Arlene Is Alone

Jillian Harris, Canadian TV personality, designer, and entrepreneur, joins Arlene for a warm and honest conversation about the power of reinvention, the story of how she met her husband Justin, and the worries she carries about her aging parents. They talk about the fear that comes with speaking up in a world that feels more divided than ever, the complexities of aging, and what it really means to...

Ben Hollingsworth, known for his roles in Virgin River and The Joneses , sits down with Arlene for a candid conversation about his path into acting and the family lessons that shaped him along the way. They dig into what it’s like navigating ADHD in a demanding industry, plus the moment he first learned to trust his own instincts. Plus, a fascinating story from his very first MET gala experience t...

Mary Berg won Masterchef Canada in 2016 with no professional training, then turned that win into a full television career as host of her own cooking shows and a daytime talk show. But behind the easy on-screen warmth is someone who learned early how to hold joy and grief at the same time. In this conversation, she and Arlene talk about losing her father young, living with anxiety, and the quiet wo...

Meredith MacNeill—award-winning Canadian actress, comedian, and co-creator of Baroness von Sketch Show and Small Achievable Goals —joins Arlene for a sharp and unflinching conversation about the patriarchy, identity, and the insecurities women have been taught to carry. They dive into the complicated relationship between identity and work, the shame that was never ours to begin with, and the uncom...

Carleigh Bodrug, the creator behind PlantYou, joins Arlene to talk about how her father’s colon cancer diagnosis set her on the path to plant-based eating and a career built around helping others. She opens up about grief, vulnerability, and the deep link between the food we eat and our health. Join us for a conversation that goes far beyond the plate.

Olympic gold medalist and PWHL star Sarah Nurse joins Arlene for an honest conversation about family, femininity, and the strength it takes to lead. They talk about growing up in a famously athletic family, how her parents shielded her from the politics of elite sport, and why she refuses to see femininity as being in conflict with serious competition. It’s a conversation about redefining what an...

Tom Green joins Arlene for a candid conversation about his new show The Tom Green Farm , his decades-long career across stand-up, music, and movies, and his lasting impact on internet comedy and the podcast format we know today. Tom opens up about being ahead of his time, the creative paths he's explored, and how he continues to evolve as an artist. A funny, honest, and reflective conversatio...

Jully Black, Canada's Queen of R&B Soul, joins Arlene for a deeply personal conversation about losing her mother, Agatha 'Mama Black' Gordon, and navigating the grief that followed. Jully opens up about her complicated relationship with her father, her spiritual connection to her twin brother who died three days after birth, growing up Black in Canada while embracing her Jamaica...

Todd Talbot, co-host of Love It or List It Vancouver , joins Arlene for a conversation about the pressure of being a public persona, how life has changed for younger generations, and his passion for sustainable housing. Todd opens up about losing his family's EhFrame cabin to the McDougall Creek Wildfire in 2023, how that loss shaped his mission to build climate-resilient homes, and the perso...

Kendall Gender—drag queen, Canada's Drag Race star, and founder of The Kendall Gender Foundation—joins Arlene for a conversation about true allyship, acceptance, and the fear her community lives with every day. Kendall opens up about finding community in drag, growing up with a family that supported her, and why she believes we should focus on what we have in common instead of what divides us...

Morgan Hoffman, entertainment reporter for Global's The Morning Show, joins Arlene for a deeply personal conversation. Morgan opens up about freezing her eggs at 40 while single—the hope, the science, and the questions nobody prepares you for. She also talks about navigating depression behind the scenes of a glamorous career and shares her experience being stalked, a reality that fundamentall...

Brent Butt, creator and star of Corner Gas , joins Arlene for a conversation about finding his voice in comedy. Brent shares where he first discovered his passion for making people laugh, how his family reacted when he told them he wanted to pursue comedy, and why humor matters most when we're navigating dark times. Plus, stories about growing up in a small Saskatchewan town where there were...

David Suzuki joins Arlene the day before his 90th birthday for a profound conversation about the lessons his father taught him, how his grandchildren reignited his wonder, capitalism's impact on the environment, and what six decades of environmental advocacy has taught him about hope, resilience, and what really matters.

Brock McGillis, the first openly gay professional hockey player, joins Arlene for a powerful conversation about living authentically and creating real impact. Brock opens up about navigating pro hockey while hiding his identity, the three-year relationship he kept private before coming out, and why he stopped caring about the opinions of people who refuse to understand. He also shares how his advo...

Emmy-nominated actress Lauren Holly ( Picket Fences , NCIS , Dumb and Dumber ) joins Arlene for an intimate conversation about finding the courage to fail, navigating life as an empath, and what her relationship with Jim Carrey taught her—they're still friends to this day. Lauren also shares why she chose to distance herself from certain Hollywood circles, including refusing to attend events...

Kardinal Offishall, Canadian hip-hop icon and multi-platinum artist, joins Arlene for a deeply personal conversation about the Black experience growing up in Canada, the lessons his mother taught him about navigating the world, and how he's now teaching his own sons. Kardinal opens up about why doing the inner healing work is essential, not optional, and how confronting your own pain transfor...