The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas Unleashed Mary Ito

When we think of bad behaviour, we often think of men and the dirty deeds they’ve done. But what about women? Women, like men, are also capable of bad behaviour. Very bad behaviour. Just look back at the Roman Empire. Women were expected to be good girls, wives and mothers. But there were notable bad-ass women who stopped at nothing to gain power.Their stories are shocking and gruesome. They reveal what happens when power or control is taken away from women...

*Special Edition*Do you have a feeling that all is not right with the world? There’s war, racial conflict, huge economic disparity, political extremism, growing societal discord. And of course climate change. You wonder – are we on a path to complete self-destruction? It’s the ultimate question that researcher Luke Kemp has been studying. He’s an expert on global catastrophic risk. He’s looked at the collapse of past civilisations and applies this knowledge ...

Remember when you used to see your doctor every year for a “physical?” He looked at you from top to toe, did a full blood workup and maybe sent you for other tests as well. But a number of years ago, the annual physical was replaced with the periodic health exam. Based on the evidence, the medical profession said an annual checkup wasn’t necessary for everyone and might even be detrimental. But even after all these years, not everyone is convinced incl. some doctor...

It’s a hot topic lately. Narcissism.You’ll find it everywhere – on social media, online articles, talk shows, documentaries.And it seems everyone knows someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder – or they think they have it themselves!Even if you know someone who genuinely has NPD.. well then what?Can you have a successful relationship with them and if not, what are the signs to leave?This is an important discussion and we invited Dr. Martin Drapeau for some answers. He’s a...

It’s a once in a lifetime event: a mesmerizing, soul-stirring experience. At any given point on earth, the ability to see a total solar eclipse happens only once every three to four hundred years. And on April 8, 2024, at least 30 million people will be able to experience it. They’ll be plunged into darkness as the moon completely blocks the sun. Even if you’re not going to experience the eclipse, it’s a fascinating journey of discovery to hear science writer Andrew Fa...

We’ve all had nightmares. Some are worse than others and can haunt us for days.Whether it’s a nightmare, a night terror or sleep paralysis, they all happen while we sleep.But they can feel very real.Why do we have nightmares, and what does it mean when they recur over and over again? Did you know there’s a difference between nightmares and night terrors and when they occur? Should you awaken a sleepwalker? And what is sexsomnia? So many mystifying questions about...