Best Ian MacKenzie Podcasts (2024)

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Season 1 Top 10 | #2 Understanding Executive Function. A Conversation with Seth Perler. 1:00:44

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We're continuing summer break with #2 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. Can a child's self-esteem and academic performance be profoundly impacted by the labels they receive? This is one of the many crucial questions we explore in our re-release of a cherished episode with Seth Perler, a passionate advocate for children with ADHD and executive functi…

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Season 1 Top 10 | #3 Rest. Play. Grow. A Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara 1:11:21

7d ago1:11:21

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We're continuing summer break with #3 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. Join Kaity and Adriane as they chat with Dr. Deborah McNamara, a clinical counselor and educator with more than 25 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults, who unpacks her book "Rest, Play, Grow." This episode also explores: the importance of providing a sup…

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#69 | From Mother Earth to Lover Earth - Charles Eisenstein [ENCORE] 1:00:36

11d ago1:00:36

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I’ve had the good fortune to collaborate with Charles on numerous films, including Sacred Economics and The Revolution Is Love, as well as spent time at Tamera’s Love School and other gatherings. Our conversation for the Mythic Masculine (originally released as episode #8) touches on his own interview series on the “new story of masculinity” and wh…

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Season 1 Top 10 | #4 Nurturing Resilience. A Conversation with Lael Stone. 53:39

15d ago53:39

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We're continuing summer break with #4 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. Join Kaity and Adriane as we discover how to nurture emotional resilience in children with guest Lael Stone, an expert in emotional intelligence. In this episode, she shares invaluable insights, from staying calm during emergencies to fostering emotional well-being, illustrated …

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Season 1 Top 10 | #5 Dive Into Inquiry. A Conversation with Trevor MacKenzie. 1:04:32

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We're continuing summer break with #5 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. Ever wondered how transforming education from within can ignite a child's natural curiosity? Kaity and Adriane chat with Trevor MacKenzie, an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker, and inquiry consultant, about this question and more. Trevor shares his journey of reshapin…

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#171 - Chip Conley: Midlife is also a Festival 52:05

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You know those pithy BuzzFeed listicles about being too old for music festivals? Well, the idea is rather silly. Festivals are multi-generational celebrations where children with glittering faces play alongside elders who share their wisdom. The adventure of a festival is enriched by all ages, much like how our lives are enriched by various stages …

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#45 Regenerative Agriculture with Kelvin Montagu 30:25

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In this episode of SpudChat, Ryan Barrett chats with Kelvin Montagu of Applied Horticultural Research in Australia about regenerative agriculture at the World Potato Congress, held in late June in Adelaide, Australia. This recording was done by the folks at PotatoLink, the Australian potato industry extension project. You can find out more about Po…

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What does sex mean to me? An inquiry in five parts. 13:34

28d ago13:34

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A few years ago I read Terry Real’s book “Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship.” He is a well established couple’s therapist and friends with a fair number of celebrities, with the forward written by Bruce Springsteen. In one chapter he shares the story of two men, a “strikingly handsome couple” that were “killing each othe…

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Season 1 Top 10 | #6 What’s the real goal? What’s your real role? 1:01:28

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We're continuing summer break with #6 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. What would it mean for your child to be described as resilient, empathetic, and self-assured? This episode offers you a roadmap to nurturing those very qualities. Discover the transformative power of shifting from a carpenter to a gardener mentality, among other paradigm shifts,…

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Yanyan Lin, cello and Umi Garrett, piano 41:18

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Cellist Yanyan Lin and pianist Umi Garrett perform works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Lili Boulanger, and Nadia Boulanger. Yanyan Lin performed Haydn D Major Cello Concerto at age 19 with Shanghai Conservatory Orchestra as his solo debut in Shanghai He-luting Hall. He has been invited by festivals such as Piatigorsky International C…

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Season 1 Top 10 | #7 Collaborative Problem Solving 53:49

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We're continuing summer break with #7 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. Have you ever wondered if there's a better way to address challenging behaviors in children without resorting to punishment? On this episode of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane revisit a groundbreaking conversation about collaborative problem-solving. Their conversation di…

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Season 1 Top 10 | #8 Giving Children More Control. A Conversation with Bill Stixrud. 47:09

2M ago47:09

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We're continuing summer break with #8 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. Can freeing your child from the shackles of constant parental control lead to a happier, more successful future? Kaity and Adriane unlock the secrets to self-driven learning with Dr. William R. Stixrud, a renowned clinical neuropsychologist and co-author of "The Self-Driven Chil…

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Ian Rucker, baritone and Michael Banwarth, piano 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Baritone Ian Rucker and pianist Michael Banwarth perform music by Gabriel Fauré, Gustav Mahler, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, and Richard Rodgers live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The third-year baritone with Lyric Opera’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ian Rucker will appear a…

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#68 | Healing Soul Through Men’s Work - Dr. Stephen Faulkner 1:01:50

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“The first half of my career was spent putting people to sleep, and after my midlife crisis, I realized I had to start waking people up, including myself.” My guest today is Dr. Stephen Faulkner, a former medical doctor, pilot, and one of my key mentors on the path of mythopoetic masculinity. In this episode, Stephen reflects on his nearly 70 years…

