Explore every episode of the podcast All The Things
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| Summer 2024 Trends and How to Make Them Attainable: Wellness, Beauty, and Fashion | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:39:17 | |
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| I Did Over 300 Workout Classes - My Results and Review So You Don't Have To | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:46:08 | |
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| REVISTED: Hacks and Tips for Optimal Health - Good vs Bad Inflammation, Balancing Blood Sugar and Feeling Your Best with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Olesia Guts | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:11:43 | |
ORIGINALLY AIRED SEPTEMBER 2022 CONNECT WITH US: CONNECT WITH OLESIA Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Microdose FAQ's, Alternative Wellness, and Mental Health - Fungal Friend | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:27:25 | |
Ever been curious about microdosing? This episode is for you. Don, the founder of a wellness, health and psychedelic company fungal friend is on the podcast to answer your most requested topic "Magic" Mushrooms. There have been some very promising clinical trials showing the psycolocibin may lead to improvements in terms of mental health. I personally believe that mushrooms are and will be the next big thing in wellness, and love that I was able to have this conversation. In this episode you can expect topics such as what is microdosing, what can you expect, why do people microdose and so much more. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Growing up Psychic-Ish, Connecting with Past-Lives, and more with Psychic-Ish Host Lydia | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:41:06 | |
Episodes like this also really embody ALL The Things too I believe because we really do cover such a variety of topics there is truly something interesting for everyone. We covered what her experiences with spirits, and even past-lives has been like ,and a few that standout more than others, how Lydia balances just being a human-being going through all this what can often feel like a crazy unrelatable journey, and we also got on the topic of crystals and sage so you’ll definitely not want to miss that.
Thank you for listening! | |||
| Part 2: How to Hit your Gym Goals, How to Stay Motivated, and Different Diets for Different Goals - Nori Athletics | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:37:19 | |
In this PART 2 with personal trainers Michelle and Novette, the founders of Nori Athletics, they discuss hitting goals, staying motivated and finding the right diet for your body when it comes to fitness! Everything from weight loss, diet, nutrition, staying motivated, finding a personal trainer, gym do's and don'ts was discussed in these two-part fitness, health and wellness pods! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Part 1: Building Self-Confidence Through Fitness, Nutrition and Diet Pitfalls to Avoid and What to Look For in a Personal Trainer - Nori Athletics | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:57:15 | |
| How to Create, Develop, and Elevate your Personal Style with Expert Stylist and Personal Shopper Michelle Addison | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:51:10 | |
This episode is what you've been missing. Expert stylist, actress, and personal shopper Michelle Addison is one of the best in the fashion industry. This episode she shares tips and tricks for shopping sustainably, mixing high and low pieces, elevating your wardrobe, how to feel like you always have something to wear, and so much more. This is one of Sofia's favourite episodes, and one that you can listen over and over and find a new tip everytime. CONNECT WITH US: Thank you for listening! | |||
| Making Friends as an Adult, Why it's Hard, and Tips to Develop New and Current Friendships | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:15:33 | |
"So no one told you life was going to be this way"... Why does no one talk about how hard it can be to make friends as an adult? Growing up, your friends are built into your schedule then everything changes in your 20s, 30s and beyond in adulthood. In this solo pod, Sofia chats about her experience making friends in Vancouver, social anxiety post covid, and tips for growing friendships in adulthood in general. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Professional Triathlete Lauren Babineau on Achieving Goals and Protecting Your Peace as a Top Performing Athlete | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:31:10 | |
Lauren Babineau is a high-performance, top Triathlete representing Canada in World championships. Performing as an athlete at such high levels is extremely rewarding, but can come with a price. Sofia and Lauren discuss protecting your physical, mental and emotional health with achieving goals both in the athletic and corporate World. CONNECT WITH US: TIKTOK WEBSITE CONNECT WITH LAUREN: WEBSITE Thank you for listening! | |||
| Wellness Tips, Staying Consistent and Healthy Habits - Money Maker Workouts Founders Brooke Nagy and Marisa Jaramillo | 04 Aug 2022 | 01:04:17 | |
