Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionables

We’re not sure if it’s because we are getting older or because the world feels really off its kilter right now but we’ve been thinking a lot about our belief systems and what happens…after this all ends. The interesting thing is that more and more science is supporting ideas that were once considered the realm of weird. From telepathy to past lives to visions of Buddha, we can’t wait to hear your thou...

Toronto's own Cynthia and Josie dive deep into the pain, chaos and unexpected gifts of breakups, the kind that leave you crying in your car, texting your ex, or googling soulmate signs at 3am.  In this raw and honest episode, we talk:

• Why breakups feel like grief
• Should you wallow in the saddness
• How to move on
• Breakup rules we live by
• How to come out ahead

Whether you're in ti, over it, or bakc in bed with them aga...

Shannon lost her entire adolescence after enduring years of sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather.

In this deeply moving episode, Shannon opens up about her painful past, her path to recovery, and how she turned her experiences into a driving force for advocacy and empowerment. All parents need to listen to this episode.

To follow Shannon Burns on social media @itsshannonburns.

A guide for sexual assault survivo...

f you're raising a tween or teen right now, chances are someone in your orbit has mentioned Adolescence — the British four-part drama that follows the fictional story of a 13-year-old boy accused of stabbing a teenage girl. At its core, the series asks a chilling question: could any boy be pulled into the world of online radicalization and incel culture?

This episode, we unpack the show’s provocative themes an...

In this episode, we’re getting real about navigating long-term relationships with a little help from couples therapy. From dealing with the daily irritations to keeping the spark alive, we share practical tips on how to communicate better without sounding like you’re reading from a manual. If you’re in a long-term relationship (or thinking about it), tune in for some honest, relatable advice on how to survive&mdas...

Josie had a work trip to a gorgeous Bahamian resort, and of course, Cynthia tagged along as her ‘plus one’ (because who wouldn’t?). What followed was a perfect mix of sun, sand, laughter, tears, and enough snoring to make the ocean sound like a lullaby.

For more information on where we stayed, visit Sandals Royal Bahamian

We were also one of the featured ...

A decade ago, lifestyle expert and bestselling author Debbie Travis swapped her fast-paced career as a television host for a quieter life in a crumbling 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany, where she now hosts transformative wellness retreats. In this episode, we dive into her latest book, 

One ordinary morning, radio personality Taylor Kaye was getting ready for her day when her husband suffered a sudden stroke. In a matter of hours, everything changed—he could no longer walk or speak. In this episode, Taylor shares the moment she realized what was happening, her journey through the healthcare system, the challenges of raising her daughters while her husband is in a care home, and the lessons she’s learne...

We’re so grateful for you! Thank you for your patience and for tuning in. If you ever have feedback or thoughts, feel free to reach out to us at hello@cynthiaandjosie.com. Just a small favour: before hitting “send” on anything heated or full of vitriol, take a deep breath—our nervous systems thank you in advance for that!

If you’ve noticed more urine leaks and accidents since you hit (peri)menopause, you are definitely not alone.
Declining levels of hormones, especially estrogen, can affect your continence. The impact can range from an inconvenience to a devastating effect on quality of life. But it doesn’t have to! 
In honour of World Menopause Month we are answering all your questions all about incontinence during menopause with Dr Sheil...

Well we made it!! Thanks for sticking with us and sharing all of your wonderful thoughts during this season. We need a bit of a break but we hope you will enjoy this last episode of the season where we answer all of YOUR burning questions.  Topics range from parenting challenges to relationship challenges to everything in between.

Do you fear sneezing and having a little pee come out? Have you found yourself worried if you laugh too hard at a movie that you might leave a wet spot behind? Incontinence is a very common experience that is unfortunately still a HUGE unmentionable. 
 
🎙On this week’s episode, we talk with urogynecologist Dr. Dana Soroka about the different kinds of incontinence and what can be done to help those experience it, live life wi...

What if your deepest secret was an addiction?
To the outside world, Shannon McKinnon seemed like the epitome of success: a loving husband, a thriving career in television, and two beautiful children. But behind closed doors, she was waging a silent war with heroin addiction. In this episode, Shannon shares her journey from battling chronic pain to slipping into addiction, losing her home, job, and marriage, and nearly her life. ...

We generally get along about most things. But once we had a discussion and realized that there is a topic we totally disagree on: where to give birth. We unpack our radically different birth stories and debate the pros and cons of home vs hospital births on this heated episode (proving you can still be friends with people you don’t always agree with!)