Existential Relish

C-A Granatstein
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  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

In every conversation, stories, insights and perspectives finding joy and purpose in the human experience.

  1. 2023-08-16

    She Who Dares Wins: Meet the Dynamic Dr. Rhonda McEwen

    This episode reveals not only the details about a world-renown researcher, who is a scholar in emerging tech and the first Black woman to be President of a Canadian university, but the radiant human who embodies fearlessness and inspires so many. Friends for two decades, Host C-A Granatstein and Dr. Rhonda McEwen cover a range of topics, like Rhonda's move to middle America from Trinidad as a teenager; her research that informed the creation of Julia, the first Sesame Street Muppet on the autism spectrum; managing a student protest that evolved into a full-on occupation; and her vision for inclusivity at the University of Victoria in the University of Toronto.

    41 min

  2. 2023-07-12

    Encounters with a Superhero: In Conversation with Batman

    The episode starts out as a story about a broken down vintage Austin-Healey and a chance encounter with a real life superhero. It evolves into stories about helping others, being part of the fabric of the community, and aslo a big surprise for host C-A's friend Mike.

    38 min

  3. 2023-06-07

    Predators and Partners: Tales from a Falconer

    It's the stuff of movies, mystery and faraway places. Records show that as early as 2,000 BC falcons were used to hunt and feed communities, for sport, and as highly effective pest control.  C-A has a fascinating conversation about falconry with the hard-working falcons Bullet and Petey, and Falconer Keith Everett from Falcon Environmental.

    28 min

  4. 2023-05-17

    Interviewing the Interviewer with Steve Paikin

    C-A speaks to Steve Paikin, journalist, author, documentary producer, podcast co-host and host of TVO's flagship current affairs program, The Agenda with Steve Paikin.  The conversation focuses on interviewing, but Steve breaks out into song, recalls great moments, surprising moments, being starstruck and a few personal - but not too personal - nuggets.

    33 min

  5. 2021-11-09

    Resale therapy - Sustainable Fashion is all the rage

    Fashion rentals, refurbishment and resale is just about the easiest and most enjoyable way to support local businesses, save money, reduce the carbon footprint of your clothing and rescue clothes from the landfill which pollute water systems and through their decomposition process and incineration, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. C-A talks to Common Sort owner Nicole Babin about her three thriving resale clothing locations in Toronto, her business model, the challenges that come with growth and about her long-time employees who are happy and fulfilled because they get to work in fashion, in a sustainable and accessible way, for a boss that has embedded social responsibility into her operation. Fashion rentals, refurbishment and resale is just about the easiest and most enjoyable way to support local businesses, save money, reduce the carbon footprint of your clothing and rescue clothes from the landfill which pollute water systems and through their decomposition process, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. After listening to Nicole, as well as one of her employees and a 20-something consumer/seller, you will want to give resale a try.

    33 min

  6. 2021-08-11

    Building trust and human connection through LEGO Serious Play

    This conversation with Dr. Kasra (Kas) Khorasani is about a unique approach that he developed for his inpatient psychotherapy groups using LEGO Serious Play methodology. Learn why group therapy is such a valued tool in for psychotherapy and how building with LEGO in Kas's sessions empowers further connection, allowing people to become authentic, genuine, non-judgemental, curious and kind. Show host, C-A Granatstein also does a little building with Kas to understand the process of these sessions. Music: Romance for Piano and Cello by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/NiGiD/50238 Ft: AT

    1 hr

  7. 2021-06-23

    Out of the goodness of my liver: A story of living organ donation

    In March 2021, Glenna Gosewich became an non-directed living organ donor. 62% of her liver went to a stranger who was in need of a vital transplant. Glenna sees this as a form of charity, a good deed —  something she can do because she's able, despite the risks, post-op recovery and even judgement from others. Glenna is also a wealth of information on the topic as well as about blood donation. This episode will no doubt get you thinking about different ways you can help others.

    36 min

  8. 2021-05-27

    Teenage musings on sustainability getting published and having a boss mentality

    Just when you think all teenagers spend every waking moment on TikTok, there's Naila Moloo. At 15 years old, this STEM researcher's drive to contribute to a sustainable future, her stellar networking tips and her ability to handle rejection with grace in order to get exactly what she wants... is so totally boss. You are guaranteed to learn one life tip from this episode, or at the very least, make you think about reaching just a bit further for your own dreams.

    28 min
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In every conversation, stories, insights and perspectives finding joy and purpose in the human experience.

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  • Creator
    C-A Granatstein
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Existential Relish Copyright 2022
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