Shows
CroneCastGive and TakeTrudy and Lisa look back on 2025 and talk about what they’ve learned from another year of CroneCast. As they look ahead to 2026, they reflect on the meaning of giving, their deep hopes, and what it takes to be fearless. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(02:12) - Wrapping up the year
(09:28) - Reciprocity
(18:00) - The pleasure of giving
(26:18) - What did you learn this year?
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2025-12-1136 minCroneCastLeave Your Comfort Zone BehindHow does making friends change over a lifetime? Does your comfort zone work against you? Lisa is back in the studio and joins Trudy for a conversation about friendship — making friends later in life, social scripts about friendship and lessons learned in Italy. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:30) - Making friends in your crone years
(09:57) - Different life stages
(20:02) - Reciprocity in relationships
(27:16) - Common ground is a pl...
2025-11-2742 min
Edify UnfilteredMr. Nenshi Goes to EdmontonHow is former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi faring in Edmonton? The Alberta NDP leader sits down with host Omar Mouallem to discuss his new role, the issues facing Alberta’s big cities and whether he’ll start cheering for the Oilers. (02:21) - Introducing Naheed Nenshi
(10:40) - Filling Rachel Notley’s shoes
(18:52) - Addressing Edmonton’s local issues
(26:50) - Changing the way cities respond to mental health
--Credits--Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod MediaAudio Engineering by Steve GlenProduction assistance by Caitlin HartOriginal music by...
2025-11-2634 minCroneCastThe Generation GapLisa joins Trudy for one final episode from Italy to chat about the fraught nature of generational differences, the generosity and courtesy of Italian culture, and the problem of social media — plus their best tips for cutting onions. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(00:51) - Hello from Bologna
(10:35) - Italian generosity and hospitality
(15:29) - The generation gap
(23:17) - Culture of entitlement
(31:00) - There’s a place for our wisdom...
2025-11-1339 minEdify UnfilteredEdmonton At Its BestTwo Top 40 Under 40 honourees — artist and small business owner Michael Hingston and business consultant Raj Bhatti — sit down with the host to discuss what draws young professionals to Edmonton. Hingston, a Vancouver transplant, and Bhatti, born and raised in Mill Woods, share differing perspectives on why this city inspires devotion and passionate defense from lifelong residents and transplants alike. Support local journalism in Edmonton — contribute to the Readers’ Trust. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. (02:05) - Introducing Michael Hingston
(08:22) - Why stay in Edmonton?
(14:24) - Edmonton’...
2025-11-0533 minCroneCastWe Are Beautifully SculptedThe indescribable experience of seeing Michelangelo’s David in person draws Lisa and Trudy into a conversation about the value of rejoicing in life and celebrating ourselves exactly as we are. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:01) - Seeing the David
(11:01) - Change the narrative
(17:40) - Stop comparing yourself
(24:30) - Maiden, Mother, Crone
(31:18) - Practicing gratitude
--Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin Produc...
2025-10-3036 minEdify UnfilteredUnwrapping the Story of the U of A MummyA casual conversation at a run club turned into an epic tale — writers Russell Cobb and Sarah Brandvold join Omar Mouallem to pull back the curtain on the story behind the story. Along the way, they unravel the fascinating history of the University of Alberta’s storied and often mythologized Ancient Egyptian resident — a mummified person known as “Horus.”Read “The Secret Life of Horus” by Russell Cobb and Sarah Brandvold in the October issue of Edify magazine.Support local journalism in Edmonton — contribute to the Readers’ Trust. Find Edify on...
2025-10-2238 minCroneCastCliffs and CurbsCiao! Lisa joins Trudy virtually from Italy to continue their conversations about courage, being difficult women and the stories we all tell ourselves about our own capacity and limits. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:19) - Ciao from Italia
(09:11) - Courage
(21:06) - What story are you telling yourself?
(29:50) - Taking up space
(37:47) - People’s inherent kindness
--Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin Prod...
2025-10-1646 minEdify UnfilteredArt is for EveryoneThe arts have always relied on grants to create work and mount productions — but in recent years, that grant funding has stagnated, leaving organizations to get creative just to keep the lights on. Edmonton Opera’s Executive Director Robin Whiffen joins guest host Zachary Ayotte to discuss the state of arts funding in Edmonton, and what it’s going to take to attract new audiences and find new avenues of sustainable support.Read Zachary Ayotte’s story in the October issue of Edify magazine.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. S...
2025-10-1027 minCroneCastTake a Deep BreathHow does one cultivate courage? By being courageous. Lisa and Trudy discuss the resilience of women, taking risks and the need for silent time to listen to your inner voice. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:55) - Courage means doing it anyway
(10:23) - Fortitude is courage over time
(20:38) - Self-talk
(26:35) - A soft place to land
(35:20) - Being a woman takes courage
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2025-10-0238 minCroneCastThe Counsel of Older WomenLisa and Trudy are joined by prolific author Merilyn Simonds to chat about the benefits of inter-generational friendship, the creative process and why women are so much more than the roles they play.Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode–Walking with Beth: Conversations with My Hundred-Year-Old Friend by Merilyn Simonds Woman, Watching: Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of P...
