Sarah is a theatre researcher with a background in film studies, digital performance and puppetry. Their research and writing has focused on the intersection of theatre, media and emerging technologies, including 4 books and over 50 articles and essays. They currently serve as the Dean of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York University and as a Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies.

Jody and Sarah explore the impact of social media and algorithmic culture on performance and authenticity. She highlights the need to create spaces for low-stakes failure and challenges the success bias in society.

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Jake Ernst is a social worker and psychotherapist. He is the Clinical Director at Straight Up Health, which is a family mental health clinic in Toronto. He is an engaging speaker and educator and has delivered workshops about mental, emotional, and social health, an acronym he refers to as MESH, for executives and employees at various large-scale corporations and at countless community health agencies, schools, and conferences.

This week Jody and Jake Ernst discuss the impact of technology on children's mental, emotional, and social health. They explore the challenges of navigating the changing tech landscape and the importance of understanding the developing brain in a noisy world.

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Dené Logan is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a group facilitator, and an author based in Los Angeles. She specializes in helping couples find more fulfillment in their relationships. Dené utilizes her background in depth psychology to support others in reclaiming the aspects of the Self we’ve been conditioned to reject in an attempt to maintain attachments.

Her first book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within, is being released in May of 2024. Dené is also co-host of the podcast, Cheaper than Therapy.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Dene chat about all things relationships, masculine and feminine energies and her new book Sovereign Love. This deep conversation about therapy and couples work is a must listen.

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an MC, producer, and public speaker from Ottawa, Canada. The Joynt has been making music for over two decades. He has worked on projects for organizations like the Ottawa Senators, RogersTV and Ottawa Tourism. He has also performed for distinguished individuals such as the Governor General of Canada.

One intriguing fact about Peter is that he stutters quite noticeably in conversation, yet it disappears when he performs. It’s one of the many interesting characteristics that sets him apart as an artist and public speaker.

The Joynt made waves in November 2011 when he released the single Capcity – a love song about Ottawa. The video went viral and landed Peter on the front page of the Ottawa Citizen newspaper. The news story was broadcast nationwide on radio and television, and brought considerable attention to the Joynt’s music.

That attention propelled Peter into the community as a public speaker. He now speaks regularly to students at local schools about bullying, self-acceptance, and resiliency. He has spoken at over 200 schools and almost 100 conventions and seminars.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Peter chat all about living life with a stutter, making music and how he is changing the world on speaking session at a time.

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Dr. Shazma Mithani is an ER doctor in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She works in both a paediatric ER as well as an inner city ER there. Her passion is improving the health literacy of the general population to keep them informed with credible health information, and ideally keep them out of the ER. She believes in a strong public healthcare system that is accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Dr. Shazma chat all about public health care, accessibility to resources and what it is like working paediatric emergency when you have your own kids at home.

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@drshazmamithani

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Jahmeelah “Jam” Gamble, the energizing #SlayerOfTheMic™, stands as a transformative figure in the realm of public speaking and empowerment.

Her own journey from being advised to speak less as a young girl to now inspiring others to voice their thoughts and feelings is a narrative of resilience and empowerment.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Jam chat about hate crimes, slay the mic and how Jam is changing this world one mic at a time.

Leading the Slay The Mic™ Program since 2016 and consistently demonstrating why toast is better with Jam, she goes beyond conventional public speaking training. Jam cultivates an environment where individuals from various backgrounds learn to harness their voice with confidence, not just for the stage, but in every interaction and decision they make. Under Jam's guidance, participants evolve into #FutureMicSlayers, embracing their unique voices in diverse life scenarios.

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A proud Red River Métis, Fallon is a Speaker, Survivor, & Advocate for MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls). Fallon has cultivated an incredible community and uses her platform to share her story, give back to the Indigenous community, and raise awareness for causes and organizations close to her heart.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Fallon chat about Fallon’s family’s incredible story of heart break and resilience which will blow your mind.

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a mental health advocate, public speaker, and mentor. Over the past twenty years, she has been an ambassador and champion for youth self-esteem, gender equality, emotional literacy, and physical activity. Sophie has received UN recognition awards for her humanitarian work and was named the first National Volunteer for the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2022. She also serves as Youth Leadership Global Ambassador for Plan International Canada. A mother of three, Sophie is a certified yoga instructor and an adventurous outdoor sportswoman.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Sophie chat all about connection, how people are hard to hate close up, mental health and human behaviour. This episode covers a lot of deep topics and will keep you wanting to learn more.

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Jeremie Saunders, MSM, is an acclaimed actor, speaker, host, and producer, known for his impactful contributions to Canadian media across film, television, and podcasts. As the visionary co-founder of Snack Labs, he has propelled podcasts such as CBC’s Sickboy, Turn Me On and of course Everyone Comes From Somewhere to international recognition. Driven by a unique blend of humour and educational ambition, and informed by his personal journey with Cystic Fibrosis, Jeremie co-founded the podcast Sickboy with his closest pals, Taylor MacGillivary and Brian Stever. In 2023, the three best friends' efforts were formally recognized when they were honoured with the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) by the Governor General of Canada, highlighting their instrumental role in destigmatizing topics of illness and death and fostering a supportive global community.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Jeremie chat about CF, what it is, how it was to find out he had a life ending disease when he was 10 years old and to have come to terms with a short lifespan and THEN to get the chance to take a new medication that has given him a second chance at life. You may be surprised by the challenges that come with such incredible news.

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Todd Baratz is a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist whose innovative approach to mental health and relationships has established him as a leading figure in his field. In addition to his clinical practice, Baratz is a prolific writer and speaker. His insights are regularly featured in various media outlets, where he discusses topics ranging from romantic relationships to individual mental wellness. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles. Learn more on Instagram under his handle @YourDiagnonsense.

In this episode Dr. Jody and Todd chat all about the sex, relationships and all the good/bad in between.

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