This week, friend of the show Dan Riskin is back! Jann and Dan dive into a discussion about ants to begin; and before you hit stop, just know that they’re exploring the interconnectedness of different species can have surprising effects, such as ants changing the diet of lions in Kenya. They also touch on how communicating scientific information can be challenging, especially in a world where misinformation is prevalent. It is important to find effective ways to engage with people who may have different beliefs or perspectives. Dan, Jann and Caitlin also look at how having siblings, especially those close in age, can have an impact on mental health and socialization. The conversation ends with a hopeful discussion about the future of science in regards to climate change and improving animal welfare. As individuals, we can make a difference by making small changes, such as eating one less burger a week, to contribute to a more sustainable world!
 
Jann and Caitlin wrap up the episode reviewing the Grammy Awards show including Taylor Swift's interaction with Celine Dion, Jay-Z's award, and Beyonce's Grammy wins.
 
Topics covered:
 

Ants Changing Lion Diets

The Beauty of Nature and Difficult Conversations

The Importance of Science and Common Sense

The Impact of Siblings on Mental Health

The Disparity in STEM Fields

Gender Disparities in Science

Hope for the Future

Taking Action for the Environment

How Siblings Impact Mental Health

Women in Science

Grammys Recap

Taylor Swift and Celine Dion at the Grammys

Jay-Z's Award and Beyonce's Grammy Wins

Reflection on the Music Industry

 
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Dan Riskin: The Case for Ants & Scientific Truths

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In this conversation, Jann Arden, Caitlin Green, and Sarah Burke discuss various topics including Jann's recent National Geographic show narrating the secrets of whales with a live symphony orchestra, the importance of animal advocacy, Taylor Swift's new album, and the challenges of being an artist. They also touch on the impact of social media and the future of Taylor Swift's career. They also touch on the TV show 'Hacks' and their love for the Toronto Maple Leafs (well some more than others, anyway).
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The conversation concludes with a segment on disability that picks up another perspective on our recent episode about medical assistance in dying (MAID) and the importance of listening to different perspectives. Our guest is Mitchell Tremblay, an advocate who’s fighting for a better future for all Canadians with disabilities
Mitchell has been in and out of hospitals since he was 17, diagnosed with social anxiety, generalized anxiety, PTSD and personality disorders. He was homeless by age 18 and has since been homeless 7 times. 
A note from Mitchell:
I am just one voice of many, at least 1.5 million Canadians with disabilities are in legislated poverty. We have advocates who've ended their lives. It's so hard to mobilize with mobility issues and protests are non existent yet we are the largest minority in Canada.
His single wish for those who have been unaware about this situation in Canada is to listen & learn, so we invite you to follow along with Mitchell and we thank him for joining us this week.
At 42 years old now, Mitchell is one of the strongest voices advocating for the disabled community. Mitchell wanted us to share the link to this Al Jazeera story with our audience, although he’s done many interviews about his experience:
https://youtu.be/cxqVaaBx3gg?si=ZptbjeteKfVYwEEY
Please find out more about Mitchell by following along with him on socials and giving a listen to his podcast where he speaks to people with disabilities from coast to coast about the state of disability in Canada and the lived realities of those impacted by broken systems.
-Jann, Caitlin & Sarah
The PWDcast episodes:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4NG7aOO1fjsq94VmRwvK1E
All interviews:
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Read more about this topic in last week's budget announcement: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/national-disability-benefit-announced-federal-budget-1.7175828
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The Tortured Poets Podcast Department

This week's guest is the incredible Kate Bowler! She is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and an Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University.
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Jann and Kate discuss the importance of taking action in the face of challenges, the need for authentic conversations about grief, and the pressure to always be positive. They also touch on the topic of medically assisted dying and the complexities surrounding it. Kate Bowler shares her personal experiences with chronic pain and how it inspired her latest book, 'Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day,' which offers bite-sized reflections for navigating ups and downs in life. In this conversation, Kate Bowler discusses the challenges of navigating grief and supporting others in times of difficulty. They explore the concept of being overwhelmed by other people's problems and the need to set boundaries. They also discuss the role of religion and spirituality in coping with hardship and finding a sense of community. The conversation emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, love, and self-compassion in helping each other through tough times.
More about Kate Bowler:
Kate studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we’re capable of change. She is the author of Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel and The Preacher’s Wife: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities. After being unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35, she penned the New York Times bestselling memoir, Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved) and No Cure For Being Human (and Other Truths I Need to Hear). She has also co-written with Jessica Richie, spiritual reflections: Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection and The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days. Kate’s most recent book, Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs, and In-Betweens, is packed with bite-sized reflections and action-oriented steps to help you get through the day, be it good, bad, or totally mediocre. Kate hosts the award-winning Everything Happens podcast where, in warm, insightful, often funny conversations, she talks with people like Malcolm Gladwell and Beth Moore about what they’ve learned in difficult times. She lives in Durham, North Carolina with her family and continues to teach do-gooders at Duke Divinity School.
https://katebowler.com/
Watch Kate Bowler's Ted Talk 
Order her latest book Have a Beautiful Terrible Day: Daily Meditations For the Ups, Downs & In-Betweens 
Jann, Caitlin & Sarah also talked through some comments from listeners from last week's episode surrounding medically assisted death - stay tuned for next episode but here is the article that was referenced during this week's show:
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/why-are-15-times-more-canadians-than-californians-choosing-assisted-death
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Kate Bowler: Know Your Own Belovedness

