Best Evoke Therapy Podcasts (2024)

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Be Curious About a Child’s Behavior (Q&A) - Ep 615 52:08

7h ago52:08

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Dr. Reedy takes live questions from audience members on the how to respond to a child that won’t open up and when it is okay to take a vacation from the work in therapy.By Dr. Brad Reedy

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Upcoming musical sheds new light on legacy of Rita MacNeil 15:39

20h ago15:39

15:39

Many may think of Rita MacNeil as the first lady of song with her ballads about Cape Breton. But there is more to her story. Lindsay Kyte, the co-creator and a performer of the play Dear Rita, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about MacNeil's history as a fierce feminist activist in the 1970s and how that informed the play.…

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Marking 40 years of Mainstreet: Delvina Bernard 12:41

20h ago12:41

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Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Delvina Bernard to get her pick for the Mainstreet Top 40 — celebrating 40 years of amazing music that's been the soundtrack to our lives on this program and in Nova Scotia. Bernard is an 8th-generational African Nova Scotian who works in education, community development and institutional change.…

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How systemic racism affects Black communities — and what can be done to address it 27:19

18h ago27:19

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El Jones and DeRico Symonds join host Jeff Douglas to talk about how a more just justice system could work, based on new recommendations from the development of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy. They make connections between injustices of today and our history going all the way back to emancipation in 1834, and before that.…

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Why this advocate wants a national day to raise awareness about conversion therapy 18:39

1d ago18:39

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Conversation therapy, a discredited practice that aims to change or repress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, has been banned in Canada since 2022. So what is the case for creating a national day to raise awareness about it? Veronica Merryfield, the founder of the Cape Breton Transgender Network, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk abou…

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Why Emancipation Day should evoke reflection and action 14:28

3d ago14:28

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Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about Emancipation Day and the opportunity it offers for reflection and action on anti-Black racism. Senator Bernard will be holding a workshop for staff with the Halifax Regional Municipality later this month.

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Marking 40 years of Mainstreet: Canadian musician Joel Plaskett 11:32

2d ago11:32

11:32

As Mainstreet Halifax celebrates four decades on the air, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Canadian musician Joel Plaskett to talk about his favourite music from the last 40 years — and what year really stood out to him.

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How Halifax's boil-water advisory is affecting people 15:54

2d ago15:54

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Some daycares and businesses in the Halifax area closed on Tuesday due to a boil-water advisory affecting a large swath of the municipality. We hear how the advisory is affecting people and businesses, plus learn more about the water treatment process.

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How William Hind's Belief Continuum is Revolutionizing Pharma Communication 43:46

4d ago43:46

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In this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is William Hind. William, the founder of Alpharmaxim, is transforming how pharma companies communicate their value to healthcare providers. In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don interviews William Hind, founder of Alpharmaxim, about the importance of effective communication in the life s…

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Unlocking Precision Cancer Care with Tushar Pandey CEO SymBioSys 42:59

4d ago42:59

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Tushar Pandey is a distinguished expert in the Life Sciences industry, currently making significant strides at SimBioSys with his innovative approach to healthcare technology. His contributions have been pivotal in advancing medical solutions and improving patient outcomes. In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, host Don interviews Tu…

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Aftercare and Transitions - Ep 614 1:04:49

5d ago1:04:49

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Dr. Reedy talks about how aftercare is the key to a successful treatment intervention. He also talks about the pitfalls and vulnerabilities we encounter during any transition.By Dr. Brad Reedy

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Halifax-born artist JJ Lee on finding art in her family history 12:56

7d ago12:56

12:56

The Canadian Society For Education Through Art is holding its annual conference at NSCAD University in Halifax this week. This year, the keynote speaker is Halifax-born artist and associate professor JJ Lee. She spoke with host Jeff Douglas before her lecture, titled In My Yesterday: Drawing a Family History.…

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Environmental group pushing for N.S. government to shut down open-pen fish farming 12:16

7d ago12:16

12:16

People concerned about open-net pen salmon farming met in Dartmouth, N.S., on Thursday to voice their concerns about the lack of regulation in Nova Scotia. Simon Ryder Burbidge, the senior marine campaign co-ordinator with the Ecology Action Centre, was there. He joins host Jeff Douglas to discuss those concerns.…

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N.S. to continue online mental health program for first responders 11:14

7d ago11:14

11:14

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. Nova Scotia's Department of Addictions and Mental Health has announced it will continue an online program, that started as a pilot, aimed at supporting the mental health needs of first responders. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dr. Luke Schneider, who helped create the program, to learn more.…

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What is Halifax's 2024 Bird of the Year? 6:02

7d ago6:02

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Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Jess Lewis of Bird Friendly Halifax to talk about why the common nighthawk, a threatened species in Nova Scotia, is Halifax's Bird of the Year.