2025-09-1841 minEdify UnfilteredDesign Something HereEdmonton punches above its weight in industrial design — so why does the city fly under the radar? Onetwosix Design’s Nick Kazakoff joins Omar to discuss Edmonton’s design successes, challenges and what makes the city such fertile ground for designers and design companies to flourish.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(00:42) - Introducing Nick Kazakoff
(05:54) - The Loop
(11:56) - Why stay in Edmonton?
(17:10) - Great cities are built on great design
(25:05) - Design Week marks 25 years
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2025-09-1628 minEdify UnfilteredEdmonton's Screen SceneWhat does Edmonton’s film commissioner do? How is Edmonton’s film industry developing? And how does Edmonton Screen support emerging Edmonton filmmakers? Omar sits down with Dorian Rowe, Film Commissioner with Edmonton Screen, to discuss the art of filmmaking, supporting filmmakers and how the art form is growing in the city. Learn more about Edmonton Screen.Check out the Edmonton International Film Festival schedule. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(01:07) - Introducing Edmonton’s film commissioner, Dorian R...
2025-09-0526 minCroneCastReinventing CourageLisa and Trudy are joined by Trisha Estabrooks, a communicator, advocate and former school trustee and journalist, for a conversation about the moments on the precipice in life. When there’s a fork in the road, which way do you go? Trisha shares her wisdom from successes and failures, and the challenges of being a woman in politics. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode–“Ain’t Li...
2025-09-0551 minCroneCastThis is 40To celebrate their 40th episode, Trudy and Lisa are joined by “apprentice crone” Cody Dub to discuss entering the “second trimester” of life. What does it mean to be middle aged? Why is camaraderie between women so important? And how do women manage the squeeze of living in the “sandwich generation”? Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:30) - Welcome Cody Dub
(09:40) - Gut brain
(17:48) - What do you know you d...
2025-08-2148 minEdify UnfilteredWon’t You Be My Neighbour?What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Omar is joined by Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues’ Executive Director Laura Cunningham-Shpeley to explore what Edmontonians look for in their communities, the unique history of Edmonton’s community leagues and how we can all be better neighbours. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--Credits--Hosted by Omar MouallemProduced by Odvod MediaAudio Engineering by Steve GlenProduction assistance by Caitlin HartOriginal music by Darrin Hagen
2025-08-1928 minCroneCastThe Growing EdgeIf I explore my growing edges, how will I have to change? Lisa and Trudy break down the self-limiting beliefs that can hold all of us back — and how important it is to get out of your own way and ask, “Who am I beyond the shape I’m in?”Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode--The Growing Edge by Howard Thurman
2025-08-0739 minEdify UnfilteredThe Race for the Mayor’s OfficeAhead of Edmonton’s municipal election in October, we’ve assembled a round table to discuss the upcoming mayoral race. Host Omar Mouallem is joined by podcaster Ryan Jespersen and writer and podcaster Dave Cournoyer look at the state of the city, who the candidates are and how the race is heating up (or not). Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(02:03) - Another candidate enters the race
(06:16) - How we got here
(15:50) - What’s animating voters?
(22:34) - Enter municipal parties
(27:19) - Defining moments
(33:49) - Anyone can run
(4...
2025-08-0554 minCroneCastA Constant State of BlossomingPsychologist Janelle Drisner brings her unique perspective and sage wisdom to the conversation around loneliness. The cure to loneliness lies within — Janelle takes us to the root of our loneliness and how we can find the connection we crave.Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode--I and Thou by Martin BuberThe Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Cam...
2025-07-2449 minEdify UnfilteredHave We Stopped Prioritizing Good Architecture?“No more crap.” Twenty years ago, then-mayor Stephen Mandel made waves for his comments on the sad state of Edmonton’s architecture. Where are we today? We catch up with the former mayor to get his perspective. Next, we discuss the state of architecture in Edmonton and where the city is going, with architect and founding principal at Reimagine, Vivian Manasc. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--Credits--Hosted by Omar MouallemProduced by Odvod MediaAudio Engineering by Steve Glen...
2025-07-2335 minCroneCastMothering Your Own ReinventionTrudy and Lisa are joined by executive coach Diane Lloyd to discuss the perils, pleasures and promises of aging as a woman, how menopause impacts women professionally, and how women can step into their power and be visible in midlife. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode--On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Go...
2025-07-1046 minEdify UnfilteredThese Are a Few of Our Favourite ThingsOmar sits down with Edify and Odvod staff to share a few of their personal favourite things — the places, the views and the food that make Edmonton a special place. From the skyline to its neighbourhoods to that one perfect dish at a favourite restaurant, six staff share their favourite thing about Edmonton. Kim picks Ritchie Marke.Caitlin picks Sol Revival Thrift.Steve picks Die Pie.Colton picks people-sized architecture, especially bike trails and the accompanying benches.Trudy picks the skyline view of downtown from 98th Ave...
2025-07-1026 minEdify UnfilteredVintage Buildings, Forward ThinkingEditor-in-chief Omar Mouallem is joined by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association’s Puneeta McBryan and Ed Cyrankiewicz of Delnor Construction and the Pendennis Building for a conversation about the challenges facing Edmonton’s historic buildings — and the local business owners whose bold visions for revitalizing these buildings might give downtown a new lease on life.Read Areeha Mahal’s article about restoring Edmonton’s historic buildings, Vintage Views, Modern Moves.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--Credits—Hosted by Omar MouallemProduced by Odvod MediaAudio E...
