What She Said!

Most people think the ReStore is for contractors picking up spare lumber. Sara Cooper is here to tell you it is a full department store where your ten dollar lamp helps a family buy a home. Sara is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Ottawa, and this conversation goes well beyond thrifting. We talk about the circular economy, reuse culture, and why affordable homeownership is an upstream solution to a housing crisis that is pushing ordinary Canadians to the edge. Including a woman and her young son who were living in an uninsulated trailer on her sister's property before Habitat stepped in.I do not have the cover art yet as I'm waiting for her headshot but will drop it in here ASAP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caption: Sisters Jodi Willoughby and Carolyne McIntyre Jackson took a chocolate cake recipe from their grandma and a buttercream secret from their mom and built Crave—one of the Prairies’ most beloved bakeries. Now, they’re sharing those long-guarded family recipes in their new cookbook. In this episode, we talk about: • How Crave went from a home kitchen to a Canadian favourite • What it’s really like running a business with your sister • Why they finally decided to share their famous cake and buttercream recipes • How they keep the joy in baking after 20+ years • Why being hands-on still matters to them • The surprising reason they call some days “cupcake days”Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own thing or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this conversation is as sweet and satisfying as the cupcakes they’re famous for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red pill content. Tradwife fantasies. Secret slang like “Skittles” and “sneaky link.” Online radicalization is showing up in ways many parents don't even recognize — and it’s targeting kids when they’re most vulnerable. In this episode, I speak with Abhi Ahluwalia, founder of [unlearn.], about the rise of extremist content online, how algorithms feed it, and what parents, educators, and policymakers can actually do about it.We also talk about building real belonging in schools, how to guide critical conversations at home, and why silence in the face of harmful content is never neutral.Listen now — and don’t forget to check the link below for unlearn’s social media glossary every parent needs. Resources & Links: Learn more about [unlearn.] and download their discussion tools for schools and families: https://www.unlearn.com/poster-packs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feminist lawyer and legal reform advocate Pamela Cross joins me to talk about the reality of intimate partner violence in Canada and why, as the title of her new book states, “And Sometimes They Kill You.” Pamela shares the moment that launched her decades-long commitment to helping women escape violence, the flaws in our legal and family court systems, and why misogyny continues to fuel this crisis. We talk about the need for judicial education, how the criminal justice system often fails survivors, and what a truly society-wide response could look like. We also discuss how to engage men in these conversations, where women can focus their efforts for the most impact, and why Pamela still has hope—even after all she's seen. Learn more about Pamela’s work and find her book at pamelacross.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jo-Ann Roberts says it’s time to storm the ballot box—and after hearing how politicians can legally lie to voters, you’ll probably agree. This longer-than-usual episode is packed with must-hear conversation on voter apathy, media accountability, strategic voting, and why it’s time for a democratic reset in Canada. Let’s talk about what really matters before the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does progress for women always seem to trigger a backlash? Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Elizabeth Renzetti joins me to talk about her latest book, What She Said: Conversations About Equality. We dig into the state of feminism today, the growing gender divide among young people, the role of media in shaping gender narratives, and what we can do to push back against the forces trying to roll back women’s rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curious about how EMDR works? Therapist Shannon Moroney breaks down this revolutionary therapy, explaining how it helps reprocess trauma, manage chronic pain, and even address generational wounds. Discover why EMDR is so effective, what happens during a session, and how it can transform your life. Tune in to this episode to learn everything you need to know about EMDR therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices