A collection of thoughts I've had recently. I talk about accountability and being accountable to ourselves. I make reference to my feelings surrounding episode 124 so if you haven't had a chance to listen to that, make sure you check it out. Also, are you brave enough to ask your close friends for feedback on how you can improve yourself? And it's …

It's always fun having Jennifer Caswell on the show because she brings a perspective on things that many of us don't often consider. In this episode, we talk about how we sometimes over analyze innocuous comments made towards us, and second-guess ourselves. Also, have you or the people around you been going through it more lately? And by "it" I mea…

My previous episode seemed to have resonated with a few people. One listener in particular, Jennifer, was moved to reach out. She recognized similarities we shared surrounding self-worth. How our self-worth and how other's value you can get muddied. This conversation certainly helped me and opened my eyes to things and I hope it helps you as well.P…

This is a short one. But it's an emotional one. You all know I'm an emotional person and sometimes I need to be real about how I'm feeling. Maybe this is the turning point for the direction of this podcast. There are still a lot of things on my mind about what I should be doing and the type of topics I would like to share with you all. Since record…

Bringing you two terrifying tales to enhance your Halloween experience. Maybe they'll mildly entertain you. Maybe you're completely jaded and nothing phases you. Either way, I hope you enjoy the sound of my voice. Please subscribe to my podcast! And follow me on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Stefan, one of the wonderful hosts of MLVC The Madonna Podcast. We chat about some of our frustrations we encounter while creating and maintaining a podcast and what keeps us motivated. He also shares with us how he's feeling in light of some recent changes in his life. Mourning the loss of a life that could h…

Emotional Support Water Bottles. What is that? Do you have one? Does it have a name. I'm still trying to figure out of my water bottle supports me on an emotional level. Also, a strange anecdote about an odd girl in a waiting room. There's always a pet peeve presenting itself to me around every corner. Please subscribe to my podcast! And follow me …

My friend, Amanda, joins me to chat about oversharing and our fear of doing things on our own. Sometimes we need to take that first step to create our own happiness. Please subscribe to my podcast! And follow me on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw.

My first solo episode. I plan on continuing with the same energy and message of what How You Feeling is all about. Honest conversations about mental health, personal growth, and social awkwardness. My hope is to have a mix of solo episodes full of reflection and observations, and casual conversations with friends about anything and everything. In t…

This is the final episode Fran records as a host! But he won't be far from this show if Coco has anything to do with it. In this episode, we chat about wedding conduct and the high expectations photographers have when it comes to capturing all those wonderful moments. Also, our usual banter of all things socially awkward. Please subscribe to our po…

One of Coco's favourite pastimes is people watching. And a recent dinner outing at a sushi restaurant did not disappoint! Are you team chopsticks or team fork? Listen now! Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw.

Another random conversation with your two favourite hosts! Is it ok to tell a hired photographer to move out of the way while they are doing their job? Also, how difficult is it for people to separate the art from the artist? We've had the conversation before but we talk more about some of the celebrities we grew up watching and how it has become m…

As the end of summer slowly approaches, transition and change become a part of all of our lives. This includes How You Feeling with Coco & Fran. With the start of many new and exciting projects in our futures, our availability has become less and less. And because of that, we made the decision that not only was Slay Your Weekend with Akilah no long…

Who doesn't love a good buffet? Vast selections to choose from. Underwhelming flavours. Heartburn and indigestion. What more can you ask for? Ok, so that might not be enough to pull you in. Let's add the need for some people to consume alcohol to have fun. Massage therapy. The evolution of Coco. Finances and socializing. And the importance of Hallo…

How often do you put others first? If you are a people pleaser, your need to be liked and accepted is almost always to the detriment of your own happiness. Your boundaries inevitably get crossed. Coco and Fran discuss the differences between them when it comes to pleasing others. Saying yes all the time isn't always bad, but neither is saying no. P…

We think it's safe to say that what we see on social media is not a true or real representation of the people and the world around us. Have you ever asked yourself if your online persona is real or authentic? Authenticity isn't just about how we present ourselves online but also how we are with the people around us, in person. Do you express or sup…

Are you someone who gets their fill of socializing simply by scrolling through social media posts and seeing what your friends and family are up to? Has social media ruined our ability to socialize? We are so distracted by what we see online - we've seen it all, why do anything in person? There's also this perception that we can only socialize duri…

