Best Conversations With Dez Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking the Cycle: How Gaming and Tech Are Building Black Futures (Feat. Dexter Simms) 35:55

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When Dexter Sims looks back at his journey from the streets of South London to pioneering Black Tech Day, he sees a path marked by resilience, vision, and an unwavering belief in possibility. "I've lived in 21 houses. Both my parents were on A-class drugs, domestic violence, alcohol. A lot of my family has been to prison and I haven't been to priso…

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Living Unconventionally: A Journey of Motherhood, Travel, and Wellness 1:11:59

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In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Qianna Pijeaux, a mother of three model children. She shares her journey of traveling the globe, embracing herbal remedies, and planning an off-grid lifestyle. Discover how she’s redefining motherhood, wellness, and freedom. To see more of my work and the actual visuals for the “Fragile” narra…

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Dan Clapson announces new podcast Wish We Never Met 2:57

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After five years of co-hosting miniseries on the Eat North Podcast Stream, best-selling cookbook author and food writer Dan Clapson is moving on to his own pop culture podcast, Wish We Never Met! Co-hosted by Clapson's good friend, award-winning singer Amy Hef, the new comedic pop culture show will see the two co-hosts playfully pondering questions…

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Rebirth in Barbados: A journey of healing and discovery 55:28

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Welcome to another episode of inspired I’m continuing the conversations around fragility and gratitude and today I’m I’m having a conversation with Melissa Cracknell Melissa is a serial entrepreneur, risk taker and world traveller she is someone who has created her own story and is living life on her terms. Just to set the scene, three years ago Me…

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The importance of Gratitude-Garth Sandiford 1:43:22

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In today’s episode I’m delighted to have as my guest Garth Sandiford the founder of the daily gratitude movement a movement that he intends to impact and make a difference to the lives of over 2 Billion people. He’s an Empowerment coach, a Tony Robbins trainer He’s about to bring out a book called "Gratitude Transform", from darkness to light and h…

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The Creative Genius -(become a friend to your fears) 2:00:36

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In today’s episode I’m delighted to have as my guest …..The Creative Genius….Nicolette Wilson-Clarke. An incredible woman passionate about using her knowledge and talents to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of creatives as well as helping individuals to push past emotional blockages. Nicolette is an accredited psychotherapist, and Somatic…

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A conversation with a friend 55:22

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In this episode, I continue the theme of how fragile our lives are, speaking with a very good friend “Dawn Noel". To be honest this really was an open discussion that touched on lots of different subject matter yet somehow managed to keep the theme of Fragility at its centre. It’s amazing how one word can encompass so much and I think it’s wise to …

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Navigating the Confluence of Fashion and Function in Interior Design (Ft. Bee Janaye) 37:53

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As we peeled back the layers of interior design with the visionary Bee Janaye, a fascinating narrative unfolded, bridging fashion's flair with the science of neuroaesthetics. Bee, an emblem of innovative thought in the design world, sat down with me, Jason Lazarus, to unravel her transformative journey from fashion to the creation of deeply resonan…

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Fragile Lives understanding Dementia 46:24

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Inspired is a collection of visual stories that focus primarily on the human condition, stories that motivate inspire and cause you to look deeper at the world, drown out all the noise and focus on what gives you joy. In todays episode, I continue to look at the fragility of our lives and asked Nikki Zimmerman to discuss Fragility and Dementia. The…

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The Organic Growth of Leigh Matheson's Superfood Empire 37:20

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Join host Jason Lazarus as he delves into the captivating journey of Leigh Matheson, who traded his finance career for the realm of wellness with Magic Tree Superfoods. Discover the profound intersection of personal health and entrepreneurial success, as Leigh shares his insights on navigating the startup landscape while nurturing one's own well-be…

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The Eat North Podcast (final episode) - Discussing the Top Chef Canada casting process with Mijune Pak and Dez Lo 1:01:26

