Mark P. Ryall joins me to talk about how he wrote, edited, and published his first novel, Age-Decoded.

In this episode I talk to professional landscape painter Lynne Ryall about how we can learn and develop our painting skills.

On this episode, linguistics student and polyglot, Georges Awaad, talks about how he teaches himself languages, and shares his best language learning advice.

Finance professional Brendan Brooks provides a general introduction to investing, covering topics such as types of investments, diversification, rebalancing, fees, and more!

Joshua Presley joins me to discuss how we can learn to optimize our work outs to get and stay fit. Joshua stresses the importance of listening to our bodies and exercising with intention. We discuss all matters fitness-related, including goals, motivation, avoiding injury, tracking improvement, and more!

Charly Vu of The K9 Engineer teaches us how to be a leader for our dogs, so that we can train them to be well-behaved, fun, and happy pets!

Podcasters Paolo and Beverly from Authentic Feelings discuss strategies for dealing with our emotions, including how to unpack and confront negative emotions, how to talk openly and honestly about our feelings, and how to cultivate positive emotions.

Glen from the Haunted Walk talks about how he grew his business from a part time job in Kingston, ON to the biggest walking tour company in Canada. Along the way he teaches us how he creates immersive experiences, trains his guides to be expert story tellers, and builds a community based on folklore, history, and the supernatural.

My mom talks to me about how she learned to cook our holiday family feasts.

Enrique Philip Martine talks about Verdes Vida, a project that integrates plants, educational workshops, and art to teach people how to live more sustainably.

Guest Mariana O'Connor, who just finished her Master's degree, gives advice for students starting post-secondary school this month. We discuss everything from how to manage your time and succeed at group assignments to how to stay mentally healthy and connect with fellow students and professors.

I talk to mindfulness educator Janet Melo-Thaiss about how to develop a mindfulness practice. We discuss the many benefits of mindfulness, the challenges to practicing, the difference between formal and informal practices, and more!

Candace and Dan run Live Edge Forrest, a woodworking company in Port Carling, ON. They talk about how they learned to create beautiful furniture and other products from reclaimed wood; how they started and grew their company; and how they were able to travel across Canada in their van last winter.

Monica talks about how she learned to cook by taking on the role of chef for her brother and father. She started using cookbooks, then as her knowledge and skills developed, she began to create her own recipes by focusing on what the experts were doing and soaking up as much information as possible. Monica shares her tips on overcoming intimidation, what tools we should have in the kitchen, how to improve our technical skills (such as chopping), how to make food look great, and much more!

Camille joins me to talk about how she learned to start a vegetable garden in her backyard. It all started with a book, The Year Round Vegetable Gardener by Niki Jabbour, that ignited Camille's passion for gardening. She says that you can be pretty good from the start; it just takes a bit of planning: Finding a sunny spot and getting the right soil are key when starting out. Also, it is important to choose the right crops. There are cool season crops (for Spring and Fall) and warm season crops (for summer). Another tip that Camille shares is using mulch, which enables her to water less often than otherwise. Camille also discusses sowing techniques, thinning, pest and weed control, harvesting, crop rotation, and other tricks she learned along the way!

On this episode Spencer shares how he learned computer programming. He starts by discussing his early fascination with Wikipedia and how that was his entry into learning to code without studying it in school. The discussion then covers various aspects of programming including languages, projects, the online community, web development and more. We then branch off into talking about the importance of computer hygiene, taking breaks, and standing up for yourself in the workplace.

Laila shares her journey learning photography, from capturing beautiful Nova Scotia sunsets to finding inspiration in Toronto's "gothic" subway. She talks about angles, framing, lighting, and colour; how to take portraits, landscapes, and family photos. She also gives a great introduction to camera equipment for newbies. Most importantly, she teaches us how to develop our photographic eye and find inspiration from our surroundings and from social media.

Men's fashion professional Krystian shares some tips on how guys can dress well for any occasion (and on a budget!). He talks about how to match colours and patterns, the classic looks that never go out of style, the importance of confidence, and more.

On this episode of the podcast we learn how Rob became the handyman extraordinaire that he is today. He talks about how he learned skills such as painting, wallpaper, drywall, carpentry, electrical, and more. He also shares some entrepreneur tips based on his years of experience running a small business.

Deb joins me from Thunder Bay to talk about how she learned to make birdhouses, furniture, stained glass, and more from scratch.