At Your Best
At Your Best
Corus Radio
The mission for At Your Best is simple: we want to help every listener become a GYOAT…the Greatest You of All Time. Performance coach and therapist Yonah Budd, highlights inspiring stories of people overcoming mental and physical obstacles to become their best selves. At Your Best celebrates human strength and perseverance in an open, engaging, entertaining and educational way.
Does loneliness lead to smoking?
Does loneliness lead to smoking? How does loneliness equate to smoking 12 cigarettes a day? Guest: Kimberley Brownlee - Canada Research Chair and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia Michael J. Fox opens up about Parkinson’s progression: ‘I won’t be 80’ Why would Michael J Fox speak so openly about not living to 80 after all these years? Guest: Dr. Daniel Di Luca - Movement Disorders Fellow at University of Toronto
May 7, 2023
1 hr 6 min
What exactly is schizophrenia and how does it manifest in people?
What exactly is schizophrenia and how does it manifest in people? Are certain demographics effected more than others? Guest: Dr. Chris Summerville - CEO of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada New protection against partner abuse Why is it called Clare's Law?  Guest: Carrie McManus - Director of Innovation and Programs at Sagesse
Apr 30, 2023
1 hr 6 min
Best strategies to stop food waste
Best strategies to stop food waste How much does food wastage play into climate change and pollution? Guest: Madison Maguire - Director of Ontario Operations of “Second Harvest” What is the “Feel Out Loud” movement and what is supposed to address? How do we measure the success of the movement? Guest: Alisa Simon - Executive President of E-Mental Health Transformation & Chief Youth Officer with KIDS HELP PHONE
Apr 23, 2023
1 hr 1 min
How to better balance work and life
How to better balance work and life Can someone who is heavily career oriented still have a meaningful relationship? Guest: Patrick Ryan - Relationship Coach and Founder of Wingman For You Why can an officer who has been suspended or even convicted of a crime still receive a paycheck? Why hasn’t the province enacted its changes to allow chiefs to deny pay for suspended officers? Guest: Patrick Watson - Associate Professor of Criminology at Wilfred Laurier University
Apr 16, 2023
1 hr 6 min
Paddleboard Mental Health advocate bullied after visiting Parliament Hill
Paddleboard Mental Health advocate bullied after visiting Parliament Hill What steps can society take to promote greater acceptance and support for individuals with issues like Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? Guest: Mike Shoreman - First person with disability to cross all the great lakes on a paddleboard April 11 is World Parkinson's Day What are the common symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and how do they affect those living with the condition? Guest: Larry Gifford - National Director of Talk Radio for Corus Entertainment and host of 'When Life Gives you Parkinson’s' podcast
Apr 9, 2023
1 hr 6 min
How being honest about disorders can help you
How being honest about disorders can help you At what point does one decide to open up to their children about this? Guest: Prof. Paul McNicholas - Canada Research Chair in Computational Statistics at McMaster University 6.5-year sentence for man who drove impaired by cannabis, killing Oakville mother Can people drink/smoke a little bit and still be safe to drive? Guest: Kyla Lee - Traffic lawyer, Acumen Law
Apr 2, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Spike in inmate deaths prompts call for correctional oversight body
Spike in inmate deaths in Ontario prompts call for correctional oversight body Do these numbers have always been this high or could something be fueling these deaths? Guest: Yusof Faqiri - Founder of the “Justice for Soli” Movement B.C. MLA kicks knife away from stranger in White Rock cafe encounter Is there a shortage of facilities to assist people like the man in crisis with the knife in B.C.? Guest: Elenore Sturko - BC Liberal MLA & Mental Health, Addiction & Recovery Critic
Mar 26, 2023
1 hr 8 min
Breaking down what 'asexual' means
Breaking down what 'asexual' means What exactly is the difference between asexual and aromantic? Guest: James Petrovic - Creator of Toronto Aspec Understanding meth psychosis Why are meth-related ER visits so time costly/problematic? Guests: Dr. James Crispo - Lead Author of the study & postdoctoral research fellow in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of British Columbia Dr. Paxton Bach - Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia
Mar 19, 2023
1 hr 4 min
How many friends can you make?
How many friends can you make? How do you know when you’ve connected with someone? Guest: Miriam Amdur - Founder of the “52 Friends Project” Allegations of human trafficking, mistreatment at Ont. group home chain What are some of the hurdles that group-homes in Ontario face? Guest: Dawn Flegel - Executive Director with the Sarnia Children’s Aid Society
Mar 12, 2023
1 hr 6 min
Should the government be allowing companies to sell cocaine?
Should the government be allowing companies to sell cocaine? The current treatment plan for those suffering from homelessness who are found intoxicated on the streets Guest: Dr. Andrew Boozary - Physician and the executive director of social medicine at University Health Network Gen Z’s obsession with plastic surgery skyrockets Do you think it is ok for someone to seek cosmetic surgery? Guest: Kenzie Brenna - Body Positive Influencer & Host of the Podcast “Conversations with Kenzie”
Mar 5, 2023
1 hr 9 min
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