Brooke Nagy and Marisa Jaramillo are the brilliant co-founders behind your new favourite workout for building a booty, elongating your legs, and tightening and toning all over. Money Maker Workouts is for everyone and every BODY. Join Sofia as her Brooke, and Marisa discuss their background as dancers, dive into their path as fitness and health professionals, and now as entrepreneurs. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Fitness, Fashion and Showing Up For Yourself - Addie Ziprick Founder of Rype Active | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:28:42 | |
Join Sofia and Addie Ziprick Founder of Rype Active, as they talk about being in the fitness world, staying consistent in their routines, launching an athletic wear company and what it means to be a boss in every aspect! Addie embodies leadership, kindness and grace and it shows through in Rype's mission. From the website: "We are all our own version of RYPE; shape, size and color. We want to make sure you feel your absolute best as soon as you put your RYPE on. It’s our goal!" Thank you for listening! | |||
| Redefining Wellness and Nightlife - Opus Drinks Founder and CEO Christos Kalaitzis | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:35:22 | |
With sober curiosity among some of the newest and hottest trends in the wellness and fitness industries, there has been no better time than now for Vancouver's latest wellness brand and line of non-alcoholic, no sugar, no bullshit cocktails, Opus Drinks. The Founder and CEO of Opus Christos Kalaitzis joins Sofia as they dive into entrepreneurship, nightlife, societal norms around alcohol, and of course building a brand in the wellness space. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Why Your 20's Aren't The Best Years of Your Life | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
| Revisited: Developing a brand and ways you can support LGBTQ+ and minority businesses - Heim Goods Founders Matt Osborn and Parker McMullin | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:08:23 | |
Happy Pride Month everyone! With it being the last Thursday of Pride Month, Sofia had to spotlight one of her favourite local luxe fragrance brands, Heim Goods, where the owner's Matt and Parker just so happen to be part of the LGBTQ+ community. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Optimizing Your Health Through Algae - Catharine Arnston | 15 Jun 2022 | 01:06:16 | |
Wow! Bring a notepad and pencil for this episode, because you do not want to miss this. Sofia had the honour of talking with and learning from Catharine Arnston about the benefits of Algae. If you're passionate about wellness, health, fitness, and health optimization this is for you. Thank you for listening! | |||
| What Sustainable and Clean Beauty Looks Like in 2022. Elate Cosmetics Founder and CEO Melodie Reynolds | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:41:49 | |
This episode Sofia has the pleasure of speaking with the beautiful (inside and out) Founder and CEO of Elate Cosmetics, Melodie Reynolds. Melodie shares her story of being not only a female entrepreneur, but an entrepreneur in the beauty industry focusing on sustainability. This episode is inspiring, joyous, and insightful for all things beauty, sustainability, and business. Thank you for listening! | |||
| All Things Fitness, Social Media and Building Confidence - Elyse Vickers (Life With Elyse) | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:34:51 | |
Sofia loves any chance to connect on the podcast with old friends and talk about fitness, self-development, growing up, and building confidence. In this episode, Elyse shares her story and tips on the ups and downs on creating a fitness social media following, what tools have helped her self-development, and the ins and outs of working on yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. Thank you for listening! | |||
| How to Fit Nutrition and Fitness into Your Busy AF Schedule - 2 Guys With Knives | 19 May 2022 | 00:29:44 | |
Welcoming 2 Guys With Knives to the podcast! Sergio and Patrick are true celebrities in Sofia's eyes, and rockstars to everyone in the fitness, nutrition and wellness space. This episode is a true blend between fitness, and entrepreneurship! Listen in for tips on fitting in fitness and nutrition into your daily schedule, and for the story of how this amazing company began from the ground up! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Bootstrapping, Building and Rebranding a Business - Rob Fraser | 12 May 2022 | 00:50:57 | |
Welcoming Rob Fraser founder and CEO of OUTWAY (formerly Endur), the leading brand in performance socks! Rob shares his story of discovering how he combined his passion for athletics while finding an exciting career. This episode is also all about entrepreneurship, navigating through difficult times, and rebranding a company! Thank you for listening! | |||
| The First Thursday in May - Met Gala 2022 Fashion Review With my Boyfriend | 05 May 2022 | 00:42:40 | |
