TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

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TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart episodes

April 26, 2022 Shedding light on addiction and recovery: Zakia Karmal
Zakia Karmal doesn’t fit the stereotype that most people associate with substance addiction. Young and raised in a loving and successful family, she nevertheless found herself battling a cocaine and alcohol addiction that spiraled out of control. Now celebrating a year of sobriety, Zakia sits down with Tamara to talk about her journey to rock bottom, finding the strength to ask for help – and why she’s passionate about speaking out against addiction and stigma.
32 min
April 19, 2022 The science behind pandemic stress: Dr. Olav Krigolson
Neuroscientist Dr. Olav Krigolson first joined Tamara in 2020, a couple of months into the pandemic. Some things have changed since then: We’ve got vaccines, lockdowns have eased and mask mandates are ending. But for many Canadians, the anxiety hasn’t waned. In this insightful chat, Dr. Krigolson explains why this time of transition can feel scary, how the past two years could continue to affect our mental health in the coming years – and shares three things you can do to keep your brain healthy.
35 min
April 12, 2022 Living our truth and showing up for others: Jaylene Tyme
As a celebrity tribute artist, Jaylene Tyme has made a name embodying iconic performers such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and Marilyn Monroe. But, as she tells Tamara, her proudest achievement has been playing herself. She shares her journey to living her truth, from her early years as a child of the Sixties Scoop, through a battle with drug and alcohol addiction, to reigning queen of the Vancouver drag scene – and ultimately, to claiming her identity as a proud, Indigenous, Two-Spirit trans woman.
30 min
April 05, 2022 Keeping healthcare spaces safe: Dr. Evan Adams
Award-winning Canadian actor and doctor Evan Adams joins Tamara to explore his early career accomplishments and health advocacy work. He shares his inspiring journey growing up on the Sunshine Coast of B.C., breaking into film, and eventually becoming a leader in public health. Dr. Adams’ determination to make healthcare spaces safe for Indigenous people led to the creation of the first-ever Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor role for the BC Ministry of Health. Today, he continues to pave the path for improving the health and wellbeing of all Canadians.
36 min
March 29, 2022 How not to get hacked: Jim Stickley
Jim Stickley has stolen credit cards, hacked Social Security numbers, robbed banks and created fake ATMs. But he’s no criminal. As a cyber security expert, he’s been hired to test the security of everything from government agencies to tourist resorts. As he tells Tamara, there are some dark places out there on the web and plenty of traps to fall into. In this eye-opening chat, he shares valuable tips on how to protect yourself, your family and your identity from the clutches of cybercriminals.
30 min
March 22, 2022 Pollinators need our help: Peter Soroye
If there’s one thing that gets Wildlife Conservation Society Canada’s Peter Soroye buzzing, it’s bees. The Ottawa-based conservation biologist and advocate studies how pollinators are affected by climate change, and the critically important role they can play in our ecosystems. He joins Tamara to discuss why pollinators are so important to humans, the small but meaningful actions we can each take to help them thrive – and his particular fondness for bumblebees, aka “the teddy bears of the skies.”
34 min
March 15, 2022 How to go from burnout to bounceback: Sara Wachter-Boettcher
Sara Wachter-Boettcher’s career started in content strategy and consulting on inclusive and ethical design in tech, but she became concerned by the workplace frustrations people shared with her. In 2020, she founded leadership development company Active Voice to help build more inclusive, equitable workplaces. The author of Technically Wrong sits down with Tamara for a wide-ranging discussion about the post-pandemic future of work, setting healthy boundaries – and the power of acknowledging our feelings.
34 min
March 08, 2022 Supporting kids with learning differences: Rachel Forbes
Any caregiver of a child with a learning difference, like dyslexia or ADHD, knows the challenges of trying to meet their needs. As Rachel Forbes, Executive Director of the Learning Disabilities Society (LDS) tells Tamara, getting a timely diagnosis and support can be out of reach for many. In this week’s discussion, you’ll learn about what learning differences are and how to recognize them, and discover the network of support available through LDS. Plus, you’ll meet an adorable robot called QT.
32 min
March 01, 2022 Iceland’s secrets to closing the gender gap: Eliza Reid
For the past 12 years, Iceland has ranked at the top of the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report. This week, the country’s Canadian-born first lady, writer Eliza Reid, speaks to Tamara about her surprising journey from Ottawa hobby farm to sharing a life with the president of Iceland, how she’s redefined the role of a First Lady, and why she was moved to capture the stories of Iceland’s extraordinary women in her book, Secrets of the Sprakkar.
33 min
February 22, 2022 From law to TikTok: Joanne Lee Molinaro, the Korean Vegan
Joanne Lee Molinaro – aka The Korean Vegan – has captivated her 4 million online fans with her unique recipe of personal storytelling, plant-based recipes and cultural pride. The former corporate lawyer–turned–bestselling cookbook author sits down with Tamara for a wide ranging discussion about life as an Asian American, navigating prejudice and disordered eating, and finding TikTok stardom through Korean cuisine.
36 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…