While She's Napping

02/01/2022

Happy new year! The last few months have been a wild ride, but we are back and excited to ring in 2022 with Season 2 of While She’s Napping!

(Even though technically now it should be called While *They’re* Napping…but our three year old doesn’t nap…so it’s actually While They’re Sleeping…and when we’re NOT sleeping…which is usually not past 9:00pm but…you get the idea).

Cheers! 🥂

19/07/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
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Ep. 66 - "Friendships After Having Kids"
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On this week's episode, Cindy and Adam discuss how friendships change after having kids.
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They compare the dynamics of their friendships with fellow parents to those that do not have children. They touch on the decision making process of going certain places, the environments they choose to have their children around and avoid, and how this impacts certain long-standing and newly formed friendships.
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They close out the show reviewing the Instagram polls regarding such changes and where other people stand with their experiences.
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✍️ So how about YOU? Have your friendships changed since children have entered the equation? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friendships-after-having-kids/id1504012624?i=1000529295425

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/42xaf1CVWRn65S4Ucj2B3y?si=NMfYO17MQZGi-slXfOiyWg&dl_branch=1

13/07/2021

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Ep. 65
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On this week's episode, Cindy and Adam are a little late with their discussion on the 4th of July, but they make up for it by covering the topic of patriotism.
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They touch on the recent discovery of mass graves of indigenous people in Canada and this affected Adam's traditional celebration of Canada Day (even though he's American).
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They then switch to how they define patriotism and how the term has taken on a new meaning in recent years. They discuss how they have celebrated Independence Day in the past and how they view commercial acts of patriotism vs. more meaningful and productive ones that extend beyond the holiday celebrations.
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✍️ So how about YOU? Do you consider yourself to be a patriot and/or patriotic? How do you define patriotism? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patriotism/id1504012624?i=1000528565798

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vaQq499uPt0wV5m3riTIp?si=IrV_8_FiRGKkAROlDa7V8A&dl_branch=1

28/06/2021

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Ep. 64 - "Sharing Our Anxieties"
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On this week's episode, Cindy and Adam discuss their individual experiences and histories with anxiety. They ponder the differences between fears and anxieties and reflect on the various ways anxieties have manifested in their lives.
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They then touch on the results of the polls and share some listener tips on how to address and manage anxiety.
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✍️ So how about YOU? What are some of YOUR friends experience with the Terrible Twos? Do you think toddlerhood is more difficult than infancy? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharing-our-axieties/id1504012624?i=1000527069112

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/1amHIJWZdsDdN7KfDVSBfQ?si=JRsOSxZQQ42cBRWuWK8wGg&dl_branch=1

21/06/2021

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Ep.63 - "The Terrible Twos"
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After a bit of a hiatus and celebrating their daughter's 3rd birthday, Cindy and Adam return to reflect on the dreaded "Terrible Twos."
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They discuss some of the things they have learned while raising a toddler during a pandemic, the types of shifts she made from infancy to toddlerhood, and some of the strategies they have each used to approach the challenges of this particular age.
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They then take to the Instagram polls to find out what our listeners think are the best and hardest parts of raising a two year old and how it compares to the challenges of the newborn phase.
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✍️ So how about YOU? What are some of YOUR friends experience with the Terrible Twos? Do you think toddlerhood is more difficult than infancy? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-terrible-twos/id1504012624?i=1000526224865

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZsyxjkIaRzYf75Zpe20Dj?si=u4_YDx3FQcytDFLAq0wMkQ&dl_branch=1

02/06/2021

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Ep. 62 - "Unrealistic Beauty Standards"
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Cindy and Adam discuss the unrealistic beauty standards that are portrayed on various social media platforms and how they are influencing young adults (mainly young women) to look a way that is unattainable and often times harmful.
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They touch on how this phenomenon isn't necessarily new, but the dawn of social media platforms such as Instagram have made it a more egregious issue to tame. They also discuss how to approach it as parents in order to instill a sense of confidence in young children that is independent of how they look.
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They then shift gears to how such beauty standards may not be applicable to young males, as they are instead influenced by ideologies that may become harmful if the message is being sent by the wrong people.

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unrealistic-beauty-standards/id1504012624?i=1000523735713

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nBUOBDGXDzzJG5Z4qSUnK?si=weXpGB5eQBijqD29TKK4Uw

25/05/2021

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Ep. 61 - "Our Favorite Musical Artists"
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Cindy and Adam take a break from the heavy topics and shift to a discussion about their favorite musical artists and genres.
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They touch on the music that influenced them during their youth and whether or not their respective musical interests maintained throughout the course of their lives.
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They then touch on how the music they listen to shaped the people they have become and where they have found commonality despite their vastly different musical tastes.
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✍️ So how about YOU? What are YOUR favorite musical artists? Has your taste in music been more or less the same or has it evolved over time? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-favorite-musical-artists/id1504012624?i=1000522864085

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aL16Z4oQf3S8R63ao3kCU?si=vIQVzhwTTV-9kdgQtLFmkA

17/05/2021

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Ep. 60 - " Shedding Our Masks: Too Soon?"
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Cindy and Adam discuss the recent recommendation by the CDC that fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks in most settings.
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They talk about their initial reactions, frustrations with the CDC's messaging (or lack thereof), their assumption that those that are not vaccinated will claim to be as a result, and the timing of the recommendation itself.
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They then shift to their concerns regarding the effect that this may have on parents and their unvaccinated children, and outline their approach to balancing the risk of exposure with the benefits of transitioning back to normalcy with their child.
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✍️ So how about YOU? What are YOUR thoughts on the CDC's recommendations? Are you feeling a sense of anxiety with people less likely to wear masks? Or are you confident in the science? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shedding-our-masks-too-soon/id1504012624?i=1000521962983

