A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin

What happens when you get two Blue Rodeo keyboardists in a room? A whole lot of stories, laughs, and musical wisdom!

I sat down with founding member Bob Wiseman and current keyboardist Mike Boguski during their Two Pianos, No Rodeo tour. We chatted about AI, making music, getting older (and better!), creative freedom, and why there's no expiration date on doing what you love.

A funny, thoughtful, and wonderfully unpredictable chat with two Canadian musical treasures.

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What happens when you put three talented musicians, good friends, and a little reckless abandon in one room?

Christina catches up with Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper, and Sandy Mackay for a hilarious, heartwarming chat about making music together, finding the perfect harmony, and figuring out who's really the boss. From studio stories with producer Dale Murray to songwriting, tour pranks, award nominations, and the magic of musical friendship, this New Brunswick trio proves that great music is even better when you're having fun making it.

Expect plenty of laughs, a little mischief, and a whole lot of heart.

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Christina chats with Terri Fader of In Joy Dance Events about dancing, silent discos, connection, and the simple power of letting yourself have fun. They talk about getting out of your head, finding joy through movement, and why we’re never too old to play.

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Christina sits down with acclaimed Canadian musicians James Hill and Anne Janelle of Champagne Weather to talk about making music in the moment, embracing the unfinished, and letting an audience become part of the creative process. Their music is a wildly creative blend of chamber folk, improvisation and musical experimentation, with ukelele and cello at its core. They chat about their journey from classical and folk roots into improvisation, the trust that comes with years of collaboration, and what happens when you leave a little room for the unexpected.

Learn more about Champagne Weather at champagneweather.com.

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In this episode, Christina Martin chats with her bestie Dr. Ali Frye about her incredible journey through a death experience, her recovery, and how it has transformed her outlook on life. This is a wild one folks! Ali shares insights on appreciating small moments, community support, and the importance of life-saving skills.

Ali Frye is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, volunteer search-and-rescue member, dog mom, and newly minted volunteer firefighter who calls Amherst, Nova Scotia home. Originally from British Columbia, Ali is also a recent cardiac-arrest survivor - and, as her friends will tell you, apparently pretty damn hard to kill. She’s passionate about animals, nature, helping others, and making the most of her second chance at life.

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In this episode, Christina Martin starts up the chatting with Laura Simpson about her upcoming Make.Do.Camp for adults.

The heart of the episode is Kevjet - a Canadian living in London, England, and the host of Kevjet – The Podcast, where he sits down with artists, changemakers, and fascinating people for honest, heartfelt conversations. Christina chats with Kevjet about the incredible influence of his grandmother, what it's like building a podcast from the ground up, life as a Canadian in the UK, and why everyone's story is worth telling. It's a fun, thoughtful conversation about family, adventure, connection, and following your curiosity.

Listen to kevjetthepodcast.com

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On this episode of A Chat With Heart, Christina sits down with the incredible Michelynn Touesnard for an honest, funny, emotional, and deeply human conversation about living with stage four colorectal cancer.

Together they talk about ostomies, de-stigmatizing illness, mental health, community support, and finding joy even in the hardest moments. A beautiful reminder that vulnerability, laughter, and connection still matter - especially now.

• Support Michelynn's Battle with CRC on gofundme
• Support our team 'Booty Brigade' for the Halifax Bum Rum

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Fresh off their Germany tour, Christina Martin and Dale Murray sit down to unpack the realities of touring life — the highs, the hard moments, the hilarious stories, and what it means to keep evolving after 20 years of recording and touring music together.

From food poisoning and financial breakdowns to beautiful audiences, creative growth, unforgettable friendships, German saunas, and future plans, this episode is an honest and heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at independent artist life on the road.

A conversation about music, burnout, trust, community, and making room for new things.

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In this heartfelt episode of A Chat with Heart, Christina is joined by educator and Visually Speaking creator Melissa Choquette for an insightful conversation on neurodivergence, inclusive education, and self-discovery.

Together, they explore neuroaffirming practices, the role of visual supports in learning, and what it means to live authentically in a world that often asks us to mask. A meaningful and educational conversation for anyone curious about neurodiversity, personal growth, and creating more inclusive spaces.

Find out more about Melissa here, and to join her newsletter visit visuallyspeakinginc.com

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Join Christina Martin as she reconnects with her friend Jay Hiltz to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Nor'easter Apparel, and the innovative concept of the Soberish Mocktail Shoppe. Discover insights on community building, creative design, and the rise of sober lifestyle spaces in Halifax.

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