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Co-Produce by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

A veteran journalist who writes about homes, once a music critic who interviewed Ray Charles, a woman with multiple books under her belt, and someone who adores animals, there is more to Kerry Gold than the popular Globe and Mail housing pieces that many in Vancouver wait to read weekly. I get to know Kerry more as we discuss her story and her work. Enjoy this!

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Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

A Woman who dominates Vancouver’s real estate media space, and a writer who has written bestselling memoirs, there is more to Kerry Gold than I knew!

Kerry had amazing experiences interviewing some of the world’s most talented musicians and I had the pleasure of learning more about her as both a person, with her own passions, and a professional on a mission for balanced and solid stories. Episode coming soon!

Music by Olexy from Pixabay.

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Co-Produced By Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Master Martial Artist, and Team Canada Taekwondo Veteran, Siddhartha Bhat tells his story of starting the practice as a child, spending the first months of training in the corner for poor behaviour, and soon realizing his passion for fighting and at one point claiming a spot amongst the top #10 in the world. From physical discipline to mental focus, we discuss his reasons for stopping competition, how taekwondo can help with mental health and self protection, and even how he can walk around the city with his amazing cat relaxing on his shoulder. This unique episode inspired me to move and make some changes.

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Music by Praz Khanal from Pixabay.

Co-Produce by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

In addition to hearing about Siddhartha Bhat’s amazing journey, our conversation developed into ideas, concepts and discussion on disciplines focused on the mind and overall health. He inspired me to act and think differently, brought new ideas to the forefront, and had me keen to act now. This conversation will surely inspire and fascinate you. Stay tuned for an update on the episode air date!

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

Mark Haden has been working with those who have mental health and substance use challenges for years. Now a UBC Professor, researcher and Clinical Supervisor at Qi Integrated Health, Mark Haden talks to me about using ketamine to help those with depression and PTSD, while emphasizing the benefits of psychedelic drugs in healing. Mark recommends taking a wise approach to drugs while minimizing the harms of drugs and maximizing their benefits. We discuss his path of coming to terms with the fact that there has not been effective treatment in mainstream medicine for those with depression, question the effectiveness of anti depression drugs, and discuss alcohol dependency and trials he is working on that could change the way it is treated. This conversation presents evidence-based treatments that could turn the mental health and addiction treatment field on its head. Maybe that’s what we need?

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Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

As we face a variety of mental health challenges in our province, and across the country, the way that we are caring for people with mental illness and substance abuse challenges is not working. Mark Haden wants to approach drugs with a wise, evidence-based approach and a part of this is using psychedelics, specifically ketamine, to help people who are suffering with depression, PTSD, and other mental health-related issues. Thousands of BC residents take antidepressants daily but are they working?

Co-Produced By Rachel Thexton And Angel Araujo

Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay.

Co-Produce by RAchel Thexton and Angel Araujo

Mo Amir is the creator and host of This is VANCOLOUR, originally solely a podcast, and now also a culture and politics TV talk show on CHEK. Mo is on the other side of the discussion here as he shares more about himself, his journey to talk television, his approach to interviews, and even some behind the scenes stories that will surprise you. We discuss the local digital space, podcasting, interviewing styles, and some of his guest experiences. Enjoy!

Music by Olexy from Pixabay.

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Co-produced by RAchel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Co-Produce By Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.