We’re half way through our one year masterclass on moving out of a rut and Jennifer John from The Sacred Space Coaching is here to help us identify ways to empower ourselves so that we can effectively move on for good from self-sabotaging behaviour. Jennifer shares some classic ways we self-sabotage but also how to nix those old habits with a few simple shifts.

Who had Monkeypox on their 2022 bingo card? It’s another health concern that seems to be growing so I reached out to Dr. Dina Kulik who is always a calm and measured voice. Dr. Dina shares the symptoms we should be on the lookout for, what to do if we suspect Monkeypox, and how to protect ourselves.

As always Anne Brodie is here with entertainment and this week we take a look the new Netflix documentary Halftime about Jennifer Lopez, the incredible Martin Freeman in the Responder available on BritBox now, and the emotional thriller Madeline Collins available in select theatres now which takes an eerie look at deception.

Kegel or kegel. It’s possible I butchered that word in my interview with The Vagina Coach herself, Kim Vopni. No matter how you say it, all women know what it is, but do you know the importance of doing them. As we approach World Continence Week, Kim joins me today to discuss the importance of kegels and of keeping ourselves informed because we do not have to deal with incontinence just because we’re getting older.

Dr. Prachi Srivastava who has been joining me for the past six months to discuss the state of education in Ontario, joins me to share what we’re likely looking at now that Doug Ford’s Conservative Government will be leading the way for the next four years.

Finally your search for your next great beach read is over. Author Nancy Mauro joins me to discuss her latest book The Sugar Thief, about a secret pastry recipe that turns a family upside down.

After the tragic events in Uvalde, my first interview today takes a closer look at gun control in Canada and the link between gun violence and violence against women. Andrea Gunraj from the Canadian Women’s Foundation joins me to share why Prime Minister Trudeaus recent suggested changes to our gun laws are a good thing, but additoinally how we can still do better.

Anne Brodie joins me this week with rave reviews for A Chiara, a coming of age story where a young girl must come to terms with her father’s life as a gangster and drug trafficker in theatres now, Irma Vep which is a film within a film also in theatres, Under the Banner of Heaven a dark tale about Mormom Latter Day Saints Fundamentalism on Disney+, and I Love Lucy finally has a permanent home with Paramount.

Book worms rejoice! The Word on the Street Festival is back in Queens Park on June 11 & 12th and you definitely won’t want to miss the incredible line up of speakers and authors at this year’s event. Rebecca Diem resident comms wizard since 2019 for The Word on the Street joins me to share what you can expect at this year’s free to attend festival.

Nancy Wilson from the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce is here to discuss the myth of women empowerment and how it is a distraction tactic that encourages women to focus on themselves individually and to ignore systemic inequalities. Nancy is a powerhouse committed to making systemic changes that will truly help women running their own business.

Finally, if you need some inspiration you won’t want to miss my final interview with Kathleen Black who is the subject of a new documetary called The Relentless One. Kathleen wants to help women shift their lives from chaos to calm.

January 29

Finally, supply chain issues are on everyone’s mind, including Sheena Russell, Founder & CEO of Made with Local, a Halifax-based company with a mission to inspire mindfulness & conscious. Despite using only Canadian ingredients, Sheena is quickly adapting her Bcorp business to deal with short supplies on everything from packaging to ingredients.

April 21

Julie Cole joins me to share what it was like to write her new book LIke a Mother about her time building Mabels Labels, a multimillion-dollar business with her co-founders between their children’s naptimes and playdates. A constant source of inspiration and raw honesty, Julie is always a delight to have on the show.

March 16

Ageism is something we’re not talking about enough, especially when it comes to women in the workforce. Incredibly, in all of the discussions, webinars, research, white papers, and thought pieces that have been written about a ‘she-covery’ from the devastating impacts of COVID, not one piece, not one call to action, has identified the difficulties that women in this age group experience or will face. Karen Schulman Dupuis is a shift disturber on a mission to make this “invisible” group of women, highly visible to policy makers and joins me to today to discuss.

April 6

There’s a game changer when it comes to composting and it’s called Tero. A small appliance that transforms food waste into a ready-to-use fertilizer, in just a few hours, odorless and noise-free, the Tero is the brainchild of Elizabeth Coulombe and Valérie Laliberté. This little machine is poised to do big things for the earth, all while looking stylish in your kitchen. Elizabeth joins me to share more about this incredible innovation.

