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Preconceived

Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life,

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74. Infertility - The Miracle of Pregnancy

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2020/11/03

The conversation surrounding infertility is often shrouded in secrecy. Many prefer to keep their personal struggles quiet, to the point that they may not even share with family and close friends. Dr. Kimberly Liu is an Infertility Physician who joins the podcast to answer some of the questions that many might be too uncomfortable to ask. She explains recent trends in infertility and reviews the latest research into treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing.

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43:46

Wine Deconstructed (Repost)

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2020/10/29

This episode from mid 2019 was a listener favourite. Have you ever sat down at a restaurant and felt out of sorts pretending to know which wine to order? What stories and backgrounds can be told in one bottle of wine? Sommelier Svetlana Atcheva of Pearl Morissette winery breaks down wine in a way that can help the novice appreciate it without feeling intimidated, while discussing new trends and perspectives in the global wine market.

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73. In Prison for Murder - Part 2

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2020/10/27

After one of the most controversial murder trials in Canadian history, Rick Sauve was ultimately convicted of first degree murder. What followed for him was over seventeen years spent in prison, including one of Canada's most notorious prisons, Millhaven. In this second of two episodes with Rick, he opens up about his time in prison, the harsh realities of violence in the prison system, and how he has devoted much of his life to prison reform since his release over twenty years ago.

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72. On Trial for Murder - Part 1

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2020/10/20

A person's life can change in the blink of a eye. And for Rick Sauve, that life changing moment came on October 18, 1978, when a member of another bike club was shot and killed right in front of him. Rick, along with seven other members of the Satan's Choice biker club, was charged and put on trial for first degree murder. Now widely believed to have been innocent, Rick was nonetheless convicted of first degree murder and spent over seventeen years in high security prisons. In this first of two

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49:01

Toronto Mayor Crombie on Politics (Repost)

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2020/10/15

As election season in the United States is upon us, I am reposting this episode with the wise Mayor Crombie which sheds an honest and candid look on what it is like to be a politician. Former Toronto Mayor David Crombie was known as "The Tiny Perfect Mayor", and as the name reflects, he is one of Toronto's most beloved political figures from the last many decades. Mayor Crombie joins the podcast to share some thoughts on politics and to impart some wisdom on life.

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71. Functional Genomics - My DNA Results

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2020/10/13

The personalization of medical treatments and preventions based on one's unique DNA will likely emerge as a mainstay in the field of medicine. In this episode, geneticist Dr. Mansoor Mohammed reveals Zale's DNA results. As a follow-up to a prior episode on functional genomics, Dr. Mohammed uses Zale's DNA results to exemplify what types of practical information can be derived from understanding one's own DNA.

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70. HIV - 'My Fabulous Disease'

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2020/10/06

Mark King was diagnosed with HIV in 1985. Before a treatment was developed in the nineties, he saw many close friends succumb to the disease, all the while struggling with the reality of his own diagnosis and that it could take his life at any time. So what is it like at the beginning of the HIV pandemic, when little was known of the disease other than its devastating effects? What kind of social division did HIV lead to, both within the gay community and society at large? And how does the HIV

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42:45

The Baby Decision (Repost)

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2020/10/01

This episode from over a year ago was one of our most popular, helping people navigate one of the most important decisions in their lives - whether or not to have kids! How does one make this ever important decision? And do enough people really approach this milestone as a conscious decision, or do their preconceptions of what a normal life entails get in the way? Merle Bombardieri, author of The Baby Decision, joins the podcast to offer her insights on the choice of having kids versus having a

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69. Children of Nazis

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2020/09/29

How would you cope if you suddenly found out that your parents were not who you thought they were? This was the scenario in which many Germans found themselves at the end of World War II, when news surfaced of the crimes against humanity that occurred during the Holocaust. Tania Crasnianski published "Children of Nazis", a book that takes an extensive look at the children of some of the most infamous Nazis and examines how they responded to the uncovering of the truth about their fathers.

