The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas Unleashed
The CRAM Podcast features engaging and thought-provoking interviews that explore innovative ideas and exciting new research that’s shaping our lives - whether it's the evolution of the work world, the transformative ways we connect, the re-imagining of home and place, or the dramatic changes in our identity and community. We interview leading researchers and big thinkers about the human condition and the possibilities of tomorrow.
Episodes
114 episodes
Why do families become estranged?
The holidays can be a joyous time for many families. But it can also be the saddest time for those who are experiencing estrangement.It’s something many parents don’t talk about. The pain and the shame that a ch...
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Episode 113
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45:34
Would you ruin your shoes to save a drowning child?
Of course you’d ruin your shoes to save a drowning child! What a question, right?But if that’s the case, why wouldn’t you donate a few dollars to save the life of a child? Doesn’t it come down to the same thing? This i...
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Episode 112
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44:33
Stealing Mona Lisa: the loss of art and our identity
It was fast and brazen. In less than eight minutes, thieves stole jewellery worth over 130 million dollars from the Louvre in Paris. It was a daytime job while visitors were admiring the very jewellery that would soon be take...
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Episode 111
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47:32
Violent crime is on the rise. What should we be doing?
Is violent crime actually going up in Canada? According to Stats Canada, it is. Violent crime has increased by about 50% in the last decade. And a new report that compares the rate of police reported violent crim...
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Episode 110
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43:32
Rx: Get up and DANCE! It’s the best thing you can do for yourself
What if there was something simple you could do that would improve your physical and mental health, keep you young, and possibly stave off conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's? It's not a pill, it's not invasive and there's ...
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Episode 109
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46:40
This podcast may save your heart – and your life!
It’s called "the silent killer" and for good reason.One in three deaths around the world is caused by cardiovascular diseases. That’s almost 20 million people. And with aging populations, the probl...
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Episode 108
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48:24
What really is BETTER - working remotely or from the office?
In what country did young employees work the most number of days from home? Canada!In one study, Canadian employees who were recent graduates worked an average of 1.9 days per week from home. The U.K. and U.S. rounded out the...
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Episode 107
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51:24
Cheetos, chips and chocolate: Why do we hate to love junk food?
What’s your favourite snack?Is it gummy worms? Maybe a bag of salt and vinegar chips? Or how about a bowl of your favourite ice cream? In Canada, we are a nation of snackers. Surveys show about 80% of us hav...
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Episode 106
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42:38
Why you should think like a Roman Emperor
Why should you think like a Roman Emperor?The emperor in question is Marcus Aurelias who was born in the second century. He ruled for almost 20 years and was a leading Stoic. Stoicism is a school of philosophy an...
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Episode 105
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59:09
From the Ashes: The true story of A-bomb survivor Setsuko Thurlow
Note:A warning that the content contains graphic descriptions of the aftermath of the atomic bomb. This podcast is one of the most deeply affecting interviews I’ve ever done.On Aug. 6, 1945, 13 year old ...
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Episode 104
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51:18
What is the WORST danger to humankind? (It’s not what you think)
They kill more humans – than humans. I’m talking about mosquitoes. Surprised?Sure those pests cover us with bites, drive us indoors, and keep us awake all night with an itch that drives us crazy. But they ...
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Episode 103
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47:13
What is a FURRY? And why would you want to be one?
Furries are people who dress as talking animals.Are they weird? Harmful? Or just misunderstood?Sociologist—and furry—Courtney Plante has spent years studying this growing subculture. In this episode, he tackles big questions:Is b...
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Episode 102
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47:08
How does your brain REALLY work?
They say space is the final frontier. No way. The final frontier is right there within you – your brain!The brain is still a big mystery – even to scientists who are trying to figure out its puzzle. But they’re learning more...
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Episode 101
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42:31
Do common treatments for back pain actually WORK?
Did you know almost every person on this planet will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives? And here’s another other unsettling fact: there’s NO good evidence for many common treatments that millions of people un...
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Episode 100
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48:38
The deadly cost of pain and shame in men~ Repeat Episode
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988 in Canada or go to headsupguys.org. Help is available.
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Episode 99
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48:14
Boy Misunderstood: The Dark Psychology of Incels
Have you heard of the series Adolescence?It’s one of THE most watched streaming shows and has sparked a lot of conversation around incel culture. A boy living in the UK is accused of murdering one of his female classmates. &...
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Episode 98
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43:47
Is there always a WINNER and LOSER in negotiations?
If I said people are upset, fearful and angry, you might assume I’m talking about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. And that’s because a day doesn’t go by when those tariffs and our reaction to them… make headlines...
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Episode 97
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40:12
Can you TRUST polls?
A day doesn’t go by when you’ll hear about a new survey or poll. And you might even be asked to participate. But just how credible are they?It’s one thing if we’re talking about “are we a dog or cat person” but quite a...
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Episode 96
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48:56
How did this company create THE BEST AD of all time?
Thinks about ads. We love to hate them. And we hate to love them. We try and avoid them but they’re everywhere. And when they’re good they can stir up all kinds of emotions in seconds. On this podcast I interview...
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Episode 95
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47:49
What you don’t know – and WHY IT MATTERS
We’ve never had so much information. But we don’t know what’s true.Billions of google searches occur daily, thousands of news items are published, hundreds of hours of content are uploaded on youtube, every minute. Rad...
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Episode 94
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51:47
Migration: WHEN and WHY do people move?
In the words of Dr. Seuss… “oh the places you’ll go!!” Think about it. The act of moving from one place to another. I’m talking about migration. How you and I move over our lifetime is not only life-changing
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Episode 93
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38:35
Juggernauts of the universe: the compelling case of black holes
There’s nothing like it in our universe. Black holes.They’re enormous (understatement), mysterious (understatement) and they’repositioned at the centre of many galaxies – including our own.Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole ...
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Episode 92
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51:29
Did you know you have a “second brain?” It’s called your GUT!
Don’t take your gut for granted. Researchers are discovering more and more astonishing things about our gut.Its connection to allergies, auto-immune diseases like lupus and inflammatory bowel disease. Its relationship to heart dise...
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Episode 91
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45:35
Work Smarter: How To Get Peak Performance on the Job
Do you work remotely or at the office? Which is better in terms of productivity and mental health? You may not like the answer. Or maybe you will.And if you’re working a typical eight hour workday – that’s probably an ...
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Episode 90
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49:07
Do You Want to Fall in Love? Do This!
One of the most remarkable questionnaires I’ve ever come across was psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron’s 36 questions. Their aim was to bring two people in a lab – strangers in fact – closer together by having them answer a serie...
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Episode 89
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34:38