At Your Best: Recent Episodes
Corus Radio
The mission for At Your Best is simple: we want to help every listener become a GYOAT…the Greatest You of All Time. Performance coach and therapist Yonah Budd, highlights inspiring stories of people overcoming mental and physical obstacles to become their best selves. At Your Best celebrates human strength and perseverance in an open, engaging, entertaining and educational way.
Loneliness is harmful to your health, but solitude is beneficial The benefits of spending time by yourself Guest: Robert Coplan - Psychology professor at Carleton U
Northwest Territories evacuee reflects on having baby while waiting to return home N.W.T. evacuee welcomes baby far from home Guest: Tanisha Edison - Fled home in N.W.T. due to wildfires, gave birth to daughter in Edmonton
Fake soccer referee issues yellow cards to bad drivers How did this crosswalk referee get created? Guest: Martin Reis - Artist & Crosswalk Referee “Avery Goodcall”
Hotel Mira has a new album out How does mental health struggles inspire their work? Guest: Charlie Kerr - Lead Vocalist of “Hotel Mira”
What exactly Chai Lifeline Canada does? Guest: Mordechai Rothman - Executive Producer Chai Lifeline Canada
Support staff plays critical roles in B.C.'s wildfire fight How important are relief camps for firefighters during wildfire seasons? Guest: Shawn McKerry - Dean of Emergency Training Centre at Lakeland College, previously a firefighter for over 20 years and helped deal with the Fort McMurray fire in 2016
Toronto gun case tossed over ‘disgraceful’ police search A man called 911 to try and save his girlfriend from overdosing, but he did have multiple loaded guns and a variety of illegal drugs Guest: Melina Macchia - Associate Manager at Kim Schofield & Associates
Jordan Turko's LinkedIn post on his condition and recovery Jordan posted on his condition and recovery. He has a real infectious and positive attitude when a lot of people would break Guest: Jordan Turko - CEO & Founder of Turko & Associates; diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer at 30 years old
The unlikely trio behind the reopening of the Real McCoy Should customers expect a lot of the same from the original location? Guest: George Mihail - Owner of the Real McCoy
Making the case for the four-day work week Why are more and more companies testing out a four-day work week? Guest: Mike Shekhtman - Senior Regional Director at Robert Half based in Vancouver
‘High and dry’: Homeless amputee case highlights lack of services, housing across GTA What other types of support, encouragement, or resources would be helpful for you on your journey to rebuilding your life? Guest: Thomas Mohr - amputee living out of his truck for the past eight months
Cyclist from Collingwood, Ont. to bike across Canada for mental health Does physical training help to get a better handle on mental health? Guest: Braden Usher - Rode bike across Canada for Mental Health Awareness
Winnipeg Jets select Colby Barlow at 18th overall in NHL Draft Dallas Stars add Tristan Bertucci, Aram Minnetian, and Brad Gardiner in 2023 Draft Class Guest: Doug Orr - Director & GM with King Heights Academy
Toronto hospice takes new approach to help Toronto’s homeless Newly elected Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow acknowledges the urgent need to address rising homelessness and affordable housing Guest: Dr. Naheed Dosani - Medical Director at Kensington Hospice (at Kensington Health) & Health Equity Lead at Kensington Health
Climate change is hurting mental health Could activism or volunteer work help to alleviate feelings of dread and anxiety? Guest: Robert Gifford - Professor of Psychology at University of Victoria
Dating as a senior: Rules, advice, common mistakes and rules of thumb to follow Why are we seeing more single people over 60 these days? Guest: Valerie Gibson - Relationship Expert, Writer & Author of “The Later Dater: A Guide For The Newly Single Woman Over 50”
The importance of being open about your finances in a relationship. The criminalization of drugs creates more crime than it prevents. It's Canada Day! Do you feel proud to be Canadian?
The criminalization of drugs creates more crime than it prevents. PLUS, a Canadian study uncovers significant reductions in substance use after administering psychedelics. Guest: Mark Haden - professor at UBC's School of Population and Public Health
Barrie council backs off on bylaws banning food, clothing and tents Why did Barrie city council propose this bylaw at all? Guest: Christine Naylor - co-founder of Ryan's Hope
Calgary floods: 10 years later How did climate change play into it?
How to make philanthropy cool for kids? How did Kardinal Offishall react to receiving the Social Justice Award? Guest: Eric Alper - Publicist, Music Commentator, Shameless Idealist
Youth may be buying opioids from B.C. drug vending machines, recovery centre warns What is needed to better address addiction in this country without villainizing the addicts? Guest: Leslie McBain - Co-founder of “Moms Stop the Harm”
Justin Trudeau proclaims the first Friday of June as the National Day Against Gun Violence How long was this plan in the works? Guest: Louis March - Founder of Zero Gun Violence Movement
Educators facing unacceptable threats for supporting LGBTQ students Why are schools are being targeted by anti-LGBTQ protestors? Guest: Marni Panas - Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional with Marni Panas Consulting