TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

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TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart episodes

October 27 Finding treatment for childhood OCD: Dr. Evelyn Stewart
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is more than a need for things to be clean or organized. It can affect a child's routines, relationships and time at school. Dr. Evelyn Stewart is a child psychiatrist and researcher at BC Children's Hospital. She explains how OCD can develop, why it can be hard to recognize in young people and what parents should know. We also explore treatments that can help children manage their symptoms and feel more in control of their lives.
39 min
October 22 Surviving dementia care: D. Grant Campbell
Behind every dementia diagnosis is a family caregiver navigating a maze of medical jargon and overwhelming choices. When D. Grant Campbell's parents were both diagnosed with dementia, he decided to dive into research. Grant unpacks the realities of dementia caregiving and shares strategies to help families thrive.
32 min
October 14 Why does friendship seem harder today?: Lee Arden
We all know that friendship and community are essential pillars of life. So why can it be so hard to build and maintain new connections? Lee Arden is a writer and community organizer who argues that hyper-individualism is keeping us apart. In their new book, The Politics of Lonely: Why Is Friendship So Hard?, Lee says a less lonely world is possible.
27 min
October 06 What your hair is secretly saying: Judy Wearing
Human hair is about more than looks. It's also an evolutionary survival tool that shapes communication and empathy. Judy Wearing is an expert in evolutionary biology. Her new book, Anxious and Hairy: The Evolution and Culture of Human Hair, answers some big questions and we discuss the science, history and emotion behind why we care so much about our hair.
29 min
September 29 What is actually in period products?: Rashmi Prakash
Most single-use period products carry a hidden environmental footprint. Biomedical engineer Rashmi Prakash saw this problem and began developing her own completely compostable menstrual pad. We unpack the critical difference between "biodegradable" and strictly regulated "compostable" materials and discuss the chemical processing behind cotton and bamboo products.
22 min
September 22 How to be single and happy: Yuthika Girme
As more people actively choose a single life, Yuthika Girme wants to understand why people are delaying getting into romantic relationships. As an associate professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University, Yuthika studies how our mindset around singlehood shapes our daily experiences and happiness. We discuss how those who view being single as an opportunity for self-expansion may be more likely to have a higher overall life satisfaction.
30 min
September 15 Can inconvenience actually improve your well-being?: Gabe Bullard
Embracing some healthy inconvenience might be the secret to maintaining your attention span and building a stronger sense of community. Gabe Bullard is a journalist and author who has spent the last several years researching the hidden costs of endless convenience. Whether it's through delivery apps or buying your favourite author's new book, anything we want is only a few clicks away. Gabe argues that the brief social interactions that come with ordering a coffee or buying groceries at the store are actually fundamental for belonging and community.
31 min
September 09 How flexible is your psychology?: Louis Busch
We often believe wellness means the absence of illness, or that the goal of mental health is to permanently delete "bad" feelings like anxiety, grief and stress. Psychotherapist Louis Busch argues the exact opposite. Wellness is about changing your relationship to pain. By weaving together Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with teachings from Cree, Anishinaabe and Coast Salish Elders, Louis offers listeners practical tools to sit with discomfort and walk toward a purposeful life.
39 min
September 03 Why you can't think your way out of stress: Simone Saunders
Traditional talk therapy gives us a language to reframe our thoughts, but cannot undo the deeply embedded survival patterns our bodies carry. Therapist and author Simone Saunders wants to help you understand what your nervous system is trying to tell you through physical symptoms. We explore why you can't simply think your way out of trauma, how "functional freeze" causes us to live on autopilot and what body aches and pains could mean.
30 min
August 25 How to build a sustainable kitchen: Naomi Hansen
When food writer Naomi Hansen first started her sustainability journey, she was overwhelmed by conflicting advice, shiny advertisements and unrealistic recommendations. Her solution was to write a solutions-focused guide to help cut through disinformation and greenwashing to make your kitchen truly sustainable. We discuss achievable changes that can make a real impact.
31 min

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Each week, TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart will bring exclusive conversations with experts and influencers making a difference for Canadians right now. From health and wellness, to community, to…