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Season 1 Top 10 | #9 Emotional Regulation and Gentle Parenting. A Conversation with KJ Althoff. 50:52

2M ago50:52

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We're continuing summer break with #9 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. On this episode, Kaity and Adriane chat with KJ Althoff, Director of Content for Big Life Journal. This episode is all about navigating a child's emotions and how it can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves. KJ shares her insights into gentle parenting and fostering emoti…

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Season 1 Top 10 | #10 The Power of Agency. A Conversation with Ian Rowe 46:45

2M ago46:45

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We're starting off the summer break with #10 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes. Ever wondered how personal agency can transform lives? In Episode 11 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane welcome author and educational expert Ian Rowe. Ian, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, co-founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, and CEO of…

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Oliver Neubauer, violin and Chelsea Wang, piano 42:52

2M ago42:52

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Violinist Oliver Neubauer and pianist Chelsea Wang perform works by Clara Schumann and Richard Strauss live at the Seventeeth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Violinist Oliver Neubauer is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young artists of his time. First prize winner of the 2023 Susan Wadsworth Young Concert Artists Inte…

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Announcing... Summer Break! Season 1 Recap & What's Next. 2:59

2M ago2:59

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What if stepping out of your comfort zone could transform your life? As we wrap up the remarkable first season of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity and Adriane reflect on this incredible journey and the amazing guests who made it unforgettable. This season has been a whirlwind of learning, growth, and meaningful conversations that have enriched not …

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Episode 50: Igniting Greatness. A Conversation with Howard Glasser. 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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What if you could change your children's lives for the better by simply shifting your focus? Howard Glasser, the brilliant mind behind the Nurtured Heart Approach, joins Kaity and Adriane for a milestone celebration on our 50th episode of The KindlED Podcast. In this special episode, we dive deep into the Nurtured Heart Approach and its transformat…

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Recovery after a stroke w/ Dr. Jamie Fleet 27:46

3M ago27:46

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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 878,000 Canadian adults have experienced a stroke. Strokes affect each person differently, based on where and how much damage is done to the brain, but there is hope. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie talks to Dr. Jamie Fleet, a physiatrist from St. Joseph’s Parkwo…

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#14 | The Rise of the Neighbourhood Village with Sarah Wildeman 1:07:13

3M ago1:07:13

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In this episode of The Villager Podcast, Jasper Sircus talks with Sarah Wildeman, founder and CEO of Our Common, a coaching and consulting firm that focuses on building community and fostering collaboration. Sarah shares her journey into intentional community living and how she landed in a neighbourhood community over the past five years. We discus…

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In-Ae Ha, piano 42:35

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Recently winning 3rd prize at the Epinal International Piano Competition and Leoš Janáček International Competition in Brno, In-Ae Ha is acclaimed as a passionate pianist, lauded for her “new and radiant interpretation, brilliant virtuosity, and driving energy” according to the Chosun Newspaper Concert Review. The post In-Ae Ha, piano appeared firs…

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Episode 49: The Importance of Sleep. A Conversation with Lisa Lewis. 52:05

3M ago52:05

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What if your teenager could excel in school and be happier and healthier, all by just getting more sleep? Lisa Lewis, a renowned parenting journalist, author, and advocate for adolescent sleep, joins Kaity & Adriane to explore the importance of sleep for teenagers' physical and mental well-being. Tune in to uncover how understanding and addressing …

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Mackenzie Melemed, piano 38:49

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Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 29-year-old American pianist Mackenzie Melemed’s international career continues to flourish. Melemed was the winner of Juilliard’s 2019 Leo B. Ruiz Carnegie Hall Recital Prize and 2018 Arthur Rubinstein Prize, as well as the Jade Medal at the 2019 China International Music Competition and the first p…

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#67 | Illuminating The Symphony of Self - Trevor Yelich 1:21:54

3M ago1:21:54

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My guest today is Trevor Yelich, an alternative therapist specializing in breathwork, somatic psychotherapeutics and trauma work. He is the founder of Numa Somatics and the Numa Mystery School. This episode was recorded immediately after I completed an in-person training with Trevor in psychotherapeutics, which I very much enjoyed. Many of the prin…

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Episode 48: Navigating the Teen Brain. A Conversation with Dr. Dean Burnett. 1:12:44

3M ago1:12:44

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Have you ever wondered about the hidden mechanisms of the teenage brain and how understanding them can shape a more empathetic and supportive environment for our youth? Dean Burnett, a neuroscientist and author, joins Kaity & Adriane to delve into the complexities of adolescent brain development and the critical role of parental influence. What to …

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What could cause you to fall and break a hip? w/ Dr. Jaspreet Banghu and Janelle Unger 31:23

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Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among people aged 65 or older in Canada. 50% of falls occur at home and the most common injury from a fall are fractures. However, falls can be prevented. On today's episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Jaspreet Banghu a geriatrician at Parkwood …

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Iron John - A Mythic Story About Men 3:19

