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Embracing Life's Adventure: Penny Light's Journey from Corporate Executive to Grit & Grace Founder
May 19, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutesJoin us in this inspiring episode as we delve into Penny Light's transformative journey from a corporate executive to founding Grit & Grace, a unique women's boutique championing individuality and confidence. Penny candidly shares about her life's adventures, from the Costa Rican jungle to Everest Base Camp, and how these experiences shaped her vision for Grit & Grace. This isn't just a story about creating a successful business; it's about creating a community and making everyone who walks i...
Navigating End of Life, Leadership Pressure, and the Glitz of Reality TV
May 12, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutesIn this episode of "What She Said," Candace Sampson leads us through some of life's challenging conversations and situations. We start with the delicate topic of end-of-life planning with Carly Hickey, providing valuable insights for the sandwich generation. Anne Brodie brings us the latest in entertainment, discussing a star-studded movie, a Jennifer Lopez thriller, and a controversial documentary on Cleopatra. Melissa Maloney from Happy Leader Enterprises joins us to delve into the pressure...
Empowering Voices: A Royal Affair, Vacation Escapes, and Women in Politics
May 06, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutesJoin Candace Sampson in another power-packed episode of "What She Said," where real women make real differences. We explore the perfect summer escape with Cheryl Brown of Le Boat Vacations, and learn about the enchanting world of wine with Natalie Maclean, a celebrated sommelier and author. Plus, we touch on the pressing need for more women in politics with Erica Ehm, and discuss the mental health challenges in law enforcement with Colette Currin. Tune in for interviews that not only empower...
The Resilient Wine Witch: Natalie Maclean's Inspiring Journey
May 04, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutesIn this captivating episode, I sit down with Natalie Maclean, a renowned wine expert, sommelier, and award-winning author, to discuss her latest book, "Wine Witch on Fire, Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking too Much." Listen in as Natalie shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity, rebuilding her life, and finding love along the way. We'll explore her insights on responsible wine consumption, navigating the wine industry as a woman, and her transformative journ...
Human Rights, Empowering Communities & Unfiltered Beauty
April 29, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutesIt’s almost been a year since Roe V Wade was overturned in the US and in that time Canadian women have watched in horror as our American sisters have their human rights violated. It’s important we don’t get too distracted south of the border though and pay attention to what is happening here. Megan Johnston from Abortion is Healthcare joins me to share what we need to focused on to protect our own rights. Every year Canada’s most vulnerable population leaves money they are entitled to from ...
Empowering Conversations: Women, Environment, Entertainment, and Finance in Today's World
April 22, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutesAs the AI revolution continues to unfold, deep fakes are on the rise, and alarmingly, over 90% of deepfake victims are women. Amber Mac has been following AI and in particular deep fakes closely and joins me today to discuss how and where it’s created and distributed, the damage it can cause, and what we can do about it. This is an important discussion all women need to take seriously. Canadians throw away over 3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year and only 9% is recycled while the re...
Navigating Climate Change, Parenting Teens, and AI Policy: A Dynamic Discussion
April 15, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutesHow did our federal budget rate when it comes to climate change? Lisa Gue, National Director of Policy with The Suzuki Foundation, joins me to discuss how much progress this year's budget has made towards a clean economy and if it will be enough. Aly Pain is here to help us answer the age-old question parents everywhere ask of their teens, "Why are you not living up to your potential?" As always, Aly has a fresh look at how to approach this with your teen and tips on how you can achieve bett...
Living with Bipolar Disorder, The Whole Animal, High Cost of Fast Fashion, and Starter Dog
April 01, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutesNearly 398,000 Canadians have bipolar disorder, and with World Bipolar Day just passing us by on March 30th I felt it was important to shed a light on it. Yollanda Zhang has launched a Live Talk Series on “Lessons from My Bipolar Journey” to help normalize conversations about mental health challenges and reduce stigma for all. She's here to discuss mental health and World Bipolar Day, and to share her insights on how we can all play a part in preventing anyone from feeling like they have to s...
