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#274 Celebrating Vaisakhi with Naheed Nenshi

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2026/04/15

We celebrate Vaisakhi with Alberta’s Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi and dig into what the day means beyond the festivities. We connect seva to leadership, community resilience, and the choice to push back against division with steady acts of service. • Vaisakhi as a time to reconnect with faith, family, and shared values • Seva as the foundation of community life and public service • Nagar Kirtan as a religious procession that builds neighbour-to-neighbour connection ...

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26:38

#272 TURNing it up with Anmol Magic

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2026/04/10

We sit down with Anmol Magic to trace his path from learning magic during months of bed rest to landing major stages with his Out Of This World Tour. We also get into the real mechanics behind his success, from restaurant gigs in Canada to the psychology and storytelling that make audiences come back. • Turning an accident into a focused practise period • Choosing to never be average and chasing big stages • The pressure and payoff of India’s Got Talent auditions ...

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41:03

#273 Hobbymaxxing

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2026/04/10

We explore hobbymaxxing as a practical way to reduce stress, build joy, and make life feel like it has real chapters again. We define what a hobby is, why it works on the brain and body, and how to start even if time and money feel tight. • Hobbies as privilege of time and energy • Separating hobby from job or passing interest • Journaling prompt to name what feels stressful • Intentional hobbies vs passive leisure like scrolling • Permission to be bad and still...

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31:08

#271 South Asian Superheroes

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2026/04/09

I geek out over South Asian superheroes, from Marvel trailblazers to homegrown comic legends, and why seeing ourselves as heroes actually changes how we move through the world. The big takeaway is that power does not come from erasing our identity, it comes from embracing our heritage and showing up for our communities. • Why representation in superhero stories matters for South Asian kids and the diaspora • Bollywood superhero films that shaped the genre and the questions they r...

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39:41

#270 Gaming And Mental Health

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2026/03/26

We unpack what the research actually says about video games and mental health, including when gaming can support focus, mood, and connection and when it starts to work against your wellbeing. Dr. Veen Wong joins us to explain how her Bold Sky project uses a video game to challenge harmful gender norms as a prevention tool for gender-based violence. • Why we built Wellbeing Wednesday to make hard mental health topics easier to hold • A journaling prompt centred on what your best self does to...

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37:18

#269 Irish Heritage Month Through A South Asian Lens

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2026/03/25

We connect Irish Heritage Month to a bigger story about diaspora, resilience, and how communities build belonging across borders. We travel from South Asians in Ireland to Delhi To Dublin’s genre-blending sound, then land in Canada’s music scene with a practical primer on the Junos and who to watch. • Irish Heritage Month as celebration and reflection on diaspora • Irish migration to Canada and the racism Irish communities faced • Early South Asian presence in Ireland through sailors and med...

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39:42

#268 Racial Trauma And Mental Health

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2026/03/20

We talk about how racism can shape mental health outcomes even when race itself isn’t biological, and why the harm is still measurable in the body and in healthcare systems. We connect research, lived experience, and practical reflection to name racial trauma, unpack mistrust, and hold on to resilience while pushing for systemic change. • Springtime grounding and noticing how nature affects mood • Journaling prompt on doing something purely for yourself • Pacing the convers...

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25:34

#267 IWD Spotlight Myrna Khan- Be Bold in Hockey...

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2026/03/14

We sit down with Myrna Khan, Executive Director of the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, to talk about immigrant roots, career risks, and what it takes to lead inside hockey culture. We dig into women’s hockey growth in Edmonton, practical ways to open doors for girls and newcomers, and why speaking up is one of the simplest forms of support. • Myrna’s path from Edmonton to McGill University then CN Rail and corporate sustainability • Returning home for community, family, and...

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34:59

#266 Friendships and Social Circles

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2026/03/12

We explore what healthy friendships look like and why social circles matter for happiness, mental health, and the long game of life. We get practical about choosing relationships that feel safe and supportive, while also learning how to show up better for others. • Friendships as a key part of well-being and life satisfaction • Recognising different friends for different seasons of life • A simple prompt to reach out and reconnect • Everyday human connection beyond cl...