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With 'Top Chef Canada' Season 11 casting currently underway until mid-April, many Canadian chefs from coast to coast to coast are crossing their fingers to end up on the popular reality competition series. On this special one-off podcast episode (co-hosted by Dan Clapson, Carmen Cheng and Phil Wilson), we chat with one of the show's judges Mijune P…

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Breaking Barriers to Wealth with Selina Flavius of Black Girl Finance 30:16

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Navigating the tumultuous seas of grief while steering the ship of entrepreneurship, I had to find my bearings after a profound loss. Meanwhile, Selena Flavius of Black Girl Finance lights the way for financial inclusivity with her journey from business development to becoming a beacon of financial enlightenment for Black women and beyond. Our late…

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Chronicles of Resilience and Revival Post Redundancy (Ft. Samuel Iremiren) 48:36

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When life threw a curveball at Samuel Iriman, it wasn't just any ordinary pitch. Sitting down with Samuel, we navigate the choppy waters of job loss, a reality he faced shortly after the joyous arrival of his son. The heart of our conversation beats with the raw, unfiltered emotional journey Samuel endured—from the moment he received that life-alte…

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Introduction to Fragile 4:50

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Fragile is a simple, beautiful, motivational and inspiring narrative about the fragility of our lives and explains in simple terms how our lives are like flowers, where we grow blossom and bloom and slowly wither. Fragile explores the beauty of our spiritual journey and comes to the conclusion that while we are here we need to be and do the very be…

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Life Lessons on the Road to Entrepreneurial Triumph with (Ft. Jazz Rose) 35:34

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Ever found yourself at a crossroads where every direction seems to lead to uncertainty? Jazz Rose, a millionaire entrepreneur, faced such a moment when his company hit a financial snag, unable to make payroll for the first time in 15 years. His story, a blend of resilience, strategic pivots, and unexpected life lessons, unfolds in our latest conver…

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Rewriting Life Through Faith and Social Leadership (Ft. Dez Brown) 35:24

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When Dez Brown walked away from a life marked by violence and racial tension, he didn't just turn a page, he rewrote his entire book. As a beacon of hope in faith-based community initiatives and youth mentorship, Dez joins us to share his remarkable journey of redemption and the lessons on leadership and social justice he's learned along the way. H…

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Unlocking Inspirational Stories of Black UK Entrepreneurs 3:31

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Meet Jason Lazarus, your friendly neighborhood podcaster, whose journey to podcasting is nothing short of compelling. Battling personal health challenges such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, Jason never let these obstacles deter him from his passion for business and podcasting. His primary mission? To bring to the limelight, the inspiring storie…

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Education, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment with Hannah Spence 22:51

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You're in for a thrilling chat with our special guest, Hannah Spence, founder of Clock Flower Solutions. This former teacher turned entrepreneur opens up about her compelling journey from the classroom to the business world. Hannah generously shares her wisdom about the power and potential of social media marketing, a topic she recently addressed a…

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Exploring the Unique Journey of Black Create Connect with Founder Alicia Richardson 25:23

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Ever thought about the potential power of authentic connections with the black community in the professional world? Our enlightening conversation with Alicia Richardson, founder of Black Create Connect, explores just that. We dive deep into how this innovative platform acts as a bridge between black professionals and prospective employers via conte…

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The Journey to Educational Empowerment with Ziggy Moore 27:52

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Have you ever pondered the transformational power of education and its impact on our communities? Get ready to unravel this fascinating theme with our esteemed guest, Ziggy Moore, founder of 'Moore Education'. Ziggy, with a rich experience of 17 years under his belt, steers this enlightening conversation around the role of education in transforming…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking with country icon Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Melissa B of 'Traitors Canada' 1:06:43

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On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, Dan Clapson and Hailey Benedict chat with country music icon Carolyn Dawn Johnson as well as Melissa B from Traitors Canada. First, Carolyn Dawn Johnson talks about her approach to supporting independent artists, watching Nashville grow over the past three decades and her new single "Road Blocks". Hailey…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking music, travel and more with MacKenzie Porter and Erika Casupanan 58:59