2025-06-2738 minCroneCastAll Intents and PurposesTrudy and Lisa discuss the lifelong process of becoming, and wisdom they’ve earned from their crone years. This wide-ranging conversation covers it all, from creating your path with intention, the courage to step outside your comfort zone and why you should try manifesting — even if you aren’t woowoo. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:02) - Connecting the dots
(06:23) - Being intentional about who you are
(12:01) - Am I lim...
2025-06-2739 minCroneCastMouthySpeaking up might earn you a name like “mouthy” or “bitch,” but is it really better to stay silent? Lisa and Trudy discuss the difference between a Karen and a crone, when to speak up and the wisdom one gains with age. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:01) - Coming in hot
(04:29) - Mouthy but not entitled
(09:03) - Speaking up
(12:53) - Fear of the Karen
(18:38) - Don’t make a scene...
2025-06-1333 minEdify UnfilteredThe Rise of RentingAs the city grows and housing changes, more Edmontonians are choosing to rent. To break down the cultural, economic and policy forces behind this shift, Omar sits down with Dr. Damian Collins, a human geography professor from the University of Alberta. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(00:59) - What is a human geographer?
(02:20) - The rising cost of housing
(07:55) - Aversion to home ownership
(10:30) - Condomania
(12:53) - Housing pathways
(22:19) - What’s holding Edmonton back?
(24:31) - Edmonton has a great story to tell
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2025-06-0330 minCroneCastAlone, not lonelyThere’s a difference between being lonely and being alone. Trudy and Lisa explore the rich possibilities of living alone, approaching life with intention and finding unexpected joys in solo life.Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:17) - Flying solo
(07:06) - The fog
(11:23) - Practice being alone
(15:15) - Aloneness as opening
(19:40) - Choosing a path
(23:57) - Loving life as it is
(28:14) - Be intentional
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2025-05-2932 minEdify UnfilteredDeveloper DirtMadeline Belter and Chris Nicholas of NAC are back to chat with Trudy about the state of development in Edmonton and their vision for the capital region’s future.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(00:53) - A new name
(03:48) - A demand for change
(09:04) - What does a developer do?
(15:03) - Building outside Edmonton
(23:45) - It’s Edmonton’s time
--Credits--Hosted by Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod MediaAudio Engineering by Steve GlenOriginal music by Darrin Hagen
2025-05-2127 minCroneCastThose Who Made UsLisa and Trudy reflect on the women who have shaped them and influenced their lives — and how they’re passing that legacy on. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(03:37) - The women who’ve mattered to us
(07:31) - Who has shaped your life?
(10:32) - Surrogate daughters
(14:32) - We have more impact than we know
(18:50) - Cronedom
--Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin Produc...
2025-05-1525 minEdify UnfilteredAre YOU a Technology Optimist?Omar is joined by Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute CEO Cam Linke (Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2011, by the way!) to discuss Edmonton’s evolving place in the artificial intelligence ecosystem, and why Linke calls himself a technology optimist. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(02:13) - Machine learning moves fast
(05:31) - Technology optimism
(06:50) - Podcast in a podcast
(12:06) - Amii’s history
(14:47) - Saying no
(19:14) - Artificial intelligence is still evolving
--Credits--Hosted by Omar MouallemProduced by Odvod MediaAudio Engineering by Steve GlenOriginal music...
2025-05-1423 minCroneCastIt’s Okay to Not be OkayIn the second of this two part episode, Lisa continues sharing her journey with her mental illness — and how she found her way back to her brighter, healthier self. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(01:52) - Picking up where we left off
(04:50) - Life is a series of trade offs
(10:30) - Nightmares
(16:33) - What has happened to my beautiful brain?
(18:16) - Telling the story
(22:37) - Doing the work hurt...
2025-05-0129 minEdify UnfilteredFull CirclePrint isn’t dead. In this episode, Trudy welcomes Edify’s new editor-in-chief, Omar Mouallem — and together they pull back the curtain on the editor/publisher distinction, the resurgence of magazines and their ambitious goals for Edify’s future. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(03:52) - Welcome Omar
(09:42) - Magazines are an experience
(17:27) - Publishers and editors
(24:39) - Journalism helps us understand our moment
(30:27) - This magazine is a conversation
--Credits—Hosted by Trudy CallaghanProduced by Odvod MediaAudio Engineering by Steve Glen...
2025-04-2232 minCroneCastI’m Not OkayIn this episode, the first of two parts, Lisa speaks with candor and humour about her struggles with mental health and her journey to mental wellness. For those who have struggled with depression and anxiety, or those who just wish to understand mental illness more deeply, Lisa offers insight and inspiration. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(04:20) - Women’s Heavy Emotional Load
(08:57) - Starting at the Beginning
(12:58) - Di...