It's officially MET GALA SEASON! This fun episode will be sure to make you laugh and smile as Sofia and her good-sported boyfriend Dylan complete their second annual Met Gala Fashion review! Sofia and Dylan would like to mention that they recorded this episode in sweatpants and hoodies, so this review is all in good fun! Thank you for listening! | |||
| How Fitness Connects the Mind, Body and Soul - Athlete Caroline Crawford | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:30:11 | |
This is episode is the dose of motivation you've been looking for. Caroline is a rockstar athlete who has had more than her fair share of experience in moving past hard times. In this episode, she and Sofia sit down to discuss getting into a fitness routine and developing healthy habits, how fitness connects directly to not only your physical health, but also your emotional and mental health, and the importance of looking after your mind, body and soul. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Music Festival 101 and Survival Guide - What to Know Before Going to a Music Festival | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:22:48 | |
In honour of music festivals coming back, Sofia put together her best tips from attending over 50 concerts and 3 music festivals. If you're like Sofia and a huge fan of live music, or curious about what actually happens at music festivals this is for you. With music festival Coachella weekend 2 quickly approaching, this episode is a guide for all Coachella and music festival lovers. Also, we believe Sofia is using this episode to manifest an open invite from a brand to for her to attend a festival. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 23 Things To Do Before You Turn 23 - Solo Pod | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:23:57 | |
In honour of your favourite Aries podcast host turning 23, here are 23 things to know, learn and do before you turn 23 but can be applied to any stage of life! Thank you for listening! | |||
| 5 Tips to Feel and Stay Fit on Vacation | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:21:44 | |
| Unpacking the "That Girl" aesthetic, and having a sustainable and realistic wellness routine - solo pod | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:41:39 | |
The "That Girl" aesthetic has taken over TikTok and Pinterest, but Sofia is here to further unpack the reality of the "that girl" trend. Instead of striving for a routine that is curated to perfection, Sofia shares details on her favourite wellness and health practices, and what ones aren't worth the time and money. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Fitness and Food Freedom. Listening to Your Body and Saving Yourself. - Nicki Cox Fit *TW* Eating Disorders | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:58:23 | |
The perfect podcast episode to play during your next workout! This week Sofia was joined by the impressive and inspiring Nicki Cox, aka Nicki Cox Fit on Instagram. In hopes to spread awareness about how prevalent and destructive eating disorders can be, Nicki shares her journey overcoming her own and now how she is fully thriving an abundant life in recovery. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 7 Reasons to Stop Caring What People Think / How To Not Care What Others Think - Solo Pod | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:16:44 | |
In this episode, Sofia shares her reasons for trying not to care what others think! She is definitely NOT an expert, but has found 7 reasons that have really helped her! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Therapy 101: A Holistic and Approachable look at therapy with Krisztina Fovenyi "The Chill Therapist" | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:53:18 | |
If you can only listen to one episode of All The Things, our pick may be this one. Sofia is joined by Krisztina Fovenyi AKA The Chill Therapist. Krisztina credentials includeMA, RPC-C, Counsellor as well as being a down-to-earth easy to talk to millennial therapist! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Building an Authentic Community and Body Positivity in the Age of Social Media - Advice from Social Media Influencer Eleni | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:45:25 | |
Meet your new IG and social media bestie Eleni! Eleni shares her best tips and tricks for growing an authentic and engaged social media following. Eleni shares about how she keeps things authentic, whether it's through collaborating with others, not photoshopping her body, or showing her followers a true behind-the-scenes look of creating content. Thank you for listening! | |||
| February is the New January - Tips for Getting out of a Funk, and Starting the Year off Right! | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:19:27 | |
We're back baby!! After Sofia's break ATT is back in full swing. This episode is all about getting back in a routine and out of a funk after the New Year. January New Year's resolutions just weren't doing the trick for 2022, so it's time February got her moment to shine. Support the show (https://paypal.me/allthethingspod?locale.x=en_US) Thank you for listening! | |||
