Newfound Happy Hour Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:53:50 -0230 https://newfoundhappyhour.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Newfound Happy Hour yes 35782f6f-cadb-58f4-9053-3f9c654d5267 newfoundhappyhour@gmail.com Sarah Ozon episodic false Join Sarah and her guests as they chat about their experiences, current events, and her take as Millennial Newfoundland Woman! Follow on Instagram/FB/TikTok @newfoundhappyhour :) 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Newfoundland, Millennial, Woman perspective, Sarah Ozon newfoundhappyhour@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/v8bh705dxlfey8wzfx8w9bz7qzut?.jpg Newfound Happy Hour Sarah Ozon SucSeeding with Emily SucSeeding with Emily In this episode, Emily shares how her plans of leaving Newfoundland for somewhere like Wall Street evolved when she became CEO of Sucseed, a social enterprise venture formed in Enactus, at Memorial University. She talks about the real issue of food insecurity and how her family’s farming roots led her in that direction. She also talks about her positions with CIBC, the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship, and on various boards (most of which are in male-dominated industries)

She gives some wisdom on starting a business, visiting 30 countries before 30, and experiencing life in developing countries.  She also talks about her experience at speed dating, how she used to approach dating and how it has changed, and what she learned from seeing friends in the wrong relationships.

Also talking about women being financially in dependent and how “relationship capital is more valuable than financial capital ever will be”, and how success in all aspects of life can be measured by the simple question of do you love what you spend your time doing?


Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode and subscribe on YouTube! @newfoundhappyhour

]]> In this episode, Emily shares how her plans of leaving Newfoundland for somewhere like Wall Street evolved when she became CEO of Sucseed, a social enterprise venture formed in Enactus, at Memorial University. She talks about the real issue of food insecurity and how her family’s farming roots led her in that direction. She also talks about her positions with CIBC, the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship, and on various boards (most of which are in male-dominated industries)

She gives some wisdom on starting a business, visiting 30 countries before 30, and experiencing life in developing countries.  She also talks about her experience at speed dating, how she used to approach dating and how it has changed, and what she learned from seeing friends in the wrong relationships.

Also talking about women being financially in dependent and how “relationship capital is more valuable than financial capital ever will be”, and how success in all aspects of life can be measured by the simple question of do you love what you spend your time doing?


Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode and subscribe on YouTube! @newfoundhappyhour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-19082248 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0230 2445 succeed, Emily bland, Sarah Ozon, women-led, Newfoundland, relationships, Canada, food insecurity, enactus, memorial university, MUN 5 5 full true First Trimester Tips (Part Two) First Trimester Tips (Part Two) The first part of this episode was on all the appointments in the first trimester, from finding out she was pregnant until getting her NIPT results at 12 weeks. 

This episode is a follow up with everything Sarah purchased in the first trimester, while trying to avoid spending money on anything unnecessary. What is necessary during this time? Well. We are not holding back on any topics that may be TMI - this is pregnancy, not always glamorous. 

Stay tuned for the next episode (usually bi-weekly) with Emily Bland of SucSeed and follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> The first part of this episode was on all the appointments in the first trimester, from finding out she was pregnant until getting her NIPT results at 12 weeks. 

This episode is a follow up with everything Sarah purchased in the first trimester, while trying to avoid spending money on anything unnecessary. What is necessary during this time? Well. We are not holding back on any topics that may be TMI - this is pregnancy, not always glamorous. 

Stay tuned for the next episode (usually bi-weekly) with Emily Bland of SucSeed and follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-18993761 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0230 1131 Newfoundhappyhour, Newfoundland, women-led, millennial, pregnancy tips, first trimester 5 4 full false Spark Your Growth with Hannah Spark Your Growth with Hannah In this episode Sarah chats with Hannah from Spark Your Growth and details her job as a trauma therapist and owning her own practice. She goes over a typical day for her, how she ended up in this career, and her time in Labrador. She also chats about how Spark Your Growth was actually started from a covid blog - similar to this podcast!

Getting into counselling or therapy can be overwhelming so if you feel that way, this episode will help give you some tips. Ending with a book recommendation, and of course some advice.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, continuing my pregnancy journey and talking all about the first trimester @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> In this episode Sarah chats with Hannah from Spark Your Growth and details her job as a trauma therapist and owning her own practice. She goes over a typical day for her, how she ended up in this career, and her time in Labrador. She also chats about how Spark Your Growth was actually started from a covid blog - similar to this podcast!

Getting into counselling or therapy can be overwhelming so if you feel that way, this episode will help give you some tips. Ending with a book recommendation, and of course some advice.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, continuing my pregnancy journey and talking all about the first trimester @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-18792811 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0330 1962 newfoundhappyhour, newfound happy hour, Sarah Ozon, women-led, trauma therapy, Newfoundland, 5 2 full true New Year, New.. Baby! New Year, New.. Baby! In the first episode of season 5 Sarah goes over some plans for the year - which now include giving birth and becoming a mother! She tells the story of her unplanned pregnancy and hiding it over the holidays.

"But wait, wasn't she always openly on the fence about having a baby?"

 Yes, yes she was. She shares past thoughts on being childfree, and how she came to the decision of feeling ready enough. This is a full thought process of wrapping her head around becoming a parent, and how doing so does not mean she has to live a certain way, and how the ideas we have of our mothers and grandmothers motherhood does not have to be the same. A lot of this has to do with having the right partner!

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode with Hannah from Spark Your Growth all about getting started with therapy/counselling

*TW this episode discusses pregnancy

]]> In the first episode of season 5 Sarah goes over some plans for the year - which now include giving birth and becoming a mother! She tells the story of her unplanned pregnancy and hiding it over the holidays.

"But wait, wasn't she always openly on the fence about having a baby?"

 Yes, yes she was. She shares past thoughts on being childfree, and how she came to the decision of feeling ready enough. This is a full thought process of wrapping her head around becoming a parent, and how doing so does not mean she has to live a certain way, and how the ideas we have of our mothers and grandmothers motherhood does not have to be the same. A lot of this has to do with having the right partner!

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode with Hannah from Spark Your Growth all about getting started with therapy/counselling

*TW this episode discusses pregnancy

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-18715443 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0330 1804 Newfound happy hour, Sarah Ozon, NFHH, women-led, newfoundland 5 1 full false NFHH's 2025 Recap NFHH's 2025 Recap In the last episode of season 4, on New Years Eve, Sarah chats a bit about each episode of Newfound Happy Hour in 2025. Everything from self love, life updates, relationships, and politics - we went through it all! 


She ends with talking about the busy new year, upcoming things she can't yet talk about, and if all you did this year was survive, that's okay.


See you in 2026! Follow for updates on season 5 @NewfoundHappyHour on socials :)

]]> In the last episode of season 4, on New Years Eve, Sarah chats a bit about each episode of Newfound Happy Hour in 2025. Everything from self love, life updates, relationships, and politics - we went through it all! 


She ends with talking about the busy new year, upcoming things she can't yet talk about, and if all you did this year was survive, that's okay.


See you in 2026! Follow for updates on season 5 @NewfoundHappyHour on socials :)

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-18441668 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0330 1146 Newfound happy hour, Newfoundland, NFHH, women-led, social, culture, NYE, new years eve. 4 12 full false Confidence in Colour with Laura Confidence in Colour with Laura In this episode, Sarah gets her colour analysis done with Laura from LBD Colour Analysis! If you notice that wearing certain colours always get you compliments, that shade is likely in your colour palette season and that's what we're discussing today.

