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Unpacked Podcast
by Tara Linsley, Evan Dewald
Unpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It’s conversations with counsellors, leaders, storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!
Episodes
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Beyond the Mountains: Medical Miracles and Stories of Hope with Dr. Manno
Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their...
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Beyond Mountains: Lessons in Resilience and Grief in Haiti with Elio Dortilus
Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their...
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Beyond Mountains: Northern Haiti and Immigrating to Canada with Jessica Geffrard
Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their...
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Introducing Beyond the Mountains: A Haiti Series
Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their...
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Find your voice: Embracing Possibility and Creating a Life by Design with Karsta
This week on Unpacked, join us as we dive into an inspiring story of transformation with our guest, Karsta. Raised amidst a myriad of traumatic experiences that left her doubting her own worth and stifling her voice, Karsta shares her profound story of rebuilding from the ground up. In 2018…
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Breaking Chains: Meg's Transformation from Minister to Bestselling Author Coach
This week on Unpacked we're honored to host Meggie Lee Calvin, an Amazon Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Coach. Meg's mission is to empower Spiritually-Attuned Go-Getters on their journey to becoming successful authors. With intuitive gifts and unconventional practices, Meg guides writers to...
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Dreaming Big: The Path to Customer Happiness with guest Dennis Agbegha
This week on Unpacked we chat with Dennis Agbegha, BSc, MSc. Dennis is a dedicated Customer Experience Knight with a passion for creating happiness. As an accomplished specialist in customer experience and relationship building, Dennis puts the needs and satisfaction of his customers at the…
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Overcoming Obstacles: Approach to Visionary Living with guest Kim Westlund
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Kim Westlund, vision coach. She shares her transformative story from the depths of two divorces and bankruptcy to single parenthood, Kim turned adversity into strength. Discover how she reclaimed her vision and is now on a mission to empower others. In…
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Navigating Grief During the Holidays with guest Baljinder Sull, R.Psych, M.C
This week on Unpacked we chat with Baljinder Sull, R.Psych, M.C, a seasoned Registered Psychologist with a wealth of experience in various counselling environments. With a practice dating back to early 2018, Baljinder has navigated through diverse counselling landscapes, specializing in areas…
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Navigating Loss and Mental Health: Irreversible Action and The Aftermath with guest Majendi Jarrett
This week on Unpacked, we are joined by Majendi Jarrett, a dedicated advocate for mental health and an inspirational speaker. With a career spanning various industries, Majendi brings a unique perspective to the table. Her passion for sharing real-life experiences to inspire others is evident in...
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Inclusivity on Tap: Bridging Gaps, One Bottle at a Time with guests Wes and Phillip of Two Bottles Deep Podcast
This week on the Unpacked podcast are guests Wes and Phillip, two great friends navigating this crazy world while bridging the gap between the gay and straight communities on their podcast Two Bottles Deep (@twobottlesdeeppodcast). Their goal? To explore differing opinions with respect,...
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From Passion to Platform: Assemble: Where Nurses Thrive and Communities Flourish with guest Tessi Flood
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Assemble with its founder, Tessi Flood. With over 12 years of nursing experience, Tessi identified a gap in resources specifically tailored for nurses. Determined to make a difference, she, along with co-founder Wes Jules, melded nursing expertise with...
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Finding Your Dream Career: Insights from a Career Strategist guest Stephanie Gillies
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Stephanie Gillies, a Career Strategist with a mission to guide you toward a fulfilling career. Stephanie's journey is nothing short of inspiring—having navigated through 32 jobs in 15 years, she intimately understands the challenges of finding the right...
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Barriers to Change in Organization and Groups and the Enneagram with Tara and Evan
Ever wondered why implementing change is often met with resistance? This week Evan and Tara are chatting about the intricacies of organizational change. We unravel the complexities surrounding change initiatives, shedding light on the five key barriers that often impede progress within groups....
