Best Wilson Spence Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 318: Veena Sood Returns 45:58

26d ago45:58

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300 episodes after her first appearance on the YVR Screen Scene Podcast, actress Veena Sood returns to talk about her three seasons (soon to be four!) playing cool mama Nisha on CTV’s Children Ruin Everything, and going back to her improv roots in Colin Mochrie’s Arts Club Reunion (which takes place July 19 and 20 at Vancouver’s historic Stanley In…

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Episode 317: Camille Sullivan sets the tone 56:08

1M ago56:08

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Actress Camille Sullivan has acquired a boatload of awards and nominations over the course of her career for her work in an array of dramatic projects like Intelligence, Hunter Hunter, The Birdwatcher, and The Disappearance, but it’s her work in a top-rated comedy series that’s currently garnering her mad love from critics, fans, industry insiders,…

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Brain Power of ADHD: Neuroplasticity, and Compassion in Education and Motherhood 58:59

2M ago58:59

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when we understand and harness our cognitive strengths and weaknesses? Join us as we unravel the transformative impact of integrating self-regulation and executive function skills in educational settings, highlighting a primary school in East London. We promise you'll deeply appreciate the biopsychosocial model …

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The School of Womanhood: Hormones, Menstrual Cycle, and Mental Health 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever wonder how much you truly understand your menstrual health and its impact on your overall well-being? Our latest webinar at the School of Womanhood promises to shed light on this essential topic, featuring insights from experts like Gemma Poole, a dedicated midwife and NHS entrepreneur, Laura Spence, founder of N…

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Episode 316: Joel McCarthy Returns 54:49

2M ago54:49

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Joel McCarthy is a filmmaker (Taking My Parents to Burning Man, I Am Alfred Hitchcock), an educator, a producer, an award winner, and a celebrated industry shit-disturber who eschews gatekeeping, speaks truth to power, and builds community through bonkers-popular filmmaking events like Shits N Giggles and Run N Gun. On June 29, the latter caps off …

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Episode 315: Bradley Stryker 1:18:25

2M ago1:18:25

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Bradley Stryker is an accomplished actor and filmmaker with an impressive, and growing, list of credits, including Devil in Ohio, Chesapeake Shores, and The O.C.. He wore both hats on Sheltering Season, his critically acclaimed alternate reality thriller that was not only inspired by the pandemic but was one of the first projects to go to camera af…

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Episode 314: Garfield Wilson 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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Garfield Wilson’s filmography is packed with some of our local industry’s best-loved and most critically acclaimed productions, including Continuum, Schmigadoon, The Man in the High Castle, Virgin River, Ivy and Bean, and Snowpiercer. His roles are often ones that require power, presence, poise, and physical acumen, and he’s using all of those qual…

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Episode 313: Reena Virk’s tragic murder revisited in Hulu series 56:23

3M ago56:23

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The murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk in 1997 sent shockwaves across Canada. Her murder thrust issues of bullying and teenage violence into the Canadian consciousness. 27 years later, Reena’s story is back in the public consciousness, on both sides of the border this time, thanks to Under the Bridge, a limited series produced by ABC Signature for Hu…

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Episode 312: Sara Canning Returns 38:37

3M ago38:37

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Award-winning actress Sara Canning (Remedy, The Vampire Diaries) returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about Sweetland. Based on the book by Michael Crummey and adapted for the screen by Christian Sparkes, who also directed, Sweetland draws its inspiration from Newfoundland’s controversial resettlement program, which has removed hundreds …

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Episode 311: Loretta Walsh Returns 1:04:25

4M ago1:04:25

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Actress Loretta Walsh (When Calls The Heart) returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss The Lifespan of a Fact, the based-on-real-life play that she’s producing and starring in this month at Studio 16 in Vancouver. The Lifespan of a Fact tells the story of a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine, a …

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Episode 310: DOXA directors Rachel Epstein and Cindy Mochizuki 54:44

4M ago54:44

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In this DOXA Documentary Film Festival double-header, Sabrina Rani Furminger speaks with two filmmakers whose films are featured in the 2024 edition of the popular fest. Up first is Rachel Epstein, the filmmaker behind The Anarchist Lunch. The film is the story of a lunch – or rather, 35 years of lunches enjoyed each week by a group of ardent lefti…

