Best Dr Janet Price Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 105 The Magic of Dickens and the Wisdom of a Gotham Writers Instructor with Susan Breen 36:23

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Susan Breen reveals what drew her to write about therestless spirit of Charles Dickens, shares advice she offers her Gotham Writers students, and discusses the beauty of rare books. Susan Breen is the award-winning author of The Fiction Class and the Maggie Dove mystery series. She teaches novelwriting at Gotham Writers and has been on the faculty …

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Ep 104 Turning Pain into Purpose with Dr. Shumaila Hemani 37:18

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Dr. Shumaila Hemani speaks about turning pain intoresilience, confronting the obstacles Canada places before its artists, and following the divine call that fuels her art and purpose. Dr. Shumaila Hemani (Ph.D., M.A., University of Alberta) isan award-winning ethnomusicologist, soundscape composer, and changemaker based in Alberta. A former Music F…

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Ep 103 Writing with Discipline and Heart with Michael Mirolla 29:07

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Michael Mirolla discusses how he became involved with theliterary publishing house Guernica Editions, the role discipline plays in his writing, and why creating a human connection with readers matters across everygenre. Michael Mirolla’s publications include the novella The Last News Vendor, winner of the 2020 Hamilton Literary Award for fiction, a…

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Oldish Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club 39:46

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Send us a text In this episode of the Oldish Book Club co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust and our dear friend Leslie Ross-Degnan read and discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. It's a better book than we expected, full of twists and turns and Oldish themes. The Netflix movie is pretty good, too. Support the show Connect with Jan…

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Ep 102 Telling Stories Out of Necessity with Luke Gleeson 31:08

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Luke Gleeson shares why he felt compelled to tell Tsay KehDene stories, what the disappearing caribou signify, and why filmmakers should take the time to find the story that calls to them. Luke Gleeson owns and operates a number of businessesranging from consultation, to film and media services. As a businessman, and a member of the Tsay Keh Dene N…

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Ep 101 Behind the Scenes of 25 Years of Film Programming with Angela Heck and Robin Smith, Whistler Film Festival 24:49

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Marking the festival’s 25th anniversary, Angela Heck and Robin Smith reflect on the Whistler Film Festival’s (WFF) history, share insights on talentprograms designed to cultivate and elevate Canadian talent in the industry, and share tips on how filmmakers can prepare strong applications. Angela Heck has been involved in Canada’s screen-based media…

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Ep100 Nurturing Writers for Half a Century with Effie Pow & Sean Gunn, Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop (ACWW) 27:52

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Celebrating half a century of nurturing Asian Canadian talent, the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop’s (ACWW) Effie Pow and Sean Gunn talk about the history of the organization, why it’s important to nurture creative voices, and Sean sings us "Asian Canadian Blues"! Effie Pow is a writer/editor and cultural connector interested in storytelling, crea…

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Ep 99 Turning Trauma Into Story: with Sean Paul Bedell 30:16

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Sean Paul Bedell explores turning paramedic trauma intofiction, the therapeutic force of writing, and his role in founding the Jampolis Cottage Writing Retreat. Sean Paul Bedell, author of Shoebox and SomewhereThere’s Music, has been writing and publishing for more than 30 years and previously served as a longtime paramedic and fire service captain…

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Ep 98 Writer’s Block is a Myth with Neal Shusterman 31:50

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Neal Shusterman talks about the importance of being at theright place at the right time, how longhand fuels their creativity and why they reject the idea of a writer’s block. Neal Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including the Unwind dystology, the Skinjacke…

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Ep 97 Imagining a Pride & Prejudice Murder Mystery with Tirzah Price 30:55

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Tirzah shares how she used OldBailey.net to explorehistorical English criminal proceedings for her research, discusses her work with Book Riot, and explains why it’s perfectly fine to jump between scenes when writing. Tirzah Price is a former librarian and Book Riot contributor and holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont …

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Ep 96 Discipline Meets Horror-Inspired Imagination with Janet-Rose Nguyen 18:37

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Janet-Rose Nguyen opens up about the early influences thatshaped her storytelling voice, the unexpected journey that led to casting Kim’s Convenience star Jean Yoon in her debut feature, and why she believes discipline isn’t just helpful—but absolutely essential—to both writing and filmmaking. Janet-Rose Nguyen holds a BA in Creative Writing and a …

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Ep 95 Living with Loss and Mortality with Eleanor Lerman 36:41

