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Reach beyond your front door as we uncover new perspectives, explore intriguing ideas and have real conversations with compelling guests.
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Compassion.
It truly is what the world needs now. But how do we cultivate compassion in a society that often seems so divided?
In this episode, we speak to the Venerable Thubten Chodron, abbess and founder of Sravasti Abbey, the sole Tibetan Buddhist training monastery. She is currently co-authoring with His Holiness the Dalai Lama a multi-volume series of teachings on the Buddhist path, The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, and shares these teachings on her travels worldwide.
We are blessed to be the beneficiaries of her wisdom on the practice of compassion.
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Can you imagine being allergic to the sun? To water? To the cold?
More common, but no less disruptive, are food and respiratory allergies. Suffering allergies can be a seasonal nuisance to a lifetime of vigilance against severe and sometimes fatal outcomes.
Dr. Adam Fox, a Professor of Paediatric Allergy at King’s College London and a widely recognised leader in the field of Paediatric Allergy sheds light on the origins of allergies, as well as ground-breaking treatments that are on the horizon.
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Trees are a natural part of our landscape, subtle, solid, ever-present, but have you contemplated their power? Their secrets?
You won't want to miss this chat with Dr. Peter M. Brown founder of Rocky Mountain Tree-Ring Research. His research involves use of tree-ring and other data to reconstruct fire, forest and climate histories, and the application of such data to current issues in forest and fire management and restoration ecology.
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Grief is a rite of passage, a defining human experience, though we all earnestly wish to avoid it at all costs. Is our pain exacerbated by our resistance? What can we learn from our grief?
American author and therapist, Claire Bidwell Smith, gives us great insight into the transformative potential of grief. Led by her own experiences with grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire provides support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss and she does so exceptionally well in her recent book, Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing From Loss.
If you are in the throes of grief, if you still feel it lingering in your heart or if you have been lucky enough to avoid it's keen grip thus far, this is episode offers us all a gentler way through.
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The loss of a loved one is excruciating and unbearable. The thought of never seeing or speaking to them again is so difficult to bear. But is death really the final act?
Psychic medium Blair Robertson doesn't think so. In fact, he is able to speak with the loved ones of others and bring healing to the lives of the living.
This episode is too good to miss.
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Birth can be magical, terrifying, gory and beautiful.
It is also often at the centre of contraversy among mothers to be and those who care for them.
Listen in as Kristine Lauria, international midwife and expert in high-risk maternity care in low-resource environments reveals the benefits of midwifery. She has attended over 5000 births in more than 25 countries around the world and is also a staunch advocate for undisturbed, physiologic birth.
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Kristine Lauria
Interview with Kristine Lauria at
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It is easy today to peek behind the scenes into the kitchens of celebrated chefs. There is no shortage of culinary competitions on television, or foodies to follow.
Creativity, flexibility and determination are just a few ingredients that combine to create a culinary genius.
Catch a glimpse with us into the revered institution of Le Cordon Bleu during our conversation with Executive Chef and Le Cordon Bleu Cuisine Chef Instructor, Chef Yannick Anton.
Have you ever dreamed of taking your skills in the kitchen to the next level? Listen now.
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It's that time of year to get those gardening gloves on! There is real joy and community in gardening, but it is also carries great importance for the future health and well-being of ourselves and our environment.
Listen in to this abridged interview with John Lenz of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in Mansfield, Missouri. Baker Creek has a passion for saving, growing, and sharing rare seeds and keeping heirloom varieties alive for future generations.
You can listen to the full episode Down the Garden Path here. You can also find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.athomeandabroadpodcast.com.
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Narcissists are self important eltists who preen and primp, admiring themselves and their accomplishments while they blatantly ignore others. Just launch any social media platform and you will find your choice of narcissist there.
But is this really an accurate depiction of narcissism? Are all narcissists toxic?
Dr. Craig Malkin helps us to understand that narcissism is a spectrum on which we all find ourselves. Dr. Malkin is a lecturer in Psychology for Harvard Medical School and the author of the internationally acclaimed book Rethinking Narcissism: The Secret to Recognizing and Coping with Narcissists.
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How can we make sensitive and sustainable choices when we choose to travel?
What impact is climate change already having on travel patterns?
Find out in this excerpt from our conversation with Dr. Daniel Scott, a leading expert in climate change and global tourism.
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Travel is transformational. Anthony Bourdain knew it, and you probably know it too.
It changes you somehow, even if you are just visiting a new neighbourhood in your own city.
Travel is good for you too, for your spirit, your growth and even your physical health, even when it is difficult, inconvenient or downright nerve-racking.
Tune in as we chat with Nikki Vargas, author, speaker and senior editor of Fodor’s Travel, about her own journey of self discovery captured in her latest memoir, Call You When I Land.
Interview with Nikki Vargas begins at 8:23.
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Did you know that there are benefits for your health and wellness even if you just pretend to laugh?
Celeste Greene, laughter yoga expert, shares how we can access the many advantages of laughter, even in our gloomier moments. And perhaps that is when we need to laugh most!
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Faith.
It's a doozy of a word, often used interchangeably with religious belief and devotion.
Faith is much broader in scope. We can also have faith in each other, in ourselves or in some outcome.
Inspired by his own experience, Dr. Joshua Brown bridges the gap between faith and science as he explores miraculous healing and the power of prayer.
This episode will have you asking yourself: Where does my faith lie?
Interview with Dr. Joshua Brown at 7:35
Research: Benjamin Harris
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Good sleep is good for your health.
No mystery there, though we are really just learning how essential good quality sleep is to our overall wellbeing.
Dr. Diana McMillan, sleep expert at the University of Manitoba, compares sleep to the performance of an orchestra. Each contributing factor has an important role in the overall outcome.
To listen to the full episode, you can listen here.
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So many of us dream of escaping to some remote, beautiful land where we can find some refuge from the chaos of modern life, either for a short time or on a more permanent basis.
We are drawn by the romance of the great outdoors, exploring where few of our own kind have set foot, and learning to live in tandem with the natural world, but are we brave enough to actually do it?
Join us tomorrow as we chat with Bill Cowie, caretaker of the remote isle of Rona in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Twenty two years ago, he assumed the challenge of living and working on this distant outcrop of rock in the sea, and has loved almost every minute of it.
His interview can be found at 6:03. To dive a little deeper into the Isle of Rona itself, you can go to the website.
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics that are not suitable for children and may be triggering to many adults. These topics include genocide, murder, suicide and rape. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel on December 29th, 2023 alleging that Israel has committed, and is committing, genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza strip and that Israel is in contravention of the Genocide convention. Israel rejects these allegations, and has argued that the war in Gaza is being fought in self-defense against Hamas. Israel believes that this case, being heard in the International Court of Justice, is an attempt to "pervert the meaning" of the term genocide.
In this micro episode, we touch upon genocides that have occurred in recent memory, their origins, and the aftermath in the hope to provide some context for consideration of the term.
This is an excerpt of a larger episode published in July 2023 entitled Genocide: In Conversation with Dara Solomon of the Toronto Holocaust Museum in which we explore the definition of genocide, how genocide has been exacted upon people and the real and horrible legacy it leaves in its wake.
Genocide is a terrible truth. It is incumbent upon us all to educate ourselves on the shape it can take, even in its earliest stages so that we can learn to prevent it, or at the very least, stand in its path.
Article II of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide defines genocide as the following:
In the present Convention, genocide means any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, as such:
(a) Killing members of the group;
(b) Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;
(c) Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its
physical destruction in whole or in part;
(d) Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group;
(e) Forcibly transferring children of the group to another group.
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We always need another hero, contrary to what the late and great Tina Turner may have sang.
Heroes inspire us all to be better, to act with courage and to raise up and rescue the vulnerable, even when the odds of success are unfathomable.
Our guest is a real world hero. Father Bruno, Episcopal priest, born into the impoverished conditions afforded to most in Port-au-Prince Haiti, had a dream - to illuminate the lives of children through the light of education. This he has achieved and more, impacting the lives of thousands of children and their families.
This episode was so uplifting to produce. The stories shared within reconfirm that there is so much good in this world. We need to celebrate our heroes, big and small. Only then can we find the hero that lies dormant within our own selves.
Must Mentions
Bethlehem Ministry
Global Empowerment Mission
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, suicidal ideation, drug addiction, and depression.
Even the hardest, most cynical of skeptics would likely welcome a miracle in their own lives.
These life-changing events have been documented since the dawn of time, from spontaneous healing of terminal illnesses or dramatic disability to the tears of a plastic Elvis in the Netherlands.
Miracles are difficult to comprehend, but easy to embrace, as they provide us with hope in our darkest days.
Kevin Hines, a survivor and beneficiary of a miracle, speaks with us about the incredible and tragic day he decided to end his life, and the miraculous events that have followed.
If you are in need of a little light as we head into a new year, we've got you with this episode. Listen in wherever you find your favourite podcasts.
Shout out to our research assistant, Ben Harris.
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WARNING: This episode is replete with ghosts, ghouls, vampires, sea monsters and paranormal winter entities of all kinds!
The celebration of Christmas has not always been so holly jolly. In fact, the telling of ghostly stories and terrifying tales have long been a tradition at this time of year.
The frigid dark days and nights of winter have spawned lore and legend around the world that have chilled and thrilled for generations.
This holiday season, the Nightwatchmen Paranormal Investigation Team share with us their insights and experience with anyone seeking the supernatural.
Start a new tradition, and listen in!
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Trigger Warning: This episode does discuss disordered eating. If you or your loved ones are suffering with disordered eating, contact your medical practitioner for support and treatment.
We want to be healthy, don’t we? We want to live a long, long time.
Healthy food is definitely a key ingredient in the recipe for longevity. Yet preventable illness still such an issue in western society. In this episode, we explore the barriers to healthy eating, and the future of food.
Listen in as we are dishin’ on nutrition with Joanna Colville-Reeves, certified nutritionist, whole foods chef and founder of The Brit Beet, a practice that demonstrates how we can harness the nutritional power of food.
Must Mentions
The Brit Beet
Canada's Food Guide
The Blue Zones
Environmental Working Group
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre
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Trigger Warning: this episode does mention attempted suicide. We encourage you to reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline if you are feeling lost, disconnected and in danger of self-harm.
Resilience is a super skill.
It allows us to weather the storms of life, to persevere and bounce back, even in the face of the greatest adversity.
Why do some of us appear to be more resilient than others? Can we strengthen and develop our own resilience?
Join us we explore with Shanika Malcolm her own ability to persevere and remain positive on the 21 days television challenge, Naked and Afraid.
Must Mentions
Moon Child Healing with Shanika Malcolm
@moonchildhealing_sm
Nick Vujicic
https://nickvujicic.com/
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Trigger alert: The following content includes discussion of sexual exploitation, abuse and gang rape. If you are the sexual violence or abuse, please seek support. No one should bear suffering alone.
Conflict seems to be integral to the human condition. Unavoidable, difficult, and left unchecked and unresolved, we are left with trauma and tragedy.
We see it played out across our sightlines every day. Opposing ideologies, beliefs, and narratives clash in hotspots around the world, and on a smaller scale, in our own homes, workplaces and communities.
Lynn Bevan, mediator, author, and speaker, walks us through why we persevere in our conflicts, and the critical role a neutral party can make in finding our way to resolution.
Shout out to our research assistant, Ben Harris!
Must Mentions
The Neighbourhood Group Community Services
Sources
“Dozens of children were left behind by UN personnel in Haiti. Their mothers want justice”https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/15/americas/haiti-un-peacekeepers-trust-fund-sexual-abuse-as-equals-intl-cmd/index.html
“The Importance of Meaningful Participation of Female Peacekeepers”
https://wiisglobal.org/the-importance-of-meaningful-participation-of-female-peacekeepers/
“Gendered Impacts on Operational Effectiveness of UN Peace Operations”
https://giwps.georgetown.edu/resource/gendered-impacts-on-operational-effectiveness-of-un-peace-operations/
“Women in United Nations Peacekeeping: Holding up half the Sky?”
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/2015/05/27/women-in-united-nations-peacekeeping-holding-up-half-the-sky/
“UN Security Council ends peacekeeping mission in Mali”
https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/u-n-peacekeepers-in-mali-withdraw-from-two-bases-in-the-north-as-fighting-intensifies
““The 10 Benefits of Conflict”
https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/the-10-benefits-of-conflict/279778
“Calming Your Brain During Conflict”
https://hbr.org/2015/12/calming-your-brain-during-conflict
“Helping Children Resolve Conflict: Conflict Mediation Model”
https://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/p
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Deception is a skill set, and for some a career. Think The Tinder Swindler, Anna Sorokin or Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes.
But what triggers us to deceive? Is it for love, money, fame? To save someone’s feelings or boost our own.?
On this episode, we have a real conversation with a victim of catfishing, Dee Gibson. Hear her story to you will learn strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraudsters.
Must Mentions
W5: Exploring Canada's Costliest Romantic Scam
Sources
“Pros at the con”
“Want to Spot Con Artists and Avoid Their Scams? A Harvard Psychologist Says to Look for These Traits”
“The Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Pretended to Be the King of Diamonds”
“How Rudy Kurniawan Fooled the Wine World”
“The Greatest Wine Forger-Rudy Kurniawan”
“The man who sold millions in counterfeit wine to rich collectors”
“The psychology of deception: How Elizabeth Holmes fooled everyone about Theranos for so long”
“How ‘Strategic Silence’ Helps Employees”
“Anna Sorokin, fake German heiress, found guilty after fooling banks and New York's elite”
‘Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence”
“Deception”
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Trigger Warning: The content of this production may be triggering, as it mentions verbal, physical and emotional abuse, cults, high control organizations and coercive behaviour. If you or your loved one is experiencing challenge, suffering or diffficulty in connection to a high control organization, please seek help, support and guidance.
Just recently, the Emmy-nominated filmmakers behind Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult released a new three-part documentary series that seeks to expose The Twin Flames Universe, or TFU as a high control organization. Dr. Janja Lalich, an internationally renowned expert on cults and coercion and one of Harris and Walker's recent guests, is featured in the documentary.
Harris and Walker of course binged the limited series, re-visited the fascinating chat they had with Dr. Lalich earlier this year, and dished about Twin Flames, NXIVM and Scientology in this brief, but juicy episode.
