We discuss tips that help new parents succeed with raising their child based on pediatrician advice and best practices. We also talk about products that may be beneficial to the new parents. Our goal is to make raising children be a seamless, smooth exercise. We have the tools, we have the experience and indeed we have the passion. Having a career does not mean one should truncate the desire to have children no matter how many. With the guidance that we give on this platform, I can assure yo ...
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Post Partum Depression Podcasts
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Ever wonder about the stories of women around you? We wanted to create an intentional space for women to share the wisdom they have gained through their life experiences. Tune in to be in awe of some Wonder Women in our midst.
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OFM is a raw look at mental illness from people who suffer to understand how it impacts the lives of people who are just like you. The show has evolved over time and with two queer co-hosts, one of whom is transgender, the show has started to look more often at how the queer community is impacted by the topic. As we work to change society's understanding of these illnesses, we hope to show that we are defined by more than the illnesses we have to live with. Then, together, we can #EndTheStig ...
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Perfectly Imperfect Podcast is your daily dose of motivation to help you embrace your true authentic self all while becoming the best version of YOU.
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I podcast the way I cook. no rules, no recipe — toss in a little bit of everything + season to taste 👌🏽
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A podcast about how we humans heal from the toughest moments that life presents. In each episode, we hear a guest’s story of how they overcame a deeply challenging experience, giving us reason to stay optimistic and hopeful about our ability to heal.
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"Exploring our creative lives and the habits we've built to sustain them." Co-hosts Alex Scott and Karen White are two musicians and longtime friends that are on a mission to explore all things creative by chatting with musicians, songwriters, producers, painters, screenwriters, and more. Tap into your own creativity, glean some inspiration, and live vicariously through their guests. Join Alex & Karen every week for Season 3 through this spring.
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We are going to talk about a whole lot of things. My feelings , your feelings , the world, the stigma , the positivity of being alive. Let’s talk about LIFE ! Feel free to discuss everything with me via my Instagram : rose_ndoume
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THE MIND PODIUM is a mental health podcast. Through this podcast, its host Piali Dasgupta, a mental illness survivor, aims to reduce the shame, stigma, ignorance and apathy around mental illness, raise awareness around mental health, and through meaningful, open conversations give hope to those who are struggling. Dasgupta is a mental illness survivor who has battled Treatment Resistant Depression and Anxiety for 24 years. Outside work, she spends time on mental health advocacy, aiming to re ...
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Early parenthood is supposed to be one of the most fulfilling and wonderful times of our lives – and yet, 1 in 4 new parents struggle with mood and anxiety disorders (and many more just plain ol' struggle). The levels of isolation and distress experienced by new parents are high, now more than ever before. In Beyond Postpartum, the official podcast of the Pacific Post Partum Support Society, we share our stories of resilience and recovery from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We want to ...
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Eye Spy With My Medical Eye: The Uveitis Mystery
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12:57Send us a text The hidden danger of pediatric uveitis demands our attention. When inflammation strikes the uvea—the eye's middle layer packed with blood vessels—it threatens a child's vision in ways parents might never suspect. This critical conversation breaks down how this often-overlooked condition serves as a window into your child's overall he…
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What's That Lump? The Essential Guide to Children's Inguinal Hernias
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10:41Send us a text Concerned about that strange bulge you noticed during your baby's diaper change? You're not alone. Inguinal hernias affect countless children, yet many parents don't recognize the warning signs until a minor issue becomes an urgent medical situation. This deep dive explores everything you need to know about pediatric inguinal hernias…
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Preparing Your Child for Preschool: A Complete Guide for Parents
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11:36Send us a text Crossing the threshold into preschool marks a pivotal moment in your child's development—one filled with both excitement and uncertainty for the entire family. What exactly makes this transition so significant, and how can you ensure your little one is truly prepared for this big step? Drawing from comprehensive guidance by Omega Ped…
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Send us a text Mumps—the very word sounds like a historical footnote, yet this "forgotten epidemic" continues to pose real threats to public health. We're diving deep into this contagious viral illness to unpack what makes it still relevant in our modern, vaccine-equipped world. The virus primarily attacks the salivary glands, particularly those pa…
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Hepatitis B, Babies, and the Quiet Power of Prevention
