Running Wild With Christine

Hello lovers! We are back!! Let me introduce you to one of my oldest and dearest friends, Sophie. She's a Human Rights professional, a intelligent, purposeful feminist and a kick-ass wife. She and I take twists and turns trying to redefine relationships, communication channels, values and self-confidence for ourselves. What does a contemporary feminist marriage look like for her today? What do her and I have in common? What can we do to set ourselves free of society's pretty little boxes and live without the weight of labels? Tune in for more. (Also, sorry about the rambling at some point, we had to do this one twice due to equipment failure. Humans are imperfect, we did our best! Also thankfully Sophie got us back on topic!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

OK! Disclaimer: suicide and depression discussed in depth. My lovely friend Devon S. was gracious enough to let me into his head, his battle against depression and our common difficulty staying on topic. We do go down a few rabbit holes: Are creatives more prone to depression? Why can’t people just listen? How are European universities free? But in between random celebrity and film trivia, Devon tells me about his experience calling a Suicide Hotline. Anyhow: this is a good episode if you want to know more about what it might feel like to be depressed and how to potentially speak to a loved one who might be/is depressed. Random thing I said I would put in the bio: “White Cat, Black Cat,” by Emir Kusturica For help and support in the UK: www.samaritans.org  For the US lifeline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org  In Canada, www.crisisservicescanada.ca --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

James Gates, writer for Culture Trip, and I discuss today’s topic: Toxic Masculinity. After reading “The Descent of Man” by Grayson Perry (https://buff.ly/2L1HhDI), James had a pivotal moment of understanding his own consciousness of gender stereotypes. The book is a great read, but according to James, recognising how detrimental to society as a whole it is, creating awareness is not enough. Creating dialogues about toxic masculinity is where it needs to start. Therefore, we go into our individual experiences, into the toxicity of labels and the changes we try to make every day. Most importantly, we address the reality that change is hard. Challenging norms is hard work and vulnerability really should become the basis of human interactions. For more on James: https://theculturetrip.com/authors/james-gates/ @jamespetergates on Twitter & Insta Shout outs & References: Jo on Twitter! @Jowebber1981 Satan’s Whiskers, https://buff.ly/2LAvWHG On Eurydice Dixon, https://nyp.st/2HRSbX4 --- Support this

Adam Lannon and I discuss his experience being a feminist from a male perspective, in a Post-Me Too world. We talk about meeting at the Cannes Film Festival, the changes we've seen, and most importantly the differences we can make as individuals. Part of the problem with this challenging topic is that it’s really hard to speak about it. Whatever we say will be wrong for somebody. So indulge us. We really did our best, from our limited individual experiences. To know more about Adam, you can find him on Insta @iamadamlannon, on twitter @adamlannon and here https://buff.ly/2KNbCXg Please rate, review and subscribe! Shout outs to: Frank Mannion! You rockstar. Alix Wilton Regan: https://buff.ly/2N40bHz and Twitter @AlixWiltonRegan Young Hot Bloods, at the Long Sight Theatre: https://www.longsighttheatre.com/young-hot-bloods Dr Neil Fox @drneilfox Ashes, by Sophie Black: https://buff.ly/2m5yF0T @sophieblackfilm Video version of this podcast to come @RealTimeRadical on Youtube & Facebook --- Support this

Welcome back to #RWWC! Today, you meet Léa, one of the women behind femmedufutur.wordpress.com Through her blog, she advocates for a whole new brand of feminism, open conversations with a healthy dose of self-awareness and doing whatever the f*$k you want in the end! Dudes, this is an episode that you will like, because we are genders at peace! Enough pitting people against people: let's love and support each other. Léa is a kick-ass French friend of mine, who, like me, has been a single gal in her twenties for a little while.. and so naturally we decided to talk about Commitment! Woop! There's so much to say about this feared topic and we must never ignore the systemic factors of individualism and cultural background, gender implications and relationship expectations. Yet again, communication and consciousness are the tools we need. It's not easy, but it's so evident: become aware of what you want and need, and make compromises! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/suppo

In this funny yet insightful episode, Paulie and I discuss life in all its glory, messiness and difficulty. Starting off with the drunken debauchery of how we met, we move on to travel and being a chef, and cannot go on without addressing the news of Anthony Bourdain's suicide. We do our best to discuss depression, seeking help, our personal experiences with mental health and the extraordinary effects of speaking out. If you are struggling, we see you, we love you and we need you. If you are not able to reach out, we will. You can reach Paulie @pauliechef84 on Instagram, and as for me, it's still @christinewild_ on both Twitter and Insta! Thank you for listening, be gentle with yourself and remember we are all doing the best we can. For help and support in the UK: www.samaritans.org For the US lifeline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org In Canada, www.crisisservicescanada.ca --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

Anita Cassidy is back! We know how much you loved Episode 6, so we are back for another round of deep questions on social standards in our relationships. We all prefer to feel good, don't we? But what happens when we experience "negative" feelings within relationships? How do we discuss them in relationships that do or don't have solid communication tools in place? We give you our best advice and share some personal stories of our recent struggles. For you London folk, Anita and I will be in London on July 5th at her social on Extraordinary Conscious Relationships. Meet us between 6-10pm at Black & Blue, across from Waterloo station. More info on Anita's site nomoradicalrelationships.club Let's take this conversation IRL and have some drinks! As always, please rate, review and subscribe so I can keep doing this awesome work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