Empowering Women, Care to Know, Food Waste, Fighting for Julian Assange, & A Death At the Party
March 24, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutesWomen in Canada make up less than a 1/3 of elected officials and that’s bad for everyone, and yes that means men too. Having women in elected positions leads to more inclusive and equitable representation, diverse perspectives, and better overall governance, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions is committed to changing our political landscape and has launched balanceofpower.ca to help women attain power to drive positive change in their communi...
Unmasking Pretendians & Preparing Teens for Independence, Asbestos-Free Water & Race-Based Trauma
March 18, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutesDo you know what a pretendian is? If you haven’t heard this term before you’ll definitely want to listen to my interview with Dr. Pam Palmater from Toronto Metropolitan University, who joins me to discuss this harmful trend for indigenous communities, some prominent examples of pretendians, and what is being done about it. It’s a bittersweet time for parents in their final year of high school as they start to prepare for a new reality in September in University. On one hand you can’t bear t...
Warrior Life: An Interview with Dr. Pamela Palmater
March 16, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutesJoin me for an inspiring episode of What She Said Talk, as I sit down with Dr. Pamela Palmater, a Mi’kmaw citizen, lawyer, and professor of Indigenous Governance. In this episode, we discuss Pam's latest book, Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence, and explore her experiences and perspectives on Indigenous issues, social justice, and anti-colonialism. Tune in to hear from a true leader and champion for Indigenous rights and voices. Social: Website: https://pampalmater.com/ Twi...
Shattering Glass Ceilings, Picture Perfect Weddings, Proudly Indigenous and Love is Warm
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutesHaving female role models in different fields and positions of power can increase representation and diversity. When women see other women in leadership roles, they are more likely to believe that they too can achieve those positions. This is why I’m so pleased to have Senator Gigi Osler join me today to discuss her new role in Canada’s senate, and how she is managing her other roles as and internationally renowned surgeon and assistant professor. Wedding season is here, and finding the pe...
Voices of Change and Progress - Meet Senator Gigi Osler
March 10, 2023 23:51 - 43 minutesAmplifying the voices of strong, successful, and inspiring women is important and essential in today’s world. That’s why today’s podcast is so important. Today, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Gigi Osler, also known as Senator Gigi Osler. Senator Osler is an internationally renowned surgeon, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, and a dedicated advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. She has broken barriers and shattered glass ceilings in the medical field. As th...
Mental Health and Cleanliness, Misogynoir, All Women LEAD, MBC, & Battling Viral Misinformation
March 03, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutesMetastatic breast cancer or mBC for short, remains an incurable disease in need of further research and support. Dr. Mita Manna is a medical oncologist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and joins me now to share information all women need to hear. Canadian singer-songwriter Jessica Pearson and her band were recently trapped on a plane for 10 hours in 115 km winds. At the request of the captain, crew, and passengers they were asked to play music to help keep spirits up. Everyone on the plane ...
Fair Taxation, Attitude of Gratitude, Wellness with Self-compassion, MLM Nightmare and MOVE!
February 25, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutesTax season has arrived and a lot of Canadians are questioning the fairness of our system. Despite overwhelming support for reform amongst the electorate there seems to be little political will to enact a wealth tax. Erika Beauchesne, the communications coordinator at Canadians for Tax Fairness, a non-profit organization that advocates for fair taxation to reduce inequality and strengthen the economy, joins me to discuss. In the second interview today we focus on the attitude of gratitude and...
The MLM Trap: The Reality Behind the Promises of Financial Freedom for Women
February 23, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutesOh man, I feel like I’m really stepping into it today with this podcast. But its an important topic to tackle so that women can be empowered with knowledge to make informed decisions. With that being said, today we’re talking about Multi-Level Marketing schemes, or MLMs. MLMs are notorious for selling women in particular a dream of autonomy and financial freedom. They promise flexible working hours, unlimited income potential, and the ability to be their own boss. However, the reality they se...
The Anti-Valentine Show that Celebrates Girlfriends, Young Love, Old Love & Poop
February 10, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutesGalentine’s Day is on the 13th of February, and I asked Jessica Painter founder of In Her Circle to join me. essica has created a community that helps women fight loneliness and build authentic, supportive friend circles. Jessica and I discuss the importance of having a solid squad, and how to celebrate the bonds of sisterhood not just on February 13th but every day of the year. Aly Pain is back to discuss the teens in our lives and how could we not take a look at teen love. Before you dism...