| Revisted: The Best Ingredients for Healthy and Beautiful Skin at Every Age + Cosmetic Treatments with Skin Expert and Cosmetic Injector Montana Brown | 16 Dec 2021 | 01:00:44 | |
Revisting an oldie, but a goodie while Sofia's voice recovers! This episode also goes way deep into the World of botox and facial filler. Montana helps to debunk common myths around botox and facial filler while explaining what you can expect before and after treatment. For those looking at getting a little ‘something something’ whether it is a chemical peel, medical facial, or injectable, expect to hear advice for finding a clinic and practitioner that you can trust, and what red flags to look out for. Sofia also asks Montana to give us the 411 on “Baby Botox”, who could be a candidate for it, and how it’s different from a regular botox treatment. CONNECT WITH MONTANA: Thank you for listening! | |||
| Catching Up Storytime: Manifesting Designer Handbags & 48 Hours in Chicago | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:26:28 | |
This episode is a catchup and true "all the things" genre. Sofia shares her latest storytimes of travelling to Chicago to visit the Joffrey Ballet School, making new friends, and buying a Louis Vuitton handbag. All while keeping things real and sharing the not-so-glamorous side of things. This episode has tips for travelling, what you need to know before travelling in a post-pandemic world, what you can expect at Louis Vuitton and why your uber drivers should always gas up BEFORE picking you up. Thank you for listening! | |||
| An Honest Look at the Life of an Influencer - TikTok star Alexis Winters | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:57:10 | |
If you've wondered what it's like to go viral overnight, Alexis has the story for you! This episode Sofia sits down with childhood friend, TikTok star and Instagram Queen Alexis Winters. This episode is full of tips for growing on TikTok, what it's like to create content for brands, collaborating with content creators, and how to not compare yourself to others on social media. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Keeping Up With Trends, Pop Culture and more with Trends & The City Podcast | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:48:46 | |
What happens when you get three pop-culture, wellness loving girlies together? This episode! This week, Sofia collaborated with the lovely ladies Jen and Meg from the Trends and The City Podcast to chat about top trends in beauty, wellness and fashion, the best spots for and must-do's in Calgary, real housewives and bravolebrity discussions and so much more. This episode is a ton of fun, and will have you feeling like you're at a GNO with the ladies. Thank you for listening! | |||
| REVISTED: Get Out Of Your Mind and into Your Body: Discovering Fitness, Wellness, and Health Secrets with JayBird's Ariel Swan | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:53:43 | |
ORIGINALLY AIRED: JUNE 8TH, 2023 Thank you for listening! | |||
| Behind The Lyrics, A Deep Dive Into the Process of Musician and Songwriter - Kai Kehdi | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:10:02 | |
In this episode Sofia gets to chat with the ultra-talented Kai Kehdi. Kai started his musical journey over 10 years ago and hasn't looked back since. Being a musician in Toronto, Kai shares his process of collaborating with other artists, his thought process for songwriting, why John Mayer is the best guitar player and so much more in this behind-the-scenes look. Thank you for listening! | |||
| From student to sustainable business owner. Tips and advice for young entrepreneurs - Doodlebug Pet Food Founder Danielle Lowe | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:39:33 | |
This episode Sofia gets to chat with friend, university peer, and up and coming sustainable business owner Danielle Lowe. Danielle shares her story of taking a sustainable business idea to filling a gap in the pet food industry. This episode is packed with advice for those thinking of pursuing their business idea, life after and during university, and inspiration for going after your goals. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Fitness Journey and Fitness Tips - Part 2 | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:24:17 | |
Ask and you shall receive! Part 2 is here for even more fitness, nutrition, and health tips and tricks that Sofia wishes someone told her years ago. This episode touches on reaching aesthetic goals, how to deal with body image issues, weight loss and weight gain, and overall advice for reaching fitness goals in a safe and healthy way in a digestible way. Whether you are a gym newbie or a pro, this episode will bring you value wherever you are in your fitness journey! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Listen To This If You're Stressed - Stress Management Tips | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:20:14 | |
Stress is real and unavoidable. However, this episode is all about reducing stress, managing stress, and tips for dealing with stress in a healthier way. In this episode, Sofia shares her personal and digestible tips that help her deal with stress, and will bring value to your life too! Thank you for listening! | |||
