At Home and Abroad with Harris and Walker

It's that time of year to get those gardening gloves on! There is real joy and community in gardening, but it is also carries great importance for the future health and well-being of ourselves and our environment. Listen in to this abridged interview with John Lenz of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in Mansfield, Missouri. Baker Creek has a passion for saving, growing, and sharing rare seeds and...

Narcissists are self important eltists who preen and primp, admiring themselves and their accomplishments while they blatantly ignore others. Just launch any social media platform and you will find your choice of narcissist there. But is this really an accurate depiction of narcissism? Are all narcissists toxic? Dr. Craig Malkin helps us to understand that narcissism is a spectrum on which we all...

How can we make sensitive and sustainable choices when we choose to travel? What impact is climate change already having on travel patterns? Find out in this excerpt from our conversation with Dr. Daniel Scott, a leading expert in climate change and global tourism. You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.athomeandabroadpodcast.c...

Travel is transformational. Anthony Bourdain knew it, and you probably know it too.   It changes you somehow, even if you are just visiting a new neighbourhood in your own city.    Travel is good for you too, for your spirit, your growth and even your physical health, even when it is difficult, inconvenient or downright nerve-racking.   Tune in as we chat with Ni...

Did you know that there are benefits for your health and wellness even if you just pretend to laugh? Celeste Greene, laughter yoga expert, shares how we can access the many advantages of laughter, even in our gloomier moments. And perhaps that is when we need to laugh most! You can find the full expanded episode in our Season One catalogue, as well as great merchandise g at www.athomeandabroadpodc...

Faith. It's a doozy of a word, often used interchangeably with religious belief and devotion. Faith is much broader in scope. We can also have faith in each other, in ourselves or in some outcome. Inspired by his own experience, Dr. Joshua Brown bridges the gap between faith and science as he explores miraculous healing and the power of prayer. This episode will have you asking yourself: Where doe...

Good sleep is good for your health. No mystery there, though we are really just learning how essential good quality sleep is to our overall wellbeing. Dr. Diana McMillan, sleep expert at the University of Manitoba, compares sleep to the performance of an orchestra. Each contributing factor has an important role in the overall outcome. To listen to the full episode, you can listen here . **** You c...

So many of us dream of escaping to some remote, beautiful land where we can find some refuge from the chaos of modern life, either for a short time or on a more permanent basis. We are drawn by the romance of the great outdoors, exploring where few of our own kind have set foot, and learning to live in tandem with the natural world, but are we brave enough to actually do it? Join us tomorrow as we...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics that are not suitable for children and may be triggering to many adults. These topics include genocide, murder, suicide and rape. Listener discretion is strongly advised. South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel on December 29th, 2023 alleging that Israel has committed, and is committing, genocide against the Palestinians in the Ga...

We always need another hero, contrary to what the late and great Tina Turner may have sang. Heroes inspire us all to be better, to act with courage and to raise up and rescue the vulnerable, even when the odds of success are unfathomable. Our guest is a real world hero. Father Bruno, Episcopal priest, born into the impoverished conditions afforded to most in Port-au-Prince Haiti, had a dream - to...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, suicidal ideation, drug addiction, and depression. Even the hardest, most cynical of skeptics would likely welcome a miracle in their own lives. These life-changing events have been documented since the dawn of time, from spontaneous healing of terminal illnesses or dramatic disability to the tears of a plastic Elvis in the Netherlands. Miracles are...

WARNING: This episode is replete with ghosts, ghouls, vampires, sea monsters and paranormal winter entities of all kinds! The celebration of Christmas has not always been so holly jolly. In fact, the telling of ghostly stories and terrifying tales have long been a tradition at this time of year.     The frigid dark days and nights of winter have spawned lore and legend around t...

Trigger Warning: This episode does discuss disordered eating. If you or your loved ones are suffering with disordered eating, contact your medical practitioner for support and treatment. We want to be healthy, don’t we? We want to live a long, long time.   Healthy food is definitely a key ingredient in the recipe for longevity. Yet preventable illness still such an issue in western...