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13:31Send us a text A virus that hides in plain sight can still change a life. We dig into the real story of hepatitis B—why it’s more contagious than most people realize, how it can survive on surfaces for seven days, and what that means for newborns, toddlers, and school-age kids. With clear language and zero fluff, we map out the exact moments that m…
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Global health research and travel with Caroline
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25:23Another SPECIAL EDITION episode in Ghana. Chat with Caroline about travel, global health, and seizing life’s opportunities. Her outlook is inspiring — “you don’t know unless you try” truly defines her journey. From stand-up poetry, Latin dance, and drama to research projects in Peru, Ghana, and Canada, she’s done it all. She’s traveled New Zealand,…
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Compassion, curiosity and Sickle cell disease
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16:00A short and sweet episode infused with beauty and wisdom. Lydian shares her journey into Sickle Cell research—an often underfunded area of medical care that largely impacts people from countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Although Lydian is from the Netherlands, where Sickle Cell is much less common, her experiences learning from patients with root…
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In this episode we are joined by Pauline Donovan, Head of College at University College, one of Otago University’s residential colleges. A former Unicol student herself, Pauline has come full circle—returning after an initial career in teaching to lead the college community. In this conversation, she reflects on how student life has changed over th…
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In this episode Vedika and I chatted about the alternative school she attended in India, her inspiration for studying Ecology, and how her experience has been studying at the University of Otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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Vicki Crowther is a self-taught textile artist from Mosgiel whose work is shaped by patience, perseverance, and a deep connection to landscape. Her art reflects the beauty of place and the stories it holds. Generous in spirit, Vicki donates her proceeds to Lurcher SOS, a UK dog charity. Tune in to hear about her inspiration, creative process, and t…
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In this episode of Wondering Women, Jade is joined by her friend Sammy, a boxer from Whangārei, to discuss her passion for boxing. They delve into how Sammy's time on Waiheke Island and her ADHD have shaped her, and how her love for her children motivates her to face challenges head-on. She shares her insights on what makes a great boxer and what k…
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In this episode we talked about all the different things Hilary has gotten up to over her life including sailing boats, baking, and now art school! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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Tegan Walsh shares her story of getting through Post Partum Depression (PPD). It is a condition is rarely talked about but affects 1 in 7 women. Tegan feels passionate sharing her story so others will not feel alone and will know where to seek support. And Tegan is proof you can get through this! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - htt…
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In this episode Mikayla shares about her experience as a pro football player in the Philippines, what it was like growing up overseas, and the importanct of faith. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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Exploring being single at 30 with Cathy Woods
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28:10In this episode we interview Cathy Woods, a filmmaker based in Wellington who is about to release a short documentary titled 30 (Still Single). The film is a personal and intimate reflection on turning thirty and still being single, set against the backdrop of a world where relationships are the norm. The film unpacks themes of connection, dating f…
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Tania is the owner of a very cool caf in Waipu called Logan Maclean. Jade and Tania talk about her journey starting a cafe and a number of lessons she has learnt walking along lifes paths. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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Isabell Zitzelsberger founder of Wild Chix. Empowering women to step up into their light. Wild Chix teaches you to fish, hunt, back a boat and so much more. Not just a business but a community of woman stepping out of their comfort zone and supporting each other at the same time. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz…
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Your little one is sick. Oh no!! Is this bad? Is it dangerous? Do we need to go to emergency? Ilana Lawrence from Sick Sense talks with us about her education program for parents, designed to help us recognise when we can handle the situation till the morning and when we need to go to hospital now. Illy is very generous with her tips and advice and…
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Wondering Women - 30-03-2025 - South Sudan - Forgotten by the World
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26:24In this episode we talk with Colette Blockley who has a passion for volunteering in poor countries. She is a trained nurse and has had the privilege to use her nursing skills in areas of poverty and also to teach. She has most recently been to South Sudan, a country stricken with warfare and poverty and we hear of her challenging and inspiring stor…
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Wondering Women - 02-03-2025 - Love your dreams, love yourself!
