TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart Podcast
1) How to break the hunger habit: Judson Brewer
We often eat to escape instead of nourishing our bodies. Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer says overcoming cravings is not about willpower, it's about habit. He explains how our brains...Show More
2) Hard work isn’t enough anymore: Paul Kershaw
Young Canadians are being squeezed like never before, facing rising costs, unaffordable housing and a changing climate. Dr. Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze, believes it’s time to “squeeze ...Show More
3) The art of cultural survival: Julian Brave NoiseCat
What does it mean to survive the night and look toward dawn? Writer and filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat joins us to talk about his new book We Survived the Night and his Oscar-nominated documentary Su...Show More
4) It’s time rethink how we measure intelligence: Pepper Stetler
Pepper Stetler’s daughter Louisa, who has Down syndrome, was required to take IQ tests to access an education. Pepper began to question what these numbers really measure. Her search uncovered the comp...Show More
5) How AI learned to talk: Christopher Summerfield
Artificial intelligence is reshaping work, creativity and healthcare. But how does AI actually work? Oxford neuroscientist Christopher Summerfield joins us to explore how it’s impacting our daily live...Show More
6) Rewire your brain to heal your body: Nicole J. Sachs
Millions live with back pain, migraines, digestive issues or anxiety and are often told there’s no cure. But psychotherapist and author Nicole J. Sachs says chronic pain relief lies in the mind-body c...Show More
7) Getting a later-in-life autism diagnosis: Julie M. Green
Julie M. Green was diagnosed with autism at 44, nearly a decade after her son’s diagnosis. In her new book Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance, Julie shares...Show More
8) What Indigenous self-government looks like: Bob Joseph
The Indian Act has controlled Indigenous lives for nearly 150 years. Bob Joseph, author of 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government, explains how Nations are breaking free from depe...Show More
9) The future of menopause care: Andrea Berchowitz
Menopause affects half the world’s population, yet too often women are left without support or real solutions. Andrea Berchowitz is the co-founder of Vira Health, a menopause telemedicine clinic. She ...Show More
10) How culture shapes mental health: Dr. Sami Timimi
For Dr. Sami Timimi, the future of mental health is not about labels. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Sami challenges the idea that every struggle needs a diagnosis and a treatment plan. He ex...Show More