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Lisa Thibodeau

sexual assault Canada

Reflecting on resilience and advocacy after surviving sexual assault

A personal note: I’ve rarely written a submission for a publication about my experience with sexual violence in my early 20s. This submission to The Honest Talk is due to…
By Karen Moores
sexual assault Canada
How does menopause affect a woman?

Menopause matters: understanding your changing body

When we told people about the launch of The Honest Talk digital platform, one of the first questions we got was, “Are you going to talk about menopause?” Yes. Of course. …
By Tudor Robins
How does menopause affect a woman?
What to drink when you’re not drinking

What to drink when you’re not drinking

One of the things I was definitely not honest with myself about was how much wine I was drinking. I don’t think anyone I knew at the time was truly honest about it either…
By Sarah Kate
What to drink when you’re not drinking
Beth Fisher

Meet Beth Fisher: your creative guide

We all love for our spaces to look and, more importantly, feel their best. And that’s where Beth Fisher comes in. Beth is a multi-talented designer, DYIer, and artist, an…
By Jennifer Stewart
Beth Fisher
reformation dress canada

Dresses for events and dates by Reformation

Reformation dresses have seamlessly become a staple in my wardrobe, offering versatile options suitable for a range of occasions. From work events and networking to casua…
By Galya Matkovska
reformation dress canada
Gentle cleanser for dry skin by Medik8

Gentle cleanser for dry skin by Medik8

As a girl with quite dry skin I find it challenging to establish a routine that works for me. I am still testing new products every 3-4 months, but there are some things …
By Galya Matkovska
Gentle cleanser for dry skin by Medik8
mother-in-law

My mother-in-law, my best friend

From the moment I met my mother-in-law, it was love at first sight With a younger brother, two sons and even male pets, she appreciated having a daughter figure around. B…
mother-in-law
Maximista Thickening Spray

Thickening spray to avoid a bad hair day

I am the mom of a two-year-old toddler, so you might not be surprised that my beauty routine has suffered over the last two years. It certainly wasn’t my priority. But no…
By Galya Matkovska
Maximista Thickening Spray