The intersection Podcast Every Decision Changes Something, Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Where pressure meets responsibility and every decision changes something: What happens when you mix federal politics, systemic change, and brain science? On this episode of The Intersection, we sit down with Celina Caesar-Chavannes—former Canadian Member of Parliament, best-selling author, and neuroscience researcher.Celina made history in Ottawa as the first Black MP for Whitby, famously serving as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister before choosing to break away from party lines to stand up for her values. Now, she is bridging the gap between political leadership, equity, and cognitive science.In this episode, we explore her best-selling memoir Can You Hear Me Now?, her current work at Queen’s University, and how neuroscience can help us build more inclusive, authentic organizations. It is an honest conversation about power, mental health, and driving real cultural transformation. Where pressure meets responsibility and every decision changes something