What She Said!

Dilys D'Cruz from Meridian Credit Union has some solid tips for navigating the post-divorce world of rebuilding credit, qualifying for mortgages, and other added financial burdens for the newly single lady.

Aly Pain, What She Said’s own retired teenager is back and today she’s helping us differentiate between motivating your teen and nagging them to death.

Anne Brodie is exhausted from a couple of weeks of TIFF but she made it this week with a huge list of absolute can’t miss shows and movies from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Orange Shirt Day has been around since 2013 and still many do not know the meaning behind the day. Alison Tedford, an Indigenous freelance writer and marketing consultant based out of Abbotsford, BC joins me to share the story behind the orange shirt, the long term impacts of the residential schools and how to get involved.

Anaida Deti the owner of DentalX a full dental office in Vaughan joins me to share how to fix that bad breath behind the mask and when you should be concerned.

Finally, Canadians flocked to TikTok this past spring in an attempt to counter the boredom that lockdown brought. Six months later, many of have gathered a few hundred followers and found a community. Kris Collins however, known as @kallmekris on TikTok, went from zero to 4.8 million followers and shows no sign of slowing down. She joins me to share a bit of her surreal journey from hairdresser to TikToker.

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Dr. Andrea Gonzalez, the lead author of the Ontario Parent Survey joins me to share some of the jaw-dropping results of her study that was conducted in May and June of this year.

If you’re looking for your next great read, you won’t want to miss my interview with Marci Warhaft who joins me to share details on the release of her new book: The Good Stripper: A Soccer Mom’s Memoir of Loss, Lies and Lap Dances.

Canadians now have an incredible new way to treat major depressive disorder that is non-invasive and medication-free. Dr. Steiner joins me to discuss the benefits of BrainsWay’s Deep TMS approach and how it can help you.

We are living in the age of protest, and many parents want their children to show up and speak up for issues that matter to them. How to do that safely though, especially during this pandemic is the challenge. Samantha Kemp Jackson joins me to share some of the tips she shared in a recent article in Today’s Parent.

Anne Brodie is joining me to share an exclusive interview she has with Noomi Rapace and Joel Kinnaman from The Secrets We Keep. Plus two absolutely can’t miss premieres on Netflix.

Finally, if you’ve been struggling with the quarantine15, my next guest wants you step off the hamster wheel of crazy diets and fads. Randa Derkson joins me to share why she wrote her new e-book Real Life: The No Deprivation Nutrition Guide.

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Michelle Audette, one of the five commissioners of the government's national inquiry into Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls joins me to discuss her role in that inquiry, what still needs to happen in Canada to improve the lives of the indigenous community, and the recent heartbreaking death of Joyce Echaquan that has put a bright spotlight on systemic racism.

Julie Cole, mom of six and co-founder of Mabels Labels, has already decided her kids can go forth and collect as much candy as they want this Halloween and shares how she came to this decision and why we all should remain judgement free no matter what anyone decides.

Judy Rebick is one of Canada’s most outspoken feminists and has been fighting for the rights of women, minorities and the working class since the 1960s. She is also the focus of a new documentary called Judy Vs Capitalism which is being premiered during the 2020 Rendezvous With Madness Arts Festival this week. She joins me to discuss.

Lori Nikkel wants you to forget every thing you think you know about those best before dates on food, and stop wasting. As the CEO of Second Harvest, Lori wants everyone to know that it’s not food shortages that are the problem but food systems. We have more than enough food to feed everyone, but we need to address the real problems first. This is an enlightening interview everyone needs to hear.

Anne Brodie has reviews of a whole new line up of shows and movies including Totally Under Control, one of the year’s most powerful documentaries which puts the Trump response to the COVID crisis under the microscope and a remastered version of Memories of Murder from the director of last year’s smash Parasite.

Finally, I’m joined by Dr. Jim Withers who has been treating the homeless where they live –under bridges, along riverbanks, and in tent cities. He shares why he sees the street as a classroom for his students, where they learn not only medicine, but humanity and how he’s expanded his program to over 15 cities, including Toronto.

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When the world went into lockdown in March of this year hidden talents were unearthed everywhere as women looked to combat boredom and keep depression at bay. Some of us discovered we were baking queens, others explored knitting and needlepoint, large swaths of the population went back to school to chase degrees and new career opportunities, and a lot of us found ourselves on TikTok. Pre-Covid, TikTok was still largely considered a Gen Z social app, but the pandemic changed all that and everyone from first time moms to senior citizens found themselves connecting and creating community virtually. My next guest started her TikTok account in April and as of this recording has amassed 4.8 million followers. Dubbed the CEO of Facial Expressions, it’s not hard to see why people flock to her. She is all at once, funny, warm, self-deprecating, smart, beautiful, and thoughtful. Simply put, you can see her as your best friend, and let’s face it, we could call use another best friend. Meet Kris Collins, AKA @KallMeKris on TikTok.

