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Canadian Love Map

Charm Diamond Centres

Charm Diamond Centres proudly presents The Canadian Love Map. This podcast is on a mission to tell Canada’s love stories. Everyday stories of discovery, loss, curiosity, and love. Real people overcoming differences, distance, and doubt. Stories that are rich in character, colourful in setting, raw in honesty and inspiring in their complexity. Love isn’t a straight line. It’s complex. It’s a journey. And everyone needs a good love story. Join author, former news anchor, and lifelong storyteller

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20:48

Messages For Mom: Mother's Day Special

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/05/11

This week, it's all about mom! We are celebrating the maternal figures in our lives. In this special Mother’s Day episode, listeners and a few past guests are sharing their messages of love and gratitude. Maybe it’s biological. It could be a family friend, or even a mentor who helped contribute to the person we are today. Sometimes, it’s someone who is no longer with us, but who’s spirit still guides us through life. These are the relationships that shape us, and the stories that will

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37:42

Trust Your Gut: Dena Edwards Wadden

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/05/04

Today's love story belongs to Dena Edwards Wadden. Imagine being diagnosed with a dangerous form of cancer at 33. That's exactly what happened to Dena just a few days after her daughter's second birthday. But not only did she do well with her treatment, she turned the tables on ovarian cancer and created Teal To Heal, a community fundraiser event in support of women undergoing treatment for Ovarian cancer. To Dena's surprise, the community wrapped its arms around this event and surpassed

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40:20

A Woman's Work: Jo Napier

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/04/27

They say a picture paints a thousand words. A lot of times they do much more. Today's love story belongs to Joe Napier. Jo's paintings tell the complex stories of great women of history. Her purpose driven pursuit, the Great Women Project, is creating portraits of female innovators whose place in history has not been adequately celebrated. Her art graces the walls of Canadian corporate spaces, inspiring the next generation of female leaders. She is framing the past to influence the

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39:54

In Tune and In Love: Christina and Dale

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/04/20

Today's love story belongs to Christina Martin and Dale Murray, two award-winning and multifaceted musicians. Christina is fierce and funny. He's calm and confident. She's in the spotlight, while he's often behind the scenes. Their relationship had some bumps, but nothing this solid pair couldn't overcome. Somehow, this life partnership makes for the most beautiful music. You can catch Christina at the East Coast Music Awards on May 4th at the ECMA Export Buyers Showcase and on May 6th as

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40:37

Lovers In An Uncertain Time: Matthew and Mariya

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/04/13

Imagine falling in love just as major world events are happening. This week's love story belongs to Mariya and Matt. They met in 2018 when Matt, a Canadian playwright, travelled to Ukraine for a workshop. There, he met Mariya, an accomplished and passionate actor. They went from creative collaborators, to friends, to lovers, and eventually husband and wife. Oh, and new parents on top of it all. A lot of love stories have twists, turns and challenges but their love story has included a

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27:19

Sisters In Surrogacy: Adelle and Shanyn

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/04/06

For some, building a family can be a gruelling journey. Sometimes you need some help. This week’s love story belongs to Adelle and Shanyn, two schoolmates and moms whose friendship developed in a unique way. When their mutual friend Jeffrey wanted to start a family with his partner Kevin, they were on the hunt for not one, but two surrogates. Adelle and Shanyn stepped up to the plate, and are now helping to start that family for Jeffrey and Kevin, together. It's safe to say, they are

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37:11

Wombmates: Marie and Meaghan Wright

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/03/30

This week's love story belongs to Meagan and Marie: twin sisters who have faced the world together since they were born. Growing up isn’t always easy, but luckily, they could always rely on each other. No matter what challenges life threw their way. And as you will here, they have had many challenges. From "wombmates", to teammates, to roommates and eventually workmates, this duo is a real force to be reckoned with. Marie and Meaghan are the founders of Mirror Image Media, a

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27:58

INSIGHTS: Dating Better

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/03/23

Today's dating landscape comes with many frustrations and challenges. It's hard. And sometimes you need some help. This week on Canadian Love Map we are serving up a special INSIGHTS episode all about how to be better in the modern dating world. We know that love isn't a straight line and every once in a while it's normal to need a little course correction on the journey to finding a match. That's where dating coaches step in. We welcome Sean Aucoin, a male dating coach with the Book of

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30:50

The Liquid Love Letter: The Crowley Family

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/03/16

Today's love story belongs to Dani and her parents, Alison and Bryan, who also happened to be the inspiration for her now famous cocktail called The Liquid Love Letter. Before Dani came along, Alison and Bryan were a young couple who decided to part ways. But when they both travelled to Guatemala for separate solo adventures, Bryan decided to write a love letter to Alison to get her back. Bryan's letter worked, and their trips turned into a romantic new beginning that led to their 36 year

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17:37

Service, Sacrifice and Success: International Women's...

