Jayna Hefford is breaking the ice for women’s professional hockey

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Jayna Hefford has spent her career changing the game. Now, as executive vice-president of hockey operations for the PWHL, she’s helping build a future where women’s hockey has the audience, recognition and opportunities it deserves. In this episode, Jayna reflects …

Amy Childs is finding her own definition of success

It's easy to put pressure on ourselves to do well at work, show up for our families and still find time for the people and things we love. But life doesn't always go to plan, and sometimes our idea of success has to change along the way. On this episode of The Honest Talk, we're joined by Amy Chil…

Katie Telford’s decade at the centre of Canadian politics

Women running for elected office is an important conversation. But what about the women who wield political power without ever appearing on a ballot? Katie Telford spent nearly a decade at the centre of Canadian politics as chief of staff to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, helping steer the …

Kathryn Blaze Baum on IVF, hope and the high costs of the fertility industry

Trying to have a baby is deeply personal, but when you enter the world of fertility treatment, it can also become a complicated business – one involving enormous amounts of money, medical decisions, hope, and, sometimes, heartbreak. Our guest today knows that world from both sides. Kathryn Blaze B…

Diana Fox Carney on life beyond the headlines

An economist, mother, policy advocate and now wife of Canada’s Prime Minister, Diana Fox Carney has worn many titles throughout her life. But there’s so much more to her story. In this episode of The Honest Talk podcast, she joins Jen and Catherine for a candid, engaging conversation about growing…

Let’s talk (even more) about menopause: Sleep, sex, and how to protect your overall health

There’s a lot more to talk about when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. In part two of our conversation with Dr. Sarah Shaw, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer with Lume Women + Health, we get into weight gain, sex, contraception and the longer-term health changes women need to know about …

Let’s talk menopause: Brain fog, perimenopause, hormones and more

Today we’re getting into a topic that affects every woman, but somehow, there’s still so much we don’t know about it: perimenopause and menopause. What’s actually happening to our bodies? Which symptoms are part of the transition – and which ones shouldn’t be ignored? And why does it still feel so…

Why Michelle Waite says letting go of perfectionism made her a better leader

Women are often told to work harder, do more and never let an opportunity pass them by. But what if some of the most important career lessons come from learning your limits? In this episode of The Honest Talk Podcast, Michelle Waite reflects on a 25-year career at RBC and the lessons that shaped h…

The new era of weight loss: What women need to know about GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest conversations in women’s health – but with all the headlines, social media debates and opinions, it can be hard to know what’s actually true. In this episode of The Honest Talk, we’re joined by Dr. Sasha High, a physician specializing in weight loss…

Let’s talk about miscarriage: What happens, why it happens, and how to heal

Miscarriage is something so many women experience, yet it's still one of the conversations we struggle to have out loud. In this episode of The Honest Talk podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sunita Lal to answer the questions so many women have but don't always know who to ask. We talk about what actu…