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22 Oct

How To Sit In the Stickiness Of Sorrow

Nadine shares the story of grieving her changing relationship with her son. Nadine became a mom at a young age and this shifted her identity and priorities. For much of her life, it was her and her son against the world. Now, as an adult with his own independent identity and life, Nadine reflects on the sadness she feels at what has changed, even as she loves who he is and what they have together now. Nadine offers space to consider what it means to sit in the sticky discomfort of grief over shifting relationships and identities, as well as how to get curious about our own feelings and ways of processing grief. Storytelling has always been important to Nadine Hunt (she/her). She started out writing for only herself and not sharing with the public. From there she started doing stand up and sharing all the funny sides to her stories. Once that no longer felt like enough for Nadine, she began telling the other side of her stories (the more complete side) at the Edmonton Story Slam. It was only a matter of time before she wanted to put visuals to her words and that's when Nadine started dabbling in film. Nadine is very new to this medium, but she is very excited to see what she comes up with next. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Bio provided by guest Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Jul

Every Day Sites of Mourning

Ashley shares the story of her grandfather: Herman Kinzner (1931-2014). She brings an object that once belonged to him and now is part of her home. Through her grief story, Ashley offers a space to think about the way objects can provide an ongoing relationship with our lost loved ones, as well as an opportunity to think about differing rituals of remembrance that exist outside of the cemetery. Ashley Meyer (she/her) is an artist and art educator. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Bio provided by guest Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Oct

Unexpected Loss and the Winding Path Out of the Dark

Hannah shares the story of her grief process, following the unexpected death of her three closest friends at age nineteen. She speaks to the ways in which grief does not wait for us to be ready and how finding the tools to actively work through grief can be a decades long process. Hannah Robertson (she/her) is a 36-year-old art and design lover, originally from Calgary. Now based in Vancouver, BC, she works as a project manager in the fine arts industry and shares her life with her wife and their two dogs. Outside of work, she loves good food, creative projects, and spending time by the ocean or in the forest. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Bio provided by guest Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Sept

Losing The Rhythm of Cultural Spaces

Rose-Eva shares the story of grieving the loss of Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue music scene. She misses a time when biking home from her role as a host of CJSR’s radio show Adamant Eve offered the possibility of popping into any number of live music shows. She offers space to consider what cultural and artistic spaces do to build community and what it means to give space to the longing for what we no longer have. Rose-Eva (she/her) grew up in Edmonton, and graduated with a degree in film studies and psychology from the University of Alberta in 2014. She contributed to feminist radio show Adamant Eve on local community radio station CJSR 88.5FM from 2013 to 2020. She works in the queer nonprofit space, and enjoys going for neighbourhood bike rides. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Bio provided by guest Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/06/2025

283. Cutting Ties - Why Kids are Walking Away from their Parents

In increasing trend is emerging of kids deciding to cut their parents off completely. What is driving the younger generations to become estranged from their parents? Are their reasons justified as a step to better 'self-care', or does it reflect a certain selfishness and disloyalty? How can parents respond when their child decides to excommunicate them? Psychologist Joshua Coleman joins the podcast. Dr. Joshua Coleman - https://www.drjoshuacoleman.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Oct

My Best Friend’s Child Has Cancer - How Chelsea Walked Through the Fire Beside Claire

What happens when your best friend’s child is diagnosed with cancer? How do you show up for someone you love when you can't fix the very thing that's breaking their heart? In this episode of The Deep C, I sit down with Chelsea Wetherup, whose best friend, Claire Masikewich, was thrown into the world of childhood cancer when her daughter, Sloane, was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in 2023. Chelsea offers a perspective we don't often hear: what it's like to stand beside someone you love through the unimaginable. We talk about the instinct to protect, knowing when to listen and when to speak, the helplessness of watching your best friend suffer, and the kind of friendship where you can still find something completely inappropriate to laugh about in the middle of it all. This conversation is a love letter to female friendship, to the women who know us better than almost anyone, and to the extraordinary gift of having someone who doesn't need to be told how to show up. Learn more about Claire's Keynote speaking at https://www.clairemasikewich.com/ Listen, follow and share The Deep C with someone who needs to hear this conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Jan

302. Defensive Pessimism - Are There Some Benefits to Negative Thinking?

In this episode of Preconceived, Zale explores the concept of happiness and melancholy with Professor Julie Norem, a psychology expert from Wellesley College. They delve into the strategy of defensive pessimism, discussing how it can be a beneficial approach for managing anxiety and achieving goals. The conversation also touches on societal pressures to maintain constant happiness and the value of embracing negative emotions as part of a rich, authentic life. Check out Julie's book at https://www.amazon.ca/Positive-Power-Negative-Thinking/dp/0465051391 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Sept · Video

SUDEP: What It Is, Who's at Risk, & How to Find Peace of Mind with Dr. Rebecca Garcia Sosa & Mary Duffy

Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about: SUDEP. If you're wondering what it is, whether you're at high risk, or how to find some peace of mind, this one's for you. Dr. Rebecca Garcia Sosa and Mary Duffy get into why this may not come up at the doctor's office, how to check in with your neuro about it, and how overnight devices can help you sleep a little easier. Mary also shares Danny's story and how to get help from Danny Did Foundation at dannydid.org. It's a heavy topic, but it's a hopeful conversation. Thank you to NightWatch+ for sponsoring this episode about SUDEP. To learn more about this new device, visit: https://nightwatchepilepsy.com/en-us/ Shout outs to the folks who believe in this podcast and make these convos possible! Thank you sponsors Neurelis, SK Life Science, & PATI and community partners Epilepsy Foundation of America, Danny Did Foundation, & Epilepsy Alliance America! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Jul

Travelling Through Grief’s Contradictions

Carolyn shares her experiences with travel. She brings an object that represents the movement through space that has resulted in both loss and change in her life, many times over. Through her grief story, Carolyn offers a space to think about holding contradictory emotions together so that we might welcome the way our experiences unmake and remake us. Carolyn Reny (she/her) is a genuinely curious person trying to navigate this life and learn as much as she can. She works in public education and has had a real diversity of roles. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Bio provided by guest Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 1, Episode 1

"Those are long life problems and I don't have a long life."

What if you knew from an early age that you wouldn't live as long as everyone else? How would it change the way you see money, education, relationships, or time itself? Welcome to Breathless, a series that explores the shifting landscape of Cystic Fibrosis, through the eyes of Jeremie Saunders, who has lived with the disease and the shortened life expectancy it comes with, his entire life. Breathless is a Snack Labs Production in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada Host: Jeremie Saunders Producer: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary Editor: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary Sound Design: Donovan Morgan Music: Tom Fox, Donovan Morgan Artwork/Design: Brian Stever For more information on Cystic Fibrosis: https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/ Want more Snacks for your ears? https://www.wearesnack.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delving into the most critical health-centric narratives of our era. Known for both our engaging style and thorough exploration, we report and craft original stories for a broad spectrum of listeners. From the creators of Sickboy, Snack Labs is where profound health discussions meet compelling storytelling, offering a unique auditory journey through the most significant topics that touch all of our lives.