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HiatusA Trailer for Hiatushi and welcome to Hiatus.
are you in search? in need? do you ever feel unsure or lost? I do too.
my name is b and i’m inviting you to take a step out – out of this moment – out of your day – out of your entire body – take a hiatus.
Hiatus is a mindfulness and poetry podcast offering thoughtful breaks in your day. new soundscapes, poetry, and guided meditations every episode. and i invite you to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
personally, i think it is quite easy to get caught up...
2020-04-1301 min
Tiny ConversationsSeason 4 TrailerHey! This is b and i’m here to share with you what’s coming up on Season 4 of Tiny Conversations.
I am so excited about this next season! Season 4 is filled with short conversations on big ideas, all with people under 18 years old. You’ll hear guests like:
Ivy, 3Grey, 13Zoe, 8Aaron, 11Pascal, 14
Each episode will feature a conversation with one young person on a topic that is personal to them. And the topics covered are as unique as the guests.
Topics covered in Season 4 include:
Being transgenderBullyingThe difficulty of making friend...
2020-03-3102 min
Tiny ConversationsNow - A Poem by b WrauleyA poem I wrote called "Now" set to music. Music by False Awakening (https://www.jamendo.com/artist/3210/false-awakening).
2019-05-1301 min
HiatusThank You For Listening To Season OneThank you so much for listening to Season One! Season Two will be back in January. What now? Re-listen to episodes and ask your friends to subscribe.
2018-05-0100 min
HiatusContainer
How do we become the people we are? Listen to this reflection about the influence of others.
i am a container
filled by
the influence of others
and my own choices
i am humble
before the wisdom
from those
i have chosen
to keep
in
my memory
Sound and words by b Wrauley (background sounds recorded at the 2018 Women’s March in Toronto)
Music by Chris Zabriske
Cover photo by Jake Hinds
Learn more at http://hiatuspodcast.co...
2018-04-2402 minHiatusTop Of Nova Scotia
A meditative poem about what the author discovered on their odyssey to the top of Nova Scotia.
in the Summer
of 2015
we headed to the top
of Nova Scotia
after sleeping
on the side of roads
we wound our way
past rocks
that could slice
through tires flesh
to deflate their souls
we uncovered hidden economies
at the end of electric stations
and a drained lake
we made friends
before departing
and accepting
timeless isolation
2018-04-1703 minHiatusWalk With Me
An ode to moments of falling in love while two lovers walk through the wilderness.
come walk around with me
in the night sky
like we did when we met.
our thoughts echoed by
our footsteps
our thoughts carved
by the things we see.
the nature and the lights
they overtake our memories
and we can’t help but think
of deeper feelings
we dare not speak.
Sound...
2018-04-1101 minHiatusOpportunity Calling
Is there a calling inside you can’t deny? What opportunity are you are waiting for to answer?
i hear footsteps
in my heart beat
and they won’t
stop.
i hear fantasy
in my dreams
that go
on.
it’s an endless wave
and i’m all
wrapped
up.
it’s amazing
what i choose to see
and you can
see...
2018-04-0402 minHiatusWhile Writing On Paper
Explore the relaxing and enticing feeling of paper on your finger tips in this ode to writing’s canvas.
i love the texture
of paper
(at least the right hand)
beneath my fingers
– beautiful
with its soft fibres
and gentle sounds
invitations
for a world of play
i indulge
for time lost
and unmeasured
Sound and words by b Wrauley
Cover photo by Kira auf der Heide
2018-03-2701 minHiatusA Poem For An Artscape Residency
How do the places we visit transform us? Listen to a poem reflecting on the impact of an island during an artist’s retreat.
so long
my beautiful love
your welcoming body
in it I made art
you invited me
let me play
take my time to get acquainted
then reflect
you patiently waited
while I discovered
allowing me a private solitude
enough to dismantle barriers
to myse...
2018-03-2003 minHiatusA Guided Meditation to a Special Place
Go on a journey in this guided meditation that will take you to a special place of tranquility and peace.
today
i want to try something different
with you
i want us
to go on a journey
together
this will be your journey
and I will be your guide
i want you to start by focusing on your breathing
focus on breathing in
and out
feel how the...
