them behind their public image, so that you can get to know them beyond their Social Media presence. Mental health awareness and inclusivity across the human spectrum (especially with the LGBTQ+ community) is near and dear to us. We find the beauty in vulnerability. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (@PardonMyMind) to continue supporting us, as these episodes can be WATCHED as well! Follow us on Instagram @pardonmymindpod and on Facebook @pardonmymindpod. *Theme music by Matcha Dacha.*

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Episode 113 with Rachel & Hiiro - The Lost Art of Listening, Woke Fatigue

Nov 08 2023 40 mins

Are you listening, or are you already commenting? We chat about how comments and opinions are put on a pedestal. These days, the narrative in the digital world has already been formed before the actual narrator has had the chance to be fully listened to. Are folx reacting poorly based on woke exhaustion? And, is there a lack of emotional availability because of this, which leads to

Episode 112 with Rachel and Hiiro - Addiction to Suffering, Being Seen and Not Forgotten

Oct 15 2023 31 mins

In this episode of Pardon My Mind, Rachel shares her struggles with being addicted to suffering, while Hiiro reflects on his deep-rooted complex of being forgotten and forgetting anything in general. How are these concepts presented in our lives, and what began these behavioural patterns and ultimately may impact the future? Can you relate?LINKS:Watch This Episode on YouTubeInstagr

Episode 111 with Rachel & Hiiro - We're Back!

Sep 17 2023 62 mins

And just like that...Wait... wrong show!Hello and from the 🧠 🧠 of Rachel and Hiiro, we welcome you back to PMM! It's been a hot Summer and we're ready to deep dive into discussions about real life and all things mental health, and then some.We try to get to the point (you'll see what we mean when you start listening...), as Rachel opens up about her new realizations on life a

Episode 110 with Jeremie Jalapeno - Men in Tubs Calendar Creator, Guy Who Shoots Photos, Storyteller

Apr 11 2023 84 mins

Get ready to sit down and absorb the many intriguing stories that Jeremie Jalapeno (nee Drainville) has to impart to us, ranging from how he started the infamous Men in Tubs calendar to his "trip" (pun INtended) in Peru.Jeremie “Jalapeno” hails from Gatineau, Quebec and currently resides in Nelson, BC. His love for snowboarding brought him to BC. At the end of the 2014, he frac

Episode 109 with Alice Starr PART 2 - Canada's ONLY Professional Drag Queen Wrestler

Mar 11 2023 53 mins

Check out Part 1 with Alice on Episode 78! We're so inspired by their transformation and how far they've come!We caught up with Canada's ONLY professional drag wrestler, Alice Starr, who appeared on the pod last year as they were breaking into the world of wrestling through drag! Since our last chat, Alice has become one of the main stars on the Canadian reality TV series, Drag Hea

Episode 108 with Tobias Picker - Composer, Pianist, Conductor

Feb 11 2023 53 mins

We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Picker, who has drawn commissions from and performances by the world’s leading musicians, orchestras, and opera houses! Tobias, is known for his scores behind many operas, including his most recent adaptation of the iconic non-fiction book, Awakenings, by Oliver Sacks. You may recall the famous movie adaptation from the 90's with Robert De

Episode 107 with Rachel & Hiiro - Mental Health Superpowers, Da-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na... They Say It's Our Birthdays?

Jan 26 2023 27 mins

In this episode, we chat about turning your mental health challenges into your own, personal superpowers! Also, as we approach another year older, how does our mental health get affected by our birthdays??Pardon My Mind Links:Watch This Episode on YouTubeInstagram (@pardonmymindpod)Facebook (@pardonmymindpod)Website

Episode 106 with Rachel & Hiiro - New Years Expectations

Jan 08 2023 32 mins

"Expectation is the mother of all frustration." - Antonio BanderasHow do "resolutions" affect our mental health?Pardon My Mind Links:Watch This Episode on YouTubeInstagram (@pardonmymindpod)Facebook (@pardonmymindpod)Website

Episode 105 with Magdalena Wosinska - Photographer, Filmmaker, Storyteller

Dec 26 2022 72 mins

*Magdalena joins the conversation at the 16 minute mark.*Magdalena is a storyteller through the mediums of photography, filmmaking and storytelling. She is an artist who is not afraid show the authentic, raw and beautiful messiness of being human. Her subject matter has ranged throughout the years, from skate culture, the heavy metal music scene, A-list celebrities, editorials, and

Episode 104 with Dubbs Weinblatt - Founder of Thank You for Coming Out, Storyteller, Educator

Dec 03 2022 66 mins

We're joined by genderqueer trans Jew and multi-hyphenate, Dubbs Weinblatt (they/them)! Dubbs grew up in Ohio and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY and is an established writer, producer, podcaster and activist. They spent 5 years as an Associate Director of Education and Training for an organization called Keshet (Rainbow in Hebrew), a national organization that works for the full