TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

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TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart episodes

December 03, 2024 Saving lives with food allergy immunotherapy: Dr. Edmond Chan
Can we train our immune systems to overcome food allergies? Dr. Edmond Chan is the Head of the Division of Allergy in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia and is leading an immunotherapy program to help children overcome their food allergies. We discuss how immunology is reshaping lives and offering hope to many people with life-threatening food allergies.
38 min
November 26, 2024 Building community for Black women in hockey: R. Renee Hess
For R. Renee Hess, a chance encounter with Pittsburgh Penguins fans led to a lifelong passion for hockey. She has become a passionate advocate for Black women in hockey through education, representation and community building. Renee discusses her new book Blackness is a Gift I Can Give Her: On Race, Community and Black Women in Hockey and how she's making hockey a safe space for Black women and girls.
34 min
November 19, 2024 How to have healthy conversations: Aftab Erfan
Quit the seemingly endless cycle of online outrage and unproductive arguments. Aftab Erfan is the executive director of the SFU Centre for Dialogue and she is passionate about constructive conflict resolution and helping people build their communication skills. We discuss the art of constructive dialogue and how we can build space for healthy conversations in our own lives.
34 min
November 12, 2024 How I learned to live with anxiety: David A. Robertson
On the outside, David A. Robertson has a loving family, a successful career as an author, and a platform to promote Indigenous perspectives, cultures and concerns. On the inside, he lives with "little monsters": chronic, debilitating health anxiety and panic attacks accompanied, at times, by depression. David shares his mental health journey and his brand new book All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live with Anxiety.

This episode contains a discussion of potentially distressing topics, such as suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 9-8-8.
35 min
November 05, 2024 Reflecting on Indigenous Veterans Day: Clarence Wolfleg Sr.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada have a long tradition of military service. The challenges they faced often extended to their post-service life, as many Indigenous war veterans didn't receive equal treatment compared to other veterans in Canada. Clarence Wolfleg Sr. is a deeply respected veteran and Elder from the Siksika Nation and he joins us to discuss his decades of work building financial and community support for Indigenous veterans.
24 min
October 29, 2024 The intersection of medicine and inclusivity: Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa dreamed of becoming a doctor her entire life. But as a psychiatry resident, Chika quickly learned that medical school and a medical career are not immune to systemic discrimination. She discusses her journey through medical school and residency, advocating for change and her new memoir: Unlike the Rest: A Doctor's Story.
31 min
October 22, 2024 The path to gender equality: Elizabeth Renzetti
Why are women still fighting for equality in 2024? Elizabeth Renzetti is an award-winning journalist who has spent decades reporting on women's rights in Canada. She shares her candid insights on what needs to change, the barriers women still face and why the fight is far from over. We also dive into Elizabeth's new book What She Said: Conversations About Equality.
37 min
October 15, 2024 The power of getting outside: Frank Wolf
What does it take to live a life of constant adventure and exploration? Frank Wolf is one of Canada's most prolific adventurers, trekking thousands of kilometres across the world's wilderness every year. As a writer and filmmaker, Frank is also passionate about the power of storytelling to foster connection between people. He joins us to discuss his unconventional lifestyle, exciting expeditions and his new book Two Springs, One Summer: A Year Inside the Life of a Chronic Adventurer.
29 min
October 08, 2024 The healing power of brotherly love: Manni and Reuben Coe
When Reuben Coe sent his brother Manni a desperate text message during the peak of the pandemic, it sparked an extraordinary journey of rescue and recovery. After a year of living alone in care, Reuben was isolated and deeply depressed. Manni knew his brother needed help and the family came together to heal. Hear the inspiring story of one family's fight to save their loved one with Down syndrome, or "up syndrome" as Reuben prefers.
34 min
October 01, 2024 Women who do too much: Tamu Thomas
Is your endless to-do list keeping you from just enjoying life? Tamu Thomas wants women to reclaim a more balanced approach to work and life and let others feel good about pitching in. She shares her own journey with burnout and the social factors that make women more susceptible to overdoing it.
28 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…