2018-03-1306 minHiatusPortfolio Day 8
The display of art work of an art school’s graduating class can be a moving thing. Here is how one person felt while attending Etobicoke School of the Art’s Portfolio Day 8.
it overwhelmed
with headaches
of creativity
and crowds
attention
distracted
focus
over and over
voices
art
in multitudes
drifting through a sea
lost and found
over and over
2018-03-0601 minHiatusHoles
Do we need everything we buy? Why do we shop so vigorously? One person reflects on the holes they try to fill with shopping.
i have deep holes
i try to fill
with empty purchases
and lost experiences
holes i so desperately
want to understand
where they come from?
and what they tell of who I am?
the holes are deep and mine
and i can tell i’m lost
i w...
2018-02-2701 minHiatusElectricityAs two people get closer the intimacy between them can be like electricity.
there's electricity
that runs between us
finger tips
and pressed lips
i hold your hand
for first times
see through thought lines
to what-could-be's
moonbeams
and big dreams
we touch each other
tenderly
like we could break
this precious thing
clear as glass
so evident
we tread tenderly
though we want to plunge
so forcefully
forward
pounding
like horse hooves
on thick floors
then
embracing
it's fireworks
and suddenly
we don't question anymore
it's only forward
no limits in speed
from our own hearts
no slow downs
or let d...
2018-02-2002 min2018-02-1301 minHiatusCreativityIs there a voice inside you that you can't ignore? For some that voice is creativity and answering it's call can be terrifying yet unavoidable.
2018-02-0601 minHiatusSubscribe to HiatusPlease help spread the word about Hiatus by asking your friends on social media to subscribe and giving this podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks!
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2018-02-0302 minHiatusOld TownOn long drives we often pass through unexpected towns that are either abandoned or on the verge of abandonment. Here are some questions asked on one of those drives.
who lived there
once
in dens of blue
- and green?
oddities imagined
while passersby
unknowingly
were characters
in a theatre
unseen
damaged cords and cable
dotted the stalwarts of property
these persons
could not bind or hold/
these prisons
could not bind or hold
Sound and words by b Wrauley
Music by False Awakening
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2018-01-3001 minHiatusThoughts In The Middle Of A WorkoutWhat goes through your head in the middle of the most intense workout? Do you quit, or keep going...
worn hands
stuck to ground
and feet
like temporary displacement
the calluses grow
and sting
from hanging on
like weathered memories
and permanent stains
it all seems impossible
at the worst moments
and then you’re cut
and bruised
but somehow still around
and after the pain
it’s just you
and truth
and death,
or life
- choice
Sound and words by b Wrauley
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2018-01-2301 minHiatusAt The Women’s MarchSome thoughts from one participant's perspective during the historic Women's March of 2017.
i joined women and others
marching
for progress
in a system
grown old
and tired
we hoped
marches
would no longer
be needed
still
we danced
on feet
for more things
than celebrated
it was heavy
and dancing became hard
as lofted feet
made loud sounds
on soft ground
forged by others
in a system
we refused
to recognize
Sound and words by b Wrauley
Music by Mindthings
Sound recordings from Women's March from Blog TO and Rational Raven
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2018-01-1601 minHiatusVacation To A CabinTake a journey through memory, into the woods, to a small cabin. Reflect on time once spent on a vacation with deep meaning.
2018-01-0901 minHiatusWhat I Wish To Be ToldDo you ever have moments where you feel like you're completely loosing it? This poem reflects on some of the things we'd like to hear in those moments.
2018-01-0200 minHiatusHandsA poem about the intimacy of holding hands.
why the hand?
becuse the hand
it touches
it feels
it senses
to touch
to feel
to sensualize
it all begins with the hands
their clasping, grasping
reaching to connect
two hands meet to spark
to feel around
to ignite their possibility
to ignite an excited lingering
potential, arousal, suspicion
anticipation, erection
of rigid fingers
wrapped with soft palms
moist with nervousness
and desire
they meet and meet again
one holding
one stroking
and then the other
all back and forth
with new sensations
until they part.
Words and sound by b...
2018-01-0201 minHiatusCold CoffeeA poem about cold coffee and a reminder of the delights of this delicious drink.
cold syrup
drips
tongue
cheek
mouth
throat
it coats teeth
taste buds
toffee
candy
cherry
liquorice
chocolate
plum
exotic
intoxicating
crop of farm
to cup
slow contemplation
early morning
routine
social adventure
better than tea.
Sounds and words by b Wrauley
Music by YACHT
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2018-01-0200 minHiatusThinking About ForgivenessA poem about holding on to our emotions and letting them go.
come through me
beauties of the night
find your home here.
let your coated
and damaged arms
hold whatever is forever stale.
let your sinew conjure synapse
to tell tales of where you came.
where fondness and interest
let pass each other's blame.