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Elizabeth Manley shares her story and how in doing so has helped pave the way for others to step out from the shadows and seek help without shame, as well as details on Run for Women. Aly Pain joins me as a regular contributor to help parents and teens be stronger together. Alex Thom started making masks in the early days of the pandemic as a way to help friends and family stay safe, but her grassroots business Clippo has exploded in popularity lately and I think you’ll love her cheeky and compassionate business model. Is it appropriation or appreciation? That can be a difficult concept to grasp, but I think after you hear my segment with Amy Willer from Moonstone Creation you’ll know the difference and be ready to rock some incredible native fashion this fall. Anne Brodie is off to the entertainment races with the kick off of TIFF, and she’s more than a little irritated with some of the theatres. She also has reviews of TIFF movies, and new releases that you won’t want to miss this week.who’s the boss? YOU'RE the boss of course, especially after you hear my interview with Jocelyn Morin-Nurse who joins me to share the key differences between being A Boss Leader And A Bossy Leader.

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As I record this the El Dorado fire in California has burned over 14,000 acres. Aside from the sheer horror Californians are facing right now, it’s even more insane to think that this particular fire was started by a gender reveal party, crazier still, it’s not the first time. You can’t help but shake your head and ask “why are we so obsessed with gender”? Maybe it’s time to examine not just the damage we’re doing to our planet but to our children by fixating on it. When my next guest’s daughter came home and declared herself a “tomboy”, she didn’t just question what that word meant, but felt compelled to find out where it came from and how it’s evolved over they years and that deep-dive into one word has led to her book Tomboy that explores the gender spectrum and offers us all incredible insight into how we can do better for our children. Meet Lisa Selin-Davis.

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The stakes are high when women don't return to work. I speak with Jennifer Reynolds from Toronto Finance International joins me to discuss. Why you should rely on your intuition with Lynn Nicholls. Anne Brodie shares the latest on TIFF, and a review of Mulan. Collaborative Law is the future of divorce. Anna-Maria Musson shares why. Erica Ehm joins me to share information on MusiCounts. Finding a balance between motivation and burnout with Kelly Bos.

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There was nothing more disconcerting for many of us than entering the grocery stores in late March and early April 2020 and seeing the shelves bare. Of course, we had all seen images like that in our life from other countries, but to actually experience it, was an entirely different feeling. Like most things in life, being told something could happen feels abstract to us. So when it comes to the future of food, maybe this experience has made us collectively understand that things are changing. Our dependence on meat is harming the planet, bees are dying, and climate change is laying waste to crops around the globe. We will need to start looking at other sources of nutrition soon, and some of it is going to feel very very odd to us. Entomo Farms is ahead of the curve though, with cricket farming, an excellent source of protein, good for the planets, and comes in as many flavours as your favourite potato chips. Lauren Keegan, CEO of Entomo Farms joins me to discuss everything you wanted to know about cricket farming and then some.

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Dr. Michael O'Connor joins me to share the signs and symptoms of VKC, a rare childhood eye condition parents needs to be aware of. Dr. Natasha Sharma's mission is to make emotional health and personal self-development mainstream, and joins me to share how The Kindness Journal can help. Anne Brodie has an exclusive interview with Rachelle Lefevre from The Sounds, plus Bill and Ted Face The Music, and Tenet. Canada's Money Coach Judith Cane is the voice of reason and has some advice that we could all hear right now when it comes to our finances. Is homeschooling on your 2020 Bingo Card? Stephanie Sewell has some great tips for parents taking the plunge this fall. Jason D'Rocha shares why he wrote, My Mom, My Superhero and women everywhere may be asking their partners where their book is because of it!

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The connection between mental and physical health is indisputable. The challenge of course is getting your head on board with this knowledge. Dr. Andrea Dinardo thinks that in order to get through this pandemic, and in fact all stresses in life, it’s crucial to give meaning to the suffering. She is a professor of Psychology at the University of Windsor, TEDX speaker and a Psychology Coach who applies positive psychology to facilitate personal growth and transformational change. I invited her to join me on What She Said when she shared a video on Instagram that completely changed how I manage my days. Dr. Andrea Dinardo, who wants you to know that the you are the only expert you need in your life and that in you can thrive under pressure using three stress resilience tools; challenge, commitment and control.

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