Laura tells us about her career as a nail tech and how it led into offering individual colour analysis sessions here in St. Johns. She also explains the reasoning behind each part of the session. Some clips are shown of Sarah trying different shades from each palette to figure out if she is an autumn like she thought, or something else entirely. 

Laura is doing an event this weekend, December 13 and 14 at Found Consignment Boutique, check out her instagram for more information! @LBDColourAnalysis

Stay tuned for the last episode of 2025 and follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour :)


]]> In this episode, Sarah gets her colour analysis done with Laura from LBD Colour Analysis! If you notice that wearing certain colours always get you compliments, that shade is likely in your colour palette season and that's what we're discussing today.

Laura tells us about her career as a nail tech and how it led into offering individual colour analysis sessions here in St. Johns. She also explains the reasoning behind each part of the session. Some clips are shown of Sarah trying different shades from each palette to figure out if she is an autumn like she thought, or something else entirely. 

Laura is doing an event this weekend, December 13 and 14 at Found Consignment Boutique, check out her instagram for more information! @LBDColourAnalysis

Stay tuned for the last episode of 2025 and follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour :)


]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-18335107 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0330 1614 newfoundhappyhour, newfound happy hour, nfhh podcast, Newfoundland, women-led, colour analysis, LBD colour analysis 4 11 full false Pre-Game Chats and Hot Takes with Janelle Pre-Game Chats and Hot Takes with Janelle In part two with Janelle the pre-game continues and a less serious conversation.. for the most part. Topics include the contents of Sarahs notes app (karaoke songs and plans for 2026-2027) and Janelles organization of beauty products and TikTok’s in her phone. Also thoughts on AI, Piczo websites, and hot takes they’ve noted over the past few months.

You’re basically along for the ride for a typical girls night for these two and of course there's some advice thrown in there.

Follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour and stay tuned for the next episode with Laura from LBD Color Analysis!

]]> In part two with Janelle the pre-game continues and a less serious conversation.. for the most part. Topics include the contents of Sarahs notes app (karaoke songs and plans for 2026-2027) and Janelles organization of beauty products and TikTok’s in her phone. Also thoughts on AI, Piczo websites, and hot takes they’ve noted over the past few months.

You’re basically along for the ride for a typical girls night for these two and of course there's some advice thrown in there.

Follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour and stay tuned for the next episode with Laura from LBD Color Analysis!

]]> Buzzsprout-18146495 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0330 2508 4 10 full false All About ADHD with Janelle All About ADHD with Janelle In part one of this episode, Janelle shares the major life changes she made at 30, and how a lot of it related to her ADHD. She explains how she got diagnosed, and how it presents differently in different people. They chat about the effect of ADHD on different aspects of life. 

And of course we share some advice!

Stay tuned for part 2 (and 3?) of this episode and follow on socials @newfoundhappyhour 

]]> In part one of this episode, Janelle shares the major life changes she made at 30, and how a lot of it related to her ADHD. She explains how she got diagnosed, and how it presents differently in different people. They chat about the effect of ADHD on different aspects of life. 

And of course we share some advice!

Stay tuned for part 2 (and 3?) of this episode and follow on socials @newfoundhappyhour 

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-17948651 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0230 1911 Newfoundhappyhour, NFHH, Newfound happy hour, women-led, social life, Newfoundland, ADHD, Millenial 4 9 full false Different Dating Experiences with Mike (part two) Different Dating Experiences with Mike (part two) Lots to talk about in part two! Sarah and Mike chat about roles in a relationship, love languages and how they change, and how love languages extend into your friendships/other relationships too. They also talk about how you become more comfortable in your emotions as you age, and often prioritize yourself more which ironically makes you a better partner. 

He gives advice on social media dangers, as a certified ethical hacker/software developer (and parent), as well as advice for young men on how to be more confident. 

They end with the trends Sarah has noticed when it comes to dating today and how more than just romantic connections come from Speed Dating NL. 

Follow for the next (usually) bi-weekly episode on Fridays. Follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Lots to talk about in part two! Sarah and Mike chat about roles in a relationship, love languages and how they change, and how love languages extend into your friendships/other relationships too. They also talk about how you become more comfortable in your emotions as you age, and often prioritize yourself more which ironically makes you a better partner. 

He gives advice on social media dangers, as a certified ethical hacker/software developer (and parent), as well as advice for young men on how to be more confident. 

They end with the trends Sarah has noticed when it comes to dating today and how more than just romantic connections come from Speed Dating NL. 

Follow for the next (usually) bi-weekly episode on Fridays. Follow on socials @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-17756433 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0230 2477 Speed Dating NL, Women-led, millennial women, newfound happy hour, NFHH, Dating, Relationships, Newfoundland 4 8 full false Single Dads/Speed Dating with Mike (part one) Single Dads/Speed Dating with Mike (part one) In part one of this episode with Mike of the Taking Action Podcast, Sarah asks about his experience attending Speed Dating NL, and dating in general as a single dad. They talk about how different things are attractive for different people, and the importance of compatible lifestyles when it comes to dating. Mike also gives his take on if a mans job affects his behaviour when it comes to relationships, as someone who has worked in many industries. 

Stay tuned for part 2! Follow on socials and watch on YouTube @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> In part one of this episode with Mike of the Taking Action Podcast, Sarah asks about his experience attending Speed Dating NL, and dating in general as a single dad. They talk about how different things are attractive for different people, and the importance of compatible lifestyles when it comes to dating. Mike also gives his take on if a mans job affects his behaviour when it comes to relationships, as someone who has worked in many industries. 

Stay tuned for part 2! Follow on socials and watch on YouTube @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-17562341 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0230 1989 newfoundland, women-led, social life, social media, newfound happy hour, single dad, speed dating, speed dating NL, relationships 4 7 full false Thoughts as of June 2025 Thoughts as of June 2025 In a quick little episode (that's a few weeks delayed) Sarah gives a life update and touches on why she's been so busy lately. She echoes sentiments talked about in the last NFHH episode of season 3 and how we all need to focus on our wins more and not the things we do not have, or how long it took to get what we do.

Also happy pride! The St. John's pride parade is Sunday, July 20th!

Next few episodes coming bi-weekly :)



]]> In a quick little episode (that's a few weeks delayed) Sarah gives a life update and touches on why she's been so busy lately. She echoes sentiments talked about in the last NFHH episode of season 3 and how we all need to focus on our wins more and not the things we do not have, or how long it took to get what we do.

Also happy pride! The St. John's pride parade is Sunday, July 20th!

Next few episodes coming bi-weekly :)



]]> Buzzsprout-17512083 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0230 734 4 6 full false Go vote, and also, its Earth Day! Go vote, and also, its Earth Day! Sarah explains the voting process and where to get information on elections.ca and smartvoting.ca to help you get out and vote on April 28th. She also rants about the things she’s noticed on social media and how most of the time, she will speak up when it comes to misinformation or lack of critical thinking.

She also discusses how a few years back, a pro-life premier in NB halted funding to Clinic 554, a similar clinic to Athena clinic here in St johns (where about 90% of abortions in NL occur) and how just because a politician claims they will not change laws or ban resources does not mean they can make them less accessible. 