Must Mentions
Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion
Sworn to Secrecy: Cults, Coercion and Breaking Free with Dr. Janja Lalich
Sources
Escaping Twin Flames
Lalich, J. (2022) Bounded Choice: True Believers and Charismatic Cults. University of California Press.
Eyal Regev. (2016). Early Christianity in Light of New Religious Movements. Numen, Vol. 63, No. 5/6 (2016), pp. 483-510
Valentine’s Day: a brief history of the soulmate – and why it’s a limited concept
Leah Remini sues Church of Scientology for harassment and defamation
What happened to Stephanie, the twin from 'Escaping Twin Flames'?
‘Escaping Twin Flames’ Is a Sinister Love Story for the Digital Age
15 Notorious Cults That Amazingly Still Exist
Religion Versus Cult
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
What NXIVM’s Recruitment Pitch Looked Like
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The fashion industry embraces change with new trends hitting the catwalks like clockwork.
It can be futuristic, pushing boundaries and expanding our sense of what is beautiful.
But is big fashion considering the change that should be top of mind for all?
Sustainable fashion has become a bit of a buzzy catch phrase.
Explore what this really means with Lucy Siegle, British broadcaster, author and journalist, specialising in climate and sustainability. Her book To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World? is a page turner, and the basis of the documentary The True Cost.
Roll up your sleeves and listen in anywhere you find your favourite podcasts.
Must Mention
Sole Bliss
The Green Carpet Challenge
Sources
“Meet MSCHF’s Microscopic Handbag – The World’s Smallest 'LV'”
“The Environment’s New Clothes: Biodegradable Textiles Grown from Live Organisms”
“Tiny purse, barely visible to the naked eye, fetches $67K at auction”
“The Weirdest, Wildest, and Most Important Fashion Shows of 2022”
“8 Crazy Fashion Facts That'll Make You Say OMG”
“Top 10 Trends Reshaping the Future of Fashion”
“Vogue’s fashion encyclopaedia: The history of the corset”
“Louis Vuitton brings Florida marching band to the Louvre for Paris fashion week”
“Unusual New York Fashion Week locations: from courthouses to subway stations and sidewalks”
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Extreme weather events seem to be on rotation around the world, regardless of location or season.
Raging forest fires, flash flooding, ferocious storms that spawn devastating hurricanes and tornadoes hurtle about the Earth’s surface leaving disaster in their wake. Just at this moment, the United Kingdom and western Europe are struggling to contain the impact of Storm Ciarán that is causing widespread flooding and wind damage, while a recent superfog has created havoc Louisiana.
Chasing these storms is a calling for our guest Ricky Forbes, professional photographer, adventurer and influencer. He bears personal witness to the most extreme weather, providing real service to those on the ground and our understanding of these intense weather systems.
Come rain or shine, this episode will not disappoint.
Must Mentions
Ricky Forbes
https://www.rickyforbes.com/
Sources
“Hurricane Katrina Survivor Clung to Trees as House Fell Apart: Part 2”
“The Black Children of Hurricane Katrina Finally Tell Their Stories”
“How extreme weather affects our brains”
“January 1998 North American ice storm”
“Out My Backdoor: Can Birds Predict Severe Weather?”
“War and extreme weather threaten fragile food supply chains”
“Weather Effects on the Patterns of People's Everyday Activities: A Study Using GPS Traces of Mobile Phone Users”
“Climate change is already altering everything, from fertility choices to insuring our homes”
“Climate Impacts on Society”
“White Noise, Pink Noise, and Brown Noise: What's the Difference?”
“Explained: Why Katrina was a Human-Made Disaster, Not a Natural One”
“How many people died in Katrina? Toll reduced 17 years on”
“The Petrichor Phenomenon, The Appealing Smell After The Rain”
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Trigger Warning: This episode may be upsetting to some listeners. The paranormal, the occult, suicide, overdose and tragic death is mentioned. Please seek care if you are in need.
Willows Weep hides a preternatural evil.
Said to be the most haunted house in America, it has preyed on many unsuspecting souls over the centuries. Even the skeptics have a difficult time denying the bizarre and tragic string of occurrences there. Hear its long and sordid history and decide for yourself.
Harris and Walker probe the paranormal even further with paranormal investigator, James Gilberd of New Zealand Strange Occurrences Society, a paranormal investigation, and research group based in Wellington, New Zealand, who recounts his own encounters with the unexplainable.
You might want to keep the lights on when listening to this episode.
Must Mentions
The New Zealand Strange Occurrences Society
Sources
Dave Spinks. Willow’s Weep the Beginning. Starborn Illumination Publishing Company, 2019.
“The Unassuming Yorkshire House That’s Haunted By One Of The World’s Scariest Ghosts”
“Unexplained Activity at Home: Is Your House Haunted?”
“A Differential Diagnosis of Demonic Possession”
“As exorcism demand continues to rise, Vatican to hold training”
“This exorcist is receiving more requests than ever. He blames the pandemic”
“10 Signs Your House Is DEFINITELY Haunted”
“The Hauntings at Willow’s Weep”
“A couple bought their dream home. Then they learned it was The Exorcist house”
“The Spirits in the Conjuring House Were Quick to Show Themselves”
“How to Remove a Ghost”
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It can be so hard to feel grateful in difficult and dark times, but perhaps that's when an attitude of gratitude is most important.
John Kralik, author, public speaker and judge of the Los Angeles Supreme Court for over a decade chats with us about his life changing discovery of developing a daily gratitude practice.
Being thankful not only has immediate returns with your family, friends and colleagues, but it has real health and wellness benefits too.
Have we mentioned how grateful we are for all of you? ;)
Must Mentions
Kralik, J. A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life.
Sources
“The Science of Gratitude”
“Finding Your Joy—A Story of Gratitude”
“How to become more grateful, and why that will make you happier, healthier and more resilient”
"What Is Gratitude?"
“‘I want to Be a Light for People:’ Former Death Row Inmate Anthony Ray Hinton on New Children's Book”
“Gratitude and the Brain: What is Happening?”
“Neuroscience Reveals: Gratitude Literally Rewires Your Brain to be Happier”
“7 Things that make you more likely to get divorced”
“The Benefits of Gratitude for Mental Health (& 3 Gratitude Exercises)”
“The Positive Effects of Gratitude on Our Mental Health and Well-Being”
“Six Habits of Highly Grateful People”
“How Gratitude Actually Changes Your Brain and is Good for Business”
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Trigger alert: The following content includes discussion of murder, abduction, assault, suicide and intimidation. If you are the victim of violence or harrassment, please reach out for counselling and support.
The free press is under attack, and it is not just the usual suspects behind the assault. The powerful and corrupt have always sought control over the message. They seek to repress, undermine, or obscure the truth in order to solidify their postition of power.
Journalists are subjected to relentless harrassment, on and offline, intimidation, abduction, torture and even murder, most often in retaliation for reporting on anti-corruption, cartel and gang activities, and even environmental transgressions. Tellingly, there has been a sharp increase in the number of journalists killed worldwide over the past several years. The press is being silenced.
Katharine Gregorio, author of “The Double Life of Katharine Clark: The Untold Story of the Fearless Journalist who Risked Her Life for Truth and Justice”, shares her thoughts on the challenges to journalistic freedom, then and now, as learned in the chronicling of the life of her own exceptional ancestor.
Must Mentions
Katharine Gregorio
@katharine.gregorio
Sources
“World Press Freedom Day 3 May”
“Reporters Without Borders”
“World Gets More Dangerous For Journalists: Report Finds 65 Media Workers Were Killed In 2020”
“Mexico: Voices Against Indifference”
“Threats to freedom of press: Violence, disinformation & censorship”
“One of the Most Dangerous Beats In Journalism, Revealed”
“Is today’s world a more dangerous place for journalists?”
“Journalism used to mean keeping mental stress, trauma to yourself. Thankfully, that's changing”
“The Future of Journalism”
“German newspaper 'Bild' cuts costs and banks on artificial intelligence”
“What future for journalism in the age of AI?”
“Killing the Journalist Won’t Kill the Story”
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This summer, four children survived an airplane crash in the Amazonian jungle. The story captured the interest of the world as these kids managed to navigate 40 days alone in a hostile environment alone.
Have you ever wondered how you would fare if you suddenly found yourself in a catastrophic situation that only you could fight your way free from?
Dave MacDonald, Royal Canadian Air Force veteran and founder of the International Canadian School of Survival demonstrates for us a survival pattern that can be applied in any emergency situation.
Listen in as Harris and Walker tell tall tales of survival and learn how to stay alive.
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Must Mentions
International Canadian School of Survival
@survivalbytraining
Alone, The History Channel
@alonehistory
Sources
“Quiz: Would You Survive?”
“Alone in the Sahara: The Survival Story of Mauro Prosperi”
“Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash”
“Inside the hidden society of lightning strike survivors”
“I Survived a Lightning Strike”
“'Wilson' volleyball head from Cast Away film sold for $308,000”
“Understanding the Optimism Bias”
“Aron Ralston: Still Climbing”
“Real-life castaway survived 438 days lost at sea”
“For 'preppers,' every day could be doomsday”
“Incredible story of man who survived being struck by lightning SEVEN times”
“Inside the ‘Doomsday’ Vault”
“Affordable bunkers to survive the apocalypse”
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Humans have been compelled to divine their own futures since the dawn of time.
From Tarot to tea leaves, we have devised all manner of techniques to allow ourselves a sense of control and comfort when facing the unpredictability of our existence. But are we really opening a window into the unknown?
Chris Reck, celebrated intuitive of Minnow Pond Tarot, shares with his own unique insights into the world of divination.
Must Mentions
Minnow Pond Tarot
https://www.youtube.com/c/MinnowPond
The Rock Store
https://www.therockstore.ca/
Sources
“Why Do We Keep Predicting The Future If We Are So Often WRONG?”
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/how-risky-is-it-really/201101/why-do-we-keep-predicting-the-future-if-we-are-so-often-wrong
“No Spoilers! Most People Don't Want to Know Their Future”
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2017/02/know-future
“History's Most Famous Fortune Tellers And Their Predictions”
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/history-s-most-famous-fortune-tellers-and-their-predictions.html
“Fortune telling addiction: Unfortunately a serious topic. About a case report”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4394851/
“Fortune-Telling vs. Divination: What’s the difference?”
https://insight.ifate.com/fortune-telling-vs-divination-whats-the-difference/
“Who Was Edgar Cayce?”
https://www.edgarcayce.org/edgar-cayce/his-life/
“Tarot Cards are Having a Moment With the Help of the Pandemic”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2021/12/10/tarot-cards-pandemic-trend/#:~:text=Sales%20of%20tarot%20decks%20have,year%20of%20the%20coronavirus%20pandemic.
“5 Ancient Methods of Divination”
https://www.faena.com/aleph/5-ancient-methods-of-divination
“Tyromancy”
https://www.occultopedia.com/t/tyromancy.htm
“What Is Psychometry?”
https://www.liveabout.com/need-to-know-info-about-psychometry-2593072
“Beyond Fortune-Telling: Reading Tarot for Self-Knowledge and Personal Development.”
https://www.pcc.edu/community/2019/02/19/beyond-fortune-telling-reading-tarot-for-self-knowledge-and-personal-development/
“The Use of Psychics in Homicide and Missing Persons Investigations”
https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FCJEI/Programs/SLP/Documents/Full-Text/Smithey,-William-J-paper.aspx
“Who Was Nostradamus?”
https://www.history.com/topics/paranormal/nostradamus#who-was-nostradamus
“Canadian Man Convicted in Multimillion-Dollar Psychic Mass-Mailing Fraud Scheme”
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/canadian-man-convicted-multimillion-dollar-psychic-mass-mailing-fraud-scheme
“Should You Believe in Psychics?”
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/hot-thought/201904/should-you-believe-in-psychics
“The Scam the Psychic and the “SIN” of Wanting More”
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/07/investigates/maria-duval-psychic-scam-invs/index.html
“30 Predictions in History That Came True”
https://bestlifeonline.com/historical-predictions/
“Divination vs Fortune Telling”
https://hoodooconjurerootwork.com/blog/f/divination-vs-fortune-telling
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From high fashion to military might, camouflage is not limited to pattern or design. In fact, Mother Nature herself is the first and best master of disguise. So how do we learn to see what is meant to remain hidden?
Dr. Jay Hegdé, assistant professor and scientist in the department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at Augusta University teaches how one may learn how to break camouflage and why it is a relevant and important skill today.
Must Mentions
Dr. Jay Hegdé
www.hegde.us
Camopedia
www.camopedia.org
Sources
“9 Amazing Things Disguised as Boring Things”
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/9-amazing-things-disguised-as-boring-things
“5 Facts About Camouflage In The First World War”
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/5-facts-about-camouflage-in-the-first-world-war
“camouflage”
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/camouflage
“10 Most Insane Military Disguises That Worked”
https://listverse.com/2016/05/30/10-most-insane-military-disguises-that-worked/
“Camouflage - The symbolic representation of freedom, power, and purpose.”
https://nickoftimefabric.com/blogs/blog/camouflage-the-symbolic-representation-of-freedom-power-and-purpose#:~:text=Camouflage%20%2D%20The%20symbolic%20representation%20of%20freedom%2C%20power%2C%20and%20purpose,is%20a%20relatively%20new%20phenomenon.
“Can you spot what's different about this baby giraffe? U.S. zoo celebrates its monochrome marvel”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tennessee-zoo-spotless-baby-giraffe-1.6944640
“Plants Can Camouflage Too, and They’re Hiding from Us”
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2020/plants-can-camouflage-too-and-theyre-hiding-from-us/
“32 Examples Of Camouflage In Nature”
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/camouflage-nature-examples
“More Than Meets the Eye: Villa Verte and Villa Rose”
https://livingingeneva.wordpress.com/2012/09/25/more-than-meets-the-eye-villa-verte-and-villa-rose/
“People Who Wear Camouflage for Work Explain the Feeling of Being Invisible”
https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxj84n/camouflage-clothing-experts-describe-feeling-invisible
“Some People Can See Through Camouflage, And It's Not as Hard as You Think”
https://www.sciencealert.com/people-can-be-trained-to-see-through-camouflage-and-it-works-better-than-we-thought
“Camouflage really does reduce the chances of being eaten”
https://phys.org/news/2016-01-camouflage-chances-eaten.html
“Hiding In Plain Sight: The Science Behind Military Camouflage”
https://ufpro.com/int/blog/military-camouflage
“Camouflage: The Art of Hiding in Plain Sight”
https://adrianreynolds.ie/camouflage-art-of-hiding-in-plain-sight/
“Top 20 Military Uniform Patterns”
https://militarymachine.com/military-camouflage-patterns/
“A Country’s Identity Is Hidden in Its Camouflage”
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/camouflage-and-national-identity
“The Evolution of Camouflage”
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/g986/the-evolution-of-camouflage/
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The rarefied realm of royalty. We are fascinated by these ancient institutions, and the people who populate them, even from afar.
