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Helping rugby dads get their confidence back. Expect podcasts on fitness, strength training, fat loss, nutrition, recipes, mindset shifts, stories, and a lot of me rambling on about rubbish!
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Charm Diamond Centres proudly presents The Canadian Love Map. This podcast is on a mission to tell Canada’s love stories. Everyday stories of discovery, loss, curiosity, and love. Real people overcoming differences, distance, and doubt. Stories that are rich in character, colourful in setting, raw in honesty and inspiring in their complexity. Love isn’t a straight line. It’s complex. It’s a journey. And everyone needs a good love story. Join author, former news anchor, and lifelong storytell ...
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A weekly Underground radio show produced and presented by Neal McClelland featuring upfront global cuts from the worlds' biggest House, Tech House & Techno artists.
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Today's love story comes from Andrea from Halifax, NS. This girl is the definition of a powerhouse! This 23-year-old girl rocks the gym and trains like there's no tomorrow. From body-building competitions, coaching, and her crochet side hustle she does it all. But her journey to get here is one of inspiration, motivation and learning how to love he…
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From Pixels to Partners: Abbi and Phillip
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Today's love story comes from Abbi from Halifax, NS and Phillip from... Tennessee?! This couple met during the pandemic on the popular game "Minecraft." What Abbi thought was "just friends" - Phillip always wanted more. Once the restrictions got lifted and life started to look normal again, Phillip and his other online friends met with Abbi in Hali…
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RERUN: More Than Just Friends: Alex and Corina
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Today's love story comes from Alex & Corina of Halifax, NS. This newly-wed couple met while working at a movie theatre. Their modern love story started with friendship and soon grew into a sitcom-worthy romance. Both movie buffs, Alex and Corina share a love for the cinema, and specifically the show Friends has played a starring role in their lives…
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Today's love story comes from Colette & Ezra of Halifax, NS. When these two left for their trip to Portugal, they were JUST friends... but they came back in love. Meet Colette and Ezra, two adventurous souls who found each other in the classic friends-to-lovers trope. Now, one baby and building Colette's dream Boutique Inn later... these two are li…
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Today's love story comes from BJ & Frank from Toronto, ON. What began as a photo taken of their child being born - turned into a whirlwind of political hatred and a very long lawsuit. Meet BJ & Frank: teachers, adventurers and fathers. And while their son, Milo, was born, a photo was taken of him in the arms of his fathers. However, this photo was …
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Today's love story comes from Randy & Jocelyne Robinson of Vancouver, BC. This mother-son duo graduated from university one day apart and kept their bond as close as ever. Randy, who graduated in law and Jocelyn with her PhD in education and sciences, these two are an unstoppable pair. Now, six years after grad, they join us to share what they have…
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Today's love story comes from Mark Brand from Vancouver, BC. What started as an idea, a thought, a dream - turned into a foundation that impacted millions and continues to grow. Mark is an example that if you want something and have ideas to get there, you can. He took the problem of food insecure individuals in Canada, used his love of cooking, an…
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Today's story belongs to Arta Rexhepi from Kosovo (and from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia). With grief and loss, comes hope and new beginnings. Meet Arta, a Kosovo-born woman who had to flee her country during the war and start anew with her family in Canada. She moved 25 years ago, went to college to graduate in journalism and now, Arta has a family and …
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Today's love story comes from Steph & Katie Burlton from Vancouver, BC. What started as an innocent meeting at dance class, turned into something magical. Steph and Katie fell head-over-heels for each other and decided that they would travel the world together all while documenting their adventures. With Steph's tech and videography skills paired w…
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Today's story comes from Greg Scott & Hali ScottSmith from Hornby Island, BC. Finding common ground with your child can be tough (especially during those pre-teen years), but Greg Scott made it his mission to not only form genuine bonds with both his children - but share it with the rest of the world. From taking his son to bike across Canada toget…
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Today's story belongs to Melanie Chambers, of London, Ontario. High school is tough for most, but harder when you have a bully. Melanie shares how she, years later, reached out to her high school bully for questions and received not only answers - but a new friend. She uncovers how meeting her bully years after high school impacted her, how she mov…
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Today's story belongs to Fran and Matt Hrabluk, of Mississauga, Ontario. Although every marriage is special, some are just made of tougher stuff. Fran and Matt, for example, are celebrating a big anniversary this year: seventy years. It was 1954 the year Fran and Matt, two young lovers from humble farming backgrounds, decided to tie the knot. Over …