A topic that we love to discuss here at How You Feeling: Disappointment. We complain about people disappointing us with their actions, or lack thereof. So why do we accept it? Why don't we have the conversations that will hopefully correct the behaviour? If it matters enough to us to be bothered by it, and complain about it, why do we hesitate to c…

There are so many facets of the human experience that are connected with our mental health and happiness. And a huge part of that experience is sexuality and sexual health. Although there has been progress within these categories, there is still so much stigma wrapped around sexuality. We speak with Lisa Henry, a professor of Human Sexuality at the…

The How You Feeling podcast has always been a sort of investigation into how we are feeling and what we should be doing to make a change, if necessary. In this episode, Fran talks about solitude. The struggle with balancing solitude with healthy social practices. Many people find it very difficult to be alone. Or the idea of being single for any le…

Sounds, vibrations. Everything in life is a vibration. Ever wonder why we subconsciously gravitate towards certain frequencies more than others? Our guest co-hosts, Jenn and Amy, talk about how sounds affect us, even on a cellular level. We're bringing you woowoo! Let us know if you want to hear more content like this. Please subscribe to our podca…

If you don't already know who Akilah is and what she has to say, do yourself a favour and listen to Slay Your Weekend, with new episodes every Friday right here on How You Feeling with Coco and Fran. In the meantime, Akilah chats with Coco about her upbringing and what prompted her to amplify Black Female voices and their sexuality. You can follow …

If you have ever hesitated to make a change in your life because you think it is too late or you are too old, then you need to listen to this episode. Our good friend and contributor, Anne McPhillips, joins us to talk about rediscovering her passion for acting and performing in her 60s, and how her drive and determination has led her to where she i…

Returning guest, Erin, chats with us about what it's like to be a teacher today, in the face of so many school shootings. Also, her decision to leave teaching and start a new chapter of her life in a new city. At some point you need to put yourself first. Regardless of the fear of failing or the guilt of leaving loved ones behind, change is good. P…

Where do you make friends? As we get older, the opportunities to make new friends become less and less. Perhaps we just don't want or need any new people in our lives, and that's ok. But there may come a time when the people in your circle are just not fulfilling you they way you would like. That's not to say they are bad friends. They just have di…

Coco's trip to NJ! Was it everything she imagined? Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw

We often think of family when we hear the phrase “unconditional love” - love without conditions. But can that be applied to friendships as well? Can you still love a friend regardless of their behaviour? Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw

If you've been listening to our sister episodes, Slay Your Weekend with Akilah, you’ve probably heard Episode 3 Abstinence & Sex Positivity and her guest's journey with abstinence. For our episode, we are joined by Marc, who opens up about the circumstances that lead to his decision to be abstinent and how he navigates life and its many temptations…

Three topics in one episode! 1) Transactional friendships. The most common form of transactional friendships occur because someone wants to use another person to get ahead, or an exchange of skills that benefits one another. These "friendships" can also be for clout, money, and/or fame. Sometimes, transactional friendships occur because people don'…

Where words fail, music speaks. When you dive into the background of any artist, often times the work they create is a response to a moment in their lives that may have been difficult to speak about. Listening to music can make you feel a range of emotions. Creating music can also help heal some of those emotions. We chat with singer/songwriter Eri…

Medical Gaslighting is a term used to describe doctors or medical practitioners who blame patient's illness or symptoms on psychological factors, or deny a patient's illness entirely, and telling the patient they are not sick. It is a form of emotional abuse that frequently leads to the patient doubting their own experiences. Women, especially wome…

...that is when trust is created. We all have certain friends we share more with than others. What are some reasons for the distinction? And is it possible to remain friends with someone you don't trust? Let's dissect some some key points about friendships, oversharing, and the signs you can't trust a friend. Please subscribe to our podcast! And fo…

We talk a lot about communicating with friends, and the importance of establishing boundaries with them. But what about the romantic relationships in our lives? Why is it so difficult to express our wants and desires to our significant others? Have we romanticized this notion that our partners should somehow know everything without ever being told?…

A social experiment is a type of research done in fields like psychology or sociology to see how people behave in certain situations or how they respond to particular policies or programs. Many of these experiments test an individuals response to conformity. Society has made us believe the if you don't conform, you will be punished. Why do we have …