Is it our childhood fantasies of castles and knights on horseback that fuel this preoccupation with the lives of these privileged few? Or is it the gasping chasm that we are trying to bridge between the haves and the have nots?
We also have quite a treat for you! Richard Fitzwilliams, longtime commentator on the British Royal Family, shares with us his observations on the current state of sovereign affairs as the Windsors navigate forward toward the future.
Must Mentions
Richard Fitzwilliams
http://richardfitzwilliams.com/
The Offical Website of the Royal Family
https://www.royal.uk/
Sources
“A DNA test revealed my royal roots so I’m flying from Canada to the UK for the coronation”
https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/04/a-dna-test-revealed-my-royal-roots-so-im-flying-to-the-uk-for-the-coronation-18717683/amp/
“How millions don't know they're related to royalty”
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59041055
“Why Are We So Obsessed With Royalty?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/09/opinion/meghan-harry-monarchy-royalty.html
“Why People Are Obsessed With the Royals, According to Psychologists”
https://time.com/5253199/royal-obsession-psychology/?amp=true
“Mapped: Which Countries Still Have a Monarchy?”
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/which-countries-still-have-monarchy/
“7 Key Facts About British Royal History”
https://www.history.com/news/british-royal-family-monarchy-facts
“Royalty and Their Strange Deaths”
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a18832/royalty-and-their-strange-deaths/
“15 weird and wonderful jobs you can get working for the Royal Family”
https://www.insider.com/weirdest-jobs-royal-family-queen-2017-4
“History’s strangest deaths - The Duke of Clarence Drowned in a Barrel of Wine”
https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/history/history-posts/historys-strangest-deaths-george-duke-of-clarence-drowned-in-a-barrel-of-wine/
“18 surprising things you probably didn't know about the royal family”
https://www.insider.com/fun-fact-the-british-royal-family-2018-6#when-prince-philip-died-his-coffin-was-carried-away-in-a-custom-land-rover-that-he-chose-years-earlier-18
“41 Facts About the Royal Family You Probably Didn't Know”
https://www.newsweek.com/facts-about-royal-family-didnt-know-queen-meghan-harry-diana-william-1616000
“Weird rules about being a British royal”
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/25-weird-rules-about-being-a-british-royal/
“Meet the world’s other 25 royal families”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/07/22/meet-the-worlds-other-25-royal-families/
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Meet Albert Austin, a self-made man, and his wife, Mary, a charitable socialite with feminist leanings. Their lives unfolded in the early 20th century on a beautiful estate just north of the young city of Toronto, steeped in privilege and wealth. Their happy family life was shattered by the Great War leaving two of their children shell-shocked and another a victim of the tuberculosis epidemic .
Join Harris and Walker as they take the scenic route and tour the exceptional Spadina Musuem, a mansion built by the Austin family and enjoyed for several decades beyond. Learn of the lives lived within these storied walls, both upstairs and downstairs during the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, as they played out in the shadow of their famous neighbour, Sir Henry Pellatt of Casa Loma.
Must Mentions
Spadina Museum
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/spadina-museum/
Casa Loma
https://casaloma.ca/
Gordan Shadrach
@gordon\_shadrach
The Ward Museum
https://wardmuseum.ca/about-us/history-of-the-ward/
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What better way to launch our second season of At Home and Abroad than to discuss our dreams!
Our dreams are an enigma.
They can be fleeting or vivid, exhilarating or terrifying, but do they contain a message for our waking life? Can we somehow intuit a greater sense of self-understanding or even glimpse the future?
Join us as we make meaning of our dreams with Jane Teresa Anderson, dream analyst, dream therapist, author of seven books on dreams and dreaming, and the host of the podcast The Dream Show with Jane Teresa Anderson. Jane Teresa is also the founder of The Dream Academy, a training center for dream interpretation, dream alchemy, and dream therapy.
Must Mentions
@jane\_teresa\_anderson
www.janeteresa.com
www.dream-academy-online.com
Sources
“When I Got Cancer, My Dreams Told Me What My Doctors Could Not”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/26/opinion/cancer-treatment-dreams.html
“Lucid dreaming: Controlling the stories of sleep”
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323077
“27 Fascinating Dreams Facts and Stats for 2023”
https://disturbmenot.co/dreams-facts/
“What does it mean when we dream?”
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284378
“Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/causes/
“Sleep disturbances in veterans with chronic war-induced PTSD”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4967368/
“Management of nightmares in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder: current perspectives”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6263296/
“Does Everyone Dream?”
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/does-everyone-dream
“Why do we dream? A neurologist responds to an eighth-grader's questions”
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/why-do-we-dream
“Does Everyone Dream?”
https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/does-everyone-dream
“5 Common Dreams—And What They Mean”
https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/five-common-dream-meanings/
“10 Dreams That Changed Human History”
https://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/10-dreams-that-changed-the-course-of-human-history.html
“How Long Do Dreams Last?”
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-do-dreams-last
“What does it mean when we dream?”
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284378
“Dreams”
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/dreaming-overview
“Dreams”
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/dreams
“Dreaming”
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/dreaming
“What Your Dreams Actually Mean, According to Science”
https://time.com/4921605/dreams-meaning/
“Do dreams mean anything? Why do I feel like I’m falling? Or wake up paralyzed? We asked experts.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2021/12/30/do-dreams-have-meaning/
“Why you keep having recurring dreams and what it means”
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/09/health/recurring-dreams-meaning-cause-wellness/index.html
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We celebrate our beloved canine companions today on the International Day of the Dog and honour the bond that has always existed between these incredibly clever and loving creatures and their people.
Dogs support and serve us in a myriad of ways, from forging new pathways in space to the service of those of us with disabilities.
Join us as we delve more deeply into just what it takes to train and match an assistance or service dog with Chris Diefenthaler, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs International.
We’ve been wanting to dig into this topic for a dog’s age, so if you love dogs as much as we do, join us!
Must Mentions
@adiintl
www.assisstancedogsinternational.org
Sources
“10 amazing facts about dogs”
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/10-amazing-facts-about-dogs
“10 Facts You May Not Know About Dogs”
https://www.cesarsway.com/10-facts-you-may-not-know-about-dogs/
“50 Dog Facts You Probably Didn't Know”
https://www.mygavet.com/services/blog/50-dog-facts-you-probably-didnt-know
“23 Amazing Facts About Dogs You Probably Didn't Know”
https://www.thedrakecenter.com/services/dogs/blog/23-amazing-facts-about-dogs-you-probably-didnt-know
“Our Top 10 Most-Read Viral Dog Stories of 2017”
https://www.rover.com/blog/top-10-read-viral-dog-stories-2017/
“10 Unusual Studies And Stories About Dogs”
https://listverse.com/2019/07/14/10-unusual-studies-and-stories-about-dogs/
“12 Fun Facts About Dogs”
https://evolvepetfood.com/the-blog/12-fun-facts-about-dogs
"Paul McCartney Reveals Secret Sound for Dogs Hidden on Sgt Pepper Album"
https://gigwise.com/news/85705/paul-mccartney-reveals-secret-sound-for-dogs-hidden-on-sgt-pepper-album
“How to Understand Dog's Body Language”
https://petcube.com/blog/dog-body-language/
“When a 200-pound bear entered NC home, it was Pickle the poodle who chased it away, owner says”
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article217782745.html
“The Bloodhound’s Amazing Sense of Smell”
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/underdogs-the-bloodhounds-amazing-sense-of-smell/350/
“New Survey Finds Nearly 40% of People Have Swiped Right on Dating App to Meet Someone's Dog”
https://people.com/pets/dogs-in-dating-app-profiles-help-with-matches-survey/
“30 Myths That Many Dog Owners Still Believe”
https://topdogtips.com/myths-dog-owners-believe/
“10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog”
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/
“9 Real Life Dog Stories That Are So Heart Warming, You Might Cry A Little”
https://www.storypick.com/moving-dog-stories/
“6 Inspirational Guide Dog Stories You Need To Read"
https://alifeofdogs.com/6-inspirational-guide-dog-stories-you-need-to-read/
“What Frequency Can Dogs Hear”
https://www.crittear.com/dog-hearing/what-frequency-can-dogs-hear/
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According to the United Nations, there are approximately 476 million indigenous people around the world representing 5,000 communities in 90 countries and speak 4,000 languages.
A common but dark thread links these peoples. The indigenous people are the stewards of the land, the sea and all who dwell within and upon it. Their teachings, carried carefully from generation to generation, have demonstrated miraculous resilience to the oppressive, violent subjugation and betrayal by settlers.
It would be to the benefit of all if their vast knowledge, embedded in song, stories and the strident voices of the youth, would be heeded today.
Joe Urie, Métis guide and co-owner of Jasper Tour Company shares A Beautiful Idea, a co-existence born from respect, rights and truth for the indigenous peoples of Canada and the world beyond.
In the words of Art Solomon, an Anishinaabe elder, "The imperative for us now, as Native people, is to heal our communities, and heal our nations, because we are the final teachers in this sacred land."
Must Mentions
@jaspertourcompany
@terry_uyarak
@twinflamesband
@shinanova
@indigenous.tourism.alberta
@buffalotreaty
Sources
Wes Olson. (July 9 2022) Ecological Buffalo: On the Trail of a Keystone Species. University of Regina Press.
Canada violating rights of Indigenous peoples, immigration detainees, Human Rights Watch report says”
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canada-violating-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-immigration-detainees/
“8 Indigenous Activists Fighting Injustice That You Should Know”
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/indigenous-activists-climate-change-injustice/
“How Indigenous Peoples Enrich Climate Action”
https://unfccc.int/news/how-indigenous-peoples-enrich-climate-action
“Indigenous Musicians You Should Listen To Now”
https://online.berklee.edu/takenote/10-indigenous-musicians-you-should-listen-to-now/
“Where the World's Indigenous People Live”
https://www.statista.com/chart/18981/countries-with-the-largest-share-of-indigenous-people/
“50 fascinating facts from Indigenous and tribal peoples from around the world”
https://www.survivalinternational.org/articles/50facts
“10 Things to Know About Indigenous Peoples”
https://stories.undp.org/10-things-we-all-should-know-about-indigenous-people
“Facts about indigenous peoples”
https://www.iwgia.org/en/news/3268-facts-indigenous-peoples.html
“Rising Indigenous Creatives to Look out for in 2022”
https://www.yarn.com.au/blogs/yarn-in-the-community/rising-indigenous-creatives-to-look-out-for-in-2022
“10 Indigenous Activists and Artists You Should Be Following Right Now”
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/indigenous-activists-artists-canada/
“International Day of The World's Indigenous People – August 9, 2023”
https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-people/
“What can the world learn from Indigenous people in protecting the environment?”
https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-can-the-world-learn-from-indigenous-people-in-protecting-the-environment/
“'I'm super Inuk': Nunavut singer Terry Uyarak releases songs in Inuktitut”
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5802563
“Indigenous Peoples”
https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/indigenous-peoples/
“Engaging community voices: Reflections from Archana Soreng”
https://businessfightspoverty.org/engaging-community-voices-reflections-from-archana-soreng/
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Trigger alert: The following content includes discussion of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and other behavioural disorders. If you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction, please find support. We will include some helpful resources in our notes.
Addiction is a scourge on our society, an epidemic in its own right.
Addiction can manifest in different ways, whether it is an unhealthy relationship with substances or a harmful dependence on a set of behaviours. No matter how addiction presents, the underlying triggers and causes can be remarkably similar.
In this episode, Jess Phillips, personal coach and brilliant host of the podcast Living Out Loud explores this topic with us more deeply, sharing her own story of addiction and her path to recovery.
It is time we move far beyond shame and judgement towards healing, recovery and support for those afflicted. We hope you will listen in to this very important and relevant conversation.
Must Mentions
@jessphillipscoaching
Addiction Center
https://www.addictioncenter.com/
Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.aa.org/
Al-Anon
https://al-anon.org/
Sources
“Living Recovery: True Stories of Addiction”
https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/blogs/living-recovery-true-stories-of-addiction-recovery/
“Drug Addiction (Substance Use Disorder).
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112
“Addiction”
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6407-addiction
“Addiction”
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/addiction
“What Does Addiction Mean to Me”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3190444/#:~:text=Addiction%20is%20a%20term%20that,by%20the%20user%20to%20be
“Types of Addiction”
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/addiction/types-of-addiction
“Casey M. Schwartzmier”
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/casey-schwartzmier-obituary?id=7160239
“‘Secrets Will Help Nobody’: My Daughter’s Story of Addiction”
https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/secrets-will-help-nobody-my-daughters-story-of-addiction/
“What is Addiction?”
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-addiction-2-2017061914490
“6 Celebrities Who Have Recovered From Addiction”
https://resurgencebehavioralhealth.com/blog/6-celebrities-who-recovered-from-drug-addiction/
“19 Celebrities Who’ve Openly Shared Their Substance Abuse Recovery Stories”
https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydrobinson1/celebrities-open-about-addiction-recovery
“Behavioural Addiction Versus Substance Addition: Correspondence of Psychiatric and Psychological Views”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354400/
“This The Woman is Recovering From a Shopping Addiction and Sharing Her Process on TikTok, Her Honesty is Incredible”
https://www.buzzfeed.com/meganeliscomb/recovering-shopping-addiction-tiktok
“24-year-old Shopping Addict Reveals Social Media Thrifting Obsession Left Her Bankrupt and Turned Her into a Hoarder- as She Admits Family Had to Stage an Intervention to Kick Her Habit”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11407923/amp/Woman-24-details-thrifting-obsession-left-bankrupt.html
“Substance Addiction vs. behavioural Addiction”
https://canadiancentreforaddictions.org/substance-behavioural-addiction/
“What is Behavioural Addiction?”
https://www.verywellhealth.com/behavioral-addiction-5221865
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Camp 30 was a prisoner of war camp for high-ranking German military officers in World War II. This camp was not located behind Allied lines in Europe, but rather thousands of miles away nestled among the bucolic fields and flowers in Bowmanville, Ontario.
