Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, …

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, …

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, …

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, …

This week on Unpacked, join us as we dive into an inspiring story of transformation with our guest, Karsta. Raised amidst a myriad of traumatic experiences that left her doubting her own worth and stifling her voice, Karsta shares her profound story of rebuilding from the ground up. In 2018, faced with a life that seemed to be unravelling, Karsta e…

This week on Unpacked, join Evan and Tara for a random, silly conversation on personal growth. Discover the importance of infusing fun into the process, as they share insights into funny stories that have helped to pay attention to growth and practices. Evan and Tara provide practical tips on self-compassion, practices for growth and when it's time…

This week on Unpacked we're honored to host Meggie Lee Calvin, an Amazon Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Coach. Meg's mission is to empower Spiritually-Attuned Go-Getters on their journey to becoming successful authors. With intuitive gifts and unconventional practices, Meg guides writers to unleash creativity and overcome blockages. Drawing on he…

This week on Unpacked we chat with Dennis Agbegha, BSc, MSc. Dennis is a dedicated Customer Experience Knight with a passion for creating happiness. As an accomplished specialist in customer experience and relationship building, Dennis puts the needs and satisfaction of his customers at the center of everything he does. With a background in finance…

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Kim Westlund, vision coach. She shares her transformative story from the depths of two divorces and bankruptcy to single parenthood, Kim turned adversity into strength. Discover how she reclaimed her vision and is now on a mission to empower others. In this episode, we chat about the importance of creating p…

We revisit some of our fave moments and episodes this year! And a little update for what’s coming in 2024. LINKS -Next Gen Men with Jake Ep 95 -Mens Mental Health with Alex Ep 85 -Navigating Loss with Majendi Ep 145 -Empowering Learning Environments with Alicia Ep 100 -Adult Adoptee with Susan Ep 138 -Inclusive Business Practices with Tom Ep 83 -Ev…

This week on Unpacked we chat with Baljinder Sull, R.Psych, M.C, a seasoned Registered Psychologist with a wealth of experience in various counselling environments. With a practice dating back to early 2018, Baljinder has navigated through diverse counselling landscapes, specializing in areas such as abuse, grief, trauma, homelessness, and domestic…

This week on Unpacked, we are joined by Majendi Jarrett, a dedicated advocate for mental health and an inspirational speaker. With a career spanning various industries, Majendi brings a unique perspective to the table. Her passion for sharing real-life experiences to inspire others is evident in her work. TW: In Marley's Memoir: The Journey to an I…

This week on the Unpacked podcast are guests Wes and Phillip, two great friends navigating this crazy world while bridging the gap between the gay and straight communities on their podcast Two Bottles Deep (@twobottlesdeeppodcast). Their goal? To explore differing opinions with respect, understanding, and compassion. Each episode celebrates love, u…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Assemble with its founder, Tessi Flood. With over 12 years of nursing experience, Tessi identified a gap in resources specifically tailored for nurses. Determined to make a difference, she, along with co-founder Wes Jules, melded nursing expertise with technology and business acumen, creating a platform de…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Stephanie Gillies, a Career Strategist with a mission to guide you toward a fulfilling career. Stephanie's journey is nothing short of inspiring—having navigated through 32 jobs in 15 years, she intimately understands the challenges of finding the right path. Growing up in a culture that emphasized a linea…

Ever wondered why implementing change is often met with resistance? This week Evan and Tara are chatting about the intricacies of organizational change. We unravel the complexities surrounding change initiatives, shedding light on the five key barriers that often impede progress within groups. Through engaging discussion, Evan and Tara explore the …

This week on Unpacked, we have the privilege of hosting Lendo Mutambala, the dynamic host of The Super Daddy Club podcast. Lendo is a devoted parent with a mission to empower fathers and transform their parenting journeys. Through his podcast, he delves into the intricate world of parenting, with a special focus on the evolving role of dads. Join u…

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Lisa Bush, an American Canadian writer, educator, and storyteller with over 16 years of experience in the field. Lisa's rich background spans the worlds of education, fine arts, and mental health, giving her a unique perspective on personal growth and transformation. Lisa's extensive journey as a teacher, cu…

