Chenny’s picked a big challenge for herself…creating a more equitable healthcare system. In this episode, Tamara joins CEO of Gotcare, Chenny in a conversation about how virtual healthcare providers are transforming how home care is delivered. It isn’t just systems that need to change but the culture that surrounds them. Learn how Gotcare utilizes patent-pending technology to enable increased patient access, reduce the cost of delivery, pay frontline workers.
The classic image of the sleepy teen who can barely get out of bed isn’t just a tired cliché. It also captures a very real and urgent problem in our society, say sleep consultants and psychotherapists Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright. The bestselling authors of The Happy Sleeper and Generation Sleepless join Tamara to discuss the hidden epidemic of sleeplessness among high schoolers, why that’s a concern, and what needs to change so we can all enjoy the health benefits of a good night’s sleep.
Faced with a lack of diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, award-winning Canadian TV director and screenwriter Nathalie Younglai decided to do something about it. The founder of BIPOC TV and Film shares her journey from harpist to creator, the changes that need to happen in the screen industry, and the small steps we can each take to help push for an entertainment industry that reflects us all.
Alvin Law has an enviable career as one of Canada’s most sought-after inspirational speakers and bestselling author, and enjoys a loving family life. But in 1960, when he was born without arms as a result of the infamous morning sickness medication thalidomide, many viewed his future success as impossible. He sits down with Tamara to share his passion for challenging labels, discuss his incredible life story from abandoned infant to two-time Hall of Famer – and show off his amazing drumming skills.
For author Melissa Febos, memoir isn’t just personal – it’s political, powerful and transformative. The associate professor at the University of Iowa and bestselling author of four books, including Girlhood and Body Work, sits down with Tamara for an intimate discussion about confronting societal taboos; sparking necessary conversations about women’s bodies and sexuality; and why sharing shame and trauma can build, and heal, community.
Over the past decade, award-winning reporter Brandi Morin has been sharing stories from the frontlines of Indigenous issues, helping to spark change and Reconciliation. The self-described justice journalist and author of Our Voice of Fire sits down with Tamara to share her journey from teenage runaway to renowned reporter, her traumatic experience as a survivor of gender-based violence and why the work of healing is essential for us all.
Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act in Canada has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples and is at the root of systemic racism in this country. Today, Bob Joseph, the bestselling author of 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, joins Tamara in a discussion about understanding the Act and its far-reaching effects while exploring ways to dismantle it for good.
From catastrophic flooding and deadly wildfires to life-threatening heat domes and crop failures, the effects of climate change are being felt around the globe. And, as Dr. Britt Wray, author of Generation Dread, tells Tamara, it’s taking a toll on our mental health. In this week’s discussion, the postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine shares insights on shedding the doom and overcoming eco-anxiety – and why our planet’s future depends on it.
Born and raised in Haida Gwaii, Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson is many things: a member of the Raven Clan from the Haida Nation, an award-winning singer, a prominent environmental lawyer and an activist. But, as she explains to Tamara, she simply calls herself an advocate for the earth and culture. She shares how she brings her unique perspective to her wide-ranging work, from her musical collaborations with rock star Bill Henderson to her historic legal victories for Indigenous People’s rights.
An unexpected conversation about standing up against violence can lead to more awareness. On today’s episode, Tamara meets David Stevenson, the CEO of the Moose Hide Campaign. The program started 10 years ago as a way for men to symbolize their support for ending violence against Indigenous women, by pinning a piece of moose hide to their clothes. Since then, David and his team are working with leaders and Canadians to build safer neighbourhoods and contribute meaningful actions toward Reconciliation.