TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

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TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart episodes

April 23, 2024 Books are the secret to building empathy: Tasha Spillett
Anyone who has ever read to or with a child—parent, family member, teacher or friend—knows books leave lasting impressions. Tasha Spillett is a New York Times bestselling author with a passion for writing for children. For Tasha, books have the power to instill empathy, affirm, teach, transport and inspire action. She discusses her journey to becoming an author and her newest book Beautiful You, Beautiful Me.
34 min
April 16, 2024 Race and masculinity in the classroom: Matthew R. Morris
Race, Black masculinity, hip-hop culture, and education have an intricate relationship with one another. Matthew R. Morris is an educator and author who has dedicated much of his work to exploring racism in Canada's school system. We discuss how we can make the classroom a more inclusive space, a phenomenon Matthew calls the Fresh Prince syndrome, and Matthew's new book: Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging.
37 min
April 09, 2024 The cancer we're not talking about: Dr. Aline Talhouk
Could a simple swab replace painful biopsies and transform uterine cancer screening? Dr. Aline Talhouk is a leading researcher developing new screening methods for endometrial cancer. Aline's non-invasive approach could offer millions of at-risk women an easy way to get screened. She discusses how her work aims to catch this little-known but common cancer much earlier and why endometrial cancer often flies under the radar.
34 min
April 02, 2024 Breaking down schizophrenia stigma: Dr. Diane McIntosh
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental disorders. With plenty of misinformation and stigma, it's important to have a grasp of schizophrenia and its impacts on people's lives. Dr. Diane McIntosh joins us to explain the difference between schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder, explore the spectrum of symptoms and treatment approaches, and advocate for empathy and support for individuals living with schizophrenia and their loved ones.
30 min
March 27, 2024 How loss can open new spaces to lead: Helen Knott
Helen Knott's mother and grandmother passed away within six months of each other. In addition to losing two matriarchs in her life, Helen had to step into the shoes of her loved ones and fulfill new family responsibilities. Her new memoir, Becoming a Matriarch, is an exploration of grief, love and legacy. She discusses the journey of becoming a matriarch, learning to process loss in a healing way and honouring the wisdom of those who came before her.
34 min
March 19, 2024 Men are speaking up about mental health: Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
Men are facing a mental health crisis and Dr. John Ogrodniczuk says many of his patients felt they couldn't seek help because of narrow ideas of what it means to be a "real man." As a professor of psychiatry and founder of HeadsUpGuys, John is working to make mental health resources more accessible to men across Canada. He wants men to know that asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
37 min
March 12, 2024 Thinking beyond a cure for chronic pain: Kara Stanley and Simon Paradis
For many living with chronic pain, the goal has often been to find an elusive "cure". But what if our understanding of pain itself needs rethinking? In 2008, Simon Paradis fell off a scaffold, causing severe injuries to his brain and spinal cord. Despite making a strong recovery, he lives with chronic pain every day. As a team, he and his wife, Kara Stanley, explored a variety of pain management tactics, including mindfulness and movement. They discuss their research journey and their new book The Pain Project: A Couple's Story of Confronting Chronic Pain.
39 min
March 05, 2024 We need to talk about periods: Dr. Jen Gunter
Every person alive has benefitted from the menstrual cycle, and yet there is so much shame surrounding periods. Dr. Jen Gunter has made it her mission to change how we think about menstrual health as a key component of overall wellness. So much of what we know about menstruation is a myth or simply false, and as a renowned gynecologist and author, Jen dives into this, as well as the history of why so many people are afraid to talk about their periods.
39 min
February 27, 2024 How to feel less lonely: Dr. Diane McIntosh
Loneliness rates are increasing steadily across the globe, in what experts are calling the loneliness epidemic. With social media on the rise, face-to-face interactions have become less common. Dr. Diane McIntosh joins us to discuss how we can better prepare for this epidemic, how loneliness can impact our health and the value of strong social connections.
31 min
February 20, 2024 Voice technology will change everything: Tobias Dengel
Tobias Dengel believes voice technology is poised to completely transform how we interact with apps, services and even entire industries. As someone who has been working with digital technology for decades, Tobias predicts a major shift from conversational assistants to devices that combine voice, visuals and more. He joins us to talk about his work developing voice technology with WillowTree and his new book: The Sounds of the Future.
32 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…