March 9

Betrayal, believe it or not, can be an opportunity and Stéphanie Rourke Jackson, founder of Beacon Coaching &Leadership is joining me today to discuss how. While admittedly there is pain when betrayal happens, Stephanie, through lived experience, wants you to know that you can move on together with the person who betrayed you and step into a better life together.

February 16

Language can be powerful, and often times it just takes small tweaks in the verbiage to change minds. That’s what June Findlay shares from an recent interview she conducted with Stephen Dorsey, author of Black and White: An Intimate, Multicultural Perspective on White Advantage and the Paths to Change. By changing the phrase “white privilege” to “white advantage”, Stephen received a much stronger buy in from people formerly opposed to the concept of systemic racism. June joins me to discuss.

March 23

To sleep perchance to dream, is something we all chase after but in these highly stressful times, sleep, especially a good sleep can be elusive. Adelina Doppler is the forward-thinking CEO behind Winkzzz, a Canadian-owned pillow, sleep, and wellness technology company who joins me now to share how Winkzzz is changing the way we rest our heads each night from copper infused pillows to mulberry silk covers, Winkzzz customizes your pillow based on an individual’s sleep habits.

Andrea Gunraj from the Canadian Women's Foundation joins me to share details from a survey they did that shows that just over two years into the pandemic, almost half of mothers are at their breaking point and 2 in 5 mothers have had to put their career on the back burner. Overworked, overwhelmed, and undervalued; mental health is suffering; and the pandemic’s burdens are even greater for those experiencing poverty, discrimination, and gender-based violence.

Anne Brodie shares her thoughts today on the return of the summer blockbuster, plus the second Downton Abbey movie set in 1929 which brings in some old Hollywood glam, she also has details on the new FX documentary about Elon Musk, plus more can’t miss entertainment.

Every day in Ontario we lose 175 acres of farmland, which begs the question, where are we going to grow our food if we continue at this rate. Peggy Brekveld, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture joins me to discuss why we must preserve and protect our farmland now to support the production of local foods, fibres, fuels and flowers for generations to come.

The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) has launched a new tool called, Is My Prescription Covered? This free and interactive drug coverage finder allows Canadians to answer a series of Yes or No questions to find out whether the medication that has been prescribed to them is covered. Rachael Manion, Executive Director of CSPA joins me to share how their drug coverage finder was designed so that anyone in Canada with any health condition can check to see if they’re eligible for coverage.

Being an inclusive business leader isn't just about crafting the perfect social post that makes people feel good. It's about building inclusion into your processes, taking a stand and truly doing good. But what does that look like? And where do you start? Alison Tedford joins me to share details from her. new book Stay Woke, Not Broke that guides business leaders to amplify what matters most to them so they can drop performative and embrace transformative.

My first guest today breaks down how. Lisa Feldstein, an Adjunct Professor at York University, teaches Health Care Law in the Faculty of Health and joins me to offer some insight into how abortion in Canada works, and how it could potentially come under attack.

Anne Brodie joins me for Saturday night at the movies and new entertainment which includes a look at Season 2 of Hacks starring Jean Smart, a modern twist on an old tale from Disney called Sneakerella, and the Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix.

Nadine Araksi is here to share how workplaces can benefit by making their space more accommodating for neurodivergent employees, and what that looks like.

We are less then a month away from the Ontario election, and all the parties have released their platforms including their plans for education. Dr. Prachi Srivastava joins me to take a look at each platform, and to highlight a few proposals of note including a return of Grade 13 from the Ontario Liberals and how that could help a lot of kids who fell behind during Covid.

Canada's beloved The Kids in the Hall "return from the dead", 27 years after their TV series ended to kill us with laughter once again! Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson star in a revival launching this week and Anne Brodie has an interview with them!

Finally, Apryll Aileen wrote her latest song Eazy Love while in London, England, caught up in a misleading, whirlwind romance and then ghosted. She quickly realized a common theme while traveling and pursuing her dreams: listen closely to what people say, but more importantly, watch their actions, because people can tell you exactly what you want to hear, but it’s not necessarily the truth. She joins me to discuss and to share the new song in its entireity.

I’m joined by Denise Chand from The Sacred Space Coaching who is here for the fifth in a 12 part series on getting out of a rut and living the life you want. Today Denise walks through some of the things that hold us back in life, how to stop undermining our own success, and how to identify self-sabotage so we can stop it in its tracks.