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Navigating Parenthood: Insights First-Time Dad on Fatherhood and Personal Growth with guest Lendo Mutambala
This week on Unpacked, we have the privilege of hosting Lendo Mutambala, the dynamic host of The Super Daddy Club podcast. Lendo is a devoted parent with a mission to empower fathers and transform their parenting journeys. Through his podcast, he delves into the intricate world of parenting, with…
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Empowering Educators: Growth Strategies from Author and Educator with guest Lisa Bush
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Lisa Bush, an American Canadian writer, educator, and storyteller with over 16 years of experience in the field. Lisa's rich background spans the worlds of education, fine arts, and mental health, giving her a unique perspective on personal growth and...
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Finding strength in vulnerability: an adult adoptees personal growth journey with guest Susan
Join us in a powerful episode as we sit down with the incredible Susan, a friend, child educator, and advocate for vulnerability and growth. Susan shares her courageous story of seeking out her birth mother, navigating through the complexities of reunion, and discovering that true strength often...
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Growing up in Northern Haiti and Immigrating to Canada with Jessica Geffrard
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Jessica Geffrard, administrator, wife, mama and former leader of the Petite Anse Kids Feeding Project in Haut Limbe, Haiti. The Unpacked Team met Jessica several years ago when travelling to Haiti with the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada. Jessica...
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From No Fixed Address: Serving Radical Hospitality with Dignified Food Access in Calgary with guest Tyler Melnyk
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Tyler Melnyk, Owner of No Fixed Addresss a Mobile Soup Kitchen. In this episode, we sit down with Tyler, the founder of "No Fixed Address," a mobile soup kitchen driven by a mission of radical hospitality. Tyler's journey is rooted in his personal...
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Creating Safe Spaces: Nurturing Healing Through Writing with guest Deb Wandler
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Deb Wandler, Retired Instructor of Human Services Programs at Selkirk College. Deb shares her inspiring stories of being a social worker creating safe environments for women to grow. Deb shares how she began a dedicated daily writing practice in her...
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Unlocking Inner Peace: Transforming Anxiety and Fears with RTT and Hypnotherapy with guest Kate Semeniuk
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Kate Semeniuk RTT® Hypnotherapy therapist. RTT stands for Rapid Transformation Therapy®, an innovative method founded by Marisa Peer that combines the best practices of Hypnotherapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and NLP. We chat with Kate...
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What does it mean to embrace all our relations with guests Stephen Waldschmidt and Tim Bratton (Burnt Thicket Theatre)
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guests Stephen Waldschmidt, Artistic Director and Tim Bratton, Artistic Associate with Burnt Thicket Theatre. Get ready to be captivated, unsettled, and refreshed by "We Treaty People" - an original fiction podcast and its accompanying interviews will...
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Child Safety Awareness and Healing with guest Leslie Bangamba
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Leslie Bangamba, a devoted mom and passionate Child Safety Advocate. Leslie aims to inspire by showcasing her family's resiliency of turning their trauma into purpose. She is an official partner with Duracell and has championed battery safety on various...
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Revisited: Adoption with Sheryl Proulx (Birth Mom and Executive Director of Adoption Options Perspective)
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Sheryl Proulx . Sheryl is the Executive Director and Social Worker at Adoption Options in Alberta. Sheryl is a mother, birth parent and advocate for adoption. We chat with Sheryl about her journey as a birth mom and how that influenced her career as a...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: A wrap-up on the series with Kevin Castanheiro, Evan Dewald and Tara Linsley
This week on Unpacked we wrap up the Shoulder to Shoulder series with a bonus episode to reflect on the incredible series we've been on together and explore some of the valuable feedback and insights we've received from our listeners and guests. We uncovered important themes of forgiveness and...
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Revisited: Enneagram Instincts and how to find yours with Tara & Evan
This week on Unpacked Evan and Tara chat about the 3 basic human instincts and the enneagram. We chat about how the instincts are essential for human experience and how often unconscious they direct our way of being in relationships, decisions, work and parenting. Tara and Evan explain the three...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: the unlikely friendship of a pastor and a gay man with guests Kevin Castanheiro and Evan Dewald
This week on Unpacked we chat with Kevin Castanheiro. Kevin is a former executive with Mexx Clothing, a world traveller, the current leader of an aquaculture ministry in Haiti, and our good friend. Plus sponsor of the Shoulder to Shoulder series! This week we take you through the remarkable story...
