The Better Me Podcast delves into how people navigate through life’s challenges and live as the best people they can be. Writer... more
Best-selling author and award-winning scientist Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger joined me to talk about her latest book Our Green Heart: The... more
Loleen Berdahl joined me again, and we talked about how so much of the productivity advice out there is by... more
Welcome back for the new season! In this episode, I talk about the change to our schedule and the importance... more
I’ll be back in the fall, but I took a few minutes to talk about why I do this podcast,... more
At a time when I’m hearing so much from people about feeling burned out, asking simple questions can help you... more
For a lot of us, especially those working from home, the end of your workday can be hard to spot.... more
If we’re always racing around or staring at a screen, our brain doesn’t have the chance to ponder what we’ve... more
Writer Misty Pratt joined me to talk about her new book “All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s... more
This is a reminder that pausing from the chaos of our days, even just five minutes, can bring a lot... more
Writer Denise Chong joined me to talk about her latest book *Out of Darkness*, domestic violence, and the troubling way... more
Our mental health can be harmed by how others treat us, which is why Awareness and Heritage Months are important... more
Sometimes we tell ourselves “I have no choice” because it’s easier than having to consider what can happen if you... more
Sometimes you need to ask yourself the question, “Why do I do that?”
Award-winning Canadian journalist Sally Armstrong joined me to discuss the new book she co-authored, some amazing women who have made... more
What are you putting off today that you’ll have to deal with tomorrow? What are you doing that you’ll pay... more
We have lots of distractions in our lives and they come from a variety of sources. How can you block... more
What you eat and drink is important to your health, but so is the content you read online, listen to... more
Self-care takes many forms, but what you do to care for yourself in the moment, shouldn’t come at the expense... more
Frequent guest Loleen Berdahl joined me to talk about how we each take time on Fridays to prepare for the... more
Writer, speaker, and podcaster Todd Henry joined me for our third conversation on the Better Me Podcast. We spoke about... more
This episode includes a bit about how I'm trying to improve my wake-up routine, a challenge for you around bravery,... more
For this episode, I took a few minutes to share some thoughts on Larry David, Elmo, and the mocking Will... more
In this episode, I talk a bit about what I’ve been reading, what I learned from Katy Milkman’s book How... more
To kick off a new season of the Better Me Podcast, Kelly S. Thompson took over the podcast and interviewed... more
This is the final episode of 2023. I talked a bit about wrapping up the year and preparing for 2024.... more
Fran Eldridge joined me to talk about her debut book A Moment of Clarity, a collection of short fiction stories... more
Author Kelly S. Thompson joined me again to talk about our recent in-person visit, setting intentions for 2024, and holiday... more
Writer Stephanie Kain joined me to talk about her latest book Lifeline: An Elegy in which she uses a variety... more
Birthdays often get people thinking about their lives and the coming year. In this episode, I talk a bit about... more
As days turn grey and the temperature drops for many of us, it's important to look for some joy. In... more
Author and all around great person Kelly S. Thompson joined me to talk about the importance of caring for yourself... more
Writer, entrepreneur, and leader Ritu Bhasin joined me to talk about her new book We've Got This: Unlocking the Beauty... more
Singer/song-writer Jesse Daniel Edwards joined me to talk about his latest album Violensia, our mutual California connection, and how he... more
Author Charlotte Gill joined me to talk about her latest book, Almost Brown: A Mixed Race Family Memoir, how others... more
In this episode for Canadian Thanksgiving, I talk about the bullying I experienced growing up and finally being in a... more
Loleen Berdahl returns to the podcast to explain the Canadian Notwithstanding Clause and talk about how to cope with the... more
Author, speaker, and human rights activist Rowan Jetté Knox and I sat down to talk about his new book One... more
Welcome to the new season of the Better Me Podcast. In this episode I give a quick summary of the... more
It's time for me to take a break so this is the last episode until late summer or early spring.