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Hailey Benedict and Dan Clapson are back with another episode of Melodies and Menus, and they kick things off chatting with Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan about her experience filming Traitors Canada. Erika shares plenty of tips for reality TV competition hopefuls, her favourite spots in Toronto and a ton more. Next up, Clapson chats with chart…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking food, drama and TV host duties with Ann Pornel and Karine Vanasse 1:02:12

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We've got a special guest co-host for our fall episodes of 'Melodies and Menus' and it's none other than CCMA Award-winning country singer Hailey Benedict! Hailey joins Dan Clapson, who shares her love of reality television and especially 'The Traitors Canada' and 'The Great Canadian Baking Show'. Both shows premiered recently, so the co-hosts chat…

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Melodies and Menus: Madeline Merlo and Andrew Hyatt talk Nashville eats and Canadian treats 1:03:48

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On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds chat with Candian country music stars Madeline Merlo and Andrew Hyatt. The CCMA Award-winning artists (separately) discuss everything from their lives in Nashville, how the American city's food scene has evolved, what Canadian treats they miss from back home and much…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking food with Paul Langlois of The Tragically Hip and pop singer Ralph 1:08:04

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It's an especially exciting episode of Melodies and Menus this week as co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds get to chat with musical icon Paul Langlois of The Tragically Hip and the ever-talented pop singer Ralph. Both musical acts separately discuss their latest albums, touring, favourite eats and more.…

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Melodies and Menus: Tim Hicks talks campfire eats and country music 39:19

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We're back with a mini season of Melodies and Menus with co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds. The duo discuss Dan's debut cookbook Prairie and shifting from summer eats to warming fall food (and drinks) before award-winning country singer Tim Hicks joins for a lively interview. The chart-topping singer talks about his 2023 CCMA Award nominations,…

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Emmanuel Asuquo: Financial Education and the Journey to Entrepreneurship 1:05:00

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Picture a world where children are taught the concept of money and business as part of their school curriculum. In this thought-provoking conversation with the charismatic financial advisor Emmanuel Asuquo, we not only envision this world but explore tangible ways to take steps toward this innovative approach to education. Emmanuel generously share…

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Stephanie Taylor: Teenage Mum to Property Mogul 30:51

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Meet Stephanie Taylor, the co-founder of HMO Heaven and Renter Success. Listen as she unveils her awe-inspiring journey from teenage mom navigating the choppy waters of financial uncertainty to a business tycoon with a multi-million pound property portfolio. Get ready to absorb practical tips on how to kickstart your property venture without a larg…

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Natalie Leona: A Model of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment 31:39

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What if you could transform your passion into a thriving business that not only brings you joy but also creates a meaningful impact in your community? Today, we take you through the captivating journey of Natalie Leona, who moved from a modeling career to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of finding your niche, building a busin…

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Chanel Morales: Resilience, Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 25:32

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Ever wished you could be the master of your own life, carving out a unique path that doesn't fit into societal norms? Chanel Morales, an international multi-six figure online business coach, did just that and is now empowering other women to do the same. Journey with Chanel as she shares candidly about being a single mother at 19, her venture into …

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Unleashing the Hidden Potential Within (Ft Alex Onalaja) 42:49

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Discover the incredible story of Alex Onalaja, a Nigerian entrepreneur who transformed his struggles with dyslexia and depression into a successful business empire. Featured in Forbes Magazine and named in the top 50 inspiring prominent influential voices in UK Black Tech by Tech Nation, Alex opens up about overcoming challenges and finding his hid…

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Merging Melodies and Meals: (Ft. Hannah Ledwidge) 31:56

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What happens when a multi-instrumentalist and entrepreneur combines her passion for music and food? Welcome to the world of Hannah Ledwich, co-founder of Adlib Music, an innovative company that brings food and music together to impact well-being. In our captivating conversation, we explore Hannah's unique journey, her musical background, and the ch…