2025-04-1738 min
The Well Endowed PodcastEPISODE 182 – Igniting Women’s Voices in the ArtsFor over a decade, SkirtsAfire has been a bold and creative force in Edmonton’s arts scene, celebrating the voices of women through theatre, music, dance, visual art, and more. Now, as the festival steps into an exciting new chapter, its leaders are reimagining what it means to uplift, inspire, and connect.
In this episode of The Well Endowed Podcast, Trudy Callaghan from Odvod Media sits down with Managing Director Brianne Jang and Artistic Producer Amanda Goldberg to explore the festival’s recent rebrand, their big dreams for the future, and how support from Edmonton Community Foundation is h...
2025-04-1525 minCroneCastWatch Your LanguageLanguage is many things: fluid, living, open to interpretation. Trudy and Lisa explore new coinages, the importance of challenging patronizing language, and disagree about mansplaining. Our hosts attempt to untangle language’s contradictions and histories, and debate the value of gendered language. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(05:07) - Ladies and Gentlemen
(09:08) - Explaining Mansplaining
(11:27) - The Fallacy
(19:55) - “Are you mansplaining to me right now?”
(24:50) - Language Matters
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2025-04-0336 minThe Well Endowed PodcastEPISODE 181 – A Better Future for Alberta’s AnimalsAnimal welfare in Alberta is facing major challenges, from rising costs to increased demand for services. For 65 years, the Alberta SPCA has been at the forefront of animal protection—but how do they navigate these pressures and plan for the future?
In this episode of The Well-Endowed Podcast, Trudy Callaghan from Odvod Media talks with Executive Director Leanne Niblock about the evolving needs in animal welfare and how the Alberta SPCA is preparing for the road ahead.
Show Notes
Our guest today was Leanne Niblock of the Alberta SPCA.
Read the fu...
2025-04-0223 minEdify UnfilteredAbout Those Orange Rolls…When Edify staff invited Leduc Coffee Shop back for another Best Restaurants event, owner Karen Richert almost said no — but her daughter Anna convinced her to come back, with a new, truly local treat. Host Trudy Callaghan and guest host Jennifer Walton pull back the curtain on our annual Best Restaurants event, and how it brings the Edmonton region’s culinary scene together. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--From This Episode-- Edify's Best Dessert 2024(00:28) - Guest Host, Jennifer Walton
(02:42) - Guests, Karen...
2025-03-2822 minCroneCastLet’s Talk About SexIt can feel uncomfortable to talk about, but maybe that’s why it’s so fun. Lisa and Trudy get down and dirty about the realities of sex, bodies and aging. Together, our hosts explore how desire shifts over our lifetimes, confronting ageism and sexism, and women’s agency. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode-- Hags: The Demonisation of Middle-Aged Women by Victoria Smith...
2025-03-2032 minEdify UnfilteredDon't PanicFrom a less than stellar job interview to nearly 15 years as editor-in-chief, Steven Sandor has left his mark on Edify and Edmonton. In this episode, Trudy and Steven do a little reminiscing — and discuss where print journalism is heading. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.(01:31) - How Sandor Got the Job
(03:31) - The Evolving Beast of Print Media
(08:34) - Winning as a Team
(14:27) - Holding to our Values
(25:46) - Levelling the Ice
--Credits—Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven SandorProduced by Odvod MediaAudio...
2025-03-1229 minCroneCastStirring The PotRegistered psychologist, longtime activist and Edmonton icon Liz Massiah chats with Trudy and Lisa about helping friends & community members talk about trauma, the gay and lesbian community in Edmonton in the 80s, where 2SLGBTQ+ rights are today — and what allies can do to defend the community. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode-- 1. Rule, Jane. (1985) A Hot-Eyed Moderate. Naiad Pr. Tallahassee, USA. ...
2025-03-0642 minEdify UnfilteredRetail MaverickSina Zere didn’t plan to be an entrepreneur. But when she saw a gap in Edmonton’s esthetics market, she opened her own wax bar, Buff Wax Spot. She joins Trudy and guest co-host Heather Thomson, Vice President of Economy and Engagement at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce for a lively conversation ranging from what sets Buff Wax Spot apart from the pack, why Sina will always stick to her inclusive business practices, and why clients don’t want to look at your family photos while they’re getting waxed. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X....
2025-02-2536 minCroneCastBoundaries Part 2: You Will Feel UncomfortableBoundaries make nourishing relationships possible — regardless of what our guilty feelings might tell us when we set those boundaries. Our guest for part two of this conversation, Registered Psychologist Janelle Drisner, helps us grapple with the tension between human limitations and unconditional love. This time, Janelle dives deeper into the complexities and limitations of relationships, how we show up for each other and the necessary, uncomfortable work of articulating our boundaries — in pursuit of more authentic relationships.Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/c...
2025-02-2034 minCroneCastBoundaries: We’re Not the OceanBoundaries tell us where I end and you begin, says our guest, Registered Psychologist Janelle Drisner. But what is a boundary really? Should we have expectations in relationships? And how do you cultivate your relationship with yourself?Trudy and Lisa sit down with Janelle, for the first of a two part episode to answer — or at least begin to understand — these questions and more. Janelle takes us beyond psychological buzzwords into a truly fascinating conversation that challenges us all to think about relationships in new ways. Read our blog: Crone...