Join us in a powerful episode as we sit down with the incredible Susan, a friend, child educator, and advocate for vulnerability and growth. Susan shares her courageous story of seeking out her birth mother, navigating through the complexities of reunion, and discovering that true strength often emerges from moments of vulnerability. As an Enneagra…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Jessica Geffrard, administrator, wife, mama and former leader of the Petite Anse Kids Feeding Project in Haut Limbe, Haiti. The Unpacked Team met Jessica several years ago when travelling to Haiti with the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada. Jessica shares about her life growing up in Haiti as the daugh…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Tyler Melnyk, Owner of No Fixed Addresss a Mobile Soup Kitchen. In this episode, we sit down with Tyler, the founder of "No Fixed Address," a mobile soup kitchen driven by a mission of radical hospitality. Tyler's journey is rooted in his personal experience with food insecurity, which has ignited hi…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Deb Wandler, Retired Instructor of Human Services Programs at Selkirk College. Deb shares her inspiring stories of being a social worker creating safe environments for women to grow. Deb shares how she began a dedicated daily writing practice in her sixties and the profound impact of writing as healing, di…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Kate Semeniuk RTT® Hypnotherapy therapist. RTT stands for Rapid Transformation Therapy®, an innovative method founded by Marisa Peer that combines the best practices of Hypnotherapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and NLP. We chat with Kate about her own life as a Ukrainian immigrant, her journe…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guests Stephen Waldschmidt, Artistic Director and Tim Bratton, Artistic Associate with Burnt Thicket Theatre. Get ready to be captivated, unsettled, and refreshed by "We Treaty People" - an original fiction podcast and its accompanying interviews will provoke thought and stir a call to truth and reconcilia…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Leslie Bangamba, a devoted mom and passionate Child Safety Advocate. Leslie aims to inspire by showcasing her family's resiliency of turning their trauma into purpose. She is an official partner with Duracell and has championed battery safety on various global platforms. Leslie's life took a dramatic turn …

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Sheryl Proulx . Sheryl is the Executive Director and Social Worker at Adoption Options in Alberta. Sheryl is a mother, birth parent and advocate for adoption. We chat with Sheryl about her journey as a birth mom and how that influenced her career as a social worker and ultimately the leader at Adoption Opt…

This week on Unpacked we wrap up the Shoulder to Shoulder series with a bonus episode to reflect on the incredible series we've been on together and explore some of the valuable feedback and insights we've received from our listeners and guests. We uncovered important themes of forgiveness and courage and learned from remarkable individuals who hav…

This week on Unpacked Evan and Tara chat about the 3 basic human instincts and the enneagram. We chat about how the instincts are essential for human experience and how often unconscious they direct our way of being in relationships, decisions, work and parenting. Tara and Evan explain the three basic instincts of self-preservation, social and one …

This week on Unpacked we chat with Kevin Castanheiro. Kevin is a former executive with Mexx Clothing, a world traveller, the current leader of an aquaculture ministry in Haiti, and our good friend. Plus sponsor of the Shoulder to Shoulder series! This week we take you through the remarkable story of Kevin, a gay man, and Evan, a long-time tradition…

Connor Sarazin is the Partnership and Communications Coordinator, KAIROS Blanket Exercise with KAIROS Canada. Connor lives in Ontario, is First Nations and an artist. The Unpacked team chats with Connor about the KAIROS Blanket Exercise and how the 2-3 hour workshop engages participants to use blankets representing land and explores the historic an…

This week on Unpacked we chat with guests Stephanie and Lisa, retired house flippers and a sweet couple. Stephanie and Lisa share their emotional stories of coming out, navigating the challenges of finding forgiveness with their parents and compassion for their families. They share the struggles they faced, the triumphs they celebrated, and the imp…

This week on Unpacked Tara and Evan chat about what it means to live with an invisible illness. Tara Linsley is the owner, of Digitial Marketing Strategist and Co-host Unpacked Podcast. We switch things up by sharing Tara's story of living with a chronic illness and rare auto-immune disease. Tara shares the journey of diagnosis up to what her life …

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Bill White, Co-Pastor at City Church in Long Beach. Bill shares his extraordinary journey from a conservative evangelical pastor to a place of acceptance and theological diversity. Join us for an authentic and thought-provoking conversation that delves into the heart of embracing differences and holding spac…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Jake Stika, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. We chat with Jake on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men and boys, the health and well-being of men in communities, workplaces and their vision for a future where boys & men experience less pain, and…