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Mastering the Art of Juggling Multiple Businesses (Ft. Kane Harrison) 40:18

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Ever wondered how entrepreneurs manage to successfully juggle multiple businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Join us as we chat with Kane Harrison, the business owner behind both Sleep Wonderful and The Voice Finder. Discover how Kane navigates the challenges of running digital and physical product businesses, all while being a …

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The Secret Sauce Behind Slider Cuts' Celebrity Clientele (Ft. Mark Maciver) 39:14

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Imagine transforming your passion into a thriving business while working with celebrities like Stormzy, J Cole, and Anthony Joshua. Our guest, Mark McIver, aka Slider Cuts, did just that as a barber in Hackney, East London. Listen as Mark shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned barber, highlighting the impact of professiona…

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Unveiling the Path to Prosperity with Leading Black British Business Owners 1:59

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Join me, your host Jason Lazarus, as we embark on an incredible journey of inspiration and education with some of the UK's top black entrepreneurs on the British Black Entrepreneur podcast. Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful barbershop brand like Slider Cuts? Mark McIver reveals all, while social entrepreneur Herman Allen shares his …

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IGNITING THE FEMININE THROUGH MASCULINE ENERGY MASTERY with John Maxwell Taylor

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IGNITING THE FEMININE THROUGH MASCULINE ENERGY MASTERY with John Maxwell Taylor,author of "Eros Ascending; The Life-Transforming Power of SacredSexuality,"& "The Power of Am: Creating a New World ofEnlightened Personal Instruction." Playwright, composer, actor,lecturer & musician. Inthisepisode, John explores thepath that unifies the Romance of the…

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DANCING WITH DESIRE: RECOVERING BODY WISDOM with Kimerer LaMothe

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DANCING WITH DESIRE: RECOVERING BODY WISDOM with Kimerer LaMothe. Anaward-winning author, philosopher, and dancer, Kimerer is co-founder of Vital Arts,a center for arts and ideas, located on a farm in upstate New Yorkwhere she now lives with her partner and their five children. Her latest book is, "What a Body Knows: Finding Wisdom in Desire."Inthi…

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ANCIENT ROOTS OF FEMININE EROS with Max Dashu

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ANCIENT ROOTS OF FEMININE EROS with Max Dashu, who founded the Suppressed Histories Archives in1970 to research women'shistory internationally and understand howsystems of domination established and perpetuate themselves. She hasbuilt a collection of some 15,000 slides and 100 shows. Inthisepisode, Max depthfully shares the lost vital principal of …

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EXPAND HER ORGASM TONITE with Dr. Patti Taylor

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EXPAND HER ORGASM TONITE with Dr. Patti Taylor,Dr. Patti Taylor, Queen of Expanded Orgasm,best selling author andCertified Sexological Bodyworker. 21 years of Tantric explorationcreator of "Expand Her OrgasmTonite," "The Enchantment of Opposites," and "Expanded Orgasm Soar toEcstacy at Your Lover's Every Touch."Inthisepisode, Patti artfully shares …

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PASSION, COURAGE & INTEGRITY with Satyr Phil Brucato

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PASSION, COURAGE & INTEGRITY with Satyr PhilBrucato, working fantasy &metaphysical author. Writer for "Witches & Pagans" magazine. Sacreddancer. Practitioner of Tantra. Inthisepisode, Satyr exposes the access to Eros in all of life. Discover howthe Golden Rule & courage support life-long love & passion.Release the shame & blame that create Covert A…

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SUCCULENT SELF RELATING with Dr. Korenna Reynard

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SUCCULENT SELF RELATING with Dr. KorennaReynard, therapist, somatic sexologist, & erotic educator.Happily married for 5 years. Assisting people with issues regardingrelationships and Intimacy for the past 15 years.Inthisepisode, Korenna courageously debunks the myth of"my partner can't handle the truth." Base your foundation on the 3Legged Stool of…

