The Spicy Fat Podcast is for 40+ women trying to make sense of their bodies, brains, and hearts.

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Nov. 29, 2024

November 25th: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

*Episode disclaimer: today's episode contains discussions about violence against women, including sensitive topics which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.* According to the UN, Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence,…

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July 18, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 12: Why The F*ck Do I Have to Be Thin?

In this episode, host Carlen Costa explores the question she senses many women grapple with: Why do we feel the need to be so thin? She reflects on societal expectations and the lack of representation of fuller-figured women in the media. She discusses how she came to have a better…

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July 4, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 11: Meredith Shaw: Embracing All Bodies

As a television and radio host, style expert, and advocate for all bodies, Meredith Shaw is breaking down the status quo and leading a powerful conversation that is changing the game. As a host of Canada’s most popular morning show, Breakfast Television, Meredith wakes up the country with her signature…

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June 20, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 10: Pride is political, it's not just a party

Host Carlen Costa discusses the significance of Pride and its historical roots in the LGBTQ+ community. She explains the difference between gender and sex, and highlights the importance of recognizing and respecting diverse gender identities while addressing current issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, such as proposed legislation in Alberta that…

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June 6, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 9: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Mental Health

Join host, Carlen Costa with special guest, Dr. Riley Kirk chat about cannabis on social media, and the relationship to your mental health. Here's more about our guest: Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and a cannabis educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural…

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May 23, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 8: WTF is the Authentic Self Anyway?

Have you ever been sold a course or experience that promises to connect you to your authentic self? In this episode, Carlen reflects on the grifting culture that can often convince you that you aren’t good enough and need to be more authentic. She discusses the concept of "finding one's…

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May 9, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 7: Milk Bags & Social Confidence with Sarah Landry, The Bird's Papaya

In this episode of Spicy Fat, Carlen and Sarah Landry discuss the bravery and vulnerability required to share one's life on social media. They explore the mindset and heart space needed to be vulnerable and the healing that can come from it. They also touch on the impact of criticism…

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April 25, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 6: I Hate Being a Statistic

*viewer discretion Hey friends, it’s Carlen here.This is a simple check-in to empower you with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you should consume this particular podcast’s content. In this episode We do talk about the themes sexual assault and violence in this episode,…

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April 11, 2024

Wait, she’s 100 years old? My grandma shares it all in Spicy Fat podcast episode! #familia #aging

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April 11, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 5: Lessons from 97 year old Avó Luisa, an interview with my grandmother

Spicy Fat is a new podcast hosted by Psychotherapist, Sexologist, best-selling author and international speaker, Carlen Costa. A recent weight-loss surgery reversal uncovered her late diagnosed ADHD and sent her on a journey of radical self-love. This sparked Carlen’s mission; to help other women entering their 40s better understand their…

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March 25, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 4: My ADHD Story

Spicy Fat is a new podcast hosted by Psychotherapist, Sexologist, best-selling author and international speaker, Carlen Costa. A recent weight-loss surgery reversal uncovered her late diagnosed ADHD and sent her on a journey of radical self-love. This sparked Carlen’s mission; to help other women entering their 40s better understand their…

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March 14, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 3: What Is ADHD and Who Else Has It?

Spicy Fat is a new podcast hosted by Psychotherapist, Sexologist, best-selling author and international speaker, Carlen Costa. A recent weight-loss surgery reversal uncovered her late diagnosed ADHD and sent her on a journey of radical self-love. This sparked Carlen’s mission; to help other women entering their 40s better understand their…

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March 14, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 2: The Weight Loss Surgery That Almost Took My Life

Spicy Fat is a new podcast hosted by Psychotherapist, Sexologist, best-selling author and international speaker, Carlen Costa. A recent weight-loss surgery reversal uncovered her late diagnosed ADHD and sent her on a journey of radical self-love. This sparked Carlen’s mission; to help other women entering their 40s better understand their…

