At Home and Abroad

Babies do it.Animals do it.Even the grumpiest, nastiest adults do it from time to time.We can all use a good laugh now and then, so we thought we would dive into our back catalog for a little something to break the tension.In Season One, we literally laughed our way through an interview with Celeste Greene, Laughter Ambassador and laughter yoga practitioner in Atlanta Georgia. With her, we discovered the hidden healing and bonding power of laughter. We hope this conversation lifts your spirits as it did ours.**************************You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

What is artificial intelligence? Should we embrace it or fear it? Advances in AI and machine learning have been rapid, and some would say, unchecked. A 2024 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Geoffrey Hinton, sheds some light on both the beautiful and dangerous aspects of AI. Geoffrey Hinton is a pioneer in the field of deep learning, a computer scientist and cognitive psychologist, who is well known as the godfather of AI.  Do not miss this eye-opening episode tomorrow wherever you find your favourite podcasts.***Written in collaboration with ChatGPT.**********You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Adoption is a beautiful, poignant, terrifying, and difficult human experience that millions of people the world over know intimately. The act of adopting a child into one’s own family is one of the greatest gifts one can bestow on another, but the process can be very challenging.   The inspiring and incredibly big-hearted Holli Beckett recounts how she and her husband Robert of Williamsport, Indiana were moved to grow their family of five, by adopting three children. The question wasn't about whether or not their family needed more kids, but rather if there were more kids who needed their family. One of our most heartwarming interviews to date! *****You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

Harris and Walker dish about entrepreneurship in this week’s episode – the successes, the failures and the journey itself. What does it take to strike out on your own, leaving a regular pay cheque and work schedule behind? With the freedom comes risk, so is it worth it?*******You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

In the workplace, we are often forced to collaborate, engage with and even in some cases, befriend people that we may not otherwise seek out. This mix of personalities creates a unique environment that will either foster growth and innovation or squash it. And often, the executive management will set the tone. How do we navigate this sea of personality and where do we fit in? We explore this topic further with Suchitra Davies-Webb, a certified coach whose work focuses upon strengths-based leadership development. She has been coaching emerging leaders across a diverse set of industries to help them design their own growth and success for over two decades. Excellent insights dropping in this episode!*******You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

We’re kicking off September and Season Three, digging into the phenomenon and, some say epidemic, of burnout.  We are speaking with Lisa Burchartz, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Mindfulness Coach, Adler-trained Executive Coach, and Somatic Stress Release Practitioner who focuses on self-reconnection, nervous system empowerment, and burnout recovery. She supports overwhelmed leaders and care providers in transforming their stress response so they can reclaim agency and thrive in all areas of life. If you’re feeling that September stress and overwhelm, you will want to join us. Wherever you find your favourite podcasts. So good to be back, podcats! ;)****You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

Curses are not just the stuff of a Scooby Doo episode. To cast and receive curses is a phenomeon of the ages, that can cross generations, wielding destruction, grief and pain.What are curses, and are they still a phenomenon of modern society? What is the source of their power? Dr. Phil Stevens is a cultural anthropologist and professor emeritus at the University at Buffalo whose research analyzes and traces the roots of religion and spiritualism in human culture. He lends his expertise to our understanding of curses, magic, sorcery and witchcraft. ***You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

Hate threatens to strip us of our civil liberties and our civility. Hate divides us and teaches that our neighbour is to be feared, ridiculed and exterminated.   Hate does not hide underground but runs rampant against the light. And it is for this reason that we though it timely and critically important to have a difficult but necessary discussion with Hazel Woodrow, Education Program Manager at the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, a nonpartisan, non-profit, proudly anti-fascist organization with the mandate to counter, monitor, and expose hate promoting movements, groups, and individuals in Canada.We hope you will join us and share widely.****You can find a full list of our sources for this episode, great merchandise and our whole back catalog at www.harrisandwalker.com.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Harris and Walker. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.