Join Harris and Walker as they take the scenic route and walk the grounds of this historic site that set the scene for riots and escapes worthy of any James Bond film.
The detour? Camp X. A secret school of espionage on Canadian soil, visited by none other than Ian Fleming himself. Who’s he? The author and creator of James Bond.
Must Mentions
The Jury Lands Foundation
www.jurylandsfoundation.com
Reading Resources
Lynn Philip Hodgson. Word of Honour: Camp 30: Bowmanville. Blake Books.
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Trigger alert: The following content includes discussion of genocide, murder, racial discrimination, assault and rape. If you are the victim of violence and discrimination, we have included resources in our show notes. Please seek support. No one should bear suffering alone.
Genocide does not occur in a vacuum. There are signs, signals, no matter how small, that portend the evil that is just beyond the horizon.
What choice does one make? Protect the vulnerable at the risk of inflicting a terrible fate on one’s own family and loved ones? Pretend ignorance? Or be swayed by the rhetoric of the oppressor and be an active agent of the horror?
Join us as we discuss the role of the survivor and the importance of education with Dara Solomon, Executive Director of the exceptional Toronto Holocaust Museum.
Must Mentions
@thethmuseum
@uscshoahfoundation
@refugees
Resources
Genocide Survivors Foundation
www.genocidesurvivorsfoundation.org
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
www.ccvt.org
Sources
“What is Genocide?”
https://www.ushmm.org/genocide-prevention/learn-about-genocide-and-other-mass-atrocities/what-is-genocide
“Raphael Lemkin” and “The Ten Stages of Genocide”
https://www.hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/what-is-genocide/
“Myanmar: No Justice, No Freedom for Rohingya 5 Years On”
https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/08/24/myanmar-no-justice-no-freedom-rohingya-5-years
“Indigenous history in Canada”
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013778/1607903934135#
‘Cultural genocide’: the shameful history of Canada’s residential schools – mapped”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2021/sep/06/canada-residential-schools-indigenous-children-cultural-genocide-map
“Those Who Dared To Rescue”
https://echoesandreflections.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/07-01-05_StudentHandout_ThoseWhoDaredtoRescue.pdf
“History Five Rescuers of Those Threatened by the Holocaust”
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/five-rescuers-of-those-threatened-by-the-holocaust-55112043/
“Bystanders”
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/bystanders
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The wedding is steeped in tradition, legend and lore. It is not just an occasion to celebrate a lifetime commitment, it is a performance of age-old rituals, sometimes with a modern twist.
Jacqueline Au, founder and owner of The LOFT Bridal Boutique in Hong Kong, shares with us how she has levelled up the bridal industry by providing a unique, bespoke, and carefully curated experience to the bride-to-be, fulfilling their dreams.
Conventional. Innovative. Outrageous. Fantastic. Whatever the shape a wedding takes, these ceremonies are singularly human, and thus are to be cherished.
Must Mentions
@theloftbridal
@hantsculture
Sources
“Preserved Victorian Wedding Cake Willis Museum Basingstoke, England”
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/oldest-wedding-cake
“52 Wedding Traditions and Superstitions You Need to Know”
https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-traditions-superstitions-facts-trivia
“Largest wedding bouquet”
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-wedding-bouquet
“Longest wedding dress train”
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-wedding-dress-train-
“31 Random Wedding Facts That'll Make You Go "OMG, I Never Knew That”
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/31-random-wedding-facts-thatll-make-you-say-huh
“A 94-year-old woman just fulfilled her dream of wearing a wedding dress — nearly 70 years after she got married”
https://www.insider.com/alabama-woman-94-tries-wedding-dress-first-time-viral-photos-2021-7
“This Wedding Guest Refused To Stand Barefoot In Knee-Deep Water For A Wedding Ceremony, And People Are Calling Out Their Husband For His Actions”
https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamartinez/aita-river-wedding
“The end of marriage in America?”
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/567107-the-end-of-marriage-in-america/
“Batsh*t Crazy Hall of Fame: The 5 Biggest Bridezillas We've Ever Seen”
https://www.glamour.com/story/crazy-bride-stories-bridezillas
“8 Wedding Hookup Confessions That Are Crazy AF”
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/confessions/a9882856/wedding-guest-hook-up-confessions/
“Crazy Las Vegas Wedding Chapel Stories (Interview)”
https://ilymag.com/2017/02/23/crazy-las-vegas-wedding-chapel-stories-interview/
“10 Most Expensive Weddings In History: How Royalty & Celebrities Get Married”
https://financesonline.com/10-most-expensive-weddings-in-history-how-royalty-celebrities-get-married/
“The World's Most Expensive Weddings of All Time”
https://www.brides.com/story/most-expensive-weddings-ever
“Millennial Couples on Why They Eloped: We Had No Support From Our Family”
https://www.newsweek.com/millennial-couples-eloping-wedding-marriage-engagement-1777941
“8 of the Most Expensive Weddings in History”
https://rarest.org/entertainment/expensive-weddings
“This Is the Average Cost of a Wedding Dress Today”
https://www.theknot.com/content/average-cost-of-wedding-dress
“These 50 People Ignored Tradition For Their Weddings And Are Thrilled With How It Turned Out”
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessg/people-are-sharing-non-traditional-weddings
“Why exactly are people still getting married?”
https://fashionjournal.com.au/life/people-still-marrying/
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Cocktail culture is robust owing to the creativity and imagination of legendary and modern mixologists.
So what makes a drink a cocktail?
Listen in to our crash course in mixology featuring a little excursion to the top bar in Canada, Civil Liberties.
A shout out to our loyal listeners in Slovenia! We are honoured to highlight one of your delicious contributions to the cocktail cosmos!
Must Mentions
@civlibto
@slovenia
@stanleytucci
@kingcocktl
Sources
“Who Invented the Cocktail?”
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/06/who-invented-the-cocktail/308105/
“What Is the Difference Between a Cocktail and a Mixed Drink?”
https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/bartenders/what-is-the-difference-between-a-cocktail-and-a-mixed-drink
“Šeto (pronounced “sha·tow”) | A traditional Slovenian drink!”
https://www.kevinkos.com/post/grandmas-cocktail
“Jerry Thomas”
https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/2882/people/jerry-thomas
“The Fascinating Origins Of Your Favorite Cocktails”
https://www.thedailymeal.com/drink/classic-cocktail-origins/
“History Of Mixology”
https://casualmixologist.com/guides/mixology-basics/history-of-mixology
“Classic Cocktail History: Plus The Top 7 Classic Cocktail Recipes”
https://www.beabetterbartender.com/classic-cocktail-history/
“Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/well/mind/alcohol-health-effects.html
“Jerry Thomas (bartender)”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Thomas_(bartender)
“The Bartender Who Started It All”
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/31/dining/31cock.html
“Do sugary cocktails actually cause a hangover? The research-based effects of mixing sugar and alcohol”
https://www.insider.com/guides/health/diet-nutrition/does-sugar-cause-hangover
“The 6 Types Of Cocktails Everyone Should Know”
https://fooddrinklife.com/6-types-cocktails/
“What Is A Cocktail? Definition & History”
https://www.barschool.net/blog/cocktails-101-history-and-types
“'The Cocktail King' Dale DeGroff helped create modern cocktail culture”
https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/food-drink/article/The-Cocktail-King-Dale-DeGroff-17315786.php
“Dale DeGroff | King Cocktail”
https://punchdrink.com/lookbook/dale-degroff-bartender-king-cocktail-rainbow-room/
“23 Weird Cocktails to Try Before You Die (Or Regret)”
https://dinewithdrinks.com/best-weird-cocktails
“Five of the world’s most expensive cocktails”
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/02/five-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-cocktails/
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Come along with us as we take a little detour from our normal format and take the scenic route!
Our destination? The Cheltenham Badlands, a geological wonder on the epic Bruce Trail, a 890km hiking haven that extends from beautiful Tobermory to the Niagara River.
We also take an unexpected detour to The Great War Flying Museum where we chat with volunteer and author Dan Middleton about the exploits of his father, Royal Canadian Air Force Navigator in WWII.
So take the road less traveled, seek the stories untold, and get outdoors with us in Caledon, Ontario.
Must Mentions
@tourismontario
@greatwarflyingmuseum
@brucetrail_btc
@kawartha_dairy
@redonioncaledon
Guests: Natalya of Cheltenham Badlands, Ontario Heritage Trust & Dan Middleton, Author
Robert J. Middleton & Dan Middleton. (2021) LUCK IS 33 EGGS: MEMORIES & PHOTOGRAPHS OF AN RCAF NAVIGATOR. Available on Amazon
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Change is the external mechanism that forces us to adapt and transition to a new normal. It is inevitable, but that does not mean that it is at all easy.
Our guest, Harlan Cohen, New York Times Bestselling Author, journalist and speaker, helps young adults as they navigate new beginnings. His work is now recommended reading on campuses across the continent.
How comfortable are you with change?
Must Mentions
@harlancohen
@richard.e.grant
@tamsenfadal
Sources
“High school valedictorian graduates with 8.07 GPA”
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/living/story/high-school-valedictorian-807-gpa-overcomes-challenges-including-98941511
“Therapy for Life Transitions”
https://www.southcovecounseling.net/life-transitions
“Life is in the Transitions
Mastering Change at Any Age”
https://www.brucefeiler.com/books-articles/life-is-in-the-transitions/
“The secret to mastering life's biggest transitions”
https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_feiler_the_secret_to_mastering_life_s_biggest_transitions
“Effects of Life Transitions on Older Adults”
https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/geriatrics/social-issues-in-older-adults/effects-of-life-transitions-on-older-adults
“Types of Transitions”
https://transitionsinadultlearning.weebly.com/types-of-transitions.html
“How To Handle Lifequakes And Life Disruptors”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/08/06/how-to-handle-lifequakes-and-life-disruptors/
“Emerging Technologies’ Impact on Society & Work in 2030”
https://www.delltechnologies.com/content/dam/delltechnologies/assets/perspectives/2030/pdf/SR1940_IFTFforDellTechnologies_Human-Machine_070517_readerhigh-res.pdf
“HS Valedictorian Jasmine Mazard overcomes health issues, homelessness”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6I-14mxNv_w
“A Psychologist’s Advice on How to Cope with Life Transitions”
https://www.manhattancbt.com/archives/4288/life-transitions/
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Real estate agents are vilified, glamourized and sometimes ridiculed in popular media but seldom are the real day to day stresses, and even dangers, facing realtors examined or understood.
Our guests, Trish and Andrea Drynan, sisters, authors and leaders in wellness, navigate with us the necessity of pursuing balance and self-care within the real estate industry and beyond in today’s supercharged society.
So join us as we explore the world of real estate from a different and uncommon perspective.
Must Mentions
www.toolsforall.ca
www.toolsforallteens.com
@thelightersideofrealestate
Sources
“Odd and creepy encounters during real estate home showings”
https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/The-wild-world-of-real-estate-11510667.php
“Sex Dungeons, Teddy Bear Walls, and More: Realtors Share Their Favorite Staging Horror Stories”
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/property/2021/11/24/bad-staging-stories/
“7 Bone-Chilling Home Tour Stories From Redfin Real Estate Agents”
https://www.redfin.com/blog/7-bone-chilling-home-tour-stories-from-redfin-real-estate-agents/
“‘Someone out there slaughtered my daughter’: Lindsay Buziak’s father still seeks answers”
https://www.saanichnews.com/news/someone-out-there-slaughtered-my-daughter-lindsay-buziaks-father-still-seeks-answers/
“Prevalence rates for depression by industry: a claims database analysis”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4557731/
“Is Real Estate a Depressing Career?”
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/wellness/is-real-estate-a-depressing-career
“Attacks on Real Estate Agents Are Increasing Every Day”
https://www.360coveragepros.com/real-estate-agent-interests/attacks-on-real-estate-agents-are-increasing-every-day
“4 Realtor Horror Stories That Will Shock You”
https://www.rescusaveslives.com/blog/4-realtor-horror-stories-that-will-shock
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Let’s get spicy, folks!
Today we take on the steamy and the superheated with our fiery guest, Greg Foster, six time Guiness World Record winner and founder of Inferno Farms Hot Sauce Company. Find out just what it’s like to take on the Carolina Reaper and win.
Why are some of us drawn to always pushing the boundaries of our spice tolerance, and what does it say about our personality? Listen in and find out the secret of withstanding the scorching and the red-hot.
Must Mentions
@infernofarms
@latenightslice
@theicecreamstore
Sources
“Spicy Meals So Hot You Had To Sign A Waiver To Eat Them”
https://www.mashed.com/142579/spicy-meals-so-hot-you-had-to-sign-a-waiver-to-eat-them/
“Testosterone Levels Higher In Men Who Eat Spicy Foods: Taking Risks With Taste”
https://www.medicaldaily.com/testosterone-levels-higher-men-who-eat-spicy-foods-taking-risks-taste-314472
“How to Stop Sweating When Eating Spicy Food”
https://www.lihpao.com/how-to-stop-sweating-when-eating-spicy-food/
“Spicy Food Challenges: Harmful or Healthy?”
https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2022/06/spicy-food-challenges-harmful-or-healthy
“Men Who Love Spicy Food Have More Testosterone”
https://time.com/3633813/spicy-food-testosterone/
“Which Countries Have The Spiciest Food?”
https://pepperscale.com/which-countries-have-the-spiciest-food/
“Carolina Reaper: Hottest Pepper In The World - All About It” and “How Hot Is The Carolina Reaper Compared To A Ghost Pepper?”
https://www.chilipeppermadness.com
“Why Some People Tolerate Spicy Foods Better Than Others”
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/why-do-some-people-spicy-foods-not-others
“Some like it hot: How spicy you prefer your food reveals plenty about your personality!”
https://studyfinds.org/spicy-food-personality/
“The potential relationship between spicy taste and risk seeking”
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/judgment-and-decision-making/article/potential-relationship-between-spicy-taste-and-risk-seeking/
“Men and Women May Like Spicy Foods for Different Reasons”
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/recipes/2015/02/men-and-women-may-like-spicy-foods-for-different-reasons
“Scientists Debunk Long-held Theory About Spicy Food”
https://www.inverse.com/culture/spicy-food-cultural-conundrum
“Why do men love spicy food so much?”