Anne Brodie is in for a twofer again this week. First we take a look at what’s new in entertainment which includes a look at Petite Maman, a darling from TIFF this year, The Takedown on Netflix, the second season of Gentleman Jack on Crave, and Peacock’s comedy series Killing it! Also up later in the show is Anne’s interview with Into the Weeds Filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal which tells the powerful story of Dewayned Lee Johnson who took on corporate giant Bayer.

Earth Month may be over but we’re going to keep sharing businesses that are trying to affect real change and not just greenwash for profit. Lauren Barnes has cofounded Last20 Pavement with her older brother Lucas. A social enterprise that upcycles plastic waste into sustainable pavement, Last20 might just be the solution we need to clear up plastic bag waste. Lauren joins me to share.

Here comes the sun with Karen Doradea from The DailyHive who joins me to breakdown a recent trip to Miami that highlighted the stellar culinary scene there as well as a surprising number of outdoor activities that get travelers in touch with nature. Always changing and adapting, Miami is the perfect destination for sun-starved Canadians to escape to right now.

Finally, the incredible Kelly Bos joins me to discuss emotional flatlining, something many are seeking but why we should avoid it at all costs. Kelly always has great advice for those looking to keep their mental health in check in today’s chaotic world.

If you have ever caught yourself repeating the exact things to your child that your parents said to you, you’ll appreciate my first interview today with Aly Pain, What She Said’s expert on all things teen related. Aly joins me today to discuss generational parenting patterns and how to perhaps break free of what’s not working for you or your teens. Always the voice of reason, Aly shows up with great advice and insights today.

Plastic toys are a major polluter, not to mention they can sometimes pose a health risk. Monika Nowaczyk, is the CEO of Beebee & Bongo a social enterprise that believes in the power of humour and play to create connection. At all stages from design to production, to sales and marketing and beyond, Beebee & Bongo aims for a triple bottom line: people, planet, and profits. Monika joins me to share the story behind the brand.

Anne Brodie’s regular segment is not happening this week but only because Anne has an interview with megastars Paul Bettany and Claire Foy who star in Amazon Prime’s A Very British Scandal based on the true story on the Duke & Duchess of Argyll scandal of the 1960s. Never fear though, Anne has her regular round up of new movies and TV series up on whatshesaidtalk.com

Julie Cole joins me to share what it was like to write her new book LIke a Mother about her time building Mabels Labels, a multimillion-dollar business with her co-founders between their children’s naptimes and playdates. A constant source of inspiration and raw honesty, Julie is always a delight to have on the show.

Divorce is hard, but separation can be harder. Sunnie McFadden knows from first hand experience and set out to produce a documentary about it. Broken Vows i pulls viewers into the lives of the women and children surviving through separation, and asks the question when a marriage ends, where do you begin? Committed to providing help, Sunnie has also produced a six-volume digital “companion resource” to the film, which offers real resources to help women move forward upon separation. She joins me to discuss.

Finally, Victoria West used her own life experiences from childhood to present day with descriptions of love, family, loss, grief, disillusionment, immigration and and more to create beauty in words in a collection of poems called Sunset in Toronto available now. Victoria jumps in to share why she decided to pick up poetry when covid shut the world down.

The Federal Budget dropped last week, and of course, it wouldn’t be What She Said if we didn’t take a closer look at it to see how it impacts women. Ann Decter, Senior Director, Community Initiatives and Policy, at the Canadian Women’s Foundation joins me now to break down the budget through a feminist lens and shares the highs and lows of a budget that had a lot of ground to cover this year.

If you’re like most, you’re giving a lot of consideration to your carbon footprint. Thankfully, there is a company that is literally looking at your footprint. Natalie Ashdown from Evoco joins me to share how her company is looking to close the loop on unsustainable goods for good by creating plant based products that lead with performance. We take a closer look at Evoco FATES that is providing plant based insoles for the shoe industry.

I worry Anne Brodie might be in a catatonic state soon with all the new movies and shows she’s watching recently. There appears to be a bit of a boon in enterainment. This week Anne brings the goods on All My Puny Sorrows in theatres now, Outer Range on Prime Video, The First Lady debuting this week on Crave and starring incredible actresses Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson and a look at the female-centric mind-bending 8 part anthology series Roar on Apple TV+ from executive producer Nicole Kidman.