To end on a lighter note, she goes through simple things you can change or adopt to save money, help the environment, be less wasteful in honour of Earth Day!

]]> Sarah explains the voting process and where to get information on elections.ca and smartvoting.ca to help you get out and vote on April 28th. She also rants about the things she’s noticed on social media and how most of the time, she will speak up when it comes to misinformation or lack of critical thinking.

She also discusses how a few years back, a pro-life premier in NB halted funding to Clinic 554, a similar clinic to Athena clinic here in St johns (where about 90% of abortions in NL occur) and how just because a politician claims they will not change laws or ban resources does not mean they can make them less accessible. 

To end on a lighter note, she goes through simple things you can change or adopt to save money, help the environment, be less wasteful in honour of Earth Day!

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-17021041 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0230 1445 earth day, newfound happy hour, Newfoundland, culture, women-led, environment, Newfoundland politics, Canadian politics, abortion, healthcare 4 5 full false NL Politics with Matt NL Politics with Matt It can be overwhelming trying to figure out what the hell is going on when it comes to politics. On this episode, Sarah chats with Matt Babb about where to begin when you want to get educated on politics, particularly here in NL and Canada. He breaks down leaders at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels and how to handle information you see on social media. As always we end with some advice!

Follow on socials @newfoundhappyhour and stay tuned for the next (usually) bi-weekly episode!



]]> It can be overwhelming trying to figure out what the hell is going on when it comes to politics. On this episode, Sarah chats with Matt Babb about where to begin when you want to get educated on politics, particularly here in NL and Canada. He breaks down leaders at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels and how to handle information you see on social media. As always we end with some advice!

Follow on socials @newfoundhappyhour and stay tuned for the next (usually) bi-weekly episode!



]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-16834787 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0230 1897 lifestyle, politics, women-led, Newfoundland, speed dating, speeddatingnl 4 4 full false Speed Dating and International Women's Day Speed Dating and International Women's Day Happy IWD! Sarah talks a bit more about Speed dating NL and how it works. As usual we touch on relationships, with todays episode explaining why we still need International Women's Day, why we need to speak up more when it comes to injustices and violence against women, and some statistics about that in Newfoundland. She includes advice for both men and women on what we should be doing to make positive change. 

Stay tuned for the next (usually) bi-weekly episodes on Fridays.

Socials: @NewfoundHappyHour @SpeedDatingNL

]]> Happy IWD! Sarah talks a bit more about Speed dating NL and how it works. As usual we touch on relationships, with todays episode explaining why we still need International Women's Day, why we need to speak up more when it comes to injustices and violence against women, and some statistics about that in Newfoundland. She includes advice for both men and women on what we should be doing to make positive change. 

Stay tuned for the next (usually) bi-weekly episodes on Fridays.

Socials: @NewfoundHappyHour @SpeedDatingNL

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-16751782 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0330 1183 women-led, relationships, speed dating NL, international women's day 4 3 full false VDAY Self Love with Emily VDAY Self Love with Emily Happy Valentines Day! Whether single, in love, or in between, this episode is for everyone. Sarah talks with Emily about how she came to prioritize self love and how it seems Gen Zs are learning these lessons earlier than millennials may have. They chat about love outside of relationships and advice for how to live life being single to the fullest. They also end with advice which applies to both the single and those in relationships.

Also mentioned @SpeedDatingNL , follow on instagram along with @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Happy Valentines Day! Whether single, in love, or in between, this episode is for everyone. Sarah talks with Emily about how she came to prioritize self love and how it seems Gen Zs are learning these lessons earlier than millennials may have. They chat about love outside of relationships and advice for how to live life being single to the fullest. They also end with advice which applies to both the single and those in relationships.

Also mentioned @SpeedDatingNL , follow on instagram along with @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Buzzsprout-16619168 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0330 2940 newfound happy hour, women-led, relationships, motivation, dating, being single 4 2 full false Starting 2025 ~Here~ Starting 2025 ~Here~ In the first episode of season 4, Sarah talks about how she began her new year with a juice cleanse, and hibernating, to prepare for 2025. She gives a review on the juice cleanse and talks about her plans and resolutions for the year which include thrifting, joining a feminist book club, and learning more about Canadian politics/companies. She also discusses hosting something new - presented by Newfound Happy Hour!

Stay tuned until the end for the announcement of Speed Dating NL, a new series of events for the single here in St. John’s, beginning with the first event on Monday, February 17th. More info at the link in the @newfoundhappyhour @speeddatingNL instagram bio :)

Follow on socials and stay tuned for the next (usually) bi-weekly episode! 

]]> In the first episode of season 4, Sarah talks about how she began her new year with a juice cleanse, and hibernating, to prepare for 2025. She gives a review on the juice cleanse and talks about her plans and resolutions for the year which include thrifting, joining a feminist book club, and learning more about Canadian politics/companies. She also discusses hosting something new - presented by Newfound Happy Hour!

Stay tuned until the end for the announcement of Speed Dating NL, a new series of events for the single here in St. John’s, beginning with the first event on Monday, February 17th. More info at the link in the @newfoundhappyhour @speeddatingNL instagram bio :)

Follow on socials and stay tuned for the next (usually) bi-weekly episode! 

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-16534741 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0330 1660 speed dating nl, speed dating Newfoundland, dating, relationships, Canadian politics, ethical business, women-led, society 4 1 full false Ending 2024 ~Here~ Ending 2024 ~Here~ In the season 3 finale Sarah talks about feeling closure upon ending 2024 and her twenties.

Ending the year satisfied in multiple aspects of her life, she talks about the things she has done and decisions she has made throughout her twenties to get here, in terms of career, finances, friendship, love, and travel. This episode is one big farewell to the last decade, and all the realizations she has had as she turned 30.

 Sometimes it takes years to get to where you want to be, and that journey never really ends, but we can all take our lives in our own hands to change the things we don't like or want to improve.

Follow on socials for more in 2025 @newfoundhappyhour :)






]]> In the season 3 finale Sarah talks about feeling closure upon ending 2024 and her twenties.

Ending the year satisfied in multiple aspects of her life, she talks about the things she has done and decisions she has made throughout her twenties to get here, in terms of career, finances, friendship, love, and travel. This episode is one big farewell to the last decade, and all the realizations she has had as she turned 30.

 Sometimes it takes years to get to where you want to be, and that journey never really ends, but we can all take our lives in our own hands to change the things we don't like or want to improve.

Follow on socials for more in 2025 @newfoundhappyhour :)






]]> Buzzsprout-16310325 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0330 2404 women-led, social, lifestyle, millennial, newfound happy hour, Newfoundland, friendship, love, travel 3 10 full false Show Them This (when they ask why you like Taylor Swift) Show Them This (when they ask why you like Taylor Swift) In another solo episode, Sarah talks about her experience growing up with Taylor Swift and her tips to other concert goers of the upcoming 5 final shows of the Eras tour.

This episode we start a new segment called "Show Them This" where you can all save your breath in those moments you want to go on a rant explaining yourself to someone. Today, for any swiftie who constantly gets questions about Taylor Swift and why we like her, you can simply direct those people here!