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/why-do-men-love-spicy-food
“Putting out the fire - Efficacy of common beverages in reducing oral burn from capsaicin”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31121171/
Leigh Cowart, The Science & Culture of Pain on Purpose.
“A hot topic: Are spicy foods healthy or dangerous?”
https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/health-and-wellness-articles/spicy-foods-healthy-or-dangerous
“Can Milk Relieve Pain from Spicy Food?”
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/does-milk-help-with-spicy-food/
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Music is powerful, evocative and truly healing. It can change mindsets, spark revolutions, spread knowledge, or just be in the background, serving as a soundtrack to our lives as they unfold in all their drama, trauma and glory.
We are diving deep into the power of music to bind people together and build community with Cheryl Bower, President and Founder of Voices Rock Canada, an organization of rock choirs for the 21st century.
We share some little known facts, not only about celebrity musicians, but about Walker herself! Don't miss it.
Follow and listen in wherever you find your favourite podcasts, or click the link in bio.
Must Mentions
@voices_rock_canada
@etrikekaraoke
@coldplay
@eurovision
Sources
“Music Is Making You Eat More…Yes, Really.”
https://medium.com/nerd-for-tech/music-is-making-you-eat-more-yes-really-74c0784db366
“Britney Spears' music used by British navy to scare off Somali pirates”
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/29/britney-spears-navy-scare-somali-pirates
“Can Music Make You More Productive?”
https://hbr.org/2022/09/can-music-make-you-more-productive
“Music and Its Effect on Productivity”
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/11294-music-effect-on-productivity.html
“‘An inspiration to women around the world’: readers remember Tina Turner”
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/26/readers-remember-tina-turner
“Inside the Heads of People Who Don't Like Music”
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/03/please-dont-stop-the-music-or-do-stop-the-music-i-dont-really-mind/519099/
“What to expect from Coldplay’s ‘Music Of The Spheres World Tour’”
https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/coldplay-concert-music-of-the-spheres-world-tour
“The Power of Music to Reduce Stress”
https://psychcentral.com/stress/the-power-of-music-to-reduce-stress
“Study finds that musicians die 25 years younger than average person”
https://consequence.net/2016/05/study-finds-that-musicians-die-25-years-younger-than-average-person/
“12 Stories About Rock Stars That Sound Made Up, But Aren't”
https://www.ranker.com/list/rock-star-stories-that-sound-fake-but-are-true/mike-mcgranaghan
“Musicians Pushing the Boundaries With Social Commentary in Their Lyrics”
https://idioteq.com/musicians-pushing-the-boundaries-with-social-commentary-in-their-lyrics/
https://soundsliketoronto.ca/en/stage/pushing-boundaries
“Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits Of Listening To Music”
https://www.southwesternmusictherapy.com/post/scientists-find-15-amazing-benefits-of-listening-to-music
“How Youth Are Using Music to Promote Social Change in Lebanon”
https://righttoplay.ca/en-ca/news/how-youth-are-using-music-to-promote-social-change-in-lebanon-/
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There is a movement to repurpose, re-use, and transform the old and once forgotten. What we discard can be reimagined into new and beautiful forms.
There is a fondness, a nostalgia for eras gone by and seems to resurface from generation to generation. This sentimentality appears to be a uniquely human. Perhaps it reminds us of our own impermanence or comforts us as we age.
Join us as we chat about the love of period costume, upcycling fashion and breathing fresh life into old technology through art.
Let's revamp our old way of thinking, and discover a new mantra: In with the old, and out with the new.
Must Mentions
@rollerponyto
@sonicboommusic
@reclamationdesigncompany
Sources
“Vinyl record sales keep spinning and spinning – with no end in sight”
“Why Is Vinyl So Expensive? (The Real Reasons for High Record Prices)”
https://ampsandaudio.com/why-is-vinyl-so-expensive-the-real-reasons-for-high-record-prices/
“How Tom Hanks the Movie Star Became Tom Hanks the Short Story Writer”
https://time.com/5009167/tom-hanks-book-uncommon-type/
“10 Artists Working in Recycled Art”
https://blog.artsper.com/en/get-inspired/top-10-of-recycled-art/
“Living in the past: lifestyles from bygone eras”
“This Young Artist Draws With A Typewriter, And Here Are 30 Of His Impressively Detailed Images”
https://www.boredpanda.com/drawings-created-using-typewriter-james-cook/
“Why Are Old Things Increasingly Popular With Young People?”
https://studybreaks.com/culture/past/
“Taking Something Old and Making It New: Meet Trista The Woman Making Fashion More Sustainable”
“13 Incredible Artivists Using Recycled Materials in Their Art”
https://causeartist.com/incredible-recycled-art-materials-creations/
“Reemergence of old trends”
https://coppellstudentmedia.com/67914/opinions/reemergence-of-old-trends/
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The words ghost town commonly conjure images of empty narrow streets of wooden buildings with dusty verandahs support blackened, gaping windows, and if you wander far enough, you might come across a rickety old saloon or perhaps a general store.
Abandoned villages are not just forgotten remnants of a time gone by. People flee their homes, sometimes overnight or over decades, when it no longer makes sense to stay.
Ghost towns are often left behind to the passage of time but sometimes they can be revived and reconstructed, home again to new life. Explore the potential renaissance of an abandoned village in Portugal with our guest, Fiona Thornton, International Manager of the luxury brokerage Luximos.
So let’s cast off our assumptions, and excavate the derelict, the deserted and the desolate ghost town.
Must Mention
Luximos Christie's International Real Estate
Sale of Village with typical houses, Arouca, Portugal
https://www.luximos.pt/en/property/LS02158/sale-of-village-with-typical-houses-arouca-portugal
Sources
“You Won't Believe What Happened to These Ghost Towns”
https://www.farandwide.com/s/dangerous-ghost-towns-75a6a5bf1b9e43ee
“Why are we so fascinated by ghost towns?”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N7G2DRrxbtE&feature=youtu.be
“In Earth’s hottest place, life has been found in pure acid”
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170803-in-earths-hottest-place-life-has-been-found-in-pure-acid
“35 Creepy Abandoned Cities and Ghost Towns Around the World”
https://www.rd.com/list/real-ghost-towns-around-world/
“30 of the Most Stunning Abandoned Towns Around the World”
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/most-stunning-abandoned-towns-around-world
“15 of the largest abandoned cities and ghost towns around the world, and the eerie stories behind them”
https://www.insider.com/abandoned-cities-2018-8?amp
“Is it Safe to Visit Chernobyl?”
“Man Who Got Stranded For Months In Desert Ghost Town Decides To Stay”
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Content Warning: This episode discusses loneliness, sadness, depression, anxiety and suicide. This may be triggering to some listeners.
Loneliness is an epidemic in today’s society. Though it’s prevalence may have been exacerbated as a result of the imposed isolation of the recent pandemic, loneliness is a real and devastating issue for so many.
Loneliness is lack of integration, a sense of disconnection from the social fabric. It is a feeling of isolation from others, whether one is surrounded by a supportive network or truly alone.
Listen in to our conversation with our guest Dragana Curovic who reveals an innovative housing development in Helsingborg, Sweden that was developed to combat loneliness.
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Must Mentions
@reengageuk
@meetup
@thesofasingers
@voicesrockcanada
Sources
"Why Swedes Are So Lonely”
https://www.vice.com/sv/article/mvn7eb/the-swedish-theory-of-love-or-why-we-swedes-are-so-lonely-234
“Innovative housing project addressing loneliness among the elderly and refugee integration”
https://mau.se/en/news/innovative-housing-project-addressing-loneliness-among-the-elderly-and-refugee-integration/
“It's like family': the Swedish housing experiment designed to cure loneliness”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/15/its-like-family-the-swedish-housing-experiment-designed-to-cure-loneliness
“One is the Loneliest Number: the History of a Western Problem”
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/history-of-loneliness/
“Loneliness Isn’t Inevitable- a Guide to Making New Friends as an Adult”
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/30/how-to-make-new-friends-adult-lonely-leap-of-faith
“15 Organizations That Can Help People Feeling Lonely"
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a30526876/loneliness-support/
"Tackling Loneliness Organizations"
https://socialself.com/blog/social-life-companion/tackling-loneliness-organizations/
"Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking US Surgeon General says."
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/loneliness-poses-health-risks-as-deadly-as-smoking-u-s-surgeon-general-says
“The Minister addresses the fight against loneliness”
https://www.riedia.com/article/en/minister-addresses-fight-loneliness-2023-03-26/
“Teenage girls experiencing record high levels of sadness, violence and trauma, CDC says” , PBS News Hour.
“Is Loneliness Making My Mental Health Struggles Harder?”
https://mhanational.org/loneliness-making-my-mental-health-struggles-harder
“Loneliness and Isolation”
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Gardens, whether large or small, grand and humble offer a horticultural respite from our busy lives and fulfill our passion for nurturing the natural world.
John Lenz of the innovative Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in Mansfield, Missouri joins us in this episode to share his passion for rare seeds and heirloom varieties that should be preserved for future generations.
So let’s start sowing those seeds of love and start digging into the glory of the garden.
Must Mentions
@bakercreekseeds
@thefrenchiegardener
@ronfinleyhq
Sources
“Gardens of Villandry France”
https://www.greatgardensoftheworld.com/gardens/gardens-of-villandry/
“How it all Began - Medieval Garden”
https://www.plantentuinmeise.be/en/pQ1QrsP/medieval-garden
“The 50 Best Gardening accounts to Follow on Instagram”
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/gardeners-to-follow-on-instagram
“Grass Alternatives: 12 Low-Maintenance Lawn Replacements”
https://www.almanac.com/grass-alternatives-lawn-replacements
“What is a Hindu Garden: Tips For Creating Hind Gardens”
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creating-hindu-gardens.htm
“23 Beneficial Insects and other Creepy Crawlies That Your Garden Will Love”
https://gardenerspath.com/how-to/disease-and-pests/beneficial-insects/
“Gardening Statistics in 2023 (incl. Covid & Millennials)
“Digging in the Dirt Really Does Make People Happier”
“These are the 30 Most Beautiful Gardens in the World”
https://www.veranda.com/travel/g28325127/most-beautiful-gardens-in-the-world/
“The Best Gardening Movies”
https://www.farmcoasteditorial.com/blog/gardening-movies
“How Gardening Affects Mental Health”
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/how-gardening-affects-mental-health
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Do you love your fur baby? Of course you do! Pets bring us joy, companionship, and are even good for our health.
Most people seek to bring into their homes dogs, cats, rabbits, or even the odd hedgehog or snake, but exotic pets can pose a myriad of issues for the owner. So where do we draw the line?
Listen in as we have a real chat with Eftihia Lachanas, a representative of Nine Lives Greece. Nine Lives Greece is a network of volunteers that is dedicated to the reduction of the stray cat overpopulation through trap-neuter-return programmes in Athens, Greece.
Must Mentions
@ninelivesgreece
Sources
“The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Having a Pet”
“Ask Smithsonian: When Did People Start Keeping Pets?”
“Pet Ownership Statistics 2023”
“The Truth About Pet Spending Statistics And How Much Pet Owners Spend on Pet Ownership!”
https://worldanimalfoundation.org/advocate/pet-spending-statistics/
“Breaking: Big Cat Public Safety Act passes the US Senate and heads to President Biden’s desk”
“How did America end up with the world’s largest tiger population?”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/21/tiger-trafficking-america
“Being a 'crazy pet person' can give you a longer life”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2113072/Being-crazy-pet-person-longer-life.html
“Top Signs That You’re a Crazy Pet Owner and Need to Tone It Down”
https://www.hudsonvet.com/blog/top-signs-that-youre-a-crazy-pet-owner-and-need-to-tone-it-down/
“10 Exotic Animals You Can Legally Own as Pets in Canada”
https://cansumer.ca/exotic-animals-as-pets-in-canada/
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Diversity, inclusion, equity and anti-racism are some of the terms that are bandied about boardrooms and many public arenas, but what do these hefty words really mean in our daily lives, especially when we travel?
How these closely-related social values are expressed or repressed can significantly impact people’s sense of belonging, their sense of security whether at home or abroad.
Discover more as we explore anti-racism and anti-oppression with Pauline Kajiura and Cole Gately, co-directors of Intersecting, an anti-racism and anti-oppression consulting firm, based in Europe and Canada, learn how we can become better allies in every setting to affirm all people of all abilities, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture and customs.
Follow us for entertaining and accessilble education. New episodes weekly!
Must Mentions:
@humandignitytrust
@humanrightswatch
@spencer2thewest
@iluv2globetrot
Sources:
https://www.phocuswire.com/Travel-risk-management-and-diversity-equality-inclusion
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/14/most-accessible-cities-in-the-world-valuable-500-survey.html
https://www.tonythetraveller.com/biography/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F77MHqcdew0
https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/lgbt/travel-guide/least-gay-friendly-holiday-destinations
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/who-you-are/LGBTI
https://www.accenture.com/ca-en/insights/travel/travel-industry-diversity
https://www.ustravel.org/issues/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
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Just like a postcard, tune in tomorrow for this bite-sized correspondence between Harris and Walker as they chat about Harris’ recent adventures in the Galapagos Islands. Recorded live on location in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Must Mention
Semilla Verde
@semillaverdeboutiquehotel
Sea Finch
@yachtseafinch
Charles Darwin. "On the Origin of Species." November, 1859.
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It is believed that Charlemagne once said that to have another language is to possess a second soul.
Language connects us, binds us, but is also a vehicle for social and cultural norms. Language can define our values, express our ethics and establish boundaries of behaviour.
Explore the science of language with Dr. Margaret Grant, professor of linguistics and cognitive science at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.
Let's not mince words, and have real talk about the fascinating subject of language.
**Oops! Our most sincere apologies, but psycholinguistics is the study of the psychology of language, not solely the study of language**
“An English-Speaking Teenager Has Woken Up From a Coma Speaking Fluent Spanish”
https://www.sciencealert.com/people-keep-waking-up-from-head-injuries-speaking-a-different-language
“What Is Esperanto, And Who Speaks It?”