2025-02-0631 minCroneCastLife Takes CourageAt the end of your life, what will you regret — the things you’ve done or the things you didn’t do? What kept you from doing things you wanted to do? Lisa and Trudy explore regret, fear and the wisdom of aging through a discussion of Bronnie Ware’s memoir The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying. “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” Søren KierkegaardRead our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. W...
2025-01-2339 minThe Well Endowed PodcastEPISODE 176 – Transforming Loss into Legacy
Kaylyn Medeiros’ legacy lives on.
In the latest episode of our Well-Endowed Podcast, Kaylyn’s mother, Anna Olivieri, shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter and how her family found a way to turn their grief into hope with the help of ECF.
Hear how the Kaylyn Medeiros Fund, created in Kaylyn’s honour, is making a difference by providing scholarships for future veterinary students and raising awareness of rare autoimmune disorders like Takayasu’s Arteritis.
Listen to this inspiring story on ECF’s Well-Endowed Podcast.
Show Notes
Our guest was...
2025-01-2029 minEdify UnfilteredThe Queen of the LingnanIf you live in Edmonton, chances are you know Amy Quon of The Lingnan and Chicken for Lunch. She’s also been named one of Edify’s 6 Who Inspire 2025. Amy joins Trudy and Steve to talk about the Lingnan’s history in the city and the place it has in the lives of Edmontonians. 6 Who Inspire honours community organizers, business owners, philanthropists and mentors who make Edmonton a great city to live in, and have done so for years, or even decades. It’s Edify’s way of celebrating the Edmontonians who are leading the way, ex...
2025-01-1534 minCroneCastGive Yourself A YesKrista Vernoff, executive producer and former showrunner of Grey’s Anatomy, is bored of people who aren’t women over 50. She walks Trudy and Lisa through what it is to live a creative life and how giving yourself permission to make art and make mistakes is everything. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.(00:33) - Special note
(01:09) - Intro
(03:49) - Creativity and Women Over 50
(08:45) - Giving Yourself Permission
(13:07) - Doing...
2025-01-0952 min
Take Care With MedsAdvocacy as LoveLidia invites Trudy Callaghan, Publisher of Edify magazine, to share the story of her mom’s journey through Alzheimer's disease and Trudy’s lived experience as her mom’s caretaker. Hear about the challenges of coordinating care, advocating for the people you love most, and what it means to be on the “problem board”. (00:00) - Intro
(01:38) - Hindsight
(08:03) - The Diagnosis
(13:20) - Navigating Care
(18:53) - The Problem Board
(26:40) - Lunch with the Gals
(27:52) - Team Meets + Charts
(35:04) - Grey Area
(43:53) - The Death Thing
(52:53) - In Your Own Words
(01:07:34) - Comfort
(01:19:47) - Close
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2024-12-211h 23The Well Endowed PodcastEPISODE 174 – Circle of Strength
Hope takes flight at the King Thunderbird Centre, thanks to a matching initiative this past fall that raised over $815,000!
This collaborative effort between ECF, EPCOR, and Boyle Street Community Services provides vital support services and a brighter future for Edmonton’s homeless population. Boyle Street’s endowment at ECF helps to ensure its impact lasts for generations to come.
Learn more in the latest episode of The Well-Endowed Podcast!
Show Notes
Our guest today were, Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director of Boyle Street Community Services & John Elford, President and CEO of EPC...
2024-12-1326 minEdify UnfilteredScienceploitationNo one calls themselves anti-science. But there’s a lot of anti-science bias these days. Peek behind the curtain on a story from Edify’s May edition, “The Battle for Truth” featuring former Edify cover star, author, professor and researcher at the University of Alberta Timothy Caufield. Tim joins Trudy and Steven to discuss the problems facing the scientific community, how journalism faces parallel challenges and how we can all resist the rising tide of misinformation. Join the conversation on Edify's Instagram.--Read-- Read Harder Better Faster Stronger about Tim Caufie...
2024-12-1253 minCroneCastHope: What’s the Best That Can Happen?If you asked 10 people to define what hope is, you’d probably get 10 different definitions. We think we know what hope is, but do we really? Is hoping for something unrealistic? Are wishing and hoping the same thing? Can you manifest something into being through hope? These are just some of the questions Trudy and Lisa pose to University of Alberta Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Research) and professor Dr. Denise Larsen about her research into hope. Even if you’re not a naturally hopeful person, Dr. Larsen tells us how we can build “hope skills” and how fostering hope in...
2024-12-1243 minCroneCastReverse KaleidoscopeAfter her husband died, Molly Peacock decided solitude would be her next husband. Trudy and Lisa continue their conversation with Molly about her new book of poems, The Widow’s Crayon Box. They discuss the growth and freedom that can come with grief, finding pleasure in solitude and coming into one’s cronage. The Widow’s Crayon Box is published by WW Norton and is available wherever you buy books.Molly has received awards from the Danforth Foundation, the Ingram Merrill Foundation, the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Nat...
