Episodes

  • Bye to Birth Control (solo episode)
    Nov 1 2024

    In this solo episode (which is the first episode available on video on select streaming services) Sarah talks about her decision to come off birth control after 15 years.

    Sharing the experiences of her listeners, and things she has learned in the past 10 months, she gives an overview of what to be aware of if you are considering this yourself. Also discussed are cycle tracking in apps and helpful products for doing so.

    Follow on socials @newfoundhappyhour and stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode on Fridays!

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    36 mins
  • Motherhood/Mental Health with Melissa
    Jul 12 2024

    Melissas episode continues in part 2 where she tells Sarah all about post partum and why it's beneficial to consider counselling/therapy before, during, and after giving birth. She also talks about making mom friends and practicing gratitude, then ends with some advice!

    This is the last part of the Mothers Day series - check out the first 2 episodes with Sarah and Hailey as everyone has unique experiences with pregnancy/birth/motherhood and it is so helpful for the friends/family of expecting parents to hear.

    Stay tuned for the next episode, weekly (usually) on Fridays!

    Follow on Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/Youtube @Newfoundhappyhour

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    20 mins
  • 2 under 2 with Melissa
    Jul 4 2024

    In part 1 of Melissa’s episode, she tells Sarah about her c section, VBAC birth, and all that comes with going from one child to two. They discuss gender roles, not just for kids but parents, and some lessons she’s learned so far.

    Stay tuned for part 2 next week with Melissa!

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    22 mins
  • Daydreams or Dumpster Fires with Hailey (Part two)
    Jun 14 2024
    In the second part of this Mothers Day series and part 2 of Haileys episode, she continues talking about being conscious of what we teach our kids from a young age. She talks travelling with a baby, her experiences with multiple miscarriages, and speaking up for yourself as a mom.

    They circle back to gender roles discussed in the first episode, how the working/stay at home parent roles can reverse and how you really don't know if the day is going to be a daydream or dumpster fire, but its sweet anyway!

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    29 mins
  • Being a Boy Mom with Hailey (Part 1)
    Jun 7 2024

    In the next part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah has a conversation with her friend of 26+ years, Hailey. She shares her experience with pregnancy/birth and having a 16 month old. They talk about the best time of year to be pregnant, birth trauma (trigger warning), and what its like raising a son in todays world.

    Stay tuned for the next weekly episode on Fridays :)

    Follow on Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook @newfoundhappyhour

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    32 mins
  • A Month of Motherhood with Sarah (Part 2)
    May 31 2024

    In the second part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah continues her conversation with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum.

    She talks about her biggest surprises of motherhood, and our host talks about how it can feel for the childless friend when her closest friends are starting that journey without her. They also talk about being child free, what to consider when having children, and of course advice to pregnant or new moms!

    Stay tuned for the next episode, now weekly on Fridays :)

    Follow on Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/Youtube @Newfoundhappyhour

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    20 mins
  • A Month of Motherhood with Sarah (Part 1)
    May 24 2024

    In the first part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah chats with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum.

    She talks about her fears surrounding pregnancy and birth, and how those around her helped her conquer her fears. She also tells us about the reassuring signs she has gotten in regards to this pregnancy and birth, and the links to Newfoundland/her nan who passed away last year.

    Stay tuned for the next episode, now weekly on Fridays!

    Follow on Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/Youtube @Newfoundhappyhour

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    22 mins
  • Staying Your Authentic Self In Relationships with Sydney
    May 10 2024

    Season 3 of NFHH begins with an update from Sarah, and goes into a conversation jam packed with advice from her friend, Sydney. Sydney talks about her experiences living in Calgary and Toronto, and how all the relationships in her life lead her to where she is today: single and back in Calgary with an exciting career!

    The two talk about making friends in your 20s and making connections that can serve you later in life. They also talk about how unhealthy relationships can affect friendships and your overall health and wellbeing.

    Trigger warning: Abusive/Unhealthy relationships

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    1 hr and 4 mins