The Stories That Brought You Here Podcast
1) Episode 74 - Barry Mathias - Creating Car Stops, Shakespear Outdoors & The Beginnings Of Talisman Books
Barry and his wife, Clare moved from England to Canada while in their late forties. They first settled in Victoria, but found some challenges adjusting to aspects of this new change. After a few years...Show More
2) Episode 73 - Craig Fehr: Life In Rwanda, Volunteering Around The World & Creating Change Through Plumbing
While in their late-twenties, Craig and his wife, Ruthie, decided to make a big change in their lives. In 2008, they sold their home in Edmonton, packed their bags, and headed out for a year-long trip...Show More
3) Episode 72 - Bruce Alexander - Beyond Rat Park, Studying Addiction & Challenging Our Assumptions
Bruce Alexander is a clinical phycologist, who taught at Simon Fraser University from 1970 to 2005. In this interview, he will speak about many of the pivotal experiences he had during that time. One ...Show More
4) Episode 71 - Gregory Franklin - Photographing Bears Up Close, The Carving Of A Healing Pole & Building Franklin Castle
Gregory Franklin has travelled the world photographing bears up-close in the wild. From pandas to grizzlies to polar bears, he has had many unique experiences while taking photographs of these amazing...Show More
5) Episode 70 - Marc Lesperance - Making Maple Syrup, Becoming A Radio DJ & The Importance Of Camaraderie
Marc grew up on a dairy farm in South Central Ontario. After finishing high school, he decided to join the Canadian military. For nine years, he had a variety of unique experiences while in the army. ...Show More
6) Episode 69 - Paul Williamson - Life's Many Paths, Our Legal System & The Nisga'a Treaty
In this episode, Paul Williamson will reflect on the many careers he has had in his life. From a logger, newspaper reporter, teacher, lawyer and ultimately a Supreme Court Judge of British Columbia. H...Show More
7) Episode 68 - Sarah Smith -The Joys Of Music, Facing Adversity & Becoming Light
Sarah Smith is a singer/songwriter, who has been performing almost all of her life. She will describe how she first got inspired to sing as a child in church. The musical journey she embarked on event...Show More
Episode 68 - Sarah Smith -The Joys Of Music, Facing Adversity & Becoming Light
1:24:26 | Dec 18th, 2024
8) Episode 67 - Misha Kleider - Moving Through Africa, The Unseen Life Of Art & Meditations On Romantic Love
Misha will share stories about his time working, and living, in various parts of Africa while in his twenties. From there, we enter into a dynamic conversation on the subjects of beauty, art, depressi...Show More
9) Three Questions at Mosaic Festival
This past August long weekend, the 2024 Mosaic Festival took place in the pine forest behind the Community Hall. An annual community arts and culture festival produced by Ptarmigan Arts, Mosaic Fest c...Show More
10) Episode 66 - Carolyn Cartwright-Owers - Heart Work, Sailing Away & Community Care
Carolyn made her way to the West Coast, from England, in the mid-eighties. At that time, she was beginning what would turn out to be a 35-year career in nursing. The journey would lead her to become t...Show More
Episode 66 - Carolyn Cartwright-Owers - Heart Work, Sailing Away & Community Care
1:33:06 | Oct 6th, 2024