An episode that breaks down why this fandom is so wholesome and the community that comes with it. Also checkout @tswiftdancepartyca for the Taylgate and after party events mentioned in this episode.

@newfoundhappyhour on socials, episodes (usually) bi-weekly


]]> In another solo episode, Sarah talks about her experience growing up with Taylor Swift and her tips to other concert goers of the upcoming 5 final shows of the Eras tour.

This episode we start a new segment called "Show Them This" where you can all save your breath in those moments you want to go on a rant explaining yourself to someone. Today, for any swiftie who constantly gets questions about Taylor Swift and why we like her, you can simply direct those people here!

An episode that breaks down why this fandom is so wholesome and the community that comes with it. Also checkout @tswiftdancepartyca for the Taylgate and after party events mentioned in this episode.

@newfoundhappyhour on socials, episodes (usually) bi-weekly


]]> Buzzsprout-16152612 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0330 2469 3 9 full false Bye to Birth Control (solo episode) Bye to Birth Control (solo episode) In this solo episode (which is the first episode available on video on select streaming services) Sarah talks about her decision to come off birth control after 15 years. 

Sharing the experiences of her listeners, and things she has learned in the past 10 months, she gives an overview of what to be aware of if you are considering this yourself. Also discussed are cycle tracking in apps and helpful products for doing so.

Follow on socials @newfoundhappyhour and stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode on Fridays!

]]> In this solo episode (which is the first episode available on video on select streaming services) Sarah talks about her decision to come off birth control after 15 years. 

Sharing the experiences of her listeners, and things she has learned in the past 10 months, she gives an overview of what to be aware of if you are considering this yourself. Also discussed are cycle tracking in apps and helpful products for doing so.

Follow on socials @newfoundhappyhour and stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode on Fridays!

]]> Buzzsprout-16013872 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0230 2177 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Birth Control, Cycle tracking, Clue app 3 8 full false Motherhood/Mental Health with Melissa Motherhood/Mental Health with Melissa Melissas episode continues in part 2 where she tells Sarah all about post partum and why it's beneficial to consider counselling/therapy before, during, and after giving birth. She also talks about making mom friends and practicing gratitude, then ends with some advice!

This is the last part of the Mothers Day series - check out the first 2 episodes with Sarah and Hailey as everyone has unique experiences with pregnancy/birth/motherhood and it is so helpful for the friends/family of expecting parents to hear. 

Stay tuned for the next episode, weekly (usually) on Fridays!

Follow on Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/Youtube @Newfoundhappyhour

]]> Melissas episode continues in part 2 where she tells Sarah all about post partum and why it's beneficial to consider counselling/therapy before, during, and after giving birth. She also talks about making mom friends and practicing gratitude, then ends with some advice!

This is the last part of the Mothers Day series - check out the first 2 episodes with Sarah and Hailey as everyone has unique experiences with pregnancy/birth/motherhood and it is so helpful for the friends/family of expecting parents to hear. 

Stay tuned for the next episode, weekly (usually) on Fridays!

Follow on Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/Youtube @Newfoundhappyhour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-15359235 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0230 1221 3 7 full false 2 under 2 with Melissa 2 under 2 with Melissa In part 1 of Melissa’s episode, she tells Sarah about her c section, VBAC birth, and all that comes with going from one child to two. They discuss gender roles, not just for kids but parents, and some lessons she’s learned so far. 

Stay tuned for part 2 next week with Melissa!

Follow on Facebook, Instagram, tiktok @newfoundhappyhour 

]]> In part 1 of Melissa’s episode, she tells Sarah about her c section, VBAC birth, and all that comes with going from one child to two. They discuss gender roles, not just for kids but parents, and some lessons she’s learned so far. 

Stay tuned for part 2 next week with Melissa!

Follow on Facebook, Instagram, tiktok @newfoundhappyhour 

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-15359225 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0230 1345 3 6 full false Daydreams or Dumpster Fires with Hailey (Part two) Daydreams or Dumpster Fires with Hailey (Part two) In the second part of this Mothers Day series and part 2 of Haileys episode, she continues talking about being conscious of what we teach our kids from a young age. She talks travelling with a baby, her experiences with multiple miscarriages, and speaking up for yourself as a mom.

They circle back to gender roles discussed in the first episode, how the working/stay at home parent roles can reverse and how you really don't know if the day is going to be a daydream or dumpster fire, but its sweet anyway!

Follow on Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook @newfoundhappyhour



]]> In the second part of this Mothers Day series and part 2 of Haileys episode, she continues talking about being conscious of what we teach our kids from a young age. She talks travelling with a baby, her experiences with multiple miscarriages, and speaking up for yourself as a mom.

They circle back to gender roles discussed in the first episode, how the working/stay at home parent roles can reverse and how you really don't know if the day is going to be a daydream or dumpster fire, but its sweet anyway!

Follow on Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook @newfoundhappyhour



]]> Buzzsprout-15241815 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0230 1749 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Spirituality, newborn, Postpartum, Motherhood 3 5 full true Being a Boy Mom with Hailey (Part 1) Being a Boy Mom with Hailey (Part 1) In the next part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah has a conversation with her friend of 26+ years, Hailey. She shares her experience with pregnancy/birth and having a 16 month old. They talk about the best time of year to be pregnant, birth trauma (trigger warning), and what its like raising a son in todays world. 

Stay tuned for the next weekly episode on Fridays :) 

Follow on Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook @newfoundhappyhour

]]> In the next part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah has a conversation with her friend of 26+ years, Hailey. She shares her experience with pregnancy/birth and having a 16 month old. They talk about the best time of year to be pregnant, birth trauma (trigger warning), and what its like raising a son in todays world. 

Stay tuned for the next weekly episode on Fridays :) 

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]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-15201238 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0230 1901 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Spirituality, newborn, Birth Trauma, Motherhood 3 4 full true A Month of Motherhood with Sarah (Part 2) A Month of Motherhood with Sarah (Part 2) In the second part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah continues her conversation with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum. 

She talks about her biggest surprises of motherhood, and our host talks about how it can feel for the childless friend when her closest friends are starting that journey without her.  They also talk about being child free, what to consider when having children, and of course advice to pregnant or new moms!

Stay tuned for the next episode, now weekly on Fridays :)

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]]> In the second part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah continues her conversation with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum. 

She talks about her biggest surprises of motherhood, and our host talks about how it can feel for the childless friend when her closest friends are starting that journey without her.  They also talk about being child free, what to consider when having children, and of course advice to pregnant or new moms!

Stay tuned for the next episode, now weekly on Fridays :)

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]]> Buzzsprout-15156727 Fri, 31 May 2024 03:00:00 -0230 1222 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Spirituality, newborn, Postpartum, Motherhood 3 3 full false A Month of Motherhood with Sarah (Part 1) A Month of Motherhood with Sarah (Part 1) In the first part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah chats with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum. 

She talks about her fears surrounding pregnancy and birth, and how those around her helped her conquer her fears. She also tells us about the reassuring signs she has gotten in regards to this pregnancy and birth, and the links to Newfoundland/her nan who passed away last year.

Stay tuned for the next episode, now weekly on Fridays!

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]]> In the first part of this Mothers Day series, Sarah chats with her best friend (also Sarah) about her experiences up until this point at 5 weeks postpartum. 

