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Accidental Friends

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This is what you get when two Canadian women, who come from completely different backgrounds, serendipitously meet in a Brooklyn apartment. Alene Degian and Kristen Mandala became instant friends over their mutual sense of adventure, humour and tearing up the dance floor, which has since blossomed into a five year long friendship. Tune in every week as we have candid conversations about what we *thought* life would be like in our late 20s, and how our unique worldviews help us navigate all things personal, sexual, and professional.

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04/21/22 • 43 min

In honour of Earth Day tomorrow, April 22nd, we are talking all about sustainability and our individual responsibility towards the climate crisis. If you are new to the world of environmentalism, this conversation is for you. If you are not new, we still suggest you listen up. Our very own, Kristen Mandala, a Sustainability Consultant and Content Creator, has created this judgement-free zone for us to ask any questions that will get us started on our journey! Please follow her for more tips, tricks and just overall feel-good, positive climate content!

NOTABLE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS

@ecowithnico

@consciouslyelle

@raven.trust

@greenpeace

@intersectionalenvironmentalist

WEBSITES

Greenpeace

350.org

INSTAGRAM

Alene Degian

Kristen Mandala

Viv Affiliate Link

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04/21/22 • 43 min

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Even though over one quarter of the population menstruates, how much do we really know about our cycles? Like did you know there were four phases to your cycle – and not just "period" and "not period?" Well, in this episode, we're opening up the floor to discuss all things menstruation. We discuss what we were really taught about our periods, what we're still learning about our periods – AND our bodies, and how we need to make period talk way more commonplace (among men and women). Let us remind you, this is not a medical podcast. We're strictly talking our personal experiences and what we've learned along the way!

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Alene Degian

Kristen Mandala

Viv Affiliate Link

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04/14/22 • 42 min

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04/07/22 • 43 min

It’s somebody’s birthday! Who’s birthday?! Our lovely Kristen! Next week, Kristen turns the big 3-0 so we wanted to sit down and discuss how she wants to bring in the new decade. What has she learned in her 20s? What is she excited to leave behind? And what she’s looking forward to most in the decade now known as “the new 20s.” So whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or beyond, take a listen and celebrate the one we all love so much!

INSTAGRAM

Alene Degian

Kristen Mandala

VIV AFFILIATE LINK

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04/07/22 • 43 min

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03/31/22 • 48 min

You asked, we answered! We put out a call a couple weeks ago to answer any questions you might have and you saucy minxes did not disappoint. Seems all y’all want to talk about is sex – and we are HERE FOR IT! So we’re answering your burning sex questions: is there too much pressure on sex? What do we think of sexting with your partner? Orgasms, exploring sexuality and more! Not to toot our own horn but this might be one of our favourite episodes yet!

INSTAGRAM

ALENE: @alenedegian

KRISTEN: @thegreener.good

Viv Affiliate Link Here

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03/31/22 • 48 min

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We've all had our hearts broken by our crushes, partners, and situationships. But what about friendship breakups? It's hardly ever talked about but it's a very real thing. And we don't just mean the friendships that end because one party did something wrong, but the ones that gradually grow apart. Sometimes it's hard to accept that a friend who's been in your life forever no longer aligns with the person you're becoming. It may not be an easy decision but you deserve to be surrounded by people who uplift you, inspire you, and encourage you to grow. In this episode, we discuss our own friendship breakups and how we've approached them. Come hang out in our circle for a bit of support!

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@accidentalfriendspodcast

@alenedegian

@thegreener.good

Viv Affiliate Link

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03/17/22 • 48 min

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We live in a world where women are often expected to act a certain way and want specific things. So it always seems radical when a woman starts to pave her own path and really think about what SHE wants – and not simply what society has conditioned her to want. In this episode, we talk about wanting kids, if we'll take our husbands last names – and the reasons for our choices – and all the other ridiculous things women have to face on the daily.

Instagram:

Alene: @alenedegian

Kristen: @thegreener.good

Viv Affiliate Link Here

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03/10/22 • 39 min

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You know that feeling when you see someone after a little time of not seeing them and something just seems different? They're more vibrant, confident, and just glowing overall! Well, that's exactly what happened with our producer, Chloe. Tune in this week to hear her tips about her transformation and how she continues to have a major GLOW UP!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

BOOK: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

PODCAST: Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings

Instagram:

Alene: @alenedegian

Kristen: @thegreener.good

Viv products found here!

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03/03/22 • 53 min

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We put out a call to get some question submissions by our audience and my, oh my, did y'all deliver! We rounded up a few questions around a common theme to answer in one big episode – friendships & boundaries!

  • What’s the best way to make more female friends? Would love to surround myself with more positive, confident women.
  • How to decipher a healthy friendship from an unhealthy one?
  • What to do when your friends always complain/have no perspective?
  • How to set boundaries with family and friends who don’t make you feel seen/heard?

And you know we loooved getting to discuss how we've formed an amazing group of women around us, how we set boundaries around our loved ones, and how to make sure you are surrounded by a group of supportive, badass people!

Instagram:

@accidentalfriendspodcast

@alenedegian

@thegreener.good

Viv Link Here

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02/24/22 • 50 min

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02/24/22 • 43 min

If you're on your healing journey – or you're about to start your healing journey, this episode is for you! There's one aspect of the journey that isn't talked about enough and can often feel shameful or confusing: when you end up 5 steps behind all over again. You think you've been doing well. Going to therapy, journaling, meditating, monitoring your triggers then bam! Something sets you off and you feel like all that work was for nothing. Well, you're not alone. That part is a very necessary – and very real – part of what you're going through and both of us have experienced it. So come take a listen, you'll feel a little less alone – we promise.

Instagram:

@accidentalfriendspodcast

@alenedegian

@thegreener.good

Viv Link Here

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02/24/22 • 43 min

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04/28/22 • 41 min

You all never cease to amaze us with your amazing questions! This week we’re answering two questions about how to set boundaries with those you love – we know it’s hard and we’re constantly working on this ourselves! So this week we talk all about how to let family and friends know you’re struggling, how to deal with a seemingly one-sided relationship, and the importance of keeping promises to yourself.

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Alene Degian

Kristen Mandala

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04/28/22 • 41 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Accidental Friends have?

Accidental Friends currently has 55 episodes available.

What topics does Accidental Friends cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Accidental Friends?

The episode title 'Can we save the planet? Our individual responsibility' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Accidental Friends?

The average episode length on Accidental Friends is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of Accidental Friends released?

Episodes of Accidental Friends are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Accidental Friends?

The first episode of Accidental Friends was released on May 6, 2021.

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