Chapter Two Dating: Navigating the Dating World Post-Divorce
February 08, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutesFast forward if you’ve heard this one before. Dating after divorce is easy. It’s just like riding a bike, but the bike is on fire, and the ground is on fire, everything is on fire because you’re in hell. There’s very few people I’ve talked to about the post-divorce dating scene who wouldn’t relate to that joke. In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Bokma and Amit Karia from Chapter Two Dating and Nadine Araksi from Kickstartology. We explore the process of setting up a divorce profile, tips for...
Managing Mortgage Stress, What We Deserve, Feeling Grüvi, and Healthcare Pushback
February 02, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutesIf you have a variable mortgage rate on your home, you are no doubt feeling the pinch this month after yet another interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada. Richelle Morgan understands the unique challenges women face on their journey to becoming homeowners and in this case, staying homeowners. She joins me to discuss some ways to navigate this stressful time and remain in your home. Shelley Jarrett co-produced and co-wrote the new documentary What We Deserve which takes a look at how ove...
Covering Black History Responsibly, iLiv, Mulitgen Housing , and AI's Impact on Employment
January 26, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutesBlack History Month begins in a few days and with that we know there will be a rush to book interviews and keynotes with black leaders across Canada on a variety of topics. Knowing this, there needs to be an awareness that we are portraying and sharing black history and stories responsibly. Selam Debs is an antiracism educator, and anti-oppression coach. She joins me today with some advice for organizations and institutions as we head into February so that coverage is ethical instead of perf...
Your Privacy and AI, Menopause and Hormones, Burlesque Superstar, and The Motherhood Penalty
January 19, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutesIf you haven’t used ChatGPT or similar AI platforms yet, trust me when I say, you will. AI is here to stay and with it comes a host of concerns for your privacy and security. Thankfully we have Cat Coode on the case. Cat helps individuals and corporations better understand cybersecurity and data privacy and joins me today to discuss what we all should be thinking about when using artificial intelligence. Until recently menopause was a topic we didn’t openly discuss. Thankfully that is chang...
Is Sleeveless Scandalous, Doug Ford Lies, Post-Traumatic Growth, & Weathering the Financial Storm
January 13, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutesIt’s no secret that women in media are often subjected to criticism about their looks that their male counterparts rarely hear. It’s 2023 and this needs to stop. My first guest today is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of experience in the industry and while we should be celebrating that part of the story, we’re not. Sadly despite all of Tess van Straaten’s hard work committed to her craft, she is often subjected to to comments about appearance that diminish and detract fro...
Career Shifts in 2023, Taking Facebook Offline, 50 Women Over 50, ChatGPT for Writers
January 06, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutesMichelle Nadon's company, mediaINTELLIGENCE.ca, links today’s businesses with top talent through innovative talent acquisition and recruitment models, and cutting-edge career enrichment programs. She joins me today to share some tips for making a career shift in 2023. How much do you know about your Facebook friends? Amy Daughters began writing handwritten letters to an old camp friend Dana when she learned her son was sick with cancer, after his death the two women continued to correspond ...
How to Dismantle Public Education For Dummies
January 05, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutesPublic education is essential to a civilized society. It provides individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to fully participate in and contribute to their community. It also helps to create a more equal and just society by providing everyone with access to education, regardless of their socio-economic status or other factors. Public education helps to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and it can also foster a sense of civic responsibility and social cohesion. In...
Calm in the Chaos: How to Find Serenity in a Fast-Paced World with Chris Bailey
December 30, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutesWe all know, productivity advice is crucial in today's fast-paced world, but it's equally important that we also develop our capacity for calm. By finding calm, we not only feel more relaxed and at ease, but we also build a deeper, more expansive reservoir of energy to draw from throughout the day. Chris joins me today to discuss a range of topics, including how the analog and digital worlds affect calm and anxiety in different ways, how our desire for the neurochemical dopamine can lead to a...
