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Tales of the Town

Real people. Real Stories. Tales of the Town is a storytelling podcast that celebrates those real moments from our shared human experience. Listen in to hear real funny, heartfelt, and brave slices of life that reveal what it means to be human. Hosted by Tina Huynh, Tales of the Town invites you to slow down, listen in, and rediscover the art of storytelling by sharing and listening to one another.

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86: From Doula to Patient: When the Birth Plan Fails...

Tales of the Town ·

2026/04/22

How does a challenging birth experience transform the way a professional supports others in their most vulnerable moments?. In this episode of Tales of the Town, we explore the intersection of professional expertise and personal trauma, following a journey from a planned unmedicated birth to an unexpected hospital induction. This is a storytelling podcast dedicated to real stories and personal stories that highlight the importance of informed consent and advocacy within the birthing community. We

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35:24

85: Don’t Dim Your Light: A Story of Recovery and...

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2026/04/16

"At some point your curiosity is going to be bigger than your fear." What happens when a high-pressure career in accounting meets a life-altering health crisis? In this episode of Tales of the Town, we explore a journey of radical transformation—from the rigid world of corporate finance to the liberating floor of ecstatic dance. We sit down for a deep conversation about healing, the intersection of physical and spiritual health, and the courage it takes to stop dimming your own light. This is a

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29:55

84: Finding Clarity in Chaos: Alex Millerman's Story...

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2026/04/08

In this heart-led conversation, Alex shares his journey of discovering and understanding his ADHD — from the early days of confusion and emotional struggles to finding peace through mindfulness, medication, and yoga. He opens up about learning to regulate emotions, build healthy habits, and rebuild self-trust while navigating life during and after the pandemic. Through stories of self-awareness, gentle humour, and personal growth, Alex reflects on how yoga and mindfulness became tools to balance his

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23:52

83: Awakening Intuition: Kelly Spinarsky on Building...

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2026/04/01

Kelly Spinarsky shares her journey from discovering her psychic and intuitive gifts to co-creating Bloom Windsor Essex — a Facebook community dedicated to intuition and wellness. Kelly opens up about her awakening in 2016, the challenges of managing spiritual sensitivity while staying grounded, and the importance of creating safe spaces for like-minded healers, creatives, and seekers. From her experiences with Reiki, energy healing, and music to her message about self-trust and balance between

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29:24

82: Building a Life That Feels Right — Not Just Looks...

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2026/03/25

Gio, creative entrepreneur and host of Giografik, shares his journey from chasing success in Toronto’s fast-paced marketing world to rediscovering meaning, balance, and artistry in his hometown of Windsor. He opens up about trusting intuition, pivoting from fear, reconnecting with creativity, and learning to slow down and truly appreciate what he’s built. Gio reflects on honouring his inner child, building a mindful business, and helping others step into their greatness—all while proving that

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28:01

81: Finding Confidence Through Style: Mena’s Story of...

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2026/03/20

Stylist and creative entrepreneur Mena shares her journey from childhood dress-up sessions to creating Style Me Mena, a personal styling business built on confidence, creativity, and authenticity. She opens up about discovering her calling, how she helps clients fall in love with their wardrobes again, and why true style isn’t about trends—it’s about self-expression. From the challenges of shopping in small cities to the importance of fit, fabric, and mindset, Meena offers honest insights and

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23:22

80: The Self-Experimenter’s Life: From Vegan to...

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2026/03/13

In this episode of Tales of the Town, David joins us to share his unconventional journey toward better health, self-awareness, and balance. From washing his hair with eggs to experimenting with carnivore diets, turning off Wi-Fi at night, and even moving his life off the cloud, David opens up about his passion for personal experimentation and intentional living. We explore mental wellness, the challenges of over-optimization, DJing, and how he found connection and community through kizomba. Find

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30:06

79: Grief, Growth, and the Dogs Who Saved Me | Seneca...

Tales of the Town ·

2026/03/04

🎧 From Grief to Growth: How Losing Her Mom Led Seneca to a Renewed Purpose with Dogs When Seneca lost her mother unexpectedly in 2023, her world came crashing down. But through the love of dogs, nature, and self-discovery, she found a new path — one filled with growth, purpose, and healing. In this heartfelt interview, Seneca opens up about grief, codependency, dog training, spiritual healing, and how connecting with animals helped her rediscover herself. This is an emotional yet deeply inspiring

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26:24

78: When Success Feels Empty: A Nigerian Artist on...

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2026/02/25

Nigerian-born artist Ayola shares how walking away from a decade-long career in the pharmaceutical industry allowed him to reconnect with his true self. After years of professional success but growing emptiness, Ayola made the bold choice to leave Canada, return to Nigeria, and rebuild his life as a musician — confronting identity loss, financial fear, and the cultural expectations that equated stability with success. Now, as a touring artist moving between Africa, Canada, and the UK, Ayola unpacks

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18:05

76: The Real Story of Wolf & Rebel: Creativity,...