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Guy Horne - How to play Life Chess.. and win [#099] 1:54:28

4M ago1:54:28

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Guy is a man of many many talents and you cannot listen to this episode without learning an immense amount about yourself, your life, your career/business and how to uplevel it all. Guy is the CEO of HSPG (where I also happen to be the MD!) - an impactful, innovative social housing real estate company supporting all angles of the UK homelessness cr…

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Episode 309: Jennifer Spence Returns 1:04:39

4M ago1:04:39

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Jennifer Spence (Travelers, Continuum) returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about her leading role in The Trades, a new half-hour single-camera comedy series on Crave. Set in a blue-collar community where the high stress of working in a refinery are balanced by the comedic high-wire antics of its plant workers, The Trades centres around …

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Episode 308: Natasha Burnett and Viv Leacock 1:16:13

4M ago1:16:13

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When Natasha Burnett and Viv Leacock work together, something special happens. Natasha and Viv play Minnie and Joseph Canfield on When Calls the Heart. The first Black family to feature prominently on When Calls the Heart, the Canfields arrived in Hope Valley a few seasons back and quickly became touchstones for many of the town’s residents. Natash…

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Episode 307: Jamila Pomeroy on the past, present, and future of Vancouver’s historic Black community 48:37

4M ago48:37

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The award-winning documentary feature Union Street chronicles the ongoing effects of racism, displacement, and the cultural erasure of African-Canadians in Vancouver. Before systemic and political mechanisms destroyed Hogan’s Alley – the historic Black neighbourhood located on Union Street – in the 1970s, the area was the home of train porters, spe…

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Episode 306: 'Seagrass' filmmaker Meredith Hama-Brown 25:20

5M ago25:20

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Meredith Hama-Brown is the force behind Seagrass, one of the most talked-about feature film directorial debuts to come out of Western Canada in recent memory. Seagrass is the story of a family falling apart. Ally Maki stars as Judith, a Japanese Canadian woman who brings her family to a self-development retreat after the recent death of her mother.…

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Our Neurodivergent Voice's 54:32

5M ago54:32

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Send us a Text Message. In true ADHD style, it's taken ages to get started on series 3. But here it is. Our latest episode takes you through the often-missed connections between binge eating disorder and ADHD, pulling back the curtain on the reality that many face in silence. We dissect the challenges of ADHD in healthcare, especially for women, an…

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Episode 305: Laura Adkin, Carmen Moore, and Bronwen Smith 50:13

5M ago50:13

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Re:Uniting is the story of a group of college friends who graduated from university together in the late 1990s and reunite for the first time in nearly a decade on Bowen Island. They arrive on the island bearing scars from the traumas of the intervening years, as well as many secrets. Re:Uniting is Drama with a capital D – but is also rich with mom…

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Episode 304: Kevin Eastwood on 'The Society Page' 44:46

5M ago44:46

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Filmmaker Kevin Eastwood returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss his latest documentary. The Society Page – which premieres on Knowledge Network on March 17 – is an in-depth look at the life, craft, and impact of Malcolm Parry, Vancouver’s iconic society columnist. For 40 years, Malcolm was a stealthy presence at events, photographing ar…

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Episode 303: Zarqa Nawaz and Aliza Vellani 53:15

6M ago53:15

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Zarqa Nawaz is a writer, film and television producer, published author, public speaker, journalist, creator of Little Mosque on the Prairie, former broadcaster, and star of Zarqa, the CBC Gem comedy series in which she plays a woman named Zarqa, who sells gullible white people brown people things. In season one, a recently divorced Zarqa worked on…

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Episode 302: Colin Mochrie 42:39

6M ago42:39

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Canadian improv comedy icon Colin Mochrie has spent a heckuva lot of time in Vancouver, where he's a beloved alumnus of Vancouver TheatreSports and The Improv Centre. From March 6-8, Colin will return to The Improv Centre for five sold-out performances of An Evening with Colin Mochrie (which are evenings of improv comedy and not anything else; get …

