The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
In this episode, we trace the history of Canada’s dominant political parties — the Liberals and Conservatives — and explore how immigration policy and racial identity intersect with party politics. We ask tough questions: Why are so many immigrants turning to the Conservative Party despite prominent leaders supporting MAGA and denying systemic racism? And what does the new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s immigration stance signal about Canada’s political future? Immigrants aren’t a monolith — but when systems are oppressive, survival can look like aligning with power, even if it’s rooted in exclusion. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
Explore how Edward T. Hall’s theory of monochronic and polychronic time reveals deep cultural differences in how we view time, relationships, and productivity. This episode of Canadian Salad unpacks what Canada can learn from polychronic cultures — and why our time habits might need a cultural reset. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
Happy May!! There are many exciting things about this month . . .more sun, flowers and the permission to do more things in your life (because the month told you 'You MAY . . . get it? No? Okay, we thought it was funny). But one thing this May brings us is the celebration of Asian Heritage Month. In this fun and insightful episode of Canadian Salad, we dive into how heritage isn't just about where we come from or our cultural background—it's an evolving story that includes our traditions, ethnicity, and collective experiences. We talk about how our heritage empowers us, helping us resist assimilation and reminding us of the resilience of our ancestors. Along the way, we'll share personal stories and explore how understanding our heritage can shape who we are today and who we aim to be tomorrow. Our past really does shape our present and future and if we remember what brought us here, we'll be encouraged to find strength going forward. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
Ya'll the haters are back! Our recent social media reel of over 10,000 views, have people enraged over the simple fact that those who came to Canada in the past are immigrants. With almost 500 comments and all of them hell-bent on denying the truth about people to migrate to another country, we are clapping back. We believe that all settlers are immigrants. BUT are all immigrants to Canada settlers? Good question and we think you'll enjoy this episode as we clap back and expose the fact that immigrants often associated with European ancestry are elevated to 'settler' while those who immigrate from non-European countries are given the title of 'immigrant'. It's the tale as old as time, tune as old as song . . . people are against differences - especially if those differences don't look like them. And if you think this anti-immigrant hate is new, you'd be wrong. Check out a new project launch exposing the historical anti-immigrant hate throughout Canada's history: https://www.thedifferencemakers.ca/ Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
Let’s call it what it is: the word ‘expat’ is often just a softer label for privilege. In this episode, we dig into the uncomfortable truth about how people with wealth, whiteness, and status are given one title, while others — arriving under nearly identical circumstances — are labeled ‘immigrants’ , and carry the negative weight that word holds. We unpack how these labels are not harmless, how they shape public perception, opportunity, and belonging, and how the language of migration quietly reinforces systems of power. If movement is a human right, why is it branded so differently based on who you are? It’s time to shatter the illusion. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
Canada is a nation. And as long as the concept of 'nation' exists, nationalism will follow right behind it. Identity to country is on the tongues and minds of so many and has always been an aspect of creating meaning for ourselves. The defence of an idea, a border, a nation has been enforced more often by violence. But why? What is it about a nation that harming others makes it worth it? In this Dishes Out episode, we'll explore a comment which highlighted the hopelessness of nationalism - how violence and othering of immigrants or those who don't fit an ideal mold seems to the default for the future. We unpack the complexity nationalism brings in shaping identity. Could nationalism be something positive? Can we be known as a nation who helps people instead of harming people? Maybe . . . maybe we can if we put people first and remember that the cost of a nation shouldn't be the cost of humanity. Because humanity always existed before the nation did - and we have to keep it that way. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
There's love and marriage. And then sometimes, there's love and divorce. Separation can be painful as much as it can be healing. Join us as we take a cultural tour around the world exploring how different cultures view and handle divorce, highlighting how patriarchy, regardless of country, universally impacts women's experiences. We explore Western societies' emphasis on personal freedom, South and Southeast Asia's religious influences, East Asia's focus on harmony, the Middle East and North Africa's perception of men in marriage, and the community-based approaches in sub-Saharan Africa. We'll also get personal, sharing our own stories of our families' divorces, reflecting on how cultural and religious influence, even though miles apart, shaped the stigma of divorce. Our eye-opening discussion underscores the complex, nuanced, and often emotionally charged nature of divorce across the globe. Regardless of where we live, we're all trying to make relationships, marriage and love work. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
Did you know Japanese shows like 'Grendizer' and 'Captain Majid' were not only popular through Asia but the Arab world as well? How is it that cultures unlike each other found each other? And why didn't western cartoons land the same way? In this episode of Canadian Salad, we dive into the surprising popularity of Japanese anime in Arab countries like Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and more. We'll highlight how anime found its way onto Arab TV screens in the 70s and 80s, not only becoming family favourites but launching large comic-con events throughout Arab countries. We'll explore why these animated series resonate so well, discussing themes like perseverance, friendship, and community values that strike a chord with Arabic viewers. We'll also talk about how cultural tweaks, like dubbing and narrative adjustments, helped make anime even more relatable. There is always more that unites us than divides us. Tune in to find out how two seemingly different cultures connect through the magic of anime! Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
