Tiny Conversations

[powerpress] Listen to a preview of Season 4 of Tiny Conversations. The post Season 4 Trailer appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Theatre performer Michelle Polak discusses creating connection and hope with her latest peace "Leaving Still". The post 33. Creating Hope with Michelle Polak appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Host of Science Vs, Wendy Zukerman discusses pitting facts against popular opinion. The post 32. Science Vs Others with Wendy Zukerman appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Shaun Doyle of Jays From the Couch discusses the treatment of women in Professional Baseball journalism. The post 31. Shaun Doyle on The Treatment of Women in Baseball Journalism appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Comedian Kye Fox discusses facing failure and overcoming failure to follow your dreams. The post 30. Moving Past Failure with Kye Fox appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Ainsley Monro discusses the desire of doing purposeful work and the barriers to doing that work. The post 29. Doing Purposeful Work with Ainsley Monro appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Entrepreneur Steve Ballantyne discusses loving without expectation. The post 28. Loving Without Expectation With Steve Ballantyne appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Filmmaker Basil Gerard discusses the importance of creating something daily. The post 27. The Importance of Creating Daily with Basil Gerard appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] City builder and designer Zahra Ebrahim discusses the importance of sharing ideas, why people are afraid, and what can go wrong. The post 26. Zahra Ebrahim on Sharing Ideas Freely appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Executive Director of Get Real Chris Studer discusses engaging in difficult conversations about discrimination rather than disengaging. The post 25. Responding to Transphobic Messages About Caitlyn Jenner appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Kat Walters and Matthew Davey discuss deciding to build and move in to a tiny home. The post 24. Building a Tiny Home with The Hobohemians appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Yoga instructor Stefanie Teitelman and entrepreneur Mike Smith discuss making meaningful connections with the people around you. The post 23. Making Meaningful Connections with Stef Teitelman and Mike Smith appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 22. Having a Transgender Partner and Parent with Alison and Jonah Brooks appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 21. Telling Emotional Stories with Alex Blumberg appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 20. Doing a Good Job with Helen Payne appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 19. How to Raise a Feminist with Tallulah Hershorn appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 18. Long Distance Relationships with Patrick Maziarski appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 17. Laurence Fournier Campeau on Connecting with Strangers through Dance appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 16. Patricia J Davidson on How Baseball Saved Her Life appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On 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 […] The post 15. Lindsay Zier-Vogel of Love Lettering Project on Unexpected Discoveries appeared first on 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 6. Michelle Parise on Loneliness 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 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 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 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 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 1. Farhang Ghajar on Being Kind appeared first on Tiny Conversations.