Tiny Conversations

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Marla Brennan, a writer, performer, musician, and very open person. Marla has been focusing a lot on how she communicates her feelings, especially in relationships, and especially with her current romantic partner.

In this episode Marla discusses her journey and why communicating your emotions is important. She also discusses the importance of having a partner who communicates on the same level as you, and how this progress is a long and difficult journey.

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On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Britt Wray, a researcher, scientist, and radio personality. Britt recently returned from SXSW, an ideas, music, and art festival in Texas, where she was co-presenting a talk on Backyard Scientists to a group of educators.

In this episode Britt outlines what Backyard Science means, some of the issues surrounding bio-hacking, and how all of this means a future of less barriers to entry into the world of science. You can learn more at DIYBIO.org or SYMBIOTA.org.

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On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Adam Shedletzky – the co-founder of Lead Now, a grassroots political organization, and a law student. Adam and Lead Now have been heavily educating the Canadian Public on the proposed Bill C23 – aka the Fair Elections Act – and why it would be so harmful to democracy in Canada.

In this episode Adam outlines some of the major issues with the Fair Elections Act. The two major issues Adam describes are the potential limitations to student, elderly, and Aboriginal voters, and the crippling restrictions to Elections Canada.

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On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Siobhan Özege – a writer at Fat Girl Food Squad and Shameless and generally articulate person. Siobhan has recently been quite vocal about TV Host Steve Paikin and his comments on why it is hard to find female guest for his show, The Agenda. If you haven’t read his comments, you can do so here.

In this episode Siobhan outlines why some of Steve’s comments are so troubling and how this is indicative of the larger picture for women in the Media. She also outlines what The Agenda and other media outlets can do better, and  how we need to get to past a  place where shows are picking guests as “tokens”.

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On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Farhang Ghajar – a fellow colleague at CBC, actor, and all-around awesome person. Farhang shared the story The Egg by Andy Weir with me and I wanted to talk with him about that story.

The Egg is a story for all religions. A story that changed my perspective on compassion and empathy. As Farhang puts it, “It’s a great little thought experiment to teach yourself compassion.” Also, we do some singing from Les Misèrables.

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Our theme music is provided by Broke for Free.