TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart Podcast
1) Concussion myths we're leaving behind: Dr. Shelina Babul
For years, concussion recovery advice was: rest in a dark room and wait. Science is now telling a very different story. Concussion researcher Dr. Shelina Babul explains what actually happens in the br...Show More
2) Community building is our path forward: David Suzuki
Before he became a household name, David Suzuki was a scientist chasing questions. He joins us to reflect on his journey from geneticist to one of Canada's most trusted science communicators. David sh...Show More
3) The affordability crisis is costing us community: Jessica Barrett
Canada's housing crisis is about more than rising home prices and affordability. Journalist Jessica Barrett says the real issue may be our definition of home itself. From Vancouver's soaring housing m...Show More
4) What real online safety for kids looks like: Sara Austin & Farah Nasser
Children are telling us they want to feel safe in the digital world. Online harms are growing more complex, from cyberbullying to exploitation, and many young people are asking adults to take action. ...Show More
5) How Black history shapes Canada today: Rosemary Sadlier
How do you change the way a country teaches its history? Educator and author Rosemary Sadlier has spent decades doing exactly that. Her landmark children's book, The Kids Book of Black History in Cana...Show More
6) Turning emotional pain into power: Dr. Julia DiGangi
Our emotions are powerful forms of energy shaped by the brain. Neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi says emotional pain and emotional power are two sides of the same system and avoiding difficult feeli...Show More
7) How science is rebuilding the human body: Mary Roach
Medical science is advancing faster than ever, and science writer Mary Roach has seen it up close. We explore the breakthroughs transforming modern medicine, from lab-grown skin and organ preservation...Show More
8) Rest is your brain's superpower: Joseph Jebelli
Your brain does its most important work when you stop working. Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli says that when we pause, daydream or simply stare into space, the brain activates a hidden network that boo...Show More
9) Building housing that works for everyone: Carolyn Whitzman
You can't build a healthy country without stable and affordable homes. Urban planner and author Carolyn Whitzman breaks down why homes have become so hard to find, afford and keep. She explains why mi...Show More
10) How to actually follow through on your goals: Chris Bailey
There is a missing piece between setting our goals and achieving them. Productivity expert and author Chris Bailey says the problem is intention. He talks about his new book Intentional and why so man...Show More