Sound and words by b Wrauley
Music by Galdson
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2018-01-0201 minHiatusHiatus TrailerWhat is Hiatus? Hiatus is a podcast offering auditory breaks in your day. Hiatus launches January 2, 2018 everywhere you listen to podcasts. Listen to this trailer to find out more.
Music by Poddington Bear
2017-11-2300 min2017-11-1400 min
Tiny Conversations33. Creating Hope with Michelle Polak
On this episode of Tiny Conversations theatre performer Michelle Polak discusses creating connection and hope with her latest peace “Leaving Still”.
Michelle is a multiple award winning interdisciplinary actor, creator, teacher and mother. She has performed nationally and internationally, and is also the first woman in Canada to receive the Patrick Crean Award.
Michelle is using her art to create positive change, inspire others and create hope in the world. Host Brian Cauley invited Michelle to be on this show after seeing a performance of “Leaving Still” at Nuit Blanche. The play starts...
2016-11-1110 min
Tiny Conversations32. Science Vs Others with Wendy Zukerman
On this episode of Tiny Conversations Wendy Zukerman, Host of Science Vs, discusses pitting facts against popular opinion.
Wendy is the host of the very popular podcast, Science Vs. Each episode tackles an issue like Gun Control, Fracking, Attachment Parenting and the G-Spot only using science.
Wendy says the goal of the show is to pit science against something she calls “The Opinionated Mob”. In this episode host Brian Cauley asks Wendy:
Why science is so important to her
Some of the difficulties of hosting a show that often will contradict...
2016-10-2512 min
Tiny Conversations31. Shaun Doyle on The Treatment of Women in Baseball Journalism
On this episode of Tiny Conversations Shaun Doyle of Jays From the Couch discusses the treatment of women in Professional Baseball journalism.
Shaun recently wrote an article entitled “Women and Baseball: It’s (Past) Time for MLB Coverage to Embrace Women…” – where he discusses both the lack of gender diversity in baseball and the mistreatment of women in the profession.
In this episode, host Brian Cauley discusses with Shaun why he wrote this article, some of the things he’s seen as a baseball journalist, and the personal struggle he faced while writing...
2016-10-1411 min
Tiny Conversations30. Moving Past Failure with Kye Fox
On this episode of Tiny Conversations Kye Fox discusses facing failure and overcoming failure to follow your dreams.
Kye is a stand-up comedian in Toronto. Back in 2012 Kye was about to take the stage at a charity comedy show with some of his biggest idols. Kye was a young comedian and he thought this was his big break….and then he bombed.
Kye went off book – he delivered an impromptu set riddled with awkward jokes and guilty confessions and the worst thing that can happen to a comedian happened…no one in the aud...
2016-09-1311 min
Tiny Conversations29. Doing Purposeful Work with Ainsley Monro
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Ainsley Monro about doing purposeful work and some of the barriers to that work.
Since she was four-years-old Ainsley has been trying to lead grassroots movements to affect change. Starting with a kindergarten trash pick-up Ainsley has moved on to work with organizations like Katimavik and The Otesha Project. Now Ainsley dreams of building community spaces and hosting YouTube channels that get young Canadians involved in politics.
In this episode Ainsley and I discuss why this kind of work is so important to h...
2016-08-3010 min
Tiny Conversations28. Loving Without Expectation With Steve Ballantyne
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Steve Ballantyne about loving without expectation.
On his first visit to the week-long festival, Burning Man, Steve was introduced to the idea of loving without expectation. From that point forward this lesson changed his outlook on relationships. For Steve it’s expectations that create most of the problems we have with our friends, family, and romantic lovers.
In this episode Steve explains how he first learned this lesson, some of his hesitations, and which relationships have changed the most for him.
Wha...
2016-08-1613 min
Tiny Conversations27. The Importance of Creating Daily with Basil Gerard
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Basil Gerard about the importance of creating something daily.
Basil first discovered that creating was a necessary part of his routine while working at a factory to save money. He has gone on to launch Podcasts, work on Documentaries, and now run his own multimedia company Curyo Media.
In this episode Basil and I talk about why creating is so important to him, when he first learned about the technique “no zero days”, and what happens when he isn’t creating.
Do you...
2016-02-2311 min
Tiny Conversations26. Zahra Ebrahim on Sharing Ideas Freely
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Zahra Ebrahim about the importance of sharing ideas – from why she believes in sharing an idea right from its inception, to why people are afraid to share and what can go wrong…and right…when we decide to share.