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Diane Morton, Retired Special Ed Teacher and mother to a transgender person. Diane's experience as a mother of a trans child brings to light the fears and worries that many parents face when their child comes out as transgender. Through her story, Diane demonstrates her journey of acceptance, growth, and unw…

What if you didn't have to be controlled by old patterns that are playing out from unprocessed stories from your past? What if your future wasn't filled with lingering anger or unsettling worry? This week on Unpacked Evan takes us through his workbook Recess: Finding Freedom in Writing a New Story. Using this processful process and the lens of the …

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Brian Nietzel, Founder of Making Things Right. Making Things Right is a space to invite and equip Christians to better love and serve the LGBTQ+ community. Brian shares his mission to create new conversations and relationships between Christians and the LGBTQ+ community. We chat with Brian about his story of…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Brad Lewis, Registered Psychologist with Inner Solutions in Calgary. In this enlightening episode, we are unlocking the mysteries of EMDR Therapy - a transformative approach to healing trauma and unlocking personal growth. We chat with Brad to demystify the concept of Eye Movement Desensitization and…

This week on Unpacked we continue to chat with guests Erika Dewald (she/her), Raven Huery (she/they), Elizabeth Larabie (she/her), and Hailey Beynon (she/her) from the University of Lethbridge. In this round table discussion, we take Unpacked on the road to listen to the stories of university students and hear how they discovered who they are. They…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Denise Withers, Change Leadership Coach & Consultant. We chat with Denise about her life as a journalist and documentarian turned leadership coach using storytelling to do good. She shares on what lessons she learned from behind the camera of storytelling and caring for herself. Denise gives tips on …

This week on Unpacked we chat with guests Erika Dewald (she/her), Raven Huery (she/they), Elizabeth Larabie (she/her), and Hailey Beynon (she/her) from the University of Lethbridge. In this round table discussion, we take Unpacked on the road to listen to the stories of university students and hear how they discovered who they are. They share their…

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Kolby Meyers, Owner of Simply Modern Marketing for Outdoor brands, advocates for positive motherhood. We chat with Kolby about her life as a ski instructor, running a business and being the sole provider of her family of 5, positive motherhood. She shares her perspective on doing what you love with y…

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Pastor Judy Howard Peterson, Pastor, founder and President of Haecceitas Inc, a non-profit that seeks to provide pastoral care and spiritual hospitality for those outside the traditional confines of the church. Judy has worked as a waitress, a landscaper, a teacher, an administrator and a pastor. She is an i…

This week on Unpacked are chatting with guest Kiran Mckay, Podcast Host of the Middle Fingers Up Podcast. Middle Fingers Up is a show where they keep our heads high and their middle fingers higher. The Middle Fingers Up Podcast explores relationships, mental health and everything in between. We chat with Kiran about growing up with immigrant parent…

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Joel Fortier, retired Service Director and supporter of the Shoulder to Shoulder series. Joel chats with us about his life coming out later in life, his father's passing and being the man of the family he thought he was supposed to be. Joel shares words of wisdom for young people, how he overcame self-reject…

This week on Unpacked are chatting with guest Tanis Mitchell, Grief Coach and Certified Life Coach. Tanis is an advocate for the medical parent community and works to help families navigate grief and trauma surrounding illness. Tanis shares the extraordinary of her daughter surviving a rare multiple-organ transplant procedure and how their lives ha…

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Joel Hubbard, Cofounder of The Art of Growth and Certified Enneagram Coach. Joel chats with us about his life and as a former pastor and his journey to becoming an enneagram coach. We chat with Joel about his work on belonging and inclusion specifically in the church. We chat with Joel about how he defines b…

What if you didn’t have to be controlled by your stress response? GONE is the day when we settle for being stuck or letting stress take the lead. Who’s with us?! The Enneagram is the best tool for growth! Knowing your type is the starting point to gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, learning others brings self-compassion BUT stress and rest…

This week on Unpacked we launch the Shoulder to Shoulder series with an introduction episode on why the relationship between the church and the LGBTQ+ Community is important. Evan, Kevin and Tara chat about what the series is about, why we decided to do the series and what we hope people will hear and experience. We talk about the guests we intervi…

What if you didn’t have to be controlled by your stress response? GONE is the day when we settle for being stuck or letting stress take the lead. Who’s with us?! The Enneagram is the best tool for growth! Knowing your type is the starting point to gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, learning others brings self-compassion BUT stress and rest…