Trigger Warning: this episode does mention attempted suicide. We encourage you to reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline if you are feeling lost, disconnected and in danger of self-harm. Resilience is a super skill. It allows us to weather the storms of life, to persevere and bounce back, even in the face of the greatest adversity. Why do some of us appear to be more resilient than oth...

Trigger alert: The following content includes discussion of sexual exploitation, abuse and gang rape. If you are the sexual violence or abuse, please seek support. No one should bear suffering alone. Conflict seems to be integral to the human condition. Unavoidable, difficult, and left unchecked and unresolved, we are left with trauma and tragedy.   We see it played out across...

Deception is a skill set, and for some a career.  Think The Tinder Swindler, Anna Sorokin or Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes. But what triggers us to deceive? Is it for love, money, fame? To save someone’s feelings or boost our own.? On this episode, we have a real conversation with a victim of catfishing, Dee Gibson. Hear her story to you will learn strategies to protect yourself a...

Trigger Warning: The content of this production may be triggering, as it mentions verbal, physical and emotional abuse, cults, high control organizations and coercive behaviour. If you or your loved one is experiencing challenge, suffering or diffficulty in connection to a high control organization, please seek help, support and guidance. Just recently, the Emmy-nominated filmmakers behind Seduced...

The fashion industry embraces change with new trends hitting the catwalks like clockwork.  It can be futuristic, pushing boundaries and expanding our sense of what is beautiful. But is big fashion considering the change that should be top of mind for all?  Sustainable fashion has become a bit of a buzzy catch phrase.  Explore what this really means with...

Extreme weather events seem to be on rotation around the world, regardless of location or season.   Raging forest fires, flash flooding, ferocious storms that spawn devastating hurricanes and tornadoes hurtle about the Earth’s surface leaving disaster in their wake. Just at this moment, the United Kingdom and western Europe are struggling to contain the impact of Storm Ciarán that is cau...

Trigger Warning: This episode may be upsetting to some listeners. The paranormal, the occult, suicide, overdose and tragic death is mentioned. Please seek care if you are in need. Willows Weep hides a preternatural evil.   Said to be the most haunted house in America, it has preyed on many unsuspecting souls over the centuries. Even the skeptics have a difficult time denying the biz...

It can be so hard to feel grateful in difficult and dark times, but perhaps that's when an attitude of gratitude is most important. John Kralik, author, public speaker and judge of the Los Angeles Supreme Court for over a decade chats with us about his life changing discovery of developing a daily gratitude practice. Being thankful not only has immediate returns with your family, friends and colle...

Trigger alert: The following content includes discussion of murder, abduction, assault, suicide and intimidation.  If you are the victim of violence or harrassment, please reach out for counselling and support. The free press is under attack, and it is not just the usual suspects behind the assault. The powerful and corrupt have always sought control over the message. They seek to repress, un...

This summer, four children survived an airplane crash in the Amazonian jungle. The story captured the interest of the world as these kids managed to navigate 40 days alone in a hostile environment alone.     Have you ever wondered how you would fare if you suddenly found yourself in a catastrophic situation that only you could fight your way free from?   Dave MacDonald, Ro...

Humans have been compelled to divine their own futures since the dawn of time.   From Tarot to tea leaves, we have devised all manner of techniques to allow ourselves a sense of control and comfort when facing the unpredictability of our existence. But are we really opening a window into the unknown?   Chris Reck, celebrated intuitive of Minnow Pond Tarot, shares with his own unique...

From high fashion to military might, camouflage is not limited to pattern or design. In fact, Mother Nature herself is the first and best master of disguise. So how do we learn to see what is meant to remain hidden? Dr. Jay Hegdé, assistant professor and scientist in the department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at Augusta University teaches how one may learn how to break camouflage and...