Zahra is a change driven, rule-bending creative. I first heard Zahra speak at a community event awhile back and was so impressed with both her passion and her generosity in cultivating ideas, community, and opportunities to involve people in change. From the moment Zahra and I sat down at...
2016-02-0311 min
Tiny Conversations25. Responding to Transphobic Messages About Caitlyn Jenner
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Chris Studer, Executive Director of Get Real. Get Real is a non-profit organization who’s goal is to help others, “unlearn LGBTQ discrimination and bullying.”
In June 2015 Get Real was preparing to host a fundraising event during World Pride at Toronto, ON bar El Furniture Warehouse. During that time Caitlyn Jenner came out as transgender in this Vanity Fair article. It was a moment where transgender issues were forced into the public arena. Some responded positively, some negatively, and some made transphobic jokes on Instagram...
2016-01-2012 min
Tiny Conversations24. Building a Tiny Home with The Hobohemians[powerpress]
Kat Walters and Matthew Davey discuss deciding to build and move in to a tiny home.
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2015-12-1611 min
Tiny ConversationsListening from the Sea Lion Lookout over Lake SuperiorA binaural recording at the Sea Lion lookout in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. This lookout is atop a cliff high above and on the edge of Lake Superior. The lookout is formed by aggressive waves hitting the rocks, which you can hear in this recording.
2015-08-1902 min
Tiny ConversationsListening on top of Manitoba's Highest PointA binaural recording from Manitoba's highest point, Baldy Mountain. Baldy Mountain is located in Duck Mountain
2015-08-1902 min
Tiny ConversationsListening on Top of Saskatchewan's Highest PointA binaural recording from Saskatchewan's Highest Point - an unnamed point in Cypress Hills. Made on Aug 13, 2015 as part of the web series The Peakbaggers - http://thepeakbaggers.com
2015-08-1902 min
Tiny ConversationsListening on top of Ontario's Highest PointA binaural recording from Ontario's highest point, Ishpatina Ridge, on May 16 2015. Recorded as part of the web series The Peakbaggers - http://thepeakbaggers.com
2015-08-1901 min
Tiny Conversations23. Making Meaningful Connections with Stef Teitelman and Mike Smith[powerpress]
Yoga instructor Stefanie Teitelman and entrepreneur Mike Smith discuss making meaningful connections with the people around you.
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2015-08-0409 min
Tiny Conversations22. Having a Transgender Partner and Parent with Alison and Jonah BrooksOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Jonah and Alison Brooks about having a transgender parent and partner. I wasn’t until Dee and Alison were married, and Jonah was born, that Dee realized she was transgender and came out to both Alison and Jonah. On this episode I talk to Alison about what it […]
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2015-06-2214 min
Tiny Conversations21. Telling Emotional Stories with Alex BlumbergOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Alex Blumberg. If you don’t know who Alex Blumberg is, chances are you’re familiar with his work. He’s a former producer for radio shows like This American Life, Planet Money, and most recently the Podcast Start Up. Alex’s success in radio and podcasting can best be attributed […]
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2015-06-0812 min
Tiny Conversations20. Doing a Good Job with Helen PayneOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Helen Payne. I met Helen on a cold, Winter day at Arrowhead Provincial Park. There Helen is the Supervisor of all Guest Services, meaning she has a lot of responsibilities. But Helen is a lot more than that. Watching her sharpen my skates, something she was […]
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2015-05-2509 min
Tiny Conversations19. How to Raise a Feminist with Tallulah HershornOn this episode of Tiny Conversations the tables are turned and I am the one being interviewed. Tallulah Hershorn is a friend and new mother who is worrying a lot about the kind of child she may raise. She asked me why I am such a vocal feminist and how she can raise her child to be […]
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2015-05-1214 min
Tiny ConversationsEpisode 4 – Britt Wray on Backyard ScientistsOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Britt Wray, a researcher, scientist, and radio personality. Britt recently returned from SXSW, an ideas, music, and art festival in Texas, where she was co-presenting a talk on Backyard Scientists to a group of educators.
In this episode Britt outlines what Backyard Science means, some of the issues surrounding bio-hacking, and how all of this means a future of less barriers to entry into the world of science. You can learn more at DIYBIO.org or SYMBIOTA.org.
If you like this episode, let me know what you think. You can...
