Best Dr James Mahon Podcasts (2024)

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Kate Thornton 52:00

31m ago52:00

52:00

Warning: This episode contains strong language. Kate Thornton is as frank and funny as ever, and this week she joins Gabby to talk about everything from single motherhood and presenting prime time Saturday night telly, to the power of talking therapy and recovering from an eating disorder. Kate speaks about the importance of female friendships and …

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Georges Hanna - An investor, shares his blueprint to success in the Real Estate Industry. ( Entrepreneur, Smart Income Lifestyle) 45:39

3h ago45:39

45:39

Send us a Text Message. Georges immigrated from Lebanon to Nova Scotia 17 years ago and fell in love with both Canada and Alexander Keiths beer. He worked his way from a job at Wendys and driving taxi, to opening his own restaurant and eventually building his own professional network, helping scale businesses, and teaches folks how to invest and gr…

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Elis James 45:33

4d ago45:33

45:33

Gabby chats to comedian and broadcaster, Elis James, who is slightly resentful about being eligible for the show! Elis talks about the pitfalls of parenting, including the impossible task of policing children’s access to phones and social media, and explains why he is evangelical about cycling and insufferable on endorphins. They also talk about ho…

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Sean Meister - How his passion for Nova Scotia helped foster a career and create a global online networking community (Founder of Global Bluenoser’s & Director of Strategic Partnership for Volta Labs Inc ... 37:24

4d ago37:24

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Send us a Text Message. Sean Meister is a great guy to know if you’re eager to learn about what’s going on in the province of Nova Scotia. His love for his home province blossomed into founding a digital global community and podcast called Global Bluenosers. He also works with tech incubator Volta Labs Inc as Director of Strategic Partnership. If y…

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Cody Rodgers - Leading a positive life with muscular dystrophy ( Author of the upcoming memoir, DON’T DISS my ABILITY ) 32:20

18d ago32:20

32:20

Send us a Text Message. Cody shares some of his story about being diagnosed at age 4 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. At age 35, he has led a full and busy life. Cody tells us about the car show he’s putting on to help bring awareness to muscular dystrophy, and we chat about sports, wrestling, marvel and the upcoming Deadpool vs Wolverine movie. C…

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Lauren Mahon 49:10

11d ago49:10

49:10

Podcaster and activist Lauren Mahon popped by the studio this week with her dog, Ray! Lauren chats to Gabby about the seismic impact You, Me And The Big C had on the way people talk about cancer, but also the emotional heavy lifting it required from her on a personal level. She also talks about experiencing a medical menopause as part of her cancer…

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Jon Mullane - Keeping it Beach Rock from Mahone Bay to California (Singer - Song Writer) 36:05

16d ago36:05

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Send us a Text Message. Jon is a man of many talents and he finds himself in a great place with his latest EP California. We talk a bit about his recent award winning music video, his original moniker and the reason he had to step out of the lime light for a while. One thing is for certain is that Jon shares the same passion as Matt and Mike do for…

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Milton Jones 40:50

18d ago40:50

40:50

Comedian Milton Jones joins Gabby to talk about why he sees midlife as being like the “second time round to the buffet!” They also talk about his Christian faith and how attitudes towards faith can change as we get older. They also discuss having aging parents, and Milton speaks very openly about what it was like caring for his mum who suffered fro…

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Karen Dean - How some harrowing experiences helped make her a Resilience Expert and Fierce leader - ( Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor, Mom, Survivor) 1:14:08

18d ago1:14:08

1:14:08

Send us a Text Message. Karen has faced many tough battles through her life in more ways than you can imagine. Her compassion as a mother, her grit to never give up and always giving her best efforts has helped Karen accomplish a great deal. Today Karen is a sought after Keynote Speaker as well as an educator on resilience in the workplace. Her Can…

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Jill Halfpenny 57:25

25d ago57:25

57:25

Jill Halfpenny has been acting on our screens for over 30 years, but she is not here to talk about one of her character’s storylines but rather her own life story which is the basis of her new memoir A Life Reimagined: My Journey of Hope in the Midst of Loss. Jill talks to Gabby about how burying grief and trauma can manifest later in life and the …