Unstuck to Unstoppable, Stepping into 2023 with Intention
December 19, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutesDo you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut, unable to make progress or achieve your goals? Are you tired of feeling stagnant and unsure of how to break free and move forward? If so, this is the podcast for you. In this episode I’m joined by Jennifer John and Denise Chand from The Sacred Space coaching for a look back on all the lessons we’ve reviewed in 2022, and a look forward to what we should be bringing with us into 2023. Together we discuss strategies and techniques for getting unstuck ...
Avoiding January's Financial Hangover, Healthy Holidays, Fresh Starts, and 2023's Handbook
December 16, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutesIn the week leading up to Christmas many of us find ourselves in panic mode because we often feel like we haven’t bought enough, or maybe that we should expand our giving list by adding obscure people we don’t really know. Nancie Taylor, Senior Wealth Advisor at Meridian Credit Union is here to encourage us to press pause on the present panic button so that we can roll into 2023 without the overspending hangover. Anne Brodie stops in with entertainment to keep you busy over the holidays and...
Diet Disrupters, Meet the Duo Taking Down the Diet Industry One Donut at A Time
December 08, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutesWhat if this year we vowed to do things differently? What if instead of plowing through December either depriving ourselves of delicious food, or indulging in it all anticipating starving ourselves in January, we parked all our hangups and misconceptions, and took a fresh look at how we nourish ourselves. What if before we signed up for that diet plan or invested thousands of dollars in meal plans and shakes, we stepped back to assess how our mindset affects how we eat? My guests today are he...
Attitude of Gratitude, Intersectional Feminism, Free Air For All and One Wish
December 08, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesSince January The Sacred Space Coaching has been joining What She Said to help get us unstuck so that we can step into our power and live full rich lives. In the final segment of the year Jennifer John joins me to discuss cultivating an attitude of gratitude and how to leverage that to get unstuck and to enjoy our lives fully. Samanta Krishnapillai from OnCanada Project is back and this week we look at intersectional feminism. As women’s rights are being rolled back around the globe, the ne...
Signal For Help, Teens at Christmas, Surviving a Layoff, & Sober Holidays
December 02, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesYou’ve likely seen the viral Signal for Help that women have been sharing on social media since the pandemic started but you probably don’t know that this initiative was created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Pamela Di Pinto is the manager of the Signal for Help and joins me today to share how it started, some very public success stories of it working, and more importantly how you should respond should someone send you this signal. Christmas with teens can be challenging for both sides...
Millennial Finances, Menopause is a Gender Equity Issue, Who's on the PTA, & Louise Penny
November 24, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutesOver the last few months we’ve been chatting finances for generations with Meridian Credit Union and this week we’re looking at Millennials who often get a bad rap when it comes to finances. So today we’re leaving behind the ridiculous narrative that says they’re broke because of avocado toast and expensive lattes, and diving into the matter seriously with Maryam Mahdavifar from Meridian Credit Union. Menopause is something all women will experience at some point in their life, yet at least...
Christmas Mindset, Marrying a Daredevil, ADHD in Teens, and Room For Her
November 18, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesJust hear those sleigh bells ringing, along with the alarm bells in your head as your stress levels move into overload the closer the holidays get. This year though The Sacred Space wants you shift your mindset early so the holidays not only leave you feeling rested but prepared to hit the ground running in 2023. Denise Chand joins me to discuss. What happens when one risk adverse person meets a daredevil? They get married of course. Danielle Kaplan joins me to share details from her new bo...
Poilievre's Use of MGTOW, Unions Stand Firm and Ford Blinks, Brain Health, and The Rooftop Garden
November 11, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutesIt’s possible you missed the news about Pierre Poilievre’s use of the #MGTOW hashtag on his YouTube channel or perhaps you’re not sure what all the fuss about it is for, so Samanta Krishnapillai from OnCanada Project joins me to discuss why women across Canada, no matter where they sit on the political spectrum, should be concerned about it. This week, we saw unions across the country unite in a show of solidarity not seen in years, to push back against the Ontario provincial government’s ...
Greedflation, Good Food on a Budget, The Mother of All DeGrassi and Supergirl Syndrome
November 04, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesWhen Loblaws announced last month that they were freezing prices on their no name brands, the response wasn’t favourable. The public, already at or past the financial breaking point, saw it for what it was, a PR stunt meant to distract from the fact that they are making record profits at the same time that food banks are seeing their higher demand ever. Melissa Silber, aims to educate the Canadian public on large corporate conglomerates in Canada, as well as help entrepreneurs and small busin...