This week, Jann Arden, Caitlin Green, and Sarah Burke discuss a variety of topics, including the solar eclipse, the trend of divorce rings, the concept of one-hit wonders and more. Jann also reflects on her weekend as she leads Caitlin and Sarah through a conversation about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) as she went for one last visit with her friends parents who chose to leave the planet in their early 90s with joy and celebration. This episode is joyful, and not meant to be depressing! Jann reflects on the power of choice.
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Topics

Introduction and Solar Eclipse Event

Divorce Rings

Living in Garages as a Luxury

Staying True to Oneself and Ignoring Irrelevance

The Oatmeal Diet Trend

Extreme Diets and Sensible Living

Assisted Death and Dignity

The Importance of Having a Will

Investing in Luxury: Birkin Bags

Voicenotes from our listeners


Check out the Taylor Swift playlist that Jann mentioned that includes her song 'Insensitive' HERE.
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A Peaceful Passing

Host Jann Arden interviews Naheed Nenshi, the former mayor of Calgary and current candidate to become premier of Alberta. They discuss the challenges of navigating politics in a polarized world, the importance of empathy and understanding, and the role of social media in shaping public discourse. Nenshi also shares his insights on the rise of divisive politics and the need for politicians to prioritize the well-being of all citizens. The conversation touches on themes of unity, hope, and the desire for a better future, exploring economic insecurity, the need for public services, and the importance of community resilience. Nenshi also discusses the challenges faced by young people, the importance of public assets like healthcare and education, and the need to support mental health. Naheed and Jann share their personal experiences growing up in Calgary and the importance of community support. They emphasize the role of public service and the need to encourage more women to get involved in politics. While Jann, Caitlin and Sarah learn about Naheed Nenshi's decision to run for the leadership of the NDP party in Alberta, the conversation really revolves around hope and optimism for Canada and the entire world.
Topics:

Introduction and Background

The Challenges of Polarized Politics

The Role of Empathy and Understanding

The Impact of Social Media on Public Discourse

Building Bridges and Creating a Better Future

Economic Insecurity and Insecurities

The Role of Public Services

Challenges Faced by Young People

Community Support and Investment

Encouraging Women in Public Service

The Challenges of Advocacy

Naheed Nenshi's Decision to Run for NDP Leadership

The Importance of Strong Public Services

The Power of Hope and Optimism

The Politicization of Public Services

The Importance of Voting


Naheed Nenshi's early life was marked by his family's resilience during the '80s recession and how, through access to strong public services, the foundation was laid for his future. 
 After returning to Calgary following his education and early successes, Nenshi served as a tenured professor at Mount Royal University. It was on leave from his tenured position that he would become Mayor of Calgary, serving three terms over 11 years. Despite the downturn in global resource prices, under Nenshi's leadership the city was continually listed in the Top 10 of global livability (as high as third!), and often listed atop all cities in the western hemisphere. 
Leading Calgary through a deadly and unprecedented disaster in the 2013 Southern Alberta floods, he turned a catastrophe into a celebration of a community's resilience. In the years that followed, he continued his work to guide record-setting investment in his constituents quality of life including transit, roads, recreation centers and libraries. Along the way, he was named "the best mayor in the world" by The City Mayor's Foundation. Among all of this building, Calgary's taxes were the lowest among big cities. 
He is a proud first-generation Canadian of Indian ancestry, whose parents immigrated from Tanzania. His family and his Ismaili Muslim faith instilled in him the ethic of seva--service to the community--something he tries to live every day.
Now, he's running to be leader of Alberta's NDP and the next premier of the province. Find out more about Naheed Nenshi's campaign: https://nenshi.ca/
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Naheed Nenshi: For All of Us

Happy Birthday to Jann Arden! This week, Jann reflects on turning 62 and discusses the pressures women face to remain young. Jann, Caitlin Green and Sarah Burke touch on the controversy surrounding Kate Middleton's health, the ban on social media for children in Florida, and the importance of embracing aging and celebrating life. The discussion also explores historical beauty standards, the desire to stay young, and the need to find joy in the present moment. Jann explores the privilege of aging and the concept of retirement and retirement planning. The conversation concludes with reflections on wisdom and life experience, and the suggestion to retire the word 'retirement'.
Topics:

Introduction and Birthday Reflections

Apology for Kate Middleton Comments

The Palace's PR Response and Public Interest in Kate Middleton

Florida's Social Media Ban for Children

Embracing Aging and Celebrating Life

Historical Beauty Standards and Women's Desire to Remain Young

Madonna and the Pressure to Stay Young

Accepting Aging and Finding Joy in the Present

Balancing Perspectives on Aging and Achievement

The Privilege of Aging and Embracing Mortality

Appreciating Life's Spectacular Moments

Not Worrying About Societal Expectations

Retirement and Planning

Purpose and Community Connection

Fear of Retirement

Friendships and Aging

Energy and Boundaries

Wisdom and Life Experience

Retiring the Word Retirement


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Dan Riskin: The Case for Ants & Scientific Truths

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