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Today's story comes from Belinda and Carol Bigold, from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lots of families bond over baking, but very few take that fondness to the next level. If you ask Belinda and Carol, they'd say it was a no-brainer. Carol's fearless nature and impeccable baking talents paired splendidly with her daughter's business acumen and tenacity, resu…
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Like Mother, Like Daughter: Pierina and Amanda
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Today's story comes from Amanda and Pierina Procino Di Zazzo, from Montreal, Quebec. The pandemic was a strange and challenging time for everyone, but amidst the darkness there were opportunities for joy. Many rekindled relationships with friends and family, or immersed themselves in the hobbies and pass times working life separated them from years…
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Stepping Into Friendship: Mary Jane and Natasha
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Today's story comes from Mary Jane Copps of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Natasha Marchewka of Santa Clarita, California. This story started decades ago, when a then 23-year-old MJ got together with 12-year-old Natasha's divorced father. Almost immediately, MJ grew deeply attached to Natasha and her younger sister, and embraced her new title of step-mo…
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Today's story comes from Farideh Olson, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. For a lot of new mothers, an unexpected part of the journey comes when figuring out your "new normal." After all, having a baby radically changes your day-to-day lifestyle, especially for mothers. For the free-spirited, hard-rocking Farideh, motherhood meant having to step away fro…
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Today's story belongs to Kate Leth, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's not uncommon to start off the new year with a resolution. For a lot of us, that usually takes the form of sacrifice or change, like drinking less coffee or going to the gym. For one Canadian cartoonist and writer, however, that didn't fit right. Kate Leth started the year looking for…
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Today's story belongs to Paul, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Growing up can be tough, especially if you're juggling the responsibilities of childhood with the anxiety of caring for an ailing parent. For Paul, his mother's bipolar disorder was a constant fixation of his young life. It was a weight he carried with him wherever he went... that is until he …
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Today's story belongs to Alicia and Tyson, originally from Newfoundland and Manitoba, respectively. Adventure, freedom, and excitement. Many of us have daydreamed about shedding our familiar patterns and embracing the unknown, but very few of us bring these fantasies to life. That's not the case for Alicia and Tyson. Alicia, a busy entrepreneur and…
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Today's story belongs to Shellie Ann Tobin and Danielle MacDonald, originally from New Waterford, Cape Breton Island. The East Coast of Canada is steeped in a rich musical tradition that binds families, communities, and generations together. This is the world that Shellie and Danielle were born into. The two sisters grew up singing together and wit…
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Today's story belongs to Awele Oye-Onwuka from Lagos, Nigeria (and from Antigonish, Nova Scotia). Like many young people in Canada today, Awele is an international student hailing from the lively, busy city of Lagos, Nigeria. Awele loved growing up in Nigeria, having extremely close relationships to family and neighbours alike. That said, even as a…
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This week's story belongs to Anita and Kevin Kirkbride, of Florenceville, New Brunswick. Have you ever wondered what became of your high school sweetheart? For former flames Anita and Kevin, this common curiosity became a window of opportunity two decades after the young couple parted ways. However, a series of coincidental synchronicities kept the…
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Today's story comes from Julia Rivard Dexter of Loon Lake, Nova Scotia. Like many children, Julia struggled with reading. This would become a source of strife and insecurity for the young girl, until she found her fit in competitive canoe kayaking. In the world of sports Julia excelled. Her dedication and commitment would lead her to the top of her…
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Creating an Empathy Exchange: Deborah Bakti
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Today's story belongs to Deb Bakti, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Deb's story belongs like many love stories do: girl meets boy at a bar and the two fall for each other. The "boy" in question was Ty, Deb's late husband. Deb and Ty had built the perfect life together with happy, healthy kids, and a gainful career working as a seniors' home executive. Thi…
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Making Connections as a Storyteller: Jackie Torrens
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Today's story belongs to Jackie, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. How do you communicate with the world? This weeks guest seeks connection through the stories she shares as a filmmaker, actor and journalist. Jackie Torrens is one of Canada’s brightest talents. Winning awards for performances on stage and screen, she has directed multiple critically acclaim…
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