TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

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  Can inconvenience actually improve your well-being?: Gabe Bullard 15.09.2026 30мин

  Embracing some healthy inconvenience might be the secret to maintaining your attention span and building a stronger sense of community. Gabe Bullard is a journalist and author who has spent the last several years researching the hidden costs of endless convenience. Whether it's through delivery apps or buying your favourite author's new book, anything we want is only a few clicks away. Gabe argues that the brief social interactions that come with ordering a coffee or buying groceries at the store are actually fundamental for belonging and community.
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  How flexible is your psychology?: Louis Busch 09.09.2026 38мин

  We often believe wellness means the absence of illness, or that the goal of mental health is to permanently delete "bad" feelings like anxiety, grief and stress. Psychotherapist Louis Busch argues the exact opposite. Wellness is about changing your relationship to pain. By weaving together Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with teachings from Cree, Anishinaabe and Coast Salish Elders, Louis offers listeners practical tools to sit with discomfort and walk toward a purposeful life.
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  Why you can't think your way out of stress: Simone Saunders 03.09.2026 29мин

  Traditional talk therapy gives us a language to reframe our thoughts, but cannot undo the deeply embedded survival patterns our bodies carry. Therapist and author Simone Saunders wants to help you understand what your nervous system is trying to tell you through physical symptoms. We explore why you can't simply think your way out of trauma, how "functional freeze" causes us to live on autopilot and what body aches and pains could mean.
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  How to build a sustainable kitchen: Naomi Hansen 25.08.2026 30мин

  When food writer Naomi Hansen first started her sustainability journey, she was overwhelmed by conflicting advice, shiny advertisements and unrealistic recommendations. Her solution was to write a solutions-focused guide to help cut through disinformation and greenwashing to make your kitchen truly sustainable. We discuss achievable changes that can make a real impact.
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  City rats can teach us about adapting to a changing world: Dan Werb 18.08.2026 32мин

  Our concrete jungles are also thriving ecosystems where wildlife is evolving at breakneck speed. Award-winning writer and epidemiologist Dan Werb unpacks how animals are adapting to urban life and reshaping the natural world.
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  Optimize your health in perimenopause: Dr. Jennifer Tomas 12.08.2026 34мин

  Navigating the early signs of perimenopause can feel like a guessing game. Dr. Jennifer Tomas wants to demystify the complex transition leading to menopause. As TELUS Health's Menopause Clinical and an OB/GYN, Jennifer helps people understand their hormone fluctuations, sleep disturbances and mood changes. We debunk the myth of one-size-fits-all treatment and explore practical strategies for optimizing your health.
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  Finding justice for survivors of abuse: Justine van der Leun 05.08.2026 31мин

  Women are often imprisoned for protecting themselves from abuse. Justine van der Leun is an investigative journalist and she spent seven years researching how survivors are often targeted for persecution. In her new book Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival, Justine unpacks the concept of "criminalized survival" and what can often happen to women after they project themselves from violence.
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  Rethinking our relationship with time: John Borrows 28.07.2026 30мин

  Viewing time as a ticking clock or a constant inconvenience disconnects us from life's natural rhythms. Distinguished jurist and Indigenous law scholar John Borrows says we should redefine our relationship with the hours. He explains why we should stop managing time and start living with it as a companion. When we think about time as a friend, we create more opportunities for vulnerability, healing and connection.
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  Exploring the space between hearing and Deaf: Brian Ceci 23.07.2026 29мин

  We often think of hearing loss as a physical condition, but it's also a social one that can shape someone's confidence, identity and relationships. Filmmaker Brian Ceci spent much of his youth trying to hide his hearing loss in an attempt to "fit in." In his new TELUS Original film, HEARD, Brian explores how the vulnerable act of embracing your identity can bring healing, community and belonging.
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  How GLP-1 medications really work: Dr. Lisa Ma 14.07.2026 28мин

  GLP-1 medications are reshaping the conversation around weight management and metabolic health. Physician Dr. Lisa Ma moves beyond the hype to explore how GLP-1s work and discusses the biological drivers of weight resistance and food noise while dispelling common myths.
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  Why sports betting changed fandom: Darragh McGee 23.06.2026 33мин

