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Dive into this week's episode of "What She Said," as we explore a myriad of narratives spanning from personal transformations to cultural preservation. Join the conversations with author Katherine North on embracing life's messiness, Dr. Christine Palmay's important suncare tips, Anne Brodie's latest entertainment updates, Taalrumiq's passion for Inuvialuit culture, Ritu Bhasin's insights on authe...

Get ready for a roller coaster of empowerment as What She Said Talk gets candid with remarkable guests. Professional triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne races against period stigma. Aly Pain uncovers the mysteries of sibling rivalry and offers wisdom for parents. Shannon Maroney unfolds her journey with the transformative power of forgiveness. Sheri Segal Glick gets real about diet culture, body image,...

Dive into an emotional journey that transcends the depths of human resilience in this enthralling episode with Shannon Moroney. One month into her marriage, Shannon's life was blindsided by her husband’s horrifying crimes. Yet, her story is one of astounding transformation from victimhood to empowerment. Through an unrelenting pursuit of forgiveness, she turned her personal tragedy into a beacon o...

Join Candace Sampson in an empowering discussion tackling urgent issues and captivating stories. Fae Johnstone talks about the support the LGBTQIA2S+ community needs amid the hate they face. Chelsea Felker shares how she uses TikTok to foster real-life connections. Anne Brodie brings you the latest in entertainment. Dr. Erin Hobin discusses the new alcohol consumption guidelines from Health Canada...

In this week's episode of "What She Said," we're breaking age barriers and digging into some intriguing truths. We kick off with Joan Macdonald, the 77-year-old fitness enthusiast who's proving it's never too late to transform your life. She shares her journey and what you can expect from her new book, "Flex Your Age." Dr. Christine Palmay from Care to Know provides invaluable advice for women tra...

In this week's episode of What She Said, we delve into some vital and captivating discussions. Dr. Paula Gordon from Dense Breasts Canada stresses the importance of early breast cancer screening. Penny Light talks about the significance of physical retail spaces in a digital world, emphasizing slow, thoughtful fashion. Entertainment expert Anne Brodie reviews an array of cinematic offerings, from...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into Penny Light's transformative journey from a corporate executive to founding Grit & Grace, a unique women's boutique championing individuality and confidence. Penny candidly shares about her life's adventures, from the Costa Rican jungle to Everest Base Camp, and how these experiences shaped her vision for Grit & Grace. This isn't just a story abou...

In this episode of "What She Said," Candace Sampson leads us through some of life's challenging conversations and situations. We start with the delicate topic of end-of-life planning with Carly Hickey, providing valuable insights for the sandwich generation. Anne Brodie brings us the latest in entertainment, discussing a star-studded movie, a Jennifer Lopez thriller, and a controversial documentar...

Join Candace Sampson in another power-packed episode of "What She Said," where real women make real differences. We explore the perfect summer escape with Cheryl Brown of Le Boat Vacations, and learn about the enchanting world of wine with Natalie Maclean, a celebrated sommelier and author. Plus, we touch on the pressing need for more women in politics with Erica Ehm, and discuss the mental health...

In this captivating episode, I sit down with Natalie Maclean, a renowned wine expert, sommelier, and award-winning author, to discuss her latest book, "Wine Witch on Fire, Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking too Much." Listen in as Natalie shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity, rebuilding her life, and finding love along the way. We'll explore her insights on re...

It’s almost been a year since Roe V Wade was overturned in the US and in that time Canadian women have watched in horror as our American sisters have their human rights violated. It’s important we don’t get too distracted south of the border though and pay attention to what is happening here. Megan Johnston from Abortion is Healthcare joins me to share what we need to focused on to protect our own...

As the AI revolution continues to unfold, deep fakes are on the rise, and alarmingly, over 90% of deepfake victims are women. Amber Mac has been following AI and in particular deep fakes closely and joins me today to discuss how and where it’s created and distributed, the damage it can cause, and what we can do about it. This is an important discussion all women need to take seriously. Canadians t...

