Tiny Conversations

On 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 […] The post Episode 14 – Emily Delpero on Jealousy and Judgement in Sport appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 13 – Rachel Hill on Alcohol and Substance Abuse appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 12 – Kristyn Wong-Tam on Open Streets Toronto appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 11.5 – Brian Cauley on The Beauty of a Question appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 11 – Natalie Kulesza on Being Addicted to Self-Help appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 10 – Leann Lapp on Guilt Culture in Academia appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 9 – Paul Jarvis on Do What You Love appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 8 – Kathryn Bruni Young on Strength Training in Yoga appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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, […] The post Episode 7 – Angela Misri on Creative Risks appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Michelle Parise on Loneliness – Episode 6 appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 5 – Marla Brennan on Talking about our Feelings appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 4 – Britt Wray on Backyard Scientists appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 3 – Adam Shedletzky on the Fair Elections Act appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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, […] The post Episode 2 – Siobhan Özege on Steve Paikin appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post Episode 1 – Farhang Ghajar on Being Kind appeared first on Tiny Conversations.