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Seth Bunev studies how the cultures which shape us changes over time, a confluence of history and psychology. We talked about the importance of our mental awareness, how to observe our patterns of digital use, and in what ways can we take control over it. His new book Screenfarers: Nurturing Deliberate Action in a Digital world, offers practical exercises to analyze the effects of internet on our lives.

 A conversation about Death with Thomas Esakin, Spiritual Director/Companion. Why do we fear death? How, when we morn for the lose of our loved ones, we actually morn for our own selves. How can we create a lifestyle where death can be embraced as a natural part of our existence that it is. And finally by embracing and accepting death, we can live a meaningful life.  In this extended version, Tom asks me about my relationship with death.

A conversation about Death with Thomas Esakin, Spiritual Director/Companion. Why do we fear death? How, when we morn for the lose of our loved ones, we actually morn for our own selves. How can we create a lifestyle where death can be embraced as a natural part of our existence that it is. And finally by embracing and accepting death, we can live a meaningful life.

This is a very short episode about how I failed to come up with an episode, and accepting it.

Kathleen Gros is a cartoonist living in Vancouver. She is the President of Cloudscape, Vancouver-based charitable organization, and a wonderful space for comic artists. We talked about her work, what graphic novels means to her, and her message "just go for it" for people who are looking to enter this field.

David Gowman, Mr. Fire Man makes wood horns (FuHorns), and has his workshop- Oncle Hoonki's Fabulous Hornshop at MacLean Park Fieldhouse. He talks about how he engages the community around him through that space, the experience of carving his first wood horn, and he was happy to play his favorite horn.

Thaddée Bergler is a Program Manager at Fraser Health Crisis Line. In this episode we talk about the importance of social connections on mental health. And how crisis line can be a great place for anyone who needs help.You may call Fraser Health Crisis Line at 604-951-8855, 1-877-820-7444 (toll free).BC Provincial Crisis Line- 1800 for suicide and 310 for mental health.

To celebrate the 10th episode of my podcast, I want to take you all through the journey so far. A Behind the scene episode of how's. How did this podcast come about? How do I find my guests? And how do I come up with questions for each story?