Small Town Not Small Minds

Amy and Alix
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Changing the way society thinks about life in small towns, hosts Alix and Amy take on culture, local businesses, understanding tough subjects, and positive movements in small communities through personal narratives and guests on the show.

  1. 11/07/2025

    Episode 78: The Birds and The Bees

    The birds 🦢 and the bees 🐝. Yep that’s the topic for this month. Tune in to get spicy with us. And by spicy we mean talking about the incredible traits of bees and birds. We are fascinated by these creatures and think you will be too by the end of this episode! What’s Up? We recap Portugal 🇵🇹 so listen in to feel like you are back in the 30 degree heat with us. JOQ: What do you remember from the actual birds and bees conversation with your parents?

    34 min

  2. 09/26/2025

    Episode77: Chinese Zodiacs

    You probably know your Chinese Zodiac sign, but we bet you don’t know the story behind it all. Kate Mak joins us on the show to chronicle the origin story. Listen in on this epic tale as we learn a little more about the traits of each animal and where it all began. What’s Up? Alix hosts the event of the season with her Survivor party. You won’t want to miss the deets. JOQ: How do you align with your Chinese Zodiac?

    49 min

  3. 05/30/2025

    Episode 76: What's Your Brand?

    This month we’re sitting down with Rebecca Higgs of DIY Mom, a powerhouse who built her life from the ground up. From life on the road, to solo parenting and starring in her own house flipping show, Rebecca is truly a Jill of all Trades. Tune in as we celebrate another story of modern feminism in action. What’s Up? Alix deals with an escape artist while Amy picks up a new hobby that’s sweeping the nation. JOQ: If there was a museum of your life what items would be found in your gift shop?

    37 min

  4. 04/25/2025

    Episode 75: Built to Heal

    Tune into this month’s episode to learn how your habits can impact your DNA and how buildings mess with your mind (in a good way). That’s right, we are exploring Epigenetics and neuroarchitecture. What’s Up? Alix has finally chosen a phrase to guide 2025 and Amy picks up a habit best known in the geriatric community. Jar of Questions: What mythical creature are you?

    34 min

  5. 12/27/2024

    Episode 74: Sleighsss

    Tune in for our slays from 2024. We recommend everything from our favourite books, shows, and places to eat. Listen in and then tell us your slays this year. What’s up? Amy moved into her new condo purchased in Calgary. Alix did it again…. She cut her bangs and would not recommend. JOQ: what is a holiday tradition that you still enjoy in the winter ?

    29 min

  6. 11/29/2024

    Episode 73: Don’t Sleep On This

    Did you know your bestie could save your life? Amy brings forward the importance of female friendships and the women’s health and lifespan. As a self proclaimed morning person, Alix digs into the topic of sleep chronotypes as a way of exposing our sleeping cycles. What’s Up? Alix’s mom finds some treasures in her bedside drawer and Amy’s dad offers up an odd gift to her. Jar of Questions: Which sleep chronotype are you? **episode artwork by @lorriegotdesigns and sleep chronotype artwork by Calm

    26 min

  7. 09/27/2024

    Episode 72: Buzz Words

    Have you heard of the 4B movement? This episode explores the idea that was born in s Korea. Then we dive into words with racist origins.  Whats up? We got a cabin! Alix shares the news that her family just purchased a fabulous vacation home. We can’t wait to use it. Amy is preparing to buy a house! Relator Amye can also help you buy your next home too (shameless plug).  JOQ: What is a conspiracy theory that you sort of believe in?

    30 min

  8. 07/02/2024

    Episode 71: Rat Race

    This month Amy brings the disparity between women in sports and Alix ends the show with the zany topic of rats 🐀 What’s Up? Alix finally gets a response to a letter and Amy pumps up Farming for Love and wants you to watch along with her. Jar of Questions: If you were single would you go on a reality dating show?

    37 min
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Changing the way society thinks about life in small towns, hosts Alix and Amy take on culture, local businesses, understanding tough subjects, and positive movements in small communities through personal narratives and guests on the show.

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