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Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers about living a plant-based lifestyle. Join Gabrielle Crichlow and Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers in this enlightening episode as they explore plant-based living. Discover what a plant-based diet entails, the different labels within this category, and delicious meal options for all times of the day. The speakers debunk my...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Andi Poland about her resiliency from dealing with the unimaginable suicides of both of her sons, Todd and Kenny. The conversation centers around Andi's journey of transforming her tragedy into a way to help others by creating a web series focused on depression and suicide prevention. They emphasize the importance of sharing personal stories...

In this episode, based on the book "We Were the Mulvaneys" by Joyce Carol Oates, Gabrielle Crichlow takes us on a journey through Bowenian Family Therapy. Originally produced as a project for her Marriage and Family Counseling course during graduate school, Gabrielle showcases her talent by voicing all the characters in this episode. The episode delves into a fictional couple's therapy session bet...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Richard Rieman about audiobooks for children with special needs, like blindness or deafness. Check out this episode featuring Gabrielle Crichlow and Richard Rieman discussing the importance of making children's illustrated books accessible to blind, deaf, and neurodiverse children. They highlight the challenges these children face in finding...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Sheila Chester about her experience with the adoption process. In this episode, Sheila and Gabrielle delve into Sheila's personal experience with adoption. They discuss various aspects of the adoption process, including Sheila's struggles with infertility and the emotional challenges she faced. The conversation sheds light on the importance...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Joanne Kaminski about her experience running a four- to five-figured online tutoring business every month. In this episode, Gabrielle talks to guest and fellow tutor and podcaster Joanne Kaminski about online tutoring and how to establish a successful tutoring business. Joanne shares her journey of transitioning from a side hustle to a lucra...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Lisa Parnello about Dyslexia - what is it, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. In this episode, Gabrielle and Lisa discuss dyslexia and its impact on people. They highlight that dyslexia is a neurological difference that affects language processing, not a vision problem. People with dyslexia struggle with connecting sounds and lett...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Alesia Galati about her experience growing up in a cult. In this episode, Alesia and Gabrielle delve into the topic of growing up in a cult. Alesia, who was raised in a cult for 10 years, shares her personal experiences, shedding light on the challenges she and her siblings faced. They discuss how Alesia's mother joined the cult through a wo...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Preezy about mental health. Sometimes we just want someone to be silent and listen to us. In this episode, Gabrielle and Preezy engage in a meaningful discussion about mental health, highlighting its significance and encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being. Preezy, a retired corrections officer, shares her insights on mental hea...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Jaciann Wright about life with a toddler. In this episode, Jaciann Wright, a returning guest, delves into her personal experiences with parenting and the practice of gentle parenting. She covers a range of topics including potty training, pacifiers, negotiating with children, caring for sick little ones, and finding a healthy balan...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Mariana Santiago about finding employment to pursue her permanent residency in Canada. This episode features Venezuelan immigrant Mariana Santiago discussing her experiences with obtaining Canadian residency and citizenship, finding work in Canada, and pursuing her career goals in the marketing industry. She emphasizes the importan...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Amber McCarty about the struggles of entrepreneurs to establish and articulate their unique identities. In this episode, Gabrielle and Amber discuss various aspects of entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of networking and building a community to promote one's business. Amber shares her experience of creating a commercial for her client...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sarah Gallup about Bipolar Disorder: What it is, what it looks like, and the misconceptions about it. In this episode, Gabrielle Crichlow and Sarah Gallup discuss Bipolar Disorder and its impact on daily life, including relationships, work, and legal issues. They explain the different types of bipolar disorder, including Bipolar 1,...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Candice Bakx-Friesen about helping teenagers with money management. In this episode, Candice Bakx-Friesen discusses how to talk to teenagers about money, including the emotional attachment people have to money and how it can be used as a coping mechanism. Candice suggests starting the conversation with young children by teaching them about n...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Michelle Steiner about living with dyscalculia. The podcast episode features Gabrielle Crichlow and Michelle Steiner discussing Dyscalculia, a math-based learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand numbers. Michelle shares her personal experience with Dyscalculia, including struggles in school and everyday life, and emp...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Tara Little about podcasting - what is it, how is it different than radio, and why she became a podcaster. Host Gabrielle Crichlow interviews Tara Little, a radio personality, host, journalist, voiceover actress, and graphic designer. The episode covers the topic of podcasting, discussing the differences between podcasting and radio, the pro...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with guest Sarah Gallup about schizophrenia, with more emphasis on the history of the illness and its portrayal in movies and television. Gabrielle Crichlow and Sarah Gallop discuss schizophrenia, its history, and portrayal in pop culture. They highlight the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and its recognition for...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Our guest Difrent Caldwell returns to the podcast to help Gabrielle Crichlow answer the following question - "Are Black people entitled to things?" Gabrielle and Difrent delve into the topic of entitlement and reparations for Black people. While they acknowledge the entitlement to reparations, they believe it's unlikely to come from the government. Instead, they emphasize th...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks with fellow tutor entrepreneur Ray Steffen about how he became a tutor, why he became a tutor, and his thoughts on the tutoring industry. Ray and Gabrielle discuss the challenges of tutoring and the changes in the curriculum over the years. Ray shares his experience of falling into tutoring and how he grew his business. They also talk about the diffi...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sarah Gallup about schizophrenia: what it is, what it looks like, and the misconceptions about it. Join Sarah and Gabrielle as they delve into the intricate world of schizophrenia and delusional disorders in this episode. They debunk common myths, like the misconception that individuals with schizophrenia are violent, and stress th...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Sarah Gallup about her experience studying abroad in France. In this episode, Sarah Gallup discusses the benefits and challenges of studying abroad, particularly in relation to language learning and cultural immersion. Sarah shares her experience studying in Poitier, France for a full academic year, living with two different host families to fully...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Adva Hanan about self-care for teachers. The podcast episode features a discussion between Adva Hanan, an early childhood educator, and Gabrielle Crichlow on the topic of self-care for teachers. Adva discusses the challenges that teachers face, including being overworked and underpaid, and the importance of self-care to help them a...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Acolla Edwards about resiliency, entrepreneurship, and the unexpected. The podcast features Acolla Edwards, the founder of Bella Renn Cosmetics, discussing her journey of starting a skincare business after facing financial challenges due to her husband's job loss and her own health issues. Edwards emphasizes the importance of using natural ingredi...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with Dan Jordan about how to get disability accommodations in college. In this episode, the host (Gabrielle Crichlow) and the returning guest (Dan Jordan) engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the process of obtaining accommodations and the significance of early planning for students with disabilities. Jordan, a passionate...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Dan Jordan about how to get disability accommodations in college. The guest (Dan Jordan) and the host (Gabrielle Crichlow) enlighten us as they delve into the crucial topic of disability accommodations in college. Discover the importance of self-advocacy for students with disabilities and the pressing need for improved information and advoca...