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/03/09

We are doing something a little different this week. We are celebrating International Women's Day by showcasing the amazing women in our lives. Too often, we forget to pause and give thanks to those who mean the most to us. Which is why on this podcast we're all about honoring the extraordinary qualities of ordinary people. This week, we invited listeners and past guests to phone in offering their vocal tokens of appreciation for the incredible women in their lives: mothers, friends,

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42:29

Good Times In The Maritimes: Mary Janet and Cecil

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/03/02

There's nothing better than a maritime party. Good people, good music and good times. Today's love story belongs to Mary Janet and Cecil. We've already chatted with Mary Janet on Canadian Love Map in season four, when we focused on the phenomenal success of her Facebook cooking show "Tunes and Wooden Spoons". Today we moved from the kitchen to the living room, in their cozy Cape Breton home. We meet Mary Janet's long-time love, Cecil and hear the entertaining tale of their romance from the

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36:05

Found Siblings: Dorothy and Don

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/02/22

In 1955, two babies were born a week apart at the same hospital. They had different moms. But unbeknownst to either woman, the babies shared the same father. This love story belongs to Dorothy and Don: a pair of half siblings who found each other six decades through an ancestry search. Now amidst further discoveries, and synchronicities, these long-lost siblings are carving out a beautiful relationship. Hosted by Nancy Regan Presented by Charm Diamond Centres Produced by Podstarter Do you

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42:36

Notes Of Love: The Guthro Family

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/02/16

They say talent runs in the family. And that is certainly the case for our guests this week. Today's love story belongs to the Guthro family. This musical and talented family have been warming the hearts of audiences, both together and individually, for decades. We are joined in the studio by award-winning singer-songwriter Bruce Guthro - a guy who's found fame on both sides of the Atlantic, his rising star daughter Jodi, and the captain of the good ship Guthro, Kim. The only reason Dylan

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35:20

Broadcasting Love: Marc and Mandy

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/02/08

We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, and the launch of our 6th Season, with a classic love story belonging to media darlings Marc and Mandy. No one could have ever expected that a blind date would lead to a whirlwind romance, marriage, family and a nationally syndicated television show. The love they share at home is reflected in their on-screen chemistry, as well as a strong personal connection with their team and audience. The Marc & Mandy Show is airs across NorthAmerica on TV +

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Season 6 Trailer

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/02/02

The Canadian Love Map is on a mission to tell Canada’s love stories. Over 100 episodes later, we are launching our sixth season. Hosted by legendary newscaster, author, and lifelong storyteller Nancy Regan, each episode of Love Map features the stories of individuals, friends, families, and lovers. In conversations, Nancy warmly explores the connections that can inspire us to see the good in this world. Love isn’t a straight line. But it sure makes for an interesting story. And everyone

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35:33

The Next Chapter

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/01/26

Imagine uprooting your life and moving to a new country, with a new culture, new societal expectations, maybe a new language. In our last episode of Season 5, we hear the love story of Gayathri and Elena. Two immigrants to Canada who have created a network of love among a group of women who are carving out new lives in Alberta. In the collaborative book “Landed: Transformative Stories of Canadian Immigrant Women”, 37 women from 30 countries of origin, share their individual and complex

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28:48

The Stages Of Love

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/01/19

For many, caring for aging parents is the ultimate expression of love. This week’s story belongs to Aaron Craven, a Vancouver-based actor and playwright. Aaron’s parents were diagnosed with forms of dementia, just as he was becoming a father for the first time. Now, Aaron is sharing his experience of caring for his aging parents in a new play called “Instantaneous Blue.” The play is semi-autobiographical, but anyone can relate to this story of dedication, responsibility, and love. For

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46:00

Fostering Love

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/01/12

Every child has the right to a family. This week’s love story belongs to Rachel and Liz—two mothers who have made it their purpose to provide love, shelter, and support to children in the Foster-care system. For nearly a decade, these two mothers have given temporary homes to over dozens of children. Their love, however, is as permanent as it is unconditional. Hosted by Nancy Regan Presented by Charm Diamond Centres Produced by Podstarter Do you want to be a guest on Canadian Love

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8:12

LOVE ON THE SPOT: New Year's Resolutions

Canadian Love Map ·

2023/01/05

Every now and then we hit the streets to meet Canadians, and pick their brains about love. As we enter 2023, we're asking Canadians all about New Year's resolutions and their approach to the new year. Are they an opportunity for self-improvement? Or an invitation for disappointment? A lot like love itself, we learn that when it comes to resolutions, everyone is different. Presented by Charm Diamond Centres Produced by Podstarter

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37:00

A Light In The Dark

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/12/29

This week's love story is a bit of a departure from our regular fare. In fact, it's a place of departures. Hospice is a special approach to palliative or end of life care. And it encompasses not just the physical, but also emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones. Hospice Halifax is a compassionate and supportive community of staff, volunteers, and donors dedicated to making dying and living as comfortable and as meaningful as possible at the end of life. We meet

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