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Return of the Food Professor - Food fraud, the middle mile, big grocery & more. 1:02:49

26d ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Send us a Text Message. We welcome back Canadian researcher, author, lecturer, podcaster and professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois for another enlightening conversation about the current state of the food industry in Canada. We also chat about food fraud in Europe, how grocery stores operate, why a strike against Loblaws may not work, his campaign conce…

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Dr Federica Amati on Nutrition 46:04

1M ago46:04

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Gabby is joined by expert guest Dr Federica Amati to talk about all things nutrition, and to answer your questions on everything from which foods are particularly beneficial in midlife, to what to feed the teenagers in your life. They also chat about the importance of questioning sources when it comes to nutritional advice; tweaking your mindset to…

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William Burt - Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technology - Using the ocean to store unwanted CO2 and fight climate change 54:26

1M ago54:26

54:26

Send us a Text Message. Will is an Oceanographer with a passion for making a positive impact and works with a Private Company called Planetary Technology. Their company is trying to mitigate climate change in a fascinating way. This is a great conversation that gives some insight into our carbon problem and some of the great work and innovation tha…

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James Mullinger - Brit Happens! His book, his comedy Tour, their family-run magazine and moving from the United Kingdom to New Brunswick! (Comedian, Editor, Author, Actor, Podcast Host) 47:09

1M ago47:09

47:09

Send us a Text Message. James left a good job as comedy editor with GQ Magazine and a bubbling comedy career in the United Kingdom to pursue a new life with his wife and kids in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada! Since his arrival he’s been working on his family run business and lifestyle magazine for maritimers, (https://maritimeedit.com) and contin…

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Nikki Fox 45:53

1M ago45:53

45:53

BBC News’ Disability Correspondent, documentary maker, and presenter on Watchdog and The One Show, Nikki Fox, brings lots of warmth and humor to the podcast this week. Nikki shares how she found the love of her life after throwing what she describes as the wedding to herself, aka Fox Fest - her fortieth birthday party! Nikki also opens up about liv…

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Angela Amirault - Owner of Nova Scotia's first Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT) practice. ( Business Owner, Altered Healing ) 56:37

1M ago56:37

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Send us a Text Message. Angela is passionate about supporting individuals and groups who are looking for healing, growth and overcoming obstacles in their lives through assisted and guided cannabis usage and exploration. She has an interesting history including running her own psychotherapy practice in Dublin Ireland and worked in the Judicial syst…

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Jason Fox 44:27

2M ago44:27

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Former SBS Sergeant turned TV presenter and author, Jason Fox, joins Gabby on the podcast this week. Jason speaks at length about how being diagnosed with PTSD and medically discharged from the military sparked a chain of events which led to thoughts of suicide. He explains how being honest with himself and owning his mistakes on the brink of midli…

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Sheldon MacLeod - Multimedia Broadcaster and expert in thinking out Loud while attentively listening to others 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

Send us a Text Message. Sheldon has 30 years of broadcasting experience and is reputable voice in the community in Halifax for many. We talk a bit about his career but more so about beer, craft beer making and the current political climate and tip our hats to Sheldon as well as some of the great broadcasters of Nova Scotia. Sheldon is presently a M…

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Tony Dawson and Ryan Schimmel - Following their dreams of being pro wrestlers (Better late than never) 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Send us a Text Message. Tony and Ryan had played football together and were friends for many years. Recently they’ve both decided to embark on one of their life dreams of getting into pro wrestling. Tony (aka Duce) and Ryan (who is using his own name for now,) each detail their story on pursuing a dream that meant so much to them both. Its refreshi…

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Adele Roberts 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

DJ, presenter, and Guinness World Records holder, Adele Roberts, chats to Gabby this week about how a midlife bowel cancer diagnosis has completely changed her outlook on life, and crucially, her relationship with herself. Adele shares some of the realities of living with a stoma (also known as ‘naughty Audrey’); how she coped with the brutality of…