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March 14, 2024

Spicy Fat: Episode 1: Meet Carlen

Spicy Fat is a new podcast hosted by Psychotherapist, Sexologist, best-selling author and international speaker, Carlen Costa. A recent weight-loss surgery reversal uncovered her late diagnosed ADHD and sent her on a journey of radical self-love. This sparked Carlen’s mission; to help other women entering their 40s better understand their…

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March 8, 2024

Spicy Fat Podcast TRAILER

Spicy Fat is a new podcast hosted by Psychotherapist, Sexologist, best-selling author and international speaker, Carlen Costa. A recent weight-loss surgery reversal uncovered her late diagnosed ADHD and sent her on a journey of radical self-love. This sparked Carlen’s mission; to help other women entering their 40s better understand their…

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March 2, 2024

Hi Carlen: Episode 1 - Pleasure products and toys for the bedroom

The Premiering episode of 'Hi Carlen' , streamed in 2022, which was a live, call-in lifestyle show about sex, love, relationships and mental health. Viewers watched live on Facebook and were asked to call into a listed phone number with their questions! www.carlencosta.com Produced by: Jacqui Childs & Cannabis Wiki…

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March 2, 2024

Hi Carlen: Episode 2: Lovestoned - Sex & Cannabis

This episode of 'Hi Carlen' , streamed in 2022, which was a live, call-in lifestyle show about sex, love, relationships and mental health. Viewers watched live on Facebook and were asked to call into a listed phone number with their questions! This episode covered information about the sex, relationships and…

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March 2, 2024

Hi Carlen: Episode 4 - Cheating, Affairs & Infidelity. Why people cheat.

This episode of 'Hi Carlen' , streamed in 2022, which was a live, call-in lifestyle show about sex, love, relationships and mental health. Viewers watched live on Facebook and were asked to call into a listed phone number with their questions!📺Hi Carlen! @hicarlen is your new favourite Sunday night LIVE…

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March 2, 2024

Hi Carlen: Episode 5 - Dating and Things

The Premiering episode of 'Hi Carlen' , streamed in 2022, which was a live, call-in lifestyle show about sex, love, relationships and mental health. Viewers watched live on Facebook and were asked to call into a listed phone number with their questions! www.carlencosta.com Episodes produced by Jacqui Childs & Cannabis…

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March 2, 2024

Sexy Living with Carlen, 2011

Sexy Living with Carlen was a local to London, Ontario filmed show that debuted on ROGERS 13 TV London, and aired Sept. 18th 2011. It was #3 the show for 4 years on the station and was aired all over Ontario.

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March 15, 2023

Drag Queen Ban in London, Ontario

Traditionally queer nightclub, Lavish in London, Ontario is being boycotted for their Performative allyship and this gross ‘gay for pay’ situation when mishandling their relationship with Pride Western, a student activist group for queer people at The University of Western Ontario

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July 19, 2022

Carlen Costa hangs with Alana Blaire at Naked News, The Barenaked Truth Teaser video!

Alana Blaire chats with Carlen Costa, Clinical Sexologist & Psychotherapist as the next guest on The Barenaked Truth - a show on The Naked News hosted by Eila & Frankie that is all about sex and relationships. Find out what you can and check out this Friday's new episode to…

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June 13, 2022

Hi Carlen! Episode 5: Dating Advice, Dating After Divorce, Dating after a Break-Up

Hi Carlen! @hicarlen is your new favourite Sunday night LIVE call-in lifestyle show about everything seggs, love, relationships, cannab!s & mental wellness. 💎Tune in every Sunday LIVE on Facebook, YouTube at 8PM EST where you CALL IN or comment your questions or stories that could use some professional advice 😉

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June 6, 2022

Hi Carlen! Episode 4: Cheating & Infidelity Advice

Hi Carlen! @hicarlen is your new favourite Sunday night LIVE call-in lifestyle show about everything seggs, love, relationships, cannab!s & mental wellness. 💎Tune in every Sunday LIVE on Facebook, YouTube (to hear the callers) or live on IG at 8PM EST where you CALL IN or comment your questions or…

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