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S3.E11. Breaking Barriers | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

The Asian diaspora has made countless contributions to the growth, success and tapestry of nations around the world. For example, in Canada, Chinese immigrants helped to build the railway which has since become a symbol of Canadian unity. Asians make […]

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May 12, 2025

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S3.E12. Art of Energy Flow | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

Qi is the universal life force. It is the cosmic energy that flows through all things. This concept is present in several Asian holistic modalities including Feng Shui. With origins in China, this ancient divination practice dates as far back […]

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May 19, 2025

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S3.E13. Protecting Diversity | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (or DEI) policies were originally devised to ensure equal opportunities and protections for everyone in the workplace and in higher education. However, such programs are under attack by the current US administration and many multinational corporations […]

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May 27, 2025

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S3.E14. Submerged Identity | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

Set in the spring of 1973, “Lost Village” is a riveting story of what happens when a displaced Canadian town, robbed of its identity, is confronted with its fakeness and deadly secrets. It’s about the inhabitants who struggle to be […]

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June 3, 2025

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S3.E15. Seeing Colour Again | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

When it comes to genetics, some might say that Andy Campbell drew the short end of the stick. Born predisposed to cancer-causing mutations to the BRCA1 gene, Andy has seen his mother and all three of his aunts die of […]

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June 10, 2025

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S3.E16. Mapping Curiosity | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

Arguably the greatest scientific mind who ever lived, Albert Einstein once said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” And, iconic musician, David Bowie, once linked his drive to write songs to his “malevolent curiosity.” This inquisitive […]

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June 16, 2025

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S3.E17. Working the Breath | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

You might have recently come across various social media ads showing people on mats rhythmically panting followed by scenes of them sobbing and receiving emotional support with a gentle hand. Celebrity appeal has popularized this practice, which is part of […]

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June 23, 2025

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S3.E18. Season 3 Retrospective | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

It’s a wrap! Season 3 is now complete and host, Fabio da Silva Fernandes, goes down memory lane as he reflects on two major themes from this year’s show:   The importance of connection in our lives; And, the similarities […]

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June 30, 2025

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S3.E2. Model Men | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

At fourteen, Anthony Patrick Manieri bought his first camera. What started off as a hobby taking pictures, soon became a profession. With a successful career in media spanning more than three decades, Anthony’s sought after shots have graced the pages […]

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March 17, 2025

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S3.E3. Young Minds | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

Heidi Bornstein is one of the founders of Mindfulness Everyday – a Toronto-based organization offering accessible and practical mindfulness education to improve the well-being of her local community. A key focus for Heidi and her team of trainers is delivering […]

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March 17, 2025

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S3.E4. Endurance Impact | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

Transportation planner, Anthony Smith, is an avid cyclist and endurance athlete. Eight years ago, while doing a long ride north of Toronto, the course of his life took a near fatal turn. He unavoidably crashed his bike into a pick-up […]

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March 24, 2025

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S3.E5. Staying in the Game | The Stumbling Spirit Podcast

A solopreneur is someone who is self-employed and runs their own business by themselves. Although the number of businesses operated by one person is on the rise, many of these ventures fail. Helping to drive down these shutdowns and inspire […]

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March 31, 2025

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