The Phosphenes Podcast

Stories of courage, reinvention, and building a life on your own terms.
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Philosophy
  • Updated Weekly

Phosphenes is a conversation-driven podcast featuring people rethinking work, identity, and what it means to build a life on their own terms. Through diverse perspectives and lived experience, the show explores risk, reinvention, and the evolving shape of modern life. phosphenespodcast.substack.com

Episodes

  1. May 26

    Krysta Foyston: What I've Learned So Far

    This episode of The Phosphenes Podcast is a little different. After nine episodes, I wanted to take a step back and reflect on what I’ve learned so far, not just about podcasting, but about creativity, reinvention, identity, and the kind of life I actually want to build. In this solo episode, I talk about the biggest mistakes I’ve made so far, how my approach to interviewing and storytelling is evolving, and the challenges of building something meaningful while still figuring it out in real time. This episode also feels like a transition point. These first episodes have taught me a lot. Moving forward, I want Phosphenes to become more intentional, more refined, and more deeply aligned with the conversations I truly want to have. Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported the show, or shared these conversations so far. There’s still a long way to go, but I’m excited for what comes next! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    5 min
  2. Rachelle Thistle: Taking A Leap Of Faith

    May 13

    Rachelle Thistle: Taking A Leap Of Faith

    Rachelle Thistle spent more than a decade working in the oilfield before deciding to take a leap of faith and build something entirely her own. In this episode, we talk about what led her to leave behind a stable career, the process of building her mobile coffee trailer from the ground up, and the uncertainty and excitement that come with choosing a different path. A conversation about courage, reinvention, and creating a life you actually want to live. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    27 min
  3. Darla Daniels: Many Miles and the Metis Fiddle

    Apr 29

    Darla Daniels: Many Miles and the Metis Fiddle

    In this episode, I sit down with Darla Daniels, a Métis singer, songwriter, and fiddle player, whose EP 1992 was released last fall. We talk about the road to Many Miles, staying connected to tradition, and building a creative life through music. This is a conversation about identity, artistry, and following what calls you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    28 min
  4. Sarah Sanders: Choosing A Life You Love

    Apr 22

    Sarah Sanders: Choosing A Life You Love

    In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and mentor Sarah Sanders to talk about what it really looks like to choose a life you love. We talk about her riding program, the path that led her there, and the decisions she had to make along the way. This is a conversation about trusting what you want, navigating uncertainty, and building something that actually feels right. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    26 min
  5. Artist Spotlight: Chief State

    Apr 15

    Artist Spotlight: Chief State

    This week’s episode is a short Artist Spotlight, featuring the Vancouver-based pop punk band Chief State. They have an exciting new album titled “Keep Your Friends Closer” dropping on April 17th, and the singles that have been released so far have all been fantastic! I also talk a bit about the experience of hosting a podcast, and which episode has been my most viewed one to date! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    5 min

  6. Apr 8

    Nick Williams: Moving West For Opportunity

    The natural resources and wealth that once drew people West now threaten to tear a nation apart. In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast I discuss life back East, the Alberta separatism movement, and what it’s like to move across the country with Nick Williams, who came to Grande Prairie 20 years ago following the call of opportunity that has brought so many other people here as well. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    14 min
  7. Kendra: Why The Past Still Matters

    Mar 31

    Kendra: Why The Past Still Matters

    What does it mean to study the past, and why does it still matter? In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast, I sit down with Kendra, an archaeologist based in Canada. We talk about what it’s like to build a career in archaeology, the realities of working in the field, and the deeper significance of preserving history in a world that’s constantly moving forward. This conversation explores: • the path into archaeology and what the work actually looks like• why the past still shapes the way we live today• the importance of remembering, documenting, and protecting what came before us Kendra’s perspective is a reminder that the past isn’t something we leave behind, it’s something we carry with us, whether we realize it or not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    34 min

  8. Mar 25

    Artist Spotlight: Shares

    Introducing the Artist Spotlight, solo episodes where I share artists across different mediums who inspire me or whose work I genuinely enjoy. First up: Shares, a DJ based in Denver, Colorado, who is also my friend. This also happens to be The Lost Episode, the very first one I attempted to record. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    5 min
  9. Andrew Rae: Starting Over An Ocean Away

    Mar 17

    Andrew Rae: Starting Over An Ocean Away

    In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast, I sit down with my friend Andrew Rae, who left Australia and ended up finding the home he’d been seeking in Canada. The path wasn’t simple. Immigration rarely is. There were obstacles, uncertainty, and moments where the easier choice would have been to go back to Australia. But he persevered, and has now built a life for himself here, an ocean away from the small Australian town where he grew up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    28 min
  10. Seb Lind: Building A Music Career From The Ground Up

    Mar 11

    Seb Lind: Building A Music Career From The Ground Up

    In this episode, I sit down with emerging artist Seb Lind to talk about the early stages of building a music career. From writing songs after long workdays, to taking creative risks and chasing a dream, Seb shares his journey so far. Featuring an acoustic performance of his single “Cheap Cigars”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    31 min
  11. Where This Begins

    Mar 3

    Where This Begins

    This brief introduction outlines the intention behind The Phosphenes Podcast and the conversations to come. The first full episode releases next Tuesday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

    2 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

Phosphenes is a conversation-driven podcast featuring people rethinking work, identity, and what it means to build a life on their own terms. Through diverse perspectives and lived experience, the show explores risk, reinvention, and the evolving shape of modern life. phosphenespodcast.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Stories of courage, reinvention, and building a life on your own terms.
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Krysta Jacinth Foyston
  • Show Website
    The Phosphenes Podcast