As we move between meetings and other activities, we should take a few minute to reflect and prepare. Like having... more
Loleen Berdahl and Kelly S. Thompson returned to the podcast to talk about the role that writing plays in caring... more
My good friend Jennifer Diehr returned to the podcast to talk about book festivals, meeting authors, and the reunion we... more
For people who have depression, just getting out of bed can be a struggle, but on top of that, there... more
Former long-time editor of Chatelaine Magazine, writer, and mental health advocate, Rona Maynard joined me to talk about her latest... more
I'm working on being more mindful, which has included asking myself "What do I need right now?" while curled up... more
Frequent guest Loleen Berdahl is back to join me in a free-range discussion of what it means to be busy,... more
Former ballerina, star of the PBS fitness series, Classical Stretch, and author Miranda Esmonde-White joined me to discuss her latest... more
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg and I talked about her latest book On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in An Unapologetic World.... more
Retired Canadian Forces officer and writer Kelly S. Thompson joined me to talk about her latest book Still, I Cannot... more
Best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, and all-around-cool guy Chris Bailey joined me to talk about his latest book How to Calm... more
Loleen Berdahl returns to the show for the 5th time to talk about prioritizing the things that matter, including creativity.... more
British psychologist and writer Julia Samuel returns to the Better Me Podcast to talk about her latest book, Every Family... more
I'm back with a preview of what's coming up in the new season. It's going to be a good one... more
I had a great conversation with Stephen Hurley, the founder of VoiceEd Radio, talking about baseball, education and podcasts.
In this episode I talk about why it's good that we do some things automatically, but that more meaningful things... more
The ever popular Loleen Berdahl returned to the podcast for the fourth time to talk about the concept of "found... more
Best-selling author Melissa Urban joined me to talk about her latest book, The Book of Boundaries. We discussed why boundaries... more
In this episode I share some advice on dealing with subscriptions that are taking more from you than they're giving.
Writer, podcaster, and speaker Todd Henry returned to the show to talk about his new book Daily Creative: A Practical... more
Addiction expert, speaker and author Dr. Gabor Maté was my guest for the 100th episode of the Better Me Podcast... more
Author and social entrepreneur Shaylyn Romney Garrett joined me to talk about her book The Upswing: How America Came Together... more
Dr. Isabeau Iqbal, who was my guest for Episode 92, returned for a conversation about fun, including trying to figure... more
I spoke with best-selling author Marshall Goldsmith about his new book "The Earned Life" and the importance of finding the... more
Tune in to hear about what guests are coming up on the Better Me Podcast through the fall, including Marshall... more
I’m taking a break for a couple of months, but first I want to thank a few people.There's some distortion... more
It's hard to focus, to feel like you can do what needs to be done when there's chaos around you... more
It doesn’t matter how good your map or your plan is, if you don’t know where you’re starting from.
Dr. Isabeau Iqbal joined me to talk about “imposter syndrome” including where it comes from, how we can deal with... more
Educator and visual note-taker extrodinair, Giulia Forsythe joined me to talk about how doodling helps her be a better listener,... more
Song-writer and recording artist Laney Jones joined me to talk about her new album Stories Up. We also chatted about... more
Lena Patterson, the President of Open Education Global joined me to talk about the challenges and responsibilities of women in... more
There is no one thing that keeps me mentally healthy. There is no one set of things that will work... more
What small steps could you be taking to make your life, or even just your day, better?
In this episode I talk about a quote from Khail Gibran and the Serenity Prayer, and avoiding anxiety about things... more
We had to say goodbye to one of our dogs last week. As a tribute to her, this episode is... more
We can set all the boundaries we want, but often we’re the first ones to violate them.
