The Jann Arden Podcast

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah are excited to speak with two guests about a new book! Something to Hold Onto is written by Toronto psychotherapist Kate Robson, drawing on her years as a therapist supporting families through grief, trauma, and change across the GTA's NICUs. The book features a foreword from Oscar-winner Sarah Polley, who is a passionate supporter of Kate’s work and an advocate for mental health awareness. They also cover the passing of Catherine O'Hara, The Grammy Awards, hot hobbies people are picking up for 2026 & more!

More about Kate and Sarah:

Kate Robson is a registered psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario. She manages Canada’s largest support community for NICU families and runs a weekly support group for parents and caregivers. She has degrees from McGill University and OISE/UT, completed her psychotherapy training at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, and has also studied modalities such as ACT, the Internal Family Systems Model, EMDR, PACT, and Somatic Embodiment. 

Sarah Polley is a Governor General’s Award-winning writer-director-producer whose dramatic features include Away from Her (nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Motion Picture and Achievement in Direction) and Take This Waltz. Polley wrote and directed the film Women Talking, based on the novel by Miriam Toews, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Jann, Caitlin and Sarah revisit their conversation with poet, influencer and radio host, Josie Balka. They discuss Josie's journey into poetry, the impact of aging, vulnerability, and body image, and the process of publishing her debut poetry book, 'I Hope You Remember.' She reflects on the importance of authenticity in her work, the challenges of perfectionism, the joy of celebrating achievements, and the importance of personal connections that fuel creativity.

More About Josie Balka:
Josie Balka is a broadcaster, voiceover artist, and poet. She holds a diploma in radio, television, and film from Niagara College and has worked for some of the largest media companies in North America as an on-air personality. She can often be caught recording viral poetry in her sound-proof closet.

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https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Josie-Balka/224015716⁠

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Jann, Caitlin & Sarah discuss the recent snowstorm in Toronto before transitioning to a conversation about the recent events in Minnesota. They touch on some zany political predictions, too.

Caitlin introduces a new segment called 'The Scroll' where they discuss trending news. This week, it's Alex Honnold and the live Netflix Skyscraper special, Paris Hilton leading advocacy efforts for AI-generated non-consensual content and some TikTok updates.

They wrap with a light-hearted quiz on basic life skills - can you fix a car engine? Use a compass? Get a stain out of your shirt? And...discuss some cute 'couple rules.'

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A warm welcome back to friend of the show and one of our favourite Canadian media personalities, George Stroumboulopoulos. Jann, Strombo, Caitlin and Sarah discuss everything from the impact of the LA fires, to the challenges of straddling cultural identities between Canada and the US. They also touch on political discourse, the concept of virtue signaling, and the transformative power of music therapy in healing and providing comfort to those in need. Strombo also reflects on his creative process, memorable interviews, and the importance of human connection, sharing personal stories about interviewing celebrities along the way.

In the second half of the episode, the conversation shifts as Jann shares a heartfelt story about a close friend's breast cancer diagnosis with Caitlin and Sarah, reflecting on the emotional complexities of supporting loved ones through difficult times. They share personal experiences and insights related to cancer, the importance of community support, the value of accepting help from friends.

More from Strombo:

⁠https://musictherapyfund.ca/scholarship/⁠

⁠https://music.apple.com/ca/curator/strombo/1496683317⁠

⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strombo/id1701744950⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TheStromboShow⁠

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Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah start with a little positivity with some personal updates. Jann is recording from Reykjavik, working on her book, while Caitlin recounts heartwarming moments from her son's playdates, and Sarah shares her excitement about winning a Canadian Choice Award for Women in Media Network. 

The trio also touches on Alzheimer's Awareness Month, discussing a unique restaurant in Tokyo that employs servers with dementia, creating a space for empathy and understanding. 

Caitlin details the concept of 'choppelganger,' a humorous take on lookalikes, and the amusing experiences of being mistaken for someone else. The trio also  dives into a Reddit thread discussing common misconceptions and habits that are actually universal. Does the sun make you sneeze? Are you someone who doesn't get goosebumps? The also hosts dive into the surprisingly dangerous world of seemingly harmless sports, sharing personal anecdotes; Jann recounts her painful experience with pickleball and even feeding the deer in her yard.

Finally, they consider how they'd feel if they were mislead to believe someone who had hair was actually bald, discussing a man who was sued by his wife for being secretly bald. Would you sue?

Some links we mentioned during the show:

https://www.momuncharted.com/podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/francoisbrunelle.doubles

http://www.francoisbrunelle.com/webn/e-project.html

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Personal Updates

(05:30) Celebrating Achievements and Community Support

(11:36) Alzheimer's Awareness Month and Unique Dining Experiences

(18:16) Choppelganger: A Humorous Take on Lookalikes

(20:48) Celebrity Lookalikes and Awkward Comments

(23:58) The Fascination with Doppelgangers

(26:31) Reddit Thread: Common Misconceptions

(29:57) Hygiene Habits and Personal Anecdotes

(33:58) Nightmares and Personal Reflections

(38:25) The Dangers of Pickleball

(39:50) Unexpected Injuries in Casual Sports

(41:11) The Risks of Soccer and Other Sports

(44:36) A Shocking Divorce Story

(46:20) Navigating Relationships and Honesty
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