2024-11-2839 minEdify UnfilteredBuilding Edmonton Up and OutWhoever said “if you build it, they will come” didn’t know much about real estate development. Busting some myths about city building and discussing Edmonton’s growing pains, Chris Nicholas, President of MLC Group, and Madeline Belter, MLC Group's Marketing Manager talk with Edify magazine’s Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor about the Edmonton advantage in a world of increasingly unaffordable big cities. --From This Episode-- Read Choose Your Own Way about MLC Group on EdifyEdmonton.comRead Edify's coverage of housing choices in Edmonton with The Beautiful S...
2024-11-2830 minCroneCastMore than MauveFor grieving people, processing loss through creativity can open doors to healing. In this episode, Trudy and Lisa engage in a lively and illuminating conversation with poet and biographer Molly Peacock about her new book of poems, The Widow’s Crayon Box. This book of poetry is a deeply personal and moving chronicle of Molly’s journey before, during and after the death of her beloved husband. Molly realized she was not living the perceived idea of a widow’s mauve existence, but was experiencing life in all colours. The Widow’s Crayon Box is published by WW Norton and is a...
2024-11-1442 minEdify UnfilteredPints, Pride, and Purpose: Top 40A Syrian refugee who turned his experience into service to other 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers. A world class brewer on Edmonton’s Happy Beer Street. Hear from two members of Edify’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.First, hosts Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor chat with Basel Abou Hamrah, founder of the Newcomer Centre’s Rainbow Refuge program. Basel Abou Hamrah tells of how he went from closeted refugee to helping put Edmonton on the map for 2SLGBTQ+ refugees looking for a welcoming city. Then, listen to Doug Checknita, head brewer and blender...
2024-11-1437 minEdify UnfilteredSarah Hamilton Got Called a C…Sarah Hamilton, an Edmonton City Councillor and member of the Top 40 Under 40 class of 2024, shares her surreal experience of being recognized on the list, her political journey that includes being the brunt of verbal insults and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her role in politics. She shares some insight into the role of councillors and why everyone needs to participate in the political process.See the list of Top 40 Under 40s 2024Read Sarah Hamilton's Top 40 Under 40 profile.Join the conversation on Edify's Instagram.
2024-11-0637 minCroneCastCreativityThe conversation centers on creativity for people of a certain age. Lisa is inspired by a writing workshop led by Krista Vernoff, so she and Trudy explore the challenges and obstacles to creativity, such as societal expectations and the publishing industry's youth-driven focus. If creativity is inherent, shouldn’t it be pursued regardless of age? Lisa shares her experience learning Italian and the importance of starting small. They highlight the need for "margins" in life to engage in creative activities and encourage listeners to embrace their creative potential without fear of being too late or questioning the point of th...
2024-10-3127 minEdify UnfilteredWho Judges Top 40?Heather Thomson, a former Top 40 Under 40 honouree and vice president of strategy, research, and engagement at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce joins Trudy and Steven to talk about the experience as a judge for the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 awards. Heather shares her thoughts on the rigorous judging process and provides an insider’s look at how it all works. She also reflects on the celebratory nature of the event and together they discuss the significance of the Top 40 list in showcasing Edmonton's vibrant community.See Top 40 Under 40sRead Heather Thomson's Top 40 Under 40 pr...
2024-10-3040 minCroneCastPeopleTrudy and Lisa discuss the positive feedback the episode about grief received from listeners of all ages and experiences. Trudy talks about the wonderful and unexpected engagement from diverse listeners. They also reflect on the importance of inclusive spaces and our evolving roles and identities as we age. A rousing debate about the necessity of having some women-only spaces versus only inclusive ones ensues, with Trudy emphasizing her desire to participate in spaces with all genders. Both hosts highlight the importance of adapting to new technologies while maintaining a sense of joy and adventure in life.Read...
2024-10-1730 minCroneCastAmbiguous LossTrudy and Lisa turn their eyes to the ebb and flow of relationships as they navigate absent loved ones and changing friendships over time. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters--(00:00) - Intro
(03:59) - Cycles
(09:37) - Grace
(15:01) - Reciprocity
(17:14) - Ebbs + Flows
(22:03) - Stages
(24:44) - Shared Experiences
(29:36) - Close
--References-- Franco, Marisa G. (2022) Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends. G. P. Put...
2024-10-0330 minEdify UnfilteredBehind the Scenes of Top 40 Under 40Steven and Trudy dispel myths and provide insights into the selection process for Edify's Top 40 Under 40 honorees.--From This Episode-- Get your tickets to the 2024 top 40 Awards.See more from Edify Magazine.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--Chapters--(00:00) - Intro
(01:10) - What Is Top 40
(05:45) - Judging
(09:54) - Tips for Applying
(14:16) - Integrity of Process
(21:10) - Open Intake
(25:42) - Connections
(30:05) - More Myths
(35:04) - Close
--Credits--Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy CallaghanProduced by Odvod MediaA...
2024-09-2437 minCroneCastYounger YouOur younger selves may have had more stamina, but they’ve got nothing on our experience. Trudy and Lisa explore the idea of competing with the younger self and finding strength in their cronage.See the clip of Jodie Foster’s full quote: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AynbA4j99NE Read the blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(04:01) - Younger Self
(07:50) - Confidence
(14:05) - Growth
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2024-09-1933 minEdify UnfilteredGrowing NorthOver 13,000 people live in Edmonton’s Downtown neighbourhood, but there’s stigma about this area; people often don’t see the core as a safe and engaging place to call home. Mike Saunders, the Senior Vice President of Qualico Properties, has a vision to change that perception. He tells us about the power of compassion and creativity in urban development.--From This Episode-- Read the Edify article: Tearing Down The Great Wall of 104 Ave.Explore the Stations Lands development project.Read more about Mike’s Northern Lig...