She talks about her fears surrounding pregnancy and birth, and how those around her helped her conquer her fears. She also tells us about the reassuring signs she has gotten in regards to this pregnancy and birth, and the links to Newfoundland/her nan who passed away last year.

Stay tuned for the next episode, now weekly on Fridays!

Follow on Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/Youtube @Newfoundhappyhour

]]> Buzzsprout-15116469 Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 -0230 1292 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Spirituality, newborn, Postpartum, Motherhood 3 2 full false Staying Your Authentic Self In Relationships with Sydney Staying Your Authentic Self In Relationships with Sydney Season 3 of NFHH begins with an update from Sarah, and goes into a conversation jam packed with advice from her friend, Sydney. Sydney talks about her experiences living in Calgary and Toronto, and how all the relationships in her life lead her to where she is today: single and back in Calgary with an exciting career!

The two talk about making friends in your 20s and making connections that can serve you later in life. They also talk about how unhealthy relationships can affect friendships and your overall health and wellbeing.

Trigger warning: Abusive/Unhealthy relationships

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]]> Season 3 of NFHH begins with an update from Sarah, and goes into a conversation jam packed with advice from her friend, Sydney. Sydney talks about her experiences living in Calgary and Toronto, and how all the relationships in her life lead her to where she is today: single and back in Calgary with an exciting career!

The two talk about making friends in your 20s and making connections that can serve you later in life. They also talk about how unhealthy relationships can affect friendships and your overall health and wellbeing.

Trigger warning: Abusive/Unhealthy relationships

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]]> Buzzsprout-15039162 Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 -0230 3811 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Domestic Violence, Hinge, Sarah Ozon 3 1 full true A Lot of Lessons With Anna A Lot of Lessons With Anna In the last episode of 2023 and season 2, Sarah chats with Anna about the many things she juggles, including owning her own business in downtown St. John's.

They talk about lessons learned in 2023, speaking nicely to yourself, and calling yourself on your own bullshit. They also discuss supporting local and their words for 2024!

Stay tuned for new episodes in the new year :)

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@murphyanna016
@yellowrosemade

]]> In the last episode of 2023 and season 2, Sarah chats with Anna about the many things she juggles, including owning her own business in downtown St. John's.

They talk about lessons learned in 2023, speaking nicely to yourself, and calling yourself on your own bullshit. They also discuss supporting local and their words for 2024!

Stay tuned for new episodes in the new year :)

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 @newfoundhappyhour
@murphyanna016
@yellowrosemade

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-14192360 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0330 2630 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Yellow Rose Made, boutique, Locally owned 2 11 full false Witchy Shit with Amanda (Newfoundland Witch Co) Witchy Shit with Amanda (Newfoundland Witch Co) This week Sarah talks with Amanda, who is one of 3 women running Newfoundland Witch Co!

They talk about owning your beliefs and whatever you are in tune with, and the certifications Amanda has relating to this craft. She mentions reiki, herbalism,  divination - basically all things energy, and the two events coming up this weekend offered just in time for Halloween!

Follow on instagram: @Newfoundland_Witch_Co 
@newfoundhappyhour on FB, Instagram, Tiktok

]]> This week Sarah talks with Amanda, who is one of 3 women running Newfoundland Witch Co!

They talk about owning your beliefs and whatever you are in tune with, and the certifications Amanda has relating to this craft. She mentions reiki, herbalism,  divination - basically all things energy, and the two events coming up this weekend offered just in time for Halloween!

Follow on instagram: @Newfoundland_Witch_Co 
@newfoundhappyhour on FB, Instagram, Tiktok

]]> Buzzsprout-13847972 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0230 1455 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Witch, Witchy Shit, Reiki, Women-led, Astrology, Birth chart reading, Spirituality, Crystals. 2 10 full true Empowered by Experiences with Becky and Jess Empowered by Experiences with Becky and Jess In part two of this episode, Sarah, Jess, and Becky continue their conversation about their current experiences as single women. They talk about their thoughts on the Barbie movie, women they admire, and how to handle inappropriate messages from someone who has a partner. The best part of this two part episode is the advice at the end and discussing the most empowering thing each woman has done!

We do often use examples of men/women but believe our discussion applies to everyone, we can only speak on our own experiences. Everyone can relate to wanting the same effort that you give when it comes to relationships. 

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]]> In part two of this episode, Sarah, Jess, and Becky continue their conversation about their current experiences as single women. They talk about their thoughts on the Barbie movie, women they admire, and how to handle inappropriate messages from someone who has a partner. The best part of this two part episode is the advice at the end and discussing the most empowering thing each woman has done!

We do often use examples of men/women but believe our discussion applies to everyone, we can only speak on our own experiences. Everyone can relate to wanting the same effort that you give when it comes to relationships. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-13461287 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0230 3492 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Barbie 2 9 full true Suggestions for the Single with Becky and Jess Suggestions for the Single with Becky and Jess In a true happy hour, Sarah sits down for a glass of wine with friends Becky and Jess to talk about their current experiences as single women. They discuss making new friends in your twenties, how life is different when you're single vs in a relationship, and if its really worth it to be a "chill girl" over a crazy one. They throw in a couple how-tos for beginning and ending situationships, and how being forced to be single for a little while can lead you to actually chose being single later.

We do often use examples of men/women but believe our discussion applies to everyone, we just speak from our own personal experiences. Everyone can relate to wanting the same effort that you give when it comes to relationships.

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]]> In a true happy hour, Sarah sits down for a glass of wine with friends Becky and Jess to talk about their current experiences as single women. They discuss making new friends in your twenties, how life is different when you're single vs in a relationship, and if its really worth it to be a "chill girl" over a crazy one. They throw in a couple how-tos for beginning and ending situationships, and how being forced to be single for a little while can lead you to actually chose being single later.

We do often use examples of men/women but believe our discussion applies to everyone, we just speak from our own personal experiences. Everyone can relate to wanting the same effort that you give when it comes to relationships.

Follow on Instagram and FB, @NewfoundHappyHour and TikTok @newfoundhappyhourpodcast

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-13386448 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0230 3827 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Barbie, Hinge 2 8 full true Slowing Down with Solo Travel with Kelsey (Part 2) Slowing Down with Solo Travel with Kelsey (Part 2) Continuing their conversation about solo travel as two women in their twenties, Kelsey and Sarah give all their travel tips and get a little deeper as they think on how sitting in silence can be so good for your own self reflection. It turns out the biggest advice they share is not even about travelling!

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]]> Continuing their conversation about solo travel as two women in their twenties, Kelsey and Sarah give all their travel tips and get a little deeper as they think on how sitting in silence can be so good for your own self reflection. It turns out the biggest advice they share is not even about travelling!

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]]> Buzzsprout-13078674 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0230 2526 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, solo travel, europe travel, travel tips 2 7 full false Horrible, Amazing, Wonderful, Scary Solo Travel With Kelsey (Part 1) Horrible, Amazing, Wonderful, Scary Solo Travel With Kelsey (Part 1) After a little hiatus, Sarah is back for a 2 part episode, talking about her 6 week long Toronto/Europe trip. Joining her is Kelsey, who has her own experiences travelling abroad and travelling solo, specifically in France where Sarah spent the majority of her time.

The two answer questions from listeners and compare their experiences on travel safety, being bilingual abroad, and where to find the best food. They also talk about why long bus rides and sitting in silence can be good experiences and good for the soul.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, part 2 with Kelsey!

