What Should We Call It?

This is a short story that I wrote for World Storytelling Day in March 2026. I was not able to tell it then, but I polished up the writing to keep it just over 5 minutes. I suppose the term short story can have a few meanings. However, there was not enough time given to really build up suspense or allow for a meaningful resolution. I hope you enjoy it anyway. It is meant to enlighten, teach, and h...

In today’s very special Mother’s Day Episode #10, we welcome back our guest, Chris from Episode #1 to follow up with his health and wellness journey. In the well-told story from Episode #1, we learned of Chris’ health decline starting when his father fell ill. He became an instant caregiver resulting in his own stress-related and mental health issues, including panic attacks, Bell's Palsy, ins...

During episode #9, we finally take the opportunity to interview my best friend from childhood. Michelle from Saskatchewan has been in my life during the good times and the bad times, but then I moved away, and we lost touch. Michelle and I reconnect in this special and heartwarming episode to talk about how she stays healthy through those long, cold winters in Saskatchewan. Self-care is a big them...

In today's episode #8, we have guest Chaya Garcia, The Epic Love Expert. As the host of The 100% Podcast, she illuminates through her interviews, that we are all 100% effed up and still, simultaneously, 100% lovable! Chaya is the founder of the growing #LoveLighter movement, a movement for women to learn how to light up their own love and choose a partner based on attracting someone who will o...

In honor of World Storytelling Day, I have a story to present. This is a story about Nanabush, the Spirit, who likes to get into trouble. He is the grandson of Nokomis and son of the West Wind, or the Sun. In telling this story, with permission from the author's son, I sought to find the true origin of Nanabush. The author had spent time relearning the stories on her reserve. I have also found...

This is not a regular podcast episode but a figurative "cry for help". Save the Lighthouse is a real lighthouse up for sale in my community. Please listen to my fictional story, and, if you feel inspired, please donate! I started researching lighthouses when I was asked to tell a story for a World Storytelling Day event where I live. I found that the Port Burwell Lighthouse has been in d...

Happy New Year! In this podcast episode #7, I will be discussing the benefits of eating certain vegetables. Spinach, bell peppers, and cabbage all have amazing healing properties that you may not have heard of. I will be sharing 3 recipes that I intend to try soon to make my life more wholesome, healthy, and hearty. Life gets busy, but making a meal in the crockpot is a gift you can give to your f...

Join me in episode #6 where I bring in my son to explain all the new Gen Alpha terms floating around YouTube, schools, and even our favorite TV shows that include Gen Alpha kids. We will be talking about what kids these days are talking about, playing, and doing in their spare time. If ever you were curious about the mind of a pre-teenage boy, contemplate no more, for Rohan has all the answers tha...

Join me in our 5th episode, where we have a special live coaching event for you to observe. Sonya Janisse, a holistic health and wellness coach, offers us some strategies to shed our negative thinking (spider webs) and grow confidence from within. What is our purpose? How do we find happiness? What should we be doing with the limited number of hours in our day? Sit back and listen as Sonya offers...

Join us for Podcast #4 as we listen to the history of physical media from VHS to 4K movies, and we talk with my husband, Ryan, about the importance of high-quality video. We will introduce some neuroscience from M.D. Shirley M. Mueller's Inside The Head of a Collector: Neuropsychological Forces at Play, learn valuable insights from Werner Muensterberger about the difference between hoarding an...

Join Chris as he hosts Podcast #3 in an episode that is very relevant at this time of year: lamenting the end of summer vacation and preparing to head back to school! Listen to guest Remona Johnson as we discuss the three aspects of raising a child in a post-COVID education system. Anxiety is just one aspect of the challenges that students face today. In this quick podcast episode, we cover the ch...

Join us for Podcast Episode #2 with Ryan, who will be speaking about his journey from childhood, collecting Spiderman and X-Men comics, and how the comic book industry has transformed over the decades to become larger than life, or at least as big as an IMAX screen. Follow along as we describe the history of comic books, decade by decade, while Ryan provides his perspective and input, especially o...

Join us as our special guest, Chris, takes us through his journey from a devastating health crisis to renewed health. We talk about the fragility of our bodies and the importance of mental health and well-being. If you are finding yourself reaching the limit of how much stress you can handle, you might want to listen to this podcast to understand the consequences of ignoring the symptoms. We will...