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Episode 301: Andrea Menard 1:00:11

6M ago1:00:11

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Andrea Menard is one of the stars of Sullivan’s Crossing, the hit CTV show based on the bestselling books by Robyn Carr. The dramatic series follows young neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan as she flees the challenges of her life in the big city and returns to the idyllic Nova Scotia campground owned and operated by her estranged father Sully. In October…

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Episode 300: Crystal Balint talks 'The Fall of the House of Usher' and 'Allegiance' 58:34

6M ago58:34

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Actress Crystal Balint (Midnight Mass) returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about her work in The Fall of the House of Usher, how the actors, crew, and TPTB dealt with the highly publicized cast upheaval, what it means to her to be part of Mike Flanagan’s “Flanaverse,” and her delicious role on CBC’s new crime procedural Allegiance. Epis…

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Episode 299: Supinder Wraich, Stephen Lobo, Brian Markinson, and David Cubitt from 'Allegiance' 48:36

6M ago48:36

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Earlier this month, four of the stars of Allegiance – Supinder Wraich, David Cubitt, Stephen Lobo, and Brian Markinson – joined Sabrina in the YVR Screen Scene studio to discuss the new character-driven crime procedural, which premiered on CBC and CBC Gem on February 7. Supinder stars as Sabrina Sohal (Sort Of), a star rookie police officer who mus…

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Special Episode: Ukrainian filmmaker Khrystyna Syvolap returns 53:39

6M ago53:39

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Ukrainian filmmaker Khrystyna Syvolap returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss her journey to find work in the Vancouver film and television industry after arriving in Canada with her young daughter in spring 2022, her February 10 screening of Viddana at North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre (a fundraiser for the Adam Tactical Group), and …

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Episode 297: Jennifer Robertson 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

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Actress Jennifer Robertson is beloved ’round the world for her astounding work as Jocelyn Schitt for all six seasons of CBC’s iconic comedy series Schitt’s Creek, and, more recently, for playing Ellen Baker, Georgia’s regularly frazzled neighbour, on Netflix’s Ginny and Georgia. Canadians will soon see the Vancouver actress in a new role: as host o…

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Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence - What's NORMAL?? Periods, morning after pill, training & more... [#098] 55:45

7M ago55:45

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Dr Frankie is a NHS Junior Doctor, Media Medic and absolutely divine human, dedicating her career to researching cancer, conducting clinical trials within the treatment landscape, diving deep into our immune systems and if that wasn't enough.. she's also educating the masses on getting to know our bodies, demystifying our cycles and helping women t…

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Christmas Special 2023: Festive rom-coms and Christmas traditions with Rhona Rees and Nhi Do 1:26:32

8M ago1:26:32

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Welcome to the first-ever #YVRScreenScenePodcast Christmas Special! Strap in as Sabrina and the star and voice director of Hope Street Pod’s A Classical Christmas Chord – Nhi “The Christmas Cracker” Do and Rhona “The Mistletoe” Rees – don their ugly Christmas sweaters, swig Baileys and bad eggnog, and talk Christmas rom-coms, traditions, tropes, Wh…

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Episode 295: Kat Montagu 1:01:58

8M ago1:01:58

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Kat Montagu has spent much of her career telling and shaping stories for screens large and small, and helping others do the same. A distinguished writer, producer, script analyst, story editor, and teacher, Kat’s impressive background includes writing for the television series Alienated and collaborating on a time travel novel-to-TV series adaptati…

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Episode 294: Dylan Maranda and Brendan Meyer 50:51

8M ago50:51

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Filmmaker Dylan Maranda and actor Brendan Meyer swing by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss Master of the House, a fast-paced genre short that seeks its inspiration from the thrilling world of fine dining. Master of the House, which was shot at the Michelin Star restaurant Kissa Tanto in Vancouver, follows Vincent, a young sommelier, played by…

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Episode 293: Mary Galloway’s cinematic love letter to the Cowichan sweater 35:08