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/how-many-people-speak-esperanto-and-where-is-it-spoken
“Understanding Body Language and Facial Expressions”
https://www.verywellmind.com/understand-body-language-and-facial-expressions-4147228
“How to tell if someone is lying to you, according to researchers”
“Here’s an English Poem to Show How Crazy English Can Get”
https://www.fluentin3months.com/tough/
“5 Steps for Dealing With People Who Talk Too Much”
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-couch/201204/5-steps-dealing-people-who-talk-too-much
“7 Things People Assume About Me Because I Don’t ‘Talk Much’”
https://introvertdear.com/news/people-assume-dont-talk/
“The Village Where People Talk in Bird Language”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5AzNfQjezuY
“Lost in translation! Tourists share hilarious signs they've spotted around the world that have been converted into English (with some VERY odd results)”
“The Psychology of Language”
https://exploringyourmind.com/the-psychology-of-language/
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Feeling the pinch in your pocketbook? It’s nifty to be thrifty!
Our hard-earned dollars are doing double duty these days to make ends meet. And as we all know, money doesn’t grow on trees.
Find your frugality with economizing expert, Ashley Barnes, a crackerjack couponner and greenback guru who shares her money saving wisdom with us.
Must Mentions
@couponwithashleyb
Sources
“11 people who have gone to unbelievable lengths to save money”
https://www.businessinsider.com/people-who-went-to-extreme-lengths-to-save-money-2016-6?amp
“Why Millennials Value Experiences, Not Stuff”
https://www.business2community.com/strategy/why-millennials-value-experiences-not-stuff-02142266
“Money-saving tips from a Chinese millennial who owns two properties”
“A Foolish Take: Millennials are more frugal than you think”
“Costly Mistakes People Make While Grocery Shopping”
https://www.gobankingrates.com/saving-money/food/costly-mistakes-making-grocery-shopping/
“The Best Day of the Week To Go Grocery Shopping”
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/best-day-week-grocery-shopping-165257814.html
“The difference Between Frugal & Cheap (Thrifty & Stingy)”
https://frugalminimalistkitchen.com/frugal-vs-cheap-vs-thrifty-vs-stingy/
“15 Depression Era Money Saving Tips That Will Save You Hundreds On Groceries”
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We have had the absolute joy of bringing our listeners weekly episode of At Home and Abroad for six months! We can hardly believe it.
Thank you to all of our supporters out there. We just love you! We want to hear from you too. Find us on Instagram at @harrisandwalker and drop us a line. We would love to hear from you.
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Welcome to At Home and Abroad with Harris and Walker!
Join us each week as we explore the far reaches of the globe in search of unique characters and stories to share. Reach beyond your front door as we uncover new perspectives, intriguing ideas and lessons learned over time.
Follow us wherever you find your favourite podcasts and on Instagram at @harrisandwalker!
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Secret societies have been the objects of human fascination for centuries. They are mysterious, they are insular and too often, they are dangerous.
Secret societies, and their more nefarious cousin, cults, have foundations rooted in ritual, secrecy and allegiance of their members.
We reveal the structure and influence of today’s cults and expose their devastating impact on those they ensnare conversation with world-renowned expert Dr. Janja Lalich.
You do NOT want to miss this episode.
Must Mention
Dr. Janja Lalich. Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out, and Starting Over. (2017)
@janja\_lalich
Sources
“The Secret History of Secret Societies”
“Skull and Bones, or 7 Fast Facts About Yale’s Secret Society”
https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/skull-and-bones-or-7-fast-facts-about-yales-secret-society/
“Sexism, vandalism and bullying: inside the Boris Johnson-era Bullingdon Club”
“The Illuminati: 13 questions about the clandestine secret society answered”
“What Is The Illuminati?”
https://www.theweek.co.uk/62399/what-is-the-illuminati-and-what-does-it-control
“The Illuminati: 13 questions about the clandestine secret society answered”
https://www.crimsoneducation.org/ca/blog/campus-life-more/sinister-secret-societies/
“Member of Ivy League Secret Society Speaks Out”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L2pI94UHEs
“Reconciling With Episkopon: The Skull in the Closet”
https://trintimes.ca/trinity/reconciling-with-episkopon-the-skull-in-the-closet/
“The Sociology of Secrecy and Secret Societies”
https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/211418
“Secret Societies: Freemasonry”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gF8ASp-npk
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It is said that laughter is the best medicine. It turns out, it just might be!
We can barely keep a lid on it during this episode as we examine the benefits of laughter with Celeste Greene, laughter yoga specialist.
If you need a little pick me up in your day, this episode is it!
Must Mentions
@celestegreenelaughs
Sources
“The science of laughter and why it’s good for us”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/01/health/science-of-laughter-scn-wellness/index.html
“Meet a scientist with a most delightful job: He studies baby laughter”
https://ideas.ted.com/meet-a-scientist-with-a-most-delightful-job-he-studies-baby-laughter/
“Ha! Laughter comes in two types, study says”
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/ha-laughter-comes-two-types-study-says-flna1c9450362
“Dogs Do It, Birds Do It, and Dolphins Do It, Too. Here Are 65 Animals That Laugh, According to Science”
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/study-finds-65-animals-laugh-180977755/
“The Laugh Track: Loathe It or Love It”
https://daily.jstor.org/the-laugh-track-loathe-it-or-love-it/
“Rajendra Kumar Sets A New Record Of World’s Longest Laughter”
“Why do we laugh when someone falls down? Here’s what science says”
https://theconversation.com/why-do-we-laugh-when-someone-falls-down-heres-what-science-says-199367
“Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows”
“Humor Serious Business”
https://humor-seriousbusiness.stanford.edu/
“How Laughter Brings Us Together”
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how\_laughter\_brings\_us\_together
“The Science of Laughter and Its Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Power”
https://www.bluezones.com/2020/12/scientific-proof-that-laughter-really-can-be-the-best-medicine/
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Leprauchauns, fairies, black cats and Big Foot.
The magical and mystical, the mysterious and the mythical; these beliefs have allowed our species to make sense of this sometimes confusing and difficult world. Over time, in every land and every culture, humans have looked to the unknown and supernatural to explain what we do not understand.
Superstition itself is born out of legend and folklore. These rituals give us a sense of control over the unknown, assuring us a positive outcome, and are very common today..
In this episode, Jennifer Stott of Black Cat Rescue in Boston Massachusetts lets the cat out of the bag on the origins of black cat superstition the impact on these clever and loving creatures.
So cross your fingers and knock on wood as we leap into the fantasy world of legend and lore.
Must Mention
@blackcatrescue
Sources
“13 Superstitions From Around the World”
“13 Theatre Superstitions”
https://broadwaydirect.com/13-theater-superstitions-halloween/
“Monsters, Ghosts and Gods: Why We Believe”
https://www.livescience.com/5046-monsters-ghosts-gods.html
“So, Why Do People Believe In Bigfoot Anyway?”
https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/online/so-why-do-people-believe-bigfoot-anyway/
“How do superstitions affect our psychology and well-being?”
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326330
“Is Your Doctor Superstitious?”
https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/is-your-doctor-superstitious\_b\_8419224/amp
“Superstitions and Black Cats”
https://carnegiemnh.org/superstitions-and-black-cats/
“11 Celebrities on Their Weird Superstitions”
https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/g22071946/celebrity-superstitions/
“Pagpag”
http://folklore.usc.edu/pagpag/
“55 of the Strangest Superstitions From Around the World”
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g4489/strangest-superstitions/
“The Fairy Folklore of Newfoundland”
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Dirty, dangerous and sometimes morally troubling jobs are held by innumerable people around the world, but as the saying goes, someone has to do it.
Society often stigmatizes these jobs, and though they are often necessary to the safety, security and health of society, the individuals performing this work are frequently marginalized, impoverished and forced to bear real physical and psychological risks.
We dig into the murky social and moral context of dirty work with award-winning author, Eyal Press, who, through the examination of correctional officers and inmates in America’s penal system, military drone operators and more, explores the inequity of power in society that gives context to some of the more dangerous, violent and often ethically troubling jobs.
So join us as we roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty as we dig in to the complex issue of dirty jobs.
Must Mentions
@eyal.press
"Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequity in America", Eyal Press
https://www.amazon.ca/Dirty-Work-Essential-Inequality-America-ebook/dp/B08FGV8KCM/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=4HBAM315KKNI&keywords=eyal+press&qid=1678228633&sprefix=eyal+pres%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1
Sources
“The 30 Weirdest Jobs in the World”
https://www.careeraddict.com/strange-jobs
“Into The Tunnels: Exploring The Underside Of NYC”
https://www.npr.org/2011/01/02/132482428/into-the-tunnels-exploring-the-underside-of-nyc
“The Worst Jobs in the World Matrix”
https://www.payscale.com/career-advice/the-worst-jobs-in-the-world-matrix-infographic/
“Groom of the Stool”
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Groom-of-the-Stool/
“Top 10 Dirty Jobs”
https://work.chron.com/top-10-dirty-jobs-19406.html
“The Dirty Jobs Matter Most”
https://hoards.com/article-14837-the-dirty-jobs-matter-most.html
“Dirty Work, Dirty Worker? Stigmatisation and coping strategies among domestic workers.”
“From dog food taster to eel ecologist: six jobs that are surprisingly enjoyable”
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Death, dying and the rituals that surround these inevitabilities of human existence reflect incredibly diverse cultural beliefs.
In the words of Woody Allen, "I am not afraid of death. I just don't want to be there when it happens." Death is often a taboo subject, a topic to be avoided, but it can also be embraced as an inescapable aspect of living.
We are grateful for the opportunity to speak with Jill Bodak, author of Loved into Being: Reflections on Stroke and Being Indestructible, a memoir of sudden tragedy, caregiving and the journey to the end.
Please join us as we muse on our mortality and explore the depths of death and dying.
Must Mentions
Dying with Dignity Canada
https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/
Jill Bodak
https://www.jillbodak.com/
Medical Assistance in Dying (Government of Canada)
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/medical-assistance-dying.html
Wellness Together Canada
www.wellnesstogether.ca
Sources
“Is Aquamation a greener alternative to flame cremation?”
https://canadianfunerals.com/is-aquamation-a-greener-alternative-to-flame-cremation/#.Y\_1aPBZyYWM
“Death Has A Climate Change Problem”
“Unique Death Rituals Around the World”
https://www.myfarewelling.com/article/unique-death-rituals
“Death and dying: how different cultures deal with grief and mourning”
“Anticipatory grief: grieving before someone dies”
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/talkabout/articles/what-is-anticipatory-grief/27127
“How grief and loss affect your brain, and why it takes time to adapt : Shots - Health News : NPR”
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/20/1056741090/grief-loss-holiday-brain-healing
“The Traumatic Loss of a Loved One Is Like Experiencing a Brain Injury”
“NFDA Blog | Funeral Home Atmosphere and 9 Ideas that Impact Guest”
https://nfda.org/news/blog/funeral-home-atmosphere
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Mind your manners. Be on your best behaviour.
Your mom had it right.
Etiquette is a code of conduct, a set of customs and courtesies that vary from culture to culture. Sometimes the rules for behaviour are embedded in centuries of tradition, and some we are still trying to sort out as a society. If we don't follow these rules, especially while travelling, we can get ourselves into hot water.
In this episode, we delve deeper into the historical roots of etiquette and its role in modern day society with leading etiquette expert and CEO of Polo and Tweed, Lucy Challenger.
So let’s sharpen our social graces and pursue our passion for protocol as we explore the mannerly matter of etiquette.
Must Mentions
@lucychallenger
@poloandtweed
Sources
“How To Avoid Breaking The Law While Abroad”
https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/how-to-not-break-the-law-abroad/
“20 Fascinating Cultural Traditions Around the World”
https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/20-traditions-around-the-world/
“40 Strange Etiquette Rules Through the Years - History of Manners”
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g30809332/weird-etiquette-advice-from-the-past-100-years/
“17 African Cultural Values (To Know Before You Travel to Africa)”
https://migrationology.com/african-cultural-values-travel-africa-17/
“7 Essential Southeast Asia Etiquette Tips”
https://www.visitsoutheastasia.travel/activity/7-essential-southeast-asia-etiquette-tips/
“Etiquipedia: More Ancient Chinese Etiquette for Women & Girls”
https://etiquipedia.blogspot.com/2015/02/more-ancient-chinese-etiquette-for.htm
“Strangest Etiquette Rules From Around the World”
https://www.rd.com/list/strange-foreign-etiquette-rules/
“The Rudest Things You Can Do When Visiting Another Country”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rudest-things-another-country-travel\_l\_63589ac9e4b051268c59e4dc
“10 Things That Are Rude In North America That Are Normal In Other Cultures”
https://www.thetravel.com/rude-north-america-normal-other/
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From hitting the slopes in back country British Columbia to winter camping in the deep, silent forests of a national park, there are so many ways that we can embrace travel in the winter season beyond the beach. Winter travel requires planning but its rewards are limitless.
We now need to consider the health and future viability of our home, the earth, and be mindful of our behaviour today as it will have an impact on the winters of tomorrow.
Listen in as we learn about the challenges faced by winter tourism and recreation with Dr. Daniel Scott, advocate of Protect Our Winters and a leading expert in the field of Climate Change at the University of Waterloo.
So let’s chill out and get the cold, hard facts on what it takes to be a winter wayfarer.
Must Mentions
@protectourwinterscanada
@iceman\_hof
@olympics
@hoteldeglace
Sources
“The Best Way to Handle Winter Weather”
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/11/why-you-hate-winter/576787/
“The Coldest Journey”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Coldest\_Journey
“9 Things People Who Love Cold Weather Understand”
“'Dress like a cabbage': Surviving the world's coldest city”
“Dutch adventurer hosts workshops on withstanding extreme cold conditions”
https://abc7ny.com/wim-hoff-dutch-netherlands-holland/2366306/
“The coldest places on earth to take a vacation"
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/the-coldest-places-on-earth
“Winter camping 101”
https://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/winter-camping-101/
“7 of the World's Coolest Ice Hotels”
https://www.theexpedition.com/best-ice-hotels-world-family-travel/
“7 Winter Flying Mistakes You Can Avoid”
https://www.onetravel.com/going-places/air-travel-winter-flying-mistakes/
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"Love is a journey, not a destination." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Love is an adventure, particularly for those who purposefully seek love in distant lands, lured by the romance and mystery of a foreign destination.
Love also serendipitously surprises some lucky souls while they are adventuring abroad.
We have long celebrated the intersection of love and travel in popular culture, so it is no surprise that we often honour and observe love commitments while enjoying romantic getaways.
