Kids Help Phone: Game changer life saver - With CEO Kathy Hay
Release Date: 08/19/2020
She Who Dares Wins: Meet the Dynamic Dr. Rhonda McEwen
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This episode reveals not only the details about a world-renown researcher, who is a scholar in emerging tech and the first Black woman to be President of a Canadian university, but the radiant human who embodies fearlessness and inspires so many. Friends for two decades, Host C-A Granatstein and cover a range of topics, like Rhonda's move to middle America from Trinidad as a teenager; her research that informed the creation of , the first Sesame Street Muppet on the autism spectrum; managing a student protest that evolved into a full-on occupation; and her vision for inclusivity at the...
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Encounters with a Superhero: In Conversation with Batman
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The episode starts out as a story about a broken down vintage Austin-Healey and a chance encounter with a real life superhero. It evolves into stories about helping others, being part of the fabric of the community, and aslo a big surprise for host C-A’s friend Mike.
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Predators and Partners: Tales from a Falconer
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It’s the stuff of movies, mystery and faraway places. Records show that as early as 2,000 BC falcons were used to hunt and feed communities, for sport, and as highly effective pest control. C-A has a fascinating conversation about falconry with the hard-working falcons Bullet and Petey, and Falconer Keith Everett from Falcon Environmental.
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Interviewing the Interviewer with Steve Paikin
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C-A speaks to Steve Paikin, journalist, author, documentary producer, podcast co-host and host of TVO’s flagship current affairs program, The Agenda with Steve Paikin. The conversation focuses on interviewing, but Steve breaks out into song, recalls great moments, surprising moments, being starstruck and a few personal - but not too personal - nuggets.
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Resale therapy - Sustainable Fashion is all the rage
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Resale is just about the easiest and most enjoyable way to support local businesses, save money, reduce the carbon footprint of your clothing and rescue clothes from the landfill.
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Building trust and human connection through LEGO
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Dr. Kasra (Kas) Khorasani's unique approach that he developed for his inpatient psychotherapy groups uses LEGO Serious Play methodology. He sees enhanced therapeutic value in the sessions, empowered by human connection, allowing people to become authentic, genuine, non-judgemental, curious and kind.
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Out of the goodness of my liver: A story of living organ donation
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In March 2021, Glenna Gosewich became an indirect living organ donor.
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Teenage musings on sustainability, getting published and having a boss mentality
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Just when you think all teenagers spend every waking moment on TikTok, there’s Naila Moloo. At 15 years old, this STEM researcher's drive to contribute to a sustainable future, her stellar networking tips and her ability to handle rejection with grace in order to get exactly what she wants... is so totally boss.
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Close to home Part 2 - Stories of neighbourhood businesses in the COVID economy
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Close to home: Stories of neighbourhood businesses in the COVID economy are conversations with six business owners in the St. Clair West community, in midtown Toronto. Part one was published one year ago this week.
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Get in the garden - With Ed Lawrence
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Ed Lawrence is THE Gardening expert. He was the Chief Horticulturalist for six consecutive Governors General and has been a regular on CBC's Ontario Today show for the last 40 years. Whether you are a beginner gardener or you are well versed in the ways of plants, Ed is a joy to listen to and learn from.
info_outlineC-A speaks to Kathy Hay, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, Canada’s only 24/7, national support service that offers professional counselling, information and referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.
C-A is a volunteer crisis responder with Kids Help Phone. She talks to Kathy about her experience on the texting platform, the spikes in demand and about the organization's commitment to anti-racism from recruitment policies to training to active rescues for black and indigenous youth.