Dancing With Our Defects

02/10/2023

Jon and I are taking a break from the pod to deal with some personal struggles. We’ll be back when we’re feeling a bit better! Thank you for your support ♥️

20/08/2023

Ever wonder if you have undiagnosed ADHD? We’re no doctors, but Jon & Jacklyn have experience being diagnosed as adults, and it’s all pretty freakin’ interesting! Have a listen 👇🏻👇🏻

Widely talked about, rarely understood, ADHD is among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders out there. On this episode we have our guest Jacklyn join us, who like Jon, was diagnosed as an adult. Mandy asks all kinds of questions and we laug...

19/07/2023

We are now in Season 2 of Dancing with Our Defects! Thank you to all of our loyal listeners & welcome to the newcomers 😊 We are looking forward to the coming year & seeing where it takes us!

14/07/2023

🏳️‍🌈 Happy PRIDE!! 🏳️‍🌈 We would like to thank Émile Sopkowe for taking the time to have a casual chat with us about the 2SLGBTQ+ community in NL. Let’s keep talking and supporting each other ♥️

*Apologies for some sound issues in this episode.

This week we wanted to acknowledge Pride Month by learning a little more about the 2SLGBTQ+ community. As allies, we want to continue learning and expand on our understanding any way we can. Emile, a proud member of the community, joins us as we a...

31/05/2023

How was your May 2-4? Feeling nostalgic about TV & video games? Join us for a casual chat on this week’s episode 😊

Video games and TV have been taking flak for as long as they have been around. Video games promote violence, TV is rotting your brain, screen time is replacing social interaction; we have heard it all. However, we would argue the truth is closer t...

13/05/2023

We’re back from our spring break and diving right into why we feel like imposters in the workplace an in life. Can you relate??

What is imposter syndrome and how has it affected us? Jon and Mandy are back at it and this week they attempt to answer these questions. Check it out and perhaps you'll get a better understanding of all that crippling self-doubt weighing you down.

09/04/2023

Hey all! Amanda here! I LOVE studying human behaviour. It’s my true passion and part of my future work! Jon and I recently recorded a podcast on the different generations. I’d like to share something that relates.

I recently resigned from my current full-time, well-paying, permanent job at halfway to my pension. The differences in initial reactions from Baby Boomers and Gen X vs. Millennials and Gen Z peaked my human behaviour antennae 📡 🤔

Boomers & Gen X, who grew up with a focus on job and financial SECURITY:
- “Really? Those last few years to your pension will fly!”
- “What will you do??? Maybe taking a leave of absence until you figure things out would be the better route.”
- “Here’s a job ad for way less money and that I have no idea if you have an interest in…” repeat

Millennials and Gen Z, who grew up with a focus on job FULFILLMENT and financial FREEDOM:
- “I’m so proud of you for looking after yourself.”
- “You’re really going after what you want, and that’s so admirable.”
- “Life is too short, I’m so glad your chasing your passions.”
- “GOOD FOR YOU!!”

Of course there were exceptions (like my mom, who supports everything I do 🥰😘), but overwhelmingly, this was the response, and I get it. All these people genuinely CARE about me, it’s just the ideas of success and life goals that are different. It’s the way we grew up - in different worlds! Boomers came right after the war and hard financial times, where obtaining ANY job was the goal, and rightfully so for that time period. Because of the hard work put in by boomers, and the betterment of the economy, Millennials and beyond got to enjoy better lives, more choices, and we actually get to pursue our DREAMS ♥️ Pretty cool, right?? Anyway, like I said, this stuff is my bread and butter, so I had to share 🙂 I truly believe each generation gets better than the previous, and that there is HOPE for our crazy world!

While Jon and I are on our Podcast break, feel free to tune into any episodes you may have missed, like this one! And I’d love your feedback too!!

"Back in my day!" You've heard it. Or perhaps you've said it? It seems like human nature to compare ourselves to those before us and those that are coming after. After all, your generation is in fact the best one, right? Not so fast. I know it's h...

03/04/2023

Hey followers! We’re taking a short break to travel &/or rejuvenate! With Julia’s 2 cheer trips coming up, I’m a bit overwhelmed with planning and working. See you all in May ☀️☀️

-Amanda

18/03/2023

This week we chat about International Women's Day and un-learning antiquated behaviors. Jon talks about his expensive new toy and Mandy has some big career news. Let's dance 🕺 💃

This week we talk about International Women's Day; why women rock and men suck! Ok not exactly, but we do discuss how un-learning comes into play when looking at gender equality and other learned behaviors that have become pretty dated. Some thing...

04/03/2023

Will Amanda someday have enough courage to slay the Jabberwocky? Will Jon embrace his creative side and just go for it? … Or…will they both just sit in front of the tv for the rest of the day and drink beer? You can only find out if you listen ☺️🙃

This week Jon and Mandy check in with each other to chat about their current struggles. Feeling like we are unable to be our authentic selves and procrastination just to name a couple. Things are weighing us down, and that's bad, but they are also...

11/02/2023

Hey there my fellow defects, our latest episode is in distribution! This week we covered why Millennials rock and Boomers suck.

Ok there's a bit more to it than that. Well, a lot more. It's complicated. Best to check it out for yourself.

- Jon

"Back in my day!" You've heard it. Or perhaps you've said it? It seems like human nature to compare ourselves to those before us and those that are coming after. After all, your generation is in fact the best one, right? Not so fast. I know it's h...

08/02/2023

Your “defects” can be your best gift.

Freedom is a conscious choice

29/01/2023

After a short break our latest episode is now rolling out on all major platforms. A lot happened as 2022 wrapped up so this week we wanted to fill you in on all the tea. Happy listening!

So we had a little more time off than we had intended, but as we all know, life happens. Mandy was going through some s**t, Jon was starting a business, Kevin Bacon still wants a Tremors sequel. A lot happened, so on our first episode of 2023, we'...

25/01/2023

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21/01/2023

Life happens, and we needed some time to re-group after the holidays. We’re back in the studio and back in your ear holes this week! Stay tuned for the drop of our latesest pod recapping our most recent struggles and triumphs. And we have some new surprises in store for the new year 😉 Let’s dance!

09/01/2023

To our loyal listeners… We’ll be right back 😊 Jon and I are doing some planning for our pods in 2023! Stay tuned for what’s in store, we’ll be back in your ears real soon!!

26/12/2022

Jon and I would like to wish everyone all the best in 2023. We are taking a break over the holidays, and we’ll be back in the New Year ✨

16/12/2022

That in your notes doc? 🤷‍♂️

Jon