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2026/02/04

Annie shares the real story behind Wolf & Rebel — a business that began with hand‑stamped keychains and a converted school bus, and grew into one of Windsor’s most creative community hubs. She opens up about the early days of traveling across Canada, the surprising ease of leasing her first storefront, and the emotional highs and lows of navigating competitiveness, burnout, and the pandemic. Annie talks about evolving her business through vintage vinyl, a matcha bar, local partnerships,

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28:55

75: What Getting Kicked Off the Air Taught Me |...

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2026/01/08

What starts as a petty attempt to annoy an ex-girlfriend turns into an unexpected creative awakening. In this episode, Rob shares the true story of how volunteering for high school morning announcements spiraled into a full-blown show—complete with writers’ rooms, recurring characters, and a student-led petition to put him back on the air after he was kicked off. Along the way, Rob reflects on discipline, creative risk-taking, finding your voice early, and why sometimes the most meaningful

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28:38

74: What Happens When You Stop Chasing and Start...

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2026/01/02

David Haas shares the true story behind his relentless drive for success and the unexpected childhood moment that shaped it all. From early entrepreneurship and financial struggle to meditation, awareness, and emotional healing, David unpacks how unresolved shame fuelled his desire for money, and how letting go of that desire changed everything. This episode explores the inner work behind ambition, the difference between hustle and flow, and why happiness doesn’t come from reaching a

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23:42

73: The Domino Effect: How Small Yeses Created a...

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2025/12/18

In this episode of Tales of the Town, Scott shares a story about self-discovery, curiosity, and what happens when you stop resisting who you really are. What started as a simple gift—ten yoga classes from his kids—set off a domino effect that led to community, confidence, creativity, solo travel, writing two books, and even proudly showing up to a gala dressed as the Tooth Fairy. Scott reflects on divorce, discomfort, masculinity, alignment, and learning to trust the unfolding of life

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28:15

72: It’s Never Too Late: One Woman's Journey Back to...

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2025/12/11

Laura shares how the isolation of Covid forced her to confront her unhappiness and ultimately led her to completely rebuild her life in her 50s and 60s. After separating from her husband and moving home to care for her parents with Alzheimer’s, she unexpectedly found herself rediscovering the passions she had abandoned decades earlier — music, piano, dance, and creativity. Now, Laura is thriving as a musician, producer, dancer, and studio manager, proving that it’s never too late to start

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23:30

71: How Grief Taught Me to Live Authentically |...

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2025/11/22

Kim shares her powerful journey of transformation after the sudden passing of her father while she was six months pregnant. She opens up about living decades in survival mode, struggling with perfectionism and people‑pleasing, and the wake‑up call that nearly ended her marriage. Through grief, self‑discovery, and boundary‑setting, Kim learned that joy and authenticity come from within. Today, she helps ambitious women find their voice through podcast visibility and her Pitch to Shine

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70: Diabetes: No Big Deal | A Story of Medicine and...

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2025/11/14

Melissa Apa, a clinical pharmacist specializing in type 1 diabetes, shares how her professional expertise suddenly became personal when her six-year-old son was diagnosed with the condition. What began with a strange fruity smell on his breath turned into a life-changing journey of early detection, empowerment, and resilience. Melissa explains how her son’s attitude—“It’s no big deal”—reshaped her perspective on diabetes care and motivated her to start her own business to support families

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68: Pole Dancing Empowerment | A Body Positivity and...

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2025/10/31

Josie shares her deeply personal and empowering journey into pole dancing, a passion she discovered after years of hesitation. From her first class at Vertika Pole Studio in Windsor to becoming a near-weekly regular and aspiring instructor, Josie opens up about overcoming stigma, building strength, and finding joy in movement. She discusses how pole dancing reshaped her views on body positivity, helped her connect with a vibrant community, and even inspired her to launch a dedicated

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26:34

67: Rebuilding Life from the Inside Out | Kass...

Tales of the Town ·

2025/10/25

Interior designer Kass Di Pasquale shares her transformative journey from a life that looked perfect on paper—kids, house, career, partner—to one that finally felt authentic. Through anxiety, therapy, spiritual healing, and solo adventures, Kass discovered that joy isn’t found in external achievements but in reclaiming her voice, body, and choices. From EMDR therapy to camping alone in Hamilton’s waterfalls, Kass opens up about the messy, magical process of rebuilding her life from the

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66: Tracking Macros, Building Muscles, Changing...

Tales of the Town ·

2025/10/17

Adriana shares her unexpected journey from being a frustrated fitness enthusiast to becoming a certified nutrition and strength coach for midlife women. What began as a personal quest for understanding her own nutrition evolved into a thriving coaching business, a podcast, and a movement that empowers women to reawaken their confidence. Adriana opens up about the challenges of balancing career, family, and entrepreneurship, and the joy she finds in celebrating her clients’

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65: Choosing Joy: Sarah DeBlock’s Journey from...

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2025/10/10

Sarah DeBlock shares her transformative journey from emotional and physical breakdown to a life of purpose, joy, and healing. After ignoring her heart’s call to move to California, Sarah found herself in Houston—separated from her partner, stuck in a job she didn’t love, and physically ill from stress-induced anxiety. Through yoga, self-reflection, and a powerful promise she made to herself in middle school to become a joyful adult, Sarah rebuilt her life. She eventually opened her own yoga

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