Join Christina Martin as she chats with singer-songwriter Jenn Grant about her activism, all the supplements they both ingest, and upcoming dreams coming true. Discover insights on navigating the music industry, embracing grief, and using art for social change.

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In this episode of A Chat with Heart, Christina Martin sits down with Cape Breton musician Elyse Aeryn for a powerful conversation about music, healing, and the kind of resilience you can’t fake. Elise opens up about a life-altering motorcycle accident that delayed her musical path, and the recovery that followed - physically and emotionally. From music videos and songwriting to independence, performance, and personal growth, this episode is full of heart, humour, and inspiration - the kind that sticks with you.

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What does it really take to build a creative life that lasts?

Christina sits down with Duane Jones, founder of Art Pays Me, to talk art, money, community, injuries, basketball dreams, and the very real work of believing in yourself long enough to keep going. This one is about heart, hustle, and learning how to value your work without losing your soul. 🤍

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Christina has a best friend chat with Dale Murray - music, songwriting, royalties, cat stories, deep dives, dating advice, world peace (obviously), and a few pet peeves we didn’t know he had.

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In this episode of A Chat With Heart, host Christina Martin welcomes singer-songwriter Dave Gunning. They chat with heart about the making of Dave's new album 'Field Notes', touring with Stompin' Tom Connors, Dave's illustrated book, and the impact of AI on creativity. The conversation flows through personal stories, Dave's incredible touring experiences, and the importance of community. They also share fun anecdotes and insights about their careers, collaborations, and the challenges they face as humans.

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In this episode of A Chat with Heart, host Christina Martin welcomes her friend Stephanie Purcell to discuss the upcoming Big Shiny Tunes event in Halifax. They share insights about the event's origins, the selection of performers, and the vibrant energy that characterizes the show. Christina also updates listeners on her upcoming performances. It's a great episode to kick off a new season!

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In this episode of Chat with Heart, Christina hangs out with the cast and crew behind her Holiday music video “Sex Drugs and Christmas Time.” They chat about how the video came together, share behind-the-scenes stories, and laugh about the chaos along the way. Mike Hall talks filming and editing, Stephanie Purcell shares the executive producer perspective, and Dale Murray chimes in on the musical side of things. It’s a fun, honest look at the creative process and the people who make it happen.

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In this episode of A Chat with Heart, Christina reconnects with old friends Meaghan Smith and Jason Mingo for a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about creativity, health, burnout, and living a beautifully unbalanced life. With questions pulled from a hat, embarrassing stories, and plenty of laughter, the trio explores friendship, artistic freedom, and the magic that happens when we tell the truth and show up for each other.

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In this episode, Christina sits down with friend Laura Simpson — co-founder of Side Door and champion of all things creative and live music — for a wide-ranging, cozy December chat. They chat about evolving relationships with the holidays, the strange comfort of traditions, and how community keeps artists going. Things get delightfully weird as they swap supernatural stories and childhood fears, before digging into the power of art, empathy, and good storytelling to help us make sense of the world. They also muse about the future of journalism, the role of critical thinking, and how creating safe, joy-filled spaces (on stage and off) just might be the heart of everything.

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In this episode of A Chat with Heart, host Christina Martin welcomes Rebekah Higgs, a creative force behind the DIY Mom brand, who discusses her transition from music to home renovation and content creation. They also discuss the behind-the-scenes realities of the DIY Mom project, the significance of supporting initiatives like Hope for Africa, and Rebekah's creative aspirations. 

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