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N.S. farmers market to host 1st annual strawberry hulling contest 6:21

13d ago6:21

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Are you a professional strawberry huller? The Kingston Farmers Market in the Annapolis Valley wants you to sign up for its first annual strawberry hulling contest on Thursday. It's part of what they're calling Strawberry Week. Mainstreet's Jane Sponagle spoke with organizer Lauren Avery to learn more.…

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Halifax YWCA in need of more funding to support survivors of gender-based violence 13:49

8d ago13:49

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The Halifax YWCA says two funds designed to help survivors of gender-based violence flee abuse are depleted and in dire need of additional support, with six months still left in 2024. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Ashley Tiller, the YWCA's Violence to Resilience manager, to learn more.

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How can we 'build back better' after the COVID-19 pandemic? 17:22

8d ago17:22

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How many times did we hear "Build Back Better" during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nova Scotia? And crucially, what does "better" mean? Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang, who has given that question a lot of thought, to talk about caring for others and building our resilience.…

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What rights do employees have during extreme heat in Nova Scotia? 10:20

9d ago10:20

10:20

When Nova Scotians are faced with record-breaking high temperatures, working can go from uncomfortable to dangerous. So what are your rights as a worker in those conditions? Guest host Jane Sponagle is joined by Noah Enns with the Halifax Workers Action Centre to talk about what responsibilities employers have to ensure their workers are safe.…

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New program for Mi'kmaw singer-songwriters bolsters talent and mental wellness 10:03

9d ago10:03

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A new program for emerging Mi'kmaw singer-songwriters launched in Dartmouth on Monday. The Mi'kmaq Artist Emergence Program, or MAEP, brings together artists for a week of music training, cultural teachings and mental wellness counselling. Program creator Carol Ann Potter of Bear River First Nation spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Guye about why this p…

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N.S. theatre adapts Shakespeare play as country-western musical 10:52

9d ago10:52

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Two Planks and a Passion Theatre in Canning, N.S., is gearing up to share one of their newest pieces. It's called Chased by the Bear, and it's a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Co-creators Ken Schwartz and Allen Cole join guest host Jane Sponagle for a chat about their adaptation and how it became a country-western musical.…

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Athlete advocate reacts to Hockey Nova Scotia's new Code of Conduct 7:50

12d ago7:50

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Hockey Nova Scotia has released a new Code of Conduct for the upcoming 2024-25 season that aims to promote safety and respect on and off the ice for all involved, including coaches, players, parents and guardians. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Wendy MacGregor, a lawyer who's an advocate for athletes, to learn more about the changes.…

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Take a tour of the Shubenacadie Canal 12:37

12d ago12:37

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When the Shubenacadie Canal was originally surveyed in 1767, it was meant to facilitate transportation between Halifax and the agricultural, timber and coal-producing areas of northern Nova Scotia and the Annapolis Valley. But these days the canal and park are largely used for recreational activities. Since 1984, the Shubenacadie Canal Commission h…

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Singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell on her latest album, Anniversary 19:42

12d ago19:42

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Award-winning singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell was just in Nova Scotia as part of her album release tour, so in case you missed both of her shows, Mainstreet's Alex Guye has you covered. She sat down with the three-time Canadian Folk Awards winner late last week for a conversation about her new album, titled Anniversary, her tour and her latest son…

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Stephanie Oestreich: Advancing Myeloma Research & Investment 28:49

11d ago28:49

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast we are joined by Stephanie Oestreich, Managing Director of the Myeloma Investment Fund, who has an extensive background in life sciences, leadership, and a unique perspective as a semi-professional violinist. Stephanie shares her extensive background in life sciences and leadership, and discusses …

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Mindfulness and Psychotherapy - Ep 613 54:10

13d ago54:10

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Largely drawing from the book with the same name by Thich Nhat Hanh, Dr. Reedy explains mindfulness as a boarder idea than what people think of when considering mindfulness. He explains how therapy is a “talking mindfulness” practice. He explains several tenants on Buddhism including impermanence, non-duality, inter-being, and radical acceptance. H…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day: Live from Millbrook Hour 3 22:39

18d ago22:39

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To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Mainstreet broadcasts live from Millbrook First Nation. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Mi'kmaw linguist Bernie Francis and the CBC's Sis'moqon who was in Shubenacadie for an event called Freedom Day.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day: Live from Millbrook Hour 2 39:03

15d ago39:03

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To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Mainstreet broadcasts live from Millbrook First Nation. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by the CBC's Jane Sponagle from Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site, Millbrook Chief Bob Gloade, lead male dancer of the Mawio’mi Brady Googoo and Millbrook councillor Carley Gloade.…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day: Live from Millbrook Hour 1 52:37

15d ago52:37

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To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Mainstreet broadcasts live from Millbrook First Nation. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Don Julien of the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre, Heather Stevens of the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre, Dawn MacDonald and Justine Maloney of the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association, and traditional singer and …

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Friends of the Public Gardens to celebrate 40th anniversary 6:40

16d ago6:40

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While it's been 40 years since Mainstreet hit the airwaves, 1984 also marks the beginning of the Friends of the Public Gardens in Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by the organization's treasurer, Janet Brush, to talk about its history and this four-decade milestone.

