Episodes

Nov. 11, 2024

The One About Realizing How Hard Can It Be, Boys Do It? with Mads Mitch

In this engaging conversation, Maddy shares her journey from being a social media manager to becoming a full-time content creator known for her unique list videos. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of going viral, th…
Nov. 4, 2024

The One About Mistletoe & Murders with Sarah Drew

You may recognize her as Dr April Kepner from Grey's but now she's here with a whole new HALLMARK HOLIDAY series "Mistletoe Murders". We talk all things holiday movies, white vs colour lights and why this role is her perfect…
Oct. 28, 2024

SOLO EPISODE: The One About The Indivisible Load Of Mom Guilt

Sarah sits down for a solo pod (while travelling) to talk about the mom guilt.
Oct. 21, 2024

The One About Fashion, Leggings and Big Dreams with Jordan Adrienne

Jordan is a long time blogger and content creator in the Toronto scene who’s been making a splash in her corner of the internet. Her approach to style, the best go to item in her closet and what she’s most looking forward to…
Oct. 14, 2024

The One About Relationships with Our Food, Our Bodies and Ourselves with Megan Ixim

Life only gets better when you decide to live it. What it’s like to live in the face of hate and criticism for existing in your body. Finding joy in the life you have now, and the importance of better body image in every ave…
Oct. 7, 2024

ASK THE NEIGHBOURS: Nobody Wants This, Momtok, Discussing Childrens Weight, Friendships After Baby & More

We are back taking on your questions for us, the real life neighbours, Sarah @thebirdspapaya & Becci @neighbourbecci . Here to serve up opinions on reality tv hot topics, friendships changing after a baby, and how to approac…
Sept. 30, 2024

The One About New Perspectives, Ozempic For Health and Removing Judgement with Jjanga

Jjanga is bold, inspiring and baring it all with us today on the show. Former model & dancer, mother and DV survivor, Jjanga now is living her best life while also battling lupus and the judgements around weight gain AND wei…
Sept. 23, 2024

The One About Redefining Luxury, Being A Boss Not A Bitch and Social Media Virality vs. Longevity

Today we sit down with the co-founder of one of the OG “no make up makeup” brands - NudeStix! Known for their time efficient products, user friendly approach and some pretty incredible viral moments. Taylor shares with us th…
Sept. 16, 2024

The One With All The Updates: Family Travel, Renovations, Hypnotherapy, Football and More

Welcome back to The Papaya Podcast! Sarah and Shane are back with a BIG CATCHUP as they dive into everything that happened this summer and updates for everyone in the family!! We talk Disney, D23, Brazil, Maya off to Uni, li…
July 22, 2024

The One Where We Say BRB

We'll BRB, but here's a minisode to update you on what's happening, what's coming, and how we're picking up a shoe that dropped.
July 8, 2024

The One About, Toxic Relationships, The Colour Pink, Reality TV and The Power Of Saying No

Two pink-loving gals come together to talk about (yes) our favourite colour (pink) and why it means something to us (it’s deeper than you think). We also discuss Morgan’s experiences with reality TV and knowing when to CALL …
July 1, 2024

The One About Nintendo Switch and How It Brings Our Family Together with Sarah & Shane

Shane and I sit down to share about a topic I’m asked about a lot - Nintendo Switch. We’ve had our system for many years and have had quite a journey with the console and games over the years. Get our best advice for solo, p…
June 24, 2024

The One About Breast Cancer, Identity Crisis and Advocating For Yourself

Many folks have faced a diagnosis or will in their lifetime. It changes the course of your life, identity and what you know. Leanne Hainsby may be known for her work as a Peleton Instructor but in January of 2023 she reveale…
June 17, 2024

The One About Coming Out, Fat Activism and Living Beyond The Male Gaze with Lauren Chan

LIVE IN MIAMI! Sports Illustrated’s Lauren Chan is here! Lauren is a model and TV personality here to share her story on her career, coming out (with a splash!) and how coming out helped her come more into her own, in so man…
June 10, 2024

ASK THE NEIGHBOURS: Becci Goes Viral and Sarah Walks for Sports Illustrated

is week we (the neighbours) ask each other questions as we catch up on all the wild things going on. From Becci’s viral moment, her thoughts on that, a breakdown of the iconic movie Beautiful Disaster, financial learnings (a…
June 3, 2024

Sex, Orgasms and Mind vs. Body For More Pleasure with Carlen Costa

Sexologist, Psychotherapist and Neurodivergent Carlen Costa joins us today! We talk about everything from somatic therapy, the “normal” amount of sex, working through discomforts and life changes that impact the body. This e…
May 27, 2024

Thrifting Tips + Tricks, Sustainable Style & Finding Expression Through Fashion with Macy Eleni

We all know I love a good thrift haul, but getting started can be so overwhelming. So today, we have on the thrifting queen, Macy Eleni to walk us through getting started, strategies and more! Macy shares her story of mental…
May 13, 2024

The One About Radical Acceptance, Authentic Love and the Agitation of Change with Najwa Zebian

Najwa is such a powerful writer that even if you don’t follow her, you’ve likely read, shared, or saved her work before. Her belief is that we can heal through words, and you feel that when you read hers. Today she joins us …
May 6, 2024

The One About How Down Syndrome Is The Least Interesting Thing About Anyone with Madison Tevlin

Movie Star, 3x Webby Award winner, speaker, actor, model, tv show host and social media star Madison Tevlin joins us today. She shares with us a bit more of her journey through assumptions people make of her, and how her mom…
April 29, 2024

The One About Financial Trauma and Anxiety, Debt, Investing and Learning How To Talk About Money with Nicole Lapin

“None of us learns any of this in school. The people who really needed me weren't the already rich dudes who watch finance news, but my former self. The broke girl. The lost girl.”  - Nicole Lapin Today we break into discomf…
April 22, 2024

The One About Comparing Pain, Parenting Yourself and Living The Life You Truly Want with Tara Schuster

Author of “Glow in the F*cking Dark” and “Buy The F*cking Lillies”, Tara Schuster joins us today for an incredibly note worthy episode (literally, grab a note pad and be ready to take notes). Tara dives into reparenting your…
April 15, 2024

The One About Step-Parenting, Finding Your Role, Discipline & New Family Dynamics with Jamie Scrimgeour

In her 20’s Jamie met a man, who happened to be a father of 3 and found herself in the new role of a step parent. Entering into parenthood part way, with a role that didn’t seem to have a lot of information and support, Jami…
April 8, 2024

The One About Loving The Body You Live In Right Now, Following Your Purpose and Becoming A Sports Illustrated Rookie with Achieng Agutu

From Fashion blogger to Sports Illustrated Swim Rookie, Achieng is ready to pump us all up with her wisdom, infectious joy and the way to live and love yourself RIGHT NOW TODAY. She shares her swim search journey and how we …
April 1, 2024

The One About Vanderpump Villa with Lisa Vanderpump & Cast

We’re taking the podcast to a press junket! Today on the show is Lisa Vanderpump herself along with 4 castmembers of the new show Vanderpump Villa - Hannah, Emily, Andre & Marciano. We talk about their lives (and relatio…