You need to cheer yourself up but Blue Monday makes everything feel harder. Your usual tricks aren't working. Music helps sometimes but today you need something different. What pulls you back when quick fixes fail?

 

Creative activities emerge as the unexpected solution: dumping Lego buckets and building something. Logging into Minecraft to construct towers. Watching colorful content to let the right brain take over while the left brain rests. The idea: different mood levels require different strategies. Quick pick-me-ups versus full immersion activities. Social connection tops the list when possible. Community matters: friends, wine, charcuterie boards. Talking to grandchildren. Getting nails done, facials, massages. One listener admits the shut up stop complaining and dance playlist as primary defense.

 

Learn why some activities work for light mood dips while others handle deeper struggles. Discover the protein powder mini wheats combination that becomes a new treat ritual. Understand the Bell Let's Talk connection and why Blue Monday conversations matter.


Originally aired on 2026-01-19

You need to cheer yourself up but Blue Monday makes everything feel harder. Your usual tricks aren't working. Music helps sometimes but today you need something different. What pulls you back when quick fixes fail?
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Creative activities emerge as the unexpected solution: dumping Lego buckets and building something. Logging into Minecraft to construct towers. Watching colorful content to let the right brain take over while the left brain rests. The idea: different mood levels require different strategies. Quick pick-me-ups versus full immersion activities. Social connection tops the list when possible. Community matters: friends, wine, charcuterie boards. Talking to grandchildren. Getting nails done, facials, massages. One listener admits the shut up stop complaining and dance playlist as primary defense.
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Learn why some activities work for light mood dips while others handle deeper struggles. Discover the protein powder mini wheats combination that becomes a new treat ritual. Understand the Bell Let's Talk connection and why Blue Monday conversations matter.
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-19

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

The Creative Fix Nobody Talks About on Blue Monday

Winter Car Maintenance: The Tire Pressure Math Nobody Checks

Winter car maintenance gets ignored until your dashboard lights up. Your tire pressure warning flashes on during the morning commute. It disappears by afternoon. You assume it's fine. It's not. The temperature dropped 10 degrees and your tires lost 2 PSI you didn't account for.

 

Andy Baryer explains the physics: air contracts in cold, losing one to two PSI for every five to six degree Celsius drop. The TPMS system warns you in cold mornings but shuts off when tires warm up from driving. That afternoon silence means nothing. Windshield wipers need replacement every six to 12 months. Winter formulas use silicone. He once bought his girlfriend windshield wipers for her birthday. They broke up over it. Visibility matters more than people realize. For Blue Monday, he bought seeds online. DNA in tiny packages. Strawberries, apples, lemons, oranges. A five-year tree-growing commitment. Jump rope 20 minutes daily gets the motor running.

 

Discover why lifting wipers before snowfall prevents ice buildup. Learn the tube sock windshield wiper cover trick. Understand why Andy compares jump rope to starting an old lawnmower after winter storage.

 

Why ChatGPT Ads Signal the End of Free AI

ChatGPT was free. You asked questions without interruption. Now ads appear at the bottom of your searches. We regressed from paperless society to double archives. Streaming killed cable but brought back weekly episode releases. AI promised efficiency but OpenAI spent billions without profit. Something had to give.

 

Andy Baryer confirms ads rolling out in the US first. ChatGPT won't share your search data with advertisers but will serve relevant ads based on queries. OpenAI never turned a profit despite billions spent on data centers and development. Google Gemini outperforms ChatGPT in tests, creating a five-alarm fire at OpenAI. Apple tried in-house AI development, failed, now partnering with Google. Siri gets Gemini integration this spring via iOS update. The future: conversational AI that remembers past conversations, acts as personal butler. Privacy concerns inevitable. iOS Tahoe update adds extra clicks, unsorted apps, cartoon bubbles. You can't revert updates once installed.

 

Discover why Apple abandoned in-house AI development. Learn what Google Gemini's performance means for the AI race. Understand why the Apple-Google partnership benefits consumers despite their smartphone competition.

 

GUEST: Handy Andy Baryer | handyandymedia.com


Originally aired on 2026-01-19

Winter Car Maintenance: The Tire Pressure Math Nobody Checks
Winter car maintenance gets ignored until your dashboard lights up. Your tire pressure warning flashes on during the morning commute. It disappears by afternoon. You assume it's fine. It's not. The temperature dropped 10 degrees and your tires lost 2 PSI you didn't account for.
&nbsp;
Andy Baryer explains the physics: air contracts in cold, losing one to two PSI for every five to six degree Celsius drop. The TPMS system warns you in cold mornings but shuts off when tires warm up from driving. That afternoon silence means nothing. Windshield wipers need replacement every six to 12 months. Winter formulas use silicone. He once bought his girlfriend windshield wipers for her birthday. They broke up over it. Visibility matters more than people realize. For Blue Monday, he bought seeds online. DNA in tiny packages. Strawberries, apples, lemons, oranges. A five-year tree-growing commitment. Jump rope 20 minutes daily gets the motor running.
&nbsp;
Discover why lifting wipers before snowfall prevents ice buildup. Learn the tube sock windshield wiper cover trick. Understand why Andy compares jump rope to starting an old lawnmower after winter storage.
&nbsp;
Why ChatGPT Ads Signal the End of Free AI
ChatGPT was free. You asked questions without interruption. Now ads appear at the bottom of your searches. We regressed from paperless society to double archives. Streaming killed cable but brought back weekly episode releases. AI promised efficiency but OpenAI spent billions without profit. Something had to give.
&nbsp;
Andy Baryer confirms ads rolling out in the US first. ChatGPT won't share your search data with advertisers but will serve relevant ads based on queries. OpenAI never turned a profit despite billions spent on data centers and development. Google Gemini outperforms ChatGPT in tests, creating a five-alarm fire at OpenAI. Apple tried in-house AI development, failed, now partnering with Google. Siri gets Gemini integration this spring via iOS update. The future: conversational AI that remembers past conversations, acts as personal butler. Privacy concerns inevitable. iOS Tahoe update adds extra clicks, unsorted apps, cartoon bubbles. You can't revert updates once installed.
&nbsp;
Discover why Apple abandoned in-house AI development. Learn what Google Gemini's performance means for the AI race. Understand why the Apple-Google partnership benefits consumers despite their smartphone competition.
&nbsp;
GUEST: Handy Andy Baryer | handyandymedia.com
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-19