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]]> After a little hiatus, Sarah is back for a 2 part episode, talking about her 6 week long Toronto/Europe trip. Joining her is Kelsey, who has her own experiences travelling abroad and travelling solo, specifically in France where Sarah spent the majority of her time.

The two answer questions from listeners and compare their experiences on travel safety, being bilingual abroad, and where to find the best food. They also talk about why long bus rides and sitting in silence can be good experiences and good for the soul.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, part 2 with Kelsey!

Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @newfoundhappyhour

]]> Buzzsprout-12957515 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0230 2993 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Solo Travel, France Travel, Travelling Abroad, Europe Travel 2 6 full false Embracing Equity for IWD with Melanie Embracing Equity for IWD with Melanie Happy International Women's Day!

In this episode Sarah is speaking with her coworker, Melanie, who is the People and Culture (HR) Lead at Mysa. They talk about how maintaining equity and equality in the workplace, especially in male dominated industries, can be done and what their company does to celebrate IWD. Melanie also talks about what it means to be raising her 6 month old daughter, who is also mixed ethnicity, in todays world. 

Also discussed in this episode is the history of women's rights here in Newfoundland and how celebrating this day means you also acknowledge there is more to be done when it comes to equity across all genders. 

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]]> Happy International Women's Day!

In this episode Sarah is speaking with her coworker, Melanie, who is the People and Culture (HR) Lead at Mysa. They talk about how maintaining equity and equality in the workplace, especially in male dominated industries, can be done and what their company does to celebrate IWD. Melanie also talks about what it means to be raising her 6 month old daughter, who is also mixed ethnicity, in todays world. 

Also discussed in this episode is the history of women's rights here in Newfoundland and how celebrating this day means you also acknowledge there is more to be done when it comes to equity across all genders. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12401564 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0330 2113 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, International womens day, Mysa, Tech, Women in Tech 2 5 full false Exercise Body and Mind with Kim Exercise Body and Mind with Kim This week Sarah is talking to Kim Whitten about learning to have a healthy relationship with exercise and fitness. Kim has been open about her weight loss/fitness journey and mental health, and continues to post about it on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. They talk about how their mentality surrounding nutrition and exercise has changed since they were teenagers, and how best to take control over this part of your life while focusing on the health benefits rather than how you look.

Trigger warning: Eating disorders/body dysmorphia/general nutrition and workout conversation.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode :) 

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]]> This week Sarah is talking to Kim Whitten about learning to have a healthy relationship with exercise and fitness. Kim has been open about her weight loss/fitness journey and mental health, and continues to post about it on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. They talk about how their mentality surrounding nutrition and exercise has changed since they were teenagers, and how best to take control over this part of your life while focusing on the health benefits rather than how you look.

Trigger warning: Eating disorders/body dysmorphia/general nutrition and workout conversation.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode :) 

Follow on Instagram @newfoundhappyhour

]]> Buzzsprout-12315236 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0330 3785 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Fitness, Weight-loss journey, Youtube 2 4 full true Newfound Reasons to Celebrate Valentines Day Newfound Reasons to Celebrate Valentines Day Its a solo episode on a (traditionally) couples holiday! 

Sarah is on her own for this one, talking about love and making you feel validated regardless of your relationship status.  As a single gal for a few years now, she has some advice that will help you get through this Valentines Day if you're celebrating or staying cynical! She also has a comment for anyone trying to claim she is hating on men during this podcast (if you don't exhibit the behavior, we aren't talking to you bro!)

Love comes in many different forms, and recognizing that you can be happy and single or unhappy and in a relationship makes us realize that your relationship status does not define you or the amount of love you have in your life.

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]]> Its a solo episode on a (traditionally) couples holiday! 

Sarah is on her own for this one, talking about love and making you feel validated regardless of your relationship status.  As a single gal for a few years now, she has some advice that will help you get through this Valentines Day if you're celebrating or staying cynical! She also has a comment for anyone trying to claim she is hating on men during this podcast (if you don't exhibit the behavior, we aren't talking to you bro!)

Love comes in many different forms, and recognizing that you can be happy and single or unhappy and in a relationship makes us realize that your relationship status does not define you or the amount of love you have in your life.

Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @NewfoundHappyHour

]]> Buzzsprout-12222299 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0330 1433 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led 2 3 full true Setting Goals and Self Love with Lori Setting Goals and Self Love with Lori Today Sarah chats with Lori about kicking off the year right by setting personal and professional goals! The owner of Lori&Co tells us how she went from starting a business with a rise and grind mentality, to still running a successful business today, but prioritizing self care. They talk about how to set all kinds of goals while still romanticizing  the simple things in your every day life.

Check us out on Instagram and Tiktok
@Loriandco.ca
@NewfoundHappyHour
@PlannedParenthoodNLSHC

]]> Today Sarah chats with Lori about kicking off the year right by setting personal and professional goals! The owner of Lori&Co tells us how she went from starting a business with a rise and grind mentality, to still running a successful business today, but prioritizing self care. They talk about how to set all kinds of goals while still romanticizing  the simple things in your every day life.

Check us out on Instagram and Tiktok
@Loriandco.ca
@NewfoundHappyHour
@PlannedParenthoodNLSHC

]]> Buzzsprout-12128014 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0330 2936 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Locally owned, Loriandco 2 2 full false Tackle the Root of the Problem with Erin Tackle the Root of the Problem with Erin Kicking off the new year with Sarah is Dr Erin Woolridge, ND.  They cover A LOT. Starting off the new year often comes with setting personal, work-related, and activity goals, but we can't begin to think about those things if we are facing any kind of health symptoms.  Erin discusses where to begin, how to handle contradicting social media posts on what to eat and not eat, and how your hormones can be affected by what you consume. A common topic these days, they talk about coming off birth control and how our cycles affect how we feel.

Erin explains how naturopathic medicine focuses more on the root cause of your symptoms than what a traditional doctors visit may do. In a province where over 25% of people do not have a family doctor, she gives some tips for how to evaluate things in your life that may be causing physical health changes. 

To book an appointment with Erin, check out www.drerinwoolridge.com and @dr.erinw.nd on Instagram

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]]> Kicking off the new year with Sarah is Dr Erin Woolridge, ND.  They cover A LOT. Starting off the new year often comes with setting personal, work-related, and activity goals, but we can't begin to think about those things if we are facing any kind of health symptoms.  Erin discusses where to begin, how to handle contradicting social media posts on what to eat and not eat, and how your hormones can be affected by what you consume. A common topic these days, they talk about coming off birth control and how our cycles affect how we feel.

Erin explains how naturopathic medicine focuses more on the root cause of your symptoms than what a traditional doctors visit may do. In a province where over 25% of people do not have a family doctor, she gives some tips for how to evaluate things in your life that may be causing physical health changes. 

To book an appointment with Erin, check out www.drerinwoolridge.com and @dr.erinw.nd on Instagram

Follow @NewfoundHappyHour on Instagram and Facebook


]]> Buzzsprout-12017245 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0330 3632 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Naturopathic Doctor, Erin Woolridge, Hormones, Birth Control, Nutrition 2 1 full false Tipsy & Glitzy & Thriving with Kelli Tipsy & Glitzy & Thriving with Kelli For the last episode of 2022 Sarah reflects on some things she does not want to see in 2023, a resolution she thinks everyone should try, and some ways to make your holiday gift giving a little more environmentally friendly. 