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45:41

68. The Sperminator - 70 Kids and Counting

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2020/09/22

Ari Nagel is perhaps the most famous sperm donor in the world. He has fathered seventy children through sperm donation and has more children on the way. Unlike traditional sperm donation, Ari does not charge any money for his sperm and is involved in varying degrees in the lives of his kids. So what prompted Ari to devote his life to this cause? How does he keep track of seventy kids? What problems does he foresee in the future, and how does he respond to some of the negative criticism he has

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43:06

67. Dreams

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2020/09/15

Harvard Professor and psychologist Dr. Deirdre Barrett is one of the most well-renowned dream experts in the world. She joins Zale to discuss all things dreams-related. What exactly is a dream? How, if at all, should we interpret our dreams? Is there a way to control the content of our dreams, and even use our dreams to solve problems in our waking lives? What is lucid dreaming, and why is there so much surrounding them?

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66. Unorthodox - Leaving Extremist Religion

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2020/09/08

Gene Steinberg was born and raised in a Jewish Hasidic community in New York. At age 28, he made the difficult decision to leave orthodox-Judaism to live a life more aligned with his personal values. Gene explains what it is like to live in an isolationist Hasidic community, how he came to leave this way of life and the challenges that he and many others face when they do so.

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65. Cancel Culture - The Dangers of Censorship

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2020/09/01

On July 7th, Harper's Magazine published "A Letter on Justice and Open Debate", which was signed by world-renowned public figures and thought leaders including Malcolm Gladwell, Noam Chomsky and J.K. Rowling. The letter warned of the dangers of cancel culture. Nadine Strossen, one of the co-authours of the letter, and a distinguished professor of New York Law School, joins the podcast to explore the messages of this letter. She expresses what prompted her to sign the letter (11:00) and explains why

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45:09

64. Magic

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2020/08/25

What exactly is magic? Is it simply a series of tricks rehearsed to perfection, or is there a more fantastical element to it? How do mentalism, precision and "deception" play into the world of magic? In a time when information is more accessible than ever, how do magicians feel about amateurs entering their world and performing tricks that took others years to study and master? Jonah Babins, co-founder of the Toronto Magic Company and host of the Discourse in Magic Podcast, joins Preconceived.

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63. Psychedelics - The Right to Consciousness

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2020/08/17

When many people think about psychedelic drugs, they think about hippies and counterculture in the 1960s. But research into the medical uses of LSD, psilocybin, ketamine and other psychedelics was well under way before the 1960s and actually became derailed by its association with counterculture. Only over the last couple of decades, has research resumed and subsequent legalization of some of these substances has come on the horizon. Why are these substances so important, both for treating mental

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62. Last Will and Testament

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2020/08/11

We all know that we are going to die. But even with this knowledge, many of us still do not have last wills and testaments. So why is it so crucial that one does have a will, regardless of age and degree of assets? What are the consequences of not having a will, in terms of who gets your assets and who makes important decisions when you are gone? What are the implications for your children? What happens to your social media pages when you die? Daniel Goldgut, co-founder of Epilogue, joins the

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61. The Legacy of Rome - Lessons from Ancient History

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2020/08/04

When examining ancient history, it can be hard to decipher myth from reality. Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great have gained legendary status as some of history's most renowned figures; yet they also committed some of the most devastating war crimes and atrocities to date. The Roman version of sport was gladiators fighting to the death; but does that really mean they valued life so little? Why have some ancient civilizations become so celebrated, while others have all but vanished in the history

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60. Black Lives Matter in Canada

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2020/07/28

As the Black Lives Matter movement gains worldwide attention, it is important to take an honest look at the history of Black discrimination in our own country. While perhaps less known, Canada had its own dark history of slavery for 200 years. The social, economic and political inequalities have persisted in modern times. What are the main issues affecting racial inequality in Canada? What do White people just "not get" when it comes to racism? And how do we challenge some of the deeply embedded

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59. Poison in the Home - Keeping Your Kids Safe

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2020/07/26

In a collaboration with Parachute Canada, Preconceived explores why poisoning is a leading cause of accidental deaths in Canada. Which substances are the most common culprits of accidental poisoning of toddlers? How has the legalization of cannabis led to increased cases of poisoning in children? And what do we really need to know about carbon monoxide in order to keep our families safe at home? Pamela Fuselli, President and CEO of Parachute, joins the podcast to share the latest statistics and

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58. Selling Sex

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2020/07/21

Both the legality of prostitution and the ethics of sex work are highly debated topics worldwide. Is there anything inherently wrong with a person deciding to sell sex for money? Beyond this, what is the relationship between sex work, and the very different but often conflated topic of sex trafficking? Carly Kalish, a social worker and executive director of Victim Services of Durham Region, joins the podcast to discuss the stigmas regarding sex work and the dangers and misconceptions about

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