8M ago35:08

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Even if you don’t recognize the Cowichan sweater by its name, you will absolutely recognize it on sight: the thick yarn; the distinctive patterns; the warmth of the raw sheep’s wool. But a Cowichan sweater is more than just a sweater, especially for the Coast Salish people from the Cowichan Tribes who make them. It’s a provider of life, literally, …

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Nathan Dyke - Inside the Mind, Body and Motivation of a SURVIVOR [#97] 1:11:19

9M ago1:11:19

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I ask all the questions you're dying to ask.. We get the answers, and I'm still just as much in the dark as you are, but convinced that More Gainz takes home the Survivor win!! Nathan is not only one of the nicest humans on the planet, he looks like a friggin superhero and runs like one too. We chat through his insane schedule, his job(s), how he g…

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Episode 292: Bruce Sweeney, Gabrielle Rose, Camille Sullivan, and Jeff Gladstone 28:33

9M ago28:33

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Filmmaker Bruce Sweeney and actors Gabrielle Rose, Camille Sullivan, and Jeff Gladstone swing by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about She Talks To Strangers, their smart and crowd-pleasing black comedy currently screening up at the 2023 Whistler Film Festival. Camille is Leslie, a single woman who happily shares her life with her favourite be…

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Episode 291: Beatrice King mines experience with invisible illness for directorial debut 41:05

9M ago41:05

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Beatrice King is an experienced actress who has appeared in an array of critically acclaimed and fan favourite projects (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Mortal Kombat Legacy, The 100, and Loudermilk) and a well-respected acting coach, working primarily with young people on projects for Universal, Disney, and Netflix. Beatrice recently added a new title t…

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Episode 290: ‘Sort Of’ star Bilal Baig 46:59

9M ago46:59

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Sort Of is sort of a big deal to a lot of people, but especially to Trans, non-binary, and genderqueer people who have long yearned for honest and entertaining representation on Canadian screens. Sort Of stars Bilal Baig as Sabi Mehboob, a gender expansive millennial in Toronto who also happens to be the first-ever non-binary lead character on Cana…

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The one where Louise is moving house so it’s basically just Laura talking to herself… which is not uncommon! 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever had one of those days where you can't seem to keep it together? Misplacing your car keys, running late for the school run, or leaving your child behind in a supermarket can be some of the most frustrating experiences ever. But guess what? You're not alone! In this podcast episode, we're going to share some of o…

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Feminist ADHD: An Exploration of Diagnosis, Medication, and Mental Health 1:01:07

9M ago1:01:07

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Send us a Text Message. Hey there, friend. Do you ever feel like your mind is running on overdrive, every thought a pinball bouncing off the walls of your brain? You're not alone—ADHD has been our co-pilot, steering us through a roller coaster of impulsivity, fleeting hobbies, and the ceaseless quest for novelty that marks our daily lives. We've ba…

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Episode 289: Marÿke Hendrikse 1:18:11

9M ago1:18:11

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Marÿke Hendrikse has the kind of filmography that shows the range of roles available to versatile voice actors who are willing to put in the work, and the kind of personality that has fun while they’re doing it. Marÿke’s lengthy and diverse list of credits includes Slugterra, Johnny Test, Beat Bugs, LEGO: Nexo Knights, Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rock…

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Episode 288: Meet the influencers who’ll do anything for fame 35:37

10M ago35:37

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Filmmaker Tyler Funk delves into the dizzying world of content creation for his wildly entertaining and borderline-terrifying documentary, Anything For Fame. As the Internet upends traditional notions of celebrity, Anything For Fame journeys into the virtual Wild West to profile an ambitious and reckless breed of content creator. There’s Ava, who r…

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ADHD Mums: Sisters in Chaos. Claire and Gen. 54:28

10M ago54:28

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Send us a Text Message. Picture this - two friends, both living with ADHD, decide to launch a podcast. What follows is a beautiful chaos of shared experiences, candid conversations, and community building. Join us in this episode as we chat with Gen and Claire, co-hosts of the ADHD Mums podcast, a nurturing platform for all women navigating the ADH…

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Episode 287: Asia Mattu 53:30

