Episodes
Jan. 30, 2026
How Neuroplasticity Can Change Your Brain at Any Age, with Tara Bonner of Arrowsmith Program
What if the brain you have today is not the brain you are stuck with? In this episode, I sit down with Tara Bonner, Chief Neuroeducation Officer at the Arrowsmith Program, to talk about neuroplasticity and the brain’s capacit...
Jan. 23, 2026
AI, Automation, and the Loss of Human Connection with Joanne Morrison
AI is everywhere right now, but I’m far less interested in the hype and far more interested in what it’s doing to how we connect with each other. In this episode, I sit down with Joanne Morrison , a Canadian author and entrep...
Jan. 16, 2026
Perfecting the Pivot: Tanya Hayles on Layoffs, Reinvention, Personal Branding, and AI for Women
Getting laid off is brutal. Getting laid off twice in one year can make you question everything, including yourself. In this episode, I sit down with Tanya Hayles, award-winning event planner, digital strategist, founder of B...
Dec. 26, 2025
Medical Gaslighting: The System Failing Women’s Health with Nam Kiwanuka
Candace Sampson and Nam Kiwanuka discuss the systemic issues in women's health care, highlighting the dismissal and mistreatment of women's health concerns. Nam's podcast, "Mistreated," explores how women's health has been ig...
Dec. 12, 2025
Made in Canada, Priced Out by America: Encircled’s Kristi Soomer on Tariffs, Fast Fashion, and the Fight to Survive
Canadian small-business owners are taking hit after hit, but few have explained the chaos as clearly as Encircled founder Kristi Soomer . The Toronto-based slow-fashion designer breaks down how a U.S. tariff rule called yarn-...
Nov. 28, 2025
I Can’t Quit You, Apparently (What She Said Starts Fresh)
I’m back. After seven months away, I wanted to start with a short, honest episode about why What She Said hit pause, what pulled me off the hamster wheel, and why I’ve decided to return in a completely different way. This isn...
June 26, 2025
The Science of Fear, Chernobyl’s Haunting Legacy, and Women in STEM with Alexis von Konigslow
What happens when a physicist-turned-writer sets her literary thriller in the eerie aftermath of Chernobyl? You get The Exclusion Zone —a haunting, thought-provoking novel that weaves fear, science, and the untold stories of ...
June 13, 2025
Sara Davidson on Healing Trauma: How the Body Remembers and Recovers
Sara Davidson has survived more than most—an armed attack, a tsunami, a violent sexual assault, and postpartum trauma—and somehow, she’s found a way not just to live, but to help others heal. In this episode, we talk about ho...
May 29, 2025
How Crave Cupcakes Built a Sweet Canadian Success Story—Now They're Sharing Their Secrets
Caption: Sisters Jodi Willoughby and Carolyne McIntyre Jackson took a chocolate cake recipe from their grandma and a buttercream secret from their mom and built Crave—one of the Prairies’ most beloved bakeries. Now, they’re s...
May 9, 2025
What Cultivating Calm Really Means: Heather Lillico on Managing Anxiety Naturally
It feels like everyone’s on edge these days—and with good reason. Mental health struggles are on the rise, especially among women, and traditional approaches don’t always cut it. My guest this week is Heather Lillico, a Toronto-based wellness expert and the creator of the Cultivating Calm app. Afte…
May 2, 2025
How Online Radicalization Is Reaching Our Kids with Abhi Ahluwalia from unlearn
Red pill content. Tradwife fantasies. Secret slang like “Skittles” and “sneaky link.” Online radicalization is showing up in ways many parents don't even recognize — and it’s targeting kids when they’re most vulnerable. In th...
April 25, 2025
What Happens to Women’s Health When Science Is Silenced? Misty Pratt on PubMed, Trump, and Canada’s Next Move
Science writer Misty Pratt joins me to break down why the possible dismantling of PubMed under Trump’s administration should concern all of us — especially women. We discuss how the U.S. government's cuts to health research a...
April 17, 2025
And Sometimes They Kill You: Pamela Cross on Intimate Partner Violence & Legal Reform in Canada
Feminist lawyer and legal reform advocate Pamela Cross joins me to talk about the reality of intimate partner violence in Canada and why, as the title of her new book states, “And Sometimes They Kill You.” Pamela shares the m...
April 14, 2025
What’s Really on Ontario’s Mind? Nam Kiwanuka on Healthcare, Climate, and Connection
Host of The Thread on TVO, Nam Kiwanuka joins me to talk about what Ontarians are thinking—and worrying—about most. From ER closures in the north to rising insurance costs linked to climate change, to the loneliness and dange...
April 4, 2025
Why Politicians Can Lie Without Consequences — And What You Can Do About It
Jo-Ann Roberts says it’s time to storm the ballot box—and after hearing how politicians can legally lie to voters, you’ll probably agree. This longer-than-usual episode is packed with must-hear conversation on voter apathy, m...
Feb. 11, 2025
Lies, Scams & Viral Hoaxes: Molly Thomas on Why We Keep Falling for Misinformation
Misinformation and disinformation are everywhere—but how can we tell the difference? And more importantly, how do we stop it? In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning journalist Molly Thomas, host of TVO’s Big (If True), ...
Feb. 4, 2025
Elizabeth Renzetti on Gender Equality, Feminism’s Backlash, and the Future of Women’s Rights
Why does progress for women always seem to trigger a backlash? Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Elizabeth Renzetti joins me to talk about her latest book, What She Said: Conversations About Equality. We dig int...
Jan. 28, 2025
How the HPV Vaccine Could Eradicate Cervical Cancer: Dr. Kim Alexander Explains
The HPV vaccine is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent cancers caused by HPV, including cervical and tonsillar cancers. In this episode, Dr. Kim Alexander clears up common misconceptions, explains the vaccine’s...
Jan. 20, 2025
How EMDR Works: Shannon Moroney Explains the Life-Changing Therapy for Trauma and Healing
Curious about how EMDR works? Therapist Shannon Moroney breaks down this revolutionary therapy, explaining how it helps reprocess trauma, manage chronic pain, and even address generational wounds. Discover why EMDR is so effe...
Jan. 13, 2025
Meta's New Policies: The Breaking Point for Women and Marginalized Communities
In this solo episode of What She Said, I explore how Meta's latest updates—like removing fact-checking and dismantling DEI programs—are setting a dangerous precedent. But let’s be real: we’ve been heading here for a long time...
Jan. 1, 2025
Why Dry January Might Be the Best Decision You'll Ever Make (Even If You Slip Up)
Hungover on January 1st and swearing off booze forever? You’re not alone.
Dec. 16, 2024
Andrea Warner on Celine, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah: How Four Women Redefined Music and Feminism in the ’90s
Discover how Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan transformed music and challenged societal norms in the ’90s. In this episode, Andrea Warner dives into their legacy, the cultural shifts they insp...
Dec. 9, 2024
How Tariffs Could Impact Canadian Small Businesses: Beverlee Rasmussen on Preparing for Economic Shocks
Nearly 50% of Canadians are employed by small businesses, but rising tariffs could put millions of jobs at risk. In this episode, Beverlee Rasmussen breaks down the potential fallout, from massive job losses to ripple effects...