  Sports betting has become a normal part of being a fan. Gambling ads appear on jerseys, in broadcasts, on social media and throughout the games we love. Sociologist and author Darragh McGee explains the rise of online betting, the psychology behind modern gambling products and how sports fans are being targeted. We discuss the future of sports betting and how we can begin reclaiming fandom from online gambling sites.
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  Autism research has overlooked women: Gina Rippon 16.06.2026 28мин

  The signs of autism in women are often hiding in plain sight. Neuroscientist Gina Rippon says many autistic girls learn to copy, rehearse and camouflage their way through social situations. Their struggles become virtually invisible to others. Gina explains the mental health impacts of constantly trying to fit in, how autism research was shaped around male stereotypes and why many autistic women are diagnosed years later than men.
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  How to find new music beyond the algorithms: Rollie Pemberton 09.06.2026 27мин

  Streaming has made music more accessible than ever. Rapper, producer and writer Rollie Pemberton believes algorithms are actually reshaping our music taste. He argues that convenience has come at a cost, making it easier to consume music but harder to build a meaningful relationship with it. We discuss streaming algorithms, record collecting and the lost art of discovery. Rollie shares why intentional listening matters and how reclaiming control of our music habits can enrich our lives.
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  What you learn from decades in the courtroom: Harvey Brownstone 02.06.2026 31мин

  Almost 30 years as a judge teaches you a lot about people. Harvey Brownstone witnessed thousands of family and criminal cases and shares what those experiences taught him about conflict, relationships and forgiveness. Harvey explains why he believes family court often fails people and why so many Canadians struggle to access justice. We also reflect on his personal journey as Canada's first openly gay judge.
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  Getting answers for PMOS: Dr. Jerilynn Prior 26.05.2026 32мин

  With irregular periods, fatigue, acne, anxiety and weight changes, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) can affect nearly every part of the body. These symptoms are often dismissed or treated separately instead of connected back to a hormonal condition. UBC endocrinologist and expert Jerilynn Prior explains what's actually happening in a body with PMOS and why the condition is so misunderstood.
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  Why we drink too much: Charles Knowles 20.05.2026 32мин

  Drinking feels harmless for many of us. For others, alcohol is also a powerful substance that changes the way the brain processes reward and emotion. Dr. Charles Knowles says a drinking habit that starts as a way to relax or connect with others can gradually become much harder to manage. We discuss the neuroscience of alcohol, why some people are more vulnerable to dependence and how genetics influence our relationship with drinking. Charles also shares insights from his own recovery and why understanding alcohol may help reduce shame and stigma.
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  Your anxiety is actually an alarm: Joanna Cheek 12.05.2026 30мин

  Stress, anxiety and burnout are often treated as personal problems to fix. But psychiatrist Joanna Cheek says many mental health symptoms may be reasonable responses to the world around us. As rates of anxiety, depression and emotional exhaustion rise, Joanna says we need to look beyond the individual and examine the systems shaping our lives. We discuss why so many people feel overwhelmed, how mental health changes when we put it in context and why understanding our "alarms" might help us better understand our emotions.
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  What nurses want you to know: Tilda Shalof & Lisa Mochrie 05.05.2026 29мин

  Caring for patients is a responsibility that stays with you. Nurses see people at their most vulnerable and are often a steady presence through fear, illness and loss. After decades in healthcare, Tilda Shalof offers a deep perspective into the emotional reality of nursing and managing high-pressure situations. Tilda is joined by Lisa Mochrie, a newer nurse navigating the same work in today's healthcare system.
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  Is it possible to bond with AI?: Caia Hagel 28.04.2026 30мин

  AI is making its way into our emotional relationships. Writer and digital anthropologist Caia Hagel agreed to bond with an experimental AI companion designed to learn her, mirror her and respond to her emotions. What began as an experiment quickly became something more personal. We discuss why more people are turning to AI for connection and why everyone should get familiar with what these new technologies have to offer.
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  Hope is a skill you can learn: Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 21.04.2026 29мин

  Hope is about finding a way forward, even when life feels uncertain. Psychology and education behaviorist expert Robyne Hanley-Dafoe explains how hope is a skill we can build. We discuss why so many people feel low on hope right now and how that impacts our mental health. Robyne shares practical ways to reconnect with hope in our everyday life and how we can share that positivity with others.