Existential Relish C-A Granatstein

Dr. Kasra (Kas) Khorasani's unique approach that he developed for his inpatient psychotherapy groups uses LEGO Serious Play methodology. He sees enhanced therapeutic value in the sessions, empowered by human connection, allowing people to become authentic, genuine, non-judgemental, curious and kind.

Kas and C-A build some LEGO, too.

Music: Romance for Piano and Cello by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.

In March 2021, Glenna Gosewich became an indirect 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 the different ways that you can help others. 

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. 

Close to home: Stories of neighbourhood businesses in the COVID economy are conversations with six business owners in the St. Clair West community, in midtown Toronto. Part one was published one year ago this week.

Though the conversations are with six really different businesses, what’s universal is their feelings of accountability to a supportive community, and a real yearning to get back to serving them the way they know best.

Ed Lawrence is THE Gardening expert. He was the Chief Horticulturalist for six consecutive Governors General and has been a regular on CBC's Ontario Today show for the last 40 years. Whether you are a beginner gardener or you are well versed in the ways of plants, Ed is a joy to listen to and learn from.

In this episode Ed's got plenty to say about growing food, the importance of getting kids’ hands in the dirt and how it always starts with the soil.

Stay safe, and get into the garden!

The activity level of humans is generally at an all time low as people work from home, spend countless hours on devices and endure waves of lockdowns. Sitting is stressful on the back, hips, neck and shoulders. The lack of movement is being linked to a decline in mental health and an increase in injury.

Dr. Waj Hoda is back on the show with preventative solutions and insights towards a pain free existence.