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Eleanor Lerman discusses the poetic influence of Leonard Cohen on her books, the themes of grief in her books and confronting mortalitythrough art. Eleanor Lerman is an acclaimed author whose fifty-yearcareer spans award-winning poetry, short stories, and novels. She was one of the youngest finalists for the National Book Award in Poetry and has re…

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Oldish: Philip Slayton, All Remaining Passengers 46:57

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century, co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust have an engaging conversation with author Philip Slayton. We talk about his Substack The Endgame, and a collection of pieces from it he has recently published, called All Remaining Passengers. He is a Canadian in his eigh…

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Ep 94 Triumphing Over Bullies as a Dork with Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell 41:04

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Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell open up about theinspiration behind Dork Diaries—the international blockbuster series with over 55 million copies sold worldwide—how their stories have empowered kids facing bullying, and why they’re bringing Nikki Maxwell’s adventures to life in vibrant full color for a new generation of readers. Rachel Renée…

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Ep 93 Climate Fiction and Magical Realism with Katie Welch 27:50

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Katie Welch delves into magical realism in Ladder to Heaven, where a cataclysmic earthquake opens an extraordinary channel of communication between humans and animals. Drawing on her experience as a Banff Centre alumnus, she also shares her insights and wisdom for fellow writers. Katie Welch lives in Kamloops and on Cortes Island, BC. Herdebut nove…

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Oldish: Fearful 24:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century, co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust spend Halloween talking about their fears as they trick or treat through Oldishness. What are you most afraid of as you age? Next up will be The Oldish Book Club. We read and discuss The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard O…

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Ep 92 Balancing Writing and Life with Danila Botha 37:55

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Danila shares how she balances life with writing, how she turned a bad reviewer into a friend, and why it’s essential to understand that an author cannot control awards or reviews. Danila Botha is the author of the critically acclaimed shortstory collections, Got No Secrets, For All the Men (and Some of the Women) I’ve Known, which was a finalist f…

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Oldish Book Club: The Woman Who Met Herself 34:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century, co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust are once again joined by their good friend Leslie Ross-Degnan for another installment of The Oldish Book Club. This time they read and discuss The Woman Who Met Herself, by Laura Pearson. It's a fascinating look at Oldish…

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Ep91 The Truth About AI, Audiobooks, and Author Success with Robert Chazz Chute 38:44

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Robert Chazz Chute shares why AI is currently terrible foraudiobooks, the importance of covers, and shares his top marketing recommendations. Robert Chazz Chute writes full time from his blanketfort in Other London. The winner of fifteen writing awards, he pens apocalyptic epics with heart and killer crime thrillers with muscle. A graduate of the U…

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No Kings 26:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust talk about the recent No Kings protest demonstrations across the US. More than 7 million Americans, and many more around the world, came out to say We Love America and oppose the dismantling of our democracy. We have thoug…

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Ep90 Why Utopias Fail with Ewan Morrison 32:52

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Ewan Morrison talks about what inspired his latest novel, For Emma, the resurgence of utopian ideas in the world, and why it’s important for every writer to have one burning question. Ewan Morrison is an award-winning Scottish novelist, screenwriter, and essayist, praised as “the most fluent and intelligent Scottish writer of his generation” by Boo…

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Oldish: The First Amendment 27:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust have a free conversation about the First Amendment. This is key to our American freedom, and has been under direct attack of late in many respects. Give a listen, and give voice to your own opinions! And don't forget to lo…

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Ep 89 Reimagining Myths and Making Magic with Julie Berry 35:31

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Award-winning author and independent bookstore owner Julie Berry reflects on how recognition has shaped her journey, the spark behind her daring new novel that pits Jack the Ripper against Medusa, and the transformative magic that reading brings into people’s lives. Julie Berry is the New York Times bestselling author ofthe 2020 NCTE Walden Award a…

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Ep 88 From TikTok to the Bookshelf with Jinwoo Park 37:52

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Jinwoo Park shares about what it’s like growing up withintwo cultures (Korean & Canadian), how TikTok got him published, and what inspired his latest book. Jinwoo Park is a Korean Canadian writer based in Montreal.Born and raised in Seoul, he has lived in various parts of North America and the UK since the age of 11. He obtained his bachelor’s degr…

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Ep87 A Coming of Age Story with Sonia Daccarett 22:19