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Shelly Elsliger - A LinkedIn Expert shares insight into the power you can harness from LinkedIn, building your network like a community. (Inclusion Belonging Strategist, LinkedIn Trainer, Top Career Advisor ... 1:22:18

2M ago1:22:18

1:22:18

Send us a Text Message. Shelly has been referred to as the LinkedIn Wonder Woman, she even has the cape! Shelly helps individuals in many ways such as workshop facilitation, individual and group coaching & keynote presentations. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shelly if you think your LinkedIn could use a makeover! Go to her website: https://linkede…

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Gabrielle 38:40

2M ago38:40

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Popstar Gabrielle joins Gabby to talk about why she’s living her best life in her fifties! They discuss all the learnings that have come with age, including better boundaries, emotional resilience, and knowing how to strike a better balance in life. Gabrielle also talks about how music was always her friend growing up; how she managed the demands o…

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Dr Chris van Tulleken on Ultra-Processed Food 41:14

2M ago41:14

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This week Gabby is joined by Dr Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop? Poor diet has overtaken tobacco as the leading cause of early death, and so they discuss what ultra-processed food is and how we can easily identify it, how it has been designed to keep us eating it,…

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Jeremy Hotz - Award winning actor & comedian, talks Maple Leafs, the comedy scene and his new tour 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

Send us a Text Message. Canadian Born comedian and actor Jeremy Hotz moved to Los Angeles now over 20 years ago, but still keeps Canada in his heart. We talk about Jeremys frustration over being a longtime Toronto Maple Leafs fan, learning social media, touring, the comedy scene in LA and his come up and influences. Jeremy is a true master in obser…

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Konnie Huq 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

Former Blue Peter presenter turned children's author Konnie Huq chats to Gabby this week about a wide range of topics, including why she feels modern life is getting more and more absurd by the minute, how she wrestled with stereotyping in her younger years and ended up presenting TV before she had finished school, and why she thinks middle aged wo…

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Amy Murphy & Tonya Steinborn - Two paranormal investigators that look for ghosts in their free time and make a show about it. 49:52

3M ago49:52

49:52

Send us a Text Message. Amy and Tonya met at a wellness retreat and made friends quickly once they realized they were both fascinated with the spirit world. They developed a knack for ghost hunting (soul seeking), prioritizing the search for the kinder spirits beyond the living world. Matt the ghost story lover and Mike the skeptic learn Ghosts 101…

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Richard Hammond 55:35

3M ago55:35

55:35

Richard Hammond joins Gabby this week to talk about the “pale stale male” and what he’s doing to avoid becoming one! The former Top Gear presenter warns of the dangers of living in an echo chamber when you get to this stage of life, and why he’s hoping his new podcast (Who We Are Now) might contribute to more mentally healthy middle aged men. They …

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Ryan Alfred - Breakups are rough, Ryan shares his story of picking up the pieces and moving forward. 31:52

3M ago31:52

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Send us a Text Message. Ryan is a grandfather who was in a same sex relationship that ended abruptly after 30 years. Ryan shares how he was feeling, what he went through and shared some of his strategies for coping. He’s not fully on the mend yet but each day getting better. This episode was recorded at Burnside Brewing in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Bu…

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Gabby & Kenny - Travel Special 35:40

3M ago35:40

35:40

This is a special episode in partnership with British Airways. Gabby and Kenny Logan reminisce about the memorable trips they’ve taken over the course of their lives, from Kenny’s first long haul flight when he was initially selected to play rugby for Scotland, to Gabby’s trip to the Commonwealth Games as a 16 year old athlete; from an unforgettabl…

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Laura Smyth 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

We are starting a new era of the podcast as we mean to go on, with a brilliant guest who epitomises all the things we celebrate on this show. Laura Smyth decided to radically change her life at the midpoint, leaving her dependable job as a teacher for the uncertain world of stand up comedy. But just as she was getting into her stride, Laura was dia…

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Andrew Comstock - How to write a personal directive if tragic circumstance puts you in the position where you could not make decisions for yourself (Advanced Care Planner with Nova Scotia Health, Therapist ... 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