| 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Fitness Journey Part 1 - Sofia Merlo | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:22:24 | |
With over a decade of experience in the fitness, wellness and nutrition world, Sofia has experienced everything from being too big, too small and everything in between. This is just the beginning of this series, as Sofia has lots to share regarding all things fitness and nutrition. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this episode is full of value and reminders for helping you along with your fitness and health journey. Thank you for listening! | |||
| How to Upgrade Your Personal Branding, Marketing Tips for entrepreneurs, brands and businesses - Kristi Mitchell | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:37:44 | |
If you get overwhelmed by buzzwords like "social media marketing, keywords, click-through rate" and the millions of others surrounding the world of marketing this is for you! Sofia is joined by marketing genius and MBA graduate Kristi Mitchell. Kristi gives amazing tips to help you and your business grow, gain more traction and form better marketing strategies. In this episode, we break down challenges surrounding social media, strategies to improve your marketing campaign performances, and how to grow your business through marketing techniques no matter what your budget is! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Live Tarot Reading with Emily McGill | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:35:22 | |
Spooky Spiritual Season has arrived!! Although different than our regular format, this episode brings so much value, insight and magic for all listeners. Listen in on this Live Tarot Reading with the talented, magical and wonderful recovering Broadway Publicist and Tarot Reader Emily McGill. Thank you for listening! | |||
| All The Favourite Things: Beauty Edition - Sofia Merlo | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:23:53 | |
Welcome to a new mini-series "All The Favourite Things" with your host Sofia Merlo! In this mini-series we'll be sharing all of our favourite go-to beauty items, wellness tools, tv shows, books and so much more. Stay tuned to get new recommendations for skincare products, and makeup items, for skin types and budgets of all sorts. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Multidimensional Health, Wellness, and The Benefits of Yoga - Abby Verigin | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:46:56 | |
All The Things wellness, yoga, spiritual health and more with friend, fitness coach and yoga teacher Abby Verigin! Abby has so many great tips, tools, and tactics for embracing a more enriched life full of health in all dimensions. Sofia and Abby were able to catch up, share their wellness journey's, and take you guys along the ride with them! Thank you for listening! | |||
| Meet My Boyfriend and Met Gala 2021 Review - Dylan Ross | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:48:28 | |
Welcome to Sofia's life as you finally get introduced to her boyfriend Dylan! This week Sofia and Dylan do a deep dive on All The Things Met Gala 2021 Fashion. Sofia with her sweatpants, hair tied, chilling with no makeup on (Drake call us), and Dylan's backwards hat they are more than qualified to give their input on fashion's biggest night out. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 5 Things I've Learned from Therapy | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:26:52 | |
| Tips and Advice for Dealing With Change, Improving Productivity and Starting New Routines - Sofia Merlo | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:25:07 | |
Back to school season is here, and so is back to work, back to routine and back to change season. No matter how exciting, or daunting change can be there's always an adjustment period. If we're being honest, this past week has been a week of transition, change, and crying phone calls to Sofia's parents...BUT Sofia has been able to apply and learn new tips and tricks to share with all of you in terms of developing routines, being more productive, and adapting to change. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Touring with Selena Gomez, The inside scoop on life in LA, and daily life as a singer and songwriter with - Jordan Powers | 02 Sep 2021 | 00:51:25 | |
*STREAM OPTIMISTIC OCTOBER 7TH 2021* Thank you for listening! | |||
| Ayurveda 101, Holistic Healing and Improving Your Lifestyle with Ayurvedic Doctor - Victor Briere | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:48:46 | |
The episode we all need to hear right now. Sofia keeps it real with her listeners by prefacing although Victor Briere, an amazing Ayurvedic Doctor, gave TONS of amazing tips to improve your wellness, relationships and overall health... sometimes it's ok to have some *not as nutritionally dense foods* in order to nourish your soul. With that said, this episode covers Ayurveda 101, ayurvedic medicine, ayurvedic practices, holistic healing, breathe work and so much more to help you on your path to self-improvement and better health. Thank you for listening! | |||