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On the Artsy Raven, Sonia Daccarett discusses what inspired her to write a memoir, her process of publishing the book, and the universal theme of being an outsider while coming of age. Sonia Daccarett is a writer and communications professional. Born in Colombia to a Christian Palestinian father and a Jewish mother, she moved to the United States a…

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Oldish: Urgent! A Plan 2 Age 45:07

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century, co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust sit down with Richard Wexler, CEO of APlan2Age.org for a crucial conversation. If you or a loved one, or someone you know, is Oldish, and Aging, now is the right time to start planning for the inevitable change that's com…

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Ep86 Writing Realistic Crime Plots with Alice Fitzpatrick 21:23

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Alice Fitzpatrick speaks about the importance of research tocreate realistic crime plots, participating in twitter pitches to find a publisher, and piecing together her family history. Alice Fitzpatrick has contributed short stories to literarymagazines and crime anthologies and has recently retired from teaching in order to devote herself to writi…

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Ep 85 Monetizing Memories with Yiming Ma 31:29

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Yiming Ma shares why he transitioned from the tech andfinance world into writing, what inspired his dystopian novel These Memories Do Not Belong to Us, and why he sees his memories in monochrome. Born in Shanghai, YIMING MA spent a decade in thetech and finance world across New York, Toronto, London, Berlin, and South Africa before writing the dyst…

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Ep 84 The Accountant Who Became a Crime Writer with Anthony Bidulka 34:07

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Anthony Bidulka shares how he transitioned from an accountant to acclaimed author, breaks down the importance of a character bible, and reveals why the crime genre keeps him coming back for more. In 1999, Anthony Bidulka left a professional accounting career to pursue writing and never looked back. Anthony has dedicated his career to writing tradit…

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Ep 83 What Is a Soul-Identification System? with Rebecca Danzenbaker 30:08

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Rebecca Danzenbaker speaks to the Artsy Raven about howshe transitioned from photography to writing, what a soul-identification system is in Soulmatch and how she got a book deal. Rebecca Danzenbaker believes in trusting your gut and chasing your dreams. That probably explains her massive career jumps—from teaching elementary school music, to manag…

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Ep 82 Country Music and Storytelling with Lee Adams 27:22

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Lee Adams talks about why country music is about stories, the changes that have happened in the industry over time, and what led to her publishing her first book. Lee Adams has been active in the country music industry since the 1980s, working at a radio station before joining Decca/MCA Records and then Broken Bow Records, where she has been VP of …

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Oldish Book Club: Our Souls at Night 40:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the Oldish Book Club co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust are joined by special friend Leslie Ross-Degnan for a lively discussion of the short novel Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf. It's a sweet, very oldish story of a couple who take a chance on oldish love. Read the book, then see the movie starring Jane F…

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Oldish: Best Sex Ever After Menopause 55:19

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust have a stimulating visit with Dr. Carol Remz, PhD., about her new book Best Sex Ever After Menopause, with Intimacy Coach Molly Carter. When her sex drive dropped in her 40s, as she entered perimenopause, and she said no, …

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Ep 81 Coming of Age as an Outsider with Dur e Aziz Amna 27:40

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Dur e Aziz Amna tells us about what inspired her coming-of-age book (American Fever), challenges faced as a new immigrant in America, and what she hopes readers will take away from her story. Dur e Aziz Amna is the author of American Fever,which won the SABA Book Award and the APALA Award for Literature. Her work has been published in the New York …

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Oldish: Juneteenth 2025 20:59

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Send us a text In this episode co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust and guest host ChatGPT discuss Juneteenth, the Federal Holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when word of the Emancipation of American slaves finally reached Galveston, Texas. What has it meant to our country over these long years, and what does it mean now? Next up, the 4th …

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Ep 80 James & Eddie, a Korean- Canadian play on War, Migration, and Family 28:53

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Playwright and actress M.J. Kang along with actress Elsha Kim speak about what inspired the play James & Eddie, how they bring their own experiences into the play and what they hope to achieve on their acting journeys. Set in 1980s Toronto, James & Eddie explores the friendship between two Korean families navigating life in an unfamiliar city still…

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Ep 79 Writing Inspired by the New York Art Scene with Laura Leffler 26:32

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Laura Leffler shares her art world muses, the parallels between her personal life and her experience during 9/11, and explains what happened during the Knoedler Gallery scandal. Laura Leffler is a writer and veteran of the New York City art world. She currently lives in Colorado with her family. Her website is https://www.lauraleffler.com/ At time …