"Deport them!" "Those illegal aliens are ruining our country!" A recent instagram post has merited over 7k views and over 500 comments - 500 hateful, dehumanizing, angry and ignorant comments. The post? "Waiting for your immigration status to be approved shouldn't be a crime. And incompetent governments should not merit the punishment of people." And the hate police came out of their dens. We clap back at the hate, the fear mongering and the venom by telling our own stories as immigrants to Canada and how paperwork is part of an arduous process that has no guarantee of the government working efficiently or fairly. We'll humanize what it is to have a piece of paper granting status in Canada and how little mistakes can put you into a category which people disdain. We'll address the absurdity and tragedy of hating people who may or may not have a piece of paper, amplifying that a person's status is not a person's identity. And we'll point out that immigrants, with documentation or not, are still people - people worthy of respect, kindness and care. Love gets the last word in this 'Dishes Out'! Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
A person holds the door open. You're thankful. What a nice gesture, a kind favour! For some, this gesture would merit a simple 'thank you' as you go on your way. But for others, this might be an opportunity to stand and talk with this friendly door opener and learn more about them. Welcome to a cultural tour of how favours are perceived and reciprocated across the globe. We'll unpack both of our opposing perspectives of favours within an Eastern and Western context, highlighting how favours are deeply constructed by the social and cultural contracts we unconsciously have learned. Hear about the relational focus in high-context cultures like China, where doing favors can build strong social bonds, compared to the more task-oriented, low-context approach common in the Western world. This episode offers valuable insights into how understanding these cultural differences can lead to stronger relationships and better community integration. Whether you're new to Canada or you really like favours done for you, enjoy this meaningful conversation that might just change how you see everyday acts of kindness. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
We are over the moon for our first Apple podcast review. If you haven't left one yet, please do! In this spirited episode, we celebrate our very first Apple Podcast review — which was an unflattering yet entertaining critique of our view of Thanksgiving in Canada. The reviewer claims we we don't talk enough about colonization when it comes to the fall holiday, calling us 'non-Canadian'. We think this is wild to claim considering most Canadians don't really want to acknowledge or talk about colonization to begin with. We'll sassily dissect this perspective, debating our generous reviewer's view of Canadian identity and explain how our focus on the critiqued episode was more about the culture of gratitude than on historical oppression. Please leave us a review! We just might respond depending on how sassy you are! To listen to our Culture of Gratitude episode, check it out here ! And leave us those comments and reviews! Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
He's called Canada the "nastiest country to deal with" and the "51st state". Trump's rhetoric is alarming - threats of annexation and assimilation by force. But if we are really honest, these threats are as old as Canada itself. In this episode of Canadian Salad, we unpack Trump's rhetoric and how it echos of historical colonization - where threats led to actions, broken agreements and eventual assimilation. We'll look at the varied reactions among Canadians and Indigenous peoples—highlighting how most privileged Canadians view Trump's threats as merely 'crazy,' while Indigenous leaders regard his sentiments as a serious, and all-too familiar threat. We'll emphasize the stark contrast in impact, where Indigenous communities will face grave circumstances to their sovereignty, land and access to resources should Trump's force take place. If you can't fight fire with fire, you certainly can't fight colonization with colonized perspectives. It's a matter of Truth and Reconciliation, of working with Indigenous People and listening. There are generations of people who have known what it took to survive, to stand up and to keep speaking truth to power - and we are long overdue to listen and to learn. Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
The government is extremely efficient . . . that is, when it wants to be. Recently, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) granted legal status to thousands of undocumented construction workers due to a labor shortage. While we applaud the decision, we also critically dissect this move, pointing out the hypocrisy of the government's fluctuating immigration policies. Like the bad angel vs. good angel, "There's no jobs and it's all because of immigrants!" vs "We need workers! Immigrants are so valuable!" Honestly, why? Migrants are often scapegoated and then suddenly deemed essential, while real people are caught in-between the roulette of Oprah style visas and a disregard for people's lives. All immigrants contribute to society in spite of the exploitative conditions many may face. And yes, Canada takes a somewhat better approach to undocumented migrants compared to the inhumane treatment they face in the U.S. But c'mon IRCC . . . yanking people back and forth is not the change or treatment people deserve. For the flip-flop visa move cited in the episode, visit here . Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
Black Canadian farmers are doing more than just growing food - they're creating culturally relevant foods that are local and sustainable for Afro-Caribbean communities. Innovation is the spirit of immigrants and we're excited to highlight the inspiring work of a Nigerian-born farmer Toyin Ajayi of British Columbia and explore the positive impact Black Canadian farmers are making. Hear how Black farmers, like Toyin, play a critical role in addressing Canadian food insecurity and create culturally relevant and sustainable foods for Black communities in Canada. Even with a multitude of barriers, Black Canadians strive to make it work - and not just for themselves. We explore the challenges Black farmers experience, including the access to land and resources along the broader context of food security and cultural relevance. We shouldn't need a tariff war to motivate us in supporting local food and regional, sustainable farming. And we shouldn’t need to look past underrepresented groups when the solutions to climate change and sustainable food sourcing is right in front of us. Solutions like community gardens and urban farming to boost food sovereignty are ways to empower Black communities along with the rest of us to make food accessible for all Canadians. Invest in and support Black farmers in Canada. To learn more about the Canadian Black Farmers Association and to read more of Toyin's story, visit: https://canadianblackfarmers.ca/ Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
The insults keep coming - cheap shots to make us feel small. But does it work? Of course not!! In our latest Dishes Out, we'll tackle an absurd social media insult related to the glasses we wear. Online bullying is no joke and when you stand for people and good things, bullies today will not hold back. We take an honest look at these insults and how they reflect more on the bullies’ lack of brain power than on the victims. We underscore the importance of self-love and knowing your worth, affirming that power-hungry bullies aren't smart to tear others down. As much as we joke about very stupid comments, at the end of the day, no one deserves to make you feel small or take your power away. It's only yours to give. Be kind and safe out there! Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us! Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay . A Janklin Production.…
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