Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Steve Waterhouse, cybersecurity expert.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

What’s the psychology behind making New Year's Resolutions? Dr. Vanessa Delisle, crisis psychologist at St. Mary’s Hospital and founder of Bridge Mental Health and Therapy Services in Westmount.

Can New Year’s resolutions be toxic? Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell sets expectations vs reality. Jennifer joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Gifting wine is harder than you think. Wine expert Jon Cercone on why it’s best to be “boring” when you bring wine to someone’s house. Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.

Family gatherings, visiting friends and kids home from school. A petri dish for the flu? Dr Christopher Labos on why he recommends everyone get the flu shot. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

Should Pierre Poilievre step down and what happens next with the Quebec Liberals? Political analyst Sandy White weighs in. Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.

The holidays can be a period of high stress for most parents. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on how you can avoid parental burnout and actually enjoy the holidays instead. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

Food inflations, tariffs and more. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlesbois takes a look back at the top food stories of the year. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to d...

‘Tis the season for over eating- but it doesn’t have to be. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains how mindful eating can help cut the calories. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Dr. Jennifer Russell is a clinical phychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.

Joanne Vrakas is joined by relationship and dating expert Cheryl Besner.

Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing hidden gems and facts you may not know about Montreal. 

New numbers say over 80% of Canadians want an end to taxing food altogether. Is it possible? Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations...

Making some not so healthy food choices over the holidays? All that food is likely to affect your gut health.  Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

What is a panic attack? How does the mind trick the body into this extreme reaction? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains.  Clinical psychologist Jennifer Russell joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.  

Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.

Do we tip or gift for the holidays? Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau discusses what to give to who.

Dustin Gilman, better known online as Food Guy Montreal, joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:50 a.m. He shares his insight for some of the best eats in and around Montreal.

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.