The divide between the haves and the have nots plays out in our education system daily, and perhaps nowhere more than with the social networking and connections angles that play out in our schools. Dr. Prachi Srivastva joins me to share why this happens and how we can take steps to ensure that we are closing the gap on inquities, not creating them.

TikTok can bring small businesses explosive growth, as Haley Lafontaine, owner of Oak & Willow recently found out. A small business in Northern Ontario that makes and sells eco-friendly household products and cleaners, oak & willow moved from a small business to a million dollar business over night and that hasn’t happend without some hiccups to attend to. Haley joins me to share what the journey has been like.

Finally, Frances Anne Solomon, a trailblazer in the flim and television industry joins me to discuss her new film Hero about Ulric Cross, the new Content Creator Database created to enhance the visibility of Women of Colour in the film industry, and Black Market Releasing which aims to connect BIPOC stories to the big screen.

We start with Jennifer John from The Sacred Space who joins me with the fourth in our year long series aimed at getting us out of the ruts we may find ourselves in. This week it’s all about the clutter in our brains and how to do a little spring cleaning in the far reaches of our brains that are holding us back. You don’t want to miss Jennifer’s tips.

Anne Brodie is here for a twofer again this week. First she joins me to share the latest in entertainment which includes the always debonair Colin Firth who plays opposite the phenomenal Olivia Colman in Mothering Sunday, plus Anne shares her thoughts on Sundown with Tim Roth and Charlotte Gainsbourg, and declares we do not want to Why Didn’t They Ask Evans. Later on in the show, Anne returns with an interview with the director of All My Puny Sorrows Michael McGowan and two of its stars, Sarah Gadon and Alison Pill who play sister Yoli and Elf.

There’s a game changer when it comes to composting and it’s called Tero. A small appliance that transforms food waste into a ready-to-use fertilizer, in just a few hours, odorless and noise-free, the Tero is the brainchild of Elizabeth Coulombe and Valérie Laliberté. This little machine is poised to do big things for the earth, all while looking stylish in your kitchen. Elizabeth joins me to share more about this incredible innovation.

My friend Erica Ehm is back with an update on her latest venture the inside out initiative. This life changing program is helping today’s youth find their spark again so they can chase the things that light them up. Always a joy to have on the show Erica shares how she used her daughter Jessie as a bit of an experiment to put into action what the inside out program teaches and how you can get involved with your own kids.

Finally Jamie Chai Yun Liew joins me to share what inspired her to write her first book called Dandelion. You’re going to love the meaning behind the title.

Andrea Donsky who joins me on behalf of New Roots Herbal. Canadians love their supplements spending nearly $80 million dollars every quarter on them, but many of us have no idea how they work once we swallow them. Andrea lays out all the ways you can get your supplements from orally to topically, and how they break down in your body.

Sarah Landstreet retired from engineering at the ripe old age of 23 and started a bakery in Northern Ireland to teach herself about business. She then enrolled at the Ivey Business School to complete her MBA before starting Georgette Packaging, a carbon neutral packaging company she runs today. Sarah joins me to share how she’s shaking things up in her industry.

Anne Brodie brought the goods this week with so many amazing movies and shows newly released we couldn’t get to them all. What I can tell you is that you won’t want to miss Slow Horses with Gary Oldman or LIfe & Beth with Amy Schumer on Disney+ but you’ll have to stick around for the rest because what a week!

Summer is just around the corner and thoughts are turning to summer holidays but not too far from home please. Some of us just aren’t ready for that leap yet. Thankfully Le Boat Vacations offers luxury houseboat holidays for around the price of a summer cottage rental. Lisa McLean. Marketing Manager for Le Boat in North America which is based on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal joins me to share details on this unforgettable summer vacay.

Since 2009, Water First has collaborated with over 50 Indigenous communities in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Labrador on a variety of water education and training projects. Bella McLeod is from Nipissing First Nation. A Water First intern training to become a Water Treatment Operator Bella is passionate about spreading awareness of how important it is to take care of this Earth and all her resources. She joins me to share her experience working with Water First.

Finally Elke Rubach from Rubach Wealth joins me to discuss planning for retirement around the income gap, which is admittedly something I hadn’t thought of before. Women need to plan differently than men to live a comfortable life in retirement and Elke wants to show us how.