A quick little chat sesh about recent customer service experiences. We've all encountered employees and companies that just don't want to help. How do we handle employees who do the bare minimum for us? Listen now. Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw

In a time when communicating with someone is so at-hand and instantaneous, why is it so difficult to reach out to people? If we value the person and their relationship to us, why do we perceive our messages as unwanted or even a burden? We chat with Jenn & Amy, from Caz & Kozy, about their friendship and how important it is to maintain an open line…

In a time when communicating with someone is so at-hand and instantaneous, why is it so difficult to reach out to people? If we value the person and their relationship to us, why do we perceive our messages as unwanted or even a burden? We chat with Jenn & Amy, from Caz & Kozy, about their friendship and how important it is to maintain an open line…

Sometimes the missteps and indiscretions of our past shape who we are today in a positive way. In this episode, we talk openly about tales of shoplifting and how those experiences have given us a heightened sense awareness, and ability to recognize shoplifters while working in retail. We, by no means, condone or celebrate our past behaviour. We are…

How do we define failure? Is it literally just the opposite of success? Or could it be because something didn't meet our own or societal's expectations? It's safe to say that failure is certainly subjective. Our good friend, Akilah, joins us on today's episode and we share some of our personal experiences of what we have perceived as failures. Plea…

This episode was supposed to be a production session on how we plan our episodes but we got into the topic of friends and conversations. Often times, we just want to express some of the frustrations or emotions we may be experiencing, simply to let it out. We don't necessarily need advice. Most of the time, we already know what we need to do. All w…

One of our favourite kind of episodes to create is when we ask each other questions - personal, existential, whatever gets us chatting! The fun part is when we learn something new about one another. As you're listening to this episode, ask yourself some of these questions as well. You may be surprised at what you learn. Please subscribe to our podc…

How many times have you given advice to someone, or have helped them with a problem in their life, and you rarely (if ever) apply that same advice to yourself? Sure, it feels good helping others. But why is it so easy to talk the talk but never walk the walk? Usually we get caught up in other people's problems as a means of avoidance. A distraction…

Astrology purports that astrological bodies have influence on people's lives beyond the basic weather patterns, depending on birth date. There is much debate on the validity of this idea. But there is no debate when it comes to Pluto's Return! This small but mighty planet has been on a 248 year long journey around the sun and it's set to return on …

When you hear the word Legacy, one of the first things people think of is a gift that is passed on to another person upon their death. It's usually something tangible. We don't often think of it in terms of actions: making an impact. Coco & Fran chat about what their legacy means to them and what they hope to create and accomplish as their legacy. …

How many times have you set your hopes up for something, only to get disappointed with the outcome? It happens to us all but there are ways to change how we process that disappointment. And how to potentially avoid it. Fran shares a recent experience he had with disappointment and Coco talks about the 4 questions we should ask to better understand …

As artists and small businesses, we struggle to get the engagement and support from followers and consumers. Coco & Fran welcome singer/songwriter Vincent DiGeronimo to discuss the mental impact this hustle has on artists. With all this anxiety, how does anything creative ever happen? Listen to Vincent on Spotify. And follow him on Instagram @vince…

We love a good buffet, especially an all-you-can-eat buffet. As Fran always says, "You got a big stomach!" In this episode, you get a little bit of everything. We talk about To-Do lists. Do they work? How do we create accountability with ourselves? Also, the importance of keeping goals secret. Sometimes your inner saboteur has outside forces workin…

When you're younger, making friends is relatively easy. As a child and young adult, you are surrounded by the same group of people day in and day out. Eventually, something is going to click and you have a handful of people you call "friends". As we get older, the opportunities to make new friends become less and less. Other than work, most of us d…

It's a new year, and with it comes a new intro to our podcast! But it also brings the topic of resolutions. We all come out of the holidays with a promise of changing something in our life. Most of the time it revolves around food and weight loss. Making changes to better ourselves is always good but why do we wait for the new year to start? Why no…

Have you ever had that one friend that never seems to make time for you? You seem to be the one who initiates conversations or plans, with little to no effort from the other person. Trying to solidify plans is almost an impossibility. At what point did you say to yourself: I deserve better? We've all experienced this at some point. There are only s…