100 episodes

Each week, TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart will bring exclusive conversations with experts and influencers making a difference for Canadians right now. From health and wellness, to community, to social responsibility, we’ll share stories, bust myths, provide simple and practical tips, and deliver information of value to Canadians.

TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart TELUS

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 92 Ratings

Each week, TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart will bring exclusive conversations with experts and influencers making a difference for Canadians right now. From health and wellness, to community, to social responsibility, we’ll share stories, bust myths, provide simple and practical tips, and deliver information of value to Canadians.

    The future of Indigenous-led conservation: Steven Nitah

    The future of Indigenous-led conservation: Steven Nitah

    Steven Nitah believes Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) are the future for Canada’s conservation efforts. As a leader in this space for more than 10 years, Steven has seen firsthand how IPCAs benefit biodiversity and advance reconciliation.

    • 27 min
    How to find your own state of calm: Dr. Ellen Choi

    How to find your own state of calm: Dr. Ellen Choi

    Dr. Ellen Choi felt like she had been moving through her life on autopilot. Through mindfulness and meditation, and removing the burden of perfection, she was able to connect with herself and learn how to live with intention and purpose. She joins us to discuss how everyone can develop their own personal practice.

    • 36 min
    Understanding mom rage: Minna Dubin

    Understanding mom rage: Minna Dubin

    Minna Dubin realized “mom rage” was an international phenomenon after publishing an opinion piece in the New York Times. Titled The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About, the piece received an outpouring of positive responses from mothers. Minna decided to do more research and found that mom rage was something entirely different from regular anger or frustration. In this week’s episode, she shares some of her surprising findings, and how it all culminated in her new book: Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood.

    • 35 min
    How virtual care can help your pet: Dr. Koharik Arman

    How virtual care can help your pet: Dr. Koharik Arman

    Thousands of Canadians don’t have regular access to a vet for their furry family members. With such a concerning shortage across the country, vets are often overworked, and pet owners are stressed out. Dr. Koharik Arman is the Director of Virtual Vet care at TELUS Health MyPet. She says telemedicine is allowing vets to treat minor issues remotely and is enhancing the ecosystem of pet care.

    • 33 min
    Are we ready for the next pandemic?: Dr. Michael Osterholm

    Are we ready for the next pandemic?: Dr. Michael Osterholm

    In a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, one question looms: are we ready for something like this to happen again? Dr. Michael Osterholm is an internationally recognized epidemiologist and has witnessed trust in public health crumble and the rapid spread of misinformation, which makes him wonder how we would all handle another pandemic in the future.

    • 35 min
    The misconceptions of motherhood: Chelsea Conaboy

    The misconceptions of motherhood: Chelsea Conaboy

    Chelsea Conaboy knew things would change when she had kids, but she never anticipated how different she would feel. New parents undergo major structural and functional brain changes, driven by hormones and the flood of stimuli a baby provides. As an award-winning reporter, Chelsea decided to dive into our society’s ideas of mothers and what they should be. She discusses her new book, Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood, and the overwhelming nature of becoming a parent.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
92 Ratings

92 Ratings

ReneeNadia ,

Excellent

Tamra is so relatable. Love listening to her and her guests!

Crazy Cakes Nash ,

Boring fluff

I would give this zero stars if I could.

XianNewman ,

Insightful & Actionable 💫

Tamara does a fantastic job of making the incredible insights from her top-notch guests not only relatable but also actionable. 🚀 A must-listen for anyone (especially Canadians) looking to upgrade their health and life! 💚

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