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19:54A bit of a self exploration into the inner workings of Jade (aka me). This interview is with questions I got chat gbt to generate for me! Enjoy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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Wondering Women - 16-02-2025 - Maori Chaplaincy at Otago
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26:06Today we hear some of Te Ata Roy's journey to becoming a Maori chaplain at the University of Otago. Te Ata shares with us some of her faith journey and how it helped her to grow in confidence to take up her calling to the ministry of chaplaincy. Sometimes it takes courage to say yes to things you don't believe you have the skills for, but Te Ata ex…
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Pelvic challenges during pregnancy and postnatally with physio Erin Cuskelly
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22:51Erin Cuskelly is a physiotherapist at Female Focus in New Lambton. We talk about pelvic floor stability, abdominal diastasis and incontinence challenges after childbirth (both vaginal and caesarean!). Erin explains her approach as a physio and gives some great advice on what mums can do at home to optimise function of their pelvis and core during p…
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Wondering Women - 02-02-2025 - Conservation Politics with Rachel Fleener
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26:43In this episode, Rachel and Linea talk about the politics of conservation, her PhD research, and her work at the Cozy Homes Trust. Listen on to hear about the unexpected parts of cross cultural research, different perspectives on people and the environment, and who gets to have a say in conservation. Rachel's email - [email protected]. Thi…
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Tara from Empowering Mothers talks to us about the importance of providing support to new families. Support can come from many sources in many different ways: partners, family and friends helping with meals, laundry and holding bubba while mum takes a shower. Sometimes though it is awesome to have someone not too close, who can be asked to do anyth…
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Alex and Karen have a debrief of the season and all the great insight they’ve gleaned from their guests this season. They also tease what’s to come as they start to plan season 4. If you like what you’re hearing, please consider leaving as a rating and review wherever you’ve been listening. It would really help us out! Wishing you all well as you t…
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Morag Wehrle on Not Selling Yourself Short, Writing, Post-Partum Depression, and Blending History with Memoir
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1:29:09For their last interview of the season, Alex and Karen are joined by writer Morag Wehrle to talk all about the non-fiction memoir she is currently working on that centres around postpartum depression - connecting her own experience with that of a woman from the late 19th century who was institutionalized for the same condition. They discuss how the…
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Em Postl and Thomas Hoeller on Streams, Improvisation, and Working with Poetry
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1:16:19Alex and Karen chat with musicians Em Postl and Thomas Hoeller about Streams Poetry Project, their music collaboration that transforms poetry through vocals and guitar. They give an in-depth look into the natural evolution of this project over the last 8 years, from the organic formation of the project that began with some improvisation over a book…
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Taras Luka on Moving from Ukraine to Canada, "A Part of The Journey," and Listening More
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1:08:07Alex and Karen talk to musician and composer Taras Luka about his journey with music, that started in the Ukraine and took him to many other parts of the world before his arrival to Canada 1.5 years ago. They chat about his globetrotting experiences and dive into the music philosophies he holds that have allowed him to pursue so many different type…
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Plongez dans l'univers complexe de la dépression post-partum avec notre podcast qui aborde ce sujet tabou avec sensibilité et expertise. À travers la voix d'Alexandra nous avons exploré les différents aspects de cette condition souvent méconnue mais pourtant si répandue. Que vous soyez une nouvelle mère en quête de soutien ou simplement curieux d'e…
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Rochelle is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) in Newcastle. She sees massage as the perfect way facilitate the loving relationship between infant and parent. Bonding is enhanced through massage as it includes the sense of soothing touch, hearing the parent's gentle voice, the loving eye connection and even the beautiful smell of baby. Ro…
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Marysia Tyski and Michael Nunweiler on Rish Jewelry, From Markets to DTC, Travers Metal and Making Things You'd Want to Wear
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1:14:43Alex and Karen talk with Marysia Tyski, the founder of Rish Jewelry, and her apprentice (and fiancé!) Michael Nunweiler to learn all about their business ventures and the art of jewelry making. Alex and Karen get a rundown of the different jewelry-making processes and dive even further into Marysia and Michael’s own processes for creating their bea…
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Chris Johnson and Carson Rekert on Writing a Screenplay, Trusting Each Other, Giving Constructive Criticism and Sharing Inspiration
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1:20:52Alex and Karen welcome back Chris Johnson, their first returning interviewee (S1, E5), and his writing partner Carson Rekert to talk about their current collaboration on a horror movie screenplay, as well as their many experiences together as friends, coworkers, and roommates. Chris and Carson get into their collaboration style; their trust in one …
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Francis Henson on Content vs. Intent, Big Feelings, and Effect of Language on Social Identity
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1:19:42Alex and Karen are joined this week by musician, writer, teacher and certified fashionista (at least in Karen’s mind) Francis Henson! He brings with him a lot of great topics for them to dive into, like the idea of artistic identity as intent rather than content; our connection to music and art in adolescence; and music as a study of humanity. They…
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Sam Dowdell and Keely Rammage-Scott on Project Vancity, the Grunt Work of Creativity and Working in Community
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1:15:54Alex and Karen sit down with musicians Sam Dowdell (Emilyn) and Keely Rammage-Scott to talk about their work with The Project Vancity, a music initiative that works toward community building by bringing a variety of musicians in the Vancouver music scene together to create video series, shows, and other creative works. Sam and Keely share how they …
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Rochelle is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) in Newcastle. She sees massage as the perfect way facilitate the loving relationship between infant and parent. Bonding is enhanced through massage as it includes the sense of soothing touch, hearing the parent's gentle voice, the loving eye connection and even the beautiful smell of baby. Ro…
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Marshall To on Identity, Duality, Liminal Spaces, Dreams and Ghosts!
