TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

In this episode, Tamara sits down with Alisa Simon from Kids Help Phone to talk about how young people are coping with social distancing and isolation. The demand for professional counselling has grown exponentially during the pandemic and Simon shares what we can do to help make sure every young person knows they have someone to talk to. Kids Help Phone is available at 1-800-668-6868 or kidshelpphone.ca.

In this episode, Tamara sits down with Dr. Olav Krigolson, a neuroscientist who specializes in human learning and decision-making. Dr. Krigolson uses research to explain the effects of social isolation on our brains, why we might be making impaired decisions while we’re physically distanced from friends and family, and what we can do to keep our brains healthy.

In this episode, Tamara sits down with Joy Bowen-Eyre, the CEO of The Alex, a non-profit organization in Calgary that delivers health and social services to vulnerable communities. Joy and Tamara talk about how the not-for-profit sector has been helping Calgarians during the pandemic and what we can all do to safely support each other while we’re social distancing.

In this episode, Tamara sits down with Kelle Hampton, New York Times best-selling author and lifestyle blogger, who writes about enjoying the simple things in life as she raises three kids. Kelle reminds us to recognize and appreciate everyday moments as she and Tamara chat about slowing down, rediscovering what makes us happy and doing three simple things to enjoy life right now.

In this episode, Tamara sits down with Canadian YouTube sensation, Ariel Bissett. With over 170,000 followers, Ariel is a reader, writer and filmmaker, recommending books to the masses and interviewing notable figures like Bill Gates, Michelle Obama and Margaret Atwood. Tamara and Ariel share their book recommendations and talk about how reading and writing can help us stay connected while we’re social distancing.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard over and over again about the importance of washing our hands, but what about our phones? In this episode, Tamara sits down with Managing Editor of MobileSyrup, Patrick O’Rourke, to talk about why we should be keeping our devices clean, what the best method is for cleaning them, and how we can best use technology while we’re socially distancing.

In this episode, Tamara sits down with B.C. Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, to update Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Henry emphasizes the continued importance of physical distancing, what we can do to flatten the curve and how much longer we’re expected to be in isolation.

In this episode, Tamara Taggart sits down with respected entrepreneur and best-selling author Arlene Dickinson. Known for her roles on Dragons’ Den and the TELUS Pitch, Arlene shares advice to new and veteran business owners on how to weather a crisis. She talks with Tamara about her own personal journey and why now is the time to get to know yourself, your special skills and figure out what matters most in your life.

In this episode, Tamara Taggart sits down with financial advisor and best-selling author, Maili Wong, to talk about financial health in a time of crisis. Maili compares the current economic climate with financial crises of the past and explains how you can take a “smart risk” approach to your investments.

In this episode, Tamara Taggart sits down with Desiree Nielsen, a registered dietician, published author and television host. Desiree tells us how to keep food simple during quarantine, what we can eat to support our immune systems, and how to embrace wellness while we’re facing unusual circumstances.