The Honest Talk
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.
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Diana Fox Carney on life beyond the headlines (opens the original)
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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
Let’s talk (even more) about menopause: Sleep, sex, and how to protect your overall health (opens the original)
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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.
Let’s talk menopause: Brain fog, perimenopause, hormones and more (opens the original)
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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 k
Why Michelle Waite says letting go of perfectionism made her a better leader (opens the original)
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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 her along the way – from finding her voice in leadership to letting go of perfectionism, building confidence and making sure your money is working as hard as you are.
The new era of weight loss: What women need to know about GLP-1s (opens the original)
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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 and metabolic health, for a deeper look at what’s behind the GLP-1 conversation. We talk about why weight loss is about more than willpower, how these medications work, who they may help, the potentia
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