Documentaries such as Dominion (https://www.dominionmovement.com/watch) expose the reality of animal exploitation using undercover footage. But what would a former worker of this industry have to say? Join Rayane and Colin in discussing the troubling economy of animal products.

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High intelligence is not exactly what you think. Although it is highly valued, it can be the cause of great pain. Join Rayane and Dr. Leon F. Seltzer in discussing the downsides of intellectual giftedness.

(PART 1) What Are the Hazards of Having a High IQ? : https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/evolution-the-self/202110/what-are-the-hazards-having-high-iq

(PART 2) 13 Reasons Why a High IQ Can Make You Less Happy : https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/evolution-the-self/202111/13-reasons-why-high-iq-can-make-you-less-happy

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There is a growing number of missing and murdered Native women and girls. Hundreds of those cases remain unsolved. Join Rayane and Brandy Stanovich in discussing this troubling issue.

Learn more about this topic by visiting the Safe Passage website: https://safe-passage.ca/

Support efforts to bring justice for victimized Native women and their families by donating to the Native Women's Association of Canada: https://nwac.ca/donate

(US) National Indigenous Woman's Resource Center: https://www.niwrc.org/donate

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Giftedness and Autism can go hand in hand. Twice-exceptional people have great ability, but they also face certain challenges. Join Rayane and Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman in discussing the fascinating subject of neurodiversity.

Follow the work of Dr. Thurman by visiting her blog on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/marlo-payne-thurman-phd

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Air pollution is "the world's largest environmental risk factor for disease and premature death" (Lancet). Yet very few people are aware, understand or take action against this global threat. Join Rayane and Dr. Chris Carlsten in learning more about air pollution and its impact on our health.

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Emmy & Shane received a dual diagnosis of Autism and ADHD during their adulthood. They tell the story of what their diagnosis means, the obstacles they had to face in their journey, and what it feels to be autistic and have ADHD.

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Chimpanzees have facial expressions, experience a colorful palette of emotions, and are capable of communicating using sign language. Yet, the law fails to treat them (and other primates) as the complex beings they are! Join Rayane and scientist Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold in learning more about what it means to be truly compassionate.

Support right now the mission of the Fauna Foundation! Learn more by clicking here: https://faunafoundation.org/donate/donate-now.html

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Air pollution affects everyone. But it does not affect everyone equally. Join Rayane and researcher Dr. Elisabeth Galarneau in learning more about the topic of air pollution.

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