Lessons to My Younger Self

Carmi Levy is a Canadian technology journalist. You may recognize him from the many appearances he’s made over the years breaking down how technology shapes how we work and live. And while he could give us a perfect explanation on the latest iPhone, our conversation is about the health event that changed his life. Carmi suffered a very unexpected stroke in 2013. And while he’s always been a very thoughtful and genuine person, the s...

You’ve probably heard some version of: The type of attachment you have with your parents or caregivers as a young person, helps inform how you operate in intimate relationships. Makes sense in theory, right?

The theory we’re talking about is Attachment Theory.  You may have read up on your attachment style, seen a post on it, or even taken a quiz to figure out what attachment style you or a loved one would fall under - but the...

There’s a good chance you’ve seen AsapSCIENCE’s hilarious and educational videos, specifically on YouTube where they have over 10 MILLION subscribers. Greg Brown, one half of the AsapSCIENCE duo is joining Sam East for a conversation that is insightful - definitely, but also so much fun. That’s the whole AsapSCIENCE intention; accessible, digestible, informative, that pushes the ideas we have of science education.

Greg and Sam chat...

Grief isn't a linear process. Despite the depictions of grief we've seen and heard, the 5 or 7 stages might not be a category you fit into. So, what happens when you lose someone who you had a strained relationship with? What does grief look like in that case?

In this episode, Sam East chats with medium Tracy Stella. Tracy uses a process called Automatic Writing to connect people with loved ones that they've lost. She helps provide...

Would you consider yourself to be a resilient person? Dr. Christy Gibson is a family doctor, and trauma and resilience specialist who focuses on equity work, medical education, and global health. She's built a community by sharing free resources to help manage and heal through trauma, while building resilience. She says, even if you've experienced catastrophic trauma, there is a way for you to heal through it - it's just a matter o...

What does the work look like to be a better ally to marginalized groups, to recognize harmful behaviour - not just in others, but in yourself too? You might sense that there’s been a real shift in awareness over the last couple years, especially throughout the pandemic. Luckily for us, we have educators like Benjy Kusi to help navigate the many nuances that exist in these spaces.

Benjy is an inclusion and well-being consultant who ...

What would life look like for you if you your thoughts, actions, and worth were not defined by your body, or how you look? Alicia Mccarvell is at the forefront of the self-love movement. She discusses the liberating moment that she decided to authentically live her life outside the confines of ridiculously unattainable beauty standards, the impact of her content on her massive community, and why we need to stop thinking "fat" is a ...

Dr. Jess O'Reilly is a sexologist, author, host, and speaker based in Toronto, Canada. She's worked with thousands of people all over the world on how you can achieve that happily-ever-after - in and out of the bedroom. In our conversation, she brilliantly breaks down why you should set appointments to have sex, what role race plays in sexual identity, what we need to normalize in the bedroom, how you can cultivate sexual compatibi...

What happens when you’re a shy kid with BIG dreams? Arthur Mola flipped his timid tendencies into an incredible path. You’ve probably seen his work as a photographer in the pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, People, the New York Times and MANY more. He’s covered countless major events, film festivals, and concerts all over the world, capturing the most recognizable faces along the way.

Arthur and I have known each other since the 4th gra...

Dames Nellas is confidence personified. You may recognize the name and voice from the evening show that he hosts on 99.9 Virgin Radio in Toronto, and everywhere with the iHeartRadio Canada app. Dames and I have worked together at the station since 2018, and he’s truly one of the most naturally talented people I know. He reflects on tapping into your confidence, building self-awareness, and his big regrets in life too.

Find Dames at...

Picture your favourite Looney Tunes characters; Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Marvin the Martian. All of these characters (and more!) are currently voiced by the incredible Eric Bauza. You can hear his talent in Space Jam: A New Legacy dropping July 16th in theatres and on HBO Max.

Eric opens up about growing up in Scarborough and his Filipino upbringing, the importance of family on his path, the rich history behind these iconic characte...

Debra DiGiovanni is hilarious. She’s been a comedian for over 20 years, so you may recognize her from a set, a special, a late night TV appearance, or the iconic Canadian show “Video on Trial” on Much Music. Debra chats about the experience being on the show, the evolution of comedy now that there’s greater awareness around racism and stereotypes, and she reflects on her path to sobriety.

You can find Debra on Twitter @DebraDiGiova...

Are you comfortable observing yourself and your thoughts? Are you training your mind as much as you train your body? Manoj Dias is a meditation teacher who’s been helping people all over the world to relate rather than react to their thoughts. He speaks on the importance of accepting the entirety of your human experience, and gives you a quick body scan meditation to wind down at the end of the episode.

Check out Manoj’s book “Stil...

Are you on the right path? What’s the real essence of what you’re putting out into the world? Big questions to reflect on from the one and only Oprah Winfrey. I had a chance to meet and interview Oprah 2 years ago; June 16th, 2019. It was a beautiful moment that I’ll never forget. In this mini episode, you’ll hear snippets from our conversation, plus some key lessons that I learned from the experience that may resonate with you.

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Jess Allen is one of the co-hosts of "The Social" on CTV. You'll find her at the table candidly sharing her opinions and snippets of her life, too. Jess opens up about finding her voice again after a particular "trip up" - as she calls it - from November 2019. Plus we get into why the number of followers you have or likes you get on social media can mean very little when it comes to finding.

Find Jess at @Jessie_Rae57 and host Sam ...

If you could give your younger self one sage piece of advice, what would it be? Sam East talks to great storytellers, artists, hosts, thought-leaders, and experts as they reflect on the BIG lessons they’ve learned in life, and what they wish their younger self understood. Every week a different guest unpacks a new life lesson that’ll inspire you to reflect, and tap into your own introspection.