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Oldish: Crappy Days 22:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust talk about those days when, despite being Oldish, we sometimes just feel crappy. We feel better having talked about it, and hope you will, too. Support the show Connect with Janet at https://drjanetprice.com Gregg has a ne…

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Ep 78 Writing is Like a Sport with Christy Climenhage 24:17

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Christy Climenhage explains how she transitionsfrom politics to science fiction, what inspired her sci-fi thriller and gives advice to new writers on why writing is similar to sportsmanship. Christy Climenhage was born in southern Ontario, Canada, and currently lives in a forest north of Ottawa. In between, she has lived on four continents. She hol…

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Oldish: 3 Years! 33:51

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust celebrate the third anniversary of the podcast Oldish, and tak about plans for the future. If you like Oldish, you'll like this one. Support the show Connect with Janet at https://drjanetprice.com Gregg has a new substack …

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Ep 77 Overcoming a Disability While Becoming an Award-Winning Writer with Bruce Hunter 38:01

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Bruce Hunter shares with us how he makes his teachings and works accessible, how his book was published in Italian, and how he overcame his disability to become a writer. Bruce Hunter’s poems, stories and essays have appeared in over 80 publications in Canada, China, India, Italy, the U.K and the US. He has authored eleven books. His latest book is…

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Oldish Book Club: Judith Viorst Decades Poems 48:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust and our Oldish Book Club partner Leslie Ross-Degnan celebrate, somewhat tardily, National Poetry Month, by sharing some poems from Judith Viorst's Decades book series. We read, and discuss, and lauh a lot. Please join us. …

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Ep 76 Incorporating Spirituality into a Memoir with Linda Trinh 24:16

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On the Artsy Raven, Linda Trinh discusses why spiritualityis such an important theme in her memoir, the conflict of being caught between cultures, and how her favorite place inspired her book’s cover art! Linda Trinh is a Vietnamese Canadian author who writesnonfiction and fiction for adults and children. She explores identity, cultural background,…

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Ep 75 Words have Power with Connor Lafortune and Lindsay Mayhew 28:05

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Connor Lafortune and Lindsay Mayhew share their journey on how they became editors of the anthology A Thousand Tiny Awakenings and why it’s important for youth to have a voice. Connor Lafortune is from Dokis First Nation on RobinsonHuron Treaty territory of 1850 in Northeastern Ontario. He works primarily in Life Promotion, harm-reduction, mental h…

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Oldish: Liz Kitchens Lose the Beige! 50:35

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century, co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust have a wide-ranging conversation with Liz Kitchens, author of Be Brave, Lose the Beige, Finding Your Sass After 60! Isn't it about time to be true to your more colorful self? You can find Liz Kitchens' book at www.bebrave…

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Ep 74 Freeing a Creative Self with Mary Sui Yee Wong 10:04

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On the Artsy Raven, Mary shares her journey on how she became an artist and what inspires her. Mary Sui Yee Wong is a Montréal-based multidisciplinary artist who immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1963.Working across disciplines that include sculpture, installation, video, and performance, Wong endeavors to defy fixedness in art as an act of re…

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Oldish:Book Club The Oldish Man and the Sea 43:11

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century, co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust have another energetic book club meeting with our dear friend Leslie Ross-Degnan. We read and discuss Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, which we all read in high school. How does it look from way out in the Gulf Stream…

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Ep 73 The Shifting Definition of Feminism with Marianna Marlowe 27:42

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On the Artsy Raven, Marianna Marlowe speaks about why thedefinition of feminism has shifted, zooming in and out of scenes during memoir writing and the importance of self-care when conducting emotional advocacy work. Marianna Marlowe is a Latina writer who lives in the SanFrancisco Bay Area. After devoting years to academic writing, her focus now i…

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Oldish: Sex After Grief with Joan Price 48:18

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Send us a text In this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust sit down again with renowned expert on aging sexuality Joan Price. Our conversation with Joan last year, Oldish Sexuality, is our most popular ever. She has just released an updated version of her book Sex After Grief, Nav…

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Ep 72 Revealing a Never-Before-Told Story with Kathleen Lippa 35:07

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Kathleen Lippa, a Canadian journalist, reveals a never-before-told story about a pedophile schoolteacher in the Arctic and the Inuit lives he destroyed and discusses the complications she faced during the research process. Kathleen Lippa is a Canadian journalist, born in Toronto and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She trained as a professional …