Theatre Pivot, Undercover Kindness, and Maintaining Your Sanity in an Upside Down World
October 28, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesTheatre took a blow during the pandemic, but who better to tackle the challenges than a creative crew. Laurie Steven is an award-winning director, playwright, dramaturge, and the founding Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre who joins me to share how her theatre group has embraced the growing genre of audio dramas with The Other Path, a unique collection of modern folklore that tackles today’s big issues on your favourite podcast provider. We’re all starved for some kindness, so I’m delight...
GenX Finances, Smells like Teen Spirit, Canada's Education Goals, and No Sleep Tonight
October 21, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesMore financially educated than Baby Boomers, but less so than Millennials; GenX has found their way into a vast range of high paying careers, and have earned (and spent) an exuberant amount of money. Today Kavaughn Boismier from Meridian Credit Union joins me to discuss the unique challenges this cohort is facing and how to navigate through it all. For parents of teens there is often nothing more frustrating than when a teens intentions and execution don’t align. So how do you manage it wit...
The Appalling Rise in Transphobia, Gen Z's Quest for More, Magic Mushrooms and Homeless Concerns
October 14, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutesI welcomed my first guest Amanda Jetté Knox onto the show three years ago to discuss their book Love Lives Here. Today they join me to discuss the alarming rise in transphobic hate and why 2022 was the first year they feared for their life doing their job as an advocate for the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Lindsay Sealey, author of Made for More is back to discuss Gen Z women and girls and this week we take a look at the relentless pursuit of MORE. More money, more cars, more clothes but is that re...
How Sex Traffickers Groom Victims with Alexandra Stevenson aka The Laughing Survivor
October 13, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutesHuman Trafficking is often thought of as something that only happens in foreign countries, or to those who are uneducated, perhaps poor. These are dangerous concepts to hold on to. My next guest grew up in suburbia in an idyllic neighbourhood. A straight A student, self-described nerd, a young activist, no one would have thought Alexandra Stevenson would end up the victim of human sex trafficking, especially Alexandra who only came to realize she was trafficked 10 years after her escape from ...
Truth and Reconciliation All Year Long, Starve the Hunger, Managing the Midlife Crisis and More
October 07, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutesTruth and Reconciliation Day has passed and Orange shirts have been packed away for another year. This does not mean we can move on for another year. Only 10 of the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission have been addressed, which means activism needs to be less performative and more constructive. Samanta Krishnapillai from On Canada Project joins me to share what that should look like. Thanksgiving will not be a happy occasion for over a million Canadians this year...
Unleashing Your Mojo with the Wisdom of the Dojo - Interview with Jennifer Cassetta
October 06, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutesWhether the opponent is a financial hardship, a difficult boss, being in a manipulative relationship, or emerging from a pandemic, my next guest’s new book The Art of Badassery (unleash your mojo with the wisdom of the dojo) teaches readers how to flex their mental muscle, how to rise above fears, and how to reclaim their power. I received an advance copy of Jennifer Cassetta’s book and tore through it in record speed. A self-help book addict, I’ve read pretty much all of them, and in my opin...
Helping Iranian Women from Canada, Check Your Breasts, How to Make Friends & Comeback Snacks
September 30, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesIran is experiencing feminist led protests after the death of a 22 year old Mahsa Amini at the hands of the so-called Morality Police. Women in Canada want to help but it’s hard to know what we can do. Mehry Hadi, a Iranian-Canadian who has been fighting the regime from Canada for 24 years, joins me to share steps we can all take to ensure women’s voices are heard and change happens in Iran. It’s that time of year again, time to discuss the ta-tas, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off ...
Forget Aging Gracefully, Try Living Agelessly on for Size
September 29, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutesAging as a woman is complex. Typically as we enter our 40s, and into our 50s and 60s, our confidence and general contentment soars, but on the flip side we struggle with physical changes that shouldn’t detract from our contributions or worthiness to society but often do. Case in point, Lisa LaFlamme. At the peak of her career, trusted by Canadians for decades as an exemplary newscaster, she was dumped by Bell Media apparently because she had the audacity to let her hair go grey. Then there’s ...
