Canadian Podcast with ZAK

Freediver and underwater photographer Joan Pina shares how he trained in Alberta's Lake Minnewanka before free diving alongside orcas and humpback whales in Northern Norway.What does it take to slip beneath Arctic water and come face to face with an orca? What can orca pods teach us about family bonds?Expect to learn how Joan prepared his body and mind for cold, open-water freediving, what swimming beside orcas reveals about their family bonds, what Blackfish changed about public views of captivity, and why protecting marine habitats starts with helping people see them.Joan Pina: Instagram @jjp_pg_ | juanpinaphotoworks.orgMore from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Equine artist Diane Williams paints wild and beloved horses in thick, vibrant oil on canvas, from the Sable Island horses of Nova Scotia to the white Camargue horses of Southern France.Have you ever wondered what it takes to capture a horse's spirit on canvas? What can wild horses teach us about seeing the world differently?Expect to learn how Diane paints horses, spirit bears and Alberta landscapes in vibrant colour, how she photographs horses around the world before painting them, and how she teaches her techniques to students.Diane Williams: dianewilliamsart.comMore from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Youth homelessness advocate Krystyna Lloyd, CEO of Calgary's Safe Haven Foundation, shares her journey of leaving an unsafe home at 16, surviving hidden homelessness, and turning trauma into purpose through mentorship and community.What signs of survival mode do most people miss in young people? And what does it actually take to stop homelessness before it starts?Expect to learn the warning signs of survival mode, why early support matters for at-risk youth, and how prevention, safe housing and meaningful connection help young women rebuild their lives before crisis becomes permanent.More from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Filmmaker Alison Reid, director and producer of the feature documentary The Art of Adventure, talks about the 80-year friendship between wildlife artist Robert Bateman and biologist Bristol Foster, and their 1957 round-the-world expedition in a Land Rover called The Grizzly Torque.How does a friendship last nearly seventy years? What does it take to bring a story like this to the screen?Expect to learn how Alison tracked down rare archival footage, how she restored Bristol Foster's original 16mm reels, and what Bob and Bristol, now 95 and 93, reflect on about legacy, art and conservation.The Art of Adventure: theartofadventuremovie.comMore from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Retired Captain William H. Wilson of the Royal Canadian Navy shares his story of serving aboard HMCS Ottawa during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944.What was it like to sail into Normandy on D-Day? What does a century of service teach you about courage?Expect to learn about the Battle of the Atlantic, the Normandy landings through the eyes of a 101-year-old veteran, the founding of the Naval Museum of Alberta, and why preserving Canada's military history matters.More from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Marine biologist and Treatos Box founder Katarina Legutky breaks down the pet food industry and dog treat nutrition, including how some dog treats contain as little as 4.6% crude protein.Do you actually know what's in your dog's treats? Why do so many commercial treats prioritize convenience and profit over real ingredients?Expect to learn how major pet food brands came to be owned by large consumer goods companies, how ingredient standards drifted over time, and how Treatos Box works directly with Alberta farms to make simple, high-protein treats from real ingredients.Treatos Box: treatosbox.comMore from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Senior Investment Advisor Tracey Lundell, with over 31 years of experience helping clients build, protect and transfer wealth with intention, talks about investing, retirement and legacy planning.What separates people who build lasting wealth from those who don't? How do you align your money with your values?Expect to learn how disciplined investing creates stability across market cycles, how advanced tax planning and fixed income expertise preserve capital, and how retirement and philanthropic planning turn financial success into long-term impact.Tracey Lundell: harbourfrontwealth.com/team-members/tracey-lundell/More from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Gilbert Bong talks with Zak about discipline, money and the choices that shape a meaningful life, drawing on years of helping people face decisions that matter.What keeps a leader grounded when the decisions affect families and communities? Can discipline really change the way you handle money?Expect to learn how entrepreneurs approach long-term wealth, why discipline shapes better financial decisions, how martial arts shaped his sense of character and control, and what building a school in Guatemala taught him about purpose.More from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Retired Calgary police officer Carlamay Sheremata, with more than twenty years in law enforcement and years in schools as a school resource officer, talks about what she learned from young people and why honest dialogue matters.Why do so many teens shut adults out? What small change in communication could shift your relationship with a young person?Expect to learn why listening is harder than people admit, how small changes in communication can shift a relationship, and what her award-winning book Youth Truth teaches parents, educators and mentors about better conversations.Carlamay Sheremata: carlamaysheremata.comMore from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Dustin Hogan, founder of Therapy for Dudes, talks about men's mental health and the pressure men feel to "hold it together."Why do so many men struggle in silence? What would it take for men to talk honestly about stress and identity?Expect to learn the patterns Dustin sees in men of all ages, why silence is still the biggest problem, and how community, emotional resilience and early intervention can change the conversation.Therapy for Dudes: therapyfordudes.comMore from the Canadian Podcast: CanadianPodcast.ca