The Fear of Science

Episode 44 - The Fear of Missing Out with Danielle Holtjer and John Voth

On this episode we talk about missing out on things. Living this this Covid/quarantine world, it's very easy to feel like everything his happening without you or just missing thing you use to do. We talked with Danielle Holtjer, a registered Clinical Counselor at Skylark Counselling, and comedian John Voth to find out where this feeling comes from. 

Episode 43 - The Fear of Representation with Breanne Williamson and Sean Lusk

On this episode we talk about representation for the LGBT+ community with Breanne and Sean from the I Can Explain Podcast. We find out some good and bad examples of representation and why representation is so important. 

Episode 42 - The Fear of Capitalism with Tahlia Murdoch and Megan Milton

On this episode we talk about capitalism and economics with Tahlia Murdoch from the Everything Economics podcast and comedian Megan Milton. We find out how Capitalism is failing us and what we can do about it.

Episode 41 - The Fear of Children with Maxine Trump and Nina Wilder

In this episode, we talk about children and being childfree by choice. We talk with Maxine Trump, creator of the documentary To Kid or Not to Kid and comedian/producer Nina Wilder.  Find out why this is such a difficult but important conversation to have with your friends/family or even potential new/existing partners. 

Episode 40 - The Fear of Consent with Julie Peters and Emma Cooper

In this episode, we talk about the very important topic of consent. We are talking with author and yoga instructor Julie Peters and comedian Emma Cooper about why it hard to talk about consent and why it's important to talk about it.  

Episode 39 - The Fear of Death with Romila Barryman and Simon King

In this episode, we continue our conversation on Covid 19 but in our own unique way. Instead of talking about the facts, we why people are afraid of death especially now that it is on everybody's minds. We are talking with Romila Barryman a death doula and comedian Simon King. Find out why people are afraid of this number one fear. 

Episode 38 - The Fear of Isolation with Danielle Holtjer and Kwasi Thomas

In this episode, we talk about the main thing that's on everybody's mind, Covid 19. But, instead of talking about the facts, we are talking about the effects self isolation is having on our mental health. We are talking with Danielle Holtjer a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Skylark Counselling and Comedian Kwasi Thomas. Find out about some tips on how to take care of your mental health in these trying times and see how we are doing. 

Episode 37 - The Fear of Conversations with Debbie Roche and Ken Lawson

In this episode, we get very meta and talk about talking with Debbie Roche from the Uncomfortable podcast and Ken Lawson from Vancouver Theatre Sports. We find out why it's hard to have difficult conversations and how to get better at having them.   

 

Episode 36 - The Fear of Geeks (Live at Fan Expo) with Pia Guerra and Evilyn13

In this live episode at the Vancouver Fan Expo, we talk about geeks and geekdom with writer/illustrator Pia Gurra and cosplayer Evilyn13. We find out why it can be difficult to be a geek sometimes and how we all just need to get along.   

Episode 35 - The Fear of Weight with Cristel Moubarak and Neil Melrose

In this episode, we talk about one of Jeff's most difficult subjects to talk about, weight. We talk to dietitian Cristel Moubarak from nutriFoodie and comedian Neil Melrose. We find out about why it's so hard to lose (or gain) weight and the mental health needed to take that journey.