We should celebrate our accomplishments, including thanking those who helped us. We need to share our failures to help others... more
Here are some of the things that are making me happy right now. How about you?1000 Awesome Things (website... more
Professor, clinical psychologist, and co-founder of Teach Me Self Care (http://www.teachmeselfcare.com) Jorden Cummings joined me to talk about not only... more
Having the right words is vital to good communication. Having the right words to describe our emotions is necessary for... more
Terry Greene, the host of the Gettin’ Air podcast and the Senior eLearning Designer at Trent University, joined me to... more
Professor and writer Loleen Berdahl was back on the podcast to talk about dumping SMART goals for EASY goals, why... more
My good friend Jennifer Diehr joined me again to talk about books, this time focusing on book banning, the importance... more
My daughter Sydney joined me on the show for the third time, this time to talk about going from being... more
It’s episode 75! To celebrate I spoke with the founder of the Zero Waste Collective, Tara McKenna about her new... more
Michael Harris joined me to talk about his new book All We Want: Building the Life We Cannot Buy. We... more
In this first episode of 2022, I talk about taking mulligans in golf, habits, and life in general.
In this final episode of 2021 I tell a funny story and offer some advice.
Canadian comedian Shawn Hitchins joined me to talk about his latest book the Light Streamed Beneath It: A Memoir of... more
The incredibly talented spoken word poet Sabrina Benaim joined me to talk about metal health, relationships, and her new book... more
I had a great time talking with gynaecologist / singer-songwriter Dr. Kristina Dervatis about her recently released album Overdue, telling... more
Award winning Canadian author, Donna Morrissey joined me to talk about her new memoir Pluck: A Memoir of a Newfoundland... more
For this episode I took just a few minutes to talk about some thoughts on integrity and being true to... more
Writer Kirsteen MacLeod joined me for a conversation about her new book In Praise of Retreat: Finding Sanctuary in The... more
Canadian singer / song writer and singing teacher Emm Gryner joined me to talk about her new book The Healing... more
Lebanese Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian joined me to talk about her new book Welcome Home: A... more
Loleen Berdahl, the author of the popular Academia Made Easier blog/newsletter, which provides easy tips for teaching, productivity, and work-life... more
When we think of the “gig economy” we often picture Uber drivers, but it also exists among positions that require... more
Self-care, whatever that looks like for you, is key to both good mental health and productivity. This is the fourth... more
It’s all well-and-good knowing what you need to get done, but how do you make sure you have the time... more
In part two of this series on productivity and mental health, I talk about the importance of saying ‘no’ (when... more
When I'm dealing with depression or anxiety, my memory suffers and I can be horribly disorganized. Over the years... more
I've long struggled with emotional eating and how I view my body. In this episode I talk about how I'm... more
I'm turning half a century this year. I could look at time gone by or time to come. I'm capable... more
In this episode I talk about Naomi Osaka and the need to remove the stigma associated with mental illness.
The first guest on the Better Me Podcast, Reverend Daniel Brereton, returns to chat about maintaining hope and staying connected... more
I turned the podcast over to the amazing Amanda Coolidge to host this week and interview me. We chatted about... more
That's right, I've meditated for more than 400 days in a row. In this episode I talk about why and... more
These days people cling to their views often with little to support them. This can be bad for us as... more
The first episode of the Better Me Podcast went live just as many of us in North America were going... more
I was joined by jazz and blues singer Darlene Langston to talk about her career, the importance of music in... more
Listen to me talk about the importance of evening routines for my overall well-being while acknowledging that I'm failing miserably... more
In this episode I talk about the role that my morning routine plays in helping to keep me mentally healthy,... more
Trina Moyles will be heading up to a fire tower in Northern Alberta in a few weeks for her sixth... more
You just never know what the day may bring. In this episode I tell the story of being invited to... more
Brantt Myhres played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins.... more
In this episode I talk about the importance of admitting when we don't know something and then asking questions. I... more
I sat down with two teachers, one in Saskatoon and the other in Southern California to talk about their experiences... more
Jess Mitchell joined me to talk about inclusive design. She describes her perspective as having always wondered why some and... more