Our guest today, Kelli, talks about how she came to start Tipsy & Glitzy Bartending and what she has learned since beginning in 2020. She shares some of her favourite local businesses and gives some great advice that everyone should take into the new year with them!

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@TipsyGlitzyBartending

]]> For the last episode of 2022 Sarah reflects on some things she does not want to see in 2023, a resolution she thinks everyone should try, and some ways to make your holiday gift giving a little more environmentally friendly. 

Our guest today, Kelli, talks about how she came to start Tipsy & Glitzy Bartending and what she has learned since beginning in 2020. She shares some of her favourite local businesses and gives some great advice that everyone should take into the new year with them!

Follow on Instagram and Facebook @NewfoundHappyHour
@TipsyGlitzyBartending

]]> Buzzsprout-11799985 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:30:00 -0330 2362 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led 1 12 full true Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Megan Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Megan Episode 11 -October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and so today Sarah hears from her friend Megan on her experience over the past year with her two pregnancies and 3 babies. They talk about making difficult decisions, how important it is to have a supportive partner when doing so, and how everyone needs to educate themselves on this issue - especially the people making laws about it. She also gives some tips on how to cope with grief and how to be there for someone going through similar situations. 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode!

Instagram and Facebook: @NewfoundHappyHour 




]]> Episode 11 -October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and so today Sarah hears from her friend Megan on her experience over the past year with her two pregnancies and 3 babies. They talk about making difficult decisions, how important it is to have a supportive partner when doing so, and how everyone needs to educate themselves on this issue - especially the people making laws about it. She also gives some tips on how to cope with grief and how to be there for someone going through similar situations. 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode!

Instagram and Facebook: @NewfoundHappyHour 




]]> Buzzsprout-11494831 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:30:00 -0230 2840 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Miscarriage, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Abortion 1 11 full false The Calm Episode with Alison The Calm Episode with Alison Episode 10 - The Calm Place is a fairly new clinic here in St. Johns, offering everything from yoga to therapy in a comforting environment, and co-owner Alison is here to tell us all about it ! She gives insight in common traumatic experiences and stresses here in Newfoundland, and why our province needs more options when it comes to mental health care. For anyone listening who may be afraid of therapy or want to try it but don't know where to start, she explains why everyone can benefit and how you can begin! 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode discussing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance day!

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Find The Calm Place:
@thecalmplace_NL and www.calmplace.ca

]]> Episode 10 - The Calm Place is a fairly new clinic here in St. Johns, offering everything from yoga to therapy in a comforting environment, and co-owner Alison is here to tell us all about it ! She gives insight in common traumatic experiences and stresses here in Newfoundland, and why our province needs more options when it comes to mental health care. For anyone listening who may be afraid of therapy or want to try it but don't know where to start, she explains why everyone can benefit and how you can begin! 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode discussing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance day!

Follow on Instagram and Facebook @NewfoundHappyHour

Find The Calm Place:
@thecalmplace_NL and www.calmplace.ca

]]> Alison Petten Buzzsprout-11400024 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -0230 2400 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Therapy, The Calm Place, Mental Health 1 10 full false Spirituality 101 with Shauna (Part 2) Spirituality 101 with Shauna (Part 2) Have your spirit guides ever kept you so protected that they give you an anxiety attack when you're about to buy a crystal you aren't ready for?! Not saying that's what happened here for sure, but Sarah speaks about her interesting experiences with trying to buy crystals for the first time and having cool dreams.

Sarah and her cousin Shauna continue to discuss what Shauna has learned in her studies of astrology and her views on spirituality. Linking astrology into spirituality leads to a few other topics and the two discuss how you can be spiritual without believing a single thing they're talking about!

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode and make sure to follow Shauna's new account where you can consult her for tarot readings, birth chart readings, and lots more! 

Instagram and Facebook: @NewfoundHappyHour
@Shaunalynncollins
@MoonGoddessMysteries

]]> Have your spirit guides ever kept you so protected that they give you an anxiety attack when you're about to buy a crystal you aren't ready for?! Not saying that's what happened here for sure, but Sarah speaks about her interesting experiences with trying to buy crystals for the first time and having cool dreams.

Sarah and her cousin Shauna continue to discuss what Shauna has learned in her studies of astrology and her views on spirituality. Linking astrology into spirituality leads to a few other topics and the two discuss how you can be spiritual without believing a single thing they're talking about!

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode and make sure to follow Shauna's new account where you can consult her for tarot readings, birth chart readings, and lots more! 

Instagram and Facebook: @NewfoundHappyHour
@Shaunalynncollins
@MoonGoddessMysteries

]]> Shauna Collins Buzzsprout-11321856 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:30:00 -0230 2462 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Astrology, Birth chart reading, Spirituality, Crystals. 1 9 full true Virgo SZN with Shauna (Part 1) Virgo SZN with Shauna (Part 1) Can your parents tell you the details of the day you were born? Do they know the time they were born or did absolutely no one keep track of that in the Boomer age? If you did french immersion do you sometimes think in french? Okay that one is unrelated.

These are questions we ask today, since we are in Virgo season and coming up on Sarahs birthday. Sarahs cousin Shauna gives Sarah a birth chart reading and explains what different aspects of it mean, and the parts that stood out to her. For all you haters out there, it is about way more than your sun sign and horoscope in a magazine!

This conversation went on so long (give or take 5 hours) that they start linking birth charts to life paths and then to spirituality - so there will actually be a part two to this episode!  

Instagram and Facebook: @NewfoundHappyHour
@Shaunalynncollins

]]> Can your parents tell you the details of the day you were born? Do they know the time they were born or did absolutely no one keep track of that in the Boomer age? If you did french immersion do you sometimes think in french? Okay that one is unrelated.

These are questions we ask today, since we are in Virgo season and coming up on Sarahs birthday. Sarahs cousin Shauna gives Sarah a birth chart reading and explains what different aspects of it mean, and the parts that stood out to her. For all you haters out there, it is about way more than your sun sign and horoscope in a magazine!

This conversation went on so long (give or take 5 hours) that they start linking birth charts to life paths and then to spirituality - so there will actually be a part two to this episode!  

Instagram and Facebook: @NewfoundHappyHour
@Shaunalynncollins

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-11244588 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 03:30:00 -0230 2733 1 8 full true Boots and Hearts and Shoutouts Boots and Hearts and Shoutouts Episode 7 - The first solo episode (with the exception of some voice clips and shoutouts to many people mentioned in this episode) where Sarah gives a quick rant on wedding expectations as a couple, guest, or member of a bridal party. She gives a quick overview of her time at Boots and Hearts in Oro Medonte, ON, and how they had to evacuate 30 minutes before Shania Twain was set to perform. We get a travel tip or two and Sarah shares a pet peeve she has just come to realize she hates when it comes to airport baggage. 

We also get a few voice clips from Boots and Hearts while trying to see if anyone has connections to NL - spoiler alert, they do.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, Virgo SZN with Shauna!