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KALI MA: INTIMATE CONNECTION & SPIRITUAL INITIATION with Chandra

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KALI MA: INTIMATE CONNECTION & SPIRITUAL INITIATION with Chandra: Rashani Chandranath Alexandre,Ph.D., D.Min.Founder & Executive Director SHARANYA / The Maa Batakali CulturalMission, Inc. Chandrais adjunct research faculty at theInstitute of TranspersonalPsychology and is VP of Development at a regional nonprofit where shefocuses on fund developmen…

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INTUITION IN THE QUEST FOR LOVE with Master Rose Love

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INTUITION IN THE QUEST FOR LOVE with MasterRose Love. Inventor of the Human Pod. Extensiveexpertise in theareas of Reiki, Crystal healing, Tibetian & Crystal Singing bowlhealing, Tai Chi/Chi Gung, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbology,Quantum Physics, Cellular Biology and Vibrational Medicine. Directorof Beyond Medicine Wellness Center in Charlot…

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TANTRA & ADDICTION RECOVERY with, Akasha Prem Ganga

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TANTRA & ADDICTION RECOVERY with, Akasha Prem Ganga. A playful metaphysician. She hasstudied with Sages and Guru’s from around the world, including MargotAnand,Dr. John LaTourette, Werner Earhardt and others. Native American, Hindu,Taoist, Tibetan and South African technique. Shepracticesvarious healing arts including meditation,self-hypnosis,reiki…

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NAVIGATING THE FOURFOLD PATHWAY OF INTIMACY ALCHEMY, with Michael Gelbart LCSW

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NAVIGATING THE FOURFOLD PATHWAY OF INTIMACY ALCHEMY,with Michael GelbartLCSWInthisepisode, Michael intelligently shares the 4 foldpathway of the alchemy of intimate relationships. Explore the endings,beginnings, ins & outs of ongoing relationship. Differentiatebetween being taken away into inspiration & taken down into a trap.Learn what to do if yo…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Actor Andrew Phung and author Lesley Chesterman 1:09:44

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Acclaimed author Lesley Chesterman and the hilarious Andrew Phung, creator and star of CBC's Run The Burbs, join us for our final podcast episode of the year.Chesterman dishes on her latest French cookbook Un Week-end Chez Lesley (and her recent English book Make Every Dish Delicious), why people need to think out of the box when it comes to fruitc…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Clifton Murray of The Tenors and drag superstar Anita Wigl'it 58:21

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On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson talk with Clifton Murray, one quarter of the chart-topping act The Tenors, as well as drag queen superstar Anita Wigl'it. With The Tenors having an upcoming holiday tour across Canada and a current holiday single "Christmas Miracle", there's plenty to chat with Clift…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Celeigh Cardinal and GCBS winner Lauren Tjoe 58:11

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Our podcast miniseries Melodies and Menus is back for a special three-week holiday edition. Co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson will be chatting with a fun mix of recognizable Canadians who love this time of year as much as we do, and our first episode of the holiday season features Juno Award-winning singer Celeigh Cardinal and Great Canadian Ba…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Talking authenticity and humour in the kitchen with Deseree Lo 30:43

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We just couldn't bid adieu to our Top Chef Roundtable podcast miniseries for the year without having a little bonus episode with this season's breakout star, Deseree ("Dez") Lo. The Vancouver-based chef quickly became a favourite of our podcast co-hosts and viewers alike. First, for her vibrant personality, followed swiftly by her creative approach…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Chatting with Season X winner Tre Sanderson 1:09:28

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And just like that, our Top Chef Canada coverage comes to a close for 2022. In addition to dissecting the final episode of Season X, two of our podcast co-hosts, Carmen Cheng and Phil Wilson, get to have an exclusive chat with this year's winning chef Tre Sanderson. Sanderson discusses how he managed to find the balance between having fun during pr…