Listen in as we learn what the ingredients of the perfect proposal entails with expert proposal planner, Handy of Proposal Envy, located in one of the most renowned romantic destinations in the world, Bali.
So let's have a heart to heart about love's discovery abroad.
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Trails, routes, footpaths all crisscross the globe. Some have historical significance, some offer present-day purpose and some just to allow us to take in the natural beauty of this great earth.
For seven million years, we have been walking.
We walk with purpose, we walk to clear our minds, we walk together in support. Walking is not only nourishes our bodies but it is also for our mental health too.
Our guest, Scott Tatum, famous for his Daily Reminders, shares with us his ongoing journey in the discovery of self worth while hiking in nature.
So let’s lace up and take one step at a time, clear the path and explore the world of walking.
Must Mentions
@ucanoutdoors
@london.mudlark
@seafaringglasser
Thames Explorer Trust
https://thames-explorer.org.uk/guided-tours/
Sources
“The 7 Most Remote (and Beautiful) Hiking Trails in the World | Condé Nast Traveler”
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-most-remote-and-beautiful-hiking-trails-in-the-world
“Is Your Walk As Unique As Your Fingerprint? » Science ABC”
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/is-your-walk-as-unique-as-your-fingerprint.html
“Inside the Fascinating World of 'Mudlarking' Along the Thames”
https://www.getty.edu/news/inside-the-fascinating-world-of-mudlarking-along-the-thames/
“Ontario doctors set to turn over a new leaf with program that lets them prescribe ‘nature’ to ailing patients”
“Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health - Mayo Clinic”
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261
“Perfecting your walking technique - Harvard Health”
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/perfecting-your-walking-technique
“5 of the Toughest Walks in the World”
https://www.worldwalks.com/walking-holidays/5-of-the-toughest-walks-in-the-world/
“Types of hiking trails: from loops and lollipops to feeders and fire roads”
https://www.advnture.com/features/types-of-hiking-trails
“What’s The Difference Between Walking and Hiking?”
https://trailandsummit.com/difference-between-walking-hiking/
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Just like a postcard, this bite-sized correspondence between Harris and Walker recounts Harris' impressions during her family birthday celebrations on the sublime white sands of Playa Mujeres, Mexico. Recorded live on location from the beautiful resort, Finest Playa Mujeres.
Must Mentions
@finestplayamujeres
Music by FreeGroove
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Older adults are active, engaged and ready for their next experience of a lifetime.
They are searching out travel that embraces a vast range of activities, perhaps more than ever before in our history.
How best to plan and prepare for travel at an older age? What do older adults need to know when choosing a destination?
Listen in as Don and Alison, global nomads who took to the skies in their 60s, recount their adventures, obstacles and share with us their advice for travelling in the marvellously more mature years.
Take a tour with us as we seek to uncover the benefits and beauty of senior travel.
Must Mentions
This Nomadic Life
www.alisonanddon.com
@kensingtontours
@eldertreksadventures
@intrepidtravel
Sources
“Destination Aging: The Health Benefits of Travel”
https://friendshipcenters.org/destination-aging-the-health-benefits-of-travel/
“12 Tips for Traveling With a Loved One Who Has Dementia”
“14 Best Senior-friendly Travel Groups”
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/senior-travel/best-travel-groups-for-seniors
“Oldest Heliskier”
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/oldest-heliskiier
“Annie Smith Peck”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie\_Smith\_Peck
“Government of Canada - Older Travellers”
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/older-travellers#retiring
“Best Vacation Ideas and Destinations for Seniors”
https://www.frommers.com/slideshows/848278-best-vacation-ideas-and-destinations-for-seniors
“Travel insurance for seniors – what Canadians should know”
“Inspiring stories from older travellers”
https://www.ageukmobility.co.uk/mobility-news/article/inspiring-stories-from-older-travellers
“How Senior Buyers Affect the Travel Industry”
https://trilliumcommunities.com/senior-buyers-affect-travel-industry/
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Domestic service is integral to human history. Whenever there has been a divide between have and have not, between wealthy and poor, there have been workers to bring comfort and cleanliness to the lives of their overseers.
In recent times, the relationship between master or mistress and servant has been glamourized through popular media. The magical mystique that was once only reserved for the elite is now extended to those who serve them. But is it really a fairytale of domesticated bliss between servant and master, a love story of loyalty and extended familial bonds?
We dive deep into the world of domestic service with renowned industry leader and former butler, Charles Macpherson, television and radio personality, author of four books including The Butler Speaks and the Pocket Butler as well as the founder of the Charles Macpherson Academy.
Join us today as we go behind the scenes of the rarified world of the priveleged and examine the lives of the hired help.
Must Mentions
@charles.the.butler
@highclere\_castle
@somerleyton\_estate
Sources
"The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining and the Art of Good Housekeeping", Charles Macpherson.
"Diamonds at Dinner: My Life as a Lady's Maid in a 1930s Stately Home", Hilda Newman and Tim Tate
“Front of House Vs. Back of House”
https://www.ktchnrebel.com/front-of-house-vs-back-of-house/
“What was life like as a 19th-century servant?”
“Domestic Workers Worldwide: 5 Key Facts”
https://www.wiego.org/blog/domestic-workers-worldwide-5-key-facts
“Hotel chains aim to end upstairs, downstairs culture”
https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2008/04/07/focus5.html
“How many workers died in Qatar building World Cup stadiums? Official totals, reports and why many of the deaths involved migrants”
“Employees Tell Their Most Satisfying Stories Of Getting Revenge On A Boss”
https://www.ranker.com/list/employee-gets-revenge-on-boss-stories/linda-meyers
“The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich"
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63851215
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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we all love a good story of triumph over trauma.
This is the time of year when many of us are shaking off what ails us and are looking for a fresh start. We're renewing gym memberships, launching job searches and making resolutions to be better, stronger, healthier, happier versions of ourselves.
Sometimes though there is a real and urgent need to make a change for the good of our own selves or the ones we love. Sometimes, our new beginnings are forced upon us as we cope with trauma, loss, and even a brush with death.
Rhonda Britten, author of the book “Fearless Living: Live Without Excuses and Love Without Regret” and the founder of the Fearless Living Institute shares with us her own story of how she journeyed from fearful to free.
So clear your schedule, and let’s start at square one on the subject of starting again.
Must Mentions
“Fearless Living: Live Without Excuses and Love Without Regret”, Rhonda Britten
https://fearlessliving.org/
Follow Rhonda: @rhondabritten
Sources
“Think You’re Too Old to Learn New Tricks?”
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/think-youre-too-old-to-learn-new-tricks/
“Why We’re Wired to Love Rags-to-Riches Stories”
https://www.inc.com/carmine-gallo/why-were-wired-to-love-rags-to-riches-stories.html
“Success Over 50: Top 10 Career Success Stories”
https://www.careline.co.uk/success-top-10-late-bloomers/
“The Wife Who Came Back to Earth as a Butterfly; The Poignant Moment That a Grieving Husband Lost His Scepticism About the After-life.”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2800901/amp/the-wife-came-earth-butterfly-poignant-moment-grieving-husband-lost-scepticism-life.html
Death Brings Context to Life | Dr. Mary Neal | TEDxJacksonHole
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C-M9zR17egA
“From Hope To Trust, An NDE. ‘How you understand death directly determines how you experience life.’”
https://bumpintheroad.us/mary-neal-near-death-experience/
“Go” Granny! Two Marathoners Speed Past 90”
https://laterbloomer.com/gladys-burrill/
“Distressing Near-Death Experiences: The Basics”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6173534/
“Beyond Goodbye”
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2014/12/us/shared-death/
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We all sometimes seek to escape the drama or even the tedium of our day to day reality in a myriad of ways, some healthy and some most definitely not.
In moderation, our escapist tendencies can be viewed as harmless attempts at coping with stress, but if we step out of reality to avoid conflict or confrontation in our lives, we can compound problems and complicate our stress even further.
So how best to temporarily dodge difficulties without causing harm to ourselves or our loved ones?
Explore this issue with holistic space-maker, designer Joanie Atkinson of Spirit House Interiors, as we chat about how we can create a refuge of respite where we can find well-being, and bring our lives into better alignment.
Escape with us, break free of the overwhelm and let's liberate ourselves with a newfound understanding of our impulse to escape.
Must Mentions
@spirithouseinteriors
@myoctopusteacher
@escape_country
@escape_to_the_chateau
@lauradenhertog
@bridgertonexperience
Sources
“Forms of Escapism.”
https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/forms-of-escapism/
“Sailing around the world: Pursuing the Dream of ‘Escaping under sail.’”
https://afloat.ie/blogs/tom-macsweeney/item/42660-sailing-around-the-world-pursuing-the-dream-of-escaping-under-sail
“Escapism: Coping Skill or Detrimental?”
https://www.fortbehavioral.com/addiction-recovery-blog/escapism-coping-skill-or-detrimental/
“The Psychology of Escapism: A Coping Technique or a Sinking Ship?”
https://terraskills.com/the-psychology-of-escapism-a-coping-technique-or-a-sinking-ship/
“11 Scientifically-Proven Ways to Escape Everyday Life.”
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a25913362/escapism-how-to-feel-less-stressed/
“What Are You Running Away From? (Dealing With Escapism?)”
https://personalexcellence.co/blog/escapism/
“No House, No Mortgage, No Worries: These Nomadic Travelers are Homeless — By Choice”
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/these-nomadic-travelers-are-homeless-and-thats-their-102911461437.html
‘It’s not rocket science’: How a family of novice sailors started travelling the globe.”
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/30/its-not-rocket-science-how-a-family-of-novice-sailors-started-travelling-the-globe
“Left heartbroken by my ex, I moved to a monastery.”
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/jan/08/first-person-mia-hansson
“A Complete Guide to Armchair Travel: How to See the World From Your Home.”
https://careergappers.com/armchair-travel/
“Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors.”
https://www.goldencarers.com/armchair-travel-a-sensory-experience-for-seniors/4256/
“The Rise of the Armchair Traveller: The Beautiful Escapism of Planning a Vacation You Can’t Take Now.”
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/the-rise-of-the-armchair-traveler/
“Reading Addiction: Is Your Addiction to Books Becoming a Problem?”
https://basmo.app/reading-addiction/
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‘Tis the season to be cozy!
As the snow begins to fly, and the first of the winter storms begin to track their way across the northern climes, we all seek refuge in our homes for warmth and comfort. But what is this feeling that we call cozy? How is it defined around the world? Perhaps cozy is not just about well-placed woolen throws, scented candles and reading socks.
Join us as we chase the concept of cozy in conversation all the way to the home of hygge, Copenhagen Denmark, where we will chat with our guest Skyler Rowland, proprietor of the much loved Next Door Café.
Let’s wrap yourself up in a wool blanket, grasp that hot cup of cocoa and get toasty as we explore the contented and the comfortable world of cozy.
Must Mentions
@next_door_cafe
@vrbo
@calderahouse
@severins.lech
@the_oodie
Sources:
“An expert reveals the secret to why Denmark is the happiest country in the world.”https://www.businessinsider.com/happiness-expert-meik-wiking-on-hygge-and-hugs-denmark-happiest-country-2016-9“The Norwegian Philosophy of Thriving in Winter.”
https://forge.medium.com/the-norwegian-philosophy-of-thriving-in-winter-3a9a3a2582b9
“The Most Luxurious “Hygge” Hotels and Resorts in the World.”
https://www.dandelionchandelier.com/2020/12/29/hygge-hotels-resorts/
“Festive, Cozy, and Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World.”
https://www.circawanderlust.com/christmas-traditions-around-the-world/
“This Is What “Cozy” Looks Like Around the World.”
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/cozy-around-the-world-37023850
“Denmark's Hygge Isn't the Only Snuggly Tradition in the World.”
https://www.treehugger.com/denmarks-hygge-isnt-only-snuggly-tradition-world-4862863
“How to practice the Danish concept Hygge in a hot country.”
https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/home/how-to-practice-the-danish-concept-hygge-in-a-hot-country-1.784755?outputType=amp
“Why we're obsessed with cosy living more than ever.”
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210310-why-were-more-obsessed-with-cosy-living-than-ever
“The Year of Hygge, the Danish Obsession with Getting Cozy.”
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-year-of-hygge-the-danish-obsession-with-getting-cozy
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All is calm. All is bright. Or is it?
Tis the season of joy and merriment, but for many of us, it can also be a time of stress, over-indulgence and frought family festivities.
In this episode, we learn to embrace the nice over the naughty so we may remain hale and hearty enough to enjoy the holiday hoopla.
Reiki master and mindfulness coach, Fabio Fernandes of Resting Bell Wellness leads us in a mindfulness exercise and shares strategies that will safeguard our spirits sturdiness during the holidays and throughout the year.
Tune out the hustle and bustle for a moment, and hark these happy tidings of self care and wellness!
Must Mentions
@restingbellwellness
@calm
@almondbutterflycafe
Sources
“The 7 Most Common Issues Families Have Around The Holidays”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/common-family-holiday-arguments_l_5de830c9e4b00149f73aefca
“What to do—and not to do—When you feel like you have overeaten.”
https://abbylangernutrition.com/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-you-feel-like-youve-overeaten/
“8 Ways to Cope If You Can't See Family and Friends This Holiday Season”
https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/how-to-cope-without-family-friends-during-holidays
“Remembering the "me" in merry: Self-care strategies for this holiday season”
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/self-care-strategies-holiday-season-2017121812926
“How to Prioritize Self-Care During the Holidays”
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2021/How-to-Prioritize-Self-Care-During-the-Holidays
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Just like a postcard, this concise transatlantic correspondence between Harris and Walker recounts Harris' impressions during her short journey across the Emerald Isle. Recorded live on location from the beautiful city of Belfast.
Sources:
Music: Irish Jig by Musictown
Countries of the World by Population
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/population-by-country.htm
Alcock and Brown - First Transatlantic Flight Lands in Connemarra
https://connemara.net/alcock-and-brown
Belfast Christmas Market
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/christmasmarket
The tradition of giving gifts has a long history, predating modern humans. Is it the thought that counts? Is it really better to give than to receive?
We give gifts in many forms, at all times of year, for all kinds of reasons. Gifts commemorate life moments, express gratitude and sometimes heal or secure relationships.
From dowries to donations, gifts send a message to the recipient. They are an expression of value.