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Revisted: Blanket Exercise Workshop Representing Land and Indigenous History with Connor Sarazin
Connor Sarazin is the Partnership and Communications Coordinator, KAIROS Blanket Exercise with KAIROS Canada. Connor lives in Ontario, is First Nations and an artist. The Unpacked team chats with Connor about the KAIROS Blanket Exercise and how the 2-3 hour workshop engages participants to use...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: We are more the same than we are different with guests Steph and Lisa
This week on Unpacked we chat with guests Stephanie and Lisa, retired house flippers and a sweet couple. Stephanie and Lisa share their emotional stories of coming out, navigating the challenges of finding forgiveness with their parents and compassion for their families. They share the struggles...
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Revisited: Finding acceptance in living with a chronic illness and a rare disease with guest Tara Linsley
This week on Unpacked Tara and Evan chat about what it means to live with an invisible illness. Tara Linsley is the owner, of Digitial Marketing Strategist and Co-host Unpacked Podcast. We switch things up by sharing Tara's story of living with a chronic illness and rare auto-immune disease. Tara...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: Embracing Tensions: A pastor's journey to acceptance and diversity with guest with Bill W
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Bill White, Co-Pastor at City Church in Long Beach. Bill shares his extraordinary journey from a conservative evangelical pastor to a place of acceptance and theological diversity. Join us for an authentic and thought-provoking conversation that delves…
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Revisted: Next generation of men and boys experiencing less pain and cause less harm with guest Jake Stika
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Jake Stika, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. We chat with Jake on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men and boys, the health and well-being of men in communities, workplaces and their vision…
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Shoulder to Shoulder: Everyone deserves love a parents perspective of embracing a child in the LGBTQ+ community with guest Diane Morton
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Diane Morton, Retired Special Ed Teacher and mother to a transgender person. Diane's experience as a mother of a trans child brings to light the fears and worries that many parents face when their child comes out as transgender. Through her story, Diane...
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Rewriting Narratives: Finding Freedom with Storytelling and the Enneagram with author Evan Dewald and co-host Tara Linsley
What if you didn't have to be controlled by old patterns that are playing out from unprocessed stories from your past? What if your future wasn't filled with lingering anger or unsettling worry? This week on Unpacked Evan takes us through his workbook Recess: Finding Freedom in Writing a New…
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Shoulder to Shoulder: Embracing Love, reconciliation and exploring the quieter middle with guest Brian Nietzel
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Brian Nietzel, Founder of Making Things Right. Making Things Right is a space to invite and equip Christians to better love and serve the LGBTQ+ community. Brian shares his mission to create new conversations and relationships between Christians and the...
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EMDR therapy, trauma and remembering our fears are not who we are with Brad Lewis
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Brad Lewis, Registered Psychologist with Inner Solutions in Calgary. In this enlightening episode, we are unlocking the mysteries of EMDR Therapy - a transformative approach to healing trauma and unlocking personal growth. We chat with Brad to...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: Coming out U Part 2 with guests Erika, Raven, Lizzy & Hailey
This week on Unpacked we continue to chat with guests Erika Dewald (she/her), Raven Huery (she/they), Elizabeth Larabie (she/her), and Hailey Beynon (she/her) from the University of Lethbridge. In this round table discussion, we take Unpacked on the road to listen to the stories of university...