NEW - Why ChatGPT Ads Signal the End of Free AI

Perimenopause symptoms accumulate slowly. Your hair falls out in the shower. You need more coffee to get through the day. You walk into rooms and forget why. Six months of small changes add up to something unrecognizable. You wonder what's happening to your body.

Dr. Iliana Lega confirms perimenopause can last up to 10 years for some women. Hot flashes average seven years of duration. In Ontario, nothing is covered for 50-year-old women unless they have disability or private drug plans. That includes everything, not just hormone therapy. She flags the healthcare provider knowledge gap: women get told there's no role for hormone therapy or receive outright misinformation. Studies show massive undertreatment. Sleep emerges as the central issue. Disrupted sleep cascades into cognitive problems, irritability, zero libido.

Discover why Dr. Lega compares modern expectations to 10,000 years ago when life looked different. Learn which medical societies provide reliable patient resources. Understand why she warns against TikTok except for Canadian Jen Guttner's evidence-based content.

GUEST: Dr. Iliana Lega | @‌ilianalega

Originally aired on 2026-01-19

Perimenopause symptoms accumulate slowly. Your hair falls out in the shower. You need more coffee to get through the day. You walk into rooms and forget why. Six months of small changes add up to something unrecognizable. You wonder what's happening to your body.
Dr. Iliana Lega confirms perimenopause can last up to 10 years for some women. Hot flashes average seven years of duration. In Ontario, nothing is covered for 50-year-old women unless they have disability or private drug plans. That includes everything, not just hormone therapy. She flags the healthcare provider knowledge gap: women get told there's no role for hormone therapy or receive outright misinformation. Studies show massive undertreatment. Sleep emerges as the central issue. Disrupted sleep cascades into cognitive problems, irritability, zero libido.
Discover why Dr. Lega compares modern expectations to 10,000 years ago when life looked different. Learn which medical societies provide reliable patient resources. Understand why she warns against TikTok except for Canadian Jen Guttner's evidence-based content.
GUEST: Dr. Iliana Lega | @&zwnj;ilianalega
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-19

SHIFTHEADS: Perimenopause Symptoms: The 10-Year Sneak Attack

Your teenager lost their debit card. Teaching teens about money starts with moments like this. You could call the bank and fix it in five minutes. Instead, you hand them the phone. They panic. You stay on the couch. They figure it out.

Anita Bruinsma challenges parents to stop taking over. When kids open their first bank account around age 10, let the bank employee talk directly to them. Let them explain what they need. Intimidation drops when familiarity builds. She makes her sons responsible for all discretionary spending at college. Tuition and residence covered, but fun money? That's on them. Summer savings determine exam-week Uber Eats budget. The grocery store math always surprises: two bags equal $120. Kids never guess that high. Regular bank account checks catch fraud and build spending awareness simultaneously.

Learn why Anita compares bank conversations to asking Walmart greeters for baskets. Discover the specific age to start banking familiarity. Understand why post-secondary costs create the most effective teachable moment for teens who finally see expenses affecting them directly.

GUEST: Anita Bruinsma | http://clarityonyourmoney.com

Originally aired on 2026-01-19

Your teenager lost their debit card. Teaching teens about money starts with moments like this. You could call the bank and fix it in five minutes. Instead, you hand them the phone. They panic. You stay on the couch. They figure it out.
Anita Bruinsma challenges parents to stop taking over. When kids open their first bank account around age 10, let the bank employee talk directly to them. Let them explain what they need. Intimidation drops when familiarity builds. She makes her sons responsible for all discretionary spending at college. Tuition and residence covered, but fun money? That's on them. Summer savings determine exam-week Uber Eats budget. The grocery store math always surprises: two bags equal $120. Kids never guess that high. Regular bank account checks catch fraud and build spending awareness simultaneously.
Learn why Anita compares bank conversations to asking Walmart greeters for baskets. Discover the specific age to start banking familiarity. Understand why post-secondary costs create the most effective teachable moment for teens who finally see expenses affecting them directly.
GUEST: Anita Bruinsma |<a href="http://clarityonyourmoney.com"> http://clarityonyourmoney.com</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-19

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