2014-12-0410 min
Tiny Conversations18. Long Distance Relationships with Patrick MaziarskiOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Patrick Maziarski about long distance relationships. Patrick has been with his Partner for four years but has never lived together for more than a few months. They’ve broken up, got back together, and are trying to make it work. In this episode I talk to Patrick a few days before […]
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2014-10-1312 min
Tiny Conversations17. Laurence Fournier Campeau on Connecting with Strangers through DanceOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Laurence Fournier Campeau. Laurence is one of the principal members of Ecouté Pour Voir – a contemporary dance piece where dancers perform their pieces for members of the public, one person at a time, to music on headphones worn only by the solo dancer and audience member – it is super […]
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2014-10-0312 min
Tiny Conversations16. Patricia J Davidson on How Baseball Saved Her LifeOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Patricia J Davidson. Patricia is HUGE Blue Jays and baseball fan and the author of “Baseball Biopolar” a website she started after having a nervous breakdown. I met Patricia waiting in line for a Blue Jays game and was immediately struck by her passion for the game. We […]
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2014-09-2307 min
Tiny Conversations15. Lindsay Zier-Vogel of Love Lettering Project on Unexpected DiscoveriesOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Lindsay Zier-Vogel. Lindsay is the amazingly positive and poetic person behind “Love Lettering Project” – a project where people write letters about something they love and leave those letters for others to find. I met Lindsay where it all started, Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, to discuss why she began […]
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2014-09-1500 min
Tiny Conversations14. Emily Delpero on Jealousy and Judgement in SportOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Emily Anne Delpero. Emily is an intellectual, thoughtful, articulate Olympic Weightlifter who is currently studying different forms of therapy. She recently reached-out to me, asking if she could talk through something that was on her mind, something she calls “The Culture of Mutual Derision.” In this episode Emily discusses some of […]
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2014-09-0804 min
Tiny Conversations13. Rachel Hill on Alcohol and Substance AbuseOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Rachel Hill. Rachel is an enthusiastic and upbeat person that I do CrossFit with. She recently posted about being sober for one year and I decided to ask her about the decision to not drink. In this episode Rachel discusses alcoholism, our societies obsession with drinking, and her recovery from drug […]
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2014-09-0111 min
Tiny Conversations12. Kristyn Wong-Tam on Open Streets TorontoOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Toronto City Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam. Councillor Wong-Tam is a city builder, lover of Toronto, and advocate for pedestrian spaces. She recently helped spearhead the launch of Open Streets TO – an event where 5 kilometres of major streets in Toronto are shut down for half a day. In this episode Councillor Wong-Tam discusses why […]
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2014-08-1810 min
Tiny Conversations11.5. Brian Cauley on The Beauty of a QuestionOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to you about one of the reasons I started this podcast. Bianca Giaever is an amazing audio maker and incredibly talented person. Her recording of a conversations with a six-year-old is a major inspiration for me. In this episode I discuss the beauty of conversation and the treasures found […]
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2014-07-2103 min
Tiny Conversations11. Natalie Kulesza on Being Addicted to Self-HelpOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Natalie Kulesza. Natalie is an actor, writer, and someone who loves to laugh. She told me she was working on a new performance piece about self-help and I decided to ask her more about that. In this episode Natalie discusses what she calls her addiction to self-help, what caused this addiction, and […]
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2014-07-1411 min
Tiny Conversations10. Leann Lapp on Guilt Culture in AcademiaOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Leann Lapp. Leann is both one of the top CrossFit athletes in Canada and completing her pHd in Clinical Psychology. Recently she admitted hiding her CrossFit and athletic accomplishments from her colleagues in the academic world. In this episode Leann discusses working in academic institutions and the stigmas surrounding having hobbies and […]
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2014-07-0709 min
Tiny Conversations9. Paul Jarvis on Do What You LoveOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Paul Jarvis. Paul is a web designer, rat lover, and truly inspiring person. He recently sent out an email outlining how “Do What You Love” means more than a career but rather finding balance. In this episode Paul discusses his unique take on “Do What You Love”, figuring out the difference between […]
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2014-06-3012 min
Tiny Conversations8. Kathryn Bruni Young on Strength Training in YogaOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Kathryn Bruni Young. Kathryn is a Yoga Trainer, Olympic Weightlifter and super strong person (you should see her handstands). Kathryn recently published an article in Elephant Journal – “The New Wave of Yoga” – in which she argues that yoga isn’t enough. In this episode Kathryn discusses why she thinks you need […]
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2014-06-1911 min
Tiny Conversations7. Angela Misri on Creative RisksOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Angela Misri. Angela is a former colleague at CBC, Author, and an extremely driven person. A few years ago Angela left her Management position at CBC to write a series of novels. In this episode Angela discusses why she left her career at CBC, the risks involved in taking such a leap, […]
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2014-06-0512 min
Tiny Conversations6. Michelle Parise on LonelinessOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Michelle Parise, Producer on CBC’s Spark, Mom, and generally relaxed and candid person. Since her very abrupt divorce a few years ago, Michelle has been dating a lot and thinking about loneliness and partnerships. In this episode Michelle discusses the benefits and detractors for being alone and the difference between being […]
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2014-05-0711 min
Tiny Conversations5. Marla Brennan on Talking about our FeelingsOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Marla Brennan, a writer, performer, musician, and very open person. Marla has been focusing a lot on how she communicates her feelings, especially in relationships, and especially with her current romantic partner. In this episode Marla discusses her journey and why communicating your emotions is important. She also discusses the importance […]
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2014-04-1810 min
Tiny ConversationsEpisode 5 – Marla Brennan on Talking about our FeelingsOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Marla Brennan, a writer, performer, musician, and very open person. Marla has been focusing a lot on how she communicates her feelings, especially in relationships, and especially with her current romantic partner.
