Tardigrade Talks

In this episode, psychology student, firefighter, member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and co-founder of Smileage Wing Tse talks to Dr. Joti Samra about the short and long-term impacts of childhood trauma and what he’s learned about resiliency along the way. He shares how his experiences with adversity cultivated a desire to give back to his community and explains the importance of staying fit and “wearing” a smile.

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In this episode, ICU nurse, motivational speaker, author of The Courage To Be True, and creator of the LiveWell Recipe Tina Ruysseveldt, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about childhood adversity and navigating stigma and stereotypes, a history of alcoholism and loss, surviving a rare form of heart cancer, navigating the everyday hurdles of choosing sobriety, and a passion for inspiring others to live well.

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In this episode, applications engineer manager at Siemens Dr. Aaron Genest, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about his experience with a small startup company, what it takes to successfully avoid high turnover rates, the many skills he has gained throughout his employment journey, and his viral tweet that appeared controversial but highlighted his approach to policy making and gender equality in the workplace.

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In this episode, the CEO of Creative Options Regina (COR), Michael Lavis, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about how his non-profit charitable organization focuses on supporting people with disabilities. He speaks to their organization’s values and the personalized strategies utilized to create an environment of safety, warmth, and equality, and how rooting themselves in the philosophy of Gentle Teaching has strengthened the fabric of companionship and community for all they serve. Michael shares how a caring and gentle organizational culture can dramatically lower turnover rates, contribute to organizational growth, and cultivate a multiple-award-winning organization.

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In this episode, 24-year-old Indigenous woman with a Master of Social Work Justine Kennedy, talks with Dr. Joti Samra about her experiences with racism, poverty and the child protection system, and explains her selfless choice to raise her seven younger siblings. She shares her strategies for managing and maintaining her anxiety and mental health in order to fight for the well-being of her family.

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In this episode, Sarah Liverance, partner at Sklar Wilton & Associates and the founder of Headway, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about an incredible movement to enhance awareness of mental health and the availability of resources in the workplace. She shares the personal story that drove her passion for Headway and developing leadership strategies involving expressing vulnerability, getting comfortable with having conversations about mental health, and embracing talking about the challenges we all face.

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In this episode, Vice President of the BC Firefighters Association and member of the BC First Responder Mental Health Steering Committee, Steve Farina, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about the impact of years of exposure to traumatic events. He explains the necessity of acknowledging and dealing with your trauma and the healing power of peer support, nature, social support, and self-care. He also touches on the challenges of navigating a plant-based lifestyle in a male-dominated field where eating meat means masculinity.

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•"Hiking" by Scandinavianz

In this episode, CTV and CBC meteorologist and climate change activist Zahra Alani talks with Dr. Joti Samra about her passion for the planet – from recycling as a child to educating people about the impacts of climate change. She recounts the challenges of being a minority in the public eye, and explains the importance of a good support system and a life defined by your values.

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In this episode, Canada’s mother of health and safety, Maureen Shaw talks with Dr. Joti about her involvement in and deep passion for health and safety in the workplace; her personal experience navigating the sexism and discrimination that accompanies being a female in leadership role; how a devastating workplace accident so close to home provided her with a personal reason for an already passionate commitment to making the world a kinder and better place; and, how invaluable the impact of social connections are for your mental health.

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•"Fester" by Gabriel Douglas

In this episode, motivational speaker, author, and the passion behind Because We Are Girls, Jeeti Pooni talks with Dr. Joti about her heartwrenching story of childhood sexual abuse; the complexities of navigating and enduring cultural adversity, intense shame and guilt, trauma, and a lengthy legal trial; and how fighting for what you believe in, knowing your truth, and holding onto it can help you to channel resilience and begin the road to healing.

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•"Indian Fusion" by Shahed

•"Teardrops" by JuliusH

•"Let Me Know" by Tim Moor

•"Melancholy Trumpet" by Spinningmerkaba

•"Inspiring Motivational Piano" by Tim Moor

•"The Heavyweight" by Astrofreq

•"7 Night Walks" by Tim Moor