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Access The Iron John course here. A few years ago, I was invited to steward an online offering for the Rowe Center, based in Massachusetts. With the passing of Robert Bly, esteemed poet, activist, and father of the mythopoetic men's movement, I opted to weave a 7 week journey revisiting his seminal book Iron John, inviting an array of special guest…

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#170 - Camille Barton: The Urgent Art of Grief Ritual 1:17:03

3M ago1:17:03

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In a world beset by tragedy its important to learn how to grieve. If you don’t feel your feelings you’re going to have problems, but how exactly should we tend to our grief? Today, we are welcoming back Camille Barton to celebrate the publication of their first book, Tending Grief: Embodied Rituals for Holding Our Sorrow and Growing Cultures of Car…

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Maxwell Foster and Alex Raineri, piano 38:22

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Maxwell Foster is a pianist and pedagogue based in Baltimore and Brisbane. He was the recipient of first prize at the ABC Young Performer Awards and has performed alongside every major orchestra within Australia. Hailed as a “born communicator” (The Australian), a “brilliant young musician” (Otago Times), and a “soloist of superb virtuosic skill an…

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Episode 47: Non-violent Communication. A Conversation with Morris H. Ervin Jr. 1:05:00

3M ago1:05:00

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Have you ever wondered how the way we communicate can transform our relationships and communities? Morris H. Ervin Jr., an expert in Non-Violent Communication (NVC), joins Kaity & Adriane to explore the profound impact of empathy and honest expression in building meaningful connections. What to listen for: What is Non-Violent Communication (NVC), a…

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# 13 | The Art of Leadership with Eric Balance 1:11:40

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In this episode, Jasper sits down with Eric to have a discussion about how living and building community relates to our larger life purpose and what it looks like to be a conscious entrepreneur in the context of a village. Where is the future of community headed and what kind of leaders do we need guiding us along the way? Learn about the art of le…

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Episode 46: Why Schools Fail to Innovate. A Conversation with Tom Arnett. 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

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Have you ever wondered if the current educational system truly harnesses the potential within each student? Tom Arnett, a senior research fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins us to talk about the significant shifts from traditional learning environments to innovative, technology-enhanced systems that offer personalized education. What…

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Cervical cancer w/ Dr. Robert Di Cecco 17:09

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Each year, about 1,550 Canadians are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 400 will die from it. Yet cervical cancer can be prevented with regular cervical screening and follow-up of abnormal results. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Robert Di Cecco an obstetrician and gynecologist and the medical director of …

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Avery Gagliano, piano 41:11

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Pianist Avery Gagliano was the First Prize and Best Concerto Prize winner of the 2020 National Chopin Piano Competition, and semifinalist at the 18th International Chopin Competition in 2021. She perform works by George Frideric Handel, Maurice Ravel, and Nikolai Medtner live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The post Avery…

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#66 | The Art of Relational Alchemy - Nicolas Canon 1:38:19

4M ago1:38:19

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My guest today is Nicolas Canon. Nicolas is a seasoned relationship coach who has deeply intertwined his insights in love with walking the plant medicine path in his homeland of Colombia. Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to helping individuals and couples not only deepen their relationships but also find greater self-awareness and spi…

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Episode 45: Authentic Creativity & Living in the What If. A Conversation with Melquea Smith. 57:51

4M ago57:51

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Melquea Smith, a New York-based children's book illustrator who is obsessed with children's media. Melquea shares her love of designing black characters for children's books and creating characters that children can relate to, from the curls of their hair to the unique patterns of their clothes. Melquea also s…

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Anna Han, piano 31:33

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Pianist Anna Han received the second prize at the 2023 Naumburg International Piano Competition and first prize at the 2023 National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. She performs her own arrangement of two Robert Schumann pieces and works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Unsuk Chin, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Sergei Prokofiev, live from the Seventeent…

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#169 - Tina Nance: Beyond the "Divine" Feminine 1:15:27

4M ago1:15:27

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Tina Nance, yin yoga and embodiment specialist returns to Life is a Festival to share her evolving ideas around gender, trauma healing, and embodiment. In today's episode, we continue our exploration of gender and sexuality. We dive into processing trauma within the nervous system and whether a finite amount of psychological "garbage" needs to be p…

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Episode 44: Mastery-based Learning 58:21

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This week, Kaity and Adriane discuss mastery-based learning and how technology is revolutionizing personalized instruction. Episode 44 also explores: 🔥 the risks of excessive screen time 🔥 the need for digital tools that prioritize learning 🔥 essential features of strong educational technology 🔥 the challenges of implementing mastery-based learning…

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All about colorectal cancer w/ Dr. Jamie Gregor 30:36

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According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 66 people in our country are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day and almost 38 per cent of those people will die from the disease. While most cases occur in adults over age 50, it’s becoming more common in the younger population. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with …

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#44 Precision Agriculture with Aitazaz Farooque 33:03

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In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, Professor of Precision Agriculture with the University of Prince Edward Island. Aitazaz has been a frequent collaborator on research projects with the PEI potato industry, including research into the use of soil electroconductivity (EC) for creating management zones, uses those zones for variab…

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