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56:44Alex and Karen talk to photographer, illustrator, and chef Marshall To about his many artistic mediums and how they all intersect. They talk about his creative process and dive into his life-long journey to discover what he’s passionate about. They also discuss his upbringing as a first-generation Chinese-Canadian, and how his family’s culture and …
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Alex and Karen on the Evolution of Their Creative Partnership and Collaboration
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46:08Season 3 is here and the word is: Collaboration! This season will be focusing on the topic of creative collaboration by interviewing not just solo creatives but also creative partners. So, what better creative partners to kick things off with than Alex and Karen themselves? They talk all about their experiences working with each other, from their p…
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Sarah is a specialised yoga teacher and experienced birth doula. She offers weekly prenatal and postnatal yoga classes at Family Chiropractic Charlestown. Sarah speaks about how pregnancy yoga can be a form of birth preparation as well as a foundation for building your postpartum village. She holds quarterly mamas circles in our garden and provides…
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GUÉRISON INTÉRIEURE: le secret de la réussite
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58:46Dans cet épisode, Rael partage avec nous le secret de la réussite qui est la guérison intérieure. Pour réussir dans sa vie, l’un des premiers critères est de se sentir bien. L’épisode dure environ 1h mais sera très bénéfique pour vous. N’hésitez pas à laisser un commentaire sur Apple podcast voir quelques petites étoiles ou encore à laisser des not…
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Helen has years and years experience with childbirth. She has worked as a nurse and midwife in a hospital setting and more recently as a private midwife supporting families who want to have their baby at home. In this podcast she shares with us important insights into the essential elements of birthing and how to support women to achieve their best…
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Happy New Year everyone! Alex and Karen are back for a bonus episode to ring in 2024, and what better topic to dive into than New Year's Resolutions? They discuss their feelings about the term (spoiler alert: it's mostly negative) and share how they are reframing the idea so that it can better serve them as they venture into the year ahead. They gi…
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Heather Foord is passionate about educating women about the health of their pelvic floor. There is an important dynamic relationship between the abdominal muscles, our breath and the pelvic floor. She shares with us some valuable pointers on how we can strengthen these at home. Heather also explains the science behind some amazing equipment she has…
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Season 2 Finale ft. Guest Co-Host and Pod Superfan Jamie Lee
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1:17:42It’s the finale! Alex and Karen are joined by friend of the pod Jamie Lee to discuss the season as both creators and listeners. They answer some of the questions they’ve been left with as the season wraps up, like “did we solve the creativity vs creating debate?”, and reflect on their own creative journeys from the beginning of the season to the en…
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Thad Bailey-Mai on the Importance of Taking Breaks, Chronic Injury and Composing Orchestral Music
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1:09:55For their last interview of the season, Alex and Karen talk to musician and composer Thad Bailey-Mai, and the topics are plentiful! They learn about Thad’s introduction to music from both his parents, and what it was like learning music at a young age with a dad who is a professional jazz trumpeter. They get into his unique style of composing orche…
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Doula support for the complicated birth with Jess Hastings
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26:51Jess Hastings is an actuary risk analyst, and has been juggling and assessing risks for a living for many years. Since having a challenging pregnancy and birth with her first child, she has been passionate about helping pregnant couples making sense of the information provided at this time, and making the most best decisions for their situation.Jes…
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Madelyn Read on Whimsy, Friendship Breakups, Staking Her Claim in Alt-Country, and Grant Writing Tips
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1:22:04Alex and Karen are joined by musician Madelyn Read to talk about the path she is carving for herself as an alt-country artist in the Vancouver music scene. They discuss everything to do with her new album Concrete Country, including the grant-writing process that provided her with a “contractual obligation” to complete the project, as well as the d…
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Kaya Kurz on Garment Making, Chronic Illness, and Being Radicalized By Tumblr
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1:33:45Alex and Karen talk to musician, sewist, arts worker, and all around cool person Kaya Kurz about her life as a multi-faceted artist. Kaya shares her self-described “flukey” journey from music school to her current job working for an arts non-profit, and how her idea to take up sewing as a covid hobby turned into a passion project that has become on…
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Amanda Sum on Songwriting, "Different Than Before," Finding Her Band, and Processing Grief
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1:16:37Alex and Karen chat with musician Amanda Sum all about the experience of making her debut album New Age Attitudes, from it’s initial conception all the way to creating a music video that was eventually nominated for a Juno and won the SXSW Music Video Jury Award. They talk about the different messages she tries to convey in her work; the importance…
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