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New podcast explores coastal access issues in N.S. 15:55

16d ago15:55

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A new podcast series called Right of Way looks at coastal access issues around Nova Scotia by talking with users and landowners. Creators Hannah Harrison and Nic Winkler join host Jeff Douglas to talk about the podcast, which will drop its first episode on Sunday, June 23.

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Behind the scenes of the Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia 20:02

19d ago20:02

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The Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia has been active in the province since 1993. The group rehearses and performs traditional sounds of 'Old Scotland' in different communities across the province. Mainstreet's Alex Guye went to one of their rehearsals last month, to hear what the group is all about and why its members, including 90-year-old cond…

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Why this Mi'kmaw teaching says it's not quite time for humans to get in the water 8:50

16d ago8:50

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When he was a kid and summer arrived in Paqtnkek First Nation, Trevor Gould's dad would tell him, "the river does not belong to you yet." He joins host Jeff Dougals to explore this memory and share its meaning.

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How this organization is expanding Indigenous tourism in Nova Scotia 17:14

16d ago17:14

17:14

The executive director of the Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network, Robert Bernard, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how the volunteer organization creates more opportunities for sharing and learning Mi'kmaw culture and history. The organization's acronym, N’SITEN, is also a Mi'kmaw word, which means "we want you to understand."…

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Attachment Theory in Therapy (Q&A) - Ep 612 49:55

15d ago49:55

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Dr. Reedy talks about how when we accept ourselves and are able to see who we are, we are able to move forward. Conversely, thinking of mental health in terms of being completely free of our issues is a breeding ground for denial. He talks about how guilt and shame are at the crux of so many of our dilemmas. He explains attachment theory and how it…

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Feed Nova Scotia marks 40 years of operation 18:30

17d ago18:30

18:30

Feed Nova Scotia first opened its doors 40 years ago as the Metro Food Bank Society. With Food Banks Canada saying this week poverty is worse than official statistics let on, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dianne Swinimer and Nick Jennery to talk about the origins of food banks in Nova Scotia, how they've evolved and what they can do to address tod…

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Nova Scotia-born cartoonist publishes 1st graphic novel with Dark Horse Comics 7:47

17d ago7:47

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In 2022, a graphic novel called Night At The Belfry was released digitally through Comixology Originals. AND just last month, it was published in print by Dark Horse Comics, one of the largest independent American comic book publishers. The story follows 74-year-old James — who was a boxer in his younger years — as he aims to pick up the gloves aga…

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Former federal politicians on addressing falling productivity in Canada 29:48

17d ago29:48

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Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt, who have an incredible amount of combined experience in federal politics, have been working together to address issues on economic growth and productivity with the Coalition For A Better Future. They join host Jeff Dougals to talk about what they think is contributing to falling productivity in Canada, and what can be …

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Raising awareness about auto-immune disorder scleroderma 12:22

18d ago12:22

12:22

About 500 people in Nova Scotia live with scleroderma, a rare auto-immune disorder that affects the skin and internal organs. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Michelle Richard, who lives with the disease, and Jason Doucette, president of Scleroderma Atlantic, to talk about what supports are available for people living with the disease.…

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Author Andrew Lawton on his new book, 'Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life' 17:40

18d ago17:40

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In the introduction of his new book, Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life, Andrew Lawton writes: "He is authentic and full of conviction, yet every decision he makes — even the most mundane — is the product of calculation." Lawton joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about what he's learned about the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada while resear…

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Ship's Company Theatre to celebrate 40 years 10:06

21d ago10:06

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While it's been 40 years since Mainstreet hit the airwaves, 1984 also marks the founding of Ship's Company Theatre in Parrsboro, N.S. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by artistic director Laura Vingoe-Cram to reflect on four decades of theatre and what's coming up in their 40th anniversary season.

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Pictou County Pride kicks off 2nd annual festival 9:13

18d ago9:13

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Pictou County Pride has kicked off a week-long festival of events and activities across the region. The week will end with a Pride Day celebration at Pictou Landing First Nation on Sunday. The group's chair Carissa Ainslie joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about what they have in store for their community.…

25d ago5:53

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No matter what you think about June bugs, we have to deal with them every year. In what she refers to as "exposure therapy," the CBC's Jane Sponagle met with Paul Manning, assistant professor in biology and entomology at Dalhousie's Agriculture Campus. He thinks the bugs are an important part of the ecosystem — and are actually really cute.…

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