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]]> Episode 7 - The first solo episode (with the exception of some voice clips and shoutouts to many people mentioned in this episode) where Sarah gives a quick rant on wedding expectations as a couple, guest, or member of a bridal party. She gives a quick overview of her time at Boots and Hearts in Oro Medonte, ON, and how they had to evacuate 30 minutes before Shania Twain was set to perform. We get a travel tip or two and Sarah shares a pet peeve she has just come to realize she hates when it comes to airport baggage. 

We also get a few voice clips from Boots and Hearts while trying to see if anyone has connections to NL - spoiler alert, they do.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, Virgo SZN with Shauna!

Follow on Instagram and Facebook @Newfoundhappyhour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-11162327 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:30:00 -0230 2185 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Boots and Hearts, Country, Lifestyle, Social, Travel, Culture, Women-led 1 7 full false No More Hiding with Nick and Dan No More Hiding with Nick and Dan Episode 6 - Nick Earle and Dan George are here this week, talking about their experiences as musicians in Newfoundland! They talk about becoming Nick Earle and the Reckless Hearts, writing music from dreams, and playing for crowds in downtown St.Johns. They also give their take on the dating scene in NL and their own support systems.

They discuss future festival plans and what comes next (spoiler: its an album release party this Friday July 22nd at the Rockhouse - go buy tickets)

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode!

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@nick_earle @thedangeorge

]]> Episode 6 - Nick Earle and Dan George are here this week, talking about their experiences as musicians in Newfoundland! They talk about becoming Nick Earle and the Reckless Hearts, writing music from dreams, and playing for crowds in downtown St.Johns. They also give their take on the dating scene in NL and their own support systems.

They discuss future festival plans and what comes next (spoiler: its an album release party this Friday July 22nd at the Rockhouse - go buy tickets)

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode!

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@nick_earle @thedangeorge

]]> Nick Earle, Dan George Buzzsprout-10980434 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -0230 2711 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Nick Earle, Dan George, The Reckless Hearts, George Street 1 6 full true Social Work and Spittin' Chiclets with Jillian Social Work and Spittin' Chiclets with Jillian Episode 5 - Sarah speaks with Jill, who is soon taking on her masters degree in social work, about her experience working in the field in Labrador. She talks about the lack of education in our province about indigenous people, how it has been working in a rural area, and how it feels to (not) celebrate Canada Day right now.  They also reflect on how a healthy relationship with a partner can help your career, and how their days working at a shoe store led them to where they are now. 

Stay tuned for a musical guest (!!) on the next bi-weekly episode! 

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]]> Episode 5 - Sarah speaks with Jill, who is soon taking on her masters degree in social work, about her experience working in the field in Labrador. She talks about the lack of education in our province about indigenous people, how it has been working in a rural area, and how it feels to (not) celebrate Canada Day right now.  They also reflect on how a healthy relationship with a partner can help your career, and how their days working at a shoe store led them to where they are now. 

Stay tuned for a musical guest (!!) on the next bi-weekly episode! 

Follow on Instagram and Facebook @newfoundhappyhour 

 

]]> Buzzsprout-10879234 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:30:00 -0230 2848 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Social Work, Indigenous Peoples 1 5 full false Resetting and Rejection with Hilary Resetting and Rejection with Hilary Episode 4 - Sarah and future psychologist Hilary discuss the excitement and stress that can come on as summertime begins, and some tips on resetting between seasons and keeping your mental health in check. The summer weather can cause some change of hearts when it comes to dating in NL and they talk about the experiences some of you have had with rejection, and how best to handle it.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode with one of Sarahs social work friends!

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@newfoundhappyhour


]]> Episode 4 - Sarah and future psychologist Hilary discuss the excitement and stress that can come on as summertime begins, and some tips on resetting between seasons and keeping your mental health in check. The summer weather can cause some change of hearts when it comes to dating in NL and they talk about the experiences some of you have had with rejection, and how best to handle it.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode with one of Sarahs social work friends!

Follow on Instagram: 
@newfoundhappyhour


]]> Buzzsprout-10807513 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:30:00 -0230 3197 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, Psychology, Rejection 1 4 full false Leaving NL (and Your Comfort Zone) with Allison Leaving NL (and Your Comfort Zone) with Allison Episode 3 - Sarah has a conversation with Allison Stoodley about her experiences moving to and from Newfoundland (more than once) and how getting out of your comfort zone in a small way can lead to big life changes. They reflect on how, in the 4 years they've been friends, their mindsets have changed when it comes to dating and relationships. Allison also talks about how she began writing, and how CBC came to share some of her articles!

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode :) 

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]]> Episode 3 - Sarah has a conversation with Allison Stoodley about her experiences moving to and from Newfoundland (more than once) and how getting out of your comfort zone in a small way can lead to big life changes. They reflect on how, in the 4 years they've been friends, their mindsets have changed when it comes to dating and relationships. Allison also talks about how she began writing, and how CBC came to share some of her articles!

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode :) 

Follow on Instagram @newfoundhappyhour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-10720464 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:30:00 -0230 3074 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led, CBC, Writing, Blogging 1 3 full true O-Fish-ally Open! with Emily and Cassi O-Fish-ally Open! with Emily and Cassi Episode 2 - Sarah speaks with Emily, the owner of Cheersport Sharks Newfoundland, and Cassi, the Gyms Coordinator. They talk about the cheer community in NL, plans for the new gym, and some challenges they've had while getting started. They end off by sharing some advice they've learned as young women in business and science, that anyone can relate to. 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, Leaving NL (and Your Comfort Zone) with Allison Stoodley!

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 @newfoundhappyhour
@cheersportsharksnl

]]> Episode 2 - Sarah speaks with Emily, the owner of Cheersport Sharks Newfoundland, and Cassi, the Gyms Coordinator. They talk about the cheer community in NL, plans for the new gym, and some challenges they've had while getting started. They end off by sharing some advice they've learned as young women in business and science, that anyone can relate to. 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, Leaving NL (and Your Comfort Zone) with Allison Stoodley!

Follow on instagram:
 @newfoundhappyhour
@cheersportsharksnl

]]> Buzzsprout-10645667 Thu, 19 May 2022 09:30:00 -0230 2671 Newfoundland, Dating, Business, Cheerleading, Cheersport Sharks, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led 1 2 full false Starting the Season with Sarah... and Sarah Starting the Season with Sarah... and Sarah Episode 1 - Sarah starts off by giving a brief idea of how NFHH will work, and she chats with her best friend - Sarah! We get to know our host, as the two answer some BFF questions and discuss one point of view on dating and growing in Newfoundland, which will likely be discussed more in depth in future episodes.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode - O-fish-ally Open with Emily and Cassi of Cheersport Sharks Newfoundland! 

Follow on instagram @newfoundhappyhour

]]> Episode 1 - Sarah starts off by giving a brief idea of how NFHH will work, and she chats with her best friend - Sarah! We get to know our host, as the two answer some BFF questions and discuss one point of view on dating and growing in Newfoundland, which will likely be discussed more in depth in future episodes.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode - O-fish-ally Open with Emily and Cassi of Cheersport Sharks Newfoundland! 

Follow on instagram @newfoundhappyhour

]]> Sarah Ozon Buzzsprout-10566607 Fri, 06 May 2022 00:30:00 -0230 1987 Newfoundland, Dating, Relationships, Friendships, Canada, Lifestyle, Social, Culture, Women-led 1 1 full false