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Sticks & Stones, Roots & Bones is the name of this podcast series and part of my Ph.D. dissertation work at the University of British Columbia. I explore the power of words in a polarized world by looking at the psychological, cultural, and emotional components of these conversational ecosystems to gain insight and improve on existing knowledge of how we engage with each other. I invite activists, academics, and change-makers around the world to join us and share how they engage in difficult conversations.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSticks & Stones, Roots & Bones is the name of this podcast series and part of my Ph.D. dissertation work at the University of British Columbia.
Recent episodes include "Jean Watson" (29 August 2025, 26 minutes), "Liz Stewart - Neighbours United & Deep Canvassing" (6 July 2025, 32 minutes), and "David Whyte - Beautiful Questions" (22 February 2025, 40 minutes).
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 17 episodes.
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Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World is a society show with 17 episodes published.
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Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
Two years ago, I underwent open-heart surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. What stayed with me, beyond the procedure itself, was the extraordinary level of care I received—from the cardiac team, nurses, and...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
In this episode of Sticks & Stones, Roots & Bones, we sit down with Liz Stewart, a Defend Our Homes organizer with Neighbours United in British Columbia. Liz shares how deep canvassing, a powerful tool rooted in empathy...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
This is one of my favorite conversations with David Whyte, renowned poet, philosopher, and speaker. It was one of my greatest on air learning moments as we dove into the transformative power of dialogue—from how...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
<b>Ian Williams</b> is a poet, novelist, and essayist whose work explores themes of race, identity, and social complexity. Born in Trinidad and raised in Canada, Williams has developed a distinctive voice that combines...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
barbara findlay is an old white cisgender queer lawyer with disabilities who was raised working-class and christian on the prairies. In this episode, we explore barbara's extensive career and contributions to social...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
Corey Nathan is the Executive Producer and Host of the Talkin Politics & Religion Without Killing Each Other podcast. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of words and conversations in various aspects of life.<br...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
Nick Enfield is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sydney and a co-director of the Sydney Centre for Language Research. His recent books include Language vs. Reality, Consequences of Language, and How We...
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Held is a partnership of facilitators, culture creators, and practitioners building a world liberated from oppressive systems, dynamics, and relationships. In this episode, one of their founders, Vanessa Faloye explains...
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Naomi Oreskes is a Professor of the History of Science and the author or co-author of 9 books, 150 articles, essays and opinion pieces. In this episode, we talk about the latest book that she worked on with Eric Conway...
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In this episode of Sticks & Stones, Jason talks about the interconnectedness of environmental history, capitalism, and social theory in our current social dynamic. He highlights the urgency of the planetary crisis...
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Tzeporah Berman, an environmental activist and campaigner, talks about her work at Stand.earth and her role in campaigns to stop fracking, protect forests, and clean up the fashion industry. She emphasizes the need to...
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Bob Joseph has spent more than twenty years training corporations and government organizations to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous communities through his business, Indigenous Corporate Training. He has...
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In this episode, we catch up with Jessie Sutherland. Jessie developed Intercultural Strategies and the Belonging Matters framework to provide the knowledge, processes and tools that can bridge the gap between people...
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I've started a new series here and I'm calling it Sticks & Stones, Roots & Bones. It's part of my dissertation research project with the University of British Columbia as I explore the power of the words we use in a...
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Connie Zweig is a retired Jungian psychologist and therapist, author, Climate Reality Project Leader, and Citizens Climate Lobbyist. In this episode, we talk about her latest book, Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
This is the trailer and introduction to Sticks & Stones, Roots & Bones. A new podcast produced at the conversation lab with a focus on the words we use and the hope that we will learn how to change hearts and minds one...
Sticks & Stones - Roots & Bones: Exploring the Power of Words in a Polarized World
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, columnist, filmmaker, and author. I had the opportunity to speak with her a few years ago when she wrote No Is Not Enough. While this conversation was a few books ago, when I...
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Defend Our Homes organizer, Neighbours United
renowned poet, philosopher, and speaker
Professor of English, director of the Creative Writing program, academic advisor for the Massey College William Southam, Williams Consulting International
Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University
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