How did our federal budget rate when it comes to climate change? Lisa Gue, National Director of Policy with The Suzuki Foundation, joins me to discuss how much progress this year's budget has made towards a clean economy and if it will be enough. Aly Pain is here to help us answer the age-old question parents everywhere ask of their teens, "Why are you not living up to your potential?" As always,...

Nearly 398,000 Canadians have bipolar disorder, and with World Bipolar Day just passing us by on March 30th I felt it was important to shed a light on it. Yollanda Zhang has launched a Live Talk Series on “Lessons from My Bipolar Journey” to help normalize conversations about mental health challenges and reduce stigma for all. She's here to discuss mental health and World Bipolar Day, and to share...

Women in Canada make up less than a 1/3 of elected officials and that’s bad for everyone, and yes that means men too. Having women in elected positions leads to more inclusive and equitable representation, diverse perspectives, and better overall governance, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions is committed to changing our political landscape and ha...

Do you know what a pretendian is? If you haven’t heard this term before you’ll definitely want to listen to my interview with Dr. Pam Palmater from Toronto Metropolitan University, who joins me to discuss this harmful trend for indigenous communities, some prominent examples of pretendians, and what is being done about it. It’s a bittersweet time for parents in their final year of high school as t...

Join me for an inspiring episode of What She Said Talk, as I sit down with Dr. Pamela Palmater, a Mi’kmaw citizen, lawyer, and professor of Indigenous Governance. In this episode, we discuss Pam's latest book, Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence, and explore her experiences and perspectives on Indigenous issues, social justice, and anti-colonialism. Tune in to hear from a true leade...

Having female role models in different fields and positions of power can increase representation and diversity. When women see other women in leadership roles, they are more likely to believe that they too can achieve those positions. This is why I’m so pleased to have Senator Gigi Osler join me today to discuss her new role in Canada’s senate, and how she is managing her other roles as and intern...

Amplifying the voices of strong, successful, and inspiring women is important and essential in today’s world. That’s why today’s podcast is so important. Today, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Gigi Osler, also known as Senator Gigi Osler. Senator Osler is an internationally renowned surgeon, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, and a dedicated advocate for equity, diversity,...

Metastatic breast cancer or mBC for short, remains an incurable disease in need of further research and support. Dr. Mita Manna is a medical oncologist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and joins me now to share information all women need to hear. Canadian singer-songwriter Jessica Pearson and her band were recently trapped on a plane for 10 hours in 115 km winds. At the request of the captain, cr...

Tax season has arrived and a lot of Canadians are questioning the fairness of our system. Despite overwhelming support for reform amongst the electorate there seems to be little political will to enact a wealth tax. Erika Beauchesne, the communications coordinator at Canadians for Tax Fairness, a non-profit organization that advocates for fair taxation to reduce inequality and strengthen the econo...

Oh man, I feel like I’m really stepping into it today with this podcast. But its an important topic to tackle so that women can be empowered with knowledge to make informed decisions. With that being said, today we’re talking about Multi-Level Marketing schemes, or MLMs. MLMs are notorious for selling women in particular a dream of autonomy and financial freedom. They promise flexible working hour...

Galentine’s Day is on the 13th of February, and I asked Jessica Painter founder of In Her Circle to join me. essica has created a community that helps women fight loneliness and build authentic, supportive friend circles. Jessica and I discuss the importance of having a solid squad, and how to celebrate the bonds of sisterhood not just on February 13th but every day of the year. Aly Pain is back t...

Fast forward if you’ve heard this one before. Dating after divorce is easy. It’s just like riding a bike, but the bike is on fire, and the ground is on fire, everything is on fire because you’re in hell. There’s very few people I’ve talked to about the post-divorce dating scene who wouldn’t relate to that joke. In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Bokma and Amit Karia from Chapter Two Dating and Na...

If you have a variable mortgage rate on your home, you are no doubt feeling the pinch this month after yet another interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada. Richelle Morgan understands the unique challenges women face on their journey to becoming homeowners and in this case, staying homeowners. She joins me to discuss some ways to navigate this stressful time and remain in your home. Shelley Jarre...