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2026/03/12

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2026/03/12

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#265 Spring Cleaning For Your Mind

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2026/03/09

We trace how clutter strains working memory, spikes stress, and saps attention, then share small, kind steps to reclaim focus through five-minute tidies, one-minute resets, and better buying choices. Stories, research, and gentle prompts make it doable and humane. • Clutter linked to indecision and lower life satisfaction • Visual complexity reduces perceptual fluency and focus • Working memory overload as the core mechanism • Stress response, cortisol, shame and guilt loop...

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#263 Punjabi Pop, Explained

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2026/02/27

We profile Karan Aujla’s rise from writer to global Punjabi pop force, unpack his five-part hit formula, and trace how grief, diaspora, and production choices shape songs that live in cars, clubs, and hearts. We also map Punjabi pop’s growth, its icons, and the urgent questions on safety, caste, and women’s visibility. • Karan Aujla’s early life, loss, and move from Punjab to Canada • Bartering lyrics for beats and building independence • Five ingredients of his sound: punchlines, pocket, re...

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37:22

#262 Healthy Relationships

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2026/02/26

We map what real healthy relationships look like across romance, family, friendships, and work. We share clear red flags to avoid and green flags to build, plus a journaling prompt to shape better habits starting today. • Defining the ideal end goal for healthy relationships • Mental journaling prompt for clarity and action • Debunking media myths around romance and persistence • Pillars of communication, respect and equal voice • Trust as transparency and emotional safety • Balancing indepe...

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43:33

#261 My House Has 100 Plants And Zero Regrets

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2026/02/20

Send a text We explore how spring light, plants, and the colour green lift mood, improve sleep, and calm the nervous system. Research, stories, and simple steps show how to declutter, add green cues, and use short plant rituals to cut rumination and reset focus. • Spring equinox timing and why mood rises • Longer days improving circadian rhythm and sleep • Decluttering to release heavy memories and make space • Neuroaesthetics and value tagging in everyday design • Plant care as a pause that...

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52:58

#260 Born to Shine

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2026/02/20

Send a text We trace Diljit Dosanjh’s rise from Gurdwara stages to global arenas, and why keeping Punjabi and the turban wasn’t a hurdle but a strategy. We also unpack gold’s place in South Asian households as security, inheritance, and signal in a volatile economy. • Early life, first songs, and first breaks • Met Gala, Coachella, and chart landmarks • Acting craft and awards for Amar Singh Chamkila • The GOAT origin story and Moonchild Era momentum • Farmers’ protest, Rihanna’s tweet, and ...

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32:31

#259 Redefining Body Image: From Trends To Truth

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2026/02/19

Send a text We pull apart what body image really is, how it’s shaped by culture, friends, media, and why trends keep moving the goalposts. We share a personal story about diagnosis and change, unpack bias around fatness, and end with practical steps to build steadier self-respect. • Defining body image as a mental model • Why compliments and jabs distort self-perception • Positive body image as protection and steadiness • Body neutrality and focusing on function • How body checking and compa...

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#258 Punjabi Tragedies, Diaspora Memory, And The...

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2026/02/13

Send a text We trace four legendary Punjabi romances to show how love collides with honour, caste, and control, and how songs keep grief alive across borders. Instead of selling fantasy, we read the system that turns desire into danger and memory into resistance. • Why folklore carries culture, norms and taboo • Music as the archive that crosses borders • Mirza–Saihba re-read through honour and blame • Sohni–Mahiwal and the terror of nightly crossings • Sassi–Punnun c...

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Judi Singh: Black Punjabi Voice Of Edmonton’s Jazz

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2026/02/09

Send a text The story of Judi Singh doesn’t arrive with fireworks. It unfolds like a standard that sneaks under your skin: a Black Punjabi jazz singer who chose Edmonton, guarded her pace, and built a life where music stayed honest. We follow her roots back to a household shaped by policy and love—Sohan Singh Bhullar's migration under exclusionary rules, Effie Jones’s steady hand raising seven children—and see how two histories, often unrecognized on the prairies, met and made something new. ...

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39:27

#256 Understanding Domestic Abuse And Finding Help

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2026/02/06

Send us a text We break down what domestic, family, intimate partner, and gender-based violence mean, how control shows up across different behaviours, and why abuse escalates in a repeating cycle. We also share Alberta resources, practical examples, and a clear message: you deserve safety and support. • definitions of domestic, family, intimate partner, and gender-based violence • power and control as the core theme • physical, verbal, emotional, and immigration abuse • financial abuse, neg...

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