Send us a Text Message. Andrew is a Registered Social Worker & Advanced Care Planner for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. One of his focuses is in helping people understand that having a Personal Directive helps people ensure their wishes are respected if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. The Personal Directives act was intro…

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Mike Savage - A mayor with passion for the city he serves. We chat about the city’s growth, some favourite places, sports and athletes and Matt campaigns for the need of a bigger stadium. (Mayor of Halifax ... 59:26

3M ago59:26

59:26

Send us a Text Message. Michael John Savage is a North Ireland born Canadian politician, who was elected Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality on October 20, 2012. Savage has recently announced his retirement, we chat at the location of his choosing, Coleens Pub, to talk some bits and pieces about his career, and possibilities of what’s next. …

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Rachel Burden 55:52

3M ago55:52

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Journalist, broadcaster, and one half of the 5 Live Breakfast presenting team, Rachel Burden, joins Gabby on the podcast this week. Rachel talks about how years of very early wake up calls have taught her not to get too paranoid about the amount of sleep she gets, instead looking at the bigger picture and the positive effects of being stimulated an…

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Rhys Waters - A chat about his terrifically funny show, moving to Canada from Wales, podcasting, Carnitas, politics and more (Co Host of Canadian Politics is Boring, Co Founder of Podstarter) 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

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Send us a Text Message. Rhys Waters is an award winning Podcast Producer, who moved to Canada six years ago from Wales. Rhys and his good friend and filmmaker Jesse Hartley, have one of the most popular Canadian podcasts in Politics. https://www.canadianpoliticsisboring.com/ is a fantastic show and we encourage you to listen Rhys is also co-founder…

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Dr Jen Gunter on Menopause 42:24

4M ago42:24

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Gynaecologist and bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter is our special expert guest this week! Dr Gunter is here to shed some light on what is happening to the body when it goes through the menopause transition. Jen also takes your questions on everything from brain fog to weight gain and supplements to HRT - busting a few myths along the way! Hopefully…

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Sue Uteck - The challenges of managing a business association on the busiest street in the Maritimes (Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association) 32:29

3M ago32:29

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Send us a Text Message. This week we chat with Sue Utech - Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association . We cover a range of topics including the popular streets recent renovations, covid, innovations to help small business and how homelessness is effecting the area. Thanks to Bulwark Cider House for the drinks and hospitalit…

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Helen Glover MBE 41:42

4M ago41:42

41:42

It’s not every week we have a double olympic champion on the podcast, but this week rower Helen Glover is adding a touch of greatness to proceedings. Speaking directly from a training camp in Portugal ahead of what will hopefully be her fourth olympic games, Helen reveals what motivated her to come out of retirement - not once, but twice - and what…

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Tareq Hadhad - The horrors of war in Syria, losing everything, and becoming a refugee, and how a cab driver changed his life (CEO & Founder of Peace By Chocolate) 1:07:10

4M ago1:07:10

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Send us a Text Message. We were thrilled to have Tareq join us at Bulwark Cider House to share his life experiences, talk about immigration, Canadas political environment, entrepreneurship, and the 2021 award winning Peace by Chocolate movie, based on his own life. We learned what getting to Canada was really like, and how his family's determinatio…

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Matt Baker MBE 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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One of the nation’s best loved presenters, Matt Baker, brings his infectious enthusiasm to the podcast this week! By happy accident, this episode is all about midlife pivots and making bold steps towards doing more of the work you love. Listen to hear the unlikely story of how Matt came to be on our screens presenting Blue Peter; how his dyslexia s…

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Don Mills - The relentless dedication of an entrepreneur loyal to his home province and his philosophy on Repurpose not Retirement! (Entrepreneur, Nova Scotia Business Laureate, Community Activist, Columnist ... 47:53

4M ago47:53

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Send us a Text Message. Don Mills is an entrepreneur and ambassador for Nova Scotia business in its truest form. After selling his business in 2018 he continued to foster and grow companies including Cabco Communications, New Scotland Brewing, Total Marketing and Communications in Bermuda. He also writes a business column for various news outlets a…