Bestselling author, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and a leading British psychotherapist Julia Samuel joined... more
I sat down with best-selling author Timothy Caulfield to talk about his latest book Relax, Damit: A Users Guide to... more
Welcome to the first episode of the Better Me Podcast for 2021. In this brief episode I talk about some... more
In this final episode of 2020 I thank all of the guests who gave their time to be on the... more
Rachel Matlow's mom was diagnosed with Cancer, but refused conventional treatments. Rachel's boss at the CBC, Jian Ghomeshi, was a... more
Marianne Boucher went to Los Angeles in 1980 for a tryout with the Ice Capades. She never made it to... more
Historian Merle Massie joined me to talk about her latest book A Radiant Life: The Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk - Scientist,... more
Angela Erickson and Jackie Remieche, the women of the Happy Body Health Company joined me to talk about the role... more
For this episode, my long-time friend Jennifer Diehr joined me again to catch up and talk about the books we've... more
While I received incredible support from my supervisors and colleagues through my own depression, that isn’t always the case. Professor... more
Good leaders care for their teams, while also taking care of themselves. Mary Burgess, the Executive Director of BCcampus, and... more
I had the opportunity to speak with writer and podcaster Kathryn Nicolai about her very success podcast, Nothing Much Happens,... more
In this episode I explain why it's important to me to be a good role model for those around me,... more
I had the honor of sitting down with author and speaker Todd Henry to talk about his latest book The... more
To launch the second season of the Better Me Podcast, I was joined by Jessica Morey, co-founder of Inward Bound... more
In this season finale episode, I talk about how thinking about what we’re grateful for and showing acts of kinds... more
In this episode I chat with my good friend Heather Fenyes about her work through various education initiatives to foster... more
For this episode I had the privilege of speaking with retired U.S. Army Major and “expert on things going sideways“,... more
A few years ago I read a blog post from writer Todd Henry (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than... more
I was lucky enough to have my favourite guest on again. My daughter Sydney joined me to talk about the... more
In this episode I chatted with science journalist Marta Zaraska from her home in France about research showing that our... more
For episode 19, I had the privilege of speaking with Lisa Thomaidis, coach of both the University of Saskatchewan Huskies... more
Angela DeBarger, the Program Officer in Education with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. In this episode, we talked about... more
Reading has been one of the tools in my toolbox of protecting my mental health. In this episode I’m joined... more
I went solo for this episode to talk about why I started the podcast and about the role that meditating... more
I sat down with Professor Robin DeRosa to talk about how universities and colleges can support student learning during the... more
Writer Eva Holland joined me to talk about her new book “Nerve: A personal journey through the science of fear”,... more
More than a decade ago Greg Johnson gave up his job at the communications, marketing, and advertising firm he founded... more
Recently my friend Hugh McGuire, the co-founder and Executive Director of the Rebus Foundation chatted about something we’re both passionate... more
I recently chatted with Canadian journalist and writer Carl Honoré from his home in London. We talked about his best... more
For this episode I sat down with John Boyer to hear his advice on staying informed about, but not overwhelmed... more
I chatted with Canadian actor and comedian Dave Hemstad about the time he was struck by lightening and how laughter... more
Award-winning singer / songwriter Jefferey Straker joined me to talk about his upcoming album, the death of his mother, and... more
For this episode, Heather sat down with her 11-year-old daughter, Sydney, to get her take on getting through all of... more
In this episode, Heather spoke with writer, speaker, and social justice educator Patti Digh about how the elements within Digh’s... more
How can you get through the pandemic while taking care of yourself, your family, and your team? Heather spoke with... more
Heather sits down with author, speaker, entrepreneur, and president of The 2% Factor Inc., Ted Mouradian to talk about his... more
In this episode, I talk about the importance of taking care of yourself in these chaotic times, plus my hope... more
In this episode, Heather chats with Reverend Daniel Brereton about the importance of self-care for those whose job it is... more
In this introductory podcast, host Heather Ross talks about the importance of being honest about our struggles.
How can you get through the pandemic while taking care of yourself, your family, and your team? Heather spoke with Professor Loleen... more