Unwrap with us here bizarre bequeathals, the most pleasant of presents and the curious customs and conventions of gift giving.
Sources:
“12 of the Most Extravagant Gifts Given.” Invaluable.com, December 22, 2020.
https://www.invaluable.com/blog/most-extravagant-gifts/
“The Psychology Behind Wrapping Paper. Do recipients like wrapped gifts more than unwrapped?” GrrlScientist. TheGuardian.com.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2010/dec/20/1
“What Gifting Rituals From Around the Globe Reveal About Human Nature.” Atlantic Marketing Team. The Atlantic.com.
https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/hennessy-2018/what-gifting-rituals-around-globe-reveal-about-human-nature/2044/
“20 Unique Gift-giving Traditions Around the World.” Trip Trivia.com, November 23, 2020.
https://www.triptrivia.com/unique-gift-giving-traditions-around-the-world/X7Plc1IhqgAGwYmK
“The Dos and Don’ts of Gift-giving Around the World.” Chris Ciolli. Afar.com, December 7, 2017.
https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-dos-and-donts-of-gift-giving-around-the-world
“Holiday Gift-giving Etiquette, Explained.” Lisa Milbrand. Real Simple.com, October 30, 2022.
https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/etiquette/holiday-gift-giving-etiquette-explained
“The Etiquette of gifting: Everything You Need to Know.” Emily Post.com.
https://emilypost.com/advice/the-etiquette-of-gifting
“Gift Giving Etiquette: 15 Simple Rules to Make Your Gift Stand Out.” Daniel. All Gifts Considered.com, August 16, 2022.
https://allgiftsconsidered.com/gift-giving-etiquette-15-simple-rules-make-gift-stand/
“Emerging Issues in the Evolution of Animal Nuptial Gifts.” Sara M. Lewis, Karim Vahed, Joris M. Koene, Leif Engqvist, Luc F. Bussière, Jennifer C. Perry, Darryl Gwynne, and Gerlind U. C. Lehmann. The Royal Society, July 2014.
https://royalsociety.org/news/2014/nuptial-gift-giving-the-good-the-bad-and-the-gory/
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Leisure travel has always been a luxury available to only those with both a wealth of time and money.
Though wandering just for the sake of it has become increasingly accessible over the centuries, globetrotting with glamour still remains within the rarefied realm of the rich.
Travelling while luxuriating in the lap of luxury has evolved through the ages. From the old world ocean liners to today's megayachts, luxury travel remains defined extreme exclusivity and conspicuous creature comforts.
Indulge a little and listen in as we explore the epic expeditions and costly conveyances that characterize the splendid and sumptuous world of luxury travel.
@vsoetrain
@maharajas_express
@cunardline
Sources:
"Less is More: Redefining the Luxury Goods Market". Knowledge at Wharton
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/less-is-more-redefining-the-luxury-goods-market/
"The Famous Flying Boats of Botwood, Newfoundland"
https://encounternewfoundland.com/the-famous-flying-boats-of-botwood-newfoundland/
"The 5 Cs: A New Definition of Luxury Travel." EHL Insights.
https://hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu/new-definition-luxury-travel
"The Most Luxurious Ways to Travel the World." Carmen Edelson. Carmen's Luxury Travel. December 20th, 2021
https://carmensluxurytravel.com/the-most-luxurious-ways-to-travel-the-world/
"The Most Luxurious Train Rides in the World." Cailey Rizzo. Travel and Leisure. September 29th, 2022.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/bus-train/worlds-most-luxurious-trains
"Venice Simplon-Orient Express."
https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/venice-simplon-orient-express/
"How Much Does a Small Yacht Cost?" Mary Strauss. Galati Yacht Sales. March 21st, 2022
https://www.galatiyachts.com/yachting-news/how-much-does-a-small-yacht-cost/
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To sleep is to be human, but what should come naturally can often be a battle with the sometimes ruthless ruler of rest.
Explore healthy sleep and the handy habits that help with sleep expert, Dr. Diana McMillan of the University of Manitoba.
Review the rituals and customs that human society has created to dispel nighttime terrors and wakeful worries.
Listen in and you too can dance with the diva of dormancy and win.
Honourable Mentions:
@calm
@thebenjaminhotel
@um_radyfhs
Sources:
“Can’t sleep in Hotel rooms? Here’s How to turn yours into a fortress of solitude.” Mark Richard. Vagabondish.com., March 2, 2022.
https://vagabondish.com/cant-sleep-in-hotel-room-tips/
“How to get a good night’s sleep in a hotel.” Danielle Pacheco and reviewed by Dr. Heather Wright. Sleepfoundation.org., September 12, 2022.
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/travel-and-sleep/sleeping-well-in-hotel
“Why you don’t sleep as well in a new place–and what to do about it.” Claire Trageser. Travelandleisure.com., June 2, 2019.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/how-to-get-better-sleep-in-hotels
“How to ensure you sleep well when travelling.” Orla Neligan. Lonelyplanet.com, June 4, 2020.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/cant-sleep-when-travelling
“9 sleep habits from around the world.” Abigail Abrams. Time.com., April 27, 2017.
https://time.com/4713813/sleep-habits-napping-siesta/
“8 sleeping habits from around the world that will have you rethinking how you rest.” Frank Olito. Insider.com., August 6, 2018.
https://www.insider.com/sleeping-habits-from-around-the-world-2018-7
“The unique and fascinating ways that people around the world prefer to sleep.” Lola Mendez. Fodors.com., November 5, 2019.
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-unique-and-fascinating-ways-people-around-the-world-prefer-to-sleep
“Dream catcher history, origin, meaning and indian symbolism.” Jared McKiernan. Powwows.com., August 19, 2021.
https://www.powwows.com/what-is-a-dream-catcher/
“Inemuri–why the japanese sleep in public and how you can too.” Lara Neuman. Gogonihon.com., April 7, 2018.
https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/inemuri-sleeping-in-public-in-japan/
“Prayers for Sleep from The World’s Major Religions.” Liam Porter, July 22, 2022.
https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/prayers-for-sleep-from-the-worlds-major-religions
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Perusing periodicals, browsing books and thumbing through the tomes have all been beloved past times of the literate.
Libraries and bookshops, those worn bastions of books, have been the cornerstones of community, providing the context for research, learning or even just contemplation.
What magic continues to draw us in, even when vast, even limitless volumes of information is rapidly and readily accessible online?
What secrets do these ancient institutions hold and what role do they play in present day?
Crack open the cover on the topic of libraries and the bookshop with our esteemed guest, award-winning author, poet and screenwriter, Elyse Friedman in advance of the launch of her celebrated new novel, The Opportunist.
When and Where to Find THE OPPORTUNIST by Elyse Friedman
Launch Date November 29th, 2022
https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443467339/the-opportunist/
Honourable Mentions:
@typebooks
@queenbooksto
@indigo
@hatchardspiccadilly
@livrariabertrandchiado
@mablesfablesbookstore
@flyingbooks_to
www.strandbooks.com
Sources:
"You can visit the World's Oldest Library in Fez, Morocco." Discovery Channel, August 1, 2019
https://www.discovery.com/exploration/Worlds-Oldest-Library-Fez-Morocco
“Forgotten treasures: the stranger things people leave in library books.” David Mouriquand. Euronews.culture., January 9, 2022.
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/08/31/forgotten-treasures-the-strange-things-we-leave-in-library-books
“The weird things librarians find in books.” Romeo Rosales. Book Riot.com., August 15, 2017.
https://bookriot.com/things-librarians-find-in-books/
"Six oldest bookstores in the world."
https://www.oldest.org/culture/bookstores/
“A good bookshop is not just about the books - at last we realize that.” Sian Cain. amp.theguardian.com., December 19, 2018.
https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/19/bookshops-books-amazon-shop-book-lover
“The ten most famous bookstores in the world.” Emily Temple. Lithub.com., March 15, 2018.
https://lithub.com/the-10-most-famous-bookstores-in-the-world/
The pandemic showed us that we still need libraries, even with Google.” Heidi LM Jacobs. CBC.ca., April 17, 2022.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-pandemic-a-world-without-libraries-1.6418496
“The patron saint of bookstores.” Jamison Pfeifer. daily.jstor.org., October 5, 2019.
https://daily.jstor.org/the-patron-saint-of-bookstores/
“The most bizarre things librarians have found in returned books.” Ariel Zeitlin. RD.com., April 27, 2021.
https://www.rd.com/article/things-librarians-found-returned-books/
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Food. It is essential to the human experience, but not only for sustenance and survival. Food is bonding. Food is often at the centre of human gathering, bringing joy or comfort, or both. Food brings people together, and now it is drawing people to gather further and further afield. Beyond their own horizons.
Foodies of all ages are seeking sensational experiences that will tickle, delight and challenge their palates. This simmering demand for culinary adventure has now reached a boil and the tourism industry has taken notice. Food tourism is big business today, having an impact on the destinations we visit.
Marinate a while with us, steep yourself in all things food and travel, as we deconstruct this phenomenon of food tourism and peruse the a la carte adventures now available to culinary explorers.
Honourable Mention:
Chef Anthony Bourdain
@anthonybourdain
Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com
Sources:
“60+ Food Tourism Statistics (2022).” Jersey Island Holidays.com,
https://www.jerseyislandholidays.com/food-tourism-statistics/
“The impact of Food Tourism on Local Communities.” Saed News, August 30, 2021.
https://saednews.com/en/post/the-impact-of-food-tourism-on-local-communities
“Food Tourism: The Impact of Food TV Shows on Local Industries.” University of Central Florida Online,
https://www.ucf.edu/online/hospitality/news/food-tourism/
“It’s Official: These Are The Absolute Best Travel Destination For Foodies.”
Matthew Denis. The Manuel, August 6, 2022.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-food-travel-destinations/
“Psychologists Explain Why Food Memory Can Feel So Powerful.” Julie R. Thomson. Huffpost, May 10, 2017.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/power-of-food-memories_n_5908b1d7e4b02655f8413610
“The Cause-Effect Relationship Between Negative Food incidents and Tourists’ Negative Emotions.” Hanqun Song and Jong-Hyeong Kim. Science Direct, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Volume 95, May, 2021.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278431921000682
“Do You Know All The Food Benefits of Food Tourism.” Food And Road. 2022.
https://foodandroad.com/food-tourism-benefits/
“Will Travel For Food! How to Plan a Delicious Culinary Trip.” Lianna Tedesco. The Travel, December 20, 2021.
https://www.thetravel.com/how-to-plan-culinary-trip-food-tourism/
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Unearth the twisted tale of Halloween's origins in the Gates of Hell to it's present day celebration in costume and candy. Riddled with the haunted and unholy, we dive deep into death with oddities collector, Celest and eagerly explore the most haunted destinations around the globe. Listen in and celebrate this macabre season with the gift of the ghostly gab. Just don't forget to keep the lights on.
Curiosities & Oddities Collector: Celest @skullzandunicornz
Spooky Music Credit: SoulProd Music
Mentions:
Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, Canada
Highgate Cemetery, London UK
Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo, Sicily
Trunyan Cemetery, Bali, Indonesia
“How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth.” History.com, October 25, 2019.
https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins
“5 Reasons We Enjoy Being Scared.” Christopher Dwyer. Psychology Today, October 19, 2018.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/thoughts-thinking/201810/5-reasons-we-enjoy-being-scared
“How Halloween is Celebrated Around the World Might Surprise You.” Margot Bigg. Oyster, October 18, 2016.
https://www.oyster.com/articles/55108-how-halloween-is-celebrated-around-the-world-might-surprise-you/
“Halloween Around the World.” History.com, October 12, 2021.
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/halloween-around-the-world
“How Trick-or-Treating Became a Halloween Tradition.” History.com, October 19, 2022.
https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins
“Halloween food traditions go way back- and didn’t always involve candy.” Noah Sheidlower and Radhika Marya. CNN.com, October 31, 2021.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/31/us/halloween-food-candy-history-apple-peels-cec/index.html
“The 20 most haunted places in the world.” Wanderlust, October 26, 2022.
https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/the-worlds-10-most-haunted-places/
“This Ontario AirBnb Is Actually Haunted & Guests Report Being ‘Tucked In At Night’.” Madeline Forsyth. NARCITY.com, August 27, 2022.
https://www.narcity.com/this-ontario-airbnb-is-actually-haunted-guests-have-reported-being-tucked-in-at-night
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Every souvenir tells a story. They represent a little snapshot of time, a memory incarnate that lingers in on the mantelpiece and is often passed down from generation to generation.
In this episode, we are digging deep, exploring the traditions and practices surrounding the humble souvenir, some of which have far reaching origins in the past. Souvenirs can be wonderful little reminiscents but they can be quite alarming too.
With many destinations experiencing a greater burden of tourism, we are going to explore best practices and the dos and don'ts of souvenir shopping and collecting.
We can all play a part in preserving these memorable destinations we all enjoy.
Show Notes & Sources
Gingerbread: The Chelsea Pig by Timothy Oulton, 35 Old Church Street, London SW3 5BS
Sherd (Definition): a broken piece of ceramic material, especially one found on an archaelogical site. Source: Oxford Languages
Full Translation of the Stylus Inscription:
“I have come from the City. I bring you a welcome gift with a sharp point that you may remember me. I ask, if fortune allows, that I might be able (to give) as generously as the way is long (and) as my purse is empty.”
Excerpt from “This Ancient Roman Souvenir Stylus is Inscribed with a Corny Joke”, Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, August 1st, 2019.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-roman-souvenir-stylus-inscribed-corny-joke-180972792/
“The Evolution of Souvenirs.” Tourism Tattler, May 21st, 2019.
https://www.tourismtattler.com/articles/marketing/the-evolution-of-souvenirs/
“Souvenirs 101.” Stephanie Rosenbloom. The New York Times, April 6th, 2018.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/06/travel/souvenirs-101.html
“Pele’s Curse: Why You Should Never Take Lava Rocks from Hawaii.” John Derrick, Hawaii Guide.
https://www.hawaii-guide.com/why-you-should-never-take-lava-rocks-from-hawaii
“American couple arrested at Athens airport with antiquities”. Ekathimerini.com. September 21, 2021. https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1168261/american-couple-arrested-at-athens-airport-with-antiquities/
Tania Kollias “Canadian teen ends two-day stint in Greek jail”. The Globe and Mail. March 23, 2005. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/canadian-teen-ends-two-day-stint-in-greek-jail/article977437/
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