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Jill Douglas MBE 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Jill Douglas MBE has been part of some of the biggest sporting events on television for the last three decades, and this week she joins Gabby to reflect on how this Scottish farmer’s daughter became a self confessed newshound, then somewhat unexpectedly found herself presenting Rugby Special - and hasn’t looked back since! They discuss some of the …

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Cody Lightning - Making his very own sequel to the hit movie Smoke Signals that he was a child star in. ( Actor and director of the movie Hey, Viktor! ) 36:00

4M ago36:00

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Send us a Text Message. Cody Lightning is a Cree actor and filmmaker from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His new film ‘Hey, Viktor’ is a hilarious comedy filled with humour and humility. It's a followup to the 1998 Sundance award winning film called, Smoke Signals. Smoke Signals was unique because it was one of the first movies ever made with an entire…

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John Read - An Author and Astronomer who demystifies telescopes, space travel, mysterious space signals and more. ( Author of 50 things to see with a Telescope ) 57:55

4M ago57:55

57:55

Send us a Text Message. John is an astronomer and author with an astrophysics degree that knows a ton about space. We talk telescopes 101 and cover a range of topics from space travel to Star Trek, life on other planets, mysterious signals from space and more. Check out John’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToStargaze Or got to his w…

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Nicky Campbell OBE 56:16

5M ago56:16

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TW: This episode contains references to child sexual abuse, and discussions about suicide. Gabby is joined by one of the great voices of our time; radio and television broadcaster, Nicky Campbell. They discuss Nicky’s professional versatility and esteemed career; his midlife diagnosis of ADHD; his great love of animals and how his beloved dog, Maxw…

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Drag Queen Deva Station, and Jake Rafuse - What inspired Deva to get into drag? The good they do in their community and their popularity on social media (Hosts of Apopcalyptic Kitchen) 1:02:47

5M ago1:02:47

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Send us a Text Message. Deva Station & her husband Jake Rafuse (Dyna Might) are a power couple that are fun to have a beer with. Their show Apocalyptic Kitchen is in its third season and we discuss a lot of things from the artistry behind drag to the power of love kindness and community in the face of adversity. You can find them all over social me…

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Emma Hayes OBE 55:37

5M ago55:37

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On the cusp of taking on arguably the biggest job in women’s sport, six-time Women's Super League winning football manager, Emma Hayes, joins Gabby on the podcast this week. As well as revealing the relentlessness of life as a top coach, Emma speaks candidly about her struggle with Endometriosis; what it was like entering sudden menopause after hav…

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Meaghan MacDonald - A creative mind that helped transform the Historical Halifax Club to ensure its survival + Ghost Stories! ( General Manager of The Halifax Club ) 38:42

5M ago38:42

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Send us a Text Message. The Halifax Club was founded in 1862 as a private social club for Halifax’s business and political leaders. Located on Hollis Street in the heart of downtown Halifax, the Club has survived economic upheavals, urban renewal and the Halifax explosion. Meaghan has been a leader for change within the club turning it into a weddi…

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Krishnan Guru-Murthy 45:00

5M ago45:00

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Hot off the Strictly Come Dancing tour and straight from presenting a live news bulletin, Gabby is joined today by Krishnan Guru-Murthy! Krishnan is a longstanding presenter of Channel 4 News and has reported from all over the world in the 26 years that he’s been part of the team, but it’s not his distinguished career that the two discuss at length…

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Ross McNeil - The ups and downs of owning an independent suit store, bringing top fashion to Atlantic Canada for a price! (Owner operator of Duggers Menswear) 37:32

5M ago37:32

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Send us a Text Message. We chat with Ross McNeil in the cigar room at Duggers Menswear to hear the story on his independent family menswear business. Ross tells us about the major struggles of his father and himself running this family business, the times banks thought they wouldn't survive and how the business got through Covid For great mens fash…

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Louise Boyce (Mama Still Got It) 58:33

5M ago58:33

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TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. Model, content creator, and author, Louise Boyce aka Mama Still Got It, is stopping by Gabby’s podcast room this week. Louise shares her experiences as a very young model in the 90’s; how she healed her relationship with her body after suffering from bulimia; re-entered the industry as a ‘pl…

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