Season 4 Episode 10: Erin Davis

GUESTOn this episode we welcome ERIN DAVIS - Originally from Edmonton, Erin is a radio broadcaster and was the popular, long-time co-host of 98.1 CHFI’s morning show in Toronto. She’After Lauren’s death, Erin decided to return to her radio work, staying on for eighteen months. At that point, she chose to retire from daily radio and moved with her husband, Rob Whitehead, to Victoria, BC.Her memoir, Mourning Has Broken: Love, Loss & Reclaiming Joy, was released in February of 2019 to critical acclaim and became a bestseller, finishing the year in the Top 10 for non-fiction.In 2020, Erin was named to the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame.Erin appears regularly at various public events across the country, both as M.C. and delivering her Keynote address “Reclaiming Joy.” Erin and Rob’s routine also includes regular trips back to Ontario so they can continue to spend time with their son-in-law Phil, new wife Brooke, their beautiful boy Colin and daughter Jane.In 2008, the first Erin Davis – Women in Media bursary was awarded to a student at Erin’s alma mater, Loyalist College. This annual award was established by Erin and her family, in part to recognize and assist promising media students.Erin writes an internet journal twice weekly, available at erindavis.com. Her journal receives some 5,000 visits each week and, as in every aspect of her life, Erin is very, very grateful. Find it at www.ErinDavis.comToday We discuss: - Erin’s daughter Lauren Davis. - grieving opening - things not to say to those who grieve - finding gratitude and joy after loss - Erin’s life in Radio - misogyny on Radio IT’S NOT A LIE Rob fancies a drink with Donald Sutherland WEBPAGES www.erindavis.com