Arlene Is Alone

Chantal Kreviazuk has written songs that have found their way into millions of hearts, from her own Juno-winning records to hits for some of the biggest voices in pop, but the story behind the music is one she rarely tells. In this conversation with Arlene, she opens up about the near-death car crash in Italy that changed everything, her marriage to Raine Maida and the work they continue to do for each other, and what being a mother has taught her about love and letting go. It's an honest, tender, and quietly inspiring conversation about resilience, partnership, and the courage it takes to be truly seen.

At 15, Rick Hansen was paralyzed in a truck crash. He went on to become a six-time Paralympic medallist and the Man In Motion, wheeling more than 40,000 kilometres around the world to prove what people with disabilities can do.
In this episode, Rick talks about the determination that got him through those early years, the gym teacher who opened up his world, and his friendship with Terry Fox. We also talk about his wife, Amanda, who was his physiotherapist on the world tour, and the partnership they’ve built ever since.
A conversation about resilience, purpose, and the people who carry us.

Halifax's Alicia McCarvell is one of Canada's most-followed content creators, with millions of fans drawn to her mix of humour, self-love and body positivity. She and Arlene talk about her changing relationship with her body, setting boundaries online, going full-time as a creator, and why her marriage works. Plus, the years she lost believing her body was the problem, and why she's now set on sharing her success.

Tragically Hip guitarist and songwriter Paul Langlois joins Arlene to talk about his friendship with Gord Downie, the band's final concert in Kingston in 2016, and why supporting Indigenous people mattered so deeply to Gord and the Hip. Paul also looks back on growing up in Kingston, his parents' influence, being honoured by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and his life in music today as a solo artist.

Jillian Harris, Canadian TV personality, designer, and entrepreneur, joins Arlene for a warm and honest conversation about the power of reinvention, the story of how she met her husband Justin, and the worries she carries about her aging parents. They talk about the fear that comes with speaking up in a world that feels more divided than ever, the complexities of aging, and what it really means to live authentically right now. A conversation about growth, love, and the courage it takes to keep becoming who you're meant to be.