2024-09-1833 minEdify UnfilteredA New MixologyFrom Haskap Chili Mimosas to a Magic Lemonade that changes colour, Alberta’s first sober bar is anything but boring. Trudy and Steve speak with JoAnne Pearce, mocktail maven here in Edmonton. She speaks about what inspired her to brew up complex, original mocktails for discerning flavour seekers.--From This Episode-- Find out more about Spilt and see its menu.Read the article in Edify: Sober and Delicious.See more fromEdify Magazine.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--Related Links--See what Stats Canada found out about how Canadians consume alcohol in their 2023 artic...
2024-09-1032 minCroneCastFrom GriefWhen words don’t feel right, we are left to action. Trudy shares what she learned from those who supported her through the loss of her husband in the best ways they knew how — comforting efforts, clumsy advice and all. Read our blog:CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(02:21) - Words
(08:08) - Funerals
(12:38) - Hospital Staff
(17:08) - Acts of Kindness
(23:37) - Carrying Forward
(27:38) - Get Over It
(31:14) - Kinds of Grief
(35:21) - Clos...
2024-09-0537 minEdify UnfilteredBuilt for ActionBike lanes are a divisive topic here in Edmonton. Some people advocate in their favour, while others are filled with rage at their very existence, and the fact that the City Council put $100 million aside for them. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, bike lanes are an important part of urban infrastructure, allowing for many types of active transportation.Mauricio Ochoa, President and CEO of FCX Developments, joins us to talk about how he builds homes for people who like to get around — and why we should love cyclists.--From This Episode-- Find out more abou...
2024-08-2729 minCroneCastSix DaysA beautiful and deeply moving conversation, this episode is Trudy’s story of losing her husband. For those who are acquainted with grief and for those who’ve yet to face the death of someone they love, this is one crone’s vulnerable recounting of the days leading up to a life changing loss.Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about a...
2024-08-2240 minCroneCastFinding Purpose“Purpose” is an audacious idea that purports to shape our lives. We’re not so sure about that. We put our thinking faces on and take a look at the purpose we decide for ourselves, the purpose others discover in us, and whether this whole “purpose” thing is as singular as we’ve been told.Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(01:53) - Flummoxed by Purpose
(06:20) - One or Many
(13:54) - Unique Contrib...
2024-08-0827 minEdify UnfilteredJournalismIn the Age of Instagram, paid influencers and people peddling empty content, how can you make sure to set your personal filter to spot legitimate journalism? Edify publisher Trudy Callaghan and editor-in-chief Steven Sandor discuss what it's like to try and stick to the ethical principles when there is so much pressure on magazines to sell their souls.--From This Episode-- Read the article “Ottawa keeps spending on influencers. Liberals say it’s about stemming disinformation” from the Globe and Mail.Read the article “The Contestant Who Outsmarted The Price Is Right” by Chris Jone. (Note: the article i...
2024-08-0637 minCroneCastCourage of BecomingRobin Pacific is a Canadian writer and visual artist. She is a highly credentialed, single malt drinking Anglican socialist. And she is a crone. Embodying all that and more, Robin joins us in a thought-provoking discussion about identity, grief and creativity. See Robin Pacific’s work: https://www.robinpacific.ca/ Check out our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters–(00:00) - Intro
(04:04) - Collage
(09:35) - Words + Images
(15:30) - Grief Speak
(18:36) - Dayne
(24:14) - Naked
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2024-07-2541 minEdify UnfilteredCoversEdify’s Art director, Kim Larson, joins us to talk about designing covers. Dream job? Maybe! We talk about getting from the photoshoot to public reaction. You’ll hear about the surprising controversies and meaningful profiles we’ve featured. Good to know: you cannot buy your way onto Edify’s cover. It’s not for sale. --From This Episode-- ● See the covers we talked about this episode: Gene and Karen Principe - read the article: When Gene Met Karen Jason Kenney - read the article: “I Wanted to Have a Normal Life.” ...
2024-07-1732 minCroneCastStuff of Life – Part 2Since posting our “Stuff of Life” episode, we’ve been thinking more about how a life can be depicted in things. Our friend, Jane Bisbee, joins us to further celebrate the joy and history of the treasures we collect and what happens when it’s time to let them go. Check out our blog at CroneCast.ca.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(03:39) - Interesting Things
(08:22) - Stewardship
(12:46) - Layers
(16:49) - Pass It On
(23:23) - Destinatio...
2024-07-1142 minEdify UnfilteredCity ExpansionEdmonton city is growing rapidly. We need housing and infrastructure to support it. Kalen Anderson, CEO at BILD Edmonton Metro, joins us to unpack the controversy of South Edmonton and the nuances of urban development. --From This Episode-- Read the article - The Beautiful SouthAnd the responding Letter to the Editor in our June digital issue, p15.See the City of Edmonton’s City Plan.Learn more about BILD Edmonton Metro.See more from Edify Magazine.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--Chapters--(00:00) - Intro
(02:39) - Growth + Supply
(09:43) - Superiority Complexes
(21:18) - Developers
(30:55) - Dow...
