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Millennial 911
Join us every Tuesday to tackle the millennial emergency. We’re aware that they’re not real emergencies, but they’re still important. We’ll bring in guests as first responders and by the end of each episode you’ll have essentials for your own first aid kit. For more, follow us on Instagram @mlnl911pod. And feel free to dial 911 by sending us a dm with an emergency - we got you.
Episodes
35 episodes
Architectures of Our Lives
As Millennials, we love to search for labels and systems to help us understand ourselves, but this can sometimes create a maze of lingo with no ‘aha’ in sight. We have our counselors and therapists on call, but find that we’re stuck in the s...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:40:42
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Hair Therapy
We would argue that our relationship with our hair stylist is just as important as our significant others - sorry guys. And although we haven’t been through couple’s counseling, we know there’s some shit we’ve got to work through. We’ve done...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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53:46
Us + Alcohol
Alyssa and Megan take a trip down memory lane when it comes to their relationships to alcohol. Although a lot has changed, there’s still an ongoing internal and external dialogue about the role that substances have in their lives.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:49
Millennial Momming
We are often in awe of the people in our lives who are mothers. It seems like so much has changed in the way that people are parenting, but one thing hasn’t, and it’s how much that it changes people’s lives. We asked our mom friends what the...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:06
The Power of Asking for Help
It's a first for Millennial 911 - a SOLO episode. Alyssa shares an epiphany she had this past summer about how good it felt to ask for help, and asks the question: "Why don't I do this more often?" She invites a few close friends to share their...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:09
Millennial Money
When it comes to our money, we’re either in a state of denial or panic. We only live once, and deserve to enjoy our hard earned money when we can, but at the same time, we fear that we won’t have enough funds saved to enjoy retirement. Shoul...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:32
Millennial Politics
Are millennials caring less about politics at a time when we should care more than ever? No one wants to admit apathy, but the current state of affairs, out of touch officials, and disconnected career politicians make it harder than ever to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:01:04
It’s Your Face, Do What You Want
As aging millennials, we’re caught between combating any physical sign we’re getting older and radically accepting the reality of where we are in life. With more financial freedom we can access products or procedures that might help maintain...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:04:23
What We Can Learn From Drag
Maybe it’s perfectionism or maybe it’s Maybelline, but there’s a nagging feeling that the cis and straight community are getting it wrong with allyship when it comes to drag. Has respect for drag caught up with our access to it? Are we doing it...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:42
Summer Mini: Riverside Intentions for S2
We came back to where the concept for Millennial 911 all began, the Elbow River. And set our intentions for how we want to move into season two.
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16:54
Summer Mini: Poop Like You Mean It
For our summer mini episodes we’re giving our first responders a break, and instead, putting a bandaid on a current emergency: why aren’t we talking about poop more? We grew up hearing that “girls don’t poop”, but like, we do, and we’re trying ...
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31:14
Summer Mini: Love you, Gen Z. Mean it.
For our summer mini episodes we’re giving our first responders a break, and instead, putting a bandaid on a current emergency: what if we don’t want to hate-on the younger generations? We’re bravely breaking the tradition of claiming that whate...
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34:50
Summer Mini: The Joy of Missing Out
For our summer mini episodes we’re giving our first responders a break, and instead, putting a bandaid on a current emergency: should we be forcing ourselves to be social out of fear that we’re becoming reclusive? We weigh the pros and cons of ...
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25:28
Summer Mini: Female Rage
For our summer mini episodes we’re giving our first responders a break, and instead, putting a bandaid on a current emergency: if we want to live long and stay healthy, is getting angry the answer? Inspired by reactions to Ariana Madix on Vande...
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29:33
Looking ahead to season 2!
While it might be a wrap on season 1, it doesn't mean we're slowing down! In this episode, we open up the trusty notes app and get into what we've got planned for season 2. We'll be back with episodes this summer, and until then, head over to o...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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19:56
From corporate burnout to calling the shots
Our first responders this week are Calgary artists Michelle Atkinson and Billie Rae Busby. These two have done what many deem impossible, making art their full-time job. Wow, did we cover some territory: Can your heart’s work really be your 9-5...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:21:15
Bringing death out of the dark
This week’s first responder is Laura Silver, a certified death doula. We tackle the paradox, as Laura says, that “death is often mentioned subtly and in hushed tones, and yet it is life’s one absolute guarantee.” This conversation was enlighten...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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54:57
Good People = Good Business
Our first responder this week is Matt Widmer, co-founder of Wild Life Distillery. Although Matt’s distillery creates delicious bevies, our topic of conversation was the friendship agreement that he authored. Although it started as a lark, this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:23
Buy, rent, hyperventilate
This week’s first responders are The Danish Girls, Ali Larsen and Gillian Bell, two members of a Calgary real-estate team. The current state of the real-estate market is anxiety inducing for many, but Ali and Gill quell worries with endur...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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59:13
Not sure? Get quiet.
Our first responder this week is Angell Kelly, intuitive and spiritual coach. Angell makes the abstract concept of tapping into our intuition concrete as we discuss what it is and what it’s not and where to start if you have no clue. Join us...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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56:56
Legal docs are so hot right now
Our first responder this week is Jivanya Reddy, Calgary divorce lawyer and family law specialist. She answers our questions about cohabitation and prenuptial agreements. Many people avoid them because they seem unromantic, but we end up finding...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:23
Child-free by choice
The decision to have kids is a big one and thankfully it's becoming less common to assume that it's a 'yes'. Megan and her husband don't have kids and aren't planning to. They were lucky enough for it to be a choice and she talks about whether ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:54
Babe, just be a beginner
Our first responder this week is here to help ease the nerves around one of life’s biggest hurdles: a career change. Victoria Morneau, a career strategist and founder of Career Development 101, walks us through our own career worries and remind...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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53:58
There’s no ‘I’ in entrepreneur
Our first responder this week is Kristyn Snell, founder and CEO of MODERNSPEAK, a global creator management agency and Digitote a project management software for influencer managers. Kristyn understands the wild ride of becoming your own boss a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:02:29