Feeling intimidated by money? You’re not alone. Today, we’re talking with Melissa Leong, a financial expert, author, and media personality who’s on a mission to help people talk about money without fear, judgment, or shame. Melissa breaks down complex financial conversations, challenges outdated ideas, and shows us that financial confidence isn’t about perfection – it’s about understanding your choices and owning them.

Feeling intimidated by money? You&rsquo;re not alone. Today, we&rsquo;re talking with Melissa Leong, a financial expert, author, and media personality who&rsquo;s on a mission to help people talk about money without fear, judgment, or shame. Melissa breaks down complex financial conversations, challenges outdated ideas, and shows us that financial confidence isn&rsquo;t about perfection &ndash; it&rsquo;s about understanding your choices and owning them.

The Honest Talk is a Canadian podcast for women who are looking for more––out of themselves, out of their businesses and elected leaders, and out of the world around them. Join hosts Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark, as they interview North America’s most influential and inspiring women. Their guests are famous TV hosts and journalists, entrepreneurs and business leaders, and politicians. They break down silos so women can connect through shared stories, experiences and also our differences.

The Honest Talk is a Canadian podcast for women who are looking for more&ndash;&ndash;out of themselves, out of their businesses and elected leaders, and out of the world around them. Join hosts Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark, as they interview North America&rsquo;s most influential and inspiring women. Their guests are famous TV hosts and journalists, entrepreneurs and business leaders, and politicians. They break down silos so women can connect through shared stories, experiences and also our differences.

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Melissa Leong’s no-shame guide to starting fresh financially in 2026

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 up in Britain, her time on the hockey rink, the global issues that have shaped her own career, and what it’s like to suddenly find herself firmly in the public eye.

We also learn more about her passion for the arts, her talent for running (incredibly fast!), and the books she’s been loving this year!

An economist, mother, policy advocate and now wife of Canada&rsquo;s Prime Minister, Diana Fox Carney has worn many titles throughout her life. But there&rsquo;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 up in Britain, her time on the hockey rink, the global issues that have shaped her own career, and what it&rsquo;s like to suddenly find herself firmly in the public eye.
We also learn more about her passion for the arts, her talent for running (incredibly fast!), and the books she&rsquo;s been loving this year!

Diana Fox Carney on life beyond the headlines 

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 – plus why advocating for yourself can make such a difference.

There&rsquo;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 &ndash; plus why advocating for yourself can make such a difference.

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

Perimenopause vs Menopause

Signs and symptoms of perimenopause

Mental health & Brain fog

Diagnosing menopause & perimenopause

Exploring treatment options

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 hard to get clear answers?

We’re joined by Dr. Sarah Shaw, co-founder and chief medical officer of Lume Women + Health, to get into all of it – from the myths and misconceptions to what women should know, expect and ask about as they navigate this stage of life.

This is episode 1 in a 2 part series, so make sure to come back for part 2!

Today we&rsquo;re getting into a topic that affects every woman, but somehow, there&rsquo;s still so much we don&rsquo;t know about it: perimenopause and menopause.
What&rsquo;s actually happening to our bodies? Which symptoms are part of the transition &ndash; and which ones shouldn&rsquo;t be ignored? And why does it still feel so hard to get clear answers?
We&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Sarah Shaw, co-founder and chief medical officer of Lume Women + Health, to get into all of it &ndash; from the myths and misconceptions to what women should know, expect and ask about as they navigate this stage of life.
This is episode 1 in a 2 part series, so make sure to come back for part 2!

Melissa Leong’s no-shame guide to starting fresh financially in 2026

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