Two Chairs

The Good Life: Psychology, Soul, and What Actually Makes Us Happy What does it mean to live well? Not just to survive — but to actually feel like your life means something? In this episode, host Ophelia sits down with Dr. Kate, a theoretical psychologist and faculty member at Simon Fraser University, who has spent over 20 years asking exactly that question — not in therapy rooms, but in the pages...

In this episode of Two Chairs, host Ophelia sits down with Maysa — a career advisor at YWCA and a Palestinian-Canadian immigrant — to talk about the real challenges newcomers face when entering the Canadian job market. Maysa shares her own story of arriving in Canada at 17, struggling to break into the workforce, and eventually leaving for Dubai before returning years later with a renewed sense of...

In this episode, I interviews Sana about navigating maternity leave with two children and feeling in “survival mode” while breastfeeding and caring for a four-year-old who became more independent. Sana explains how taking up crochet during long feeds helped her feel productive and learn a new skill, while they also discuss the pressure to always be doing more and the value of meditation and self-c...

"Don't let life control you. You control your life." In this episode of Two Chairs , I sit down with a former colleague who defines what it means to be a true "action taker." Having moved to Canada with zero professional background, he built a successful career from the ground up—starting in the shoe department at Hudson’s Bay , moving into luxury retail at Coach , and eventually pivoting into the...

What does it really mean to keep your life your own? In this debut episode of Two Chairs, I'm sitting down with my dear friend and colleague, Enissa. She has mastered a kind of balance that so many of us strive for: being a devoted single muon, a proud homeowner, and a professional who navigates the complexities of a new culture grace. We explore what it takes to define life on your own terms, the...