In this episode Marla discusses her journey and why communicating your emotions is important. She also discusses the importance of having a partner who communicates on the same level as you, and how this progress is a long and difficult journey.
If you like this episode, let me know what you think. You can also subscribe in iTunes (bit...
2014-04-1810 min
Tiny Conversations4. Britt Wray on Backyard ScientistsOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Britt Wray, a researcher, scientist, and radio personality. Britt recently returned from SXSW, an ideas, music, and art festival in Texas, where she was co-presenting a talk on Backyard Scientists to a group of educators. In this episode Britt outlines what Backyard Science means, some of the issues surrounding bio-hacking, and […]
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2014-04-1210 min
Tiny Conversations3. Adam Shedletzky on the Fair Elections ActOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Adam Shedletzky – the co-founder of Lead Now, a grassroots political organization, and a law student. Adam and Lead Now have been heavily educating the Canadian Public on the proposed Bill C23 – aka the Fair Elections Act – and why it would be so harmful to democracy in […]
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2014-04-0410 min
Tiny ConversationsEpisode 3 – Adam Shedletzky on the Fair Elections ActOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Adam Shedletzky – the co-founder of Lead Now, a grassroots political organization, and a law student. Adam and Lead Now have been heavily educating the Canadian Public on the proposed Bill C23 – aka the Fair Elections Act – and why it would be so harmful to democracy in Canada.
In this episode Adam outlines some of the major issues with the Fair Elections Act. The two major issues Adam describes are the potential limitations to student, elderly, and Aboriginal voters, and the crippling restrictions to Elections Canada.
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2014-04-0410 min
Tiny Conversations2. Siobhan Özege on Steve PaikinOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Siobhan Özege – a writer at Fat Girl Food Squad and Shameless and generally articulate person. Siobhan has recently been quite vocal about TV Host Steve Paikin and his comments on why it is hard to find female guest for his show, The Agenda. If you haven’t read his comments, […]
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2014-03-2811 min
Tiny ConversationsEpisode 2 – Siobhan Özege on Steve PaikinOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Siobhan Özege – a writer at Fat Girl Food Squad and Shameless and generally articulate person. Siobhan has recently been quite vocal about TV Host Steve Paikin and his comments on why it is hard to find female guest for his show, The Agenda. If you haven’t read his comments, you can do so here (http://theagenda.tvo.org/blog/agenda-blogs/where-oh-where-are-all-female-guests).
In this episode Siobhan outlines why some of Steve’s comments are so troubling and how this is indicative of the larger picture for women in the Media. She also ou...
2014-03-2811 min
Tiny Conversations1. Farhang Ghajar on Being KindOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Farhang Ghajar – a fellow colleague at CBC, actor, and all-around awesome person. Farhang shared the story The Egg by Andy Weir with me and I wanted to talk with him about that story. The Egg is a story for all religions. A story that changed […]
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2014-03-1211 min
Tiny ConversationsEpisode 1 - Farhang Ghajar on Being KindOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Farhang Ghajar – a fellow colleague at CBC, actor, and all-around awesome person. Farhang shared the story The Egg by Andy Weir with me and I wanted to talk with him about that story.
The Egg is a story for all religions. A story that changed my perspective on compassion and empathy. As Farhang puts it, “It’s a great little thought experiment to teach yourself compassion.” Also, we do some singing from Les Misèrables.
You can read The Egg here - http://www.reddit.com/r/Frisson/comments/1a07cy/short_sto...
2014-03-1211 min