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/085pwt5sNpTAEjyjYAUT4m?si=wd4ZkwJrSOCoUH6bUYqEng

10/05/2021

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Ep. 59 - " Feminism: Scratching the Surface"
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Cindy and Adam celebrate Mother's Day and her birthday by having a (very) surface level discussion on feminism.
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They start by discussing their interpretations of feminism and how forms of media seem to sensationalize and misrepresent what it stands for.
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They discuss gender inequality and some of the ways it permeates throughout our society, using examples such as - the workplace and professional sports. After examining some of these complexities, Adam is left to reconsider whether or not he describes himself as a feminist.
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They also share the results of the gender reveal for their second child.
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✍️ So how about YOU? What are YOUR thoughts on Feminism? Do YOU consider yourself to be a Feminist? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminism-scratching-the-surface/id1504012624?i=1000521034258

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v1ZI6V62eASA6BOi8qt12?si=bzEeLCiOTgyY0kh4efO02Q

04/05/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
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Ep. 58 - "Gender Reveals"
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In the week leading up to the gender reveal of their second child, Cindy and Adam break down the complexities of these parties that have become popular in recent years.
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They discuss some of the concerns around celebrating and emphasizing a child's gender before they are born, and whether or not they agree with such concerns.
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They then shift gears for their plans to reveal the s*x of their second child, as well as discuss some gender reveal ideas that have gone horribly wrong.
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✍️ So how about YOU? What are YOUR thoughts on Gender Reveals? Do YOU have any fun stories about a particular Gender Reveal? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gender-reveals/id1504012624?i=1000519796164

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Awb83FR43OblLupioen3v?si=N-gtM4FbQ--B4KNPQ_GD7g

26/04/2021

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Ep. 57 - "West Coast vs East Coast"
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Cindy and Adam are joined by their favorite guests OF ALL TIME - The Babes, Chris & Sara of Sailing Viktoria to discuss the differences between the West and East coasts.
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Each couple offers their favorite things about their respective coasts and share stereotypes about the opposite.
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They cover everything from food, lifestyles, personalities, and - most importantly - coffee. ☕️
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✍️ So how about YOU? What are YOUR thoughts on East Coast vs West Coast life? Which is the better coast? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-coast-vs-east-coast/id1504012624?i=1000518605820

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nWwL9a6a6fL6KKpph1ECR?si=86821757bfd646e1

19/04/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨
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Ep. 56 - "The Fascination with True Crime"
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Cindy and Adam discuss the phenomenon of being fascinated (and a little bit obsessed) with True Crime.
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Whether it's a podcast, documentary, docu-series, or book, it seems as though many of us find True Crime to be compelling and captivating. But what does this say about us as people? Does our obsessions touch on something a bit deeper? Or is it more of an indicator that real life is always better than fiction?
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We then discuss our favorite True Crime shows and podcasts, as well as how the genre itself has completely changed the podcasting space.
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🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fascination-with-true-crime/id1504012624?i=1000517690431

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yXWAnoihzaHRLIduvLRQ9?si=622c5953b0cd4eac

15/04/2021

This week we are discussing the phenomenon of our collective obsession with true crime. Can you relate?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J4RdcE6H4Gs&feature=youtu.be

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14/04/2021

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12/04/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨
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Ep. 55 - "Vaccine Passports"
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Cindy and Adam discuss the hot-button issue regarding private entities requiring a vaccine passport.
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They touch on arguments related to personal freedom, data security, and vaccine equity, evaluating the legitimacy of various positions.
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They then discuss how a vaccine passport, if enforced, could impact people - including children - in regards to their access to certain experiences that vaccinated individuals would be able to enjoy.
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✍️ So how about YOU? How do YOU feel about the possibility of needing a Vaccine Passport in order to participate back into normality? Do you think this is a violation of one’s privacy or a necessary measure to protect the public? Leave your thoughts in the comments below

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vaccine-passports/id1504012624?i=1000516732821

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/761V727xCZLowkeQ3NlSj3?si=a739b3e24b224623

12/04/2021

Our episode on Vaccine Passports is now available!

We talk a lot about vaccine equity, and here is a helpful resource about what you can do to improve vaccine access.

09/04/2021

What are your thoughts on vaccine passports?
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Do you have concerns about your personal freedoms? Security of your personal medical information? Vaccine equity?

We’ll be talking about all of it on our next episode!

These digital credentials could return us to normal life more quickly, but they have stirred controversy in some quarters.

08/04/2021

📣ON OUR NEXT EPISODE...📣
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Cindy and Adam will touch on the new political controversy regarding the possibility of Vaccine Passports.
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They’ll touch on the ethical implication in terms of privacy and personal rights if such a policy is implemented, whether or not private entities have the right to impose such a rule, and how we can avoid the use of a passport entirely.
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They’ll then shift to whether or not the possibility of needing proof of being vaccinated will either dissuade or persuade more people for getting the vaccine.
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✍️ So how about YOU? How do YOU feel about the possibility of needing a Vaccine Passport in order to participate back into normality? Do you think this is a violation of one’s privacy or a necessary measure to protect the public? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!