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Trust Me I'm a Decorator

By: Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe
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  • Trust Me... I'm a Decorator! is a podcast hosted by renowned television personalities and designers Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe. While you may know them best as decorators, they'll be covering all of their favourite things; travel, relationships, food and more with many special guests along the way. Debbie Travis is an international television host and producer, best-selling author, sought-after public speaker, and designer of the Debbie Travis Home Collection and holds women’s retreats at her villa in Tuscany. She is also the creator and host of Debbie Travis' Painted House, Debbie Travis' Facelift, From the Ground Up, All for One and La Dolce Debbie. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, The Marilyn Denis Show and has been featured everywhere from Marie Clare to People Magazine, Hello Magazine, The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail. Tommy Smythe spent almost two decades working with HGTV star Sarah Richardson on various shows and he’s a highly sought-after guest expert on national television including The Marilyn Denis Show and Breakfast Television. He recently started his own interior design firm called TOM Design Studio where he combines his love for both traditional and modern design. Off camera, he maintains an international portfolio of private residential design projects as well as an active presence in print media.
    2023
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Episodes
  • Cynthia Loyst: The Social, Burnout, and Following Your Intuition

    Cynthia Loyst: The Social, Burnout, and Following Your Intuition
    Jul 15 2024
    Television host Cynthia Loyst joins the show this week, a long-time friend of Tommy Smythe who is widely recognized as one of the hosts on popular Canadian television show The Social. They discuss their friendship, the early days of The Social, cancel culture, and the challenges of being in the public eye. They also talk about the importance of speaking your mind and the pressure to please everyone. Cynthia opens up about her experience with burnout and depression, and the need for rest and self-care. They touch on the impact of social media and the lack of nuance in online discussions. Cynthia and Debbie discuss the fear and worry associated with the future and the need to question societal scripts and carve out a life that reflects one's values. Cynthia shares her three-step formula for dealing with burnout: stop, drop, and roll. They emphasize the importance of planting seeds of dreams and finding joy in life. More about Cynthia Lloyst: Cynthia Loyst is a National Bestselling Author, Producer, Television Host, and self-described “Professional Sensualist.” She is also the creator of Find Your Pleasure, a popular online destination that celebrates decadence, indulgence and pure, unadulterated joy. Throughout her award-winning career, Cynthia has become one of Canada’s most recognized and respected TV personalities and producers. She is also a WXN Top 100 Women Award Winner - recognizing women who have shaped Canadian thinking, communications and culture. Co-hosting CTV’s popular daytime talk show, The Social, Cynthia shares her fresh and genuine views to help people learn to appreciate life and all the pleasures it brings. She is also the go to relationship expert on Virgin Radio and has appeared on many other programs including The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV News, Etalk, and more. Most recently, Cynthia was the recipient of the Best Host award in the Lifestyle Category for The Social at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. In 2023, Cynthia launched Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables, a successful podcast which has consistently been on the Top 10 streamed podcasts in Canada on Apple and Spotify. Her debut book, Find Your Pleasure, was published in early 2020, where it gained praise and notability on the Toronto Star and The Globe & Mail’s Best Selling Lists. Follow Cynthia Loyst: Cynthia Loyst Instagram | Twitter: @cynthialoyst Find Your Pleasure Instagram | Twitter: @fypleasure Website: www.findyourpleasure.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Laugh More: Stories From An Unexpected Life

    Laugh More: Stories From An Unexpected Life
    Jul 1 2024
    On this episode, Tommy Smythe interviews his dear friend Debbie Travis to celebrate the cover reveal of her next book, 'Laugh More: Stories from An Unexpected Life'. The book is a collection of funny and poignant stories from Debbie's life, with each story sparking memories from different stages of her life. She includes tales of her grandmother, her experiences in Italy, and her adventures in Vietnam. The book aims to bring joy and laughter to readers and remind them to find humour in life's ups and downs. She emphasizes the need for laughter and positivity in today's world and hopes that her book will bring joy to readers. She also touches on the artist who helped bring the stories to life through illustration! Find out more and pre-order the book: https://debbietravis.com/laugh-more/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • A Retreat Nutrition Lesson with Jacky Brown

    A Retreat Nutrition Lesson with Jacky Brown
    Jun 17 2024
    Hosts Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe welcome back Nutritional Therapist Jacky Brown to discuss ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their impacts on our health. They explore the additives and preservatives commonly found in our foods, and the potential health risks associated with consuming them. They also touch on the importance of cooking with whole foods, the benefits of eating seasonally and locally, and the need to be mindful of food labels and ingredients. They also remind listeners about the benefits of shopping at farmer's markets and exploring different cuisines for inspiration. As always, they encourage listeners to be their own health warriors and make conscious choices about the food they consume. Learn more about nutrition from Jacky: www.jackybnutrition.com Follow Jacky on Instagram @jackybrownnutrition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
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