Does Freedom 55 Still Exist, Some Good Clean Fun, and Motherthing
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutesMeridian Credit Union is back baby for a four part series on finances during different stages of women’s life. We kick things off today with Kerri Anderson, Senior Practice Management Coach with Meridian Credit Union and it’s all about retirement, and we’re asking the question, is Freedom 55 still a thing? Who’s up for some Good Clean Fun? Sarah Kate is a former wine-loving mom of two on a mission to help women rethink drinking and overcome the normalization of alcohol everywhere by inspiri...
Kids Under Pressure, SWAG for Stars, The Anti-Budget Budget & Big Gorgeous Goals
September 16, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutesA new national survey conducted by the Canadian Women's Foundation, reveals the top challenges parents and caregivers believe their children, aged nine to 19, have faced over the past two years. Andrea Gunraj, Vice President of the Canadian Women’s Foundation joins me to the alarming results and how best we an address these issues with our kids and others in our community. Ever wonder about the SWAG celebs receive at TIFF? Wonder no more. Jessica Glover from Glo Communications joins me to s...
Defunding the Police, Education Hurdles, Living Agelessly and Telling Tales
September 09, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutesWe kick things off today with Samanta Krishnapillai from On Canada Project for a conversation about policing in Canada and what exactly it means when we talk about defunding the police. Spoiler, it doesn’t mean chaos on the streets. Samanta joins me to share what it would look like to allocate the funds differently so that everyone feels safe and protected. Now that school is back, I thought it would be a good time to connect with Dr. Prachi Srivastava for a check in. Specialising in educat...
Kids and Supplements, Eating Disorders on the Rise, Getting Teens Back to School & Bladder Cancer
September 02, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesKids are heading back to class and along with the world of forms and homework coming home with them in September, you can be certain a virus or two will accompany them at some point too. Aside from Covid, we still have the common cold and flu bugs to contend with so as part of What’s She Said’s ongoing partnership with New Roots Herbal, Angela Wallace is joining me to share which supplements you may want to consider adding into your daily routine. Pandemic stress has caused a surge in eatin...
Chasing Feelings Instead of Number on a Scale, Made for More, and Canadian Fashion Goals
August 26, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutesWe start with Terri Lowe who wants us to chase a feeling rather than a number on the scale. A mom, wife, businesswoman and avid traveller Terri has made a complete change with her outlook on wellness and structured her life to have a positive outlook and can-do attitude. Since starting her wellness journey with WeightWatchers Terri has committed to helping others find the wellness habits that work for them. Lindsay Sealey joins me now for the first of five conversations about Gen Z women an...
Hope Beyond Hurt, Careering, Limonata & Magnesium 101
August 19, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutesAs part of What She Said’s ongoing partnership with New Roots Herbal, we’re going to take a closer look at magnesium which has a hand in over 300 systems in our bodies that regulate everything from muscle and nerve function to blood pressure. Dr Katie DeGroot, an Alberta-registered Naturopathic Doctor joins me to share the what, why, and how of magnesium so we’re all better informed about this crucial mineral we all need. If you’ve had a swab up your nose to test for covid, then you’ll rejo...
Sex Work is Work, Happily Ever After, Task Force Nyx & TikTok for Biz
August 11, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutesThe On Canada Project intentionally disrupts social conversations by bridging information gaps and using a compassionate tone that calls people into conversations, rather than calling people out. Over the next five months Samanta will be joining me to discuss some hard topics that bring in hard facts and data so that we can all have more informed opinions. In this episode we’re tackling the topic of sex workers. Jenny Pool is the owner of Happily Ever After Books, Canada’s first romance-exc...
Nursing in Crisis, Self-Worth Check Up, Go To Grandma and When to Quit Your Job
August 06, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesCanada’s health care system is in crisis, particularly when it comes to nursing. The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN), representing the voices of over 55,000 registered practical nurses (RPNs), is raising the alarm after a new survey has found patient care is being critically compromised due to staffing shortages and the standardization of unsafe workloads. Dianne Martin, CEO of WeRPN joins me to discuss. When’s the last time you had a self-worth check up? Jennifer...