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Storytelling for change leaders with guest Denise Withers
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Denise Withers, Change Leadership Coach & Consultant. We chat with Denise about her life as a journalist and documentarian turned leadership coach using storytelling to do good. She shares on what lessons she learned from behind the camera of...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: Coming out U with guests Erika, Raven, Lizzy & Hailey
This week on Unpacked we chat with guests Erika Dewald (she/her), Raven Huery (she/they), Elizabeth Larabie (she/her), and Hailey Beynon (she/her) from the University of Lethbridge. In this round table discussion, we take Unpacked on the road to listen to the stories of university students and…
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Shoulder to Shoulder: we're all wrong and it's all right because of Jesus with guest Judy Peterson
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Pastor Judy Howard Peterson, Pastor, founder and President of Haecceitas Inc, a non-profit that seeks to provide pastoral care and spiritual hospitality for those outside the traditional confines of the church. Judy has worked as a waitress, a landscaper…
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Find your voice, holding space, white girl complex, race and identity with guest Kiran McKay
This week on Unpacked are chatting with guest Kiran Mckay, Podcast Host of the Middle Fingers Up Podcast. Middle Fingers Up is a show where they keep our heads high and their middle fingers higher. The Middle Fingers Up Podcast explores relationships, mental health and everything in between. We...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: overcoming self-rejection to live fully for yourself with guest Joel Fortier
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Joel Fortier, retired Service Director and supporter of the Shoulder to Shoulder series. Joel chats with us about his life coming out later in life, his father's passing and being the man of the family he thought he was supposed to be. Joel shares words of...
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Processing a child's medical illness, finding hope and navigating acceptance with guest Tanis Mitchell
This week on Unpacked are chatting with guest Tanis Mitchell, Grief Coach and Certified Life Coach. Tanis is an advocate for the medical parent community and works to help families navigate grief and trauma surrounding illness. Tanis shares the extraordinary of her daughter surviving a rare...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: certainty, faith and how to create safe places to belong with guest Joel Hubbard
This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Joel Hubbard, Cofounder of The Art of Growth and Certified Enneagram Coach. Joel chats with us about his life and as a former pastor and his journey to becoming an enneagram coach. We chat with Joel about his work on belonging and inclusion specifically in...
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Enneagram stress and resource lines for each type part 2 with Evan Dewald and Tara Linsley
What if you didn’t have to be controlled by your stress response? GONE is the day when we settle for being stuck or letting stress take the lead. Who’s with us?! The Enneagram is the best tool for growth! Knowing your type is the starting point to gaining a deeper understanding of yourself,...
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Shoulder to Shoulder: Why is the relationship between the church and the LGBTQ+ community important with Evan Dewald, Tara Linsley & Kevin Castanheiro
This week on Unpacked we launch the Shoulder to Shoulder series with an introduction episode on why the relationship between the church and the LGBTQ+ Community is important. Evan, Kevin and Tara chat about what the series is about, why we decided to do the series and what we hope people will…
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Enneagram stress and resource lines for each type part 1 with Evan Dewald and Tara Linsley
What if you didn’t have to be controlled by your stress response? GONE is the day when we settle for being stuck or letting stress take the lead. Who’s with us?! The Enneagram is the best tool for growth! Knowing your type is the starting point to gaining a deeper understanding of yourself,...
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Presenting Shoulder to Shoulder.... Belonging, LGBTQ+ Inclusion and the Church
The producers and co-creators of the Unpacked Podcast present a special series 10 part series Shoulder to Shoulder. Shoulder to Shoulder is co-hosted by Evan Dewald, Tara Linsley and Kevin Castanherio unpacking the relationship between the church and the LGTBQ+ community with ex-pastors…
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What goes into building a business with your best friend with guests Lindsey Merkley and Crystal Bangle
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guests Lindsey Merkley and Crystal Bangle, Owners of Grow & Co in Calgary. How do you start a small business? What is the secret to the best friend partners and business partners? Crystal and Lindsey share their story of friendship, business, and how…
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Social poetry, spoken word and mental health with guest Wakefield Brewster
This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Wakefield Brewster, Poet, Participant, Producer and Promoter in Canada’s poetry and spoken word communities since 1999. He is a Black man born and raised in Toronto, by parents hailing from the island of Beautiful Barbados, and he has resided in Calgary...
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Unpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It’s conversations with counsellors, leaders, storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!
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