Hello lovers! Meet Sunny. Sunny is my wicked smart friend. She's drop dead gorgeous and a solid gal. Together, we decided to discuss the challenges we face when dating, when choosing jobs, or merely being ourselves. If you too face the problem of being called "intimidating" or "scary", this one is for you. We also discuss privilege, unconventional career paths, relationships as they evolve through your twenties and the hard task of letting yourself be vulnerable. I thank her for speaking from the heart, because this one was super real. Join the #vulnerability and #honesty revolution. Subscribe and rate this podcast for more awesome content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

Well, this week, we decided to give your brain a bit of break. So have a glass of wine and talk nonsense with Amy and I. We catch up post-Cannes (still sorry about my voice) and tell you about the weird instances when acupuncturists knew us better than we know ourselves. There are also some Book Two scoops in here, never before told stories of mine. Are you open to the universe? Please, subscribe rate and review this podcast on iTunes so we can start trending, y'all. And do tell us what you want to hear! @christinewild_ are my insta and twitter handles. In the meantime, enjoy your weekends. As Amy would say, coeur coeur love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

Well, ladies and gents, it was my pleasure and privilege to chat with Dr. Shannon Chavez about masturbation, Body Sex workshops, mediation, Mind/Body approaches to sexual health and fulfilment and so much more! Shannon has so much positive energy radiating out of her and I hope you can all feel it through your headphones. This is your time to think about your orgasms, your me time, the place you allow pleasure to take in your life! I'm so sorry about my voice - I had just come back from the Cannes Film Festival, and let's just say it was taxing! Her website is a phenomenal source of information, so please go check it out: www.drshannonchavez.com You can also find out more about Betty Dodson here: www.dodsonandross.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

Episode Ten has my friend Kelly S. and I chatting about feeling like we don't ever fit in. From travelling to unlikely careers, we share our experiences. We also discuss some of our crazier drunken black outs, and life's crazy rollercoasters. Never before divulged stories inside! To all my "outsider" friends, we're here, and we love you just as you are. For more about her businesses in Geneva, check out: www.hashtagpopup.ch and these two handles on Instagram: @creativenomad_ and @kelloushka. Mine is @christinewild_ on both Twitter and Instagram, if you somehow didn't already know! Please subscribe, rate and review so we can get more content out to your ears! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

You're in for a treat! Chris Erickson, professor of Political Science at UBC, and as off recently Certified Tantric Practitioner with the Institute of Authentic Tantra Education, in Vancouver, BC, chats with me about Sex and Politics. What could the two have in common? Way more than you think! In this episode, Chris and I unpack our understanding that the approach to healthy societies is in many ways the same as the approach to a healthy sex life. The most helpful tools seem to be honesty, mindfulness, compassion, and my personal favorite, empathy. Tell us what you think about our analysis! Check out www.authentictantra.com for more information on Chris' Wife Devi's institute, and if you're at #UBC, take his classes. I'm serious, do it. It changed my life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

My friend Dani and I discuss our personal differences, but also similarities, in our approaches to defining success and happiness. We also detour through the meaning of sexual intimacy and relationships, and taking leaps of faith! Enjoy our little trip down some rabbit holes. This episode isn't a conversation between experts, it's an exchange between curious beginners at this thing called life. For his music, check out: https://www.mixcloud.com/dny_ocean/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

Episode 7 has me chatting with Madison James, a 38-year-old Male Escort, with a keen interest in sexual development, Tantra and BDSM. We discuss his eBook, a mental guide for BDSM relationships, vulnerability, sensuality and the role of sexual energy. We question our stances on transactional relationships, social constructs around promiscuity and escorting, and the way we communicate! For more information, access to his eBook and blog, check out www.themadisonjames.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

In this sixth episode, Anity Cassidy and I discuss her book Appetite (http://amzn.eu/3dAVyBn), her approach to conscious relationships and writing about sexuality. We also share our takes on affairs, secret online lives, the difficulties we face as women, holding on to all the different sides of ourselves. Making mistakes is how we learn most often, don't you think? And what we've learned is that the secret to healthier relationships might be quite easy. Listen to find out! For more information, check out her website: www.anitacassidy.uk We also refer to Esther Perel. Check out her Ted Talks here: www.ted.com/speakers/esther_perel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

In this super exciting episode, Girl on the Net and I chat about censorship, Eroticon, sex advice, non-fiction, social justice and basically any other topics that our brains ventured down. It was a privilege to chat with her and do go check out her stuff! (We also plug Meg-John & Justin because how could we not.) For more info: www.girlonthenet.com www.megjohnandjustin.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

In this installment, Amy and I discuss friendship and social contracts! Why are female friendships so rare and fickle? Can heterosexual men and women be friends? How do we navigate competition, jealousy and the undertone of seduction in the workplace? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

In this episode, my friend and fellow writer Matthew and I discuss philosophy, the loneliness of creative ventures and why sitting alone with your depressing thoughts matters. Matthew and I met on Tinder, bonded over critical theory and continue to disagree on a regular basis. It's a hoot. (Listeners discretion is advised as the words "socialism" and "Marx" are discussed at length.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

In Episode Two, my publicist Kat Knox and I discuss imposter syndrome and growing balls. Not literally, though. We do go into detail about the reality of pursuing your passions, and ridding yourself of the thought that careers (or relationships) are linear. Kat also represents Jeff Bauman, and tells us about her personal experience surrounding the Boston Marathon Bombing ahead of its fifth year anniversary on April 16th. So remember, roses will always smell good. Be free little vines, reach for all kinds of goals and recognize your strengths. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

The First Episode of Running Wild with Christine! Let's go straight to the slippery subject of "What's your number?" of sexual partners! What's a high number? How does it differ for men or women? Why is it such a f#*$ing sensitive topic? Plus, you get to meet Amy, my all time bestie and recurrent character in Just Bad Timing, my newly released memoir. (Pardon her French accent, but it's cute as hell.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support