2024-07-0242 minCroneCastBucket ListsBucket lists are tricky. They can help explore dreams and desires to fulfill in a lifetime. They can also become a list of to-dos before death, shaping expectations about the future. We talk about these lists in the face of limited time, and celebrate the journey of becoming.Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone....
2024-06-2733 minEdify UnfilteredKnow What This City Needs?It's the inaugural episode of Edify Unfiltered. Buckle in as Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan (the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Edify magazine) talk about the wild process of creating a city magazine: the team, the evolution, the “interesting” stuff people send and other hints about the weird and wonderful stories that bring this magazine to life.--From This Episode-- Read the article Steve flew to Los Angeles for: Growing Up Comrie See Edify with other past winners for AMPAs Best Magazine Award: https://albertamagazines.com/awards/magazine-of-the-year/ See more from Edify Magazine.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram...
2024-06-2743 minCroneCastStuff of Life - Part 1Inspired by listener email, we talk about what to do with all the “stuff” we acquire through our lives. The stuff we cherish, the stuff that anchors us and the stuff that holds the memories of those we love. We don’t have all the answers, we want to hear from you! Send us your thoughts at https://cronecast.ca/contact.Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(01:53) - Archivists
(06:07) - Touchst...
2024-06-1337 minCroneCastWild and PreciousDon’t die before you’re dead. Others might say it’s time to get out of the way to make space for someone younger, but not us. We crones can support younger generations and keep living our own lives to the fullest. Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters--(00:00) - Intro
(00:49) - Someone...
2024-05-3023 minCroneCastFalling DownFalling down hurts - literally and figuratively. It hurts the body, it hurts one’s dignity, and it reveals our total lack of control over the world around us. Come compare bruises, metaphorical and real.Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(01:03) - Don’t Avert Your Eyes
(05:52) - Oof!
(09:46) - “Cast”
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2024-05-1623 minCroneCastOpen EyesDon’t avert your eyes! We crones look at the hard stuff head-on. It takes courage, curiosity and grit. Muster your inner-crone as we look life (and the mirror) in the eye.Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(00:46) - Crones Don’t Whine
(05:19) - Gravity and Perspective
(12:03) - Acquired Knowledge
(15:32) - I Do...
2024-05-0226 minCroneCastFully Formed - Part 2Crones. Crones everywhere. We talk about how to recognize the crones in our world, whether passing by in good, technical footwear or being a caring constant in our lives. Let's discover the crones around us and seek their wisdom.Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(01:28) - Fully Formed
(07:43) - Archetypes
(10:22...
2024-04-1824 minCroneCastFully Formed - Part 1Relationships change over time, and so do personal values and needs. At a certain stage in life, there’s no time for passivity. Special guest, Sandra Carl, joins us in embracing “cronage”, finding new friendships and staying in the fray.Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(01:04) - Friendship
(06:08) - Winnow...
2024-04-0424 minCroneCastHoning Crone IntuitionHoning Crone IntuitionTake a deep dive with us into honing crone intuition. Jump in as we face the world as it is, good stuff and bad, all while avoiding the cynicism-trap. Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.--Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro
(00:46) - Time
(04:25) - Repetition
(09:00) - Trauma
(15:46) - Practice
(22:32) - D...
2024-03-2127 minCroneCastJuicyDo you trust your intuition? We revisit some hard moments where our bodies may have been trying to tell us something, and discuss how getting it wrong taught us how to get it right Later on. Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone. --Chapters-- (00:00) - Intro...
2024-03-0733 minCroneCastWhat’s in a Name?Come with us as we discuss our relationship to the words that describe older women and delve into the nuance of defining oneself in a world that tries to judge us as all good or all bad: The wise woman vs. the terrible mother. We embrace our complexity and lived experience. We decide that we can be who we are. Unabashedly and amazingly. Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.Share your questions and comments at https...
2024-02-2324 minCroneCastWhat is a Crone? The original meaning of this word is both powerful and beautiful.Eavesdrop on our conversation as we (Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin) embark on an adventure to identify and appreciate the many riches that come with being a woman of a certain age. You’ll learn more about how our use of ‘crone’ represents a reclaiming of a word that has been used negatively throughout the past to describe women with deep wisdom, knowledge and experience. Join the Cronedom and be part of the CroneCast community.Trudy and Lisa's Bio: CroneCast.caRead this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this e...
2024-02-0835 min
Real Talk Ryan JespersenSteele & Vance: Hot Takes on Canada’s Biggest StoriesShould the feds order striking BC port workers back to work? How bad is the CBC vs. Danielle Smith situation? Did Canadians deserve a break from the carbon tax increase on July 1? Veteran TV hosts Lynda Steele and Jody Vance give us their hot takes on Canada's biggest stories on this week's Real Talk Round Table. But first...
0:10 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants the NDP to apologize for suggesting her office attempted to influence Crown prosecutors. The Official Opposition says, "Hell no." In fact, they want the RCMP to investigate. Ryan opens with an update on this...
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