10M ago53:30

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Asia Mattu is a dynamic voice actor with an eclectic mix of credits to her name, including Rocky in Super Monsters, Rugo in Gigantosaurus, Aurora in My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever, and Par-Nani in Deepa & Anoop, for which she was nominated for a Leo Award AND a UBCP/ACTRA Award. It’s a stunning filmography for a kid from Ladner who grew up loving R…

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Unveiling the ADHD Journey: From Chaos to Clarity 1:02:54

10M ago1:02:54

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Send us a Text Message. Exploring the Complexities of ADHD, Mental Health, and Empowerment Embark on a transformative journey of understanding, empathy, and enlightenment as we navigate the labyrinth of ADHD and mental health. Join me, Laura, along with Louise, a resilient mental health nurse who has defied the odds and embraced her ADHD diagnosis.…

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Episode 286: Manufacturing The Threat exposes entrapment and agent provocateurs in Canada 31:31

10M ago31:31

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In July of 2013, Canadian law enforcement authorities announced that they’d thwarted a terrorist plot to blow up the British Columbia Legislature. A couple from Surrey – John Omar Nuttall and Amanda Ana Korody, who were recent converts to Islam – had been arrested for planting pressure cooker bombs at the Legislature in Victoria on Canada Day. It w…

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Nikki Wilson, CEO of Make Birth Better Foundation with her Beautiful Bouncy ADHD Brain 1:01:13

10M ago1:01:13

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Send us a Text Message. This episode uncovers the story of the charismatic and inspiring Nikki Wilson, CEO of the Make Birth Better Foundation. We divulge Nikki's unique experiences living with ADHD, revealing the peaks and troughs that come with it and the often overlooked middle ground where most of the actual journey takes place. Throughout the …

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Episode 285: Gary Jones 1:45:54

10M ago1:45:54

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Gary Jones is an actor, comedian, writer, and Paul McGillion’s drinking buddy. He is perhaps best known for his fan-favourite recurring role as Walter Harriman (AKA the Chevron Guy) in Stargate SG-1, for his countless appearances on CBC’s hit radio show The Debaters, for his record nine times hosting the Leo Awards, and for his many years “Yes, and…

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Episode 284: Documentarian Baljit Sangra zooms in on South Asians making it big in Canada’s game 41:07

11M ago41:07

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Mareya Shot, Keetha Goal: Make the Shot is a film borne of the South Asian diaspora. This spirited documentary feature follows four junior hockey players of South Asian descent through the 2021-2022 season as they strive to be drafted into the NHL. The film also follows their families – the South Asian parents who made sacrifices in order to pay fo…

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Special Episode: Jules Koostachin on truth, reconciliation, and intergenerational healing 30:41

11M ago30:41

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In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), we’re releasing this special interview with filmmaker Jules Koostachin about her family’s journey to heal from the intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools. It’s a journey she explores in her new documentary feature, WaaPaKe (Tomorrow). For generations, the suf…

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Episode 282: How the Hollywood strikes brought #BCFilm to a standstill 57:32

11M ago57:32

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For our fall season opener, we look back at the impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes on the Vancouver film and television industry through in-depth conversations with IATSE 891 Business Representative Crystal Braunwarth and UBCP/ACTRA President Ellie Harvie (who addresses the infamous July 14 open letter). We also hear from background performer …

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Body Repetitive Behaviors and Self-Soothing Techniques: Iffat Shaffiudian Talks to us About Yoga and ADHD. 1:13:12

11M ago1:13:12

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Send us a Text Message. Navigating neurodivergence can feel like navigating uncharted territory. However, with understanding and acceptance, neurodivergent individuals can find a path that leads to surviving and thriving. This episode offers a compassionate exploration of ADHD and neurodivergence, focusing on the shared experiences that unite us an…

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The Intersection of Mental Health, Business and Social Media: Insights from Charlotte 58:57

11M ago58:57

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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt the experience of being an outsider or battled with managing ADHD? Well, you're not alone. Our awe-inspiring guest, Charlotte, bravely shares her struggle with undiagnosed ADHD, the challenges of employment and her personal journey of self-exploration and acceptance after her diagnosis. She is now thriving in her c…

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